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    KCACR Rules – Proposed amendments for consultation 2025

    Explanatory Notes The rules of the Association have existed in their current form for many years and, although minor alterations have been made, they have not undergone a full review for some time. The result of this is that the rules have become somewhat unwieldy in some situations and in Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 1 year11th May 2024 ago
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    Words from the chair – April

    Things have settled down for many after the Easter break and, for me, this marks the start of another year cycle in the life of the KCACR following the AGM on Easter Monday. The AGM was held at St Margaret’s, Rainham (which is, incidentally the tower where I was taught Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 1 year ago
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    Douglas Bratt (Mereworth)

    I have received a message from the daughter of Douglas Bratt of Mereworth informing me of his recent death. Douglas was a longstanding member of the Association and taught many people to ring. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

    By Neil Jones, 1 year14th April 2024 ago
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    Words from the Chair – March 2024

    I write this as we finalise the arrangements for the Association AGM on Monday 1st April at Rainham. You may have already seen the programme on the KCACR website which gives details of the towers that will be open as well as the timetable for events on that day. We Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 1 year22nd March 2024 ago
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    Words from the Chair – February 2024

    As I write this, I can see the first daffodil opening in my garden. It is always a joy to see the signs of Spring and the prospect that Winter is hopefully losing its grasp on us – although perhaps I am speaking too soon… Sadly, in recent weeks we Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 1 year18th February 2024 ago
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    Words from the Chair – January

    It is that time in January where one wonders whether it is still appropriate to wish others a Happy New Year but I will do so as the year is still young. I must begin with congratulating Dickon Love of Bromley on being awarded the MBE in this year’s New Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 1 year19th January 2024 ago
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    Words from the Chair – December

    As I write this, another year is drawing to a close and for many it is a time for reflecting on the previous 12 months and recalling the highs and lows of the passing year. It is also a time for looking forward to the approaching new year and contemplating Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 1 year22nd December 2023 ago
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    Words from the Chair – November 2023

    There are hints of Christmas in the air with decorations starting to appear in shops and on streets. Indeed, I happened to be in Saffron Walden last weekend to be greeted by poster advertising that Saffron Walden’s Christmas took place this weekend. Fortunately, here in Rochester, the festivities start properly Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 1 year21st November 2023 ago
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    KCACR Service Of Remembrance at Rochester Cathedral, Sunday 19th November

    Dear Members, You are all invited to join in the KCACR Service of Remembrance at Rochester Cathedral on Sunday 19th November. The service, which will take to form of Choral Evensong, will begin at 3.15pm and will last for about an hour. This service gives us an opportunity to meet Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 2 years6th November 2023 ago
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    Words from the chair – October 2023

      The nights are certainly drawing in and finally it feels as if we have said goodbye to summer as the temperature plummeted significantly over the weekend. I have mixed feelings about this – it does mean that I now need to bring a coat to ringing (and remember to Read more…

    By Neil Jones, 2 years16th October 2023 ago

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    The Council will be holding the next in our series of open meetings on Sunday, 11th May 2025 at 8pm, by Zoom. The meeting will be hosted by the President, Tina Stoecklin. The topic will be the affiliation of University Societies to the Central Council. All University Societies, both currently affiliated societies and societies that ... Read moreOpen Meeting on the affiliation of University Societies 11th May 2025 [...]

    Bell Sunday 2025 – Ringing Out the Message

    Bell Sunday is a national opportunity to recognise and celebrate the unique contribution that bell ringers make to the life of the church and to the soundscape of our communities. In 2025, Bell Sunday will be marked on Sunday 18th May, and bellringers across the country are invited to ring for the occasion. Timed near ... Read moreBell Sunday 2025 – Ringing Out the Message [...]

    President’s Blog #99 

    Follow along with the bellringer’s version of March Madness, thinking hard about striking, getting grown up about sustainability. If you play or follow basketball, you will be familiar with March Madness, which is an intensive 3-week elimination tournament for the NCAA Division 1.  That would be college basketball.  There are few other sports where a university ... Read morePresident’s Blog #99  [...]

    Welcome to the Young Ringers Hub!

    Young Ringers Hub – The home of under-30s ringing This is the interim Young Ringers Hub website, containing guidance and resources for young ringers whilst we build the new website. We will continue to add information to the interim website as it becomes available and will provide news updates when there are significant developments. The ... Read moreWelcome to the Young Ringers Hub! [...]

    DAC Bell Advsiors Conference 2025

    The 2026 DAC Bells Advisors Conference will be held in Leeds on Thursday 3rd April 2025. This is open to all, not just DAC members. To book tickets, please use the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bell-advisers-conference-tickets-1253765539479 A copy of the programme can be downloaded here. Send to a friend [...]

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