WELCOME
A brief introduction to the site, with a hand drawn picture of St Bartholomew's, colour cartoon of Bellringing Bob, and a web counter.
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What's New...
Short list of recent modifications and updates to the site.
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Acknowledgements
Thanks to those who have helped contribute to the site in some way.
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TOWER TOUR
More than 20 photographs of the church and its grounds, the tower, ringing room and the bells.
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CHURCH HISTORY
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Bonnie Colne Upon the Hill
Brief history of Colne since its likely inception nearly 2000 years ago.
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St Bartholomew's Parish Church
Information on the church since its foundation in the early 12th century.
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RINGING HISTORY
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History of the Bells
The complete history of the bells from the 17th century to the present day.
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Ringing in the 19th Century
A description and photograph of the ringers at this time, also an account of an 1820s ringing contest.
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The Early 20th Century
Ringers and bellringing at Colne in the early 1900s, together with photos.
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The Foulds Family
A detailed account and photographs of this key family of bellringers, including photographs.
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Years of Drought
The period of dormancy at Colne in the mid-20th century.
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Dawn of a New Millennium
News of the most recent ringing revival, the current band of ringers and what they have achieved.
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BELL STATISTICS
Information on the physical characteristics of Colne's bells, including their weights, diameters and inscriptions.
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Sounds of St Bartholomew's
A downloadable audio clip of the latest peal to be rung.
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Repairs & Maintenance
Some of the modifications and improvements that have been made to the tower and bells during the last few years, includes some photos.
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VISITING US
Some information on how to come and see us including details of previous visitors.
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Learning to Ring
A brief introduction on the steps to take when learning to ring church bells, either at Colne or anywhere else, including a few links to some helpful sites.
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Bring a Bug!
St Bart's collection of mini bugs and the campaign to get more!
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RINGING TIMES
Details of practice night and Sunday service ringing times, as well as cancellations or other arrangements. Little Jimmy and Sam also put in an appearance!
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RINGING OUTINGS
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Bellringing Trips
The low-down on our annual ringing trips with plenty of photographs. Sections include our 2001, 2002, Jan-Jun 2003, Jul-Dec 2003, and 2004 outings.
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Striking Competitions
Some information on the striking competitions we have entered and our performances.
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Lifelong Learning
Details of Lifelong Learning events we have attended including photos of the Lichfield mini-ring.
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Training Days
Some of the experiences we've had on the LACR Training Days.
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RINGERS
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St Bartholomew's Band
Profiles and photographs of all of Colne's current band of ringers.
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Mothers Union
Information on our current band of Mothers Union learners and their progress.
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Ringers of the Past
Profiles of a handful of prominent or regular ringers of the past.
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SOCIAL EVENTS
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The Weddings
News and photos of Joanne & Paul's wedding as well as Kevin & Karen's.
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Christmas Meals
Details of the many Christmas meals we've been on including photos.
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Quiz Nights
Piccies of our amazing array of LACR Quiz Night booby prizes!
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Treasure Hunts
Details of the LACR Treasure Hunts we have been on in the past.
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Ringing Walks
Information and photographs of the walks we have been on as a group or to raise funds.
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Marking the Millennium
News of Colne's part in the RING in 2000 millennium celebrations.
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PEALS & QUARTERS
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Peals Rung
Extensive details of peals rung at St Bartholomew's from 1901 to the present.
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Quarter Peals
Similar information on a few of the more recent quarters rung at Colne.
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CARTOONS
Five Comic Campanology cartoon strips featuring Bellringing Bob and his friends (as featured in The Ringing World and Lancashire Ringer newsletter).
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TOWER LINKS
Links to other LACR towers with web sites of their own, together with a selection of other sites that have links to St Bartholomew's or are otherwise relevant.
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FEEDBACK
A form for sending feedback, comments or requests to us!
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Previous Comments
Some of the things people have said about our site (all reproduced with permission).
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SITE MAP
This page!
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PUB GUIDE
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Places to Drink
Brief reviews of the pubs we've had a drink in after practices and on outings.
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Places to Eat
Fun critiques and reviews of all the pubs we have eaten in on our ringing trips.
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