A very Autumnal morning greeted the 6 teams on 22nd September at Upchurch, the venue for this year’s 6-bell Striking Competition. Luckily the rain held off most of the morning, but there was plenty to eat & drink in the church where it was warm(er) and dry. The ringing was Read more…
CBBC have informed us today that the Blue Peter episode that will include the filming done at the Ringing World National Youth Contest in July will now be shown on Thursday 22nd November at 5.30pm, not this Thursday as originally planned. Please let everyone know about the change so they Read more…
Just a reminder that the next Rochester District practice is at Cobham (6) (not Shorne as shown on some older versions of the events list) on Wednesday 19th September from 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome, and ringing will be tailored to suit those that are there. Hope to see some of Read more…
Numbers are too low so we’re cancelling tomorrow’s (11th September 2018) practice. Tony Cresswell
The arrangements for the September 2018 District Practice are as follows: Date: Saturday 8 September Time: 10:00 – 12:00 The church car park will be available for use from 09:55. Location: Boughton Monchelsea Postcode: ME17 4BU Everyone is encouraged to attend, and as usual there will be opportunities to ring irrespective of Read more…
Bell ringing practice at St. Margaret’s church, Barming is cancelled on Friday 14th September. Thanks Tina (Secretary)
Some of the Kent Young Ringers recently ventured into London to ring some quarter peals. The video below from Alex Runting shows them ringing one of them at Kilburn. Great to see them venturing out & about and progressing well! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need Read more…
This will take place on Monday 13th August, 2pm at St Mary’s Church, Rolvenden, TN17 4LS. There will be open ringing from 1pm. All who knew Owen will be welcome. For catering purposes please let Jane Walters know – (email: ). Family flowers only. Donations can be made to: The Read more…
Highlights from the General Committee meeting held on 28th July are as follows: Proposed Rule Changes – A number of rule changes for decision at the AGM 2019 Easter Monday 22nd April are envisaged. Details will be circulated to District Secretaries by 1st September 2018 for consideration at Annual District Meetings Read more…
Cynthia Gee of Benenden sadly passed away recently at the age of 92 after several years of residential care with dementia. Over many years in the sixties, she took a succession of Benenden School girls to be taught ringing at Benenden Church by the late Jack Brown, then tower captain; and although Read more…