Has bellringing run(g) in your family? Whether you’re the second, third or fourth (or more!) generation to ring bells, or you’re the first generation to pick it up again after your family stopped ringing, if you have ancestors who were Read more…
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. Heritage Open Days provide a fantastic opportunity for churches and towers across the country to open their doors, welcome their communities, and share the Read more…
As the KYR team mascot, Oscar the Octopus, I had an excellent time travelling around Nottingham. I started off the weekend by coming up from Chatham on the train. At Rochester I was given to my Custodian, Lottie, and I Read more…
We had a fabulous weekend in Nottingham(Saturday) and Loughborough(Sunday); the icing on the cake was being second in the 6-bell method category. We were really thrilled with that! A few thoughts Read more…
The next Rochester District Practice will be held on Saturday 18th July at Holy Trinity, Queenborough, ME11 5ET from 3 pm. This will be followed by a quarterly meeting. The draft minutes of the previous meeting are available online at: https://kcacr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/KCACR-Rochester-Minutes-Apr-2026-Draft.pdf Read more…
The next Ashford District Meeting is on 18th July at St Mary the Virgin, High Halden TN26 3JB. There will be afternoon ringing from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm followed by a business meeting. It is being run in conjunction Read more…
Saturday 11th July – District Quarterly Meeting at St Stephen’s Canterbury The next Canterbury District Meeting will be on Saturday 11th July at St Stephen’s Canterbury. The format is as follows: ringing from 2pm, service at 3.30 followed by tea, meeting Read more…
There will be a general ringing All Saints, Lydd (TN29 9AJ) on Saturday 20th June 2026 from 10.00am to Noon. This will be part of the celebrations to mark the Centenary of Bells this Year. It is also Lydd Club Day Read more…
Hot off the press, the Places of Worship Renewal Fund is now open. This is the replacement to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme which was withdrawn earlier this year. The Church of England emailed this morning to say: Read more…
The Rochester District outing is on Saturday 13th June 2026. We are going to the Kingston upon Thames area. The outline is below, more detailed instructions (including parking information) have been emailed to your tower correspondent. 9:30-10:15am St Nicholas, Read more…
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