Branch News
Devizes Branch Striking Competitions Report
Saturday 25 April 2026 THE RESULTS 8 Bell Competition at St Nicholas North Bradley Judge: Julian Hemper (Salisbury Diocesan Guild) General Comments: Julian was delighted to be sitting in a garden listening to ringing on a warm, sunny afternoon. He
Dedication of the new bells at Melksham
The dedication service for the augmentation of Melksham from eight to 10 bells by the addition of two new treble bells will take place at Melksham St Michael’s Church on Wednesday 22nd of April at 4.30pm. Bishop Andrew Rumsey will
Giving Ringers a Sound Start
Although this event is now passed, this article contains so many fine ideas about this initiative that it will make inspirational reading for anyone who is interested in recruitment and development of new ringers. Bell ringing was always on my
Devizes Branch Skittles Evening – the Results!
Following an afternoon of ringing at Warminster, we had a very enjoyable (and exhausting) Skittles Evening at Westbury Conservative Club resulting in Chris Bush (Melksham) winning with 37 strikes and Holly (non-ringer) winning the wooden spoon for the least number
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Towers
Local conditions can affect ringing times greatly so you are advised to contact the tower first if you are planning to visit.
For full tower details including contact information visit the relevant tower page.
Committee
| Chairman | Chris Purnell |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair | Sarah Dow |
| Secretary | Julia Russell |
| Treasurer | Chris & Claire Stirland |
| Ringing Master | Giles Wood |
| Assistant Ringing Masters | Julian Ferrar, Simon Trott |
| Training Officer | Julia Russell |
| Learner Engagement Officer | Caroline Noonan |
| Communications Officer | Louisa Davison |
| LEBRF Trustee | Anne Willis |
| Branch Exec Representative | David Hacker |
| Committee Member | Jane McKee |
