President’s Piece
As the month of June closes, and with it the second heatwave of the summer with record temperatures being recorded, the wet chilly days earlier in the month seem but a distant memory. Just prior to this heatwave, on a sunny Saturday, the Guild received a warm welcome from the Dorchester Branch …
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Ringer of the Year Award
Sarah Dow – Adult Ringer of the Year being presented with her award by Guild President, Pat Davidson Sarah Dow started learning to ring in Keevil in July 2023 before taking advantage of opportunities to learn alongside the new recruits at Trowbridge the following year. During that time she has applied herself with a determination …
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Young Ringer of the Year Award
The Young Ringer of the Year Award for 2025 went to Joss Knight of Swanage in the East Dorset Branch. His nomination was proposed by Swanage Tower Captain, Aidan Wright and is detailed below. Joss, as vice tower captain has successfully run many successful practices and Sunday morning ringing in my absence at Swanage. He …
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Guild Striking Competitions
A glorious day set the happy mood for the Guild’s Striking Competitions held on Saturday, 13th June. Bradford Peverell was the host for the morning’s Call Change competition and in the afternoon the Six Bell competition was held at Martinstown. The overall standard of ringing was acknowledged to be very good and there has been …
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Novice Striking Competition – Enter your team!
The Novice Striking Competition will be held at Chiseldon on 11th July commencing at 2:00pm.The deadline for entries is fast approaching - please do encourage your novices to enter a team. Follow the link for full details …
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Criblines
Four pocket books for bellringers containing grids and lines of popular methods. Criblines was first produced by David J Marshall and Alison Popplewell in 1979 and has been a valuable and handy pocket resource for serious ringers ever since. The Ringing World took over the production and distribution of these wonderful little gems, giving them …
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Another Successful ART Course at Pewsey
On Saturday 23rd May we held an ART Module 2F Day Course at St John the Baptist, Pewsey. Pewsey is situated at the centre of the Vale of Pewsey, about six miles south of Marlborough. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs through the village and there is a main line railway station with regular services …
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Novice Striking Competition – Official Notice
The Novice Striking Competition will be held at Chiseldon on 11th July commencing at 2:00pm. The programme for the afternoon is: 2:00 – 3:30pm Competition (end time approximate depending on number of entries) 3:30 – 4:30pm Open Ringing and socialising 4:30 – 5:30pm Tea in the Village Hall, (Please note this is a Bring and Share tea. Teas and coffees, etc., …
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LEBRF Open Day 2026
Discounted 'Earlybird' tickets are now available for the 2026 LEBRF Open Day which is being held on August 15th, this year hosted by the Devizes Branch.
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Calne Branch Spring Tower Tour
This year’s Calne Branch Spring Tower Tour, once again expertly organised by our regular tour planner, Ruth Beavin, took us to Gloucestershire on 13 June 2026. The itinerary featured six churches over the course of the day, beginning at the “Horseshoe Bend” of the River Severn in Arlingham and concluding in Stinchcombe—the birthplace of William …
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Mere Branch Striking Competitions
On Saturday 25th April the Mere Branch held their annual striking competitions in conjunction with a Members Meeting. Beautiful sunny weather allowed for the five bands to gather outside at St James’s in Shaftesbury. The judges; Ross Robertson and his son, Simon, sat patiently in the shade in anticipation. Up first were the two novice …
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East Dorset Branch Bonanza and Striking Competitions 2026
It was fantastic to have so many bands represented at the East Dorset Branch Striking competitions on Saturday 30th May 2026. The main competition was open to bands ringing methods or called changes and a novice competition was also held, with the test piece comprising 5 minutes of rounds. In total there were 7 teams …
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Devizes Branch Newsletter
Issue 7 of the Branch Newsletter. July 2026.
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Keeping Tower Information up to date
A note for Tower Correspondents and Tower Captains. If information about your tower changes, please would you use the form on this page where you can update information which is published on the website and in the Annual Report
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