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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

08 July 2024

Death of Barbara Message (Kirdford / Billingshurst ringer)

We are very sad to say that Barbara Message a ringer in the Western District for many years has passed away. Barbara rang at Kirdford in the 1970's and was a stalwart member of the band at Billingshurst from 1984 until recent times. She rang quarter peals at…

29 May 2024

Croydon Tramline Ringing Outing - 29 June 2024

The Western District are having an Association outing on Saturday, 29th June. We are going to let the train and tram take the strain on our visit to the Croydon area. Four towers have been included as follows; Mitcham, St Peter & St Paul. 8 bells.Merton Park,…

03 May 2024

2024 Westley Award for Church Bell Maintenance

Towers and bells in good condition will make the environment for ringing more pleasant, easier for ringers to develop their skills and, in particular help new recruits. Are you relatively new to finding your way around bell installations? Perhaps you are…

12 April 2024

AGM at Ringmer - 11 May 2024

I would like to invite all members to the 2024 Annual Meeting of our Association, which is to be held on Saturday, 11 th May, arranged by the Southern District. Details of what is happening are listed below. Pre-meeting general ringing is available as…

New CCCBR Adviser on Complaints about bells

02 Apr 2024

As we hope that you are aware, the CCCBR aims to help when there are complaints about the…

Look To! (March 2024)

16 Mar 2024

So we come to my final edition of Look To! Unfortunately, am no longer be able to…

Sally Forth (March 2024)

20 Feb 2024

The March - April 2024 edition of Sally Forth (Western District Newsletter) is available…

New rope guides at Chichester Cathedral

05 Dec 2023

Chichester Cathedral has installed rope guides, with the support of a grant from the…

08 July 2024

Death of Barbara Message (Kirdford / Billingshurst ringer)

18 June 2024

Death of Barbara Harbut (Findon ringer)

It is with great sadness to inform everyone that Barbara Harbut passed away peacefully on the 11th June at Worthing Hospital. Barbara had bravely been undergoing cancer treatment for some months. She had been a ringer for many many years and Tower Captain at…

Death of Diane Wills (Pagham ringer)

30 May 2024

It is with regret that we have heard that Diane Wills passed away earlier today, Thursday…

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,…

AGM at Ringmer - 11 May 2024

12 Apr 2024

I would like to invite all members to the 2024 Annual Meeting of our Association, which…

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Beyond Plain Hunt!

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Surprise Minor Simulator Practice

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Latest Sussex Performances

1260 Grandsire Doubles
Rung on Friday, 6 September 2024 at Bexhill on Sea (St Peter), East Sussex.
1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor
Rung on Friday, 6 September 2024 at Horsted Keynes (The Campanile), West Sussex.
1260 Grandsire Triples
Rung on Friday, 6 September 2024 at Horsted Keynes (The Campanile), West Sussex.
1260 Single Oxford Bob Minor
Rung on Sunday, 1 September 2024 at Lodsworth (St Peter), West Sussex.

Central Council News

President’s blog #95
(Commenting on ringers’ congregations, the mighty Inveraray, Results Day, and...
Going to uni or leaving home? Find a place to ring
Congratulations to all young ringers who have gained a place at University. The Central...
Heritage Open Days 2024: 6-15 September
Hosting an open tower during Heritage Open Days is an excellent way to recruit and show...
Ringing 2030 Open Meeting
Sunday 1st September 2024 at 8pm, by Zoom Come and have your say on the future of the...

Central Council News

President’s blog #95
(Commenting on ringers’ congregations, the mighty Inveraray, Results Day, and something...
Going to uni or leaving home? Find a place to ring
Congratulations to all young ringers who have gained a place at University. The Central Council is...
Heritage Open Days 2024: 6-15 September
Hosting an open tower during Heritage Open Days is an excellent way to recruit and show your local...
Ringing 2030 Open Meeting
Sunday 1st September 2024 at 8pm, by Zoom Come and have your say on the future of the Central...
President’s Blog #94
(Impressions of volunteering at the youth competition, hoodie envy, showing pride in ringers, the...
Nominations for CCCBR Trustee
You may have seen notification that at this year’s CCCBR AGM in September we are due to...

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