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Promoting and Supporting Bellringing in Sussex

The Sussex County Association of Change Ringers was founded on 24 January 1885. Today we have about 1000 members from more than 130 church towers right across Sussex. Our aims, which have changed little since those early days, are to promote and support change ringing on bells in Sussex.

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Bellringing is a social hobby that exercises both mind and body - it's a great way to make new friends! Bellringers in Sussex would welcome you as a new recruit! Take a look at our What is Bellringing? and Learning to Ring pages to find out more. Donate Now to support our work.

Latest News & Updates

24 December 2024

Death of Mary Burr (Alfriston ringer)

It is with great sadness that I let you know that Mary Burr passed away last night after a long battle with cancer. Mary moved to Seaford on her retirement in 2010 and took up ringing again after a twenty year gap. She rang regularly at Seaford and had lately…

22 December 2024

Death of Michael Davies (Henfield ringer)

We are sad to say that Michael Davies, a long time Henfield ringer recently passed away. He had rung at Henfield for many years, completing at least a dozen quarter peals. He regularly attended ringing, always keen to encourage, even as his own health failed.…

23 November 2024

Death of Ernie Arnold (Slaugham Ringer)

It is with regret that we have heard that Ernie Arnold from Slaugham has sadly passed away. Ernie had recently celebrated his 98th birthday. He learnt to ring in 1948 and decided last year to stand down as tower captain, he had been a ringer for 75 years.…

19 October 2024

Death of Rosemary Cox (Bexhill ringer)

It is with regret that we have heard that Rosemary Cox passed away on Monday 14th October at Normanhurst Nursing Home, she deteriorated quite quickly over the last week. Roy and her son Jonathan were with her. She will be missed by all who knew her. The…

Memorial Service for Barbara Harbut - Tower captain at Findon

27 Sep 2024

The memorial service for Barbara Harbut - Tower Captain for Findon for many years will be…

Death of Barbara Message (Kirdford / Billingshurst ringer)

08 Jul 2024

We are very sad to say that Barbara Message a ringer in the Western District for many…

Croydon Tramline Ringing Outing - 29 June 2024

29 May 2024

The Western District are having an Association outing on Saturday, 29th June. We are…

2024 Westley Award for Church Bell Maintenance

03 May 2024

Towers and bells in good condition will make the environment for ringing more pleasant,…

24 December 2024

Death of Rosemary Cox (Bexhill ringer)

19 Oct 2024

It is with regret that we have heard that Rosemary Cox passed away on Monday 14th October…

Memorial Service for Barbara Harbut - Tower captain at Findon

27 Sep 2024

The memorial service for Barbara Harbut - Tower Captain for Findon for many years will be…

Death of Barbara Message (Kirdford / Billingshurst ringer)

08 Jul 2024

We are very sad to say that Barbara Message a ringer in the Western District for many…

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Upcoming Events

08Jan

Wed Jan 08 @19:30
Doubles Practice for All Abilities

11Jan

Sat Jan 11 @15:00
RING, FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND QUIZ!

13Jan

Mon Jan 13 @19:30
Surprise Minor Simulator Practice

13Jan

Mon Jan 13 @19:30
Northern Surprise Practice

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Latest Sussex Performances

5184 Spliced Surprise Major (7m)
Rung on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 at Staines (44 Sidney Road), Middlesex.
1260 Stedman Triples
Rung on Sunday, 5 January 2025 at Hailsham (St Mary-the-Virgin), East Sussex.
1296 Plain Bob Minimus
Rung on Sunday, 5 January 2025 at Lodsworth (St Peter), West Sussex.
General Ringing
Rung on Sunday, 5 January 2025 at Willingdon (St Mary the Virgin), East Sussex.

Central Council News

Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 – Ringing in Schools
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Ring Out in Celebration – VE Day 6.30pm – 8th May 2025
On the 8th May 1945 bells rang out across Britain as the nation took to the streets in...
Bellringing T-shirts and pull-up banners for sale
For those of you asking when the t-shirts will be available, they now are! Our new...
Nominate someone for an ART Award
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Central Council News

Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 – Ringing in Schools
What is Young Ringers for Ringing 2030? There are three key components to the Young Ringers for...
Ring Out in Celebration – VE Day 6.30pm – 8th May 2025
On the 8th May 1945 bells rang out across Britain as the nation took to the streets in celebration...
Bellringing T-shirts and pull-up banners for sale
For those of you asking when the t-shirts will be available, they now are! Our new branding portal...
Nominate someone for an ART Award
Do you know someone who’s making a difference and making things happen? Then don’t be...
The Executive Download #1
An informal peek into the activities of the the Executive, by Angela Elliott The month rolled...
President’s Blog #96
Discussing changing use of churches, intangible cultural heritage, marketing campaigns and...

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