President’s Blog – September 2025

Monday 8th saw a Quarter Peal on the back 6 at Pillaton to wish Rosy R all the best as she leaves for university at Cardiff. It was really nice that Claire Below our Youth Officer was able to ring in the band in which the other five members rang in her first Quarter...

President’s Blog – August 2025

Although holiday season is well under way the Guild has been very active! Chris Venn has been back in the West area carrying out maintenance work at St. Buryan bells and this finished with a Quarter Peal of Ipswich Surprise Minor to test them out! A Quarter Peal at...

President’s Blog – July 2025

Sadly, this month we lost Mary Turfitt at St. Columb Major. Mary returned to St. Columb after learning as a teenager at Penzance. Another loss was that of Mike Roberts who rang at Lanreath and Lansallos. Mike will be remembered for many things, but most of all as a...

Sad News from St Columb Major and Lanreath

Phil Tremain writes:- I regret to share the news of two ringers who have died recently. Mary Turfitt rang with us here at St Columb Major, having returned to ringing when she retired after learning as a teenager at St Mary’s Penzance. A Thanksgiving Service for...

President’s Blog – June 2025

Six members of the Guild travelled up to Coaley in Gloucestershire to take part in the National 6 Bell Call Change competition. Corneeesh Creeeeme were placed a worthy 9th being up against several teams who were well practiced due to the upcoming Devon 6 Bell event on...

President’s Blog – May 2025

HOT OFF THE PRESS – The TDGR Annual report is now available. When I was elected President this was one of my missions to get our Guild Report reinstated. Malcolm Day duly offered and accepted the challenge and it is now available to members. Thank you Malcolm. A Peal...

President’s Blog – April 2025

Sadly, this month we lost Christiana Hancox who rang at Gwennap, Stithians and other nearby towers. She will be greatly missed for her enthusiasm for ringing in general, helping out with events and joining in on local practice nights. For me the first job this month...

President’s Blog – March 2025

Unfortunately, this month we lost Monica Joy Trudgeon of St. Michael’s, Caerhays and Peter Paterson of St. Andrew’s, Calstock. Monica was devoted to St. Michael’s and a one-time ringer. Peter was a former ringer and long-time supporter of Calstock in many ways. RIP...

President’s Blog – February 2025

Another good and valued Guild 12-bell practice was held at the Cathedral on the 7th. Many thanks to Hayley for allowing these opportunities to continue and working hard with the Cathedral authorities to make them happen. Valentines Day saw a big inspection on the...

President’s Blog – January 2025

Happy New Year! A service of Thanksgiving was held at South Hill Church in memory of John Body. In the future I intend to write an article about the development of change ringing in East Cornwall. Lots of ringing has taken place and more is planned in the future. One...