The Service of re-dedication for our 5 re-hung
bells of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Barnham Broom by The Right
Reverend Graham James Bishop of Norwich took place at 10am on 14th
October 2018.
With a damp weather forecast, an awning
joined the marquees used for extra seating for the service and for refreshments
to the West Door. Live feeds from the bell chamber and ringing chamber were transmitted
to screens in the church and marquee so that all could see the re-dedication itself.
The supporters of the Appeal and local
residents were joined by:
Richard Jewson, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk,
patron of the Bells Restoration project
Mr Charles Watt, the current High Sheriff
of Norfolk
The new Barnham Broom Bell Ringers, who
rang the bells during the service after the re-dedication and after the service
as the Ministers, Choir and congregation left the church
Schoolchildren from Barnham Broom C of E
Primary School whose choir and handchime group were part of the service
The 1st Barnham Broom Brownies who helped
serve refreshments afterwards.
Details of the service can be found in the
order of service
Re-dedication service Oct 14th final.pdf
A brief history of the bell project can be
found in the introduction given by Chairman of the Bell Committee, Hartley
Booth
Bells Speech Oct 14th final.pdf
After the service, the Bishop presented
many of the new Bell Ringers with their level 1 Bell Handling certificates and
one ringer with her level 2 certificate.
The Bishop joined in the Open Ringing in
the tower afterwards.
Find more pictures of the service on our
Facebook page
Pre
Re-dedication 13th and 14th October 2018
The
Re-dedication Service 14th October 2018
Ringing
after the Re-dedication Service 14th October 2018
Refreshments
after the Re-dedication Service 14th October 2018
You do
not need a Facebook account to see them.
Both the
service and Community Memorial Garden opening from the previous day have been
reported by the EDP.
