Derek Wilkinson, life member of the Association and former Tower Captain at Northfleet, has died aged 88 after a long illness. His funeral will be at 12.00pm on Thursday, 11 July 2024 at St Botolph’s Church, Northfleet, DA11 9EU, followed by burial at Northfleet Cemetery, Springhead Road, Northfleet, DA11 8HW. There will be Read more…
I am now able to confirm that this will take place at Barming on 27th July. Light refreshments will be available from 10.00 for a 10.30 start. The course will consist of a talk with PowerPoint presentation. Due to numbers as they stand, there are too many to ascend the Read more…
Please see below the agenda for the EGM being held at Quex Park on Saturday 22nd June.
Notice of an EGM of the Association on 22 June to change the Bell Restoration Fund Rules Following agreement of 50% of the KCACR General Committee, according to Rule 6(ii) of the Association Rules, an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Association is being called on Saturday, 22 June, at Read more…
The next District practice is being held at Otham (6) on Saturday 11th May from 10am to 12pm. All are welcome, and there is plenty of parking.
Towers and bells in good condition will make the environment for ringing more pleasant, easier for ringers to develop their skills and, in particular help new recruits. Are you relatively new to finding your way around bell installations? Perhaps you are gaining experience in what to check upstairs in a Read more…
Marden Bells have recently been tuned, and rehung by Nicholson Engineering of Bridport. Next Tuesday, 30th April, bell ringers are invited to a session of open ringing from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. There will then be a church service during which Bishop Rose, Bishop of Dover, will bless the bells. Ringers Read more…
As we hope that you are aware, the CCCBR aims to help when there are complaints about the noise from bells. Robert Wood has responded to such enquiries for several years and has decided to stand down. We therefore need to appoint someone to take over this role. The most Read more…
At the AGM held at Rainham on 1st April 2024, 3 new Vice Presidents of the Association were elected: Hazel Basford Jen Thomas Anthony Leeves Unfortunately Anthony couldn’t be there in person, but below are photos of Hazel & Jen receiving their certificates from the Chairman, Neil Jones. Congratulations to Read more…
