West Dorset Ringers of the Year 2023
This year, instead of awarding the Longridge Silver Salver to an individual ringer the Branch Committee decided to present it to the whole of the new Shipton Gorge Band for
6 December 2023
This year, instead of awarding the Longridge Silver Salver to an individual ringer the Branch Committee decided to present it to the whole of the new Shipton Gorge Band for
The Guild’s Bell Restoration Fund is named after its first benefactor – but who was he? Frank Llewellyn Edwards was born in 1873 at Kington Magna, a village not far
“Ye rascally ringers, inveterate foes, Disturbers of those who are fond of repose, I wish for the peace and quiet of these lands That ye had round your necks what
Ruby learnt to ring at Melksham during the Second World War together with Marion Hunt, Mary Kennelly and her male cousin Carol. She was taught by Arthur Angel together with
28th October – 12th November 2023 71 quarters were successfully scored during the period. Of especial significance were the eight first quarter-pealers being: David Brown (Seend), John Spear (Great Cheverell),
The first quarter peal was rung on the augmented ring of 10 bells at Calne St Mary on Remembrance Sunday. It was half-muffled and included three firsts on 10 bells.
Janet Ranger-Dennis has received three awards for her voluntary work with Dorset Police, namely- a member of Volunteer Team of the Year for Dorset, Individual Volunteer of the Year for
Pat Davidson – Guild President The Guild Executive met on October 21st and highlighted below are some of the items discussed of interest to members:- Exciting News! The website is
The new treble bell at Calne was given by the SDGR in memory of all ringers from the Salisbury Diocese lost in time of war. It was installed in April
Cracked bell Until about the middle of the last century the clapper was hung from an iron staple in the crown of the bell. Iron and bronze expand at different