Author Archives: Helen McGregor

Island Life – by Helen McGregor

By on 02-Nov-2019 - The most southerly ART Ringing Centre in the UK is on the delightful island of Alderney. With a population varying between only 1300 and 1500, depending on the season, front doors are not locked, cars are parked with keys in, bank tellers have no glass screens, passengers on the flights/ferry to Guernsey/UK embark by first […] Read more

Beyond Bob Minor – Ringing Course July 2nd to 6th, 2018

By on 09-Oct-2017 - Have you rung a Quarter Peal of Bob minor on an inside bell? If so, please come to Tulloch for the week and learn about  St Clement’s College Bob Minor, Bastow Minor, Little Bob, Treble Bobbing and Kent TB minor. In addition to Tower Bell Ringing, Handbell ringing will also be encouraged to assist understanding […] Read more

Teaching opportunities at Tulloch this winter

By on 06-Oct-2017 - Are you an ART accredited teacher? Would you enjoy a week (preferably two!) staying in the beautiful Scottish Highlands supporting a small, local band? Free accommodation is available for the following weeks: Sat Oct 7th – Sat Oct 21st Sat Oct 21st – Oct 28th – no accommodation available Oct 28th – Sat Nov 11th […] Read more

More teaching opportunities at Tulloch…..!

By on 07-Aug-2017 - The Tulloch band are looking for some more help….. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ART Trained ringing teacher to enjoy a visit to Scotland with free accommodation, in exchange for some friendly and supportive ringing leadership between October 7th 2017 and the 31st March 2018. It’s the perfect opportunity for an accredited teacher […] Read more

Learning Tip: Handbell Hunting

By on 28-May-2017 - Are there any handbells in your tower? Don’t be afraid to use them to learn all about hunting and the importance of knowing your place. It doesn’t matter if you have never picked up a handbell before! Holding the strap with your thumb uppermost, practise the upstroke (equivalent to a handstroke in the tower) and […] Read more

Free Holiday in Sotland? Help us Train the Tulloch Band!

By on 31-Oct-2016 - We would like to offer free accommodation in one of our holiday cottages in return for some bellringing. The Tulloch ringing centre, comprising a light 12, a light 8, a dumb-bell, classroom, kitchen and leisure facilities is looking for a resident teacher, or preferably a couple. In return, we are offering a free holiday cottage […] Read more