Bellringing
Welcome to the bellringers of St James’ Church
St James’ Church has a delightful ring of eight bells that are rung regularly for the Family Communion Service on a Sunday, on practice nights, for weddings (on request) and for the occasional peal and quarter-peals. We are affiliated to the The Gloucester and Bristol Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers.
We have an enthusiastic and friendly band of bellringers, working as a team to improve their skills but always keen to welcome new recruits. Our band members are actively encouraged to improve their competence by attending such events as The Gloucester and Bristol Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers Training Days, plus outings and social events are frequently arranged.
In 1994, the bells were re-tuned by John Taylor Bell Founders of Loughborough and re-hung with all new fittings. The upper tier was rebuilt with a new RSJ frame.
Information for Visiting Ringers
Service ringing takes place regularly on Sundays starting at 10:00am for the 10:30am Family Communion. At the moment this is on the first Sunday of the month.
Practice nights are on Thursdays from 7:30pm until 9:00pm. Please contact the Tower Captain on 07360 008 632 to confirm it has not had to be cancelled.
Quarter-peals can be arranged, and visiting bands should contact the Tower Captain (as above).
In addition, our Ringing Policy allows for four peals each year – one attempt by visitors and three others by the local band and friends.
