Bell Restoration
Bell Restoration Report to August 2019
Below is an update with regards to projects/work that has been completed or is ongoing as at August 2019:
Association News
Kent win the Essex Trophy!
On Saturday 14th September, 6 teams from around the South East gathered at Southgate in North London for the Essex Trophy 10-bell striking competition – 40 years since the first was held at Prittlewell in Essex in 1979. Christ Church, Southgate – 10, 24-3-7 in D The draw was held Read more…
Rochester District News
Maypole Bells trial
Trevor Arnold from Rodmersham has built a portable, 6-bell simulator and it having an open ‘trial’ session on Saturday 31st August. Details in the poster below. There are 4 rules for the day: Have fun New ringers to be given maximum help No quarter peals Constructive criticism welcome
Tonbridge District News
Chevening practice cancelled – 13th August
Please be aware that tonight’s practice at Chevening is cancelled. Tony Cresswell hopes that normal service will be resumed next week. Any questions, please contact Tony directly.
Rochester District News
Ringing resumes at Rochester, St. Margaret
As of Friday 2nd August, ringing will resume at St. Margaret, Rochester as the damaged glass is being made safe. Jayne Vousden
Association News
London 2019 – Full Programme & Booking Now Available
The full programme for the Central Council weekend at Goldsmiths College, SE14 6NW has now been confirmed, including all towers and speakers. The highlights on Friday 6th September include ringing at a number of City and nearby towers (including Southwark Cathedral), tours of St. Paul’s Cathedral; kindly organised by the Read more…
Association News
Association Eight Bell Striking Competition 2019 – Report
This year’s inter-District contest was held at Tunstall on June 29th on what proved to be a steaming hot day. Tunstall bells are a fine Taylor eight installed in 1995. They are generally easy going but have a few peculiarities that can test the abilities of even the best of Read more…
Rochester District News
No ringing at Rochester, St. Margaret
Sadly there will be no ringing at St Margaret’s, Rochester on Fridays due to one of the glass panels above the doors being smashed which was noticed last Friday night, therefore making it to dangerous to ring. Hopefully it should be replaced within 6-8 weeks. Jayne Vousden
Association News
Central Council Annual Meeting 2019 – Booking now OPEN!
I am pleased to announce that the outline programme of events and the online booking form for this years’ Central Council meeting from 6-8th September 2019 based at Goldsmiths College, London is now available on the Central Council’s website: https://cccbr.org.uk/about/annual-meetings/2019-meeting/ The programme is open to all ringers and I hope Read more…
Tonbridge District News
Chevening practice cancelled – 11th June
Please note that the practice at Chevening on 11th June has been cancelled due to lack of numbers. Tony Cresswell