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Explore the world of bell ringing with insightful interviews, captivating histories, and challenging quizzes. Join us on this monthly podcast as we journey into the lives of multifarious bell ringers, uncovering their passions, favourite towers, and the essence of quintessential English change ringing. Tune in for a unique and comprehensive perspective on this timeless tradition.

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More than a hobby : A Celebration of Bellringing 29:41

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In a fitting finale to the Fun with Bells Podcast, show host Cathy Booth gives the fondest of farewells by foraging through all 75 episodes, to figure out the answer to the second biggest question of our time - why do we ring? Cathy riffs on six themes using some of the most memorable quotes from the 163 amazing guests she has interviewed over the past six years. In the end, it doesn’t really seem to matter whether someone’s at the early stages of ringing rounds or is scoring peals of 41 spliced major - what comes across loud and clear is the overwhelming sense of joy and discovery. And coincidentally, or not, both the world of bell ringing and this series of podcasts share one defining characteristic, - there really is something for everyone. All that remains, then, is an answer to the biggest question of all - which clearly is, which pub are we all going to after practice? Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Kent Young Ringers - The Organisers 35:49

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Want to know the secret to successfully setting up a competition-winning young ringers’ group while also securing the long-term future of ringing? Then listen up! In this episode, host Cathy Booth talks to Neil Jones, Jen Thomas, and Steph Runting from the Kent Young Ringers, who appear to have cracked the code! Recorded before the 2024 Ringing World National Youth Contest, this inspirational interview provides the recipe for success. Enthusiasm is a core ingredient, along with the right amount of encouragement, support, and investment. Add the right people with the right experience into the mix. Sprinkle liberally with fun, outings, competitions, even more fun, and maybe a badge or two. And don’t forget the magic ingredient – cake! This episode is guaranteed to remind you all of the joys of ringing. Top five takeaways Want to start a young ringers’ group or put on some taster sessions? See if your church is linked to any local schools. Social media can be key to attracting young people – make sure you keep your platforms up-to-date with the latest news and videos Invest in your young ringers – see what funds are available from your local association Think about putting a buddy system in place where some of your more experienced younger ringers can help support the newer ones. This may even work with novice adult ringers! For more inspiration and ideas, check out the Kent Young Ringers webpage https://kcacr.org.uk/kent-young-ringers/news Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Devon Guild: A Sesquicentennial Celebration 22:53

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In this delightful episode, host Cathy Booth chats with Martin Mansley, AKA Helen’s Dad, about his lifelong journey in ringing. Born into a ringing family, Martin attended his first practice at just six weeks old and has never looked back! This engaging episode explores a variety of topics, from the Devon Guild’s 150th anniversary celebrations to the intricacies of Ellacombe Chimes and the distinctions between The Guild of Devonshire Ringers and Devon Association striking competitions. If you’ve ever wondered about the role and benefits of Guilds and Associations in ringing, this episode makes a compelling case. It also touches on preserving traditions, fostering collaboration, and breaking new ground. Plus, after listening, you might find yourself wanting your own drone photograph! Top takeaways If you’re used to raising the bells in Bristol fashion, why not experiment with ringing up Devon style? Interested in finding out new ways for your Association or Guild to connect directly with your ringers? Check out the Devon Guild’s new membership subscription service for some inspiration Guild of Devonshire Ringers (devonringers.org.uk) If you’re thinking of ways to bring your towers, districts, and associations together, how about putting together a Ringer’s Choir for your Christmas service. Interested in finding out more about Ellacombe Chimes take a look at the Association of Ringing Teachers website Association of Ringing Teachers :: Ellacombe chimes Has your tower or association got a milestone anniversary coming up? For some great ideas on how to celebrate go to the website Guild 150th Anniversary - Guild of Devonshire Ringers (devonringers.org.uk) Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Kent Young Ringers - The Members 25:38

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In this lively and engaging episode, host Cathy Booth catches up with Kent young ringers Oscar, Lottie and Flo, and Flo’s mum, Hannah. Although young in years, the ringers have a wealth of experience to share, having already notched up numerous quarter peals and having several striking competitions under their belts. Their unique perspective also means they offer the absolute best ringing tips! Cathy finds out how they got into ringing, what they like best about it and asks them to help fill in some of her ringing knowledge gaps. And thanks to these impressive young ringers, Cathy can now tell her handstroke from her backstroke, the treble from the tenor, and knows the proper term for ‘the fluffy bit’. Top five takeaways When you’re learning to ring don’t rush, take your time – getting your technique right will help you in the future and you won’t have to correct any handling mistakes later on. Always listen to the advice that you are given from experienced ringers. Even if you don’t quite understand something at the time, it might come in handy in the future. Don’t get stressed if you go wrong when ringing, just keep going and try and get back into the right place. The person ringing next to you might be able to help put you right. If you’re finding learning a bit difficult in the early days don’t worry or give up – it will get better! Parents – although ringing might not seem an obvious childhood activity, it brings huge benefits, like increased confidence, teamwork and the ability to get on with people of all ages and backgrounds. Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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ART Conference 2024: Building Communities 21:41

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It’s time to catch up with part two of the wide-ranging conversation on the future of ringing hosted by Cathy Booth at the recent Art Conference. Just like part one, the panel of Tina Stoecklin, Andrew Slade and Max Drinkwater don’t hold back from tackling the tricky questions! What does the CCCBR do for ringers? How can associations work with Diocese to target bell funds in churches that have a future? How do we empower younger ringers into leadership role and evolve structures that meet the needs of today’s ringers? And by younger we are of course talking under 50s! Although many of the issues raised may seem familiar, some of the solutions suggested may be surprising. Is it time for ringers to professionalise, be ‘seen’ by the church community and show what skills and resources we can offer? Something to discuss later in the pub … Top five takeaways If you have received any complaints regarding bells under your care, and you need help and advice, email the Complaints Helpline at complaints@cccbr.org.uk Encourage younger ringers into leadership roles. Not only will it refresh your tower’s perspective, but it will also enhance their CVs. How strategic is your area with your bell maintenance funds? If you’re not already linked into the diocese then now’s the time to get together to make sure investment choices are strategic. Has your Tower Captain got a role for life? Maybe it’s time to consider succession planning ready to implement a fixed-term policy. If your association isn’t already tackling these big issues why not think about your own role in standing up, showing leadership, and ensuring the future of ringing. Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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ART Conference 2024: Bridging Generations 27:38

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Who better to quiz about the future of ringing than the President of the CCCBR, the chair of the Association of Ringing Teachers, and an ordained ringer and co-author of a book about ringing and the church? Show host Cathy Booth puts this esteemed panel through its paces, posing some vital questions on what needs to happen to keep change ringing alive, and to recruit and retain young ringers. It turns out that most of the answers lie with young people themselves, and that the ringing community has a lot to learn from the way young ringers organise, communicate, and socialise. So, tune in for a free-ranging and thought-provoking discussion that might end up with you questioning some of the current values, beliefs, and rituals of ringing culture … Top five takeaways Make the most of the relationship you have with your church – they may well have skills and expertise that can help with your recruitment Listen to the views of your young ringers Don’t forget the role of parents in encouraging their children’s hobbies. They might even take up ringing themselves Make the most of all technologies available to your tower. To find out more about improving your striking through Hawkear check out www.12bell.org.uk/hawkear Ringing can link to many parts of the primary curriculum, such as history, maths, music, and PE. A visit to a bell foundry might make for a perfect school trip! Schools | Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust (belltrust.co.uk) Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Cool Kenyan Ringers from Kilifi Bring Bell Ringing Back Home 35:45

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‘Unique’ is often overused as a word, but host Cathy Booth’s guests on this wonderful episode, John, and Debbie, can certainly claim it for their ringing experience. That’s because they ring at St Thomas’s Church, Kilifi in Kenya which is one of the remotest rings of bells in the world, with the nearest bells hung for change ringing being at Harare in Zimbabwe over 1,000 miles away. Cathy learns about the fascinating history of the church and the bells, as well as hearing how John and Debbie became ringers, their learning experience, and their amazing ringing trips to the UK. Although much will be familiar to other ringers, such as the ringing room with its set of handbells, cabinet of ringing books and bottomless sweet tin, there are also some eye-opening challenges of ringing in a tower that is, well, unique! If you are beginning to take ringing a little bit for granted, this podcast will stop you in your tracks and possibly rekindle your romance. Top takeaways Read all about the Kilifi ringers 2015 adventures in the UK The Whiting Society of Ringers - Kilifi Check out the bells on DOVE Tower details (cccbr.org.uk) Struggling to ring or explain plain hunt to a learner? Try thinking about it being like using the stairs – slowly up and faster down! Inspired by John and Debbie’s charity work? Is there anything more your church or tower could do to support struggling families in your local area? Or contact John to hear more about John and Debbie's work: mukedy@gmail.com Looking for some new ringing recruits? Members of the church choir are often a fruitful hunting ground. Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Discover Your Bell Ringing History! 40:26

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Why do you ring in a gallery? Who were the ringers whose names are on the peal boards behind you? Where can you find an example of an art deco ringing association certificate? Host Cathy Booth quizzes knowledgeable guests Chris Ridley and Gareth Davies about the amazing range of historical sources at your fingertips to help answer these questions and more. Thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of Chris and the volunteers from the historical and archive working group of the CCCBR there are collections of just about everything - belfry artefacts, newspaper extracts, biographies, rolls of honour, badges, the lot! Gareth goes on to give some great insight in how historians can make the most of these resources and what we can all do to promote them to the ringing historians of the future. All fascinating stuff. I think they all deserve a certificate! Yes, there’s a collection of those as well … Top 5 takeaways Access many of the resources mentioned in this episode at the CCCBR website History & Archive (cccbr.org.uk) Interested in finding out more and the working groups and getting involved? Check out the webpage Historical and Archive – CCCBR or email halead@cccbr.org.uk Intrigued by the illuminated peal books? Take a closer look at the St Martin’s Guild SMG Peal Books | (stmartinsguild.org) and College Youths Peal & Name books · Ancient Society of College Youths digital archive · Ringing Archive (ascy.org.uk) websites Why not take photos of your own local peal boards and send them in? Help especially needed in Norfolk, Kent and Scotland – see which peal boards are already included at History & Archive (cccbr.org.uk) Why not do a bit of research about your tower and ringers, and share with your local community as part of the Heritage Open Days Homepage (heritageopendays.org.uk) Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Our Podcast’s Fifth Year Anniversary 36:19

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In this special fifth anniversary episode, the Fun with Bells Podcast celebrates by turning the tables on host and producer Cathy Booth, as she takes her turn on the other end of the microphone and is grilled by team member Emily Roderick. Emily digs into the background to the podcast, its aims, and the entire podcast process from idea to launch. The origin of the name is also revealed. Who knew? Cathy and Emily also choose some of their favourite episodes from the last five years and play some great ‘best bit’ clips. There is then a tantalising glimpse into what topics to expect in the future, so stay tuned, and with your support, the podcast can keep entertaining and informing ringers for the next five years to come. Links to the episodes mentioned: The Joy of Bells: New Ringers Reflect on Their New Obsession: funwithbells.com/ep69 Remarkable PhD Study of Cambridge Bellringers Pay and Habits: funwithbells.com/ep23 Recording Your Bells: funwithbells.com/ep15 What Ringers Wear: funwithbells.com/ep53 Thirty Voices, Seventy-five Years, One Story: funwithbells.com/ep26 Young Autistic Bell Ringer and Historian: funwithbells.com/ep38 15 Tips to Improve Your Striking: funwithbells.com/ep24 Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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David Smith: A Bell Ringing Tutor’s Uplifting Global Perspective 35:42

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In this episode, David Smith makes a much-welcome return to the podcast for another conversation with host Cathy Booth that’s brimming with insight. Find out about about the differences between ringing associations in the UK and those in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. With David’s global ringing teaching experience there are plenty of anecdotes and observations, on all things teaching, learning and mentoring. It’s also an episode that poses some philosophical questions about the nature of ringing associations and what it means, as ringers, to connect and belong. Associations may not be the future, but from David’s perspective, ringing itself has a very positive and promising outlook! Top tips A ringing course might not be for you, but why not think about offering to lend a hand and help out Feeling brave? Why not ask another ringer you trust to observe your teaching session and ask for some constructive feedback Check out the NorthWest ringing course website nwringingcourse.uk Now’s a good time to update your website or social media so other ringers can easily find your tower and arrange a visit Sound like the ART course might be for you? Take a look at bellringing.org/ Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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The Joy of Bells: New Ringers Reflect on Their New Obsession 38:04

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This episode sees host Cathy Booth catching up with three Ring for King recruits to find out what their first year of ringing has been like. And what a year it’s been! Jessica, Lindsey and Andy have notched up an amazing collection of ‘firsts’ since starting their ringing adventure. First tower tour, first wedding ringing, first quarter peal and first striking competition have all been ticked off the list. Also worthy of note are their first ringing blisters! Find out what they have found hard, what they have found easy and what’s helped. Turns out that ringing is not easy as it looks, but as they enthusiastically point out, if it is too easy, it’s not worth doing! Top five takeaways If you’re a novice ringer, pop into the beginners bell handling practice - it will make you realise how much progress you have made! Looking for some reading material? Try out Steve Coleman’s books www.ringingbooks.co.uk If you fancy a challenge and love a list then give 50 ringing things a go https://smartringer.org/50things/ Inspired to learn to ring? Find out more at https://bellringing.org/learn-to-ring/ On holiday? Fancy a ring? Dive into Dove’s guide to check out a tower and find the tower captain’s contact details dove.cccbr.org.uk Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Bells in Her Music: An Interview with Composer Helen Ottaway 50:36

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The debate around ringing and music is taken to an entirely new level in this fascinating conversation between show host Cathy Booth and composer Helen Ottaway. Deeply inspired by the sound of bells, Helen’s passion for this shared soundscape has led from the creation of individual musical works to an entire bell-inspired festival! It’s amazing to hear what can happen when composers and ringers come together to exchange knowledge and enthusiasm across different art forms, contexts and places. Be inspired, listen to the recordings and maybe even download the ringtone - but don’t get so carried away that you forget to turn your mobile off before that peal … Top Five Takeaways Why not get in touch with existing festivals to see if there’s a way your tower could get involved Given the heritage aspect of ringing, the National Lottery is a good source of funding for creative projects www.heritagefund.org.uk Check out the Ring Out Festival website for more inspiration https://www.rooklanearts.org.uk/ringout/ Interested in finding out more about Helen’s work? Here are some good links to start with https://soundcloud.com/helen-ottaway/sets/ring-ring-bell-1 , https://helenottaway.bandcamp.com/album/ring-ring-bell , https://www.artmusic.org.uk/projects/ring-ring-bell/ and https://helenottaway.blog/ If you’ve not already got a bell related ringtone, why not try one of these out https://www.zedge.net/find/ringtones/Artmusic or https://www.zedge.net/find/ringtones/Frome%20Carillon Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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How to lead: An interview with the inspiring Linda Garton 36:09

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Show host Cathy Booth aims high this month in conversation with accomplished ringer and leading light Linda Garton. Linda strongly believes that “success breeds success” and, as you’ll hear, this is amply illustrated in both her own ringing career and the winning bands that her leadership has inspired. So muster your motivation, make a plan and put some of Linda’s practical ideas on training and development into action. You’ll then be set to celebrate all levels of ringing, from rounds right the way up to the Society of Royal Cumberland Youths* and beyond. *Other ringing societies also available Top 5 Takeaways Planning a striking competition? Open it up to all ringers, put on a picnic and make it a celebration! If some of your ringers need more time to master a skill, consider putting on some intensive all-day courses with small numbers Evolve your practices as your students progress Have a target – give your ringers something to aim for Does your tower have a set of handbells? Where’s the most unusual location they’ve been rung? Why not take them out for a day trip? Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Originally timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE day, this unique episode sees host Cathy Booth, joined by a whole cast of ringers, bust the myths about ringing during World War II. This is the full version of ‘thirty voices, seventy-five years, one story’ . And what a story! Bell towers across the country are currently silent due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unprecedented is currently a much-used word, but in this case not warranted, as we discover that 2020 is not the first time in living memory that ringing has had to stop. Cathy discovers the true story of this earlier ban on ringing, brought to life from archived letters and articles, and the amazing true-life experiences of people who were there, including Dennis Brock, Britain’s oldest bell ringer and Eric Hitchins who rang his first peal on VE Day 1945. The parallels with the current situation are striking. We discover that ringers’ concerns echo down the years, with their distress at the prospect of not being able to ring at Easter felt as keenly then as now. And, it appears, they were just as resourceful when locked out of their towers. Oh, and not much has changed with the locals either – always complaining about the noise of the bells, until, of course, there’s a ban! We obviously all know end of the story as we wouldn’t all be here today had the ringers not got back to their towers, rolled out their recruitment plans and shared their passion for ringing. This is a hopeful, positive and inspiring tale – truly a story for our times. Story behind the story Harry Badger sent a letter to the Ringing World about the ringing at Thame for the victory at El Alamein Knowing bell ringers were missing their ringing due to the Coronavirus ban, Cathy wanted to produce an episode of Fun with Bells that looked back at the time when bell ringers endured a similar ban – in World War II. Believing, as many historians do, that the ban was only lifted on VE Day, she asked Alan Regin to help her find bell ringers who had lived through the ban and could tell her about not being able to ring and what it was like being able to ring again. Alan replied to Cathy, by return email, with suggestions of who Cathy could talk to and also sent 41 attachments, mostly scans of articles and letters published in the Ringing World during the war. Cathy enjoyed reading the eloquent language in the Ringing World and realised that, as well as the original idea of interviewing those that were there, there was a story portrayed in these Ringing World passages that was not widely known. She then pondered how to put this across in the podcast until she hit on the idea of having current day bell ringers reading the passages. As she only thought of the idea on the 23rd April and wanted the podcast to be published on 7th May, to coincide with VE day, there was only 2 weeks to get everything done. Some of the people doing the recordings had links to their predecessors including Stephen Hoare from Thame who read the letter from Harry Badger. Stephen sent in a photograph of a peal board with Harry’s name on it. And there were laughs as somebody sent in the wrong recording which contained frustrated expletives!! Fortunately bell ringers are great at teamwork and with many people’s input, most notably Rose Nightingale and Steve Johnson the project was completed in time. Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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15 tips to improve your striking 42:40

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In this episode you’ll get three for the price of one as a panel of the country’s top strikers discuss their top tips. And no, it’s not football we’re talking about, but bell ringing! Colin Newman, Lesley Boyle and Stephanie Warboys join podcast host Cathy Booth at the Association of Ringing Teachers conference to chat about the holy grail of bell ringing, which is good striking. What starts off with a simple explanation of what striking is and its importance to performance, then turns in into a frank discussion of an issue at the very heart of bell ringing. Do ringers focus too much on methods at the expense of good striking? And if so, how do you tackle this taboo subject if poor striking is happening in your tower? You’re all bound to have an opinion and so do our panel members! So tune in now for some top tips for how to achieve Nirvana of ringing but first things first, work out if your bell goes ‘ding’ or goes ‘dong’. Top 5 takeaways We’ve a high scoring list of top takeaways this week as instead of just five, we’ve over 15 top tips for better striking. Also see www.funwithbells.com Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Remarkable phd study of Cambridge bellringers' pay and habits 35:21

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In this podcast, historian Gareth Davies challenges everything you ever thought about the history of bell ringing in one of host Cathy Booth’s most engaging interviews yet. At times, Gareth makes being an 18th century ringer sound like everyone’s dream job. Fancy being paid £80,000 a year, enjoying a free tab at the pub paid for by the parish council and getting pension support in your old age? However, once you learn about the six o’clock starts, the fines for a no-show and the ringing room chamber pot you might well change your mind! This brilliant romp through the history of the Cambridge ringers is full to bursting with fascinating facts, eye-opening insights and colourful real-life characters. And as for bell ringers smoking, swearing and being drunk? Well, maybe some things never change ... Top 5 takeaways Why not visit your local record office and see what you can find out about the history of ringing in your area If you’re struggling with your ringing technique, don’t give up! With hard work and enthusiasm it’s possible to develop from a ‘jelly fish on a piece of elastic’ to being the master for the winning band of the 12 bell striking competition Look after your own tower’s historic records so that historians in the future can see the part that ringing played in our culture today If in doubt, just ring first and ask for the money afterwards Look out for Gareth’s new book – his twitter handle is @charollais Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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The Charmborough ring - a portable belfry 18:37

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For this episode, show host Cathy Booth stays close to home and interviews her ringer husband, Roger, a trustee of the Charmborough Ring. Not just your average mini-ring, the Charmborough Ring is the heaviest portable ring of bells in the country. Heavier, believe it or not, than some rings of tower bells. So how many people does it take to put up a portable belfry? Roger expertly talks us through the answer to this and all the other essentials, such as how much it weighs, how long it takes to put up and how big your car needs to be to tow it. As well as talking through all of the practicalities, Roger shows how portable belfries and mini-rings are an inspirational recruitment tool and can lead to ringing in the most exciting places. Anyone up for ringing a quarter peal on a boat? The message comes across loud and clear - if you can’t get people up to the bells then take the bells out to them! Top 5 takeaways The difference between a mini-ring and a portable belfry is the weight of the bells Why not think about hiring your nearest mini-ring for your next recruitment campaign If you’d like to hire the Charmborough Ring or just find out more then visit their website at www.charmborough.org If you’re interested in what other mini-rings there are, try www.campaniles.co.uk or https://www.nsacr.org.uk/LDMB/ Imagine ringing on a boat or the back of a lorry! What unusual location would you like to ring in? Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Learning to ring church bells 29:21

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Ever wondered what it was like to learn how to ring? Or have forgotten what it was like when you first started out? Discover, or rediscover, in this podcast, as host Cathy Booth talks to not one, but to two new ringers currently following the ART Learning The Ropes scheme. Linda simply answered an advertisement in village magazine posted by a fellow dog-walker. As for Annie, well two years sailing around the world obviously wasn’t challenging enough and so has now found her land legs and a new passion for bells. Both ringers talk enthusiastically about their newly found hobby, the patience of their teachers and the friendliness of the other ringers. Find out how ringing is good for your both your mind and your body and also what mischief you can cause Top five takeaways Want to learn to ring with an ART teacher? Go to http://ringingteachers.org and Rose can help! Learning the Ropes is a progressive learning scheme for bell ringers. It uses milestones to enable ringers to progress faster and further. Find out more at http://www.learningtheropes.org Ringing simulators are a great way for beginners to learn without annoying the rest of the neighbourhood As well as good physical exercise, bellringing can help with mindfulness as it takes your whole concentration Want to explore what bell ringing is like from the comfort of your own home? Just go into YouTube, type in ‘bell ringing’ and take your pick. About Annie’s sailing trip Following Annie’s circumnavigation with her husband Tom in their 45 ft sailing yacht VELA, her memorable 3-year voyage took her to far-flung corners of the globe, including the remote pearl islands of the Pacific Ocean. Returning to the U.K. keen to get back her land legs, she was looking for new challenges. Instead of hauling the ropes found herself learning the ropes by taking up bell ringing. Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Recording the church bells of Norfolk 18:51

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Most Ringing Remembers recruits were thrilled to have rung at their tower for last year’s Remembrance Day but enthusiastic new ringer and amateur film maker Chris Richmond rang at seven! Podcast host, Cathy Booth, finds out that Chris’s enthusiasm initially stemmed from his interest in sound recording. His desire to record the sound of the bells led him up into a local tower, but it was the sound of the bells ringing down in peal was the final push he needed to take hold of a rope and learn to ring. From then on he’s been hooked. Top 5 takeaways Don’t underestimate the impact that ringing up and down well in peal can have, non-ringers can be amazed by the sound If you’re keen to hear a range of different church bells why not tune into BBC Radio 4’s ‘Bells on Sunday’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006sgsh Why not plan a visit to the Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre and ring your way across Norfolk. Find out more at www.mrdc.org.uk or email info@mrdc.org.uk Interested in Chris’ You Tube videos? Take a peek here: https://www.youtube.com/user/djoska87 Check out the website of your local ringing association – it’s bound to be a mine of helpful information Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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After 40 years at the Whitechapel bell foundry... 28:39

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Having worked at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry for 40 years, Nigel Taylor is the perfect guide to how to tune a bell, talking podcast host Cathy Booth through the whole process from design to casting and tuning. And if you’ve never considered the actual sound a bell makes before, this podcast will be a revelation. You might never use the word ‘dong’ again after you discover that a tower bell is inharmonic, which means although a bell appears to have a single distinct pitch, the sound is made up of a variety of different tones. As Nigel describes how this all works, Cathy gets the answers to a host of fascinating questions, such as why new bells sound different to old bells, how the shape of old bells makes a difference to how you retune them and which bells are the hardest to tune. Be warned though, after listening to this podcast you may well wish to scramble up a ladder into the tower to look at the bells, just as Nigel did as a boy. Top 5 takeaways Find out more about the campaign to save the Whitechapel Bell Foundry here http://www.savethewhitechapelbellfoundry.com/ You don’t need to have perfect pitch, or even pitch memory, to become a bell tuner. Nowadays there are all sorts of sophisticated computer equipment to help. Listen to some old bells and some new ones. Can you tell the difference? How do you feel when the ringing ends and the tenor sets? Nowadays any inscriptions and decorations on a bell are created by attaching silicone on the bell pattern. Are there any interesting inscriptions on your tower’s bells? Why not visit a foundry and see the process for yourself, or even organise a trip for your tower http://taylorbells.co.uk/visiting/ Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Bell ringing training centres, outreach and heros 36:02

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The world of 12 bell ringing on enormous bells is indeed a rarefied one, but that there is an overriding sense of outreach and community in Mark Regan’s in-depth and wide-ranging conversation with podshow host Cathy Booth. Being ringing master at Worcester Cathedral, having rung about 2,400 peals, helping set up the first bell ringing training centre in the country and being involved in an amazing number of bell rehanging projects there is a lot to get through! According to Mark, the secret to all successful bell projects is having a strong purpose and good communications, especially getting the Church and PCC on your side. Enthusiasm helps too and this interview may just well inspire you to aim higher with your own projects. Or even just to get to grips with routine tower maintenance. One of the highlights of this show is where Mark talks about the people that that both encouraged him and inspired him to become the ringer that he is today. And by the sounds of it, Mark has himself become a role model for a new generation of ringers – especially Sam who recently strapped Liverpool Cathedral tenor at the tender age of ten. Fantastic stuff! Links www.worcesterbells.org www.stpeters-cathedral.org.au/music/ringing-centre www.mrdc.org.uk Top five takeaways Who are your role models? Could you inspire the next generation of bell ringers? The key must-dos about steeple keeping are: Never work in a tower on your own, learn how to splice a rope, learn how to tighten up nuts and bolts, learn how to centre clappers, make sure that pulleys turn round, use polypropylene modern ropes, use modern top ends, keep wheels treated, paint everything with rust inhibitors and keep the pigeons out! The most important thing about any bell project is communications and keeping everyone on side. Why not visit your nearest training centre and try out their dumbbells – you won’t have to queue up like usually happens on practice night. If possible, open up your tower for visits from schools and clubs, engage more with your audience and get out and about in your community. Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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President of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers 31:41

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Find out more about the CCCBR, with its long history, ambitious vision for the future and huge raft of essential services in this wide ranging interview with the CCCBR President. Christopher O’Mahoney, President of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringing, says that the good thing about ringing is that there is something for everyone. Find out more about the CCCBR. Now you’ll know exactly where to turn to for help when the neighbours come knocking on the tower complaining about the noise! And you’ll definitely be making a beeline for the Council weekend in September once you hear Christopher reel off the wonderful line-up of activities that are going to be on offer. The message from Christopher comes out clear and loud – by getting involved, striving to do our best and contributing our skills, together we can transform bell ringing. Just look what he’s already achieved by stepping forward and giving something back. Not bad for a boy from Sydney who took up ringing to supplement the income he was getting as a choir boy. Links Central Council of Church Bell Ringers: https://cccbr.org.uk/ Council weekend https://cccbr.org.uk/about/annual-meetings/2019-meeting/ Top five takeaways Don’t miss the Central Council meeting weekend, 6-8 September at Goldsmith’s College in London. Need advice and guidance on insurance, risk assessment, fire risk, tower safety, safeguarding, child protection or more? Go straight to the CCBR. Think about using the skills you have in your day job to support your tower and the wider ringing community. The key themes for the CCBR are to recruit and develop new learners and leaders, engage more maturely with the church and stakeholders, raise positive public awareness, celebrate and promote historical legacy, promote excellence in standards and increase participation in the work of the council. Ringing is a great privilege and if you want to give something back there are great opportunities for leadership, teaching and service. Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Trailer for the YouTube coverage of the National 12 bell striking competition 2:09

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Bonus episode: This short episode is a trailer for the YouTube coverage of the national 12 bell striking competition to be held in Exeter on Saturday 22nd June 2019. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgohlpICbnCPm0vig3H_oA National 12 bell Striking Competition website: http://www.12bell.org.uk/ Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Recording your bells 34:11

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The first Fun with Bells Podcast Season ends with a generous double helping as show host Cathy Booth interviews young ringer Charlie Linford and audio engineer David Richards. Charlie (11) explains to Cathy that bell ringing is a rewarding hobby for all ages as she throws light on some of the theory behind ringing, including some tips on how to start learning methods. With seven quarter peals under her belt already and an impressive list of towers she has rang at it seems only a matter of time before Charlie is ringing at the National 12 Bell Competition. Talking of which, if you’ve ever been interested in recordings are made to help judge a striking competition, or indeed the best way to record any bell ringing, then the interview with David will fascinate you. Packed full of practical tips and suggestions, David talks Cathy through making detailed recording of bells for analysis, ambient recordings of bells to remember a special occasion and spur of the moment recordings when you just happen to be passing a tower and the ringing is brought you joy. This interview will really make you want to get you out and about making your own recordings. Of course, Charlie doesn’t need to do this as her ringing has already been recorded – on Newsround! Links Recording on a mobile Voice Record Pro (for iPhone): https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/voice-record-pro/id546983235 Audio Recorder (for Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.audiorecorder Bells on Sunday CCCBR guidance (28 Jan 2022): https://cccbr.org.uk/2022/01/28/bells-on-sunday-guide-to-making-a-recording/ CCCBR advice: https://www.ringingworld.co.uk/news-articles/general/504-bells-on-sunday-74.html Zoom H4n pro: https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h4n-pro-handy-recorder Behringer XM1800s: http://www.musictribe.com/Categories/Behringer/Microphones/Dynamic/XM8500/p/P0120 Behringer C2: http://www.musictribe.com/Categories/Behringer/Microphones/Condenser/C-2/p/P0263 Beyerdynamic M201TG: https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/m-201-tg.html Top Five takeaways You don’t necessarily need any special equipment to record tower bells as you can capture the sound on a mobile phone, just be careful to record in a sheltered spot to avoid any wind noise. By far and away the easiest way to record bells is to take a video – you can then just take the audio out, if that’s what you’re after. If Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Ringing Remembers project co-ordination 39:10

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'Recruit 1400 new ringers to remember those who lost their lives in the first World War' – this was the mission that Vicki Chapman chose to accept and the rest, as they say, is history. Vicki talks podcast host Cathy Booth through her involvement in the overwhelmingly successful Ringing Remembers campaign - from that fateful telephone call one evening to the bells ringing out across the world on 11 November 2018 with the help of over 2800 new ringers. Stirring stuff! And if you’re wondering what’s next, Vicki reveals some of the exciting plans ahead, so listen in for news of ringing for Versailles, the 75th anniversary of the D Day Landings and a mini bellringing roadshow. Of course, there’s so much more to Vicki’s ringing story than Ringing Remembers so tune in for a podcast packed with activity - just like Vicki’s life. Links Central Council of Church Bell Ringers: https://cccbr.org.uk/ The Essex Association of Change Ringers: https://eacr.org.uk/ Top five takeaways Fancy some intensive bell ringing training? Check out the Essex Ringing Course and other ringing courses at Hereford and Bradfield. You don’t have to be a brilliant ringer to get involved, just volunteer your time and particular gifts and skills to your local tower, district association or guild. If you’re a Ringing Remembers recruit why not look out for other notable occasions to ring for? If you’ve lots of learners in your tower and want to practice without upsetting the neighbours, then think about investing in a ringing simulator. The Ringing Remembers campaign could not have been a success without the support of local ringers recruiting, training and continuing to teach all the new recruits. Great work everyone! Ask the Expert Pip Penney answered the following question in this episode: Steve: “My son Oliver has just rung in the south east England youth striking competition (for Essex). He is struggling a bit with methods, any tips to help him learn. He is ringing three times a week and has been on the excellent Essex ringing course.” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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100 year old hand bells 32:42

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Ever wondered what the attraction of handbell ringing is? Well, Judy Vale gives Fun with Bells Podcast host, Cathy Both, a whole raft of reasons to take up this absorbing and musical hobby. Handbells are part of our history and tradition, you can take your handbells out to places like care homes and really connect with your audience and you don’t need to be able to read music to play a tune. And just like tower bell ringing, Judy explains, handbell ringing is a team endeavour, needs commitment and a great deal of technique. There is also cake involved. What do you do if you want bells at a wedding in a church that doesn’t have a tower? Just bring your own. Finally, you can forget about freezing cold church towers in the middle of winter, one of the perks of handbell ringing that Judy reveals is the pleasure of ringing in a medieval banqueting hall of a stately home with a roaring fire. Links Handbell Ringers of Great Britain: https://www.hrgb.org.uk/ Glossary of bellringing terms: http://www.jaharrison.me.uk/Ringing/Glossary/index.html#Top Top five takeaways Learning to ring handbells is like learning to ring tower bells. You start off with learning technique and then move onto simple tunes. You can find a handbell group near from the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain A set of handbells is a bit like a piano – if you get any of them repaired, you’ll need to get them tuned to fit in with the rest of your bells. Good handbell ringing, like good striking, takes practice and commitment When planning to ring outside always remember to have some cover in case it rains! Ask the Expert Pip Penney answered the following question in this episode: Jessica: “What does ‘Don’t drop your backstrokes!’ mean, and what do you want the recipient, of this instruction, to do differently?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Tower Grabbing 21:07

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In this episode Graham Nabb introduces Fun with Bells podcast host Cathy Booth to one of the most English of pursuits - tower grabbing. Graham is the ideal guide to the uninitiated, having notched up the amazing total of 5785 towers to date. Rather like the twitchers of the bird watching world, keen tower grabbers are always on the look out for the openings of rare towers that they’ve never rung at. If you’re the collecting type then this is the podcast for you as Graham is full of tips on the best way to plan and record your tower grabs. However, it’s not all about the thrill of the chase for Graham as he also tells Cathy all about the development of the Association of Ringing Teachers and the huge satisfaction that comes from teaching and developing new ringers. Whatever your stage of ringing this is the perfect podcast for you - you won’t help but smile at Graham’s huge enthusiasm, great advice and his fantastic ringing stories. Links Dove’s guide: https://dove.cccbr.org.uk The ART website http://ringingteachers.org Top five takeaways There are around 6000 ringable towers in the UK, so get out and about and see how many you can ring at. Dove’s Guide is a great source of information about towers – why not use it to keep a record of the towers that you have rung at If you can ring why not consider going on an ART course to learn to teach – it’s immensely satisfying. Find out more on the ART website ART is also a great place for new ringers to find out more – there’s the website, videos, booklets and all sorts of resources to help you learn. Yes, some of the bells at other towers might be a bit rough, but getting out and about will help improve your bell handling no end. Ask the Expert Pip Penney answered the following question in this episode: Sarah: “I’ve got my first quarter peel coming up shortly. In practice and Sunday Service we only ring for short bursts of time. Have you any tips for maintaining focus and technique for longer periods of ringing?” Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Rope-sense not rope-sight 18:24

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You may have heard of rope-sight but have you heard of rope-sense? Podcast host Cathy Booth discovers that this highly developed sense of rhythm is just one of the many tools and techniques that has helped Rebecca Legowski on her ringing journey. Rebecca, who has been blind from birth, is learning to ring on both tower bells and hand bells, and is already lighting up Bell Board, scoring her first handbell peal in March 2019. Rebecca talks to Cathy about both the extra pressures she faces to perform, given that peals by blind ringers are so rare, and the emotional highs, such as ringing for the Armistice celebrations in November 2018. Although ringing presents some specific challenges to blind people, some of the secrets to Rebecca’s success are things that every ringer can learn from - great technique, good listening and lots of practice on a ringing simulator. So, if you want to give ringing a go don’t be afraid – as Rebecca says, just go for it! Links Tad Hill http://tadhill.com/ringing/ , Abel, Mabel and Mobil http://www.abelsim.co.uk/ Top five takeaways If you’re visiting a new tower or ringing a different bell, ask if you can test your bell out to feel if it’s light or heavy so you’ll be able to tell how slow or fast the rope will come down. Always pull off in a straight line and have a long, smooth pull on the handstroke and then the sally will come down in a consistent place. Need some practice outside of the tower? There are several bell simulators you can use – for example, Rebecca mentions Tad Hill, Abel, Mabel and Mobil and an Android app called Methodology. If you’re looking for tips for teaching a blind or partially sighted person to ring there’s an article about teaching Rebecca to ring in the ART WORKS magazine http://ringingteachers.org/application/files/4215/2941/7864/ART_WORKS_June_2018.pdf Ringing is a great team activity so is the perfect way to widen your social network. Ask the expert Pip Penney answered the following questions in this episode: Jon: “Do you have to be a Christian to be a bell ringer?” Rob: “What is the main difference between a bob and a single, when called when methods are being rung?” Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Cornish call change compositions 26:18

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The Fun with Bells cream tea debate rages on in this episode as host Cathy Booth’s quizzes Cornish ringer Owen Borlase - but there’s much more to this interview than cream and jam. Call change ringing in Cornwall is seen as an art in its own right and Owen is clearly championing the cause through his promotion of call change peals, the book he co-wrote and his success in getting this unique style of ringing recorded. How does a call change peal work? Helpfully Owen describes the maths involved in very simple terms and explains to Cathy how he goes about composing some of the call change peals that feature in the book. And if you’re the competitive kind they have it all in Cornwall – rounds competitions, call change competitions and method ringing competitions. So if you’re an up-country ringer why not travel south to find out more! Links Truro Diocesan Guild of Ringers Ringing Down ‘ere’ by John A Purdey and Owen J Borlase Top five takeaways There’s room in bell ringing for all sorts of skills – if maths is your thing have you thought about having a go at composing? Touches, quarter peals and peals can be proved to be true using ringing software You can find all the information you need about ringing in Cornwall at the Truro Diocesan Guild of Ringers website Fancy a copy of the book – it’s called ‘Ringing Down ‘Ere’ by John A Purdey and Owen J Borlase Walking, canal boats and helicopters – there are lots of ways to get out and about to explore those remote towers Ask the expert Pip Penney answered the following questions in this episode: Anne: “When you’re faced with the uncertainty of ringing a bell you’ve never rung before and when you take hold, are there any tips for working out where your hands need to be on the tail end and how firm your initial pull off should be?” Mike: “I have seen some experienced ringers use white powder on their hands to help their grip. What is the white powder? Does it actually help? Doesn’t it make the sallies sticky?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Towers, tours and tall tales 25:48

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In this episode, host Cathy Booth catches up with Bruce Butler in the USA and teases out some top tips to arranging a successful ringing tour. Bruce has been organising ringing tours to the UK since the 1990s - the logistics of arranging transatlantic ringing tours in the days before the internet are mind-blowing. Having rung in almost 4,000 towers you might imagine the Bruce has some great stories to tell, and you wouldn’t be wrong. Hear about inaccessible spaces, strange ringing attire and some rather unusual furniture in the ringing chamber. And just watch out for the flowers around the font! Bruce gives a brilliant overview of the towers of North America, their various merits and the differences between ringing over there and in the UK. Loving the sound of a Cathedral with two elevators to take you up to the top. As Bruce says, American ringers are a welcoming bunch and love to have visitors - so what’s stopping you from planning your tour across the pond ... February 2022 update: We were sorry to hear of the recent passing of Bruce. I really enjoyed interviewing him and hearing about his enthusiasm for ringing. He will be very much missed by the bell ringing community. Links North American Guild of Change Ringers: http://nagcr.org Top five takeaways Ringing in lots of different towers will help improve your bell handling as you’ll experience bells with different weights and different draughts. If you want to organise a tour a good tip is to start with the local association of the area you want to visit. Plan your days in a circular route around the hotel that you’re staying in. The website of the North American Guild of Change Ringers contains details of towers, tower contacts etc. If you fancy a real adventure on an island paradise you can even go bell ringing in Hawaii! Ask the expert Pip Penney answered the following questions in this episode: Stuart: “Is bell ringing dangerous” John “What is the best way to learn to ring bells? Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Ringing Remembers champion 41:41

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In this fascinating podcast, Cathy Booth catches up with top bellringer and inspirational driving force behind the recent Ringing Remembers campaign, Alan Regin MBE. This is a must-listen interview for any new ringing recruit as Alan reveals the origins of his idea for this amazingly successful initiative. A prolific ringer, Alan confesses to having rung over over 5,900 peals, with nine of those being in the last seven days! Don’t worry if you’re not sure what a peal is though, as Alan enthusiastically guides Cathy through both the history and technicalities of change ringing, ringing methods and peals. Not only has Alan’s ringing career resulted in an MBE for services to campanology and heritage, it has also taken him all over the world. Find out what it’s like to go on a bell-ringing tour from listening to Alan’s terrific tales - and why wait for hours at an airport, when you can nip off with your friends to ring a peal at the nearest church instead? Peals and Ringing Remembers aside, one of Alan’s greatest achievements has been his involvement in installing bells in the church at Ypres to provide a lasting memorial to the fallen, a project so very clearly close to his heart. Cathy asks Alan about his own bellringing heroes - well, we don’t know about you, but after listening to this amazing interview, Alan is certainly one of ours. Links The Ringing World – ringingworld.co.uk CCCBR Rolls of Honour – cccbr.org.uk/rolls-of-honour/ St George’s memorial church, Ypres – stgeorgesmemorialchurchypres.com/ Top five takeaways Ringing can take you further afield than just the UK – there are towers in countries like Australia, South Africa and the USA. As a bellringer, wherever you travel you will find friends who share your hobby and enthusiasm. All sorts of people from different ages and backgrounds ring – once you’re in the tower you’re all equal and so it’s a great example of teamwork. Peal boards in churches record historic feats of ringing – look out for them when you visit a tower. Bellringing has had its own weekly newsletter since the 1800s and still has one today called The Ringing World Ask the Expert Pip Penney answered the following questions in this episode: Maddie: “I’ve heard the people in my tower talk about ringing methods. How long does it take to get to the stage where you can ring methods?” Katie: “Apart from practice in the tower, what else could I be doing to help me progress my learning to ring?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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The how-to and history of hand bell ringing 39:48

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Hand bells, bell plates, hand chimes and boomwhackers - who knew there was so much variety!?! In this podcast Cat Nettles talks Cathy Booth through the wonderful world of handbell ringing, filling her in on the history, range of instruments and styles of ringing, Cathy discovers that hand bellringing allegedly began when church bell ringers, unable to get into their towers for one reason or another, asked manufacturers to make small bells so that they could practice in the pub - smart move. With the addition of some extra bells they found they could join in with the hymns and hand bell ringing became an art in its own right. How do handbells work? How much do they cost? Can you fit them all into your car? Cathy asks Cat all the questions that you’re dying to ask, and more. Yes, handbell ringers do occasionally let go of them and yes, they’re insured. The different style of bells means that all ages can learn to ring - from toddlers up to people in their nineties, and Cat is justifiably proud of her all-age ringing team. Hear about the triumphs and tribulations of leading a team and some of their scrapes - all part of the fun of ringing at weddings, functions and outside events. Links The Music Makers Handbell Ringers: the-music-makers-handbell-ringers.business.site/ The Handbell Ringers of Great Britain: www.hrgb.org.uk Top five takeaways You don’t need to be able to read music to be able to play handbells – this means that it’s the ideal way of introducing tunes to toddlers. Unlike church bell change ringing, handbell ringing is more developed in other countries such as the USA and Asia. For some amazing handbell ringing, check out Damien Lim and the Ministry of Bellz Ringers can play in small groups but can get together for mass ringing, or ring in an orchestra of 35 – 40 ringers. Interested in finding out more and having a go? The go-to place is the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain Ask the Expert Pip Penney answered the following questions in this episode: Chris: “My teacher tells me to ring faster so I pull harder but the bell just goes slower. What am I doing wrong and how can I correct this?” Rosa: “How old do I have to be before I can learn to ring tower bells?” Stuart: “Is tower bell ringing dangerous?” John: “What is the best way to learn to ring tower bells?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Ringing in NZ, Oz and more... 42:29

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What’s different about ringing in Australia to ringing in the UK? How is ringing on eight similar to rowing in an eight? How does it feel to be involved in the inner workings of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers? David Smith’s amazingly diverse and wide-ranging ringing CV means he can give fantastic answers to all of these questions, and many more, put to him by podcast host Cathy Booth. In this thoroughly entertaining episode, David also explains the benefits of ringing simulators, the fun of photo-bombing weddings at Brisbane Cathedral and how the Association of Ringing Teachers’ courses can transform able ringers into confident teachers. It’s heartening to hear that teachers can start off just as nervous as their learners! Bell ringing is on the increase in Australia and New Zealand, and with such enthusiastic advocates as David one can understand why, so stay tuned to the very end - especially as the interview takes a dramatic and unexpected turn ... Links Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (CCCBR): cccbr.org.uk/about/ The Australian and New Zealand Association of Bell Ringers (ANZAB) : anzab.org.au Top five takeaways Although you may be an intermediate ringer at your own tower you might be more advanced than beginners at other towers. All the more reason for getting out and about. Why not try ringing on a simulator – it will help with your listening skills and is also a great way to get your head around new methods. Find out more about the work of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers – the representative body for all who ring bells in the English tradition with rope and wheel. Founded in 1891, it now covers all parts of the British Isles as well as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, South Africa and Italy Interested in finding out more about ringing in Australia? The ANZAB website has all you need to know. If you’re at a church wedding and get photobombed by the bell ringers don’t forget to compliment them on their striking! Ask the Expert Pip Penney answered the following question in this episode: James: “Why, when I can ring plain hunt on 5, people at my tower won’t let me ring plain hunt on 6 yet. I want to know how to persuade them to let me have a go at it?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Ringing 'rounds' for Armistice Day 2018 31:32

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Sparked originally from her interest in family history, the national Ringing Remembers campaign inspired Diane Smith to step forward to learn bellringing to honour the 1,400 ringers that lost their lives during the First World War. But what does it feel like to learn a new skill in order to take part in such a high profile event? In this episode, Cathy Booth catches up with Diane after the big day to find out how it all went and hear about all the fun and hard work that’s gone on behind the scenes to becoming a novice bellringer. Diane went from not really knowing anything about bells at all, to proudly ringing in Sheffield Cathedral as part of the armistice day celebrations - an emotional journey helped along the way by her fellow learners, helpful bellringers and proud friends. It’s brilliant to hear how far Diane has come as she helps answer some of Cathy’s questions about the basics of bellringing, like rounds and call changes. This podcast is the ideal introduction to what to expect when you decide to take up the art. Links Association of Ringing Teachers shop http://www.ringingteachers.org/resource-centre/shop Top five takeaways Learning with others is a great way to go – you may get a little less rope time but you benefit from learning from others’ mistakes Your teachers and experienced bellringers all want you to succeed – listen to all their comments and you’ll make great progress Don’t worry if your friends and family tease you a little, they are actually secretly proud of you! Bellringers are a very friendly bunch so just pop to your local tower on practice night and ask if you can watch There are some DVDs that can help you – these are available from the Association of Ringing Teachers shop – see links. Ask the Expert Pip Penney answered the following questions in this episode: Aaron: “I’m getting a bit bored of doing the same thing (ringing rounds and call changes) – what can I do to spice things up?” Georgina: “My teacher tells me that I have a problem with the way I catch and let go of the sally. I don’t understand what he is getting at. How can I better understand what to do?” Rachel: “Bell ringing sounds like an interesting hobby. How would I know whether I am likely to be any good at it?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Bell ringing on your CV 42:32

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This interview smashes any pre-conceptions that bellringing is something that only older people do, with an inspirational interview with a ringer in her twenties, Emily Hall. Emily started learning to ring at the age of seven and then, when aged just nine, set up the Derbyshire Young Ringers so that she could spend time in the tower with people of her own age. In conversation with Cathy Booth, Emily reveals what it’s like to be a young ringer and the huge benefits ringing can give to young people growing up, going to university and beginning their adult lives. As well as having fun with her family, making friends for life and the fantastic social life, Emily explains that there’s a competitive side to ringing too and describes what happens at a striking competition when bands of ringers compete to be the best. And if you’re one of the people Emily has come across that thinks the University Bellringing Society is full of weirdos, Emily’s heartwarming tales of travelling across the country, making new friends, drinking, dancing and discovering love will definitely make you think again - and also make you want to sign your children up for bellringing lessons straight away! Links www.bellringing.org www.cccbr.org.uk www.universtityringing.org if you’re at uni. Nottingham Bellringing – an Android app Top five takeaways All the maths you need in order to ring at most of the towers in the country is to be able to count up to 8 and back down again! When you start out, try visiting as many towers as possible so you get to experience different bells – this will improve your bell handling no end. Ringing can help with your concentration, confidence and looks great on your CV. If you’re looking for the perfect family activity, then ringing could be it! Spend quality time with your loved ones (without necessarily having to speak to them!). There are lots of great websites to find out more – see the links. Ask the Expert In this episode, Pip Penney answered the following question: Charlie: “There are often a lot of people at my practice night, is there anything I can do to improve my ringing whilst I’m sitting out?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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Ringing differently in Devon 35:18

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They do things differently in Devon, so Cathy Booth discovers in this interview with Devon call change ringer Ryan Trout. Not only do they have a distinctive cream tea, Devon also has its very own unique style of bell ringing. With a great sense of regional pride, Ryan fills Cathy in about this fast and furious ringing style which has it’s own terms and traditions. Listen in to discover more about cartwheeling, Sixties on Thirds, which is also known as the Queen’s Peal, and when to employ a strapper. Although Ryan’s been ringing since about the age of nine this podcast is evidence that he still gets a huge buzz from ringing, visiting other towers, going up into the bell chamber and, of course, visiting the pub afterwards. And keen to encourage others, he generously shares some great tips on places to ring both in Devon and further afield. Ryan is passionate about ringing and spreading the word about Devon call changing, and although you can hear it second hand on You Tube, he urges people to come to Devon and experience if for themselves. Sounds like you’ll get an extremely warm welcome and so, with excellent bell striking, delicious cream teas and some wonderful pubs, what’s stopping you? Links Devon Association of Ringers Guild of Devonshire ringers YouTube channel for Devon call change ringing: Bellr1ngers Top five takeaways – Want to see and hear what Devon call changes are about but can’t travel? Check out these interesting You Tube accounts. – You don’t have to be a Devon ringer to focus on your bell striking – try entering your band into a local striking competition to help you improve. – Would you be a good bell ringing judge? Try listening to some bell ringing from outside the tower and see if you can spot any gaps or clashes. – There’s no set age at when you can start to ring – it’s up to individual development and a lot depends on the size of your hands. – Ringing can get you into some special spaces that people would not normally get to see, like inside bell towers, historic colleges and even film locations! Ask the Expert In this episode, Pip Penney answered the following questions: Rebecca: “I’ve heard people talking about being able to hear their bell, but I can’t distinguish the sound of my bell. How much of a problem is this?” Sophie: “I’ve started to learn to ring, but so far it is just me and my teacher. How long should I expect it to take before I will be able to ring with other ringers?” Harry: “What is the most difficult thing about learning to ring?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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'Learning the Ropes' 41:13

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Church bells are an integral part of our everyday life. We all hear the bells ringing on Sunday and other special occasions but do you know what goes on in a church tower and what it feels like to be a bell ringer? Have you ever really thought about who is ringing them and how they learnt. In this podcast, Cathy Booth chats to Nic Boyd about Nic’s exciting journey of discovery since taking up bell ringing four years ago. Hear why Nic started ringing and why she loves it so much; the highs and lows, the joys and the challenges and how it feels to ring, both as an individual and as part of a team. According to Nic, learning is effective when you take small steps and celebrate achievements along the way. Luckily, there’s an innovative new scheme called ‘Learning the Ropes’, developed by the Association for Ringing Teachers (ART) which does just this - using milestones to help new ringers learn faster and further. This scheme has certainly been a great to support to Nic, who talks Cathy though the five levels of Learning the Ropes, culminating in her attending a masterclass in Birmingham last year. And it’s not just the sense of achievement from progressing through the levels that Nic has got out of ringing, as, at the end of the podcast, she reveals one of the exciting perks of being a bell ringer ... Links Learning the ropes Top five takeaways – You don’t have to be musical, sporty or strong to take up bell ringing – There’s a lot more to bell ringing than ringing a bell! Just like learning to drive, there are many challenges and skills needed to ring safely and effectively – Find a teacher that you feel comfortable with and a band of ringers that you enjoy spending time with – Visit your local tower and ask if it’s possible to see the bells – it could be the start of a lifetime of fun and learning – Check out the Learning the Ropes scheme at www.learningtheropes.org Ask the Expert In this episode, Pip Penney answered the following questions: Hollie: “My daughter started to learn to ring before me and now she is ringing with other ringers, but I don’t seem to be able to get the hang of handling the bell. Should I give up?” Joshua: “I know I learn best when someone explains why I have to do something but my teacher just demonstrates handling and expecting me to be able to copy them. What should I do?” Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to bellringing.org Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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What bell ringers say 3:59

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Coming 28th February 2019, the Fun With Bells podcast will be bringing you true and entertaining stories from the people who ring them. Tune into our trailer to hear clips from our first five interviews and get a taste of the terrific tips and tales we’ve got coming up. You can also watch the video, of this trailer with images, on the website: www.funwithbells.com where you can sign up to be notified of new episodes. Alternatively, subscribe on your favourite podcast app by clicking on the subscribe link above. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @funwithbells or email us at funwithbellspodcast@gmail.com. Podcast team : Anne Tansley Thomas Emily Roderick John Gwynne Emily Watts Cathy Booth Ringing by : The Cambridge Youths (supplied by David Richards) and for later episodes, The Liliputters Guild (supplied by Simon Edwards). For bellringing training and support for teachers and ringers see: bellringing.org…

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