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President’s Blog – February 2026

Once again, member subscriptions are now due – please see the following link for member benefits - https://tdgr.org.uk/benefits-of-guild-membership/ Very sadly, we recently lost Terry Darke of Landulph. When I began to learn to ring Terry was one of the people I...

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TDGR Statement – South Hill Bells

It has been reported by various media outlets that the Truro Diocesan Guild of Ringers "had to give permission" for the bells of South Hill Parish Church to be hung "dead" for chiming instead of for full-circle ringing. The TDGR wish to make clear that this is...

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President’s Blog – January 2026

Bledhen Nowydh Da! HOT OFF THE PRESS – New TDGR mugs in stock, £5 each, available from your District Secretary. Oh, by the way, member subscriptions are now due – please see the following link for member benefits - https://tdgr.org.uk/benefits-of-guild-membership/...

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Benefits of Guild membership

Current TDGR rules can be found here - https://tdgr.org.uk/guild/rules/ Why become a member:   We organise District and whole Guild events for ringers to get together ring at different towers and socialise We run our own courses for ringers such as bell...

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President’s Blog – December 2025

Where does the time go hey? December 2025, my last Christmas as President with another very busy year behind us. On Wednesday 3rd the Wendron team rang a Call Change Peal of 120 Peal No.1 Doubles to mark the 4th anniversary of the formation of the St. Wedrona...

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President’s Blog – November 2025

Although not a Guild member, this month we lost a stalwart of the East Cornwall Association. Pam Tamblyn was secretary of the Association for several years and I’m sure she will be missed in many ringing circles. Condolences to her family and friends. RIP Pam. On a...

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President’s Blog – October 2025

Sadly, this month we lost Margaret Bryne MBE of Paul. Margaret was well known in the Western District and in ringing circles around her local area. I first met her in 2013 when she let us in for a call change peal. She was rather impressed by the ringing and invited...

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Sad news from Paul

I am sorry to have to announce to the list the passing of Margaret Byrne of Paul. She died on Wednesday 22nd October. Pam has asked me to share the sad news and also to give details of the funeral which will be held at Paul Church on Tuesday 18th November at 2:00 pm....

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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...

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Ian Self in hospital

I have had news that our Librarian, Ian, is in Wheal Coates Ward at Treliske hospital awaiting an urgent  operation on his foot. This will happen within the next few days. He is in good spirits, and would welcome any contact from friends. Get well soon Ian!

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