20/08/2026
We would really love to teach ringers for the wonderful bells of St George’s!
🔔 RINGING ST GEORGE’S BELLS – WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN IN? 🔔
For almost 130 years, the bells at St George’s have called people to worship. They have only been silent for extended periods during the Second World War and, more recently, the COVID pandemic.
Our St George’s ringers include both long-standing members and newcomers — just as Anne and Andrew were when they joined more than fifty years ago. It is a friendly group in which people can learn together, make new friends and share in one of the great traditions of our church.
As people move away or are no longer able to ring, however, our band has become smaller. Even with some encouraging new learners, there have recently been Sundays when there have not been enough ringers for the bells to sound, and some Monday evening practices have also had to be cancelled.
Learning to ring is fascinating and rewarding. Our bells are heavier than many, so learning can take a little time, but beginners are carefully supported by experienced ringers throughout.
A bell-ringing course begins in September at St George’s Church, Poynton, on Saturday mornings. The course runs for eight weeks, with sessions lasting approximately an hour and a half. We hope participants will be able to attend most sessions, although missing an occasional week need not prevent you from taking part.
If you would like to learn to ring and perhaps become part of the St George’s Stockport band, please contact Andrew Mayes at [email protected], who will be delighted to tell you more.
And if Saturday mornings are difficult, do still get in touch, as other possibilities may be available.
Andrew Mayes
Ringing Master, St George’s Stockport
