Essential work will be carried out to the bells of Helston’s parish church after a successful fundraising campaign.

Maintenance on the bells of St Michael’s will take place in January by John Taylor & Co, Bell Founders of Loughborough.

As a result, the bells will not be rung from January 4 until the work is completed in early February.

Helston’s bell ringers will be helping out the bell hangers on site, to keep the costs as low as possible.