Work on the sound control for the bells started today. The first stage of the operation is to cover the back of the louvres with galebreaker material to reduce the effect of the weather in the tower. This work was completed and as a bonus the first of the frames which will hold the plywood sound control panels in place was fitted.
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Hopton Bells Information Poster
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Peal Dates
For information about Peal Dates now updated to include quarter peal times.
Hopton & Hinderclay Practice Nights
Updated
From June 1st 2013 practice nights will be as follows:
1st and 3rd Monday Hinderclay
2nd and 4th Monday Hopton
5th Monday Wattisfield
Repairs Complete at Hinderclay
The 3rd bell at Hinderclay cracked and required Welding. Read about how the bell was returned to a ringable state here
Listen to the Bells
Recording from the first time the bells were rung.
See the new 2nd bell being tested at the Foundry
Grants have been received from
Suffolk Guild of Ringers £6,500
Central Council of Church Bell Ringers £1,400
Suffolk County Council £2000
Havebury Housing £2000
Scarfe Trust £500
Allchurches Trust £750
Sharpe Trust £350
Heritage Lottery Fund £38,000
Applications have been submitted to a number of other grant making bodies
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