by Rich Westman | Nov 6, 2019 | Guild News, South Cheshire Branch News, Wirral Branch News, BRF, BRF General
At the November meeting of the Executive Committee, the following applications for a grant from the Guild BRF were successful: Burton for extensive refurbishment works on clappers, roller boxes, Hastings equipment and wheels, and for new gudgeons, bearings, rope...
by Rich Westman | Oct 19, 2019 | Guild News, AGM, BRF, Rules
Following lengthy discussion across the BRF team and the Executive Committee, a new set of Bell Restoration Fund rules were presented to the membership of the Guild at the AGM in October 2019. All members supported the change and the new rules were unanimously agreed,...
by Rich Westman | Oct 19, 2019 | Guild News, BRF
2020 Calendars featuring towers who have been recent recipients of Bell Restoration Fund grants are now on sale from Branch Secretaries and the Bell Restoration Officer for just £6. Only 100 are available and half are already sold, with all profit going into the BRF...
by Rich Westman | Aug 4, 2019 | Mid Cheshire Branch News, BRF, BRF Grappenhall
The new ring of ten bells for Grappenhall, cast by John Taylor & Co earlier this year, were delivered to the church on Friday 5th July and placed on display in the church for visitors to see alongside their new wheels. The 6th bell of the new ring was donated by...
by Rich Westman | Jun 11, 2019 | Mid Cheshire Branch News, BRF, BRF Grappenhall
The new ring of ten has been cast, tuned, and have been test-assembled in the frame at the bellhanger’s. Electrical work has recommenced in the tower, and preparations are underway for the arrival of the bells in late June. A video of the bells being sounded...
by Site Editor | Jun 11, 2019 | Mid Cheshire Branch News, BRF, BRF Grappenhall
Work began on 7th January 2019 and between 16th and 18th January the bells were dismantled and lowered from the tower. Photographs are available by clicking here
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