Category Archives: bells

10 Year Anniversary of Horley Bells

It’s 10 years this month since the bells in St Etheldreda’s Church were rung for the first time after a 25 year period of silence.  Prior to February 2014, it hadn’t been possible to ring the bells as they had been declared unsafe for ringing due to water damage to the ancient wooden frame.

After a fantastic fundraising effort in 2012 – 2013 led by Mike Patching, the bell frame was restored and two new bells were cast and installed to supplement the original four bells.

We will be ringing the bells to celebrate this 10 year anniversary next Saturday 17th February between 2pm and 4pm. 

Listen out – or better still, come and along and see the bells being rung. We have put a camera in the bell chamber so you will be able to see the bells in action as well as the ringers !

A Message from Horley Parish Council and Parochial Church Council

It is with great sadness that we heard from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8th September 2022.

In common with the rest of the nation, the church bell will toll from 12 noon today, Friday.

In addition, a book of condolence will be made available in the Church from tomorrow, Saturday, for those wishing to pay their respects.   There is also an opportunity to pay your respects on-line to the e-book of condolences on https://www.royal.uk/royal-family

Bell ringing for the Jubilee on Thursday 2nd June

The Jubilee celebrations in Horley will kick off with the bells being rung at St Etheldreda’s Church on Thursday 2nd June between 14:30 and 15:15.

Listen out – or come along and watch!

Bell ringing on Saturday 5th March

Listen out for Horley church bells being rung on Saturday 5th March between 4:00pm and 4:45pm by members of the Ladies Guild of Change Ringers South Midlands District after their annual meeting.

Thinking of the women and children in Ukraine at this time.