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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>I confirm that both sets of bells are on the Keltek Tru=
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available lists. Kidderminster have been on for some time dor sale as a hea=
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ring and a lighter ring based on the front end. There has been no serious=20
interest in the last 9 months so we have been asked to offer individual bel=
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for sale. The three G&J bells should be going to new homes and hopefull=
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least two of the Rudhall bells. One of the Rudhall bells is in poor conditi=
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and the parish are hoping to keep one of the other Rudhall bells. The propo=
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destination of the three G&J bells is given on our web site but for rea=
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below we have not identified their source.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>At Kettering one of the modern Taylor bells is cracked =
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they hope to retain two historic bells. Of the remaining nine bells we hope=
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at least seven will be found new homes. There is positive interest in these=
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bells but it is premature to announce what may be happening to=20
them.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>However neither of these schemes has faculty approval a=
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course will depend on the success of local fund raising. Consequently there=
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a number of hurdles to overcome. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>I am sure you will realise that it is a <EM>chicke=
n and=20
egg </EM>situation. Do we wait until the faculty application is approved be=
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we look for "new" homes - and risk the loss of the bells, or do we try to f=
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alternative homes before application is made to show that all efforts are b=
eing=20
made to save as many bells as possible. Our view is to try and get interest=
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early as possible to show that some bells can be saved.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>Dave.</FONT></DIV>
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