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Rung to welcome 2015

First stedman cinques - 6

100th together - 1 and 8

With the band's best wishes to Peter Bennett

Dedicated to the 9th birthdays of Abigail and Elinor Howells, nieces of the 3rd ringer.

Remembering Phil Saunders and Phil Rothera.

Rung for Evensong.

First in method - 2,3,5

In memory of Pat Curran, sister of the tenor ringer, who passed away ten years ago this November and to celebrate the life of Mick Curran, brother-in-law of the tenor ringer, who passed away on 24th December 2014; together reunited. Also a Get Well compliment to Susan Coleman, sister of the tenor ringer.

Rung for evensong.

Half-muffled on Holocaust Memorial Day to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

The Torfaen County Memorial Service was held in this Benefice earlier today.

50th for the Association: 4.

Rung by friends in memory of Philip M Saunders

Who died on 2nd January 2015

Rung for Evensong

1st in method: 3. Remembering Keith Underdown, at one time a ringer at Llandaff.

In thanksgiving for the life of Mrs. Chris Hodges, a regular worshiper and supporter of this church for many years. R.I.P

1st London Surprise Major - 3, 8

50th for the Association - 6

To celebrate the recent birth of Sophie Batten, first grandchild of Martin and Valerie Batten.

First Stedman Caters - 5

For Compline and in memory of John Woodward, brother of 4th, and ringer at Usk in the 1960's before he moved to the USA

300th Peal; 1

50th for the Association; 8

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Rt Rev'd Clifford Wright, former Rector of Ebbw Vale and Bishop of Monmouth.

Wishing Matthew Turner a speedy mending of his broken ankle

1st in method: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7

For Compline on St David's Day by a Sunday Service band with compliments to David and Penny Llewellyn on their Wedding Anniversary.

First Bristol Max - 11

First of treble bob - 1.

First quarter at first attempt - 6

For Evensong

For Compline on Mothering Sunday.

For morning Eucharist Service and in memory of Mrs Wynne Chart who died recently and was the mother of Rev Steve Bodycombe, the present incumbent.

Birthday compliment to Pat Moore.

First Belfast - 8

First with leg in plaster: 5-6.

Rung on the Ll&M handbells.

Rung for Evensong.

First Belfast - 5

Birthday compliment to Peter Munday

First peal at the first attempt - 10

On Palm Sunday as a 90th birthday compliment to Des Morgan, former tower captain here at Sully.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung as a welcome to the new vicar, Rev Kevin Hasler

1st Stedman Triples in hand: 1-2,5-6

Rung to celebrate the first Bassaleg Food Festival held in the village today.

6 first quarter peal for 35 years.

1st in the method in hand: 7-8.

Circled the tower: 2. 800th peal for the Association: 5. 950th peal: 7

Rung and named to celebrate the birth of Sophie Clare Batten, granddaughter of the ringers of 1 and 2.

First quarter peal in the method.

A Ruby wedding anniverdsary compliment to David & Margaret Slater.

First of Stedman Doubles in hand 5-6. First quarter peal since 30th November 2014 5-6.

*First quarter peal.

Rung to celebrate VE day

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of V.E. Day. This was one of several touches rung by the local band. The other ringers involved were Lesley Sheppard, Jane Dumont-Jones, Cyril Sedgbeer, Adam Turner and Fr John Connell.

Rung at 11:00am to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE day

Rung for the 70th anniversary of VE Day

600th peal - 2

First away from cover; 1

Rung on the "Daisy" 6 prior to Evensong.

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day

For Evensong and the 70th anniversary of VE Day. Also birthday compliments to Neil Jones, Richard Hall and Ann Rowe.

Marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania off the coast of southern Ireland on May 7th 1915 and remembering the 1198 aboard who perished.

First in the method by all except 8.

Donation to RW: £4.80

First Belfast at first attempt - 2,5,6,7,8

For Compline.

For Chiral Evensong

For Whit Sunday Evensong. Rung as a compliment to Matthew Franklin and Rebecca Taylor (daughter of 1 & 2) who are to be married on Saturday 30th May in St Bartholomew's, Crewkerne, Somerset. They met at Birmingham University Society (BUSCR) and now ring at Abingdon. Stephen J Duttfield would like to be associated with this QP.

First in method - 2, 6, 7

WWI commemoration and in memory of Captain Claude Wilfred Stanton and Rifleman Ernest Edmund George Prickett both of Monmouthshire Regiment, killed on 8th May 1915. Both commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

1st in method - 5

Rung for Evensong.

For Compline.

Rung for Evensong.

For Holy Eucharist and a birthday compliment to Tony Davies (length not significant).

First Peal: 6

#Firstpeal2015

Rung to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta and also the recent birthday of Sue Bradshaw of the local band.

Rung for evensong.

First Glasgow - 2,3,6,7,8

Rung by a Monmouth Branch band

Birthday compliment to Matthew Turner

Rung prior to Heritage Weekend Songs of Praise Service on the eve of Patronal Festival.

Rung prior to the special Patronal Festival Eucharist to mark the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the Church.

Rung in memory of Daniel Chadwick, singer with Welsh National Opera and friend and colleague of 2, who died on 23rd June. 1st in method for 2.

First quarter in method: 2.

Rung for Evening Sung Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer)

Rung to celebrate the 60th birthday of the 3rd, and with best wishes on his imminent retirement.

Rung for Evensong.

First Minor - 1.

BD.

* First quarter away from cover

2 - First inside

Specially arranged as a Ruby Wedding Anniversary compliment to the ringers of 1 & 4.

First quarter inside (2)

Rung to celebrate the 67th wedding anniversary of Cyril and Sylvia Sedgbeer. Cyril is a member of the local band.

Arranged and rung as birthday compliments to Joshua John who was 21 on the 19th. July, Yvonne John who will be 50 on the 28th. July and also a Silver Wedding to Andrew and Yvonne John on the 28th. of July.

First Belfast as conductor

Rung for Evensong.

BD.

In memory of Cilla Black.

For Evensong

* First inside Eleanor Tout

1st QP at 1st attempt: 1

Rung to celebrate the life of Guy Ingram, former ringer at Llantwit Major.

Rung for Evensong.

First in method - 2.

BD.

Rung immediately prior to a National Service of Thanksgiving in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.

700th quarter: 6.

Rung in celebration of the forthcoming wedding of Geraint Thomas to Abi Kirk.

Also in recognition of Geraint's contribution to ringing at St.Mellons.

A compliment to Abi Kirk and Geraint Thomas on their wedding day

Wedding compliments to Geraint Thomas and Abi Kirk married here yesterday.

Rung for Evensong.

Birthday compliments to Jenny Mole.

BD.

1st Q of S Royal - 6

Birthday compliment (Aug 27th) to Llanishen Tower Captain, Roger Harpole.

Rung for evensong.

Rung as a compliment to Rev. Rufus Noy on achieving his Theology degree.

Arranged, rung and sponsored in aid of the fundraising at St John`s Church in Cilybebyll, which is nearby to Dyffryn.

1-first minor

Rung in memory of Mrs Pauline Oldham (21 March 1923 - 20 August 2015), widow of Dr Peter Oldham (tower captain at Penmark (1955 - 1989) and mother of Harriet Moncrieff and Sarah Keogh.

To celebrate birthday (1) and rung to mark H.R.H Queen Elizabeth II becoming our longest reigning Monarch, on Wednesday 9 Sept.

With congratulations and best wishes to H M Queen Elizabeth II on becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

Rung to mark the day that HM Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning British Monarch to date.

Rung during the practice with congratulations and best wishes to H M Queen Elizabeth II on becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

2/2

Rung during the practice with congratulations and best wishes to H M Queen Elizabeth II on becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

1/2

First quarter, aged 12, 1. Rung to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II becoming our longest reigning Monarch.

Rung to mark Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning British Monarch. Also as a thankyou to all those ringers who have supported St Edeyrn's over the years. Regretfully dwindling band numbers mean that practices have now ceased.

Happy birthday to Andrew Giles.

Rung for Evensong.

BD.

Rung in memory of Mrs Pauline Oldham (21 March 1923 - 20 August 2015), widow of Dr Peter Oldham tower captain at Penmark (1955 - 1989) and mother of Harriet Moncrieff and Sarah Keogh.

For Compline

First quarter on the Usk tower handbells following refurbishment.

First peal of London as conductor.

Rung for evensong.

With congratulations to the Welsh Rugby team on beating England in the World Cup game at Twickenham on Saturday.

First treble bob - 1.

A pre-wedding compliment to Sarah West and Matt Greenaway who were married in this church later in the day.

Rung by the local band for Harvest Festival and as part of Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung for Evensong and as part of the Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal fortnight.

For Harvest morning eucharist .

Rung to celebrate the recent confirmations of local ringers Ian Hartfield and Lisa Henty.

First in method inside - 4.

Rung as part of the Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal fortnight.

First Quarter Peal, 5.

Rung as part of Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung for Evensong, with added Congratulations to the Welsh team on qualifying for Euro 2016. Rung during the Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal fortnight.

Rung during Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal fortnight.

Rung during Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight as a belated celebration of Harvest Festival.

* first treble to Minor

Rung as part of Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

* First in method. Rung as part of Monmouth Branch quarter peal fortnight.

Rung for Evensong as part of the Monmouth Branch Quarter Peal fortnight.

First in method - 3.

BD.

First Scary spliced - 2,3,4,5,6,7

2 - First royal inside.

Rung for evensong also the compliments of the band to Ian and Caroline Hartfield on the birth of their baby girl on 22nd October.

The 1st peal on the bells. 200th handbell peal for the L&M : 9-10.

1st QP on 8: 1. For Evensong and Llandaff Branch QP Fortnight.

1st of spliced: 4. 50th on the bells: 6. For Llandaff Branch QP Fortnight.

Ring for Evensong.

BD.

Rung during Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight as a welcome to Lucy, second daughter of Deborah (who rings here) and Gareth Beard.

First attempt as conductor.

For Eucharist on All Saints Day during Llandaff Branch QP Fortnight.

For All Souls Evensong and Llandaff Branch QP Fortnight.

2 - First inside

Rung during Llandaff Branch quarter peal fortnight and for All Saints day.

Rung during Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight to mark the 200th anniversary today of the birth of George Boole who developed Boolean logic which paved the way for the computer age.

Rung for Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight after meeting short for Bob Minor.

Rung half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday during Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

First quarter containing Stedman - 1.

Rung half-muffled on Remembrance Sunday.

Rung half-muffled on Remembrance Sunday during Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung for Evensong on Remberance Sunday, which also marks the 100th Anniversary of the first Quarter Peal on the bells after being recast as a ten by John Taylor.

BD.

Half Muffled for Remembrance Service

Half muffled for Evensong on Remembrance Sunday. 1st inside on 8: 2. For Llandaff Branch QP Fortnight.

100th peal on handbells as conductor

1st "scary" spliced - 4

1- First on 8

4- First of Triples

Rung for Evensong.

First in method - 2.

BD.

First on 12 handbells: 11-12

250th together: REH and DFM

1st Yorkshire Royal - 4, 1001st peal of surprise - 3

Rung to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the dedication of the 12

First in method: 3, 6 and 8.

Rung prior to the Advent Carol Service and to celebrate the Great Britain team winning the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936.

The 1800th recorded quarter in the tower.

25th quarter and most methods inside -2

For Advent Carol service

25th quarter and most methods -2 For Advent Carol service

Rung for the Advent Carol service

Rung for Evensong.

BD.

For evensong on the feast day of St Nicholas. First in method (2).

For Christmas

1st Lincolnshire - 6

150th peal as conductor

Rung for Evensong.

BD.

First in 4 methods 1, 2, 4 and 6

First tower bell quarter since 30th November 2014 3.

Rung on the first anniversary of the conductors spinal stroke, with special thanks to the dozens of medical staff, family and friends who have given of their professional skills, time and patience to enable him to recover his capabilities to achieve this performance. Particular thanks to my dear wife Marion who emerged from quarter peal retirement for the occasion.

Rung to celebrate the christening of Francesca Anne Saunders, second daughter of 3 and third granddaughter of 1 & 4.

First blows and quarter peal in the method.

* First in Method

12 yrs of age.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Fred Stokes. Fred is a member of the local band.

Rung prior to the Nine Lessons and Carols and remembering Mrs Mary Crocker, a long-standing member of the congregation, who loved the bells.

Rung prior to the Carols by Candlelight service.

First in method for all.

For evensong.

1st Stedman Cinques: 3

50th together: 6 & 11

Annual Christmas Peal rung to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the devastation of this Cathedral by enemy action on 2nd January 1941. Also to celebrate the birth of Zoë Rebekah Carr, a granddaughter for David and Pat Moore.