Monday 8th July saw the Handbell Ringers visiting a new venue as we carried out an engagement for Haworth Women’s Institute at West Lane Baptist Church, Haworth. Recently we have struggled to perform on our full 3 octave set of bells due to reduced numbers of ringers, so it was great to be able to play all our bells for this performance.
Following several weeks intensive practice and careful alteration of some of the music so that we could manage with the people available we were able to ring a wide repertoire of pieces including: Ode to Joy, Nimrod, Water Music, Land of the Silver Birch, Blue Danube Waltz, Christchurch Bells and Simple Gifts. A good audience of 30 to 40 ladies enjoyed the music and when we had finished some volunteered to “have a go”. The evening was completed with tea and cakes provided by the WI.
On Friday 12th July the junior handbell ringers from Trinity All Saints performed in Church for the retirement service of Mrs Glendinning. They played Ode to Joy and the Blue Danube Waltz during the service. It was also a farewell performance for our year 6 ringers who will going to high school in September. We do hope the year 5 girls will return next year to continue ringing and that they will be joined by some new recruits to make up a full team again.
