At St Leonard's, we have a ring of eight bells that have been used in the past as a call to worship and to mark significant moments in the lives of individuals and our country. Sadly, over the years, the band of ringers has dwindled to the point that the bells have been silent for some time.

Thankfully, we now have a band of volunteers learning alongside some experienced ringers from local towers.

The origins of what we call change ringing lie in the sixteenth century, when church bells began to be hung with a full wheel, enabling the bell to swing in a full circle and back again. This gave ringers control of their bell, which allowed sets of bells (rings) to be rung in a continuously changing pattern. Music is created by moving bells up and down the ringing order to a defined sequence known as a method.

Bellringing is a team activity that stimulates the brain and helps keep you fit… it also makes a glorious sound! Many consider ringing to be their contribution to church life, and others do it for the pure pleasure it brings. (What is Bell Ringing? – CCCBR)

Walton-le-Dale - St Leonard -  8 bells     15-2-11 tenor  Preston

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