Notices and Adverts
Notices published in issue 5999 (April 17 2026) and in the two preceding issues
Deaths
MORRIS, Ruth M, passed away on Friday 20th =February aged 94, after a long illness. Her memorial service will be at 11am on Tuesday April 21st at St Matthias Church, Malvern Link with refreshments and ringing in the Link Room and tower after the service. Names for refreshments please to rgtmorris90@gmail.com. [2103]
TURNEY, John F I, of Hopton Heath, Shropshire, died peacefully on 21st February. An event to celebrate John’s life will be held at Aston-on Clun Village Hall (SY7 8EH) on Friday 17th April at 2.00pm, with ringing beforehand at Leintwardine (SY7 0LD) from 12.15 to 1.15pm. Bright colours please. If you would like to attend, please email frognjan@gmail.com or WhatsApp/text 07852 616119 [2104]
MORRIS, Ruth M, passed away on Friday 20th February aged 94, after a long illness. Her memorial service will be at 11am on Tuesday April 21st at St Matthias Church Malvern Link with refreshments and ringing in the Link Room and tower after the service. Names for refreshments please to rgtmorris90@gmail.com.
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TURNEY, John F I, of Hopton Heath, Shropshire, died peacefully on 21st February. An event to celebrate John’s life will be held at Aston-on Clun Village Hall (SY7 8EH) on Friday 17th April at 2.00pm, with ringing beforehand at Leintwardine(SY7 0LD) from 12.15 to 1.15pm. Bright colours please. If you would like to attend, please email frognjan@gmail.com or WhatsApp/text 07852 616119
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Change of Address
Publications
“CHANGE RINGING”, by Wilfrid G Wilson. The Art and Science of Change Ringing on Church and Handbells. Payment with order – £14 (p&p free in UK) from Alison Williams. Tel: 07970 286577. Email: arc102004@hotmail.com
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University Announcements
Guild / Association Announcements
Tower Announcements
SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS. The Guild AGM will be on Saturday 11th April 2026 at 5pm at Drinkstone Village Hall IP30 9SZ. Open ringing at Drinkstone Church (6, 8cwt) IP30 9SX, from 2pm followed by Evensong 3.00 pm. Full details at suffolkbells.org.uk/whatson.php The meal will be at 4pm in the village hall. It will be jacket potatoes with three different filling options to be selected with your booking (details on the website) followed by cake. It must be booked prior to the event. Names for the meal, including dietary requirements, to Nigel Gale at nandagale8@gmail.com or leave a text message on 07751 765675 by Tuesday 7th April. £6 cash to be paid on the day. Teas/coffees available throughout. For details of other churches open for ringing and parking instructions please go to the Guild website (link above). [2003]
EDWNA The 136th Annual General Meeting of the East Derbyshire and West Nottinghamshire Association of Church Bellringers will be held on Saturday 11th April at St Andrews Church, Swanwick, Derbyshire. It will begin with ringing from 3.00pm until 4.30pm. There will then be a service followed by refreshments and the business meeting at approximately 5.00pm in the church. If there is sufficient interest, there will be further ringing until 7.30pm. Please be advised that you should bring your own food, as it will not be provided by the church, although liquid refreshments will be. All members and visitors are welcome to attend.
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OXFORD D G, Bell Fund, Annual Ringing Day Monday 4th May 2026. Routes, timings and day ticket arrangements to follow soon. Information will also be available on ODG website. Thanks for your support.
[2002]
SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS. The Guild AGM will be on Saturday 11th April 2026 at 5pm at Drinkstone Village Hall IP30 9SZ. Open ringing at Drinkstone Church (6, 8cwt) IP30 9SX,from 2pm followed by Evensong 3.00 pm. Full details at suffolkbells.org.uk/whatson.php. The meal will be at 4pm in the village hall. It will be jacket potatoes with three different filling options to be selected with your booking (details on the website) followed by cake. It must be booked prior to the event. Names for the meal, including dietary requirements, to Nigel Gale at nandagale8@gmail.com or leave a text message on 07751 765675 by Tuesday 7th April. £6 cash to be paid on the day. Teas/coffees available throughout. For details of other churches open for ringing and parking instructions please go to the Guild website (link above).
[2003]
WELSH COLLEGES SOCIETY Easter Tour 16th-19th April. Meeting on Saturday 18th April at 6.30pm, Eckington Village Hall, School Lane, Eckington, WR10 3AU. Further details from Ainsley Gilbert, generalsecretary@welshcolleges.org.uk / 07891 401 495. [2004]
Weekday Meetings and Practices
Meetings on Saturday April 18
ODG Banbury Branch AGM at Bloxham. Ringing 2pm, Service 3pm, meeting followed by tea 3.30pm.
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Meetings on Sunday April 26
SOUTHWELL & NOTTINGHAM GUILD
Sunday 26 April
Mansfield, Sts Peter and Paul.
AGM, 2.15pm ringing, 3.15 Service,
4.00pm Meeting,
followed by ringing until 6.00pm. [1011]