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@AJB: The fact that you are calling Omicron a “new hazard” is one of the reasons why ringing will never return to its pre-lockdown popularity.
It’s no worse than a cold, and no-one has yet died from it.
Project fear will be the death of ringing, in addition to our way of life.

My last post, prior to my recent retirement, was as Wing Executive Officer (Squadron Leader) of the Dorset & Wiltshire Wing of the Air Cadets, responsible for the day-to-day running of a volunteer organisation, with 200 adult officers/instructors, and 2000 cadets aged 13 to 18.
I have also, as a major, commanded several TA infantry companies, each comprising 120 volunteers.
The problems of recruiting & retention in these military organisations are very similar to those current experienced by the bell-ringing exercise.
I will put my detailed thoughts and experiences into print in due course, but the main factor in favour of the military organisations is that it is “glamorous”, and therefore attracts young people.
More ramblings idc!