Month: January 2026

Please find attached a flier for Sibthorpe Gardens Open 2026.

This event is being held to raise funds for the Sibthorpe church bell restoration fund. All proceeds from the event will go directly towards the restoration of the bells.

The event involves five of the villagers’ gardens in Sibthorpe, opening on the first Sunday afternoon of March, April, May, June and July. Tickets are £5 per person (under 12s free), with refreshments available in the village church.

With sadness we record the death of Fiona M Walters on 11th January 2026, her 75th birthday.
Fiona was elected as a Guild member in 1973 and remained a resident member until December 1998 when she and Bob Preston  moved to Fountainhall, Scotland to start a new business venture.
Fiona served as Nottingham District secretary in 1974, Bingham District Ringing Master in 1978 and  Bingham District secretary 1982 -1987. 

With sadness we have to report the passing of two of the Guild’s Honorary Life Members 
– Robert Naylor, former tower captain and ringer at Bulwell since 1964  died on 31st December 2025 aged 87.
– Brian R J Walton former tower captain and ringer at Beeston for over 50 years died on 3rd January 2026 aged 90.

Robert’s funeral  will be on January 21^st at 11am in St Mary’s church Bulwell, followed by 12 noon at Bramcote crematorium.