HELP RESTORE THE HISTORIC BELLS OF ST MARY’S, OLVESTON
After 119 years of faithful service, the ringing mechanism needs major restoration to ensure these treasured bells continue to ring for another century.
The total cost of restoring the bells is:
£90,000
The church has already committed significant funds towards the project, including money from designated legacies given specifically for the care of the bells.
Even so, we still need to raise:
£65,000
Every donation, whatever its size, brings us one step closer to hearing our bells ring again.
Your support will help fund:
• Professional restoration of the bells
• Replacement of worn fittings and bearings
• Conservation of the bell frame
• Safe reinstallation and testing
• Preservation of this important heritage for future generations
Ways to Give
• Make a one-off donation
• Sponsor the restoration in memory of a loved one
• Support our fundraising events
• Tell friends and neighbours about the appeal
• Every gift makes a difference.
Get in touch and send us your fundraising ideas e: revsrural@gmail.com
Help Keep Our Bells Ringing
Church bells are one of the few sounds that connect every generation.
Whether you worship here regularly, have celebrated a family wedding here, attended a funeral, or simply enjoy hearing the bells across the village, they are part of our shared heritage.
With your support, we can restore them so they continue to ring out across our community for many decades to come.
Thank you for helping preserve an important part of our local history.
To make a donation or find out more:
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastic Parish of
St Mary’s, Olveston
Registered Charity No: 1134397
St Mary the Virgin, Church Hill, Olveston
David Prothero, Treasurer t: 01454 419000
E: dlprothero@talk21.com or revsrural@dsmoss