Exterior Noticeboard
– For the public (and visiting ringers)
Visible when the church is locked, such as a noticeboard outside or in an unlocked porch. Additional or duplicate information may be displayed inside the church or on a visible tower door.
Belfry Noticeboard
– For ringers
Visible and accessible in the ringing chamber.
Safety & Safeguarding - Essential
Safeguarding flowchart – Parish and/or local ringing society. Example:
Safeguarding Proces Flows (CCCBR)
Safeguarding Policy:
Information & Resources (CCCBR)
Tower Access Policy
Emergency Information - Essential
Location of:
- Emergency exit
- First aid kit & accident book
- Defibrilator
- Public phone box (if no mobile signal)
- Torch
- Hard hats or bump caps (at least 2)
- Toilet (and key)
- Tower address, postcode and grid reference
- How to find the tower door
- What3Words for the tower entrance
- Any access procedures/difficulties
Some details can be documented on this customisable Danger Sign:
SMWG Information Poster
This poster provides ringers and those responsible for bells and the associated infrastructure, with online resources about aspects of managing and running a tower.
The aim of the information is to help make ringing as safe as possible, and tower environments welcoming and pleasant places in which to ring. Advice is also available on technical aspects of bell installations and how to organise major bell restoration and installation projects.
Ringing Events
Tower events
Association/Guild/Society event notices
Tower calendar
Ringing & Training
Methods etc.
CCCBR and ART information
Goals and progress / achievements / certificates
Additional Resources
For the public to pick up when visiting the church or tower
Ringing Flyers
Customisable flyers for the public with contacts and normal ringing times. EVERY TOWER should have one with up-to-date information:
