2025 is now well underway and the festivities of Christmas and the New Year are well behind us, although perhaps the self-imposed diets are a small reminder of the overindulgences in that period. The start of a new year always tends to make us look forward to what could be Read more…
Dear all, This is a little bit late, but I have heard that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which repays the VAT on repair and maintenance costs to listed buildings, is up for renewal and being debated on Wednesday 22nd January. If it is not renewed, or a Read more…
Another year is drawing to a close and, as ever, gives an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months. During the year, we lost several notable members of the Association including Rev’d David Cawley (a highly regarded authority on the history of Kent bells), Davd Manger (twice Association Chairman Read more…
I will start with a huge thank you to the Canterbury District and, in particular, the Canterbury Cathedral Company of Change Ringers for their efforts and help in making the arrangements for the recent KCACR Evensong. There were well over 50 attendees at the service and several more came to Read more…
I am sorry to announce that David Manger of Frittenden passed away yesterday (Saturday 16th November). David has been an active member of the Association for over 70 years and has held a number of positions at District and Association levels, including that of Chairman between 2006 and 2009 as Read more…
All members are invited to the Kent County Association of Change Ringers Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday 17th November 2024 Service begins at 5.30pm Please advise the staff at the entrance that you are a bellringer attending the KCACR Evensong. Light refreshments available from 3.15pm in the Read more…
There is a definite autumnal look about now as I travel around and about and the round of Annual District Meetings has passed. I managed to attend three of these meetings and get a feel for how things are going in our Association and I apologise to the Districts that Read more…
For those who are taking part in the Striking Competitions on Saturday, here are the arrangements for the day. St George’s, Beckenham, will open up in plenty of time ahead of the 0945 first draw. There will be tea and coffee running all day. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants Read more…
I have just returned from a very interesting weekend in Exeter at the annual meeting of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (CCCBR). I think that there are many ringers who are still unaware of the existence of the Central Council let alone its purpose. The Central Council is Read more…