Bells have been rung at St Nicholas, Little Horwood since 1552 and a new ring of five were cast in 1672 with 2 of the original ring still in situ. The remaining 3 bells were recast in 1793, 1895 and 1934 respectively.
The bell frame is now decayed beyond repair and consequently the bells are no longer safe to ring.
Expert advice and guidance tells us that the bells need to be removed to the foundry, and rehung on a new frame- one bell needs to be replaced and this is an opportunity to augment the ring to a more usual 6.
There is massive local support – a survey of the local community showed 96% want to hear the bells ring again.
This project will not only secure the bells but will also encourage and engage a new generation of ringers for the future. Without the project, these bells will never be rung and heard again.