Kenneth Clark, Priest-in-Charge (and ringer) at Stone, has notified me that there will be a Tower Open Day on 11th August this year providing ringers with another opportunity to ring on the new bells. Full details can be found here.
I’m not sure how I haven’t seen this before, but you can now get a Dove’s Guide app for your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad! For more information, head over to the Dove’s Guide website here. The app is free and available in the App Store now.
The majority of ringing for the Royal Jubilee is now over, and the Jubilee Pageant is now part of our history. The Royal Jubilee bells, however, live on and are now installed in their permanent location at St. James Garlickhythe in London. Here’s is a clip of some of the Read more…
The 8-bell striking competition was held at Marden today, with the Lewisham District taking the trophy for the 2nd year running. More details can be found over at the KCACR Website. Congratulations Lewisham District!
Any towers planning to participate in Martin Creed’s ‘All the Bells’ project need to be aware that the time has changed – to ensure it does not clash with BBC news bulletins, the 3 minutes will now start at 8.15am and not 8am as previously advertised. More details can be Read more…
The National 12-bell Striking competition was held on Saturday 23rd June at Melbourne in Derbyshire – the winning band were from Birmingham. Following on from that, this week we have a clip of the bells of Melbourne – an acquired taste I believe! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing Read more…
Doug Snoswell has let me know that Dennis Randall, one-time ringer at Chatham (Victoria Tower) and member of the Ancient Society of College Youths, has passed away. Dennis was a member of the St. Paul’s Cathedral Guild for over 50 years and also held the post of steeple keeper there Read more…
Saturday 23rd June saw the return of the annual Flower Festival and Tower Open Day at St. Margaret’s Church in Rainham. The tower was open for a total of 4 hours during the day allowing visitors to climb to the ringing chamber, bell chamber and all the way up to Read more…
Ever been to a 10-bell tower and heard the call ‘front six up in peal, back 4 separately’?. If so, then this week’s video is for you. Here’s how to ring up 10 bells in peal, Cornwall-style! Enjoy! Note: if the video isn’t showing above, you may need an updated Read more…
Doug Snoswell, KCACR Public Relations Office, has contacted me to make a request via this website with regards to any ringing taking place for the Olympics. If you or your tower are planning to ring for the Olympics, either as part of a wider event (‘All the Bells’ for example) Read more…