Another good and valued Guild 12-bell practice was held at the Cathedral on the 3rd May.  There were lower numbers than previously but this gave the members present a longer and more focused go on these fantastic bells. My thanks to Hayley for continuing to organise...

This month we lost a stalwart of the Northern District. Ruth Reeves died peacefully on Wednesday, 10th April. From a Guild perspective Ruth served for many years as Northern District Secretary and she was also on the Standing Committee. At a local level she looked...

Long serving member of the Northern District of the TDGR, Ruth Reeves, passed away on the 10th of April at Mount Edgecombe Hospice. May she rest in peace. There was a private cremation, with only the Funeral Director in attendance. A celebration of Ruth's life will be...

The Eastern District held their AGM on Saturday, 2nd March at St. Stephens, Saltash.  Thanks to all who provided the refreshments. There was a cracking turnout from all over our district and the Guild as a whole. Richard Warwick stood down as Chairman and is replaced...

My first task this month was to Chair the Standing Committee meeting at Kenwyn. Business as usual although many items were discussed and lots sorted out. That evening there was another successful Guild 12 bell practice at the Cathedral with 37 present. Unfortunately,...

Bledhan nowydh da!! This month sadly saw the passing of Dilys Rowe, Tower Secretary at Zennor. A half muffled QP was rung there in her memory which included Philippa’s first QP inside. Another at Truro Cathedral was scored in which the Tenor was rung by Jemma Hoare....

After a good few weeks of organisation, planning, booking rooms and bells, the day of the first Guild Education Day hosted since before COVID-times arrived. When I first opened this “First Steps in Plain Hunting” day to applications, the amount I received really was...

I've received the sad news of the passing of Dilys Rowe after her recent struggle with cancer. Dilys was the tower Secretary at Zennor for many years, and rang over 30 quarter Peals, and 2 full Peals. Dilys was a stalwart of Zennor tower, and will be greatly missed....

This month sadly saw the passing of Tony Liddicoat, Tower Captain at Withiel. I send my condolences to his family. RIP Tony. Saturday, 2nd December saw the Eastern District hold their annual Quarter Peal Day. All of the 6 quarter peal attempts were successful and it...