St. John’s contains a ring of eight bells with a tenor weighing 11.3/4cwt. in F sharp. Originally four bells were recast and augmented to six between 1748-1749 by Abel Rudhall of Gloucester. The completed six were first rung on St. John the Baptist day 24th June 1749. These bells remained until 1996 when a further augmentation took place to complete the octave and first rung for service on Sunday 17th November 1996.

The old bells with the addition of two new trebles are regarded by the ringing fraternity to blend well and represent a good example of the bellfounders art.

Sunday Service ringing at St. John’s

9.45 a.m. to 10.15 a.m.

5.45p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (check with Jim or Linda Townsend tel. 01565 650361)

Practice – Thursday evenings between 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Visitors are always welcome.

Current methods practiced range through “Plain Bob” to “London Minor” and “Stedman Triples”.

Tower Secretary is Mrs. Linda Townsend, on 01565 650361