A church in Derbyshire is appealing for campanologists for its newly-restored bells.
The bells at St Giles Killamarsh have been silent for the last four years, but following a £76,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, they’re now ready to ring out again.
The church tower houses a peal of 6 bells and a method of change-ringing known as the Killamarsh Treble Bob was composed there in the 19th century.
The church recently held an event to attract ringers after fears that a part of Killamarsh’s history would be lost if there was no-one to ring the bells.
Neil Anderson, who co-ordinated the event told The Church Times: “The recruitment drive went very well.
“We had a good list of people interested in bell-ringing and wanting to sign their name. I’ve had them contacting me on social media, they’ve turned up at the church, and others have been calling as well. So far, so good. We’re very hopeful.”
There are an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 bell ringers in the UK, based at over 5,000 tower locations.