Kingston bell ringers were invited to take part in the special festive edition of 5 Live’s Breakfast show on Christmas Day, as guests and listeners shared how they were preparing to spend the day.
Naga Munchetty spoke to one of our young ringers, Max C about his first time ringing this Christmas.
Screengrabs here of the radio show here- listen here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD_nrwqM5Nb/?igsh=MWZ4cXhxYnVjejA5aw==
Live broadcast of the bells ringing here, including a short interview with Kate too: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD_zQPZMzRA/?igsh=MXVlYnU4dXE5ZzV5YQ==
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Alternatively, you can listen again on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00267ww#:~:text=Naga%20Munchetty%20hosts%20a%20special,preparing%20to%20spend%20the%20day. Scroll to around 7:25am and 8:45am.
We asked Max to reflect on his new found celebrity status and his first radio interview: “I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Naga on Christmas morning, as well as ringing the bells. It was a real privilege to represent our bell tower on BBC Radio 5 Live.
We had a very interesting conversation of the method of ringing as well as the splendour of Christmas.
Ringing on Christmas Day felt so special, waking everyone up with festive spirit. The bells can be heard for miles around, and knowing that people outside can hear us adds to the joy of spreading Christmas spirit. It’s a wonderful way to bring the community together and celebrate this magical time of year.”
Max C and another young ringer Ed also rang in the New Year with their first ring in the tower on New Year’s Eve at midnight.
