Staplehurst Bellringers Report December 2025

News from the Tower

On Tuesday, 4th November, we held our Tower AGM, at which our Tower Captain Steve Bassett, Assistant Tower Captain Daniel Brady, Steeplekeeper Chris Bassett, Treasurer Sallyann Barclay and Secretary Roy Barclay were all re-elected.  We thank them all for their work over the past year.

The rest of the year is going to be a busy time for our ringers.  Firstly, we are planning to hold an additional practice for our more advanced ringers on Monday, 8th December, from 7.30 – 9 pm. Christmas also brings a number of extra services that we will be ringing for. In addition to the normal Sunday morning services, we plan to ring for the Nine Lessons and Carols on the evening of Sunday 21st December, the Christingle Service and Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, and the Christmas Morning Service. We also hope to ring in the New Year 2026 in the traditional way.

Finally, the Staplehurst Bellringers would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Roy Barclay
Tower Secretary