Recruitment & Training. By James Blackburn

What I will cover Review what four towers have done, with regards recruitment and training. Look at how they started off. How the training was coordinated What is happening now.

Tower 1 Very small village with a population with approximately 100 people Ring of 5 Bells No local band for over 20 years

Tower 2 Large village with a population with approximately 10000 people Ring of 6 Bells No local band for a few years

Tower 3 Small village with a population with approximately 1200 people Ring of 8 Bells Always had a local band

Tower 4 Very small village with a population with approximately 200 people Ring of 6 Bells No local band for over 20 years

Tower 1, what happened Supply of ropes Went to PCC Caught imagination of 2 individuals Recruitment Local society members involved with teaching the band

Tower 2, What happened Conversation at a PCC meeting Approach made after a quarter peal Recruitment Local society involved with teaching the band

Tower 3, What happened Already a band Started restoration and augmentation project Very public appeal engaging the whole village Local ringers taught new members

Tower 4, what happened Member of PCC heard the bells Approached local society for help Set up demonstration Local society involved with teaching the band

How are the bands doing now?

Common themes Unique selling point One / Two key individuals Huge amount of enthusiasm Great team / community spirit

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