If you were undecided, or suddenly find yourself available and near Sheffield on Sunday 7th Sept, you can still come to the CCCBR Roadshow. (£10 adults, free for under 18s) A copy of the full weekend...

What else is there to say?  A business plan with projections up to 2030 has now been published on the website.  Make sure your ringing association has a good read (it isn't long), and pass the word...

Niagara Conference Centre, Niagara Road, Sheffield, S6 1LU What’s on Offer Friday 5th September General ringing will be available at towers en route to Sheffield. Routes will follow the main roads...

Niagara Conference Centre, Sheffield  I am pleased to confirm the booking site is now open for the CCCBR ACM and Roadshow weekend taking place in Yorkshire.  You don’t need to be a CC Rep to attend...

The Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 Workgroup is looking for enthusiastic young ringers aged between 18 and 30 to create content for the new University Ringing and Young Ringers Hub websites and the...

This year, the Council Executive set up a small task group to look at the Councils membership categories. They have now submitted a report to the Executive, and will be bringing forward proposals in...

The Central Council Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 Workgroup is creating a suite of school lesson plans to raise awareness of ringing in schools. This will contribute towards delivering a sustainable...

On 15th August, the UK marks VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), commemorating the end of World War II in 1945. As part of the nationwide remembrance, bellringers are encouraged to ring at their local...

The Council will be holding the next in our series of open meetings on Sunday, 11th May 2025 at 8pm, by Zoom. The meeting will be hosted by the President, Tina Stoecklin. The topic will be the...

Bell Sunday is a national opportunity to recognise and celebrate the unique contribution that bell ringers make to the life of the church and to the soundscape of our communities. In 2025, Bell...

Follow along with the bellringer's version of March Madness, thinking hard about striking, getting grown up about sustainability. If you play or follow basketball, you will be familiar with March...

Young Ringers Hub – The home of under-30s ringing This is the interim Young Ringers Hub website, containing guidance and resources for young ringers whilst we build the new website. We will continue...

The 2026 DAC Bells Advisors Conference will be held in Leeds on Thursday 3rd April 2025. This is open to all, not just DAC members. To book tickets, please use the link below: https://www.eventbrit...

Ringing 2030, funding, business plans, budgets, affiliation fees and International Women's Day.  Read on McDuff..... It has been a little while since my last blog.   What can I say?  I had run out of...

The 2025 Central Council AGM weekend takes place in Yorkshire from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 2025 and this year includes a roadshow on the Sunday, supported by trades and exhibitors,...

(As published in the RW 6th December 2024 - Where we examine some significant numbers, membership fun with Miro, the ART Awards, and considering the leadership styles in Cobra Kai)  Where to start,...

What is Young Ringers for Ringing 2030? There are three key components to the Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 Workstream. Hopefully you will have seen my article on the Young Ringers Hub, which was...

On the 8th May 1945 bells rang out across Britain as the nation took to the streets in celebration of Victory in Europe Day. Eighty years later we celebrate this momentous occasion by inviting you to...

For those of you asking when the t-shirts will be available, they now are! Our new branding portal is now live and you can order t-shirts and pull-up banners designed with the new Bellringing...

Do you know someone who’s making a difference and making things happen? Then don’t be shy. Say thank-you by nominating them for an award, and if they win, they’ll receive a substantial cash prize to...