Colanders at the ready! Bell ringers observe eclipse from roof of Stewkley church
Members of the bell ringing team at St Michael’s and All Angels Church in Stewkley observed the partial solar eclipse from the church’s roof.
Prior to their usual Wednesday night bell ringing practice on August 12, members climbed on to the roof of the Norman church in a bid to get a good sighting of the biggest solar eclipse visible from the UK since 1999.
With eclipse glasses in short supply, members resorted to colanders, paper and pinholes with varying results.
A good time was had by all, and for some it was the first time they had enjoyed views across the village and beyond from the roof.
Iconic Media Group reporter Neil Shefferd, part of the village’s bell ringing team said: “It was the first time I had been on the church’s roof and I really enjoyed the views.
“I think my colander technique needs some more work but it was good fun, and something a bit different!”