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Dorchester Branch Striking Competition

Rhoda and Martin Willson presenting Nick Baker with the trophy for the winning team from Buckland Newton Our Striking Competition this year was hosted by Piddlehinton Tower. Judges Rhoda & Martin Willson (Salisbury Branch) were very impressed that 8 bands

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The Guild Master Vicki Rowse presenting Wyke Regis’ new member Helen Treacher with her certificate

Dorchester AGM Photos

Photos from Janet Ranger-Dennis taken at the Dorchester Branch AGM on the 11th October at Wyke Regis. The Guild Master Vicki Rowse presenting a certificate to Wyke Regis Tower Captain Michael Dillistone for coming 5th in the “6 Bell Competition”

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Dorch striking comp

Dorchester Branch Striking Competition

On Saturday 12 April the members of Dorchester Branch held their annual striking competition in Upwey. This year’s competition attracted a higher number of entries than usual, with eight teams representing Buckland Newton, Charminster, Milborne St Andrew, Piddlehinton, Upwey and Wyke

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Betty Nicoll RIP

Betty Nicoll 1943 – 2024

Betty was a loyal ringer at Upwey for 30 years, in fact I can’t remember a time ringing at Upwey when she wasn’t there. She was there every practice and every Sunday (well, apart from the Sunday after the clocks

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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.

For full tower details including contact information visit the relevant tower page.

ChairmanJanet Ranger-Dennis
Vice ChairAndrea Jacob
SecretaryJayne Cottingham
TreasurerMichael Dillistone
Ringing MasterPaul Cottingham
Asst. Ringing MastersAndrea Jacobs and Robin Mears
Publicity OfficerVacant
LEBRF TrusteeMichael Dillistone

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Festival

Guild Festival & AGM 2026

Full programme including Open Towers for general ringing, AGM and ringers’ tea as well as the announcement of the 8-bell striking competition held in the morning.

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Guild Festival & AGM 9th May 2026 at Calne