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Timeline of Works
Great Paxton Church Bells - Securing the Future
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
An approximate timeline showing what is being done and at what stage of the project.
Autumn 2017 onwards
Bell Ringing Training
Bell ringing training takes place in Little Paxton - new ringers welcome!
Autumn 2017 onwards
Autumn 2017
Contracts
Place contracts with the bell foundary, electricians and CCTV systems contractors.
Autumn 2017
Volunteers Needed
Local community asked for volunteers to help with activities.
Autumn 2017
19th September 2017
Heritage Lottery Fund Signage
Heritage Lottery Fund sign positioned in churchyard.
20th - 29th September 2017
Lighting & Power Installation
Installation of lighting and power circuits in the bell tower, stairway and chambers.
20th - 29th September 2017
24th October 2017
Quarter Peal Rung
Quarter Peal is rung successfully on five bells.
23rd November 2017
Great Paxton Bells Signage
Great Paxton Bells sign positioned above Heritage Lottery Fund sign in churchyard.
23rd November 2017
22nd February 2018
New Bells Website
A new Great Paxton Church Bells website is launched.
6th March 2018
Visits to Great Paxton School
Talks to children at Great Paxton School including a film about casting a bell and demonstration of ringing using a model bell.
6th March 2018
5th April 2018
Final ringing of existing bells
Final ringing of the five existing bells.
9th - 12th April 2018
Removal of existing bells
The five existing bells are removed from the tower and transported to the bell foundry.
9th - 12th April 2018
13th April - June 2018
Bell tower work begins
Work begins to repair the belfry floor, bell frame and remaining fittings.
26th April 2018
Casting of the new bell
The new, 6th treble bell is cast including a visit to the bell foundary for volunteers and school children. The existing tenor bell is also recast.
26th April 2018
2nd June 2018
Auction of bell parts
An auction of bell parts no longer required following restoration is held in the church. Viewing from 10am; auction starts at 2pm.
June/July 2018
Installation of new and restored bells
The restored bells will be returned and refitted along with the new, 6th bell in the repaired and strengthened belfry. Volunteers needed!
June/July 2018
15th July 2018
Open Church
Celebration of the restoration of the bells with an Open Garden event at Paxton Place - bell information displays informing the community.
July 2018
Testing of restored bells
Foundry Ringers will test the restored bells during the week.
July 2018
Summer 2018
Quarter Peal with 6 bells
Quarter Peal to be rung on six bells.
Autumn 2018
CCTV Installation
A new CCTV system will be installed to provide a live feed of the bells being rung.
Autumn 2018
9th September 2018
All Ages Service
Launch of CCTV system allowing the bells to be observed ringing from the safety of the church nave. An All Ages Service will be held at 10:45am with refreshments available.
Autumn 2018
Full Peal with 6 bells
A Full Peal on six bells rung over 3 hours.
Autumn 2018
18th October 2018
Bells Restoration Celebration
Celebration of the restoration of the bells with Bishop Stephen - bells will be rung and refreshments served. 7pm - all welcome.
Autumn 2018
Bell Ringing Training
Bell ringing training to be started again in Great Paxton and the bells can ring out again - the future is secured.
Autumn 2018
Contact Us
Mrs Nicci Jones
Benefice Administrator
c/o The Vicarage,
24 St. James' Road,
Little Paxton,
St. Neots,
Cambs, PE19 6QW
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dummy(01480) 877215
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dummy admin@thepaxtonsbenefice.org
Our Commitment
All churches in our Benefice are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all those employed by and volunteering on behalf of the church to share this commitment.
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