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Durham University Society of Change Ringers
The Durham University Society of Change Ringers was founded in 1959 and originally existed alongside the Durham College Society until they merged in the 1960s.
The Society practices on Wednesday nights at St. Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth, from 19:30 to 21:00, and rings there for Sunday service each week during term time. We also regularly ring at other towers in Durham and the surrounding area. We welcome ringers of all standards, including complete beginners, who we are happy to teach. We organise transport to Brancepeth from Durham – to attend a practice please contact Alec ([email protected]).
The Society goes on termly tours, holds regular socials, and can often be found in the pub after (and/or before) ringing. We also host the annual DUSCR dinner where past and present members of the society get together for a tour and black-tie dinner.
Background photograph is of St. Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth © Mike Higton, 2016.
Society Officers
Lottie Harmer
Vice-Master
Hi, I’m Lottie, I’m a 2nd year at Trevs, and I learnt to ring with DUSCR! I love tower bells, libraries (especially the DUSCR library!) and walks in the Lake District near my hometown. Contact me at: [email protected]
Joseph Stewart
Secrectary
Hi, I’m Joseph, and I learned to ring about 10 years ago. Outside of ringing, I enjoy unsuccessfully playing pool and darts. Contact me at: [email protected]
Jennifer Ellis
Social Secrectary
Hi, I’m Jennifer, and I’ve been ringing for nearly 10 years. When not ringing, I can be found playing my clarinet in many music groups, or convincing people physical geography is better than human geography! Contact me at: [email protected]
Non-Executive Officers
| Position | Officer |
|---|---|
| Chair | Ophelia Cornell |
| Life Members’ Secretary | Rachael Sanderson, Isabella Seale |
| Central Council Representative | Phil Hughes |
| Webmaster/Facebook Master | Nicholas Grandage |
| Librarian | Lottie Harmer |
| Steeplekeeper | Scott Pearce |
| Assistant Steeplekeeper | Mythili Pagedar, Caitlin Banbury, Elizabeth Barton |
| D&N Representative | Joseph Stewart |
| Quarter Peal Secretary | Ophelia Cornell |
| Peal Recorder | Fred Bone |
| Handbell Master | Jennifer Ellis |
| Quarter Peal Secretary | Ophelia Cornell |