I attended an Open Day some years ago that was raising funds for the restoration of the bells of this weeks’ tower. St. Mark’s Cheltenham previously had an unringable 5 but now have a lovely sounding 8. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated Read more…
The first Quarterly Meeting of 2013 will be held at Swanscombe on Saturday 19th January. Ringing from 3.30pm followed by tea, meeting and then further ringing afterwards. If you would like tea, please let Hilary Dold know before Thursday 17th January on 01322 382142. Ringers of all abilities are very Read more…
The Rochester District Committee wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2013.
Looking forward to 2013 and our District Outing to Hampshire, here’s a clip of the 12 bells at Portsmouth Cathedral – hopefully one of the towers we will ring at on the day (if they’re available). It’s not Little Bob Cinques by the way – it’s Little Bob Maximus. Enjoy! Read more…
A bright and sunny afternoon welcomed the 21 ringers to Bobbing for the Rochester District Carol Service on Saturday 15th December. 9 of the 40 towers in the District were represented. Ringing was organised by Ringing Master Diana Wraight and ranged from rounds and call changes to Norwich Surprise Minor. Read more…
A slightly different take on how to ring the back 8 of a 37cwt twelve this week – Devon Call Change ringing from St. Peter Mancroft in Norwich. Notice the multiple strappers on the back bells to ring them up in peal! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, Read more…
Originally cast by Whitechapel in 1968 and hung in Brompton, North Yorkshire, this week’s bells were transferred to Denholme in 2008. A very light ring of 8, I really like the sound of them and I think Whitechapel are particularly good at getting rings of this weight right. Enjoy! Note: Read more…
St. Nicholas, Strood is to have a new ring of 8 bells installed to replace the current set of 10 tubular bells. Interest was shown in this scheme after the tubular bells were rung for the Olympics. More info on the KCACR Website.