By Vinni Sullivan on 01-Nov-2016 - At the end of October half term 2015, Kitty and Freddie had their first handling lesson at Wargrave. We have used ‘Learning the Ropes’ throughout, and although both have a natural aptitude, this has undoubtedly helped their progress. Most of their ringing has been at the weekly Wargrave practice and Sunday mornings. A couple of […] Read more
By Helen McGregor 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
By Alan Burlison on 10-Oct-2016 - As a learner I read Bob Cox’s review of the 2F teacher’s module with interest, particularly the Plain Hunt part as that’s the stage I am at myself. I have some thoughts on what helped me make the jump from call changes to plain hunt, which I’ve discussed with the other people I’m learning with. […] Read more
By Jude Atkins on 10-Oct-2016 - Left to right: Linda London, Jude Atkins, Jan Woodcock, Simon Edwards, Joke Routledge, Clare Edwards, Roger Routledge. (Mike Hamilton absent) In the late summer of 2015, Simon and Clare Edwards, who live near St Nicholas Church in Brushford, enjoyed hearing the bells being rung by a band of visiting ringers. This started the process of […] Read more
By Bob Cox on 10-Oct-2016 - I have been interested in ART since I first heard of it. I went through the Module 1 training day over a year ago and relatively recently was able to be signed-off as completed. I had wanted to attend the Module 2 training and have pushed towards plain bob minor quarter peals with my best […] Read more
By Rosie Storrar on 26-Sep-2016 - After completing Learning the Ropes Level 5 last year, I was lucky enough to be invited to a ringing masterclass in Birmingham on 18th September 2016. Organised by Stephanie Warboys and the Birmingham School of Ringing, this was an opportunity for us to ring with a group of experienced ringers to try something we may […] Read more
By Alan Burlison on 13-Sep-2016 - One of the most important but mysterious jobs in any tower is that of Steeple Keeper. You’ll recognise one when you see them – they’ll be sat in the corner of the pub after practice with a faraway look in their eyes, muttering to themselves about stays, garter holes, shrouds, dinglers, and twiddle pins and […] Read more
By ART Administrator on 22-Aug-2016 - On Saturday 15th October, a module 1 course (teaching bell handling) will be held at St Andrew’s, Cherry Hinton – tutored by Geoff Horritt. Module 1 courses are suitable for people who are new to teaching bell handling, but also to more experienced teachers who wish to extend their skills and support other teachers. The […] Read more
By Nick Brett on 04-Aug-2016 - Module 1: Teaching Bell Handling Course Code: LEI3916M1GN Tutor: Graham Nabb Date: 3 September 2016 Location: All Saints’ Church, Leighton Buzzard Request a place on the course online here Local Course Organiser: Nick Brett 07804 912887 The Association of Ringing Teachers Module 1 course is to learn how to teach bell handling. The course provides […] Read more
By Lesley Belcher on 29-Jul-2016 - Let’s hear you! That was the challenge and the bells from the North Bucks Branch of the ODG certainly responded. On Saturday 23rd April bell ringers from all of over the Branch turned out to ring the bells of 33 towers in a ringing wave of sound. They rang out to celebrate England’s patron saint […] Read more