Back to the bells

For my own sake I never imagined that I would be ringing bells again after 45 years.  I learned when I was about 12,  standing on a box in St Mary’s, Dunsfold,  Surrey, where I grew up.  I met Charles on a walk in Ripon and he encouraged me to return to, ‘Have another go!’.  This I did on 9th October 2023 and I have never looked back.
It has provided the most remarkable, life changing experience because I moved churches and ring now with my wife. Ringing bells gives us physical exercise, tests our mental agility and yet also contributes to our spiritual worship. Combined with an environment of wonderful friendship this is a cocktail of wellbeing that has exceeded all my expectations!
 
If anyone reading this would just like to come and see what the experience can provide for them you would be SO welcome.  It is always a privilege to show visitors our tower.  Please contact [email protected]
-Wood
​Tower Captain