Sadly we have to announce the death of Jan Boughton of Cliffe. Jan was an active member of the Cliffe band until she developed alzheimers & sadly could no longer ring. We send sincere condolences to her family, especially to Bryan her husband & tower captain of Cliffe. Jan’s funeral Read more…
Trevor Arnold from Rodmersham has built a portable, 6-bell simulator and it having an open ‘trial’ session on Saturday 31st August. Details in the poster below. There are 4 rules for the day: Have fun New ringers to be given maximum help No quarter peals Constructive criticism welcome
As of Friday 2nd August, ringing will resume at St. Margaret, Rochester as the damaged glass is being made safe. Jayne Vousden
Sadly there will be no ringing at St Margaret’s, Rochester on Fridays due to one of the glass panels above the doors being smashed which was noticed last Friday night, therefore making it to dangerous to ring. Hopefully it should be replaced within 6-8 weeks. Jayne Vousden
After a private cremation for family members only, there will be a memorial service at 2:00pm on Friday 30th November at St John the Baptist, Meopham and afterwards in the St John’s Centre next to the church.
Tuesday 20th November at 2:00pm Thamesview Crematorium (entrance on A226 Gravesend/Rochester Road near Chalk Church), and afterwards at the Clarendon Hotel in Gravesend. Please note that the Clarendon Hotel is down by the river front close to the St Andrew’s Centre. There is limited parking at the hotel (30 cars Read more…
Dear All It is with great sadness that I have to report that Rhian passed away peacefully this morning (Sunday) with Judith and his two daughters Joanna & Rachel at his bedside. He had a serious stroke more than two years ago and has been bedridden ever since with no Read more…
I am sorry to have to pass on the news that Frank Matthews of Meopham passed away on Saturday after a long illness. Frank was an excellent ringer from a renowned ringing family. He was a Past Secretary of the Cumberland Youths and a prominent member of the Rochester District Read more…
At the Rochester District ADM on 20th October, we will be holding our annual Grand Draw raffle in aid of the Association BRF/Training Funds. Your tower should already have tickets for people to buy, but please contact Val Cooper or Annette Jacobs if not. Some great news – Kevin Mitchell, Read more…
Just a reminder that the next Rochester District practice is at Cobham (6) (not Shorne as shown on some older versions of the events list) on Wednesday 19th September from 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome, and ringing will be tailored to suit those that are there. Hope to see some of Read more…