MORE bell ringers are needed to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics.

The Essex Association of Change Ringers needs to increase its numbers by at least 200, in order to ring every bell tower in Essex and within the M25 for the sporting event.

The association runs a bell ringing course and skills learned are demonstrated at local and national occasions.

To get involved in bell ringing, call Mary Bone, association secretary, on 01279 726159 or e-mail mary.bone@dial.pipex.com.

For more information, go to www.eacr.org.uk