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.
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
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
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!
In lockdown we had a turkey & cranberry pasty on Christmas Day, in the lay-by above Watergate Bay!
December 6, 2024 at 8:57 PM
In lockdown we had a turkey & cranberry pasty on Christmas Day, in the lay-by above Watergate Bay!
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
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
With the tower bells at St Mawgan currently out of action while the clappers are being refurbished and the bell bolts replaced, the ringers welcomed the congregation this morning with handbells
November 17, 2024 at 12:56 PM
With the tower bells at St Mawgan currently out of action while the clappers are being refurbished and the bell bolts replaced, the ringers welcomed the congregation this morning with handbells