|
 The
bells
at St John's are rung before the main service every Sunday, at
major festivals & weddings. There are occasional visits to
other towers.
Bell ringing is an eco-friendly team
activity that is open to everyone. It stimulates the brain and
helps keep you fit, while making a glorious sound. In learning to
ring you will become part of a global group of friends, start a
life-long learning experience, maintain a traditional skill, serve your
community and possibly get the opportunity to visit some amazing places.
If anyone of any age is interested contact: Pete
Milan
through the Team
Office, come along to a practice session, or find out more about
change ringing at Essex Association of Change Ringers
|
Bell
|
Weight |
Note |
Inscription |
Date |
|
Treble
|
6cwts
|
E flat
|
"In Nomine Spiritus Sancti"
(in the the name of the Holy Ghost)
William Lord Graye of Warke
Recast E J. W
|
1650
1913
|
|
2nd
|
6¼cwts
|
D
|
"Gloria in Excelsis Deo"
(Glory to God in the Highest)
EJ.W D.D. (gave this gift)
|
1913
|
|
3rd
|
7¼cwts
|
C
|
"Adeste Fideles"
(O come all ye faithful)
EJ. W. D.D.
|
1913
|
|
4th
|
8¼cwts
|
B flat
|
"Dignum et justum est."
(It is right and meet so to do)
EJ. W. D.D.
|
1913
|
|
5th
|
10¼cwts
|
A flat
|
"Gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro"
(Let us give thanks unto our Lord God)
EJ. W. D.D.
|
1913
|
|
6th
|
11¼cwts
|
G
|
"Sursum Corda"
(Lift up your hearts)
EJ.W. D.D.
|
1912
|
|
7th
|
14½cwts
|
F
|
"Habemus ad Dominum"
(We lift them up unto the Lord)
EJ.W. D.D.
|
1911
|
|
Tenor
|
20cwts
|
E flat
|
Magnificat Anima mea Dominum
(My soul doth magnify the Lord)
R.L. Allwork, Vicar
Hugh Sworder, E.J.Wythes
Churchwardens
|
1910
|
| This
peal of bells was first rung on the 16th December 1913 |
|
|
Bellringing
Practice
|
|
Mondays:
7.45 -
9.00pm
For further
details contact Pete Milan
|
|
We
beseech Thee,
O
Heavenly Father,
to
pour Thy grace into the hearts of those who work for Thee in ringing
the bells of the Church.
Grant
that we may never forget the sacredness of Thy House,
nor
profane it by thoughtlessness or irreverence,
but
make us ever mindful that when we ring the bells,
we
ring for Thy honour and glory;
through
Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen
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Bellringing
