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Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sharow, North Yorkshire

St John Div

Friday, 2 January 2026 in 45m (12–0–5 in G)

1296 Spliced Surprise Minor (12m)

216 Rossendale; 144 Westminster, Wearmouth, Allendale, Warkworth; 72 Bamborough, Netherseale, Lightfoot, Annable's London, Stamford, Bacup, Norwich; 47 com

Composed by John Warboys

1 Chris Enzor

2 Anthea Enzor

3 Ashley Law

4 Kate Millar

5 Andrew Enzor (C)

6 John Welch

4 of 4

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0162

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Kirklington, North Yorkshire

St Michael

Friday, 2 January 2026 in 44m (8–1–18 in F♯)

1296 Spliced Surprise Minor (12m)

216 Rossendale; 144 Westminster, Wearmouth, Allendale, Warkworth; 72 Bamborough, Netherseale, Lightfoot, Annable's London, Stamford, Bacup, Norwich; 47 com

Composed by John Warboys

1 Anthea Enzor

2 Kate Millar

3 Chris Enzor

4 Ashley Law

5 Andrew Enzor (C)

6 John Welch

3 of 4

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0161

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

East Witton, North Yorkshire

St John the Evangelist

Friday, 2 January 2026 in 42m (6–3–23 in C)

1320 Spliced Surprise Minor (6m)

360 Westminster; 240 Wearmouth, Lightfoot, Allendale; 120 Bamborough, Netherseale; 54 com; ATW

Composed by A Enzor

1 Chris Enzor

2 Andrew Enzor (C)

3 Anthea Enzor

4 Kate Millar

5 John Welch

6 Ashley Law

1 of 4

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0160

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Bedale, North Yorkshire

St Gregory

Friday, 2 January 2026 in 52m (20 in E♭)

1320 Spliced Surprise Minor (6m)

360 Stamford; 240 Rossendale, Norwich, Backup; 120 Annable's London, Warkworth; 54 com; ATW

Composed by A Enzor

1 Kate Millar

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Anthea Enzor

4 John Welch

5 Ashley Law

6 Andrew Enzor

2 of 4

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0160

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Frosterley, Durham

Black Bull Inn

Saturday, 3 January 2026 (0–2–21 in E♭)

1296 Plain Bob Caters

1 Jim Crowther

2 Clair Crowther

3 Duncan Davis

4 John Hind

5 Kris King

6 David Hewitt

7 Julia Lee

8 Joel Cairns

9 Stephen Bean (C)

10 Miriam Waite

First on 10: 10

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Allendale, Northumberland

St Cuthbert

Saturday, 3 January 2026 in 18m

500 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Lynda Williams

2 Fiona Slade

3 Elizabeth Beardsley

4 Rosalind Cowsill

5 Roger Cowsill (C)

6 Milton Armstrong

In recognition of the Golden Wedding Anniversary on this day of Shirley and Jim Brown, ringers at this tower

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Barnard Castle, Durham

St Mary the Virgin

Friday, 9 January 2026 in 41m (9–0–11 in A)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Helen Piercy-Mycock

2 Robert Sinclair (C)

3 Helen L Scott

4 Caroline Piercy

5 John Welch

6 Katherine Rhoda

First quarter at first attempt:6

Congratulations to Helen P-M who graduated from the University of York yesterday.

Sending best wishes to Davina's mum for a speedy recovery from her fall earlier today.

Ringing World page reference: 5988.0085

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Saturday, 10 January 2026 in 44m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1270 Cambridge Surprise Minor

Composed by John M Goldthorpe

Arranged by Lynn S Scales

1 Chris Enzor (C)

2 Jenny Jackson

3 Anthea Enzor

4 Kate Millar

5 Bob Sinclair

6 Andy Woodcock

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0064

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Sunday, 11 January 2026 in 44m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

Composed by Donald F Morrison (2290)

1 Aileen Carter

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Aileen Little

4 Kate Millar

5 Mike Hodgson

6 Anthea Enzor

Ringing World page reference: 5988.0086

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Sunday, 11 January 2026 (10–0–9 in G)

Rounds and Call Changes

1 Jean Darby

2 Kathy March

3 Jenny Turner

4 H Jane Broadbent

5 Judy Glover

6 Jim Crowther

7 Clair Crowther (C)

8 Ruth Darby

Rung to celebrate the safe arrival of Jim and Clair Crowther's first grandson on the 8th January 2026.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

The Granary, 3 High Carlbury

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 in 34m (11 in G)

1320 Alnwick Surprise Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Kate Millar

5–6 Chris Enzor (C)

1st in m 34 and in hand for all

Happy 8th birthday Lewis!

Ringing World page reference: 5988.0088

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne and Wear

St Cuthbert, Stella

Thursday, 15 January 2026 in 2h 28 (6–0–27 in B♭)

5040 Surprise Minor (27m)

1) Carlisle, 2) London, 3) Wells, 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 Traditional, J S Warboys (SU0403)

1 Stephen B Bell

2 Christopher M Mansfield

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Jack Hanlon

6 Stephen J Bean (C)

Most methods: 5 and as Conductor.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tanfield, Durham

St Margaret

Friday, 16 January 2026 in 42m (4–3–15 in D)

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Mike Prentice

2 Paul Vincent

3 Sonia Thompson

4 Kelvin Appleby

5 Andrew Wallace

6 Robert Wallace (C)

In loving memory of Teddy (Ted) Prentice who died on Sunday aged 92, Father of 1 and previously a regular Sunday service ringer at Downe and Westerham in Kent

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop, Bishopwearmouth

Friday, 16 January 2026 (12–2–7 in G)

1296 Little Bob Royal

Composed by M.J.L.Durham

1 Chris Mansfield (C)

2 Alex Pym

3 Jack Hanlon

4 Ross Weddell

5 Christine Richardson

6 John Markham

7 Susie Mansfield

8 Jacob Rudd

9 Stephen Bell

10 Chris Rudd

For the Annual D&N 10&12 Bell QP Weekend

First Little Bob - 6

In memory of The Reverend Canon Neville P. Vine, President of this Association 1995-1998

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Gosforth, Tyne and Wear

All Saints

Friday, 16 January 2026 (22–0–23 in E♭)

1260 Plain Bob Royal

1 Helen L Scott

2 Andrew S Cooke (C)

3 Alec W Bell

4 Christine Richardson

5 Julia Lee

6 Christopher Teasdale

7 Stephen B Bell

8 Howard E J Smith

9 Kristopher King

10 Stephen J Bean

First Royal: 3, 5 and as conductor.

For the Annual D&N 10&12 Bell QP Weekend.

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Frosterley, Durham

Black Bull Inn

Friday, 16 January 2026 (0–2–21 in E♭)

1347 Stedman Cinques

Composed by Lucinda J Woodward

1 Matthew Durham (C)

2 Matthew Hetherington

3 Jessica Durham

4 Alexander Pym

5 Luke Riley

6 Duncan Davis

7 James Morgan

8 James Blackburn

9 Jack Hanlon

10 Jennifer Ellis

11 Oliver Rice

12 Hayley Messenger

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tanfield, Durham

St Margaret

Saturday, 17 January 2026 in 47m (10–3–19 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Royal

1 Alex Pym

2 Stephen T Wise

3 Isaac Cairns

4 Ophelia Cornell

5 Jack Hanlon (C)

6 Freddie Robertson

7 Matthew P Black

8 Jacob Rudd

9 Stephen B Bell

10 Rachel Wells

First Royal: 6 & 7

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tanfield, Durham

St Margaret

Saturday, 17 January 2026 in 45m (10–3–19 in G)

1287 Stedman Caters

1 C Duncan Davis

2 Jack Hanlon

3 Sonia Thompson

4 Rachel C Wells

5 Helen Scott

6 David A Horne

7 Stephen B Bell (C)

8 Alexander T G Pym

9 Howard E J Smith

10 John L Markham

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stockton on Tees, Durham

Parish Church

Saturday, 17 January 2026 in 51m (21–0–11 in E♭)

1294 Yorkshire Surprise Maximus

1 Jessica Durham

2 Andrew Cooke

3 Jack Hanlon

4 Jennifer Ellis

5 Ross Weddell

6 Kris King (C)

7 Alex Pym

8 Hayley Messenger

9 Chris Rudd

10 Chris Mansfield

11 Stephen Bean

12 Matthew Durham

1st S. Max: 4&5

1st Yorkshire S Max: 2

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stockton on Tees, Durham

Parish Church

Saturday, 17 January 2026 in 51m (21–0–11 in E♭)

1311 Stedman Cinques

1 Matthew Durham

2 Oliver Rice

3 Gillian Appleby

4 Stephen Bean

5 James Morgan

6 Jessica Durham

7 Duncan Walker

8 Karen McCleave

9 Chris Mansfield (C)

10 Luke Riley

11 Matt Hetherington

12 James Blackburn

For D&N 10&12 Bell QP weekend.

First touch of Stedman Cinques as conductor.

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stockton on Tees, Durham

Parish Church

Saturday, 17 January 2026 (21–0–11 in E♭)

1320 Sgurr A' Chaorachain Surprise Royal

View composition

1 Matthew Durham (C)

2 Jeremy Housden

3 Stephen Bean

4 Christopher Mansfield

5 James Morgan

6 Oliver Rice

7 Christopher Rudd

8 Jessica Durham

9 Matthew Hetherington

10 Luke Riley

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stockton on Tees, Durham

Parish Church

Saturday, 17 January 2026 in 51m (21–0–11 in E♭)

1320 Plain Bob Cinques

1 Alex Pym

2 Kris King

3 Andrew Cooke

4 Jennifer Ellis (C)

5 Isaac Cairns

6 Jacob Rudd

7 Ross Weddell

8 David Horne

9 Max Crinson

10 Chris Rudd

11 Jack Hanlon

12 Hayley Messenger

First on 12 as conductor

First on 12: 5, 6, 9

250th QP: 4

Rung for the D&N 10 and 12 bell weekend

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Roker, Tyne and Wear

St Andrew

Saturday, 17 January 2026 in 50m (22–2–26 in E)

1282 Cambridge Surprise Royal

1 Christine Richardson

2 Stephen T Wise

3 Duncan Walker

4 James Morgan

5 Christopher J Crabtree (C)

6 Malcolm Evans

7 Rachel Wells

8 James E Blackburn

9 Oliver E Rice

10 Matt Hetherington

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Rothbury, Northumberland

All Saints

Sunday, 18 January 2026 (13–3–15 in F)

General Ringing

Rounds and call changes

Clare Rudd

Mike Rudd

Colin Wheeler

Gillian Wheeler

Madeline Littlewood

Linda Perkins

Steve Roberts

Ken Quick

Mary Rains

Paul Duffy

Tim Furmidge

In loving memory of Barbara Ann Ford and Peter Ladbury. Reunited.

Clare's Mother and Stepfather.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Christ Church

Sunday, 18 January 2026 in 45m (16–1–18 in E♭)

1260 Grandsire Caters

1 Duncan Walker

2 James Morgan

3 Janet Jackson

4 Hayley Messenger

5 Alec Bell

6 Stephen Bell

7 Kris King

8 James Blackburn (C)

9 Matt Hetherington

10 Julia Lee

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Christ Church

Sunday, 18 January 2026 (16–1–18 in E♭)

1260 Plain Bob Royal

1 Hayley Messenger

2 Christine Richardson

3 Judith Horne

4 John Markham

5 Karen McCleave

6 Duncan Walker (C)

7 David Horne

8 Alex Pym

9 Alec Bell

10 Howard Smith

1st on 10 - 3

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Sunday, 18 January 2026 (21–1–16 in E)

1282 Yorkshire Surprise Royal

1 Karen McCleave

2 Sonia Thompson

3 Andrew Cooke

4 Jacob Rudd

5 Ross Weddell

6 Chris Rudd

7 Duncan Walker (C)

8 Jeremy Housden

9 Howard Smith

10 Alex Pym

1st Surprise Royal - 4

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 18 January 2026 in 47m (15–1–23 in G)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

Composed by Donald F Morrison (2157)

1 Anthea Enzor

2 Ruth Berry

3 John Gemmell

4 Chris Enzor (C)

5 Simon Arnold

6 Andy Woodcock

1st Grandsire: 3

Ringing World page reference: 5990.0134

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

St Oswald

Sunday, 18 January 2026 in 49m (21–2–12 in E♭)

1260 Plain Bob Royal

View composition

1 Jennifer Ellis

2 Lily Collis

3 Rachael Sanderson

4 Sam Chapman

5 Max Crinson

6 Matt Durham

7 Rachel Wells (C)

8 Oliver Hughes

9 Jack Hanlon

10 Jessica Durham

1st blows of Royal inside- 4

1st on 10- 2

1st Royal- 5

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

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

Sunday, 18 January 2026 in 52m (28–0–6 in D)

1280 Bristol Surprise Royal

1280 Bristol surprise Royal

1 Gillian Appleby

2 James A Blackburn

3 J James G Morgan

4 Rachel C Wells

5 G Jessica Durham (C)

6 Matthew J L Durham

7 Stephen B Bell

8 Jack Hanlon

9 Matthew Hetherington

10 Christopher M Mansfield

1st in method - 8

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Sunday, 18 January 2026 in 49m (10–0–9 in G)

1296 Plain Bob Caters

1 Elisa Liptrot

2 Luke Riley

3 Helena-Katie Scholes

4 Mina Corso

5 Kris King

6 Clair Crowther

7 James Thacker

8 Jim Crowther

9 Robert Wallace (C)

10 Ruth Darby

Rang to celebrate the birth of Henry Crowther

First on 10: 10

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0184

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Durham

All Saints

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 (9–1–6 in A)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (2m)

Bristol, London

Composed by Matthew Durham

1 Janet Jackson

2 Matthew Durham (C)

3 Rachael Sanderson

4 Christopher Mansfield

5 James Morgan

6 Rachel Wells

7 Alexander Pym

8 Matthew Hetherington

Rung in memory of Revd Neville Vine, past President of the Durham & Newcastle D.A.C.B.R.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ponteland, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 22 January 2026 in 2h 24 (6–3–4 in B)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)

(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 (SU0309 & SU0403)

1 Stephen B Bell

2 Jeremy R Housden

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Stephen J Bean

5 Luke S P Riley

6 Christopher M Mansfield (C)

First of the 41 - 5

Ringing World page reference: 6008.0558

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

St Andrew

Sunday, 25 January 2026 in 73m (7–1–3)

2026 Minor (2m)

Quintus Little & Plain Bob

1 Chris Mills

2 Julie Bell

3 Moe Harrison

4 Christine Richardson

5 Stephen B Bell

6 Howard E J Smith (C)

Rung to the memory of Ray Wimbledon, a member of this band, who died on 20th January 2026. He will be very much missed by all of us. R.I.P.

Ringing World page reference: 5994.0231

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 25 January 2026 in 41m (4–2–16 in C♯)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

Composed by trad

1 Christine Fulton

2 Angela Cairns

3 Kevin Webster

4 Richard Gilbert

5 Andrew J Cairns

6 Isaac Cairns (C)

First as C.

Ringing World page reference: 5990.0134

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Monday, 26 January 2026 in 45m (6–2–2 in B)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Kate Clouston

2 Jeremy Housden

3 Barbara Sutton

4 Edmund J Clarke

5 Karen McCleave (C)

6 Pete Wyatt

First quarter peal at first attempt: 1

LtR L3 1/2: 1

Ringing World page reference: 5990.0132

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

St Andrew

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 (22–2–26)

Rounds and Call Changes

1 Chris Mills

2 Gill Holmes

3 Trevor Taylor

4 Helen Whitmore

5 Alison Peel

6 Ann Denison

7 Moe Harrison

8 Ben Beasley

9 Doug Peel

10 Catherine A Arthur

Rung in memory of Ray Wimbledon, ringer at this tower who died 20/1/26.

Ringing World page reference: 5994.0231

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

St Andrew

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 (22–2–26)

Rounds and Call Changes

1 Sarah Healy

2 Jernett Wake

3 Trevor Taylor

4 Ann Denison

5 Gill Holmes

6 Alicia Ward-Yarrow

7 Helen Whitmore

8 Moe Harrison

9 Christine Richardson (C)

10 Doug Peel

Rung in memory of Ray Wimbledon, ringer at this tower who died 20/1/26.

Daisy Bradshaw, Doug Lowther, Jennie Lawes, Paul Mills and Richard Brown would like to be associated with this ringing.

Ringing World page reference: 5994.0231

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 29 January 2026 in 2h 29 (4–2–16 in C♯)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)

Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309, SU0403)

1 Alexander T G Pym

2 Christopher M Mansfield

3 Stephen B Bell

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Andrew S Cooke

6 Stephen J Bean (C)

First of the 41 as Conductor.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Benfieldside, Durham

St Cuthbert

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 in 50m (12–2–17 in G)

1380 Doubles (4m)

Consisting of Stedman, Grandsire, St. Simons and Plain Bob

1 Janet Jackson

2 Sonia A Thompson

3 Andrew J Wallace

4 Kelvin Appleby

5 Stephen B Bell (C)

6 Peter Wyatt

Rung half muffled before the funeral service of Rev. Canon Neville P Vine, past president of the Durham and Newcastle DACBR who passed away 14th January.

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0159

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 (10–0–9 in G)

144 Stedman Triples

1 David Horne

2 Gordon Rothwell (C)

3 Mike Procter

4 John Markham

5 Clair Crowther

6 Nigel Booth

7 Jim Crowther

8 Ruth Darby

Rung to mark the 86th birthday of Gordon Rothwell

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Friday, 6 February 2026 in 47m (10–0–9 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Jenny Turner

2 Kathy March

3 Madeline Littlewood

4 H Jane Broadbent

5 Jim Crowther

6 David A Horne

7 Clair Crowther (C)

8 Mike Arkle

Rang to celebrate the birthdays of Gordon Rothwell, Jane Broadbent and Judith Horne

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Saturday, 7 February 2026 in 3h 5 (10–0–9 in G)

5040 Plain Bob Caters

Composed by Stephen J Bean

1 Luke S P Riley

2 Elisa E Liptrot

3 Harriet B Ward

4 Helena-Katie H Scholes

5 Mina G Corso

6 Grace E Stalker

7 James O Thacker

8 Isaac J Cairns

9 Stephen J Bean (C)

10 Robert W Wallace

First Peal: 2, 4, 5, 6

First on 10: 3, 7, 8 and as Conductor.

First as Cover: 10

First as Treble on 10, and 150th Peal: 1

Believed to be the youngest 10 bell peal band for the association, average age 21 years.

Jim Crowther wishes to be associated with this peal.

Ringing World page reference: 5995.0258

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Sunday, 8 February 2026 in 44m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1299 Grandsire Doubles

Composed by D F Morrison (2157)

1 Jenny Jackson

2 Nick White

3 Chris Enzor (C)

4 Anthea Enzor

5 Bob Sinclair

6 Ruth Berry

1st Grandsire - 2

For Wendy, cherishing memories of Mike and Sam

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0181

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne and Wear

St Cuthbert, Stella

Monday, 9 February 2026 in 41m (6–0–27 in B♭)

1320 Durham Surprise Minor

1 Samuel A Chapman

2 Ophelia E Cornell

3 Matthew P Black

4 Rachel C Wells

5 Oliver E Rice (C)

6 J James G Morgan

Rung concurrently with the birthday celebrations of Angie from Blaydon.

This quarter peal is approved by Bells on Monday Ltd.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

The Granary, 3 High Carlbury

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 in 38m (11 in G)

1320 Canterbury Surprise Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Kate Millar

5–6 Chris Enzor (C)

1st in m for all

70th birthday compliments to Stewart Enzor

Ringing World page reference: 5993.0210

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 (14–1–13 in F♯)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (8m)

Bristol, Cambridge, Lincolnshire, London, Pudsey, Rutland, Superlative, Yorkshire.

View composition

1 Samuel Chapman

2 Jennifer Ellis

3 Matthew Black

4 Rachael Sanderson

5 Malcolm Evans

6 Rachel Wells

7 Matthew Durham (C)

8 James Morgan

Most spliced: 2 & 3.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whickham, Tyne and Wear

St Mary

Thursday, 12 February 2026 in 2h 29 (6–3–16 in B)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)

Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309 & SU0403)

1 Karen P McCleave

2 Stephen B Bell

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Jack Hanlon

6 Christopher M Mansfield (C)

First of the 41 - 5

Rung with 5/6 of the intended band at 0/1 of the intended tower.

Wishing Stephen Bean's car a speedy recovery, and Heworth Tower a speedy low tide.

Ringing World page reference: 6008.0558

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 14 February 2026 in 2h 43 (4–2–16 in C♯)

5152 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by C C Monson - Arr. AMB

1 Andrew J Cairns

2 Matthew D Hetherington

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Julie Bell

5 Karen P McCleave

6 Clive R Moon

7 Stephen B Bell (C)

8 Jeremy R Housden

Rung on Newcastle Cathedral Dinner Day in thanksgiving for the life of Edmund (Ben) P Crowdy, a member of the Cathedral Guild for more than 70 years.

Marking the 60th anniversary of the conductor's first peal.

Ringing World page reference: 5997.0301

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Saturday, 14 February 2026 in 45m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

Composed by D F Morrison (2290)

1 Malcolm Clark

2 Aileen Little

3 Jenny Jackson

4 Chris Enzor (C)

5 Kate Millar

6 Anthea Enzor

For choral evensong

Ringing World page reference: 5993.0207

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 15 February 2026 in 12m (4–2–16 in C♯)

360 Plain Bob Doubles

Composed by trad

1 Angela Cairns

2 Barbara Sutton

3 Neil Halford

4 Kevin Webster

5 Andrew J Cairns (C)

Rung before morning service remembering Ron Warford in the week before what would have been his 84th birthday.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 15 February 2026 in 48m (15–1–23 in G)

1308 Plain Bob Minor

View composition

1 James Gooch

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Anthea Enzor

4 Bob Sinclair

5 Caroline Piercy

6 Simon Arnold

1st minor: 1

Ringing World page reference: 5993.0208

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

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

Thursday, 19 February 2026 in 54m (28–0–6 in D)

1296 Plain Bob Caters

View composition

1 Kelvin Appleby

2 Kate Roberts

3 Janet Jackson

4 Ophelia Cornell

5 Oliver Hughes

6 Jennifer Ellis

7 Chris Mansfield (C)

8 Scott Pearce

9 Gillian Appleby

10 Samuel Chapman

With congratulations to the Venerable Rick Simpson, Archdeacon of Auckland upon the announcement of his nomination to become the next Bishop of Durham.

Rung by a mixed band of Cathedral ringers and members of DUSCR (Durham University Society of Change Ringers), whose home tower is St Brandon's, Brancepeth, where Rick was Priest in Charge between 2006 and 2018.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tanfield, Durham

St Margaret

Saturday, 21 February 2026 in 46m

1274 Plain Bob Triples

1 Andrew J Wallace

2 Gillian Appleby

3 Sonia Thompson

4 Paul Vincent

5 Duncan Davis

6 Robert Wallace

7 Kelvin Appleby (C)

8 Mike Prentice

Rung on the anniversary of the mass funeral for the 168 victims of the West Stanley Pit Explosion 1909

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Jesmond, Tyne and Wear

St George

Saturday, 21 February 2026 in 47m (9–2–20 in G♯)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 John Markham

2 Andrew S Cooke (C)

3 Clair Crowther

4 Susannah Broome

5 Jim Crowther

6 Rosemary Nankervis

First inside: 4

First as cover.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 in 47m (14–1–13 in F♯)

1312 Rutland Surprise Major

Composed by Best1280

1 Jennifer Ellis

2 Malcolm Evans

3 Rachael Sanderson

4 Alec Bell

5 Matthew Black

6 Scott Pearce

7 Chris Mansfield (C)

8 Kelvin Appleby

First in (single) method - 3,4,5,6

21st birthday compliments to the treble ringer for yesterday.

In memory of Ken Nicholas and Margaret Parker, both of St Nic's Durham.

Ringing World page reference: 6001.0400

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

St Nicholas

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (9–3–23 in A)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Jessica Durham

2 Matthew Durham (C)

3 Samuel Chapman

4 Rachael Sanderson

5 Oliver Hughes

6 Rachel Wells

Rung in memory of Ken Nicholas.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tulloch, Highland

The Last Tower

Thursday, 26 February 2026 (3–0–21 in D)

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Kate Millar

2 Barbara Busby

3 Julia Lee

4 Andrew Craig

5 Ashley Law (C)

6 Elspeth Craig

Ringing World page reference: 5996.0277

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

St Andrew

Thursday, 26 February 2026 (22–2–26)

Call Changes

1 Doug Lowther

2 Gill Holmes

3 Ann Denison

4 Christine Richardson (C)

5 Paul D A Mills

6 Doug Peel

7 Alison Peel

8 Moe Harrison

9 Alicia Ward-Yarrow

10 Chris Mills

11 Daisy Bradshaw

12 Catherine A Arthur

13 Jernett Wake

Ringing prior to the funeral service of Ralph Saelzer, member of this band.

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0349

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stockton on Tees, Durham

Parish Church

Thursday, 26 February 2026 in 53m (21–0–11 in E♭)

1280 Bristol Surprise Royal

1 Matthew Durham (C)

2 Chris Rudd

3 Christine Richardson

4 Alex Pym

5 James Morgan

6 John Welch

7 Jessica Durham

8 Rachel Wells

9 Chris Mansfield

10 Jack Hanlon

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tanfield, Durham

St Margaret

Friday, 27 February 2026 in 46m (10–3–19 in G)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Graeme Stewart

2 Kelvin Appleby

3 Gillian Appleby

4 Sonia A Thompson

5 Paul Vincent

6 Joseph W Stewart

7 Andrew J Wallace (C)

8 Robert W Wallace

Rung to celebrate the announcement of Venerable Rick Simpson as the next Bishop of Durham.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear

St Paul

Sunday, 1 March 2026 (17–0–23 in E)

Call Changes

Call Changes, Plain Hunt on 6, Plain Hunt on 7, Plain Bob Doubles

1 Bob Buckley

2 Amanda Cartner

3 Alan Duffy

4 Marie Dixon

5 David Hamby

6 Oscar Laing

7 Ann Lee

8 Arran McFarlane

9 Rachael McFarlane

10 Graeme Miller

11 Vivienne Miller

12 Gregory Phoenix

Before Morning Service and Evensong today, the bells of St Paul's Whitley Bay rang in memory of Dr Terry Mason who was organist and Director of Music at St Paul's for forty years without break from 1980 onwards.

Dr Mason gave his time, skills and effort for no other reward than doing something because it was worth doing, and doing it well. Tonight's evensong at St Paul's is dedicated to him.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 in 48m (14–1–13 in F♯)

1312 London Surprise Major

Composed by David B Wilson

1 Samuel Chapman

2 Alexander Pym

3 Matthew Black

4 Christopher Mansfield

5 Matthew Durham (C)

6 Rachel Wells

7 Alec Bell

8 Jessica Durham

Rung in memory of Peter Gardner, a life member of Durham University Society of Change Ringers.

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0495

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Durham

All Saints

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 in 46m (9–1–6 in A)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Olga Walker

2 Sonia Thompson

3 Janet Jackson

4 Sandy M Jackson

5 Malcolm Evans

6 Gillian Appleby

7 Kelvin Appleby (C)

8 Peter Wyatt

Rung to celebrate Sandy's 70th birthday

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newburn on Tyne, Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Friday, 6 March 2026 in 46m (9–2–2 in A♭)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (5m)

5m: 384 Rutland; 256 Cambridge, Yorkshire; 192 Lincolnshire (N), Superlative; 27 com.

Composed by Mark A Boylan

1 Angela Cairns

2 Karen P McCleave

3 Peter K D Dawson

4 James Thacker

5 Isaac J Cairns

6 Grace Stalker

7 Joel A Cairns

8 Andrew J Cairns (C)

Most Spliced: 4, 5, 6, 7.

Ringing World page reference: 5995.0251

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Roker, Tyne and Wear

St Andrew

Saturday, 7 March 2026 in 3h 9 (22–2–26 in E)

5002 Bristol Surprise Royal

Composed by David G Hull (No.11)

1 Rachel C Wells

2 Jeremy Housden

3 Matthew J L Durham (C)

4 Andrew S Cooke

5 Christopher M Rudd

6 J James G Morgan

7 Oliver E Rice

8 Luke S P Riley

9 Matthew D Hetherington

10 Christopher M Mansfield

1st in method: 4.

Ringing World page reference: 6008.0558

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear

St Paul

Sunday, 8 March 2026 (17–0–23 in E)

General Ringing

Call Changes, Plain Hunt on 7, Plain Bob Double

1 Ann Lee

2 Colette Stroud

3 Caroline von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff

4 Vivienne Miller

5 Amanda Cartner

6 Rachael McFarlane

7 Fiona Ramsey

8 Kerry Barber

9 Marie Dixon

10 Oscar Laing

Ringing for International Women's Day 2026. Nine 'Whitley Women' taking part this year, we were also joined by the youngest member of the tower Oscar. Many thanks to all members of the tower at Whitley Bay for their support.

Ringing World page reference: 5995.0244

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ponteland, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 8 March 2026 in 20m (6–3–4 in B)

84 Plain Bob Triples and Plain Hunt Triples

1 Jane Kysow

2 Gemma Perez

3 Julie Bell

4 J Mike Procter

5 S M Jane Lewis

6 Stephen B Bell (C)

7 David Hewitt

8 Manny Perez

Rung on the 25th anniversary of the first Sunday Service ringing on the bells.

Ringers 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 all rang on that Sunday 25 years ago.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tanfield, Durham

St Margaret

Monday, 9 March 2026 in 49m (10–3–19 in G)

1282 Yorkshire Surprise Royal

1 Elisa Liptrot

2 Jim Crowther

3 Clair Crowther

4 Stephen Bean (C)

5 Harriet Ward

6 James Thacker

7 Kris King

8 Andrew Wallace

9 Robert Wallace

10 Luke Riley

First Treble Bob on 10: 1

First Surprise Royal: 6

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

All Saints, Stranton

Monday, 9 March 2026 (11–2–15 in F)

100 Plain Bob Doubles

Rung on the back 6

1 Elspeth Craig (C)

2 Judith Dennis

3 Andrew Craig

4 Ailsa Robinson

5 Joseph Wilson

6 Thelma Adams

100 Changes rung as congratulations to Thelma Pavillard on reaching her 100th birthday today, 9th March 2026

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

All Saints, Stranton

Monday, 9 March 2026 in 46m (11–2–15 in F)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

Rung on the Back 6

1 Judith Dennis

2 Ailsa Robinson

3 Andrew Craig

4 Elspeth Craig (C)

5 Joseph Wilson

6 Thelma Adams

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday today, 9th March 2026, of Thelma Pavillard known as "The Ancient One" and aunt of the tenor ringer. She and other members of her family raised a glass, or two, in the Causeway Pub, adjacent to All Saints, during the ringing

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 in 47m (14–1–13 in F♯)

1250 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)

C,Y,S

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1 Alexander T G Pym

2 Christopher M Mansfield (C)

3 Lily V Collis

4 Frederick P Robertson

5 Rachael K Sanderson

6 Malcolm N Evans

7 Rachel C Wells

8 Alec W Bell

First spliced - 3, 4

Rung on the eve of the election of the Venerable Rick Simpson, former Priest-in-Charge of Brancepeth, as Bishop of Durham.

Also marking the appointment of Revd. Dr Ros Lane as Priest-in-Charge of Brancepeth.

Also also rung on the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call, by Alexander G Bell (no relation).

Also also also congratulating DUSCR on winning the Sarah Beacham Youth Award for recruiting, retaining and developing young ringers.

"Don't get me started" - AWB

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ponteland, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Friday, 13 March 2026 in 2h 29 (6–3–4 in B)

5040 Minor (3m)

Being one extent of Norwich Surprise, four extents of Cambridge Surprise and two extents of Plain Bob.

1 Howard E J Smith

2 Julie Bell

3 Karen P McCleave

4 Andrew S Cooke

5 Jeremy R Housden

6 Stephen B Bell (C)

Rung to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the installation of the new ring of six bells at St. Mary's.

A birthday compliment to Barbara Davies.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Rothbury, Northumberland

All Saints

Saturday, 14 March 2026 in 46m (13–3–15 in F)

1288 Little Bob Major

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1 Ashley Law

2 Jack Hanlon

3 Michael H Anderson

4 Stephen Bean

5 Alex Pym

6 Greg Pearce

7 Ross Weddell

8 Chris Rudd (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Saturday, 14 March 2026 in 45m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Caroline Piercy

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Elspeth Craig

4 Ruth Berry

5 Anthea Enzor

6 Helen Scott

1st surprise - 4.

In loving memory of Digby Burton

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland

Town Hall

Saturday, 14 March 2026 in 43m (20–3–14 in E♭)

1288 Grandsire Triples

1 Jack Hanlon

2 Stephen Bean

3 Michael H Anderson

4 Alex Pym

5 Greg Pearce

6 Ashley Law (C)

7 Chris Rudd

8 Ross Weddell

Ringing World page reference: 6012.0663

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Bamburgh, Northumberland

St Aidan

Saturday, 14 March 2026 in 45m (13–3–11 in F♯)

1280 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)

Cambridge, Yorkshire, Superlative, Bristol

Composed by David L Thomas

1 Greg Pearce

2 Alex Pym

3 Michael H Anderson

4 Chris Rudd

5 Ross Weddell

6 Stephen Bean (C)

7 Jack Hanlon

8 Ashley Law

First spliced major as Conductor.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 15 March 2026 in 47m (15–1–23 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Janice Barnes

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Anthea Enzor

4 Chris Lupton

5 Simon Arnold

6 Andy Woodcock

1st minor - 1

In celebration of the lives of Jennifer Griffiths and Florence Grey

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0344

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newton Hall, Northumberland

St James, Mowden Hall School

Monday, 16 March 2026 in 44m (6–3–1 in B)

1250 Lincolnshire Surprise Major

1 Emily Radford

2 Harriet Ward

3 Clair Crowther

4 Kris King

5 Mina Corso

6 Stephen Bean (C)

7 Jim Crowther

8 Robert Wallace

First Treble Bob: 1

First in method: 5

Birthday compliments to Jenny Turner from Alnwick.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 (14–1–13 in F♯)

1280 Bristol Surprise Major

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1 Matthew Durham (C)

2 Alexander Pym

3 Kate Roberts

4 Ophelia Cornell

5 Susannah Mansfield

6 Matthew Black

7 Oliver Hughes

8 Rachel Wells

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michaels

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 in 44m

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Dawn Mcauley

2 John Markham

3 H Jane Broadbent

4 David Horne

5 Jim Crowther (C)

6 Judith Horne

First quarter peal - treble

Rung as another 80th birthday compliment to Jenny Turner

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 21 March 2026 in 42m (4–2–16 in C♯)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Angela Cairns

2 Clive Moon

3 Isaac Cairns

4 Daniel Meyer

5 Victoria Halford

6 Neil Halford

7 Peter Dawson (C)

8 Simon Harper

Rung to celebrate Neil's retirement after 37 years in the NHS

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

St Oswald

Sunday, 22 March 2026 in 43m (12–3–6 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Chris Mansfield

2 Keith Hayton

3 Matthew Black

4 Kate Roberts

5 Sam Chapman

6 Gillian Appleby

7 Kelvin Appleby (C)

8 Rachel Wells

Rung before the evening service and in celebration of the life of Fleur Coppock who died on 20th March 2026. Fleur was a long serving Durham ringer, first at the Cathedral and then St. Oswald's. Along with her late husband Trevor she was a great supporter of ringing at St. Oswald's.

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

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Sunday, 22 March 2026 in 48m (10–0–9 in G)

1296 Plain Bob Caters

1 Claire Arkle

2 Kris King

3 Linda Perkins

4 Nigel Booth

5 James Thacker

6 Andreas Schrocksnadel

7 John Markham

8 Jim Crowther

9 Clair Crowther (C)

10 Mike Arkle

Rang to celebrate the 80th birthday today of Jenny Turner.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Sunday, 22 March 2026 in 48m (10–0–9 in G)

1288 Grandsire Triples

1 Chris Wilkinson

2 Kathy March

3 John Markham

4 Clair Crowther

5 James Thacker

6 Jim Crowther

7 Kris King (C)

8 Ruth Darby

Another quarter to celebrate the 80th birthday today of Jenny Turner!

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tanfield, Durham

St Margaret

Monday, 23 March 2026 in 45m (10–3–19 in G)

1250 Superlative Surprise Major

Composed by Christopher M Mansfield

1 Emily Radford

2 Kris King

3 Clair Crowther

4 Luke Riley

5 Andrew Wallace

6 Robert Wallace

7 Jim Crowther

8 Stephen Bean (C)

And yet another 80th birthday compliment to Jenny Turner, with best wishes from the band.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Rothbury, Northumberland

All Saints

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 in 34m (13–3–15 in F)

660 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Janet Bogyor

2 Gillian Wheeler

3 Linda Perkins (C)

4 Moe Harrison

5 Steve Roberts

6 Tim Furmidge

The longest length rung on the simulator. Would have been first in the method for 1,5 &6. Next time team.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

St Andrew

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 in 45m (7–1–3)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Chris Mills

2 Christine Richardson (C)

3 Moe Harrison

4 Rob Criddle

5 Paul D A Mills

6 Helen Whitmore

Rung for the Installation of the Most Reverend and Rt. Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

1st Q: 6.

Ringing World page reference: 5997.0289

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

West Tanfield, North Yorkshire

St Nicholas

Sunday, 29 March 2026 in 47m (10–3–12 in G)

1296 Sandiacre Surprise Minor

1 Chris Enzor

2 Anthea Enzor

3 Kate Millar

4 Chris Rudd

5 Helen Scott

6 Ashley Law (C)

Ringing World page reference: 6012.0665

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Pickhill, North Yorkshire

All Saints

Sunday, 29 March 2026 in 44m (8–1–20 in G)

1320 Wells Surprise Minor

1 Kate Millar

2 Helen Scott

3 Chris Enzor

4 Anthea Enzor

5 Ashley Law

6 Chris Rudd (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Kirklington, North Yorkshire

St Michael

Sunday, 29 March 2026 in 47m (8–1–18 in F♯)

1320 Berwick Surprise Minor

Composed by Andrew G Enzor

1 Helen Scott

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Kate Millar

4 Anthea Enzor

5 Ashley Law

6 Chris Rudd

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0345

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Bamburgh, Northumberland

St Aidan

Sunday, 29 March 2026 (13–3–11)

General Ringing

Rounds, Call changes & plain hunt on 7 plus cover

1 Sue Hanson (C)

2 Ron Hanson

3 Kate Sims

4 Steve Woodjetts

5 Judy Glover

6 Gill Bardgett

7 Andy Bardgett

8 Gill Chapman

9 Linda Kirby

10 Alison Brett

11 Edna Cairns

12 Chris Robinson

Rung in appreciation of the ministry of our curate, Fr. Paul Knox, prior to his last Sunday service at St. Aidan's before taking up the position of Vicar of the Cheviot Benefice.

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0344

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

The Granary, 3 High Carlbury

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 in 39m (11 in G)

1320 Morpeth Surprise Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Kate Millar

5–6 Chris Enzor (C)

1st in m in hand for all

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0346

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Wylam on Tyne, Northumberland

St Oswin

Friday, 3 April 2026 in 44m (14–1–0 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

Composed by Trad.

1 Barbara Sutton

2 Kevin Webster

3 Joel A Cairns

4 James Thacker

5 Andrew J Cairns (C)

Rung half-muffled for Good Friday on the Minor five, immediately before the Hour at the Cross service.

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0346

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear

St Paul

Sunday, 5 April 2026 in 48m (9–1–16 in G♯)

1320 Oxford Treble Bob Minor

1 Mike Hewitt

2 David Hamby

3 E Alyson Kerr

4 Andrew S Cooke

5 Stephen Hamby

6 Denis Crowe (C)

Rung in loving memory of Margaret Hamby, wife of the 2nd ringer and mother of the 5th.

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0368

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Monday, 6 April 2026 in 39m (4–2–16 in C♯)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

Composed by trad

1 Angela Cairns

2 Isaac J Cairns

3 Karen P McCleave

4 Joel A Cairns

5 Kevin Webster

6 Andrew J Cairns (C)

For Easter.

100th Q: 4. 100th Q together: 1 & 6.

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0370

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

325 Coniscliffe Road

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 in 39m (11 in G)

1320 Newcastle Surprise Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Kate Millar

5–6 Chris Enzor (C)

1st in m for all

In loving memory of Barbara Wilson, for many years a faithful ringer at St Andrew's, South Church, Bishop Auckland

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0368

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop, Bishopwearmouth

Saturday, 11 April 2026 in 43m (5–2–22 in D)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Moe Harrison

2 David B Cox

3 Sonia Thompson

4 Catherine A Arthur

5 Christine Richardson

6 Paul D A Mills (C)

Rung following the funeral of Eric Chater (13/6/42-14/3/26), long serving crucifer and ringer at this tower. R.I.P.

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0368

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Saturday, 11 April 2026 in 45m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1272 Plain Bob Minor

1 Vicky McCourt

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Anthea Enzor

4 Ruth Berry

5 David Park

6 Philip Park

1st minor- 1

Ringing World page reference: 6001.0394

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Sunday, 12 April 2026 in 45m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Carol Pratt

2 Chris Enzor

3 Graham Smith

4 Anne Ford

5 Anthea Enzor (C)

6 Andrew Lamb

1st Q - 6. Rung to celebrate the long and happy life of Sheila Mounsey who died recently aged 98 years and 98 days, aunt of Chris and Carol Pratt

Ringing World page reference: 6001.0393

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 in 47m (14–1–13 in F♯)

1344 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)

480 Cambridge, Yorkshire, 384 Superlative

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1 Alex Pym

2 Susie Mansfield

3 Lottie E Harmer

4 Rachael Sanderson

5 Rachel Wells (C)

6 Ophelia E Cornell

7 Matt Durham

8 Malcolm Evans

1st spliced- 3

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 19 April 2026 in 46m (15–1–23 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

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1 Anthea Enzor

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Simon Arnold

4 James Gooch

5 Bob Sinclair

6 Jack Hanlon

1st in m inside: 4

An engagement compliment to Elle Alpin and Matt Edge

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0442

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hexham, Northumberland

Abbey Church of St Andrew

Monday, 20 April 2026 in 45m (6–2–2 in B)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Pete Wyatt

2 Pat Sewell

3 Neil Darracot

4 Edmund J Clarke

5 Karen McCleave (C)

6 Kate Clouston

First as cover and LtR L3 2/2: 6

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0491

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Co Durham

The Granary, 3 High Carlbury

Monday, 20 April 2026 in 43m (11 in F)

1280 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Ashley Law

5–6 Kate Millar

7–8 Chris Enzor (C)

Congratulating Jack Hanlon on his election to the presidency of the D&NDACBR

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0443

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Royal Hillsborough, Down

St Malachi

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 (18–3–16 in E)

83 Grandsire Triples

1 Jenny Turner

2 Deborah J S Bearder

3 Judith Horne

4 Kathy March

5 Ron Hanson

6 Sue Hanson

7 David Horne (C)

8 Judy Glover

Rung to celebrate the birth of Daisy Hannah Gregory granddaughter of Rothbury ringer Chris Wilkinson.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

325 Coniscliffe Road

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 in 37m (11 in G)

1296 Northumberland Surprise Minor

1–2 Anthea Enzor

3–4 Kate Millar

5–6 Chris Enzor (C)

1st in m 1-2 & 3-4 and in hand 5-6

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0443

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 (14–1–13 in F♯)

1280 Bristol Surprise Major

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1 Samuel Chapman

2 Lottie Harmer

3 Rachael Sanderson

4 Matthew Durham (C)

5 Susannah Mansfield

6 James Morgan

7 Oliver Hughes

8 Malcolm Evans

First in method: 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newton Hall, Northumberland

St James, Mowden Hall School

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 (6–3–1 in B)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Tracy Kelly

2 Harriet Ward (C)

3 John Markham

4 Mike Procter

5 Jim Crowther

6 Susannah Broome

1st quarter peal Treble.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Daisy Hannah Gregory

Granddaughter of Rothbury ringer, Chris Wilkinson.

Ringing World page reference: 6007.0536

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Wylam on Tyne, Northumberland

St Oswin

Thursday, 23 April 2026 (22–0–20 in E)

General Ringing

Andrew J Cairns

Angela Cairns

Isaac J Cairns

Heidi Williams

Kevin Webster

For St. George's Day.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ovingham, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 23 April 2026 in 3m (4–2–16 in C♯)

80 Little Bob Minor

Composed by trad

1 Neil Ramsey

2 Simon Harper

3 Angela Cairns

4 Kevin Webster

5 Richard T Gilbert

6 Andrew J Cairns (C)

For St. George's Day.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Dublin, Dublin

Christ Church Cathedral

Thursday, 23 April 2026 (45–0–20 in B)

70 Grandsire Triples

1 Jenny Turner

2 Sue Hanson (C)

3 Kathy March

4 Pat Sewell

5 Ron Hanson

6 Deborah J S Bearder

7 David Horne

8 Judy Glover

Dedicated in fond memory of Thelma Howland, cousin of the treble ringer.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Barnard Castle, Durham

St Mary the Virgin

Friday, 24 April 2026 in 44m (9–0–11 in A)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Amanda Sparrow

2 John Welch

3 Davina Tomlinson

4 Caroline Piercy

5 Helen L Scott (C)

6 Richard Sparrow

Rung on the front 6.

To celebrate the 90th birthday of Mildred Burrell on 21st April (Davina's mum).

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0466

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stockton on Tees, Durham

Parish Church

Saturday, 25 April 2026 in 2h 58 (21–0–11 in E♭)

5002 Sgurr A' Chaorachain Surprise Royal

Composed by David G Hull

1 Matthew J L Durham (C)

2 Christopher M Mansfield

3 Alexander T G Pym

4 Andrew S Cooke

5 Stephen J Bean

6 G Jessica Durham

7 J James G Morgan

8 Rachel C Wells

9 Kristopher King

10 Luke S P Riley

Ringing World page reference: 6008.0558

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

East Witton, North Yorkshire

St John the Evangelist

Sunday, 26 April 2026 in 45m (6–3–23 in C)

1296 Westminster Surprise Minor

1 Chris Enzor (C)

2 Ashley Law

3 Kate Millar

4 Chris Rudd

5 Helen Scott

6 Jack Hanlon

With thanks to 4 for stepping in to these 3 quarters at short notice

#3 of 3

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0441

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Aysgarth, North Yorkshire

St Andrew

Sunday, 26 April 2026 in 46m (11–3–10 in F♯)

1368 Carlisle Surprise Minor

1 Helen Scott

2 Chris Enzor

3 Kate Millar

4 Jack Hanlon

5 Chris Rudd

6 Ashley Law (C)

#2/3

Ringing World page reference: 6012.0663

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Askrigg, North Yorkshire

St Oswald

Sunday, 26 April 2026 in 44m (10–1–25 in G♯)

1250 Annable's London Surprise Minor

1 Kate Millar

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Helen Scott

4 Jack Hanlon

5 Ashley Law

6 Chris Rudd

Wishing Anthea Enzor a speedy recovery

#1 of 3

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0440

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 in 47m (14–1–13 in F♯)

1280 Rutland Surprise Major

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1 Lily V Collis

2 Jennifer C Ellis

3 Elizabeth A S Barton

4 Matthew P Black

5 Malcolm N Evans

6 Ophelia E Cornell

7 Rachel C Wells (C)

8 Alec W Bell

1st in method: 3, 6

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Fenham, Tyne and Wear

St James and St Basil

Thursday, 30 April 2026 in 46m (14–0–10 in F)

1260 Stedman Triples

1 Catherine A Arthur

2 Julia Lee

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Christine Richardson

5 Andreas P Schrocksnadel

6 Clair Crowther

7 Paul D A Mills (C)

8 Janet Jackson

Rung to celebrate the birth of Daisy Hannah Gregory, granddaughter of Rothbury ringer, Chris Wilkinson.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

South Church, Durham

St Andrew

Sunday, 3 May 2026 in 49m (11–3–26 in G)

1287 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Dennis Chapman

1 Chris Enzor (C)

2 Ashley Law

3 Caroline Piercy

4 Helen Scott

5 Ruth Berry

6 Jack Hanlon

7 Pat Wheeler

8 James Gooch

1st on 8: 8. 1400th QP: 1

Celebrating the life of Barbara Wilson MBE, 1934 to 2026, for many years a loyal ringer at this church.

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0489

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear

St Paul

Friday, 8 May 2026 (17–0–23 in E)

Call Changes

1 Rachael McFarlane

2 Ann Lee

3 Colette Stroud

4 Vivienne Miller

5 Graeme Miller

6 Fiona Ramsey

7 Tom Ramsey

8 David Hamby (C)

9 Gregory Phoenix

10 Marie Dixon

11 Alan Duffy

The bells of St Paul's Whitley Bay rang out tonight in celebration of the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough.

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0463

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newburn on Tyne, Tyne and Wear

St Michael and All Angels

Friday, 8 May 2026 in 45m (9–2–2 in A♭)

1280 Bristol Surprise Major

Composed by trad

1 Helena-Katie Scholes

2 Stephen J Bean

3 Clive R Moon

4 Peter K D Dawson

5 Luke S P Riley

6 James Thacker

7 Isaac J Cairns

8 Andrew J Cairns (C)

First in method: 6 & 7.

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0492

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Saturday, 9 May 2026 in 49m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Malcolm Clark

2 Gillian Bryant

3 Jenny Jackson

4 Chris Enzor (C)

5 Bob Sinclair

6 Kate Millar

For evensong

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0490

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Stokesley, North Yorkshire

St Peter and St Paul

Sunday, 10 May 2026 in 2h 43 (7–2–5 in A)

5184 Spliced Surprise Major (7m)

960 Cornwall, Lessness, 768 Bristol, Cambridge, 576 London, Superlative, Yorkshire, 144 com

Composed by Donald F Morrison

1 Matthew J L Durham (C)

2 John R Welch

3 Ashley D Law

4 G Jessica Durham

5 Christine Richardson

6 Alexander T G Pym

7 Christopher M Rudd

8 Oliver E Rice

Most spliced major: 2

Ringing World page reference: 6008.0558

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Lanchester, Durham

All Saints

Sunday, 10 May 2026 in 47m (9–1–6 in A)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Emily Elliot

2 Sonia Thompson

3 Janet Jackson

4 Niki Springford

5 Elizabeth Thompson

6 Stephen Bean (C)

7 Gillian Appleby

8 Pete Wyatt

Rung for the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough.

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0461

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 10 May 2026 in 48m (18–0–14 in F)

1250 Lincoln Surprise Minor

Composed by D F Morrison

1 Sue Hanson

2 Kate Millar

3 Bob Sinclair

4 Chris Enzor (C)

5 Jack Hanlon

6 Andrew Enzor

1st blows in m: 3

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0491

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Sunday, 10 May 2026 in 38m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1272 Kelso Surprise Minor

1 Bob Sinclair

2 Kate Millar

3 Chris Enzor

4 Susan Welch

5 Andrew Enzor (C)

6 Jack Hanlon

First blows in method: 4

Ringing World page reference: 6008.0562

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Barton, North Yorkshire

St Cuthbert and St Mary

Sunday, 10 May 2026 in 40m (6–3–27 in B♭)

1320 Wells Surprise Minor

1 Bob Sinclair

2 Sue Hanson

3 Chris Enzor

4 Kate Millar

5 Andrew Enzor

6 Jack Hanlon (C)

First blows in method: 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

St John the Baptist

Saturday, 16 May 2026 in 2h 36 (11–0–5 in A♭)

5056 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by C Middleton

Arranged by H Johnson

1 Alexander T G Pym

2 Andrew S Cooke

3 Isaac J Cairns

4 Kristopher King

5 James O Thacker

6 Robert W Wallace

7 Stephen J Bean (C)

8 Luke S P Riley

First peal on 8: 5, 6

First peal of Major as Conductor.

Circled Tower: 4

Rung for the upcoming centenary of these bells, dedicated on the 30th May 1926.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Morpeth, Northumberland

Clock Tower

Saturday, 16 May 2026 in 2h 43 (10–0–26 in G)

5088 Wye Surprise Major

Composed by John R Ketteringham

1 Stephen B Bell

2 Howard E J Smith

3 David A Horne

4 Ashley D Law

5 Kieran H Fitzsimons

6 Stephen J Bean

7 Andrew S Cooke

8 Andrew J Cairns (C)

Rung to mark the start of the term of Councillor Dr Wendy Fail as Mayor of Morpeth.

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0487

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heighington, Durham

St Michael

Sunday, 17 May 2026 in 45m (15–1–23 in G)

1272 Primrose Surprise Minor

1 Max Crinson

2 Chris Enzor (C)

3 Kate Millar

4 Helen Scott

5 Bob Sinclair

6 Jack Hanlon

1st in m:5

Ringing World page reference: 6006.0513

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Gosforth, Tyne and Wear

All Saints

Sunday, 17 May 2026 (22–0–23 in E♭)

Call Changes

For Parish Communion and Bell Sunday

Sarah Jackson

Ann Cross

Yvonne Cairns

Helen Poole

Mina Corso

Stuart Henderson

Bill Shepherd

Paul Christian

Vic Spong would like to be associated with this.

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0485

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Barnard Castle, County Durham

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Rounds and Call Changes

John Elliott

Caroline Piercy

Fiona Cooper

Simon Froom

Helen Scott

Lucas Palmer-Frost

Avril Allan

Nicky Crowhurst

Michael Mander

Jolanta Franks

Helen Piercy-Mycock

Emma Piercy-Mycock joined the hand bell ringing during the Bell Sunday service.

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0485

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 in 49m (14–1–13 in F♯)

1344 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)

384 Superlative, Yorkshire; 288 Cambridge, Lincolnshire (N); 11 com.

Composed by Donald F Morrison

1 Elizabeth A S Barton

2 Alec W Bell

3 Lily V Collis

4 Matthew P Black

5 Jennifer C Ellis (C)

6 Stephen T Wise

7 Chris M Mansfield

8 Rachel C Wells

Most spliced: 3, 6 and as conductor

50th Quarter as Conductor

700th Quarter: 7

Felicitations to Dr Oliver E Rice, on the anniversary of his birth, which is today, 19th May 2026

"I'm glad there wasn't too much Lincolnshire in that" - LVC

"If Sunday was Bell Sunday then today is definitely Bell Tuesday" - AWB

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 in 45m (5–0–23 in D)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Judith M Horne

2 Julia Lee

3 David A Horne

4 Linda Perkins (C)

5 Steve Roberts

6 Chris Wilkinson

First quarter inside - 5

Ringing World page reference: 6006.0512

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Christ Church

Thursday, 21 May 2026 in 43m (16–1–18 in E♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 John Markham

2 Karen Dickinson (C)

3 James O Thacker

4 Michael Hewitt

5 Darren Gardner

6 Tracy Kelly

For the upcoming wedding of Tom Kelly and Eleanor Rowe. Son and future daughter-in-law of the ringer of the 6th.

First as cover :6

Ringing World page reference: 6006.0514

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

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

Thursday, 21 May 2026 in 50m (28–0–6 in D)

1264 Plain Bob Major

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1 Alex Pym

2 Freddie Robertson

3 Lily Collis

4 Matthew Black

5 Chris Mansfield (C)

6 Samuel Chapman

7 Alec Bell

8 Scott Pearce

Rung in lieu of practice night.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Fenham, Tyne and Wear

St James and St Basil

Saturday, 23 May 2026 (14–0–10 in F)

1250 Cambridge Surprise Major

1 Howard E J Smith

2 Julia Lee

3 Clair Crowther

4 Andrew S Cooke (C)

5 Karen P McCleave

6 Isaac J Cairns

7 Timothy J Bradbury

8 Stephen B Bell

First surprise major: 2

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Wylam on Tyne, Northumberland

St Oswin

Sunday, 24 May 2026 (22–0–20 in E)

Call Changes

Angela Cairns

Sue Henderson

Isaac Cairns

Graham Wright

Andrew Cairns

Kevin Webster

Rung prior to service for Northumberland Day.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Sunday, 24 May 2026 in 47m (10–0–9 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Chris Wilkinson

2 Linda Perkins

3 Claire Arkle

4 H Jane Broadbent

5 Ron Hanson

6 Clair Crowther (C)

7 Jim Crowther

8 Mike Arkle

Rang to celebrate the birthday of Jean Darby, ringer at this church.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Tanfield, Durham

St Margaret

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 in 49m (10–3–19 in G)

1287 Stedman Caters

Composed by David E House

1 Janet L Jackson

2 Sonia A Thompson

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Gillian A Appleby

5 Joseph W Stewart

6 Andrew J Wallace

7 Robert W Wallace

8 Luke T W Smith (C)

9 Malcolm N Evans

10 Kelvin Appleby

First Stedman Caters: 1.

Ringing World page reference: 6007.0539

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Alnwick, Northumberland

St Michael

Friday, 29 May 2026 in 47m (10–0–9 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Tim Furmidge

2 Clair Crowther

3 David A Horne

4 Linda Perkins (C)

5 Jim Crowther

6 Chris Wilkinson

First Quarter Peal 1.

Rung to celebrate the launch of the Rothbury Bell Restoration Project.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland

Town Hall

Saturday, 30 May 2026 in 2h 48 (20–3–14 in E♭)

5088 Rock Surprise Major

Composed by RDS Brown & DF Morrison

1 Stephen B Bell

2 Karen P McCleave

3 Jeremy R Housden

4 Andrew S Cooke

5 Andrew J Cairns (C)

6 Stephen J Bean

7 Matthew D Hetherington

8 Luke S P Riley

Specially arranged to mark the tercentenary of the birth of James Hutton, "The father of modern Geology". He owned a farm a few miles from Berwick and made important discoveries at Siccar Point.

Ringing World page reference: 6008.0558

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

St John the Baptist

Sunday, 31 May 2026 in 39m (11–0–5 in A♭)

1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by Trad.

1 Andrew J Cairns

2 James Thacker

3 Karen McCleave

4 Robert Wallace

5 Andrew Cooke

6 Stephen J Bean

7 Kris King

8 Isaac J Cairns (C)

First Surprise Major as Conductor

Rung to mark Trinity Sunday

In Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the bells

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whickham, Tyne and Wear

St Mary

Thursday, 4 June 2026 in 2h 36 (6–3–16 in B)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)

Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309 & SU0403)

1 Alexander T G Pym

2 Andrew S Cooke

3 Jack Hanlon

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Stephen B Bell

6 Christopher M Mansfield (C)

Ringing World page reference: 6008.0558

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

St Oswald

Saturday, 6 June 2026 in 3h 3 (21–2–12 in E♭)

5000 Bristol Surprise Royal

Composed by Jonothan H Potter

1 Christopher M Mansfield

2 G Jessica Durham

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Alex T G Pym

5 Rachel C Wells

6 Jack Hanlon

7 Kristopher King (C)

8 Stephen J Bean

9 Luke S P Riley

10 Matthew J L Durham

1st B10: 6

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

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

Sunday, 7 June 2026 in 3h 25 (28–0–6 in D)

5120 Spliced Surprise Royal (2m)

Bristol, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain

Composed by Simon J Gay

1 Alexander T G Pym

2 Christopher M Mansfield

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Stephen J Bean

5 G Jessica Durham

6 Oliver E Rice

7 Matthew J L Durham (C)

8 Estella J Haynes

9 Luke S P Riley

10 Alex S Riley

Rung preceding the installation of the Rt Revd Rick Simpson, Bishop of Durham.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ponteland, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 11 June 2026 in 2h 29 (6–3–4 in B)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)

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

Composed by J S Warboys (SU0403 & SU0309)

1 Stephen B Bell

2 Andrew S Cooke

3 Luke S P Riley

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Stephen J Bean

6 Christopher M Mansfield (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Thirkleby, North Yorkshire

All Saints

Sunday, 14 June 2026 in 42m (4–3–16 in C♯)

1320 Surfleet Surprise Minor

1 Helen Scott

2 Elspeth Craig

3 Ashley Law

4 Jack Hanlon

5 Kate Millar (C)

6 Chris Rudd

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Sowerby juxta Thirsk, North Yorkshire

St Oswald

Sunday, 14 June 2026 in 42m (7–1–14 in A)

1271 Berwick Surprise Minor

1 Kate Millar

2 Ashley Law

3 Elspeth Craig

4 Helen Scott

5 Chris Rudd

6 Jack Hanlon (C)

Ringing World page reference: 6012.0664

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Felixkirk, North Yorkshire

St Felix

Sunday, 14 June 2026 in 43m (8–2–0 in A♭)

1296 Hull Surprise Minor

1 Jack Hanlon

2 Kate Millar

3 Elspeth Craig

4 Chris Rudd

5 Helen Scott

6 Ashley Law (C)

Ringing World page reference: 6012.0663

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Fenham, Tyne and Wear

St James and St Basil

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 in 2h 53 (14–0–10 in F)

5088 Turn Surprise Major

Composed by Robert DS Brown

1 Christopher M Mansfield

2 Stephen B Bell

3 Jeremy Housden

4 Howard E J Smith

5 Jack Hanlon

6 Joel A Cairns

7 Stephen J Bean

8 Andrew J Cairns (C)

Arranged to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Swing Bridge, opened on 15th June 1876. At the time of construction it was the largest swing bridge yet built and the hydraulic machinery was designed and built by Armstrong's of Newcastle.

500th peal for the Association: 3.

Circled the tower: 2.

50th together: 1 & 7.

Ringing World page reference: 6010.0605

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Chester le Street, Durham

St Mary and St Cuthbert

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 (19–0–2 in E)

240 Plain Bob Doubles

2 Extents

1 Ben Ferguson

2 Elisa Liptrot

3 Stephen Heseltine

4 Kelvin Appleby

5 Andrew Wallace (C)

6 Pete Wyatt

In celebration of the life of Leslie Cruthers, Grandad of Ben, rang after the funeral service.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Benfieldside, Durham

St Cuthbert

Thursday, 18 June 2026 in 42m (12–2–17 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Patricia Clark

2 Sonia A Thompson

3 Janet Jackson

4 Niki Springford

5 Stephen Bean (C)

6 Pete Wyatt

First Quarter Peal: 1

Rung with birthday compliments to Kate Jackson for yesterday.

Ringing World page reference: 6010.0607

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Roker, Tyne and Wear

St Andrew

Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 46m (7–1–3)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Moe Harrison

2 Doug Peel

3 Rob Criddle

4 Christine Richardson (C)

5 Paul D A Mills

6 Gillian Holmes

Rung in memory of Ray Wimbledon, ringer at this tower.

1st inside: 2.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Whickham, Tyne and Wear

St Mary

Thursday, 25 June 2026 in 2h 36 (6–3–16 in B)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)

Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309 & SU0403)

1 Alexander T G Pym

2 Stephen J Bean

3 Andrew S Cooke

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Stephen B Bell

6 Christopher M Mansfield (C)

Remembering Matthew Housden (brother of 4) who died this morning after a short illness.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Bamburgh, Northumberland

St Aidan

Thursday, 25 June 2026

General Ringing

Rounds & plain hunt on 7

Lucio Barbieri

Maurizio Camani

Mattia Calgaro

Ron Hanson

Kate Sims

Steve Woodjetts

Judy Glover

Chris Robinson

Gill Chapman

Gill Bardgett

Andy Bardgett

St.Aidan's hosted a visit from the Bellringers of Montegaldella of the Veronese Association, Veneto, Italy.The 3 ringers who rang were accompanied by family and friends and left us a commemorative certificate and booklet.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

All Saints, Stranton

Sunday, 28 June 2026 in 45m (11–2–15 in F)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Daniel Bulley

2 Andrew Craig

3 Cleo Robinson-Kaye

4 Elspeth Craig (C)

5 Joseph Wilson

6 Thelma Adams

In celebration of the ordination Priest of Rev'd Claire Mead Petertide 2026

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Benfieldside, Durham

St Cuthbert

Saturday, 4 July 2026 in 2h 40 (12–2–17 in G)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Minor

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1 Andrew J Cairns

2 Kristopher King

3 Rachel L Bean

4 Robert W Wallace

5 Isaac J Cairns

6 Stephen J Bean (C)

First Inside: 3

Rung to mark the retirement of Reverend Martin Jackson, vicar of this parish for over 32 years.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

All Saints, Stranton

Sunday, 5 July 2026 in 30m (11–2–15 in F)

Call Changes

Andrew Frost

Judith Dennis

Bev Burnett

Rebecca Bell

Dan Bulley

Liz Halford

Thelma Adams

Joseph Wilson (C)

Rung prior to the Hartlepool Deanery Service of Confirmation

Also, to congratulate Joseph Wilson for winning the Great North 10k earlier in the day

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Benfieldside, Durham

St Cuthbert

Sunday, 5 July 2026 in 43m (12–2–17 in G)

1260 Doubles (4m)

540 Plain Bob, 360 Grandsire, 240 St Simon's Bob, 120 St Martin's Bob

1 Jill Barron

2 Niki Springford

3 Sonia Thompson (C)

4 Rachel Bean

5 Stephen Bean

6 Pete Wyatt

Rung by a local band with best wishes to Reverend Martin Jackson, vicar of this parish for over 32 years, as he begins his pause in ministry (retirement).

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Hartlepool, Durham

All Saints, Stranton

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 (11–2–15 in F)

Call Changes and Bob Doubles

Bev Burnett

Andrew Craig

Elspeth Craig

Judith Dennis

Andrew Frost

Liz Halford

Maureen Martin-Wise

Cleo Robinson-Kaye

Joseph Wilson (C)

Rung before each of the four Northern School of Art Graduation Ceremonies.

Rung from 9am to 9.30am, 11am to 11.30am, 1pm to 1.30pm and 3pm to 3.30pm plus ringing after the fourth ceremony.

Congratulations to all those graduating today.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Embleton, Northumberland

Holy Trinity

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 in 45m (11)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Dave Foote

2 Teresa Scott

3 Ron Hanson

4 Sue Hanson

5 Deborah Bearder (C)

6 Andy Bargett

First in method: 2)

In memory of John Hollands MRCVS, first boss of 5).

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland

Town Hall

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (20–3–14 in E♭)

Curfew Run Rounds and Call Changes

Rounds & Call changes followed by Bob & Grandsire doubles

Alison Tymon (C)

Barry Tymon

Felicity Luff

Jennifer Mackie

Andy Bardgett

Sarah-Jane Sherlock

Chris Robinson

Rung for 13 minutes for the Senior, then Junior, Curfew runs around the town walls.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Heworth, Tyne and Wear

St Mary

Thursday, 9 July 2026 in 2h 33 (6–0–16 in A♯)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)

Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309 & SU0403)

1 Oliver D W Hughes

2 Andrew S Cooke

3 Stephen B Bell

4 Luke S P Riley

5 Jeremy R Housden

6 Christopher M Mansfield (C)

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Brancepeth, Durham

St Brandon

Friday, 10 July 2026 in 46m (14–1–13 in F♯)

1250 Cambridge Surprise Major

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1 Chris Mansfield

2 James Morgan

3 Freddie Robertson

4 Paul Vincent

5 Keith Hayton

6 Rachel Wells

7 Ellen Crabtree

8 Stephen Bean (C)

First Surprise Major inside: 4

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Darlington, Durham

Holy Trinity

Saturday, 11 July 2026 in 45m (6–3–9 in B♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Helen Scott

2 Janice Barnes

3 Aileen Little

4 Ruth Berry

5 Ashley Law (C)

6 Gillian Bryant

Birthday compliments to Anthea for Thursday

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Newton Hall, Northumberland

St James, Mowden Hall School

Monday, 13 July 2026 in 47m (6–3–1 in B)

1344 Cambridge Surprise Major

1 Luke Riley

2 Elisa Liptrot

3 Robert Wallace

4 Stephen Birthday Bean

5 James Thacker

6 Jim Crowther

7 Kris King

8 Clair Crowther (C)

1st S Major: 2 & as conductor

A birthday compliment to Stephen for today, amd Izzy Darby-Burn for yesterday.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Ponteland, Northumberland

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 16 July 2026 in 46m (6–3–4 in B)

1440 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Barbara Davies

2 Julie Bell

3 S M Jane Lewis

4 J Michael Procter

5 John R Hind

6 Stephen B Bell (C)

Rung to welcome Aidan, (born 27th May) a son for Joanna and Stephen Burgess and grandson for Jane, ringer of 3.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

St Oswald

Thursday, 16 July 2026 in 42m (12–3–6 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Charlotte G P Nielsen

2 Caitlin S Banbury

3 Rachael K Sanderson

4 Ophelia E Cornell

5 Kelvin Appleby (C)

6 Keith Hayton

Rung during the annual Durham City Run Festival

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Durham, Durham

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

Thursday, 16 July 2026 in 49m (28–0–6 in D)

1279 Grandsire Doubles

1 Freddie Robertson

2 Matthew Frye

3 Samuel Chapman

4 Jack Hanlon

5 Chris Mansfield (C)

6 Rachel Wells

Annual slog on the back 6 during the 10th Durham City Run Festival.

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Chester le Street, Durham

St Mary and St Cuthbert

Friday, 17 July 2026 in 49m (19–0–2 in E)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Ben Ferguson

2 Graeme Stewart

3 Elisa Liptrot

4 Andrew Wallace

5 Joseph Stewart (C)

6 Mike Prentice

First quarter peal: 1

Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Willington, Durham

St Stephen

Sunday, 19 July 2026 in 43m (12 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Caitlin Banbury

2 Ophelia Cornell

3 Elizabeth Barton

4 Samuel Chapman

5 Chris Mansfield (C)

Rung prior to the final service taken by the Venerable Shirley Griffiths, with thanks and best wishes to her and her husband Robin, as they prepare to move back to Yorkshire.

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