I am sad to report that Christine Tatler-McCluggage of Tunstall passed away this morning after a long illness. Many members of the District and the wider Association will remember her enthusiasm for ringing whether it was at one of the many tower practices that she would attend or at District events. Read more…
I am very sad to report that, after a short illness, Emma Cundiff of Tunstall passed away this morning. Our thoughts are with Stuart and Rachel at this difficult time. More details will follow as appropriate in due course.
I am sad to report that Roger Durrant of Minster-in-Sheppey has passed away recently. No further details are known currently, but more will be shared in due course.
The Rochester District will be holding a virtual ADM via Zoom on Saturday 17th October at 3pm. Please contact Val Cooper by 10th October if you wish to join the meeting. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent by email to all who have registered prior to the Read more…
I am sad to report of the death of Peter Silver of Halling in the Rochester District. Peter died on 9th July, just a few days short of his 82nd birthday. His funeral took place on 16th July in accordance with the present Covid-19 restrictions. He was for many years Read more…
It is with sadness that we have to report the passing of Rebecca “Becky” Fagg on 23rd March 2020 following a period of illness associated with complications from a lifetime living with diabetes. Becky was a founder member of the revived Rodmersham band and started ringing in February 2006. Barely Read more…
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