Learning to listen

By on 02-Jun-2018 - I have recently come to the conclusion that there must be a recognised way of teaching learners and experienced ringers how to listen to ‘their’ bell whilst ringing.  has anyone else had this kind of problem and, if so, how was it overcome / taught successfully ?   The old tradition of shouting “listen to it” […] Read more

Bell ringing for beginners course

By on 31-May-2018 - I wanted to write to you to let you know how useful the content on your site is. I am a ringer at All Saints Church in Old Heathfield, East Sussex. Like many churches, we have been struggling with a small band with a high proportion of  elderly ringers. A few months ago, I happened […] Read more

Module 1 course (Teaching Bell Handling) at All Saints’, Edmonton Green 23rd June 2018

By on 20-May-2018 - On the 23rd June, Pip Penney will be tutoring the ART Module 1 course in Teaching Bell Handling at All Saints’ Edmonton Green, North London. The day course is the first  stage in the ART Training Scheme and focusses on teaching bell handling by breaking the process down into small, manageable steps, starting with the […] Read more

New Log Book

By on 12-May-2018 - We had fun last night when having already seen 9 learners through Level 1 and 5 through Level 2 I thought I knew most of what was required at each level. However when asking what one of my learners needed to ring she asked me about 2 of the skills. You can imagine my surprise […] Read more

Congratulations to Noah and mum too!

By on 09-May-2018 - Congratulations to Noah on his first 720 rung with our local Sunday Service Band at Sprotbrough. Mum Jane also achieving a first as conductor. Both rang exceptionally well & the band enjoyed the excellent striking. Noah is now looking forward to becoming a qualified member of the Yorkshire Association & his next step of two […] Read more