Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers

Towers

Bedford District – Click on the Tower name for more information …

Contacts and Ringing times

Bedford, St Andrew, 8, 5–2–22 (289kg) in B
- Tower contact: Mrs Barbara Woplin, 3 Windsor Gardens, Bedford, MK40 3BU, Tel: 01234 346852, email: standrewsbedford@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Thursday, 7:45 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:30 to 10:00am
Bedford, St Paul, 12, 28–3–6 (1463kg) in D
- Tower contact: James Saunders, email: stpaulsbedford@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Monday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:30 to 10:10am
Bedford, St Peter de Merton, 8, 12–1–0 (622kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Sylvia MacDowell, Tel: 07704980141, email: stpetersbedford@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Thursday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:30 to 10:15am
Biddenham, St James, 8, 12–3–18 (656kg) in G
- Tower contact: Simon Smith, email: biddenham@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Thursday, 7:45 to 9:00pm, Ist Thursday of the month only
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:30 to 10:00am, Please check
Bletsoe, St Mary, 6, 11–0–16 (566kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Paul & Trish Vine, 50 The Avenue, Bletsoe, MK44 1QF, Tel: 01234 782875, email: bletsoe@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Thursday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:00 to 10:00am, 1st
Bolnhurst, St Dunstan, 4, 8–0–0 (406kg) in Bb
- Tower contact: Mr Jim Hills, Corner View, School Lane, Bolnhurst, MK44 2EN, Tel: 01234 376024, email: bolnhurst@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Bromham, St Owen, 8, 22–3–18 (1164kg) in D
- Tower contact: Mr R Jones, St Monica, Norfolk Rd, Turvey, MK43 8DU, Tel: 01234 881741, email: bromham@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Tuesday, 7:45 to 9:15pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:45 to 10:30am, Usually 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays
Cardington, St Mary, 8, 19–1–1 (978kg) in E
- Tower contact: Mrs Julie Eddy, 141 Bamford Rd, Bedford, MK42 0NH, Tel: 01234 353489, email: cardington@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Thursday, 7:30 to 9:00pm, 3rd
- Sunday Service Ringing: 10:30 to 11:00am
Carlton, St Mary, 6, 9–2–7 (486kg) in Ab
- Tower contact: Mrs Lin Barratt, 86 The Moor, Carlton, MK43 7JS, Tel: 01234 720756, email: carlton@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Friday, 7:30 to 9:00pm, This is a joint practice with the Harrold ringers.
- Sunday Service Ringing: 10:30 to 11:00am, 1st & 3rd
Clapham, St Thomas of Canterbury, 6, 5–3–20 (301kg) in Bb
- Tower contact: Mr Jeff Henson, 77 Bents Close, Clapham, MK41 6DY, Tel: 07583591785, email: clapham@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Tuesday, 7:45 to 9:00pm, alternates with Milton Earnest
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Colmworth, St Denys, 6, 9–3–18 (503kg) in G#
- Tower contact: Kate Abrahams, Woodfield, Honeydon Road, Colmworth, MK44 2LZ, Tel: 01234 378132, email: colmworth@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Friday, 6:00 to 7:00pm, 2nd and 4th Fridays, phone to check
- Sunday Service Ringing: 10:00 to 10:30am, 3rd but irregular, please phone to check
Cranfield, Ss Peter & Paul, 6, 17–1–14 (883kg) in E
- Tower contact: Mrs Mary Hartley, Tel: 07545 296728, email: cranfield@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Thursday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:45 to 10:15am
Elstow, Ss Mary & Helena, 6, 8–2–0 (432kg) in G
- Tower contact: Mr Stephen Stanford, 34 Wood End Road, Kempston, MK43 9BB, Tel: 01234 856778, email: elstow@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Thursday, 6:00 to 7:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:30 to 10:00am
Farndish, St Michael, 3, 5–0–0 (254kg) in D
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable - ropes fall in a straight line
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Felmersham, St Mary, 8, 20–2–18 (1050kg) in Eb
- Tower contact: Pat Albon, Chapel Cottage, Higham Road, Chelveston, Wellingborough, NN9 6AH, Tel: 01933 626238, email: felmersham@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: 10:00 to 10:30am, Service ringing alternates with Sharnbrook, please check with Pat to find out which tower and time, on any Sunday, for morning and evening ringing.
Goldington, St Mary V, 6, 10–2–7 (537kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Mrs Jenny Thompson, 16 Langdale, Bedford, MK41 9EG, Tel: 01234 216571, email: goldington@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Wednesday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:00 to 10:00am
Harrold, St Peter & All Saints, 6, 13–0–6 (663kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Mr Martin Barratt, 86 The Moor, Carlton, MK43 7JS, Tel: 01234 720756, email: harrold@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Friday, 7:30 to 9:00pm, All at Carlton
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:00 to 9:30am, 2nd & 4th
Kempston, All Saints, 10, 21–1–17 (1087kg) in E
- Tower contact: Sarah Ward, 34 Wood End Road, Kempston Rural, MK43 9BB, Tel: 01234 856778, email: kempston@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Wednesday, 7:45 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 10:25 to 10:55am
Keysoe, St Mary, 5, 14–1–9 (728kg) in E
- Tower contact: Penny Heming, Pump Cottage, Keysoe Row East, MK44 2JN, Tel: 01234378878, email: keysoe@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Wednesday, 7:45 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 12:00 to 12:00am, Sunday ringing is variable - please check.
Little Staughton, All Saints, 5, 10–2–20 (542kg) in G#
- Tower contact: Mr Bernard Hopperton, Cherry Blossom, Staughton Moor, St Neots, PE19 5BW, Tel: 01234 376292
- Practice Night: Friday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 8:30 to 9:00am, Please check
Marston Morteyne, S Mary Virgin, 5, 15–0–0 (762kg) in F
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable; one bell (or more) cracked or broken; anti-clockwise; ropes fall in sequence: 1,2,3,5,4; detached tower.
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Melchbourne, St Mary Magdalene, 4, 12–1–2 (623kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Revd Simon Aley, email: contact details to be confirmed
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Milton Ernest, All Saints, 6, 9–1–1 (470kg) in G
- Tower contact: Richard Newman, 3 Church Close, Milton Ernest, MK44 1RD, Tel: 01234 961440, email: miltonernest@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Tuesday, 7:00 to 8:00pm, alternates with Clapham
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Oakley, St Mary, 6, 10–0–2 (509kg) in G
- Tower contact: Mr Bill Sellars, 2 Parsonage Close, Oakley, MK43 7TG, Tel: 01234 823473, email: oakley@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Friday, 8:00 to 9:15pm, please contact for Sunday Service details
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Odell, All Saints, 6, 13–1–8 (677kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Dr Martin Eshelby, 16A Avenue Road, Rushden, NN10 0SJ, Tel: 01933 410959, email: allsaintsodell@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Pavenham, St Peter, 5, 9–0–0 (457kg) in A
- Tower contact: No tower contact at the momen, email: pavenham@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Pertenhall, St Peter, 3, 7–0–0 (356kg) in A#
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Podington, St Mary, 4, 9–0–0 (457kg) in G
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Ravensden, All Saints, 3, 6–0–0 (305kg) in A
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Renhold, All Saints, 6, 13–0–0 (660kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Yvonne Potter, 8 Brook Lane, Salph End, Renhold, MK41 0LD, Tel: 01234 771495, email: renhold@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 10:30 to 11:00am
Riseley, All Saints, 6, 13–1–26 (685kg) in F
- Tower contact: Mr David Shaw, 5 Dodds Close, Riseley, MK44 1DH, Tel: 01234 708204, email: riseley@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:45 to 10:15am, 1st and 3rd but phone to check
Sharnbrook, St Peter, 8, 9–3–5 (498kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Pat Albon, Chapel Cottage, Higham Road, Chelveston, Wellingborough, NN9 6AH, Tel: 01933 626238, email: sharnbrook@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 10:00 to 10:30am, Service ringing alternates with Felmersham, please check with Pat to find out which tower on any Sunday for morning and evening ringing.
Shelton, St Mary, 3, 6–0–0 (305kg) in B
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:30 to 10:00am
Souldrop, All Saints, 3, 4–0–0 (203kg) in F#
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Stagsden, St Leonard, 6, 10–2–18 (542kg) in G
- Tower contact: Richard Brown, Manor Farm, High Street, Stagsden, MK42 8SG, Tel: 07713 074464
- Practice Night: Wednesday, 8:00 to 9:00pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Stevington, St Mary, 5, 10–2–14 (540kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Ian Steward, Tel: 07974 827098, email: stevington@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Wednesday, 7:30 to 9:00pm, Last Wednesday of the month only. Please note it's not possible to accommodate absolute beginners but please phone for advice on possible options.
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Swineshead, St Nicholas, 5, 2–2–7 (130kg) in F
- Tower contact: Barry Morse, The Gables, High Street, High Street, Swineshead, MK44 2AA, Tel: 07554 291946, email: bmbarrymorse@gmail.com
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Thurleigh, St Peter, 6, 15–0–0 (762kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Richard Singleton, Tel: 01234 771952, email: thurleigh@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Turvey, All Saints, 8, 19–0–20 (974kg) in E
- Tower contact: Ed Whittle / David Wood, email: turvey@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: Friday, 7:30 to 8:30pm
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:00 to 9:30am, ..but variable - please email to check
Upper Dean, All Hallows, 5, 9–3–20 (504kg) in G
- Tower contact: Mrs Lindsay Langley, Te Aroha, 6 Ayott Close, Upper Dean, PE28 0NA, Tel: 01234 708165, email: upperdean@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: 9:45 to 10:15am, Please check
Wilden, St Nicholas, 5, 11–2–0 (584kg) in F#
- Tower contact: Mrs Carolyn Walker, 49 High Street, Wilden, MK44 2QD, Tel: 01234 771102
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Wootton, St Mary, 6, 14–3–26 (761kg) in F
- Tower contact: Hazel Sanders PCC Secretary, 52a Church Road, Wooton, Bedford, MK43 9HF, Tel: 07753303437, email: wootton@bacbr.org.uk
- Practice Night: No Practice
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Wymington, St Lawrence, 5, 14–1–22 (734kg) in F#
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing
Yelden, St Mary, 4, 6–3–0 (343kg) in Bb
- Tower contact: No Tower Contact
- Practice Night: No Practice, Unringable
- Sunday Service Ringing: No Service Ringing

Towers

Ring of 12 (1)

Bedford, St Paul

Ring of 10 (1)

Kempston

Rings of 8 (8)

Bedford, St Andrew
Bedford, St Peter de Merton
Biddenham
Bromham
Cardington
Felmersham
Sharnbrook
Turvey

Rings of 6 (16)

Bletsoe
Carlton
Clapham
Colmworth
Cranfield
Elstow
Goldington
Harrold
Milton Ernest
Oakley
Odell
Renhold
Riseley
Stagsden
Thurleigh
Wootton

Rings of 5 (9)

Keysoe
Little Staughton
Marston Morteyne
Pavenham
Stevington
Swineshead
Upper Dean
Wilden
Wymington

Rings of 4 (4)

Bolnhurst
Melchbourne
Podington
Yelden

Rings of 3 (5)

Farndish
Pertenhall
Ravensden
Shelton
Souldrop

Unringable towers

Marston Morteyne, 5 bells
Wymington, 5 bells
Podington, 4 bells
Yelden, 4 bells
Farndish, 3 bells
Pertenhall, 3 bells
Ravensden, 3 bells
Shelton, 3 bells
Souldrop, 3 bells