Bell Ringing at All Saints Church Staplehurst
Contact Details
| Name | Office | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Bassett | Tower Captain | (01580) 891917 | |
| Ann Fulcher | Assistant Tower Captain | N/A | |
| Daniel Brady | Ringing Master | N/A | N/A |
| Roy Barclay | Tower Secretary | (01580) 890247 | |
| Sallyann Barclay | Treasurer | (01580) 890247 | N/A |
| Chris Bassett | Steeple Keeper | (01580) 891917 |
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Ringing Report - August 2010
On Wednesday 23rd June we welcomed around 15 members of the Ashford Young Farmers who came to the tower for a demonstration of bellringing and a talk about the history of the tower and bells. Most were bold enough to have a try at ringing - under supervision of course! Then on Saturday 17th July the ringers once again organised the beer tent at the Church Féte which this year was held in the garden of The New Rectory.Saturday 7th August will be a happy day for our bellringers, as we ring for the wedding of Kate Fulcher, daughter of Kevin and Ann, and herself a member of the Staplehurst band until she went to university. We wish Kate and husband-to-be Charles the very best for the future. Ringing will be from 11.00am for the 11.30am wedding and again after the service. There are no other weddings in August requiring bells.
There may be an additional practice on Wednesday 25th August from 7.30 - 9.15pm. That aside, we will be ringing as usual for Sunday services during August and we will be holding our normal Tuesday evening practices.
Tower Secretary
Roy Barclay
(01580) 890247Email:
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Ringing Times
Usual ringing times are 7.30 - 9.15 p.m. on Tuesdays for practices and on Sundays at 9.15 - 10.00 a.m. and 5.45 - 6.30 p.m. prior to services.Anyone interested in learning more about ringing may visit the tower on our Tuesday evening practice.
Contact Chris & Sue Bassett on (01580) 891917 or Email Chris and Sue
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Staplehurst Tower - Details
- 10 bells
- Tenor 19-2-7 in Eb (994 Kg) Bell Weights & Inscriptions
- We are one of the largest Ringing Bands in Kent Staplehurst Ringers
- Postcode: TN12 0AX
- Grid Ref: TQ786429
- For Sat Nav:
Lat: 51:09:29N (51.15808)
Lon: 00:33:10E (00.55266) - Maidstone District of the KCACR
- Frame: 1996 Whitechapel
- Retuning: Whitechapel 1996
- Upstairs Ringing Room
- All Saints' boasts a 10 bell ringing simulator. Email: for information or to arrange a simulator practice
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Virtual Tour of the Tower and Belfry
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The Belfry Prayer
We beseech Thee, O Heavenly Father, to pour Thy grace into the hearts of those who work for Thee in ringing the bells of the Church. Grant that we may never forget the sacredness of Thy House, nor profane it by thoughtlessness or irreverence, but make us ever mindful that, when we ring the bells, we ring for Thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ Our Lord.Back to Top
Bell related links
- Maidstone District Web Site
- Maidstone District Quarterly Electronic BELFRY
- The Dickon Love Staplehurst Page
- The Kent County Association of Change Ringers (KCACR)
- List of All Peals ever rung at Staplehurst
- County Quarter Peal Database
- Central Council of Church Bell Ringers
- Change Ringing Resources
- The Ringing World Online
- www.campanophile.co.uk
