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Officers

David Baker (Education)
Jonathan Baker (Young Ringers Rep.)
Deborah Blagden (Management Group)
Frances Booth (Secretary)
John Booth (BRF, Ringing Master)
Susan French (District Committee)
Steve Harpham (Chairman)
Luke Heaton (District Committee)
Gill Hughes (Education)

 

Calendar

30th July 2026

  • Mid Week Ringing

    30th July 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Ockbrook (10:00) followed by Stanton by Dale (11:30)

    All welcome, so long as you can ring rounds competently. Please bring £1 donation towards each tower's funds. Maybe follow up with a pub lunch?
     
    NOTE: Should there be another heatwave warning, please check the DDA Calendar for any last minute changes before setting off.

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9th August 2026

  • DYR Meeting

    9th August 2026 @ 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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25th August 2026

  • Mid Week Ringing

    25th August 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Mugginton (10:00), Brailsford (11:00) and Osmaston (12:00)

    Three 6 bell towers this time ...
     
    All welcome, so long as you can ring rounds competently. Please bring £1 donation towards each tower's funds. Maybe follow up with a pub lunch?  
     

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12th September 2026

  • Central District minibus/coach outing to Loughborough

    12th September 2026

    All who can ring rounds competently welcome. Details will be added when the arrangements have been finalised.
    Please contact Fran if you would like to attend cesec@derbyda.org.uk

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13th September 2026

  • DYR Meeting

    13th September 2026 @ 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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3rd October 2026

  • October meeting & 8-Bell Contest

    3rd October 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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11th October 2026

  • DYR Meeting

    11th October 2026 @ 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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8th November 2026

  • DYR Meeting

    8th November 2026 @ 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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14th November 2026

  • Central District Outing - Alton and Rocester

    14th November 2026 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    All who can competently ring rounds welcome.  
    Alton 11:00 - 12:00
    Lunch 12:15 - 1:45
    Rocester 2:00 - 3:00
    Please let Fran know if you will attend so that we can book the correct number of places for lunch. cesec@derbyda.org.uk

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13th December 2026

  • DYR Meeting

    13th December 2026 @ 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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9th January 2027

  • Central district ADM

    9th January 2027

    Ringing at Osmaston and Brailsford.  Meeting and refreshments at Brailsford.

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10th January 2027

  • DYR Meeting

    10th January 2027 @ 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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