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Dear Ringers, I am writing this while at the National Skills Day (which has turned into a full National Rally as so many people chose to stay the whole weekend!). Having just run a workshop on Shelley Ringing, while others attend sessions on topics such as 4-in-hand, bass bells, chimes, conducting and sight reading, I am reminded how fortunate we are in the South East Region. Not only do we have people to teach these (and other) workshops, the equipment to be able to run them

Dear Ringers, Happy New Year! It’s been lovely reading about all your Christmas Together Events (and I think there might even be a couple more to come!). We love that your events take place from November right through to February, and all we ask in return for your music are a couple of photos and a short write-up for the newsletter. We had an excellent day at the Birthday Rally earlier this month, despite the cold and frosty morning (and icy car park). It was really good to s

Dear Ringers, I don’t know about you, but I have been on the steady slope towards Christmas since July, but now is the time it begins to build up speed! As we gear ourselves up for concerts and the influx of requests for teams (from people who then wonder why we can’t find a team at short notice!), a Christmas together event is a lovely way to get together with other local teams. Maybe you could use the opportunity to try out one of the recipes from Lammas! Thinking back to A

Dear Ringers, As I sit here watching the wildlife in my garden (and the black clouds gathering overhead!), I am grateful that it is not quote as hot as it was earlier this month. I am also grateful for those of you who attended our recent rallies and workshops. Although we, unfortunately, had to cancel the workshop about setting up a new youth team, this is a very rare occurrence in our region. We are very lucky to have an active membership in the South East Region who enjoy