Suffolk Guild of Ringers
Wednesday 26th August 2026
What's On
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August
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Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 1st - Monday 31st August
SW District Quarter Peal Month.
Please let me know if you would like to take part. We hope to build on last year's successes. Achieve a 'first' of some kind - first quarter, first inside, first in a new method, first on a higher number of bells, or first for a long time!
Help from experienced ringers will be appreciated.
Contact: , 01787 277704
Saturday 29th
NW District Additional Practice. Norton,
The Barn Owl Ring
14:00 - 15:30 Mini-ring
This is a private mini ring. Please park in the Village Hall car park - a 3-minute walk away. Do not park on the drive.
Contact: , 07833 489009
September
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Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 5th
SE District Ringing. Harkstead St Mary (6). IP9 1DD
time: 12.00 - 14.00hrs
bells: 6, 08-00-06, good going order, ground floor ring
focus: St Simons Group e.g. St Martins, St Osmund etc
parking: space on the verge opposite the church
toilets: in church
refreshments: hot drinks and biscuits will be available
Feel free to get in touch with Hal if you would welcome any further information.
Contact:
Saturday 12th
NW District Practice. St Andrew & St Patrick, Elveden (8), IP24 3QL
10am - 12 noon
Contact: , 07840 862364
Bell Maintenance Training Course. Framlingham
2pm.
To express initial interest please email Chris.
Details
Contact: , 07890 578644
SE District Surprise Major Practice. Woodbridge (TBC)
16:00 - 18:00
Cambridge, Yorkshire, & Lessness
Contact:
Wednesday 16th
No ringing at Beccles.
7.30pm - at Worlingham instead this evening only.
NE District Ringing Meeting. Worlingham, All Saints (6 bells)
All welcome
Following our ringing session, join us for a pint / glass of lemonade / packet of crisps, at a local tavern.
(note: this is as an alternative to a ringing session at Beccles.)
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
Friday 25th
'Ringing with Others'. Barham St Mary, IP6 0PT
An opportunity to maybe experience something different, using your bell control skills 😊 🔔 Accessible to everyone who can ring a bell unaided with confidence & control.
Session led by bellsashen Teaching Hub teachers, Elizabeth & Podge Christian [accredited Association of Ringing Teachers]
Time: 19.00 - 21.00hrs
Bells: 6, 11-03-20, excellent going order, ground floor ring in entrance porch
Parking: large church car park
Toilets: in church
Letting us know in advance that you will be attending helps provide the opportunity to plan ahead. The aims are for you to have lots of rope time, enjoy yourself & leave feeling positive about something!
Contact:
Saturday 26th
SW District Practice. Polstead (6)
4.30pm - 6.30pm.
All very welcome.
Contact: , 01787 277704
Sunday 27th
NW District Additional Practice. Stowmarket (10)
14:30-16:00
Higher number practice — Plain Hunt on 9 and beyond.
Contact: , 07833 489009
October
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 3rd
SE District Ringing. Barham St Mary (6), IP6 0PT
time: 10.00 - 12.00hrs
bells: 6, 11-03-20, excellent going order, ground floor ring in entrance porch
focus: Ringing with BReNDA [Bell REcording with Novel Data Analysis brenda.oekrice.com]
parking: large church car park
toilets: in church
refreshments: hot drinks plus cake, biscuits, fruit will be available
Feel free to get in touch with Hal if you would welcome any further information.
Contact:
Tuesday 6th
Belfry Advisory Committee meeting. The Crown PH, Stowupland
Contact: , 07890 578644
Saturday 10th
Hub on Tour. Mendham, All Saints (6 bells)
9.30am to 11.30am.
NE District Training Hub has been regularly meeting Saturday mornings at Reydon.
For Saturday 10th, we would like offer this training session at Mendham for a change.
Great opportunity for Newcomers, Learners, Improvers, those wanting to see what Teaching is about.
Tower Captains - chat with your band, and if you're unable to accompany them, we'd be happy to welcome them.
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
NW District Annual Meeting. St Mary the Virgin, Ixworth (8), IP31 2HH
10am - 2pm
Ringing followed by a Short Service, A pre orderedFish & Chip lunch (Other options available), Afternoon Meeting & ADM in Village Hall.
Contact: , 07850 471509
Friday 16th
'Ringing with Others'. Henley St Peter, IP6 0RQ
An opportunity to maybe experience something different, using your bell control skills 😊 🔔 Accessible to everyone who can ring a bell unaided with confidence & control.
Session led by bellsashen Teaching Hub teachers, Elizabeth & Podge Christian [accredited Association of Ringing Teachers]
Time: 19.00 - 21.00hrs
Bells: 6, 11-03-20, excellent going order, ground floor ring in entrance porch
Parking: large church car park
Toilets: in church
Letting us know in advance that you will be attending helps provide the opportunity to plan ahead. The aims are for you to have lots of rope time, enjoy yourself & leave feeling positive about something!
Contact:
Sunday 18th
Guild Management Committee. Stowupland Church Hall
2pm.
Contact: , 07887 964821
NW District Additional Practice.
19:30 - 21:00 Sunday evening practice
Contact: , 07840 862364
Wednesday 21st
Beccles 10 Bell Practice. Beccles, St Michael & All Angels Church Ringing tower
invites you to join them for a 10 bell practice evening, 7.30pm to 9pm
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
November
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 7th
SE District Ringing.
NW District Quarter Peal Fortnight.
7th - 22nd
Contact: , 07840 862364
Friday 13th
SE District Surprise Major Practice. Ufford (TBC)
19:30 - 21:00
Cambridge, Yorkshire, & Lessness
Contact:
Saturday 14th
NE Annual District Meeting. Rendham, St Michael (8 bells)
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
NW District Practice. St Mary, Mildenhall (6), IP28 7EA
10sm - 12 noon
Contact: , 07840 862364
Sunday 15th
NW District Additional Practice. Stowmarket (10)
14:30-16:00
Higher number practice – Plain Hunt on 9 and beyond.
Contact: , 07786 656723
Friday 27th
'Ringing with Others'. Henley St Peter, IP6 0RQ
An opportunity to maybe experience something different, using your bell control skills 😊 🔔 Accessible to everyone who can ring a bell unaided with confidence & control.
Session led by bellsashen Teaching Hub teachers, Elizabeth & Podge Christian [accredited Association of Ringing Teachers]
Time: 19.00 - 21.00hrs
Bells: 6, 11-03-20, excellent going order, ground floor ring in entrance porch
Parking: large church car park
Toilets: in church
Letting us know in advance that you will be attending helps provide the opportunity to plan ahead. The aims are for you to have lots of rope time, enjoy yourself & leave feeling positive about something!
Contact:
December
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 5th
SE District Ringing. Coddenham St Mary the Virgin (8), IP6 9PY
time: 10.00 - 12.00hrs
bells: 8, 14-00-12, excellent going order, tower ring
parking: Coddenham Community Centre has a car park - a short walk along School Road to the church
toilets: in church
refreshments: hot drinks and biscuits will be available in church
Feel free to get in touch with Hal if you would welcome any further information.
Contact:
Saturday 12th
NW District Practice. St Leonards, Horringer (8), P33 2EX
10am - 12 noon
Followed by Bring & Share lunch for Christmas in the Church.
Contact: , 07840 862364
Wednesday 16th
Beccles 10 Bell Practice. Beccles, St Michael & All Angels Church Ringing tower
invites you to join them for a 10 bell practice evening, 7.30pm to 9pm
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
Sunday 27th
NW District Additional Practice.
10-bell practice TBC
Contact: , 07840 862364
2027
February
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 20th
George W Pipe 12 Bell Competition. Ipswich Minster
Facebook page
March
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnNational 12-bell Striking Contest qualifiers.
Venues TBC.
Website
April
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 3rd
Guild AGM. North-East District
Contact: , 07887 964821
May
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 1st
SE District Striking Competitions.
Contact:
Saturday 15th
Guild Striking Competitions. South-West District
Contact: , 07710 436393
June
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 26th
National 12-bell Striking Contest final. The Norman Tower
Website