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For Evensong.

First of Stedman Caters 4 and 6

To commemorate the Diamond Wedding Annversary of Ron & Jean Davies who are regular worshippers at this church.

First in more than single method: 2. 700th peal together: 3 and 5.

For Evensong and to mark the completion of the restoration of the tower stonework.

First of Stedman - 3.

1st in method for Kate Stanley aged 15 yrs

1st Stedman Triples - 2

For the birth of Adam Michael Turner, a son for Debbie and Matthew Born 16 January 2007

1st covering Triples - 8,

Rung for and on the Patronal Festival of St Cadoc

First peal; 1,

Rung to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Great Flood of the Severn Estuary.

This Church has a flood-mark on the porch and bells 4 and 5 of the current ring were in the tower at the time it occurred

First peal - 1.

1st in method 3.

For Evening Service

For Evensong, and remembering the Great Flood of 30th January 1607 which resulted in the final demise of St Mary's church and St John's becoming the Parish Church of Cardiff. First of Minor - 1.

60th birthday compliment to Mary Hardy and Robin Churchill

Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Ron Bushell, a faithful member of this church

First peal; 8

Rung to celebrate Jennifer's installation as a Canon of St Woolos Cathedral, in the Stall of St Cadoc. She is the first female Canon of the Monmouth Diocese

First Quarter peal for treble ringer

For Evensong

2 - 1st Grandsire Triples inside

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mrs Gwen Morgan MBE,

Gwen has been a faithful member of this church for many years and also very active in the local friends of Tenovus group.

Therefore tonights quarter peal was a repeat performance of a quarter rung prior to the Tenovus lovelight carol service last year with the ringers of 2-6 ringing the same bells.

For evening service

1st of triples as (c)

1st on 8 : 1. 1st in the method : 3,4. Rung for Evensong.

For Ash Wednesday evening service

500th peal as conductor for the Association (including two jointly conducted): 5. 200th tower bell peal for the Association: 4.

A Silver Wedding compliment to local ringers, Malcolm and Judi Wigmore.

With congratulations to Rob Maydell and Ruth Legat. Married the previous day at Horncastle, Lincs

1,000th peal: 11

1st Quarter - 1

Rung as a 65th birthday compliment to Ken Phillips

For Choral Evensong.

First on 8 bells - 1.

100th. peal and 50th. on the bells 2.

First quarter peal treble ringer

Rung at the end of a year containing 5 significant birthday anniversaries in the conductors family.

With best wishes to Kris for his birthday tomorrow

Rung to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Brains Brewery, sponsors to the Wales rugby team, and to wish Wales all success in their final VI Nations match against England in Cardiff today.

For Mothering Sunday evening service and celebrating Nick's birthday.

First major as conductor

1st Quarter covering to a method; 6

Rung prior to Mothering Sunday morning service, to celebrate the birthdays of the ringers of 3 and 4 today.

1st quarter peal for treble ringer.

In memory of Father Paul Bennnett who was fatally stabbed in the grounds of his church at Trecynon .

Rung as a 40th Wedding anniversary compliment to Peter & Marion Bennett and as a compliment to Tim and Carly Penney on their wedding day

1st on 12 bells - 7

1502nd Peal - 9

1st on 12 bells as conductor

Rung for evening service and with congratulations to Tom Mayes and Alison Waghorne on their engagement

First in variation - 2,4

First peal on the 8 since being augmented from 6, following the dedication of the 2 new trebles during the Palm Sunday Service.

For Choral Evensong on Palm Sunday.

First treble bob - 1.

For Evening Service on Easter Sunday

Rung to celebrate the 21st birthday yesterday of Alice Mundy, youngest daughter of Jane and Brent Mundy (regular church goers at Magor). The quarter peal was 'won' by Jane at the silent auction held recently in aid of Magor Church Hall. Alice was presented with a commemorative card.

Coincidentally and fittingly, the day was Easter Day, and the quarter peal was rung directly after the morning service, and it was particularly well struck.

Arranged and Rung prior to the 9am Easter Morning communion to celebrate the Ressurrection of Jesus.

Also dedicated as a Get Well compliment to Mrs Yvonne George and a 25th wedding anniversary compliment to Sharon and Paul Burgess.

1st minimus and Doubles for all.

For Evensong on Easter Sunday. 1st in the method - 4.

1st. peal at 1st. attempt 1,6.

First inside and of minor: 2.

First peal on the bells following restoration.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Adam Michael Turner on 16 January 2007.

A belated compliment to Revd. Jennifer Mole on her installation as Canon

200th peal together - 1,4.

Specially arranged in fond memory of J Michael Lakin, sometime member of the Llandaff Cathedral Guild. All the band knew and rang with Mike. Beryl R Norris wishes to be associated with this peal.

1st in hand and in method: 7-8. 1st peal in the house. 1st in hand for 9 years: 3-4. An 80th birthday compliment to Phil's grandmother, Beryl Hopkins.

First Triples; 2,5

Rung to commemorate the 400th aniversary year of the Great Flood of the River Severn.

The Tenor bell was in the tower at the time the flood occurred.

For Evensong

First spliced - 4

A Llandaff branch QP before Choral Evensong.

First major as conductor

Rung to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the conductor's first peal, which was conducted by David J Hughes, it being his first peal as conductor.

Rung to celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Marion and Peter Bennett, by some of their long standing friends and relatives.

First peal of Stedman Cinques 12.

For Evening Service and as a compliment to Catherine Hayman on appointment as Church Warden

Rung on the eve of the 45th Llantilio Crossenny Music Festival.

For Evening Service on Ascension Day

Specially arranged and rung to celebrate Mike Hoult's (and twin brother John's) 60th birthday.

First on ten: 4.

500th as conductor for the Association (excluding jointly conducted peals).

A birthday compliment to The Right Worshipful Mayor of Newport Councillor Miqdad Al-Nuaimi. With thanks for his support of the St Woolos Cathedral Rescue Appeal as he approaches the end of his term in office

First 6 bell peal 6, and in the Tower.

Arranged and rung to celebrate the life of Haydn Patrick Charles Smith, Nick's Grandfather who would have celebrated the 65th anniversary of his wedding to Lilyann (Nick's grandmother)on Monday.

For Evening Service

1st Major inside - 2

1st in method 2.

Rung to celebrate birthday of Oliver Penney son of treble and tenor ringers.

For Evening Service and as a birthday compliment to Oliver Penney

Most methods as (c)

Rung for the Civic Service to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Falklands War

4 - 250th peal

First of Grandsire Triples; 3

Rung for Evening Service

1st Surprise Royal - 3

1st Royal - 4

Rung to congratulate Dr. Christopher D V Jones on being awarded the C.B.E. for services to Healthcare.

Rung for the anniversary of Alison and Andrew`s first peal 25 years ago today.

1st peal inside; 3

Rung within the octave of St John the Baptist to commemorate 400th anniversary year of the Great Flood of the Severn Estuary. Although this village wasn't flooded the Tenor bell was in existence at the time.

First peal on the bells following restoration.

Rung to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the dedication of the church.

First peal of Major on the bells.

First peal in the method.

MICHAELSTON-Y-FEDW SURPRISE MAJOR

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Rung after S. Enid's first communion as celebrant in celebration of her ordination at St Woolos on 30/06/2007

1st in hand on a working pair : 3-4

Arranged and rung half muffled in memory of Georgina and Joan Thomas, two evacuees from Dover who were tragically killed in a railway accident in the area this day in 1940. A memorial service was held in Undy church (within the Benefice of Magor) today which included the dedication of a Gravestone on their until now unmarked grave.

Rung to mark the occasion of the blessing of the wedding between Lorance and Sian Hudson

Rung prior to a service to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Re-Hallowing of the Nave following WWII damage, and to launch the appeal fund for the new Cathedral organ.

First Minor inside 3.

For Compline

For Evensong. 1st "inside" : 2. 50th in the tower : 5.

1st on 12: 6

1st quarter for Tenor ringer, aged 12 years.

Rung for the 35th Wedding Anniversary of Pip and Michael Penney

1st of spliced: 3,5

The 1st peal in the house. 100th peal together 1-2, 7-8.

In anticipation of the wedding of Sarah Jacklin to Paul Davies on Saturday, August 4th at this church.

First of Surprise "inside" - 4.

For Deanery Evensong.

2nd Birthday compliment to Emily Pruden, Grandaughter of 1 and 6

First Stedman as conductor

First quarter of Stedman doubles - 2

In anticipation of the wedding of Sarah Jacklin to Paul Davies on Saturday, August 4th at St Augustine's Church, Penarth.

First peal - 1 & 3.

Rung at 8am to commemorate the centenary of the first scout camp set up on Brownsea Island at that hour.

For Evening Service

Rung as a compliment to Susan Woodward and Matthew Osborne who were married in this Cathedral on the 28 July 2007

Rung to celebrate the birth of Rhys James Lewis Hickmott, first Grandson of Alwyn and Margaret Lewis.

Rung to Celebrate the birth of Ewan Richard St. Ervan Johns.

For Congregational Evensong and to mark the 150th anniversary this day of the death of William Daniel Conybeare, Rector of Sully 1822-35 and Dean of Llandaff 1845-57. While at Llandaff he was largely responsible for the restoration of the Cathedral.

Rung in memory of Harry H Windsor, MBE, of the Coventry Diocesan Guild.

First Lincolnshire: 5

For the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Fred and Mary Stokes (30/08/07) prior to a party given by many ringing friends of Fred, who has rung at St. Peter's for many years.

First quarter Peal on Eight - 1 & 8

Rung to celebrate the centenary of the Scout Movement by six former members.

Rung for Morning Service during the "Flood 400" photographic exhibition - with congratulations to David Price Tower Captain of Magor on winning the Adult's section of the competition.

Also thanking John for his service as Tower Captain of Redwick and wishing Colin all the best as he takes on the role.

1st Maximus: 9

250th together: 1 & 8

Dedicated to the memory of Marion Smith, grandmother of 7-8, who passed away on 30th August.

Arranged for and rung on the 90th anniversary of the award of the Bardic Chair at the National Eisteddfod of Wales to Private Elis Evans whose Bardic name was "Hedd Wyn." Unfortunately he had been killed on the battlefield at Paschendale on 31st July that year. The Chair was draped in a black pall and became known as "Yr Gadair Du" meaning "The Black Chair."

Also remembering Rhys Jones whose funeral was held today in Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Another life cut tragically short by gunfire.

With congratulations to Paul Rogers and Rachael Gale on their engagement.

100th Peal: 5

Rung in remembrance of St Mary's Church, Cardiff, on its Patronal Festival. The church was put beyond use by the Great Flood of 1607, 400 years ago.

With best wishes to Keith Kimber, Vicar of St John's, for his forthcoming operation.

For Choral Evensong. 1st of caters : 3

First of Surprise 4. With all good wishes to Aled, as he leaves to study at the University of the West of England.

First inside 2. First in the method 4.

Specially arranged and rung to celebrate the 70th birthday of Mrs Joan Soady, mother of Fr Mark Soady, Minor Canon of the Cathedral.

First Stedman - 4 & 5.

Rung in memory of Rowland H Gwilliam, who was a ringer at Abergavenny for many years.

First as conductor Jenny Millar aged 14yrs.

First to cover Kate Stanley

For Evening Service

Rung with best wishes to Rachel Jones (Nick's sister) and Mark Spiller, married at Bassaleg yesterday. 1st of surprise in hand 7-8.

Rung for the Monmouth Branch quarter peal fortnight

Rung following a wedding service.

For quarter Peal fortnight and a welcome return for Trevor to Q.P. Ringing also best wishes to David Hughes who is waiting for a Heart By-pass operation.

First in method 4,5.

During Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

Rung During Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

First Grandsire Triples; 6

Rung during Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung in memory of Canon Roy Hallett and for the St Michael and all Angels Patronal festival.

Part of the Monmouth Branch quarter peal fortnight

First quarter 6

First quarter inside for ringer of 3rd

first in method; 2,3.

Rung during Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal fortnight. With belated first wedding anniverary compliments to Gwyn and Wanda.

*First inside on 6.

1st on twelve - 12

For Evening service during quarter peal fortnight

First in m; 3

Rung for Harvest Festival Morning Service, on "Back to Church" Sunday.

The local ringers wish to (belatedly) extend their best wishes to Rev Jennifer Mole (member of this tower) as she settles into her new parish

Rung for Benefactor's Eucharist

Rung on the evening of the licensing of Anthony Turner as vicar of Llantarnam.

First Cambridge Minor: 3.

400th peal and completes the Cambridge family: 5.

Rung as part of Monmouth Branch Peal Weekend.

First away from cover: 1.

Rung to mark the christening of Jack David Mundy, grandson of Jennet Mundy (Tower Captain of St Mellons). Also to mark the induction of the tenor ringer as Rector of Panteg with Llanfihangel Pontymoile.

Rung as part of Monmouth Branch Peal Weekend.

First in m; 3

Rung as a 19th birthday compliment to Ryan.

6 - 1st as conductor

For Choral Evensong and as an engagement compliment to Eleri Moore (elder daughter of Pat & David) and Ed Stephens, in Melbourne, Australia.

Phil's first peal on the treble.

Rung to commemorate the 400th anniversary year of the Great Flood of the River Severn. Although Llantilio Pertholey wasn't flooded the Tenor Bell was in existence at the time it occurred.

*1st on treble

Rung half muffled in memory of Wally Congdon of St Mary's Tamarton Foliot who taught the treble to ring.

First peal - 1.

1st peal in the house. 1st surprise in hand 7-8. 50th together 5-6, 3-4. Remembering Keith J Walpole with whom both David and Bob rang many peals.

1st Away from observation - 4

For Evening Service

For Evensong. 1st away from cover : 1. Rung as part of Llandaff Branch QP Fortnight.

To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell and the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Scout Movement. Also remembering Richard Minard, local scout-leader and ringer.

First in the method by all and rung during the Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

* Ist inside

A thanksgiving for the life of Ray Gravell.

For Evening Service

1st Triples Inside - 3

Rung during Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

First spliced surprise minor - 4. For the Association Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung on the conductor's 60th Birthday.

First of Minor - 1 & 4

Rung during Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

First of Surprise Minor - 4

Rung during Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight

Rung half-muffled following Evensong on Remembrance Day

Rung for Remembrance Service, half-muffled on the front 5 bells, by an all-Magor band.

Rung Prior to Evening Eucharist.

Half Muffled for the fallen.

First in more than one method - 2

For the annual Autumn Festival of the Guild of Servants Sanctuary

First peal on 12 bells as conductor.

First peal of Grandsire Cinques: 2 & 6.

One hundred leads of Plain Bob Major, as a compliment to celebrate the 100th birthday of the grandmother of Graham Feeney, Isabella McFarlane Feeney (née Nairn), born on the 8th November 1907 at Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland.

Longest length and first of Major - 7.

50th quarter peal together - 2 & 8.

100th quarter peal together - 2 & 6.

For Evensong

Arranged and rung to celebrate the completion of a very successful series of public events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the great flood of the River Severn.

There is a mark on the outside wall of this Tower showing how high the water level reached.

Rung for the Friends of St Woolos Cathedral AGM

First away from observation - 2

Rung in celebration of the Diamond Wedding of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Also wishing Wales all success in the first ever Prince William Cup against South Africa in Cardiff today. 1st of Surprise Royal : 4,6.

For Evening Service

Most Spliced Surprise Major - 2

100th Quarter Peal - 4

Circled tower; 1

Rung prior to morning service as a compliment to Rev Brian Stares, the Vicar of Llanwern on his installation as an Hon.Canon of St Woolos Cathedral.

Rung half muffled for the funeral tomorrow of the The Reverend Huw Trenchard. Previous imcumbent of this Parish.

For 'Knightsbridge comes to St.Woolos' Special Advent Service.

For the "Knightsbridge comes to St Woolos" special Advent service

Rung as a Diamond wedding compliment to HM The Queen and HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edingburgh.

The annual 'Barmouth Christmas Peal' with special thanks to Neil Bennett for standing reserve.

First Peal in the method.

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Rung to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the dedication of the 12 bells

1st Stedman Caters - 2

Rung for Evening Service on Advent Sunday

1st in method - 3

For evensong. Also to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the meeting of Graham Feeney and his now wife Claire Lane.

Rung for the 40th Anniversary of Julian's first peal, which was at Cold Higham, Northamptonshire.

Rung for the wedding of Catherine Elaine Baines to Darren Coleman

In Memory of Hugh Jones

First in Method - 2, 3, 4 and 6

1st Quarter - 6

1st Away from cover - 1

Rung for evensong

With best wishes to Julian Parker for a speedy return to ringing.

500th tower-bell peal: 5.

Rung for the Sparkle Carol Concert

A birthday compliment to Alison Donald. 1st on 10 : 6.

Rung for Christingle Service

Arranged and rung half muffled to the memory of Hugh Jones. Nick's Dad and a well loved and respected resident of this village.

With best wishes to Julian Parker for a speedy recovery from his recent injury. First of Spliced 2, 900th peal for the Association 4, 100th peal together 5 & 6, 1003rd peal in Wales 4. Believed to be the first time anyone has reached this total.

For Evensong and with congratulations to Andrew Hayman on being accepted into Oxford University

Rung prior the Carol Service.

Dedicated to the life of Hannah Claire Hayler.

1st in method 3, 4, 5 and as conductor

Rung to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Andrew Phillips' first peal

Rung immediately following the wedding in the Cathedral of Lucy Morgan (daughter of the Archbishop of Wales) to Gregory England.

Annual Christmas peal and a 50th birthday compliment to Joy Kipling

Rung prior to the Christmas Songs of Praise service for the Benefice.

For Evensong.

75th quarter-peal in 2007 (4); 50th quarter-peal in 2007 (3)