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Bell Ringers We have a fine, easy going, ring of eight bells in the tower, the heaviest of which weighs 12.5 cwt (635 kg). A summary of the bells can be found on the new Tower page.
The ringers practice on Tuesday evenings starting at around 8 p.m. Sunday service ringing is scheduled for an half-hour before service times for either the 10.30 a.m. or 6 p.m. services. The bells may also be booked for weddings and can regularly be heard ringing on Saturdays during the summer season.
Members of the St Helen's band belong both to the Southwell Diocesan Guild of Bellringers and to the East Derbyshire and West Notts Association. St Helen's regularly hosts ringing meetings for these organisations and also participates in Quarter Peal days and other events.
Ray Tew is currently organising ringing following the ordination of the long-standing Tower Captain Adrian Dempster. Adrian is now undertaking a curacy at the neighbouring church of St Wilfred's, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Anyone interested in joining the band will be sure of a warm welcome and should, in the first instance, contact Ray via the Contact Page. Beginners very welcome! The band currently has a good number of improvers and beginners, including young people from around 10 years old. Bell Ringing is a good activity for parents and children to learn together!
St Helen's Bell Ringers 2008/2009 Contact: 01773 777107 (Ray Tew)
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