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

An initiative to encourage participation in local intelligence work for protecting church buildings including their bells. More information attached. Read more

Following a request from Chris Mew, the Association was asked to respond to a series of questions from the CCCBR regarding what activities we currently undertake regarding the recruitment, training and… Read more

If you think that you might be eligible, or know someone that might be, for 50 year Life Membership of the Association under Rule 8.2(c) "LIFE MEMBERS . who have been Ringing Members for at least 50 years"… Read more

I am sorry to report that Greta Bell of Tollesbury sadly lost her fight with cancer and died last week. Greta learned to ring a few years ago but gave up for health reasons; she will be greatly missed by husband Mike, family and friends.

I'm delighted to be able to report that the refurbishment work has been successfully completed this afternoon. We are very excited at being able to ring the bells again once more this Sunday for Service,… Read more

Ringing at Colchester, St. Leonards is suspended during 2013 through to 2014 as work needs to be done on the tower. Please contact Steven Clarke mail2("stevenclarke292","btinternet",0,"","(email)") if… Read more

It is with great regret that I announce the death of a Tendring ringer, Dennis Bowen, who passed away suddenly in his sleep on 5th January. His presence in the tower will be sorely missed.

I am sad to report that Billy Holmes of Great Leighs passed away peacefully in his sleep last night. Billy, who was in his early 80s, had recently been unwell and in Broomfield Hospital but died in his… Read more

Little Baddow bells are currently not being rung for the usual Thursday Practices nor on Sundays as work on re-tiling the roof has hit a snag and in this weather the church is somewhat inhospitable. As… Read more

Annual District Meeting of the North Eastern District will be held on Saturday,12th January, 2013, at St. Michael's, Thorpe-le-Soken (6) Ringing from 3.30pm, service 4.30pm, followed by tea and the meeting.… Read more