In this episode of Fun With Bells, host Cathy Booth interviews young bell ringers Oscar, Lottie, and Flo, along with Flo's non-ringing parent, Hannah. The discussions dive into their journeys into bell ringing, the challenges they've faced, and their achievements. They share tips for beginners, explain key bell ringing terms, and discuss their experiences with the Kent Young Ringers and striking competitions. This episode also captures a brief lunch catch-up during the Ringing World National Youth Contest, providing listeners with insights into the camaraderie and enjoyment of youth bell ringing teams.
00:00 Introduction to Fun With Bells
00:13 Ringing by the Society of Cambridge Youths
00:19 Introducing the podcast
00:50 Meet the Young Ringers: Oscar and Lottie
00:58 Oscar's Journey into Bell Ringing
01:21 Lottie's Bell Ringing Beginnings
01:46 The Social Side of Bell Ringing
02:23 Challenges in Learning Bell Ringing
03:38 Greatest Achievements in Bell Ringing
04:41 Tips for New Bell Ringers
05:42 Setting Up a Young Ringers Group
06:37 Experiences in Striking Competitions
07:55 Enjoying Bell Ringing Competitions
08:35 Explaining Bell Ringing Terms: Places
10:04 Understanding the Treble Bell
10:37 What is a Cover Bell?
11:48 Dodges and Bobs Explained
13:35 Hunting in Bell Ringing
14:44 Best Moments with Kent Young Ringers
15:45 Catching Up at the Ringing World National Youth Contest
17:10 Kent Young Ringers test piece of ringing at RWNYC 2024
17:35 Interview with Flo
18:39 Flo's Greatest Achievements and Tips
19:40 Explaining More Bell Ringing Terms
22:06 Parental Perspective on Bell Ringing
23:49 Conclusion and Future Episodes