Alresford Bellringers

23/08/2026

On tonight…about the 12 bell striking contest

Arguably best in the world, will Birmingham win the 2026 12-Bell Striking Contest?

15/08/2026

Hot Bob Major… and came across a very useful duster!

14/08/2026

A bit of very hot Bob Major…..and an interesting find ….a bellringing duster!

12/08/2026

The Alresford band having fun at the District Cathedral practice… thanks to the Cathedral band for welcoming us!

Wi******er District Practice this evening at the Cathedral - another fun session led by Edmund. Rounds on 12 & 14, plain hunt cinques, Stedman caters and Cambridge major.

******ercathedral ******er

12/08/2026

Great to hear the ‘grown up’ ringers at our Wi******er District cathedral practice tonight

Finale of the Wi******er District Practice 12th August 2026 - Cambr...

11/08/2026

One whole pull and stand practice with our newer learners
We did it eventually!
Next week…standing on backstroke..😱

11/08/2026

The Alresford Area Churches
Every August 9th at St Mary’s church in Old Alresford there is a special service to commemorate the first meeting of the Mothers’ Union that took place at Old Alresford Place on 9th August 1876

Mary Sumner, the wife of the vicar, had realised how little support there was for new mothers. She set up the Mothers’ Union, a Christian organisation open to any new mother.

We are proud to be ringing the very bells Mary Sumner would have heard. We marked the 150th anniversary by ringing a Quarter peal before the service on August 9th this year. The 6 strong band was up of Mothers as a tribute to the fantastic work this organisation offers

Later in the afternoon 4 mothers from the Alresford band ventured up to the Cathedral to join some more Mums…and Dads…to ring before the special Evensong service to commemorate the anniversary.

We all felt very privileged to be take part in this important event for a fantastic organisation, that was founded on our doorstep, that helps so many people, in this country and all around the world

Happy Anniversary Mothers’ Union!

https://youtu.be/vBB5oGCQPVs?si=rrNgryfLG6pYx-Hw

08/08/2026

Ringing for a lovely wedding at St Mary’s church in Old Alresford.
Many Congratulations from the bellringers!!

The Alresford Area Churches

03/08/2026

Another warm practice. Bell 3 new ringer learning call changes, accompanied by the hum of many fans. Filmed from the coolest place!

31/07/2026

Next weekend is the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Mothers Union by Mary Sumner, wife of the Rector of Old Alresford, when her eldest daughter gave birth. What is not well known is that Mary Sumner's son in law was Arthur P Heywood, a very well known bell ringer.

We don't know if Sir Arthur ever rang here, but he came up with a principle Duffield Major, which is a just little more complex than Plain Bob Major, but simpler than Kent Treble Bob Major, both of which we rang last week. Therefore let's see if we can ring Duffield this Friday…..yes we can!