With Yahoogroups now closing down, as has been mentioned, I have set up a replacement group on Google, which seems to be the way most other ringing societies are going. Rather than simply adding everyone who was on the Yahoo Group, conscious that some addresses may not be the preferred Read more…
Dear all, You may be aware that the Central Council of Church Bell-Ringers (CCCBR) has recently updated and expanded its guidance on ringing in towers that fall within the Government’s Tiers 2 and 3 Regions.. You can find this here: https://cccbr.org.uk/2020/10/23/tiers-2-and-3-in-england-update/ The key issue here is that, while the CCCBR Read more…
A successful district practice was held on Sat 24th. It was good to see a few new faces along with previous attendees. A variety of methods were attempted including Plain Bob Doubles, Grandsire Triples, Stedman Triples and Plain Hunt on 9 and by some miracle most things came round. Upcoming Read more…
This months virtual District Practice is being held on Saturday 24th October from 10am-12pm. If anyone from outside of the Lewisham District would like to attend, please send an email to by 9am on Saturday morning to receive the Zoom meeting details plus the Ringing Room tower ID number. Tom Hinks’ training session Read more…
Dear all, Yesterday afternoon (Friday 16 October), new guidance was issued by the Central Council of Church Bell-Ringers (CCCBR) on ringing in towers that fall within the Government’s Tiers 2 and 3 Regions. You can find this here: https://cccbr.org.uk/2020/10/16/england-tier-2-and-tier-3-restrictions/ The firm advice given is that, despite the fact that churches are Read more…
This month’s virtual District Practice is taking place on Saturday 24th October starting at 10am and finishing by 12pm. This will take the same form as before with a Zoom meeting run alongside a virtual tower and hopefully incorporating the 120 Club draw. As Philippa mentioned in her last article as Chairman in the October Read more…
The Lewisham District held it’s first virtual meeting on Sat 10th October at 10am. It seemed to go without a hitch and was as well attended as usual (the County Chairman even put in an appearance!) so it’s intended that our district meetings will continue in this format until such Read more…
The latest edition of the newsletter is now available. There will not be a paper copy this time so please download it here. Upcoming district events: Sat 10th Oct – Virtual Annual District Meeting – Your home, 10am Sat 24th Oct – Virtual District Practice – Your home, 10am-12. Sat Read more…
The Lewisham Annual District Meeting is taking place via Zoom at 10am on Saturday 10th October. The agenda plus officer reports can be found in the District News section, and previous meeting minutes on a dedicated page under Lewisham District. Please email by 9am on 10th October to receive Read more…