Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Mon 19-Jan-2026 09:30 |
| Event End | Mon 19-Jan-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Thu 15-Jan-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 13 |
| Registered | 13 |
| Available places | 0 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £10 late booking fee + £5 local costs for tower donation |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | Great St Mary's, Cambridge |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 24-Jan-2026 09:00 |
| Event End | Sat 24-Jan-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 09-Jan-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 12 |
| Available places | 0 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £2 tower donation payable locally, plus contribution to cover the cost of refreshments |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St Peter's, Bromyard, Herefordshire |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 31-Jan-2026 09:00 |
| Event End | Sat 31-Jan-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 16-Jan-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 11 |
| Available places | 1 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £10 to cover the tower / church hall donation, refreshments (paid locally). |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St Mary's, Bideford, Devon |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 31-Jan-2026 09:15 |
| Event End | Sat 31-Jan-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 16-Jan-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 8 |
| Available places | 4 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £8 local costs to include a pasty lunch. (Please specify if Cheese and Onion is preferred) |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St Columb Major, Cornwall |
Module 2F is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module shows new and experienced teachers how to support their students and develop the necessary foundation skills for good ringing and then move forward to ringing changes.
| Event Start | Sat 31-Jan-2026 09:30 |
| Event End | Sat 31-Jan-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 16-Jan-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 11 |
| Available places | 1 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £5 local donations for tower contribution and hot drinks |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others. You need to be able to comfortably raise and lower a bell. You can ring at least Plain Hunt. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St Mary Magdalen, Knighton, Leicestershire |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Fri 06-Feb-2026 09:00 |
| Event End | Fri 06-Feb-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Thu 22-Jan-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 8 |
| Available places | 4 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £5 local costs for tower donation and refreshments |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall, Essex |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 07-Feb-2026 09:00 |
| Event End | Sat 07-Feb-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 23-Jan-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 11 |
| Available places | 1 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £5 local costs for tower donation and refreshments |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | SS Peter and Paul, Ash by Wrotham, Kent |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 21-Feb-2026 09:00 |
| Event End | Sat 21-Feb-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 06-Feb-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 16 |
| Registered | 14 |
| Available places | 2 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £10 to cover the tower donation and refreshments (paid locally) |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St Bartholomew's, Edgbaston, Birmingham |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 21-Feb-2026 09:30 |
| Event End | Sat 21-Feb-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 06-Feb-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 15 |
| Registered | 3 |
| Available places | 12 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £20 local donation for buffet lunch, refreshments and church donation |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester, Oxfordshire |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 21-Feb-2026 10:00 |
| Event End | Sat 21-Feb-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 06-Feb-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 12 |
| Available places | 0 |
| Waiting List | 1 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £7.50 local costs for tower donation (cash on the day). |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | Gordon Halls Ringing Centre, SS Peter and Pauls, Eckington, Derbyshire |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 28-Feb-2026 09:00 |
| Event End | Sat 28-Feb-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 13-Feb-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 12 |
| Available places | 0 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £6 local donation for lunch and refreshments |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St George's, Sampford Brett, Somerset |
This year's ART Conference is centred in Loughborough.
You can book for the Saturday only or for both the Saturday and Sunday. Both days are delivered by ART.
We strongly recommend that you download the conference programme (see attachment) before booking your conference session options.
There is more information on the individual session options and their leaders at bellringing.org/conference
The shop team are offering a generous discount when you pre-order for your tower and collect your order at the ART Conference (see attachment).
As you review the conference information, please note that Sunday’s activities will take place in the foundry and will include a tour. Attendees should dress accordingly. For safety reasons, open-toed footware is not permitted in the foundry.
Bookings close on Sunday 22 February 2026
| Event Start | Sat 07-Mar-2026 09:15 |
| Event End | Sun 08-Mar-2026 16:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Sun 22-Feb-2026 23:55 |
| Registered | 17 |
| Location | ART Conference, Fearon Hall, All Saints Church, Loughborough |
| Attachment |
ART Conference 2026 programme.pdf
ART Conference 2026 shop discounts.pdf |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 14-Mar-2026 09:15 |
| Event End | Sat 14-Mar-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 27-Feb-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Registered | 10 |
| Available places | 0 |
| Waiting List | 1 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + local voluntary donation to cover the cost of refreshments and lunch. |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St George, Preshute, Marlborough, Wiltshire |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 14-Mar-2026 09:30 |
| Event End | Sat 14-Mar-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 27-Feb-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 11 |
| Available places | 1 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £5 local donations for tower contribution and hot drinks |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St Leonard's, Pitcombe, Somerset |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 14-Mar-2026 10:00 |
| Event End | Sat 14-Mar-2026 17:30 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 27-Feb-2026 23:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available places | 12 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + £5 local costs for tower donation/refreshments |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | Holy Trinity, Rothwell, Northamptonshire |
Module 2F is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module shows new and experienced teachers how to support their students and develop the necessary foundation skills for good ringing and then move forward to ringing changes.
| Event Start | Sat 21-Mar-2026 09:30 |
| Event End | Sat 21-Mar-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 06-Mar-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 11 |
| Available places | 1 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + local donations as a tower contribution. |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others. You need to be able to comfortably raise and lower a bell. You can ring at least Plain Hunt. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St Hubert, Corfe Mullen, Dorset |
Module 1 is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module is suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell.
Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.
| Event Start | Sat 28-Mar-2026 09:00 |
| Event End | Sat 28-Mar-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 13-Mar-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 2 |
| Available places | 10 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + donations locally to cover the cost of refreshments and tower. |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others and an ability to comfortably raise and lower a bell. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | Holy Trinity, Bengeo, Hertfordshire |
Module 2F is part of the ART Training Scheme.
This module shows new and experienced teachers how to support their students and develop the necessary foundation skills for good ringing and then move forward to ringing changes.
| Event Start | Sat 23-May-2026 09:15 |
| Event End | Sat 23-May-2026 17:00 |
| Registration Closes(Cut-off) | Fri 08-May-2026 12:00 |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Registered | 10 |
| Available places | 0 |
| Event Fee | £30 per attendee + voluntary donations for hot drinks and lunch (paid locally on the day) |
| Event Prerequisites | You must be a bell-ringing teacher (or would-be teacher) aged 14 or over. You must have sufficiently good bell control to be able to inspire confidence in others. You need to be able to comfortably raise and lower a bell. You can ring at least Plain Hunt. We expect that you should easily be able to pass the Learning the Ropes Level 2 handling assessment. For more information, see bellringing.org/about-teaching/bell-handling/#GoodHandlingStyle |
| Location | St John the Baptist, Pewsey, Wiltshire |
