Less than 2 weeks to go now until the Central Council weekend and Mini Roadshow in London. A huge programme has been put together throughout the weekend and is open to ALL RINGERS, not just Central Council representatives. Friday 6th September Afternoon ringing at City churches and other London towers. Guided tours of St. Paul’s … Read moreCentral Council weekend – less than 2 weeks to go!
As part of the Central Council weekend on 6-8th September in London booking for each day is essential. Booking for the Council’s Annual Meeting as well as the other activities taking place over the weekend is via https://events.cccbr.org.uk/product/annual-meeting-2019/ Clothing can be pre-ordered via https://events.cccbr.org.uk/product/london-2019-shirts/ Closing date for orders: 5pm Tuesday 13th August Last day for … Read moreCentral Council Weekend – Booking deadlines
Interested in history and heritage? Then this is the event for you. Yet more interesting talks and exhibits to come along and see. Confirmed exhibitors relating to the heritage of ringing so far include: Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust; Central Council Library; The Rolls of Honour; Carter Ringing Machine Doug Hird and members of the Historical & … Read moreCentral Council Weekend Update – History & Heritage
Coming in this week’s edition of The Ringing World on Friday 9th August: + The Duke of Gloucester visits Loughborough + CCCBR London 2019 Mini Roadshow – What’s on offer for History & Heritage + Apollo 11 anniversary ringing in Houston, Texas – by Lynsey Slavonic + Houston, Tranquility Base here… by Lynn Scales + Records of … Read moreThis week in The Ringing World – 9th August
A range of London 2019 polo and sweatshirts is now available for order bearing the London 2019 logo (above). Both sweatshirts and polo shirts (the latter in a choice of 100% cotton and polycotton fabrics) are in navy blue, with the London 2019 logo embroidered in light blue. Your order will be available for you … Read moreLondon 2019 Polo & Sweatshirts Now Available
Heritage Open Days celebrates 25 years this 13-22 September, England’s largest festival of history and culture. Many churches will be supporting this so why not have some bellringing, a “have a go” session, or a visit up the tower to see how the bells are rung?
The Agenda for the Central Council AGM on 7th September 2019 at Goldsmiths College, London, including nominations received for President, Secretary and 2 Trustees can now be viewed on the 2019 meeting page or directly here.
Coming in this week’s edition of The Ringing World on Friday 2nd August: + Hanley Bells on their way to a new home at last + Letters on Model Bells, Shifnal, Vernet-les-Bains and Odd-Struckness + Notable composers of the past – Richard Pullin considers the work of John Holt + Remembering Wing Commander Louis Strange DSO, … Read moreThis week in The Ringing World – 2nd August
Season 2 of the ‘Fun with bells’ podcast will start on 8th August 2019, with an interview with Christopher O’Mahony, President of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers. Find out about the work of the Council, the #CCLondon19 road show and what it’s like to be president. https://funwithbells.com
So, if Science & Technology or Volunteering & Leadership isn’t your thing, how about Bells & Engineering? Confirmed exhibitors so far include: Training Bells from John Norris & Trevor Arnold; Matthew Higby’s training bell using David Bagley Sensors; Dewbys mini ring; Stallpits mini ring; The Charmborough Ring; Handbell Recovery; The Westley Group; Avon Ropes – … Read moreCentral Council Weekend Update – Bells & Engineering