We have a regular and enthusiastic team of Sunday Service ringers, led by Captain Robert Bailey. At present, we have 12 ringers, but we would love to have more.
Method ringing, which is what we do, is often described as the English Discipline. It is an exercise for the mind and the body, and can provide great satisfaction and occasional frustration. Young and not so young are welcome to come and learn. (It is recommended that ringers weigh 5 stones or more!!!)
If you want to know more, call Robert Bailey on 01270 820522, or the secretary, Jennifer Walton on 01270 820051.
Nothing can beat the thrill of that joyous sound as we ring for weddings, New Year and call to worship.
We have twelve ringers who are all members of the North Staffordshire Association of Change Ringers.
In total St Margaret’s has 6 bells including a 10 cw.tenor.
Practice takes place every Tuesday between 3:30pm & 5:30pm.
If you require any other information, please contact Robert Bailey on 01270 820522.
When we ring in Betley
There has been bellringing at the historic church in Betley for hundreds of years. This great tradition has acted as a call to worship and marker of moments of civic importance and commemoration for many years.
We are very fortunate to have a very dedicated tower captain and team of bellringers in Betley.
Please see below an outline of our usual bellringing practices in Betley.
· Bells are rung on Sunday mornings between 9:00am and 9:30am.
· There is a regular bellringing practice on Tuesdays between 3:30-5:30pm
· Our tower occasionally plays host to visiting bellringers who will ring for an hour or two.
· Our bells are rung at weddings.
· Our bells are rung on remembrance Sunday between 10:00 and 10:30am.
· Sometimes the bells are rung at funerals or memorial services.
· Our bells may be rung before Evening Carol Services, or evening wave of Light services or Thanksgiving services.
· Bells may also be rung at moments of civic and national mourning or times of celebration.
Our dedicated team is made up of bellringers of different ages and experience. Every year we receive many positive comments about our bells and about the dedication that our ringers take to their craft.