Julie McDonnell, a ringer of only two years, has had three leukaemias and now brain cancer. In amongst her various treatments she has initiated a bell ringing campaign, now with its own method variations (eg Julie McDonnell Bob Doubles), which has huge sponsorship from celebrities and businessmen, as well as Read more…
Below is an update from Brian Butcher with regards to projects/work that has been completed or is ongoing as at October 2016: Aylesham Inspection of a single unsafe bell requested. (DAC) Bobbing Correction of striking for number 2. The restoration of these bells is not going ahead and they have Read more…
Neil Jones and Jen Thomas have arranged for the next Young Ringers practice to be held at Rochester St. Margaret on Saturday 5th November, from midday to 2pm. Please note the change of time – this is to avoid the Tonbridge District meeting on the same day. If you are Read more…
At the ADM held at Newington on Saturday 15th October, the following changes to District Officers took place whilst the others remained unchanged: District Rep – Florence Hamp stood down, replaced by Val Cooper & Annette Jacobs (working as a team) Book Sales – Alan Driver stood down, the position is Read more…
The next County Surprise Practice is being held at Hollingbourne on Saturday 29th October, from 10am to midday. We will aim to ring methods from the Standard 8 plus potentially Glasgow or Belfast if there are people capable.
Just a reminder that we have the following happening at Newington-next-Sittingbourne this coming Saturday 15th October: 2.00pm to 4.30pm – Training Session: Raising & Lowering in Peal (there are a couple of places left on this, so if you want to attend please let me know ASAP. £5 per person. Read more…
The role of a central body In my last article I outlined the background to the review of the Central Council and the work that CRAG (the Council Review Action Group) was undertaking in order to advise the Central Council on how it might change and modernise in order to Read more…
It’s that time of year again and the ADM is upon us! On Saturday 15th October we will have a full afternoon of ringing at Newington (6) comprising of training and the regular District Practice, and the ADM will be slotted in at some point along the way! Remember, all Read more…
A lovely sunny September morning greeted the teams as they gathered at Farnborough for the striking competition on Saturday 24th September. Judges Paul Flavell and Linda Foddering arrived in good time, and found a nice seat in the sunshine just far enough away from the church so as not to Read more…
The Association has been generously donated a light ring of 6 bells (tenor 0.75cwt) and is considering the creation of a mobile ring for the County, at a cost of approximately £7,000. The bells would be hung on a trailer that could be towed by a standard-sized car, and would Read more…