The Archives page has been updated to include the bullet points of matters arising from the County Committee meeting held on 22nd February (listed under District Reps Reports). You can also view them directly by clicking here.
A new 8 were cast for the church at Saxlingham Nethergate by Whitechapel in 2013, and the old 7th was retained as a clock bell. Here’s some ringing on the new bells. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player Read more…
The bells from Halewood, Merseyside were transferred to the tower at Barbourne, Worcester and work has recently been completed. A lovely sounding little Taylor 8, it’s great that they can ring out again. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Read more…
Just a reminder that we have a morning practice coming up on Saturday 15th February at St. George, Gravesend from 10am to midday. This practice is open to everyone regardless of whether they can ring rounds or Surprise Major – all abilities will be catered for! If you or anyone Read more…
‘Across the pond’ today with some ringing on the 10 bells at Washington National Cathedral in the US. This quarter peal was rung half-muffled to ring out the old year on 31st December 2013. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Read more…
On 8th January 2014, a peal was rung at Gillingham to commemorate the centenary of the first peal by an all Armed Forces band, Plain Bob Major, rung at Gillingham on January 8th 1914. More details and photos can be found on the KCACR website here.
Off to the Midlands today, and the glorious sound of the back 8 at St. Philip’s Cathedral in Birmingham ringing Stedman Triples. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated version of Adobe Flash Player which you can get here.
A rather interesting ring of bells today – the ‘tuneful’ 8 at Ullenhall in Warwickshire. Originally intended to be a chime this light, oddly tuned eight were eventually squeezed into this tiny tower and hung for full-circle ringing. It’s such a tight fit that the louvres have to be opened Read more…
Just a reminder that we have the first Quarterly Meeting of the year next Saturday 18th January at Rainham. Ringing starts at 3.30pm followed by tea & meeting in the church and more ringing afterwards. Names for tea to Diana Wraight before Thursday 16th January please, either by email or Read more…
A grand sounding 8 in Suffolk this week, with some Bristol Surprise Major from Lavenham. With a long draught, large ringing chamber and uneven rope circle these are said to be challenging but rewarding if run well. Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated Read more…