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President’s Blog – October 2023

This month saw the passing of Eric Hearle who was a stalwart of ringing at Crantock. We have also lost Frances Kent of St Endellion who rang there continuously from 1957 until a few years ago. Just last week we heard news that the former Tower Captain at St Columb...

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Alan Rodliffe

Taken with permission from Bellringing in Cornwall Facebook page: I regret to have to share the news that my uncle, former Captain of St Columb tower Alan Rodliffe, passed away yesterday morning aged 84. A farmer and lifelong resident of St Columb Major parish, he...

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Sad news from Crantock ringers

We regret to inform you all that Eric Hearle, one of our stalwart ringers for many years, sadly passed away on Tuesday 24 th October following a short illness. Our love and thoughts are with his wife Barbara and their family.  

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President’s Blog – September 2023

The Northern Improvers took place on an absolutely glorious day at Tintagel - a really good attendance with lots of members from different towers well represented. The following day I went over to Pillaton to Steward in the belfry at their Heritage Open Day. Many...

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Acting Education Officer visits St Buryan

St Buryan is probably on most bellringers bucket lists to visit – being the heaviest ring of 6 in the world! I was fortunate to be able to visit St Buryan on their practice night this week, my thanks to the band for being so welcoming! There were many ringers in...

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Recruitment & Retention Workshops

Since I've started in the role of acting public relations officer, I’ve heard lots from ringers who'd like to recruit, and retain, people into their towers so that they can keep ringing. Ringing means so much to so many people on different levels doesn't it?  Whether...

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President’s Blog – August 2023

A calmer few weeks since the last blog although I feel a lot has been achieved! I am so pleased that we are now able to fill another position within our Guild.  As already posted, Jemma H joins us as acting Education Officer. I, and the rest of the team, look forward...

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