Going green in February now

Wymondham Waitrose have advised us that, in our best interests, our appeal will now be part of their February Community Matters Initiative rather than January.

So please now support the Barnham Broom Church Bells Restoration Appeal with your green tokens when you shop in Wymondham Waitrose during February.

Going green with Waitrose in January

Thank you to Waitrose at Wymondham who tell us that they have selected us for their Community Matters Initiative next month.

Please support the Barnham Broom Church Bells Restoration Appeal with your green tokens when you shop in Wymondham Waitrose during January. 

Christmas Bingo – thank you

Thank you to all who joined us for Christmas Bingo in aid of the Barnham Broom Church Bells Restoration Appeal.

Thanks also to the organisers and helpers and to those who provided prizes and refreshments. Special thanks to the companies that gave donations including Waitrose, NCFC, Theatre Royal, Parkes Butchers, The Edge at Barnham Broom, The Lavender House, Konect and others providing meal vouchers. 

The festive evening was enjoyed by all, helping us to raise over £300 on the night towards the Bells Appeal.

Old Bells

In Colchester Castle museum, there is a church bell cast in 1591 by the earliest known Colchester bellfounder.  

In the Bell Tower at Barnham Broom, we have two bells older than this.

Our 3rd and 4th bells are listed in the Church Buildings Council "Schedule of Bells for

Preservation" in the Diocese of Norwich.

3rd c1500 Founder Brasyers of Norwich approx. weight 290kg diameter 824mm 

4th c1470 Founder John Magges of Norwich approx. weight 430kg diameter 902mm

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 UPDATE

Our meeting with Peter Trent, the Diocesan Bell Adviser, has finalised the details of what is to be included in the restoration work. Based on this, we are in the process of asking for the restoration quotes to be refined so that we have a proper like-for-like comparison.

Following on from our “a little Midsummer music” concert at Barnham Broom Church in June, we have started a small hand bell group and are currently practising a few carols.

The Events committee are in the final stages of organising the Christmas Bingo in aid of the Church Bells appeal at Barnham Broom Village Hall on Saturday 5th December. |Join us for Eyes down at 7:30 for prize Bingo, a raffle and refreshments.  

Once again our thanks go to the Customers and Staff of Barnham Broom Post Office and Stores where over £200 has been raised so far from the Bells Appeal collection boxes.

A big thank you to everyone for their continued support and donations.

Our fund has now reached over £12,500.

Be a part of the Barnham Broom Fete

Would you like to be a part of the Barnham Broom Fete? 

It is being held on Sunday 17th July 2016 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. We are looking for individuals, groups or businesses from Barnham Broom or the surrounding villages to join us. 

Can you provide games such as skittles, bowling, darts etc. or children’s games? Would you like a stall such as for crafts, photography, painting etc.? 

For further details contact the organisers via bbbells.appeal@gmail.com.

Christmas Bingo

Come and join us for Christmas Bingo on Saturday 5th December at

Barnham Broom Village Hall NR9 4BU in aid of the Barnham Broom Church Bells Appeal.

Doors open from 7pm, with eyes down at 7.30 for Prize Bingo, Raffle and Refreshments.

Free admission, no pre-booking.