The 1st Tuesday of every month is the Surrey Association Open 10 & 12 Bell Practice, held at Croydon Minster. This practice is designed to cater for those wanting to build up their experience of ringing on Higher Numbers. Rounds on 12, Plain Hunt on 9/11 are always featured. Grandsire & Stedman Caters is also common. If numbers permit we also ring Cinques.   

Meet at West Door for 19:30.

Parking available outside the Church, plenty of Bus/Tram access from East & West Croydon stations, closest tram stops are Church Street and Reeves Corner 

For ringers who can (almost) ring Plain Hunt on 5 on a specific bell and want to progress into method ringing with others of a similar standard in an encouraging and supportive environment. Simple singles, minimus and doubles methods are used as introductions to progress towards touches of Plain Bob Doubles, Grandsire Doubles and Stedman Doubles. Register interest in advance at ranmorebells@gmail.com

Ringing variations of Bob Doubles e.g. 

   St Simon's

   St Martin's

   Twineham Bob

Please apply via the MemberMojo store @ https://membermojo.co.uk/surreybellringers/store

Trialling 2nd Thursdays from 11th September until 11th December

For ringers who can (almost) ring Plain Hunt on 5 on a specific bell and want to progress into method ringing with others of a similar standard in an encouraging and supportive environment. Simple singles, minimus and doubles methods are used as introductions to progress towards touches of Plain Bob Doubles, Grandsire Doubles and Stedman Doubles. Register interest in advance at ranmorebells@gmail.com

Southern District Surprise Major Practice (2nd Saturday of the month). We ring up to the Standard 8 depending on numbers. 

All welcome but please let Noel Gibbin know if you are planning on attending.

Please note venues will be moving around the District from month to month.

For ringers who can (almost) ring Plain Hunt on 5 on a specific bell and want to progress into method ringing with others of a similar standard in an encouraging and supportive environment. Simple singles, minimus and doubles methods are used as introductions to progress towards touches of Plain Bob Doubles, Grandsire Doubles and Stedman Doubles. Register interest in advance at ranmorebells@gmail.com

A relaxed practice for ringers who want to call doubles or minor methods. Beginner, improver and expert callers are all welcome.

This practice will be at Christchurch, Epsom Common KT19 8NE

All ringers who want to practice 8-bell (triples and major) methods are very welcome. We usually ring a selection of plain hunt, Grandsire, Stedman, Plain Bob major, Little Bob major, Double Norwich and sometimes Cambridge major. We do not ring call changes at this practice.

Budding callers who would like to have a go at calling a touch are always very welcome.

For ringers who can (almost) ring Plain Hunt on 5 on a specific bell and want to progress into method ringing with others of a similar standard in an encouraging and supportive environment. Simple singles, minimus and doubles methods are used as introductions to progress towards touches of Plain Bob Doubles, Grandsire Doubles and Stedman Doubles. Register interest in advance at ranmorebells@gmail.com

We will be ringing rounds, call changes, plain hunt and methods to suit whoever comes.

Everyone welcome!

For ringers who can control their bells and want ropetime to improve their basic ringing. The session covers basic handling technique, striking, leading, covering, raising, lowering, dodging and call changes progressing to Plain Hunt. Register interest in advance at ranmorebells@gmail.com

Welcome to the Southern District West End, City and East End Winter Outing on 27 December 2025.

To reserve your place go to the Surrey Association Membermojo store, and look for Southern District Winter Outing 2025 (https://membermojo.co.uk/surreybellringers/store).

Hugh has been working very hard on the outing (thanks Hugh) and has arranged this itinerary:

Pimlico St Saviour 10.00am to 10.45am
Address: Lupus Street SW1V 2HP (TQ295783)
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Bells: 8
Weight: 7-1-20 in G.

St Martins in the Fields 11.30am to 12.15pm
Address: St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DP
(TQ301805)
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Bells: 13 (including sharp 2)
Weight: 29-1-1 in D.

St Dunstan in the West 1.45pm to 2.30pm
Address: St Dunstan-in-the-West, Fleet Street EC4A 2HR (TQ312811)
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Bells: 10
Weight: 10-3-23 in G.

Limehouse St Anne 3.00pm to 3.45pm
Address: Commercial Road E14 8HH (TQ368810)
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Bells: 10
Weight: 12-3-25 in E 

Poplar All Saints 4.15pm to 5.00pm
Address: East India Dock Road, E14 0EX (TQ381809)
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Bells: 10
Weight: 23-3-6 in D

Cost - for the outing is £2 per ringer per tower.

Lunch - sadly we were unable to secure a booking. There are plenty of places to eat, just none that would take a group booking.