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Officers

Andrew Hall (Education, Management Group, Ringing Master)
Susan Hall (Secretary)
Christopher Idle (Education)
Sally Idle (Chairman)
Callum Jackson (Young Ringers Rep.)
Andrew Staples (BRF)
Elain Turner (District Committee)

 

Calendar

8th March 2026
  • DYR Meeting

    8th March 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Creswell

    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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21st March 2026
  • Conducting Workshop

    21st March 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    All Saints Church, Ashover, 22 Church St, Ashover, Chesterfield S45 0AB, UK

    We will be running a Basic (calling simple touches of doubles) and a more Advanced course (simple touches of minor - keeping people right) at the same venue. Cost £5.
     
    The course is now fully booked, but please feel free to register an interest for the next one on our course booking form.

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25th March 2026
  • Mid Week Ringing

    25th March 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Three towers in the Central District

    This time we have three towers ...

    • Longford 10:00*
    • Sutton on the Hill 11:00
    • Church Broughton 12:00 (tea and coffee available)

    When you get to the gate for the drive up to Longford church it says no unauthorised access, there is access to the church (you are authorised) - there is a button on the fence to the right of the gate to open it! 
     
    All welcome, so long as you can ring rounds competently. Please bring £1 donation for each tower's funds. Maybe follow up with a pub lunch (after the tea/coffee)?

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12th April 2026
  • DYR Meeting

    12th April 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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18th April 2026
  • Bell Maintenance Course

    18th April 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    St Michael & All Angel's Church : Hathersage, Church Bank, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1AJ, UK

    Registration from 1:30 (hot drinks provided for those travelling some distance). Please use the course booking form to register a place. Cost £5.


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25th April 2026
9th May 2026
  • Newman Cup Contest - Tibshelf

    9th May 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Confirmed
     
    Judge: Ed Mottershead
     
    Rules at https://derbyda.org.uk/about/competitions/6-bell-contest-rules/

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10th May 2026
  • DYR Meeting

    10th May 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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13th June 2026
  • Summer meeting with Horsley & Arthur Ashby Cup Finals

    13th June 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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14th June 2026
  • DYR Meeting

    14th June 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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11th July 2026
  • Ringing at Dronfield - for Well Dressings

    11th July 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Confirmed

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12th July 2026
  • DYR Meeting

    12th July 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 August 2026
  • Ringing at Ault Hucknall - then Lunch & Visit to Pleasley Mining Museum/Cafe

    8th August 2026 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

    TBC

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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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