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Ladies Guild — 130 firsts for the 130th Anniversary Year

12th February 2026 – 11th February 2027

on February 12th 1896 Rosetta Alice White became the first woman to ring a tower bell to a peal at the age of 15 years. When the Ladies Guild was formed in 1912 Alice White became the First President of the Guild. In celebration of our first President’s historic achievement members of The Ladies Guild are being asked to attempt to ring 130 firsts during the 130th Anniversary year.

Associated performances

Found 19 associated performances. Filter

9 May 2026Wanlip (Our Lady and St Nicholas)90 Antelope Place Doubles
30 Apr 2026Willingale (St Christopher)1260 Grandsire Doubles
18 Apr 2026Marden (St Michael and All Angels)General Ringing
16 Apr 2026Chastleton (St Mary the Virgin)First Touches In Method and General Ringing
16 Apr 2026Downham (St Margaret)1260 Plain Bob Doubles
15 Apr 2026Bletchingdon (St Giles)5040 Doubles (4m/v)
28 Mar 2026Rochdale (St Chad)1250 Cambridge Surprise Major
25 Mar 2026Ipsley (St Peter)1260 Plain Bob Doubles
21 Mar 2026Abergele (St Michael)120 Kent Treble Bob Minor
21 Mar 2026Prestatyn (Christ Church)60 St Clement's College Bob Minor
17 Mar 2026Greatworth (St Peter)First Blows In Method and General Ringing
17 Mar 2026Marston St Lawrence (St Lawrence)First Blows In Method and General Ringing
8 Mar 2026Bladon (St Martin)1260 Grandsire Doubles
8 Mar 2026Clapton in Gordano (St Michael)1260 Grandsire Doubles
8 Mar 2026Gargrave (St Andrew)1260 Plain Bob Doubles
8 Mar 2026Middleton (St Leonard)1260 Plain Bob Triples
8 Mar 2026North Weston (Wyatt's Yard)1260 Plain Bob Doubles
8 Mar 2026Wendover (St Mary the Virgin)Ladies Guild General Ringing For International Women's Day
8 Mar 2026Wymeswold (St Mary)1260 Plain Bob Minor

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Last updated Saturday, 7 March 2026 at 12:01:47. First submitted Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 23:22:45 by Allison Devine.

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