Burry Port, St Mary
(SN453010)
Ring of 5, 7cwt in Bb
PN not as yet organised
Contact Rev Paul Davies (rpledavies@aol.com)
Burry Port is one of the larger towns in Carmarthenshire on the south coastal strip between Carmarthen and Llanelli. St Mary's, the Parish Church of Burry Port, is a fine Victorian building, built in the French Gothic style. It was the gift of George and Mary Elkington - the five bells were in thanksgiving for their five sons. The Bells have been silent (just chimed) for 25 years. We have brought them back into action this year (2008).
Cardigan, St Mary
(SN181460)Ring of 6 13-2-2 in F
PN Tuesday 7:30pm (Please contact Arthur beforehand)
Sunday Service Ringing 9am
St Mary's Cardigan is just off the A487 where it meets the A484. The best views of the church are from the churchyard on the side furthest from the road
Carmarthen, St Peter
(SN415203)Ring of 8 15-1-19 in F
PN Thursday 6:30pm Sunday Service Ringing 10:15am
Contact Noel Ratty (nratty3825@aol.com)
St Peter's Carmarthen is at the eastern end of the town and is easily identified by its lime coating on the tower. The local ringers practice on Thursday night between 6:30 and 8pm and there is a guild eight bell practice to 9pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Haverfordwest, St Mary the Virgin
(SM952155)Ring of 8 19-3-16 in E flat (anticlockwise)
Haverfordwest are not practicing regularly at the moment although the bells are quite ringable. Problems with the Church roof are currently prohibiting access to the belfry.
Laugharne, St Martin
(SN302114)Ring of 6 8-0-0 in A
PN Monday 7pm Sunday Service Ringing 5:15pm
Contact Sheila Griffiths (daigriffiths@hotmail.com)
St Martin's Laugharne is on the left as you enter the town from St Clears. The local ringers practice on a Monday night between 7 and 9pm and Sunday service ringing takes place at 5:30pm. These bells were rehung in 2001 and are a pleasure to ring. The local band has been taught by tower captain Roy Smith assisted by members of the guild and they welcome helpful visitors on a Monday night.
Llanbadarn Fawr, St Padarn
(SN599810)Ring of 10 18-0-18
PN Thursday 7:30pm Sunday Service Ringing 9:15am
Contact Fran Didsbury (mfd01@aber.ac.uk)
St Padarn's towers over the village of Llanbadarn Fawr which is on the A487 to the South of Aberystwyth. The bells have recently been augmented and include a flat 6th to make interesting combinations!
Llandeilo, St Teilo
(SN629223)Ring of 6 11-2-11 in G Sharp
PN Friday 7pm Sunday Service Ringing 10:30am
Contact Chris Moses (cwmgerwn@btopenworld.com)
St Teilo's Llandeilo is at the far end of town if you approach from the A40. The local band is very capable, but sometimes a little short handed, so a Friday night visit is well worth the trip.
Llandovery, St Dingat
(SN763341)Ring of 6 8-3-23 in A Sharp
PN Thursday 7pm Sunday Service Ringing 9-30am
St Dingat's Llandovery is to the west of Llandovery on the A4069 towards Llangaddog. These bells are an easy going six.
Llandysul, St Tysul
(SN419406)Ring of 6 8-0-0 in A
PN Wednesday 7:30pm Sunday Service Ringing 10:30am
St Tysul's Llandysul is behind the High Street in the one way system. The ringing chamber has recently been refurbished and must be a contender for the 'best in guild' award!.
Llanelli, St Elli
(SN507005)Ring of 8 8-2-10 in A Flat
St Elli's Llanelli is on a traffic island in the centre of town. Although there is no regular band here at present the church still welcomes visiting bands of ringers.
Llansteffan, St Ystyffan
(SN349107)Ring of 8 12-2-2 in F Sharp
PN Wednesday 7pm (Please contact Judith beforehand)
Sunday Service Ringing 9-15 to 9-45am
St Ystyffan's Llansteffan is in the centre of town, high above the beach. The town itself is well worth a visit, but you will receive a warm welcome from Judith & David Wright if you visit on a Wednesday night.
Pembroke, St Mary the Virgin
(SM984015)Ring of 8 12-3-0
PN Tuesday 8pm Sunday Service Ringing 9am
Contact Anne Bunker (abunker@marineseen.com)
St Mary's Pembroke is on the left as you enter the town from the east. The local ringers practice on a Tuesday night between 8 and 9-30pm and if you are in the area this is well worth the visit. It is just possible to practice at St Florence and then go on to Pembroke in one night!
St Davids, St Davids Cathedral
(SM751253)Ring of 10 24-3-25 in D
PN Friday 7:45pm Sunday Service Ringing 9am and 5:30pm
Ringing takes place in a detached belfry in the old gatehouse. You are sure of an audience of tourists in the summer months!
St Florence, St Florencious
(SN082012)Ring of 6 8-1-13 in F Sharp
PN Tuesday 6:45pm Sunday Service Ringing 1st Sunday 10:30am, 2nd and 3rd Sundays 9:30am, 4th Sunday 6pm
St Florence is a picturesque village, so there are pleasant views if you can't fit in the rather snug ringing chamber. However, the bells are well worth the squeeze!
Tenby, St Mary
(SN134004)Ring of 8 12-2-14 in F Sharp
PN Tuesday 7pm Sunday Service Ringing - 9-30 to 10am
Contact Richard Bedford (R.Bedford1@tinyworld.co.uk)
Tenby is a delightful walled town and a popular tourist destination. St Marys is situated within the walls and the easiest way to find it is to park the car and walk.