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Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent

Christ Church

Saturday, 4 January 1958 in 3h 16 (24–3–25 in D)

5024 Double Norwich Court Bob Major

Composed by E Wightman

1 Dorothy T Gardiner

2 Anthony J Sanger

3 Gwilym G Salmon

4 Victor G Roberts

5 Colin J B Taylor

6 David Hoare

7 Eric Naylor (C)

8 Ralph G Edwards

First peal in the method: 2, 4. First in the method "inside": 5.

Ringing World page reference: 2444.0070

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Neath, Neath Port Talbot

St Thomas

Saturday, 8 March 1958 in 2h 52 (8–0–2 in A)

5040 Grandsire Doubles

Six 240's and 30 six-scores

1 Ruth Henderson

2 Jean Howell

3 Harry Boyce

4 Edmund J Morris

5 Gwyn I Lewis (C)

6 David Steer

First peal: 1, 6. First peal away from treble: 2.

Ringing World page reference: 2452.0200

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 8 March 1958 in 2h 40 (10¾ in F♯)

5040 Doubles (3m)

Eight six-scores (four callings) each of Reverse Canterbury Pleasure Bob, Reverse St Bartholomew and Plain Bob, three 12-scores (Morris's arrangement) and 12 six-scores (ten different callings) Grandsire

1 Adrian F R Hartley (17)

2 Anthony M Coombs (16) (C)

3 Jeffrey W Wallace (17)

4 Geoffrey J B Stickland (15)

5 Brynley Taylor (15)

6 David N Hoare (18)

First peal: 1, 4, 5, 6. First in four methods by all the band. The peal equals the fastest peal on the bells; average age of the band 16 years.

Rung to wish R H Morgan, of Penarth, luck in his forthcoming examinations; also a late birthday compliment to the ringer of the third.

Ringing World page reference: 2452.0200

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Peterstone Wentloog, Newport

Former Church of St Peter

Saturday, 22 March 1958 in 2h 38 (7–2–19 in A♭)

5040 Doubles (6m/v)

Being one six-score of Stedman, eight six-scores each of April Day, Reverse Canterbury Pleasure Bob and Plain Bob, five six-scores of Reverse St Bartholomew, one twelve-score (Morris's arrangement) and ten six-scores of Grandsire

1 Adrian F R Hartley

2 Brynley Taylor

3 Geoffrey J B Stickland

4 Anthony M Coombs (C)

5 Jeffrey W Wallace

6 David N Hoare

First peal in six methods by all the band.

Rung to wish Edmund J R Hartley, of Penarth, luck in his forthcoming examinations.

Ringing World page reference: 2454.0233

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

St Augustine

Tuesday, 8 April 1958 in 3h (12–2–9 in F♯)

5280 Doubles (6m/v)

Being one six-score Stedman, eight six-scores (four callings) Plain Bob, three six-scores (three callings) April Day, six six-scores (four callings), Reverse Canterbury Pleasure Bob, eight six-scores (four callings) Reverse St. Bartholomew, 12 six-scores (ten callings) and three twelve-scores (Morris’s arrangement) Grandsire.

1 Adrian F R Hartley

2 Edmund J R Hartley

3 David J Llewellyn

4 Anthony M Coombs (C)

5 John D Woodman

6 Melville K Jones

First peal in six methods: 2. First peal: 3, 5, 6. First of Doubles in six methods, and the longest on the bells, and by the band.

A farewell to the Rev M M Davies, curate at Penarth for many years, and local ringer.

Ringing World page reference: 2456.0264

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Newport, Monmouthshire

All Saints

Saturday, 12 April 1958 in 3h 7 (14–1–17)

5056 Plain Bob Major

Composed by J R Pritchard

1 Donald G Clarke

2 Jacqueline S King

3 Tudor P Edwards

4 W Gwynne Jones

5 John F James

6 Donald G Clift

7 Robert E Coles

8 David J King (C)

First peal in the method: 5.

Rung as a compliment to Mr W F Moreton and Miss M J Roper on the occasion of their marriage.

Ringing World page reference: 2456.0263

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Caerphilly, Caerphilly

St Martin

Saturday, 26 April 1958 in 3h 20 (13–0–1 in F)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Parker's Twelve-Part (7th obs)

1 Glenys Evans

2 Thomas T Yeomans

3 Trevor T Lewis

4 James Daniels

5 Geoffrey R Marchant

6 William T Petty

7 William H Dare (C)

8 D Walford Davies

First peal of Triples: 1. First of Triples "inside": 5.

Ringing World page reference: 2460.0327

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

St Brides Major, Vale of Glamorgan

St Bridget

Saturday, 3 May 1958 in 2h 36 (10–3–23 in G)

5040 Grandsire Doubles

One 240 and 40 six-scores (ten callings)

1 John F James

2 Anthony R Hutchings

3 Jacqueline S King

4 David J King

5 Robert E Coles (C)

6 John Thomas

First peal and first attempt: 2, 6. Believed to be the fastest peal on the bells.

Rung for the Festival of Wales.

Ringing World page reference: 2460.0329

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent

Christ Church

Saturday, 10 May 1958 in 3h 9 (24–3–25 in D)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Parker's Twelve-Part

1 Patricia H Jones

2 Jacqueline S King

3 Robert Stephens

4 Bryan J Johns

5 Brian Werry

6 Rev Ivor J Richards

7 David J King (C)

8 Thomas Stephens

First peal on eight: 4. The fastest peal on the bells.

A compliment to Mr J Jeynes, an Ebbw Vale ringer, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Ringing World page reference: 2460.0328

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

St Mary

Monday, 19 May 1958 in 3h (8–1–4 in A)

5040 Doubles (3m/v)

12 extents of Plain Bob, 12 of April Day, 16 of Grandsire and one Morris's 240

1 Reginald C Jones

2 George Ward (C)

3 Miss L Temlett

4 Bryan John

5 Norman Ward

6 Richard Horsington

First peal: 1, 5, 6. First in three methods: 3, 4. First peal on the bells rung by an entirely local Sunday service band. Rung on the front six.

Rung in honour of Ald. W. Horsington (aged 76), a ringer for over 60 years, who was made Mayor of the borough for the third time at noon this day. Also a 13th wedding anniversary compliment to the treble ringer.

Ringing World page reference: 2462.0361

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Blaenavon, Torfaen

St Peter

Saturday, 24 May 1958 in 3h 8 (9–1–0 in A♭)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Parker's Twelve-Part

1 Frederick Stokes

2 Jacqueline S King

3 Bryan J Johns

4 Rev Ivor J Richards

5 Thomas Stephens

6 George Ward

7 David J King (C)

8 Harry Jones

First peal on eight: 1.

Rung for the induction of the Rev J T E Davies as Vicar of Blaenavon.

Ringing World page reference: 2462.0359

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

St Brides Major, Vale of Glamorgan

St Bridget

Saturday, 31 May 1958 in 2h 39 (10–3–23 in G)

5040 Grandsire Doubles

One 240 and 40 six-scores (ten callings)

1 Iolo D Davies

2 Anthony R Hutchings

3 Harold G Blick

4 Arthur W Thomas

5 Robert E Coles (C)

6 Evan J Carter

First peal away from the tenor: 1. First peal and first attempt: 4.

Rung as a 21st birthday compliment to Mrs. E. D. Coles, and on the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Coles. Also as a compliment to Cclr. and Mrs. G. McNeil on their appointment as Mayor and Mayoress of Cowbridge.

Ringing World page reference: 2464.0397

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Caerphilly, Caerphilly

St Martin

Saturday, 31 May 1958 in 3h 10 (13–0–1 in F)

5024 Plain Bob Major

Composed by J Barker

1 Glenys Evans

2 Brian R Kingston

3 Thomas T Yeomans

4 Geoffrey R Marchant

5 Geoffrey J B Stickland

6 Trevor T Lewis

7 William T Petty

8 William H Dare (C)

First peal in the method: 1, 2, 4, 5. First "inside": 7.

Rung as a 16th birthday compliment to the ringer of the fifth.

Ringing World page reference: 2463.0376

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Whitchurch, Cardiff

St Mary

Saturday, 14 June 1958 in 2h 45 (12–2–24 in F)

5400 Doubles (4m/v)

Being three six-scores of Reverse Canterbury Pleasure Bob, four six- scores of April Day, 20 six-scores of Plain Bob, and two twelve-scores (Morris's arrangement), two twelve-scores (Pitman’s arrangement) and ten six-scores (ten callings) of Grandsire.

1 W James Goodfellow

2 Adrian F R Hartley

3 Brynley Taylor

4 Jeffrey W Wallace

5 Anthony M Coombs (C)

6 David N Hoare

First peal: 1. First peal "inside": 2. Longest peal on the bells, and by the band.

Rung as a 21st birthday compliment to E J R Hartley and G Harding, ringers at Penarth.

Ringing World page reference: 2469.0476

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Llangattock Vibon Avel, Monmouthshire

St Cadoc

Wednesday, 18 June 1958 in 2h 48 (8½ in G♯)

5040 Plain Bob Minor

Seven different extents

1 Patricia H Jones

2 Jacqueline S King

3 John E Morgan

4 George Ward

5 Rev Ivor J Richards

6 David J King (C)

First peal of Minor: 4.

Rung as a welcome to the overseas bishops who were visiting the diocese during this week. Also as a compliment to the ringers of the second and tenor on their first wedding anniversary.

Ringing World page reference: 2466.0429

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Llanover, Monmouthshire

St Bartholomew

Friday, 27 June 1958 in 2h 38 (5–2–24 in C)

5040 Doubles (5m/v)

Two extents of Stedman and ten extents each of Plain Bob, Reverse St Bartholomew, April Day and Grandsire

1 Rev Ivor J Richards

2 Jacqueline S King

3 David J King

4 Bryan J Johns

5 George Ward (C)

First peal in five methods: 1, 4.

Rung as a compliment to Miss Helen Walker, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Walker, on the occasion of her Confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, June 18th, 1958.

Ringing World page reference: 2468.0460

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Penhow, Newport

St John the Baptist

Saturday, 28 June 1958 in 2h 33 (5–2–16 in B♭)

5040 Minor (7m)

(1) Cambridge Surprise, (2) Combined Kent and Oxford Treble Bob, (3) Plain Bob, (4) Double Oxford, (5) Single Oxford, (6) St Clement's, (7) Plain Bob

1 Patricia H Jones

2 Jacqueline S King

3 David J King

4 Eric T Lee

5 Cyril A Wratten (C)

6 E Trevor Newbury

First peal in seven methods: 1.

Rung with the best wishes of the band to Patricia H Jones and John E Morgan on their engagement.

Ringing World page reference: 2469.0476

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Neath, Neath Port Talbot

St Thomas

Saturday, 5 July 1958 in 2h 32 (8–0–2 in A)

5040 Double Grandsire Doubles

21 twelve-scores

Composed by A J Pitman

1 Edmund J Morris

2 Alfred Hannington

3 Benjamin J Williams

4 Trevor M Roderick

5 Gwyn I Lewis (C)

6 John T Williams

With Grandsire calls at the lead-ends only.

Ringing World page reference: 2470.0492

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Bridgend, Bridgend

St Illtyd, Newcastle

Wednesday, 16 July 1958 in 2h 49 (16–0–3 in F)

5040 Grandsire Doubles

Two 240's and 38 six-scores

1 Harold Preece

2 Thomas E Hiddins

3 William T Petty (C)

4 D Walford Davies

5 Edwin M Smith

6 David L Hughes

First peal "inside": 5.

Rung for the Festival of Wales.

Ringing World page reference: 2470.0494

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Cardiff, Cardiff

St John the Baptist

Saturday, 26 July 1958 in 2h 54 (25–0–23 in D)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Parker's Twelve-Part

1 William H Harford

2 James Daniels

3 Frank Rowsell

4 Trevor T Lewis

5 Geoffrey R Marchant

6 Thomas T Yeomans

7 William H Dare (C)

8 William T Petty

First peal: 1.

Rung to mark the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh to Cardiff for the closing ceremony of the 6th British Empire and Commonwealth games, also as a birthday compliment to the conductor. The fastest peal of Triples on the bells.

Ringing World page reference: 2471.0508

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Coity, Bridgend

St Mary

Saturday, 2 August 1958 in 2h 42 (8–3–5 in G♯)

5040 Grandsire Doubles

Two 240's and 38 six-scores

1 Stanley Henson

2 D Walford Davies

3 William T Petty (C)

4 Cyril A Gerrish

5 Thomas E Hiddins

6 Harold Preece

First peal: 1.

Rung in honour of the Prince of Wales.

Ringing World page reference: 2472.0525

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Cadoxton juxta Neath, Neath Port Talbot

St Catwg

Saturday, 2 August 1958 in 2h 42 (7–2–2 in B)

5040 Plain Bob Minor

One 2160 and four 720's

1 Harry Boyce

2 Edmund J Morris

3 Edward Phillips

4 John T Williams

5 Gwyn I Lewis (C)

6 Benjamin J Williams

Rung in honour and as a welcome to HRH Prince Charles.

Ringing World page reference: 2473.0540

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Neath, Neath Port Talbot

St Thomas

Friday, 3 October 1958 in 2h 42 (8–0–2 in A)

5040 Grandsire Doubles

20 six-scores and 11 240's

1 Joan Howell

2 Edmund J Morris

3 Jean Howell

4 David Robinson

5 Gwyn I Lewis (C)

6 David Steer

First peal: 1, 4.

Ringing World page reference: 2481.0669

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Bridgend, Bridgend

St Illtyd, Newcastle

Saturday, 4 October 1958 in 2h 59 (16–0–3 in F)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Parker's Twelve-Part

1 Edwin M Smith

2 William T Petty

3 Alfred Hannington

4 Benjamin J Williams

5 Trevor M Roderick

6 D Walford Davies

7 Gwyn I Lewis (C)

8 Harold Preece

Rung for Harvest Festival.

Ringing World page reference: 2481.0668

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan

Holy Cross

Saturday, 18 October 1958 in 3h 10 (15–3–13 in E)

5056 Plain Bob Major

Composed by J R Pritchard

1 Patricia H Jones

2 Jacqueline S King

3 Robert E Coles

4 James Daniels

5 A Ryan Price

6 George Davis

7 Trevor M Roderick

8 David J King (C)

100th peal for the Association: 7. Rung to mark the appointment of the Rev. Ivor J. Richards (Vicar of Llanarth) as Rural Dean of Raglan. Also a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. A. Ryan Price, who are shortly leaving the district for West Wales.

Ringing World page reference: 2483.0703

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Caerphilly, Caerphilly

St Martin

Saturday, 18 October 1958 in 3h 23 (13–0–1 in F)

5040 Plain Bob Major

Composed by H Hubbard

1 William H Harford

2 W James Goodfellow

3 Bryn A Taylor

4 Thomas T Yeomans

5 Geoffrey R Marchant

6 Brian R Kingston

7 William H Dare

8 Trevor T Lewis (C)

First peal ‘ inside.’: 2. First of Major: 3. First as conductor. Rung as a farewell compliment to Miss Dillys Hulbert, who will be leaving the district to reside at Redcliffe, Manchester.

Ringing World page reference: 2484.0719

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Marshfield, Newport

St Mary the Virgin

Monday, 3 November 1958 in 2h 43 (10½ in A♭)

5040 Minor (4m)

One extent each of Single Oxford Bob, and two extents each of Double Oxford Bob, St Clement's and Plain Bob

1 Jacqueline S King

2 James Daniels

3 David J King

4 William E Thompsett

5 Donald G Clarke

6 George Davis (C)

Ringing World page reference: 2486.0754

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Penhow, Newport

St John the Baptist

Saturday, 8 November 1958 in 2h 39 (5–2–16 in B♭)

5040 Plain Bob Minor

Seven different extents

1 Patricia H Jones

2 Jacqueline S King

3 Bryan J Johns

4 Rev Ivor J Richards

5 George Ward

6 David J King (C)

First peal of Minor: 3. A compliment to the Rev. Ivor J. Richards on his appointment as Rural Dean of Raglan. Also a wedding compliment to his cousin, Miss Joan Smith, and Mr. Norman Townsend, who were married prior to the peal.

Ringing World page reference: 2486.0755

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Caerphilly, Caerphilly

St Martin

Saturday, 15 November 1958 in 3h 10 (13–0–1 in F)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Parker's Twelve-Part (7th obs)

1 William H Harford

2 W James Goodfellow

3 Thomas T Yeomans

4 Geoffrey R Marchant

5 James Daniels

6 William T Petty

7 William H Dare (C)

8 D Walford Davies

First peal of Triples: 2. 25th peal together: 6, 8.

Rung as a first anniversary compliment to Mr and Mrs Leonard N Pressly, of Smethwick, Staffs.

Ringing World page reference: 2487.0772

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Newport, Newport

Cathedral Church of St Woolos

Saturday, 22 November 1958 in 3h 30 (21–2–20 in D)

5037 Grandsire Cinques

Composed by Albert M Tyler

1 Albert M Tyler (C)

2 Angela Grainger

3 Francis C Mogford

4 Mary H Hall

5 Patrick J Bird

6 Elisabeth A G Bowden

7 Patricia M Bourn

8 Anthony W T Cleaver

9 Frank D Mack

10 Tudor P Edwards

11 Reginald G Hooper

12 Richard J Bowden

First peal in the method and on 12 bells: 2. First peal of Cinques "inside": 3.

Rung as a farewell to the Rev G Edgar on leaving St Woolos.

Ringing World page reference: 2488.0786

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Usk, Monmouthshire

St Mary

Saturday, 29 November 1958 in 2h 45 (14–1–7 in F♯)

5040 Single Oxford Bob Triples

Composed by J J Parker

1 Rev Ivor J Richards

2 David J King (C)

3 Jacqueline S King

4 Ivor Goulter

5 George Davis

6 William E Thompsett

7 Cyril A Wratten

8 Leslie Evans

First peal in the method for all the band.

Rung as a compliment to Miss Sally Barker and David W Beard on their engagement, and as a birthday compliment to George Davis.

Originally published as Oxford Bob Triples.

Ringing World page reference: 2490.0819

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Nash, Newport

St Mary

Saturday, 6 December 1958 in 2h 50 (7–3–18 in B♭)

5040 Doubles (3m)

14 extents of Reverse Canterbury and Plain Bob, and 12 extents of Grandsire Doubles with one Pitman's 240.

1 Christopher Beynam

2 Melvyn Edwards

3 John D Rickards

4 David Pike

5 Bryan J Johns (C)

6 Philip M Saunders

First peal: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6. First peal as conductor.

Ringing World page reference: 2492.0004

Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan Association

Blaenavon, Torfaen

St Peter

Saturday, 27 December 1958 in 2h 35 (9–1–0 in A♭)

5040 Stedman Triples

Composed by Heywood's Transposition

1 Wilfred Williams (C)

2 Jacqueline S King

3 Donald G Clarke

4 Tudor P Edwards

5 William E Thompsett

6 Selwyn H Dearden

7 Roger O Fry

8 David J King

First peal in the method on the bells.

Ringing World page reference: 2494.0036

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