As a result of only 1 band being interested in entering a band for either competition due to be held this coming Saturday, the decision has been taken to cancel them for the 2nd year running. Saturday’s event at Cobham will now become a usual Quarterly Meeting, with ringing starting Read more…
A little taste of what’s to come on the District Outing in May – the bells of St. Katharine Cree, our first tower of the day! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player which you can get here.
I am sad to report that Alice Fether, whom the Call Change Competition trophy is named after, passed away recently at the age of 97. Alice was an associate member of the KCACR and lived at Shorne – she was well known in the District for helping with the district Read more…
St. Mary le Bow (12, 41-3-21 in C) The itinerary for the 2014 District Outing to London on Saturday 17th May has now been finalised and all towers are confirmed as follows: 9.30 – 10.20 St. Katharine Cree (6) 10.35 – 11.25 St. Botolph, Bishopsgate (8) 11.40 – 12.30 St. Read more…
As you should be aware the County AGM is taking place on Easter Monday, 21st April in the Lewisham District. Details are as follows: Date: Monday 21st APRIL 2014 Service: 12:00 – 12:45 St Mary’s, Lewisham, SE13 6LE Meal: 13:00 lunch St Mary’s Centre, Ladywell Road, SE13 7UW Meeting: 14:30 meeting St Read more…
One of my own videos this week, recorded during a recent weekend tour to Wiltshire & Hampshire. These are the lovely ring of 4 at Breamore in Hampshire, rung from the chancel crossing. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Read more…
At the March 2014 bye meeting at Ospringe the District received the sad news that ringing has ceased at St Peter’s due to the tower having become unsafe. It was reported that over time the tower had become increasingly structurally unsound, with débris often falling from above while the bells Read more…
Thanks to Rupert Cheeseman for sending in results of the 2013 District call change competition and the 2014 6-bell competition. Full details are on the District website. Saturday 16 November 2013 – Call change competition at Farnborough 1st Crayford & Dartford 18 faults 2nd Erith, Christ Church 27 3rd Chelsfield Read more…
Ben Legg sends us this snippet about this ringing society in Canterbury: The society tower is St Stephen’s, Canterbury, so all the information about its location is as St Stephen’s. Main society practice is the St Stephen’s practice between 7.00pm and 9.00pm on Monday evenings, but we also hold learners’ Read more…
Part of a quarter peal of London No.3 Surprise Royal at Christ Church, Swindon this week. These bells have featured on YouTube Weekly before, but they are a pleasure to listen to so I thought I would feature them again! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may Read more…