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1st of minor- 1

27th birthday compliment to the conductor.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung prior to Christingle Service.

4 - First inside.

Rung for Cathedral Evensong.

Rung for Evensong.

First Yorkshire in hand - 7-8

To celebrate the life of Susan Sayce.

Rung for Evensong.

First inside - 2

1: 1st on treble

100th together - 2 and 5

600th peal for the Association - 3

First on 12: 12.

Rung for Evensong.

Before Evensong. Remembering Christopher's very first QP, rung here in 1980, also Stedman Doubles. Also remembering Rev Malcolm Ellis, incumbent of St John's 1987-2002, who died aged 83 on February 1st.

First minor - treble

Rung on the front 6

1st QP on 10 bells: 7. Rung for Cathedral Evensong at which Rev Canon Mark Preece was installed as Canon Precentor.

2 - 1st QP on an inside bell

Rung for Sunday Service in loving memory of Frank Wotman, former ringer at this church.

Remembering Jaqueline S King (nee Evans), an Honorary Life Member and former Master of the L&M. Also a former President and for many years General Secretary of the Ladies Guild. She is believed to be the last member of the Evans bellfounding family of Chepstow.

First in method for all.

In memory of Jacqueline S King (1930-2019) of Chepstow.

First of BFLG in Wales, for the Association, and for all the band.

The band would like to thank the many other people involved in this project for learning the methods, attending practices, and taking part in quarter peal and peal attempts over the past four years, without whom, this would not have been possible.

Rung for Evensong.

For post Evening service.

To congratulate Rebecca Musty & Ashley Holmes, on their engagement on 21st January 2019.

Father of the Bride to be: 8

Rung following morning service to celebrate the birth of Lachlan William Dawson, Grandson of Martin and Amanda Gilbert of the local band.

Rung after Cathedral Evensong.

First in method for all.

In thanksgiving for the life of Jacqueline King, tower captain at Chepstow for many years, Ladies' Guild Secretary for 30 years, past Monmouth Branch Secretary and L&M Master, who taught many ringers including the tenor ringer. R.I.P.

Rung for Evensong.

250th. of Cambridge - 5.

First Yorkshire Royal and 50th peal: 3. Rung in thanksgiving for the life of John Lewis (1947-2019), Dean of Llandaff 2000-2012, whose requiem took place in this Cathedral yesterday. Also in thanksgiving for the life of Jacqueline S King, who taught the conductor, and many others, to handle a bell, and who made a huge contribution to ringing in this Association over many years.

Rung for Evensong.

First minor - 1 and first minor as conductor.

Birthday compliment to Barry Hayman

In memory of the Very Reverend John Lewis, Dean of Llandaff 2000 - 2012, and in thanksgiving for his ministry in Sully. He will be sadly missed.

First quarter - 1.

First as cover - 6.

Wishing Lynne Brunt of the local band a speedy recovery.

Rung to celebrate Wales Rugby Grand Slam, by members of the usual Thursday night practice band as we were only 6 tonight.

Rung after Cathedral Evensong.

First of Caters inside - 6.

Rung during the installation and induction of Reverend Lynda Elizabeth Newman as Rector of the Rectorial benefice of Neath at St David's church in Neath.

100th together - 4 and 8

Longest length rung 3-4.

25th together: 5& 7.

Birthday compliment to Peter Munday.

First on eight bells 1-2

First mixed Doubles: 2 and 3.

Rung for the Passiontide Sequence.

Rung for Evensong

Rung for Evensong.

For Evensong.

1st on 12: 7.

Rung on "Sul y Blodau*" after a service remembering those who have died.

*Sul y Blodau (Flowering Sunday) is the Welsh name for Palm Sunday, and in the Welsh Valleys there is a tradition of decorating the graves of loved ones in readiness for Easter.

The 25cwt tenor was tolled from 13:45 to 14:05 in sympathy with Notre Dame Cathedral, following the devastating fire the previous day.

Rung at 7pm as a mark of solidarity following the devastating fire at Notre Dame de Paris.

The Tenor Bell was tolled as an expression of solidarity with the people of France after the fire at Notre-Dame

Rung at 7pm prior to a special service as a mark of solidarity following the devastating fire at Notre Dame de Paris.

The Tenor Bell was tolled as an expression of solidarity with the people of France after the fire at Notre-Dame immediately prior to the Maundy Thursday service

7pm for 7 minutes. In solidarity to the people of France following the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Monday 15th April.

First in method in hand - 7-8

A sign of both sorrow for, and solidarity with, the people of France and the Cathedral Community at Notre Dame de Paris (Archbishop of Wales).

1st on an inside pair: 5-6

For Easter before the evening Said Eucharist service and as a 93rd birthday compliment to HM the Queen.

650th Peal and completes the circle; 8.

Rung for Easter, on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the first peal on the current ring; same method, length and composer.

A foot note for Chris listening in the car with a broken leg.

1st 1/4 inside - 2

1st 1/4 for c.16 years - 6

The band send best wishes to Chris Kipling's broken fibular!

Rung immediately after Evensong.

1st of Cambridge : 4. 150th together : 2,8

1st Superlative in hand - 7-8

Get well compliment to Lisa Eyles

First peal: 1, 3 and 6.

Rung as a farewell to Gareth Erlandson as he prepares to be ordained in St Asaph Cathedral in June 2019 with thanks for his contribution to ringing at Rumney over the past three years.

1st Stedman Caters - 5

First in method: 2.

Rung for Evensong to mark the retirement of Bishop Richard Pain as Bishop of Monmouth, with thanks for his ministry and support for bells and bellringers in the Diocese.

Rung immediately prior to Choral Evensong with the Installation of Reverend Dr Jan van der Lely as Canon Chancellor.

Rung for Evensong as a birthday compliment to Richard Hall, 75 today, and to Julian Parker, 67 tomorrow. Also as a welcome to Rose Greenaway with congratulations to Sarah & Matthew.

Rung in loving memory of Wynford Lewis, father of the conductor, who passed away on the 15th April aged 83.

Rung for Evensong.

1st of Stedman Cinques: 6

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming wedding on 23rd May of David A Jones and Mary Van Den Heuvel.

85th birthday compliment today to Trevor T Lewis

With the band's best wishes to Peter Bennett for a speedy recovery

To celebrate the wedding on 23rd May 2019 of David Jones and Mary van den Heuvel.

Also to welcome to Beatrix Elizabeth Coco Kipling born 24th May, a 3rd daughter for David and Sara and a 4th granddaughter for Chris and Joy Kipling.

First quarter of Bob Major away from trebles - 7-8

First quarter in the house!

21st birthday compliment to Daniel Bennett

Ringing to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings

First London - 5

Remembering the Grenfell Fire Disaster 14/6/2017

To celebrate the wedding on 23rd May 2019 of David Jones and Mary van den Heuvel.

Rung to celebrate the arrival of William David Alan Sworder, nephew of 7/8, on 12th June.

1st blows of Lincolnshire in hand - 7-8

1: 1st of minor

3 - First of minor inside.

Rung immediately after Choral Evening Prayer and Inauguration of Chapter.

First on 12 as conductor

First blows of Maximus on Phil's refurbished bells

Pre wedding compliment to Gareth Kipling and Isobel Misani-Titcombe getting married at Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire on Saturday 29th June 2019

Rung to celebrate the wedding tomorrow of Gareth Kipling and Isabel Misani-Titcombe by his immediate family

Rung in thanksgiving for the ministry of Rt Rev'd Richard Pain; formerly Vicar and Archdeacon before becoming Bishop of Monmouth. +Richard has been a great supporter of the Ll and M DACBR.

Rung as a compliment to Bethan Carr, born this week, a 4th granddaughter for Pat and David Moore

To mark the (eve of the) 50th anniversary of the Investiture of Prince Charles, Royal Patron of St Mary's Priory as Prince of Wales. Rung with thanksgiving for the life of Tony Griffiths, former captain of this tower.

Rung by a band representing the Monmouth Branch before a farewell mass to mark the retirement of Bishop Richard Pain as Bishop of Monmouth, with thanks for his support for ringing and ringers in the Diocese.

First qp in method for all

First qp since breaking his right humerus 10 months ago - 2

Believed to be the first qp of Primrose for the Association.

First change ringing at Ty Nant

With thanks to Nick Jones who volunteered to stand down after the organiser couldn't count.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Phil Hopkins who is old enough to know better.

Rung in memory of Ron Prosser, a former ringer at this church.

2: 1st inside

Rung for the Christening Service of Lachlan William Dawson, first grandchild of Martin and Amanda Gilbert, local ringers of this tower.

First in method as conductor.

For Compline

First in method: 2.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Cyril Sedgbeer, a ringer at Rumney, grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 2.

150th peal, and first of Stedman Cinques for 52 years: 7.

First mixed doubles: 2.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Cyril Sedgbeer, a ringer at this tower.

Rung for Evensong.

Also 90th birthday compliment to Cyril Sedgbeer of Rumney.

Rung to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary and renewal of their wedding vows for Revd Cannon David and Maureen Brunning following Eucharist service today

Following Cathedral Choral evensong

To dust off a few cobwebs

Arranged and rung to celebrate the Diamond Wedding of St Catwg`s Church Warden Barbara Cole and her husband Tony.

Rung to mark the 150th anniversary of the dedication of this church, with thanks to Nick Jones for making the arrangements.

First in method: 2 & 6.

Rung for Evensong.

Farewell compliment to Robert Sworder and Rachel Prior.

With thanks from 1-2 to the South Wales handbell band for being so welcoming over the past year.

Rung as part of the 17th annual Cornwall tour with many thanks to our generous hosts Mike and Pip Penney

Rung prior to the evening service as a compliment to Roger Harpole on recently celebrating his 70th birthday.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Chloe Gaffney and Dean Ford at this church on Saturday 21st September.

3: 1st Grandsire

Following Cathedral Choral evensong

In thanksgiving for the life of Rev. Rick Hayes who died on 19th September 2019 after a short illness. Rick was Assistant Curate in the Grouped parishes of Mathern, Mounton, St. Pierre and Shirenewton and Industrial Chaplain to Tata Steel at Llanwern and Port Talbot. This quarter was rung by a band from Mathern (1,2,5,6) and Shirenewton (3,4)

First Peal: 6

Rung for Evensong.

150th handbell peal together: 5-6,7-8

First of treble bob 1-2

A 13th birthday compliment to Zoe Eyles-Vaughan

Rung to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the Women's institute in St Mellons

With best wishes to Stephen John Hopkins and Cathryn Rose at the beginning of their married life together.

First quarter peal in the method.

A very belated retirement compliment to Rev Michael Witcombe who served as vicar here for seventeen years and was always very encouraging of ringing activities.

Rung prior to One World Week United Service and also to congratulate Andrew Potter on being made a professor at Cardiff University's Business School.

To welcome Anna Rose Austin b30/9/19, 5th grandchild (all girls!) for 3 and 8

First tower bell QP for over 7 years - 4

Rung for Evensong.

With congratulations and best wishes to Nevil James on his 90th birthday.

1800th peal 7-8, 750th as conductor and 1st of Surprise Major in hand as conductor.

1 - First quarter peal. Rung prior to evensong service and during Llandaff Branch quarter peal fortnight.

Also with the best wishes of the band to Stephen Avery, starting his new job soon.

90th Birthday compliment to Nevil James.

Bob and Mary Hardy, who were unable to ring, wish to be associated with this Quarter Peal.

1st in method - 4

Get well wishes to David Bounds of Llantwit Major

4- First Grandsire inside.

Rung during Llandaff Branch quarter peal fortnight.

1st minor inside - 2

1 - First quarter peal.

Rung for morning service and during Llandaff Branch quarter peal fortnight.

First on 8 - treble

Rung during the Llandaff Branch quarter peal fortnight.

With the band’s best wishes to Dave Bounds currently in hospital

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Nevil James, a ringer at Christ Church Radyr.

First quarter peal inside - 2.

First on 8 as conductor.

Rung during Llandaff branch quarter peal fortnight

Rung in memory of Philip Gammon, former tower captain and church warden at Llancarfan.

First quarter for over 30 years - 3.

First quarter of Grandsire - 3 & 4.

1st Maximus: 6

In Llandaff Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung half-muffled for the evening service on Remembrance Sunday in memory of the Fallen.

Also in memory of Mark Reynolds, ringing friend of Helen who died in August.

First of Minor as conductor.

Rung half-muffled for Evensong on Remembrance Sunday.

Rung half muffled for Evensong on Remembrance Sunday.

Rung half-muffled on the "Phrygian Mode" (front) 6 prior to the Evening Remembrance Service.

1 - First quarter peal. On Remembrance Sunday. Rung during Llandaff Branch quarter peal fortnight.

Rung to celebrate the feast of St Dyfrig.

To celebrate the 20th birthday (tomorrow) of the ringer on the 10th, and the 11th birthday of Connor Cooper, grandson of the ringers on 1 and 5.

With congratulations to David F Moore on attaining 50 years membership of the Llandaff & Monmouth DACBR

First peal on 12 handbells: 5-6

First on 12 as conductor

For the 80th anniversary of the dedication of the 12.

Rung for Evensong.

First of Cambridge S Royal on handbells 7-8

Rung after Evensong.

Especially arranged on St Catherine's Day to mark the 150th anniversary this year of the opening of this church for public worship.

For Usk Christmas Fair

1st in method - 4,5,6 and 8

Rung prior to the Advent Carol service.

Rung prior to the Advent Procession Service.

2 - First of Grandsire inside.

For the switching on of the Village Christmas tree on the green opposite the Church.

Rung for Evensong.

First Quarter - 6.

For Evensong.

First quarter of Minor on an inside bell for Janet Robinson Wood. 64th birthday compliment for Leighton Cooke

Rung for the Christingle Service.

First Quarter - 1

In memory of Gareth Dancer, brother of Helen

Robert E Hardy would like to be associated with this peal

Rung for the Nine Lessons and Carols Service.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung prior to the Carol Service.

Celebrating the bi-centenary year of the original 5 bells' installation (including bells 2-5 of the current ring).

In memory of Gareth Dancer

Rung for the Crib Service.

For Christmas. Ringers of 3 & 5 have now completed peals on all the 366 dates of the calendar year.

First quarter peal: 6.

First as cover and completes Learning the Ropes Level 3: 6.