Bell ringing is a very inclusive hobby and team activity, so do try to visit other tower practices when you have time. The majority of towers will always welcome you whether you are known or not. This is especially so if you’re prepared to fit in with whatever the local band ring and perhaps help them to ring something which they would not otherwise be able to attempt.

Don’t attend other practices until you feel confident in your bell-handling ability and can ring rounds competently. If you are not very experienced, try to go with somebody who will be able to introduce you and who will be able to give you advice about which bells and practices would be most suitable (e.g. bells similar to your own, or easy to ring).

Once you are more experienced, then ringing at different towers and on bells very different from those at your own tower will help to extend your abilities and improve your bell control. Some experienced ringers often visit other practices regularly – some almost every evening. You will be able to find out when your local practices are held by asking other ringers or by checking your local ringing society website.

Attending other tower practices is a great way to make new ringing friends and to broaden your knowledge of ringing especially during the post-practice socialising. You may also receive invitations to ringing outside your own tower, which will help your progression.

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