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A report with the words 'AGM' on a wooden table
Annual General Meeting

AGM draft minutes published

The draft minutes of the Association AGM, held on Easter Monday, 6 April 2026, have now been published on the KCACR website Resources page. Also published are the minutes of the 2025 AGM and the 2025 EGM, which were adopted on 4 April, 2026.   In the draft 2026 minutes Read more…

By jpohl, 4 days17th April 2026 ago
Kent Young Ringers

The 2026 KYR Striking Contest: a view from the youngest member of the winning team.

Lovely to get this write-up from James: KCACR Young Ringers’ Inter-District Striking Competition 2026 On Saturday 7th March, the annual KCACR Young Ringers’ Inter-District Striking Competition took place, and what an amazing afternoon it was! The sheer amount of organising that it took must have been immense, so I would Read more…

By jthomas, 1 week ago
Kent Young Ringers

KYR news March – April 2026

                  Sat 7th March 2026: Inter-District Striking Contest What a busy and exciting afternoon we had! 5 teams (30 young ringers, aged 11 – 24, mostly 18 and under) invaded the Ashford area with general ringing at Willesborough, Kennington and Ashford as Read more…

By jthomas, 1 week13th April 2026 ago
Annual General Meeting

Ringing routes and reports: AGM (Easter Monday)

Please note an updated AGM brochure has been published on the Annual General Meeting (AGM) page, with a slight change in the ringing routes: Rolvenden will unfortunately not be available for ringing after the AGM. Officers’ reports have also been published on the AGM page. Please note that reports and Read more…

By jpohl, 3 weeks ago
Annual General Meeting

Treasurer’s Report/Accounts 2025 published ahead of our AGM

Ahead of the Association AGM to be held on Easter Monday, Monday 6th April 2026 at 14:00, the Treasurer’s report and Accounts for 2025 have been uploaded to the website and can be viewed on the AGM page. Annual General Meeting The AGM will be hosted by the Ashford District Read more…

By jpohl, 4 weeks27th March 2026 ago
Ashford District News

General Committee meeting minutes: February 2026 meeting

The draft minutes of the February 2026 meeting of the General Committee are available to be viewed here. The minutes of the November 2025 meeting of the General Committee were adopted, and are available here.

By jpohl, 1 month18th March 2026 ago
Annual General Meeting

Committee role descriptions now live

To provide more transparency on the roles of officers of the Association, and thereby encourage more members to consider getting involved in the running of the Association, we’ve published role descriptions for the majority of roles on the KCACR General Committee. These can now be viewed here. The KCACR General Read more…

By jpohl, 1 month ago
A report with 'AGM agenda' on the cover, on a desk
Annual General Meeting

AGM agenda published

The agenda for the Association AGM, to be held on Easter Monday, Monday 6th April 2026 at 14:00, is now live and can be viewed on the AGM page. While the window for General Committee nominations is open (deadline is Sunday 29 March 2026, 23:59pm), this is a draft agenda. Read more…

By jpohl, 2 months6th March 2026 ago
Kent Young Ringers

KYR News November 2025 – February 2026

KYR Sessions: Sat 29th November am at Barming: 7 MINI-Ringers who rang a variety of “exercises”, including Twinkle Twinkle,  culminating in rounds on 6 together by the end of the morning: a very enthusiastic session Sat 29th November pm at Marden : 9 YR ringing rounds and CC, Plain Hunt Read more…

By jthomas, 2 months16th February 2026 ago
Ashford District News

A message regarding videoing and photographing of ringing

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…

By jpohl, 5 months ago

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  • 09/03/26 – Resources – updated Association competition rules added; Safeguarding Resources – Photography, Video & Audio Recording Policy added
  • 19/05/25 – Resources – adopted 2024 AGM minutes and draft 2025 AGM minutes added; Safeguarding Resources – updated Safeguarding Policy added, Safeguarding Procedure added
  • 25/04/25 – Resources – adopted KCACR rules added
  • 16/04/25 – AGM – AGM agenda updated, proposed rules for adoption added
  • 31/03/25 – Advertisers updated on home page
Latest CC News
New appointments to the Council!
New appointments to the Council!

We are delighted to welcome the Central Council’s first employees, starting in April: Gemma Groom as our new Marketing and Admin Officer Josephine Leggett as our new Youth Development Officer These two part-time, fixed-term appointments will focus on support for Ringing 2030 projects.  Gemma will be focused primarily on projects around Marketing and Recruitment (including ... Read moreNew appointments to the Council! [...]

Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 – Project Update Sunday 3rd May at 7.30pm

Leaders needed for the roll out of Schools and Uniformed groups projects and introducing the new Youth Development Officer! The Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 Workgroup has made great progress with the launch of the revised University Ringing Website University Ringing, which is part of the new Young Ringers Hub (YRH). The team are currently ... Read moreYoung Ringers for Ringing 2030 – Project Update Sunday 3rd May at 7.30pm [...]

Heritage Open Days(HOD) – Registration now OPEN!

This year, HODs are teaming up with leading family history website Findmypast for this year’s festival theme, Everyday Histories. From factories and kitchens to dockyards and gardens, they’ll be uncovering the stories that shaped everyday life across England. The Findmypast team is offering support to help create unforgettable events – including a free 3-month subscription ... Read moreHeritage Open Days(HOD) – Registration now OPEN! [...]

Inaugural meeting of the Recruitment Network – 8pm GMT on Sunday 15th March

Are you involved in recruiting new – or returning – ringers? Or perhaps your tower / branch / guild is thinking about a recruitment campaign but you don’t know where to start, or would like some advice? Join us online on 15th March for the inaugural meeting of the new Recruitment Network (actual name to ... Read moreInaugural meeting of the Recruitment Network – 8pm GMT on Sunday 15th March [...]

Dorothy L Sayers Society Award for Young Ringers in Leadership – closing soon

The Dorothy L Sayers Society Award for Young Ringers in Leadership closes to applications on 31st March.  The award of £500 is to support young ringers deepen their skills and broaden their experience. Funding may be used for activities such as attending ringing courses, visiting other towers, or purchasing equipment to support ringing in their ... Read moreDorothy L Sayers Society Award for Young Ringers in Leadership – closing soon [...]

Latest KCACR Performances
1260 Grandsire Triples

Rung on Monday, 20 April 2026 at Frittenden (St Mary), Kent. [...]

112 Plain Bob Major

Rung on Monday, 20 April 2026 at Hollingbourne (All Saints), Kent. [...]

224 Kent Treble Bob Major

Rung on Monday, 20 April 2026 at Hollingbourne (All Saints), Kent. [...]

60 Rounds on 6

Rung on Monday, 20 April 2026 at Newington juxta Sittingbourne (St Mary the Virgin), Kent. [...]

20 Plain Hunt Doubles

Rung on Monday, 20 April 2026 at Newington juxta Sittingbourne (St Mary the Virgin), Kent. [...]

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