Harby
Not much to report on this quarter at Harby. Our learners are progressing onto ringing rounds, and some have started some kaleidoscope exercises. We have welcomed two new learners – Paul and Karen, as a result of the Ring for the King campaign, who are making good progress using skills learned at the ART level 1 Course.
Our practice nights are now ‘open’ for visitors on a Thursday from 7:30pm – access via the vestry door. We have also started to ring for services – starting with the monthly Family Service at 10:30 on the 4th Sunday. Our efforts are being appreciated by the parishioners.
The PCC have now approved a scheme to get our bells rehung, and augmented to 6, using a bell donated by the Keltek Trust. We hope to finalise the scheme shortly before applying for a faculty for the work, and starting fundraising. The church is in the early stages of planning a kitchen/toilet development, so the ringing floor may also be raised, giving the ringers their own space. We welcomed the Framland Society for their monthly practice in March, and by putting on refreshments on a cold evening raised a nice sum to kick start the fundraising.
Jonathan Dickenson.
Bell Badges
As mentioned in the President’s Message, badges commemorating the coronation of the King are now available to buy. They are £5 each, which includes postage, and are available from Sally. Email bellbadges@gmail.com for more information.
Facebook Group
A reminder that the guild has a facebook group. This is an active group, with a few posts each week (depending on what is going on!). It is a forum for passing along information, such as changes in practice nights or locations; requests for information, or for ringers for particular events; news that may be relevant to ringers in Leicestershire; and also news of guild events.
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