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The Maidstone District now has its own website (Maidstone District OnLine) which provides loads of stuff about meetings, practices and so on. This is maintained by Roy Barclay and is accessible directly by clicking on the link above. The KCACR site will continue to publish odd snippets, but the really up-to-the-minute stuff will be accessible via the link above.
25 November: Graham Heath sends this disturbing news I thought I should let you know that Jacqui Barlow has just rung me to tell me that Tom collapsed during a peal attempt at Boughton-under-Blean this morning. He is now in Maidstone Hospital and has an embolism on his lung.
We'll keep you posted.
The new committee elected at the 2009 ADM on 10 October at All Saints', Maidstone, is as under:
During the interregnum when there is no secretary Daniel Brady has kindly offered to act as District contact. He may be reached at danielw.brady@gmail.com.
On Saturday 15 August 2009 the Ashford and Maidstone Districts held a joint meeting and, for the first time, walked between two neighbouring towers. Twenty two members and friends gathered at Staplehurst on a fine breezy afternoon, ideal for walking, and set off towards Frittenden, led by the walk leader, David Manger. Please click here for the rest of the story and some pictures.
The following item was produced by Mal Williams, tower captain at Otham.
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On Sunday 15 July 2006 Otham's 9.15am service "A celebration of Bells" was celebrated. The tenor at Otham was recast in 1906, 100 years ago. Otham ringers who were present rang before the service and others took an active part in the service, doing the readings, prayers, sanctus bell, offertory, chalice and serving at the altar, and choosing all the hymns for the service. A leaflet was produced that was handed out for those who attended to read. My sister Janet wrote a poem or an ode or call it what you will that we printed on the leaflet, and our sermon was given on all bells that call us to do something or warn us. Like a cycle bell or a level crossing bell, or time. A number of the congregation were shown the bells after the service and it would seem that all of the leaflets were taken away. A couple who are planning their wedding at Otham may soon become new recruits. The picture on the left shows Otham tenor. Observant viewers will note that in reality it was up at the time of the photo. |
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