Lambourn Chimers was started following a talk about the history of handbell ringing at the local WI. Some of the attendees then went to a workshop run by the speaker. As a result of this workshop, four of us started to play regularly, with borrowed handbells, in late 2002.
We have obtained lottery funding to purchase bells and bought other equipment from local charitable donations and our own fundraising efforts. The group currently has nine ringers, with two and a half octaves of handbells and two octaves of chimes.
We are members of the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain (HRGB) Some of us have attended Regional and National rallies, picking up hints, tips and music along the way.
When possible, we play at local events from a wide range of music in different styles. The demand is highest in the weeks before Christmas. We have performed in Churches, Nursing Homes and Day Centres, Hospitals and for WI branches.
We have even managed to find a way to play during lockdown using Zoom and a website call Ringing Room.
If you would be interested in joining us to make music or would like to make a booking, telephone Jenny Carter on 01488 72679 or email ringingjenny@gmail.com
