March 2026
Wed. 4 Mar, 2026
Fylde Branch Advanced Practice
Wed. 4 Mar, 2026 7:00 pm
The Fylde Branch Advanced Practice will be held at St Anne, St Annes-on-the-Sea
4th March, 19:00 - 20:30.
To be rung on the simulator so not to disturb the choir practice
Please arrive promptly
Jake Thackwray
Sat. 7 Mar, 2026
Blackburn Branch Practice
Sat. 7 Mar, 2026 3:30 pm
The March Blackburn Branch practice and meeting will be held at Oswaldtwistle on Saturday, 7 March 2026. Afternoon ringing is from 3.30 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. Followed by tea and meeting, with evening ringing from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
| Time | Tower | Bells | Tenor | Postcode |
| 15:30 - 20:00 | Oswaldtwistle, Immanuel | 8 | 568 kg in G | BB5 3QS |
Sun. 8 Mar, 2026
Message from the President of CCCBR
Sun. 8 Mar, 2026 3:00 pm
Now Hiring for Ringing 2030
The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers is the international umbrella body for change ringing, working through dedicated Workgroups to support ringing development, teaching, youth engagement, technology, and more.
Our current strategic focus is Ringing 2030—a multi-pillar programme designed to secure a sustainable future for ringing by strengthening recruitment, development, and public awareness. Its goals include raising awareness of ringing, expanding recruitment and retention, and improving teaching environments nationwide.
To help drive this forward, we are looking for applications for the following two roles:
Each role is part time, and fixed term for one year. For detailed information on each role, please see https://www.cccbr.org.uk/jobs
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short statement (max. 2 pages) explaining your interest in the role and relevant experience to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deadline: 8th March 2026