MAY/JUNE 2018 UPDATE

We have been working on several tasks that need completing for the rehanging of our bells. At the end of April, we raised funds by offering three of the 125 year old Barnham Broom Church Bell Wheels for sale locally. These were snapped up very quickly. In May, a team of volunteers led by Graham Clifton from Whites of Appleton Ltd. Church Bellhangers strengthened the oak bell frame with new steel beams, angle brackets, ties and rods in preparation for the return of the bells. A spring clean around the church took place at the same time.  In June, Whites returned to fit bearing plates to the bell frame. There was also a spring clean of the Bell and Silence chambers by a working party of volunteers, ready for the bells to be raised in July.

As well as planning for the return of our bells, we are also turning our attention to planning for the re-dedication service in October. A thank-you letter has been sent out to our sponsors. The Order of Service and Invitations are being designed and a site visit to help plan the event took place at the start of June.

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On Spring Bank Holiday Monday, some of our trainee bell ringers joined in the Reymerston Ringers Outing. They visited 4 churches the ringers are associated with:  All Saints Shipdham, St Margaret's Garvestone, St Peter’s Yaxham and All Saints Mattishall. Each church provided an opportunity to ring their 6 bells.

At the same time as planning the Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete in aid of the Bells Appeal, our Events team are continuing their work on bringing the community together in fundraising events that will benefit the village. The recent "Afternoon Tea and Open Garden" raised £390 for the Memorial Garden. Our thanks to all who supported this.

We hope to see you all at the Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete on Sunday 19th August 2018 1pm to 5pm at The Mill House and our re-enactment of the history of the Church and bells on Saturday 6th October at the Church.

Please do put these dates in your diaries.