Central District Officers

Central District Towers

Benfieldside S Cuthbert (NZ093526) 6 bells: 12-2-17 in G. Sunday 0930. Practice Thursday 1930 to 2100.

Blackhill S Mary (RC) (NZ098516) 8 bells: 15-3-19 in F.

Blaydon S Cuthbert Stella (NZ184634) 6 bells: 6-0-27 in B. Ringing by arrangement

Brancepeth S Brandon (NZ224378) 8 bells: 13-2-16 in F sharp. Unringable - Church destroyed by fire September 1998, bells in storage pending rehanging.

Chester-le-Street Collegiate Church of SS Mary & Cuthbert (NZ276513) 8 bells: 19-0-2 in E. Sunday 0930 to 1000 and 1730 to 1800. Practice Friday 1930 to 2115.
Sec. Ian V Wintrip (0191) 388 0083

Consett Christ Church (NZ107509) 8 bells: 16-0-19 in F. Sunday 0930 to 1000. Practice Tuesday 1900 to 2100.
Sec. George Ratcliffe (01207) 590413

Durham S Nicholas (NZ274426) 6 bells: 10-0-18 in G sharp. Sunday 1020 to 1100 term time, later in vacation. Practice 1st ,3rd and 5th Wednesday; strongly advise contacting beforehand for details.  Although some restoration work has been done ringing remains strictly by prior arrangement only.

Durham S Oswald (NZ276419) 8 bells: 12-3-00 in F sharp. Sunday 0900 to 0930 and 1730 to 1800 (1st Sunday evening ringing by prior arrangement). Practice Monday 1945 to 2115.

Durham Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin (NZ273421) 10 bells: 28-0-6 in D. Sunday 0915 to 1000 and 1430 to 1530. Practice Thursday 1915 to 2100.
Sec. Elizabeth Tilling (0191 417 3514)

Easington S Mary (NZ273421) 8 bells: 8-3-0. Sunday 0900 to 0930. Practice 1st and 3rd  Thursday's 1900 to 2030
Contact.  David Bowers (0191) 527 2115

Hebburn S Andrew's Centre (NZ330660) 6 bells: 7-0-22 in A. Bells not rung. Awaiting transfer to a new location.

Heworth S Mary (NZ275620) 6 bells: 6-0-16 in A. Sunday 0930 to 1000. Practice Thursday 1900 to 2030

Houghton-le-Spring S Michael (NZ432498) 8 bells: 12-0-00 in G. Sunday 0930 to 1000. Practice Thursday 1930 to 2100. (Phone for confirmation)

Lanchester All Saints (NZ167474) 6 bells: 8-2-00 in A. Sunday 0945 to 1015 and 1730 to 1800. Practice Friday 1930 to 2100.
Contact: Olga Walker (01740) 621865

Ryton Holy Cross (NZ151648) 8 bells: 13-3-18 in E. Sunday 0955 to 1030. Practice Wednesday 1900 to 2030.
Sec. Tracy Charlton (0191) 413 1449

Shincliffe S Mary the Virgin (NZ291408) 6 bells: 4-0-14 in D. Sunday 0900 to 0925 and 1800 to 1825. Practice Tuesday 1930 to 2115.
Sec. Jean Woodward (0191) 384 9957

South Shields S Hilda (NZ361671) 8 bells: 9-3-27 in F sharp. Ringing Suspended
Contact by email through Kristopher King

Sunderland S Andrew, Roker (NZ404594) 10 bells: 22-2-26 in E. Sunday 0900 to 0930. Practice Tuesday 1900 to 2100.
Sec. Christine Richardson (0191) 548 8160 

Sunderland Parish Church of the Holy Trinity (NZ406573) 8 bells: 13-2-14 in F. Church redundant, ringing by arrangement only.

Sunderland S Ignatius the Martyr (NZ404563) 8 bells: 13-0-00 in F sharp. Sunday 1000 to 1030. Practice Wednesday 1900 to 2100.

Sunderland Minster Church of S Michael and All Angels (NZ393570) 8 bells: 12-2-17 in F sharp. Sunday 0930 to 1000 and 1730 to 1800. Practice Monday 1930 to 2100.
Contact Chris Richardson

Tanfield S Margaret (NZ187555) 8 bells: 13-0-00 in F sharp. Sunday 0915 to 0945. Practice Friday 1930 to 2100.

Whickham S Mary (NZ209613) 8 bells: 6-3-16 in B. Sunday 0900 to 0930 and 1800 to 1830. Practice Monday 1930 to 2100. Also a Surprise Major practice on the first Wednesday of each month. Check for details.

Winlaton S Paul (NZ175619) 6 bells: 8-2-00 in A. Occasional Sundays 0900 to 0930

Last modified 19th January 2004