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Listening
Listening Course

Following on from the first Listening course last year, Sue Carter and David Barrance took things up a level by pitting ringers against the Bradpole Training Centre’s simulator to help

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Assembled throng tucking in in Shipton Gorge Village Hall
‘Pies for Peals’ Fundraiser

The Shipton Gorge Band pulled it off when they were delighted to welcome both village and ringing friends to their fundraising ‘Pies for Peals’ dinner held in the village hall.

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Young Ringers group shot
Young Ringers Practice

Our final practice of 2025 was on Saturday 6th December in the Mere branch. Seven young ringers from across the guild attended and we were pleased to welcome William for

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Jack Pease Calendar
2026 Calendar for your Tower

Jack Pease has made available his annual calendar which features 12 beautiful photographs of interior and exterior of churches, produced on thick, high quality, 250 gsm paper with double page

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Raising in Peal
Raising in Peal

Raising and lowering in peal is one of those magical arts which brings admiration from all quarters. It requires skill and concentration but the joy of being involved in a

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Taylors Video Screenshot
How Bells are Tuned

Bells aren’t just one note, you know, they actually produce a complex sound of several notes making a chord. If a bell isn’t tuned properly some of the notes of

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West Dorset AGM attendees sat in the church
West Dorset AGM Report

There was a great turnout for the 2025 AGM on the 15th November, this year held at Beaminster. The afternoon started with a service in the church taken by Revd Chris

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Open Day Flyer
Promote your Taster Event

The Central Council has produced a great poster that you can download and use to promote any open events you may be planning.   “Give-it-a-go” events are a great way of

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Guild Festival & AGM 9th May 2026 at Calne