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The Cambridge University Guild of Change Ringers was formed in 1879 to practise the art of change ringing. Today we are an active student society who organise many ringing and social events throughout the year.

We ring at several churches within Cambridge, and welcome ringers of all abilities. To find out more about the Guild, explore this website, e-mail secretary@cugcr.org.uk, or feel free to join us at one of our practices.


Great St Mary’s Bells – Dedication Service

Posted 29th September 2009

The dedication service for the new bells at Great St Mary’s is taking place at 6:30pm next Sunday evening (4th October).

Guild members are of course welcome to attend. There will be open ringing beforehand from 5pm, and possibly some more ringing afterwards. The Vice-Chancellor, the donor and the Bishop of Ely will be present.

There is a reception afterwards at Michaelhouse. Please note that this is by ticket only – please contact Liz Orme via scy.master@googlemail.com as soon as possible to arrange a ticket.

More information may become available on the Cambridge Youths website.

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Termcard and Freshers’ guide

Posted 17th September 2009

The new Termcard is now available here. If you are new to the Guild, then do also download the Freshers’ Guide to the Guild.

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Advance Notice – London Outing

Posted 10th September 2009

This year’s London Outing will take place on Saturday 21st November, and we are very much looking forward to ringing on the fantastic new ring of 12 at St Magnus the Martyr, installed earlier this year. The day will include several towers, a few pubs and the important curry later in the evening.

Watch this space for further details, but make sure it’s in your diaries now!

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Cycle Outing

Posted 3rd September 2009

The annual freshers’ cycle outing will take place on Saturday 17th October.

The programme for the day is:

10.45 Meet outside GSM to cycle
11.30-12.30 St Mary the Virgin, Great Shelford 8 8-2-19
12.30 Lunch somewhere in Great Shelford
14.30-15.15 All Saints, Little Shelford 6 8-3-19
15.45-16.30 St Mary and St Michael, Trumpington 8 10-2-22

Those without a bike may find the Citi 7 bus route very helpful- £3.30 will buy you a Dayrider which should cover the whole route. If anyone has any suggestions for lunch please let the assistant master know.

This outing is usually a lot of fun, so I hope to see as many of you as possible, even if you can’t manage the whole day. The evening will of course see the traditional college bar crawl, details of which will be released as soon as a plan has been formed.

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