In November 2017, an exciting new campaign was launched to recruit 1,400 new bell ringers to participate in the 2018 Armistice Day commemoration. 2018 will be the centenary of the end of World War I, in which more than 50 Sussex ringers lost their lives. So far, only 121 new recruits have registered nationwide. The New Year is an excellent time to attract new learners: many people are looking for new challenges and new ways of getting fit.

Recruitment Ideas and Resources

For ideas, see our 'Ringing Remembers' page in the Learning & Training section.

"This project gives us the opportunity to raise the profile of ringing and develop a relationship with community networks to provide new bell ringers. Ringing Remembers is a poignant and significant programme which appropriately acknowledges the sacrifices made by so many, aspiring to a living l

Church bells across the UK remained restricted throughout the course of the war and only rang freely once Armistice was declared on 11 November 1918. The SCACR is already starting to plan how Sussex ringers can commemorate and celebrate this occasion. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Read the latest campaign update in full.

The campaign ‘Ringing Remembers’ is funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government, and is a partnership with the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers.