Welcome to the Leicester Diocesan Guild

Guild President, Sally BrownThe Leicester Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers was created when the old Midland Counties Association came to an end on the 31st December 1945. Since our formation in 1946 we have continued to promote ringing for Divine Service, secure recognition of the importance of ringing as part of Church work and advance the art of scientific change-ringing. Today we have approximately 700 members and 181 ringable towers in our DioceseKirby Bellars

We also continue to help and assist in the maintenance and restoration of bells and belfries in the Diocese.

You will see from this website that we are an active and vibrant Guild with a wide range of activities organised across six districts, including recruitment, training and social activities.

We are lucky to have some wonderful rings of bells in our Diocese and all set in some beautiful countryside. The Guild actively supports bell restoration and augmentation projects through our fund raising. We continue to work with the clergy of the Diocese and others to keep our bells ringing out to the glory of God. It is also vital that we enjoy our hobby and we are a very open and friendly society. If you are visiting our Guild I hope you enjoy your ringing and will come back soon.

Sally Brown – President 

Try Bell Ringing!

Once gained, bell ringing is a skill for life you'll never forget.  It is highly social and a perfect way to get gentle physical exercise for a healthy, active lifestyle.  Interested?  Watch this and find out more.

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Guild AGM 2021

Papers for the AGM are available in the Member area (log in for access).

October 2021 Newsletter

The October edition of the LDG Newsletter is now available.

New Book: 75 Years of the LDG

A new book on the Leicester Diocesan Guild by Rosemary Mason is now available! Outlining the History of the Guild over 75 years, from how the new Guild came into being in 1946 through to 2021.  Included are:

  • Presidents of the Guild
  • Ringing across the decades
  • Organisation of the 12 bell striking competition
  • The millennium and onwards
  • Lots of information and photographs, some not seen before

Order your copy now - available from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  £15 with free P&P, all profits to go to the BRF.