I am sad to report that Nick Chesson passed away yesterday evening at the age of 64. Nick was from the Isle of Sheppey and having learned to ring at Eastchurch in 1964, he led the revival of the band there in 1991. He was a staunch member of the Read more…
We were very sad to receive this posting from Dickon Love recently: I am very sorry to have to inform you that Nick Chesson passed away this evening [30 April], aged 64. He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer for the past four years and had undergone an operation in Read more…
Whitechapel, in my opinion, are very good at casting lighter rings of bells. And this 4cwt ring of 6 at Ston Easton in Somerset are no exception. Beautiful sound and some good ringing! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player Read more…
I am sorry to report that Bryan Smith of Shorne has passed away recently after a long illness. His funeral is being held at Chalk next Monday 28th April and ringing is being arranged.
The Archives page has been updated to include the minutes from the Quarterly Meetings held at Rainham in January and Cobham in April. Feel free to have a read through to see what was discussed if you were unable to attend.
Off to Wiltshire today, and some Grandsire Triples being rung on the lovely bells at Wanborough. This is one of only 3 churches in the country to have both a western tower and a central spire. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version Read more…
As a result of only 1 band being interested in entering a band for either competition due to be held this coming Saturday, the decision has been taken to cancel them for the 2nd year running. Saturday’s event at Cobham will now become a usual Quarterly Meeting, with ringing starting Read more…
A little taste of what’s to come on the District Outing in May – the bells of St. Katharine Cree, our first tower of the day! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player which you can get here.
I am sad to report that Alice Fether, whom the Call Change Competition trophy is named after, passed away recently at the age of 97. Alice was an associate member of the KCACR and lived at Shorne – she was well known in the District for helping with the district Read more…
St. Mary le Bow (12, 41-3-21 in C) The itinerary for the 2014 District Outing to London on Saturday 17th May has now been finalised and all towers are confirmed as follows: 9.30 – 10.20 St. Katharine Cree (6) 10.35 – 11.25 St. Botolph, Bishopsgate (8) 11.40 – 12.30 St. Read more…