This branch covers the five valleys for which Stroud is well known, the site of innumerable cloth mills which once processed the famous Cotswold wool. Just north of the town is the village of Painswick and the church of St Mary (pictured). As well as the churchyard which it is said has 99 yew trees the tower houses a twelve to rival Cirencester in age and which has been the scene of many long length peals. Stroud branch is almost central within the Association and consequently borders on many other branches: Gloucester, Cirencester, Chippenham and Wotton-under-Edge.

Avening, Holy Cross [GL8 8NF] 6 bells, 12cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: 10.30 by arrangement. Practice: by arrangement

Bisley, All Saints [GL6 7AB] 8 bells, 14cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: 10.15. Practice: Thursday 19.30. Contact: Mrs C Bucknell (O1453) 88425O

Brimpsfield, St Michael [GL4 8LE] 6 bells, 10cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: , confirm first. Practice: , confirm first

Chalford, Christ Church [GL6 8PP] 6 bells, 10cwt tenor. Practice: Friday 19.30, confirm first

Cherington, St Nicholas [GL8 8SN] 5 bells, 6cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: , confirm first. Practice: , confirm first

Cranham, St James the Great [GL4 8HS] 6 bells, 9¼cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: , confirm first. Practice: Thursday 19.30

Eastington, St Michael and All Angels [GL10 3SB] 6 bells, 11cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: 10.00 not third. Practice: Monday 19.30. Contact: Pam May (O1453) 825548

Haresfield, St Peter [GL10 3EQ] 6 bells, 11cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: by arrangement. Practice: by arrangement

Horsley, St Martin [GL6 0PT] 8 bells, 15cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: second and third 10.15, fourth 17.15. Practice: Wednesday 19.30

Leonard Stanley, St Swithun [GL10 3NP] 6 bells, 14cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: first and third 9.15. Practice: Thursday 19.30

Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity [GL6 9BP] 6 bells, 12cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: 9.15. Practice: Friday 19.30 Website

Painswick, St Mary the Virgin [GL6 6QB] 13 bells, 26cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: 8.45, first 17.45. Practice: Tuesday 19.30

Randwick, St John the Baptist [GL6 6HZ] 6 bells, 6½cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: by arrangement. Practice: Monday 19.45

Standish, St Nicholas [GL10 3EU] 6 bells, 12cwt tenor. Practice: Friday 19.30 Alternates with other towers

Stonehouse, St Cyr [GL10 2BG] 6 bells, 17cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: , confirm first. Practice: Wednesday 19.30, confirm first. Contact: Robin Screen (O1452) 72O547

Stroud, St Laurence [GL5 1JL] 10 bells, 20cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: 8.45. Practice: Tuesday 19.30. Contact: L E Hitchins (O1453) 764656

Woodchester, St Mary [GL5 5PD] 6 bells, 10cwt tenor. Sunday ringing: 10.15. Practice: Friday 18.30 to 19.15