Tring Bellringers are the local band who ring the bells at St Peter & St Paul’s Church in Tring.
We are a friendly group of ringers of different ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. Some of us have rung for many years, while others have only recently started learning. Together, we ring for Sunday services, weddings, civic occasions, national events and regular practices.
Bellringing is a unique mix of music, teamwork, rhythm, concentration and physical skill. It is also a living tradition that has been part of the sound of Tring for centuries.
When we ring
We usually ring:
Tuesday evenings — practice night
- 19:00–20:00 learners’ session
- 20:00–21:15 general practice
Sunday mornings
- 09:30–10:00 before the main Sunday service
We also ring for weddings, special services and other local or national occasions.
Our tower
We ring at St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Tring, where there is a ring of eight bells. The bells have a long history, with some dating back to the 17th century.
You can read more about the bells, the clock and the history of ringing in Tring on our History page.
Our society
Tring Bellringers are organised by a small group of officers who help keep the tower running, support learners, organise ringing and look after the bells.
Current officers include:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Tower Captain | Philip Dobson |
| Deputy Tower Captain | Christian Scharsach |
| Treasurer | Cathy Anderson |
| Steeple Keeper | Jonathan Smith |
| Deputy Steeple Keeper | Will Yendell |
| Secretary | Sally Smith |
| Web Editor | Lucas Williams |
| Father of the Tower (Hon.) | Howard Collings |
The wider band also includes experienced ringers, learners and occasional visitors, all of whom help make the tower a welcoming place to ring.
New ringers and visitors
We are always pleased to hear from people who are interested in learning to ring, returning to ringing, or visiting the tower.
You do not need to be musical, especially strong, or a churchgoer to learn. Bellringing is open to anyone willing to give it a try, listen carefully, and learn as part of a team.
Find out more on our Join us page, or contact us if you would like to come along.