Tower News July 2025

​St John’s band goes from strength to strength. Ringing on Sunday to call to prayer, Open Ringing on Monday and Silent Practice on Wednesdays. Izzy aged 9,continues to come when possible and we are joined by Rob, aged 90, from Kirby Hill. 

Our crowning glory in June was to enter and win the Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers Fun Striking competition. Our aim was not to come last! Many thanks to David Bell, our Ringing Master, for coaching us and to John Lewis who came back especially to take part. 

Through my initial Wild Swim in Otley was postponed due to high river levels, I managed a dip on 9th June. I have to say the water is getting noticeably warmer. My next swim is on 8thJuly at Mill Gill, Askrigg. The water fall beckons, but we do need some rain! I will hopefully also be joining the ringers at their practice. Local bellringers are being very welcoming and generous. At the end of May I attended a practice at Knaresborough and am due to go to Otley soon. 

We continue to work with the architect to progress Sharow Bells Restoration and were very pleased that the Reverend we interviewed in June was very supporting, when he visited the bell tower. Many thanks for all your continued support.

Best wishes 
Bridget 
and St Johns Band
 

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