Hannington All Saints. A scheme to augment the existing three bells to six was planned, using one redundant bell located by the Keltek Trust and two new bells. A good deal of strengthening work to the timber tower was needed, and the bells rehung with new fittings in a specially designed bellframe. The existing bellframe was preserved intact, in a newly constructed intermediate chamber. New safer access to the turret was provided. (Matthew Higby & Co Ltd.)
Liss, St Mary. Lifting and cleaning existing ball bearings, applying new grease was carried out. The Tenor clapper bush and slider runner rails were replaced. New stay fitted to 3rd bell and loose piece of metal from inside 3rd headstock removed. Bearing bed plate of 6th was tightened along with all fastenings. (Whites of Appleton Ltd.)
Newnham, St Nicholas. A restoration of the two larger bells (Henry Knight 2 1662 and Henry Knight 1 1602), with the current Treble (William Hazlewood 1498) to be retired for use as a service bell was carried out. Three second hand bells were acquired through the Keltek Trust to augment the ring to five. (Whites of Appleton Ltd.)
North Stoneham, St Nicolas. Adjustment of hanging radii to improve ringability and replacement of tenor headstock. Girders to underpin the bellframe to minimise movement of the timber frame were fitted. Some resizing of the wheels of the smaller bells to bring them into line with the rest of the ring. (Nicholson Engineering Ltd.)
Bullington, St Michael and All Angels. A conservation scheme to rehang the existing three bells: Treble (Joseph Carter 1599), 2nd (Henry Knight III 1680) and Tenor (early 15th century John Barbor Salisbury?). To retain the wooden bellframe and strengthen with iron tie bars and cross bracing, and the addition of two steel girders to the under side of the bellframe, and to refurbish the headstocks and wheels. The bells will have their cast in crown staples removed. All new gudgeons, bearings, bed plates, and independent clapper staples to be fitted. All necessary work subject to faculty. (Tankerdale Ltd.)
Dummer, All Saints. To rehang the five bells with new fittings and running gear in the existing metal frame, and overhaul Sanctus bell. Some building works will need to be carried out beforehand to form hatch ways. Work is in progress. (Whites of Appleton Ltd.)
Portsea, St Mary. To replace ball bearings on all bells and overhaul all clappers and pulleys. Also to clean and paint bellframe. (Contractor Unknown).
West Tytherley, St Peter. To rehang the ring of three bells: Treble circa 1260? Founder unknown, 2nd 15th century, founder unknown, Tenor William Tozier 1725. Subject to faculty. (Contractor Unknown.)
Roger Barber