JUNE 2015 UPDATE

Now the belfry is cleared and the window netting secured, recommendations and costings for re-hanging the bells and repairs to the West wall of the Tower are being gathered. Detailed costings are needed to support the grant application process.

We would like to express our thanks for the generous donations received from Sainsbury’s and The Rackham Trust. Our thanks also go to the Customers and Staff of Barnham Broom Post Office and Stores where over £100 has been raised so far from the Bells Appeal collection boxes.

A total of £500 has been raised from the very enjoyable “a little Midsummer music” concert at Barnham Broom Church together with related donations.

A little Midsummer music – thank you

Thank you to all who came to hear a little Midsummer music at Barnham Broom Church, helping us raise over £400 towards the Barnham Broom Church Bells Restoration Appeal.

Our thanks for a very enjoyable evening go to the D’Capo choir, Barnham Broom School choir, the Windmill Ringers and all who helped and provided refreshments.

A little Midsummer music

Come and join us for a little Midsummer music with the D’Capo choir, Barnham Broom School choir and Windmill Ringers       

on Friday 19th June 7.00pm  to 9.30pm

at The Church of St Peter & St Paul in Barnham Broom  NR9 4DB

in aid of the Barnham Broom Church Bells Appeal

Adults £5 Children £3 on the door                

Refreshments available

MAY 2015 UPDATE

Work has started on the belfry.

Irons and Stone Restoration Ltd spent three days in April clearing the accumulation of twigs and other debris and securing the netting over the windows. Now the Bell Chamber and Silence Chamber are clear, an architectural survey will provide a more accurate picture of the work needed and costs involved.

18th Century Life in the Upper Yare Parishes

This excellent publication gives a glimpse of life in the 1700’s and is gleaned from the earliest newspapers. It covers life as it was then in all our parishes and has been written and researched by Mary Miller who is the author of many historical publications. The booklet is on sale for £5 and copies can be obtained by contacting bbbells.appeal@gmail.com 

Mary has very generously donated all the money raised to the Barnham Broom Church Bells Restoration Appeal.

APRIL 2015 UPDATE

The total of funds and pledges has reached £5000. The work to clear and tidy the Bell Tower has been approved and is due to start 22nd April. Once clear, a survey will determine the remaining work.

A visit of Bell Ringers to the school and a joint Village Hall and Bells Quiz are being planned.

Our first fledgling Bell Ringers are soon to start lessons at Reymerston, but more are needed!

FEBRUARY 2015 UPDATE

The present work is still at an early stage and detailed proposals and more accurate costs will emerge as more clearing of debris and investigation work is done.

The Diocesan Bell Advisor has recommended replacement of the bell bearings and fittings rather than adjusting and modifying the present ones, this being more economic in the long run.  The bell frame itself appears sound and in reasonable condition.

The cracks in the West wall require further investigation.  Stitching and re-pointing of these will be needed.  The flintwork walls of the stair turret also require strengthening to resist movement from the bells.  Some repairs and strengthening to the foundation beams supporting the frame and to the bell chamber floor are also anticipated.

Details will be determined when the present accumulation of twigs and debris have been cleared from the belfry.