St Mary The Virgin is part of the Upper Alde Benefice. The Church lies in the centre of the village where the A1120 meets the B1116.

For details of services and a description of the Church please visit:  www.upperalde.info

Additional details on the architecture and interesting features of the Church can be found at: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/Dennington.htm

The bells of St Mary's can often be heard ringing out over the countryside. There are regular bell practices to help hone the skills of the bell ringers.

2008 - Year of the Bell Appeal

It has long been known that the bells need some care and attention. Therefore, the Church of St Mary the Virgin has recently been granted a faculty for re-hanging and restoring the magnificent ring of 6 bells. The oldest of the bells date back to the early 15th century. It is known that the Church has had a ring of bells since 1553 and they were last re-hung in 1915.

The Bell  Appeal

We are happy to report that the Bell Appeal is progressing very well indeed.

A grant of £6000 has been received from the Suffolk Guild of Ringers towards

the re-hanging of the bells.

For more detailed information on the Bell Appeal, click here

For details on the cost of the bells and a response form, please click here

 A book of donations is being planned as an historical record of the bell restoration and will be on permanent display in the Church.

Suffolk Historic Churches Sponsored Bike Ride

Saturday 13th September

A number of villagers will be taking part. Please sponsor them for this worthy cause.

For further details contact Ole Jensen

THE COPENHAGEN GIRLS' CHOIR

will revisit Dennington on 11th October at 7pm.
A gala concert in aid of the Bell Appeal with the Chamber Choir consisting of 21 of the finest singers from Sankt Annae Gymnasium in Copenhagen. This is part of a tour which will also include a concert at Woodbridge School, so the Church is very honoured to have them come to sing.
They will also lead the singing at the Harvest Festival, details below.

For details of the Choir’s successful Spring tour of Switzerland and France, please visit www.pigekoret.dk

For further information, please ring 01728 638 345 or e-mail olemillhouse@aol.com

DENNINGTON HARVEST FESTIVAL

WILL BE HELD ON 12TH OCTOBER 2008

AT 11.00pm

Preacher: Mr. Roy Tricker