The bells of St Mary's Church in Braughing have been rang for at least 600 years. They are still rang today by a band of keen ringers.

Practice Night
The team meet each Wednesday evening between 8pm and 9pm for practice followed by a compulsory drink in one of the village pubs. Visiting ringers are very welcome.

Sunday Ringing
The bells are rang for half an hour before before Sunday services, the usual pattern being:
First Sunday - 10.30am (service at 11.00am)
Second Sunday - 9am (service at 9.30am)
Third Sunday - 10.30am (service at 11.00am)
Fourth Sunday - 9am (service at 9.30am)
Fifth Sunday - no service

Other Ringing
The bells are also rang for other occasions, including:
New Years Eve - half muffled before midnight, then the tenor bell strikes the 12 and then all bells ring after midnight
Remembrance Sunday - half muffled bells rang from the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial to the beginning of the service in church.The ringers can also provide ringing at weddings and funerals on request.

For more information about the bells - dimensions, weight, key then please click here.