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.
Please note that there will not be ringing practice at St Margaret’s Barming on Friday 21st December.
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
Please note that Barming Practice will take place on Thursday 13 December at 8.00 pm instead of Friday 14 December.
The Association 8-Bell Striking Competition 2019 will be hosted by the Rochester District and held at Tunstall on Saturday 29th June. The draw will be held at 9.45am. The test piece for the competition is a plain course of Turramurra Surprise Major. The blue line can be found online at Read more…
Please note that the practice at Chevening on Tuesday 11th December is cancelled. Tony Cresswell
Many thanks to everyone who braved the wind and rain to come along to the Maidstone District Carol Service this evening. As usual thanks to our ringing masters Terry and Darren for encouraging everyone to ring. Several full extents were rung on the bells. Many thanks to our readers: Terry, Read more…