Notices and Adverts
Notices published in issue 6000 (April 24 2026) and in the two preceding issues
Deaths
STEPHENS, Revd Michael, husband of the late Molly Stephens, both formerly of Tovil and Brabourne with Smeeth, died peacefully 9/4/2026, aged 96, at home in Kirkbymoorside. Funeral on Mon 27th April at 2.30pm at All Saints, Kirkbymoorside. The service will be streamed for those unable to attend (quote ‘Ringing World’ for the link). No flowers please but donations to ‘All Saints Church’ and ‘Ryedale Community Transport’. All enquiries to Adam Collier Funeral Service 01439 772340.
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BETTLEY-COOKE, Roy, died on 31st March 2026. He started ringing at St Michael’s Headingley, Leeds in 1964, then rang at Bradford Cathedral. After moving south he rang at Sunbury-on- Thames, Oatlands Park and Kingston-upon- Thames until 2010 when the steps became too much. He enjoyed ringing at over 250 towers at home and abroad and met some wonderful friends. His funeral is on Tuesday 5th May at 12.30 at Randall’s Crematorium, Leatherhead. Please email jbjpike20@gmail.com or text / WhatsApp 07776 262270 if you would like to attend. [2108]
STEPHENS, The Revd Michael, died peacefully at home at the age of 96. Readers will remember his many Thoughts for the Week. His funeral will be at All Saints Church, Kirkbymoorside, at a date to be confirmed.
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HUGHES, Graeme, husband of Gill. Long time ringer at Belper and Tower Captain for many years. Passed away peacefully at home aged 88 on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
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MORRIS, Ruth M, passed away on Friday 20th =February aged 94, after a long illness. Her memorial service will be at 11am on Tuesday April 21st at St Matthias Church, Malvern Link with refreshments and ringing in the Link Room and tower after the service. Names for refreshments please to rgtmorris90@gmail.com. [2103]
TURNEY, John F I, of Hopton Heath, Shropshire, died peacefully on 21st February. An event to celebrate John’s life will be held at Aston-on Clun Village Hall (SY7 8EH) on Friday 17th April at 2.00pm, with ringing beforehand at Leintwardine (SY7 0LD) from 12.15 to 1.15pm. Bright colours please. If you would like to attend, please email frognjan@gmail.com or WhatsApp/text 07852 616119 [2104]
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Tower Announcements
LACR: The 2026 AGM of the Lancashire Association will be held at St Mary, Dalton in Furness (10) 21-2-25 LA15 8BA with ringing before from 3pm. Then 4pm Evensong, 5pm Tea, 5:45pm Meeting. For ringing arrangements in four towers earlier in the day, see BellBoard diary. [2007]
SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS. The Guild AGM will be on Saturday 11th April 2026 at 5pm at Drinkstone Village Hall IP30 9SZ. Open ringing at Drinkstone Church (6, 8cwt) IP30 9SX, from 2pm followed by Evensong 3.00 pm. Full details at suffolkbells.org.uk/whatson.php The meal will be at 4pm in the village hall. It will be jacket potatoes with three different filling options to be selected with your booking (details on the website) followed by cake. It must be booked prior to the event. Names for the meal, including dietary requirements, to Nigel Gale at nandagale8@gmail.com or leave a text message on 07751 765675 by Tuesday 7th April. £6 cash to be paid on the day. Teas/coffees available throughout. For details of other churches open for ringing and parking instructions please go to the Guild website (link above). [2003]
Open Days
Tower Open Day
Saturday 16th May
25 towers open in
North Northamptonshire
Starting at 9.15 at Stoke Albany (6)
and ending at 5.00 in Desborough (8)
Day Tickets £25 or £2 per tower
or see our early bird offer for a reduced rate
See website: https://kettering-branchbe.wixsite.com/bells
or Facebook: Kettering Branch tower open day for full details
All proceeds to St Botolph's Stoke Albany Bell Restoration Project
Weekday Meetings and Practices
Meetings on Sunday April 26
SOUTHWELL & NOTTINGHAM GUILD
Sunday 26 April
Mansfield, Sts Peter and Paul.
AGM, 2.15pm ringing, 3.15 Service,
4.00pm Meeting,
followed by ringing until 6.00pm. [1011]
Meetings on Saturday May 23
Chester Diocesan Guild
Annual General Meeting,
Saturday 23rd May 2026
Ringing 2.00 – 2.45 St Peter Heswall CH60 6DZ
3.00 – 4.00 St Barnabas
Bromborough CH62 7AA
Service 4.00 – 4.30 St Barnabas Bromborough
Tea 4.30 – 5.30 Bromborough Scout Hut
(adjacent the church)
AGM 5.30 in the Scout Hut
Please send names for tea by 17th May
to Samantha Harrison
(sam.allin@hotmail.co.uk or 07360081631)
For more details see the Guild website
https://www.chesterdg.org.uk/ [2009]