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Officers

David Baker (Education)
Jonathan Baker (Young Ringers Rep.)
John Booth (BRF, Ringing Master)
Rev Harold Dobbin (Chairman)
Susan French (Secretary)
Steven Harpham (Management Group)
Luke Heaton (District Committee)
Gill Hughes (Education)
Sue Peach (Minutes Secretary)
Katie Ward (District Committee)

 

Calendar

27th March 2025

  • Mid week '2 Towers & Pub'

    27th March 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Hope (10:00) followed by Castleton (distinctive ring by James Harrison III - 11:30).

    Ringing at:
    10-11am Hope
    11:30am-12:30pm Castleton (James Harrison III's distinctive bells)
    Optional pub lunch

    Ringers of any experience welcome (if you can safely ring Rounds).
    Please bring a £1 donation for each tower's funds.

    Tower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
    More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/

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29th March 2025

  • Chesterfield District Training Afternoon

    29th March 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton, Main Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield S42 7JG, UK

    We plan to concentrate this time on Plain Hunt and Bob Doubles. While previous experience may be helpful, if you can ring call changes confidently and accurately you can still apply. Please complete the course booking form. There will be a charge of £5.

    Places are limited (we plan to give each student 30 minutes of rope time), so book early. Priority will go to Chesterfield District members booking by Saturday 15th.

    If you are able to help on the day (able to ring Treble Bob or Stedman) could you also please contact Andrew Hall.

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5th April 2025
12th April 2025

  • 8 bell practice for 'advanced beginners' - St Peters Belper

    12th April 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    St Peter's Church, Belper

                          

    Please note the change of date from the first Saturday of the month, for this month only, to avoid conflict with the AGM.

    8 bell practice for 'advanced beginners'.

    Methods are likely to include Stedman/ Double Norwich/ Cambridge/ Yorkshire/+ depending on the capability of the band.
    Minimum standard will be PB/ Grandsire Triples.
    All are welcome!

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13th April 2025

  • DYR Meeting

    13th April 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    All Saints Church, Sawley

    For young ringers (you need to be able to ring rounds unaccompanied - otherwise bring a 'minder' - they just might get a ring too! We also ring more advanced things). Just turn up at a practice or contact dyr@derbyda.org.uk.

    https://www.derbyda.org.uk/dyr/

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29th April 2025

  • Midweek Two Towers (& Pub Lunch)

    29th April 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Stanton by Dale 10am & Sawley 11:30am

    Ringing at:
    10-11am Stanton by Dale
    11:30am-12:30pm Sawley
    Optional pub lunch

    Ringers of any experience welcome (if you can safely ring Rounds). 
    For those who can, please be prepared to ring Double Norwich Court Bob Major and/or Grandsire Triples.

    Please bring a £1 donation for each tower's funds.

    Tower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
    More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/

    See more details

11th May 2025

  • DYR Meeting

    11th May 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    To be confirmed

    For young ringers (you need to be able to ring rounds unaccompanied - otherwise bring a 'minder' - they just might get a ring too! We also ring more advanced things). Just turn up at a practice or contact dyr@derbyda.org.uk.

    https://www.derbyda.org.uk/dyr/

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17th May 2025

  • Central District - 'Pot-luck' striking contest

    17th May 2025
    Brailsford

    Details to be confirmed.

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28th May 2025

  • Mid Week '2 Towers & Pub'

    28th May 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    All welcome, whether you normally ring Rounds or Surprise. 
    Please bring a £1 tower donation.  And maybe follow it up with a pub lunch ...

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8th June 2025

  • DYR Meeting

    8th June 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    To be confirmed

    For young ringers (you need to be able to ring rounds unaccompanied - otherwise bring a 'minder' - they just might get a ring too! We also ring more advanced things). Just turn up at a practice or contact dyr@derbyda.org.uk.

    https://www.derbyda.org.uk/dyr/

    See more details

21st June 2025
13th July 2025

  • DYR Meeting

    13th July 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    To be confirmed

    For young ringers (you need to be able to ring rounds unaccompanied - otherwise bring a 'minder' - they just might get a ring too! We also ring more advanced things). Just turn up at a practice or contact dyr@derbyda.org.uk.

    https://www.derbyda.org.uk/dyr/

    See more details

19th July 2025

  • Central District - bring and share meal

    19th July 2025

    Details to be confirmed,

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10th August 2025

  • DYR Meeting

    10th August 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    To be confirmed

    For young ringers (you need to be able to ring rounds unaccompanied - otherwise bring a 'minder' - they just might get a ring too! We also ring more advanced things). Just turn up at a practice or contact dyr@derbyda.org.uk.

    https://www.derbyda.org.uk/dyr/

    See more details

14th September 2025

  • DYR Meeting

    14th September 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    To be confirmed

    For young ringers (you need to be able to ring rounds unaccompanied - otherwise bring a 'minder' - they just might get a ring too! We also ring more advanced things). Just turn up at a practice or contact dyr@derbyda.org.uk.

    https://www.derbyda.org.uk/dyr/

    See more details

20th September 2025

  • Central District - Coach outing

    20th September 2025

    Details to be confirmed.

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