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Nigel EagleA Quarter Peal was rung to celebrate the life of Nigel Eagle on the day …2024/02/21In Memoriam2024-02-21 12:04:47
Recent radio related mediaBells that still ring – Radio 4 (iPlayer) Laura Barton’s Notes on Music – Ep. …2022/12/20News2022-12-20 12:50:55
St Mary’s, Witney launches new fund raising appealThe Witney Gazette and Oxford Mail recently ran a story on the Witney team’s launch …2022/09/07Tower News2022-09-07 17:18:28
Roger BarnesWith profound sadness, we must announce that Roger Barnes, Ducklington Tower Captain, passed away unexpectedly …2022/07/03In Memoriam2022-07-03 14:33:12
Witney Bells JustGiving page launched!Witney Ringing Society has launched a JustGiving page. More details can be found at this …2022/07/03News2022-07-03 14:29:25
Witney & Woodstock Branch 6-bell Striking CompetitionOn Saturday 18th June, Freeland hosted the 2022 branch 6-bell striking competition. Our disappointment with …2022/06/20Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition2022-06-20 15:54:35
Well attended Branch Practice at Broadwell17 ringers enjoyed the new bells at Broadwell on Saturday 11th December. Ringers travelled from …2021/12/11Branch Practices2021-12-11 18:22:53
The Sound of Bells at BroadwellThe church of St Peter and St Paul at Broadwell, Oxfordshire, is a picturesque 12th-14th …2021/12/06Tower News2021-12-06 08:38:10
South Leigh – Re dedication of the bells July 2021Bishop Gavin attended the re-dedication of the South Leigh bells after the tower won the …2021/12/03Steeple Keeping, Westley Award2021-12-03 14:13:25
Mission in ReviewThis note is circulated from Robert Newton. It sets out a proposal that could affect …2021/09/28CofE2021-09-28 10:33:48
First quarter peal in over 100 years rung at BroadwellThe first quarter peal in over a century was recently rung on the newly re-hung …2021/09/14Quarter Peals2021-09-14 14:20:04
Branch Practice – Black BourtonBranch Practice – Black Bourton 09/11/2021 Seven ringers attended a very enjoyable practice, including Rick …2021/09/14Branch Practices2021-09-14 14:00:05
St. Mary’s Witney – bells re-furbishment completedThe re-furbishment and installation of the clappers has been completed, along with the installation of …2021/08/21Towers & Belfries2021-08-21 17:10:38
Award for Martin Spurrier of South LeighI am delighted to inform you that Martin Spurrier of South Leigh (nominated by Evadne …2021/08/08Towers & Belfries2021-08-08 15:44:52
Westley Award 2021Message from Tony Crabtree, Chair, Towers & Belfries Committee. Please see the attached invitation to …2021/04/14Steeple Keeping, Towers & Belfries, Westley Award2021-04-14 16:40:10
Returning to ringingUseful links and suggestions. Getting fit for ringing – article in Ringing World 24th May …2021/04/14A.R.T., News2021-04-14 16:01:21
Ringing for Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghThis notice appeared yesterday on the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers’ website: What the …2021/04/13News2021-04-13 13:36:09
Easter Sunday ringingThe CCCBR has just issued guidance in the following link: Easter Sunday ringing – CCCBR2021/03/20News2021-03-20 12:52:50
Returning to RingingART has issued some helpful guidance on returning to ringing in their newsletter which can …2021/03/03A.R.T.2021-03-03 16:17:49
Roadmap to Ringing ResumptionThe CCCBR has just published the latest guidance at this link. Roadmap to Ringing Resumption …2021/02/27CCCBR, Covid-192021-02-27 16:01:34
Hello world!Welcome to the new Witney and Woodstock branch website. This is our first post and …2021/02/22News2021-02-22 10:53:32
Commemorative Quarter Peal at West HanneyOn Saturday 21st we rang a quarter peal at West Hanney which was a celebration …2019/12/13News, Quarter Peals2019-12-13 17:39:45
2019 Ducklington OutingMarysia Hermaszewska reports on the July 2019 Ducklington outing to Worcester. A lesson in tolerating …2019/08/13Outings2019-08-13 17:03:26
2019 Branch Striking Competition – CombeFreeland won the Call Changes competition and North Leigh won the Method competition on a …2019/06/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, , 2019-06-13 16:25:14
A brief History of Striking Competitions – Roger BarnesA brief history of striking competitions2019/04/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, ODG 6-Bell Striking Competion, ODG 8-Bell Striking Competition2019-04-13 15:47:56
2018 Remembrance Sunday – Witney Ringing for PeaceA busy day ringing for remembrance, starting with half muffled tolling of the tenor for …2018/11/13News2018-11-13 17:20:35
Superlative Quarter Peal at WitneySuccessful first Superlative Quarter Peal for Freeland ringers Freeland ringers Michael Probert and Neil Ephgrave …2018/10/13Quarter Peals2018-10-13 17:24:44
2018 Guild Towers & Belfries CourseA large turnout for a fascinating day with lots of practical activities. Credit goes to …2018/10/13Towers & Belfries2018-10-13 17:10:18
2018 Branch OutingThanks to Michael Probert for organising another enjoyable outing2018/10/13Outings2018-10-13 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 …2018/09/13Quarter Peals2018-09-13 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 …2018/09/13Peals2018-09-13 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. …2018/09/13In Memoriam2018-09-13 15:17:47
2018 Ducklington OutingMany thanks to Hazel Howarth for organising a successful and enjoyable Ducklington outing on Saturday …2018/08/13Outings2018-08-13 17:01:33
2018 branch 6 bell striking competition – Stanton HarcourtStanton Harcourt were the hosts this year. Although they were unfortunately unable to enter a …2018/06/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, 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 …2017/07/13Quarter Peals2017-07-13 17:44:33
Witney Practice joined by Kidlington and City branchWitney Practice joined by Kidlington and City branch Witney ringers were joined by ringers from …2017/05/13News2017-05-13 17:36:52
In Memoriam – Sad news from Bladon: death of Mary DouglasThe funeral of Mary Douglas will be held at Bladon on 12th April at 13:00.2017/04/13In Memoriam2017-04-13 15:24:30
In Memoriam – Passing of Derek WestLetter from Branch Chair, Robert Walton Thanksgiving Quarter Peal Derek West Thanksgiving Quarter Peal  2016/12/13In Memoriam, Quarter Peals, 2016-12-13 15:13:53
Quarter peal rung in celebration of the official 90th birthday of HRH Queen Elizabeth IIQuarter peal rung at Witney The band from left to right: Andrew Goldthorpe; Alison T …2016/06/13Quarter Peals2016-06-13 17:47:57
2016 Branch striking competition | StandlakeBranch Striking Competition call changes competition won by Woodstock method competition won by Woodstock congratulations …2016/06/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, 2016-06-13 16:21:38
2015 Branch striking competition | DucklingtonDucklington won the call changes and method competitions – congratulations to Roger and the team. …2015/06/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition2015-06-13 16:18:35
2014 Branch Striking competition – Cassington2014/07/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, 2014-07-13 16:10:01
2013 Branch Striking Competition – Ducklington2013 Branch Striking Competition Report – Ducklington2013/06/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, 2013-06-13 16:07:29
2012 ODG 6 bell Striking CompetitionWoodstock represented the branch with some good ringing against the guild’s finest to come 7th …2012/10/13ODG 6-Bell Striking Competion2012-10-13 15:39:39
2012 branch striking competition | Freeland2012 branch striking competition Freeland2012/06/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, 2012-06-13 16:00:36
2009 Branch 6 Bell Striking CompetitionSaturday 13 June 2009 Alvescot The Striking Competition this year was held at Alvescot, where …2009/07/13Branch 6 Bell Striking Competition, , 2009-07-13 16:21:00
2009 ODG 8 bell striking competition – AdderburyThe Guild Eight Bell Striking Competition for 2009 was held at Great Tew on the …2009/06/13News, ODG 8-Bell Striking Competition2009-06-13 15:45:01