The Essex Association of Change Ringers   President: The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Chelmsford

The Association of Ringing Teachers (ART) Conference is once again presenting a packed agenda of leading speakers sharing best practice from their ringing as well as ideas from other activities and professions.

The Conference is our leading national event and is open to everyone with an interest in ringing teaching and leadership. We would like to invite you and the members of your Association to join us at the world-famous Taylor's Bell Foundry in Loughborough on 12th March 2016 for what is sure to be a full and interesting day.

Tickets are only £12 for the diverse and inspiring Conference Sessions and the inaugural ART Awards Ceremony. The day includes two leading, headline speakers, breaks for tea/coffee and lunch, and then a range of afternoon sessions to choose from. The Foundry Museum will be open and there will be a number of stalls available all day along with demonstrations of the latest equipment, before the ART Awards Ceremony which will have a bar and light snacks.

On Sunday 13th March, the first 'Leadership in Ringing Workshop' will be run by former Central Council Trends Chairman Elva Ainsworth. This is ideal for anyone who has a leadership position in ringing, including everyone such as Tower Captains and Branch or Association Officers.

We hope you will be able share this message with your local ringers and you will be join us at the Bell Foundry!

Rob Parker
Association of Ringing Teachers