Friends of St John's Bromsgrove raise funds to finance the ongoing maintenance and restoration needs at this landmark Grade One listed church. Friends of St John's is registered with the Charity Commission number 1184596.
This is the most up to date information from The Friends of St John’s about the repair to the top of the steeple.
Many people are asking "When will the beautiful church bells be heard?"
Since October 2024 the bells at St John’s have been silent. Concern over the impact of bell ringing on the severely cracked spire over the winter meant they could not be rung, and no ringing was possible whilst scaffolding covered the tower and spire. It is hoped that the bells will ring out across the town again in the Spring. The Architect will carry out a final inspection of the works, by drone, in early March. This inspection will check that all the mortar joints are fully cured. The delays caused by the nesting falcons last spring pushed the stonemason’s work and repointing well into the late Autumn. The weather has a big impact on the curing capacity of the mortar and it is important that the joints are fully cured before ringing can take place again.
After the inspection, we will know when the bells can be rung again.
