Major development plans at St Andrew's Compton Dundon

The Parochial Church Council at St Andrews are working on two major development projects at the church, which will see significant improvements to this much loved building at the heart of the village.

Whilst St Andrews has a fine peal of five bells, some of which are over 300 years old, it has not been possible to ring 'full circle' (ie swung with ropes pulled by bellringers) since about 1930, for safety reasons.  The project will see the current bells, plus a new sixth bell, professionally re-hung and a new ringing gallery constructed.  The work, which will cost some £150,000 to complete, will once again allow a 'proper' peal of bells to ring out across the village, calling the faithful to worship at this beautiful church.  A leaflet, with more details of the project and how you can get involved, will be available here shortly.

Alongside the bell project, plans are being discussed for some sensitive internal re-ordering of our church, to make the building more easily usable, both for our Sunday worship and for the many people who visit us as tourists and pligrims during the week.  More details of these plans will also follow shortly

The 'formal' launch of the bell project will see an open day. This will give you a chance to meet those involved, ask questions and find out how you can be part of this.  This will be held in the church on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, from 3 - 7pm.  All are welcome to come and find out more about our plans. 

If you want to know more, please contact us.