From: Ernie de Legh-Runciman    Re: CCCBR Executive Meeting Notes - April 2025 

Please find attached the notes from the April meeting of the CC Executive. 

Ernie de Legh-Runciman

Secretary, Central Council of Church Bell Ringers 

CCBR News - 2025 CCCBR AGM & Roadshow 

This year we will be hosting another Roadshow as part of the CCCBR AGM weekend in Sheffield.  Things are progressing well and more information, including booking arrangements will follow in due course.  In the meantime, here’s a flavour of what’s happening when so you can start thinking about accommodation needs.

Save the Date! 5-7 September 2025

The 2025 Central Council AGM weekend takes place in Yorkshire from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 2025 and this year includes a roadshow on the Sunday, supported by trades and exhibitors, speakers and ringing opportunities.

The weekend programme is open to all ringers and the full programme will be published in due course.  Keep an eye on the CCCBR website and social media for updates.

The CCCBR AGM and roadshow will take place at the Niagara Conference Centre, Niagara Road, Sheffield, S6 1LU, with other events being staged in Sheffield city centre.

Friday 5th Sept

• General ringing will be available at towers en route to Sheffield.  Routes will follow the main roads into the city.

• Evening ringing will be at Sheffield Cathedral with a social event in the church afterwards.

Saturday 6th Sept

• Welcome desk and registration.

• Ringing World AGM.

• CCCBR AGM.

• Social event in the Niagara Conference Centre.

Sunday 7th Sept

• •  Service ringing at local churches.

  •  Roadshow, including exhibitors, trades and speakers on a range of subjects, including Ringing 2030 and Workgroup updates.

Booking for all elements of the weekend will be essential and more details will be published as they are confirmed.  The booking and registration process will be accessible nearer the time.

Vicki Chapman

Deputy President, Central Council of Church Bell Ringers

CCCBR Business Plan and Budget

The Central Council's business plan and budget report are available by clicking on the relevant link. This information can also be found on the CCCBR's website at https://cccbr.org.uk/about/annual-meetings/current-budget/