Marden Bells have recently been tuned, and rehung by Nicholson Engineering of Bridport. Next Tuesday, 30th April, bell ringers are invited to a session of open ringing from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. There will then be a church service during which Bishop Rose, Bishop of Dover, will bless the bells. Ringers Read more…
As we hope that you are aware, the CCCBR aims to help when there are complaints about the noise from bells. Robert Wood has responded to such enquiries for several years and has decided to stand down. We therefore need to appoint someone to take over this role. The most Read more…
At the AGM held at Rainham on 1st April 2024, 3 new Vice Presidents of the Association were elected: Hazel Basford Jen Thomas Anthony Leeves Unfortunately Anthony couldn’t be there in person, but below are photos of Hazel & Jen receiving their certificates from the Chairman, Neil Jones. Congratulations to Read more…
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 wider experience of bells and teaching methods. Ringing hubs welcome any Read more…
I am sorry to announce the death on 20th February of Roland King (many people knew him as Fred), who was Yalding Tower Captain in the 1960s. In recent years he rang at Hollingbourne. His funeral is at Yalding church at 12 noon on Wednesday 20th March.
This year’s AGM will be held at St. Margaret, Rainham on Easter Monday 1st April. Details are now available on the AGM page but keep checking back for up-to-date information as and when it becomes available.
This year’s Association 8-bell striking competition is going to be held at Quex Park, Birchington on Saturday 22nd June and will include a BBQ and open towers. The method this year is Canterbury Pleasure Bob Triples, the test piece has been devised by Neil Jones and is shown below: More Read more…
Would you be interested in attending a training day run by the Association Bell Restoration Officer to learn more about bell maintenance? If so, Brian Butcher would love to hear from you. Please send expressions of interest to Brian at and if enough people are interested he will look Read more…
It is with regret that I have to report that Mary Andrews of Bexley sadly passed away in hospital on Sunday 4th February. She was aged 87 and had not been in the best of health for some time. Mary was an Elected Vice-President of the KCACR, having been a stalwart Read more…
