For centuries church bells have sounded, calling people to worship, in celebration of special occasions, in remembrance and to mark special events.

“Almost anyone can ring. And you can learn to the level you are personally happy with. 

Ringing is well within the capabilities of most people. The initial learning takes several weeks, after which you can begin to ring with the rest of the band.

Why learning to ring could be good for you?

“Learning to ring is much like learning to play any musical instrument – it takes practice and there are countless levels of skill to explore”

You also make friends and take part in a team activity. It is an opportunity to develop a lifelong learning experience. Through bell ringing you provide a service to the church and the general community, as well as for those getting married, celebrating another special occasion, and saying goodbye to a loved one in a very special way. It provides you with a great mental workout. And if you belong to that age category, you can use this new skill to complete part of your Duke of Edinburgh award.

If you would like to experience a taster session in Swanbourne Church, followed by a go on our own bells, please contact

Alyson Perrett 01296 670302 ([email protected])