Bell Ringing at St. Mary’s Church

There is a long tradition of both tower bell ringing and hand-bell ringing at St. Mary’s Church. Adults and children can learn the art of tower bell ringing and hand-bell ringing (children from the age of 12 for tower bell ringing and from the age of 8 for hand-bell ringing).

If you would like further information about tower bell ringing or the Church Bells then please contact Tony Smith, the Tower Captain, through the Parish Office.

If you would like further information about hand-bell ringing, please contact the secretary: dianne@barfield.org.uk, or visit the website.

Barfield Hand-bell Ringers

Founded in 1965 by Bill Butler, former tower captain at the church, Barfield Hand-bell Ringers now comprises two teams of ringers. The main team practises on Monday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm, and performs at concerts, festivals and many other occasions throughout the year.

The team for beginners and improvers practises on Wednesday evenings in term time, 7.30 - 9pm, and gives its members the opportunity to take part in some performances. They may also progress to join the main team in due course. New members are always welcome - either contact the secretary (dianne@barfield.org.uk) or just come along on any Wednesday evening in term time.