St Mary Magdalene's church in Turnastone has a small wooden louvred bell turret at the west end, housing two bells. They are not equipped for full circle ringing, and space in the belfry is very cramped. The smaller, treble bell is from Thomas Rudhall of Gloucester, dated 1774. It is hung in a fixed position, and was last chimed in the late 20th century. We have been advised not to ring it due to a risk of damage from the way it is hung. The other, tenor bell has no inscription but is dated to c.1520 so is now 500 years old. It is shown on the national bell register as of historic interest and to be preserved. This historic bell is not hung but is resting on a beam in the belfry. It has not been rung in living memory and is cracked.

Following advice from bell experts the Parochial Church Council determined to bring the historic bell back into use by repairing any damage and hanging it in a fixed position in the belfry. The bell was sent to a specialist bell repairers who have welded the crack. When it returns It will be rehung with an electronic chiming mechanism that can be operated from within the church. A Faculty has been granted, and  a successful funding appeal has been supported by funding grants as well as our local community. If you would like make a donation to see this medieval church and its historic bell preserved for ongoing and future use, please use the "Get in Touch" facility to make your donation or pledge. There is also an online donation facility at http://www.wyedoreparishes.org.uk/Turnastone.htm