I’m sad to report that Rev. Dr Peter Newing, one of the longest-serving members of the Association, passed away yesterday 16th May 2025. He was a member of the Association since 1947 and moved to Herefordshire some years ago.
Learning the skills to control a tower bell can take a great deal of time and dedication by both learner and ringing teachers, as can the first steps into plain hunt and change ringing. Ringing hubs can supplement the teaching time received in a local tower and give learners a Read more…
Just a reminder to everyone that the Association AGM is happening this coming Monday (Easter Monday) 21st April at Sevenoaks. The AGM page has all of the papers and information you need about the day including open towers. Printed handbooks will be available for collection as well. We hope to Read more…
The 2025 Handbook has now gone to print, and the digital edition is now available for members via their membership home page on Membermojo (login required): https://membermojo.co.uk/kcacr/membershome Those that have ordered printed copies, they will be ready to collect at the AGM on Easter Monday at Sevenoaks.
Just a reminder that the final day to request a printed copy of the 2025 Handbook is this coming Sunday 30th March. Every tower will receive a single copy, all members are entitled to request a single free copy and if anyone would like any additional printed copies they need Read more…
This year’s Annual General Meeting is being hosted by the Tonbridge District on Easter Monday, 21st April at Sevenoaks. All AGM papers include the brochure detailing the plans for the day are now available on the AGM page.
On Saturday 8th March 2025, the first call change competition was held in the Maidstone District since 14th March 2020 – just before the global Covid-19 pandemic took hold. 7 teams turned out to ring in the glorious spring sunshine at Mereworth where we were kept fed and watered by Read more…
Below is the 2024 Bell Restoration Report provided by Brian Butcher, Bell Restoration Officer:
The Central Council have just published their Business Plan and Budget for 2025, which is available via the documents below and on their website: Business Plan 2025 Budget 2025
News received from Brian Butcher, Bell Restoration Officer: Labour has been accused of introducing a “worship tax” by slashing funds to repair ancient churches and save them from closure. The Government announced on Wednesday that it would halve the tax relief paid out for repairs to listed places of worship, Read more…