10 Years of Bellringing at St Nicolas’s Church,

This year sees the 10^th anniversary of the re-forming of a band in 1998 to prepare for ringing in the Millennium. To mark the occasion there was a weekend ringing celebration by the Itchingfield bellringers, both present and past. During the weekend, the bells rang out for many hours, as the band attempted three separate quarter peals. These were very challenging, but one was rung to a successful completion on the Sunday morning, finishing just in time for morning service. Well done to all. Long may they ring!

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Ringing at St Nicolas’s has flourished in the last 10 years, there are now ten band members who ring regularly at Friday night practices, at Sunday services, and other services throughout the year. Recruiting new members is essential if ringing is to continue to flourish in the parish, and anyone interested is invited to attend a practice night to see what it’s all about/ how its done, but please email the secretary beforehand to arrange a visit.

Our tower is built entirely of oak; we believe it to be the only example of its kind in the country.

When the bells are swinging, the tower rocks as it is actually a separate structure from the main church building (interesting experience).

We have five bells and a first floor ringing chamber. The bells are easygoing and they sound lovely!