By Elaine Greatrex on 02-Aug-2017 - We came from all directions and all had a different agenda. What we were there for was a simulation awareness workshop, what we got was a well-informed introduction to simulators and a wide-ranging informative discussion on the future of how simulators could help ringers ring without disturbing the neighbours. While the workshop was designed as […] Read more
By Ginette Pardoe on 29-Jul-2017 - In 2013, a fellow ringer suggested we start a monthly practice at Broseley in Shropshire with a view to establishing a new band; there hadn’t been an active band there in several years. I mentioned this to a friend, Teresa, who is also the landlady of a local pub (so I see her quite often!), […] Read more
By Mike Rigby on 29-Jul-2017 - I have just returned from ringing at “Shakespeare’s Church”, Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon, a wonderful 10-bell tower. I rang with a group who call themselves the Wombelles, and I have been so impressed with the way the group is run, and how much fun everyone has, that I felt it was time to tell others. […] Read more
By Christopher Wright on 28-Jul-2017 - By “dodgy”, I don’t mean what happens in treble bob… There were eight of us and we were joined by a casual visitor who heard the bells as he passed on the canal. We raised the front six and rang, initially, some quite reasonable rounds on four or five of them. Four of the band […] Read more
By Alan Bentley on 28-Jul-2017 - On the 30th September, Lytchett Matravers Church will be hosting an ART Module 2 F course – a day course designed for anyone who is working with a band at an early level, ringing rounds to plain hunt. The course will be tutored by Paul Lewis and includes a mixture of practical and theory sessions […] Read more
By Alan Bentley on 28-Jul-2017 - On the 7th October, Lytchett Minster tower will be hosting a M1 course in teaching bell handling. The course will be tutored by Gill Hughes and delegates are invited to arrive by 9.15am for a prompt 9.30am start. The course fee is £20 payable to ART, with a £5 local contribution for lunch and refreshments […] Read more
By Roger Booth on 25-Jul-2017 - Not only did Lily Tang come and help with the fun-day at Bermondsey on Saturday, but Lily rang for her first Sunday service at Greenwich on Sunday morning. Lily only had her first lesson at Greenwich eight weeks ago, but she rang the third to some very creditable rounds and simple call-changes on the front […] Read more
By Roger Booth on 25-Jul-2017 - On Saturday 22 July, the Parish of Bermondsey held a Community Fun Day in aid of restoring the ‘Joy Slide’ which once sat in the Churchyard. The old wooden slide, which was built in 1921 and brought delight to generations of Bermondsey children, was donated by Arthur Carr, Chairman of Peak Freans, whose biscuit factory […] Read more
By ART Administrator on 23-Jul-2017 - Due to popular demand, a second opportunity to attend a ‘Listen and Strike’ workshop at Stretham REC (Cambs) has been arranged. The workshop is open to any ringer who would like to improve their striking and listening skills and a full description of the programme can be found here. There will be practical exercises on […] Read more
By Ruth Suggett on 22-Jul-2017 - In the second quarter of 2017, 173 certificates were awarded to ringers at the various stages of Learning the Ropes (LtR) as below. Last year’s numbers are shown for comparison. Level 1: Bell Handling 102 (66) Level 2: Foundation Ringing Skills […] Read more