The Church Clock - can you help

The Church Clock was was provided to Ninfield villaage by donations from the village community and was dedicated in 1898. The clock is maintained by the Parish Council and when for some reason it doesn't chimes its not long before the clerk or one of the councillors receives an concerned enquiry from a resident. There are two volunteers who have been taking it in turns every other day, for many years, to wind the clock so it chimes in the village.

There are two elements to the wind:

the first to wind the clock which affects the clock hands this is the easiest bit of the job.

the 2nd element is to wind the bell striker which comprises of a heavy weight to be raised into the bell space. This gradually over a few days drops downwards and provides the necessary energy to power the striker. This part requires some strength to operate the winding handle and raise the weight.

The Parish Council are hoping that there may be a couple of new volunteers who would come forward and continue this tradition to maintain the integrity of the old clock.

Please - if you would consider doing this contact the clerk 07725 843505 or clerk@ninfieldpc.co.uk

The only other option we will have to keep the clock telling the time and chiming would be to have it fitted with an automation unit. This would cost £8,000 - £10,000

If you are interested please do get in touch.