Officers
Gary Daynes (BRF)Andrew Hall (Education, Management Group, Ringing Master)
Susan Hall (Secretary)
Jonathan Hallowes (Young Ringers Rep.)
Christopher Idle (Education)
Sally Idle (Chairman)
Elain Turner (District Committee)
Calendar
- 27th March 2025
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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 lunchRingers 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
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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, UKWe 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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Training Session Old Brampton - using the simulator
29th March 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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- 5th April 2025
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AGM in Peak District
5th April 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ringing at Darley Dale 13.00 - 14.30
Ringing at Ashover 15.00 - 17.00
Service at 17.00
Tea at 17.30 (Book: email tea@derbyda.org.uk by 2nd April)
Meeting to start no earlier than 18.00
Ringing after the meeting at Ashover until 20.30Poster:
PDF for printing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AS83TpRmk06T4ciEMXmDmE5TsM5YfBl9/view?usp=drive_link
PNG for messaging: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h6-VMe01byt1aTSSLouHPbn_DiLRfXb6/view?usp=drive_linkAgenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qhB33nt-LHnVVIFJXA8KQwoj-Ylr2A0H/view
Minutes of the 2024 AGM: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pxURzEGUFzbRdXYF1ok9oCxIC5Y6qVDt/view
Tower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/
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- 13th April 2025
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DYR Meeting
13th April 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
All Saints Church, SawleyFor 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.
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- 29th April 2025
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Midweek Two Towers (& Pub Lunch)
29th April 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Stanton by Dale 10am & Sawley 11:30amRinging at:
10-11am Stanton by Dale
11:30am-12:30pm Sawley
Optional pub lunchRingers 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/
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- 10th May 2025
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Eckington VE Day 80 for 80 Celebration with Nibbles
10th May 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Eckington, Sheffield S21, UKVE Day 80 Ringing for everyone at Eckington
Bring & Share Nibbles
Also celebrating the Eckington Ringers' successful 80 for 80 Campaign to raise money for the Royal British Legion.
Poster:
PDF to print for your tower: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EQYycR4oFVEnM5sdTa05Na5PpI8GaaHf/view?usp=drive_link
PNG for messaging: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hy_qahHKRNmXZWmpliRTcZO99a7XHGgk/view?usp=drive_linkTower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/
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- 11th May 2025
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DYR Meeting
11th May 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To be confirmedFor 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.
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- 17th May 2025
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Newman Cup Contest Killamarsh
17th May 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Killamarsh, Sheffield S21, UKFriendly 6-bell contest for the DDA Chesterfield District
with general ringing especially for those not in a team.
Draw at 10am. Refreshments.
All district towers are welcome to enter: ringing call changes or a method.Please check the 6-bell contest rules https://derbyda.org.uk/about/competitions/6-bell-contest-rules/
Scratch bands may take part!Killamarsh is promoting the contest ringing to showcase the bells' 2024 restoration, so look out for it in the local media!
Poster:
PDF to print for your tower: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXT5ROEPzvs320aY7rPpgX1tqijoZIGi/view?usp=drive_link
PNG for messaging: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IpVKmQJE9VNtHMrhTytOY2gTFfKt9B_2/view?usp=drive_linkThe teams with the top scores go through to the Arthur Ashby Cup and Horsley Cup finals at Horsley on Sat 21st June at 2pm.
To ENTER A TEAM please notify Andrew or Sue: https://derbyda.org.uk/contact/?oid=csec
Tower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/
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- 28th May 2025
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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
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DYR Meeting
8th June 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To be confirmedFor 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.
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- 21st June 2025
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Horsley & Arthur Ashby Cup Finals - Horsley
21st June 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Horsley, UKTo be confirmed
organised by the Chesterfield District
Tower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/
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- 12th July 2025
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Scarcliffe Ringing
12th July 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Scarcliffe, Chesterfield S44, UKTo be confirmed
Tower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/
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- 13th July 2025
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DYR Meeting
13th July 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To be confirmedFor 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.
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- 10th August 2025
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DYR Meeting
10th August 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To be confirmedFor 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.
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- 13th September 2025
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Open Top Bus Ringing Tour in the Peak District
13th September 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baslow Village Hall, Baslow, Bakewell DE45 1SR, UKTo be confirmed
Riding on Peak Sightseer or Breezer buses
Meet at Baslow Village Hall Bus Stop
Tower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/
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- 14th September 2025
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DYR Meeting
14th September 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To be confirmedFor 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.
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