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Maidstone District News

Kent Young Ringers

Kent Young Ringers Facebook Group

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…

By admin, 14 years 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, 2 months ago
Maidstone District News

Bert Boxall – Funeral details

The funeral for Bert Boxall will be held at Ss Peter & Paul, Yalding on Friday 5th December at 10.30am. There will be ringing before the funeral, and the bells will be rung open at Bert’s request.

By admin, 3 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
Maidstone District News

Bert Boxall

Bert Boxall, a ringer at Yalding for many years, sadly passed away peacefully on Tuesday 4th November aged 92. More details including funeral arrangements will be shared in due course.

By admin, 3 months 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, 4 months11th October 2025 ago
Maidstone District News

Competition ringing returns to the Maidstone District

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…

By admin, 11 months8th March 2025 ago
Maidstone District News

Maidstone District – Quarterly Meeting, 11th January

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…

By admin, 1 year ago
Maidstone District News

Maidstone District Practice – 9th November

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.

By admin, 1 year ago
Maidstone District News

Maidstone District Annual Meeting 2024

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…

By admin, 1 year ago
Maidstone District News

Maidstone District Practice – 14th September

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.

By admin, 1 year ago

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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 [...]

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Rung on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at Ashford (St Mary the Virgin), Kent. [...]

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Rung on Sunday, 8 February 2026 at Canterbury (St Alphege), Kent. [...]

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