Hcacr.org.uk
Title
The Hertford County Association of Change-Ringers
Description
The Association was founded on October 28th 1884, at a meeting held at St Albans Abbey. Many ringing societies were formed towards the end of the nineteenth century - perhaps because technical developments were leading people to ring bells in more complex sequences, which meant that the more capable ringers from different towers needed to meet to practise. This remains one of the reasons for the Association's existence today. The present membership is around 700.
The Association was a founding member of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, the international body responsible for setting standards, recording achievements and promoting bell ringing. The Association remains a member of the Central Council today, abiding by its decisions and playing an active part in formulating its policies.
Other objectives of the Association, as set out in its rules, include maintaining a library, arranging meetings and instruction, publishing annual and other reports, assisting in the maintenance of church bells, and sundry supporting activities.
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