Hand Bell Ringers
"Great are the mysteries of bell ringing, and this may be said in its praise: that of all the devices that man has sought out for obtaining distinction by making a noise in this world, bell ringing is the most harmless". So said English poet Robert Southey (1774 -1843).
But it's also great fun! So why not come along and have a try. We love to welcome new members. No previous experience or musical background is necessary. All we ask is that you are prepared to give a little of your time in the run up to Christmas, to join us when we ring for charity, mainly at supermarkets around Darlington. In the past we have raised funds to support The Great North Air Ambulance, a variety of cancer charities, The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, and Age UK Darlington. Last year we chose to support Make A Wish, a charity celebrating its 25th anniversary and which raises funds to grant the wishes of children fighting life-threatening diseases. We raised £2300 for the charity, and a cheque was presented to the local representative at the 10:30 am service on Sunday March 4th.
Our weekly practices for Christmas usually begin after the summer holidays, on Thursday evenings, at 7:30 prompt in church, and last for approximately an hour. Further details about practicing for 2012 will be given on this website later in the year.
For more details, please ring Jane Elliott on Darlington 722199
Contact Information
Telephone Number: 01325 469891
All Saints and Salutation Church
Ravensdale Road
Blackwell
Darlington, DL3 8DT
How to Find us
From the town centre: Progress along Coniscliffe Road, turn left into Hartford Road and then right into Ravensdale Road. We are on the left (approx 300 yards).