Branch News

New Level 5 Achievement
In 2017 a young man called Ben attended an open evening at Heddington to find out about bellringing. Shortly afterwards he started lessons – joined by his Father, Jeroen – after all he was going to be there anyway, so

Calne Branch Spring Tower Tour
This year’s Calne Branch Spring Tower Tour, ably arranged by Ruth Beavin (our regular tour organiser) saw us visiting the Cotswolds on the 7th June 2025. Six churches scheduled across the day and lunch in the local prison! Our thanks to

Dennis Powney: 90 not out!
On the morning of 16th December at St Nicholas Church in Bromham, Wiltshire, a peal of 5040 changes of Grandsire Doubles was rung to mark the 90th birthday of Dennis Powney. Included in the band were the current president of

Calne celebrates Discovery of Oxygen
Ringing on 20th July for 250th anniversary of the discovery of oxygen by Joseph Priestley when he was living in Calne as part of a day of celebrations in the town. Thanks to everyone, especially the ringers who joined us
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Local conditions can affect ringing times greatly so you are advised to contact the tower first if you are planning to visit.
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Committee
| Chairman | Patrick Holder-Mallett |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair | Gareth Bennett |
| Secretary | Jane Ridgwell |
| Treasurer | Ken Webb |
| Ringing Master | Richard Heath |
| Assistant Ringing Masters | Andrew Woolley, Ruth Plumridge |
| Training Officer | Vacant |
| Publicity Officer | Linda Drummond-Harris |
| LEBRF Trustee | Ken Webb |







