Here you will find a list of upcoming South West (and the odd National) events with downloadable booking forms where currently available.
2026
| Date | Event | Booking Form or link |
| 12 December | Christmas Festival - Bagley, nr Cheddar, Somerset |
2027
| Date | Event | Booking Form or link |
| 13th February | Valentines eve rally - venue TBA | |
| 10th April | National Rally Harrogate | |
| 15th May | St Bartholomew's, Areley Kings Rally | |
| 5th June | AGM and Fun Ring - Woolavington Village Hall | |
| 3rd July | Ringing Round the Region, St Brewards, Bodmin | |
| 11th September | Ringing Round the Region, Churchdown, Gloucester | |
| 25th September | Ringing Round the Region, Merton, near Hatherleigh |
SW Young Ringers 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 regional, National – or perhaps even International – handbell events.
Who can apply?
Young ringers up to age 21 who are not in full time employment at the time of application. You should be able to show that you have an enthusiasm and talent for handbell ringing. Where assistance for a whole group or team is being sought, a single application from the group leader will be considered.
Must I be able to read music?
There is no absolute requirement to be able to read music but it may be necessary at some events (such as the National Residential Ringing Week). The assessors will take this account.
I’m under 16, will I need a chaperone?
Yes, you must be able to nominate a chaperone who may (but need not) also be a delegate but who must be in attendance whenever you are participating in the event. The fund will not cover the costs of a chaperone.
What will the fund cover?
Help with attendance at any HRGB event (including National Rallies or International Symposium). In particular:
The full or partial costs of the delegate fees (including accommodation where this forms part of the fee e.g. in the case of a Residential Ringing Week)
The full or partial cost of music required for the event.
The fund will not normally cover the costs of travel for the event.
Do I need to be an HRGB member?
Yes, unless you are a member of an innominate or junior team with group membership who are applying to attend as a group.
How can I apply?
Write a letter to the Regional Chair giving details of the event and its cost at least 60 days before the registration date.
Then what happens?
A group of Committee members will consider your application and make sure that you will be able to cope with the event. If there is more than one applicant or if the amount involved is very large, you may be offered less than the full grant.
What else will I have to do?
Agree to attend all ringing sessions and other appropriate classes and provide a report, for the Newsletter, of your experience at the event.