Saturday 12th October 2024

Ideas and Resources for Virtual Ringing/Social Activities

1. The ART website has drawn together a really good library of resources and ideas which are accessible even if you are not a member. The September edition of Tower Talk also has some good ideas.
2. Ringing World articles – many of these are from ART but, if you don’t want to visit the ART website, here are a few:-
   • Ringing Room - Tips & Users Guide
   • Successful Planning for Recruitment and Retention – five articles about getting potential new recruits through the virtual tower door and keeping them
     1. The why, what & how
     2. Preparing the ground - raising awareness
     3. Getting new recruits through the virtual door
     4. Keeping everyone happy (this includes the current band members)
     5. Key messages
   • Virtual striking competition (RW 25th Sept p949)
3. Other ideas:-
   Most towers have probably now discovered zoom (or an equivalent - Microsoft Teams) for ‘social’ gatherings (including coffee, quizzes and pub sessions) to keep your tower members in touch but I wonder if you have thought about using it for one of the following:-
   • A talk by a guest speaker (it doesn’t have to be about ringing – you might find that a member of your local tower/District/Guild has another passion or skill other than ringing!)
   • A training session (both theory and practical sessions are possible with a bit of planning)
   • A training day (or even a weekend/week) – see G&B Summer School
   • A virtual tower outing (even including a trip to a brewery) – see Virtual Ringers Spring Tour
4. Virtual Ringing Platforms
   • Ringing Room
   • Handbell Stadium
   • Ding
5. YouTube Resources
   • Cambridge District Bell Ringers
   • Lewisham District training
   • St Martin's Guild Training Sessions
   • Truro Diocesan Guild webinars
   • The Ringing Isle - an introduction to bells and bell ringing in Britain
6. Other Resources
   • ART Survival and Recovery Toolbox
   • BellBoard Virtual Hub
   • Facebook Ringing Room Take-Hold Lounge