My words this month are a little later than usual due to the Association AGM taking place today, the 10th April. The meeting took place at St George, Wrotham, preceded by an EGM which was arranged to allow the Association to change the wording of two of the Bell Restoration Read more…
Kent is extremely fortunate in that it has a thriving group of young bell-ringers many of whom belong to the Kent Young Ringers. This group, led by experienced members of the Kent County Association of Change Ringers (including some of the older Young Ringers), provides opportunities for younger members of Read more…
There has a great deal of media coverage nationwide about the ‘Ring for the King’ initiative over the last few weeks. Here in Kent, I responded to an e-mail query on Wednesday 15th February from BBC Radio Kent following up the story and asking about the possibility of doing something Read more…
Firstly, I want to start with a thank you to all members who have already renewed their subscriptions to the Association. I have heard that some members have had problems with their online renewal and I am sure that your District Secretary or Membership Secretary will be able to assist Read more…
Firstly, may I wish you all a very Happy New Year even though we are now through the first full week of January 2023. It is quite nice to get back to the normality of day-to-day life after the Christmas season and, of course, many feel that a new year Read more…
Words from the chair Well, we are now well into Advent and many towers will be thinking about additional ringing arrangements for Christmas, perhaps a Carol Service or for a Christmas Eve Service. I am often asked by non-ringers if I am busy practising the ringing for Christmas. I sometimes Read more…
Over the last few months, I have been posting a monthly piece called ‘Words from the Chair’ on the KCACR and District Facebook pages. It was pointed out that not all members can access this so I was asked to post it here too. Below is my latest offering. Words Read more…
I am hoping that many of you will be able to join me at this service at Rochester Cathedral on Sunday 6th November. The service will begin at 3:15pm and takes the form of Choral Evensong. During the service we will be remembering members of the Association who have died Read more…
Following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, I have decided it appropriate to defer the Association 6-bell competitions to a later date. Neil Jones Chairman, KCACR