CoventryDG

Coventry Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers

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Good news!

The dangerous pinnacles have been removed from the tower at Southam and the ringers have been given the go-ahead to restart ringing.

All being well, ringing will restart with the practice on Wednesday, November 19th.

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We have some Christmas Cards that are for sale. They have been individually handcrafted by Sue Chapman from Bulkington and all proceeds will go to support The Youth Team.

They are being sold by Youth Team members and also orders can be sent to Annie Hall.

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Tony Gunthorpe, who was prominent in the scheme to rehang and augment Offchurch in 1992, died on July 15th 2025. He was 90 years of age.
The funeral will be at Oakley Woods at 10.30am on Monday August 4th.

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Martyn G Cole of Stoke, Coventry, passed away on May 18th. Though he had not rung much in recent years, I am sure that a number of members will remember him.

Funeral Details: Wednesday, 9th July, 9.45am at Cannon Hill Chapel

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This is a lovely practice. Everyone is welcome. Do come along!

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A reminder of the Surprise Major Practice at Wolston this Saturday, May 31st, 2.30-4.00pm. Why not come along!

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A reminder of the Coventry District Ringing Practice this Saturday, May 17th: 2.30-4.30pm. Ringing will be arranged to suit all those present. Why not come along - everyone is welcome.

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Our new Trustees after today's AGM, Annie Hall, President, Joy Pluckrose, General Secretary, Claire Tosh, Treasurer, and Christine Homer Ringing Master

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Looking forward to seeing many of you at the AGM on Saturday. The documents for the meeting are online.

https://t.co/K5x7lJYhmG

Printed copies will be made available at the meeting.

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8-Bell Practice at Bulkington, Friday, 4th April, 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome. Do come along!

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Well done to Leek Wootton & Clifford Chambers, who won the Change Ringing & Call-Change Ringing Sections of the Guild 6-Bell Striking Competition today at Snitterfield. Both first time winners!!
Thanks go to judge Chris Mew.
Full results and photos are at https://t.co/LHjMDdUnlr

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A reminder of the 8-Bell Practice at Bulkington this Friday, 7th March: 7.30pm-9.00pm. All very welcome, from beginner to more expert!

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The Stretton on Dunsmore Ringing Centre is up and running! Details of upcoming courses may be viewed at:
https://t.co/zh1MuxbjOE

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The January 2025 edition of Guild Matters is being sent electronically to members.

You can also read online at:
https://t.co/pR9aHX4VF5

and/or downloaded from
https://t.co/85gHrdOnO7

Many thanks go to Janette Woolf for her work on producing this newsletter.

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A reminder of the Surprise Major Practice this Saturday, October 26th, at Wolston, 2.30-4.00pm.
Do come along!

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The Oct 2024 edition of Guild Matters had been published and can be downloaded from:
https://t.co/FNAMdMJ9eL
or read online at
https://t.co/pR9aHX4nPx
Members will get an electronic copy.
Thanks to Janette Woolfe for producing her first edition of our newsletter.

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The Agenda and Draft AGM Minutes for the meeting at Rugby on October 12th may be downloaded from:
https://t.co/LoivDTeEq1

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A reminder of the Surprise Major Practice at Wellesbourne this Saturday, 31st August, 10.30am to 12 noon. Do come along!

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We done to all those that have gained a place at either Coventry or Warwick Uni. You will be very welcome to join us ringing at Coventry Cathedral, Allesley, Stoke, Walsgrave, Kenilworth, etc.
Please email [email protected] for details - including pubs, if necessary!

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The August Surprise Major Practice will take place at Wellesbourne on Saturday, 31st August, 10.30am to 12 noon.
All welcome - do come along!