MARCH/APRIL 2018 UPDATE

With the return of our newly restored bells approaching, activity across a whole range of tasks is in progress. The large table, once in the vestry, has found a new home in the main body of the church. The old pew doors are being used to make the ringing chamber safer by lining the balcony and bannister.

Our events team are planning the last big fundraiser for the Bells Appeal. The Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete will be at the Mill House on Sunday 19th August 2018 1pm to 5pm. If there are any local clubs, associations, crafts or stall holders that would like to join us, please contact bbbells.appeal@gmail.com to book a stall at the fete.

There will be stalls, games, cakes, refreshments, a Beer Tent, BBQ, Bouncy Castle and more. Please do come and join us.

The Events team are also continuing their work under the direction of the Parish Council on fundraising events that will benefit the village. After a successful Quiz Night at the Village Hall in March that raised £295 towards the Memorial Garden, the next event will be Afternoon Tea and Open Garden at Home Farm on Saturday 23rd June.

A group of volunteers are working to produce a re-enactment of the history of the Church and bells. If you would like to get involved in any way, such as with scenery, props, costumes or general help, please contact bbbells.appeal@gmail.com. The re-enactment will take place on Saturday 6th October, in the Church. Watch for more details nearer the time.

Our sincere thanks once again to all who continue to help and support us. We have had a recent boost to our funds from the taxman in the form of a VAT refund. So our fund, which includes money in hand, money already spent and grants promised, now stands at less than £5000 away from our £74,000 target.

FEBRUARY 2018 UPDATE

On Saturday 24th February, we enjoyed a visit to Whites of Appleton Ltd. Church Bellhangers in Abingdon, Oxfordshire to see where our church bells are being renovated.  The free coach travel and guided tour were made possible thanks to our Heritage Lottery Fund grant.

We are now turning our attention to several tasks that need completing around the milestones of rehanging and rededicating our bells prior to them ringing on November 11^th 2018.

We are also planning another Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete in aid of the Bells Appeal.  We hope you can join us on Sunday 19th August 2018 at The Mill House as in 2016.

Our Events team, under the direction of the Parish Council, are aiming to continue to bring the community together in fundraising events that will benefit the village.

The first of these events with be a Quiz Night with Bangers & Baked Potato on Saturday 24th March at the Village Hall in aid of the Memorial Garden. Tickets are on sale for this at Barnham Broom Post Office & Stores.

Our thanks once again to all who help and support us as we head towards the final stages of our project.

Bells Foundry Visit

The free coach travel and Guided Tour of Whites Foundry on Saturday 24th February were made possible thanks to our Heritage Lottery Fund grant.

Setting off at 7am from Barnham Broom School and picking up our last passenger at Rush Green, the early start meant less traffic and the chance to see the sunrise as we made our way to Whites of Appleton in Oxfordshire. 

We were welcomed with refreshments and a chance to see our bells up close. Our thanks to Brian White for his guided tour explaining the various stages of restoration. We rounded off our visit with a chance to ring some bells.

From Whites of Appleton we travelled into Oxford, but the traffic meant we were just too late to hear Great Tom - the Great Bell of Christ Church, Oxford - ringing. The bright but cold day gave us plenty of photo opportunities as, guided by Jane Curran, we enjoyed a walking tour to see many of the Oxford colleges.

                        

Check out more pictures of the day in the albums on our Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/barnhambroomchurchbellsappeal/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1244312832379717

https://www.facebook.com/pg/barnhambroomchurchbellsappeal/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1244330265711307

https://www.facebook.com/pg/barnhambroomchurchbellsappeal/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1244471335697200

Our February Newsletter

Find out how our restoration project is going from our latest Newsletter.
See the Newsletters page on our blog for this and previous Newsletters.
If you would prefer a copy of each Newsletter as it is issued via email, please contact bbbells.appeal@gmail.com to be included on our distribution list.

Our latest Newsletter is here: Newsletter 11 (Feb 2018)

Bells Foundry Visit: Schedule and Revised Application Date announced

Leaflets are being delivered to all the homes in Barnham Broom showing details about the coach trip on Saturday 24th February to visit the foundry of Whites of Appleton in Oxfordshire where the work is being carried out on our bells.

The schedule for the day* will be as follows:

6.45am	Coach outside Barnham Broom Primary School ready to board
7am	Depart Barnham Broom (1 refreshment stop en route)
11am - 1pm	Guided Tour of Whites Foundry
1.30pm	Stop for lunch (buy your lunch or bring a picnic)
3pm	Start return journey (Refreshment stop if required)
6.30pm	Arrive back

* Timings may vary slightly according to circumstances on the day

The coach will have an on-board lavatory.

We still have some places available on the coach trip. The deadline to reserve your places has been extended to Saturday 17^th February and places will now be on a first come, first served basis.

Coach travel and the foundry tour are free, paid for by our Heritage Lottery Fund grant. But you will need to bring or pay for your food during the day.

The trip is open to individuals or groups of up to 6 family/friends.

A refundable deposit of £10 for an individual or £20 per group is required with your reservation.

We are asking for a deposit to discourage the possibility of someone taking up a place on this free event and then not turning up on the day.

A cheque payable to “Barnham Broom PCC” is the best way to make a deposit.

Your deposit will be returned to you when you board the coach.

Please complete the reservation slip on the back of the leaflet and leave it with your deposit at Barnham Broom Post Office and Stores as soon as possible but by Saturday 17^th February at the latest.

   

JANUARY 2018 UPDATE

In December, Barnham Broom church hosted a School Christmas service. 

There was also a Village Carol Service with the D’Capo choir, Windmill Handbell Ringers and the school hand chimes group. 

The display showing some original parts from the bells and pictures taken during the lowering was in place for both of these. 

Articles and pictures from the Bells on display at both the School and Village Hall have appeared in the EDP, Dereham Times and Wymondham Mercury, as well as in the online EDP.

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/barnham-broom-church-bells-displayed-school-restoration-1-5331973

The first half of our Heritage Lottery Fund grant has been released.

As well as helping with the first instalment of the restoration, it will also fund the coach travel for the planned visit on Saturday 24th February to the foundry of Whites of Appleton Ltd. Church Bellhangers in Abingdon, Oxfordshire to see where our church bells are being repaired.

There is still time before the Saturday 10th February deadline to register your interest by leaving your name, details and refundable deposit at Barnham Broom Post Office and Stores.

This trip is open to groups of up to 6 family or friends and we hope it will be of interest to many who have generously helped with our fund raising. 

Bells Foundry Visit by Coach

We are planning a visit to the foundry of Whites of Appleton Ltd. Church Bellhangers in Abingdon, Oxfordshire to see where our church bells are being repaired. This will take place on Saturday 24th February 2018, with the coach leaving Barnham Broom School at 7am, aiming to return at around 7pm. There is a possibility that we will have a stop at an Oxford College in the afternoon.

The coach travel will be free of charge, made possible by the grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. However incidentals such as food or refreshments are not included and you will need to pay for these.

The trip is open to groups of up to 6 family or friends and we hope this will be of interest to many who have generously helped with our fund raising.

A refundable deposit of £20 is required per group.

The deposit will be paid back on boarding the coach.

If you are interested please leave your name, details and deposit at Barnham Broom Post Office and Stores by Saturday 10th February.  

If oversubscribed, a ballot will take place. Booking groups will not be split.