Well, the Association AGM has taken place and it seems that I am still here in my chair. The AGM took place on Easter Monday, 21st April at Sevenoaks. The Sevenoaks ringers, assisted by other members of the Tonbridge District, put on a very enjoyable day’s programme. I would like Read more…
I was in York recently to attend the ART (Association of Ringing Teachers) annual conference. It was a busy couple of days with presentations covering a range of different topic linked to the topic of ‘Making a Difference’ aimed primarily at the difference that tower leaders and ringing teachers can Read more…
The KCACR Inter-District 8-Bell Striking Competition 2025 will be held at Ss Peter and Paul, Bromley (BR1 1HE) on Saturday 21st June. The test piece is a touch of Double Norwich Court Bob Major (see below) and the draw will be at 09:45. 224 Double Norwich Court Bob Major 2345678 Read more…
In my December Words, I mentioned a project that I had been working on with the Central Council linked to the Ringing 2030 initiative. This is going to take the form of a Ringing Discovery Day and will be based in the Medway area. The reasons for choosing this area Read more…
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…