HRGB South West Region
Welcome to the Southwest
Welcome to the web site of the South West Region of the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain. This page is updated on a regular basis so be sure to come back again for information on events, people, sales and a wealth of other information that we are keen to let people know about.
Within this site can be found information on active handbell teams in the South West with a map to guide you in finding your nearest team to ring at your event. There are over 80 registered teams in the South West with many more operating outside the umbrella of HRGB.
The South West Region is one of the largest regions in HRGB with its territory stretching from Cornwall to Wiltshire, Dorset to Gloucestershire and even parts of Herefordshire. The Channel Islands are also part of the South West Region as is the southern part of Wales.
Events Calendar
Browse our Calendar of South West events and download booking forms where available.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer
It is HRGB policy to ensure that young people and adults at risk who attend HRGB events are safeguarded. To this end the South West Regional Safeguarding Officers are:
- Diane Holt - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Deputy – Paul Scoble This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The main roles of the Regional Safeguarding Officers are
- to promote the Safeguarding policy to HRGB members,
- to be accessible to Event Safeguarding Leads in case they need support and advice,
- be the involved in the decision to contact the relevant Safeguarding and Child Protection authority following an incident, if appropriate,
- keep brief confidential records of safeguarding and child protection issues.
- make contact after the event with those who have been affected by an incident to check that they are ok,
- stay aware of relevant changes in legislation and in local (Council) arrangements for safeguarding and child protection and bring these to the notice of their Regional Committee and the NEC as they may require changes to our policy or procedures, and
- to ensure that details of the appropriate Safeguarding and Child Protection authorities for their region are posted on the region’s website.
Ringing Round The Region
As you will see from our events page we are a very active region. Over the years we have taken the ringing to the ringers by holding numerous area (or mini) rallies. We have prepared a quantity of Massed Ringing books - unmarked, marked with coloured circles or in number format - which can be used on the day and all we ask you to do is to find a venue, provide tea and coffee during the day and we'll do the rest!
For more information on Ringing Round The Region please contact Jane Willis on (01837) 52565 or write to us at:
Lyndhurst, Prospect, Okehampton,Devon, EX20 1JD
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SW Young Ringer Fund
What is the Young Ringer Fund?
It is a fund set up by SW Region to provide financial support to young ringers from the Region who wish to attend National – or perhaps even International – handbell events.