Bellringing
offers all of the following...
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It
costs nothing
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Can be
enjoyed all year round
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Promotes mental and physical exercise
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Can be
enjoyed by those aged nine to ninety on equal terms
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Provide a good social life and friendship throughout the country
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Provides a service to the church
In Kenilworth we have a dedicated band of ringers of all ages and
backgrounds who enjoy learning and continuing the 300 year old English
tradition of change ringing. New ringers are always welcome to join the
happy band!
In the sixteenth century
church bells began to be fitted with a full wheel, allowing bells to be
rung in continuously changing patterns called methods. There are around
5,200 churches in England with rings of 5 or more bells, compared to 370
in the rest of the world!
St Nicholas’ has six bells.
The oldest was cast in 1656 and weighs 14 hundred weight or just over
700 kilograms. But anyone with strength to push a child on a swing,
enough coordination to swim or ride a bike and who can count could
become a very good ringer!
We are currently looking for
new people to come and join us. So, why not find out more and give it a
try? But beware, once you've got the bug you'll find it hard to give up!
If you would like to see ringing in action you are very welcome to come
along to a Tuesday evening practice or before a Sunday service, but
please contact us in advance so we know to
expect you.
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