After extended and energetic fundraising, and thanks to the generosity of kind donors, grant-making bodies and individuals, St Mary’s Hawkesbury is about to take delivery of a new ring of eight bells, which will be installed in the newly restored and refurbished tower during the spring and summer.
The bells have been cast especially for us in Italy, are currently being tuned in Somerset, and will arrive at St Mary’s late May, where they will go on public display at ground level before they are installed in the tower.
INVITATION TO VIEW THE NEW BELLS ON THE GROUND (22nd-25th May)
This will be the only chance you have to see them on the ground for the next few centuries!
To enable as many people as possible to take advantage of this opportunity, the church will be open over four days at the following times:
- Saturday 22nd May – 11am-3pm
- Sunday 23rd May – 11am-3pm & 6pm for Evensong
- Monday 24th May – 11am-3pm
- Tuesday 25th May – 11am-3pm
WATCH THE BLESSING LIVE VIA YOUTUBE
On the evening of Saturday 22nd, there will also be a service for the bells to blessed by the Bishop. You are also welcome to view the blessing service via a live feed on Youtube via this link: https://youtu.be/ljxQwKbiv2Y
You can follow the Order of Service via the following link, and also print it as a downloadable pdf as a souvenir:
Friends of St Mary's Hawkesbury 