The first phase of the bell rehanging project has now commenced.
The bells were removed from the tower on 24th January 2007 as the first phase of a two-phase refurbishment and rehanging project. They are due to be rehung in April with normal ringing due to commence by the end of the month. A second phase to the project is still being finalised and this is to build a new gallery below the existing ringing chamber. Dates for this second phase have yet to be established. Click on the link below for more information. Rehanging The Bells

On Saturday 29th January 2005 a quiz night was arranged in aid of the Rusper bell resoration fund.
The night was a great success. We raised a total of £665 toward the Rusper bell re-hanging fund. The quiz was held at 'The Barn' in the Causeway, Horsham. 26 teams of 4 people filled the hall to capacity. Due to the success of last years event tickets sold out quickly. Hot food was provided at the interval. A team from Faygate, 'David Blunket's Trousers', won the first prize of wine. A raffle comprising 20 prizes, donated by ringers from many towers, raised £190. The event was organised by the Rusper ringers with each member delegated a task. Catering was organised by members from St Mary's Church.

On Saturday 27th March 2004 a one day 'Bell Ringing - Introduction' course was held in the church.
Pictures of this event can be seen below.

Divisional striking competitions
On Saturday 1st April 2006 our ringers entered two teams in the Call Change striking competition held at Warnham. As last year, the teams were named after the two local pubs at Rusper, the Star and the Plough. Again we were successful with the 'The Ploughs' team coming third and the 'The Stars' coming fourth against strong competition. Team pictures are posted below.

On Saturday 2nd April 2005 our ringers entered two teams in the Call Change striking competition held at Lower Beeding. The teams were named after the two local pubs at Rusper, the Star and the Plough. Again we were very successful with the 'The Ploughs' team winning and the 'The Stars' coming third. Team pictures are posted below.

On Saturday 3rd April 2004 the striking competition was held at Danehill. One of our teams, conducted by Ian Smith, came second in the Call Change competition.

On Saturday 5th April 2003 we paid a successful visit to Hammerwood church and won the Call Change section of the Divisional Striking Competition. Our novices won the Novice Shield and were third over all.

Click on the thumbnails below to download full size pictures. General pictures can be found at the bottom of this page.

Call Change competition 2006 third place
Francis Vernon, Elaine Farrow (Conductor), Pam Brinkler, Jill Davey, John Brinkler, Val Burgess

Call Change competition 2006 forth place
Alan Harrin, Jill Davey, Keith Farrow, May Littleton, Christine Kirkwood, Elaine Farrow (Conductor)

Call Change competition winners 2005
Val Burgess, Elaine Farrow (Conductor), John Brinkler, Jill Davey, Pam Brinkler, Christine Kirkwood

Call Change competition 2005 third place
Francis Vernon, Christine Kirkwood, Richard Pendlebury, Jill Davey, Alan Harrin, Elaine Farrow (Conductor)

Call Change competition runners-up 2004
Peter Marroit, Jill Davey, Graham Burling, Ian R. Smith (Conductor), Hanna Marriot, Keith Farrow

Call Change competition winners 2003
Elaine Farrow, Keith Farrow, Ian R. Smith (Conductor), Jill Davey, Richard Pendlebury, Graham Burling

Novice Shield winners (3rd over all) 2003
Alan Harrin, Christine Kirkwood, Francis Vernon (Not shown - Elaine Farrow (Conductor), Keith Farrow Graham Burling)

General pictures

<

[ BACK ]