Have you ever considered learning the ancient art of change-ringing? Would you welcome the challenge of mastering a new mental and physical skill, and making new friendships too? Have you ever thought where the expressions "go like the clappers", "ring the changes" and "peals of laughter" originated? The answers lie up the bell tower!All Saints' Helmsley is proud to have a ring of eight bells hung for change-ringing. This is a unique English tradition and all are welcome to come and learn the ropes!For further information contact Tower Captain, Simon Goodman: Tel. 01439 771703
The hamlet churches of St Mary Magdalene, East Moors (YO62 5HJ), St Mary the Virgin, Rievaulx (YO62 5LB) and St Chad, Sproxton (YO62 5EE) are open daily. Click on the 'Facilities tab' (on the left column of the page corresponding to each church) for more information about their history and features of interest.All these churches will be on the St Aelred's Pilgrim Trail which will be launched in 2024. If you are able to support us in our mission to keep these beautiful churches open, please do so! Click on the name of the church you wish to support to access the donation tab. All donations are most gratefully received and will help us to cover the costs of insurance and maintenance of these beautiful, historical places of worship.