Bell Ringers
Bell Captain Andrew Clarke with Tony Lilley, Shirley Clarke, John Martin and Clive Wright
Sidbury tower has eight bells, the earliest dating from 1662 and 1663. Six more were hung in 1712, 1750, 1752, 1776 and two in 1947 to complete the present eight.
The Captain of Bellringers is Andrew Clarke and Sidbury has a small band of enthusiastic ringers, usually enough to ring five or six of the bells at Sunday services and weddings.
Bell ringing practice is on Thursdays at 7.00 pm, except for the second Thursday in any month when The East Devon Guild of Ringers use the tower.
New ringers are always welcome. Just turn up at a Thursday practice and introduce yourself!