Tamar Valley Guild of Ringers

23/09/2026

22/09/2026

October's practice will be at St Mary Magdelene church Launceston on Thursday 15th October between 7pm and 8.30pm. All bellringers welcome to join us at this lovely tower of 8 bells. Parking nearby at Walkhouse Car Park which is free after 4pm!

Bells 8 (full-circle ring) Ground floor
Tenor 15–3–26 (1790 lb or 812 kg) in F (692.0 Hz)

Look forward to seeing you all.

17/09/2026

Lovely to see so many ringings at Clawton this month for our ringing practice. There were around 35 ringers that attended although a few had to leave early and missed the photo!

Thank you to Liz Martin for arranging the practice and providing the refreshments.

Next month we will travel to St Mary's Launceston for our October practice on Thursday 15th October between 7pm and 8.30pm.

15/09/2026

St Leonard's church Clawton is tomorrow night's venue for the next monthly practice. Apologies for the delay in advertising this. Ringing starts at 7pm.

Bells 6 (full-circle ring) on ground floor
Tenor 8–1–25 (949 lb or 430 kg) in A (856.0 Hz)

Parking along road or possibly in the village hall just up the road.

18/08/2026

Someone left their drinks bottle at St Stephen's church this evening. Wendy Couch from Week St Mary has it and will bring it to the next practice unless claimed in the meantime.

18/08/2026

Tonights monthly practice was held at St Stephens church Launceston & what lovely bells they were to ring. Around 25 ringers attended this month's practice and they also had the opportunity to purchase the new Tamar Valley Guild of Ringers polo shirts as modelled in the photo, don't they look smart! thank you to St Stephens for allowing us to ring.

Next month we are closer to home at Clawton as our host tower on Wednesday 16th September from 7pm.

18/08/2026

South of St Stephen's looks a little more tricky to find a way through!

18/08/2026

Please note there are road closures south of St Stephen's church this evening. Those travelling from Red Post on the B3254 should be find to get to the church despite the signage.

16/08/2026

This Tuesday we have our monthly practice at St Stephen's tower Launceston starting at the slightly earlier time of 6.45pm. Really looking forward to ringing these lovely bells.

Ring of 8, tenor 15–1–20 in E
Bells 8 (full-circle ring)
Tenor 15–1–20 (1728 lb or 784 kg) in E (661.0 Hz)

You will also have the opportunity to purchase our new Tamar valley Guild of Ringers Polo Shirts in navy with the TVGR logo for £20 each. Our Chairman Liz has sourced them and they come in unisex sizes small, medium and large.
Large measures 48",122 cm.
Medium is 42",107 cm and
Small is 40", 101 cm

06/08/2026

🔔 Sad News from Lifton Bell Ringers 🔔
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their Tower Captain, Colin Kneebone.Colin was the heart of the bell ringing team at St Mary's and dedicated decades of his life to the parish, guiding the ringers through countless Sunday services, weddings, and historic national events.We send our deepest condolences to Colin’s family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed. Details regarding the funeral and any commemorative ringing will be posted here as soon as they are available. Rest in peace, Colin.