Master’s Message
Goodness me, what a hot few days. Having a ground floor ringing chamber has been a lovely bonus as it’s been a lot cooler than anywhere else, but I hope everyone has managed to stay well and safe during ringing activities. As we started a quarter peal on Wednesday afternoon I did think this is …
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Guild AGM Highlights
A summary of proceedings and photos of presentations and awards.
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Introducing our new Guild Training Officer, Julia Russell
Julia Russell was elected as the Guild Training Officer at the recent Guild AGM and is looking forward to making a contribution to the development of ringing within the diocese. She (and her daughter Sophie) learnt to ring in 2009 at their home tower of West Lavington in the Devizes Branch. Julia took over as …
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Sue Philp HLM – RIP
The West Dorset branch is sad to report the death of Sue Philp, HLM on 21st May. There will be a service of Thanksgiving for Sue’s long, full and happy life at St Mary’s Church, Beaminster on Wednesday 8th July at 2.30pm followed by tea in the adjacent Strode Room. There will be open ringing at Beaminster …
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Review of an Introduction to Method Theory Course
Sue Carter, West Dorset’s Training Officer designed and ran this highly interactive two hour session in response to the WD Training Needs survey conducted late last year. Here is a summary from Hilary, one of the participants, of a very successful afternoon: On a bright sunny Sunday afternoon in May twenty six enthusiastic bellringers joined …
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Ringing for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday
Any 100th birthday is such a significant achievement for such an inspirational man! Reaching a century is a remarkable milestone, but what makes this moment truly extraordinary is the immeasurable impact he has had on our understanding of the natural world; it’s beauty, fragility and the wonder of life on Earth. …
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8-Bell Striking Competition Results
West Dorset secured first place in the Guild’s 8-Bell Striking Competition at Bishops Cannings held on the morning of the Guild Festival on 9th May. Judges Ian and Ben Carey of Portsmouth Cathedral highlighting the team’s superior tenor control and consistent rhythm as factors leading to their decision. Four competing teams were entered from Melksham, …
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6-Bell Striking Competitions – Official Notice
6-Bell Striking Competitions: Official Notice and link to Rules - deadline for entries 6pm, 5th June
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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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West Dorset Striking Competition Results
The robust health of change ringing in West Dorset was amply demonstrated by the fielding of ten teams in the branch’s striking competition which took place at Toller Porcorum on Saturday, 16 May. There were two parallel competitions; Novice and General Open. It was particularly pleasing that three teams took part in the Novice section …
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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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Dates for Your Diary 2026
Some important Guild and other ringing dates for the coming year for you to make a note of are now available on the website - find them under the Events tab. |
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It's Striking Competition season - cartoon by John Fry, Sherborne
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