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   Bellringing at Hambleden and Turville

There have been bells in the Hambleden valley for at least six hundred years.  Out of the six churches in the parish, only Turville (6 bells) and Hambleden (8) have bells hung for change-ringing, where the ringing order can be changed.  The oldest is the “Agincourt Bell” at Hambleden, which dates back to the battle of 1415.  There are more than a dozen enthusiastic ringers who give up their evenings to practice at Turville (Wednesdays) and Hambleden (Fridays), so they can properly call the congregation to service, and to ring after weddings and mark other special dates or events.  It is mentally stimulating and a highly social activity.  New ringers are very welcome at both towers and need no prior experience.

Hambleden band of ringers standing on
the staircase that leads up to the
ringing room
 




This is our ringing room which is up the staircase,
with the band who rang in celebration
for the Coronation of Charles III
 

We teach ringers both young and old, to start
we break it down into individual strokes
 


An arty picture taken by our amazing photographer
and bellringer, Rachel Wallace
 


We are an active part of the Hambleden Valley
and get involved in a whole host of community events
 

watch the bells at Turville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sFDhOytEZg

 Contact Jon Boughton 07818 455285, Hambleden Tower Captain,
or Rachel Wallace, 01494 883025, Turville Tower Captain, to join
or for more details: hambledenbells@mycomputer.email

 

hear the bells of Hambleden

hear the bells of Turville


    

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