David learned to ring at Christ Church St Laurence Sydney in 1984, taught by one of his school teachers, Basil Potts.

After finishing university, David moved to London in early 1998 and was elected as a member of the Society in October the same year. After spending 4 years in London ringing both with the Society and at St Mary Abbots Kensington, David returned to Australia in early 2002.

David has previously been Secretary for the North Eastern Branch of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Bellringers (ANZAB). He was also the Treasurer of ANZAB for 6 years.

Outside ringing David is an Australian qualified lawyer and chartered accountant, and having returned to London in February 2017, currently works for an international law firm in the City of London.

Contact Details

Flat 11, Keble Court, South Park Road, London, SW19 8SY

Tel: 7379426606

Email: David C Bath

What does the Honorary Secretary do?

The Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Society in conjunction with the Assistant Secretary. The Secretary works closely with the Master to keep an overview of all that is happening and takes an active role in ensuring all the Society's calendar events are well organised through liasing with local organisers. The Secretary also organises the Society Dinner. The Secretary is the major line of communication with the membership through the monthly updates and is the first point of contact for anyone wishing to contact the Society.