| Established January 17 1881 |
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Guild Documentation |
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The Guild has a wealth of information that has been collected over the last 100 years. Most of this information is available to view by contacting the Guild Librarian. However we do hope as time passes to place some of this information online for all members to see. Please bear with us whilst we sort the details out. Meanwhile there are a number of documents that can already be accessed, listed below. |
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| Documents for each of the following headings are available on this web site |
Useful Information |
| Rules of the ODG | Provides the rules of the ODG and Branches as agreed at the 2011 AGM. |
| Rules of the ODG (Booklet) | Rules of the ODG (as above), but suitable for printing as a booklet |
| Guild striking competitions rules | Provides the rules of the ODG Striking Competitions |
| Guide for Branch Secretaries | Guidance for branch secretaries. |
| Guide for Branch Secretaries | Guidance for branch secretaries (as above) in a form suitable for printing. |
| Becoming a Ringer | Describes and dispells some myths about learning to ring |
| Safeguarding Policy | Documents relating to Safeguarding and the Guild |
| Data Protection Policy | How it might affect you and the Guild |
| Insurance Details | Provide information on the Personal Accident Policy that the ODG has for members |
| Guild 15 Year Plan | Provides simple diagram and list of the venues for events over the next 15 years |
| Recruitment and Retention | Provides some information on how to recruit and retain ringers |
| Tower Maintenance Award Scheme | Provides information on how to get your tower inspected for a maintenance award. |
| Education Sub-Committee | Provides some information on the Education Sub-Committee. |
| Educational Leaflets | Allows you to download and print your own copy of the Educational leaflets from the Education Sub-Committee. |
| Guild Bell Fund | Donation form |
| Guild Restoration Fund | Donation form |
| ODG AGM Review - 2009 | Review of the main items of the 2009 AGM |
| Distinguished Membership Nomination Form | Nomination form for Distinguished Membership |
| Central Council's framework for training ringers | The framework provides a starting point for a systematic approach to training your band. Its headings cover all aspects of training, and the statements under each heading describe objectives that good practice will achieve |
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Archived Information |
| Copies of ODD Bob | Provides access to the last few copies of the ODD Bob Newsletter |
| Towers and Belfries Sub-Committee Reports | Various Reports and Technical Notes |
| Striking Competition Results | Provides a listing of the striking competition results from the last few years |
| Exhibition Material: | Arranging an exhibition or open day? There are lots of suitable pictures available to download and print from the Central Council website. Exhibition stands which are free-standing, triple-fold and comprise six panels 600mm wide by 1 metre high are available for loan. They are contained in carrying bags and are easily transported by car. Contact the for more information. |
| ODG Statistics | Statistical Information - as at March 2003 |
| Guild Library Catalogue | Catalogue of books in the Guild library |
| Guild Bell Fund Reports | Where grants were made to towers in the Guild |
| Guild Restoration Fund Reports | Reports from the managing trustees |
| Guild 125th Anniversary celebrations | Lists the documents relating to the Guild 125th Anniversary |
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Online (linked) Information |
| Anthem for the dedication of bells | Free for use by bellringers in the Oxford Diocesan Guild, a musical score for bellringer |
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