Posting a bit early this week, but this video is a bit different (thanks to Rupert Cheeseman for the tip!). This is a 360 degree video of ringing at the Queen’s Tower, Kensington – you can actually use your mouse to rotate around the ringing chamber. Great fun! You can’t Read more…
Through the sales of the 2014 Ringing World calendar produced in conjunction with the Association, a profit of around £1,200 was made and held in an account which is now named the ‘Training Fund’. Also, at the KCACR AGM in April 2015, a proposal was made by the Treasurer to split members’ Read more…
Dr. Nigel Haig (1938 -2016) learnt to ring at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Cobham, Kent taught by Sid Wood, the village blacksmith, in the 1950’s. With other ringers he enjoyed ringing at various Kentish towers and learning a new method each week. He is recorded as ringing a Read more…
Taken from the Central Council website: Ringers will know that Her Majesty turned 90 on Thursday 21 April 2016. The Palace has announced that the main celebrations will be held over the weekend of 10-12 June, to coincide with her annual Official Birthday. On Friday 10 June there will be Read more…
Last Saturday, 8 younger members of the association represented the KCACR in the first South East of England Youth Striking Competition. Six teams took part, with our team being placed 2nd with a score of 70{639658ef89bdc5de27b5eb53e049096238667aa7b20a9fe16a207da8f55b25c6}! Congratulations to all those who took part, and thanks to Benjamin Legg and Jen Read more…
I am sad to report that Nigel Haig from Cobham has passed away following a fall. Our thoughts are with his family & friends.
A Kent team entered the first South East England Youth Competiton on Saturday 2nd April and came 2nd out of 6 teams. For more information, head to the Kent Young Ringers page.
This year along with your handbook you will be receiving a new association membership card. These have been given to district secretaries in most cases, and will find their way to you. The purpose of this card is to prove your insurance status if asked. While this is presently not Read more…
On Saturday 28th May, I have organised a few towers in the Lewisham District for an outing. Full details including itinerary and permission slip for those under 18 can be downloaded from here. The outline details are as follows: 1030 – 1130 Ringing at St George, Bickley. 8 bells, 14-1-9 Read more…