Three of the bells (numbers 2, 3 and 5) are 402 years old, the tenor bell (top right) was cast in 1822. They and the treble bell (bottom right) have not been outside the tower since 1931. The fourth bell (bottom left) was new in 2000 when it replaced a cracked bell.

The project is fully described here. The timetable is expected to be:

· Site meeting with all concerned - TBA

· Before 16 June 2025: Remove masonry from tower doorway

· 16 June 2025: Dismantle bells for removal to Bridport workshops

· The church clock will not be able to chime for a couple of months!

· June 2025: Repair bell frame and repaint bell frame -2 weeks

· July: Tower lighting upgrade

· 1 September: Re-install the bells, adjust the fittings and clock chime hammers - 5 to 7 working days.