How to Stay Updated with ULSCR News and Contact the Society

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ULSCR (the University of London Society of Change Ringers) keeps members and newcomers informed through two main channels: the Latest News and Events section on its website, and a mailing list you can sign up to for updates. For direct contact, email [email protected] about joining, or contact the webmaster if you have a problem with the website itself. These routes suit anyone curious about the society, prospective members, and existing members who want dates for dinners, meetings and ringing sessions.

Where to Find ULSCR News and Events

The society's homepage carries a Latest News and Events section that lists recent posts in reverse date order. Each entry has a title, a date, and a short excerpt, with a "Load More" link to see older items.

Recent posts shown on the site include:

Post Date shown What it covers
ULSCR 81st Annual Dinner 24 May 2026 Invitation to celebrate; the dinner is dated Saturday 28th November
AGM Outcomes 14 May 2026 Results of the AGM held Saturday 9th May, including elections such as President
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting 17 March 2025 An EGM on Monday 31st March at 8pm
ULSCR 80th Anniversary Dinner 15 February 2025 Save-the-date for the 80th Anniversary dinner on the 22nd
ULSCR 79th Anniversary Dinner 23 September 2024 Interest check for the anniversary dinner
AGM Outcomes 14 May 2024 Summary of a quick AGM held the previous day
AGM Announcement 19 April 2024 AGM to be held Sunday 12th May at 14:00
AuGM Announcement 1 November 2023 Notice of an AuGM after ringing

This is the fastest way to check what's coming up — annual dinners, AGMs and extraordinary meetings all appear here. If you only want the headlines, scanning the post titles and dates is enough; open a post when you need the full details.

Joining the Mailing List for Updates

The site invites visitors to sign up to the mailing list to get more information and "all the updates." The society notes it is celebrating its 80th birthday, and the mailing list is the channel it points to for keeping in touch with what's happening.

If you have any issues with the sign-up or the website, the site directs you to email the webmaster.

Who to Contact and How

Two email addresses are given on the site, each for a different purpose:

  • [email protected] — for joining enquiries. The society asks that you drop them an email so they are ready for your arrival. This applies whether you have never touched a bell rope or have been ringing for years.
  • Webmaster — for any issues with the website or mailing list. The site says to email the webmaster if you have any issues, though the address itself is not spelled out on the page beyond that instruction.

What to Include in a Joining Email

The site doesn't specify a required format, but the purpose of the master@ address is to let the society know you plan to come along. A short message covering these points fits what they ask for:

  1. That you're interested in joining ULSCR.
  2. Whether you're new to bell ringing or already have experience — both are explicitly welcome.
  3. Which practice you intend to attend, so they can expect you.

Practices run on Thursday evenings during term time, 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm, at St Olave's, Hart Street, EC3R 7NA (nearest tube: Tower Hill, District or Circle line). Mentioning a specific Thursday helps the band prepare.

Quick Reference

Need Where to go
Latest news, dinners, meetings Latest News and Events section on the homepage
Regular updates Mailing list sign-up
Joining the society [email protected]
Website or mailing list problems Email the webmaster

The society was formed in 1945 and is made up of students, staff and alumni from any university within London, so you don't need to be at a particular institution to get involved.