Site last updated 23 September 2026
Welcome
The Shropshire Association covers the towers in the Salop Archdeaconry of the Lichfield Diocese, and is roughly the area north of the River Severn, from near Wolverhampton in the southeast to Selattyn in the northwest. The rest of Shropshire is in the Hereford Diocese.
If you would like to know more about bellringing click here www.cccbr.org.uk/bellringing/what-is-bell-ringing/.
If you would like to learn to ring please contact our secretary [ ], or go along to a tower near you on a practice night.
If you would like to learn to ring but you don't live in this area, please visit https://bellringing.org/contact-us/find-a-teacher/.
Information about the towers in the Association, practice nights and Association events, and much else, can be found by following the links on the left or below.
Next Association events:
Saturday, 26 September 2026 - Training Morning - FULL
10:00am - 12:30pm
at Kemberton
Saturday, 10 October 2026 - Quarterly meeting, practice
7:00pm - 9:00pm (approx)
at St Martins
Saturday, 17 October 2026 - Centenary Ceilidh
7:00pm - 10:30pm
at Mereside Community Centre, Shrewsbury
Newport Band's Telford T50 Challenge
On 3 October 2026, Newport Bellringers will take part in the Telford T50 Challenge with a walk in support of the restoration of the bells of St Nicholas Church, Newport.
Two teams will be walking 25 miles each, every step will represent our commitment to preserving something truly special for the town and for everyone who values its history and spirit. The two teams will start from Telford town park and walk in opposite directions, with the aim of meeting in the middle.
We are aiming to raise £1,000, and every donation will bring us closer to that goal. Please support this appeal, share it with others, and help us keep the bells ringing for years to come. Your generosity can make a lasting difference.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/newport-bellringers-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Centenary Ceilidh - Saturday 17th October 2026
The autumn ceilidh will be held at Mereside Community Centre, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LH (https://meresidecc.co.uk/) on Saturday, October 17th. Doors open at 6:30, with dancing from 7pm to the music of The Devil's Chair Ceilidh Band.
Hot food will be served. There is no bar, but we have a license, so please feel free to bring your own drinks.
Tickets are £15, to be paid by BACS or in cash on the night. Let me know on [] if you are planning to attend.
Edwina Smart
It is with immense sadness that the death of Edwina Smart, a ringer at Baschurch, is reported.
September 2026 Newsletter
The September 2026 Newsletter (which can be read and downloaded here) includes a report of the Association's Centenary Outing, a report of work done on the bells at St Chad, Shrewsbury, and information about the Association's Open Towers day (12 September), the next training morning (26 September), and the Association's Ceilidh (17 October). Also included is information about a meeting on 24 October for tower leaders, and an ART Module 1 course (an introduction to teaching bell handling) on 28 November.
The August 2026 Newsletter can be read and downloaded here.
Centenary Challenge
As part of the Association's centenary celebrations the membership is challenged to ring
100 'firsts'.
If you or your band has rung a first please email
the Newsletter editor []
and the webmaster [] with the details.
The list of 'firsts' achieved can be found here.
Lilleshall Bell Ringers Fundraising Challenge
The bells of St Michael and All Angels Church in Lilleshall have been a cherished part of our community for over 200 years. However, they are becoming increasingly difficult to ring and maintain. We are now raising funds to restore the bells, to ensure they continue to ring out for generations to come.
We’re aiming to raise around £60,000 and have already made an excellent start.
If you’d like to support us, please visit our JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/lilleshall-bells?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015
Thank you for your support!
Support Your Association with SACBR Clothing
We can now offer members a range of items embroidered with the SACBR logo. These are embroidered to order: contact Biff Patterson [ ] for details or to place an order.
COLOUR: burgundy or navy, with embroidered logo and lettering in blue/white/black/gold
PRICES
Short sleeve polo shirt cost £15, long sleeve polo shirt cost £20. Both of these are lightweight
cotton pique with cuffed short sleeves, button placket and fold down collar.
Sweat shirt costs £20.
T-shirts (cost £10) are also available.
SIZES ARE UNISEX
| 12-13yr | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 32 - 34" | 34 - 36" | 38 - 40" | 42 - 44" | 46 - 48" | 50 - 52" |
| Length | 27" | 28" |
Photos by Biff Patterson, Edric Broom
About the Central Council
The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers has issued three documents about its work, volunteering with the Central Council, and what it means to be a Central Council Representative.
Those documents can be read and downloaded here:
What's the point of the Central Council.pdf,
Volunteering with the Central Council.pdf,
What does being a Central Council Rep mean?
Books For Bellringers
Are you looking for some practical, written help for yourself or your tower but don’t know what is out there? If so, Books for Bellringers may be what you need. It is a small collection of books aimed mostly at beginners but with some material for those learning methods. Towers can borrow the collection for a period of up to two months so that everyone has a chance to see what they might find useful. Individuals or towers can order copies of the books using the details in the catalogue supplied.
If you would like to borrow the collection please contact Gill Glover [] .
Committee Meeting
The next Association committee meeting will be held on Sunday, 13 September 2026.