Events

  • Tuesday 30 June 2020

    A 'world first' in Vernet

    During lockdown, internet bell-ringing has taken off in a big way. On 14th June, eight ringers across eight countries in four continents rang the world's first virtual quarter peal.... more

  • Sunday 23 February 2020

    Central European Association AGM

    The CEA is our local ringing association. The AGM usually takes place on Ascensiontide weekend in May. Because of the pandemic, it will now take place on the weekend of 13th / 14th November 2021 in... more

  • Wednesday 15 January 2020

    Festival International de Carillon - Perpignan

    15 July et 19 August 2020, 11:00

    The carillon of Perpignan Cathedral is a rare example in France of a 19th-century four octave carillon. For six Wednesdays every summer the Festival welcomes a renowned internationl carillonneur to give a... more

  • Monday 13 January 2020

    An incredible achievement

    On Mon Nov 4 1991 in 3h 12m in Sawley, Derbyshire, a peal of 5040 Yorkshire Surprise Royal was rung by the following four ringers: 1-2 Paul Jopp 3-4 Robert B Smith (cond) 5-6 John Jelley 7-8-9-0 Simon Melen. This was a ground-breaking achievement... more

  • Thursday 14 November 2019

    Notre-Dame: Sympathy and Solidarity

    New Bells Ring Out at Vernet-les-Bains - 18th April 2019

    The Entente Cordiale between the UK and France was renewed as English Bells rang out in sympathy and solidarity with... more

  • Wednesday 7 August 2019

    Dedication of the Bells

    Sunday 29th September 2019

    Around ninety ringers made the trip from the UK to the Eastern Pyrenees for the dedication on Sunday 29th September of the new Taylor 10 at St... more