We have a lovely entrance bell in the church at Blackfen, positioned by the doors from the small hall. But when big processions or funerals enter via the main church doors, we have to rely on the organist (if there is one) spotting that the priest is ready, or a server (if there is one) ringing a small handbell.
Delia (I think), presented Fr. Finigan with a rather nice bell she had come upon in Greenwich market some ago. Unfortunately there wasn't a bracket from which to hang it. Jonathan, Blackfen's Senior MC, seems to keep a weather-eye on Ebay for useful items, however, and he spotted one which looked as if it might do the trick.
He managed to put it all together on Sunday, just in time for the big entrance procession on Christmas Eve...
Yes, but it was Deptford market, and it was hanging on a bird table. I persuaded the chap to sell just the bell! Looks great. Looking forward to seeing it later.
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