20th January - The G&J back 3 for the new ring return to Taylors after being exhibited in the Church. This is a video of the tenor being moved into the works.
Great progress - at the end of day 2 the trapdoor has been cut in the ceiling of the ringing chamber, and another cut in the ceiling of the clockroom. Removal of the old bells can now start - and will do tomorrow morning. Meanwhile Ian Bryan, Paul Kibblewhite and Andrew Alldrick have continued work disassembling and removing the ringing fittings, and today its been the turn of the most stubborn ones!
16th January 2012 - John Taylor and Co. start work
The moment has arrived - the steel bells and wood frame are being prepared for removal over the next couple of weeks in preparation for the installation of the new ring of 10.
15th January 2012 - Open ringing and final quarter peal
The steel bells were rung for the last time on Sunday 15th January. Usual ringing took place in the morning and then the tower was opened from 12.00 - 2.00pm for any ringers to have one last go.
Over a hundred people enjoyed the Bell Ringers' Curry and Quiz Night held on Saturday 26th November. £1167 was raised for the St.Mary's Bells Installation Fund. The Trustees thank all those involved in organising the event.
