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  • Public Appreciation of Quality
    Like many others, I have stories of non-ringers appreciating good ringing without having to be told what it is. I suspect that many of them wouldn't be able to say what makes it good, but that doesn't mean that they can't appreciate it.

    Similarly, I suspect that most, if not all, ringers can tell the difference between good and bad ringing. Therefore, the difference in ability lies in realising what isn't right and having good enough bell control to improve it.
  • Roller Coaster
    Correct - 3216549870
  • Strategy
    I'm not sure that would be the case, as much as I might like it to me. Recruitment comes from getting people started - by showing that we exist and that almost anyone can join us.

    Pedantry aside, a good training and development plan is needed for retention, although please remember that there is much more to bellringing than making progress, even for a complete beginner.