The UK recently joined the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The Central Council has set up a Task Group to co-ordinate a submission to create inventories of living heritage in the UK. A pre-requisite is that the application must be made with the Read more…
The draft minutes of the November 2025 meeting of the General Committee are available here. The minutes of the July 2025 meeting of the General Committee were adopted and are available here.
Fast away the old year passes… As 2025 draws to a close, this is often a time for reflection and for setting new challenges for the forthcoming year. Perhaps this might include a ringing challenge? As ever, the Christmas period is a very busy time for us with additional services Read more…
Requests are now being taken for printed copies of the 2026 Handbook. Every tower will receive a single (1) tower copy automatically – there is no need to request this. If you or members of your tower would like a printed copy (one (1) copy free per member) then please Read more…
As we continue to promote a safe and respectful environment within the KCACR, we would like to remind everyone of our safeguarding expectations regarding photography and video recording. No video recording or photographing any ringing or of individual ringers, or audio recording that could capture voices or conversation, must take place without Read more…
My apologies for being a little later than usual writing these latest words. I wanted to write them after the General Committee meeting last weekend but have had a number of other things that needed sorting out this week. Firstly, let me report on the Association Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral Read more…
Don’t forget that the forthcoming Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral takes place on Sunday 16th November at 5.30pm. There will be refreshments available beforehand in the Community Studio, inside the Cathedral Precinct, from 3:30pm. Whilst Evensong is a public service and we will be joining other members of the public at Read more…
I think that we have been spoilt this year by the vibrant Autumn colours and, as the clocks change this weekend, we are reminded that Winter is on the horizon as we start to look towards Association events in 2026. However, we have recently had one of the main Association Read more…
Dear Members, This year we’re joining a service of Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral again on Sunday, 16 November. Due to changes with Canterbury Cathedral’s policy on visiting ringers, there are some changes to the arrangements from last year. If you wish to ring, please ensure you read on for joining Read more…
The Summer holidays seem a distant memory now I’ve noticed autumnal hints when I am out and about. I’ve also noticed this week how dark it is at the beginning of practice night. However, there are many upcoming events in the Association’s calendar which are worth noting. This coming weekend Read more…