It is with deep sadness that I pass on the news that John Barnes of Chelsfield died peacefully at home on Saturday 19 October. Some of you will know that he had been ill for a few months, but had deteriorated rapidly over the last few weeks. He would have Read more…
The next district practice is this Friday, 18th, at St Mary, Bexley. 7.45 to 9.15pm. Everybody welcome and the ringing will be tailored to those attending. Parking is possible but very limited around the church. If not there is a car park by the railway bridge. Upcoming district events: Fri Read more…
The latest edition of the newsletter is now available and a hard copy should be making it’s way to each tower in the district. Upcoming district events: Fri 18th Oct – District Practice – Bexley 7.45pm Thurs 7th Nov – District 10-Bell Practice – Beckenham 7.50pm Fri 8th Nov – Read more…
The Annual District Meeting is due to take place on Saturday 12th October at Christ Church, Erith. It’s the usual format of 3.30 ringing, 4.30 service followed by afternoon tea, the meeting and ringing afterwards. Please send names for tea to Natalie at names4tea@lewishamdistrict.org.uk as soon as possible and any apologies for absence Read more…
The next District Surprise practice is taking place next Wednesday 11th Sept at Chelsfield from 8pm until 9.30. There is plenty of parking in the church car park off of Church Road. The entrance to the tower is round the right hand side of the church. Upcoming district events: Sat Read more…
Due to unforeseen circumstances unfortunately Eynsford can no longer host the District practice next Friday 13th Sept so it has had to be cancelled. Upcoming district events: Sat 7th/Sun 8th Sept – Central Council Weekend/Roadshow – South London Wed 11th September – District Surprise Major Practice – Chelsfield 8pm Fri Read more…
The next District 10-bell practice has been arranged at Beckenham on Thursday 22nd August from 7.50-9.30pm. This practice is not aimed at those wanting to ring rounds and call changes on 10 but is aimed at anyone who can already ring Triples/Major and Plain Hunt on 7 and 8 competently Read more…
The final plans have been agreed for this year’s Tonbridge & Lewisham Districts’ joint trip to London on Saturday 10th August, which Dan Jarvis, the Tonbridge Ringing Master, has been organising. Centred around Victoria and SW central London, the trip starts at St Barnabas, Pimlico at 10am and takes in Read more…
The latest edition of the newsletter is now available and a hard copy should be making it’s way to each tower in the district. Upcoming district events: Fri 26th July – District Practice – West Wickham 8pm Sat 10th Aug – District outing – London, all day Wed 14th Aug Read more…
The next district practice is this Friday, 26th, at St John the Baptist, West Wickham. 8 to 9.30pm. Everybody welcome and the ringing will be tailored to those attending. Parking is in the church car park on the approach to the church. Upcoming district events: Sat 10th Aug – District Read more…