ART will be holding its annual conference on 2/3 March at Worcester. The exciting agenda includes a great line up of speakers, with keynotes by: Mark Regan, the Ringing Master at Worcester Cathedral, who will not only be looking to the future, but offering visits to the Cathedral Ringing Centre. Read more…
Just a reminder that the first of the newly-organised Association 10-Bell Advanced practice is coming up next Wednesday 6th February at St. Mary the Virgin, Ashford from 7.30pm. More details on the other upcoming practices can be found here and on the diary/calendar.
The first of these practices will be held at Ashford on Wednesday February 6th from 1930-2115. The aim of the practices is to give members from all corners of the Association the opportunity to develop their ten bell ringing beyond the basics. We will concentrate on ringing Stedman Caters and Read more…
I just wanted to clarify exactly how the Handbook process will run this year, and provide some deadlines that will need to be adhered to in order for information to be up-to-date in the 2019 Handbook: 1. Updating tower details (practice nights, contact details etc.) Every District Secretary and Tower Read more…
Please see the note below from Alison Hodge regarding the Worcestershire & Districts library: “At the 2018 AGM of W&DCRA, the Librarian presented a paper about the contents and usage of the Library. It was agreed that a small working group should consider the paper and set out recommendations for Read more…
At Brasted on 1st January the Frank Lewis memorial board was dedicated by Lay Reader Judith Seaward at a ceremony organised by Catherine. Association Treasurer Margaret Funnell spoke of Frank’s thirty years of dedication to the Association in a range of roles. The reception which followed was attended by many Read more…
“Ding! Dong! Merrily on high, in heaven the bells are ringing…” As we approach the great feast of Christmas, and the end of 2018, I take this opportunity to give tribute to all ringers, willing volunteers, who give your .time and skill selflessly week on week throughout the year. And Read more…
The Central Council AGM in 2019 will take place on Saturday, 7th September at Goldsmiths, New Cross, London SE14 6NW. The business to include reports of the Council’s activities, a presentation of its budget & forward plan, plus the opportunity to review aspects of its work in more detail. The Read more…
The Association 8-Bell Striking Competition 2019 will be hosted by the Rochester District and held at Tunstall on Saturday 29th June. The draw will be held at 9.45am. The test piece for the competition is a plain course of Turramurra Surprise Major. The blue line can be found online at Read more…
Please see below the highlights from the General Committee meeting held on Saturday 24th November 2018: