Ringers Interviewed on BBC Radio Norfolk
Thursday, 31 December, 2009
To round of the end of another successful year for the ringers and marking the start on a new one the ringers of All Saints were interviewed by Wally Web on BBC Radio Norfolk's Breakfast Show.
The live broadcast was done in the bell tower of All Saints and focused of the reintroduction of the tradition of ringing the new year.
Wally Web interviewed tower captain Aaron Hall and the band who was to ring in the new year that night. To end the interview the ringers rang some rounds and call changes. This was a really specail way to round off our brilliant year and made a excellent start to our anniversary year
Welcome Home to the Light Dragoons
Sunday, 29 November, 2009
Five churches from the Dereham and District Ministry rang out today as a welcome home to the Light Dragoons after their recent tour of Afghanistain.
At 2:57pm the tenor of Swanton Morley and Beetley tolled 6 times, once for each of the soldiers who lost their life whilst on the tour. Following this Swanton Morley, Dereham, Scarning, Beetley and the single bell at hoe rang out for forty five minutes.
The ringers at Swanton Morley rang 1/4 peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles. The band was made up of Treble Ted Conyers, 2. Mark Tweedie, 3. Sarah Seaman, 4. David Fowler, 5. Aaron Hall (conductor) 6. Joe Smith.
Ringing to Remember
Sunday, 8 November, 2009
The bell ringers of All Saints rang for half muffled for an extended period before the servie at All Saints Church today. The call changes band was made up of Celia Barker, Robert Stubbs, Mark Tweedie, Joe Smith, Ted Conyers and Aaron Hall (conductor)
After the wreaths were laid at the War Memorial in the church yard the bell ringers then rang 1140 half muffled changes of Bob Doubles in memory of Lance Corporal Richard Brandon, Craftsman Anthony Lombardi, Lance Corporal Nigel Moffett, Trooper Phillip Lawrence, Trooper Christopher Whiteside, Lance Corporal David Dennis from Roberston Barracks who lost their lives whilst serving in Afghanistan. The band was made up of Ted Conyers, David Fowler, Sarah Seaman, Mark Tweedie, Aaron Hall (conductor), Joe Smith
Quarter Peal to Celebrate Swanton Morley's recent success
Tuesday, 27 October, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 Saint Martin doubles was rung to celebrate Swanton Morley's recent success in being named Best Village in the East of England by the Calor Village of the Year competition. The village also won the Community Regional Prixe in the same compeition.
This follows the win in the EDP's Pride of Norfolk where the village won best village, with a population up to 2,500.
The band was 1. David Emerson, 2. Roger Peckham, 3. Dennis Allcock, 4. Judy Howard, H. Aaron Hall (Conductor) 6. Sarah Seaman
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the first Sunday of the Reverend Sally Theakston
Tuesday, 13 September, 2009
To celebrate the first Sunday Service at All Saints of the Reverend Sally Theaskston the bell ringers rung for an extended period before the service. Straight after the service the ringers then rang a quarter peal which celebrate the Reverend Sally Theakston's first service at All Saint since becoming the Team Rector of the Dereham and District Team Ministry. It also celebrated the marriage of the Reverend Sally Theakston to Michael Fillenham on Sunday 30th August 2009. The band was 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman (conductor), 3. Mark Tweedie, 4. David Folwer, 5. Aaron Hall, 6. Bill Dingle.
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Janette and Rowland Hall
Friday, 28 August, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles were rung to Celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Janette and Rowland Hall. The band was 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman, 3. Nicola Chester, 4. David Fowler 5. Aaron Hall (conductor), 6. Joe Smith.
Quarter Peal to Celebrate Ted and Janet Conyers' Ruby Wedding Anniversay and 65th Birthday
Sunday, 23 August, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles were rung to Celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Ted and Janet Conyers as well as their 65th Birthdays. It also celebrated the 90th Birthday of Joan, Janet’s mother. The quarter peal was sponsored by Ted and Janet. They were joined by friends in the car park of All Saints and enjoyed a picnic whilst the quarter was rung. The band was 1. Mark Tweedie, 2. Gillian Walden, 3. Judy Howard, 4. Aaron Hall (conductor) 5. Sarah Seaman, 6. Joe Smith. A special well done to Sarah who continued to ring even though her rope had come undone!
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the Life of Paul Cattermole
Friday, 7 August, 2009
The bell ringers of All Saints rang a Quarter peal before the Friday practice to celebrate the life of Dr Paul Cattermole who sadly passed away recently. Dr Cattermole was adviser to the Norwich Diocese on bells and wrote many books on the bells of Norfolk. The band rang 1260 Plain Bob Doubles and was made up of 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman, 3. Nicola Chester, 4. Aaron Hall, 5. David Fowler, 6. Joe Smith.
Teddy Bear Picnic and Zip Wire
Sunday, 5 July, 2009
The bell ringers held their first teddy bear picnic and zip wire ride off the top off All Saint’s Tower. Children and adults alike brought their brave bears who took the terrifying zip from the top of the 98ft tower to the church yard below and received a certificate to prove how brave they were! There was plenty more to keep people entertained, a teddy bear hunt around the groups of Swanton Morley Church, games, a cake stall, plants for sale as well as refreshments supplied by the church.
We raised £137 which will go towards tower funds. A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event which we hope to hold again next year.
Quarter Peal for Carnival Procession and 45 years of The Friendship Club
Saturday, 4 July, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles was rung during Saturday afternoon’s carnival parade which took place in the village as part of the Swanton Morley Festival. The quarter peal was also dedicated to the Swanton Morley Friendship club which is celebrating 45 years since its formation. The band was 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman (Conductor) 3. Nicola Chester, 4. Mark Tweedie, 5. Aaron Hall, 6. Joe Smith
Western Branch Striking Competition: St Faith Gaywood
Saturday, 20 June, 2009
After the success at Griston the tower decided to enter the Western Branch striking competition.We entered two bands; one to compete in the call change section and the other in the method section. The call changes band was made up of: 1. Sarah Seaman, 2. John White, 3. Shelia Smith, 4. Joe Smith, 5. Bill Dingle, 6. Aaron Hall. The method band was made up of: 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman, 3. Nicola Chester, 4. Aaron Hall, 5. David Fowler, 6. Joe Smith. For the method test piece the band rung All Saints.
The results for the call changes were:1st Swaffham (11.5 faults), 2nd Great Ryburgh (16 faults), 3rd Ashill (17.5 faults), 4th Swanton Morley (22 faults), 5th Gaywood (33 faults).
The results for the methods were:1st Swaffham (25 faults), 2nd Swanton Morley (30 faults), 3rd Ashill (36.5 faults), 4th Great Ryburgh (39 faults). The two bands were over the moon with the result and are planning to enter again next year and build on our success. (See gallery for photos)
Quarter Peal to Celebrate 50 Years of Swanton Morley Bowls Club
Sunday, 7 June, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 doubles were rung on Sunday afternoon to celebrate 50 years of the Swanton Morley Bowls club who’s grounds are next door to the church. The band was made up of Treble- Bill Dingle, 2- Mark Tweedie, 3-Sarah Seaman, 4-Aaron Hall (conductor), 5- David Fowler, 6-Joe Smith. It was also the first time that Aaron Conducted a Quarter Peal.Aaron presented Julian Cook, on behalf of the bowlers, with a certificate to mark the occasion. The band were then invited to join the bowlers for tea and cakes which were just what the ringers needed after ringing a quarter peal. It was sadly raining so the Bowlers were unable to play. As the photos were taken it just started to rain again! (See gallery for photos)
Striking Competition: Griston Five Bell Plate
Saturday, 6 June, 2009
After our attempt last year we decided to enter the Griston Five Bell Plate again. This year the competition took place at Rockland All Saints, as work was being carried at Griston. We beat our last year results (when we came 7th with 48 faults) with a fantastic result coming 4th with only 38 faults! We are now determined to keep building on this success and hopefully come in the top 3 next year!
The band was: 1. Sarah Seaman, 2. John White, 3.Celia Barker, 4. Ted Conyers, 5. Aaron Hall. (See Gallery for Photos)
The tower is entering 2 bands into the Western Branch Striking competition held on 20th June, watch this space for the result!
Tower Outing 2009
Saturday, 16 May, 2009
As part of the All Saints Swanton Morley Bell Ringer’s annual outing the ringers visited Acle, South Walsham, Ranworth, Martham and Great Yarmouth. For the details of our outing and photographs please visit our Tower Outing May 2009 page
The Maintenance Project
Friday, 10 April, 2009
Holy Week saw a small team made up of John White, Sarah Seaman and Aaron Hall ascended the tower with tools in arms to carry out the project which saw the headstocks being repainted. The day started at 9am when we started by brushing down the frame and sweeping the floor to clear 10 years of dust and dirt before we could start, as you can imagine a rather dusty job! The team then washed and prepared the headstocks for their coat of new paint to keep them rust free. After a hard days work on Monday the headstocks look like new with a nice new coat of red paint.
On Friday 10th and Monday 13th April, Joe Smith then started the big job on treating the wooden bell frame and all other wood in the tower to protect it from woodworm and fungus.
This work shall protect the bells and frames for hopefully some years to come from any damage due to rust and insects and was a job well done by all! Sadly there are no photos as after about an hour I dropped my camera and broke it!
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the life of Rev Bridget Hill
Sunday, 29 March, 2009
A Quarter Peal of 1260 Bob Doubles were rung on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of Bridget Hill who sadly passed away. The band was Treble- Ted Conyers, 2- Sarah Seaman, 3-Mark Tweedie, 4-Aaron Hall, 5- Peter Trent (c), 6-Joe Smith. A big thank you to Peter Trent for calling after being asked at the last minute!
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the retirement of Reverend Canon Richards Ames- Lewis
Sunday, 4 Januray, 2009
A Quarter Peal of 1260 St. Martins Doubles were rung after the final service of The Reverend Canon Richard Ames-Lewis at All Saints Church, Swanton Morley before his retirement. The band was: Treble-Ted Conyers, 2-Alice Longden, 3-Sarah Seaman, 4-Aaron Hall, 5-Ben Trent (c) 6- Joe Smith
Treasure Hunt
Thursday, 1 January, 2009
We held a treasure hunt around Swanton Morley over the month of December. We raised £54 which will put towards a maintenance project will be carrying out in 2009. We hope to hold it every year. More details to follow on the maintenance project.
Thursday, 31 December, 2009
To round of the end of another successful year for the ringers and marking the start on a new one the ringers of All Saints were interviewed by Wally Web on BBC Radio Norfolk's Breakfast Show.
The live broadcast was done in the bell tower of All Saints and focused of the reintroduction of the tradition of ringing the new year.
Wally Web interviewed tower captain Aaron Hall and the band who was to ring in the new year that night. To end the interview the ringers rang some rounds and call changes. This was a really specail way to round off our brilliant year and made a excellent start to our anniversary year
Welcome Home to the Light Dragoons
Sunday, 29 November, 2009
Five churches from the Dereham and District Ministry rang out today as a welcome home to the Light Dragoons after their recent tour of Afghanistain.
At 2:57pm the tenor of Swanton Morley and Beetley tolled 6 times, once for each of the soldiers who lost their life whilst on the tour. Following this Swanton Morley, Dereham, Scarning, Beetley and the single bell at hoe rang out for forty five minutes.
The ringers at Swanton Morley rang 1/4 peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles. The band was made up of Treble Ted Conyers, 2. Mark Tweedie, 3. Sarah Seaman, 4. David Fowler, 5. Aaron Hall (conductor) 6. Joe Smith.
Ringing to Remember
Sunday, 8 November, 2009
The bell ringers of All Saints rang for half muffled for an extended period before the servie at All Saints Church today. The call changes band was made up of Celia Barker, Robert Stubbs, Mark Tweedie, Joe Smith, Ted Conyers and Aaron Hall (conductor)
After the wreaths were laid at the War Memorial in the church yard the bell ringers then rang 1140 half muffled changes of Bob Doubles in memory of Lance Corporal Richard Brandon, Craftsman Anthony Lombardi, Lance Corporal Nigel Moffett, Trooper Phillip Lawrence, Trooper Christopher Whiteside, Lance Corporal David Dennis from Roberston Barracks who lost their lives whilst serving in Afghanistan. The band was made up of Ted Conyers, David Fowler, Sarah Seaman, Mark Tweedie, Aaron Hall (conductor), Joe Smith
Quarter Peal to Celebrate Swanton Morley's recent success
Tuesday, 27 October, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 Saint Martin doubles was rung to celebrate Swanton Morley's recent success in being named Best Village in the East of England by the Calor Village of the Year competition. The village also won the Community Regional Prixe in the same compeition.
This follows the win in the EDP's Pride of Norfolk where the village won best village, with a population up to 2,500.
The band was 1. David Emerson, 2. Roger Peckham, 3. Dennis Allcock, 4. Judy Howard, H. Aaron Hall (Conductor) 6. Sarah Seaman
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the first Sunday of the Reverend Sally Theakston
Tuesday, 13 September, 2009
To celebrate the first Sunday Service at All Saints of the Reverend Sally Theaskston the bell ringers rung for an extended period before the service. Straight after the service the ringers then rang a quarter peal which celebrate the Reverend Sally Theakston's first service at All Saint since becoming the Team Rector of the Dereham and District Team Ministry. It also celebrated the marriage of the Reverend Sally Theakston to Michael Fillenham on Sunday 30th August 2009. The band was 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman (conductor), 3. Mark Tweedie, 4. David Folwer, 5. Aaron Hall, 6. Bill Dingle.
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Janette and Rowland Hall
Friday, 28 August, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles were rung to Celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Janette and Rowland Hall. The band was 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman, 3. Nicola Chester, 4. David Fowler 5. Aaron Hall (conductor), 6. Joe Smith.
Quarter Peal to Celebrate Ted and Janet Conyers' Ruby Wedding Anniversay and 65th Birthday
Sunday, 23 August, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles were rung to Celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Ted and Janet Conyers as well as their 65th Birthdays. It also celebrated the 90th Birthday of Joan, Janet’s mother. The quarter peal was sponsored by Ted and Janet. They were joined by friends in the car park of All Saints and enjoyed a picnic whilst the quarter was rung. The band was 1. Mark Tweedie, 2. Gillian Walden, 3. Judy Howard, 4. Aaron Hall (conductor) 5. Sarah Seaman, 6. Joe Smith. A special well done to Sarah who continued to ring even though her rope had come undone!
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the Life of Paul Cattermole
Friday, 7 August, 2009
The bell ringers of All Saints rang a Quarter peal before the Friday practice to celebrate the life of Dr Paul Cattermole who sadly passed away recently. Dr Cattermole was adviser to the Norwich Diocese on bells and wrote many books on the bells of Norfolk. The band rang 1260 Plain Bob Doubles and was made up of 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman, 3. Nicola Chester, 4. Aaron Hall, 5. David Fowler, 6. Joe Smith.
Teddy Bear Picnic and Zip Wire
Sunday, 5 July, 2009
The bell ringers held their first teddy bear picnic and zip wire ride off the top off All Saint’s Tower. Children and adults alike brought their brave bears who took the terrifying zip from the top of the 98ft tower to the church yard below and received a certificate to prove how brave they were! There was plenty more to keep people entertained, a teddy bear hunt around the groups of Swanton Morley Church, games, a cake stall, plants for sale as well as refreshments supplied by the church.
We raised £137 which will go towards tower funds. A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event which we hope to hold again next year.
Quarter Peal for Carnival Procession and 45 years of The Friendship Club
Saturday, 4 July, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles was rung during Saturday afternoon’s carnival parade which took place in the village as part of the Swanton Morley Festival. The quarter peal was also dedicated to the Swanton Morley Friendship club which is celebrating 45 years since its formation. The band was 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman (Conductor) 3. Nicola Chester, 4. Mark Tweedie, 5. Aaron Hall, 6. Joe Smith
Western Branch Striking Competition: St Faith Gaywood
Saturday, 20 June, 2009
After the success at Griston the tower decided to enter the Western Branch striking competition.We entered two bands; one to compete in the call change section and the other in the method section. The call changes band was made up of: 1. Sarah Seaman, 2. John White, 3. Shelia Smith, 4. Joe Smith, 5. Bill Dingle, 6. Aaron Hall. The method band was made up of: 1. Ted Conyers, 2. Sarah Seaman, 3. Nicola Chester, 4. Aaron Hall, 5. David Fowler, 6. Joe Smith. For the method test piece the band rung All Saints.
The results for the call changes were:1st Swaffham (11.5 faults), 2nd Great Ryburgh (16 faults), 3rd Ashill (17.5 faults), 4th Swanton Morley (22 faults), 5th Gaywood (33 faults).
The results for the methods were:1st Swaffham (25 faults), 2nd Swanton Morley (30 faults), 3rd Ashill (36.5 faults), 4th Great Ryburgh (39 faults). The two bands were over the moon with the result and are planning to enter again next year and build on our success. (See gallery for photos)
Quarter Peal to Celebrate 50 Years of Swanton Morley Bowls Club
Sunday, 7 June, 2009
A quarter peal of 1260 doubles were rung on Sunday afternoon to celebrate 50 years of the Swanton Morley Bowls club who’s grounds are next door to the church. The band was made up of Treble- Bill Dingle, 2- Mark Tweedie, 3-Sarah Seaman, 4-Aaron Hall (conductor), 5- David Fowler, 6-Joe Smith. It was also the first time that Aaron Conducted a Quarter Peal.Aaron presented Julian Cook, on behalf of the bowlers, with a certificate to mark the occasion. The band were then invited to join the bowlers for tea and cakes which were just what the ringers needed after ringing a quarter peal. It was sadly raining so the Bowlers were unable to play. As the photos were taken it just started to rain again! (See gallery for photos)
Striking Competition: Griston Five Bell Plate
Saturday, 6 June, 2009
After our attempt last year we decided to enter the Griston Five Bell Plate again. This year the competition took place at Rockland All Saints, as work was being carried at Griston. We beat our last year results (when we came 7th with 48 faults) with a fantastic result coming 4th with only 38 faults! We are now determined to keep building on this success and hopefully come in the top 3 next year!
The band was: 1. Sarah Seaman, 2. John White, 3.Celia Barker, 4. Ted Conyers, 5. Aaron Hall. (See Gallery for Photos)
The tower is entering 2 bands into the Western Branch Striking competition held on 20th June, watch this space for the result!
Tower Outing 2009
Saturday, 16 May, 2009
As part of the All Saints Swanton Morley Bell Ringer’s annual outing the ringers visited Acle, South Walsham, Ranworth, Martham and Great Yarmouth. For the details of our outing and photographs please visit our Tower Outing May 2009 page
The Maintenance Project
Friday, 10 April, 2009
Holy Week saw a small team made up of John White, Sarah Seaman and Aaron Hall ascended the tower with tools in arms to carry out the project which saw the headstocks being repainted. The day started at 9am when we started by brushing down the frame and sweeping the floor to clear 10 years of dust and dirt before we could start, as you can imagine a rather dusty job! The team then washed and prepared the headstocks for their coat of new paint to keep them rust free. After a hard days work on Monday the headstocks look like new with a nice new coat of red paint.
On Friday 10th and Monday 13th April, Joe Smith then started the big job on treating the wooden bell frame and all other wood in the tower to protect it from woodworm and fungus.
This work shall protect the bells and frames for hopefully some years to come from any damage due to rust and insects and was a job well done by all! Sadly there are no photos as after about an hour I dropped my camera and broke it!
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the life of Rev Bridget Hill
Sunday, 29 March, 2009
A Quarter Peal of 1260 Bob Doubles were rung on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of Bridget Hill who sadly passed away. The band was Treble- Ted Conyers, 2- Sarah Seaman, 3-Mark Tweedie, 4-Aaron Hall, 5- Peter Trent (c), 6-Joe Smith. A big thank you to Peter Trent for calling after being asked at the last minute!
Quarter Peal to Celebrate the retirement of Reverend Canon Richards Ames- Lewis
Sunday, 4 Januray, 2009
A Quarter Peal of 1260 St. Martins Doubles were rung after the final service of The Reverend Canon Richard Ames-Lewis at All Saints Church, Swanton Morley before his retirement. The band was: Treble-Ted Conyers, 2-Alice Longden, 3-Sarah Seaman, 4-Aaron Hall, 5-Ben Trent (c) 6- Joe Smith
Treasure Hunt
Thursday, 1 January, 2009
We held a treasure hunt around Swanton Morley over the month of December. We raised £54 which will put towards a maintenance project will be carrying out in 2009. We hope to hold it every year. More details to follow on the maintenance project.
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