The Essex Association of Change Ringers   President: The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Chelmsford

Please make sure your tower's 2016 Quarter Peal form is with the Peals Secretary by 15th January 2017, by hand, post or email. Many thanks to those towers who have already returned their forms. If… Read more

Nominations for Association Officers must be received by 1 February. Read more

Nineteen young ringers from all over Essex and from all six Association Districts have taken part in at least one practice or outing during 2016. I would like to try and build on that in the coming year. Read more

Everyone at St Andrews church is delighted that long awaited project of putting a kitchen and accessible toilet is now complete. The design is a resounding success and we are most grateful to our architect… Read more

Looking for a special gift for someone this Christmas? Several new books have been published recently and are now available from the Bookstall along with some of the old favourites. Please see the list… Read more

The Essex Chronicle this week reported the death of a former member of the Essex Association, David Hymas, at Broomfield Hospital on 28 October 2016. David rang at Galleywood from 1964 to 1969 and Chelmsford… Read more

We are now back in action following an inspection by an authority on wooden structures who has stated that nothing needs to be done at the present time and we can resume ringing regularly at Great Totham.

David Barclay

I have received a request for any Essex young ringers to attend the Dedication service at St. Mary's Walthamstow next Saturday, 8th October, at 7pm (for those that know Lucas, it is his home tower) Read more

Dear All I hope you have all had a good summer and have been enjoying the weather. The next young ringers practice will take place on Sunday 25th September at Terling. The time is slightly later,… Read more

I am sad to report the death on September 5th of Brenda Clayden of Bradwell-on-Sea. There will be a service of celebration of her life at 2.00 pm on Friday Sept. 23rd in St Thomas’, Bradwell-on-Sea… Read more