After a silence of over 100 years the joyful sound of bells will ring out once more from one of Worcester’s ancient parish churches. This exciting scheme to install a new ring of bells is linked with a teaching ministry for city schools.

£150,000 has been raised to restore the old bells at Old St Martin’s and install a new ring of ten bells. The Faculty application has been approved by the Chancellor of the Diocese and work is now underway.

A message from the Very Reverend Dr John Inge, Bishop of Worcester and the Appeal’s Patron.

“I am delighted to act as Patron of the Appeal to raise the funds necessary to install a new peal of bell at Old St Martin’s in Worcester.

“Bellringing is a great English phenomenon and it is a matter of rejoicing that it is presently undergoing something of a renaissance. New bells at Old St Martin’s will ensure that Worcester remains at the forefront of this renaissance. The fact the new bells will be light and easy to ring will make them ideal for teaching the art of bellringing to a new generation.

“I commend this exciting and imaginative new initiative to you most warmly.”