The locals at St. Mary, Cheltenham in Gloucestershire are currently fundraising to replace these bells with a new 12 plus sharp second! The current 12 are, in my opinion, a good old-fashioned sounding ring – see what you think. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need Read more…
Jan Paramor, wife of John (former Tower Captain at St. Laurence in Thanet) sadly passed away on 31st August 2015. Her funeral is being held at St. Laurence on Friday 18th September at 1pm, with open ringing both before and after the service. All are welcome, and there will be Read more…
Off to Wales this week and the ring of 6 at Llandefaelog, made up of bells from a mixture of dates and founders! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player which you can get here.
David Manger has advised the following: Alan’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 8th September. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s, Frittenden at 12.00, following a cremation attended by family and close friends. All are invited to the service which will be preceded by general ringing from 11.00. Read more…
Brian Butcher has provided a report of all the BRF work that has been completed, looked at or requested since the previous report right up until the end of August 2015. Download the report from here.
Alan Bourne, former Tower Captain at Frittenden and Ashford District Ringing Master for many years, sadly passed away last night in Guy’s Hospital after a short battle with a brain tumour. Funeral details will follow in due course.
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Something slightly different this week – the steel ring of 6 at Waddesdon in Buckinghamshire. An acquired taste I think! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player which you can get here.
The first Kent Youth Striking Competition has now been organised and confirmed by Ben Legg, and will take place on Saturday 24th October 2015 at Chalk (Rochester District). Details in the poster below. A copy of the poster can be downloaded here for printing and display in your tower, and Read more…