As of Tuesday 30th November 2021, and in the light of the appearance of the new Omicron Coronavirus variant, the government has brought in the mandatory wearing of masks on public transport and in shops.

While at the moment there is no change to specific ringing guidance, we urge you to stick to the measures outlined below:

Insist that masks are worn when ringing in the tower

Be sensitive to those ringers who feel uncomfortable about having lots of people in the tower

Continue to sanitize hands before and after ringing and if changing rope

Recommend that all ringers take a Lateral flow test before joining a ringing session

Ensure good ventilation in the ringing chamber. Less ventilation = less ringing time!

Think carefully about whether you admit visitors - not part of the usual band - into the tower.

Check your local government guidance about COVID prevalence and if in doubt, don't ring.

The CCCBR has a summary of guidance here.


The Central Council have issued a roadmap to ringing resumption (see "Latest News" article).

CCCBR advice here

ART Newsletters on recovery of bellringing after COVID are here

ART Survival and Recovery Toolbox here

ART article on Recovery Champions here