The items in the DCA Library of books / DVD’s are available for loan by any DCA Member free of charge. To borrow one email your requirements to the secretary via dcacbr@gmail.com and we will attempt to bring it along to the next practice / event. Also below are a few online guides written by the DCA.

ONLINE GUIDES WRITTEN BY THE DCA

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Central Council (CCCBR) Guides

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DCA LIBRARY

LEARNING / METHODS BOOKS:

• Bell Handling DVD (Learning The Ropes)
• Learning Methods by Michael J de C Henshaw (Central Council)
  The Blue Line, place bells, method structure and tricks of the trade.
• The Learning Curve Volume 1 1999-2001 by John Harrison
  Based on a series of Ringing World Features on a wide range of topics from Raising and Lowering to Double Handed ringing!
• The Learning Curve Volume 2 2002-2003 by John Harrison
  Based on a series of Ringing World Features on a wide range of topics from chiming, coils, leading and speed!
• The Learning Curve Volume 3 2004-2005 by John Harrison
  Based on a series of Ringing World Features on a wide range of topics from placing your bell accurately, learning rhythm and good rope technique!
• The Ringers Handbook by ES & M Powell (1995 Edition)
  Instruction in Grandshire, Stedman, Plain Bob & Kent Treble Bob
• Triples and Major for Beginners by William Butler
  From Plain Bob through to Erin Triples.
• Doubles and Minor for Beginners by William Butler (Central Council)
  From Plain Bob through to Oxford Treble Bob.
• From Rounds to Ropesight by Stuart I Bamforth
  Book and DVD
• Discover Bell Ringing by ART
  Information for New Ringers
• Kaledoscope Ringing by Gordon I Lucus
  Alternatives to call changes
• Ringing Circles: A guide to learning methods by Chris Adams
  Methods and variations doubles, triples  and minor

CONDUCTING AND MORE ADVANCED METHODS BOOKS:

• Easily Remembered Service Touches
  Selection of touches a conductor could use for service ringing. Plain Bob – Stedman, Doubles – Maximus.
• Method 300 by John Longridge and Ian Campbell
  A conveniently tabulated reference book in the main covering Surprise or Spliced methods
• Quarter 500 compiled by John Longridge
  A compilation of compositions for conducting from Doubles to Maximus, Spliced doubles and major.
• Standard 70 compiled by John Longridge
  Conducting for practices, quarter peals and peals from Doubles to Maximus.

TEACHING BOOKS:

• Teacher’s Guide to Learning The Ropes by Pip Penney
  ART guide to the Learning the Ropes programme.

• Teaching Tips by Pip Penney
  Teaching skills from bell handling to basic touches.

• Teaching with Simulators by Roger Booth
  ART guide to using Simulators.

TOWER MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE BOOKS:

• A Schedule of Regular Maintenance by Bernard J Stone
  Guide to maintaining the bells
• Getting it Right: Guidance for Officers of Ringing Societies by Heather Peachey
  From jobs that need doing to business meetings, risk assessment and insurance re 2005.
• Splicing Bell Ropes Illustrated by Frank Beech
  As the title says! Very clear illustrations for those wanting to learn.
• The Tower Handbook by John Harrison
  Useful reference from tower organisation to teaching and running a tower ideas.