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In memoriam Thomas F Metcalfe MBE.

The tenor tolled before his funeral service, and during the procession from Church to grave side.

The following ringers would like to be associated with this ringing. Oliver Vyse, Jane Szczerkowska, Debra Holmes, Keith Bamford, Christine Silkstone, Leslie Miller, L Kathleen Miller

In thanksgiving for the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore - an inspiration to us all.

This performance used simulated sound on a virtual ringing platform and contained a non-human ringer.

This single two ton bell was tolled, half muffled, before the evening Ash Wednesday service, to mark the start of Lent. (I raised it this afternoon, but I think something is telling me I am getting too mature to take it up by myself, but what else can you do during lockdown)

First touch on (real) handbells for all.

First as C on handbells.

Last touch on the bells before refurbishment.

Rung for the Funeral of Capt Sir Tom Moore

Rung at 12 midday in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore.

The Nine Tellers was rung at noon, in thanksgiving for the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore, whose funeral was taking place at the same time at St. Mary’s Church, Marston Moretaine.

In memory of, and as a tribute to the life of Captain, Sir Tom Moore

in memory of Sir Tom Moore at 12.00 noon. Well done Sir Tom.

In fond memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore at 12 noon on the day of his funeral. All blows counted by Paula Dagger.

Rung in celebration of Captain Sir Tom Moore's life and achievements, whose funeral is today.

The Tenor was tolled 100 times at 12 noon in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral

For the funeral of Capt Sir Tom Moore

In memory of, and as a tribute to the life of Captain, Sir Tom Moore.

The tenor bell was chimed In honour of Captain, Sir Tom Moore. 1920-2021 "Tomorrow will be a good day"

First blows of Major: 1-2

Remembering Sgt. Nigel Coupe, a resident of St. Annes, who was killed on 6/3/2012 whilst serving his Country in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

Rung half muffled in memory of Marisa Tomkins, Nan of Taylor Wright.

Rung at 12.01 in support of the National Day of Reflection.

Rung at 12.01 for the National Day of Reflection

To welcome Isaiah James Coates, born earlier today, first Grandson for 5-6

For the Marie curie day of reflection

Tolling at 12.01 after the one minute silence to mark the National Day of Reflection on the first anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown in the UK.

At 12.01 - For the National Day of Reflection

A 60th birthday compliment (today) to Peter Coates

For Easter Morning Service and with best wishes to our Vicar, Fr. David Lyon, who retires today.

Rung taking account of Covid-19 restrictions.

In memoriam - HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Tenor tolled half muffled immediately following the announcement of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Nine Tellers was rung half-muffled in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who died earlier today.

In Memory of and to celebrate the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Who died earlier today.

Rung in memory of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung half-muffled to mark the death today of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

The following would like to be associated with this ringing: Alan Stancliffe, Simon Ripley, Jane Szczerkowsa, Deborah O'Connor, Les and Kath Miller, Karen Jowles

To mark the passing of HRH Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip The Duke of Edinburgh who passed away today. Age 99. Rest in peace

In memoriam - HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at 12 noon to coincide with the firing of a 41 gun salute by the Royal Horse Artillery.

As part of the national commemoration, the Nine Tellers was rung half-muffled at 12 noon in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of and to celebrate the life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

To commemorate the life and service of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at the request of Carole Simm who counted all 99 blows

Tenor tolled 33 times by each ringer

Rung at noon in remembrance of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung at noon in thanksgiving for the life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung as a tribute to HRH, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinbrough.

In memoriam Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam - HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Half muffled after midday

Counted by Angela Hunter

At Noon as part of the world wide mark of respect in memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at noon In memoriam

HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

All Heywood’s Bellringers wish to be associated with this ringing.

Rung half muffled at noon on Saturday 10th April.

In memoriam - HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at noon to celebrate the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In Memoriam Philip Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam- HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

As part of the national commemoration, 99 tolling half-muffled at 12 noon in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

To Mourn the death of HRH Prince Philip

Rung at noon using the chiming hammer on the tenor in memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Tolling At Noon. The Nine Taylors and 99 Years Whole Pull Half Muffled For The Life Of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, Duke Of Edinburgh.

Counting assistants Lyn Thompson, Richard Jones and Stacey Wormleighton

Rung prior to the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung just before 3pm to mark the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

1 blow every 20 seconds from 14:30:00 till 14:57:20 then one blow every 10 seconds.

99th strike was at 15:00:00 to start the minutes silence.

The tenor bell was tolled, half-muffled, for fifteen minutes immediately prior to the commencement of the funeral of HRH Prince Philip at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.

This single two ton bell was tolled prior to the funeral today of His Royal Highness, the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Raised and lowered in silence.

Rung by Joanne Diamond, Adrian Hanks and Philip Wilson.

In memoriam Philip Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half Muffled in commemoration of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam Philip Duke of Edinburgh

as a tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on the day of his funeral.

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

To celebrate the life of HRH, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh at 2.30 p.m. May he rest in peace

Half-muffled before the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel, Windsor. Counted by Angela Hunter.

Rung from 2.45pm to 2.59pm, immediately before the funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel, Windsor

In memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Prior to his funeral.

99 blows of the tenor at 20 second intervals leading up to the funeral of HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

With thanks to Michael J Allen for keeping the count and timer.

Rung half muffled. In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

In Memoriam Philip Duke of Edinburgh

For the Funeral of HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prior to the funeral of His Royal Highness, the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

99 tolling rung half-muffled at 2:20pm in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose funeral took place at 3pm today.

In Memoriam

Rung prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh

For the 76th Anniversary of VE Day

To mark the 70th birthday tomorrow for 3-4.

First on Ringing Room 1, 3, 5; First of Surprise Minor 3

A birthday compliment to 7. Length of performance highly significant

The first touch on our first practice night for 15 months following the Government’s Covid-19 restrictions, rung in thanksgiving for the life of Miss Alison Callum, a long-serving ringer at St. Chad’s, Poulton-le-Fylde, who passed away on 14th May 2021

In memoriam Alison MJ Callum : Poulton le Fylde, Lancs.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Jordan Banks, whose funeral takes place tomorrow

Rung on the front six for the 10.30 am Eucharist on Trinity Sunday. We are slowly getting back to normal.

Rung (on 2 to 5) for Morning Service and, on the 77th anniversary of D-Day, remembering all those involved in the Normandy campaign.

Rung during Practice Night in thanksgiving for the life of Margaret Wharton, who passed away on 8/6/21

Rung for Ordination of priests.

In memory of the 72 people who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire on 14/6/17

First of more than one method - 2

First QP on the miniring. This performance was rung using simulated sound.

The Heyhouses Ring comprises six John Norris dumbbells. With thanks to John Norris for all his technical assistance, to Ashley Wilson for all work associated with installing the dumbbells and to Monica Hollows for her support for the whole project

Chimed to mark the 200th Anniversary of the installation of the first Ellacombe chiming apparatus.

Rung on the back 6, for practice night…until the next time!

Rung of the ordination of Priests service. First service touch: 6. Rung on the front 6.

Rung on the front six for the ordination of Priests.

To mark the 73rd Anniversary of the NHS tomorrow.

To mark the 73rd anniversary of the NHS with grateful thanks to all those who have served the NHS, past and present, including 6 (for 38 years).

This performance was rung using simulated sound.

Rung at 8.000pm as part of the national celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the NHS with grateful thanks to all those who have served the NHS, past and present.

To mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the N H S. and to thank them all for their dedication and care. This is the first time that these ringers have formed a band at St Michael's, Kirkham.

To mark the 73rd anniversary of the NHS on Social Care and Frontline Workers Day, at 8.00pm.

Bells rang as part of the 73rd birthday celebrations for the NHS and their heroic efforts during the pandemic.

Rung as the cyclists taking part in the Cathedrals Cycle Route Challenge were leaving Blackburn Cathedral for the 107-mile route north to Carlisle Cathedral. Route CCR 41 of Bike Week.

Remembering Janet Lloyd, ringer at St. John’s, Lytham and a friend of all the band.

This performance was rung using simulated sound.

To congratulate Hal Meakin on achieving a First Class Degree Joint Honours in Politics and Economics at Brunel University.

Rung to see if it could be done!

This performance was rung using simulated sound.

First quarter on an inside pair 3-4

For practice.

Rung prior to the Confirmation Service with best wishes to all those being confirmed by Bishop Philip.

Also in thanksgiving for the life of Claire Parker (Mother-in-Law of 5) who passed away earlier today.

For morning service

Rung following the funeral of Bob Clark, a past Town Mayor of Padiham and a benefactor of the bells.

It was deemed too hot for a full quarter peal.

Remembering Humphrey Booth who died on 27th July 1635, founder of this church and the Booth Charity which to this day continues to care for the poor of Salford.

Rung on the back eight for Evening Prayer. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first time the back eight bells have been rung together since early March 2020. Also the first quarter peal on the bells since December 2019.

Rung for Patronal Festival Service on St James' Day

Rung to mark 150th anniversary year of the shipyard (formed in 1871)

Dedicated to the memory of Thomas F. Metcalfe (14th July 1942 - 24th December 2020)

Graduation congratulations (1st Class Honours Degree in Project Management): 1.

Birthday compliments (last/coming weeks) to Iwan Cotgreave, Kyle Harrison, and Jayden Milby - young ringers that ring regularly at this tower.

Rung after the wedding of Arran Sethi & Elissa Thackwray, with the band's best wishes to the happy couple.

To celebrate the life of Janet Lloyd

In memory of Thomas F Metcalfe MBE - former tower captain at this church.

Birthday compliments to conductor.

First of Major: 4 and 8

First of Major as Conductor: 8

A thanksgiving for the life of Daniel Henfrey, father of Terry, who died 22 July 2021, aged 87.

Rung to celebrate the life of Colin A Tester, former Tower Captain at Eccleston who died 21st November 2020. Colin was a much loved inspiration to and a great supporter of both local and district ringers.

Rung as a forthcoming wedding compliment to Ashley Wilson and Victoria Railton.

Rung for Morning Service and to mark the 76th anniversary of VJ Day.

First ringing on the bells since 8th March 2020.

Farewell to the pigeons that had taken up residence in the ringing chamber in the meantime.

Rung in memory of Pte. Henry ("Harry") William Powell, a resident of St. Annes, who died in West Africa on 20/6/1920 having served his country during WW1.

This commemoration could not be undertaken on the centenary of his death due to Covid-19 restrictions

First of treble bob "in hand" 3-4 and 5-6.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Ashley Wilson and Victoria Railton which will take place later today at Singleton Lodge. With best wishes from all the band.

Before service, To celebrate the life of Janet Lloyd (founder member and

secretary of the St. Johns band)

Longest length so far on real handbells!

With grateful thanks to Jennie Town for her patience, support and encouragement.

Rung in memory of Gunner Thomas Kendal, a resident of St. Annes and bellringer at this Church, who died on 10/12/1920 having served his country during WW1. This commemoration could not be undertaken on the centenary of his death, due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Also rung to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack in New York.

First Quarter as C: Ellis Hollows (age 13) the youngest person ever to conduct a QP on the bells.

Rung for Heritage Weekend

A 60th birthday compliment to LACR President, Father L. Martin Daniels.

60th birthday compliment to L Martin Daniels.

Also rung in memory of Denise Rutland.

In memory of Jack Brierley, former tower captain, and uncle of the treble ringer and Pat Ripley mother of the fourth ringer and John P Partington whose birthday was on the 9th September.

First quarter following return to ringing

2,200th peal: 6.

Rung with a plain lead as a 70th birthday compliment (28/9) to Jim Andrews.

For practice.

This performance used simulated sound.

With the best wishes of the rest of the band to James Andrews on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

Rung during practice in memory and in thanksgiving for the life of Edward Riley, a member of the All Hallows band for over fifty years, who passed away on 29/9/21.

A 40th birthday compliment (2nd October) to Guy Wilson, son of 4.

Remembering Suzanne Newton.

First Q of Surprise Minor: 6

This performance used simulated sound.

Rung before the service of Institution of Rev Sheelagh Aston as vicar of St Silas after 5 years as Priest-in-Charge.

Due to the last minute re-arrangement of the band, the band would like to associate this performance with Paul Warren, Kate Warren-White, Charlotte Ferguson and Jean Barnes.

To commemorate the centenary of the first peal to be conducted by a lady for the Lancashire Association in this tower on 10th October 1921.

Rung on the middle six.

In memory of Victoria and baby Henry

First quarter on the bells since March 2020.

First Q in method: 3

This performance used simulated sound

1st blows in method, 1st quarter on 8 and of surprise: 2 (13 years of age)

In Memory of Daniel Henfrey. Died 22nd July 2021 aged 87

To commemorate the centenary of the Doncaster and District Society

Rung prior to Morning Service to mark the 120th anniversary of the wedding at this Church of Sir Nigel Gresley and Miss Ethel Fullagar.

A 36th birthday compliment to Ashley Wilson.

Rung to mark the 120th anniversary (today) of the marriage at this Church of Sir Nigel Gresley and Miss Ethel Fullagar.

This performance used simulated sound

Rung between 6-6.30pm as part of the national "Ring Out for Climate" on the eve of the COP26 Climate Change conference in Glasgow.

Rung on the eve of the opening of the COP26 Climate Change summit in Glasgow.

First Cornwall: 5

Rung to mark the beginning of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow.

Rung prior to the annual Service of Thankful Remembrance for the departed.

Rung before All Souls Remembrance Service and for COP26 in Glasgow

Rung for All Soul's Day. First quarter of Cambridge Surprise Major: 3.

Rung half-muffled prior to a Memorial Service for all those who have passed away during these challenging Covid-19 times.

Rung half-muffled prior to Evening Prayer for Remembrance Sunday.

1st Q of Surprise on tower bells: 3

Half muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

On the 50th Anniversary of Derek's first peal, ringing the same bell, on Remembrance Sunday 14th November 1971.

First on treble: 1

First as Helen: 2

First inside: 3

The first Quarter since the resumption of regular ringing at Sefton.

First of minor inside - 2.

For practice.

Rung for practice night on the front six. Celebrating 68th Birthday (treble ringer).

Rung prior to the Induction and Installation Service for Fr Glen Brooks as Vicar of this Church with best wishes from all the Band.

First Q as Conductor at first attempt.

Rung for Patronal Festival.

Rung as a 75th birthday compliment to Richard Parker - tower captain and a ringer here since 1962.

1,100th peal and 250th on the bells: 1.

700th peal together: 5 and 9.

Rung on the front six for practice night. First quarter of Plain Bob Doubles on the treble.

Rung in memory of Richard Palmer, past Tower Captain at this church and past Preston Branch Ringing Master who died on 30th March 2020.

To celebrate the life of Peter Ruane,

a Ringing Remembers recruit,

Taught to handle a bell by the treble ringer,

and rang here regularly prior to lockdown,

his funeral took place immediately after this ringing.

Rung with best wishes to the townspeople of Clitheroe for a happy Christmas and to Simon Woof for his forthcoming 50th birthday.

First peal in the method

Lancashire Alliance Major: -3-4-2.5.6-2-5-7 lh 12f

Rung prior to a service of Nine Lessons and Carols.

First QP in method 3 & 4

First Quarter - 6

For Crib Service, and in memoriam T F Metcalfe.

Rung for Christmas and in thanksgiving for the life of Martha Hodgetts, grandmother of the 2nd ringer, who passed away this morning aged 86. May she rest in peace.

Rung to celebrate the life and work of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who passed away on Boxing Day at 90 years of age.

First of Bob Minor: 1.