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Ring for The King Recruits, 2, 6, 7.

Thanks to local towers Heywood, St Luke's and Rochdale St Chad's for support in 2023.

With best wishes from the Band for the ongoing project at Rochdale St Chad's for the new ring of ten in 2024.

Rung on either side of the midnight hour

Rung as a birthday compliment to Derek Thomas.

First peal in the method, previously rung to a quarter.

First Quarter Peal on the bells in the tower.

Rung a year to the hour of the last ringing on the bells in their old home at Church Kirk, being a quarter of Grandsire Triples. This quarter was rung with the same band, ringing the same bells, with the same composition and conductor.

Rung during practice night to mark this as the 600th tower visited by the ringer of the treble.

Rung for evensong.

In memory of Isobel van Dijk, mother of Jane Ward from Over Kellet Church, who died aged 97 on Friday 5th January.

First peal on the bells since 30th March 1974.

First of surprise minor: 2

Rung to congratulate Father Crispin Pailing, Rector of Liverpool, on being awarded an MBE for services to the community in the New Year Honours List.

Rung for evening service.

In memory of Stephen Gardner, 1951-2023, Churchwarden here from 2001 to 2009, who died on 12 December. Stephen was very supportive of the augmentation to 10 in 2006 and one of the new bells bears his name.

Birthday compliment to the conductor.

Rung after meeting short for Maximus.

Birthday compliment to David Jones.

First on 8: 8

First in method: 5

Rung to mark the Confirmation Service earlier today, with the band's best wishes to all those confirmed.

Remembering Tom Metcalfe M.B.E, 1942 to 2020 (Tower Captain)

Remembering on this day in 1986, the U.S. space shuttle Challenger, which exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Florida, killing all seven aboard.

1st blows in method for the band.

Rung on the front six. Best wishes, from the band, to Gary Wignall on his recent birthday.

Rung on the back eight for Evensong. With the band's best wishes to Donna Hutchings, celebrating her 60th birthday today.

First quarter peal in the method: 3.

Best wishes from the band to Donna Hutchings celebrating her birthday today.

Dedicated to the memory of Eric Wharton, former ringer at this tower, who died on January 12th, aged 91 years.

First of surprise as conductor

First in method: 3

For evensong service

First minor: 1

600th peal together: 2,8

Rung in memory of David C Allen, former ringer at St John's, Blackpool, whose funeral took place on 6/2/24 at St Paul's, Norden, Rochdale.

1 : First quarter of treble bob

20th birthday compliment to Ben Curwen, nephew of (2).

Rung as a birthday compliment to Donna Hutchings

Rung following the morning Eucharist service, presided over by the Archbishop of York, marking Racial Justice Sunday.

In celebration of the birth of Thomas Michael Dickinson, on the 28th January 2024 at 10:54am weighing 8lb5oz. Grandson of 1 and 4, nephew of 7.

In anticipation of the Over Kellet Open Day tomorrow.

50th Quarter Peal - 5

Rung half-muffled following the memorial service of Isobel van Dijk, mother of Jane Ward.

The first peal in the tower and on the remodelled bells.

Rung following the dedication service, led by the Bishop of Blackburn.

Happy birthday, Ian.

Rung for Evensong.

A birthday compliment to Christine Silkstone. With compliments to Clare and David Hull on their 55th wedding anniversary.

To celebrate Finley's 18th Birthday yesterday

In memory of Trevor Hollowell (uncle of 3), Stephen Devine, and Dave Myers.

250th peal: 6

Rung following the conductor’s 50th parkrun - most of the band ran or volunteered at Crewe parkrun prior to this QP.

With thanks to Stefan for ringing at short notice.

First peal in the method: 3,4

Rung immediately following a service of Holy Eucharist with Baptism & Confirmation, officiated by The Rt Revd Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn

Rung during practice night to mark the 200th anniversary of the RNLI (4/3/24) and remembering the 27 lifeboat crew members from St. Anne’s and Southport who lost their lives in the Mexico disaster in 1886.

Also remembering Sgt Nigel Coupe who was killed on 6/3/2012 whilst serving in Afghanistan.

First in the method - 2.

60th birthday compliment to Martin Mellor, tower captain at Burbage, Leics.

Rung to remember Lady Eleanor Cecily Clifton, whose faith, vision and generosity led to the consecration of this church in 1873 and the addition of the tower and original 8 bells in 1890.

First peal of Surprise Royal on the bells.

First quarter on 10 bells: Treble

First conducting on 10: 6

Rung for evensong service and Mothering Sunday

Rung for Mothering Sunday.

Rung in thanksgiving for the lives of Patricia Ward and Colin Miller, who were both long-standing and faithful members of this Church.

For Choral Evensong.

The conductor's 600th twelve-bell peal, also now circling the tower as conductor.

Birthday compliment to C. Barrie Dove for his 80th Birthday on 18/3/2024.

First peal in the method

Lancastrian Alliance Major:

-3-4-2-6-34-5.4.56.7 lh 12d

Rung to mark the centenary of the installation of these bells - 21st March 1924

Rung for Easter.

5 - 1st as Conductor on Minor.

For Easter and for practice.

For Easter.

First on treble for Shaun who has now completed ART Learning the Ropes level 3.

Rung for Easter service

4 - First long length touch as conductor

A 50th Birthday compliment to Matthew Lock, Brother of Trevor.

400th peal - 2

300th peal together 2 and 6

50th peal together 1 and 8

50th peal of Grandsire Triples - 1

First peal in the method.

Jovium Alliance Major;

-38-14-12.58.16-34-58-18, Group E.

400th peal together: 8 and 9.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Samuel Evan James Westlake. A Grandson to Linden and Marjorie Charnley.

100th peal in the tower (93 on the current 1928 Gillett & Johnston ring)

First peal in the method

Cletherow Alliance Major: -3-4-2-6-2-45-56.7 lh 12d

With best wishes to Alan Scholfield on his 77th birthday

Rung after morning service to acknowledge 'National Reach As High As You Can Day'.

Marking 50th anniversary (to the day) of joining ASCY - 3. Proposed by ringer of 1.

Rung in affectionate memory of David Birch (07.03.47-11.03.24), faithful member of the congregation at St George's Church, on the day of his funeral.

1/2

2,500th peal, and 500th peal on 12: 11.

In memory of Ian W Taylor, rung immediately after his funeral service by a band which had rung much with Ian, and his wife Margaret, over many years.

600th peal together: 2,5

In memoriam Ian W Taylor. Rung on the morning of his funeral service, to be held at St Mary's Church, Ulverston later today.

Also in memory of Alastair Conners, 14.08.1958 - 23.04.2024, brother-in-law of Roger and Sue Fellows.

Eileen Jackson and Hilary Atkinson are also associated with this performance.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Robert (Bob) Gill, Grandpa of 8.

21st January 1948 - 14th April 2024.

Dedicated to the memory of Ed(ward) Brittliff, father of Alison, Nicola and Jocelyn, died 11 Apr 2024 aged 86. Over the years he supplied refreshments to many of Alison's ringing friends.

First blows in the method - 4

With best wishes of the band to Niell Greenwood and Nicola Webster, daughter of the conductor, to be married on Sunday, 5/5/2024

To mark the retirement from ringing of Keith Cookson and to gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution from the three generations of the Cookson family to ringing at St. Michael’s since the 1930’s.

First Bob Minor for Victoria.

E. Jane Score. George Smailes, Paul Mason been ringing for 1 year.

Rung on the front six for the Ascension Day Cathedral Eucharist.

For Annalise Wood, goddaughter of 1,

whose 18th birthday was on 6th May.

3 : First quarter of Cambridge inside

Rung for LACR Rochdale branch quarter peal weekend

4 : First quarter peal attempt as conductor

Rang 940 changes out of 1260 before an incorrect call was inserted by 2!!!

Rang as part of LACR Rochdale branch quarter peal week.

Rung on all 6 bells to celebrate 'Bell Sunday' for Sunday Morning Service.

First ever Sunday Morning Service ring for Euan Cox, bell 4.

Also present Andrew Smith, Jennifer Snell and Sue Smith.

Congratulations Euan!

6 : First Quarter Peal (Ring for the king recruit)

4 : First Quarter as Conductor (aged 15)

3 : First quarter peal for 40 years

Rung as part of LACR Rochdale branch quarter peal weekend

120 Grandsire Doubles & 120 Plain Bob Doubles. Rung following a Bell Sunday themed Morning Service

Rung for Bell Sunday.

Rung prior to morning service on Bell Sunday

First Peal of Surprise on the bells and in the tower.

First in method for all except conductor.

Remembering Eileen, wife of Phil (who passed away in 2023), on what would have been her 71st birthday.

666th peal: 6.

Rung to celebrate Alf Draper's 75 years as a ringer.

Rung for Morning Service and in thanksgiving for the life of David Roberts, a faithful parishioner and a former bellringer in Manchester.

Bells rung full circle by members of the Mytton band before Mytton Bell Sunday, a Service to mark the 400th anniversary of the casting of our 3rd bell.

Rung during Morning Service ringing in thanksgiving for the life of Chrystine Butcher, a former LACR Fylde Branch Secretary and long serving ringer at St. John’s, Lytham, who passed away on 22/5/24.

Following Sunday service. In memory of Chrystine Butcher (d 22/05/24),

founder bellringer of this church

First of Surprise Minor: 4

Rung in memory of Chrystine Butcher, long time ringer at St. John’s, Lytham who passed last Wednesday.

For Trinity Sunday.

First Surprise: 2

Rung for the start of the Manchester Ecumenical Whit Walk.

Ringers 3 & 6 - first quarter. Ringer 5 - first quarter and conductor. Rung as a 50th Birthday celebration for Ringer 4 (Tower Captain) and dedicated to Revd Canon Martin Keighley, Vicar at St Chad, who is in remission.

Rung during Morning Service ringing to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day (6/6/1944).

Rung prior to Choral Evensong in thanksgiving for the lives of David Roberts, a former ringer and a loyal parishioner at this Church and Chrystine Butcher, ringer at Lytham, St. John and former LACR Fylde Branch Secretary.

Val Andrews and Gareth Wilson would like to be associated with this QP, having both had to stand down. Thanks to Ken Jagger for standing in at short notice.

Rung for Sunday Service and a birthday compliment to Leslie Miller, ex Tower Captain and husband of Kathleen, who celebrates his 95th birthday today.

Rung on the eve of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings and also as a 95th birthday compliment to Les Miller, former tower captain.

1 - First Treble Bob Major

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Ring for Peace.

First as conductor at first attempt.

Rung to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day as part of the national Ringing Out For Peace

Rung prior to Evening Mass to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and remembering all those who served during WW2, particularly Sapper Jim Westhead (RIP 14/7/1944), Capt. George Parkinson (RIP 16/7/1944) and Gunner George Alder (RIP 8/4/1945), who were involved in the Normandy landings and are all memorialised in this Church.

D-Day 80th Anniversary Ringing

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landing

Rung for the the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Rung for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Also, get well wishes from the band to John Thorley.

First in method: 2 & 3

Rung this evening to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

Remembering James Richardson aged 32 who lost his life on active service 8th July 1944 during this campaign.

A bellringer at this Church joining the Lancashire Association of Change Ringers in 1933, ringing three peals here all local Middleton Ringers. He joined the Army into the Lancashire Fusiliers 2/5th Battalion.

Remembered with Honour and laid to rest at Cambes-En-Plaine War Cemetery, near Caen, Northern France.

His name amongst other local casualties of WW II in this Church in the Lady Chapel and with many other Fallen Ringers in the CCCBR Rolls of Honour Memorial Books in the care of St Paul’s Cathedral, London.

R.I.P.

Rung in commemortion of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Ringing Out for Peace. Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

At 6.30pm for 30 minutes. Rounds and Calls on 6, 8 and 10.

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings

For 80th anniversary of D day

Ringing out for Peace commemorating the

80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Marianne Downes would also like to be associated with this ringing

Rung in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944.

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of thr D-Day landings on 6th June 1944. Remembering in particular the brave men of Friezland who gave their life during WW2.

To mark the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings

Ringing before the Civic Service for the Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Thursday 6th June 2024

In support of Ringing out for Peace commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Peter D Williams. Happy birthday, Peter.

First quarter on the new carpet.

Welcoming Malcolm back to QP ringing.

For Choral Evensong

In Memoriam Tom Cottam, brother-in-law of the treble, died 15th May 2024.

Rung to celebrate the 75th birthday, today, of Anthony J Helliwell, Tower Captain at Accrington.

First away from cover: 1

1st on 10: 10

1st Caters: 4 & 5

Rung after the special service celebrating the 200th anniversary of the consecration of the church.

Rung to mark the 250th anniversary of the first recorded peal in the tower, which was rung on 25th June 1774

Rung to celebrate the life of Leslie Miller, tower captain of this tower for over 50 years, who sadly passed away on Fri 14th June, aged 95.

1: First quarter away from cover.

This quarter was rung by a local Middleton band and Kathleen Miller would like to be associated with the successful attempt.

Rung on Armed Forces Day and to celebrate 10 years of leadership of Crispin Pailing as Rector of St Nicks and wishing him and his family all the very best for the future.

First on 12 as Conductor.

Rung prior to a concert in church - "In The Summertime" by Ensemble In Echo.

Birthday compliment to Julia Bennetts, local ringer.

4 : First Quarter peal as conductor

Rung in memory of Les Miller, former tower captain, whose funeral took place in this church yesterday.

Rung in memory of Les Miller, former tower captain at Middleton.

Also rung as a birthday compliment to Taylor Wright and as a compliment to Gail Randall on completing 50 years membership of the Society of Royal Cumberland Youths, elected 13th July 1974.

First of Kent TB major - 2,3,4,5,7 & 8.

60th Birthday compliment to the incumbent, Rev Kate Burgess.

Circled the tower to quarters - 6

Rung during practice night to mark the laying of wreaths at the Menin Gate, Ypres, tonight by Monica, Esme and Ellis Hollows in memory of John and William Hakes bellringers at St. Mary, Cuckney who were killed in action during WW1 and also for the 183 residents of St. Anne’s who lost their lives serving their country during WW1.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Consecration of Liverpool Cathedral as a place of worship, to the glory of God, a peal was rung on the world's highest and heaviest ring of bells.

Remembering Chris Kippin

With congratulations to Sam Norman on graduating from Lancaster University, with a Masters degree in Physics (first class with honours).

60th peal: 8

First Surprise Minor inside - 2

Finally rung at the tower after 53 years of waiting... 4

For Choral Evensong

First peal in the method

Causey Pike Alliance Royal: -3-4-256-6-34-1-6-7.58.9 lh 12 (c1)

First in method: 3,4,5,7,8

First combined Kent and Oxford - 2, 3 and 5.

Rung during practice night with sympathy to all those affected, and with condolences to the families and friends of those killed, in the attack in Southport yesterday.

Rung by local ringers to celebrate the the marriage of Samuel and Katrina Bamford, both ringers at this church, who were married here on Saturday 27th July 2024.

1st quarter peal for the groom 8, Katrina was also present in the tower.

Rung by friends of the bride and groom following the wedding of Laura Robinson and Andy Cope, both local ringers, who were married here today.

To celebrate the wedding of Andy & Laura Cope on Sunday 4th August 2024.

With best wishes from the Bolton Branch.

Rung during practice night to mark the 151st anniversary of the consecration of this Church.

First peal on the bells

Celebrating 50 years since learning to ring - 4

First peal on 6 - 2

Rung to start the North West Ringing Course 2024 at Borwick Hall

Remembering Alan Flood 1949-2014. Alan spent many happy hours in Heptonstall, including ringing 16 peals on these bells

Rung to welcome visitors to the town during Clitheroe Food Festival.

Rung by helpers on the North West Ringing Course

A mothers & sons quarter

First quarter of Minor on the bells

Rung to celebrate the birth of Felicity Rose Corbridge Loveland (Lissy) on 9th August 2024. First grandchild for Debra.

First quarter on Rochdale's new bells. Rung on the back 6.

Rung following the end of the North West Ringing Course 2024, where Susan completed the course as a student in the Stedman group.

First of Stedman Triples: 6

For the Patronal Festival of the Blessed St Mary and to celebrate the birthdays of:

Kyle Harrison - 21st July (20 yrs)

Jayden Milby - 3rd August (19 yrs)

Iwan Cotgreave - 20th July (20 yrs)

First of Treble Bob: 1

Rung as a birthday compliment (16th August) for the wife of the 6th.

Rung as a Diamond Wedding anniversary compliment to Peter and Chris Gardner.

600th peal for the Association: 9

First of Treble Bob: 1.

First of Cambridge and Birthday Compliments for tomorrow: 3.

Rung for Choral Evensong.

Rung in memory of Revd. Howard Gray, Vicar of this Church from 1974-2008, who died on Sunday 25th August 2024.

Ruby wedding anniversary compliment to 2 and 7 - married in this church on 1st September 1984.

Rung on the back six to celebrate the life of W. William Webster (1/3/1926 - 25/8/2024), father of 2nd.

Completes the 'alphabet' of towers - 2

First peal in this tower for 55 years - 6

First peal on the bells since 1995

Rung in memory of Ian W Taylor, Tower Captain at this Church for over 50 years, and a ringer for over 70 years, who died on 16th April 2024; with the good wishes of the band to Mrs Margaret Taylor.

Remembering and celebrating the life of Gerry Hickson, (1949-2023), greatly loved Wife of the treble ringer, Mother and Grandmother, buried in nearby Dalton Hall Woodland Burial ground

'She does not die that can bequeathe

Some influence to the land she knows,

Or dares, persistent, interwreathe

Love permanent with the wild hedgerows;

She does not die, but still remains

Substantiate with her darling plains'

Rung in celebration of Ruben Chapman's 2nd birthday, grandson of the treble.

First peal on the augmented bells

Rung for the 500th anniversary of the extending of St Leonards Church in 1524 by Sir Richard Assheton to commemorate the English victory at the Battle of Flodden in 1513.

A compliment to the incumbent, Rev Kate Burgess, on being made Honorary Canon at Manchester Cathedral.

With congratulations to Geoff on his recent 80th birthday.

7, 10: First of Spliced Surprise Royal.

For Choral Evensong.

Remembering Suzanne Newton who passed away 21/09/2019, a St Anne's ringer and a much missed friend of all the band.

Rung during the Autumn Equinox in the Northern hemisphere today.

Rung for Michaelmas. First on treble. Thanks to John for ringing at short notice.

3 : first touch of Kent TB

Rung for confirmation service.

For the RNLI 200th Anniversary Service

Rung during Morning Service ringing as a Ruby Wedding compliment (today) to Gareth and Christine Wilson.

Rung as part of Morning Service ringing in thanksgiving for the life of Bill Thomas (R.I.P. 1/10/24)

A Ruby Wedding compliment to Gareth and Christine Wilson.

Rung for Harvest Choral Evensong.

Also to welcome Iris Suzanne Newton (born 29/9/24).

October 9th 1876 marks the first successful two-way telephone conversation.

1st on 12: 3.

First quarter inside - 3.