The Service of Re-dedication of our Church Bells on 14th October 2018

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 14^th 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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HSCTq8rneQ7Ex0z2YeDZurPyMyr2XUeW/view?usp=sharing

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14MGg6G3tUQYk6l6oWtl-8STc_eOrN1Vf/view?usp=sharing

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

https://www.facebook.com/barnhambroomchurchbellsappeal/.

Pre Re-dedication 13th and 14th October 2018

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The Re-dedication Service 14th October 2018

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Ringing after the Re-dedication Service 14th October 2018

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Refreshments after the Re-dedication Service 14th October 2018

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Both the service and Community Memorial Garden opening from the previous day have been reported by the EDP.

 Around 250 people attend service as Barnham Broom bells ring out again

SEPTEMBER 2018 UPDATE

While we continue to gather in the promised grants, planning is well underway for the rededication service in October. A site visit to the church has helped finalise details, including the placement of the marquees.

As we are working towards the rededication and re-enactment, there is separate work going on in the church.

Thanks go to the volunteers who have helped remove the old heating pipes and clean down the ceiling under the organ loft ready to be repainted in time for the rededication. 

Work has also been undertaken to smarten the drive.

At the end of the month our trainee bell ringers joined in a ringing competition at South Walsham with four other teams of learners.

New date for the re-enactment of the history of the Church Bells

Our re-enactment of the history of the Church Bells which was due to take place on 6th October has been rescheduled and will now be held on Saturday 3rd November at 4.30pm in Barnham Broom Church.  More details nearer the time.

AUGUST 2018 UPDATE

At the start of August, work was completed on the bells fittings. Once the work was finished, Graham Clifton and James Haseldine from Whites of Appleton Ltd. Church Bellhangers, were joined for the test ring by Jill and Keith Tinsey and a group of expert local bell ringers including Peter Trent, the former Diocesan Bell Adviser. Five of our trainee ringers had an opportunity to ring the bells and here was a chance for ringers and non-ringers to sound all 5 bells with the Ellacombe Chime.

Practice evenings for our trainees have now switched from Reymerston to Barnham Broom, with the bells being rung silently.

We are now gathering in the promised grants as well as preparing for the rededication service in October.

Our thanks to everyone involved in the Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete at The Mill House  for helping to raise £3184.55 towards the Barnham Broom Church Bells Restoration Appeal. 

Our duck race was very popular and the chance to ring bells on the Carter Campanile was repeated later in the month at St Peter Mancroft as part of their open day.

Planning and rehearsals are now underway for our re-enactment of the history of the Church Bells which will be held at Barnham Broom Church on Saturday 6th October.

We hope to see you there.

Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete - thank you

Thank you to all who came and supported us at the Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete in aid of the Barnham Broom Church Bells Restoration Appeal.

Our thanks to everyone involved for helping to raise £3184.55 towards the Appeal.

Thanks to the organisers, helpers, stall holders and participants as well as all those contributing prizes, donations, cakes, books, plants and equipment etc.

Also thanks to all at Mill House for their support in providing their lovely garden and grounds for the fete and duck race and to all those who helped set up the fete and take it down again.

We are very grateful to :

Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa for the BBQ and The Bell Inn Public House with their beer tent.

Music by Band in a Box Duo, with Claire and Andy and the D'Capo choir.

The Bells of the Carter Campanile.

Stall holders and games.

All who supported the Duck Race, including Barnham Broom Post Office & Stores for selling ducks in advance.

 

Find more pictures of the fete and duck race on our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/barnhambroomchurchbellsappeal/

Fete:
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Duck Race:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/barnhambroomchurchbellsappeal/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1396698103807855

Choose your duck

Do you have a favourite number?

Why not choose the number on your duck for the Duck Race at the Barnham Broom Village Fete in advance. £1 a duck at the Barnham Broom Post Office & Stores.

Come along on Sunday 19th August at The Mill House, Mill Road NR9 4DE from 1pm to 5pm and watch to see if your duck wins.

The 2016 Duck Race

Barnham Broom Village Summer Fete

Please come and join us at our Village Summer Fete on Sunday 19th August at The Mill House, Mill Road NR9 4DE from 1pm to 5pm.

Our thanks for the use of the lovely garden and grounds for our last major fundraiser for the Barnham Broom Church Bells Restoration Appeal.

We are very grateful to Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa who will be providing the BBQ and The Bell Inn Public House with their beer tent. Music will be provided by Band in a Box Duo, with Claire and Andy. There will be bells in the form of the Carter Campanile and the D'Capo choir will provide entertainment during the afternoon.

There will be a Tombola, tea and cakes, books, raffle, a bottle stall and produce together with many more stalls.

There will also be lots of fun and games including penalty shoot-out, a duck race, sack race, egg & spoon race, wheel barrow race and much more.

You can buy your ducks for the duck race in advance at Barnham Broom Post Office and Stores or buy them on the day and watch to see if your duck wins.

Entry is free, car park £1 per car and a programme which includes a raffle ticket is £1.