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York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Tuesday, 2 January 2024 in 39m (11 in G)
1260 St Clement's College Bob Minor
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 William M Regan (Friend) (C)
First of St Clement's College Bob in hand for all.
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Friday, 5 January 2024 in 35m (11 in G)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR) (C)
Birthday compliments to Joanna Ainsworth
First handbell quarter peal as conductor: 5-6
25th together: 1-2 & 5-6
50th this academic year: 1-2
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 in 45m (11 in G)
1360 Plain Bob Major
1–2 Alban D Forster (BUSCR)
3–4 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
5–6 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
7–8 Matthew W Thewsey (Modern Society of Plymouth Youths)
1st handbell Quarter Peal: 7-8
Congratulating Ryan Mills and Lydia Mayfield on their engagement
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Friday, 12 January 2024 in 51m (18–1–21 in F)
1344 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by Natasha A Williams
1 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
2 Ewan G A Hull (Staff)
3 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
7 Ryan E Mills (Halifax)
8 Rachel L Mahoney (BUSCR)
First Quarter of Bristol: 3
First Surprise Major as Conductor
First in a dress ("and never again"): 8
100th Quarter for the Guild: 1
Good bell <3
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Friday, 12 January 2024 in 30m (11 in G)
1260 April Day Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR) (C)
First of April Day in hand for all
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 in 63m (59–1–23 in B♭)
1346 Cambridge Surprise Maximus
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1 William M Regan (Friend)
2 Ewan G A Hull (Staff) (C)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
5 David G Hull (Staff)
6 Helen P Taylor (SUGCR)
7 Andrew I Blacklock (Friend)
8 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
9 Simon W Edwards (Alcuin)
10 Eleanor C Mack (UBSCR)
11 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
12 Edward R Mack (UBSCR)
First blows of Maximus: 4
First QP of Maximus: 3 and for the guild.
Bonne Cloche
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Martin le Grand, Coney Street
Sunday, 28 January 2024 (10–1–23 in G♯)
1344 Glasgow Surprise Major
1 Robert Hodgetts (Friend)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Joanna M Ainsworth (Friend)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
7 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
8 Philippa C M Stokoe (Staff)
First in method: 2,3,6
50th QP for The Guild this academic year
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Sunday, 28 January 2024 in 44m (6–0–6 in C)
1291 Plain Bob Doubles
1 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
2 Aidan T Derby (Derwent)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
6 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
First inside at first attempt: 2
Most pleasant quarter this week: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 in 33m (11 in G)
1260 St Simon's Bob Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
First in method in hand for all.
First in method as conductor.
Rung while Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax) got the sleep she desperately needed under a desk which Robert C Hodgetts and Simon J Poole so noisily denied her.
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Friday, 2 February 2024 in 48m (18–1–21 in F)
1280 Cambridge Surprise Royal
Composed by M.I.V.W
1 Patrick W J Deakin
2 Rachel L Mahoney (C)
3 Natasha A Williams
4 Iain J Anderson
5 William L K Brooke
6 Jemima C Bleackley
7 Joseph E T Waters
8 Matthew W Thewsey
9 Ewan G A Hull
10 Alex S Riley
First of Royal as Conductor
Rung with condolences to our friends at St James Garlickhythe following the passing of Andrew Rose
Ringing World page reference: 5893.0306York Colleges Guild
Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire
St Martin
Sunday, 4 February 2024 in 43m (12–2–17 in F♯)
1260 St Clement's College Bob Minor
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1 Alex Addy (Friend)
2 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
5 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
6 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
First of St Clement's: 2
Ringing World page reference: 5886.0153York Colleges Guild
Haxey, Lincolnshire
St Nicholas
Sunday, 4 February 2024 in 45m (18–3–16 in D)
1260 Grandsire Doubles
1 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax) (C)
4 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
5 Alex Addy (Friend)
6 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
Rung in memory of Alex's hands
Also to wish Alex a Happy Birthday for tomorrow
First YCG QP: 5
Ringing World page reference: 5886.0152York Colleges Guild
Epworth, Lincolnshire
St Andrew
Sunday, 4 February 2024 in 46m (16–3–16 in F)
1260 Plain Bob Triples
1 Ellie Sargeant (Friend)
2 Dylan M Smith (Friend)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
6 Alex Addy (SUGCR)
7 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR) (C)
8 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
First quarter peal on eight: 6
69th together: 5 & 8
Ringing World page reference: 5886.0152York Colleges Guild
Belton in Isle of Axholme, Lincolnshire
All Saints
Sunday, 4 February 2024 in 42m (11–0–13 in G)
1260 Spliced Bob Doubles (2m)
640 St Martin's Bob; 620 St Simon's Bob; 70 com. 60 + 10 different extents
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1 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
6 Alex Addy (Friend)
Circled every 3 in the Isle of Axholme today: 3
Thinking of Andrew J Rawlinson on the anniversary of his birth.
Ringing World page reference: 5886.0152York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 in 43m (6–0–6 in C)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1 William M Regan (Friend) (C)
2 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
3 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
4 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
5 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
6 Gwyndolin R Robertson (Goodricke)
Congratulations to Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) for graduating with a BSc in Adult Nursing today.
First cover: 6.
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 in 3m (6–0–6 in C)
120 She's Got A Fancy Hat Doubles
1 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
2 Aidan T Derby (Derwent)
3 William M Regan (Friend)
4 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
6 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
Rung in celebration of the conductors graduation, and fancy hat!
First variation: 2
The variation 117xz (St Julian Bob with a YCG Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation "She's Got A Fancy Hat" Doubles.
The xz call is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this call a "YCG Bob"
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Friday, 9 February 2024 in 5m (11 in G)
120 The York Colleges Guild Is The Best University Bellringing Society Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
First naming of a variation in hand: 1-2
The variation 76me (Camelion Bob with an Egocentric Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation "The York Colleges Guild Is The Best University Bellringing Society" Doubles
The band would like to associate William M Regan (Friend) with this performance
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Saturday, 10 February 2024 in 6m (18–1–21 in F)
120 Diary Doubles
1 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
2 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
3 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
5 William M Regan (Friend)
6 Ryan E Mills (Halifax)
Rung on the back six, after a wedding prevented a peal attempt.
First variation: 2
The variation 85uw (Reverse St Simon's Bob with a Jingle Knockers Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation "Diary" Doubles
The band would like to associate Joseph E T Waters with this performance, having organised this variation attempt
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Sunday, 11 February 2024 in 4m (11 in G)
120 Just A Sloice Doubles
1–2 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
First naming of a variation in hand: 1-2
The variation 193bo (Eaglethorpe Bob with a Robert Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation "Just A Sloice" Doubles
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 in 4m (11 in G)
120 Employment Haircut Doubles
1–2 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
3–4 William M Regan (Friend)
5–6 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
First performance on 3-4: 3-4
The variation 193ob (Eaglethorpe Bob with a Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation "Employment Haircut" Doubles
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Thursday, 15 February 2024 in 35m
1344 Plain Bob Major
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1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
5–6 William M Regan (Friend)
7–8 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Friday, 16 February 2024 (18–1–21 in F)
1260 Stedman Triples
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1 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
2 Natalie Bleackley (Friend)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
5 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
6 William M Regan (Friend)
7 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
8 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
Rung on the eve of Brother David's Ordination
First of Stedman: 2
50th together: 4 & 6
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Sunday, 18 February 2024 in 5m (11 in G)
120 Noice Doubles
RPBP x3
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
Rung in anticipation of the YCG AGM
The variation 193bo/ob (Eaglethorpe Bob with a Robert Bob and a Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation "Noice" Doubles
25th Variation named: 1-2
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 in 44m (6–0–6 in C)
1260 Plain Bob Minor
1 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
2 Aidan T Derby (Derwent)
3 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
4 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
5 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
6 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
First of Minor: 2
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter
Sunday, 25 February 2024 in 63m (59–1–23 in B♭)
1320 Stedman Cinques
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1 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
2 Elva R Ainsworth (UBSCR)
3 David G Hull (Staff)
4 Iain J Anderson (CUG)
5 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
6 Alison L Edmonds (Staff)
7 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
8 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
9 Alex S Riley (DUSCR)
10 Eleanor C Mack (UBSCR)
11 Ewan G A Hull (Staff)
12 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
Rung for Choral Evensong
Wishing William J Lake, webmaster of the YCG, a happy belated birthday.
Celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the Conductor's first Quarter inside.
First Stedman Cinques: 1, 8
First on 12 as Conductor
Circled the tower (all 14 bells) to 12-bell Quarters: 7
150th Quarter: 1
York Colleges Guild
Clifton, North Yorkshire
St Philip and St James
Thursday, 29 February 2024 in 41m (3–1–23 in E♭)
1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor
1 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
2 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
3 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
4 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
5 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
6 Simon W Edwards (Alcuin) (C)
Rung for Leap Day. Happy 29th February, everyone!
First of Surprise: 5
Ringing World page reference: 5890.0249York Colleges Guild
Clifton, North Yorkshire
St Philip and St James
Thursday, 29 February 2024 in 39m (3–1–23 in E♭)
1260 Grandsire Doubles
1 Amber M Burrows (Anne Lister)
2 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
3 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5 Simon W Edwards (Alcuin)
6 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
First Grandsire Doubles as Conductor.
Celebrating Bellboard working again.
Ringing World page reference: 5890.0249York Colleges Guild
Clifton, North Yorkshire
St Philip and St James
Thursday, 29 February 2024 in 40m (3–1–23 in E♭)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1 Simon W Edwards (Alcuin)
2 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
3 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
4 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister) (C)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
6 Amber M Burrows (Anne Lister)
First as conductor: 4
First qp in tower: 1,2,4,6
To celebrate the 29th of February!
Ringing World page reference: 5890.0249York Colleges Guild
Clifton, North Yorkshire
St Philip and St James
Thursday, 29 February 2024 in 2h 32 (3–1–23 in E♭)
5040 Doubles (42v)
120 each of Abacot Ranger; Ancona; Aylesbury; Bali; Blue Swedish; Call; Campbell; Cayuga; Cherry Valley; Crested; Crispy Aromatic; Daffy; Donald; Dunclair; Dutch Hookbill; East Indie; Eider; Gadwall; Garganey; Goldeneye; Hook Bill; Indian Runner; Mallard (the Duck); Muscovy; Orpington; Pekin; Pintail; Pochard; Pomeranian; Rubber; Saxony; Scaup; Scrooge Mc; Shelduck; Shoveler; Silver Appleyard; Silver Bantam; Smew; Tufted; Velvet Scoter; Welsh Harlequin; Wigeon
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1 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
2 William M Regan (Friend)
3 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
4 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
6 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
First Peal of Doubles: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
First Peal of Doubles inside: 2
First Treble to a Peal: 1
First Tenor to a Peal: 6
First on 6, and on Towerbells as Conductor
Most Variations to a Peal: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
50th Variation named: 5
The variation 148xy (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Abacot Ranger” Doubles.
The variation 148xy/uw (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single and a Jingle Knockers Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Ancona” Doubles.
The variation 148xy/wu (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single and a Trajan Omit) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Aylesbury” Doubles.
The variation 148xy/ux (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single and an Unexploded Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Bali” Doubles.
The variation 148xy/xu (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single and a Hardmead Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Blue Swedish” Doubles.
The variation 148xy/tr (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single and an Old Tom Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Call” Doubles.
The variation 148xy/rt (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single and a Julian Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Campbell” Doubles.
The variation 148xy/t (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single and a Minster Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Cayuga” Doubles.
The variation 148xy/r (St Faith Place with an Owd Roger Single and a New Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Cherry Valley” Doubles.
The variation 148uw (St Faith Place with a Jingle Knockers Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Crested” Doubles.
The variation 148uw/wu (St Faith Place with a Jingle Knockers Single and a Trajan Omit) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Crispy Aromatic” Doubles.
The variation 148uw/ux (St Faith Place with a Jingle Knockers Single and an Unexploded Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Daffy” Doubles.
The variation 148uw/xu (St Faith Place with a Jingle Knockers Single and a Hardmead Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Donald” Doubles.
The variation 148uw/tr (St Faith Place with a Jingle Knockers Single and an Old Tom Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Dunclair” Doubles.
The variation 148uw/rt (St Faith Place with a Jingle Knockers Single and a Julian Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Dutch Hookbill” Doubles.
The variation 148uw/t (St Faith Place with a Jingle Knockers Single and a Minster Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “East Indie” Doubles.
The variation 148uw/r (St Faith Place with a Jingle Knockers Single and a New Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Eider” Doubles.
The variation 148wu (St Faith Place with a Trajan Omit) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Gadwall” Doubles.
The variation 148wu/ux (St Faith Place with a Trajan Omit and an Unexploded Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Garganey” Doubles.
The variation 148wu/xu (St Faith Place with a Trajan Omit and a Hardmead Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Goldeneye” Doubles.
The variation 148wu/tr (St Faith Place with a Trajan Omit and an Old Tom Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Hook Bill” Doubles.
The variation 148wu/rt (St Faith Place with a Trajan Omit and a Julian Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Indian Runner” Doubles.
The variation 148wu/t (St Faith Place with a Trajan Omit and a Minster Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Mallard (the Duck)” Doubles.
The variation 148wu/r (St Faith Place with a Trajan Omit and a New Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Muscovy” Doubles.
The variation 148ux (St Faith Place with an Unexploded Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Orpington” Doubles.
The variation 148ux/xu (St Faith Place with an Unexploded Bob and a Hardmead Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Pekin” Doubles.
The variation 148ux/tr (St Faith Place with an Unexploded Bob and an Old Tom Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Pintail” Doubles.
The variation 148ux/rt (St Faith Place with an Unexploded Bob and a Julian Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Pochard” Doubles.
The variation 148ux/t (St Faith Place with an Unexploded Bob and a Minster Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Pomeranian” Doubles.
The variation 148ux/r (St Faith Place with an Unexploded Bob and a New Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Rubber” Doubles.
The variation 148xu (St Faith Place with a Hardmead Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Saxony” Doubles.
The variation 148xu/tr (St Faith Place with a Hardmead Bob and an Old Tom Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Scaup” Doubles.
The variation 148xu/rt (St Faith Place with a Hardmead Bob and a Julian Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Scrooge Mc” Doubles.
The variation 148xu/t (St Faith Place with a Hardmead Bob and a Minster Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Shelduck” Doubles.
The variation 148xu/r (St Faith Place with a Hardmead Bob and a New Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Shoveler” Doubles.
The variation 148tr (St Faith Place with an Old Tom Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Silver Appleyard” Doubles.
The variation 148tr/rt (St Faith Place with an Old Tom Single and a Julian Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Silver Bantam” Doubles.
The variation 148tr/t (St Faith Place with an Old Tom Single and a Minster Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Smew” Doubles.
The variation 148tr/r (St Faith Place with an Old Tom Single and a New Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Tufted” Doubles.
The variation 148rt/t (St Faith Place with a Julian Bob and a Minster Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Velvet Scoter” Doubles.
The variation 148rt/r (St Faith Place with a Julian Bob and a New Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Welsh Harlequin” Doubles.
The variation 148t/r (St Faith Place with a Minster Bob and a New Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation “Wigeon” Doubles.
Rung to rival the NCG (Nottingham University Society), and to prove that although you could ring methods with silly names, ringing and naming 42 variations is much funnier.
Wishing Rachel L Mahoney and Ewan G A Hull a very happy first Anniversary (at fourth attempt).
Ringing World page reference: 5890.0250York Colleges Guild
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
St John the Baptist
Saturday, 9 March 2024 in 44m (18–1–15 in E)
1260 Grandsire Triples
Composed by J J Parker
1 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
4 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
5 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
6 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
7 William M Regan (Friend) (C)
8 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
Bonne cloche.
Ringing World page reference: 5891.0264York Colleges Guild
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
St Wilfrid
Saturday, 9 March 2024 in 44m (6–0–3 in C)
1253 Stedman Triples
Composed by Patrick W J Deakin
1 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
2 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
3 William M Regan (Friend)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR) (C)
6 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
7 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
8 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
Rung with congratulations to Jo Ainsworth and Tim Bradley on their recent engagement
Ringing World page reference: 5891.0264York Colleges Guild
Burley, West Yorkshire
St Matthias
Saturday, 9 March 2024 in 44m (7–3–16 in B♭)
1280 Cambridge Surprise Major
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1 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
2 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
5 William M Regan (Friend)
6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
7 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
8 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths) (C)
First QP of Major for ringer of the second.
Birthday compliments to the father of the ringer of the fourth bell.
Ringing World page reference: 5891.0264York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 in 46m (6–0–6 in C)
1260 Doubles (4m/1p)
A pinch of stedman, a tad of Grandsire, some St Martin's, a bit of St Simon's, and just enough Plain Bob.
1 William M Regan (Friend) (C)
2 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
3 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
4 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
5 Rebecca A Hall (Langwith)
6 Matthew R Threadgold (?)
First quarter: 6.
First including Grandsire: 5.
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 20 March 2024 in 41m (6–0–6 in C)
1260 Plain Bob Minor
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1 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh) (C)
2 Caitlin E Routledge (Alcuin)
3 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
5 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
6 William M Regan (Friend)
First of minor: 2
Not at first attempt (sorry)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Spurriergate Centre
Monday, 25 March 2024 in 40m (8–2–14 in A)
1272 Original Minor
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1 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
5 William M Regan (Friend)
6 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
Celebrating the 80th birthday of J David Adams - an incredibly influential figure during Patrick's formative ringing years.
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Vanbrugh College Nucleus
Saturday, 30 March 2024 in 32m (17 in A)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1–2 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
First Quarter in the Building
(1/6)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Vanbrugh College Nucleus
Saturday, 30 March 2024 in 16m (4 in G)
1296 Plain Bob Minimus
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 William M Regan (Friend)
Fastest Quarter for all
With thanks to Jemima C Bleackley and Patrick W J Deakin for trying to distract us throughout
(2/6)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Vanbrugh College Nucleus
Saturday, 30 March 2024 in 34m (11 in G)
1260 Plain Bob Minor
1–2 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
3–4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
5–6 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
(3/6)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Vanbrugh College Nucleus
Saturday, 30 March 2024 in 39m (14 in D)
1320 March Doubles
PPEEPPPEPPEP
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 William M Regan (Friend)
First blows in Variation for all
(4/6)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Vanbrugh College Nucleus
Saturday, 30 March 2024 in 41m (18 in G)
1260 St Martin's Bob Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 William M Regan (Friend)
Hefty
(5/6)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Vanbrugh College Nucleus
Saturday, 30 March 2024 in 30m (7 in D)
1320 April Day Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax) (C)
First in hand as conductor
(6/?)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter
Sunday, 31 March 2024 in 62m (59–1–23 in B♭)
1253 Stedman Triples
Composed by Patrick W J Deakin
1 Natasha A Williams
2 C Mark G Ockelton
3 Jemima C Bleackley
4 Iain J Anderson
5 Joseph E T Waters (C)
6 Patrick W J Deakin
7 Andrew I Blacklock
8 James D Austin
Rung for Evensong on Easter Sunday as a farewell to The Reverend Canon Dr Victoria Johnson, Canon Precentor of this Cathedral
Ringing World page reference: 5897.0399York Colleges Guild
Vernet-les-Bains, France
St George
Wednesday, 3 April 2024 in 46m (5–0–15 in C)
1296 Grandsire Caters
Composed by Mark B Davies
1 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
2 Amber M Burrows (Anne Lister)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 David G Hull (Staff)
5 James D Austin (Derwent)
6 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
7 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
8 Simon W Edwards (Alcuin)
9 Rachel L Mahoney (BUSCR)
10 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
First on 10: 2, 7
First in the Country for the Guild
First Grandsire Caters as Conductor
25th Tower to a Quarter: 6
100th together: 3 & 6
Bueno Campana
Ringing World page reference: 5898.0426York Colleges Guild
Vernet-les-Bains, France
St George
Thursday, 4 April 2024 in 38m (5–0–15 in C)
1250 Cambridge Surprise Major
Composed by David W Beard
1 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
2 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
3 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
4 Paul Jopp (Amigo)
5 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
6 Ruth Jopp (Amigo)
7 James D Austin (Derwent)
8 Simon W Edwards (Alcuin)
First Cambridge S Major as Conductor.
Rung in memory of the Peal attempt.
Ringing World page reference: 5898.0426York Colleges Guild
Vernet-les-Bains, France
St George
Friday, 5 April 2024 in 44m (5–0–15 in C)
1312 Spliced Triples and Major (2m/p)
Composed by Patrick W J Deakin
1 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR) (C)
2 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
3 Ewan G A Hull (Staff)
4 James D Austin (Derwent)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
6 Rachel L Mahoney (BUSCR)
7 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
8 Eleanor H Blacklock (Friend)
Happy 30th Birthday to Emily Waters (sister of the conductor)
First of spliced & including Bristol: 4
First mixed stage: 5, 7 & 8
Gute Glocke
Ringing World page reference: 5898.0426York Colleges Guild
Vernet-les-Bains, France
St George
Sunday, 7 April 2024 in 3m (2–0–26 in G)
120 Vernet-les-Bains Doubles
1 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
2 Jeffrey P Ladd (DUSCR)
3 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
4 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
The variation 148yx (St Faith Place with an Old Thumper Single) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation "Vernet-les-Bains" Doubles.
Believed to be the first Variation named in the country.
With grateful thanks to Jeffrey P Ladd for being a fantastic host, and a lovely chap!
First variation named: 2
First variation inside: 4
Ringing World page reference: 5898.0426York Colleges Guild
Vernet-les-Bains, France
St George
Sunday, 7 April 2024 in 43m (5–0–15 in C)
1260 Grandsire Doubles
1 James D Austin (Derwent)
2 Cindy Maude (LUSCR)
3 Janet E Neve (LUSCR)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
York Colleges Guild
Vernet-les-Bains, France
St George
Sunday, 7 April 2024 in 46m (5–0–15 in C)
1386 Grandsire Caters
Composed by Simon W Edwards (Op. Eurostar)
1 Alison L Edmonds (Staff)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Catherine Riley (Friend)
4 Rachel L Mahoney (BUSCR)
5 Simon W Edwards (Alcuin) (C)
6 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
7 James D Austin (Derwent)
8 David G Hull (Staff)
9 Ewan G A Hull (Staff)
10 Amber M Burrows (Anne Lister)
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 in 48m (6–0–6 in C)
1440 Cambridge Surprise Minor
1 Aidan T Derby (Derwent)
2 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
3 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
4 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
6 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax) (C)
First treble bob: 1
First of minor as conductor
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Friday, 19 April 2024 in 48m (18–1–21 in F)
1280 Cambridge Surprise Major
View composition
1 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh) (C)
2 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
5 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
6 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
7 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
8 Iain J Anderson (CUGCR)
First Major: 4, and as conductor
Circled the tower to quarters: 6
With Birthday compliments to Iain
York Colleges Guild
Wetwang, North Yorkshire
Bottom Pond
Saturday, 20 April 2024 in 35m (7 in D)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 William M Regan (Friend)
5–6 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
Believed to be the first quarter rung at this pond.
Rung for the amusement of the local ducks.
Coldest quarter: 1-2, 5-6
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 in 102m (6–0–6 in C)
1260 Grandsire Doubles
1 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
2 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
3 Caitlin E Routledge (Alcuin)
4 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
6 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
First of Grandsire: 3
First successful Wednesday afternoon YCG Quarter without Aidan T Derby: 1
75th YCG Quarter this Academic Year: 5
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 in 45m (6–0–6 in C)
1260 Stedman Doubles
10 different extents
1 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh) (C)
2 Aidan T Derby (Derwent)
3 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
4 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
5 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
6 Rebecca A Hall (Langwith)
First of Stedman: 2 & as conductor
25th Quarter: 6
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Saturday, 4 May 2024 in 2h 39 (7–3–24 in A)
5152 Cambridge Surprise Major
Composed by Charles Middleton
1 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
2 Ewan G A Hull (Staff)
3 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
4 William M Regan (Friend)
5 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
6 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
7 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
8 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
First Peal: 3
First of Surprise Major: 1, 5
First on 8, and of Surprise as Conductor
Rung with congratulations to Diane Bleackley and Adrian Swenson on tying the knot
Also with happy birthday wishes to Holly Smith, cousin of the Conductor
And wishing a happy anniversary to Billy Brooke and Karen Ravn
Ringing World page reference: 5899.0447York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 in 40m (6–0–6 in C)
1260 Plain Bob Minor
View composition
1 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
2 Dominic D O'Neill (Alcuin)
3 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
6 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh) (C)
First of Minor inside: 2
First jointly conducting: 6
York Colleges Guild
Clifton, North Yorkshire
St Philip and St James
Thursday, 9 May 2024 in 41m (3–1–23 in E♭)
1320 Paul Doubles
1 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
2 Ewan G A Hull (Staff)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
5 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
6 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
Rung by members of the Paul Jopp Fan Club
First blows in Variation for all
Circled the tower to Quarter Peals, without repetition: 1, 6
First Quarter of only one Variation: 2, 4
Ringing World page reference: 5900.0474York Colleges Guild
Thorne, South Yorkshire
St Nicholas
Saturday, 11 May 2024 in 46m (14–1–14 in F♯)
1260 Grandsire Triples
Composed by J J Parker
1 Dominic D O'Neill (Alcuin)
2 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
6 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
7 William M Regan (Friend) (C)
8 Jim Hirst (Friend)
First on 8, and first at his home tower: 1.
Should've been studying: 1, 2, 4, 6.
Warm bells.
York Colleges Guild
Rufforth, North Yorkshire
All Saints
Monday, 13 May 2024 in 34m (3–3–9 in D)
1260 New Bob Doubles
1 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
2 Matthew W Thewsey (Modern Society of Plymouth Youths)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
6 Iain J Anderson (Cantab)
Bells on Monday - Season 01, Episode 01
Rung in memory of Ruth Reeves.
Ruth and Andrew reeves taught the ringer of the 2nd to ring at Otterham, Cornwall.
Bells from Rufforth were rehomed at Otterham during an augmentation there, creating the current ring of 6.
Ringing World page reference: 5902.0526York Colleges Guild
Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire
St Andrew
Monday, 20 May 2024 in 46m (14–0–20 in F♯)
1260 Childwall Bob Minor
1 Mark R Murfin (Friend)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
6 William M Regan (Friend)
Bells on Monday - Season 01, Episode 02
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 in 47m (18–1–21 in F)
1260 Plain Bob Triples
Composed by Natasha A Williams
1 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 Dominic D O'Neill (Alcuin)
4 Rebecca A Hall (Langwith)
5 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
6 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
7 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
8 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
Eight bells!? On a Wednesday!?
First inside on 8: 3
50th Quarter (after about as many losses in a row): 6
50th YCG Quarter in 2024
Celebrating the impending letters to follow the names of 4, 6 and 8
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Spurriergate Centre
Sunday, 9 June 2024 in 39m (8–2–14 in A)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
2 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
3 James D Austin (Derwent)
4 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
5 William J Lake (Langwith) (C)
6 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
Rung for the YCG Dinner Day which happened last night
A recreation of the first YCG quarter for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, three years later, as a farewell to 4 and 6
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Saturday, 15 June 2024 in 44m (7–3–24 in A)
1344 Lord Of The Rings Surprise Major
WHW x3
Composed by trad
1 Philippa Stokoe (Staff)
2 Matthew O Hall (Vanbrugh)
3 William L K Brooke (Halifax)
4 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
6 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
7 Ryan Mills (Halifax) (C)
8 William M Regan (Friend)
Rung to celebrate the upcoming marriage of Billy Brooke and Karen Sejer Ravn in this church on 22nd June 2024.
Ringing World page reference: 5910.0717York Colleges Guild
Strensall, North Yorkshire
St Mary the Virgin
Monday, 17 June 2024 (3–3–20 in D)
1296 Spliced Treble Bob Minor (2m)
648 Kent; 648 Oxford; 24 changes of method
1 James D Austin (Moustache)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
5 William M Regan (Friend)
6 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
Bells on Monday - Season 01, Episode 04
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 in 43m (7–3–24 in A)
1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major
1 Alison L Edmonds (Staff)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Megan K Bucknall (Anne Lister)
4 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
6 Ryan Mills (Halifax) (C)
7 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
8 William L K Brooke (Halifax)
Rung to celebrate the upcoming marriage of Billy Brooke and Karen Sejer Ravn in this church on 22nd June 2024.
First in method: 3, 7
Circled the tower three times: 2
Ringing World page reference: 5910.0717York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Thursday, 20 June 2024 in 41m (7–3–24 in A)
1320 Billy and Karen's Wedding Doubles
1 David G Denbigh (Langwith)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
4 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
6 William M Regan (Friend)
Rung to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Billy Brooke and Karen Sejer Ravn in this church this weekend.
The variation 887b (Netherton Place with a Plain Bob Bob) is rung for the first time. The band would like to name this variation "Billy and Karen's Wedding".
First variation: 4
100th Quarter with the ringer of the 5: 2
Retrospectively the 100th YCG Quarter this Academic Year
Ringing World page reference: 5910.0717York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Sunday, 30 June 2024 in 37m (2–3–16 in E)
1260 Minimus (4m)
12 Llanarthne Little Bob, 408 Reverse Bob, 408 Double Bob, 432 Plain Bob
1 Anna-Lena Bulgrin (Wentworth)
2 David Denbigh (Langwith)
3 Richard Mayers (Vanbrugh)
4 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin) (C)
For Evensong
For the ordination of Hannah Moore at York Minster yesterday
100th YCG quarter of the academic year, rung by alumni
First minimus: 1, 2, 3
First blows in Llanarthne: 1
First of Llanarthne for all
York Colleges Guild
Stockton on the Forest, North Yorkshire
Holy Trinity
Monday, 1 July 2024 in 43m (5–1–5 in D)
1259 Spliced Doubles and Minor (2m)
720 Cambridge Surprise Minor, 539 Grandsire Doubles
1 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
2 Iain J Anderson (Cantab)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
5 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
Bells on Monday - Season 01, Episode 05h
With birthday compliments to Zorah Rajput and Julie Allenson (Sister and Mother of the tenor ringer).
Ringing World page reference: 5908.0672York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 3 July 2024 in 47m (6–0–6 in C)
1440 Forward Minor
1 William M Regan (Friend)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
5 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
6 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
25th Quarter Peal: 4
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Friday, 5 July 2024 in 48m (18–1–21 in F)
1344 London Surprise Major
1 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 William M Regan (Friend)
4 Ryan E Mills (Halifax)
5 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR) (C)
6 Simon J Poole (Friend)
7 Philippa C M Stokoe (Staff)
8 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
With birthday wishes to Michael J Williams
Rung on the eve of the RWNYC
First of London Major: 2
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Sunday, 7 July 2024 in 43m (7–3–24 in A)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
2 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
3 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
4 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
5 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
6 Joss Davis (Alcuin)
Rung for evensong.
Celebrating the birth of Isabella Anne Etherington on Friday.
York Colleges Guild
Nunburnholme, East Riding of Yorkshire
St James
Monday, 8 July 2024 in 55m (12–1–5 in G)
1260 Huntspill Bob Doubles
1 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 William M Regan (Friend)
4 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
6 Matthew W Thewsey (Modern Society of Plymouth Youths)
Bells on Monday - Season 01, Episode 06
150th for The Guild: 2
York Colleges Guild
Hemingbrough, North Yorkshire
St Mary the Virgin
Monday, 15 July 2024 in 59m (10–1–5 in F)
1440 Monday Morning Bob Minor
View composition
1 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 William M Regan (Friend)
4 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
5 Alex S Riley (DUSCR)
6 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
Bells on Monday - Season 01, Episode 07
50th as Conductor
Wishing Sam Austin a happy birthday
Rung with congratulations to Bridget and Richard Garcia on their recent wedding
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 in 53m (18–1–21 in F)
1440 Spliced Surprise Minor (2m)
720 each Beverley and Surfleet; all the work
1 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
4 Ryan Mills (Halifax)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James) (C)
6 William M Regan (Friend)
Vague birthday thoughts to Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
First Quarter Peal of Spliced: 3
200th Quarter Peal: 2
York Colleges Guild
Epsom, Surrey
Christ Church, Epsom Common
Saturday, 20 July 2024 in 44m (8–2–2 in A)
1296 Bourne Surprise Minor
Composed by Daniel W Brady
1 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5 Alexander D Lewis (ULSCR)
6 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths) (C)
Bells on Monday spin off mini series 1/4
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
66 Bootham
Saturday, 10 August 2024 in 4h 28
18000 Plain Bob Minimus
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
A long length attempt stopped halfway through due to a small bladder and a growing headache.
Longest length of Plain Bob Minimus.
Longest length for all.
York Colleges Guild
Kirk Deighton, North Yorkshire
All Saints
Monday, 12 August 2024 in 44m (9–3–8 in G)
1320 August Doubles
1 John S Leech (Vanbrugh)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
4 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
5 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
6 William Todd (Friend)
Bells on Monday - Season 01, Episode 08
First blows in variation for all.
York Colleges Guild
Selby, North Yorkshire
Abbey Church of St Mary and St Germain
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 in 52m (25–2–20 in D)
1280 Yorkshire Surprise Royal
1 James D Austin (Derwent)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
4 William M Regan (Friend)
5 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
6 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
7 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
8 Ryan E Mills (Halifax)
9 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
10 Edward R Mack (UBSCR)
First blows of Yorkshire Surprise Royal: 2
First quarter of Yorkshire Surprise Royal: 3
First Surprise Royal as Conductor
50th YCG Quarter: 5
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 in 43m (6–0–6 in C)
1295 Annable's London Surprise Minor
Composed by Mark T Elvers
1 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
2 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
3 Robert H B Johnson (Wentworth)
4 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
5 Ryan E Mills (Halifax)
6 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
100th this year: 6
York Colleges Guild
York, Yorkshire
Larchfield
Friday, 16 August 2024 (8 in G)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1–2 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths) (C)
First in hand as conductor
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 29m (12 in F)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
150th this Academic Year: 1-2
(2/12)
Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 36m (10 in A)
1320 April Day Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
100th for the YCG this Academic Year: 1-2
(3/12)
Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 34m (8 in C)
1260 Old Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
Rung a quarter peal on all 9 diatonic sixes of the pleasant YCG handbells: 1-2, 3-4
(4/12)
Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 40m (14 in D)
1260 Hudibras Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
(5/12)
Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 22m (11 in G)
1260 Litchurch Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
(7/12)
Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 27m (14 in D)
1260 Jacksdale Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
(9/12)
Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 42m (12 in F)
1440 Heterodox Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
Sextupled his quarters in hand this weekend: 5-6
Most quarters scored in a day: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
(11/12)
Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 33m (15 in C)
1260 Kennington Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
25th together: 1-2 & 5-6
(1/12)
Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Larchfield
Sunday, 18 August 2024 in 26m (7 in D)
1260 Seighford Doubles
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5–6 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
162nd Quarter for the YCG, becoming the leading quarter peal ringer of all time: 1-2
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Ringing World page reference: 5915.0836York Colleges Guild
Acomb, North Yorkshire
St Stephen
Monday, 19 August 2024 in 49m (10–3–26 in F♯)
1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor
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1 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths) (C)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
3 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
4 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
5 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
6 William M Regan (Friend)
Bells on Monday - Season 01, Episode 09.
One hundred quarter peal for the GUILD this ackidemique yaarrr, for he ringeth the fourth.
Conductors first conducting away from a working bell.
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Owston Avenue
Saturday, 31 August 2024 in 40m (7 in D)
1272 Plain Bob Minimus
1–2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3–4 Matthew W Thewsey (The Modern Society Of Plymouth Youths)
Rung despite Patrick W J Deakin and Jemima C Bleackley ringing a rival "quarter peal" over the top of us, ringing a "quarter peal" on pans, flicking the lights off and on, screamimg, throwing bags at us, playing Bluey in our ears, and shouting "EIGHT" every extent.
First minimus in hand: 3-4
First quarter in the house
125th quarter for the YCG this Academic Year
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Thursday, 19 September 2024 in 43m (7–3–24 in A)
1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor
Composed by Bjørn E Bradstock
1 Rebecca A Hall (Langwith)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 Aidan T Derby (Derwent)
4 Kevin D Atkinson (Alcuin)
5 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
6 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
Rung for (during) the 50th York Beer and Cider Festival, held in this church, rung by YCG alumni
First Surprise inside and as an alumni: 3
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Friday, 20 September 2024 in 40m (7–3–24 in A)
1260 Plain Bob Triples
Composed by Natasha A Williams
1 Joseph E T Waters (SUGCR)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 Aidan T Derby (Derwent)
4 Rebecca A Hall (Langwith)
5 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
6 William L K Brooke (Wentworth)
7 Kevin D Atkinson (Alcuin)
8 Suzanne E Timms (Alcuin)
Rung during the 50th York Beer and Cider Festival, held in this church.
First on 8: 3
First YCG Quarter, and first tenoring to Triples: 8
Circled the tower for the fourth time: 2
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Sunday, 6 October 2024 (7–3–24 in A)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1 Joss Davis (Alcuin)
2 Benjamin J Hartley (YSJ)
3 Dominic O'Neill (Alcuin)
4 Suzanne Timms (Alcuin)
5 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin) (C)
6 Phil Stokoe (Staff)
For Evensong
For National Badger Day
Bob the Badger would like to be associated with this performance
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Sunday, 20 October 2024 (7–3–24 in A)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1 Tobias J G Hassall (Sixth Form)
2 Phil Stokoe (Staff)
3 Caitlin E Routledge (Alcuin)
4 Dominic O'Neill (Alcuin)
5 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin) (C)
6 Suzanne Timms (Alcuin)
200th quarter peal: 5
With birthday compliments to David Denbigh and Rosemary Hall (Conductor)
Congratulations to David Denbigh on completing a marathon today in 4h 16
First YCG quarter: 1
Bob the Badger would like to be associated with this performance
For Evensong
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Friday, 25 October 2024 in 47m (18–1–21 in F)
1260 Plain Bob Triples
Composed by Natasha A Williams
1 Benjamin J Hartley (St John)
2 Caitlin E Routledge (Alcuin)
3 Raymond East (York College of Arts and Technology)
4 Dominic D O'Neill (Alcuin)
5 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
6 Simon P Hartley (Stockton Infant School)
7 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
8 Richard J Horton (LUSCR)
First on 8: 2
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Friday, 22 November 2024 in 41m (6–0–6 in C)
1260 Plain Bob Doubles
1 Eileen Robertson (Goodricke)
2 Phil Stokoe (Staff)
3 William M Regan (Friend)
4 Benjamin J Hartley (St Johns) (C)
5 Suzanne E Timms (Alcuin)
6 William J K Pottle (Alcuin)
First for the society - 6
"No" - William M Regan (Friend)
Celebrating the successful return of the bob the badger
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
Oratory Church of St Wilfrid
Friday, 29 November 2024 in 50m (18–1–21 in F)
1280 Plain Bob Major
Composed by Natasha A Williams
1 Philippa C M Stokoe (Staff)
2 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin) (C)
3 Dominic D O'Neill (Alcuin)
4 Suzanne E Timms (Alcuin)
5 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
6 Jemima C Bleackley (Halifax)
7 Iain J Anderson (CUGCR)
8 Patrick W J Deakin (James)
First of Major inside: 3
"Fer the footnotes, it's me mum's birthday": 3
The band would like to thank Benjamin J Hartley for organising this quarter peal, but would kindly like to ask him to arrange for someone to conduct it next time.
York Colleges Guild
York, North Yorkshire
St Lawrence
Sunday, 1 December 2024 in 43m (7–3–24 in A)
1260 St Simon's Bob Doubles
1 Caitlin E Routledge (Alcuin)
2 Rosemary S Hall (Alcuin)
3 Suzanne E Timms (Alcuin)
4 Natasha A Williams (Alcuin)
5 Simon W Edwards (Alcuin) (C)
6 Dominic D O'Neill (Alcuin)
Rung by a band of Alcuin College students and alumni for Evensong on Advent Sunday, and to mark the upcoming completion of Simon's term as Alcuin College President.
First in method: 3
Ringing World page reference: 5928.1140