Potterhanworth Bells

WHY ARE POTTER BELLS RINGING??? (here at St Andrew's Church Potterhanworth in Lincolnshire we have a ring of 6 bells.) Want to find out more about what we do?

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We know that at this difficult time it is important for the village to hear the bells as they can bring great comfort & joy to many, especially those isolating, so we will try and keep 3 bells ringing on Sunday's to maintain the Churches presence in our community.

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Due to Coronavirus ringing has been suspended inline with the national advice (many towers all over are doing the same) the bells are going to fall silent for the majority of the time. However we know it is important that if we can do safely that the bells are still heard on Suns

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A Quarter Peal (approx 45 mins) will be attempted by the local band on the bells in the morning (Sun 1st Mar) approx 8.45 - 9.30am prior to the morning service.

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The bells are now fully muffled for Lent and will remain so through the whole of Lent (Wed 26th Feb - Sat 11th Apr) until Easter morning when the muffles will be removed and the bells will be heard again in all their true and full glory!

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A Full Peal (approx 3 hrs) will be attempted on the bells tomorrow morning (Wed 12th Feb) 10.00am - 1.00pm with the Sound Control CLOSED to reduce the volume of the bells. It will be rung during the daytime in the working week so not to disturb locals evenings or weekends.

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The bells will be rung tomorrow morning (Wed 5th Feb, 9.30 - 10.00am) to welcome the Bishop of Grantham to the Church & Parish during his Bishop's Visitation.

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The bells will be ringing in the morning (Sun 2nd Feb) prior to the morning service (9.00 - 9.30am).

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A Full Peal (3 hrs) was rung on the bells this afternoon (Mon 27th Jan, 2.30 - 5.30pm) to celebrate the 100th birthday and former local ringer and village resident Ron Applewhite! Congratulations Ron & Many Happy Returns for yesterday!

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A Quarter Peal (approx 1 hr) will be rung on the bells tomorrow evening (Sun 26th Jan, 5.00 - 6.15pm) on the 100th birthday of former local ringer & village resident Ron Applewhite (26th Jan) in celebration. This will consist of a special length - 2,100 changes.

[Potterhanworth Bells @PotterBells]

There is also planned a long Quarter Peal (1 hr +) on Sunday (26th Jan) consisting of 2,100 changes by the local band and a FULL PEAL (approx 3 hrs) on Monday (27th Jan) 2.30 - 5.30pm for Ron's 100th birthday!

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A Quarter Peal (approx 45 mins) will be rung on the bells tomorrow evening (Sat 25th Jan, 6.15 - 7.15pm) to celebrate the forthcoming 100th birthday of former local ringer & village resident Ron Applewhite (26th Jan). This replicates the quarter Ron rang here on his 90th birthday

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A Quarter Peal (approx 45 mins) will be rung on the bells tomorrow afternoon (Sat 25th Jan, 4.30 - 5.30pm) to celebrate the forthcoming 100th birthday of former local ringer & village resident Ron Applewhite (26th Jan). All the ringers in the band have rung quarters with Ron.

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A Quarter Peal (approx 1hr) was rung on the bells this evening (Fri 24th Jan, 7.30 - 8.30pm) to celebrate the forthcoming 100th birthday of former local ringer & village resident Ron Applewhite (26th Jan). This consisted of a special 1920 changes (the year Ron was born).

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There is alot of celebratory ringing planned on the bells this weekend. This is to celebrate the 100th birthday of former village resident and local bell ringer Ron Applewhite (26th Jan).

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The bells rang evening (Tue 21st Jan) 7.30 - 9.00pm whilst the monthly practice night took place by the local band.

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The bells will be ringing in the morning (Sun 19th Jan) prior to the morning service (9.00 - 9.30am).

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A Quarter Peal (approx 45 mins) will be attempted by the local band on the bells this afternoon (Sun 12th Jan) approx 3.00 - 4.00pm prior to the church4ALL afternoon service. (rung with sound control closed)

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A Quarter Peal (approx 45 mins) will be attempted by the local band on the bells tomorrow morning (Sun 5th Jan) approx 8.45 - 9.30am prior to the morning service to celebrate Epiphany.

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Late Ringing will take place this evening (Tue 31st Dec) with the tradition of Ringing the Old Year Out (half muffled) 11.15 - 11.55pm then Ringing the New Year In (bells fully open in celebration) 12.00 - 12.30am. Happy New Year to Everyone in Potterhanworth!!!

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A Full Peal (approx 3 hrs) will be attempted on the bells tomorrow morning (Mon 30th Dec) 10.30am - 1.30pm to celebrate Christmas. The Sound Control will be CLOSED to reduce the volume of the bells so to cause less disturbance to the local residents.