https://www.ringingforums.org/categories/8/bell-installation-restoration-projects/feed.rss Sat, 16 May 2026 02:52:03 Z BELL INSTALLATION & RESTORATION PROJECTS - Ringing Forums en https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/592/spider-wanted Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:28:44 Z Rosalind Martin 592@/discussions We are installing a new spider system at St Peter's, Bournemouth. Does anyone know of a homeless spider? 8-legged is preferred. https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/413/improving-the-sound-of-a-tenor Sun, 21 Apr 2024 09:06:11 Z Peter Sotheran 413@/discussions Ever since the bells were installed, our tenor (6-3-21 in B-flat) has boomed out rather stridently over the sound of the other bells. Taylors made adjustments initially and even provided an alternative clapper but still it booms out - I have just been listening to the start of a peal attempt and it... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/391/composite-clappers Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:33:11 Z Steph Pendlebury 391@/discussions I'm aware there are multiple benefits to composite clappers (particularly for heavier bells that don't tend to go up right). But are there any common (or less common) issues? Anything to be aware of in advance before ordering one? https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/372/plastic-rollers Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:56:52 Z Paul Tucker 372@/discussions The CCCBR website page 'Belfry Upkeep' under 'Rope Routes' covers Pulleys. Figure 3 shows 'Modern Plastic Rollers' (Photo by Robin Shipp). Can anyone tell be where I can buy these rollers please? Does anyone have experience in fitting them to existing wooden Pulley Boxes and their performance in... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/365/microphone-in-the-belfry Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:40:57 Z Barbara Le Gallez 365@/discussions Where best to locate a microphone in the belfry, please? To pick up the sound of the bells, but not pick up any unwanted sounds, e.g. rope noise, taps from Hastings stays. Thank you, Barbara https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/324/new-bells-dedication-service Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:11:51 Z Barbara Le Gallez 324@/discussions Dear All, Please make suggestions for what could be included in a dedication service for new bells. First we will have a modest dedication service, when our two bells have just been delivered. Later, when they have been hung, we will have a big service with our Bishop. So what sort of things can we... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/305/launch-of-belfry-projects Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:04:54 Z Robin Shipp 305@/discussions 'Belfry Projects' has now been launched. This completes the trilogy of online documents including 'Belfry Upkeep' and 'Running a Tower'. The link is https://belfryprojects.cccbr.org.uk. These documents will never be 'finished' - they will constantly be updated and and added to as more information... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/271/contingency-in-large-bell-projects Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:12:56 Z Barbara Le Gallez 271@/discussions Seeking advice, please. Our PCC are almost ready to place the order for our augmentation project. But one of the PCC members is worried, as per the following email he has just sent us: "Meanwhile the rest of us have a responsibility to ensure that the project will be delivered properly, within the... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/238/rehanging-under-listed-building-consent-rules Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:35:36 Z Simon Linford 238@/discussions Has anyone dealt with a rehanging project where the application has been made for listed building consent rather than faculty? I have dealt with listed building consent applications in my normal work but not involving bells. Bells in a former church, Grade II*. Conservation officer has said he... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/230/augmentation-conundrum Sat, 17 Dec 2022 15:43:01 Z Robin Shipp 230@/discussions The ring of bells in our tower (8, 18cwt) was rehung in the 1990s, with a metal frame located under the old oak frame. With the extra space afforded by the metal frame, Whitechapel offered a 10-bell frame for a reasonable additional cost. That was accepted, but insufficient money was raised for the... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/193/help-for-steeple-keepers Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:42:36 Z Robin Shipp 193@/discussions The CC Stewardship & Management have now produced Belfry Upkeep – an online document intended to assist Steeple Keepers. It can be found at https://belfryupkeep.cccbr.org.uk. Being online means that the document can easily be updated and any constructive comments will be reviewed and incorporated... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/196/church-maintenance-grants-available Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:36:22 Z Alison Hodge 196@/discussions Not for bells specifically, but may help churches: Maintenance grants The National Churches Trust’s Foundation Grant Programme for urgent maintenance works and small repairs offers small grants between £500 and £5,000. The final deadline for applications in 2022 will be the end of October. Please... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/188/access-to-gillett-and-johnston-records Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:16:15 Z John de Overa 188@/discussions Next year is the 100th anniversary of the recasting and rehanging of our bells by Gillett and Johnston. I have a copy of an inspection report done by Taylors immediately prior to that, so it looks like they tendered for the job but G&J got it. We don't have any documentation for the work that G&J... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/95/fund-raising-ideas-please Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:09:55 Z Barbara Le Gallez 95@/discussions Dear Friends, please share fund-raising ideas. We (All Saints', Landbeach, Cambs) need to raise £64K for our augmentation to six and are already half-way there. Particularly interested in ideas which will also be good publicity for ringing and the church. Thanks, Barbara https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/87/sound-levels-outside Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:33:52 Z Simon Linford 87@/discussions Is there any measured sound data for how quiet a ring of bells can be in a tower with near total sound control? I need a decibels figure for a scenario where a new tower is built with variable sound control where, when the sound control is shut, there will be no chance whatsoever of disturbing the... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/64/listed-places-of-worship-grant-scheme Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:43:06 Z Alison Hodge 64@/discussions It has just been announced that the Government's "Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme" has been extended for another three years until 31 March 2025. This scheme gives a grant to cover the cost of VAT on repairs etc to listed places of worship. Their website is here: http://www.lpwscheme.org.uk/... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/31/uk-bellhanging-firms Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:43:44 Z Barbara Le Gallez 31@/discussions Hello. Have you recent experience of work being done by any of the four UK bellhanging firms (Taylors, Whites, Higby's, Nicholson's)? What was your opinion of their quality and value for money? I'm asking because my home tower is planning an augmentation soon, and the ringers need to advise the PCC... https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/43/handbells Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:46:12 Z David Struckett 43@/discussions Does anyone take on handbell repairs these day, other than Taylors? https://www.ringingforums.org/discussion/17/rope-spiders Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:30:16 Z Alison Hodge 17@/discussions We have been asked for someone who can make wooden rope spiders - can any one help with this please? The particular enquiry referred to a spider in the shape of a wooden spoon, no further details. .