Bells in Memory of Jonathan Hughes

Jonathan Hughes 1983-2005

Jonathan was passionate about bell ringing and was very keen that the tradition was not only maintained but also moved forward, by encouraging new ringers at every opportunity. Jonathan was just nine years old when he started ringing. In those early years many experienced ringers shared their time and knowledge with Jonathan, enabling him to reach a very high standard in the art. During his years as tower captain at Stoke St Michael’s in Coventry and as Steeple Keeper at Coventry Cathedral, he trained and encouraged many young ringers.

Jonathan died in a tragic accident in 2005, aged only 22. Jonathan had a 1½cwt ring of 8 bells, which were cast by Petit & Fritsen in the Netherlands in 2003.

Jonathan always planning to hang these 8 bells as an English-style change ringing peal and it was for this purpose that they were specified and profiled. Annette & Kevin Hughes, Jonathan’s parents, had for some time been waiting for a suitable project to emerge from the bellringing community.

To ensure that these bells ring for many generations to come, they will be hung in a new fabricated and galvanised steel grillage frame.

We now need your help to raise £45,000.

The parents of Jonathan Hughes, Annette & Kevin, have pledged £15,000 towards the project and wholeheartedly support it.

Others have very kindly donated, and we are now well on the way towards the £45,000 needed.

All donations will be very gratefully received towards this worthy project.