In November, we welcomed the Colehill Girl Guides to our practice nights at the Minster. This gave some young enquiring minds the opportunity to find out more about bellringing.
After a brief introduction, followed by an intensive round of questioning (not sure whether the Guides were working towards a bellringing badge or how to question like a Gestapo officer!), everyone had a go at learning to ring ‘backstrokes’ under the careful supervision of the ringers.
Most of the Guides showed a natural ability and a definite enthusiasm – so we’re hoping at least a handful will pursue further lessons.
At the weekend, we received lots of really lovely ‘thank you’ messages from the Guides, which we’re planning to display in pride of place in the ringing room.
Wimborne Minster Bell Ringers 