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![[Photograph of Writtle tower]](parts/photos/writtle.jpg "Writtle, where the Association was founded")
Welcome to the web site of the Essex Association of Change Ringers
Founded at Writtle, near Chelmsford, in 1879 the Association predates the Diocese of Chelmsford by some 35 years. Its boundaries are those of the old county of Essex prior to 1st April 1965. With a membership of over 1000, the Association is committed to the furtherance of the work of the Church by ringing bells, promoting bells and bell ringers, and keeping the bells of Essex churches ringing. This is achieved by giving help and advice in the maintenance of bell installations, by making grants available for restoration and improvement projects, and by offering opportunities for training and advancement in 'method ringing'.
Featured items
- North West Ringing Course
North West Ringing Course Read more
- Bell Sunday 2025 – Ringing Out the Message
Bell Sunday 2025 – Ringing Out the Message Read more
- Association of Ringing Teachers Training Courses
Association of Ringing Teachers Training Courses Read more
- EACR Annual General Meeting
EACR Annual General Meeting Read more
- CCCBR AGM 2025
CCCBR AGM 2025 Read more
Recent additions
- Essex Young Ringers (6 months, 4 weeks ago)
- North West Ringing Course (6 months, 4 weeks ago)
- Mary Frost - Funeral Arrangements (7 months ago)
- Ring Out in Celebration – VE Day 6.30pm – 8th May 2025 (7 months ago)
- Bell Sunday 2025 – Ringing Out the Message (7 months ago)
Recent Association peals
- 5070 Stedman Cinques Rung on Saturday, 15 November 2025 at Bishop's Stortford (St Michael), Hertfordshire.
- 5088 Cambridge Surprise Major Rung on Sunday, 9 November 2025 at Terling (All Saints), Essex.
- 5040 Minor (7m) Rung on Sunday, 2 November 2025 at Sandon (St Andrew), Essex.
- 5056 Cambridge Surprise Major Rung on Saturday, 18 October 2025 at Woodford (St Mary the Virgin), Greater London.
- 5040 Minor (3m) Rung on Thursday, 9 October 2025 at Inworth (All Saints), Essex.
Master's blog
- Returning to Ringing Somebody pointed out to me recently that I hadn’t posted in this blog since May 2021. That is sadly true.…
- Ringing Recovery – the next phase The Central Council has issued new guidance which many of you will have already seen, setting out its…
- The merry-go-round of bellringing and Covid I am so over Covid now! As rates of Covid infection rise again, and we enter a twilight zone of semi-lockdown,…
- Navigating a Return to Ringing Dear RingerAs we start to think about re-starting face to face church services, and possibly even real…
- Ways to keep ringing when you can’t ring…. Many of you will have seen Beth Johnson’s fantastic post on EACR notices, highlighting ways to stay engaged…
Central Council news
- Nominate someone for an ART Award (1 week, 4 days ago): Do you know someone who’s making a difference and making things happen? Then don’t be shy. Say thank-you…
- Recruitment & Development Ringing 2030 Briefing (3 weeks, 4 days ago): Sunday 16th November 20:00-21:00 UK time. The first in a series of workgroup briefings for CCCBR Reps…
- We’re looking for a superstar admin! (1 month, 1 week ago): The Recruitment & Leadership Workgroup is seeking a proactive and organised individual to support our…
- Don’t miss out! (2 months, 3 weeks ago): If you were undecided, or suddenly find yourself available and near Sheffield on Sunday 7th Sept, you…
- Ringing 2030 Business Plan released (3 months, 2 weeks ago): What else is there to say? A business plan with projections up to 2030 has now been published on the…
Further information
Further information can be obtained from the Hon. General Secretary , or in the Association's Annual Report.
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