Death of Ernie Arnold (Slaugham Ringer)

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Published: Saturday, 23 November 2024 11:55

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. Ernie's ringing history was celebrated in a recent edition of SCACR Soundbow.

His funeral will be on Thursday 12th December 11am at St Mary's Slaugham; bells from 10.00.

Death of Rosemary Cox (Bexhill ringer)

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Published: Saturday, 19 October 2024 11:55

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 Funeral Service will be on Wednesday 13th November in St Peter's church Bexhill (TN40 2HE) at 12.00 noon, there will be ringing from 11am. The service will be followed by the wake in the Community Centre opposite the church. Please let Roy know if you are coming as it will help with catering numbers. 01424 211473 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Memorial Service for Barbara Harbut - Tower captain at Findon

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Published: Friday, 27 September 2024 20:07

The memorial service for Barbara Harbut - Tower Captain for Findon for many years will be held on Saturday 2 nd November at St John the Baptist Church, (BN14 0RF) Findon at 2 pm followed by a 'ringers tea' in the Findon Village Hall. (BN14 0TA) There will be open ringing from 12.30 at St John's and everyone is welcome. (ground floor ring). Please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 07771678741 for further information or if you would like to attend. Numbers for tea would be very helpful by the end of day on Wednesday 30th October.

Death of Barbara Message (Kirdford / Billingshurst ringer)

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Published: Monday, 08 July 2024 21:00

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 Kirdford, Storrington, Midhurst and Billingshurst. She last rang at Billingshurst for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

There will be a memorial service for her at St Mary's Church, Billingshurst on Wednesday 17th July 2024 at 12pm at which all are welcome.