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Jim Pengilly

Jim Pengilly   Sad news that Jim died on Monday11th afternoon, aged 98.   We have just heard details of his funeral which will take place at 12pm Friday 22nd July at St Keverne Church.  The bells have been requested to be rung before and after the service,...

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John George

Sad news about John GEORGE Ringer at Paul, Passed away on Friday 1st July 2022. Friend to absolutely everyone, he will be so sadly missed. Funeral service at 12noon on Wednesday 20th July at St Pol de Leon Church, Paul. Please wear items of colour at the service. Any...

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Presidents Blog May 2022

Presidents Blog May 2022   I was delighted and humbled, that due to my time as President being so adversely affected by COVID, I was offered the unusual step of having my term as President extended for a 4th yr, which was proposed and unanimously accepted at our...

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STITHIANS TOWER SAD LOSS…..

It is with sadness I advise you of the death of Julie Pearce, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, 19th February, 2022, after returning home to Oxford to be with family and friends. Julie would have also been known for ringing at Gwennap, St Euny and Wendron...

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President’s Blog

My 3-year term as President of the TDGR is coming to an end, and we're now looking for a candidate/nominations for a successor.at our AGM on 21st May at Bodmin. It has been a privilege to serve you as President, a role I have much enjoyed, and the time has flown by....

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Ring out for Climate Change

Ring out to draw attention to Climate Change Post COP26 Glasgow Following the ringing on the Eve of the Climate Change conference in Glasgow, Jane was interviewed on Radio Cornwall, again raising the presence of Bell Ringing in the community. For anyone who has come...

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Sad News about James Vincent (Father James)

Father James I am sad to announce that Preb James Vincent died on the 25th June. Jim was one of the great personalities of the Cornish ringing scene who had been curate at Camborne back in the 50s and later Vicar of Kenwyn. He was associated with a number of towers in...

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First tower bell quarter since March 2020

Could this be the new beginning? Truro Diocesan Guild St Eval, Cornwall St Uvelus Tuesday, 1 June 2021 in 43m (6–2–8 in G) 1260 Plain Bob Minor 1 Ruth Reeves 2 Rob Corney 3 John Insley 4 John Hereward 5 Dave Ralls 6 Phil Tremain (C) First tower bell quarter rung in...

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Get well Roger Sullivan

Get Well Roger Sullivan   The TDGR wishes one of it's longest serving members Roger Sullivan fondest Get Well Soon wishes during his current hospital stay. He has a fractured pelvis resulting from a fall. We hope for a speedy recovery and that he's home soon. We...

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