Below is an update with regards to projects/work that has been completed or is ongoing as at July 2018: Charing Ropes guides have been fitted to the intermediate floor to hopefully stop the problem of ropes landing on the floor. Chilham Further discussions re obtaining the secondhand bell. Faculty now Read more…
The ringing community may be understandably confused regarding alternative requests for ringing on 11th November this year. I hope that the following provides some clarification. “Ringing Remembers” is the campaign officially endorsed and sponsored by HM Government for (a) recruiting new ringers and (b) ringing open at 12:30pm on Sunday Read more…
The Association Inter-District 8-bell striking contest was held on June 30th at Aylesford. Those present were treated to a wonderful sunny day, copious refreshments and some excellent ringing from all six bands. The judges were Dr Andrew Kelso and David Hengeli of the Essex Association who had the task of Read more…
For the latest update about the Ringing Remembers campaign, plus details of where you can get leaflets and apply for funding to help with your recruitment, please head over to the CC website.
The Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sports have now announced plans for the International Moment as the Nations says ‘Thank you’. Please see this Press Release that coincided with the announcement made today (12th July) on the BBC’s The One Show. Bells in countries observing GMT and CET are Read more…
Due to a lack of people, the practice at Chevening is cancelled this evening (26th June).
From Chris Trafford: We are completing the paperwork from our “10 Quarter Peals in a day” challenge on 4th November last year to raise funds for the restoration & augmentation of the bells of Holy Trinity Milton Regis. What an achievement – we still remember the sense of achievement after Read more…
Just a reminder that the Rochester District Outing to Hertfordshire is on 16th June. The confirmed itinerary is as follows: 9am Little Wymondley (6, 2-3-22 in E) 10.20am Stevenage (8, 14-2-24 in F) 11.45am Hitchin (12+1, 17-0-16 in E) 1pm Lunch – The George IV, Baldock 2.45pm Baldock (8, 26-2-22 Read more…
The touch of Erin Triples for the County 8-bell Striking competition being held at Aylesford on 30th June is as follows: 211 Erin Triples 1234567 1 4 5 —————- 412365 s – s 341256 s – s 234165 s – s 143256 s – – 214365 s – s —————- Read more…
