ST. PETER'S BELLS and RINGING   
(Go to 'STOP PRESS' for latest ringing news and notices)

Unlike the other activities within the church we are heard but seldom seen. We are delighted to have the opportunity to describe ourselves – the bells, ringers and all the various and necessary activities “up the tower”, from teaching prospective learners how to “handle a bell”, to regular maintenance of the bells. Tower bell ringing is a tradition dating back over 400 years.

There have been bells at St Peters’ since 1490. Currently we have six bells. Our tenor (the heaviest bell, with the lowest note) is the oldest, and was cast in 1699, all the others were recast in 1924. We are now in the process of adding two more (recently donated) bells, (See STOP PRESS) and we hope that you will enjoy the “new” sound of eight. We ring to summon parishioners to worship at Church Services, and to celebrate special Festivals e.g. Christmas and New Year, for national events e.g. Remembrance Sunday, plus “local” ringing for Weddings etc.

Tuesday evening is our regular Practice/Teaching night.

We are members and on the Committee of the North Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell-ringers, plus the national Central Council (CCCBR).

 We are always eager to welcome new learners, plus of course those who can already ring. Ringers can be of any age, from about 10 yrs upwards (depending on size), to octogenarians! One does not have to be “musical”, and it is not a matter of brute force – we rely on rhythm and delicacy of touch.

Please contact our Tower Captain Patrick Albon (Tel: 782251) or Judy Anderson (Tel: 781783) for details, and/or to view the ringing.

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