Phil Barnes, KCACR Chairman, has kindly agreed to run a virtual quiz night for the Association on Saturday 25th April from 7.30pm. If you would like to take part, please follow the link below to register: https://bit.ly/3ezz85A The virtual quiz will be run like a webinar, where Phil will be live in video Read more…
As I write this it’s Good Friday afternoon, the hot cross buns have been eaten, the sun is out and in many ways it seems not much different to normal. We haven’t rung this week, but that’s usual too in Holy Week. But of course it’s nothing like normal at Read more…
John Cannell of West Wickham sadly passed away peacefully yesterday with his family at his side. He developed viral encephalitis following an operation last year and had been nursed in a care home since then, he was 86 years old. There will be a family cremation and ringing will be Read more…
Many thanks to all who have sent messages and cards of condolence on Christine’s death. As we thought, the funeral will be a family only affair at Hawkinge crematorium on April 7th at 11-30. The hearse is coming to the house to leave at 10-55. Just to repeat, no flowers Read more…
It is with sadness that we have to report the passing of Rebecca “Becky” Fagg on 23rd March 2020 following a period of illness associated with complications from a lifetime living with diabetes. Becky was a founder member of the revived Rodmersham band and started ringing in February 2006. Barely Read more…
The new 2020 Handbook has gone to print, and is now available for download! In a change to the usual process due to these extraordinary circumstances, simply head to the 2020 Handbook Download page and follow the instructions to receive your digital copy.
The Maidstone District Striking Competitions were held at St Mary Hunton on 14th March. The Call Change was won by Staplehurst and the Method by Boughton Monchelsea. The shield for the team with the most ringers who had not rung in the competition before was awarded to Yalding. Thanks to Read more…
Ideas to keep you busy during the lockdown period, initially provided by the Chairman Phil Barnes but hopefully with some more contributors in due course. Keep checking back for updates. Lockdown Resources
Dear members and friends, The recent advice from HM Government to avoid all unnecessary social contact has been followed today by a call from the Archbishops to put all public worship in the Church of England on hold. It follows that all ringing should now cease no matter what that Read more…
It is with sadness that I must inform you all that Christine Butcher, Brian’s wife, passed away yesterday evening. Funeral arrangements may well be difficult at this moment in time but as soon as details are available they will be shared. Brian and the family thank you all for your good Read more…