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Ashford District News

Annual General Meeting

Ringing routes and reports: AGM (Easter Monday)

Please note an updated AGM brochure has been published on the Annual General Meeting (AGM) page, with a slight change in the ringing routes: Rolvenden will unfortunately not be available for ringing after the AGM. Officers’ reports have also been published on the AGM page. Please note that reports and Read more…

By jpohl, 7 days ago
Annual General Meeting

Treasurer’s Report/Accounts 2025 published ahead of our AGM

Ahead of the Association AGM to be held on Easter Monday, Monday 6th April 2026 at 14:00, the Treasurer’s report and Accounts for 2025 have been uploaded to the website and can be viewed on the AGM page. Annual General Meeting The AGM will be hosted by the Ashford District Read more…

By jpohl, 2 weeks27th March 2026 ago
Ashford District News

General Committee meeting minutes: February 2026 meeting

The draft minutes of the February 2026 meeting of the General Committee are available to be viewed here. The minutes of the November 2025 meeting of the General Committee were adopted, and are available here.

By jpohl, 3 weeks18th March 2026 ago
Ashford District News

Ashford District update – March 2026

The arrangements for the Ashford District meeting on 21st March 2026 at St Leonards Hythe (CT21 5DU) are as follows: Ringing 10.00am to 11.30am     Tea/coffee 11.30 to 12.00  Business Meeting 12.00 in the Church County AGM As you are aware the KCACR  –  AGM is being hosted by the Read more…

By mfaherty, 4 weeks ago
Annual General Meeting

Committee role descriptions now live

To provide more transparency on the roles of officers of the Association, and thereby encourage more members to consider getting involved in the running of the Association, we’ve published role descriptions for the majority of roles on the KCACR General Committee. These can now be viewed here. The KCACR General Read more…

By jpohl, 4 weeks ago
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Annual General Meeting

AGM agenda published

The agenda for the Association AGM, to be held on Easter Monday, Monday 6th April 2026 at 14:00, is now live and can be viewed on the AGM page. While the window for General Committee nominations is open (deadline is Sunday 29 March 2026, 23:59pm), this is a draft agenda. Read more…

By jpohl, 1 month6th March 2026 ago
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Ashford District ringing meeting – Feb 2026

The February Ashford District ringing meeting will be held at St Michael, Smarden (TN27 8QD) on the 21st February 2026, 10am until noon.  Tea and coffee will be available. 

By mfaherty, 2 months ago
Ashford District News

Ashford District update – January 2026

The Ashford District January meeting is being held at St Mary the Virgin, Great Chart on 17th January 2026 (TN23 3AY). Ringing will be between 10 – 11.45 am and this will be followed by the business meeting.  Tea and coffee will be available in the Church.  The method of Read more…

By mfaherty, 3 months ago
Ashford District News

A message regarding videoing and photographing of ringing

As we continue to promote a safe and respectful environment within the KCACR, we would like to remind everyone of our safeguarding expectations regarding photography and video recording.   No video recording or photographing any ringing or of individual ringers, or audio recording that could capture voices or conversation, must take place without Read more…

By jpohl, 4 months ago
Ashford District News

Association Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral Sunday 16th November at 5.30pm

Don’t forget that the forthcoming Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral takes place on Sunday 16th November at 5.30pm. There will be refreshments available beforehand in the Community Studio, inside the Cathedral Precinct, from 3:30pm. Whilst Evensong is a public service and we will be joining other members of the public at Read more…

By Neil Jones, 5 months7th November 2025 ago

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Latest CC News
Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 – Project Update Sunday 3rd May at 7.30pm

Leaders needed for the roll out of Schools and Uniformed groups projects and introducing the new Youth Development Officer! The Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 Workgroup has made great progress with the launch of the revised University Ringing Website University Ringing, which is part of the new Young Ringers Hub (YRH). The team are currently ... Read moreYoung Ringers for Ringing 2030 – Project Update Sunday 3rd May at 7.30pm [...]

Heritage Open Days(HOD) – Registration now OPEN!

This year, HODs are teaming up with leading family history website Findmypast for this year’s festival theme, Everyday Histories. From factories and kitchens to dockyards and gardens, they’ll be uncovering the stories that shaped everyday life across England. The Findmypast team is offering support to help create unforgettable events – including a free 3-month subscription ... Read moreHeritage Open Days(HOD) – Registration now OPEN! [...]

Inaugural meeting of the Recruitment Network – 8pm GMT on Sunday 15th March

Are you involved in recruiting new – or returning – ringers? Or perhaps your tower / branch / guild is thinking about a recruitment campaign but you don’t know where to start, or would like some advice? Join us online on 15th March for the inaugural meeting of the new Recruitment Network (actual name to ... Read moreInaugural meeting of the Recruitment Network – 8pm GMT on Sunday 15th March [...]

Dorothy L Sayers Society Award for Young Ringers in Leadership – closing soon

The Dorothy L Sayers Society Award for Young Ringers in Leadership closes to applications on 31st March.  The award of £500 is to support young ringers deepen their skills and broaden their experience. Funding may be used for activities such as attending ringing courses, visiting other towers, or purchasing equipment to support ringing in their ... Read moreDorothy L Sayers Society Award for Young Ringers in Leadership – closing soon [...]

Inspire the next generation

Now Hiring: Youth Development Officer | Ringing 2030 Are you passionate about working with young people and ready to make a lasting impact? We’re recruiting a Youth Development Officer to help build the next generation of ringers and support the international Ringing 2030 strategy. This is a hands‑on role focused on youth engagement and development. You’ll ... Read moreInspire the next generation [...]

Latest KCACR Performances
5088 St Stephen's Surprise Major

Rung on Thursday, 9 April 2026 at Canterbury (St Stephen, Hackington), Kent. [...]

1260 April Day Doubles

Rung on Thursday, 9 April 2026 at Charing (St Peter and St Paul), Kent. [...]

1260 Grandsire Doubles

Rung on Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at Benenden (St George), Kent. [...]

1272 Norwich Surprise Minor

Rung on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at Sheldwich (St James), Kent. [...]

1260 Doubles (6m/v/p)

Rung on Sunday, 5 April 2026 at Canterbury (St Dunstan), Kent. [...]

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