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All Saints' Bellringers Practice

Practice night at All Saints' Fawley?

Church bellringing in the English style is an art and science which has its origins from around the 16th Century.

The art of handling a bell has remained the same since that time but the science has gradually expanded and continues to do so.

As engineering has improved so has the the ease with which Church bells can be rung, enabling everyone to manage most bells.

The skill is still required but not so much strength so that it is quite normal for young people from the age of 12 to start, and for some to be still ringing in their 80s!

There are lots of different levels of ringers at All Saints', so everyone at any level of development will be catered for at practices and on Sunday mornings. No matter what stage you're at in ringing, just starting off or advanced you'll always be made to feel wanted and appreciated.

You learn how to control a bell and then pulling it in time with others. When this has been mastered, the bellringer then learns to ring in different orders, Call Changes.

When you are happy with your performance at this then there are Methods (tunes to non-ringers) which can be learnt.

There are many many methods which can keep the interest alive for a long time. Concentration and a sense of rhythm help to speed your development in the skill of ringing – patience and perseverance can also help, as it can take months to achieve.

Why not join us for a Thursday evening ringing practice, usually between 19:30 and 21:00, you will be very welcome or contact our secretary to find out more.

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