Young Ringer Support Scheme

What is the Young Ringer Support Scheme?

It is a new scheme to provide financial support for young ringers in the Region who wish to attend National or Regional handbell events.

Who can apply?

Young ringers up to age 25 inclusive, irrespective of educational/employment status.

Must I be able to read music?

There is no absolute requirement to be able to read music but it may be necessary at some events (such as the National Residential Ringing Week).

I�m under 18, will I need a chaperone?

Yes, you must be able to nominate a chaperone who may, but need not, be a delegate who must be in attendance whenever you are participating in the event. The fund will not cover the costs of a chaperone.

What will the fund cover?

Attendance at any National HRGB event (including National Rallies) or Regional HRGB event. In particular:

What will the fund not cover?

Do I need to be an HRGB member?

Yes.

How can I apply?

Prior to booking for the event concerned, write a letter or email to the EAR Chairperson or Secretary accompanied by an endorsement from the leader of the team with whom you normally ring. If you are under 18, please give details of a chaperone.

Then what happens?

A sub-group of the EAR Committee will consider your application, ask any questions required, assess funds available and respond with their decision.

What else will I have to do?

Agree to attend all programmed activities as appropriate.
Provide a report, to be published in the EAR Magazine, of your experience at the event.

 

Regional Team Concert

Saturday 14th June 2025

The East Anglian Regional Team will be performing at Great Yarmouth Minster, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NE. The concert commences at 7pm.

Tickets are £10 on the door. Under 18s get in for free.

Click here for a concert poster (opens in a new window).

 

NEC Meeting

Saturday 28th June 2025

The National Executive Committee will be meeting today. If there is something you would like raised at the meeting, please contact your NEC reps (Linda and John).

 

National Residential Ringing Week

Monday 4th - Friday 8th August 2025

The National Residential Ringing Week will once again be in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on the edge of the Peak District.

 

EAR Committee Meeting

Sunday 7th September 2025

The Regional Committee will be meeting today. If there is something you would like them to discuss, please contact Susan, Hilary or one of the Committee members.

 

NEC Meeting

Saturday 11th October 2025

The National Executive Committee will be meeting today. If there is something you would like raised at the meeting, please contact your NEC reps (Linda and John).

 

EAR AGM Rally

Saturday 14th March 2026

The EAR AGM and Rally will be held at Blackbourne Community Centre, 71 Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9GY.

 

National Skills Event

Friday 10th - Sunday 12th April 2026

There will be a National Skills Event held at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Information about this event will be available on the HRGB website nearer the time.

 

22nd International Handbell Symposium

Tuesday 4th - Saturday 8th August 2026

HRGB are hosting the 22nd International Handbell Symposium in August 2026 at the P&J Live Conference Centre in Aberdeen. For all the latest news, please see the dedicated symposium website.