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Ashford District News

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, 7 months 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, 7 months6th March 2026 ago
Ashford District News

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, 8 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, 9 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, 10 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, 11 months7th November 2025 ago
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Association Evensong service with ringing – Canterbury Cathedral

Dear Members,   This year we’re joining a service of Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral again on Sunday, 16 November. Due to changes with Canterbury Cathedral’s policy on visiting ringers, there are some changes to the arrangements from last year. If you wish to ring, please ensure you read on for joining Read more…

By jpohl, 12 months11th October 2025 ago
Ashford District News

Ashford District Update – September 2025

Please see the following information for the District meetings   Saturday, 20th September –   Practice Meeting at Pluckley 10.00 to 12.00 Tea/Coffee will be available.( Dave Robinson will be running the ringing)   Saturday, 18th October – ADM at Lydd.  Ringing from 3.00 to 4.30pm followed by Tea and the ADM at Read more…

By mfaherty, 1 year ago
Ashford District News

Ashford District – July 2025 update

The arrangements have been finalised for the Ashford District Meeting at St Matthews, Warehorne (TN26 2LL) on 19th July and are as follows: Ringing from 3.30 – 5.30pm Bus. Meeting 5.30 – 6.00pm BBQ from 6.00pm onwards at the Woolpack Inn No need to book for the BBQ. 3 Steam Read more…

By mfaherty, 1 year ago
Ashford District News

Ashford District Meeting – Appledore

There will be an Ashford District Meeting at Appledore (TN26 2DB) on 15th March. 2025  Ringing will be from 10 am to 11.45 am and there will be a business meeting at 12 noon.  All ringing standards will be catered for. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available during the Read more…

By mfaherty, 2 years7th March 2025 ago

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Latest CC News
The Young Ringers Hub is live!

The Young Ringers Hub is a one stop shop for all things youth ringing and is now live. This is a new website developed and funded by the Central Council of Church Bellringers as part of the Ringing 2030 initiative. The objective of the website is to enable more young people to access bellringing and ... Read moreThe Young Ringers Hub is live! [...]

Young Leadership Celebrated as Francis Gilruth Wins the 2026 Dorothy L Sayers Society Award
Young Leadership Celebrated as Francis Gilruth Wins the 2026 Dorothy L Sayers Society Award

The future of ringing was celebrated at the CCCBR Annual Council Meeting on 5 September 2026 when Francis Gilruth was announced as the winner of the 2026 Dorothy L Sayers Society Award for Young Leadership. The award recognises exceptional leadership among young ringers under the age of 18 and carries a prize of £500 to ... Read moreYoung Leadership Celebrated as Francis Gilruth Wins the 2026 Dorothy L Sayers Society Award [...]

Next Ringing Recruitment Network event – Sunday 20th September

Join us at 8 pm UK time for this open on-line meeting of the Ringing Recruitment Network – anyone with an interest in recruiting and retaining new and returning ringers is welcome to attend. This session will feature a talk from Caroline Noonan and Sarah Dow, Devizes Branch, SDGR about Sound Start, a new branch ... Read moreNext Ringing Recruitment Network event – Sunday 20th September [...]

Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 briefing 13th September 2026

We are launching the Young Ringers Hub at the CCCBR ACM on 4th September! Join us at 1930 UK time on Sunday 13th September for an open on-line meeting to showcase the Young Ringers Hub, a one stop shop for all young ringers , from school age to 30. The session will feature a walk through ... Read moreYoung Ringers for Ringing 2030 briefing 13th September 2026 [...]

2026 Meeting papers now published

The agenda and meeting papers for the upcoming 2026 annual council meeting are now available to download from the Meeting Papers page. Send to a friend [...]

Latest KCACR Performances
5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Rung on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at Farnborough (St Giles), Kent. [...]

5040 Surprise Minor (12m)

Rung on Monday, 5 October 2026 at Godmersham (St Laurence the Martyr), Kent. [...]

1344 Double Norwich Court Bob Major

Rung on Monday, 5 October 2026 at Hadlow (St Mary), Kent. [...]

1260 Doubles (3m)

Rung on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at Ashford (St Mary the Virgin), Kent. [...]

1260 Minnis Bay Doubles

Rung on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at Birchington (All Saints), Kent. [...]

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