Suffolk Guild of Ringers
Sunday 27th September 2026
What's On
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September
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Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSunday 27th
NW District Additional Practice. Stowmarket (10)
14:30-16:00
Higher number practice — Plain Hunt on 9 and beyond.
Contact: , 07400 045187
October
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Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 3rd
SE District Ringing. Sproughton All Saints (6), IP8 3AB
time: 10.00 - 12.00hrs
bells: 6, 8-2-25, excellent going order, balcony ring
focus: General Ringing
parking: along Church Lane & Lower Street
toilets: in church
refreshments: hot drinks and eats will be ready & waiting to tempt you!
Feel free to get in touch with Hal if you would welcome any further information.
Contact:
Tuesday 6th
Belfry Advisory Committee meeting. The Crown PH, Stowupland
Contact: , 07890 578644
Saturday 10th
Hub on Tour. Mendham, All Saints (6 bells)
9.30am to 11.30am.
NE District Training Hub has been regularly meeting Saturday mornings at Reydon.
For Saturday 10th, we would like offer this training session at Mendham for a change.
Great opportunity for Newcomers, Learners, Improvers, those wanting to see what Teaching is about.
Tower Captains - chat with your band, and if you're unable to accompany them, we'd be happy to welcome them.
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
NW District Annual Meeting. St Mary the Virgin, Ixworth (8), IP31 2HH
10.00am - 11.45am General Ringing
12noon - 12.30pm Service
12.45pm - 1.15pm Lunch - Village Hall
1.15pm - A D M - Village Hall
This year we will preorder Lunch from Le Pozi, Ixworth which is a Fish & Chip takeaway but they do lots of other things. Please see the menu (menu p1, menu p2). If you are joining us for lunch, please send your order to me by 5th October. Once I receive your order, I will provide details on how to pay.
Hot drinks and squash will be provided at the Village Hall.
The ADM agenda is here together with the Minutes of last year's ADM.
If you are unable to attend the ADM, please let me have your apologies.
Please come and support our Guild and hear about our plans for the coming year!
I look forward to seeing you all there.
Contact: , 07850 471509
Friday 16th
'Ringing with Others'.
Contact:
Sunday 18th
Guild Management Committee. Stowupland Church Hall
2pm.
Contact: , 07887 964821
NW District Additional Practice. Pakenham (6)
19:30 - 21:00 Sunday evening practice
Contact: , 07840 862364
Wednesday 21st
Beccles 10 Bell Practice. Beccles, St Michael & All Angels Church Ringing tower
invites you to join them for a 10 bell practice evening, 7.30pm to 9pm
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
Saturday 24th
SW District Outing.
All very welcome to join an outing to 5 towers in the Framlingham area. Details will be emailed to members.
Contact: , 01787 277704
November
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 7th
SE District Ringing. Barham St Mary (6), IP6 0PT
time: 10.00 - 12.00hrs
bells: 6, 11-3-20, excellent going order, ground floor ring in entrance porch
focus: Ringing with BReNDA [Bell REcording with Novel Data Analysis]
parking: large church car park
toilets: in church
refreshments: hot drinks, cake, biscuits, fruit will be available
Feel free to get in touch with Hal if you would welcome any further information.
Contact:
NW District Quarter Peal Fortnight.
7th - 22nd
Contact: , 07840 862364
Friday 13th
SE District Surprise Major Practice. Ufford (TBC)
19:30 - 21:00
Cambridge, Yorkshire, & Lessness
Contact:
Saturday 14th
NE Annual District Meeting. Rendham, St Michael (8 bells)
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
NW District Practice. St Mary, Mildenhall (6), IP28 7EA
10sm - 12 noon
Contact: , 07840 862364
Sunday 15th
NW District Additional Practice. Stowmarket (10)
14:30-16:00
Higher number practice – Plain Hunt on 9 and beyond.
Contact: , 07786 656723
Friday 27th
'Ringing with Others'.
Contact:
Saturday 28th
SW District Annual Meeting. Cavendish (6)
3pm Open Ringing,
4.15pm Service,
5pm Bring & Share Tea in the Church followed by the Meeting.
All very welcome.
Contact: , 01787 277704
December
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 5th
SE District Ringing & Annual District Meeting. Coddenham St Mary the Virgin (8), IP6 9PY
ringing session time: 10.00 - 12.00hrs
bells: 8, 14-00-12, excellent going order, tower ring
parking: Coddenham Community Centre has a car park - a short walk along School Road to the church
toilets: in church
refreshments: hot drinks and biscuits will be available in church at their Coffee Morning
Feel free to get in touch with Hal if you would welcome any further information.
Contact:
Saturday 12th
NW District Practice. St Leonards, Horringer (8), P33 2EX
10am - 12 noon
Followed by Bring & Share lunch for Christmas in the Church.
Contact: , 07840 862364
Wednesday 16th
Beccles 10 Bell Practice. Beccles, St Michael & All Angels Church Ringing tower
invites you to join them for a 10 bell practice evening, 7.30pm to 9pm
Contact: , 07866 613180 after 6pm
Sunday 27th
NW District Additional Practice.
10-bell practice TBC
Contact: , 07840 862364
2027
February
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 20th
George W Pipe 12 Bell Competition. Ipswich Minster
Facebook page
March
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnNational 12-bell Striking Contest qualifiers.
Venues TBC.
Website
April
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 3rd
Guild AGM. North-East District
Contact: , 07887 964821
May
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 1st
SE District Striking Competitions.
Contact:
Saturday 15th
Guild Striking Competitions. South-West District
Contact: , 07710 436393
June
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnSaturday 26th
National 12-bell Striking Contest final. The Norman Tower
Website