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We are the organisation for church bell and handbell ringers in South Wales, UK.

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David Bounds RIP

Updated 5th April 2020
We are sorry to advise that David Bounds of Llantwit Major passed away over the weekend of 21st/22nd March 2020. He had been unwell for the past few months.

He will be missed by all who know him and particularly in The Vale of Glamorgan where he was a big part of ringing life.

On Tuesday 7th April 2020 at 3:00pm there will be a private funeral at the Cardiff and Glamorgan Crematorium for family only.  The family ask if we could please spare a moment to remember Dave at that time. If you have a small bell in the house maybe give it a ring?

It is hoped to arrange Thanksgiving Service at St Iltuds, Llantwit Major, as soon as restrictions are lifted and bells can be rung.

 

Covid-19 Update: Current Situation

Updated 1st April 2020
The current situation with regard to ringing in the Association's area is outlined below.

Association Events:
Annual General Meeting, 25th April 2020: Postponed. Will be rearranged in due course.
Minor Practices: No practice until June at earliest.
Surprise Major Practices: No practice until June at the earliest.
12-Bell Practice: No practice until May at earliest.
Daytime Practices: No practice until May at earliest.
KRO: 4th April event cancelled.

Llandaff Branch Events:
All Branch events and practices, etc, cancelled until further notice.

Monmouth Branch Events:
All Branch Practices cancelled until end of May 2020 at the earliest.
Branch Training Event on 18th April deferred to a later date.

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Tower Updates

In accordance with Government health advice, all churches are closed during present restrictions. Updates will be posted for individual towers once restrictions are lifted.

Monmouth Branch Newsletters

Updated 23rd March 2020

The Monmouth Branch publishes a quarterly Newsletter for its membership.

A copy of each edition of the Newsletter is sent to each Branch tower via the notified tower correspondent. Email copies are also sent to those who've asked to receive them that way.

Llandaff Branch Newsletters

Updated 29th February 2020

The Llandaff Branch publishes a quarterly Newsletter, copies being sent to each tower.

The latest four Newsletters are available for download below in PDF format. The most recent Newsletter is at the top. Earlier editions (from February 2002) are available from the Webmaster.

Safeguarding and Health & Safety

Updated 17th February 2020

The Church in Wales Safeguarding Policy was published in April 2016 and it considers this Policy to be mandatory. PCCs are now implementing the Policy which supersedes previous guidance on Young People (2007) and Vulnerable Adults (2011). There are several sections in the Policy which are applicable to ringing and to members of the Association and the activities which our members undertake.

Management Committee

Updated 9th February 2020

The Association's Management Committee is the body that oversees its running. It meets four times per year and provides the fulcrum for the Association's activities.

The Committee oversees the whole gamut of Association business, from the setting of budgets and the overseeing of financial affairs through to the offering of grant-aid and/or loans from the Bell Restoration Fund.