The Bells And Ringers

White Waltham

There is also a ring of six bells which were re-cast and re-hung in a new frame by Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1989. We are fortunate to have an excellent set of bells which make it very easy for teaching. The ringing chamber is cosy, part of which is occupied by the clock mechanism, which is over 100 years old. We have ten ringers but are still keen to recruit more.

Shottesbrooke

The six bells are in good working order and are of some antiquity. Three of the bells date from the first half of the 17th century, with the newest (the treble) being added in 1964.

The frame and fittings are in good order and the ropes are fairly new. The ringing chamber is spacious and has the benefit of electric light, unlike the rest of the church. We have four ringers + but are always ready to recruit new members.

The Ringers Aims

• To call people to worship by the sounding of the bells.
• To ring at Shottesbrooke and White Waltham each Sunday.
• To ring quarter peals for festivals.
• To practice Friday evenings.
• To operate as a combined band.
• To have fun.

Practice Nights

The Practice nights are on Fridays between 7-30pm and 9pm. On the first and third Fridays we are at Shottesbrooke Tower and on the second, fourth and fifth Fridays we are at White Waltham.