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.
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| 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.
