The bells are back

The church bells at St Mary’s which have been not up to their usual standards are now repaired and chiming away faithfully.

The hour strike has been missing, and the third quartet of the hour chimes had an extra beat to them, something which some some locals had noticed. But following some intrepid (but fully health-and-safety compliant) repair work the bells are back.

It’s just in time for the second St Mary’s Music Festival which starts on Saturday. Details are here.

But meanwhile here’s a treat – scenes captured from the tower by St Mary’s stalwart James Paterson.