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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, 2 months ago
Ashford District News

Association Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral Sunday 16th November at 5.30pm

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…

By Neil Jones, 3 months7th November 2025 ago
Ashford District News

Association Evensong service with ringing – Canterbury Cathedral

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…

By jpohl, 3 months11th October 2025 ago
Lewisham District News

Lewisham District – April update

Dear all, Happy Easter! And welcome to the beginning of the summer months in your Lewisham District. Here’s the latest news… April Practice Plus Business Meeting – Saturday April 13th The next District Event is an open Practice plus Business Meeting at St Luke’s, Bromley Common on Saturday 13th April. Access to the church will Read more…

By Rupert Cheeseman, 2 years ago
Lewisham District News

Lewisham District – March update

Dear all, Welcome to March in your Lewisham District…. the clocks will be going forward soon and then it’ll nearly be summer! Bells, Beer and Curry – Saturday March 9th Three of the favourite things in the life of many bellringers (well, mine anyway! N ) – and on Saturday March Read more…

By Rupert Cheeseman, 2 years2nd March 2024 ago
Mary Andrews
Lewisham District News

Mary Andrews

It is with regret that I have to report that Mary Andrews of Bexley sadly passed away in hospital on Sunday 4th February. She was aged 87 and had not been in the best of health for some time.  Mary was an Elected Vice-President of the KCACR, having been a stalwart Read more…

By admin, 2 years20th February 2024 ago
Lewisham District News

Lewisham District – February update

Dear all, Welcome to the latest news from your Lewisham District…. January District Practice and Business Meeting We had a great turnout for the first District event of the year with up to 30 members at St Mary Cray – thank you for supporting! Draft minutes of the Business meeting Read more…

By Rupert Cheeseman, 2 years ago
Lewisham District News

Lewisham District – January update

Dear all, Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! Here’s all the latest news you need from your Lewisham District.   December District Practice and Christmas Social Thanks to all who took part in a really enjoyable “end-of-term party” practice at Beckenham in December – and well done especially to Read more…

By Rupert Cheeseman, 2 years ago
Lewisham District News

Lewisham District – November update

Dear all, As the evenings start to draw in, here’s the November edition of the latest news from your Lewisham District…   Annual District Meeting Thanks to everyone who supported the ADM at Chelsfield in October – it was great to see such a strong turnout, with 29 members and Read more…

By Rupert Cheeseman, 2 years ago
Lewisham District News

Lewisham District – September update

Dear all, Welcome back – hope everyone had a lovely summer break. Here’s the latest news from your Lewisham District…   Upcoming events Next District event is an open District Practice at Ash-by-Wrotham on Saturday 9th September, starting at 10.30am – all welcome. The Annual District Meeting is to be held at Chelsfield Read more…

By Rupert Cheeseman, 2 years ago

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Latest CC News
Dorothy L Sayers Society Launches £500 Award for Young Bellringers

The Dorothy L Sayers Society has announced an exciting new annual initiative to celebrate and support the next generation of bellringers. The Dorothy L Sayers Award for Young Ringers will grant £500 to a young person under the age of 18 who has shown leadership and dedication within the bellringing community. The Award is designed ... Read moreDorothy L Sayers Society Launches £500 Award for Young Bellringers [...]

Bellringing and Intangible Cultural Heritage

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 prior consent of the community ... Read moreBellringing and Intangible Cultural Heritage [...]

Recruitment & Development for Ringing 2030 – Briefing
Recruitment & Development for Ringing 2030 – Briefing

Join us for a workgroup briefing: Sunday 8th February 20:00 – 21:00 (UK time) The second in a series of workgroup briefings for CCCBR Reps and other interested ringers in our work towards the Ringing 2030 aim to create a sustainable future for change ringing. Focusing on: Recruitment via your Association website Attracting back lapsed/resting ... Read moreRecruitment & Development for Ringing 2030 – Briefing [...]

Marketing ringing in your area – Open Meeting on 18th January 2026

Local marketing and social media campaigns are effective ways to raise general awareness of bell ringing and provide a sustainable stream of recruits.  Join us for to advice and tools to help you. When:  Sunday 18th January 2025 at 7.30pm, by Zoom  Register to attend by following this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5OlcE-OHRLCyiJaL5qrzMQ After registering, you will receive ... Read moreMarketing ringing in your area – Open Meeting on 18th January 2026 [...]

Ringing 2030, Recruitment and Youth Ringing – Updates

Three months after the Annual Meeting in Sheffield, we have some reports from workgroups and a general update on progress on other Ringing 2030 projects. Recruitment & Development Workgroup We’re celebrating two big milestones: Southwest Course Success – The inaugural course was held in October and so far the feedback has been very positive, as ... Read moreRinging 2030, Recruitment and Youth Ringing – Updates [...]

Latest KCACR Performances
1260 Doubles (5m)

Rung on Friday, 23 January 2026 at Chilham (St Mary), Kent. [...]

5039 Grandsire Caters

Rung on Friday, 23 January 2026 at Cudham (St Peter and St Paul), Kent. [...]

80 Grandsire Doubles

Rung on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at Meopham (St John the Baptist), Kent. [...]

1260 Plain Bob Minor

Rung on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at Tonbridge (2A Cranford Road), Kent. [...]

5024 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Rung on Monday, 19 January 2026 at Chevening (St Botolph), Kent. [...]

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