The Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers
St Mary, Meysey Hampton

Picture: St Mary, Meysey Hampton

Branch Committee

These are your branch committee. If you see any of them out on their own make sure you tell someone!

branch chairman

Branch Chairman: Judy Carter

branch secretary & treasurer

Branch Secretary/Treasurer: Hazel Bridges

branch ringing master

Branch Ringing Master: Peter Harris

branch ringing master

Branch Ringing Master: Alan Tresarden

Newsletters

These are the latest newsletters for the branch:

No. 2 Unconventional repairs, April 2012
No. 3 Recent Events, May 2012
No. 5 Cirencester and the Monarchy, June 2012
No. 6 Striking Competition, August 2012
No. 7 AGM Special, November 2012
No. 8 Focus on...Pat Bartlett, December 2012
No. 9 Focus on...Eileen Godwin, February 2013
No. 10 Common and not-so-common bells, March 2013
No. 11 Focus on...F. Eric Roberts, May 2013
No. 12 June 2013
No. 13 The Branch on Tour, September 2013
No. 14 Happy New Year to you all!!, January 2014
No. 15 Spring Lambing Special, March 2014
No. 16 Competitions, Birthdays, Outings, Advice and Poetry! June 2014
No. 17 Barbara Holden, November 2014
No. 18 Late AGM report, members, competitions
No. 20 A New Editor! Members, Peals and Quarter Peals, February 2016
No. 21 Snowdrops, Tower of the Year victory, Striking Competition arrangements, May 2016
No. 22 Celebrations, Striking Competion and when Cirencester bells ring at 6am, September 2016
No. 23 Branch AGM, Association AGM, the Quiz! March 2017
No. 24 Congratulations, engagements, THE AGM. November 2017
No. 25 Weddings, Outings, Visits. May 2018
No. 26 In the midst of Lockdown. July 2020
No. 27 Emerging from COVID: congratulations, remembrance and a Jubilee. July 2022

Branch Programme

All Practices and Business Meetings run from 7.30 - 9pm (Business Meetings stop ringing 15 minutes early) unless otherwise noted.

Visitors are always welcome but are advised to contact the Branch Secretary before travelling to confirm and avoid disappointment.

Day / Date (& time) Event Location
2026
Jan 24 12 bell practice Cirencester St John
Feb 25 Practice Chedworth
Mar 26 Practice and Business Meeting Kempsford
Apr 27 Practice tbc
May 16, 10:30am Surprise Major Practice Watermoor
Jun 10, 7:00pm Striking Competition and Social Meysey Hampton
Jul 4, 5:00pm Practice and Business Meeting Burford
Aug 26, 6:30pm Practice Hatherop
Sep 12 Surprise Minor Course North Cerney
Sep 21, 6:30pm Practice Coln St Aldwyns
Oct 3 Outing tba
Nov 14, 10:00am AGM Withington
Dec 11 Practice, mulled wine and mince pies Fairford

Striking Competition Results

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This page updated: 13/12/2025