Announcements:
Nominate someone for an ART Award. Do you know someone who’s making a difference and making things happen? Then don’t be shy. Say thank-you by nominating them for an award, and if they win, they’ll receive a substantial cash prize to spend on a ringing related activity or product. More information can be found at https://bellringing.org/art-awards-2024/
Diary Dates:
The next event will be…
- Saturday 16th December: Ashford District Christmas Event at Kingsnorth (tbc) 3pm start. Ringing, cake and a quiz.
2024
- District venues TBC
- Easter Monday 1st April: Kent County Association AGM Hosted by the Rochester District.
Weekly Practices:
If you fancy venturing out during the week- below is a list of practice nights that would welcome your attendance.
Monday
Tuesday
Ashford 7:50-9:00 (Usually preceded by a pre practice quarter peal)
Wednesday
Thursday
Willesborough 7:30-9:00 (every third Thursday)
Friday
Saturday
(If you hold a regular practice and would like to add your practice to this list please let me know.)
Bethersden Bells
As many of you know, there is a project in progress to have the lovely, but challenging, bells at Bethersden rehung (but not tuned).
Here is a link to the Bethersden ringers’ Crowdfunding page: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/keep-the-bethersden-church-bells-ringing
Safeguarding
The link for the online training can be found here: https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org
KCACR Safeguarding Resources – KCACR.org.uk
Ashford District Officers:
Ringing Masters- Edward Neate – Charles Sinden
District Rep– Brian Butcher
Useful Links:
Kent County Association of Change Ringers
Central Council of Church Bell Ringers