Suffolk Guild of Ringers

Friday 31st October 2025

Ideas and Resources for Virtual Ringing/Social Activities

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.
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)
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
Virtual Ringing Platforms
YouTube Resources
Other Resources
- ART Survival and Recovery Toolbox
- BellBoard Virtual Hub
- Facebook Ringing Room Take-Hold Lounge