It is with great sadness that I report the passing of John Body of Callington who died peacefully at home on Monday 23rd December. John was a much respected Tower Captain at St. Mary’s, Callington and a well known change ringer who pushed the boundaries of advanced...

Some of the Ringers who have attended the Western District Dinner for many years will remember the Revd Preb. Brooke Kingsmill-Lunn who came from London each year, with Jim Prior and Jim Phillips, for this occasion. Brooke was a Parish Priest in London and involved...

It is with great sadness that John Body of Callington passed away peacefully at home on Monday 23rd January. John was a precious Tower Captain at Callington and a well-known change ringer who pushed the boundaries of advanced method ringing in the East Cornwall...

As last month another busy time on the ringing scene in Cornwall. Bonfire Night saw our own Temperance ringing her first Call Change Peal at her first attempt at Pillaton. This also included a first on 8 for Rosy Renfree and Naomi Harvey. Well done all. On Friday, 8th...

Another busy month on the ringing scene in Cornwall – great to see, even with Sarah and I taking a long holiday. Unfortunately, last month I missed out the Central District’s practice at St. Newlyn East on the 28th September.  Many thanks to all involved in organising...

Jemma H scored her first as Conductor in 21 years on 3rd September at Kenwyn which also involved the first Quarter Peal for Alan Perry. Well done Alan. Circumstances changed for me on the first Saturday of the month meaning I was able to travel up on the train to the...

*NEWS FLASH* - a new batch of TDGR badges have arrived. £4 each from your District Secretary! Last month we lost Stephen Gill of St. Endellion who rang in his last few years at St Mabyn. His funeral took place at St. Kew on Friday, 18th August. I send my condolences...

Message from Bob Woods ‘I have been approached by Cury PCC asking for assistance in forming a bell ringing team. It has been many years since the church there has had a band of ringers. Having had the kind permission from Prescilla Oates ( Bell Ringing liaison) for...

​I am sad to announce that Barbara Cash of Manaccan and St. Anthony sadly passed away on Wednesday 31st July. I am sure that all ringers in the Diocese would wish to send their condolences to Michael and family, please remember them all in your prayers. The funeral...

This month started with our Cornwall Pasties travelling to London to represent the TDGR. It was a cracking day and they got to ring at many of the capital’s finest and most interesting bells. We as a Guild should be immensely proud of their achievement in coming joint...