Dear members and friends, The recent advice from HM Government to avoid all unnecessary social contact has been followed today by a call from the Archbishops to put all public worship in the Church of England on hold. It follows that all ringing should now cease no matter what that Read more…
It is with sadness that I must inform you all that Christine Butcher, Brian’s wife, passed away yesterday evening. Funeral arrangements may well be difficult at this moment in time but as soon as details are available they will be shared. Brian and the family thank you all for your good Read more…
A pdf brochure has now been added to the AGM page with details of the AGM to be held this year at St Nicholas, Chislehurst on Easter Monday, 13th April.
I’ve just had an email from Brian Butcher to advise that unfortunately his wife has been taken seriously ill, so for the time being any ringing/bell restoration work that he is involved in is on hold. Let’s all send positive thoughts and prayers to Brian & his family at this Read more…
The salient points from the General Committee meeting held on 22nd February 2020 can now be found on the Resources page, and below for reference: Full details of the AGM day and lunch booking process are on the website at https://kcacr.org.uk/association/agm/ Five Central Council Representatives and nominations for General Committee Read more…
Just a final reminder that there are only 3 weeks left for you to request a copy of the new 2020 Handbook for yourself or on behalf of the members of your tower – no more requests can be taken after Sunday 22nd March. To put in a request, go to Read more…
The AGM page has now been updated with details of the AGM to be held this year at St Nicholas, Chislehurst on Easter Monday, 13th April. This includes details for requesting lunch and the open tower list.
The Kent County Show provides a great opportunity for the public to understand a little more about bell ringing, and hopefully sparks some interest to explore further. On July 10th/11th/12th Steve Fitton is organising a mini ring for the three days of the fair, and needs volunteers to help demonstrate Read more…
Just a reminder to all members that, if you would like a copy of the 2020 Handbook, you need to request it using this form no later than 22nd March. As before, all towers will automatically receive 1 copy. If you would like more than 1 copy for yourself, you can also Read more…
We have been organising quarters on twelve bells at Benenden for many years, on the third Friday of each month, meeting at 7.30 p.m. Stedman Cinques is perhaps the most frequently rung, but we have also rung Erin, Grandsire, Little Bob Maximus, and Yorkshire and Cambridge Maximus, very occasionally rising Read more…