(aka Go Bellistic!)
The Salisbury Diocesan Guild of Ringers young ringers’ group welcomes all ringers under the age of 25.
We arrange practices and outings, giving young ringers the opportunity to meet and ring with people of a similar age and to develop their skills. Practices are held approximately once a month (normally on Saturday afternoons) and we usually visit two towers each time and enjoy refreshments in between. We visit different parts of the guild so that the same people don’t have to travel long distances every time.
Practices are open to all abilities and levels of experience; everyone is guaranteed plenty of ringing and the opportunity to do some calling if they wish. There are always sympathetic, experienced ringers on hand to lend support as necessary.
Details of practices can be found on our own calendar below as well as the main guild calendar. Practice information is emailed out to parents, who can also join our WhatsApp group if they wish.
Since 2019 we have regularly entered a team in the RWNYC and have taken part in events in places such as London, Liverpool, Worcester, Exeter and York. Other young ringers (aged 18 and under) not in the team are strongly encouraged to come along and enjoy this fantastic annual day out.
Please get in touch if you would like to get involved in our activities – we would love to see you!
Hilary Child
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Calendar
Young Ringers Report
Our first practice of 2026 was held on 17th January. Six young ringers (and a good number of helpers, including the Guild Master) met up at St Martin’s church in Salisbury and rang the eight bells to rounds, call changes,
Ringing World National Youth Contest (RWNYC) 2026
The SDGR is intending to take part in the RWNYC again this year and we would love as many young ringers as possible to be involved in the day. The event will take place in Nottingham on Saturday 4th July
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 the first time. Firstly, we rang at Donhead St Mary
Young ringers go “abroad” (to Somerset!)
During half term week, we enjoyed a day out to Zeals in the Mere branch and two towers in the Bath and Wells Diocesan Association. At Zeals there was plenty of space on the balcony for parents and helpers to
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Eric Hitchins Award for Young Ringers
The Eric Hitchins Training Award is aimed at young ringers under the age of 25, and will award one residential bell ringing course place. Further details on the application form and Terms of Reference below.
