Sunday ringing 9:45 - 10:30 (occasional Sunday evenings). Practice night, Thursday 19:30 - 21:00
Contact - if you'd like to know more please get in touch at oswestry.bellringers@gmail.com
What is Bell Ringing?
Bell ringing in the UK is done primarily to call people to church, and there is much more to it than just that!
Physical - To ring our bells we turn them in full circles by pulling on a rope, but you need to be skilful rather than strong! This is despite the bells ranging from around 150kg to 650kg in weight. It’s much more about co-ordination and skill than strength and, while you don’t need to be particularly fit, bell ringing is a great way to stay active. A few of our team are in their 70s and 80s and climb the 62 steps to the ringing room at least twice a week!
Social – you’ll become part of a really friendly, welcoming team coming from a wide range of backgrounds in and around Oswestry. We meet 2 or 3 times a week and go to The Bell after our Thursday practice (though that’s not compulsory!) and have other social events during the year.
There is also the opportunity to ring with others from across Shropshire and further afield if that’s
what interests you as you progress.
