We held a successful practice on the Wren mini-ring on Saturday 22nd November. 2025. Fortunately the recent snow had mostly cleared from the roads; and despite a clash with a Wales rugby match, and a local peal attempt, a total of 11 people rang a selection of rounds and call changes; Plain Bob and Grandsire.Continue reading “Mini-ring practice session”
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Wren Maypole at the Nevern Show
The Wren Maypole made its first public appearance on 13th August 2025 at the Nevern Show in Pembrokeshire. There was much interest generated with members of the public from toddlers to retirees trying their hand at ringing. I lost count of the numbers early on in the day. A number of lapsed ringers, and alsoContinue reading “Wren Maypole at the Nevern Show”
Introducing The Wren Maypole
The addition of a Maypole ring to the Wren Mini Ring aims to increase awareness and accessibility of ringing to the public; and is suitable to make a presence at public events. Picture courtesy of Maypole Bells Ltd. The Wren Maypole was supplied by Trevor Arnold of Maypole Bells. Further details can be found onContinue reading “Introducing The Wren Maypole”
Fun With Bells Podcast
Now listed in Dove’s Guide
Following the inclusion of lightweight rings of bells in Dove, the Wren Mini ring listing can be found at: https://dove.cccbr.org.uk/tower/25231
Pembrokeshire MP backs St Mary’s bell restoration project
Pembroke’s bells in the news
First Quarter Peal Plans
I am hoping to arrange a first quarter peal on the Wren Mini ring sometime in December 2024. I suspect a Saturday or Sunday afternoon would be most suitable. I would like to reserve this particular quarter for local ringers if possible please. Since we are mostly new to Mini rings locally, I would suggestContinue reading “First Quarter Peal Plans”
First tryout
Following a successful final install, an initial tryout of the mini ring was conducted on Saturday 28th October 2024. A total of sixteen guests including local ringers, and visitors from as far afield as Gloucester, Exeter, and California USA attended the session. I have since received feedback on how enjoyable the event was. Some picturesContinue reading “First tryout”
Bell casting notes 28/2/2024
Martin Brian Hough After a hectic 4 and a half days, this 12 bell mini ring has been cast and tuned.It took 15 pours to get the twelve bells you see here. The first pour was a disaster, but after some modifications to the casting boxes, we got on a roll. The other two extrasContinue reading “Bell casting notes 28/2/2024”
The Wren Mini Ring 