JULY 2018 UPDATE

At the start of July, our bells were returned to Barnham Broom. Over two 2-day periods, Graham Clifton, first with James Haseldine and then carpenter James Sellick from Whites of Appleton Ltd. Church Bellhangers, were joined by volunteers to help raise and fix the bells into place. After a visit to the school, all five bells were raised on the first day.  Our bells, wheels, clappers, pulleys and Ellacombe Chime frame and hammers are now all in place. 

The wooden rope guides in the silence chamber are fitted, work on the frame for the rope guides in the ringing chamber is well underway and the muffles, needed for Remembrance Sunday, have been handed over.

While work was going on in the bell tower, other volunteers helped with refreshments and lunches, cleaning and polishing around the church, making room for the Bells Appeal Marquee, raising the Heritage Lottery fund banner and decorating the church with the bells and bell frames created by the schoolchildren ready for the school service. 

Our thanks to all the volunteers for their help and support.

Meanwhile work is continuing around the church and planning is taking place for the rededication of our bells in October.

2016 Duck Race

Planning for our village fete is also well underway. As well as the stalls, food & drink, games and attractions, there will be bell ringing with the Carter Campanile. Ducks for the duck race will go on sale in advance at Barnham Broom Post Office and Stores or buy them on the day.

Please do join us for the Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete on Sunday 19th August 2018 1pm to 5pm at The Mill House.