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The Archive of the Most Recent 500 News Items Follows:

• Portsmouth District Practice at Winchester Cathedral – Wednesday 15th August 7.15pm Tuesday, August 7, 2018
• Winchester District QDM, Picnic and Walk – Saturday 11th August 11:00am – 4.30pm Monday, August 6, 2018
• No Service Ringing at Ryde – August 4th & 5th (Check Islandwide) Saturday, July 28, 2018
• No Practice at Newport – Monday 30th July Saturday, July 28, 2018
• PRACTICE CANCELLED, Thursday 26 July, St. Peter’s Bournemouth Tuesday, July 24, 2018
• A&P Annual Practice at Winchester Cathedral. Wednesday Aug 8th Tuesday, July 24, 2018
• Bramshott practice cancelled July 23rd Sunday, July 22, 2018
• July 28th Eight Bell Practice Cancelled Friday, July 20, 2018
• Government Announcement of Armistace Plans (from CCCBR) Friday, July 20, 2018
• Practice Cancelled at Buriton July 25th Friday, July 20, 2018
• Practice Cancelled at King’s Worthy Friday July 20th Friday, July 20, 2018
• Practice at Hawkley Wednesday July 18th Tuesday, July 17, 2018
• Sad news – Francis Ensor Saturday, July 14, 2018
• A&P District Barbecue July 21st at Blackmoor. All welcome. Tuesday, July 10, 2018
• No practice at St John the Baptist, Purbrook Tomorrow. Tuesday, July 10, 2018
• No practice at Hawkley or Selborne on Wednesday 11th July Tuesday, July 10, 2018
• No Sunday Ringing at Bournemouth St John’s During August Tuesday, July 10, 2018
• Practice Cancelled – Bournemouth St John’s Tuesday 10th July Tuesday, July 10, 2018
• Service ringing cancelled – St Peter’s Bournemouth Sunday 8 July Friday, July 6, 2018
• PRACTICE CANCELLED AT CHALE Sunday, July 1, 2018
• Alton & Petersfield District – July/August Poster Saturday, June 30, 2018
• 8 bell practice – Saturday June 30th – 5.30 to 7.30pm Tuesday, June 26, 2018
• No Beyond Bob Doubles in June Sunday, June 24, 2018
• Practice Cancelled at Swanmore St Barnabas Friday 22nd June Friday, June 22, 2018
• A&P 8 bell practice June 30th 5.30-7.30pm Sunday, June 17, 2018
• Ringwood – no ringing on Sunday the 17th of June Friday, June 15, 2018
• RYDE TAKE A BREAK Thursday, June 14, 2018
• Practice Cancelled at Ringwood Thursday 7th June Thursday, June 7, 2018
• Practice at Steep on June 12th Thursday, June 7, 2018
• A&P District Barbecue. July 21st. Venue to be confirmed. Wednesday, June 6, 2018
• Practice dates confirmed for Froxfield, Warnford & West Meon during June Tuesday, June 5, 2018
• Practice confirmed at Selborne Wednesday June 6th – 7.30 to 9.00pm Tuesday, June 5, 2018
• Ryde Cancel Sunday Ringing Wednesday, May 30, 2018
• BANK HOLIDAY PRACTICE CANCELLED Sunday, May 27, 2018
• Cancellations, Pizza and Quarter Peals at Bournemouth Sacred Heart Friday, May 25, 2018
• Practice Cancelled at Swanmore St Barnabas this evening Friday 25th May Friday, May 25, 2018
• No Practice at Hurstbourne Priors Thu May 24th Wednesday, May 23, 2018
• No Surprise Royal Practice in May Tuesday, May 22, 2018
• NO service ringing at Bournemouth St. John’s on 20th May Friday, May 18, 2018
• Bournemouth St. John’s – No service ringing on Sunday 20th May Wednesday, May 16, 2018
• Winchester District Practice – Sparsholt – Monday 21st May Monday, May 14, 2018
• No Sunday ringing at Ringwood on the 13th and 20th of May Tuesday, May 8, 2018
• No ringing at Catherington, Monday May 7th Sunday, May 6, 2018
• ISLAND PRACTICES CANCELLED FOR BANK HOLIDAY Sunday, May 6, 2018
• Swanmore St. Barnabas – practice cancelled Friday 4th May Friday, May 4, 2018
• No ringing at Petersfield on Bank Holiday Monday May 7th Tuesday, May 1, 2018
• No ringing at Bramshott on either of the May Bank Holiday Mondays Tuesday, May 1, 2018
• Itinerary for the A&P Alton Outing on Bank Holiday Monday May 7th Tuesday, May 1, 2018
• ISLE OF WIGHT ON SATURDAY IS THE PLACE TO BE! Sunday, April 29, 2018
• Winchester District Mini-Outing – Saturday 26th May Saturday, April 28, 2018
• Winchester District QDM and Striking Competition – Sat 12th May – Cheriton Saturday, April 28, 2018
• Bournemouth St Peter’s Practice Cancelled 26th April Thursday, April 26, 2018
• Bells, Bikes, Buns and Possibly Teddy Bears! Wednesday, April 25, 2018
• You are invited to join the Alton Outing which will be on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7th in Guildford Tuesday, April 24, 2018
• Practice cancelled Bournemouth St John’s Tues 24th Monday, April 23, 2018
• 12-bell Practice – Hursley – Friday 27th April Monday, April 23, 2018
• Guild Inter-Tower 6 and 8-bell Striking Competitions – Saturday 19th May – Lockerley and East Tytherley Sunday, April 22, 2018
• SUNDAY AT SHANKLIN CANCELLED! Thursday, April 19, 2018
• CARISBROOKE CANCEL PRACTICE Wednesday, April 18, 2018
• Practice confirmed at Hawkley on Wednesday 18th April Tuesday, April 17, 2018
• St. Lawrence Practice to be held at Bentley instead this Thursday, April 19th Saturday, April 14, 2018
• Winchester District Practice – North Stoneham – Tuesday 17th April – 7.30-9.00pm Tuesday, April 10, 2018
• Calling Touches of Plain Bob, Grandsire & Stedman ( Doubles & Triples) at Liss. April 14th 5.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, April 10, 2018
• April practice dates confirmed for Froxfield, Warnford & West Meon Wednesday, April 4, 2018
• St Michelle du Valle, Guernsey – no practice on Easter Monday Tuesday, March 27, 2018
• Lockerley – Practice cancelled on Maundy Thursday 29th March Monday, March 26, 2018
• Ringwood Practice Cancelled Weds 28th March Saturday, March 24, 2018
• Alton, St. Lawrence 8 bell practice cancelled. March 31st. Saturday, March 24, 2018
• Basingstoke, St Michael’s – Practice cancelled 28th March Friday, March 23, 2018
• Eling – no practice on Tues March 27th Friday, March 23, 2018
• Bournemouth St John – Ringing plans 27th Mar and 3rd April Thursday, March 22, 2018
• Hawkley and Selbourne – Ringing Times 28nd March-April 1st Thursday, March 22, 2018
• Buriton – No Holy Week Practice Weds 28th mar Thursday, March 22, 2018
• Practice cancelled at Petersfield Mon 26th Mar Wednesday, March 21, 2018
• Blackmoor Practice Cancelled Fri Mar 23rd Wednesday, March 21, 2018
• Bramshott Easter Ringing Times Wednesday, March 21, 2018
• Hursley 12-Bell Practicce – Friday 23rd March Tuesday, March 20, 2018
• RYDE TO HOST CENTENARY MEETING Monday, March 19, 2018
• ARRETON PRACTICE CANCELLED – 19th March Monday, March 19, 2018
• CANCELLED – Surprise Royal Practice – Next one April 22nd – RSVP Sunday, March 18, 2018
• Winchester District Training Morning – April 7th, 9.30-11.30am at Wonston Sunday, March 18, 2018
• Hawkley practice cancelled tonight Wednesday, March 14, 2018
• Hawkley practice cancelled tonight 14th March 2018 Wednesday, March 14, 2018
• No practice at Netley Thursday 15th March Tuesday, March 13, 2018
• Botley Practice cancelled Thu 15th March Monday, March 12, 2018
• What’s on in the AP District during March & April Wednesday, March 7, 2018
• No sunday ringing at Bournemouth St John’s March 11th Tuesday, March 6, 2018
• Winchester District Practice – Sherfield English – Tuesday 20th March – 7.30-9pm Saturday, March 3, 2018
• Wonston Practice CANCELLED – Saturday 3rd March Friday, March 2, 2018
• GODSHILL PRACTICE CANCELLED: 2nd March Friday, March 2, 2018
• CARISBROOKE CANCEL PRACTICE TONIGHT: Friday 2nd March Friday, March 2, 2018
• No ringing at Alverstoke Friday March 2nd Friday, March 2, 2018
• Swanmore St Barnabas practice cancelled Friday 2nd due to adverse traveling condition Friday, March 2, 2018
• Guernsey – Vale Practice cancelled Monday March 5th Friday, March 2, 2018
• Blackmoor practice cancelled Friday 2nd March Thursday, March 1, 2018
• **postponed** Bournemouth St Peter’s Ringing 10.30am Sat 3rd March Thursday, March 1, 2018
• Brighstone practice CANCELLED, Friday 2nd March Thursday, March 1, 2018
• Hursley All Saints Practice CANCELLED, Friday 2nd March. Thursday, March 1, 2018
• St Peter’s Bournemouth Thursday Practice CANCELLED, Thursday 1st March Thursday, March 1, 2018
• RYDE CANCEL PRACTICE 13th March Thursday, March 1, 2018

• BRADING CANCEL PRACTICE 1st March Thursday, March 1, 2018
• Practice cancelled at Hambledon Thu 1st March Thursday, March 1, 2018
• CHALE CANCEL PRACTICE 1st March Wednesday, February 28, 2018
• Hawkley practice cancelled Weds 28th Feb Tuesday, February 27, 2018
• A&P Monthly Eight Bell Practice at Alton, St. Lawrence on February 24th – 5.30 to 7.30pm Tuesday, February 20, 2018
• No practice at Bramshott on February 26th Monday, February 19, 2018
• Winchester District Practice – Tuesday 20th February at Crawley – 7.30-9.00pm Sunday, February 18, 2018
• Portsmouth District Skittles & Curry Evening 28th Mar **RSVP** Sunday, February 11, 2018
• Practice Cancelled at Buriton Weds 14th Feb Friday, February 9, 2018
• Hinton practice is cancelled on 13th February Wednesday, February 7, 2018
• No practice at Overton 9th February Sunday, February 4, 2018
• What’s on during February & March in the A&P District Sunday, February 4, 2018
• No Southampton Practice This Monday (5th Feb) Friday, February 2, 2018
• No Practice at Hursley Fri 2nd Feb Friday, February 2, 2018
• ISLE OF WIGHT ADM – SATURDAY 17th FEBRUARY Thursday, February 1, 2018
• Details of A&P Special Practices Thursday, February 1, 2018
• Alton & Petersfield District Events in April 2018 Wednesday, January 17, 2018
• ANDOVER DISTRICT MONTHLY PRACTICES 2018 Wednesday, January 17, 2018
• Brading Practice Moved – 18th January Sunday, January 14, 2018
• Surprise Royal Practices – March 25th is cancelled Saturday, January 13, 2018
• Peal Dates at Romsey Abbey in 2018 Saturday, January 13, 2018
• No practice at Blackmoor on Friday 19th January Thursday, January 11, 2018
• No practice at Petersfield on Monday 22nd January Thursday, January 11, 2018
• Romsey Abbey – No practice on Wed 10th January 2018 Saturday, January 6, 2018
• MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION NOW! Saturday, January 6, 2018
• Vale Church – Ringing Plans Jan/Feb 2018 Monday, January 1, 2018
• No practice at Buriton on Wednesday 27th December Tuesday, December 26, 2017
• No ringing at Petersfield on Monday 1st January 2018 Tuesday, December 26, 2017
• No ringing at Blackmoor on Friday 29th or Sunday 31st Tuesday, December 26, 2017
• Selborne Ringers Reunion – Wednesday December 27th – 7.00pm Tuesday, December 19, 2017
• Bramshott Practice Cancelled Monday 11th Dec Monday, December 11, 2017
• Southampton – Practice Cancelled Mon 11th Dec Monday, December 11, 2017
• Christchurch Priory Practice Cancelled Monday 11th Dec Monday, December 11, 2017
• No practice at St Michael’s Basingstoke Wed 27th Dec Thursday, December 7, 2017
• No practices at Hawkley in December Thursday, December 7, 2017
• Ringwood Practice cancelled on 13th Dec Thursday, December 7, 2017
• Practice cancelled at East Meon 8th Dec Thursday, December 7, 2017
• Hawkley – No Practice Nights during December Tuesday, December 5, 2017
• PARTY DEADLINE THIS SATURDAY (2nd December) Thursday, November 30, 2017
• Bournemouth St John’s Christmas Ringing Times Wednesday, November 29, 2017
• C&S Carol Service and District Practice Cancelled Wednesday, November 29, 2017
• No ringing at Petersfield on Monday 4th December Tuesday, November 28, 2017
• Surprise Royal Practices in 2018 – Next one March 25th Monday, November 27, 2017
• Cancelled practice at Bournemouth St Peter’s Thursday 30 November Saturday, November 25, 2017
• FUNERAL OF IAN ATHERTON Thursday, November 23, 2017
• Surprise Royal Practice – Sunday 26th November at Bitterne Park – 14:00 -15:30 Monday, November 20, 2017
• Funeral of Irene Kathleen Ball Monday, November 20, 2017
• ISLE OF WIGHT DISTRICT CHRISTMAS PARTY Monday, November 13, 2017
• ISLE OF WIGHT DISTRICT PRACTICE 18th Nov Monday, November 13, 2017
• RYDE PRACTICE CANCELLED 21st November Monday, November 13, 2017
• Winchester District Carol Service – Sat 9th December – 3pm – Broughton Sunday, November 12, 2017
• No practice at Bramshott on Monday 13th November Friday, November 10, 2017
• Winchester District Practice – Monday 20th Nov – 7.30pm – Houghton Thursday, November 9, 2017
• Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells AGM 26th Nov Monday, November 6, 2017
• No Practice at Alton, St. Lawrence Thursday 12th October Tuesday, October 10, 2017
• No ringing at Hursley, Friday 3rd & Sunday 5th November Sunday, October 1, 2017
• Change of Venue for Ryde Practice Sunday, October 1, 2017
• no practice at Lockerley on Thursday 5th October Friday, September 29, 2017
• Beyond Bob Doubles King’s Somborne Weds 27th Sept Tuesday, September 26, 2017
• Provisonal program for Andover District outing 2017 Monday, September 25, 2017
• Winchester District Outing – Saturday 21st October – New Forest Sunday, September 24, 2017
• No Practice at Romsey Abbey on 27th September Thursday, September 21, 2017
• Winchester District Practice – Barton Stacey – Wednesday 4th October 7.30-9.00pm Thursday, September 21, 2017
• No Practice at Overton 6th or 13th October Thursday, September 21, 2017
• Bournemouth St. John’s 8 bell practice – Tuesday 12th September Monday, September 11, 2017
• **CANCELLED Lymington Doubles and Minor Practice Weds 13th Sept Monday, September 11, 2017
• Winchester District Practice – Tuesday 12th September at Crawley Monday, September 11, 2017
• Surprise Royal Practices continue – 4th Sunday of the Month – sign up here! Thursday, September 7, 2017
• Basic Bellringing at St Peter’s Bournemouth restarts on September the 28th Wednesday, September 6, 2017
• *postponed* Guild 10-Bell Striking Competition – Saturday 7th October – All Saints, Basingstoke Wednesday, September 6, 2017
• **All Members Welcome** District Representative/Officer Forum – Representatives Needed – Saturday 30th Sept- Southampton Monday, September 4, 2017
• Combined Andover District/Newbury Branch Surprise Major Practice – Thatcham – Friday 8th September Monday, September 4, 2017
• Andover District Practice – Longparish – Wednesday 6th September Monday, September 4, 2017
• Holybourne 8-bell practice – Tuesday 5th September Monday, September 4, 2017
• Southampton practice CANCELLED – Monday 4th September Sunday, September 3, 2017
• Bournemouth St Peter’s Sunday 3rd Sept ringing 10-10.30 Friday, August 25, 2017
• No practice at Hawkley on Wednesday 23rd August Sunday, August 20, 2017
• Portsmouth District Quiz Night 9th Sept 2017 Wednesday, August 16, 2017
• Practice Nights Cancelled at Sacred Heart Bournmeouth, Monday 21st and 28th of August Wednesday, August 16, 2017
• No ringing at Fareham Sunday 20th Aug Wednesday, August 16, 2017
• No Practices at Bramshott Monday 21st and 28th Aug Tuesday, August 15, 2017
• *REMINDER* Education Day Course – Plain Hunt and Hunting to Doubles Methods – Sat 14th Oct Tuesday, August 15, 2017
• Winchester District Practice at the Cathedral 30th August 7.15 start Friday, August 11, 2017
• Winchester District Practice at New Alresford Friday 18th August Friday, August 11, 2017
• Walking notes and map, Houghton to Stockbridge,Sat 12th August Winchester District QM Friday, August 11, 2017
• Wedding Ringers needed at Portsea 19th August Thursday, August 10, 2017
• DARE YOUR BEAR TO JUMP OFF BRADING TOWER? Tuesday, August 8, 2017
• Canford Magna (SDGR) to host Minor Practice on Weds 9th Aug Sunday, August 6, 2017
• **COURSE FULL** Guild Education Evening – Basic Raising and Lowering Friday 29 September at Bishopstoke Sunday, August 6, 2017
• Wedding Ringers Required at Winchester College Sat 26th Aug for Noon wedding Thursday, August 3, 2017
• No Sunday Service Ringing at Bournemouth St John’s during August Thursday, August 3, 2017
• 8 Bell Practice at Bournemouth St. John’s Tuesday 8th August Thursday, August 3, 2017
• Romsey Abbey – Practice Cancelled – Wed 9th August 2017 Wednesday, August 2, 2017
• 10 bell practice at Kingston (SDGR) Friday 4th Aug Tuesday, August 1, 2017
• Winchester Quarterly District Meeting with Ringing, Picnic and a Gentle Stroll – Houghton, Stockbridge and King’s Somborne – Saturday 12th August 2017 Tuesday, August 1, 2017
• Holybourne 8 bell practice Tues 1st Aug Monday, July 31, 2017
• Ringing cancelled at Carisbrooke Friday 4th Aug Monday, July 31, 2017
• CS District Practice at Winchester 23rd August Update Friday, July 28, 2017
• Young Ringers’ Steam Train and Ringing Day in Swanage and Purbeck 23rd August (SDGR) Friday, July 28, 2017
• No practice at Overton, 11th and 18th August 2017 Thursday, July 27, 2017

• Finalised Itinerary for the Lilliputters’ Tour July 31st-Aug 4th Thursday, July 27, 2017
• One ringer needed for 1pm Wedding at Portsea Friday 28th July Wednesday, July 26, 2017
• 8 bell practice at Hurstbourne Priors Thurs 27th July Tuesday, July 25, 2017
• Next Hursley Open 12-bell Practice is Sept 22nd Monday, July 24, 2017
• Join the ​”Strike Back” Express 29TH July 2017 Hastings to Historic Bath Monday, July 24, 2017
• Students and Helpers invited to Cambridge Surprise Minor Practice – Crondall, 26th August Sunday, July 23, 2017
• Beyond Bob Doubles – Barton Stacey – Wednesday July 26th – 19.30-21:00 Monday, July 17, 2017
• **AMENDED ART Training Courses – Sept 30th and Oct 7th 2017 Sunday, July 16, 2017
• Hawkley practices move to Selborne until August 16th Friday, July 14, 2017
• Dedication of the new bells at Brighstone Sunday 16th July 3pm Thursday, July 13, 2017
• Winchester District Practice, Broughton, Monday 24th July 2017 Tuesday, July 11, 2017
• A&P District Outing – September 9th – an update Tuesday, July 11, 2017
• Funeral arrangements for Anita Seamons Tuesday, July 11, 2017
• SDGR Minor Methods Practice at Canford, Weds July 12th Tuesday, July 11, 2017
• Cancelled – Surprise Major Practice at Hursley – Tuesday 11th July Monday, July 10, 2017
• Hursley Practice cancelled – Friday 14th July Monday, July 10, 2017
• Practice cancelled at King’s Sombourne Mon July 10th Monday, July 10, 2017
• Lymington District Doubles & Minor Practice Wed 12th of July Saturday, July 8, 2017
• Open Invitation to join The Lilliputters Young Ringers’ Tour! July 31st-Aug 4th Friday, July 7, 2017
• District Practices at Winchester Cathedral during August Friday, July 7, 2017
• Eversley Surprise Minor Practice (last Weds of month) Friday, July 7, 2017
• Invitation to a Surprise Minor Practice at St Mary’s Eversley on Weds July 26th Tuesday, July 4, 2017
• Andover District Practice – Over Wallop Weds 5th July 7.30pm **CORRECTION Tuesday, July 4, 2017
• A&P annual practice at Winchester Cathedral – Aug 9th – 7.30 to 9.00pm Tuesday, July 4, 2017
• IoW Half-yearly Meet: Saturday 8th July Monday, July 3, 2017
• Bournemouth Sacred Heart “Method Monday” Confirmed July 3rd Monday, July 3, 2017
• 8 bell practice at Holybourne Tues 4th July Monday, July 3, 2017
• A&P District General Practice at Hawkley Saturday July 1st, 5.30 – 7.00pm Wednesday, June 28, 2017
• No Service Ringing at Eling 2nd July Sunday, June 25, 2017
• Beyond Bob Doubles – Wednesday 28th June at Bishopstoke Saturday, June 24, 2017
• Selbourne Practice Cancelled TONIGHT 22nd June Thursday, June 22, 2017
• Hawkley practices start again on Wednesday 28th June Thursday, June 22, 2017
• 8 Bell Practice at Hurstborne Priors Thurs 22nd June Wednesday, June 21, 2017
• Upcoming Surprise Royal Practices and the future… Tuesday, June 20, 2017
• **8pm Start for tonight’s practice at Christchurch Priory Monday, June 19, 2017
• Open 12-bell practice at Hursley Friday 23rd June Monday, June 19, 2017
• Ringing For Christchurch Priory Fete Sat July 1st 10.30-11.00 Sunday, June 18, 2017
• Andover half-yearly District meeting Monday Sept 25th 7pm Friday, June 16, 2017
• Winchester District Stedman/Erin doubles Training, Saturday 8th July a.m. Friday, June 16, 2017
• Wonston Practice Cancelled 17th June Friday, June 16, 2017
• Kings Worthy Practice cancelled Friday 16th June Thursday, June 15, 2017
• Countdown to BBC Music Day Wednesday, June 14, 2017
• 8 bell practice at St. John’s Bournemouth – 13th June. Tuesday, June 13, 2017
• Portsmouth District Practice – Purbrook, June 21st Sunday, June 11, 2017
• Canford Magna (SDGR) Minor Practice weds 14th June Friday, June 9, 2017
• A HUGE PLEA FOR SWANMORE!! Friday, June 9, 2017
• CS District Outing Sat 30th September – Dorchester Area Tuesday, June 6, 2017
• Help Needed for the AGM Saturday 17th June Tuesday, June 6, 2017
• Schedule for the Guild AGM Day Saturday June 17th ***RSVP FOR TEAS Tuesday, June 6, 2017
• A&P Picnic & Practice at Privett on July 22nd Monday, June 5, 2017
• SDGR news – next practice is 13th June Friday, June 2, 2017
• Beyond Bob Doubles – Wed 31st May at Easton Sunday, May 28, 2017
• Bank Holiday Monday ringing at Petersfield as usual Sunday, May 28, 2017
• CCCBR Meeting Weekend – Live Streams Sunday 28th & Monday 29th May Friday, May 26, 2017
• No practice at Overton 26 May 2017 Friday, May 26, 2017
• Invitation to Ring in Bournemouth on BBC Music Day – 15th June Wednesday, May 24, 2017
• **CONFIRMED Surprise Royal Practice Sunday May 28th 2pm Wednesday, May 24, 2017
• Practice Cancelled at Christchurch Priory Monday 29th May (Bank Holiday) Wednesday, May 24, 2017
• Bramshott practice cancelled on Bank Holiday Monday 29th May Tuesday, May 23, 2017
• 8 bell ringing on Thurs 25th May at Hurstbourne Priors Monday, May 22, 2017
• UPDATE Sopley Minor Methods quarter peal attempt Weds May 24th Monday, May 22, 2017
• Alton, St.Lawrence practice cancelled, Thursday May 25th Monday, May 22, 2017
• Invitation to ring at Hursley on Friday 26th May Sunday, May 21, 2017
• About BBC Music Day June 15th Saturday, May 20, 2017
• CS District Practice TODAY 6pm, Southampton Saturday, May 20, 2017
• Winchester District Practice at Sparsholt, Monday 12th June 7.30 Saturday, May 20, 2017
• Winchester District Practice at Cheriton Thurs May 25th 6.30pm Saturday, May 20, 2017
• 6 bell competition Saturday 20th May CANCELLED Friday, May 19, 2017
• Cancelled Sopley Minor Methods Practice Weds May 24th Wednesday, May 17, 2017
• Selborne’s Thursday practice postponed until further notice Tuesday, May 16, 2017
• Kings Worthy Practice Cancelled 19-05-2017 Monday, May 15, 2017
• Bell Ringing for Evensong Sun May 21st at Christchurch Priory Monday, May 15, 2017
• *Request for RSVP* Guild Surprise Royal Practice – 2pm Sunday 28th May – Hursley Sunday, May 14, 2017
• Inter-Tower 6 Bell Competition – Rules & information – Saturday 20th May Saturday, May 13, 2017
• Inter-Tower 8 Bell Competition – Rules & information – Saturday 20th May Saturday, May 13, 2017
• Guild AGM 17th June – RSVP – Full Schedule and Information for Meeting Friday, May 12, 2017
• *RSVP* Guild Surprise Royal Practice – Sunday 28th May – Hursley Tuesday, May 9, 2017
• ISLAND OUTING – 20th May Monday, May 8, 2017
• 8 bell practice at St. John’s Bournemouth Tues 9th May – Grandsire and Oxford Bob Sunday, May 7, 2017
• DCA – 8 bell practice at Bradford Peverell – Sat 6th May- Glasgow is mentioned! Friday, May 5, 2017
• Guild AGM 17th June Wednesday, May 3, 2017
• CS District Outing Sat 30th September – Dorchester Area Tuesday, May 2, 2017
• BBC Music Day June 3rd Tuesday, May 2, 2017
• Froxfield Practice Nights cancelled 16th May and 6th June Tuesday, May 2, 2017
• WP Guild Striking Competitions 20th May 10am Tuesday, May 2, 2017
• A&P General Practice at Froyle 5.30-7.00pm Saturday May 13th Sunday, April 30, 2017
• Handbell Concert – 7pm Saturday 20th May – Ashford Hill Friday, April 28, 2017
• Kingsclere – No Practice Monday May 1st Wednesday, April 26, 2017
• Petersfield – St Peter’s Practice as normal on May 1st Tuesday, April 25, 2017
• Bramshott – St. Mary the Virgin practice cancelled on May 1st Tuesday, April 25, 2017
• Steep Practice Cancelled Tuesday 25th April Tuesday, April 25, 2017
• Southampton City – No Bell Ringing Practice Monday 1st May Tuesday, April 25, 2017
• Bournemouth Sacred Heart “Method Monday” Confirmed May 1st Tuesday, April 25, 2017
• Christchurch Priory Practice Cancelled on May 1st Tuesday, April 25, 2017
• May 1st 2017 – Changes to Usual Bellringing Times Tuesday, April 25, 2017
• Hurstbourne Priors 8 bell Practice on Thurs 27th April Monday, April 24, 2017
• Hursley 12-bell practice Friday 28th April Monday, April 24, 2017
• Christchurch Priory 30th April – Quarter Peal Attempt for Evensong Sunday, April 23, 2017
• Spliced Surprise Royal Ringer needed – Quarter Peal Day Oxford area Saturday 29th April Saturday, April 22, 2017
• **Ringer Found!** – Surprise Royal Ringer Needed – Southampton 23rd April 2.30pm for St George’s Day Friday, April 21, 2017

• Winchester District Quarterly Meeting (QDM) Sat 13th May Friday, April 21, 2017
• Beyond Bob Doubles – Wed 26th April – Sparsholt Friday, April 21, 2017
• 1940s Event at Ryde Sunday 7th May Tuesday, April 18, 2017
• Basic Raising and Lowering Evening – Friday 9th June – 7.00-9.00 pm – Bishopstoke Monday, April 17, 2017
• Portsmouth QDM – Upham, Saturday 29th April Monday, April 17, 2017
• A&P Spring Meeting April 22nd at Liss, St Mary’s Wednesday, April 12, 2017
• 2 ringers needed for wedding at Portsea 2pm April 22nd Wednesday, April 12, 2017
• Confirmed – Guild Surprise Royal Practice 30th April 2pm Monday, April 10, 2017
• Easter Sunday Ringers Needed at Steep 10.00 to 10.30am Monday, April 10, 2017
• Alverstoke – Easter Bellringing Times Sunday, April 9, 2017
• Ringwood – No Bellringing Practice on Wednesday 12th April Sunday, April 9, 2017
• North Stoneham – Easter Bellringing Schedule Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Odiham – Practice confirmed Weds of Holy Week Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Purbrook Ringing Practice Cancelled, the Wednesday of Holy Week Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Fordingbridge – Easter Ringing Plans Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Hinton Admiral – Ringing as normal over Easter Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Fawley – No Practice Holy Week, Easter Day normal times Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Lymington Doubles and Minor Practice – Cancelled in Holy Week Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Brading – Bell Ringing Times over Holy Week and Easter Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Milford – Normal Monday Practices over the Easter period Friday, April 7, 2017
• Bishopstoke – Bell Ringing over Easter Friday, April 7, 2017
• Portsmouth St. Agatha – Peal Ringers needed Tuesday and Easter Day Friday, April 7, 2017
• Newnham – Easter Day ringing – 10:30 – 11:00 Friday, April 7, 2017
• Guernsey, Vale – Easter Ringing Plans Friday, April 7, 2017
• Overton and Laverstoke – Easter Ringing Plans Friday, April 7, 2017
• Basingstoke All Saints – Bellringing Plans over Holy Week and Easter Friday, April 7, 2017
• Southampton – Ringing over Holy Week and Easter Friday, April 7, 2017
• Romsey – No practice on Wednesday 12th April (Holy Week). Normal ringing on Easter Sunday Friday, April 7, 2017
• Brockenhurst – Bellringing times over Easter Friday, April 7, 2017
• Hursley – No practice Holy Week – Easter Sunday Ringing at 8:50 Friday, April 7, 2017
• Winchester Cathedral Ringing Plans over Holy Week and Easter Friday, April 7, 2017
• Wickham – No practice Holy Week – normal ringing Easter Sunday Friday, April 7, 2017
• Portsea – No practice Holy Week – Beer and Skittles instead! Friday, April 7, 2017
• Botley – No practice Holy Week, no ringing Palm Sunday, 9am Easter Sunday Friday, April 7, 2017
• Curdridge – No practice Holy Week or Bank Holiday Monday, ring 9.30 am Palm Sunday & Easter Sunday Friday, April 7, 2017
• Isle of Wight – All Bellringing Practice Nights Cancelled in Holy Week Friday, April 7, 2017
• Alton – no ringing practices in Holy Week, normal ringing on Easter Sunday Friday, April 7, 2017
• Froxfield – no ringing practice in Holy Week, normal ringing on Easter Sunday Friday, April 7, 2017
• Petersfield – no ringing practice in Holy Week, normal ringing on Easter Sunday Friday, April 7, 2017
• Chawton – no ringing in Holy week, normal ringing Easter Sunday Friday, April 7, 2017
• Bentworth – no ringing at all over Easter Friday, April 7, 2017
• Minstead Bellringing times over Easter Thursday, April 6, 2017
• Bournemouth St Peter’s Bellringing Times over Easter Thursday, April 6, 2017
• Lyndhurst – Bellringing times over Easter Thursday, April 6, 2017
• Eling – Bellringing times over Easter Thursday, April 6, 2017
• CS District Practice 6pm June 3rd at Ringwood. Special Method Double Norwich Thursday, April 6, 2017
• Christchurch Priory Ringing Times 10th-17th of April Wednesday, April 5, 2017
• Guild Surprise Royal Practice 30th April 2pm – only a few more people needed Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• Portsmouth District Outing – Monday May 1st Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• Portsmouth District Practice – Tuesday 18th April at Havant Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• Blackmoor – No ringing practice on Good Friday Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• Bramshott – No ringing practice over Easter Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• Petersfield – Easter Ringing on Bank Holiday Monday April 17th Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• Holybourne Monthly Practice 7.30 tonight Tuesday April 4th Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• Invitation to ring at Abbotsbury on Sept 23rd plus other practices (from Dorset County Association) Tuesday, April 4, 2017
• September 2017 Ringing Courses at Tulloch Monday, April 3, 2017
• Final Reminder – An Introduction to Plain Hunting on Hand Bells – Weds 12th April Monday, April 3, 2017
• Bournemouth Sacred Heart – Early Start 9.45 Sunday April 9th Monday, April 3, 2017
• Winchester District Training Session – Saturday 22nd April – Raising and Lowering in Peal – Wonston Saturday, April 1, 2017
• Guild Surprise Royal Practice 30th April – UPDATE Friday, March 31, 2017
• Bournemouth Sacred Heart – Bellringing times over Easter Friday, March 31, 2017
• Bournemouth Sacred Heart – Method Monday – 3rd March Thursday, March 30, 2017
• A&P District spring meeting – April 22nd at Liss, St. Mary from 3.00pm Thursday, March 30, 2017
• Bournemouth St John’s – changes to Ringing Times over Easter Wednesday, March 29, 2017
• **Ringers Needed** for a Quarter Peal at Minstead Sunday 9th April 5pm Wednesday, March 29, 2017
• Steep Practice Tuesday 28th March **CONFIRMED** Sunday, March 26, 2017
• Practices resume at St. Lawrence & Hawkley Sunday, March 26, 2017
• Steep Practice Tuesday 28th March **RSVP** Saturday, March 25, 2017
• Heritage Open Days Update for Sept 7-10 2017 Friday, March 24, 2017
• New Alresford practice moved to Old Alresford 31st March Friday, March 24, 2017
• CS District Practice 6pm April 1st at Lymington – Special Method is Middlesex Triples Thursday, March 23, 2017
• Beyond Bob Doubles at East Tytherley – Wed 29th March Wednesday, March 22, 2017
• 12-Bell Practice at Hursley – Fri 24th March Tuesday, March 21, 2017
• Winchester District Practice at Twyford on Tuesday 4th April Monday, March 20, 2017
• Winchester District Practice at Easton Thursday 23rd March Monday, March 20, 2017
• No Service Ringing at St John’s Bournemouth Sunday 9th April Monday, March 20, 2017
• No Practice at Bournemouth St John’s, Tuesday 21st March Monday, March 20, 2017
• The next Guild Surprise is planned for Sunday 30th April 2pm-3.30 **RSVP** Monday, March 20, 2017
• **CANCELLED** Sopley Minor Methods Practice 22nd March Sunday, March 19, 2017
• Portsmouth District Holy Week social – 11th April Sunday, March 19, 2017
• 8 Bell Practice at Hurstbourne Priors – 7.30pm on Thursday 23rd March Sunday, March 19, 2017
• No ringing at Bournemouth St Peter’s Sunday 19th March Saturday, March 18, 2017
• A&P District Surprise Major Practice Saturday 8th April 5.30 to 7.00pm at Hawkley Thursday, March 16, 2017
• Quarter Peal Plans at Christchurch Priory – Evensong Sundays 19th and 26th March Thursday, March 16, 2017
• A Ringing Day Out in Somerset (May 1st) Thursday, March 16, 2017
• Last call for applicants for the Listening Course (Sat 8th April, Lockerley) Thursday, March 16, 2017
• CS District Sopley Minor Methods Practice Weds 22nd of March ***CANCELLED*** Wednesday, March 15, 2017
• No Sunday Ringing at Bournemouth St. John’s on 19th March Tuesday, March 14, 2017
• Bournemouth St John’s 8-bell practice Tuesday March 14th 7.30pm Tuesday, March 14, 2017
• Confirmed – Practice at Steep – Tuesday 14th March Tuesday, March 14, 2017
• A&P General Practice Saturday 18th March at Selborne 5.30 to 7.00pm Thursday, March 9, 2017
• Late start for ringing at Bournemouth St Peters on Mothers’ Day Thursday, March 9, 2017
• Listening Skills course on Saturday 8th April at Lockerley Thursday, March 9, 2017
• RSVP – Practice at Steep, Tuesday 14th March Thursday, March 9, 2017
• Ringing resuming at Alverstoke on Friday 10th March Tuesday, March 7, 2017
• Holybourne Monthly Practice – Tues 7th March Monday, March 6, 2017
• Town Church Guernsey Quarter Peal Day Wednesday 19 April 2017 Monday, March 6, 2017
• TOWERS AND BELFRIES COMMITTEE SEMINAR: AN INTRODUCTION TO BELL FRAME RECORDING – Sat 1st April – Wellesbourne Sunday, March 5, 2017
• Christchurch Priory Practice starts 7.30pm from now on. New event at St Peter’s. Friday, March 3, 2017
• Ringers needed for the funeral of a former High Sherriff 16th March 10.30 at Fawley Friday, March 3, 2017

• Bournemouth Sacred Heart “Method Monday” 6th March Friday, March 3, 2017
• A&P District Practices – March and April Thursday, March 2, 2017
• No Ringing at Romsey Abbey Ash Wednesday 1st March Monday, February 27, 2017
• Christchurch Priory Ringing for Ash Wednesday Monday, February 27, 2017
• Ringing Plans on Ash Wednesday March 1st 2017 Monday, February 27, 2017
• Cancelled – practice night at Purbrook on Wednesday 1st March Monday, February 27, 2017
• **Confirmed** -Steep Practice – Tuesday 28th Feb Saturday, February 25, 2017
• Mid-Monthly Meetings 2017 Friday, February 24, 2017
• **CANCELLED CS District Surprise Major Practice at Ringwood March 1st Friday, February 24, 2017
• No ringing at Alverstoke for the time being Thursday, February 23, 2017
• Hurstbourne Priors 8-bell practice Thursday 23rd February Thursday, February 23, 2017
• No Practice at Swanmore – Friday 24th February Wednesday, February 22, 2017
• Bradfield Ringing Course 17th-20th August – Applications now open Tuesday, February 21, 2017
• AP District – Surprise Major Practice – Saturday 8th April – Hawkley 5.30 – 7.00pm **RSVP Tuesday, February 21, 2017
• No Practice at Bramshott – Monday 20th February Sunday, February 19, 2017
• Hand Bell Ringing – Training Evening – Wednesday 12th April Sunday, February 19, 2017
• February District Practice at Eling Sat 25th. Saturday, February 18, 2017
• Beyond Bob Doubles – Wednesday 22nd February Friday, February 17, 2017
• Cancelled – Surprise Royal Practice – February 26th Thursday, February 16, 2017
• Update: Practice Cancelled at Ringwood 15th of Feb. Service Ringing as normal on the 19th of Feb Tuesday, February 14, 2017
• No Practice at Steep – Tuesday 14th February Monday, February 13, 2017
• Bournemouth St John’s 8 Bell Practice Tuesday 14th Feb – Grandsire Triples Saturday, February 11, 2017
• Surprise Royal Practice – Sunday 26th February Saturday, February 11, 2017
• Confirmed: Sopley Minor Methods Practice Weds Feb 22nd 7.30pm Friday, February 10, 2017
• Invitation to the Steep Practice Tuesday 14th Feb – RSVP Friday, February 10, 2017
• Brownsea Island Trip for Young Ringers – Weds 19th April –  Invitation from SDGR Thursday, February 9, 2017
• New Monthly 12-bell Practice at Hursley – Trial Period Starts Friday 24th February Thursday, February 9, 2017
• Hursley Peal Attempts 2017-18 Tuesday, February 7, 2017
• PR Matters day, Feb 25th at Wellesbourne** Just a few places left Tuesday, February 7, 2017
• Andover District Outing Sat 21st October Tuesday, February 7, 2017
• Bournemouth St Johns practice cancelled Tue 7th Feb Tuesday, February 7, 2017
• Listening Skills – Saturday 8th April 2017 Monday, February 6, 2017
• 8 Bell Practice at Holybourne – Tuesday 7th Feb 7.30pm Monday, February 6, 2017
• Grandsire Doubles and Triples – Only a few places left – deadline 16th Feb Monday, February 6, 2017
• C&S Quarter Peal Fortnight 12-26 of March Friday, February 3, 2017
• SDGR Methods Practice Fordingbridge Monday February 6th from 2pm -3.30 Friday, February 3, 2017
• Canford Minor Practice (SDGR) Weds 8th Feb 7.30pm Friday, February 3, 2017
• Bournemouth St Peter’s Bellringers to hold Crossroads AGM Thursday, February 2, 2017
• Essex Course 6th-8th April – Applications must be in by Friday 10th February Wednesday, February 1, 2017
• AP District Skittles Evening Feb 25th 2017 Wednesday, February 1, 2017
• AP District Events February 2017 Wednesday, February 1, 2017
• AP District Events March 2017 Wednesday, February 1, 2017
• Invitation to East Dorset’s Branch Practice, Sat 11th February Tuesday, January 31, 2017
• Cancelled Practice at Eling Tues 7th of February Sunday, January 29, 2017
• Minstead One-off Change to Practice timed Thurs 2nd of February Sunday, January 29, 2017
• Lymington District Doubles & Minor Practice Wed 8th of February Saturday, January 28, 2017
• Hursley – No Practice on Friday 3rd Feb Saturday, January 28, 2017
• No practice at St Peter’s Thursday 26 Jan Thursday, January 26, 2017
• Double Norwich Practice – 28th Feb 7.30pm at Basingstoke Thursday, January 26, 2017
• Hurstborne Priors 8-bell practice Thursday 26th January Thursday, January 26, 2017
• No Wednesday practices at Hawkley until further notice. Thursday, January 26, 2017
• **Extra Education Course** Basic Raising and Lowering Skills Friday 9th June Thursday, January 26, 2017
• Blackmoor – Annual Dinner and AGM Friday 27th Jan – **No Ringing Thursday, January 26, 2017
• CS Sopley Minor Methods Practice – Report of January 25th 2017, & plans for February 22nd Thursday, January 26, 2017
• Isle of Wight ADM-18th February Thursday, January 26, 2017
• Town Church Guernsey annual simulator competition publicised by local paper Wednesday, January 25, 2017
• Update to Ryde Repairs Sunday, January 22, 2017
• Beyond Bob Doubles – Wed 25th Jan at Wonston Sunday, January 22, 2017
• Methods for the CS District Sopley Minor Methods Practice Weds 25th January Friday, January 20, 2017
• Heritage Open Days 7th – 10th September 2017 Friday, January 20, 2017
• ART Conference in March is open to everyone and all are warmly invited. Friday, January 20, 2017
• Updated – Winchester District ADM – Sat 11th February at Barton Stacey Thursday, January 19, 2017
• Practice at Bournemouth St Peter’s is confirmed for this evening (19th Jan) Thursday, January 19, 2017
• Basingstoke’s ADM is this Saturday afternoon (21st Jan) in St Mary’s, Overton. Wednesday, January 18, 2017
• CCCBR PR Committee Invites you to the “PR MATTERS DAY” 25th Feb at Wellesbourne Wednesday, January 18, 2017
• Portsmouth Annual District Meeting – Saturday 4th February Tuesday, January 17, 2017
• Annual CS District Dinner Saturday 25th of February Monday, January 16, 2017
• The ART Conference 2017 is coming and the call goes out for helpers Monday, January 16, 2017
• ANDOVER DISTRICT MONTHLY PRACTICES 2017 Monday, January 16, 2017
• A&P District ADM – Agenda – for Sat 21st – and TEA REMINDER Monday, January 16, 2017
• WP Surprise Royal Practice – Sunday 29th January 2016 *CANCELLED Monday, January 16, 2017
• CS District – RSVP – Sopley Practice Wednesday 25th January 7.30pm Monday, January 16, 2017
• Christchurch Priory Bellringers AGM Monday 30th Jan at 7.30 (**No Practice) Friday, January 13, 2017
• Changes to Froxfield Pracrice Schedule up to End Feb Friday, January 13, 2017
• Isle of Wight DISTRICT PRACTICE Saturday 14th Jan at Shorwell Friday, January 13, 2017
• Guild Education Day – Grandsire Doubles and Triples – Saturday 4th March, based at Shedfield Thursday, January 12, 2017
• Practice Cancelled at Bournemouth St Peter’s This evening 12th Jan Thursday, January 12, 2017
• Final Notes and Documents for the Andover AGM (Sat 14th Jan) Wednesday, January 11, 2017
• AP District ADM Notes Tuesday, January 10, 2017
• Surprise Royal Practice -Sun 29th Jan – RSVP Sunday, January 8, 2017
• Lymington District Doubles & Minor Practice Wed 11th of January Sunday, January 8, 2017
• Bold Plans for the Ten Kingston Bells (Isle of Purbeck) SDGR Friday, January 6, 2017
• Breaking News! ART Conference 2017 tickets have gone on sale. Thursday, January 5, 2017
• Winchester District Practice – Tues 17th Jan at North Stoneham Wednesday, January 4, 2017
• Advanced Notice – AP District Skittles Evening Sat 25th Feb Tuesday, January 3, 2017
• AP District ADM Saturday 21st January ****RSVP BY 17th JAN**** Tuesday, January 3, 2017
• Ecchinswell Bell Restoration Trust AGM 4th Feb Tuesday, January 3, 2017
• AP District Practice – 5.30pm Sat 11th Feb at Bentworth Tuesday, January 3, 2017
• Education Morning – Raising and Lowering in Peal, Bishopstoke Sat 11 Feb Sunday, January 1, 2017
• Andover District 8 bell Practice – 3rd Jan 7.30 at Holybourne Saturday, December 31, 2016
• Sad news from Sacred Heart (Updated Funeral 17th of January) Saturday, December 31, 2016
• Bournemouth Sacred Heart – Ringing in the New Year – ***RSVP Saturday, December 24, 2016
• Lyndhurst- Christmas Ringing Times Saturday, December 24, 2016
• Next Monthly Minor Methods Practice at Sopley is January 25th Friday, December 23, 2016
• Petersfield – Ringing over Christmas/New Year Thursday, December 22, 2016
• Andover District AGM Saturday 14th Jan 3.15 **Includes documents Thursday, December 22, 2016
• Portsmouth Cathedral – Christmas Ringing Times Thursday, December 22, 2016
• Fawley – Christmas Ringing Times Wednesday, December 21, 2016
• Milford – Christmas Ringing Times – BOXING DAY PRACTICE Wednesday, December 21, 2016
• Blackmoor – Christmas Ringing Times Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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