Change Ringing
What is change ringing?
Who does ringing appeal to?
Who does ringing appeal to?
Change ringing is the art of ringing a set of tuned bells in a tightly controlled manner to produce precise variations in their successive striking sequences, known as "changes".
Who does ringing appeal to?
Who does ringing appeal to?
Who does ringing appeal to?
Anyone can become a ringer; it has a broad appeal to musicians, mathematicians, church goers, people who like to be part of a team, people who like to learn, people who want to help our heritage live on and people who like a little drink or a piece of cake after some light exercise
How do I learn to ring?
Who does ringing appeal to?
Where can I find out more about bellringing?
If you have never rung a church bell we will help you learn. Whether you are a lapsed or an experienced ringer we will help you progress. Ringing is for everyone, so if you want to get to a certain proficiency and stay there that's fine too - a team needs everyone!
Where can I find out more about bellringing?
Where can I find out more about bellringing?
Where can I find out more about bellringing?
- Central Council of Church Bell ringers - CCCBR
- Doves Guide - Dove’s Guide for Church Bell Ringers
- Association of ringing teachers ART: excellence in ringing teaching
- Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers yacr.org.uk
- Ringing World BellBoard
- Discover Bell Ringing – Campanology, art of change ringing, learn to ring | Learn to ring
Where else can I ring locally?
Where can I find out more about bellringing?
Where else can I ring locally?
The Holme Valley has a very active ringing scene, towers and their practice nights are listed below;
Armitage Bridge Wednesday 1930 - 2100
Meltham Thursday 1900 - 2000
Saturday 1030 - 1130
Almondbury Monday 1930 - 2100
Saturday 1000 - 1100
New Mill Friday 1930 - 2100
Huddersfield Tuesday 1930 - 2100
Penistone Thursday 1930 - 2100
What do bells sound like?
Where can I find out more about bellringing?
Where else can I ring locally?
Visit BBC Radio 4's Bells on Sunday BBC Radio 4 - Bells on Sunday for over 400 2 minute clips of different towers ringing around the country.