What Did The Liddington Bells Project involve?

Phase 1
Tower roof was repaired including a new hatchway.
Stone parapets on the roof were repaired.
Two new stone louvres were fitted to match the existing one.
Lightning Conductor System was updated and tested.

Phase 2
The old ring of bells were taken to John Taylor's Bell Foundry and the cast in crown staples were drilled out. The west wall of the belfry above old frame height was repaired.
The original wooden bell frame was treated for furniture and death watch beetle.

Phase 3
The rotten old belfry floor was replaced with a new belfry floor 2 ft lower.  This also created the space for the new metal bell frame to be installed below the wooden one.
A ringers balcony was constructed below the west window with access through a new door from the tower spiral stairs.  This is where the bells are now rung from creating a space for the vestry below.
A new ring of 6 bells to be hung clockwise in a new metal frame, with the tenor bell being of similar weight to the 1849 bell, tenor 8-2-11 cwt were cast at John Taylors on 11 May 2016.
A single sheet glass balustrade for the ringing gallery has been installed.
The tower was re-wired throughout. 

The Bells Project has lasted just over two years with the Dedication Service taking place on
Saturday 29 October 2016.       

                     

The Cost of The Bells Project

The Cost of The Bells Project

 The Bells Project had a total price in the region of:

 £200,000

 However, although the Project is virtually complete with a few minor outstanding items to see to, there will be ONGOING costs of maintaining the bells in the future.  

 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO  SUPPORT

THE BELLS of ALL SAINTS CHURCH

 Gift Aid Donations can be made by cash or cheque

(made payable to Liddington PCC) and sent to:

 Tony Pullan, 2 The Beanlands, Wanborough, SN4 0EJ.

 

Donate using Gift Aid, and the Bells Project

can claim back from HMRC 25p for every £1 donated.

All Saints', Liddington

Welcome to the Liddington Pages
of the Wanborough & Liddington Ringers web site

  

BELL RINGERS NEEDED
Have you ever thought about having a go at bell ringing? 
Or are you a lapsed ringer who is interested in returning to ringing? 
Do you live in Liddington, Wanborough or one of the Benefice villages? 
Come along and have a go at ringing.
We welcome learners of both sexes and from ages of about 10 years upwards. 
Contact Tony Pullan or see the "RINGERS NEEDED" page for more details.

Learners Practices

 Learners Practices are held at either Wanborough or Liddington churches, 
on a day and at a time that is convenient for learners, usually of an evening.

However, weekday, daytime practices are also available, 
including intensive training sessions, at Wanborough and Liddington.
Learn to ring a bell in a week!

 Practice Nights at Liddington
2nd and 4th Fridays, 7.30 - 9.00 pm
Entrance is by the north porch door which will be left open.  

 Visiting Ringers
If you are intending to visit us on a practice night, especially during school holidays or half terms, please phone, text or e-mail beforehand to check that ringing is on.
The Village Inn, Liddington has now reopened and is our pub for some après ring.  

The Bellringers Banner by Marion Warren and Kay Archer

The banner hangs at the back of the church, and depicts the six new bells.  The embroidery contains the names of all the Wanborough and Liddington ringers who rang at the Dedication Service in October 2016. 
Below it are the G & B Tower of the Year Trophy and Certificate, and the DAC Award Certificate.