| Witney ringer elected to the ODG | Witney Ringer John Parker, who is now regularly ringing for Sunday Service, was unanimously elected … | 2024/11/14 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch Practices, EGM | Witney | 2024-11-14 13:38:47 |
| Ron Burgess – Woodstock and Kidlington | Obituary Ronald Patrick Burgess – “Ron” 23rd July 1946 – 7th June 2024 Ron was born in … | 2024/06/11 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News | Woodstock | 2024-06-11 16:54:43 |
| Ernie Canning – Yarnton | Sad news. Ernie Canning recently passed away. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/memorials/death-notices/death/30615392.ernest-edward-canning/ | 2024/06/11 | Andrew Goldthorpe | In Memoriam | Yarnton | 2024-06-11 16:53:27 |
| 2024 Branch 6-Bell Striking Competition | Branch 6-Bell Striking Competition – 8th June 2024 The competing teams were superbly hosted by … | 2024/06/11 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, News | Clanfield | 2024-06-11 16:35:17 |
| Nigel Eagle | A Quarter Peal was rung to celebrate the life of Nigel Eagle on the day … | 2024/02/21 | Andrew Goldthorpe | In Memoriam | Stanton Harcourt | 2024-02-21 12:04:47 |
| Recent radio related media | Bells that still ring – Radio 4 (iPlayer) Laura Barton’s Notes on Music – Ep. … | 2022/12/20 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News | | 2022-12-20 12:50:55 |
| St Mary’s, Witney launches new fund raising appeal | The Witney Gazette and Oxford Mail recently ran a story on the Witney team’s launch … | 2022/09/07 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Tower News | Witney | 2022-09-07 17:18:28 |
| Roger Barnes | With profound sadness, we must announce that Roger Barnes, Ducklington Tower Captain, passed away unexpectedly … | 2022/07/03 | Andrew Goldthorpe | In Memoriam | Ducklington | 2022-07-03 14:33:12 |
| Witney Bells JustGiving page launched! | Witney Ringing Society has launched a JustGiving page. More details can be found at this … | 2022/07/03 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News | Witney | 2022-07-03 14:29:25 |
| Witney & Woodstock Branch 6-bell Striking Competition | On Saturday 18th June, Freeland hosted the 2022 branch 6-bell striking competition. Our disappointment with … | 2022/06/20 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Freeland | 2022-06-20 15:54:35 |
| Well attended Branch Practice at Broadwell | 17 ringers enjoyed the new bells at Broadwell on Saturday 11th December. Ringers travelled from … | 2021/12/11 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch Practices | Broadwell | 2021-12-11 18:22:53 |
| The Sound of Bells at Broadwell | The church of St Peter and St Paul at Broadwell, Oxfordshire, is a picturesque 12th-14th … | 2021/12/06 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Tower News | Broadwell | 2021-12-06 08:38:10 |
| South Leigh – Re dedication of the bells July 2021 | Bishop Gavin attended the re-dedication of the South Leigh bells after the tower won the … | 2021/12/03 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Steeple Keeping, Westley Award | South Leigh | 2021-12-03 14:13:25 |
| Mission in Review | This note is circulated from Robert Newton. It sets out a proposal that could affect … | 2021/09/28 | Andrew Goldthorpe | CofE | | 2021-09-28 10:33:48 |
| First quarter peal in over 100 years rung at Broadwell | The first quarter peal in over a century was recently rung on the newly re-hung … | 2021/09/14 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Quarter Peals | Broadwell | 2021-09-14 14:20:04 |
| Branch Practice – Black Bourton | Branch Practice – Black Bourton 09/11/2021 Seven ringers attended a very enjoyable practice, including Rick … | 2021/09/14 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch Practices | Black Bourton | 2021-09-14 14:00:05 |
| St. Mary’s Witney – bells re-furbishment completed | The re-furbishment and installation of the clappers has been completed, along with the installation of … | 2021/08/21 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Towers & Belfries | Witney | 2021-08-21 17:10:38 |
| Award for Martin Spurrier of South Leigh | I am delighted to inform you that Martin Spurrier of South Leigh (nominated by Evadne … | 2021/08/08 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Towers & Belfries | South Leigh | 2021-08-08 15:44:52 |
| Westley Award 2021 | Message from Tony Crabtree, Chair, Towers & Belfries Committee. Please see the attached invitation to … | 2021/04/14 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Steeple Keeping, Towers & Belfries, Westley Award | South Leigh | 2021-04-14 16:40:10 |
| Returning to ringing | Useful links and suggestions. Getting fit for ringing – article in Ringing World 24th May … | 2021/04/14 | Andrew Goldthorpe | A.R.T., News | | 2021-04-14 16:01:21 |
| Ringing for Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh | This notice appeared yesterday on the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers’ website: What the … | 2021/04/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News | | 2021-04-13 13:36:09 |
| Easter Sunday ringing | The CCCBR has just issued guidance in the following link: Easter Sunday ringing – CCCBR | 2021/03/20 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News | | 2021-03-20 12:52:50 |
| Returning to Ringing | ART has issued some helpful guidance on returning to ringing in their newsletter which can … | 2021/03/03 | Andrew Goldthorpe | A.R.T. | | 2021-03-03 16:17:49 |
| Roadmap to Ringing Resumption | The CCCBR has just published the latest guidance at this link. Roadmap to Ringing Resumption … | 2021/02/27 | Andrew Goldthorpe | CCCBR, Covid-19 | | 2021-02-27 16:01:34 |
| Hello world! | Welcome to the new Witney and Woodstock branch website. This is our first post and … | 2021/02/22 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News | Witney | 2021-02-22 10:53:32 |
| Commemorative Quarter Peal at West Hanney | On Saturday 21st we rang a quarter peal at West Hanney which was a celebration … | 2019/12/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News, Quarter Peals | | 2019-12-13 17:39:45 |
| 2019 Ducklington Outing | Marysia Hermaszewska reports on the July 2019 Ducklington outing to Worcester. A lesson in tolerating … | 2019/08/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Outings | Ducklington | 2019-08-13 17:03:26 |
| 2019 Branch Striking Competition – Combe | Freeland won the Call Changes competition and North Leigh won the Method competition on a … | 2019/06/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Combe, Freeland, North Leigh | 2019-06-13 16:25:14 |
| A brief History of Striking Competitions – Roger Barnes | A brief history of striking competitions | 2019/04/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, ODG 6-Bell Striking Competion, ODG 8-Bell Striking Competition | Ducklington | 2019-04-13 15:47:56 |
| 2018 Remembrance Sunday – Witney Ringing for Peace | A busy day ringing for remembrance, starting with half muffled tolling of the tenor for … | 2018/11/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News | Witney | 2018-11-13 17:20:35 |
| Superlative Quarter Peal at Witney | Successful first Superlative Quarter Peal for Freeland ringers Freeland ringers Michael Probert and Neil Ephgrave … | 2018/10/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Quarter Peals | Witney | 2018-10-13 17:24:44 |
| 2018 Guild Towers & Belfries Course | A large turnout for a fascinating day with lots of practical activities. Credit goes to … | 2018/10/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Towers & Belfries | | 2018-10-13 17:10:18 |
| 2018 Branch Outing | Thanks to Michael Probert for organising another enjoyable outing | 2018/10/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Outings | | 2018-10-13 17:06:32 |
| Successful Quarter Peal sends off Hannah and Peter back to Oz. | Witney hosted a successful first Bob Minor inside quarter peal for Ducklington ringers Hannah Tayler … | 2018/09/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Quarter Peals | Witney | 2018-09-13 17:35:08 |
| An appealing way to celebrate the 775th Witney Feast! | A peal of Grandsire Triples was rung today at Witney to celebrate the 775th Witney … | 2018/09/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Peals | Witney | 2018-09-13 17:30:48 |
| In Memoriam – Steve Goddard 1958-2018: Bellringer and so much more … | Former Bampton ringer and branch Ringing Master Steve recently lost his final battle with cancer. … | 2018/09/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | In Memoriam | Bampton | 2018-09-13 15:17:47 |
| 2018 Ducklington Outing | Many thanks to Hazel Howarth for organising a successful and enjoyable Ducklington outing on Saturday … | 2018/08/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Outings | Ducklington | 2018-08-13 17:01:33 |
| 2018 branch 6 bell striking competition – Stanton Harcourt | Stanton Harcourt were the hosts this year. Although they were unfortunately unable to enter a … | 2018/06/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Stanton Harcourt, Witney | 2018-06-13 16:23:41 |
| An 80th birthday compliment to The Right Honourable The Baroness Cox of Queensbury, ringer at St Mary’s Witney. | An 80th birthday compliment to The Right Honourable The Baroness Cox of Queensbury, ringer at … | 2017/07/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Quarter Peals | Witney | 2017-07-13 17:44:33 |
| Witney Practice joined by Kidlington and City branch | Witney Practice joined by Kidlington and City branch Witney ringers were joined by ringers from … | 2017/05/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News | Witney | 2017-05-13 17:36:52 |
| In Memoriam – Sad news from Bladon: death of Mary Douglas | The funeral of Mary Douglas will be held at Bladon on 12th April at 13:00. | 2017/04/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | In Memoriam | Bladon | 2017-04-13 15:24:30 |
| In Memoriam – Passing of Derek West | Letter from Branch Chair, Robert Walton Thanksgiving Quarter Peal Derek West Thanksgiving Quarter Peal | 2016/12/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | In Memoriam, Quarter Peals | Ducklington, Witney | 2016-12-13 15:13:53 |
| Quarter peal rung in celebration of the official 90th birthday of HRH Queen Elizabeth II | Quarter peal rung at Witney The band from left to right: Andrew Goldthorpe; Alison T … | 2016/06/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Quarter Peals | Witney | 2016-06-13 17:47:57 |
| 2016 Branch striking competition | Standlake | Branch Striking Competition call changes competition won by Woodstock method competition won by Woodstock congratulations … | 2016/06/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Standlake, Woodstock | 2016-06-13 16:21:38 |
| 2015 Branch striking competition | Ducklington | Ducklington won the call changes and method competitions – congratulations to Roger and the team. … | 2015/06/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Ducklington | 2015-06-13 16:18:35 |
| 2014 Branch Striking competition – Cassington | | 2014/07/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Cassington, Woodstock | 2014-07-13 16:10:01 |
| 2013 Branch Striking Competition – Ducklington | 2013 Branch Striking Competition Report – Ducklington | 2013/06/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Ducklington, Woodstock | 2013-06-13 16:07:29 |
| 2012 ODG 6 bell Striking Competition | Woodstock represented the branch with some good ringing against the guild’s finest to come 7th … | 2012/10/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | ODG 6-Bell Striking Competion | Woodstock | 2012-10-13 15:39:39 |
| 2012 branch striking competition | Freeland | 2012 branch striking competition Freeland | 2012/06/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Freeland, Woodstock | 2012-06-13 16:00:36 |
| 2009 Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Saturday 13 June 2009 Alvescot The Striking Competition this year was held at Alvescot, where … | 2009/07/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition | Alvescot, Witney, Wootton | 2009-07-13 16:21:00 |
| 2009 ODG 8 bell striking competition – Adderbury | The Guild Eight Bell Striking Competition for 2009 was held at Great Tew on the … | 2009/06/13 | Andrew Goldthorpe | News, ODG 8-Bell Striking Competition | | 2009-06-13 15:45:01 |