Ringers are once again being invited to ring out for climate change on 5^th November at 5pm ahead of COP 27.  We are often asked to ring for specific events or causes and CCCBR’s policy is not to get involved with anything directly politically motivated.  There are arguments either way as to whether or not COP27 is a political event, and there is of course politics involved with any intergovernmental talks. Ringing has various functions: it can, amongst other things, signal an event or issue, celebrate an event or issue and raise awareness of an event or issue. If individuals or groups of ringers wish to take part it should be done with agreement from the clergy or equivalent authority.

Vicki Chapman
Central Council of Church Bell Ringers Public Relations Officer