NEWS FROM THE TOWER
Following a quiet start to the new year, activity in the tower will be picking up during March. We start on Saturday 1st with an all-day training course from 9am – 5pm but fear not, ringing will be on our simulator which means the sound will be heard inside the tower but not outside. We also have a similar event on Saturday 29th March. Then on 5th March we hope to be ringing for the 8pm Ash Wednesday Service.
At the Morning Service on Mothering Sunday 30th March we will also be ringing during the “clipping” of the church. This is a tradition, thought to be unique to Staplehurst, where the congregation encircle the church building as if to embrace mother church. If anyone would like to know more about the history of this event I am sure the Rector would be happy to enlighten you. Otherwise we will be ringing for the usual Sunday Services and on our usual Tuesday Practice night.
We are always happy to welcome new ringers. If you would like to find out more please contact me on 01580 890247 or just drop in on our Tuesday Practice Night between 7.30 – 9.15pm.
Roy Barclay
Tower Secretary