Welcome
We hope you find what you need on this site - do come and join us as we always hope to offer a warm welcome to visitors whether you can ring a bell or just want to come and have a look at what we do. This site also has details of some other bells in our larger benefice.
St. Giles by floodlight - this can be sponsored for a special event
Normal ringing timesNo ringing currently in line with the CONVID19 advice Normal Sunday Service - 10.30am for 11am Practice night - Thursday 7.45 to 9.00pm - note revised timings please Fifth Sunday in any month is usually 10 to 10.30am ring and may be at any of the four parish churches. |
NewsCONVID19 suspends ringingPlease not that in line with Church advice that all ringing is now suspended at all parish belfries until further notice.
Our oldest ringer passes awaySadly we have to announce that Dick Dale has passed away in his 90th year after a short period in George Elliot hospital. Dick has been a member of our band since the installation of the bells in 1977 but had learnt at Shustoke beforehand. He was actively ringing with the band right up till the beginning of lockdown and celebrated his 90th birthday in August.
Whitacre's Mini RingHave you heard about the other ring of bells in Whitacre? Click this link to view the website to find out more about the second set of Whitacre bells especially if you are mini ring fanatic.
Latest news is that this tower now has the newest ropes after new nylon ropes with sallies have been made up. Bell inscriptionsHave recently found some wax rubbings of the inscriptions taken of the bells before they were installed in 1977. A much easier task then when access was a lot easier. These rubbings were used as part of the advertising display used to raise money to complete the installation. They show the decorative part of the bells including some names and a image of a King George 1 two guinea gold piece which shows up especially clearly on the second bell. Find out more on the bell detail page.
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