Comments for Alderney Bells

Comment on Alderney – The Ringing Isle by peter

peter — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:18:28 +0000

In reply to Kayleigh Jones. Yes please, we look forward to your visit. Practice 10 - 12 with perhaps a drink after?

Comment on Alderney – The Ringing Isle by Kayleigh Jones

Kayleigh Jones — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:19:03 +0000

I’m visiting Alderney 1-3 September and wondered if it would be ok to join you for the practice on Saturday 2 September?

Thanks

Kayleigh

Comment on Alderney – The Ringing Isle by Cody

Cody — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:21:04 +0000

Visiting handbell ringers are invited to join Helen McGregor Peter Bevis for their regular Tuesday night practice rounds to Surprise major in hand with the Alderney Handbell Band everyone welcome.

Comment on History by lel

lel — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:47:45 +0000

In reply to John. We will be pleased to meet you too:-) Please come along to any practice as soon as you arrive:-)

Comment on History by John

John — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 03:12:15 +0000

Moving to the island asap in 2017. Looking forward to meeting you.

Comment on Practice times by Margaret Chapman

Margaret Chapman — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 07:15:27 +0000

Planning to come Tues Sep 1st – Fri Sep 4th or
Mon Sep 7th – Thurs Sep10th

Glenhurst is ok for either week @ the moment.

Comment on Forum by vixs mack

vixs mack — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 06:47:52 +0000

In reply to admin. They sounded great on Wednesday evening. Can't wait to hear them ring for God's glory again. Well done Alderney ringers.

Comment on St Anne’s Bells by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:29:27 +0000

In reply to Nicky David. Thank you Nicky, I do not think anyone imagines that there is a Bishop of Alderney or that the church of St Anne is anything other than a beautiful parish church. However many people are kind enough to celebrate the magnificent church that was bequeathed to the people of Alderney by Reverend Canon John Le Mesurier, son of the last Hereditary Governor of Alderney, in memory of his parents. I think the suggestion that people call it "The Cathedral of the Channel Islands" just to irritate the Donkeys is an unworthy slur. To quote from the VisitAlderney web site The church of St Anne, consecrated in 1850 and built to the design of Mr George Gilbert Scott, is acknowledged to be one of the finest Victorian buildings in the Channel Islands. Scott was one of the most prolific architects of the 19th century and apart from a considerable amount of restoration work on ecclesiastical buildings, including Westminster Abbey, he was also responsible for the Albert Memorial in London (recently restored), the Foreign Office and the St Pancras Station Hotel. The church is often referred to as 'the cathedral church of the Channel Islands' because of its size but the original intention was that it should serve not only as a parish church for the island but also as the garrison church for the military stationed here in the mid 19th century; a time when the island was being heavily fortified against any potential threat of invasion by France, only a few miles away.

Comment on St Anne’s Bells by Nicky David

Nicky David — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:29:16 +0000

Alderney’s St. Anne’s Church IS NOT a cathedral. It never has been and never will be unless it gets a Diocesan Bishop of its own.

Comment on Alderney – The Ringing Isle by admin

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:58:11 +0000

Hi Jill

We will be happy to see you. Will you be bringing a band? Are you hoping to ring a peal? Please contact me via the contact us page and then we can discuss details.

Peter