Recorded as having a Ring of Bells since the reign of Edward VI, 5 Bells were recast in 1823, rehung in 1932, Treble added 1972 to make 6 Bells. First Peal was rung in 1946. Record length of 12,600 Doubles rung in 1958. It was the leading 5-bell Tower until 1972. First recorded QP and first for Service were rung in 1954. Marston has been organising Peals, QPs, training days and Wedding bands from 1951 for itself and the City Branch, and Towers surrounding the Branch. 1980-1990 was a lean period, but activities have increased since under the guidance of Roy Jones and Hugh Deam. Many ringers owe their progress to Marston - Why not you? Join our practice and/or activities. Recruits are needed to learn the Art of Bellringing and join the St. Nicholas Band. Commitment is required, but Ringing is fun and a way of making new friends.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2007
St Nicholas Church, Marston, Oxford
13 October 2007 Basildon
14 October Garsington 17.00
18 October Eynsham
19 October (St Frideswide) Marston
20 October 'Northants 3'
21 October Marston 09.00; Horspath 12.00; Iffley 17.30
22 October Waddesdon 19.15
27 October Naseby 10.30
28 October N. Aston 12.15
1 November (All Saints)
3 November Kidlington TM 09.00
4 November Lower Heyford
St Nicholas Church, Marston, Oxford
4 November Lower Heyford
10 November Sunningwell
11 November Remembrance 08.45
17 November Tetsworth 09.30 AGM Headington 16.30
18 November Bletchingdon 12.15
20 November (Queen's Birthday) Marston
24 November Horspath Garsington
1 December Shabbington 09.30
2 December Islip
6 December St Nicholas
7 December N. Hinksey/Islip
+ Branch activity organised by RJ and HD. * Branch programme to which all ringers are invited.
Events usually take place on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month and 1st Sunday. Programme depends on Weddings etc. at Marston, Iffley, Cuddesdon, Garsington etc. Places for activities are reserved for those who ring at towers on "Roy's Sundays" or attend practice or Sunday ringing. Let Hugh know of your intentions to ring 28 days in advance if possible. 14 days before the event, places will be offered to others.
