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Rung to ring in the new millennium.

1st date touch: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Longest touch: 1.

Longest touch conducted: 5.

First peal - 1, 2, 3. First peal of Surprise - 4. Most Surprise - 6. First peal of Surprise by the Sunday Service band. Rung for the Millennium.

Most Surprise Minor methods to a peal for the Association, and for all the band except the conductor. 150th peal as conductor for the Association.

For Evensong and as a compliment to the Right Reverend Saunders Davies, consecrated Bishop of Bangor at the Cathedral Church on 15th January 2000

First Stedman Caters as conductor

For Evensong and Presentation of Annual Choristers Awards with special compliments to Andrew Hayman

For Sung Eucharist on the Feast of Candlemas

For Evensong

The first peal in the method.

First peal in the method as conductor.

For Evensong and with best wishes to Bill Thompsett for a speedy recovery from injuries sustained in a road accident

A farewell compliment to the Revd John Lewis, on his last Sunday as Rector before installation as Dean of Llandaff,

First peal in the method - 4, 5.

For Evensong

In memory H A (Bert) Smart, who passed away on November 29th, 1999, 52 years a ringer at this tower.

First peal in the method by all the band and for the Association.

For Sung Mass for St Davids Day, and for the reception and blessing of the new High Altar, given in memory of Howard Ebden. Also a birthday compliment to Chris Jones, a ringer at this tower.

For Evensong and a compliment to Dr Rowan Williams, recently enthroned as Archbishop of Wales in this Metropolitical Cathedral.

For Sung Mass on Ash Wednesday and a get well compliment to Canon Keith Denison

For Evensong

Rung to welcome the new vicar, Rev Michael Komor, and the new curate, Rev Dawn Tilt.

For Evensong

First in method - 7

First Stedman caters - 3. First peal of caters as conductor. Rung as a compliment to Bill Thompsett on the eve of his 79th birthday.

For Evensong

First Treble Bob - 1

Rung for the Annual Lecture of the Friends of St Woolos Cathedral

1st as conductor in method: 1.

1st of method at tower.

Rung on practice night.

Rung to mark the conductor's Fellowship of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Rung before the service to mark the 1500th anniversary of the death of St Gwynllyw (St Woolos)

For Evensong.

1st of treble bob major: 1.

1,250th peal - 6.

The conductor's 700th peal for the Association.

The band wish to associate this peal with Tudor Edwards who, for family reasons, was sadly unable to participate in the weekend tour.

First peal - 1. Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Mrs Gwladys Lewis (April 16th), mother of the conductor.

For Evensong on Palm Sunday

150th quarter - 3

For Evensong on Easter Day and a birthday compliment to Geraint (18) and Huw (16), sons of the ringer of the 2nd

Rung as a birthday compliment to the conductor.

Rung on normal Magor practice night.

First of 7 Surprise: 3.

The first peal in the method.

First peal of Surprise Major - 3, 4.

For Newport Deanery Mothers Union Festival and in thanksgiving for the life of Reginald Herbert Addis, 1905-2000, for 75 years tower captain of St Mellons Parish Church in this Diocese

First peal - 6. In memory of Reginald H Addis, for 75 years in charge of St Mellons tower, who died on May 5th. Also to welcome Jenny Dieppe as a member of the Llanedeyrn band.

1st of minor: 1, 2.

A failed peal !

Rung in memory of Jim Goodfellow, close to the anniversary of his death, in recognition of his support for handbell ringing in the area.

1st Surprise: 2.

A failed peal !

Rung to welcome the Very Reverend John T Lewis, Dean and Vicar of Llandaff to the parish.

First peal of Triples - 4, 5.

First on 8 bells - 8.

Rung as a compliment to Andrew Phillips on graduating from the Open University with a BSc.

For Evensong and a birthday compliment to Kiri Brown

First in method - 2

For Sung Eucharist on Rogation Sunday

First inside - 2

100th peal on the bells - 6. 50th peal for the Association - 3.

For Evensong on the Feast of Pentecost

First Surprise Maximus - 4. First Yorkshire Maximus - 3. On the last day of the treble ringer's 57th year.

For Evensong on Trinity Sunday

For Sung Eucharist

First peal in the method for all and for the Association. Rung as a compliment to Judith and Darren Griffiths on the birth of Alex Olivia, a great niece for Tudor.

Rung for this evening's Benefice Eucharist Service, and to congratulate our Deacon, Yvonne Richmond, who was ordained Priest this morning at Coventry Cathedral and who celebrated her first communion here at Magor this evening. We wish her well in her new parish of Kenilworth in the Diocese pf Coventry when she moves there next week.

Rung for evening service.

For Evensong and the Flower Festival by Gwent Federation of Womens Institutes to celebrate the 1500th aniversary of the founding of this Cathedral Church

For Evensong and a 50th birthday compliment to Sheila Denison

100th peal together - 1 and 7. Completes the Surprise Major alphabet as conductor.

Rung to mark the 100th birthday today of HRH Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

First peal on an inside bell - 3. Most methods for all except 4. A compliment to H.M. Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother on her 100th birthday, by the Sunday service band.

For Evensong and a 100th birthday compliment to HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

Rung with the best wishes of the band as a compliment to Anne Jones on her 40th birthday.

For Evensong and with congratulations to Tony and Helen Oldershaw, of this tower, on the birth of their twins Lucy and Daniel on 4th August 2000

First quarter - 1

700th peal for the Association - 3. 200th peal on twelve - 11.

For Evensong and with congratulations to Geraint Jones and Ruth Dunn on successful A level results

First Stedman - 2 & 3

First peal in the method - 4, 6. 50th peal together - 2, 8. Rung in memory of William Henry Saunders, father of Philip.

For Evensong

First peal on eight bells - 1, 8. First peal on the bells since their transfer to this tower. A welcome to Rev Jonathan Williams, the new vicar, Mrs Williams and family.

First peal: 5 (at her home tower), and as conductor.. First of Minimus: 1,2,3,4 and for the Association. To mark the Millennium, the 2000th birthday of Jesus Christ.

Also in memory of Alan Hollingdale who instigated the rehanging of the bells in 1992.

First peal - 1, 2. Rung to commemorate the 675th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Coity.

For Evensong

To celebrate the wedding, on September 9th, 2000, of Anna Grainger and Gideon White, both of Llandaff.

1st of Grandsire: 5.

1st as conductor: 5.

For evensong on Battle of Britain Sunday.

Also a 78th birthday compliment to Lillian Smith and to commemorate the birthday of the late Haydn Smith, grandparents of 5.

For Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

First of minimus: 1, 3, 4.

For 7.00 p.m. Harvest Service.

Notes: We oiled the bells beforehand. The 3rd bells tail end needs repair.

For Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

1st of minimus: 1, 3, 4.

For 7.00 p.m. Harvest Service.

Notes: We oiled the bells beforehand. The 3rd bell's tail end needs repair.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

For Evensong in Quarter Peal Fortnight

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

To celebrate the engagement of Lucy Aldridge, daughter of the tower captain Chris, to Malcolm Messiter.

Also for the 16th anniversary of the ordination as Deacon of Jennifer Mole, who minded the 3rd during the quarter peal.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

For Harvest Service.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

For the wedding of Richard Skinner to Ceri Morgan, daughter of Bill (ex churchwarden).

Also for the Patronal Festival.

Also to mark the 50th anniversary of Roy Hallett's priesting.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

First in method: 1.

First quarter on the bells.

Notes: During the previous week, the ropes had to be repaired. Immediately prior to the quarter, the slider stop on the 2nd had to be screwed down. During the quarter, the rope on the 3rd progressively shredded itself on the hole in the ceiling - at the end, the tail end was not directly attached to the sally, but was only attached through the tucks ! It is in hand for the church to provide 3 new ceiling bosses and 3 new ropes, and the wheel on the 2nd needs tightening. Also, all the bells catch slightly on the frame.

For Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

First peal - 1, 3, and as conductor. First peal in the method for all and for the Association. The first peal on the bells since restoration. First peal of Minor in the tower, and first since 1934.

For Harvest Evensong

1st quarter peal: 6.

1st of minimus: 4.

For Harvest Evensong.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

1st quarter peal: 5.

1st inside: 2.

For 9.00 a.m. service.

Claimed as the earlist in the day during Quarter Peal Fortnight, starting at 8.10 a.m.

In memory of Mike's mother Audrey Maidment, who passed away on 13th September 2000.

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

For Evensong with dedication of 4 peal boards

For Evensong

The first peal of Surprise on the bells.

The first peal on the bells since augmentation. In memory of Donald G Clift, who died on October 17th, 2000, aged 89.

For Evensong on St Lukes Day, the 79th anniversary of the creation of the Diocese of Monmouth. Also a confirmation compliment for Sophie Lewis, daughter of Jonathan and Helen Lewis of this tower.

50th peal together - 3, 4. 150th peal together - 3, 8. Rung in memory of Donald G Clift.

For Evensong and in memoriam of Don Clift, honorary life member of the Association

First peal - 3. First peal in the method on tower bells - 5. Specially arranged as a 50th birthday compliment to Ian Donald, and to celebrate the blessing of his marriage to Susan Donald.

Most Surprise Minor methods to a peal for the Association and for all the band except the conductor. Rung in memory of Don Clift, an Honorary Life Member of the Llandaff Cathedral Guild, and Peter Border.

Rung as a 50th birthday compliment to Alwyn Lewis.

For Sung Eucharist

For evensong.

For Evensong

The first peal in the method. Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Donald G Clift of Usk, by fellow members of the College Youths.

First peal on an inside bell - 4. Rung for the retirement of Canon John C Woodward, after 42 years of ministry, the last 16 years as Rector of the Rectorial Benefice of Cyncoed. Also rung to welcome Peter Giles as a member at Llanedeyrn.

First peal of Surprise Royal - 5. First peal of Bristol Royal by all the band except 4, 10, and for the Association by an entirely resident band.

Rung half muffled for Evensong on Remembrance Sunday

Most Surprise Minor for the Association and for all the band except the conductor.

For Evensong

First Yorkshire - 4

Rung for the AGM of the Friends of St Woolos Cathedral

1st in method: 5.

This followed a failed peal attempt (the rope of the 3rd bell came off the wheel).

For Sung Eucharist

Rung on Tower Dinner Day.

The conductor's 500th peal for the association.

200th Peal: 2. First Peal in the method.

Barmouth Surprise Major: -3-4-256-6-2-345-2-5 le 12

For Evensong

First Minimus - 1 & 3

For Evensong

First Caters - 4

Rung as a practice for next Sunday's Record Length Peal attempt (Colin standing in for Peter Bennett, Heather standing in for Rod Faulkner.

Retirement compliment to Hugh Jones, father of Nicholas, who retired last Friday.

For Evensong

Rung to celebrate the 2000th birthday of Jesus Christ, and to raise money for charity.

Longest peal of Grandsire Doubles yet rung.

Longest peal yet rung for the Association.

Longest peal yet rung within the Association's territorial area.

First Double Peal by all the ringers.

UMPIRES' REPORT.

The bells went into changes at 12.13pm and the final rounds came up at 5.17pm after 84 extents, giving 10,080 changes. The recorded duration was 5 hours, 4 minutes and 15 seconds. The three-callings composition was checked throughout, each lead end being recorded, and was conducted precisely as intended. The two conducting hesitations noted were corrected immediately with no effect on the ringing. Each extent was timed using lapsed time and real time clocks. The first extent, the slowest, took 3 minutes 50 seconds, but as the ringing settled, it gradually speeded up. At the halfway, the time was 2-35-21, giving an extent average of 3-42. In contrast, the second half averaged 3-34 per extent. Though a number of 'clips' and occasional uneven rows were noted, a high standard was maintained throughout. The ringers are heartily congratulated on their achievement.

Christopher J Aldridge, Dudley Surman, Ian J Brown.

Annual Christmas peal.

1st quarter peal for 30 years: 1.

Dedicated to Jacqueline King, whose birthday is in January.

For Evensong and in thanksgiving for the second millennium

First peal of Minor on an inside bell - 2. Most Minor methods to a peal - 6. Rung by a Sunday Service band for the Millennium.