The Clatford Bell-Ringers @
Upper Clatford & Goodworth Clatford
The Clatford Bell-Ringers generally have their practices on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm.
The 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays are at St Peter's, Goodworth Clatford and the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays are usually at All Saints', Upper Clatford. This is subject to seasonal variations and it is always wise to check with the Secretary.
Ringing church bells is a traditional English art, the skill being passed down from generation to generation. There are few places outside the Bristish Isles where church bells are rung in this way.
We welcome visitors who just want to come and watch, especially those from overseas who would not have the opportunity to see this in their own country. We are also happy to welcome anyone who wants to come and learn to ring, or anybody who would like to come and have a go without committing themselves.
The 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays are at St Peter's, Goodworth Clatford and the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays are usually at All Saints', Upper Clatford. This is subject to seasonal variations and it is always wise to check with the Secretary.
Ringing church bells is a traditional English art, the skill being passed down from generation to generation. There are few places outside the Bristish Isles where church bells are rung in this way.
We welcome visitors who just want to come and watch, especially those from overseas who would not have the opportunity to see this in their own country. We are also happy to welcome anyone who wants to come and learn to ring, or anybody who would like to come and have a go without committing themselves.
July 2021
We are still only ringing in a limited capacity until restrictions are lifted.
BOOK STALL
As I mentioned in last month's magazine we are hoping our Fete will go ahead on August Bank Holiday Monday.
Please do forgive me as I made a slight error in the June issue of the magazine. Books can be left at All Saints' Church Upper Clatford inside the glass doors but as St. Peter's Church Goodworth Clatford is not open every day, it is best to contact me on 01264 352123 and I can arrange collection. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Also, we only need good quality Paperbacks, NO Hardbacks or children's books.
We would love to welcome any new ringers who might now live in the area, especially when we can resume our Practice evenings on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9 pm. Do get in touch.
Louise Wodehouse.
We are still only ringing in a limited capacity until restrictions are lifted.
BOOK STALL
As I mentioned in last month's magazine we are hoping our Fete will go ahead on August Bank Holiday Monday.
Please do forgive me as I made a slight error in the June issue of the magazine. Books can be left at All Saints' Church Upper Clatford inside the glass doors but as St. Peter's Church Goodworth Clatford is not open every day, it is best to contact me on 01264 352123 and I can arrange collection. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Also, we only need good quality Paperbacks, NO Hardbacks or children's books.
We would love to welcome any new ringers who might now live in the area, especially when we can resume our Practice evenings on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9 pm. Do get in touch.
Louise Wodehouse.
May 2021
Hope you all had a nice Easter, some of you may have heard us ringing 4 Bells at St. Peter's Church on Easter Sunday. We also rang 3 Bells at All Saints' for Katrina's last Service on Sunday 11th April.
PRINCE PHILIP
On Saturday 10th April at 12 noon - at St. Peter's Church the Tenor Bell was tolled Half- Muffled as a tribute for Prince Philip. 99 tolls in just under 5 minutes.
We very much hope when more restrictions are lifted, we can ring properly and have our practice evenings again.
Louise Wodehouse
Hope you all had a nice Easter, some of you may have heard us ringing 4 Bells at St. Peter's Church on Easter Sunday. We also rang 3 Bells at All Saints' for Katrina's last Service on Sunday 11th April.
PRINCE PHILIP
On Saturday 10th April at 12 noon - at St. Peter's Church the Tenor Bell was tolled Half- Muffled as a tribute for Prince Philip. 99 tolls in just under 5 minutes.
We very much hope when more restrictions are lifted, we can ring properly and have our practice evenings again.
Louise Wodehouse
April 2021
Not a great deal to report, as sadly the bells have been silent, for what feels like far too long. I shall be keeping my ear to the ground, so to speak, and as soon as restrictions are eased a bit more, we will hope to be ringing with great enthusiasm!
I guess by now most of you are aware of the fact that sadly we are soon to lose the Revd. Katrina Dykes, who is taking up a new post in East Anglia. So on behalf of all the Clatford Ringers, we would like to wish Katrina and her husband Phil and family all the very best - you will be missed.
Also, Easter is nearly upon us and again on behalf of the Clatford Ringers, we would like to wish you all a Very Happy Easter.
Louise Wodehouse.
Bell-Ringers' & Bookstall
For information please call
Louise Wodehouse ~ Tel: 352 123
Louise Wodehouse ~ Tel: 352 123
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Captain:
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Mike Scott
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Warrenfield Farm
Goodworth Clatford SP11 7QX |
Tel: 33 22 90
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Treasurer:
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David Roberts
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Pelham House
Cowdown Lane Goodworth Clatford SP11 7HG |
Tel: 33 58 99
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Hon. Secretary:
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Angela Rogers
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18 St Anne's Close
Goodworth Clatford SP11 7RW |
Tel: 32 35 32
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