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Iden Church Bells The bells of Iden All Saints Church date from the 1700s, In order keep them ringing now and for future generations we need to carry out major restoration work.

We will be applying for grants but hope the community will support us.

The sad sight of the inside of a bell with no clapper. Unfortunately the clapper of number 2 bell fell out, and landed w...
11/09/2026

The sad sight of the inside of a bell with no clapper. Unfortunately the clapper of number 2 bell fell out, and landed with a thud on the belfry floor, while we were practicing the other day.

On investigation we found that the wooden bracket that attached the clapper to the bell had split. See second photo. Bits of the wood had flown off as it broke were all around the bell chamber.

Hoping it will be fixed soon. A replacement wooden bracket has been made!

06/09/2026

Yesterday we were pleased to be able to ring for the wedding of the son of Debbie our newest learner bellringer.
Unfortunately only five bells were ringing as the clapper fell out of the no.2 bell while we were practicing during the week.
Thanks to Wittersham ringers Damien, David and Ruth for coming to help us ring.
Apart from clappers falling out, etc., the bells are very hard work to ring and the bell mechanisms desperately need a major overhaul.
We are planning a fundraising strategy at the moment that will take place over the next year or so, so watch this space to keep in touch with whats going on.

Have you seen this sign in the Iden shop window? Its been there a few weeks and we have had no response yet! Do we need ...
04/08/2026

Have you seen this sign in the Iden shop window? Its been there a few weeks and we have had no response yet! Do we need to make it bigger and bolder?

Anyone can learn bellringing, young or old. Meet new people, get some excercise and learn a skill. If you would like to know more get in touch and we can arrange a time for you to come and watch and/or have a go.

31/07/2026

Ringing at Brookland again.......this time with the Ladies Guild a few days ago.
Brookland is an interesting church because the steeple with the bells is next to the church instead of on top of it!

Some action shots from Saturday's bellringing at Iden. Thanks to Jeff Grice for the photos. # idenbellringers
29/07/2026

Some action shots from Saturday's bellringing at Iden. Thanks to Jeff Grice for the photos.

# idenbellringers

28/07/2026

Paul raising the number 5 bell ready for ringing at the start of Iden's Picnic in the Park last Sunday. All Saints Church. Iden. Rye

On Sunday we rang the Iden bells twice. Once for the service in the morning and then later for the start of the village ...
28/07/2026

On Sunday we rang the Iden bells twice. Once for the service in the morning and then later for the start of the village Picnic in the Park. As we only have three bellringers in Iden we wouldn't be able to do this without help from ringers from neighbouring villages. Thanks to ringers from Wittersham, Stone and Rye who came to help out.
Here is Paul from Wittersham raising the no.5 bell before we start ringing properly. As you can see it is quite hard work!
See next post for a short video with the sound of the bell.

06/07/2026

Iden bellringers joined Wittersham and Tenderten for their Tower Tour on Saturday. We visited and rang the bells at six Kent church towers with a lovely lunch at a pub in Wye. Here is a taste of what the day was like.

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All Saints Church, Church Lane, Iden
Rye
TN317XD

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