by MS | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorised
We have today been informed of the death of Helston former ringer Phil Booker. He passed away in Treliske Hospital following a fall at home last week. Phil was aged 96 I believe & an active ringer at Helston & further afield for many years. RIP Phil. Funeral...
by MS | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorised
FROM THE PRESIDENT It’s now just about six weeks since I was elected to the Presidency of our Guild, and in that time I’ve done my best to get around as much as I can. Appropriately, my first engagement was in my own tower, when the cathedral hosted a 12-bell...
by MS | Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorised
Neil Hitchens RIP. It is with great sorrow that I have to report the death, after a short illness, of Neil Hitchens, for many years a prominent member of the Guild and a leading member of the Western District. Neil was brought up in Truro and learned to ring at St...
by MS | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
I am sorry to have to announce to the list the passing of Margaret Byrne of Paul. She died on Wednesday 22nd October. Pam has asked me to share the sad news and also to give details of the funeral which will be held at Paul Church on Tuesday 18th November at 2:00 pm....
by MS | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
I have had news that our Librarian, Ian, is in Wheal Coates Ward at Treliske hospital awaiting an urgent operation on his foot. This will happen within the next few days. He is in good spirits, and would welcome any contact from friends. Get well soon...
by MS | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
I am sad to inform you that on 23rd March, after a short illness, Christiana Hancox died in St Julia’s Hospice in Hayle. She rang at Gwennap, Stithians and other nearby towers, She will be greatly missed for her enthusiasm for ringing, helping out with many...
by MS | Dec 30, 2024 | Uncategorised
Some of the Ringers who have attended the Western District Dinner for many years will remember the Revd Preb. Brooke Kingsmill-Lunn who came from London each year, with Jim Prior and Jim Phillips, for this occasion. Brooke was a Parish Priest in London and involved...
by MS | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorised
Message from Bob Woods ‘I have been approached by Cury PCC asking for assistance in forming a bell ringing team. It has been many years since the church there has had a band of ringers. Having had the kind permission from Prescilla Oates ( Bell Ringing liaison) for...
by MS | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorised
I am sad to announce that Barbara Cash of Manaccan and St. Anthony sadly passed away on Wednesday 31st July. I am sure that all ringers in the Diocese would wish to send their condolences to Michael and family, please remember them all in your prayers. The funeral...
by MS | Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorised
Long serving member of the Northern District of the TDGR, Ruth Reeves, passed away on the 10th of April at Mount Edgecombe Hospice. May she rest in peace. There was a private cremation, with only the Funeral Director in attendance. A celebration of Ruth’s life...
