here the bells are hung is relatively long (Long Draught), a Rope Guide is used to assist ringing. The eight bells (two were added to the original six in 1930) are rung by a team currently consisting of approximately 20 people, ranging in age from 13, to the eldest who has been bell ringing for 56 years. A Peal takes about three hours, and is only rung for special occasions, the most recent to mark 900 years of the Ely diocese.Thanks to Marion – the Conductor – and her happy, enthusiastic team for their very warm welcome when I called in to their Thursday night practice, and for all the fascinating information they provided – wish I had space to include more of it. The photograph shows the group proudly displaying the trophy they received this year when they won the Annual Striking Competition.
