Kent Young Ringers have their own group on Facebook, accessible by clicking here. Anyone under the age of 25 is classed as a Young Ringer and is welcome to get involved. For more information, please either join the Facebook group or get in touch with the Acting County Youth Officer, Read more…
On Saturday 8th March 2025, the first call change competition was held in the Maidstone District since 14th March 2020 – just before the global Covid-19 pandemic took hold. 7 teams turned out to ring in the glorious spring sunshine at Mereworth where we were kept fed and watered by Read more…
Our first District event of the year is happening this coming Saturday morning at Aylesford (8) with ringing from 10am to 12.30pm, and a short meeting at 11am – agenda and minutes have been circulated via the mailing list. Parking at Aylesford can be a little challenging – there is Read more…
The final District practice of 2024 is happening next Saturday 9th November at Chart Sutton, with ringing from 10am to 12pm. Please note that there are no facilities in the church. All are welcome, we hope to see some of you there.
Just a reminder that we have our Annual District Meeting coming up on Saturday 12th October at Marden. Ringing on the recently rehung bells from 10am to 12pm followed by the ADM, and then if anyone would like a bite to eat The Unicorn pub is just up the road. Read more…
Just a reminder that the next District practice is happening at East Malling (6) on Saturday 14th September, with ringing from 10am to midday. All are welcome, I hope to see some of you there.
Could potential visitors to All Saints, Staplehurst please note that due to problems with the tower turret all ringing is currently suspended with immediate effect and until further notice. Any updates will be posted here when available.
The next quarterly meeting for the Maidstone District is being held on Saturday 13th July at Boughton Monchelsea. Ringing from 10am to 12.30pm with a short meeting & refreshments at 11am. All welcome, I look forward to seeing you there. Doug Davis Maidstone District Secretary
The next District practice is being held at Otham (6) on Saturday 11th May from 10am to 12pm. All are welcome, and there is plenty of parking.
Marden Bells have recently been tuned, and rehung by Nicholson Engineering of Bridport. Next Tuesday, 30th April, bell ringers are invited to a session of open ringing from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. There will then be a church service during which Bishop Rose, Bishop of Dover, will bless the bells. Ringers Read more…
I have received a message from the daughter of Douglas Bratt of Mereworth informing me of his recent death. Douglas was a longstanding member of the Association and taught many people to ring. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.