By Anthony Bainbridge on 29-Nov-2016 - I much enjoyed the course at (freezing cold) Lytchet Matravers – I was afraid my muscles would seize up, but no – they worked well. Afterwards I drove to Martin for a skittles evening with the Salisbury Branch, using a different set of muscles. The team did not win….! A very experienced friend amongst our […] Read more
By Alan Bentley on 28-Nov-2016 - Despite having no heating in the church (ground floor ring) due to contractors not completing the new system in time the participants did not appear to be unduly affected during the practical sessions by the reduced temperature and all entered into the spirit of the occasion with a great deal of enthusiasm. The hot, home […] Read more
By Diane Pritchard on 27-Nov-2016 - Aine Widdicombe is a young ringer at Bredwardine, Herefordshire. She started ringing aged 11, along with her friend, Cressie. On Sunday 13th November, she rang in a quarter peal of Grandsire Doubles, half muffled for Remembrance Sunday, at Whitney-on-Wye, a delightful ring of five- this completed her set of quarters for Level 5 (doubles pathway) […] Read more
By Elaine Greatrex on 11-Nov-2016 - First there were Seven. Then there are Five. Now there are Four. “Can you teach a mother a daughter, Amanda and Hannah to ring?” Asked Reverend Cannon Karen soon after I had returned to ringing and was helping the struggling ringers at Scaldwell. Yes, was my immediate reply, then panic set in! For a few […] Read more
By ART Administrator on 02-Nov-2016 - Tutored by Paul Lewis, this Module 2 Foundations course is the newest day course in the ART Training scheme. It is already proving to be full of helpful tips for teachers who are working with ringers progressing from rounds to plain hunt. It is not necessary to have attended an ART Training course before. By […] Read more
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