A bright and sunny day greeted the 40+ ringers who ventured into London on Saturday 17th May for the annual District Outing – a good job considering we were walking between towers and didn’t really want to get rained on! During the day we rang at 6 different towers – Read more…
On Saturday 17 May over 40 ringers travelled to London to enjoy ringing at six towers for the Rochester District outing. A full report with pictures and videos can be found on the Rochester District website by clicking here.
Some ringing on the six bells at Laugharne, Wales – home of Dylan Thomas. They were rehung in 2001 by Eayre & Smith. Dylan Thomas is buried in the churchyard. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player which you Read more…
I am sad to report that Nick Chesson passed away yesterday evening at the age of 64. Nick was from the Isle of Sheppey and having learned to ring at Eastchurch in 1964, he led the revival of the band there in 1991. He was a staunch member of the Read more…
We were very sad to receive this posting from Dickon Love recently: I am very sorry to have to inform you that Nick Chesson passed away this evening [30 April], aged 64. He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer for the past four years and had undergone an operation in Read more…
Whitechapel, in my opinion, are very good at casting lighter rings of bells. And this 4cwt ring of 6 at Ston Easton in Somerset are no exception. Beautiful sound and some good ringing! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player Read more…
I am sorry to report that Bryan Smith of Shorne has passed away recently after a long illness. His funeral is being held at Chalk next Monday 28th April and ringing is being arranged.
The Archives page has been updated to include the minutes from the Quarterly Meetings held at Rainham in January and Cobham in April. Feel free to have a read through to see what was discussed if you were unable to attend.
Off to Wiltshire today, and some Grandsire Triples being rung on the lovely bells at Wanborough. This is one of only 3 churches in the country to have both a western tower and a central spire. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version Read more…