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…
We are considering holding a Minor Methods training session on the evening of Monday 31st March at Bobbing, but before we confirm this we would like to see the level of interest from around the District. Originally this training session was planned for the morning of Saturday 1st March however Read more…
Following the recent appointment of Chris Trafford as Tower Captain at Milton Regis there will now be a practice night held there on the 1st Thursday of every month, starting on Thursday 6th March from 7.45pm to 9pm. You should, however, confirm that the practice is running before attending. This Read more…
A bright, sunny but chilly morning greeted us on Saturday 15th February for the District Practice at St. George, Gravesend. In stark contrast to the ‘norm’, we had one of the best attended District events for some time with at least 24 people coming along for a ring. The 2 Read more…
The Archives page has been updated to include the bullet points of matters arising from the County Committee meeting held on 22nd February (listed under District Reps Reports). You can also view them directly by clicking here.
A new 8 were cast for the church at Saxlingham Nethergate by Whitechapel in 2013, and the old 7th was retained as a clock bell. Here’s some ringing on the new bells. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player Read more…
The bells from Halewood, Merseyside were transferred to the tower at Barbourne, Worcester and work has recently been completed. A lovely sounding little Taylor 8, it’s great that they can ring out again. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Read more…
Just a reminder that we have a morning practice coming up on Saturday 15th February at St. George, Gravesend from 10am to midday. This practice is open to everyone regardless of whether they can ring rounds or Surprise Major – all abilities will be catered for! If you or anyone Read more…