Dear all, This is a little bit late, but I have heard that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which repays the VAT on repair and maintenance costs to listed buildings, is up for renewal and being debated on Wednesday 22nd January. If it is not renewed, or a Read more…
I’m sad to report that Rev. Dr Peter Newing, one of the longest-serving members of the Association, passed away yesterday 16th May 2025. He was a member of the Association since 1947 and moved to Herefordshire some years ago.
Well, the Association AGM has taken place and it seems that I am still here in my chair. The AGM took place on Easter Monday, 21st April at Sevenoaks. The Sevenoaks ringers, assisted by other members of the Tonbridge District, put on a very enjoyable day’s programme. I would like Read more…
Just a reminder to everyone that the Association AGM is happening this coming Monday (Easter Monday) 21st April at Sevenoaks. The AGM page has all of the papers and information you need about the day including open towers. Printed handbooks will be available for collection as well. We hope to Read more…
The 2025 Handbook has now gone to print, and the digital edition is now available for members via their membership home page on Membermojo (login required): https://membermojo.co.uk/kcacr/membershome Those that have ordered printed copies, they will be ready to collect at the AGM on Easter Monday at Sevenoaks.
I was in York recently to attend the ART (Association of Ringing Teachers) annual conference. It was a busy couple of days with presentations covering a range of different topic linked to the topic of ‘Making a Difference’ aimed primarily at the difference that tower leaders and ringing teachers can Read more…
Just a reminder that the final day to request a printed copy of the 2025 Handbook is this coming Sunday 30th March. Every tower will receive a single copy, all members are entitled to request a single free copy and if anyone would like any additional printed copies they need Read more…
This year’s Annual General Meeting is being hosted by the Tonbridge District on Easter Monday, 21st April at Sevenoaks. All AGM papers include the brochure detailing the plans for the day are now available on the AGM page.
The KCACR Inter-District 8-Bell Striking Competition 2025 will be held at Ss Peter and Paul, Bromley (BR1 1HE) on Saturday 21st June. The test piece is a touch of Double Norwich Court Bob Major (see below) and the draw will be at 09:45. 224 Double Norwich Court Bob Major 2345678 Read more…
In my December Words, I mentioned a project that I had been working on with the Central Council linked to the Ringing 2030 initiative. This is going to take the form of a Ringing Discovery Day and will be based in the Medway area. The reasons for choosing this area Read more…
The Central Council have just published their Business Plan and Budget for 2025, which is available via the documents below and on their website: Business Plan 2025 Budget 2025