2009 Association Training Conference
Bells and the Community: Ringing the Changes for an English Tradition
How bell ringing can succeed in the 21st century
A training day led by Mark Regan This interactive talk and workshop is based on the recent work of the team at Worcester Cathedral. The workshop covers two key topics: Building partnerships with the Church, schools and the people who listen to us. Making teaching an interesting and relevant experience. Mark will share the experiences of the Worcester team and support participants on how the thinking and recent experience at Worcester can be used by bell ringers everywhere. “Bell ringers are highly skilled practitioners in a unique art. For ringing is a uniquely English form of music practised on the largest and loudest musical instruments. We are performers and not hobbyists. Bells are part of the Church’s musical output. We perform “soul music on heavy metal”. Bell ringing is special.”
This is what we do: let’s do it.
Programme	09.30 – 10.00	Registration
	10.00 – 10.10	Introduction & welcome
	10.10 – 11.00	Presentations & discussion
	11.00 – 11.30	Coffee
	11.30 – 12.30	Presentations & discussion
	12.30 – 13.30	Lunch
	13.30 – 15.00	Workshop session
	15.00 – 15.30	Tea
	15.30 – 16.00	Plenary discussion
	16.00 – 16.30	Closing remarks
	16:30 - 18:00	Open ringing at Hilton
	Lunch and refreshments during the day will be provided.
	There will be a charge of £ 8.00 including lunch - cottage pie and blackberry & apple crumble, payable on the day. (£ 10.00 for non-members of the Ely DA, space permitting).
Location	Hilton Village Hall
Date	Saturday 31st October 2009
Registration	Please complete a form and send to Nick Smith as soon as possible, at the latest by Sunday 18th October 2009.
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	For further details contact the Education Officer, Nick Smith.
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