St James' Tower Project

27/10/2024

St James' bells will ring today between 5.45 and 6.30, ahead of the service at 6.30.

26/05/2024

St James' bells will ring this evening from 5:45pm, ahead of the service at 6:30pm.

14/05/2024

Fundraising time again folks. Prize bingo with hot pot supper. £6 all in .

28/04/2024

St James' bells will ring this evening between 5:45 and 6:30 ahead of the service at 6:30.
Have you ever wondered what's involved in ringing the bells? Visitors are welcome to visit the tower and see this ancient craft in action!

24/03/2024

Ever wondered what is involved in change-ringing? Tomorrow (Monday) between 7:30pm and 9pm there will be an open practice using our simulator. This is your chance to see this ancient art in action and even have a go for yourself!
If you'd like to join us, please get in touch so that we know to expect you.

29/09/2023

Looking for information about when the bells will be ringing? The easiest way to see all planned ringing is via this Google calendar:

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29/09/2023

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately we've struggled to build the critical mass necessary to sustain regular Sunday morning service ringing here at Poolstock. Of course, having regular ringing is going to be important when it comes to making our case for the rehanging of the bells, and therefore we're going to ring for the monthly evening service, on the fourth Sunday of the month between 5:40pm and 6:30pm. We previously rang quarter peals in these slots but would like to open them up to more ringers. The ringing will be tailored to the ability of those who attend, and visitors just need to be confident in ringing call changes independently.

I know, the bells are tricky, but getting them rung regularly for services is really important in supporting the project which aims not only to ensure longevity of the installation, but to create a regional teaching centre. Full details of the plans will be published soon.

The next Sunday in this pattern will be October 22nd. We hope to see some of you there!

06/05/2023

This morning, our ringers ascended the tower to on St James' bells!