Resident of Thornton?
Have you noticed the sound of silence on a Sunday morning lately ?
The reason is a lack of bell ringers at St Peter’s church.
Tower Captain – Eric Roberts is appealing (pardon the pun) for new members to join the team in the New Year.
Anyone over the age of 15 years and under the age of 70 years are capable of being taught to ring the bells.
No strength required.
It is great exercise, and very sociable to be part of an important village team.
Bell ringing practice is at 7.30pm every Monday evening.
Interested? Then please contact Eric Roberts – email : – roberts.eric3@googlemail.com
The role of a Tower Captain typically includes the following responsibilities:
- Leadership: The Tower Captain leads the bell ringing team and is responsible for organising practices and performances.
- Training: They often train new ringers and ensure that all members are competent in ringing techniques.
- Maintenance: The Tower Captain oversees the maintenance of the bells and ringing equipment, ensuring they are in good working order.
- Safeguarding: They have safeguarding responsibilities to ensure a safe environment for all participants, particularly younger or vulnerable members.
- Communication: The Tower Captain acts as a liaison between the ringing team and the church or organisation, communicating schedules and events.
- These responsibilities may vary slightly depending on the specific organisation or church context.
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