More than a hobby : A Celebration of Bellringing

In a fitting finale to the Fun with Bells Podcast, show host Cathy Booth gives the fondest of farewells by foraging through all 75 episodes, to figure out the answer to the second biggest question of our time - why do we ring? Cathy riffs on six themes using some of the most memorable quotes from the 163 amazing guests she has interviewed over the past six years. In the end, it doesn’t really seem to matter whether someone’s at the early stages of ringing rounds or is scoring peals of 41 spliced major - what comes across loud and clear is the overwhelming sense of joy and discovery. And coincidentally, or not, both the world of bell ringing and this series of podcasts share one defining characteristic, - there really is something for everyone. All that remains, then, is an answer to the biggest question of all - which clearly is, which pub are we all going to after practice? 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Mastering the Skills of Bell Ringing 04:03 The Bell Ringing Community 09:35 Historical Significance and Traditions 14:52 Travel and Unique Experiences 18:39 Physical and Mental Benefits of Bell Ringing 21:42 Teaching and Learning in the Bell Ringing Community 25:55 Thank you