The bell shown in these photos, first installed in the tower in 1926, has been rehung for chiming from the ground level by nominated people from the parish or local RSL. This helps fulfil the Church’s War Memorial role. A fuller report will appear in Summer issue of Ringing Towers.
Jennifer Derrick
November 2020
The Cockatoo Shield is awarded to the winning band in the NSW-ACT Branch's 8-bell recorded striking competition for country towers. A band from Orange won this year's competition, which was held in March. Restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19 meant that the Shield could not be passed on easily to the ringers at Orange until September.
The image above shows John Hadfield of Armidale presenting the Shield to Joy Fabry of Orange. Armidale won the Shield from Orange in 2019, and the two towers have held the Shield on and off for four years each, with Singleton winning the inaugural competition in 2012. Joy appears to have a slightly firmer grip on the Shield than John.
Simon McMillan
Armidale
I am pleased to advise that work started on replacing the slate on Holy Trinity Orange's roof late in the week just finished. Estimated time is 4 weeks weather permitting. So we should be good to go when all bellringers are able to get together again!
Joy Fabry, Tower Captain
26 April 2020
Sad news from Holy Trinity Orange.
Recent snow seems to have caused slate roof tiles to loosen and fall. We'd seen a few bits and pieces on the ground lately but the process has accelerated to the point where the church is now enclosed by high fences and entry is barred to all (including ringers) but a few essential officials.
All services have been transferred to the memorial hall. The hope is that the church will be open for Christmas.
Meanwhile we hope to develop some handbell skills!
Joy Fabry, Tower Captain
30 August 2019
We're ready (almost!) - two of the Orange bells await final fitting out
Ron Shepherd preparing another bell
Jennifer Derrick in post-installation tidy mode
Norma Cother training at St James', Menangle
The Orange ringers visit Menangle for a training session
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