I am sorry to announce that Ray Morgan, a longstanding and loyal member of the Rochester Cathedral Company of Bell Ringers and a former Chairman of the Rochester District died peacefully on Monday 19th December after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in June this year. He will be missed Read more…
The funeral service for Jim Phillips will take place in Canterbury Cathedral Crypt at 1pm on Monday, 18th December. Donations in lieu of flowers to St Paul’s Cathedral Bell Appeal and Canterbury Cathedral Restoration Fund. Everyone is welcome. It is suggested that people use the Park & Ride bus into Read more…
Many thanks to everyone who has already returned their completed census documentation. So far it looks like we have had just over half of the number returned that were sent out, so if you haven’t returned yours yet please do so as soon as possible so that we can work Read more…
Following some damage to the tower where some flint has fallen, the surveyor who is dealing with it has advised there should not be any ringing until it has been repaired. Although the work is urgent, it is unlikely to start before the New Year and is likely to take Read more…
Please note that Barming will not be practising for the next two Fridays as there are concerts in the church. Also Otham will still have their practices on the next 2 Wednesdays from 2.45 to 3.45 pm.
Highlights from the General Committee meeting held on 25th November are as follows: The Treasurer advised that monies available in the General Fund are low. It is likely that a recommendation will be made to the AGM that all subscriptions go into the General Fund. Consideration is also being given Read more…
The Kent Young Ringers rang their 2nd quarter peal as a band on 25th November at Bredgar, ringing 1260 Doubles (5m). Details of the quarter peal can be found on BellBoard (http://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1199488) and some footage from the quarter peal provided by Alex Runting is shown below. Well done guys! Note: Read more…
November has in recent years been given over to Quarter Peal Month in the Rochester District, and this year saw a total of 30 quarter peals rung in 15 different towers – a great effort all round. Details of the quarter peals rung can be found by looking at the Read more…
Jim Phillips, ringer in the Canterbury District and member of the ASCY, passed away yesterday morning. Jim’s election to the ASCY was ratified in May 1952 following a belfry election a number of weeks earlier, and during his time he served the society as Master & Librarian. He was also Read more…
Michael’s funeral will be held on Monday 27th November at 11.30am at St. Mary’s, Willesborough. All are welcome to say their goodbyes. There will be refreshments straight after in the church. Close family will depart after the service in the church for a private cremation but hope to join everyone Read more…