Wed 30th May 2018 saw approx 20 Young Ringers and their “minders” descend on St Nicholas, Thanington, St Dunstan’s and the Cathderal. What a lovely day this was: time to explore St Nicholas church and lounge in the sunshine in St Dunstan’s Churchyard, chatting and learning methods before walking through Read more…
Start time 15 mins earlier at Thanington: now 1.00 – 2.00 pm Start time 15 mins earlier at St Dunstan’s: now 2.30 – 3.30pm
We’ve had a really great uptake for the outing to Canterbury next Wed 30th May…. Sadly we are unable to accept any more ringers for this outing. If you haven’t already confirmed with me that you will be coming I am afraid you will have to wait until next time. Read more…
We’re looking forward to a lovely day out in Canterbury on the Wednesday in half term. Do join us; please let me know if you are coming. If you know any young ringers who may like to come along please forward the details to them. Please bring £1.50 for tower Read more…
SEECON 2019 will be hosted by Kent. Saturday 6th April… Please save the date… We will be looking for towers, stewards and helpers on the day. The contest is in the morning with a 9.45 draw, with refreshments and activities throughout, followed by lunch and results and then a couple Read more…
Saturday 14th April 2018 Warnham Sussex The weather on 12th & 13th had been dull and on the cool side, but the day of the SEECON dawned a gorgeous warm and sunny day. The host County, Sussex, put on an amazing Read more…
Remember! Remember! Ringing at Staplehurst Sat 28th April 2-4pm Remember your 50p. Contact me if you might need a lift and we may be able to arrange something. See you there
The highlight of the year so far has to be the April Outing to Surrey and Sussex!!! 12 intrepid youngsters and 4 foolhardy adults roved a couple of hundred miles of highways and byways for ringing and fun! There was also some serious practice on the Friday for the South Read more…
Three Saturday ringing sessions have been held this year: January 27th at Marden attended by 13 youngsters. 17th February at Aylesford attended by 8 youngsters. 24th March at Hollingbourne attended by 16 youngsters, including 2 “first-timers”. Ringing has ranged from Rounds and Call Changes, through Plain Hunt, Plain Bob and Read more…
A great day was had by all: first tower for the afternoon was Rochester cathedral. 13 youngsters met at the foot of the tower with a few supporters; for most of them this was the first time they had rung on 10 bells and also at a cathedral. Lots of Read more…