There has been little ringing activity since March. However, there are two events which the Ashford District Secretary would like to bring to your attention. The first is the District Annual District meeting which is scheduled to take place on Saturday 17th October at 10.30am. Obviously, we will not be able Read more…
It is with deep sadness that I have to let you know that Issy Sinden passed away yesterday morning in the hospice. Issy had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease and her health had deteriorated rapidly during recent weeks. We send sincere condolences to Charles and his family and will Read more…
As everyone will be aware, holding a ‘normal’ funeral during these extraordinary circumstances is basically impossible. Funeral services being broadcast online are now more common, and this has been arranged on Tuesday 12th May at 10.45am for our friend Steve Davis who sadly passed away recently. Anyone who knew Steve Read more…
I am very sad to announce the death this morning of Stephen J Davis (Steve to his friends). He passed to his rest following a short illness, which he bravely fought. Steve initially learned to ring at Woodchurch in 1974, but did most his early ringing at High Halden where Read more…
Many thanks to all who have sent messages and cards of condolence on Christine’s death. As we thought, the funeral will be a family only affair at Hawkinge crematorium on April 7th at 11-30. The hearse is coming to the house to leave at 10-55. Just to repeat, no flowers Read more…
Due to the latest measures put in place yesterday by the government to combat the Coronovirus pandemic all district ringing events and meetings organised by the District Committee are now cancelled until further notice including the District Practice at Willesborough this Thursday evening (19 March) and the Learners’ Practice at Pluckley Read more…
Folkestone have taken the decision to cease ringing until further notice.
On Saturday 7th March there is a Stedman & Grandsire Caters practice at Benenden (TN17 4DL) 10.30 – 12.30. Please come along to this event if you are learning either of these methods. We will also need support from ringers experienced in these methods. On Saturday 21st March there Read more…
Ashford District Secretary, Maureen, was pleased to report that the Stedman Triples practice at Great Chart on 1st February was very well-supported with twenty-one ringers attending the training event. Again, on 8th February an excellent turnout of twenty-two at the learners’ practice at Little Chart. Can we make it a Read more…
Unfortunately, the barn dance, which was due to take place on Saturday March 21st 2020, has been cancelled as we were unable to sell enough tickets to make the event viable. If you have already made a payment via BACs or cheque please contact Maureen by email on ashforddistrict@gmail.com and Read more…