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Remembering Andrew J M Kaye who rang is several of our Peal Tours in the past.

Rung to mark the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May

In memory of Ian DGB Ansell who rang on several of our early Peal Tours.

Rung for the Royal Festive Evensong with thanksgiving for the coronation of the King.

First blows in the method, 3.

First in method as conductor.

An 85th birthday compliment to Raymond Daw.

Rung on Bell Sunday to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Also to mark the 37th wedding anniversary of Rob & Teresa Chapman on the 17th May.

Thanks to Ellis for stepping in at such short notice.

Andy Cope would like to be associated with this QP.

First QP in method for all the band.

200th of Royal - 9.

First of Caters - 1, 3, 4, and 6

In memoriam of Cate Devane, late wife of Rod Aungier who died 21st May 2016.

Rung for evensong.

Rung for Choral Evensong.

Rung to mark the start of the 2023 Manchester Whit Walks - the first to be held since 2019.

The ringing was dedicated to former Mitton ringers: Lance Corporal Christopher Bailey, Tom Charnock, Colonel Jim Martlew, Alan Laycock and Peter Lancaster. The ringing was also dedicated to Agnes Rook, a big supporter of the bells.

Rung on the front six for Trinity Sunday. First quarter peal on an inside bell: 3.

First peal in the method

Knowl Hill Alliance Major: -3-4-2-6-5.34-4.7 lh 12d

Treble First quarter

To celebrate Julian's new job

Engagement compliment to Nicola Webster (daughter of the conductor) and Niall Greenwood

For the Ordination of Priests.

First in the method in hand for all.

Remembering Roland Eccles, who rang on these handbells in this house 26 years ago on the occasion of the conductor's birthday.

To celebrate a service of thanksgiving on the occasion of the shield hanging by the High Sheriff of Lancashire Mr David Taylor CBE DL

First quarter peal for the treble ringer.

Rung in celebration for the birthday of King Charles III.

Rung after morning service, to celebrate the 90th birthday of Ron Preston, tower-captain of Prescot and a ringer here since 1947. The band would like to associate Lesley Davies and Graham Austin with this performance. The bells were 'fired' ninety times at the culmination of this quarter-peal.

Rung to mark the first official birthday of King Charles III.

On Father's day.

First Q/P in method - 3.

With congratulations and best wishes to Carrie and Andrew Rawlinson, married the previous day at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.

First surprise minor inside: 2 & 4

Rung in memory of Roland F Eccles, former Association Vice President & Honorary Librarian. Member since 1945, who died 12/06/2023 aged 93.

Rung open to celebrate the life of Dorothy McGlynn, PCC secretary and long-standing supporter of this church, immediately after her funeral.

First of treble bob in hand: 3-4.

Believed to be the first performance of change ringing in this tower.

Malcolm Murphy is also associated with this quarter.

Rung open to celebrate the life of Roland Eccles.

Rung on the front six prior to the Eucharist of the Holy Spirit with the installation of The Rt Revd Philip North as the 10th Bishop of Blackburn.

First of Stedman Doubles: 2. First covering: 6.

First in method: 4

Rung prior to the licencing of Rev Louis Johnson as Associate Priest by the Rt Rev Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn

Rung for the Archdeacon's Annual Deanery Visitation service for the Lancaster & Morecambe and Tunstall Deaneries, led by The Ven David Picken.

First blows in the method: 3.

Rung to celebrate the life of Susan Mawson, a good friend of 5.

Rung in celebration of the ministries of those ordained Priest and Deacon at the cathedral this weekend.

First Royal as conductor.

First Royal: 4, 6.

Rung for the 175th Anniversary of this church, immediately before the opening of the celebrations by the Town Crier and the Rose Queen.

Remembering Freddie Riley 15 July 2010 - 13 June 2023, rung on the day following his funeral service in this church.

Rung prior to the Ordination Service being held at neighbouring St. George's, Chorley, at which Fr Jordan Bentliff and Fr Ryan Otley will be ordained as priests by Bishop Philip. The band included four ringers from St.Anne's Parish Church, St. Anne's on the Sea, where Fr Ryan is the Curate.

First quarter inside: 2

Rung on the front six prior to Choral Evensong.

Rung in the church during the funeral of Roland F Eccles.

Rung using Roland’s own handbells.

4 : First quarter away from treble or cover bell.

Rung for the 75th anniversary of the NHS and also remembering Roland Eccles, former ringing master of the Manchester branch whose funeral took place on this day.

Rung to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service

Rung prior to and in celebration of the baptism of Harry Mason, son of Paul Mason, a ringer at this church.

With the best wishes of the band to Lillian and Alex upon their engagement.

First of Bristol - 2

To mark the 30th anniversary of the consecration of the church, which retained the previous tower of St Judes

On the back 6

First of London: 4

Rung for the 90th anniversary of the Midland Hotel.

Rung prior to Sunday Service in celebration of Rev. Kirsten Scott, curate of this church, taking her first service here today.

In memoriam of Arthur Ashbridge, former Church Warden of this Church who died yesterday.

Rung after meeting short for Royal, with thanks to Jim Andrews for standing down.

Rung on the front six prior to Choral Evensong. Rung in celebration of the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Rosemary and Stephen Robinson, parents of no. 2.

First of Grandsire Triples: 2, 5

Circled the tower to Quarters: 1, 8

Congratulations to Merlyn Gilldaley and Joseph Pullan who both achieved 2:1 degrees from the University of Lancaster.

Rung for evensong.

First on the treble for Victoria.

Rung for The Patronal Festival Of St. Anne.

Welcome back to ringing Elspeth!

Remembering Isabella Cabon - a long standing and much loved member of this church who passed away recently.

To mark the significant birthday of the ringer of 4 on Wednesday 2 August - her first quarter peal since December 2010

90 changes of Grandsire Doubles for the 90th birthday of Ian W Taylor, bellringer for over 70 years and having more than 50 years service at this church as ringer and Tower Captain. Ian chimed the tenor behind to this touch whilst Margaret was able to join us in the ringing room to ring the treble. This is a substantial achievement for both Ian and Margaret who have not been able to ring much in recent years and are finally able to ring together again. The ringing was preceded by refreshments shared with ringers and friends from all across the Furness branch, followed by a round up of all Ian’s ringing achievements (there’s a lot of them!).

Happy 90th Birthday, Ian!

First quarter inside for Victoria, well done!

To celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of

Richard and Magdalena Jones (of St. Joseph's Ansdell) on 6th. August

In celebration of Jayden's 18th Birthday today.

Prior to mass. To celebrate the 50th. Wedding Anniversary of

Richard and Magdalena Jones on 06/08/23

Wishing Alf and Sylvia Draper best wishes on their 63rd wedding anniversary today.

Rung in anticipation for the North West Ringing Course (10th - 13th August) with 8/10 attending the course as Tutors or Helpers.

First Quarter peal for Freddie at 1st attempt.

First ringing lesson was 1/5/23

With best wishes to Sue Darby for a swift recovery, and thanks to Freja for standing in.

Rung to start the North West Ringing Course 2023

Rung in memory of Fiona Campbell O'Connor who passed away on Monday 7th August 2023, mother-in-law of Deborah O'Connor, Middleton ringer.

Rung with two tenor covers in celebration of the completion of the 13km Three Towers Walking and Ringing Challenge (Blackrod, Adlington and Horwich).

First in method: 2, 3, 5, 6

Rung in memory of Imogen (Dotty) Edwards who was born sleeping 7 years ago today (on 17th August 2016). A dear and beautiful Granddaughter to No.5 and a Great Niece to No.4.

After evensong.

Birthday compliment to Canon Philip Anderson.

Rung in memory of Terry Halstead, ringer at St Mary's Todmorden, who died on 19th August, aged 101.

In thanksgiving for the life of Terry Halstead of Todmorden, 12.3.1922 - 19.8.2023.

We rang Grandsire for a grand sire who was still ringing at this church beyond his 100th birthday.

First peal of Yorkshire: 6

In memory of Terry Halstead, ringer at St Mary's, Todmorden, who died on 19 August, aged 101.

To mark the completion of building work on the tower, including the installation of a new belfry access trap door from the ringing room.

First unassisted rounds for Tora- Well done, onwards and upwards. Rung during the Mytton practice.

Christine's first unassisted rounds- Well done, onwards and upwards. Rung during the Mytton practice

In memory of Terry Halstead 12.3.1922 - 19.8.2023

Rung during the Mytton practice. First unassisted Rounds:2. Well done, Onwards and upwards.

Diminishing rounds finishing with 101 blows on the tenor. Rung immediately following the funeral service at this church of Terry Halstead, once the world’s oldest active bellringer, aged 101.

Also ringing for the service Laura Barnes, Derek Thomas, Sandra Peel, Mike Fishwick, Debra Holmes, Philip Halstead, Donald Owen.

Also present Derek Sanderson, David Dunkley, Edward Gorton, Brian & Jane Owen

Rung on the first anniversary of the accession of King Charles III.

Circled the tower to peals: 2

Rung for the Patrona Festival and the Anniversary of the Accession of King Charles III

Rung before the full circle practice. First ringing on the tower "Children's" hand bells. First venture on any type of hand bells for 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8.

Rung during the Mytton full circle practice whilst the others were ringing by rope and wheel, on the other side of the tower arch. Rung on the tower "Children's" hand bells. First venture on any type of Hand bells 1-2.

Rung by ringers of St Lukes Heywood and St Chads Rochdale in memory of Reverend Canon Alan Shackleton, vicar of Heywood (1970-1986) and Rochdale (1986-1997)

First of Plain Bob Major - 5

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Lawrence D Clement, retired ringer and former Tower Captain at Holy Trinity Kendal.

1: 2000th peal on 10 bells.

Rung for Choral Evensong.

50th peal together: 4,10

Rung whilst group B of Hurst Green and Mytton Mothers Union were having backstroke lessons

Rung as part of a ringing demonstration to Hurst Green and Mytton Mothers Union.

Rung as part of a ringing demonstration to Hurst Green & Mytton Mothers Union

First as conductor on 12

Rung for Sunday Service as a practice for the upcoming LACR 6 bell striking competition.

First of Stedman Cinques as Conductor

In memory of Alan Shephard whose funeral took place today, husband of Rochdale ringer Ann Shephard

Rung on the front six prior to Choral Evensong.

First QP, at the first attempt: 4.

First surprise as conductor.

Rung in celebration for the baptism of Kai Brooks McClean.

First in method for 3 and 5.

For Choral Evensong, and to mark the twentieth anniversary of the augmentation of these bells to ten.

1. 1400th peal for the association.

Richard J Parker and James E Andrews wish to be associated with this peal.

Complete the Surprise Royal alphabet: 4,9

Rung half-muffled after the funeral of Francis Henry ("Franny") Lee CBE (1944-2023), footballer who played for Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, Derby County and England.

Rung in affectionate memory of Geoffrey Fothergill, former tower captain, who died 20 years ago today.

Also in celebration of the life of Anne Ainsley, mother of Marge Bradshaw - a good friend of this tower.

1st QP following the addition of six bells cast by Matthew Higby - Tenor 10lb 9oz.

A 1st birthday and Christening compliment to Rex Parker Newton-Humble and to welcome Jacob George Coates (born 25/8/23), grandchildren of 4.

1st spliced minor: 5

1st QP on the augmented ten, rung prior to Evening Prayer.

1st QP on ten: 5

300th tower bell QP and 1st QP on treble: 1

With grateful thanks to everyone who has supported the Bell Project.

Also a 60th birthday compliment to Teresa Chapman.

With the six bells all now on new bearings.

For the new steel headstock on the 6 In memoriam Alan and Edna Ashton

and on 5 In memory of Janet Lloyd

and for the people of the parish

following Sunday mass

Birthday compliment to Teresa Chapman on her 60th birthday, yesterday. First quarter peal of triples: 1.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung to mark the Installation of the Rt Rev Philip North as the 10th Bishop of Blackburn.

Circled the tower to 10 bell peals: 3.

First of Stedman: 8.

100th peal as Conductor.

First in method - 2, 3

Rung prior to Evening Prayer to mark the blessing of the new Poppy Cascade from the tower. Also to mark the launch of the St Anne’s Ringing School and a birthday compliment to our Vicar, Fr Glen Brooks.

First Quarter: 6, A Ring for the King recruit. Well Done!

Rung prior to the All Souls Service and in memory of Caryl Blanchard, Audrey Webster and Stanley Nutter parents of the ringers.

Remembering Terence (Terry) J O'Dwyer, ringer at this church for 48 years. Terry was a regular and dependable Sunday service ringer. His passing is missed by the Middleton Band. RIP.

700th peal: 7

First QP since 2014: 5

For choral evensong

With congratulations and best wishes to Samuel Bamford and Katrina Roles on their engagement

False Quarter Peal performance for Armistice Day.

Rung for Armistice Day.

First Peal on the Augmented Bells and believed to be the first all Fylde Branch 10 bell peal.

First on 10 as conductor.

First peal on 10: 5, 6 and 8.

Also a 13th birthday compliment to a special boy, George Tasker. Grandson of 2 and 3.

Rung half muffled for Remembrance immediately following the two minute silence.

Last Quarter of Major on the bells

(Rung so Taylor could turn the tenor in)

Half-muffled ringing for Remembrance Sunday

Rung during the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial.

Remembering Sgt Trevor Warren 08/07/1944 - 30/07/1923. 4th Parachute Regiment (Army Reserve). Former Chairman Oldham Branch of the Royal British Legion and organiser of the annual poppy appeal. From 2009 to 2023, Trevor led his team of volunteers in raising almost £940,000 for the RBL. May he rest in peace.

Bells rung full circle before the Service of Remembrance. First full circle Service ringing by an entire Mytton Band for 53+ years.

We'd liked to have rung more bells, but several ringers were involved in setting up for the Service or away, and we have a large pool of learners who are not up to ringing unassisted yet-but they will be soon! Very much onwards and upwards.

Rung half muffled prior to the Community Service of Remembrance

Rung half-muffled following the funeral of Sir Bobby Charlton CBE (1937-2023), the doyen of football who played for Manchester United and England.

Rung in honour of the 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.

First Minimus 1

Has conducted a peal from all the tenors in the former County of Westmorland - 4

2,499th peal - 4

First peal on the bells.

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to the ringer of the 3rd.

Remembering Michael P Moreton (1931 - 2023)

Rung to welcome Rev Dr Judith Clark, on the eve of her Institution and Induction to the Benefice of Clitheroe, Chatburn and Downham

For Sunday Service

To celebrate the Platinum Wedding Anniversary of Derek and Majorie Sanderson on 21st November 2023

First as Conductor

Rung for Choral Evensong

Rung on the front six prior to the Cathedral Eucharist. With the ringers' best wishes to Mark Pickering, Head Virger and Gary O’Neill, Canon Precentor on their retirements this month.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Louise CE McKenna (daughter of 4 & 6, sister of 5) to Robert Helliwell on 28th October 2023, both residents of Tarleton.

Final quarter peal on the bells.

Rung prior to Morning Service in thanksgiving for the life of Ken Foster, a former Churchwarden at this Church, whose funeral takes place here tomorrow.

First on 8: 1

Rung for Evensong

2,500th peal - 5

Rung by Kevin's leading peal ringers:

Martin 1013

Andrew H 643

Andrew G 329

Jane 298

joined by one of Kevin's many ringing friends, Adrian

(72 peals)

This peal is dedicated to the memory of Clifford Samuel Price (1925 to 2022), Father of the conductor and friend to many ringers, who died a year ago this week.

Perseverance crowned with success having eventually permed the right 2 from 4!

Conducted by Andrew.

Composed by a different Andrew.

Organised by Jim Andrews.

Invitation declined by Andrew Sibson.

Rung at St Andrew's church.

Rung on St Andrew's Day.

Rung to mark the centenary of the dedication of the bells earlier this year.

300th of Maximus - 8

Rung prior to the Advent Carol Service.

First QP 6. Well done Ellen!

First on 8: 5

First away from cover: 1

Rung to mark the Christmas Tree Festival and Christingle Service at St Matthew's and also an 80th birthday compliment to Dennis Latham (3).

Rang before the Sea Sunday Service and new Headstone for RNLI crew member

Thomas Henry Rimmer

Wishing good friends of 3 & 4, Rex and Marion Pogson, a steady recovery after a car accident last Thursday.

1st Q/P in both methods for the band.

Ringer of the treble has now circled the tower in Quarter Peals.

Rung to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Canon John Hartley.

First peal in the method

Hartley Delight Major: d -3-4-56-36-34-1-34.2.7

First of 8-spliced: 3, 6

15th Birthday compliment to Alex Gardner.

Rung for 9 lessons and carols.

For Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.

Rung on the front six. For the morning Cathedral Eucharist.

First Quarter in the Tower...

Most spliced as conductor

First spliced on tower bells: 4

The last ringing practice of the year by an entire Mytton band, with local full circle ringing beginning again in late March 2023 after having no local band since the 1960's. Sadly, a couple of our band members could not be with us.

Grateful thanks to those who have supported us or continue to support us. We may be a new band, but we are lucky and have healthy continued shoots of growth and have more people waiting to learn next year.

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

Rung for the Nine Lessons and Carols service.

Rung for 9 lessons and Carols service and to welcome into the world, Lennard Higgins, cousin of 1

Rung in memory of Thomas F. Metcalfe MBE on the third anniversary of his death.

First peal in the house.

100th peal on handbells: 3-4.

Because there were six of us at practice and thought we'd try it!