Introduction
The Learning & Development Workgroup is a functional team within the Guild, with the aim of providing the advice and tools required to enable both groups and individuals to develop to their full potential, and achieve their aspirations. Also, to build and maintain an effective training network which promotes excellence in development. The Group’s full Terms of Reference can be found here: L&D ToR
A list of Workgroup members can be found here: The Team
Courses in 2023
Course Name |
Course Scope |
2023 dates |
| Radley | Basic Methods on 6 & 8 bells | 15th April |
| ART Module 1 | Teaching Bell Handling | 23rd September |
| Michaelmas | Advanced Methods on 6 & 8 bells | 30th September |
| Steeple Aston | Basic Methods on 6 & 8 bells | 28th October |
| Steeple Aston | Rope Splicing & Rope Management Course | 28th October |
| Higher Numbers | Grandsire Caters at Shrivenham | 4th November |
Courses in 2024
Course Name |
Course Scope |
Venue |
2024 dates |
| Tower Captain workshop | tbc | 3rd Feb | |
| Rope Management and Splicing | Radley | 10th Feb | |
| Radley | Basic Methods on 6 & 8 bells | South of Oxford area | tbc in April |
| Basic General Belfry Course | tbc | 27th Apr | |
| Michaelmas | Advanced Methods on 6 & 8 bells | South East part of the Guild | tbc Sept |
| Steeple Aston | Basic Methods on 6 & 8 bells | North West part of the Guild | 26th Oct – tbc |
| Rope Management and Splicing | Steeple Aston | 26th Oct – tbc | |
| Higher Numbers | tbc Nov |
Resources and Information
Learning |
Other |
| Practical Courses | Grants for Training |
| Oxfordshire Ringing School | Bell Handling Videos from ART |
| Online Learning Resources | Training Meetings |
| Striking Toolbox | L&D Webinars |
| Educational Leaflets | Training Aids |
| Running a Tower Central Council online publication |
Central Council L&D This links to the CCCBR Website |
| Training to teach bell handling and change ringing | The Association of Ringing Teachers |
| Discovering Bellringing Recruitment video from the CCCBR |
Enjoyment from Bellringing Recruitment video from the CCCBR |