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100th peal on the bells: 10

First on 12: 4

200th Peal: 3

Rung as a farewell to the Vicar, Rev'd Jonathan Bower, soon to be instituted as Rector of St Mary's, Broughty Ferry, Dundee.

500th peal: 6

First peal in the method

Broughty Ferry D Major:

-58-14.58-58.1236-14-18.34-34.58 group C

With congratulations to Emma Glen on obtaining a Ph.D.

First of Bristol Maximus: 6

First peal in the method

Biscay Delight Royal:

-5-4.5-5.36-4-58-4.56.1-2.38.1 lh10 (g)

With best wishes to Mike on his birthday

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Jack Ashcroft, of Leigh, a Honorary Vice-President of the Association.

To celebrate the 60th birthday of Peter Lomax

Rung by members of the Sunday service band in affectionate memory of Bill Thompson, President of the band, who died in 2008. Without his support, encouragement and dedication these bells would not have been rehung.

With the best wishes of the band to Colin Ashworth, rung on the eve of his 81st birthday.

With the best wishes of the band to Colin Ashworth on his 81st birthday

Has circled the tower to peals: 2

300th peal together: 3, 8

1st in method:- 2. A birthday compliment to Susanah Cox, daughter of 6.

For evensong

First peal in the method

Trafalgar Delight Royal:

-3-4-2-1-2-458-56-7-4.78.1 lh 12 (d1)

First away from cover:- 1. For the Christingle Service and in memory of Heather Metcalfe, late a parishioner of Holy Trinity (where she was married). The bells were transferred to St Silas from Holy Trinity in 1983.

For the wedding of Paul Scott anf Nichola Kearns.

For Choral Evensong

With the best wishes of the band to John Cornock on his 50th birthday

First peal in the method

Tripleport Surprise Major:-3-4-256-6-34-3.2-4.7 lh 12 (d)

Has circled the tower to peals: 8

With the best wishes of the band to Sarah Maines and Robert Owen Battye, rung on the eve of their marriage, which took place in Manchester Cathedral on 21 February 2009

Rung open in celebration of the life of Mary Criddle.

First peal of Spliced Surprise Major: 4

Rung in memoriam Jack Ashcroft (Leigh), former Honorary Vice-President of the Assocation and Alan McNutt (Adlington), former member of this band.

Rung to celebrate the life of Alan McNutt

The Conductor's 100th peal of Bristol Royal.

Rung for the County of Lancashire Service of Thanksgiving for the Women's Land Army and Timber Corps.

300th QP - 8

250th QP - 3

300th together - 4&5

Also a 16th Birthday Compliment to Robert Hutchings

Rung for Charles Darwin on the 200th year of his birth

Rung by a Preston Branch band as a tribute to Alan McNutt, past Ringing Master and past Chairman of the Branch, who died on 22nd February.

Happy birthday Pauline

First in method:2

In memory of Alan McNutt who rang many peals in this tower and whose ashes were interred into St Paul's church Adlington on this day.

1st peal in the method - 4.

Dedicated to the memory of Alan McNutt of Adlington who died 27 Feb 2009 aged 71 years.

Rung in thanks giving for the life of Alan McNutt whose ashes were interred into St Paul's church yard following this peal.

100th quarter peal together:- 1,4,7 & 8. A birthday compliment to Gerald Morgan and Jenny Morgan, brother and sister-in-law (though not married to each other) of 4.

50th peal: 1

First peal of Spliced S Major: 3

For Evensong.

First on ten - 3

A delicious aperitif

Rung to celebrate St Patrick's day

1,400th peal: 7

With the best wishes of the band to Philip Vracas on his 50th birthday

First peal of Grandsire Triples, and first on eight for 59 years: 3

Rung for Evensong on Mothering Sunday. The band members have between them, 7 daughters, 4 sons and 2 grandsons (and a much-loved dog). A birthday compliment to the ringer of 6, and to Gordon Baldam of this tower.

100th peal: 3

250th peal: 2

Most Spliced Surprise Major methods to a peal: 3

The Conductor's birthday treat.

750th peal: 2

For evensong

In memory of Linda Websdell, a long-standing servant of the church.

First of Spliced S Royal: 3.

Rung as a 50th birthday compliment to Carol Marchbank.

50th peal: 3.

For Evensong on Palm Sunday

999th peal: 4

First peal - 1.

50th together 2 and 6.

First in more than one method 4 and 5.

Rung half muffled by members of the Sunday Service band for Good Friday.

Rung in memory of John Stuart, a devoted ringer and chorister at St. Hildas.

Fr Martin's 1000th peal.

Heaviest bell rung to a peal (10)

In memoriam Kenneth J. Rider, the composer, who died 29th December 2008, who should have been in this peal. Although nicknamed "Fr. Ken" for many years wasn't actually ordained permanent Deacon until September 2007 so at the time of his death actually was "Fr. Ken" after all. Sam Austin replaced him.

Remembering also Keith N. Buckingham who should also have been in this peal, who died in a car accident on July 25th 2007. Rob Lee, his stepson, replaced him.

Gordon Birks (replaced by Jim Andrews) and Peter Furniss (replaced by Terry Henfrey) also wish to be associated with this peal.

250th Quarter Peal: 8

200th together: 4,7.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28

First 23-Spliced (aged 23): 4

2100th peal - 6.

In memory of Kenneth J Rider, who died on 29th December 2008. “Fr. Ken” was one of the founder members of this Peal Tour in 1982.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mark 28.

For evensong

First peal in the method

Fitzroy Delight Royal:

5.34.5.4-25-1-34.7.38.6-6.7-6-9 lh 12 (a)

100th peal of Royal on the bells: 10

For Evensong and as a 50th Birthday compliment to Sheila Bloomfield, a former Blackburn ringer.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung on The L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung on the L martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung for St George’s Day.

First peal on the bells since 1984.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

To celebrate St George's Day.

Rung on The L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Ruby Waterfield of Hethersett.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung upon the eve of the Feast of St Mark.

Rung on The L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

Rung on the L Martin Daniels Peal Tour Mk 28.

900th together: 3,4.

300th together: 8,9.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment (9/5/2009) to Madalene Hildred Darlington.

Rung for the monthly "Six @ Nix" service

Rung on the back six for Evensong

First of London Minor: 5 & 6

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Gerald Brychan Morgan (d. 1/05/09), brother of the treble ringer.

First peal of Cambridge S Royal: 6

Has circled the tower as conductor (in only 27 years): 1

With best wishes to Philip on his 60th birthday, today

Rung to celebrate the ministry of Rev Dr John Cree, Rector of Chorley, and with best wishes on his retirement

First peal in the method

Cree Delight Major:

-3-4-2.5.36.2-34.1.36.4-1 lh 18 (mx)

To welcome the birth of Samuel, son of Nicola and Steve Lowe, born on Sunday 3rd May.

100th on the bells: 7.

First surprise major: 5

First in the method: 2 & 6

With best wishes to Simon Poole (40) and Matt Hilling (a bit younger) on their forthcoming birthdays later this week

First quarter (1)

First quarter on an inside bell (2)

A wedding compliment to Amy Elizabeth Whitehead and Christopher John Halstead, son of the 4th ringer, to be married on the 16th May 2009 at St Mary, Todmorden.

With our best wishes to Terry on his 50th birthday

1st of Surprise - 5

For evensong

A 70th birthday compliment to Donald Bateman

Rung on the back six for the Ascension day Eucharist.

In memory of Irene Warrilow, Tower Captain, who died 13 May 2009. 1st quarter Merri and Tom Davenport

Birthday compliments to Sally Williams and belated birthday compliments to Rachel Mitchell.

First in method: 3

Dedicated to Philip Dunderdale of St. Peter, Derby, originally a member of the Penwortham band, who died recently.

1st in the method - 3

Rung to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings which took place on Tuesday 6th June 1944 and in memory of those who lost their lives.

For evensong

First peal in the method

Sole Delight Royal:

-5-4.5.78-36.2-3478.1.56-4.367-36.458.9 lh 10 (k1)

Rung on practice night to avoid having to ring Spot's latest touch of Stedman Triples! £2

First peal in the method

f -50-14-1256-16-14-50-14-50-14-50 lh 12

For the 3rd birthday of Harry Keinzley, grandson of 6, and as a Wedding compliment to Nicola Sanderson & Matthew Morgan, nepheew of 4.

Rung after the wedding of Natalie Sykes and Huw Thomas, son of Rev Canon David Thomas, Priest in Charge of St Matthew's, Stretford.

Birthday compliment to the conductor.

Rung to celebrate the christening of Adam James Vernon, conductor's son and godson to 2nd & 4th ringers, at this church tomorrow.

1350th peal: 7

50th peal on the bells: 2

Rung as a compliment to David John Baverstock, baptised in this church and former resident of this parish, as he prepares to enter Holy Orders as Deacon on July 5th 2009.

In memoriam Florence Hogg (1918 - 2009) of Walkden.

250th together: 8,9.

200th together: 4,9.

With the band's best wishes to Val's daughter Emma and Mike on the birth of their son this morning.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Matthew D Warburton, the venue being obvious and the weight of the tenor being somewhat significant also! £2

For evensong

With best wishes to Clive Smith on his birthday

Has circled the tower to peals: 10

First peal in the apartment.

First in method as conductor. Rung on the back 6

First peal in the method: 3, 4

Rung to congratulate Garry Peel on graduating as Bachelor of Theology from Bangor University

Rung on the Feast of St Benedict. Also, for the wedding today of Wendy Winter & Colin Belsey.

First of Stedman Triples 3 & 4

Rung for the Feast of S. Benedict. Also rung for the wedding of Wendy Winter and Colin Belsey. First in the method 3 and 4.

First of Bristol S Maximus: 2

1250th peal: 11

Rung prior to Songs of Praise to mark the conclusion of the Flower Festival and in memory of the grandmother of 2, who died today. 1st in method 3

First quarter - 3

200 together - 1 & 5

100 together - 1, 5 & 6

Circled the tower to quarters in 6 quarters - 6

For Evensong

With congratulations and best wishes to Andrew and Sarah Campling, married at Malcesine Castle, Lake Garda, Italy on 26 May 2009

First peal in the method

Lake Garda Delight Major:

-5-4.5-5.36.2-34.1.36.2-7 lh12 (a)

On the 1st anniversary of the death of Samuel Dunne, tragically killed in a car accident 17th July 2008

1st quarter:1

rung on the back 6

Rung prior to service of installation for Revd Jayne Ward as priest-in-charge

First on an inside pair: 3-4

Rung in celebration of the retirement of Edmund J Crighton

rung on the back 6

First peal in the method: 2, 5 & 6

400th peal together: 7 & 8

Rung upon the eve of the Feast of St James A & M. Ruby wedding anniversary compliments to Catherine and Michael Day & Maureen and Ian Panton.

250th peal: 5-6.

Congratulations to Ivo Wengraf and Emma Bull on their engagement.

For evensong

100th together: 4,9.

With congratulations and best wishes to Hayley and Matthew Warburton on the birth of their daughter Hermione

First in method: 4

Rung to congratulate Matthew Warburton and Hayley Dewhurst on the birth of their new baby girl Hermione.

For Evensong

First peal in the method

Lundy Delight Royal: 3-56.4-56-1-4-58-4-5-4-1 lh 12 (b)

Specially arranged and rung to congratulate Alf on achieving sixty years as a ringer and member of the LACR, by old friends and members of several branches of the association.

Rung following the wedding of Anthony Taylor and Sarah Shiels

For Evensong on the Feast of the Assumption and as a birthday compliment (belated!) to the conductor.

70th quarter in the tower: 4

First quarter peal at first attempt: 6

In anticipation of the imminent return of "top-flight" football to Turf Moor, after an absence of 33 years

400th peal on the bells: 8

To mark the 100th birthday of Harold Parkinson of Bacup on 17th August, his 70 years' membership of the Lancashire Association, and with deepest sympathy on the recent death of his wife, Jennie.

First peal of Bristol: 4

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the installation and dedication of these bells on this day in 1949

Rung to congratulate Harold Parkinson of Bacup on his 100th birthday (17 August) and his 70 years' membership of the Lancashire Association, 1939-2009

First peal in the method

Fastnet Delight Royal:

-5-4.5-2.36.2-34.5-34-1.78-78.1 lh10 (j1)

First in the method: 6

For Evensong and a Birthday compliment to Charlotte

Val's 999th peal

1400th peal : 1

400th together: 1,8

1000th peal: 2

First peal in the method

Fylde Coast S Major:

d -36-1456-58-16-12-1458-14-78

Circled the tower; 5.

350th peal together: 4,5

With best wishes to Rob Pettifor for his birthday and thanks to Rob and Anne for their hospitality over the weekend

First of Bristol inside: 5

First Peal on the bells since retuning and rehanging in September 2004.

Rung in memory of Richard Thornber (1933-2007), a member of the Padiham band for many years.

3333rd peal: 2

100th peal together: 1, 3

With the best wishes of the party to Geoff on his 65th birthday