Derbyshire Scout Bellringing Badges
Great news! Derbyshire Scout Bellringing Badges were launched in January 2026.
They are available through the new Derbyshire Bellringing Scouts Active Service Unit and the 23 Derbyshire towers participating in the scheme.
The badges are flexible to cover all Scout sections and abilities.
The badges are:
Know About Bellringing
Scouts attend a bellringing experience session, learn how bells are rung, and do ringing-related activities and some finding out.
For all Scout sections: Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network.
Bellringer 1, Bellringer 2 and Bellringer 3
Staged badges as Scouts become bellringers and progress their ringing skills.
For young people from the following Scout sections: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network.
Badge Details, How To Guide & Contact
How To Guide, Playbook & 10-Step Plan
For links to resources (including Safeguarding, Flyers, Games & Exercises, the Bellringing Derbyshire Portal and the Young Ringers’ Hub)
see Bellringing Experience Sessions and Promoting Ringing.
Background Information: Article in The Ringing World
