Bell ringing on Friday

[sydeman]

There is a mass bell ringing proposed around the country at 8.12am this Friday. Does anyone know if anyone or if any churches are taking part in Sydenham?

[bensonby]

why is it planned?

If it is olympics related wouldn't it be more appropriately symbolict to do it at 12 minutes past 8 in the evening? i.e. 2012 hours?

[sydeman]

Its something to do with the start of the Olympics first day, and an Art themed event.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18968027

[Rachael]

why is it planned?

If it is olympics related wouldn't it be more appropriately symbolict to do it at 12 minutes past 8 in the evening? i.e. 2012 hours?

Given the the Opening Ceremonies start at 20:12, it's probably more sensible to do it in the morning instead.

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[JRobinson]

I shall be ringing my bike and door bells with gusto, at 8:12 am tomorrow (but only if I'm out of bed by then)

[Robin Orton]

I went outside my front door at 8.12 am, to be met by total silence. Rang my little cowbell for a few seconds - the workmen on the building site opposite looked at me as if I was mad. 'It's for the Olympics!', I called, trying to inject a festive and optimistic note into my voice. They grinned in an embarrassed way. Ah well, done my bit. Bah humbug.

[Annie.]

I think I heard ST Barts church bells at 8.12 but building site nearby with lots of noise.
Thought 8.12 is not 20.12 so to me its a bit silly to do it then, but good for the people who didnt mind that.

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[JRobinson]

I was on a train, and heard one persons mobile phone make one bell noise.

a colleague cycling in heard one church bell.

but I'm sure lots of people did get involved, we just didn't hear them.