Author Archives: Gail Bell

The ‘Fleshy Bells’ – Learning as a Family

By on 26-Nov-2019 - It all started after having a go on a mini-ring at an open day at Lincoln Cathedral, when my daughter and I were invited to try a ‘real’ bell. I started to back-pedal – busy lives, teenage kids, working shifts – however,Sandra Underwood, who became our teacher, was not to be deterred. (With a name […] Read more

Learning to Ring at Lincoln Cathedral

By on 20-Dec-2017 - In June, I took my parents to the Heritage Skills Festival at Lincoln Cathedral.  Whilst there I saw what seemed to be bell ringing on plant pots.  I was intrigued as I have wondered for a long while if I could ring church bells and this seemed a perfect opportunity to ‘ have a go’ […] Read more