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The two original
bells (1883 and 1943) in their wooden
frame.
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The most
generous gift of two bells launched the Appeal and
it rapidly became a village project. Fund-raising
events, together with donations and grants, raised,
in less than two years, the incredible sum of over
£60,000.
In the spring of
2000 the original bells were able to leave for the
foundry.
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The new bells
were cast at Taylor's Bell foundry, Loughborough in
March 2000.
The original
tenor bell (1883) was retained and retuned; the
other original bell was recast.
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The first of
July 2000 saw a real village celebration with the
arrival of the new bells and their procession
through the village to the Village
Green.
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The Service of
Blessing the Bells, on the Village
Green.
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Sir Stanley
Bailey, Appeal patron, and Revd Canon Michael
Jackson during the service.
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The six bells on
Ponteland Village Green
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The
Festival Bell
The
bi-ennial Summer Festival of Pictures, Flowers and
Music, 1999 raised a wonderful £10,250 in aid
of the Bells Appeal.
The
inscription around its rim reads
"Craftsman's art and music's measure
for Thy pleasure all combine".
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The Parish Bell
The treble bell
was given by Ponteland Parish Council on behalf of
the people of Ponteland.
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The completed
installation - the bells were finally installed
early in 2001, by Pembletons and to the delight of
ringers and congregation alike first rang for
service on 11 March 2001.
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9.45 - 10.00am
