Southwell & Nottingham Bellringing
The Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers
Mary Poyner, life-long bellringer of hand and tower bells who taught many and rang many peals, died on Friday 26th January.
Her funeral will be 12 noon on Tuesday 13th February at Whissendine Church. Open ringing before and after the service.
If you are planning to attend please email so we have numbers for refreshments.
W W Worthington
10 Bell Striking Contest
Back for 2024
St. John the Evangelist, Ranmoor, Sheffield
Saturday 18th May
12 noon onwards
More details to follow
We are very sorry to have to let you know that Grayham Allenby passed away on Saturday 18th Nov.
Grayham had been a stalwart at Stapleford and had been a regular at the Guild’s Daytime Ringing Meetings.
Please keep Carole and the family in your thoughts at this time.
There are currently 4 numbers available for people wishing to join the 100 club.
If you are interested please email Barbara.
Pleased to say we had a great take up for the education survey.
Full results can he viewed here.
Bill Blagg (former TC at Mansfield Woodhouse) died on Friday 26th May after a short spell in hospital.
His funeral will be on the 21st of June 1pm at St Edmunds Church, Mansfield Woodhouse followed by a service for the family at the crematorium afterwards.
Bryn Richards (Warsop) passed away yesterday, aged 92. He had been in hospital for a week following a stroke.
Bryn Richards’ funeral will be on Tuesday 23rd May:
There will be general ringing from 11.45 – 12.50
Due to investigation of the floors and ceilings there will be no ringing at Basford until further notice
I am very sorry to have to pass on the sad news that Colin Reed died, last week, at the age of 93. Colin was an honorary life member of the Guild and had rung at Balderton for many many years. Please remember Beryl and all the family in your thoughts and prayers.
We regret to announce that Harry Poyner, long-standing ringer, sadly passed away on 11th March, aged 92. He was a peal ringer on church bells and handbells, and over the years he, with his wife Mary, taught many people to ring. He rang at East Retford for ten years from the mid 1960s.
The funeral will be at Whissendine church, Rutland, at 12 noon on Friday 31st March. There will be open ringing from 11am.
The family would appreciate knowing if you plan to attend in order to make catering arrangements. Please let Hilary know on