Just a final reminder of the following deadlines: 5th February – All membership database updates and tower information updates need to have been submitted. 19th February – All District information for inclusion in the handbook needs to be with Doug Davis. 9th March – Final date for printed handbook orders via Read more…
In order to make it easier for members to see some information about the insurance provided for them, we have added a new page that gives a brief summary of what is covered by both the Personal Accident and Public Liability policies. This can be accessed under the Association menu Read more…
I’m sure everyone has heard of the amazing campaign led by Julie McDonnell to raise awareness and money for blood cancer sufferers. As part of Julie’s challenge for 2017 to ring 152 QPs she returned to ‘the home of Julie McDonnell Doubles’, All Saints in Birchington, on 27th December to Read more…
Many thanks to everyone who has already returned their completed census documentation. So far it looks like we have had just over half of the number returned that were sent out, so if you haven’t returned yours yet please do so as soon as possible so that we can work Read more…
Highlights from the General Committee meeting held on 25th November are as follows: The Treasurer advised that monies available in the General Fund are low. It is likely that a recommendation will be made to the AGM that all subscriptions go into the General Fund. Consideration is also being given Read more…
Jim Phillips, ringer in the Canterbury District and member of the ASCY, passed away yesterday morning. Jim’s election to the ASCY was ratified in May 1952 following a belfry election a number of weeks earlier, and during his time he served the society as Master & Librarian. He was also Read more…
Michael’s funeral will be held on Monday 27th November at 11.30am at St. Mary’s, Willesborough. All are welcome to say their goodbyes. There will be refreshments straight after in the church. Close family will depart after the service in the church for a private cremation but hope to join everyone Read more…
Nigel Spencer, Safeguarding Officer, has provided an update on the roll out of Safeguarding Training. This can be viewed on the Safeguarding page.
Video of the Week is back, and there’s little to say about this week’s audible delight apart from the fact they sound gorgeous! Shame the peal was lost due to a broken clapper. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Read more…
In the next day or two, your tower correspondent should receive details about a census the General Committee are carrying out during the month of November 2017. The aim is to get a better understanding of the state of ringing across the County – when are towers ringing, how many Read more…