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For Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist on The Feast of Epiphany

A Golden Wedding Anniversary compliment

to Des & Madeline Morgan.

1st inside for Jenny Millar(aged 13 years)

In memoriam Jonathan Hughes of Coventry.

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For Evensong with Inauguration of the Order of St Woolos

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For Evensong with adnmission of choristers and presentation of chorister awards

1st quarter peal inside; 2

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For Evensong

First Treble bob - 1

For Evensong.

In memory of Norman Heal, for many years a loyal member of this tower.

For Evensong and a birthday compliment to Barbara Jacklin. First quarter inside for the 3rd.

First quarter for the 4th.

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For Sung Eucharist

First spliced surprise - 2

Rung for service on the eve of Candlemas

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For Candlemas Eve Sung Eucharist

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For Evensong

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For Evensong

First on 8 - 8

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For Evensong

Fisrt quarter inside - 5

Most methods 2

First for over 40 years 1,

Rung as an early celebration of St Davids Day

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For Sung Eucharist

First Treble Bob - 1

First in method - 4 and 6

1st of Surprise: 3.

1st in the method: 4, 6.

With best wishes to Elizabeth Helen Mayes (Tom's sister) and David Edwards, who were married at St George's, Stockport on 25th February 2006.

Rung on the eve of St David's Day as a Ruby Wedding compliment to Penny and David Llewellyn.

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For Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday

Most methods - 2

Most methods as conductor

First of minor and treble bob - 1. First of method - 2.

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For Evensong

Rung prior to the Diocesan Youth Eucharistic Service as a 21st birthday treat for Nick.

Celebrating Ruth and Peter Browns 30th Wedding anniversary.

First of Maximus - 9

First on 12 as conductor

750th on 12 - 2

50th together - 3 & 11

An Association Master's Peal specially arranged as a compliment to Bill Thompsett on the eve of his 85th birthday.

With compliments to the Rector of St Augustine's Church, Father Robert Donkin, on his appointment as a Canon of Llandaff Cathedral. First of Stedman for 4 and 5. First of Stedman Triples inside and circled tower in quarters for the treble.

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For Sung Eucharist

Rung prior to the Penhow/Magor crusader meeting to celebrate the Centenary of the inauguration of Crusaders (multi-denominational Christian Youth Group) which is on Wednesday.

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For Patronal Festival Sung Eucharist

First on 12 - 5 and 6

To welcome Reverend Derek Milton as priest-in-charge of the parishes of Montgomery, Forden & Llandyssil.

In thanksgiving for the life of M Jack Pryor of Rumney, Cardiff who died the previous day. Jack served as Master, Secretary and Central Council Representative for the Llandaff & Monmouth D.A. and was made an honorary life member.

In thanksgiving for the life of M Jack Pryor of Rumney, Cardiff who died the previous day. Jack served as Master, Secretary and Central Council Representative for the Llandaff & Monmouth D.A. and was made an honorary life member.

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For Evensong and in thanksgiving for the life of Jack Pryor, a good friend of this tower

First in method - 2, 5 and 6

First of minor - 1

First minor as conductor

Rung to celebrate the decision to keep Ponthir VC School open

Rung for the Golden wedding of David and Sylvia Culpan. David being a most regular and faithful member of the local band

First peal: 1 and 2.

Rung half-muffled in memory of M Jack Pryor, ringer and former Tower Captain of this tower, who died on 30th March 2006. Jack's leadership, enthusiasm, inspiration and friendship will be sorely missed by all the local band.

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For Evensong

First in method - 2

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For Evensong on Easter Sunday and in memory of Francis Hugh Denison

25th anniversary of learning to ring in this tower - 4

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Jack Pryor, teacher and mentor to many of the band. A tribute from the Llanedeyrn band and friends.

Rung in honour of HM The Queen's 80th Birthday today

First peal for Jenny Millar aged 13yrs and for Christian J Brown aged 14 years.Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday of HM The Queen.

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Specially arranged and rung to celebrate the 80th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II on this day. Also 14th birthday compliem to James Hayman

First in method - 4

Rung to celebrate the 80th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Also remembering with affection Jack Pryor, a past tower captain at St John's. 1st of Stedman - 4. 100th together - 1,7.

For Evensong on St George's Day to celebrate the 80th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

First in the method by all the band.

80 leads rung to celebrate the 80th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Also a birthday compliment to Holly Harbour and to Pat Brooks on the day of her birthday.

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For Evensong on St George's Day

150th together - 4 & 7.

In affectionate memory of M Jack Pryor, father of Mary, greatly respected past Secretary, Master, Central Council Representative and Honorary Life Member of this Association.

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For Sung Eucharist and a compliment to the conductor on his election yesterday as Association Master

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For Evensong

1st Quarter (Age 12) - 1

1st Quarter inside - 4

1st Quarter on the refurbished bells

David and Ffion would like to dedicate this performance to the memory of Debby, a very much loved and sorely missed wife and mother who was united with God in eternal peace in heaven one year ago this week.

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For Evensong

First in method - 2

1st Minor 1

Rung prior to Evening Eucharist.

1st Quarter (Age 15) - 1

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Daphnie Townsend, Reader of the Llantwit Major Benefice.

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For Evensong

First Triples - 1

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For Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day

1st Quarter (Age 12) - 1

Rung as an engagement compliment to Stephen Coleman and Amanda Coupland

First Grandsire Cinques: 5

Circled tower: 7

In thanksgiving for the life of M Jack Pryor.

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For Sung Eucharist

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For Civic Service of Thanksgiving for HM The Queen's 80th birthday

Rung to the affectionate and greatly respected memory of M Jack Pryor who was for many years a ringer and also Tower Captain at St John's. He was also a member of the PCC and did much other work for this church, especially in relation to electrical installations. This composition was one of his favourites and he called it many times.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Suzanne Meredith with deepest sympathy to her husband Julian and all the family.

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For Evensong

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For Sung Mass

1st in the method by all except the conductor

First Surprise inside; 2

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In Thanksgiving for the 150th anniversary of the Mission of Seafarers, and to mark the award of the 2006 Founders prize to Kids.Ring.Out

Rung for Civic Service

Rung half muffled; immediately following the two minute silence in memory of the victims of the London Bombings a year ago today.

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For Evensong and as a compliment to Tom Mayes on his election as Tower Warden and to Helen Phillips on her retirement from that office after 4 years faithful service

1st in mthod not as observation bell: 3.

For evening Eucharist.

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For Evensong

First Surprise inside - 2

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For Evensong

1st QP - 6. 1st QP on the bells since their restoration. Rung in memoriam M Jack Pryor who was a good friend and supporter of St Mellons ringers and tower.

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For Sung Eucharist and a first birthday compliment to Emily Gabrielle Pruden, granddaughter of Sheila and Keith Denison

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For Evensong and in memory of Robin Stubbs

50th together: 3 & 6

Arranged to mark the 25th anniversary of the conductor's first peal.

Rung on the 40th anniversary of the conductor's first peal.

100th peal on the bells.

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For Evensong

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For Evensong and as a farewell compliment to Liz Cranfield

For Songs of Praise Evensong

Rung to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the consecration of St Augustine's Church, Penarth.

A farewell to Robin & Maggi Churchill who are leaving Cardiff shortly to live in Dundee.

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For Evensong and to mark the opening of the new pedestrian bridge over the River Usk, and the centenary of the Newport Transporter Bridge

First minor inside, 2

For Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

For the Branch quarter peal fortnight

First in Method for 4 & 7

This was the first quarter peal rung by members of Kids.Ring.Out. the youth ringing group who won the Founder's Prize 2006 for the Encouragement of Young Ringers.

First as conductor for Aled Jones.

The average age of the band was 14 yrs 10 months.

It was rung on the 15th birthday of the treble ringer.

Rung for Nash and Goldcliff's joint harvest festival, celebrated in Goldcliff Church,

Also during Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

Specially arranged to mark the imminent departure of Maggi and Robin Churchill from Llandaff to live in Dundee.

Rung to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Canon David Brunning's ordination to the priesthood.

Rung to celebrate the wedding on 23 Sept of Gwyn Sayce (Llantilio Pertholey) and Wanda Niles (Vermont, USA) during Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

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For Evensong and Quarter Peal Fortnight

100th quarter - 2

For Harvest Festival Evensong and as a belated farewell to James Bellows of the Penarth/Sully band who recently relocated back to the Southampton area, to live in Fawley.

First inside Kate Stanley aged 15 yrs. (home tower Shirenewton)

Rung for Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

For the St Michael and all Angels Patronal Festival and Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

First of Grandsire - 3

50th Quarter peal and first including a variation 2,

1st on 5 bells 1,

For branch quarter peal fortnight

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For Evensong and Quarter Peal Fortnight

Rung following harvest morning service to welcome Ray Franklin (parish lay reader) out of hospital.

On the day of the national police memorial service in memory of officers who've died on duty.

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For English Hymnal Centenary Hymn Festival

First in the method - 3. Rung to celebrate the induction later today of Rev Jenny Wigley as Radyr's new Rector. Jenny was a team vicar in the parish of Central Cardiff and the band is largely from Cardiff (St John's) & Radyr.

First on 12: 4, 5, 6 & 12.

Rung on the day of the Association Dinner in celebration of the 113th anniversary of the formation of the Association, by one former and eleven current members of the Monmouth Branch.

1st peal at 1st attempt - 2. Rung by Llandaff Branch members to mark Association Dinner Day.

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For Evensong

First in method - 2

For morning service, as a welcome to Mark Lawson-Jones, our new Priest-in-Charge, at his first service in the Benefice after being licensed here on 9th October.

200th quarter peal: 2.

250th quarter peal: 1.

18th birthday compliment to the ringer of the 6th.

First peal of Surprise on the bells.

850th peal for the Association: 3.

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For Evensong on the 40th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster

Remembering all those whose lives were lost or affected by the Aberfan disaster 40 years ago.

Arranged and rung half muffled to mark the 40th Anniversary of the main funeral following the Aberfan disaster.

First in method for 2 (14 yrs)

First peal: 4.

100th peal for the Association: 2.

Rung for Evensong.

First quarter in method for 2.

Rung as a farewell to Helen Kerbey who is leaving shortly for the U.S.A. to live in Montgomery, Alabama.

First treble bob - 1.

First quarter peal in the method.

MONTGOMERY DELIGHT MINOR

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A 90th birthday compliment to Harold W Rogers of Isleworth.

First peal in the method for the Association.

A 2005 Association Master's peal.

Rung half muffled on Remembrance Sunday for Llandaff Branch quarter peal fortnight

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Rung half muffled for Sung Eucharist on Remembrance Sunday

For Evensong.

First of Surprise Royal,200th quarter peal 3

First of Cambridge Royal 6

The tenor ringer's 2,600th peal.

First inside Royal 6.

Marking the 250th anniversary of the "Old Bridge" in Pontypridd, built across the River Taff by William Edwards. The bridge was the fourth attempted by Edwards, and at the time of construction was the longest stone-built single-arch bridge in Europe.

Also to mark the 150th anniversary this year of the writing of "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau", the National Anthem of Wales. The words were written by Evan James and the tune composed by his son James James, both residents of Pontypridd.

700th peal for the Association - 2

First peal of Royal - 2

200th peal - 7

Rung for the Usk Victorian Fair and also as a birthday compliment to David and Eileen Hughes.

Rung prior to Advent Sunday Evening Service on the 65th birthday of Hugh Jones (Nick's dad).

Rung prior to the Christingle service

Rung to commemorate the 240th anniversary year of the casting of the original five bells. One 240 rung for each bell.

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For Evensong

First Stedman - 2

Rung prior to the Carol Service,

With thanks from the local ringers to the Association Bell Restoration Fund for the grant for the belfry floor - which made these bells ringable again.

Rung for the Baptism, this Evensong, of the Rector's grand-daughter Jasmine Aurora Brand. Also remembering M Jack Pryor, Mary's father & Neil's grandfather, whose 88th birthday would have been yesterday. 1st of Minor: 3.

Rung to congratulate Reverend Jennifer Mole on her appointment as a Canon of St Woolos Cathedral Newport

First on 6 bells, 2,6

First Doubles, 4,

The treble ringers first peal since being appointed a Canon of St Woolos Cathedral Newport.

This is also (probably) the last peal on the bells before being augmented to 8

First on 12: 8

100th in the tower: 9

Annual Christmas Peal.

First peal for Charles Eickhoff and Bob Millar, both Shirenewton ringers. The peal was rung to commemorate the casting of the back four bells 250 years ago by William Evans of the Chepstow Foundry.

First in method for Claire (13yrs)

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For Sung Eucharist