Graphite powder as a slider lubricant

I took these measurements before and after adding graphite powder to the treble slider.

Tenor clapper repair

I spotted the tenor clapper pin working its way out last week (shown above) so it was clapper out of the bell for investigation.
The pin is held in place by a 5mm diameter roll pin. But in this case the roll pin had fractured allowing the gudgeon pin to work out. Luckily I spotted it in time or it could have caused a lot of damage.
After removing the broken roll pin bits a new pin was fitted and the clapper replaced in time for practice night.
I will check them more often now.

Ely D.A. Tower Maintenance Workshop

On the bell frame at Stretham.

Tom Ridgman points out to the workshop participants the things to look for.

Workshop members inspecting the bells at Haddenham.

Hunts District ringers annual dinner 2013

Andrew, Amanda and Cass chat after the meal at the George Hotel, Huntingdon.