Not all rings of bells around the country sound wonderful – take this rather mournful-sounding example from Elmley Castle in Worcestershire. Apparently they aren’t going to sound like this for much longer, so I thought it would be a good opportunity for a ‘before and after’ type experience. Enjoy (if Read more…
Florence Hamp has pointed out the following about a Bell Maintenance course being offered by Brian Butcher, County Bell Restoration Officer: ‘I have had some requests to run such a course and so if you are interested, please let me know and I will organise something central to those interested.’ Read more…
Something a little different this week – some 3-bell ringing from Scawby in Lincolnshire. There are a lot of ring-able 3’s across the country, some better than others, and this is one of the better ones. I personally think they sound great, especially considering how old the treble is (1628). Read more…
This week’s video brings us closer to home & back into the District, with the glorious sound of St. Margaret’s Rainham bells being rung to a peal of Medway Surprise Major back in November 2011 (www.campanophile.com/view.aspx?131696). Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version Read more…
An update about this year’s District Outing from Helen Webb: ‘Saturday 19th May is the date of the District Outing which this year, in addition to ringing at 6 towers in Essex and Suffolk, will include a visit to see a demonstration on the bells of East Bergholt. (For more details Read more…
Helen Webb, District Ringing Master, sends in this report from the District Practice that (thankfully) took place at Milton-next-Gravesend yesterday (17th March): ‘The district practice was held at SS Peter and Paul, Milton next Gravesend today. We had an excellent turnout of over 20 people including a few visitors from outside Read more…
This week’s video shows that you don’t have to be big and strong to ring ’round the back end’. This is some lovely call changes being rung on the glorious Taylor 12 at Worcester Cathedral, with YouTube celebrity laurabellringer on the 48cwt tenor showing us how it’s done! Enjoy! Note: Read more…
It has come to my attention that the District Practice due to be held at Milton-next-Gravesend this coming Saturday is still to be confirmed, so if anyone is planning to attend please keep an eye on the website as I am hoping to get confirmation either way before the end Read more…
Following on from the District Chairman (Margaret) being told at a County Committee meeting that work was being planned at Bobbing, I got in touch with Chris Trafford to see what was happening. Chris has said that they are proposing to have the bells rehung and the 5th recast as Read more…
This week’s video features some familiar faces from around the Rochester District & beyond. This is some Stedman Cinques being attempted during the District Outing to Cambridge in June 2011, on the wonderful new(ish) 12 at Great St. Mary. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need Read more…