“How sweet the sound of village bells when on the undulating air they swim!” Thomas Hood
Your chance to explore the centuries old craft of Bell Ringing!
This engaging session, led by experienced local ringers, will demystify what happens when a church bell is “rung” and how the sound that drifts across the village on a Sunday morning is achieved.
Rather than being random or impossibly complex, bell ringing will be revealed as an accessible and rewarding skill, built on rhythm, teamwork and a touch of logic. You’ll see how simple patterns grow into intricate sequences, and if you would like to learn more then there will be the opportunity to sign up for a small group session later in the day to actually ring a church bell at St Wystans.
Whether you’ve always been curious or never given it a second thought, this session is a chance to experience something truly unique—and perhaps even discover a new hobby.
Meet at the Arch