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Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne & Wear

St Cuthbert

Friday, 3 January 2014 in 2h 41 (6)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41 Methods)

(1-3) Alnwick, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Kelso, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Newcastle, Northumberland, Sandiacre, Wells, Whitley, Wooler; (4-7) Allendale, Annable's London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Lightfoot, Netherseale, Norfolk, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Westminster, York.

Composed by J S Warboys (SUO309/SUO403)

1 Barbara Davies

2 Alan M Barber (C)

3 Matthew D Hetherington

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Stephen B Bell

6 Kristopher King

First 41: 3,4,5.

Ringing World page reference: 5361.0081

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle, Tyne & Wear

Cathedral Church of St Nicholas

Saturday, 4 January 2014 (37)

1344 Avon Delight Maximus

Composed by G Rogers

1 Sally Walker

2 Chris Enzor

3 Jennie Town

4 Jessica Durham

5 Jonathan Frye

6 Duncan Walker

7 Peter Dawson

8 Kris King (C)

9 Matt Hetherington

10 David Craggs

11 Matthew Durham

12 Mike Clay

1st in method: 5,7,9,10

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 5 January 2014 in 47m

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Samantha Gamblin

2 Kate Millar

3 Lesley Hall

4 Anthea Enzor

5 Jack Hanlon

6 Godfrey Hall

7 Chris Enzor (C)

8 Karen P Maughan

First on 8 - 1. 15th birthday compliment to Sam

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ponteland, Northumberland

St Mary's

Thursday, 9 January 2014 in 42m (6cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Barbara M Wheeler

2 Julie Bell

3 Barbara Davies

4 Mike Proctor

5 Stephen B Bell (C)

6 Jane Lewis

Rung half muffled in memory of Gareth Andrew Barham immediately following his funeral service.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 12 January 2014 in 50m

1344 Plain Bob Major

1 Kate Millar

2 Andrew Frost

3 Lesley Hall

4 Godfrey Hall

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Jack Hanlon

7 Chris Enzor

8 Karen P Maughan (C)

1st of major - 2; 1st major as conductor

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Monday, 13 January 2014 in 42m (6cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Jeremy Housden

2 Dorothy Simmons

3 Ruth Kemsley

4 Fiona Slade

5 Clive Moon (C)

6 John Snook

First quarter inside, 2.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Frosterley, Co Durham

The Black Bull

Friday, 17 January 2014 in 51m (0–2–21)

1320 Plain Bob Maximus

1 Duncan Walker

2 Clair Crowther

3 Matt Hetherington

4 Jim Crowther

5 Duncan Davis

6 Tom Crowther

7 Jack Hanlon

8 Sally Walker

9 Matthew Frye

10 Howard Smith

11 James Blackburn

12 Kris King (C)

First on 12: 6&7

On D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #1/1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Frosterely, Co Durham

The Black Bull

Friday, 17 January 2014 (0–2–21)

1346 Yorkshire Surprise Maximus

1 Sally Walker

2 Kris King (C)

3 Peter Dawson

4 Helen Dawson

5 Matthew Frye

6 Jessie Hetherington

7 James Blackburn

8 Howard Smith

9 Alex Pym

10 Duncan Davis

11 Duncan Walker

12 Matt Hetherington

First QP of S.Maximus on the bells.

On D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #2/2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland , Tyne & Wear

St Andrew, Roker

Saturday, 18 January 2014 in 49m (22)

1296 Grandsire Caters

1 Helen Dawson

2 Susie Mansfield

3 Cathy Ockwell

4 Tom Redgate

5 Chris Mansfield

6 Kris King (C)

7 Keith Hayton

8 David Horne

9 Peter Dawson

10 John Bissell

First Grandsire Caters: 2

On D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #5/6

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

St Andrew, Roker

Saturday, 18 January 2014 in 54m (22)

1282 Cambridge Surprise Royal

1 Sally Walker

2 Helen Dawson

3 Cat Morgan

4 Jessie Hetherington

5 Andrew Enzor

6 David Horne

7 James Morgan

8 Christine Richardson

9 Peter Dawson (C)

10 James Blackburn

First S Royal inside: 3

On D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #4/5

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stockton, Co. Durham

St Thomas

Saturday, 18 January 2014 in 52m (21)

1320 Grandsire Cinques

1 David Hull (C)

2 Alex Pym

3 Andrew Enzor

4 Cat Morgan

5 Christine Richardson

6 Matt Hetherington

7 James Morgan

8 James Blackburn

9 Kris King

10 Jennie Town

11 Nick Tithecott

12 Ewan Hull

First on 12: 4 & 7

On D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #3/4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

North Shields, Tyne & Wear

Christ Church

Saturday, 18 January 2014 (16)

1440 London Surprise Royal

1 Ruth Kemsley

2 Barbara Davies

3 Duncan Davis

4 Chris Teasdale

5 Jim Crowther

6 Alex Pym

7 Duncan Walker (C)

8 Steve Bell

9 Andrew Enzor

10 Matt Hetherington

Birthday compliment to Chris for tomorrow.

On D&N 10/12 QP weekend #6/7

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle, Tyne & Wear

Cathedral Church of St Nicholas

Saturday, 18 January 2014 in 52m (37)

1344 Bristol Surprise Maximus

1 Helen Dawson

2 Sally Walker

3 Alex Pym

4 Jessie Hetherington

5 Christine Richardson

6 Duncan Walker

7 Andrew Enzor

8 James Blackburn

9 Andrew Cairns

10 Peter Dawson

11 Matt Hetherington (C)

12 Kris King

First Bristol Max: 8

On D&N 10/12 QP weekend #7/10

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Minster

Sunday, 19 January 2014 in 46m (12)

1296 Plain Bob Caters

1 Rachael Houchin

2 Karen Dickinson

3 Jack Hanlon

4 Matthew Frye

5 Tom Redgate

6 Izabelle Bimson

7 Cat Morgan

8 James Morgan

9 James Blackburn (C)

10 Howell Hurst

First on ten: 10

Before Epiphany Carol Service on D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #10/13

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle, Tyne & Wear

Cathedral Church of St Nicholas

Sunday, 19 January 2014 in 53m (37)

1294 Yorkshire Surprise Maximus

Composed by Gwen Rogers

1 Miriam Franklin

2 Barbara Davies

3 Andrew Enzor

4 Kris King (C)

5 Christine Richardson

6 Jessie Hetherington

7 Helen Dawson

8 Alex Pym

9 Steve Bell

10 Howard Smith

11 Matt Hetherington

12 Peter Dawson

First on 12: 1

Before Epiphany Carol Service on D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #11/14

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 19 January 2014 (21)

1282 Cambridge Surprise Royal

1 Fiona Slade

2 Jim Crowther

3 Gill Hallett

4 Duncan Walker

5 Sally Walker

6 Ruth Kemsley

7 Anne Davies

8 Duncan Davis

9 Jeremy Housden (C)

10 Clive Moon

First S Royal: 1

For Evensong on D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #12/15

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Co. Durham

St Oswald

Sunday, 19 January 2014 (21)

1296 LB Royal

1 Sally Walker

2 Christine Richardson

3 Alex Pym

4 Matthew Frye

5 Jack Hanlon

6 Rob Criddle

7 Duncan Walker (C)

8 James Blackburn

9 Andrew Enzor

10 Matt Hetherington

First LB Royal: 5

After morning Mass on D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #8/11

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co Durham

Cathedral

Sunday, 19 January 2014 in 63m (28)

1400 Clyde Surprise Royal

Composed by Roger Bailey

1 Gillian Appleby

2 Alex Pym

3 Sally Walker

4 Duncan Walker

5 Christine Richardson

6 Rob Criddle

7 Matt Hetherington

8 Kris King (C)

9 Andrew Enzor

10 Matthew Jones

First Clyde: 3 & 6

For Evensong on D&N 10/12 bell QP weekend. #9/12

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 19 January 2014 in 50m

1344 Plain Bob Triples

Composed by D F Morrison

1 Lesley Hall

2 Samantha Gamblin

3 Chris Enzor (C)

4 Kate Millar

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Godfrey Hall

7 Karen P Maughan

8 Phil Traviss

1st Triples inside - 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co. Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 21 January 2014 in 47m (14)

1250 Cambridge Surprise Major

1 Alexander Pym

2 Robert Criddle

3 Peter Molony

4 James Morgan

5 Chris Mansfield

6 John Bissell

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Matthew Jones (TDO)

First Major Inside: 5

First Surprise Major: 6

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

St John the Baptist

Friday, 24 January 2014 in 2h 46 (11)

5120 Winlaton Surprise Major

Generated by BYROC

1 Karen Dickinson

2 Barbara Davies

3 Anne E Davies

4 William Davidson

5 Christine Richardson

6 Alan M Barber (C)

7 Stephen B Bell

8 Jeremy R Housden

In memory of Marion Ainsworth.

Ringing World page reference: 5366.0211

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 26 January 2014 in 47m

1280 Cambridge Surprise Major

1 Godfrey Hall

2 Kate Millar

3 Lesley Hall

4 Barbara Busby

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Karen P Maughan

7 Mike Hodsgon

8 Chris Enzor (C)

Rung by members of the Southern District from 4 different towers to thank Richard Turner for his many years service as Chairman

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland

The Town Hall

Monday, 27 January 2014

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Alison Tymon

2 Colin Sim

3 Jenny Mackie

4 Barry Tymon

5 Rosemary Ross

6 Nigel Booth (C)

1st qtr 4. 'Haste ye back' 3.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ponteland, Northumberland

St Mary

Friday, 31 January 2014 in 2h 33 (6)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41 Methods)

Composed by J S Warboys (SUO309/SUO403)

1 Barbara Davies

2 Alan M Barber (C)

3 Kristopher King

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Stephen B Bell

6 Andrew J Cairns

In thanksgiving for the life of Gareth Andrew Barham, son of the Vicar of Ponteland.

Ringing World page reference: 5368.0259

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Sunday, 2 February 2014 in 44m (9–3–23)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Jessica Durham

2 Cathy Ockwell

3 Gavin Neill

4 John Bissell

5 Chris Mansfield (C)

6 Rob Criddle

Rung for the evening service.

First Grandsire Doubles - 3, 4, 5 & as conductor.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 2 February 2014 in 44m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Christine Ellsworth

2 Godfrey Hall

3 Lesley Hall

4 Anthea Enzor

5 Chris Enzor

6 Karen P Maughan (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co Durham

All Saints

Tuesday, 4 February 2014 in 44m (9 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)

384 Cambridge, Yorkshire; 512 Rutland; 30 com

1 Craig Davies

2 Matthew Jones (TDO)

3 Robert Criddle

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 Alexander Pym

6 James Morgan

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Ellen Crabtree

18th Birthday compliment to Laurie Kalus

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Benfieldside, County Durham

St Cuthbert

Tuesday, 4 February 2014 in 2h 40 (12)

5040 Minor (5 Methods)

(1 - 2 Double Oxford B; 3 St Clement's B; 4 Kent T B; 5 - 6 Cambridge S; 7 Plain B)

1 Karen Dickinson

2 Alan M Barber (C)

3 William Davidson

4 Stephen B Bell

5 C Duncan Davis

6 Howard E J Smith

On the centenary of the first peal on the bells (4 February 1914). Also an 82nd birthday compliment (6 February) to Sammie Hewlett (Tower Correspondent).

Ringing World page reference: 5368.0259

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Cathedral Church of St Nicholas

Saturday, 8 February 2014 in 3h 41 (37)

5059 Grandsire Cinques

Composed by A M Barber

1 Alan M Barber (C)

2 Anne E Davies

3 Barbara Davies

4 Kristopher King

5 Peter K D Dawson

6 Christopher J Teasdale

7 William Davidson

8 James Crowther

9 Stephen B Bell

10 Jeremy R Housden

11 Matthew D Hetherington

12 Howard E J Smith

On Cathedral Guild Dinner Day

Ringing World page reference: 5368.0259

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 9 February 2014 in 44m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Lesley Hall

2 Anne Ford

3 Chris Enzor (C)

4 Karen P Maughan

5 Godfrey Hall

6 Andy Woodcock

To welcome Joey Candler, first grandchild to 2.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 11 February 2014 in 48m (14 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)

256 each Cambridge, Yorkshire, Superlative; 512 Rutland; 32 com

1 Chris Mansfield

2 Kris King

3 Izabelle Bimson

4 Robert Criddle

5 Rachel Wells

6 James Morgan

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Matthew Jones (TDO)

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of Kerry McAndrew and Ron Thorn

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sedgefield, County Durham

St Edmund

Thursday, 13 February 2014 in 42m (9–1–2)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Richard Turner

2 Andrew Frost

3 Barbara Busby

4 Jessica Durham (C)

5 Chris Mansfield

6 Luke Stamper

First Quarter Peal - 6

40th birthday compliments to Matthew Durham for 15th February.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co Durham

All Saints

Saturday, 15 February 2014 in 2h 54 (9–2–0)

5152 Spliced Surprise Major (23m)

224 each of: Ashtead, Bristol, Cambridge, Cassiobury, Cornwall, Cray, Double Dublin, Glasgow, Ipswich, Jersey, Lincolnshire, Lindum, London, Preston, Pudsey, Rutland, Superlative, Tavistock, Uxbridge, Watford, Wembley, Whalley, Yorkshire. 160 com, atw.

Composed by Norman Smith

1 Barbara Davies

2 Alexander T G Pym

3 Jennifer A Town

4 Andrew G Enzor

5 Clive R Moon

6 Matthew D Hetherington

7 Kristopher King

8 Christopher H Enzor (C)

1st 23 spliced - 5. 1250th peal - 1. 40th birthday compliment to Matt Durham. Wishing Christine Richardson a speedy recovery

Ringing World page reference: 5367.0233

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 16 February 2014 in 45m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Kate Millar

2 Aileen Little

3 Jack Hanlon

4 Barbara Busby

5 Chris Mansfield

6 Karen P Maughan (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear

St George, Jesmond

Wednesday, 19 February 2014 in 3h 9 (18)

5072 Double Norwich Court Bob Major

Composed by Ian Butters (No. 126)

1 Christopher H Enzor

2 Kevin S Maughan

3 Barbara Davies

4 Kristopher King

5 Alan M Barber

6 Jeremy Housden

7 Matthew D Hetherington

8 Andrew J Cairns (C)

Specially arranged to remember Ron Warford on what would have been his 72nd Birthday.

Ringing World page reference: 5369.0283

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Oswald K&M

Friday, 21 February 2014 in 46m (12–3–6)

1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1 Rachael Houchin

2 Cathy Ockwell

3 Alex Pym

4 Chris Mansfield

5 John Bissell

6 Kelvin Appleby

7 Rob Criddle

8 Matthew Jones (TDO) (C)

First Yorkshire: 4, 5

30th birthday compliments to Dr. Bissell. "It's all downhill from here" (Gillian Appleby)

Congratulations to Rob Criddle & Josie Drake on their recent engagement.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert

Saturday, 22 February 2014 in 3h 19 (28)

5067 Stedman Caters

Composed by Matthew J L Durham

1 Barbara Davies

2 Alexander T G Pym

3 James Crowther

4 Clive R Moon

5 Howard E J Smith

6 Peter K D Dawson

7 Kristopher King

8 Christopher M Rudd

9 Matthew J L Durham (C)

10 Matthew D Hetherington

For The Enthronement of the Right Reverend Paul Butler as Bishop of Durham

Ringing World page reference: 5368.0259

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 23 February 2014 in 45m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Aileen Little

2 Christine Ellsworth

3 Andrew Frost

4 Karen P Maughan

5 Anthea Enzor (C)

6 Chris Enzor

1st PB Minor inside - 2. An engagement compliment to Josie Drake and Rob Criddle

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Benwell

St James

Sunday, 23 February 2014 in 50m (16)

1320 Reverse Canterbury Pleasure Bob Doubles

1 Barbara Davies

2 William Davidson

3 Alan M Barber

4 Kris King

5 Howard E J Smith (C)

6 Matthew Hetherington

for the centenary of the 1st. peal on the bells

and marking the enthronement of Paul Butler

as the 74th. Bishop of Durham.

The Right Reverend Father in God,

Paul, by Divine Providence

Lord Bishop of Durham.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 27 February 2014 in 40m (4)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Kris King (C)

2 Clair Crowther (C)

3 Simon Harper

4 Jim Crowther (C)

5 Tom Crowther (C)

6 James Blackburn (C)

First as (c): 5

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 2 March 2014 in 50m (18–0–4)

1344 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1 Jack Hanlon

2 Kate Millar

3 Lesley Hall

4 Barbara Busby

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Godfrey Hall

7 Chris Mansfield

8 Chris Enzor (C)

1st Treble Bob Major - 1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Sunday, 9 March 2014 in 48m (9–3–23)

1440 Kent Treble Bob Minor

1 Gavin Neill

2 Jessica Durham

3 John Bissell

4 Chris Mansfield

5 Tom Redgate

6 Matthew Durham (C)

First Treble Bob - 1

First Kent - 3, 4

Circled tower - 4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

Oxney Flatts Farm

Tuesday, 11 March 2014 in 39m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Chris Enzor (C)

5–6 Carol Pratt

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 13 March 2014 in 46m (4)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

Composed by John Goldthorpe

1 Simon Harper

2 Kris King (C)

3 Sally Walker

4 Barbara Sutton

5 Victoria Halford

6 Duncan Walker

7 Jim Crowther

8 Abi Allen

First on 8 away from cover: 1

Birthday compliment to Richard Gillbert.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newburn on Tyne, Tyne & Wear

SS Michael and All Angels

Friday, 14 March 2014 in 2h 47 (9)

5152 Hawthorn Leslie Surprise Major

Composed by A M Barber

1 Howard E J Smith

2 Karen Dickinson

3 Barbara Davies

4 Anne E Davies

5 William Davidson

6 Alan M Barber (C)

7 Jeremy R Housden

8 Matthew D Hetherington

An 89th birthday compliment, the previous day, to Ben Crowdy of Newcastle Cathedral. Ben was formerly the Managing Director of Hawthorn Leslie (Engineers) the world renowned marine engine builders.

Also a birthday compliment on the same day to Barbara Davies.

First peal in the method

x 3 x 4 x 2 x 6 x 2 x 45 x 234 x 78

lh D fch BD

Ringing World page reference: 5377.0516

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 16 March 2014 in 43m

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Karen P Maughan

2 Christine Elsworth

3 Aileen Little

4 Samantha Gamblin

5 Jack Hanlon (C)

6 Ian Fleming

First quarter as Conductor. 50th birthday compliment to 1.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 23 March 2014 in 45m (18–0–4)

1250 Lincolnshire Surprise Major

1 Kate Millar

2 Helen Scott

3 Lesley Hall

4 Chris Mansfield

5 Karen P Maughan

6 Godfrey Hall

7 Mike Hodgson

8 Chris Enzor (C)

1st Lincolnshire - 4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co Durham

Cathedral

Tuesday, 25 March 2014 in 59m (28)

1344 Double Norwich Court Bob Major

Composed by Robert T Kakuk

1 Cathy Ockwell

2 Richard Bimson

3 Ellen Crabtree

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 Rob Criddle

6 Matthew Jones

7 Andrew Enzor

8 Kris King (C)

600th as conductor.

Rung before Sung Eucharist to celebrate The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Wednesday, 26 March 2014 in 45m (9–3–23)

1320 London Surprise Minor

1 Gillian Appleby

2 Cathy Ockwell

3 John Bissell

4 Jessica Durham

5 Chris Mansfield

6 Matthew Durham (C)

Rung on practice night.

First London - 3, 5

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear

St Paul

Friday, 28 March 2014 in 2h 48 (17)

5008 Edmonton Bob Major

Composed by Traditional (arr AMB)

1 Anne E Davies

2 Karen Dickinson

3 Alan M Barber (C)

4 William Davidson

5 Andrew J Cairns

6 Howard E J Smith

7 Matthew D Hetherington

8 Jeremy R Housden

In memory of Mike Sartoria, a former ringer at this tower, who died on 13 March 2014.

Ringing World page reference: 5377.0516

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Co Durham

St Aidan

Sunday, 30 March 2014 in 44m (14–0–7)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Sophie Newlove

2 Chris Enzor

3 Barbara Busby

4 Andrew Frost

5 Jack Hanlon (C)

6 Andrew Craig

1 - 1st 1/4 Peal away from cover.

6 - 1st 1/4 Peal.

Rung to mark the completion of the restoration and renovation of the ringing chamber.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 30 March 2014 in 45m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Helen Scott

2 Jenny Jackson

3 Julie Siddle

4 Samantha Gamblin

5 Anthea Enzor (C)

6 Chris Mansfield

Retirement compliment to Chris Enzor

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland

St Ignatius the Martyr

Wednesday, 2 April 2014 in 2h 46 (13cwt)

5152 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by C C Monson (Arr. AMB)

1 Michael Hewitt

2 Karen Dickinson

3 Anne E Davies

4 Howard E J Smith

5 Andrew J Cairns

6 David A Horne

7 Stephen B Bell (C)

8 Jeremy Housden

Rung to celebrate Rachael Dyson's 50th birthday.

Ringing World page reference: 5374.0409

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co. Durham

All Saints

Friday, 4 April 2014 in 39m (9 cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Diane Benzie

2 Janet Jackson

3 Sandy Jackson

4 Matthew Jones (TDO)

5 Andrew Enzor (C)

6 Craig Davies

First of Minor - 1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 6 April 2014 in 45m (21cwt)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Rachel Ogilvie

2 Gill Hallett

3 Fiona Slade

4 John Snook

5 Ruth Kemsley

6 Anne E Davies

7 Clive Moon (C)

8 Jeremy Housden

For Evensong. To celebrate the birth of Alfred Augustine Gregory Brisby, nephew of the ringer of 5.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Co Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 6 April 2014 in 46m (15–1–23)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Joshua Devlin

2 Joan Johnson

3 Samantha Gamblin

4 Anthea Enzor

5 Chris Enzor (C)

6 Andrew Hodgson

1st Quarter:1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co Durham

St Nicholas

Sunday, 6 April 2014 in 42m (9)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Luke Stamper

2 Matthew Durham (C)

3 Alex Pym

4 Rachael Houchin

5 Jessica Durham

6 Jack Hanlon

1 - First 1/4 away from cover.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 6 April 2014 in 43m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Andrew Frost

2 Alison Halford

3 Chris Mansfield

4 Lesley Hall

5 Godfrey Hall

6 Karen P Maughan (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heworth, Tyne & Wear

St Mary

Friday, 11 April 2014 in 2h 34 (6)

5040 Surprise Minor (7 Methods)

Cunecastre, Annable's London, Netherseale, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Norwich.

1 Howard E J Smith

2 William Davidson

3 Barbara Davies

4 Alan M Barber (C)

5 Stephen B Bell

6 Jeremy R Housden

Ringing World page reference: 5377.0516

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 13 April 2014 in 3h 3 (21cwt)

5184 Double Norwich Court Bob Major

Composed by Gabriel Lindoff

1 Karen Dickinson

2 Barbara Davies

3 Anne E Davies

4 William Davidson

5 Ruth H Kemsley

6 Stephen B Bell

7 Clive R Moon (C)

8 Jeremy R Housden

To say farewell to the Rt Rev. Graham Usher after 10 years as Rector of Hexham, recently ordained as the Suffragan Bishop of Dudley.

Ringing World page reference: 5376.0493

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 13 April 2014 in 48m (18–0–4)

1288 Plain Bob Triples

1 Aileen Little

2 Jenny Jackson

3 Samantha Gamblin

4 Lesley Hall

5 Karen P Maughan

6 Godfrey Hall

7 Chris Enzor (C)

8 Anthea Enzor

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Wednesday, 16 April 2014 in 47m (12 cwt)

1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1 John Bissell

2 Susie Mansfield

3 Cathy Ockwell

4 Chris Mansfield

5 Robert Criddle

6 James Morgan (C)

7 Matthew Jones (TDO)

8 Andrew Enzor

First in method: 2

First surprise as conductor

Birthday compliments to Victor Criddle

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 20 April 2014 in 44m (21cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)

CYNR

1 Gill Hallett

2 Anne Davies

3 Karen Dickinson

4 Ruth Kemsley

5 John Hallett

6 Andrew Cairns

7 Clive Moon (C)

8 Jeremy Housden

For Evensong on Easter Day, and as a celebration of the life of Canon Michael Nelson, former Rector of Hexham Abbey.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co Durham

Cathedral

Sunday, 20 April 2014 in 53m (26)

1264 Plain Bob Major

1 G Jessica Durham

2 Keith Hayton

3 S L Catrin Morgan

4 John J Bissell

5 J James G Morgan

6 Alexander T G Pym

7 Matthew J L Durham (C)

8 Matthew J Jones

For Easter Sunday

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 20 April 2014 in 45m

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Anthea Enzor

2 Samantha Gamblin

3 Chris Enzor

4 Lesley Hall

5 Godfrey Hall

6 Karen P Maughan (C)

First touch of surprise - 2.

In memoriam Robert Sydney Robinson

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Tuesday, 22 April 2014 in 42m (4cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Ruth Kemsley (Hexham)

2 Simon Harper (Ovingham)

3 Kathryn Moon (Hexham)

4 Victoria Halford (Ovingham)

5 Clive Moon (Hexham) (C)

6 Kate Halford (Ovingham)

Rung half muffled by Ovingham and Hexham Abbey ringers in thanksgiving for the life of Canon Michael Nelson, formerly Rector of Hexham Abbey, and later priest-in-charge of St Mary's Ovingham, where he instigated the chiming of the old ring of three bells.

First inside, 3.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Cathedral Church of St Nicholas

Wednesday, 23 April 2014 in 2h 59 (17)

5056 Goldhanger Bob Major

Composed by D F Morrison

1 Anne E Davies

2 Barbara Davies

3 Alan M Barber (C)

4 Matthew D Hetherington

5 Stephen B Bell

6 Howard E J Smith

7 Jeremy R Housden

8 Kristopher King

For St George's Day and the 88th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.

Ringing World page reference: 5378.0544

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Embleton, Northumberland

Holy Trinity

Wednesday, 23 April 2014 in 44m (11–1–0)

1260 St Clements College Bob Minor

1 Lizzie Harratt

2 Pat Wylam

3 Sue Hanson

4 Neil Cavill

5 Ron Hanson

6 Mark Philipson (C)

For England and St George. Also to commemorate the 450th Anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare.

1st in the Method: 2, 4.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Wednesday, 23 April 2014 (9–3–23)

720 Primrose Surprise Minor

1 Hayley Messenger

2 Chris Mansfield

3 Cathy Ockwell

4 John Bissell

5 Matthew Durham (C)

6 Jessica Durham

For St George's Day.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, County Durham

All Saints

Saturday, 26 April 2014 in 40m (9–1–6)

1250 Lincolnshire Surprise Major

1 Rachael M Houchin

2 G Jessica Durham

3 Christopher M Mansfield

4 John J Bissell

5 S L Catrin Morgan

6 Alexander T G Pym

7 J James G Morgan (C)

8 Matthew J L Durham

First in method - 4 and as (C)

QP Day 1/1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Oswald K&M

Saturday, 26 April 2014 in 47m (12–3–6)

1344 Double Norwich Court Bob Major

1 Rachael M Houchin

2 John J Bissell

3 Matthew J L Durham (C)

4 Christopher M Mansfield

5 S L Catrin Morgan

6 J James G Morgan

7 G Jessica Durham

8 Alexander T G Pym

First touch in method - 2, 4

QP day 2/2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Chester-le-Street, County Durham

SS Mary & Cuthbert

Saturday, 26 April 2014 in 46m (19–0–2)

1273 Grandsire Triples

1 Rachael M Houchin

2 Christopher M Mansfield

3 S L Catrin Morgan

4 G Jessica Durham

5 Alexander T G Pym

6 Matthew J L Durham (C)

7 J James G Morgan

8 John J Bissell

Rung on the occasion of the marriage of Louisa Jordison & Alan Harvey

QP Day 3/4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Cathedral Church of St Nicholas

Sunday, 27 April 2014 in 53m (37–2–17 in D♭)

1260 Plain Bob Royal

1 Kristoffer Perruzza

2 Nicky Aubrey

3 Gareth B R Jones

4 Jason M Walker

5 Robert Hodgetts

6 Edmund P Crowdy

7 Nicholas C Fisher

8 Peter K D Dawson

9 Matthew Hetherington

10 Howard E J Smith (C)

1st of Royal: 5 & 7

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 27 April 2014 in 48m (18–0–4)

1250 Lincolnshire Surprise Major

1 Chris Mansfield

2 Shirley Blair

3 Lesley Hall

4 Barbara Busby

5 Kate Millar

6 Anthea Enzor

7 Godfrey Hall

8 Chris Enzor (C)

First Lincolnshire: 2, 4 and 5

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne & Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 29 April 2014 in 49m (12)

1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1 Catherine E Ockwell

2 Christopher M Mansfield

3 Megan A Corless

4 Robert V Criddle

5 John J Bissell

6 Andrew G Enzor

7 J James G Morgan (C)

8 Matthew J Jones

3 - First surprise major

Birthday compliments to Kathy Jones, mother of 8

In memory of Fred Mansfield, Grandfather of 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 4 May 2014 in 47m

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Andrew Frost

2 Lesley Hall

3 Jack Hanlon

4 Chris Enzor

5 Godfrey Hall

6 Karen P Maughan (C)

1st of surprise - 3

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 6 May 2014 in 48m (12 cwt)

1344 Spliced Surprise Major (2 methods)

448 Yorkshire; 896 Bristol; 28 com; atw

Composed by A. Enzor

1 Cathy Ockwell

2 Alexander Pym

3 Andrew Enzor (C)

4 James Morgan

5 Rachel Wells

6 Kris King

7 Robert Criddle

8 Matthew Jones (TDO)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 8 May 2014 in 42m (4)

1260 PD Doubles

1 Kate Halford

2 Kris King

3 Barbara Sutton

4 Neil Halford

5 Jim Crowther (C)

6 Neil Ramsey

1st away from cover: 1

1st inside: 4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 8 May 2014 in 41m (4)

1260 PD Doubles

1 Clair Crowther

2 Abi Allen

3 Jim Crowther

4 Kris King

5 Tom Crowther (C)

6 Neil Halford

1st inside: 2

1st as conductor

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Friday, 9 May 2014 in 47m (21cwt)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Pat Sewell

2 Fiona Slade

3 Barbara Davies

4 Gill Hallett

5 Paul Mills

6 Anne E Davies

7 Clive Moon (C)

8 Christine Richardson

9 Jeremy Housden

10 Ruth Kemsley

Rung half muffled on the day of the funeral of Canon Michael Nelson, Rector of Hexham Abbey from 1993 to 2003, in thanksgiving for his life.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whickham, Tyne and Wear

St ,Mary's

Saturday, 10 May 2014 in 42m (6cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Eve Howell

2 Clair Crowther

3 Chris Liddle

4 Tom Crowther (C)

5 Jim Crowther (C)

6 Howell Hurst

Birthday compliments to Eve Howell and Nia Hurst

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

St John the Baptist

Sunday, 11 May 2014 in 44m (11–0–5 in A♭)

1260 Grandsire Triples

Composition by Michael Hurst

1 Barbara Sutton

2 Barbara M Wheeler

3 Charlotte Ellis

4 Helen Dawson

5 Stephen B Bell

6 Peter Dawson

7 Christopher Teasdale (C)

8 Miriam Franklin

For Evensong.

First treble to Grandsire Triples, 1.

First Grandsire Triples inside, 3 & 4.

First Grandsire Triples on conducting duties, 7.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

Cathedral Church of Christ, The Blessed Virgin Mary, and St Cuthbert

Sunday, 11 May 2014 in 54m (28–0–6)

1273 Grandsire Triples

1 Ellen Crabtree

2 Cathy Ockwell

3 Megan Corless

4 John Bissell

5 Chris Mansfield

6 Matthew Durham (C)

7 James Morgan

8 Tom Redgate

For Evensong.

50th Quarter - 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, County Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 11 May 2014 in 46m (9–0–5)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Chris Enzor

2 Christine Ellsworth

3 Julie Siddle

4 Jack Hanlon

5 Chris Mansfield (C)

6 Karen P Maughan

Rung on the front 6 for Evensong.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Shincliffe, County Durham

St Mary the Virgin

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

120 Shincliffe Shuffle

Believed to be the first 120 extent of the principle: 3.123.1.123.5.123.3.123.145.123.3.123.145.123.3.123.5.123.1.123.3.123.1.123

Composed by JJB

1 Cathy Ockwell

2 Keith Hayton (C)

3 John Bissell

4 Jack Hanlon

5 Kelvin Appleby

6 Phil Goulding

Rung on practice night.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Shincliffe, County Durham

St Mary the Virgin

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

120 Cathy's Ohwo (one hundred weight Ockwell) Doubles

Believed to be the first 120 extent of the principle: 345.123.1.123.5.123.3.123.1.123.3.123.1.123.3.123.5.123.1.123.345.123.1.123

Composed by JJB

1 Cathy Ockwell

2 Keith Hayton (C)

3 John Bissell

4 Jack Hanlon

5 Kelvin Appleby

6 Phil Goulding

Rung on practice night

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Fenham, Tyne and Wear

SS. James and Basil

Saturday, 17 May 2014 in 2h 55 (14cwt)

5152 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by C C Monson arr AMB

1 Barbara Davies

2 Anne E Davies

3 Richard M Grainger

4 Karen Dickinson

5 William Davidson

6 Jeremy Housden

7 Stephen B Bell (C)

8 Peter K D Dawson

Rung to welcome the newly adopted granddaughter into the family of the treble ringer.

Ringing World page reference: 5380.0589

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear

St Paul

Sunday, 18 May 2014 in 2h 53 (17)

5150 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by A M Barber

1 Michael Hewitt

2 Alan M Barber (C)

3 Barbara Davies

4 Karen Dickinson

5 William Davidson

6 Kevin S Maughan

7 Stephen B Bell

8 Jeremy R Housden

For the 150th anniversary of the Church and remembering Peter Gofton who died on 7 May 2014.

Ringing World page reference: 5380.0589

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

The Granary, 3 High Carlbury

Sunday, 18 May 2014 in 37m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Chris Enzor (C)

5–6 Carol Pratt

A farewell compliment to Revd Canon John Dobson, leaving Darlington to become Dean of Ripon

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co Durham

St Brandon

Sunday, 18 May 2014 in 45m (14–01–13)

1308 Plain Bob Minor

1 Gill Enzor

2 Josephine Drake

3 Anthea Enzor

4 Chris Enzor (C)

5 Robert Criddle

6 Andrew Enzor

To celebrate the dedication of the East Window, and the completion of the rebuilding of St Brandon’s Brancepeth.

First PB Minor - 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Co Durham

St Oswald

Tuesday, 20 May 2014 in 44m (7–3–2)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Kris King

2 Andrew Frost

3 John Bissell

4 Kirstie Heslop

5 Jack Hanlon (C)

6 Chris Mansfield

Rung on the front six prior to the Southern District 10 Bell Practice.

A get well soon compliment to Richard Turner, longest standing ringer at this tower - and a welcome to Kirstie Heslop, newest ringer at this tower.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co. Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 20 May 2014 in 46m (14 cwt)

1280 Bristol Surprise Major

1 Craig Davies

2 Andrew Enzor

3 Rachel Wells

4 Cathy Ockwell

5 Izabelle Bimson

6 James Morgan

7 Alexander Pym

8 Matthew Jones (TDO) (C)

250th quarter - 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Wednesday, 21 May 2014 in 43m (6–3–9)

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Kate Millar

2 Sue Hanson

3 Chris Enzor

4 Bill Davidson

5 Ron Hanson

6 Mark Philipson (C)

To Welcome Eirwen Lilly, Granddaughter for 2 &5, into the world on 20th Feb 2014 in New York. Rung after the 'Codgers' meeting in Darlington.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co. Durham

All Saints

Friday, 23 May 2014 in 40m (9 cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Janet Jackson

2 Olga Walker

3 Sandy Jackson

4 Craig Davies

5 Andrew Enzor (C)

6 Robert Criddle

In thanksgiving for the life of Alma Taylor

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co Durham

St Oswald

Friday, 30 May 2014 in 46m (14 cwt)

1344 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)

488 each Cambridge, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire; 21 c.o.m.; atw

1 Rachael Houchin

2 Alexander Pym

3 Megan Corless

4 James Morgan

5 John Bissell

6 Matthew Jones (TDO)

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Robert Criddle

First spliced: 3, 5

100th quarter together: 7 and 8

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Morpeth, Northumberland

The Clock Tower

Saturday, 31 May 2014 in 2h 34 (10–0–26)

5024 London Surprise Major

Composed by Gabriel Lindoff

1 Sophie E Palmer

2 Stephen J Hall

3 Peter KD Dawson

4 Christopher J Teasdale

5 Andrew G Enzor

6 Stephen B Bell

7 Matthew D Hetherington

8 Andrew J Cairns (C)

Rung to mark the start of Cllr. Nic Best's term of office as Mayor of Morpeth. First in method: 4. First Mayor's Peal of London. 100th peal for The Association: 3.

Ringing World page reference: 5386.0741

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Co Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 1 June 2014 in 47m (15–01–23)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Anthea Enzor

2 Christine Ellsworth

3 Joan Johnson

4 Samantha Gamblin

5 Chris Mansfield

6 Chris Enzor (C)

In memoriam: Robert Sydney Robinson, 12 April 1924 - 20 April 2014

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 1 June 2014 in 45m

1296 Beverley Surprise Minor

1 Karen P Maughan

2 Godfrey Hall

3 Lesley Hall

4 Anthea Enzor

5 Chris Enzor (C)

6 Chris Mansfield

First blows in method:6

Get well wishes to Jean Enzor and Christopher Venning

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co Durham

All Saints

Tuesday, 3 June 2014 in 44m (9 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (2 methods)

480 Yorkshire, 800 London; 20 c.o.m.

Composed by A. Enzor

1 Megan Corless

2 Alexander Pym

3 James Morgan

4 Kris King

5 Rachel Wells

6 Robert Criddle

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Matthew Jones (TDO)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Co Durham

St Oswald

Tuesday, 3 June 2014 in 47m (7–3–2)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Laura Jones

2 Jack Hanlon (C)

3 Joseph Wilson

4 Andrew Frost

5 Barbara Busby

6 Jan Wadrop

Rung in memory of Paul Dowson, ringer of St Michaels Church, Heighington.

A warm welcome back to Hartlepool to Joseph Wilson, home for the summer.

First 1/4 Peal for 1 & 6.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne

Cathedral

Friday, 6 June 2014 in 53m (37)

1270 Stedman Triples

Composed by Lucinda Woodward

1 Anne Davies

2 Barbara Davies

3 Karen Dickinson

4 Stephen B Bell

5 Jeremy Housden

6 Kristopher King

7 Howard E J Smith (C)

8 Duncan Davis

A 1270 rung on the 70th. anniversary of the D Day landings starting the liberation of Europe. In memory of the dead from many Nations.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 8 June 2014 in 47m

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Christine Ellsworth

2 Andrew Frost

3 Lesley Hall

4 Kate Millar

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Godfrey Hall

7 Karen P Maughan (C)

8 Jack Hanlon

First of triples: 1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co Durham

St Oswald's

Tuesday, 10 June 2014 in 45m (12 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (8 Methods)

160 each Cambridge, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Superlative, Pudsey, Bristol and London; 39 c.o.m.

1 Alexander Pym

2 Kris King

3 Catrin Morgan

4 James Morgan

5 Izabelle Bimson

6 Robert Criddle

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Matthew Jones (TDO)

First 8 spliced: 3 and 4

100th quarter together: 7 and 8

30th Birthday Compliment to Cat

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, County Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 17 June 2014 in 48m (14–1–13)

1280 Rutland Surprise Major

1 Hayley Messenger

2 Cathy Ockwell

3 Rob Criddle

4 Alex Pym

5 John Bissell

6 Chris Mansfield

7 Matthew Durham (C)

8 Jessica Durham

First in method - 5 & 6

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle, Tyne & Wear

St John the Baptist

Thursday, 19 June 2014 in 42m (11)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

Composed by DFM no.2296

1 Barbara Wheeler

2 Barbara Sutton

3 Howard Smith

4 Chris Teasdale

5 Kris King (C)

6 Peter Dawson

Rung before Solemn Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

D&N Miniring @ South Shields, Tyne & Wear

St Hilda's

Sunday, 22 June 2014 in 33m (11lbs)

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Rob Criddle

2 Chris Crabtree

3 Ellen Crabtree

4 Richard Bimson

5 Alex Pym

6 Kris King (C)

In memory of Richard Bowditch who cast these bells.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Cathedral Church of St Nicholas

Tuesday, 24 June 2014 in 60m (37–2–17)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (8 Methods)

128 Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Pudsey, London; 192 Cambridge, Rutland, Superlative, Bristol; 35 c.o.m. R.N.BSC.NPCY.BBR.RSL.PCYSL. repeated

1 Rachael Houchin

2 Ellen Crabtree

3 Izabelle Bimson

4 Howard Smith

5 Robert Criddle

6 Kris King

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Matthew Jones (TDO)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

St Oswald

Wednesday, 25 June 2014 in 48m (21)

1296 Plain Bob Caters

1 Andrew Frost

2 Kris King (C)

3 Barbara Busby

4 Kirstie Heslop

5 Chris Leese

6 Arthur Rogers

7 James Morgan

8 Rob Criddle

9 Matt Hetherington

10 Jack Hanlon

1st on 10: 1&3

Rung before Mass celebrating Fr. Graeme Buttery's 25th year in the priesthood.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

South Shields, Tyne & Wear

St Hilda

Friday, 27 June 2014 in 46m (9)

1320 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Caroline Mulley

2 Simon Harper

3 Gillian King

4 Joanne Ayre

5 Kris King (C)

6 John Markham

Rung half-muffled prior to 'Cold in the Clay', a performance to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the St Hilda pit disaster.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newburn on Tyne, Tyne & Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Friday, 27 June 2014 in 2h 48 (9–2–2)

5184 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)

1536 Cambridge, 1344 Yorkshire and 1152 each London and Rutland

Composed by D F Morrison (no 849)

1 Barbara Davies

2 Alan M Barber

3 Anne E Davies

4 William Davidson

5 Andrew J Cairns

6 Howard E J Smith

7 Matthew D Hetherington

8 Jeremy R Housden (C)

A 21st birthday compliment to Rebekah Housden (24/06/2014)

Ringing World page reference: 5385.0717

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Friday, 27 June 2014 in 43m (9–3–23)

1272 Primrose Surprise Minor

1 Gavin Neill

2 Chris Mansfield

3 Cathy Ockwell

4 John Bissell

5 Matthew Durham

6 John Mcleod (C)

Rung on the eve of the St Nic's Ringers' Outing.

First in method - 2, 3, 4, 6 & as (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

South Shields, Tyne & Wear

St Hilda

Sunday, 29 June 2014 in 46m (9)

1296 Plain Bob Major

1 Michelle King

2 Ros Markham

3 John Markham

4 Gillian King

5 Karen Dickinson

6 Jessica Durham

7 Jack Hanlon

8 Kris King (C)

Rung half-muffled prior to 'Cold in the Clay', a performance to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the St Hilda pit disaster.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 29 June 2014 in 45m

1272 Kent Treble Bob Minor

1 Anthea Enzor

2 Emma Fleming

3 Samantha Gamblin

4 Chris Enzor (C)

5 Jack Hanlon

6 Chris Mansfield

Rung to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ordination of Revd Andrew Craig, ringer at Stranton, Hartlepool

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 1 July 2014 in 48m (14 cwt)

1282 Spliced Surprise Major (4 methods)

360 Cambridge, Yorkshire, Rutland; 362 Lincolnshire; 16 c.o.m.; atw

Composed by Donald Morrison

1 Chris Enzor

2 James Morgan

3 John Bissell

4 Chris Mansfield

5 Alexander Pym

6 Izabelle Bimson

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Kris King

Most Spliced: 3

First Spliced: 4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, County Durham

Art Gallery and Tourist Information Centre

Tuesday, 1 July 2014 in 21m

720 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Sophie Newlove

2 Andrew Frost (C)

3 Joseph Wilson

4 Kirstie Heslop

5 Barbara Busby

6 Luke Stamper

Rung for the 1st Graduation Ceremony of The Cleveland College of Art and Design

Also dedicated to Rev Andrew Craig, ringer at All Saints, Stranton for his 10th anniversary of ordination as a priest (29 June 2014)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

St Ignatius

Wednesday, 2 July 2014 in 45m (12)

1344 Plain Bob Major

Composed by A J Rawlinson

1 Julie Bell

2 Christine Richardson

3 Karen Dickinson

4 Gillian King

5 Chris Teasdale

6 Steve Bell

7 Jack Hanlon

8 Kris King (C)

Rung before Mass to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the consecration of this church.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whickham, Tyne & Wear

St Mary

Friday, 4 July 2014 in 2h 44 (6–3–16)

5184 Spliced Surprise Major (6m)

1152 Rutland, 960 Superlative, 768 each Cambridge, Lincolnshire, Pudsey and Yorkshire

Composed by D F Morrison (no 6703)

1 Karen Dickinson

2 Barbara Davies

3 Anne E Davies

4 Karen P Maughan

5 Howard E J Smith

6 William Davidson

7 Jeremy R Housden (C)

8 Stephen B Bell

Ringing World page reference: 5386.0741

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

St Ignatius

Saturday, 5 July 2014 in 2h 47 (12–3–20)

5152 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by C P Starbuck

1 Jack Hanlon

2 Karen Dickinson

3 Barbara Davies

4 Christopher M Mansfield

5 Kevin S Maughan

6 David A Horne

7 Howard E J Smith

8 Jeremy R Housden (C)

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the consecration of this church.

First on 8 and first of Surprise: 1, 4

Ringing World page reference: 5386.0741

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle, Tyne & Wear

Cathedral Church is St Nicholas

Saturday, 5 July 2014 in 3h 36 (37)

5040 Bristol Surprise Maximus

Composed by R J Angrave No.7

1 Christopher H Enzor

2 G Jessica Durham

3 Alex T G Pym

4 Adam R Crocker

5 Stephen J Hall

6 Alan M Barber

7 Kristopher King (C)

8 Stephen B Bell

9 Jonathan S Frye

10 Peter K D Dawson

11 Matthew D Hetherington

12 Matthew J L Durham

First Bristol Max: 3 and as conductor.

Ringing World page reference: 5389.0813

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 6 July 2014 in 48m (21cwt)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Stephy McGrath

2 Pat Sewell

3 Andy Hayden

4 John Snook

5 Anne E Davies

6 Gill Hallett

7 Clive Moon (C)

8 Steve McGrath

9 Jeremy Housden

10 Jim Crowther

For Evensong, a special service for the 150th anniversary of the Hexham Courant, and as a tribute from the ringers.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

All Saints, Stranton

Sunday, 6 July 2014 in 1h 27 (12)

2528 Plain Bob Major

Composed by J Fosdick

1 Andrew Frost

2 Barbara Busby

3 Karen Dickinson

4 Chris Mansfield

5 Joe Wilson

6 Jessica Durham

7 Jack Hanlon

8 Kris King (C)

Peal attempt called round.

1st half peal for all except 6 & 8.

Rung to welcome Revd. Nick Moore as curate of this Parish.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 8 July 2014 in 46m (14 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (4 Methods)

256 Cambridge, Yorkshire, Superlative; 512 Rutland; 32 c.o.m.

1 John Bissell

2 Alexander Pym

3 James Morgan

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 Cathy Ockwell

6 Matthew Jones (TDO)

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Robert Criddle

First spliced major: 5

Birthday compliment to Andrew Enzor and Matthew Jones

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Allendale, Northumberland

St Cuthbert

Tuesday, 8 July 2014 in 2h 44 (10)

5040 Most Little Bob Major

Composed by John Carter (arr AMB)

1 Alan M Barber (C)

2 Barbara Davies

3 Karen Dickinson

4 William Davidson

5 David A Horne

6 Howard E J Smith

7 J Alan Ainsworth

8 Jeremy R Housden

First peal in the method.

x 4 x 23 x 56 lh 12 14263785

Ringing World page reference: 5387.0766

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Wednesday, 9 July 2014 in 44m (9–3–23)

1320 Durham Surprise Minor

1 Susie Mansfield

2 Matthew Durham (C)

3 Cathy Ockwell

4 John Bissell

5 Jessica Durham

6 Chris Mansfield

First in method - 3

First blows in method - 4, 6

A birthday compliment to Audrey Stearn, grandmother of 3

Welcoming Susie back to Durham

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear

St Paul

Friday, 11 July 2014 in 2h 53 (17)

5136 Capey Little Surprise Major

Composed by A M Barber

1 Anne E Davies

2 Alan M Barber (C)

3 Barbara Davies

4 Christine Richardson

5 Howard E J Smith

6 J Alan Ainsworth

7 Stephen B Bell

8 Jeremy R Housden

Remembering Marion Ainsworth (nee Capey) who was a former ringer at this tower.

First peal in the method, previously rung in Spliced.

Ringing World page reference: 5387.0766

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 13 July 2014 in 50m (18–0–14)

1287 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Dennis Chapman

1 Karen P Maughan

2 Chris Mansfield

3 Jenny Jackson

4 Susie Mansfield

5 Kate Millar

6 Philip Park

7 Chris Enzor (C)

8 Ian Fleming

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Wednesday, 16 July 2014 in 44m (9–3–23)

1260 Doubles (5m)

300 Plain Bob; 240 each St Simon's, St Martin's, St Osmund, Eynesbury.

1 Cathy Ockwell

2 James Morgan

3 Susie Mansfield

4 Chris Mansfield (C)

5 Matthew Durham

6 Alan Robinson

First QP at first attempt - 6

50th QP - 4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whickham, Tyne and Wear

St Mary

Thursday, 17 July 2014 in 44m (7 cwt)

1344 Plain Bob Triples

1 Jim Crowther

2 Duncan Davis

3 Chris Liddle

4 Clair Crowther

5 Kris King

6 Andrew Wallace

7 Duncan Walker (C)

8 Tom Crowther

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Susi Robertson, whose funeral was earlier this day.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Thursday, 17 July 2014 in 48m (21 cwt)

1280 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1 Tom Crowther

2 Jim Crowther

3 Clair Crowther

4 Fiona Slade

5 Duncan Davis

6 Clive Moon

7 Duncan Walker (C)

8 Jeremy Housden

1st Treble Bob Major - 1. Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Susi Robertson, whose funeral was earlier this day.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Co Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 20 July 2014 in 45m (15–1–23)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Edward Carr

2 Christine Ellsworth

3 Joan Johnson

4 Samantha Gamblin

5 Chris Enzor (C)

6 Anthea Enzor

Rung by a Sunday Service band in affectionate memory of Paul Dowson, who rang at this tower

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Co Durham

St Aidan

Sunday, 20 July 2014 in 49m (14cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Sophie Newlove

2 Andrew Frost (C)

3 Kirstie Heslop

4 Jack Hanlon

5 Joseph Wilson

6 Matthew Mack

To celebrate No 6 achieving Masters in Social Work with distinction.

To welcome Father Shaun Purdy, parishioner and now priest of St Cuthbert's RC Church, on his ordination as a priest on Saturday 5th July 2014 at the Catholic Cathedral, Newcastle.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 22 July 2014 in 51m (14 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (6 methods)

128 Cambridge, Yorkshire, Pudsey; 192 Lincolnshire, Superlative; 512 Rutland; 32 c.o.m.

1 Alexander Pym

2 Izabelle Bimson

3 James Morgan

4 Richard Bimson

5 Cathy Ockwell

6 Ellen Crabtree

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Matthew Jones (TDO)

Most spliced: 5

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Morpeth, Northumberland

The Clock Tower

Saturday, 26 July 2014 in 40m (10–0–26 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Barbara Wheeler

2 Gillian Wheeler

3 Colin Wheeler

4 Simon White

5 Matthew Cracknell

6 Christopher Teasdale (C)

For our friends, Gwen and Matthew Atherton, who were married on 12th July 2014 aboard Concorde G-BOAC. With all our love and best wishes from the local band.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co Durham

St Oswald's

Tuesday, 29 July 2014 in 43m (12 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major

192 Cambridge, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Superlative; 512 Rutland; 32 c.o.m.

1 Rachael Houchin

2 Richard Bimson

3 James Morgan

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 John Bissell

6 Robert Criddle

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Kris King

Most spliced: 5

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, County Durham

St Aidan

Sunday, 3 August 2014 in 31m (14cwt)

720 Plain Bob Minor

1 Andrew Frost

2 Joseph Wilson

3 Helen Scott

4 Susie Mansfield

5 Jack Hanlon (C)

6 Chris Mansfield

Rung for Evensong

To mark the outbreak of World War One on 4th August 1914

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Embleton, Northumberland

Holy Trinity

Monday, 4 August 2014 in 47m (11–1–0)

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Pat Wylam

2 Sue Hanson

3 Ron Hanson

4 Neil Cavill

5 Deborah Bearder

6 Mark Philipson (C)

Rung Half-Muffled on the 100th Anniversary of the First World War to remember The Fallen of all nations. Also in memory of Gwynneth Hanson, mother of Ron and a former mayor of Hartlepool, who passed away on 28th July. First half-muffled quarter: 1,2,3,4.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co Durham

All Saints

Tuesday, 5 August 2014 in 43m (9)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)

Yorkshire, Pudsey, Bristol

Composed by K King

1 John Bissell

2 Matthew Jones

3 Cathy Ockwell

4 James Morgan

5 Rob Criddle

6 Alex Pym

7 Richard Bimson

8 Kris King (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co Durham

St Brandon

Saturday, 16 August 2014 in 70m (14 cwt)

1984 Spliced Surprise Major (8 methods)

256 each Cambridge, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Superlative, Pudsey, London; 192 Bristol; 35 c.o.m.

Composed by Simon Bond

1 Rachael Houchin

2 Izabelle Bimson

3 Catrin Morgan

4 James Morgan

5 Richard Bimson

6 Cathy Ockwell

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Chris Enzor

30th Birthday Compliments to Cat and James.

Congratulations to the composer on his recent engagement.

Rung before the wedding of Louise Finlay and Royce Carson.

First 8 spliced: 6

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Co Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 17 August 2014 in 46m (15–1–23)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Aileen Little

2 Joan Johnson

3 Christine Ellsworth

4 Samantha Gamblin

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Chris Enzor (C)

To commemorate the life of William Davies, Sam's uncle, who died 26.7.14. Also in memory of Bill Gamblin, Sam's father, the anniversary of whose death falls at this time.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Wednesday, 20 August 2014 in 44m (9–3–23)

1320 Norwich Surprise Minor

1 Matthew Durham

2 Susie Mansfield

3 John Bissell

4 Jessica Durham

5 James Morgan

6 Chris Mansfield (C)

First Surprise as (C)

Best wishes to Tom Redgate & Sarah Allon, married today on the Isle of Mull.

Jean Woodward wishes to be associated with this quarter peal.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co. Durham

St Brandon

Wednesday, 20 August 2014 in 57m (14 cwt)

1440 St. Jude Surprise Minor

St. Jude: x56x14x1256x36x12x16, 16 LE

Composed by J. Bissell

1 Robert Criddle

2 James Morgan

3 John Bissell

4 Alexander Pym

5 Izabelle Bimson

6 Andrew Enzor (C)

Believed to be the first quarter peal of the method.

Rung to congratulate Thomas Redgate and Sarah Allon on their marriage today on the Island of Mull.

Richard Bimson and Jean Woodward would like to be associated with this quarter peal.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newburn on Tyne, Tyne & Wear

SS Michael and All Angels

Friday, 22 August 2014 in 2h 37 (9)

5040 Minor (7 Methods)

London S, Norwich S, Kent TB, Double Oxford B, St Clement's B, Cambridge S, Plain B.

1 Julie Bell

2 Anne E Davies

3 William Davidson

4 Stephen B Bell

5 Alan M Barber (C)

6 Jeremy R Housden

Ringing World page reference: 5396.0993

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas

Tuesday, 26 August 2014 in 60m (37 2 17)

1280 Bristol Surprise Major

1 Alexander Pym

2 Robert Criddle

3 James Morgan

4 Cathy Ockwell

5 Howard Smith

6 Matthew Hetherington

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Matthew Jones (TDO)

A farewell compliment to Cathy and (temporarily) Matthew J, as they escape the North East for the world of work.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Morpeth, Northumberland

The Clock Tower

Wednesday, 27 August 2014 in 43m (10–0–26 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Thomas Roxby

2 Barbara Wheeler

3 Christopher Teasdale (C)

4 Roger Ashmore

5 Matthew Cracknell

6 Lucy Manning

Congratulations to Thomas on his first quarter peal on the treble at the first attempt.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co. Durham

Cathedral

Sunday, 31 August 2014 in 57m (28)

1344 Plain Bob Triples

Composed by Donald Morrison

1 Alex Pym

2 Chris Mansfield

3 Peter Molony

4 Cathy Ockwell

5 Richard Bimson

6 Keith Hayton

7 James Morgan (C)

8 John Bissell

Rung as a compliment to Cathy Ockwell departing shortly for London. Also to celebrate the marriage of Tom Redgate and Sarah Allon on 20 August 2014. Jean Woodward would like to be associated with this quarter peal.

25th quarter peal together, 2 & 8

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 2 September 2014 in 48m (12 cwt)

1280 Bristol Surprise Major

1 Chris Mansfield

2 Alexander Pym

3 Richard Bimson

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 James Morgan

6 John Bissell

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Kris King

First in Method: 6

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 7 September 2014 in 45m (21cwt)

1280 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by Matthew Durham

1 Fiona Slade

2 Jeremy Housden

3 Ruth Kemsley

4 Anne E Davies

5 Helen Dawson

6 Andy Hayden

7 Peter Dawson

8 Clive Moon (C)

Rung before a special service of thanksgiving and dedication of the Priory Buildings. With best wishes to Bishop Martin, Bishop of Newcastle, on his retirement.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heworth, Tyne & Wear

St Mary

Sunday, 14 September 2014 in 39m (6)

1272 Cambridge Surprise Minor

Composed by Glen A A Taylor

1 Ros Markham

2 Kris King (C)

3 Gillian King

4 John Markham

5 Christine Richardson

6 Rob Criddle

For Patronal Festival on Heritage Weekend.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co Durham

All Saints

Tuesday, 16 September 2014 in 42m (9 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (8 Methods)

128 Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Pudsey, London; 192 Cambridge, Rutland, Superlative, Bristol; 35 c.o.m.

1 Christopher Crabtree

2 Ellen Crabtree

3 Kris King

4 Robert Criddle

5 James Morgan

6 Alex Pym

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Chris Enzor

Rung to mark 20 years since Christopher Crabtree's first quarter peal.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 18 September 2014 in 41m (4)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Barbara Sutton

2 Simon Harper

3 Tom Crowther

4 Jim Crowther

5 Kris King (C)

6 Victoria Halford

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Willington, Durham

St Stephen

Saturday, 20 September 2014 in 47m (12)

1320 St Martin's Bob Doubles

1 Catrin Morgan

2 Kris King (C)

3 James Morgan

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 Jack Hanlon

Circled tower: 2

Rung prior to the Licensing and Installation Service of Revd. David Spokes to this Parish.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 21 September 2014 in 47m (18–0–14)

1287 Grandsire Triples

1 Anne Ford

2 Jack Hanlon

3 Lesley Hall

4 Kate Millar

5 Karen P Maughan

6 Godfrey Hall

7 Chris Enzor (C)

8 Anthea Enzor

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Monday, 22 September 2014 in 45m (6–2–2)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Jim Brown

2 Jeremy Housden

3 Anne E Davies

4 Clive Moon (C)

5 Fiona Slade

6 Shirley Brown

First quarter, 1.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 23 September 2014 in 67m (12 cwt)

1792 Spliced Surprise Major (8 Methods)

224 each Cambridge, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Superlative, Pudsey, Bristol and London; 55 com; atw

1 John Bissell

2 Kris King

3 Ellen Crabtree

4 James Morgan

5 Izabelle Bimson

6 Andrew Enzor (C)

7 Alexander Pym

8 Robert Criddle

Compliments to John Morgan, father of James, for his 70th birthday on 26 September.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

St John the Baptist

Friday, 26 September 2014 in 2h 45 (11–0–05)

5152 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by C C Monson (arr AMB)

1 Barbara Davies

2 Susan J Hanson

3 Julie Bell

4 John R Hind

5 Karen Dickinson

6 William Davidson

7 R Mark Philipson

8 Jeremy R Housden (C)

A farewell compliment to Wendy & Mark Philipson who are retiring to Somerset. Also with particular thanks to Mark for his invaluable contributions to the ongoing success of the monthly St John’s Practice.

First of Surprise: 2

Ringing World page reference: 5398.1042

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, County Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 28 September 2014 in 45m (9–0–5)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Kate Millar

2 Lesley Hall

3 Ian Fleming

4 Karen P Maughan

5 Chris Mansfield (C)

6 Godfrey Hall

Rung on the front six for Evensong.

First Grandsire - 3.

Birthday compliments to the conductor (26th Sept).

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newburn on Tyne, Tyne & Wear

SS Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 30 September 2014 in 2h 42 (9)

5088 Newburn Surprise Major

Generated by BYROC

1 William Davidson

2 Alan M Barber (C)

3 Barbara Davies

4 David A Horne

5 Howard E J Smith

6 Stephen B Bell

7 Christopher H Enzor

8 Jeremy R Housden

For the Patronal Festival.

Ringing World page reference: 5401.1113

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 30 September 2014 (14–1–13)

1272 Spliced Surprise Minor (6m)

432 Carlisle, 192 Chester, 120 Munden, 72 Sandiacre, 312 Newcastle, 144 Alnwick 33 com

1 James Morgan

2 Ellen Crabtree

3 Izabelle Bimson

4 Andrew Enzor

5 Richard Bimson (C)

6 Kris King

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Co Durham

St Nicholas

Friday, 3 October 2014 in 2h 46 (9–3–23)

5040 Surprise Minor (7m)

1 extent each of Norwich, Primrose, Berwick, Hexham, Surfleet, Beverley and Cambridge

1 Karen Dickinson

2 Karen P Maughan

3 Peter J Williamson

4 Stephen B Bell

5 Christopher H Enzor (C)

6 Matthew J L Durham

850th peal: 3

Ringing World page reference: 5399.1065

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Minster Ch of SS Michael and All Angels and Benedict Biscop

Saturday, 4 October 2014 in 2h 55 (12)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal

Composed by Anthony J Cox

1 Karen P Maughan

2 Stephanie J Warboys

3 Paul M Mason

4 Peter J Williamson

5 Karen Dickinson

6 Christopher H Enzor

7 Ian Butters (C)

8 Susan E Marshall

9 David V Craggs

10 John S Warboys

Ringing World page reference: 5399.1065

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Durham

St Michael

Saturday, 4 October 2014 in 49m (15)

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Joan Johnson

2 Chris Mansfield

3 Anthea Enzor

4 Karen P Maughan

5 Peter Williamson

6 Chris Enzor (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 5 October 2014 in 49m (18)

1288 Plain Bob Triples

1 Aileen Little

2 Andrew Frost

3 Jenny Jackson

4 Barbara Busby

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Karen P Maughan

7 Chris Enzor (C)

8 Chris Mansfield

Get well compliment to Christopher Venning.

Also a wedding compliment to Catherine Frost, daughter of 2, and Sam Downe on 12 September 2014

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear

St Michael and AA (Sim)

Tuesday, 7 October 2014 in 49m (12)

1344 London Surprise Major

Composed by G A C John

1 Ellen Crabtree

2 Chris Enzor

3 James Morgan

4 Richard Bimson

5 John Bissell

6 Izabelle Bimson

7 Kris King (C)

8 Alex Pym

1st in method: 5

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland , Tyne and Wear

Minster Church of St Michael & All Angels and St Benedict Biscop

Sunday, 12 October 2014 in 2h 59 (12)

5067 Stedman Caters

Composed by John Pladdys

1 Matthew J L Durham

2 John Pladdys (C)

3 G Jessica Durham

4 Peter L R Hayward

5 Matthew D Hetherington

6 Alex T G Pym

7 Kristopher King

8 David V Craggs

9 Robert J Crocker

10 Adam R Crocker

Ringing World page reference: 5400.1089

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

North Shields, Tyne & Wear

Christ Church

Sunday, 12 October 2014 in 2h 50 (6)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Minor

Composed by 720, 1440, 2160, 720

1 Michael Hewitt

2 Barbara Davies

3 Ryan J Glymond

4 William Davidson

5 Karen Dickinson

6 Alan M Barber (C)

First peal:3.

Ringing World page reference: 5401.1113

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co. Durham

All Saints

Friday, 17 October 2014 in 41m (9 cwt)

1320 Kent Treble Bob Minor

1 Christopher Crabtree

2 Sandy Jackson

3 Janet Jackson

4 Craig Davies

5 Andrew Enzor (C)

6 Rob Criddle

To celebrate the 90th birthday of Stephen Burt and to mark his retirement as a reader after 56 years.

Birthday compliment to Olga Walker.

Rung to welcome Charles Stanley Walters, born on October 11th.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 19 October 2014 in 46m (18–0–4)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Stephanie Callaghan

2 Jenny Jackson

3 Karen P Maughan

4 Helen Scott

5 Chris Enzor (C)

6 Trevor Thompson

First Quarter: 1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 21 October 2014 in 49m (12 cwt)

1344 London Surprise Major

1 Richard Bimson

2 Ellen Crabtree

3 Chris Enzor

4 John Bissell

5 Izabelle Bimson

6 Alex Pym

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Rob Criddle

100th quarter peal as conductor.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Wednesday, 22 October 2014 in 40m (4)

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Jim Crowther

2 Victoria Halford

3 Matt Hetherington

4 Karen Dickinson

5 Andrew Cairns

6 Kris King (C)

First of Surprise: 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 26 October 2014 in 52m (18–0–4)

1344 Plain Bob Major

1 Andrew Frost

2 Anthea Enzor

3 Kate Millar

4 Karen P Maughan

5 Chris Enzor

6 Alex Pym

7 Philip Park

8 Chris Mansfield (C)

First on 8 as conductor

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 28 October 2014 in 46m (14–1–13)

1272 Spliced Surprise Minor (7m)

288 Northumberland, 288 Carlisle, 144 Sandiacre, 312 Newcastle, 96 Chester, 72 Alnwick, 72 Munden 36 com

1 John Bissell

2 Robert Criddle

3 Christopher Crabtree

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 Richard Bimson (C)

6 Andrew Enzor

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Margaret Dobson of Brancepeth Castle, longstanding member of the congregation.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Thornton in Craven, North Yorkshire

St Mary

Saturday, 1 November 2014 in 44m (9–3–19)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Adrian Rowland

2 Tom Redgate

3 James Allen

4 Cat Morgan

5 Susie Mansfield

6 Sarah Chadburn (C)

First as a married man - 2

Rung on the Arncliffe Trip 2014.

2/2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Skipton in Craven, North Yorkshire

Holy Trinity

Saturday, 1 November 2014 in 51m (22–0–17)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)

416 Cambridge, 416 Superlative, 448 St Jude's

1 Rachael Houchin

2 Judith Moreton

3 Jessica Durham

4 John Bissell

5 Alex Pym

6 James Morgan

7 Chris Mansfield

8 Matthew Durham (C)

First in St Jude's for all.

First in Superlative for 7.

Rung on the Arncliffe Trip 2014.

1/2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Co Durham

St Aidan

Sunday, 2 November 2014 in 45m (14)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Barbara Busby

2 Laura Jones

3 Chris Enzor (C)

4 Andrew Frost

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Ross Weddell

First inside: 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

Oxney Flatts Farm

Sunday, 2 November 2014 in 38m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Carol Pratt

5–6 Chris Enzor (C)

50th Quarter on these bells since refurbishment

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring (sim), Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Tuesday, 4 November 2014 in 46m (12 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (2 methods)

480 Yorkshire, 800 London; 20 c.o.m.

Composed by A. Enzor

1 Kris King

2 Christopher Crabtree

3 Alex Pym

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 John Bissell

6 Ellen Crabtree

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Chris Enzor

Birthday compliments to Christopher Crabtree (29th October) and Michael Brown (6th November).

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Oswald K and M

Saturday, 8 November 2014 in 3h 2 (12–3–6)

5120 Spliced Surprise Major (5m)

1184 Superlative, 1088 Lincolnshire, 1056 Cambridge, 960 Yorkshire, 832 St Jude's

1 Rachael M Houchin

2 Alexander T G Pym

3 G Jessica Durham

4 J James G Morgan

5 John J Bissell

6 Christopher M Mansfield

7 Judith R Moreton

8 Matthew J L Durham (C)

First peal at first attempt - 5

First spliced - 4 & 6

A birthday compliment to - 1

St Jude's S Major is believed to be rung in a peal for the first time:

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Ringing World page reference: 5405.1209

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 9 November 2014 in 47m (21cwt)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Gill Hallett

2 Anne E Davies

3 Fiona Slade

4 John Snook

5 Ruth Kemsley

6 John Hallett

7 Clive Moon (C)

8 Karen Dickinson

9 Jeremy Housden

10 David Horne

Rung half-muffled for Evensong on Remembrance Sunday.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 9 November 2014 in 46m (18–0–4)

1260 Stedman Triples

1 Kate Millar

2 Barbara Busby

3 Lesley Hall

4 Anthea Enzor

5 Godfrey Hall

6 Jack Hanlon

7 Chris Enzor (C)

8 Karen P Maughan

Half muffled on Remembrance Sunday

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

Oxney Flatts Farm

Sunday, 9 November 2014 in 37m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Carol Pratt

5–6 Chris Enzor (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Co Durham

All Saints, Stranton

Monday, 10 November 2014 in 46m (12–3–4)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Beaty Coulson

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Kate Millar

4 Andrew Frost

5 John Pladdys

6 Barbara Busby

Half muffled, as a tribute to the life of Alf Peacock, for many years organist and lay reader at this church, immediately following his funeral.

First quarter: 1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stockton-on-Tees, Durham

St Thomas

Wednesday, 12 November 2014 in 50m (21)

1296 Grandsire Caters

1 Christine Richardson

2 Alex Pym

3 Rob Criddle

4 Karen Maughan

5 James Morgan

6 Jack Hanlon

7 Chris Mansfield

8 Chris Enzor

9 Matt Hetherington

10 Andrew Enzor

Conducted by Kris King, after organisation malfunction.

Rung prior to Deanery Confirmation service.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 13 November 2014 in 42m (4)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Kris King (C)

2 Simon Harper

3 Matt Hetherington

4 Barbara Sutton

5 Jessie Hetherington

6 Jim Crowther

7 Christine Richardson

8 Richard Gilbert

1st Triples: 8

1st Triples inside: 2

Circled tower: 1

In memory of Richard Turner having heard of his untimely death after the QP.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

St Oswald

Saturday, 15 November 2014 in 51m (21)

1296 Grandsire Caters

1 Kris King (C)

2 Richard Bimson

3 Susie Mansfield

4 Izabelle Bimson

5 Jack Hanlon

6 Andrew Enzor

7 Jessica Durham

8 Chris Mansfield

9 Rob Criddle

10 Matthew Durham

Rung after Requiem Mass in affectionate memory of Richard Turner, a great friend who will be sorely missed.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Co. Durham

St Aidan

Sunday, 16 November 2014 in 42m (14cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Laura Jones

2 Bernard Gilby

3 Andrew Frost

4 Ross Weddell

5 Jack Hanlon (C)

6 Chris Mansfield

In memory of Richard Turner. A great Hartlepool ringer who will be sorely missed.

"Rest in Peace Old Friend".

1 - First Minor

6 - 50th 1/4 Peal this year

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Virgin Mary and St Cuthbert

Sunday, 16 November 2014 in 53m (28–0–6 in D)

1260 Plain Bob Caters

1 Matthew Durham (C)

2 Ellen Crabtree

3 Megan Corless

4 Susie Mansfield

5 John Bissell

6 Edward Cheesman

7 Kelvin Appleby

8 Chris Mansfield

9 Gillian Appleby

10 Geoff Davis

To celebrate the life of Richard A M Turner.

1st on 10 - 10

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 16 November 2014 in 45m

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Anne Ford

2 Samantha Gamblin

3 Aileen Little

4 Chris Enzor

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Karen P Maughan (C)

In affectionate memory of Richard Turner. RIP

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 18 November 2014 in 45m (14–1–13)

1272 Spliced Surprise Minor (11m)

360 Morpeth, 120 Newcastle, 120 Chester, 96 Munden, 48 Alnwick, 48 Sandiacre, 24 Canterbury, 24 Wooler, 312 Northumberland, 144 Carlisle, 96 Whitley 32 com

Composed by 720 John Leary

1 Izabelle Bimson

2 Robert Criddle

3 Christopher Crabtree

4 Kris King

5 Richard Bimson (C)

6 Andrew Enzor

Rung in affectionate memory of Richard Turner, a friend to all the band.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Allendale, Northumberland

St Cuthbert

Tuesday, 18 November 2014 in 2h 50 (10)

5086 Gibside Delight Major

Composed by Anthony J Cox

1 Barbara Davies

2 Anne E Davies

3 Alan M Barber (C)

4 Karen Dickinson

5 William Davidson

6 David A Horne

7 Jeremy R Housden

8 Christopher H Enzor

Rung in affectionate memory of Richard Turner.

Ringing World page reference: 5407.1261

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Co. Durham

All Saints

Friday, 21 November 2014 in 40m (9 cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Sandy Jackson

2 Olga Walker

3 Janet Jackson

4 Joanne Ayre

5 Paul Smith

6 Andrew Enzor (C)

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Richard Turner.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 23 November 2014

1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1 Chris Mansfield

2 Ross Weddell

3 Lesley Hall

4 Helen Scott

5 Godfrey Hall

6 Jack Hanlon

7 Chris Enzor

8 Karen P Maughan (C)

1st of Surprise Major - 6. 1st of Surprise Major as conductor

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear

St Michael and AA (Sim)

Tuesday, 25 November 2014 in 46m (12)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)

Yorkshire, Pudsey, Bristol.

Composed by K King

1 Rob Criddle

2 Chris Crabtree

3 John Bissell

4 James Morgan

5 Izabelle Bimson

6 Richard Bimson

7 Kris King (C)

8 Alex Pym

In memoriam Richard Turner.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Wednesday, 26 November 2014 in 47m (21cwt)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Amy Cousins

2 Pat Sewell

3 Kris King

4 Ruth Kemsley

5 Clive Moon (C)

6 David Horne

7 Jeremy Housden

8 Howard Smith

9 Jim Crowther

10 Tom Crowther

In celebration of the life of Richard Turner, friend and mentor to many.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Stable House, Warden

Thursday, 27 November 2014

1260 Plain Bob Royal

1–2 Anne Parkin

3–4 David Lester

5–6 Kris King (C)

7–8 Neville Parkin

9–10 Chris Enzor

Rung in memory of Richard Turner, RIP.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Frosterley, Co Durham

The Black Bull

Friday, 28 November 2014 in 45m (0–2–21)

1282 Yorkshire Surprise Royal

1 Rob Criddle

2 Ellen Crabtree

3 Jessica Durham

4 Alex Pym

5 Richard Bimson

6 Duncan Davis

7 Chris Crabtree

8 Matthew Durham

9 Chris Enzor (C)

10 Matthew Jones (TDO)

In affectionate memory of Richard Turner

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ponteland, Northumberland

St Mary The Virgin

Saturday, 29 November 2014 in 38m (6–3–4)

1320 Kent Treble Bob Minor

1 Colin Sim

2 Pat Sewell

3 Bill Davidson

4 Deborah Bearder

5 Clive Moon

6 Mark Philipson (C)

Belated 60th Birthday Compliment to Deborah for 12th October. 50th quarter together 4 & 6.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 30 November 2014 in 70m (21cwt)

2014 Grandsire Caters

Composed by Jeremy Housden

1 Jean Snook

2 Pat Sewell

3 Anne E Davies

4 John Snook

5 Gill Hallett

6 Clive Moon (C)

7 Bill Davidson

8 Ruth Kemsley

9 Andrew Cairns

10 Jeremy Housden

For Advent Sunday Evensong on St Andrew's Day, and in celebration of the life of Richard Turner.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, County Durham

St Nicholas

Sunday, 30 November 2014 in 45m (9–3–23)

1320 London Surprise Minor

1 Jessica Durham

2 James Morgan

3 Megan Corless

4 Susie Mansfield

5 Matthew Durham (C)

6 Chris Mansfield

Rung on the first Sunday of Advent; also St Andrew's Day.

In fond memory of Richard A M Turner.

First London - 3, 4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Co Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 2 December 2014 in 44m (14 cwt)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (8 methods)

128 each Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Pudsey, London; 192 each Cambridge, Rutland, Superlative, Bristol; 35 com.

1 Ellen Crabtree

2 Alexander Pym

3 Christopher Crabtree

4 Richard Bimson

5 John Bissell

6 Izabelle Bimson

7 Andrew Enzor (C)

8 Kris King

First 8 spliced: 5

Birthday compliment to Richard.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

South Shields, Tyne & Wear

St Hilda's

Friday, 5 December 2014 in 42m (9)

1269 Cambridge Surprise Minor

Composed by DFM 2370

1 Gillian King

2 Karen Dickinson

3 John Markham

4 Joanne Ayre

5 Christine Richardson

6 Kris King (C)

For the switching on of the Christmas lights.

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