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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tim’s funeral will take place at St Margaret’s Church, Rainham, on Tuesday 5th August. The service will start at 1.00pm, after which a private cremation will take place, attended by Tim’s close family only. There will be ringing prior to the service by an invited band and there will be Read more…
I am sorry to announce that Dr Donald Niblett, Vice-President and former Chairman (1996-1999) and Peal Secretary (1976 – 1996) of the KCACR died on the 14th July after a short illness. He was 92 years old. Donald, together with his wife, Ruth, were much loved members of the Canterbury Read more…
I am sorry to announce that Tim Wraight of Rainham died this morning. He had been unwell for some time. Tim was the Tower Captain at St. Margaret’s for almost 40 years. During this time, he saw the band at St. Margaret’s change but he was always keen to maintain Read more…
I am writing this in the week following the Association’s 8-Bell Striking Competition. This took place last Saturday at St Pater and St Paul, Bromley. The church has a superb ring of 8 bells and proved a perfect venue for contest. The test piece was a touch of Double Norwich Read more…