Phil Tremain
@philtremain.bsky.social
Happily retired Cornishman & proud husband, father & grandfather. Part-time minister, but mostly pursuing my main hobby (obsession?), #bellringing, or pottering
Presented with a card and gift to mark my 60 years ringing by friends at St Dennis tonight
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Presented with a card and gift to mark my 60 years ringing by friends at St Dennis tonight
Sixty years ago this week I had my first bellringing lesson. Wow, what an impact that almost chance happening (I only went to watch!) has had on my life. Many thanks to this group, especially to my friend David and of course Alan, both sadly like many in this picture no longer with us.
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Sixty years ago this week I had my first bellringing lesson. Wow, what an impact that almost chance happening (I only went to watch!) has had on my life. Many thanks to this group, especially to my friend David and of course Alan, both sadly like many in this picture no longer with us.
A pleasure, while visiting the family in Hove, to ring for service this morning at St Nic's in Brighton. PB6, G5, S5 on the front six
October 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A pleasure, while visiting the family in Hove, to ring for service this morning at St Nic's in Brighton. PB6, G5, S5 on the front six
Unusually three ringing sessions today at three different towers, 2 down, 1 to go!
October 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Unusually three ringing sessions today at three different towers, 2 down, 1 to go!
Just enjoyed three days #bellringing, 16 towers in Somerset & Wiltshire including the magnificent 35cwt octave at Westbury and, probably my favourite, Ditcheat!
October 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Just enjoyed three days #bellringing, 16 towers in Somerset & Wiltshire including the magnificent 35cwt octave at Westbury and, probably my favourite, Ditcheat!
Money does not make people wealthy. In fact, some people are so poor all they have is money
September 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Money does not make people wealthy. In fact, some people are so poor all they have is money
Just downloaded What3Words to my phone, my present location BEAM TRUMP UPWARDS 🤔
August 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Just downloaded What3Words to my phone, my present location BEAM TRUMP UPWARDS 🤔
A mesage from my computer "Verifying you are human, this may take a few seconds" ... you're telling me!
And from the antivirus "The level of your issues is being evaluated" ... how long have you got?
And from the antivirus "The level of your issues is being evaluated" ... how long have you got?
August 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A mesage from my computer "Verifying you are human, this may take a few seconds" ... you're telling me!
And from the antivirus "The level of your issues is being evaluated" ... how long have you got?
And from the antivirus "The level of your issues is being evaluated" ... how long have you got?
Glorious walk last evening from Mawgan Porth to Beacon Cove
August 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Glorious walk last evening from Mawgan Porth to Beacon Cove
Glorious this afternoon at Porthcothan, if a bit of a long walk/wade to the sea. I won't subject you to the 'after' image! #71stsummer
August 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Glorious this afternoon at Porthcothan, if a bit of a long walk/wade to the sea. I won't subject you to the 'after' image! #71stsummer
RIP Jim Lovell, what a guy, this is well worth a read www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jim Lovell: Astronaut who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth dies aged 97
The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
RIP Jim Lovell, what a guy, this is well worth a read www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bit of a nerd you might say, but I've played Wordle (not always successfully!) for 1,000 consecutive days!
June 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Bit of a nerd you might say, but I've played Wordle (not always successfully!) for 1,000 consecutive days!
Arrived early at Bodmin Parkway to pick De up, but there was plenty of interest to see!
May 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Arrived early at Bodmin Parkway to pick De up, but there was plenty of interest to see!
Knitting for bellringers, splicing a new tail end in to one of our bellropes. The replacement rope is 'soft laid', not wound quite so tightly on the rope walk
April 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Knitting for bellringers, splicing a new tail end in to one of our bellropes. The replacement rope is 'soft laid', not wound quite so tightly on the rope walk
I've just got myself an OAP's sat nav. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination, when I arrive it tells me why I wanted to go there! 🤣🤣🤣
February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I've just got myself an OAP's sat nav. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination, when I arrive it tells me why I wanted to go there! 🤣🤣🤣
Rather 'chuffed' to get within 20 feet of this one on our walk this afternoon. Kernow Bys Vyken!
February 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Rather 'chuffed' to get within 20 feet of this one on our walk this afternoon. Kernow Bys Vyken!
Podcast interview about my early schooldays, how I started bellringing, and hurling www.buzzsprout.com/2055357/epis...
Talkin’ with Phil Tremain - The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director
A little bit from me, and then part one of a lovely conversation with Phil
www.buzzsprout.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Podcast interview about my early schooldays, how I started bellringing, and hurling www.buzzsprout.com/2055357/epis...
Busy but worthwhile and enjoyable evening teaching six #bellringing recruits
January 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Busy but worthwhile and enjoyable evening teaching six #bellringing recruits
Every so often I do some baking (which I totally realise is completely different from having to do it to keep the family fed). Recipe from Facebook, two eggs, oatmeal, apple & raisins, no flour, no added sugar; healthy & delicious!
December 5, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Every so often I do some baking (which I totally realise is completely different from having to do it to keep the family fed). Recipe from Facebook, two eggs, oatmeal, apple & raisins, no flour, no added sugar; healthy & delicious!
Tiring but enjoyable day tutoring an Association of Ringing Teachers "Teaching Bell Handling" course here at St Columb Major
November 30, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Tiring but enjoyable day tutoring an Association of Ringing Teachers "Teaching Bell Handling" course here at St Columb Major
An enjoyable and well-attended Surprise Major practice this morning on the beautfiul bells at St Stephen-in-Brannel. CYSB & Cornwall
November 26, 2024 at 4:28 PM
An enjoyable and well-attended Surprise Major practice this morning on the beautfiul bells at St Stephen-in-Brannel. CYSB & Cornwall
There, twitter account deactivated, so long Elon
November 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM
There, twitter account deactivated, so long Elon
An enjoyable Pydar Improvers (aka PIMPS!) #bellringing practice this morning at Perranzabuloe. Rounds & call changes in a friendly & supportive environment. Lovely bells and lovely refreshments too!
November 23, 2024 at 1:11 PM
An enjoyable Pydar Improvers (aka PIMPS!) #bellringing practice this morning at Perranzabuloe. Rounds & call changes in a friendly & supportive environment. Lovely bells and lovely refreshments too!
For all the funeral directors I have the pleasure to work with
November 22, 2024 at 4:21 PM
For all the funeral directors I have the pleasure to work with