One Sunday afternoon in July someone noticed that all the church doors were open and the bell tower light was on in the middle of the day. At the Monday night bell-ringing practice, the ringers discovered that the two Wardens’ Wands, normally attached to the pews, had been broken off and were lying on the floor.The church is a place of sanctuary, open all the time to everyone. It is used by those seeking prayer and solitude, by people exploring the area or tracking down family history, and also by walkers and visitors using its facilities. It would be a pity to have to start locking the doors so that these visits are no longer possible.
Great Easton church is proud to have a very fine peal of six bells. In June we were delighted to host the Essex Association of Change Ringers’ 6-bell striking competition finals. The village basked in the beautiful sound of our church bells rung by twelve of the county’s best for most of the afternoon of 29th June.The bell framework is becoming increasingly delicate and is in need of major repair and restoration. The work will involve removing and rehanging the bells - a very costly exercise. If you would like to help with the cost of this project, please consider making a donation. To ensure that this goes to the bell fund, please notify us using the "Get in touch" section of this page.
