LEADING figures in the bell ringing world will be attending two special events at Eardisland Church on July 29 and August 3.

Alan Berry, general manager of Taylors Bellfoundry at Loughborough will be guest of honour at In Praise of Bells at 7.30pm on July 29.

One of the world's leading authorities on bell founding he will talk on A Lifetime with Bells. The programme will include demonstrations of tower and handbell ringing from Eardisland, Hallow and Malvern bands.

Leslie Evans will be guest of honour at a special songs of praise at 7.30pm on Thursday, August 3. He has rung Eardisland bells for 75 years, since the age of 12, and continues his regular pattern of practices and Sunday ringing. The evening will include well-known hymns, handbell ringing and organ solos.

Admission to both occasions is free. Enquires please to Barry Freeman on 01544 388226.