Association Training
Training Update – June 2024
Learning the skills to control a tower bell can take a great deal of time and dedication by both learner and ringing teachers. Ringing hubs can supplement the teaching time received in a local tower and give learners a wide experience of different bells and teaching methods, at the early Read more…
Maidstone District News
Maidstone District Quarterly Meeting
The next quarterly meeting for the Maidstone District is being held on Saturday 13th July at Boughton Monchelsea. Ringing from 10am to 12.30pm with a short meeting & refreshments at 11am. All welcome, I look forward to seeing you there. Doug Davis Maidstone District Secretary
Rochester District News
Derek Wilkinson
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…
Bell Restoration
Bell Maintenance Course
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…
Association News
EGM Agenda – 22nd June
Please see below the agenda for the EGM being held at Quex Park on Saturday 22nd June.
Association News
Notice of an EGM of the Association on 22nd June 2024
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…
Maidstone District News
Maidstone District Practice – 11th May
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.
Association News
Westley Award for Church Bell Maintenance
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…