Young people are taking up bell-ringing to make connections
Summary
Young people are increasingly joining bell-ringing groups to make friends and connect socially in person. Bell-ringing offers a way to spend time away from screens and helps improve mental health and social skills.Key Facts
- Katie Anderson, 19, joined the University of Lincoln bell-ringing society and is now its president.
- Bell-ringing provides a social activity that involves teamwork and learning new skills without using digital devices.
- Despite the common belief that only older people ring bells, there are efforts to get more young people involved.
- John Bennett, 94, has been bell-ringing for 80 years and wants younger people to continue the tradition.
- Bell-ringing is described as good exercise for both body and brain because it involves complex rhythms.
- The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (CCCBR) says the hobby offers mental health and social benefits.
- There are about 40,000 bell-ringers in the UK, and the CCCBR has created a Young Bell Ringers Hub to support youth participation.
- Bell-ringing brings together people of all ages, creating a strong sense of community and lifelong friendships.
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