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Rung to mark the start of Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture.

100th peal together: 6,9.

Rung to mark the start of Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture.

1000th tower bell peal: 6

First peal at first attempt - 1.

Rung to mark the start of Liverpool`s year as European Capital of Culture.

With the congratulations and best wishes of the band to Owen Battye and Sarah Maines on their engagement

For Evensong.

First peal in the method

Fisher Delight Royal:

34-7.4.7.2-6.34.27-1-6-7.6-8.9 lh 10 (l)

With best wishes to Bryn for his twenty-first birthday.

150th for the association: 1

Rung as a tribute to the life, works, and achievements of Sir Edmund Hillary.

Gordon's birthday treat.

First quarter peal at the first attempt: (1)

Rung by a Sunday Service Band.

Rung for the Epiphany Civic Carol Service

Specially arranged and rung for the Funeral of Claire Harrington.

750th Quarter-Peal: 4.

First in the method - 3.

With best wishes to Mike Tompsett on his 60th birthday and retirement (tomorrow)

First in method and completes the 'standard eight' to quarter peals - 4

With best wishes to Mike Tompsett on his 60th birthday today.

First peal at first attempt: 4

300th peal for the Association: 7

First St Clements:- 5. For Evensong on Education Sunday

1st inside 2

700th peal: 6

Rung in thanksgiving for the lives of Ron Newstead (d. May 2003) and Phyllis Newstead (d. January 2008), communicant members of this church.

Rung to celebrate the 51st wedding anniversary of Terry’s parents. First peal in the method: 3

For the Christingle Service.

First peal in the method.

Eskimo Nebula Delight Royal:

g 7-36.1.58.2-8.7.4-58.4-4.7.6-78.1

80th birthday compliment to J Colin Ashworth of Heptonstall (Jan 31st) and 75th birthday compliment to Colin S Taylor of Rochdale (Jan 25th).

With the best bishes of the band to Colin Ashworth on the occasion of his 80th birthday, today.

Colin came along to listen to the last half hour of the peal and afterwards kindly bought the band a pint and enjoyed a few reminiscences with them in the Sparrowhawk.

With the best wishes of the band to Colin Ashworth on his 80th birthday

First peal in the method

Hebden Bridge Surprise Royal: -78-4-78-3-4-5-4-5.4-4.5 lh 10 (l)

First peal in the method - 4.

First in method - 5.

With the best wishes of the band to Colin Ashworth on his 80th birthday

First peal in the method - 3.

A 10th birthday compliment to Katherine Instone-Cowie.

With the best wishes of the band to Colin Ashworth on his 80th birthday.

For Evensong at Candlemass

First of Surprise as Conductor

Rung to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the formation of The Guild of St Agatha on 5th February, 1983 (St. Agatha's Feast Day)

First spliced: 4.

Remembering the Munich Air Disaster of 6 February 1958.

800th peal: 4

First peal in the method

German Bight Delight Royal:

-5-4.5-5.38-4.78.5.6-34.1-4-9 lh 10 (l)

First on 8:- 1. 400th quarter peal:- 2. In memory of Phil Whalley, who used to organise these quarters.

For Evensong

First quarter inside in the method Marion Lawrence.

Rung to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the rehanging the the bells in the Cathedral Church of St German

First of Minor - 3. Rung as a 55th Wedding Anniversary compliment to Jean and Eric Wharton, parents of the 2nd ringer.

Rung as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the rehanging of the bells in the Cathedral Church of St German.

First quarter in the method Marion Lawrence and Annette Thackray

Rung as part of the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the rehanging of the bells in the Cathedral Church of St German.

First in method for all except 6 & 8.

For Choral Evensong

For Evensong

First in method: 5

Birthday compliments to the ringers of 1 and 2

First in the method - 5

For evensong and a birthday compliment to Lorraine

150th peal of Bristol S Royal: 2

Rung half muffled following the funeral service for Geoffrey Abbott, a ringer at this Church for 75 years and a member of the Church's hand-bell ringing group for over 70 years including over 40 years service as their leader and conductor.

With the best wishes of the band to Isabel Lax - 60 today & able to celebrate for only the 15th time, on the actual anniversary of the date of her birth.

200th together 2,7.

Rung for evensong, Six @ Nix

For evensong

Pauline's birthday treat

The inaugural EastzEast quarter.

1st inside 3

With best wishes to Diane Taylor (Preston Branch Secretary) for a speedy recovery.

1300th peal: 1

First peal of Bristol: 4

With best wishes to Robin & Liam Craddock on their recent wedding.

2,400th peal and has circled the tower: 8

First in the method (5), and first of a Major method as conductor.

for Evensong

First of Surprise - 3

First peal in the method

Humber Little Delight Royal:

5.34-45-56-367.4-78.1-4-78 lh 12 (f)

First in Method: 2

Rung as a Birthday Compliment to Katie Arends.

1350 Peal: 8

First on 8 bells - 4

Rung to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Bank Hall, Bretherton, a local restoration project

Rung to mark the 40th anniversary of the first performance of this composition, which was the first peal of 14-all the work Spliced Surprise Royal to be rung. The original peal was rung at Blackburn Cathedral on 16 March 1968 and the ringers of 1,2,3,5,8 and 9 rang the same bells on both occasions.

For Palm Sunday

For the Chrism Mass

First peal on the bells since 1992 (also on L Martin Daniels Peal Tour).

Conductor’s 125th Suffolk tower for a peal.

L Martin Daniels Peal Tour

First peal on the bells since 1986. L Martin Daniels Peal Tour. Submitted: Roderic K Bickerton.

The longest length (no of changes) rung on the bells.

6. 1800th Peal.

2. 1000th for the Association.

5. 650th for the Association.

5. Circled the tower as Conductor (with no losses).

To welcome Sarah Ruth Simpson, born 21/03/08 to Virginia (who used to ring at St Silas, Blackburn)and John Simpson. First quarter for Jean Barnes since her fall last October and subsequent hip joint replacement.

For evensong

L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mark 27.

100th Suffolk tower for a peal – 5

L Martin Daniels Peal Tour

submitted: Roderic K Bickerton

Rung to say farewell to the Team Rector and Vicar of Oldham, Reverend Donovan Meyer and family, recently returned to South Africa.

L Martin Daniels Peal Tour

Submitted: Roderic K Bickerton

L Martin Daniels Peal Tour

Submitted: Roderic K Bickerton

125th peal – 3

L Martin Daniels Peal Tour

Submitted: Roderic K Bickerton

Rung by a Milnrow practice night band.

Rung prior to the thanksgiving service to celebrate the career of Michael Todd, Chief Constable, Greater Manchester Police.

First peal as conductor

To Celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Raymond and Maureen Hampson, Grandparents of Matthew D. Warburton

Rung as a farewell compliment to The Venerable Bob Metcalfe following his last service at this church.

circled tower: 2; 1st of Royal: 3

1st for almost 30 years: 6

200th on the bells: 7

First in the method for all. Dedicated by the conductor to anybody who has ever learnt the wrong method for a practice. Also, a belated 24th engagement anniversary compliment to Elizabeth A Coke (nee Glasow).

Birthday compliments to Vic (60th), Justin Cantor, partner of the treble ringer (50th) and Robert Criddle(21). First on an inside bell - 5.

First peal in the method

Thames Delight Royal:

3-3.4-2-1-34.7.58.4.56.4.7.2.34.58.1 lh 12 (c1)

950th peal: 2

Celebrating the life of Matt Durys, friend of the tenor ringer. A short life lived fully.

AJB's favourite. 200th Q-4.

Rung for Choral Evensong.

Rung to celebrate St. George's Day

Birthday Compliment to Ella Wilkinson, Grandaughter of 4th

Rung on the Feast of St Mark

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the twinning of Preston and Almelo. First royal - 6. First on 10 as conductor.

As a 60th Birthday Compliment to Kathleen Sutcliffe Sister of 5th.

First of Bristol Royal: 3

100th peal of Royal on the bells.

800th peal - 1.

In celebration of the life of Humphrey Lyttelton.

To celebrate the wedding anniversary this day of Sianna and Jonathon Jehan

400th peal together: 2,3

350th peal as conductor

With best wishes to Jennie Paul and Andrew Higson, married this day at All Saints, Harpole

1st on 10 - 4,5,7

1st Peal in the tower and on the bells.

1st ten bell peal on The Island

In memory of Kath White

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First on twelve: 6.

First Cambridge S Maximus: 4.

Rung as part of the Capital of Culture celebrations and to mark the 80th anniversary of the first peal of Surprise Maximus in the North of England in this tower on 5 May 1928.

We couldn't find the original composition.

Rung in Thanksgiving for the life of Muriel Boden.

100th peal on the bells: 2.

Birthday compliment to Gail and also Big Puss, much loved black cat now aged 23.

800th peal together: 2,4.

Has circled the tower: 8

First of London: 3,4.

Rung to celebrate the life of Charles Edward Ashton, father of 3 who died on 10th April, 2008. First in method 3, first treble bob major 1.

Rung to mark the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the bells in April 1968 and the first peal on 12th May 1968.

900th peal: 2. 1400th for the Association: 5.

7 Part:- S4,S6,7,9,12 giving 18234567

For Evensong

First peal in the method

Asti Delight Major: 3-5.4-2-1-4-25-4-5 lh 12 (c)

Happy birthday to Terry Henfrey

An EastzEast quarter.

100th peal on this bell: 3

Circled tower: 1.

100th peal: 5.

First Cambridge S Major: 2.

For the Golden Wedding, celebrated today, of Keith and Sybil Thomas.

In memory of Christopher I Rowson who died 14th May 2008.

Rung as a compliment to Bill Hibbert on gaining a Ph.D.

For Trinity Sunday

100th peal on the bells: 5.

For Evensong.

First peal in the method.

Flaming Star Nebula Surprise Royal:

c1 -36-47.58-58.6.34.7.4.5.4-4.7.4-6.7

Rung in memory of Brian Jeffrey of Edenbridge.

First peal in the method

Dover Little Delight Royal:

-5-4.5-25.36-4-1.36.4.56.8 lh 10 mx

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Suzanne Davies and Paul Stevenson at Whalley Methodist Church.

300th peal together: 3,7

Im memoriam Geoffrey Abbott, who died in February 2008, a ringer at this Church for 75 years.

First peal in the method

x58x14.58x58.16x14x58x1236x38 le 12 c

Donation: £1.20

Rung to celebrate 50 years of LACR membership - 2

Rung to mark the 40th anniversary of ordination to the Priesthood of Canon Paul Warren, Priest in Charge.

300th Peal for the Association: 2

1,300th peal: 8

First peal at first attempt - 2. First inside - 5. Rung as a get well compliment to Bill Staples a former member of this band.

An Aroma quarter.

Rung to welcome Charles David William Feist,a son for David and Kirsty and grandson for Rector Nick Feist.

Rung with our Best Wishes to the Vicar,Canon Philip Dearden,and his wife, who are retiring to Ulverston.

9,10. 900th together.

5. 250th on the bells.

For evensong.

For Evensong

Silver wedding compliment to Evelyn and Peter Jukes.

65th and 70th birthday compliment to William Green and David Roughley

1st in the method:5

Rung for Evensong. First Plain Bob Royal: 7

First peal in the method

Wight Delight Royal:

36-56.4.5.2-36.27.34-1-6-67-6-7 lh 10 (h)

A little bit choppy on the Solent this evening

Rung to mark the 40th anniversary of the first peal in the method, rung at this tower by the local band on 22nd June 1968.

Rung for the annual Petertide Ordination Service

Rung as an (early) 24th birthday celebration for 8.

Also for the Service of the Ordination of Deacons in the Cathedral.

For evensong.

A prelude to a distinct lack of German "Bight" in Vienna this evening.

Jointly Conducted

Rung on the back 6 for the St. John's Ambulance Service of Thanksgiving.

First in the method (2) and as conductor.

A get well soon compliment to Margaret O'Dwyer.

First Qtr: 6

First inside: 3

For the Wedding of Barry Gardner and Caroline Hopwood, also as a Birthday compliment to Brian Sutcliffe.

Rung to celebrate the Baptism of Emma Kate Livesey on this day - Niece of 3&5.

First Quarter Peal by an all Brownedge Band since ringing re-started in 1992.

First Quarter 6.

Rung on front 6.

Rung in celebration of the birth of Faith Louise Whittle, Great-Granddaughter of 4.

Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

First in Method 2,3,4

Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

Also a 65th Birthday compliment to Rev. David Morgan, Vicar of Adlington

Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

1st quarter - 1. Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

A 70th Birthday compliment to Alan Dyson, Tower Captain.

Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

For evensong

For Evensong. Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

Dedicated to Mark Ashton, aged 21, tragically killed recently.

Rung in celebration of the life of June Rutherford Durrant, Mother-in-Law of 2, who died 4 July 2008.

Rung as part of the Preston Branch Quarter Peal Week

1,000th tower-bell peal: 1

1,200th peal as conductor

En route to Colin Ashworth's summer party and remembering Jeffrey Kershaw, with whom we spent many happy hours both in this tower and at Colin's

First as Conductor to Minor

Rung as a farewell to the Rev Cherry Vann, Vicar of Farnworth, leaving to be Archdeacon of Rochdale. Also rung upon the Feast of St James the Apostle.

First peal in the method

36x56.14.58x58.1236x14x1458x14x18 le 12 b

First peal of Bristol Surprise Royal on the bells

300th peal together: 2,7

50th peal - 2.First of Grandsire Triples - 3.Rung as a 2nd birthday compliment to Helena James grand-daughter of the 2nd ringer.

First Quarter on Ten: 4

18th Birthday compliment to Jack Clegg, Godson of 1

A belated Birthday compliment to the 4th ringer.