Recruitment & Retention Workshops

Since I’ve started in the role of acting public relations officer, I’ve heard lots from ringers who’d like to recruit, and retain, people into their towers so that they can keep ringing. Ringing means so much to so many people on different levels...

First trip out for the new acting Education Officer

Since taking up my post less than two weeks ago, I’ve been busy arranging visits across the Guild – watch this space as I hope to be in a tower near you soon! I kicked off my tour last night, with a trip to the Eastern District and was welcomed at St Dominic. St...

President’s Blog – August 2023

A calmer few weeks since the last blog although I feel a lot has been achieved! I am so pleased that we are now able to fill another position within our Guild.  As already posted, Jemma H joins us as acting Education Officer. I, and the rest of the team, look forward...

President’s Blog – July 2023

What an absolute mega 4 weeks this has been! This month sadly saw the passing of Meg Way from the Marhamchurch area. I first met Meg on a Henry Trewin Bank Holiday Monday trip. She used to ride with Louise James (and the dogs) and we all have happy memories of ringing...

First Standing Committee Meeting for Acting PRO

The TDGR standing committee meeting took place last Saturday the 15th of July at Kenwyn and I was really pleased to go along in my new role as acting public relations officer. It was great to meet everyone and understand a little about the role of the standing...

John Purdey’s Funeral Arrangements

John’s funeral will be held on Wednesday 26th July, 2pm at St Stephen in Brannel Church followed by Cremation at Penmount Crematorium for 3.30pm. There will be closed ringing before and open ringing following the Service. Owen on behalf of Sue...

John Purdey

I am very sad to break news of the death of John Purdey who passed away at Treliske Hospital during the night of Wednesday 5th July. He was Tower Captain at Tywardreath and Vice Captain at St Stephen in Brannel for a number of years. We will miss his wonderful Call...

President’s Blog – June 2023

This month saw the passing of Jim Hoskin who was a stalwart of ringing at Tuckingmill, and I send my condolences to his family. I visited Maker ringers at their Tuesday practice and received a warm welcome. One of their ringers is an “Instagrammer” and I have now...