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Neil Jones

Association News

Words from the Chair – January 2026

I am writing this as we move towards the end of the first month of 2026. Christmas is, for many, just a memory (although we have not yet reached Candlemas) and thoughts for some are perhaps of jetting off to warmer climes to get away from the Winter weather. I Read more…

By Neil Jones, 2 weeks ago
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Petition for the inclusion of bell-ringing in the UK’s Inventory of Living Heritage

Dear Members, A petition for the inclusion of bell-ringing in the UK’s Inventory of Living Heritage As you may be aware, there has been an initiative by the UK Government to create an inventory of living heritage in the UK as a result of becoming a supporter of the 2003 Read more…

By Neil Jones, 1 month ago
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Words from the Chair – December 2025

Fast away the old year passes… As 2025 draws to a close, this is often a time for reflection and for setting new challenges for the forthcoming year. Perhaps this might include a ringing challenge? As ever, the Christmas period is a very busy time for us with additional services Read more…

By Neil Jones, 1 month ago
Association News

Words from the Chair – November 2025

My apologies for being a little later than usual writing these latest words. I wanted to write them after the General Committee meeting last weekend but have had a number of other things that needed sorting out this week. Firstly, let me report on the Association Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral Read more…

By Neil Jones, 3 months28th November 2025 ago
Ashford District News

Association Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral Sunday 16th November at 5.30pm

Don’t forget that the forthcoming Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral takes place on Sunday 16th November at 5.30pm. There will be refreshments available beforehand in the Community Studio, inside the Cathedral Precinct, from 3:30pm. Whilst Evensong is a public service and we will be joining other members of the public at Read more…

By Neil Jones, 3 months7th November 2025 ago
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Words from the Chair – October 2025

I think that we have been spoilt this year by the vibrant Autumn colours and, as the clocks change this weekend, we are reminded that Winter is on the horizon as we start to look towards Association events in 2026. However, we have recently had one of the main Association Read more…

By Neil Jones, 4 months23rd October 2025 ago
Association News

Words from the Chair – September 2025

The Summer holidays seem a distant memory now I’ve noticed autumnal hints when I am out and about. I’ve also noticed this week how dark it is at the beginning of practice night. However, there are many upcoming events in the Association’s calendar which are worth noting. This coming weekend Read more…

By Neil Jones, 5 months23rd September 2025 ago
Association News

Words from the Chair – August 2025

A couple of weeks ago, we held the Ringing Discovery Day at St Margaret’s, Rochester. The day was arranged to raise the public profile of ringing and enable members of the public to find out more about what we do and to have a go at ringing a bell. As Read more…

By Neil Jones, 6 months ago
Association News

KCACR Six-Bell Striking Competitions

The Association 6-Bell competitions will be taking place on Saturday 27th September at St Margaret’s, Barming. The draw for the Inter-District 6-Bell Competition will be at 9:40 and the competition will start at 10:00. This is the method competition and, as usual, is open to one band from each District Read more…

By Neil Jones, 6 months1st August 2025 ago
Association News

Words from the Chair – July 2025

The start of the school holidays tends to mark a slight lull in ringing activities. It is a time of year where families tend to go on holidays and for some bands, August is a month where it is difficult to sustain a worthwhile practice. Many of you may have Read more…

By Neil Jones, 7 months ago

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Dorothy L Sayers Society Launches £500 Award for Young Bellringers

The Dorothy L Sayers Society has announced an exciting new annual initiative to celebrate and support the next generation of bellringers. The Dorothy L Sayers Award for Young Ringers will grant £500 to a young person under the age of 18 who has shown leadership and dedication within the bellringing community. The Award is designed ... Read moreDorothy L Sayers Society Launches £500 Award for Young Bellringers [...]

Bellringing and Intangible Cultural Heritage

The UK recently joined the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The Central Council has set up a Task Group to co-ordinate a submission to create inventories of living heritage in the UK. A pre-requisite is that the application must be made with the prior consent of the community ... Read moreBellringing and Intangible Cultural Heritage [...]

Recruitment & Development for Ringing 2030 – Briefing
Recruitment & Development for Ringing 2030 – Briefing

Join us for a workgroup briefing: Sunday 8th February 20:00 – 21:00 (UK time) The second in a series of workgroup briefings for CCCBR Reps and other interested ringers in our work towards the Ringing 2030 aim to create a sustainable future for change ringing. Focusing on: Recruitment via your Association website Attracting back lapsed/resting ... Read moreRecruitment & Development for Ringing 2030 – Briefing [...]

Marketing ringing in your area – Open Meeting on 18th January 2026

Local marketing and social media campaigns are effective ways to raise general awareness of bell ringing and provide a sustainable stream of recruits.  Join us for to advice and tools to help you. When:  Sunday 18th January 2025 at 7.30pm, by Zoom  Register to attend by following this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5OlcE-OHRLCyiJaL5qrzMQ After registering, you will receive ... Read moreMarketing ringing in your area – Open Meeting on 18th January 2026 [...]

Ringing 2030, Recruitment and Youth Ringing – Updates

Three months after the Annual Meeting in Sheffield, we have some reports from workgroups and a general update on progress on other Ringing 2030 projects. Recruitment & Development Workgroup We’re celebrating two big milestones: Southwest Course Success – The inaugural course was held in October and so far the feedback has been very positive, as ... Read moreRinging 2030, Recruitment and Youth Ringing – Updates [...]

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Rung on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at Ashford (St Mary the Virgin), Kent. [...]

5024 Lincolnshire Surprise Major

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1260 Doubles (7m/v)

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