Branch News

Janet Gudge RIP
1941 – 12 July 2025 One time ringer at Seend, Jan started ringing around 1991 under the tutelage of Bob Godwin, in the days when Sam Cottle was Tower Captain. Jan was involved in the fundraising efforts to have the

Guild Membership spans 100 Years for Father and Son
Receiving his 50 year certificate at our recent AGM, Brian Coward HLM reflects that his father was also a member of the Guild for 50 years from the 1920s which, combined with his own 50 years, spans a complete century.

Devizes Branch AGM
The Devizes Branch AGM was held on 4 January 2025 at the Minster Church of St Denys Warminster. We had a very good turn-out with 50 members attending.
We elected five new members –

Peter Thorn RIP
Ringers across Wiltshire, Hampshire, and beyond, as well as friends and neighbours, were deeply saddened by the passing of Peter H. Thorn of Great Hinton, Trowbridge. Peter passed away peacefully in his sleep on 29th October 2024, at the age
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Towers
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Committee
Chairman | Chris Purnell |
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Vice Chair | Sarah Dow |
Secretary | Julia Russell |
Treasurer | Jean Harkett |
Ringing Master | Giles Wood |
Assistant Ringing Master | Julian Ferrar |
Training Officer | Julia Russell |
Publicity Officer | Vacant |
LEBRF Trustee | Anne Willis |
Branch Exec Representative | David Hacker |
Committee Member | Jane McKee |