Branch News
East Dorset Striking Competition
The East Dorset Branch Striking competition was held on Saturday 14th June at Shroton, a lovely sunny day! Though there weren’t many teams taking part, the day was nevertheless a good fun occasion. The novice teams from Corfe Mullen and
Remembering Alan Bentley
Our Mentor, Friend and ART Advisor How the band at Lytchett Matravers in Dorset have been remembering Alan, who died on 10th July 2024. In July 2016 when we had a band of 5 Debbie Phipps and Annie Mitchener organised
Laurie’s 90th Birthday
Laurie Turner celebrated his 90th Birthday on June 1st. Laurie moved from Essex where he rang at a six-bell tower to Dorset in 1971 and looked for a new band to ring with. His father’s advice was to avoid a
New Ringers Social and Ringing Event
East Dorset Branch opened up St Mary’s Church at Lytchett Matravers on 20th April to welcome new ringers with their mentors and fellow ringers. It was an ideal opportunity for some of those who might be feeling a bit isolated
Calendar
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.
About us
The East Dorset Branch, originally called the ‘Wimborne Branch’, is amongst the largest in the Guild, covering an area of 300 square miles and containing more than 40 towers. We have a wide variety of towers given the huge area, including quaint village towers and larger town churches, including three former monasteries. We are fortunate to have in our branch the Purbeck Hills, Jurassic Coast, Sandbanks Peninsula and Cranborne Chase AONB, all of which provide stunning settings for our towers. We even have a tower that is only accessible by boat! Wherever you’re ringing, you’re sure of a warm welcome.
We also maintain our own website which you can find at eastdorset.sdgr.org.uk
Committee
| Chairman | Bob Crighton |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Mariko Whyte |
| Treasurer | Tony Lock |
| Ringing Master | Jack Pease |
| Training Officer | Sue Bateman and Caroline Alderson |
| Publicity Officer | Jack Pease |
| LEBRF Trustee | John Riley |
| Committee members | Viv Endecott and Maggie Cobb |
