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  • Visual aids when ringing
    Shouldn't we encourage people to do what works best for them and for the overall public performance?
    I know of people (me, for example) who have put a blue line on the floor or asked someone to hold it next to them, even if they have done the right thing and spent time learning it. They often don't look at it but it gives confidence because it is there or they only look at it when they lose their place (as with a musician's music). Many bands don't have a conductor to put things right so a visual aid can help. Equally many towers don't have spare ringers to "stand behind". There are plenty of towers ringing call changes where they display the "music" on the wall or even on a bespoke stand in the middle of the circle - a lot of good ringing results.
    Yes, some might find it a distraction from ropesight but others won't. Would it help on a practice night? Let's all try things and do what is right for where we are and who we are with.
  • Bell & rope maintenance
    Your Guild may also have volunteer bell advisors or consultants who will visit and do an inspection and some maintenance with you, showing you what to do at the same time.
    The Central Council also has excellent, easy to use, books on the subjects. They are available to order on line and at the Roadshow next weekend (come along or ask your CC rep to buy some for your Guild):
    https://shop.cccbr.org.uk/product/manual-of-belfry-maintenance/
    https://shop.cccbr.org.uk/product/splicing-bell-ropes-illustrated/
    You can find check sheets and other help on the CC website e.g.:
    https://cccbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Record-sheet-quarterly-and-annual-checks-Jan-2021-V1.pdf
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