Dummer, All Saints. To rehang the five bells with new fittings and running gear in the existing metal frame. One of the bells was found to be cracked and was welded. Also overhaul of Sanctus bell. Some building works were carried out beforehand to form hatch ways. (Whites of Appleton 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 have had their cast in crown staples removed. All new gudgeons, bearings, bed plates, independent clapper staples, pullies and a new set of ropes were fitted. (Conservation Bellhangers Ltd.)
West Tytherley, St Peter. A Conservation scheme to rehang the ring of three bells: Treble (circa 1260? Founder unknown), 2nd (15th century, founder unknown), Tenor (William Tozier 1725). To retain the wooden bellframe and strengthen with steel angle bracing. To refurbish existing running gear etc. and fit iron bearing plates to the frame heads, rehang the bells on all new gudgeons and ball bearings. To fit a set of rope guides in ringing chamber. (Conservation Bellhangers Ltd.)
Buriton, St Mary the Virgin. To re-bush existing clapper assemblies and to refurbish pullies. Also to clean out bearings and prime with new grease. (Whites of Appleton Ltd.)
New Alresford, St John the Baptist. To replace the gudgeons on the 5th, 4th, 3rd and Treble bell. Inspect and clean bearings on all bells and to supply and fit all new bell retaining nuts bolts etc. To replace bearings if necessary and to turn bells to present an unworn surface to the blows of the clapper. To clean and paint the bellframe. (Whites of Appleton Ltd.)
Portsea, St Mary. To replace all bearings on all bells and overhaul all clappers and pulleys. Also to clean and paint bellframe. (Contractor Unknown.)
Roger Barber