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
2025 is now well underway and the festivities of Christmas and the New Year are well behind us, although perhaps the self-imposed diets are a small reminder of the overindulgences in that period. The start of a new year always tends to make us look forward to what could be Read more…
News received from Brian Butcher, Bell Restoration Officer: Labour has been accused of introducing a “worship tax” by slashing funds to repair ancient churches and save them from closure. The Government announced on Wednesday that it would halve the tax relief paid out for repairs to listed places of worship, Read more…
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…
Another year is drawing to a close and, as ever, gives an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months. During the year, we lost several notable members of the Association including Rev’d David Cawley (a highly regarded authority on the history of Kent bells), Davd Manger (twice Association Chairman Read more…