National Skills Weekend 2026

10th - 12th April 2026

Ring of Fire! Come and spend a day (or more) polishing up your handbell skills.

• Everything on the ground floor
• Level site
• Come for one day, two days or stay overnight

We realise that many ringers will be wanting to attend the International Symposium in Aberdeen later in the year so, to keep costs down, we have arranged a rather different National Rally for 2026. It is very much aimed at individual ringers, there will be no team rally ringing - and no team concert.

Workshops will be held on the Saturday concentrating on different techniques and developing musicality, followed by masterclasses in the afternoon so you can put these skills into practice. There will be a brief AGM at lunchtime. There will be a massed ringing session on Sunday morning, following a short, optional, act of worship. Prices include the massed ringing music.

You may prefer to come for just the day on Saturday or enjoy both days with all meals included until lunchtime on Sunday. To register as a day visitor (Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday) click HERE.  
SATURDAY ONLY includes lunch and evening meal £85; SATURDAY & SUNDAY includes 2 lunches and 1 evening meal (but no overnight stay) £140,

If you are coming for both days there is also the option of staying on site overnight on Saturday, click HERE. SATURDAY includes lunch, evening meal and accommodation; SUNDAY includes breakfast and lunch; Single Room £225 per person Double/Twin £180 per person Non-ringer sharing £120 per person.

For a further option of arriving on the Friday night and staying for the full weekend, click HERE. FRIDAY includes evening meal and accommodation; SATURDAY includes breakfast, lunch, evening meal and accommodation. SUNDAY includes breakfast and lunch. 
Single Room £370 per person Double/Twin £260 per person Non-ringer sharing £200 per person

We will be using the facilities of the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Unlike the previous event hosted by the South West (at Exeter University) this location is FLAT; indeed, for many years the site was an RAF station. The bed and breakfast options include spacious double, twin or single rooms with comfortable beds and modern en-suite bathrooms which include showers, towels and toiletries. Each room has a large wardrobe and a desk area which is fitted with a small safe to keep valuables secure. Tea and coffee making facilities are included along with a TV and free Wi-Fi access.

Meals will be served in the bright and modern Connections Restaurant, offering a range of options and catering for all dietary requirements. The London Bar will be available on the Friday and Saturday evenings for those staying on site and there will be more opportunities to socialise with tea and coffee in the Muster Bay during the day.

So why not get fired up and join us!