The first of these practices will be held at Ashford on Wednesday February 6th from 1930-2115. The aim of the practices is to give members from all corners of the Association the opportunity to develop their ten bell ringing beyond the basics. We will concentrate on ringing Stedman Caters and Read more…
I just wanted to clarify exactly how the Handbook process will run this year, and provide some deadlines that will need to be adhered to in order for information to be up-to-date in the 2019 Handbook: 1. Updating tower details (practice nights, contact details etc.) Every District Secretary and Tower Read more…
If you didn’t get a chance to watch Blue Peter yesterday, the section filmed at last Summer’s RWNYC is below – which of our young ringers can you spot?
Kent Young Ringers (along with Youngsters from Sussex & Derbyshire) will be appearing on Blue Peter this Thursday (10th), 5.30pm on the CBBC channel. Watch them being involved in teaching one of the presenters how to ring and then taking part in a Striking Competition with her. Hoping it will also feature Read more…
Please see the note below from Alison Hodge regarding the Worcestershire & Districts library: “At the 2018 AGM of W&DCRA, the Librarian presented a paper about the contents and usage of the Library. It was agreed that a small working group should consider the paper and set out recommendations for Read more…
At Brasted on 1st January the Frank Lewis memorial board was dedicated by Lay Reader Judith Seaward at a ceremony organised by Catherine. Association Treasurer Margaret Funnell spoke of Frank’s thirty years of dedication to the Association in a range of roles. The reception which followed was attended by many Read more…
“Ding! Dong! Merrily on high, in heaven the bells are ringing…” As we approach the great feast of Christmas, and the end of 2018, I take this opportunity to give tribute to all ringers, willing volunteers, who give your .time and skill selflessly week on week throughout the year. And Read more…
Derek Chatfield’s funeral has been arranged for Wednesday 2nd January at 12.40pm at Barham Crematorium. Brian Reynolds is trying to organise some handbells to be rung at Barham at the start and the end of the funeral. If anyone is interested in helping out please let him know.
The Central Council AGM in 2019 will take place on Saturday, 7th September at Goldsmiths, New Cross, London SE14 6NW. The business to include reports of the Council’s activities, a presentation of its budget & forward plan, plus the opportunity to review aspects of its work in more detail. The Read more…
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Derek Chatfield passed away peacefully last night. Derek started his ringing career in St Dunstans, Canterbury then later rang at the Cathedral and Ash-next-sandwich. Derek was also a member of the Coots ringers. Brian Reynolds