Rochester District News

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…

As you should be aware the County AGM is taking place on Easter Monday, 21st April in the Lewisham District.  Details are as follows: Date: Monday 21st APRIL 2014 Service: 12:00 – 12:45 St Mary’s, Lewisham, SE13 6LE Meal: 13:00 lunch St Mary’s Centre, Ladywell Road, SE13 7UW Meeting: 14:30 meeting St Read more…

One of my own videos this week, recorded during a recent weekend tour to Wiltshire & Hampshire. These are the lovely ring of 4 at Breamore in Hampshire, rung from the chancel crossing.  Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Read more…

Part of a quarter peal of London No.3 Surprise Royal at Christ Church, Swindon this week.  These bells have featured on YouTube Weekly before, but they are a pleasure to listen to so I thought I would feature them again!  Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may Read more…