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

St Mary's, Maldon, have resumed ringing following temporary repairs to the ringing chamber floor.

On Saturday 13th September the Annual Essex Trophy 10 bell striking competition took place at Maidstone, Kent. Essex were drawn to ring last so had to stay away from the beer on offer with the Ploughman's… Read more

The Tower Correspondent at Goldhanger is now as follows:

Andrew Kelso,
9a Church Street
Goldhanger
CM9 8AS
Tel: 01621 788284

Due to building work at St Michael and All Angels, Galleywood, there will be no Monday night practice until further notice.

Please note that Monday's practice night at All Saints, Maldon, is now normally held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month only, starting at 7.30pm.

Please phone to check before travelling.

The Tower Correspondent at Great Waltham (SE) is now:

Russell Townsend
'Crowbush'
The Village
Great Waltham
CM3 1AT
Tel: 01245 362629

The funeral of Peter Barnes will take place at St. Peter's, Colchester on Thursday, 25th September. He has requested that the tenor be tolled as he enters and leaves the church, and a touch of Grandsire… Read more

The 60th Annual Essex Dinner is now less than 4 weeks away and time is running out to book your place! If you are thinking of joining those who have already booked, either as an individual, a couple… Read more

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peter Barnes of St Peter's, Colchester, who passed away on Sunday, 7th September after a long illness.

He will be greatly missed.

I regret to announce the death of Mervyn Balkwill, formerly of West Ham who died 28th August. Funeral arrangements to follow.