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

Kate Flavell writes: You may be aware that at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Central Council, the Methods Committee was asked to begin a consultation process on the CC Decisions concerning Peal Ringing,… Read more

The Bookstall page has been updated.

Valerie Banwell writes: I am attempting to arrange a ringing holiday in Northern Ireland. I need friends to keep me company and I wondered whether it would be possible to circulate the information… Read more

Sadly Tony Kidd of Ingatestone died on Tuesday 27th January 2015, aged 90. He was a member of Ingatestone tower, and the Association, for over 50 years and whilst he hadn’t been ringing for several years… Read more

South Benfleet are out of action at present due to work being carried out in the church.

We regret to report that Phil Rothera of Selattyn, Shropshire, a former tower captain at Terling, died last Tuesday. The details of the funeral arrangements are as follows: Date: Thursday 29th January First… Read more

The funeral of Bevan Willgress will take place on Wednesday, 28th January, 1.30pm at Great Bromley, followed by interment. Open ringing 12.45-1.30pm with a quarter peal being rung by an invited band after… Read more

The Membership Information Form was adopted in 2011 and was initially aimed at those members elected prior to the introduction of compulsory completion of a membership form in 2012 so that the Association… Read more

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bevan Willgress of Great Bromley, who passed away peacefully this morning, 31st December. Funeral details to follow./p>

Please make sure your tower's 2014 Quarter Peal form is with the Peals Secretary by 15th January 2015, by hand, post or email. If you cannot find a form for 2014, copies (2014 pdf and editable rtf) are… Read more