Sunday 15 December 2013

Carol Service Ringing Sponsored in Memory of Brian Peebles

Sunday,15 December, 2013
The ringing which took place prior to the Christmas Carol Service was sponsored in memory of Brian Peebles, who passed away 15th November 2013 aged 66. The ringing was sponsored by his niece Gillian Hall, whose son Aaron is Tower Captain.

Christingle Service Ringing Sponsored in Memory of Margaret Batten

The ringing which took place prior to the Christmas Eve Christingle Service was sponsored in memory of Margaret Batten, who passed away 29th October 2013 aged 64. The ringing was sponsored by his niece Gillian Hall, whose son Aaron is Tower Captain.

Sunday 23 June 2013

Teddy Bear Zip Wire 2013

June saw the return of our ever popular  Teddy Bear Zip Wire. Sadly the weather wasn't as kind as it had been to us in previous years, however we still had plenty of brave bears come along with their families. The zip wire had to this year take up its second residence inside the church as it was far to windy to send the teddy bears (as well as Lee and Mark) to the tower roof. We made an impressive £300 considering the awful weather we had on the day.
Thanks you need to be said to everyone who came along and supported the day making it the fantastic success it is. A big thank you also to all those who gave up their time to help run stalls, games and refreshments. We wouldn't be able to do it without you. Click here to see the photos

Friday 5 April 2013

Practice Night at Beetley

With the on going work at Swanton Morley Church the ringers decided to move the practice for one week to Beetley. There are 8 bells at Beetley with the Tenor weighing just over 4 cwt (slightly lighter then our number 3 bell). Due to their weight Beetley bells can be very interesting to ring, however the small band that rang on Friday managed to ring some well struck bob doubles and st Martins on them. It is hoped that in the coming months the Swanton Morley Bell Ringers will make it a regular practice over at Beetley.

Monday 1 April 2013

First Sunday Service Ringing

Congratulations to Victoria Joisce and Janet Yeoman who have both rung in recent weeks for their first Sunday Services at All Saints. This is an important milestone for all ringers at Swanton Morley. Both ringers have made huge progress since practices restarted in January.

Friday 1 February 2013

Donation made in memory of Rowland Hall B.E.M

A kind donation of £100 was made to the tower in memory of Rowland Hall by his widow Janette Hall, after the ringers of All Saints rang prior to a service of thanksgiving for his life.

Saturday 26 January 2013

Bells Celebrate the Life of Rowland Hall B.E.M

The Bells of All Saints' Church Swanton Morley rang prior to a service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Rowland Hall B.E.M. Rowland Hall, who's grandson Aaron is Tower Captain, lived in the village after coming out of the RAF. He had served for many years as president of the Dereham Branch of the Royal British Legion. The band consisted of Aaron Hall, Lee Fox, Sarah Seaman, Ted Conyers, Mark Tweedie, Sheila Smith and Janet Yeoman.

Tuesday 1 January 2013

Bells Ring out 2012 and In 2013


Tuesday, 1 January, 2013
Once again the ringers of Swanton Morley took part in the age old tradition of ringing out the old Year and ringing in the New. The bells rung out for the last few minutes of 2012 before one by one standing, fading out along with the old year leaving just the tenor to strike 12 on the stroke of midnight. To welcome the new year the original 5 bells pealed out in joyful celebration.  The band was 1. Mark Tweedie, 2. Fiona Joisce, 3. Helen Watson, 4. Ted Conyers, 5. Aaron Hall. After the ringing the ringers took part in their own tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne.

Bells Ring Out 2012 and in 2013

Year and ringing in the New. The bells rung out for the last few minutes of 2012 before one by one standing, fading out along with the old year leaving just the tenor to strike 12 on the stroke of midnight. To welcome the new year the original 5 bells pealed out in joyful celebration.  The band was 1. Mark Tweedie, 2. Fiona Joisce, 3. Helen Watson, 4. Ted Conyers, 5. Aaron Hall. After the ringing the ringers took part in their own tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne.