Fun With Bells - Bell And Handbell Ringing Interviews

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 takeawaysMake the most of the relationship you have with your church – they may well have skills and expertise that can help with your recruitmentListen to the views of your young ringersDon’t forget the role of parents in encouraging their children’s hobbies. T