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<\/h1>\nWe are planning a host of activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.<\/p>\n
On the actual day (Thursday 8th May)<\/strong> all the bells in the British Isles have been requested to ring out at 6:30pm to celebrate.\u00a0 There may not be many places that can’t hear the sound of bells!\u00a0 The ringers of St Andrews will be taking part in this – and you are welcome to come along and listen.<\/p>\n Provided the weather is suitable, we will throw open the doors so you can watch the remarkable skill of the ringers (if it is windy, we need to keep the doors shut).\u00a0 <\/em> On the Bank Holiday (Monday 5th May)<\/strong> we will be hosting a day of rejoicing After 111 years of sounding their notes out over Kildwick village, We’re celebrating VE Day-80 in style! We are planning a host of activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. On the actual day (Thursday 8th May) all the bells in the British Isles have been requested to ring … Continue reading
\nThere are around three tons of bell metal at the top of the tower.\u00a0 The ringers will swing these through a full circle, timing the swings to a fraction of a second – all at the end of 60ft of rope!<\/em><\/p>\n
\n– as well as launching our appeal for the refurbishment of the bells.<\/p>\nHighlights of the day will include:<\/h2>\n
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\nBrowse a wide variety of craft stalls.\u00a0 Regardless of the weather!<\/em><\/li>\n
\nThe day will begin at 11:00 with a demonstration of English bell ringing.\u00a0 <\/em>
\nAfter 4:00pm, we will ring again to mark the end of the daytime events.<\/em><\/li>\n
\nVisit the normally-hidden heights of the tower.\u00a0 Watch the Cryer clock tick and see the rather awesome great church bells in their frame at the top of the tower
\nMore details here<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n
\nThe weather being clement (of course it will be!), come and picnic on the church green while being entertained by Lancashire Belle and the Bayside Lindy Dancers<\/em><\/li>\n
\nCan you learn the Lindy Hop?<\/em><\/li>\n
\nIn the evening, there’s a special 1940’s style meal in the Parish Rooms.\u00a0 <\/em>
\nMore details here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nRefurbishing the bells<\/h2>\n
\nthe bells need some Tender Loving Care.
\nRead about our refurbishment plans here shortly.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kildwickringers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/BellsUp.jpg\")
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