The small village of COWDEN is in Sevenoaks district and near the East Sussex border.  It is full of lovely old timber framed buildings and right in the heart of the village stands the Church.  It is dedicated to St.Mary Magdalene and has 6 bells that ring out each year to celebrate ST.GEORGE’s Day. This happy photo was sent in by Caroline Levy-Cooper

There are many church towers all over the country that ring out every year to celebrate ST.GEORGE’s Day where the ringers really get into the spirit of the occasion.  They wear the English colours and even bake cakes in the red and white. Here is just such a happy and dedicated band from Bridgwater joining in having rung the 8 bells of St. Mary’s church and looking forward to a deserved reward. Joining them were friends from Spaxton who rang the 6 bells at St. Margarets. Well done everyone.  The photo was sent in by the Tower Captain Margaret Lee.

The campaign to get as many ringers as possible across the country to ring out to celebrate England’s Day –  St. George’s Day on Monday April 23rd has already begun. The news this year is being brought to you via the Twitter feed which is revealed on the Home Page. Come and join in and encourage the young to ‘have a go’ or have an ‘open tower day’ to encourage the public to stop and see you all in action and be involved.  Good Luck and have a Great Day on ST.GEORGE’s DAY.

2017 – a year of changes, upheavals, and perhaps a future not yet settled but still the Nation’s bell ringers turn up whatever the weather to ring out from out beautiful churches. A wonderful array of community spirit and our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers and hope that such a special tradition will continue.

To join in the spirit of Christmas and its traditions the church of St. Peter & Paul of Great Casterton in Rutland is shown in all its winter coat.  It is listed Grade I and has six bells that will ring out its festive message of happiness and goodwill to all mankind.  HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Great Casterton Church in Rutland as temperatures again dropped overnight through out the UK.
© Photograph – Tim Scrivener
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2016 a year full of interest, co-operation, fun and the passing of good friends. A year when St. George’s Day was given a tremendous boost by the generosity of so many of our bell ringers and the challenge of new ideas.  The ‘Rolling Ring’ – a new concept of organising whole Branches and or Counties was considered by those who took part, as being great fun and some even admitted, the best ringing they had ever achieved.  Their local media were on to it and gave them a good shout.  Then there was the addition of ‘Open Days’ at city centres where several took part with one in particular enticing over fifty newcomers to try their hand.  University societies are growing all helping to sow the seeds for the future. The Hand Bells of Britain joining in with special concerts on April 23rd and national organisations giving the Campaign their excellent support.  And now a New Year full of exciting possibilities and one where we send our Best Wishes and Good Luck to you all.

Bridlington Priory – Yorkshire

The weekend has seen three days of wonderful and diverse celebrations across the country in honour of the Official Birthday of The Queen – Her 90th. She was born in London on 21st April in 1926 and christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary.

Prince Philip was born on June 10th in 1921 in Greece with the titles of Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark.  He was exiled as a small child and when he became a British citizen he adopted the surname of Mountbatten.  On 20th November 1947 he married Princess Elizabeth.

How incredibly fortunate we are as a Nation to have such a remarkable Sovereign and the loyalty of her Consort.  God Save The Queen.

Right in the north of the boundary of Greater Manchester, in the West Pennine Moors with the|River Irwell running through the valley stands RAMSBOTTOM. The name is said to originate from ‘Valley of The Ram’   It has several churches but on ST.GEORGE’S DAY this year ST.PAUL’s rang its 8 bells in celebration and here is the happy band sent in by Peter Coulton.

The village of STANTON DREW may be small in size but it has an important link to prehistoric times with its famous stone circles.  Within sight of these ancient remains stands St. Mary’s church that dates back to the 13th C and its 5 bells have been ringing out across this view as they did this year on April 23rd to celebrate England’s Patron Saint – ST.GEORGE.  Here are the happy ringers sent in by Tower Captain Shirley Edwards.

The church of SS Peter & Paul rang out from NEWPORT PAGNELL in the late afternoon of Saturday 23rd April.  Joining them was EMBERTON with its band ringing from the 6 bells in All Saints church all celebrating ST.GEORGE’S DAY.

Here are the bands from MILTON KEYNES who rang in the late afternoon from All Saints and alongside them is SHENLEY with a touch of spring in the picture as they rang from St. Mary’s 6 bells just after 1 o’clock. Well done to all of them.