Alton Summer Concert and Tea
![Tea after the concert](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/Tea%20and%20cake%20at%20the%20Summer%20Concert.jpg?itok=uiBQYArS)
Early this year, it was suggested that the Alton Handbell Ringers could try hosting a summer concert with an informal atmosphere, where members of the audience would be encouraged to try their hand at bell ringing, alongside enjoying cups of tea and cakes. This would also be an opportunity to raise money to assist in our charitable donations.
And so it was, that after extensive study of the main summer sporting event calendar, the 28th July was agreed upon as this did not clash with the Euro football competition or Wimbledon. The concert would be held in Alton village hall.
We were unsure what the attendance would be but were pleased with the number of people there. A group of hand bell ringers and their guests from Madeley joined our audience.
We assembled early to practice both as a full team and for twelve bell ringing which was included in...