The bell ringers at St. Andrew’s Swavesey have launched an appeal to buy two new bells for the Church to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Queen’s reign. This will be a lasting celebration of the Queen’s fifty years of sovereignty.

The existing six bells were made in 1753 except one, which was cast about 1625, and they have hung in the church ever since. In 1932 a metal frame replaced the old wooden frame, which was in poor repair, and the bells were hung on new mounts and bearings. This new frame was positioned in the tower to allow for the addition of two new bells. These new bells will create a full octave ring of eight bells.

The total cost of the two new bells, the extra frame supports to hang the bells in and their fittings and ropes will be approximately £16,000.

The bell ringers have already received sponsorship to cover the cost of one bell and its fittings. The ringers meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 to 9.00, and also ring for Sunday services and other special occasions.

If you wish to make a donation to the appeal, would like to see the bells and inside of the tower, or are interested in learning to ring the bells, please contact:

Andrew Stevens Tower Captain
27, Over Road, Swavesey CB4 5QL
Telephone: 01954 231433
Email: andrew@overroad.co.uk
Website: www.overroad.co.uk/bells/


Clubs In & Around Swavesey

Adult English & Maths Workshop An informal group for adults wanting to improve their English or Maths. Ring (01954 230373) for details.
Baby Sitting Circle More information available from Karen Macginley (01954 232091); Linda Pallister (01954 200603) or Helen Reeve (01954 203050)
Bar Hill Rainbow Guides Meet every Tuesday during term time, 6.00-7.00pm in the Studio, Bar Hill School (01954 202846).
Basketball Club Meet every Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm, Sports Hall, SVC.
Bell Ringers Practice night Tuesdays, 7.30-9.00pm at St Andrew's Church. New ringers of all ages welcome. Contact Tower Secretary on (01954 231433) for details.
Book Club Meets approximately every six weeks at members' houses. Contact Sarah Herring on (01954 200615).
Swavesey District Bridleway Association A liaison group representing local horse riders whose main aim is to protect existing and create safe new horse riding links between all local villages. New members welcome. Regular Newsletter/Social events calendar. Please contact Sue Rogers (01954 232758) for more details.
British Legion For information contact:-
Chairman: Bob Stone (01954 202276); Branch Secretary: Clive Hines (01954 232428) or Membership Secretary: Bill Smart (01954 203446).
Longstanton Floral Group Meet fortnightly on a Thursday, 8.00pm, Over Methodist Church Hall. (01954 231785)
Meridian Women's Club The club meets every fortnight on Wednesdays in the Memorial Hall, Swavesey, at 8.00pm. New members always welcome, why not come to one of our meetings and have a relaxing convivial evening followed by a cup of tea/coffee. (01954 230306)
OWLS Holiday Club The OWLS Holiday Club (covering Over, Willingham, Longstanton and Swavesey) runs at half terms and in school holidays, for children aged 4-12 years. Meets 8am-6pm at the Youth Centre, SVC. Contact Pat O'Neil (01954 232171) for details.
Pre-School Playgroup Meets every morning during term-time in the Youth Centre, SVC, from 9.15am-11.45am. Please contact Cathy Dennis on (01954 203039) for further information.
Swavesey & District History Society Meet every third Tuesday in the month, 7.30pm, Lecture Room, SVC.
Contact Val Haynes Secretary 01954 231238
Swavesey Body Walking Meet every Saturday at 9.00am in Market Street, contact Marie Hatton on (01954 232922) for details.
Swavesey Camera Club Meet every Thursday, 7.30-9.30pm, Lecture Room, SVC. Non-members welcome (£2.00 charge). For further details ring (01954 230414).
Swavesey Football Club Training Tuesdays 8.00pm on the Astro Turf, Over Community Centre. Contact Phil Baines, 1st Team Manager, on (01954 200377).
1st Swavesey Girls Brigade Meet every Monday at the Bethel Baptist Church. Explorers age 5 to 8 years, 6.00-7.00pm; Juniors age 8 to 11, 7.00-8.30pm; Seniors age 11-14, 7.00-8.30pm; Brigadiers age 14 onwards, 7.00-8.30pm. Contact Captain Wendy Sneed on (01954 230677)
Swavesey Kids Club Provides play and activities for children aged 4-11 years. After School Club meets 3.15-6.00pm weekdays in term time at the Youth Centre, SVC. Children are collected from Swavesey Primary School. Contact Cheryl Barker on (01954 230183). Breakfast Club meets from 8.00am (7.30am by arrangement) at the Memorial Hall with breakfast available until 8.20am. Children are walked to school in time for the bell. Contact Lesley Ladell on (01954 201018. For general enquiries about the Club contact Helen Sargan on (01954 232253).
Swavesey Over Fifties Club Meet every other Friday, 2.30-4.00pm, Memorial Hall. New members welcome. Secretary - Mrs Ruth Lorman on (01954 232226) for more details
Swavesey RADSoc Friendly local drama group staging two or three productions a year. New members always welcome. Contacts: Janet (01954 230871) or Bob (01954 201291)
1st Swavesey Sea Scouts Meet on Friday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm, at the Scout Hut. For information contact Troop Leader Andy Batey (01954 789104).
Swavesey Tiddler Group Meet every Friday during school term time 10.00-11.30am in the room at the back of the Baptist Church. Contact 01954 232899.
Swavesey Toddler Group Meet every Tuesday during school term time, 1.30-3pm, in the room at the back of the Baptist Church. Contact 01954 232899.
Swavesey V.C. Youth Club Open most Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Programme on Youth Club activities available from the Community Office or Youth Club. (01954 230373).
Swavesey W.I. Meet every second Monday in the month, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall. For further information contact Carol Shaw. (01954 230470).
Swavesey Young Farmers Meet every Tuesday, 7.30pm, Room 7, SVC. (01954 203035).
Wildlife Trust Swavesey Area Group Meet every third Monday in the month, 7.30pm, SVC. (01954 203035).
Willow Luncheon Club Meet every Friday from 11.30am, Bethel Baptist Church. (01954 231863)