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The title "Litcham Bellringers" is now a slight misnomer as, following a 50% drop in numbers, the use of the plural "bellringers" is no longer appropriate.

Despite Litcham having only one active bellringer at present, there has been regular ringing at the church over the past year because people from several local villages take it in turns to ring at different churches in succession. Over the past few months regular practices have been held at Litcham on the third Tuesday of each month between 7.30 pm and 9.00 pm, and the bells have also been rung for services on special occasions at the request of the Rector, such as for the Trafalgar celebrations and on Christmas Eve.

Over the past year the church bells have been rung for four weddings, and in addition a tribute quarter peal was rung in March.

The tower was open on the day of the village fair last June with visitors given the chance to have a go at bellringing. This proved a popular event, as a result of which three people decided to learn to ring properly, one of whom is continuing to do so, albeit in a different parish.

Bellringing has taken place at Litcham since 1670, and it is hoped that more villagers will take up the hobby to ensure that the tradition will carry on. In particular, people like to hear the bells rung for weddings, and at present this relies on the goodwill of people from outside the village who give up their free time at a weekend.

Although ringable, Litcham's bells are currently in a relatively poor condition. It is hoped that an expert will look at the bells in the next few months to determine what repair work is required.

Tim Angell

More information about bellringing at Litcham.

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