Welcome to the site

Welcome to St James Church, Barton under Needwood. This site has been produced in aid of the Church Bell Restoration Appeal. The aim is to provide information about St James Church and the current problems with the bell installation which has resulted in an appeal fund being launched. We trust you find the site both interesting and informative.

About our church

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Why are Church bells rung?

	For Sunday Services to the glory of God and to call the faithful to worship.
	For weddings, a tradition and enhancement to the memorable day.
	On traditional and seasonal occasions such as New Year, Harvest, Armistice and at local celebrations.
	On National and Royal occasions.
	As a traditional part of British community life.
	As a challenging and rewarding hobby leading to a lifelong fellowship amongst ringers.
	Bell ringers reflect a cross-section of life, old and young, male and female, rich and poor, strong and weak, from genius to slow learner, all are welcome.

The Bells & Bellringing

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What are we trying to achieve?

A detailed quote has been submitted by Nicholson Engineering to tune and re-hang the bells in a modern frame which totals in excess of £40,000,with the work taking approximately 4 months. It is hoped that this sum can be raised within a 2 year period. Funds raised to date total approximately £1500, with further funding from grants being actively sought.

How you can help

Any donations or ideas for fund raising will be gratefully received by the vicar of the parish, the Reverend Tony Wood, who can be contacted at: The Vicarage, Church Lane, Barton under Needwood, Nr Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 8HU. Tel: 01283 712359 Fax: 01283 711772

Contact can be made by e-mail at: info@bartonbellappeal.co.uk

Some interesting links

Barton under Needwood community site

To find out more about Bellringing there are two sites that are essential reading:

The first is for the Central Council of Bellringers at:

http://www.cccbr.org.uk/

All peals and information about bellringing is published in the Bellringers’ weekly paper The Ringing World at:

http://www.ringingworld.co.uk/

Bellringing Associations local to Barton under Needwood are:

The North Staffordshire Association of Changeringers at:

http://www.nstaffsbellringers.co.uk/

The Lichfield and Walsall Archdeaconries Association of Changeringers at:

http://www.lwascr.org.uk/

An up to date list of Ringing Societies and Associations worldwide can be found on the Central Council website at:

http://www.cccbr.org.uk

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