Kirkburton and Highburton Community Association

Kirkburton and Highburton Community Association The community association for the villages of Kirkburton and Highburton in Huddersfield.

08/05/2025

Kirkburton Bellringers:May update.
The next month will be a busy one for Kirkburton Bellringers as we have two special occasions to ring for and we also see the start of the wedding season.
Ringing times will be as follows

Sunday 4th May: Sunday Service Ringing 9.45 to 10.30.
Thursday 8th May. Ringing for the 8th Anniversary of VE Day: 6.30 to 7.15.
Saturday 10th May: Wedding ringing from11.15
Sunday 11th May; Sunday Service Ringing. 9.45 to 10.30
Sunday 18th May: Sunday Service Ringing 9.45 to 10.30. Quarter Peal (6 Bells) to mark Bell Sunday. 4pm to 5pm.
Sunday 25th May: No morning service.
Saturday 31st May: Wedding ringing from 12.30.
Practice Ringing as normal: Wednesday 7.00 to 8.30pm

We have had a busy month. The new ringing simulator for training purposes has been installed, and can now work on all eight bells, unlike the old simulator which only worked on the front six. We put this to good use over Holy Week with a series of training sessions which were supported not only by our own ringers, but ringers from other towers in the area.
Our monthly quarter peal attempt was successful, and this qualified Darren for the ART Training scheme Level 3. All three recruits we taught after the return from COVID have now attained this level and are becoming very competent ringers.
Our newest recruit Rachel is now ringing for Sunday services. Sue and Mark, and two of our regular practice night helpers Phil and Alison attended the Hereford Ringing course over the weekend after Easter.

As usual, if anyone is interested in joining us please contact us on [email protected].
If any one is looking for a Skill at Duke of Edinburgh Award, bellringing can be used at any of the levels.

06/03/2025

Kirkburton Bellringers; March update.

Service ringing and practices were maintained throughout February. We rang a successful quarter peal of Plain Bob Doubles on 4th February to mark Candlemas.
Members of our band were also involved in successful quarter peals at Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Armitage Bridge, and have supported area ringing meetings at New Mill and Almondbury.
Tower Captain Mark completed his Level 2 course run by the Association of Ringing teachers and now awaits his assessment and accreditation for full membership of the organisation.
We have also received the parts for the upgrade of our training simulator which we hope to install in march. This will provide us with a whole range of training options from ringers using it individually to being able to simulate ringing on all eight bells.

Ringing in March will follow our normal pattern with one exception.

March 5th; Ash Wednesday. Instead of our normal practice we will be attempting a quarter peal (six bells) following the communion service. Ringing 7.30 to 8.30pm.

All other ringing at normal times.
Practice Ringing: Wednesday 7pm to 8.30pm
Sunday Services: 9.45 to 10.30.

Kirkburton Bellringers: February UpdateA belated happy new year to everyone. Following a very successful period of ringi...
22/01/2025

Kirkburton Bellringers: February Update

A belated happy new year to everyone. Following a very successful period of ringing over christmas the weather played havoc with our plans for January. Here are the ringing times for February.

Ringing will be as normal for Sunday service and practice.

Sunday Service.. 9.45 to 10.30
Practice: Wednesday 7.00 to 8.30 pm.

Quarter Peals

There will be two quarter peal attempts in February.

Sunday 2nd February.. (6 Bells) 4pm to 5pm. For Candlemass.

Wednesday 12th February (8 bells) 11.00 am to 12pm. Specially arranged with a band made up of ringers from Kirkburton, Wakefield and Beverley in memory of a mutual friend and ringer who passed away last year.

If you would like to have a quarter peal dedicated to a personal or village event please contact us and should it be successful we can supply a commemorative certificate which can be downloaded.

Practice nights continue to be well supported and we ring all eight bells most sundays. Our two new learners Sam and Rachel are progressing well and are now ringing on open bells on practice night.

29/11/2024

Kirkburton Bell RIngers Update from Mark Sheridan: December 2024.

It's now our busiest time of the year with quite a few additions and alterations to our normal ringing schedule in the run up to christmas.
We had a successful November, the highlight being the successful half muffled quarter peal we rang on remembrance sunday. We were delighted with the positive comments we received on social media as a result. The bells do sound beautiful but haunting when rung with the muffles. As a result of ringing this quarter one of our ringers, Jackie, has now achieved level 4 of the national "Learning the Ropes" course. We also have two new learners, Rachael and Sam who are having lessons in bell handling on the simulator and should be starting to ring with the band in the near future.
A group of us also enjoyed a ringing outing "over the hill" ringing at Saddleworth and Friezeland.
We will signal the start of the Christmas season with a quarter peal attempt on Advent Sunday.

Ringing Schedule for December

Advent Sunday 1st December .
Morning Ringing 9.45 - 10.30
Evening: Quarter Peal (8 Bells) 5.00pm to 6pm for Advent Carol Service.

Sunday 8th December
Morning Service. 9.45 - 10.30

Tuesday 10th December .
KMS Carol Service: 6.15 - 7.00pm for 700pm service.

Sunday 15th December.
Morning Service Ringing. 9.45 -10.30

Sunday 22nd December.

No morning Service Ringing.
Evening: Quarter Peal (6 Bells) 5.00pm to 6.00pm for Community Carol Service.

24th December .
Christingle Service. 4.15 - 5.00 pm for 5pm service.

25th December: Christmas Day
Ringing 9.15 - 10.00 am

Sunday 29th December.
No ringing as no service.

Practice Ringing. As normal Wednesday 7.00pm to 8.30. 8.00pm finish on Wednesday 11th as Ringers AGM to follow.

01/11/2024

Kirkburton Bellringers: November 2024 Update.

We are now approaching what is always a very busy time in the tower with some important events this month. In the early part of the month much of the ringing will take place half muffled as we are commemorating events remembering those who have departed this year, and those who have lost their lives in conflict.. A leather patch tied over one side of the clapper creates an echo effect, so the bells will sound slightly different on these occasions.

Sunday 3rd November : All Hallows Patronal Festival.
Ringing for morning service 9.45 to 10.30
Quarter Peal 5pm- 6 pm 6 bells. Half Muffled for the All Souls service for the departed.

Sunday 10th November
Remembrance Sunday
All ringing today will be half muffled.
10.10.40am Ringing for service and parade.
Tolling for 11 o clock. silence.

Quarter Peal : Afternoon. Start time to confirm. 6 Bells half muffled

17th and 2 th November
Morning service ringing as normal. 9.45 to 10.30

Practice Ringing
As normal throughout the month.
Wednesday: 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

All Hallows Church in Kirkburton forthcoming event.
02/10/2024

All Hallows Church in Kirkburton forthcoming event.

21/09/2024

Kirkburton Bellringers: September update.

The bells have been out of action for the
last week due to work to renew the lighting, and other electrical work in the in the tower. Ringing will resume from this weekend.

Sunday September 22nd.
No morning ringing as there is no service.
Quarter Peal: 6 Bells 5.00pm to 6.00pm for evening service.
Sunday 29th September.
Morning service ringing. 9.45 to 10.30
Quarter Peal : 6 Bells. 1.30 to 2.30pm for All Hallows Harvest festival.

Practice ringing as normal.
Wednesday 7.00 to 8.30 pm.

Thanks to everyone who visited the tower on the Heritage Day. If anyone is intetested in a taster session please contact us on [email protected]

21/07/2024

Kirkburton Bellringers. July August update.

Kirkburton bellringers had a very busy June. We rang for the revival of the Kirkburton Sing, and for the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings. This was commemorated with a quarter peal of 1334 changes of Kent Treble Bob Major. We also welcomed members of the Central Branch of the Yorkshire Association of change ringers for a Saturday afternoon meeting.
Tower captain Mark Sheridan did a talk for the Kirkburton local history society. Research for this has produced some new information about ringing at Kirkburton in the 19th century.

July and August ringing will follow our usual pattern.
Sunday Ringing. 9.45 to 10.30 am
Practice Wednesday. 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Friday July 19th. Wedding ringing from 12.15pm.
Sunday August 25th. Quarter Peal attempt. 5.00pm to 6pm. No morning service ringing.

Looking ahead we will be having our regular tower open day on September 14th as part of the Heritage Weekend celebration. More details in the September update. We are hoping to take on some new learners. For young people undertaking DOE award, bellringing can count in the skill section.
Contact us on [email protected] if you would like a taster session.

02/06/2024

Ringing to mark the 80th Anniversary of D Day

Thursday 6th June
Ringing for Peace: Part of a national initiative to mark the anniversary. All bells throughout the country ring between 6.30 and 7pm.

Friday 7th June
Quarter Peal Attempt 2.00pm to 3pm to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion.

Sunday 9th June Service Ringing 9.45 - 10.30.

Wednesday 12th June: Practice Ringing.

Saturday June 15th

It is our turn to host the Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers Monthly Meeting 3.00pm to 4.30pm.

Sunday 16th June Service Ringing 9.45 to 10.30am

Practice ringing as normal for the rest of month.

Sunday June 23rd and Sunday June 30th; No Sunday Morning ringing as no service.

BELLRINGING TO MARK THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF D DAY AND OPERATION OVERLORD.

As well as joining in in the national Commemoration ringing on June 6th, we are planning to attempt a quarter peal on June 7th from 2pm to 3pm in memory of all who gave their lives or took part in this momentous historical event.

" On the Seventh of June 1944, my father Sergeant Ray " Sherry" Sheridan (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) was one of thousands of soldiers who took part in the invasion, landing on Sword Beach, some 24 hours after the initial landings. In the following months, he was involved in the battle for Caen, and the subsequent liberation of Northern France, Belgium, and Holland. Fortunately, he survived to return home to my mother, who he had met and married while stationed here in Yorkshire. My father lived until 2009. He always felt very strongly that while the commemorations rightly focused on D Day itself, it was often forgotten that the invasion continued for many months afterwards. This quarter peal attempt will be dedicated to all those who served."

Mark Sheridan, Tower captain, Kirkburton Bellringers.

The ringing will be recorded on a national database of all ringing for the anniversary. If you would like us to add the name of a Normandy Veteran to the dedication please email us on [email protected] before 6th June.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, OR TELL PEOPLE WHY THE BELLS ARE RINGING ON JUNE 7th.

02/06/2024

Kirkburton Bellringers: June update.

The first part of the month is going to be a very busy time for the Bellringers, the second half of the month less so, and there are going to be quite a few changes to the normal schedule of ringing due to the close proximity of local and national events.

Sunday June 2nd. The Great Kirkburton Sing.
There will be normal Sunday ringing between 9.45 and 10.30.
There will then be a short period of ringing, to mark the beginning of the Sing between 11.45 and 12.00.
The bells will be lowered at the end of the sing at approx 2.30pm

Wednesday June 5th: No practice.

27/04/2024

Kirkburton Ringers update for May 2024.

We are now very much into the wedding season. Wedding bells will be ringing for happy couples at the following times.

Saturday 27th April. 11. 00 wedding.
Friday 10th May. 1.30 wedding.
Saturday 11th May. 12.00 wedding.

Sunday and practice ringing will be as normal.
Sunday Service 9.45 to 10.30
Practice ringing. Wednesday 7.00 to 8.30pm.
With the exception of Sunday 26th May. No morning service.
Evening. QUARTER PEAL, 6 bells, to mark Trinity Sunday. 5.30 to 6.30pm.

Advance notice for JUNE.
There will be extra ringing for important local and national events in June.
Sunday 2nd June. The revived Kirkburton sing.
6th and 7th June. Ringing to mark the 80th anniversary of D Day.
The ringing on these two days will form part of a national record of commemorative ringing. If anyone would like an individual D Day or Operation Overlord veteran to be commemorated please e mail us on [email protected].
More details in the June update.

13/04/2024

🔔A reminder from Kirkburton Bellringers that due to a change in service times Sunday morning ringing will now be from 9.45 to 10.30am.🔔

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Burton Village Hall, Northfield Lane, Highburton
Kirkburton
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