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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 1200 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.

Interested in Learning to Ring?

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

01 November 2023

Nominate someone for an ART Award

Do you know someone who’s making a difference and making things happen? Then don’t be shy. Say thank-you by nominating them for an award, and if they win, they’ll receive a substantial cash prize to spend on a ringing related activity or product. It doesn’t…

30 October 2023

Look To! (October 2023)

Welcome to Look To!. I’ve been away from ringing for a while due to recovering from an operation but it’s clear there’s been plenty of action while I’ve been away.. Look To! October 2023 Samuel Canning (news-east@scacr.org)

29 October 2023

Death of Tony Marrett (Goring by Sea ringer)

We are sorry to report that Tony Marrett died last Wednesday, 25th October 2023. He was a a loyal member of St. Mary's Goring by Sea ringers having learnt to ring for the millennium with his wife Joyce.

18 October 2023

Sally Forth (November 2023)

The November-December 2023 edition of Sally Forth (Western District Newsletter) is available to read here. Vicky Chase has been awarded the Order of St Richard - there's an article about that plus a report from Perth, Australia and accounts of our District…

CANCELLED: Barn Dance - Sat 18 Nov 2023 at Hurstpierpoint

29 Sep 2023

UPDATE: 19 Oct 2023: Event cancelled due to lack of interest. Saturday 18 November, 7pm @…

Northern News (September 2023)

25 Sep 2023

The latest edition of the Northern District newsletter is now available to download.…

Northern News (July 2023)

30 Jul 2023

The latest edition of the Northern District newsletter is now available to download.…

Great Result for Sussex Young Ringers at RWNYC 2023!

14 Jul 2023

Sussex Young Ringers achieved a superb 2nd place at the Ringing World National Youth…

01 November 2023

Sally Forth (November 2023)

18 Oct 2023

The November-December 2023 edition of Sally Forth (Western District Newsletter) is…

CANCELLED: Barn Dance - Sat 18 Nov 2023 at Hurstpierpoint

29 Sep 2023

UPDATE: 19 Oct 2023: Event cancelled due to lack of interest. Saturday 18 November, 7pm @…

Northern News (September 2023)

25 Sep 2023

The latest edition of the Northern District newsletter is now available to download.…

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Upcoming Events

01Dec

Fri Dec 01 @19:30
General 8 Bell Practice

02Dec

Sat Dec 02 @09:30
Plain Hunt and Beyond!

02Dec

Sat Dec 02 @10:30
Ringing with mince pies and mulled wine

05Dec

Tue Dec 05 @19:30
Eastbourne Monthly Combined Practice

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Latest Sussex Performances

1260 Plain Bob Doubles
Rung on Sunday, 26 November 2023 at Lewes (St John the Baptist, Southover), East Sussex.
5088 Spliced Surprise Major (7m)
Rung on Saturday, 25 November 2023 at Fairwarp (Christ Church), East Sussex.
1272 Plain Bob Minimus
Rung on Saturday, 25 November 2023 at Rodmell (The Lan-Ding Ring), East Sussex.
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
Rung on Friday, 24 November 2023 at Stoughton (St Mary), West Sussex.

Central Council News

Discovering Bellringing & Enjoyment Films
The two CCCBR commissioned films, Discovering Bellringing and Enjoyment have been...
Understanding ringing from the external perspective
In the previous article, we talked about the process we had been through to help our...
President’s blog #86
(Where we meditate over knitting and method structure, using history to learn from...
Nominate someone for an ART Award
Do you know someone who’s making a difference and making things happen? Then...

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Central Council News

Discovering Bellringing & Enjoyment Films
The two CCCBR commissioned films, Discovering Bellringing and Enjoyment have been available via...
Understanding ringing from the external perspective
In the previous article, we talked about the process we had been through to help our branding...
President’s blog #86
(Where we meditate over knitting and method structure, using history to learn from success, the...
Nominate someone for an ART Award
Do you know someone who’s making a difference and making things happen? Then don’t be...
Understanding ringing from the external perspective
The second in a series of articles detailing the results of a branding collaboration with...
A new direction for the marketing of bellringing
The first in a series of articles detailing the results of a branding collaboration with...

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