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First Surprise Minor inside 2.

For New Year.

Rung to thank our Benefice Rector, Revd Brenda Stewart, for her service here since 2011 and to wish her, husband Stephen and family luck in their move to the Holkham Benefice.

To welcome 2018. First in more than one surprise minor method: 2. 200th Peal for Ely DA: 6.

650th peal: Lesley Boyle.

In dedication for the 90th birthday of Audrey Newman, Mother of Paul. Also in memory of George Whitworth, uncle of Audrey Newman, who fell in the Great War on 12th January 1918.

Huntingdon District monthly quarter peal. First in method 2, 3, 4 and 6.

Rung as a 75th birthday compliment to Marion Robinson of Over

For Epiphany Sunday Service and to celebrate the 75th Birthday of the treble ringer. 900 1/4’s together 1 and 5.

Rung prior to the Service of Holy Communion for the Baptism of Christ and The Blessing of the Plough for The Cottenham and District Ploughing Society.

With get well soon wishes to Naomi and Vee.

First Peal of 23 spliced - 5.

For Evensong.

To Congratulate Thomas F Metcalfe of Kirkby-in-Furness on being awarded the MBE.

Rung prior to the Sunday Service, held temporally in the Church Hall, for the duration of the alterations within the nave. First attempt at Grandsire, 4.

Birthday compliment and first inside in the method - 3.

With thanks to Geoff Grayton (umpire).

Rung as an engagement compliment to Paul Seaman and Ann Smith with very best wishes from the band.

600th 1/4 as conductor.

With congratulations and best wishes to Ann Smith and Paul Seaman on their engagement.

Rung prior to the Sunday Service. Rung on the birthday of the conductor's brother.

Rung in memory of Marjorie Bromwell who died on 31st October 2015 and Nancy Hooper who died on 11th April 2016. Mother and Mother-in-Law of 3.

Best wishes to band member Greg Smith, recovering from an operation.

First Cambridge Minor: 4.

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to the ringer of the treble. The band would like to associate Jenny Goodwin with this performance.

First in method: 2,3 and as conductor.

Rung for the University Sermon

First Stedman: 1

Rung in memory of Ian Dixon, who would have been 70 on 26th January 2018

First Stedman: 2

With congratulations and very best wishes to Helen Atkins and Dave Richards on the birth of their daughter earlier today.

Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of the first peal on the augmented ring of eight, being the same method and composition as the 1958 peal.

Also in memory of Brenda Preston, former secretary and treasurer at this tower.

The band would like to associate Jill Pratt (née Martin) with this performance - she rang in the 1958 peal and listened this evening.

First of Triples - 2, 5 & 7

With congratulations to Helen Atkins & Dave Richards and Jessie & Matt Hetherington on the recent births of their daughters.

400th peal as conductor.

In memory of Second Lieutenant Henry (Harry) Brodie Day, Melbourn, Ely Diocesan. Died 03/02/1918 age 20. Cambridgeshire Regiment "C" Coy. 1st Bn. Commemorated at Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, France, Grave IV A 22. Born 12/03/1897. One of five children; all surviving at the 1911 census. Son of Charles Day and Mary Elizabeth Day (née Lilley) of Greenhill Farm, Melbourn, Cambs. He worked as an assistant schoolmaster in Melbourn before enlisting. On enlisting, he initially joined the Suffolk Regiment as a Private, Service No.201273, and was later promoted to Lance Corporal and, while an Acting Serjeant, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 30/10/1917. He joined the Cambridgeshire Regiment on 03/01/1918. Exactly one month later, he was killed in action by shellfire. He is remembered on a large stained-glass window in the South transept of Melbourn church. Born: Melbourn, Cambs. Enlisted: Meldreth, Cambs on 11/12/1915. Resided (1911 Census): Roseleigh, Mortlock Street, Melbourn, Cambs.

Huntingdon District Monthly Quarter. First in method (3). With congratulations to Helen Atkins and Dave Richards on the birth of their daughter.

First spliced: 4.

Rung prior to the Parrish Communion.

A Commemorative Quarter Peal in memory of Cottenham bellringer Private Arthur Gentle, who served in the Cambridgeshire Regiment 1st. Bn., died on 4th Feb 1918, aged 24.

To celebrate the conductor's 75th birthday.

First Spliced Surprise Major: 2

Completes the Delight Major alphabet: 3

First of treble-dodging major: 1

First of Triples inside: 4. The first quarter peal on the full ring of eight since the Burwell Bell Project.

Rung prior to the Sunday Parish Communion. First quarter attempt in method 4.

Birthday compliment to Ann Smith and to Joan Batchelor.

First quarter inside: 2 With congratulations to Kiyoshi for completing LtR Level 4.

Rung prior to the morning Service. Two methods, PBD and Rev. Cant.

With very best wishes from the band to Phill and Vicky Wilding, married yesterday at Fordham. Also rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Jonathan Cook of Castor.

First quarter peal at the first attempt - 1

Rung on a snow-affected practice night. The band would like to associate Robert Oakeshott with this performance - he arrived during the fourth extent and allowed us to carry on!

1st blows in method -3

In memory of Charles Seaman, who died on Wednesday (28th February), and Gordon Hughes, uncle of 4, who died on February 3rd.

Also to welcome Joseph Francis Buckley, Great-nephew of the conductor, born on Friday 2nd March, and remembering Francis Brooke, who would have been a Grandfather.

Rung after completing the Cambridge half marathon - 1.

Rung prior to the morning Parish Communion Service.

With best wishes to June Mackay who arranged this peal but was unable to ring due to illness.

In memory of Charles King Seaman, Paul’s father, who died last week.

For the 900th anniversary of the commencement of building work on the Norman Cathedral at Peterborough.

For the 900th anniversary of the commencement of building work on the Norman Cathedral at Peterborough.

For the 900th anniversary of the commencement of building work on the Norman Cathedral at Peterborough.

For the 900th anniversary of the commencement of building work on the Norman Cathedral at Peterborough.

Building commenced on the Norman Cathedral at Peterborough on 8th March 1118*. Dr F H King advises that this was 899.98 solar years prior to the current date, 11th March 2018. Nevertheless we dedicate this touch to that event.

*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterborough_Cathedral#Norman_and_medieval_architectural_evolution

Huntingdon District monthly quarter peal. First surprise 1.

Rung on Mothering Sunday prior to the morning service.

First quarter - 1

First inside - 3

First of doubles - 2

First as cover - 6

Rung in memory of Jay Futter, who passed away suddenly five years ago.

In memory of Professor Stephen Hawking, a Cambridge legend.

First on treble: 1 First covering: 6. With congratulations from the band to Atalanta and Honey on completion of LtR Level 3.

Remembering Dennis Sadler, licensed lay minister of St Andrew, Histon and faithful supporter of the ringers.

Congratulations to Soham ringer Becky Hudson on the birth of her daughter Eve Rose earlier this month.

In memory of Charles King Seaman on the day of his funeral. The band would like to associate Paul Seaman with this peal.

Rung in memory of Dennis Sadler, directly prior to his funeral.

Rung as a farewell to our ringing friendly vicar, Julie and to wish her well in her parish in Yorkshire.

Rung half-muffled during the Parish Walk of Witness.

First Beverley:4 For Easter.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Keith Adams, father in law of 3, who died 2nd September 2017. A much loved member of this Church who would have celebrated his 90th birthday on 2nd March 2018.

First peal of 41 S Minor : 6 and as conductor.

Remembering Janet Bailey , mum of Philip, who died 9th April 2015.

40th quarter peal on this bell - 10.

First of Surprise Royal - 3.

First of Yorkshire Surprise Royal - 2.

With congratulations and best wishes to Ann Smith and Paul Seaman on the evening before their wedding.

Rung with the very best wishes of the band for Paul Seaman and Ann Smith who are to be married on Saturday April 7th at Great Shelford.

First quarter by Graham Hall since recovering from a stroke.

A wedding compliment to Paul Seaman and Ann Smith on the eve of their wedding at this church.

First in method: 3. A wedding compliment to Paul S Seaman and J Ann Smith, married yesterday at Great Shelford.

To celebrate the wedding of John and Celia Stanworth on 2/04/18.

Also to celebrate being able to ring together again!

900th peal: 5. First peal of Surprise on the bells.

In memory of Private Edward Newling who was killed on April 9th 1918 and all the other soldiers from Haslingfield who fell during the Great War. We will remember them.

A wedding compliment to Paul and Ann Seaman. Also wishing a happy birthday to David Kemp for today and Mervyn Brown for tomorrow.

First minor:1. On practice night so had a tenor behind as there were 7 of us. Remembering Sue Williams, long time member of the Ely District who passed away recently and unexpectedly.

700th peal for the Association: 8

The band wish to associate this performance with Michael Goakes who originally organised the ringing but was unable to make the trip because of ill health. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Rung with the compliments of the band to Revd Sue Giles, the Anglesey Benefice's "Ringing Vicar", on the occasion of her "significant" birthday.

Rung for morning Eucharist

First Quarter of Triples: 8

Composed by Sgt Albert Wakeley while serving in the trenches during WW1

First Peal , at the first attempt - 4.

Birthday compliment to 2.

Rung for morning service.

Remembering Susan Williams from Haddenham, Ely district ringer for many years who died suddenly last month.

Rung open in memory of Sue Williams in the week of her funeral, incorporating her favourite touch, Morris's 240.

In memory of Sue Williams in the week of her funeral, who as Sue Dennis learnt to ring at this tower in about 1970. The conductor helped to teach her to ring; the ringer of the third rang often with her; and remaining ringers are members of the local band.

First quarter peal - 6.

300th peal together: 5-6 and 7-8.

Rung half muffled remembering Susan Williams who funeral and thanksgiving service took place yesterday.

Most methods: 4.

In Memoriam Sue Willams Former ringer at this church and former secretary for the Ely District of The Ely Diocesan Association. Also In Memoriam of Revd Francis Beloe who was vicar of this parish for 25 years

In Memoriam of Revd Francis Beloe who was vicar of this parish for 25 years.

Rung for Evensong and in memory of Jay Futter, who would have been 27 yesterday.

Also rung, on a set of Taylor bells cast in 1957, in support of the Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust and their application to the Heritage Lottery Fund. #ringfortaylors

A belated but heartfelt welcome to Revd Canon Matthew Bradbury. Also a welcome to our new prince, born today, and to mark St George's Day.

First on eight - 1,8.

To welcome the second son born 23rd April 2018 to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, by the Catworth Clangers.

In celebration of the life of Peter Lawrence Smith, especially remembering his family's seminal contribution to refurbishing the bells in 1985. Also in memory of his son Grant, a fellow ringer.

To celebrate 75 years of ringing by Ray Clist (local ringer still ringing, listening from the pub) who started to ring immediately after the lifting of the ban in 1943.

First inside; 2

Rung in memory of Captain Frederick George Coles MC, The Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey), who was killed in action on 28th April 1943 during the Battle of Medjez-el-Bab in North Africa. He is buried at the Medjez-el-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia. He was the son of Charles T. Coles of Walthamstow. His Nephew, John Coles, listened to the last 20 minutes of this peal and joined the band afterwards.

Their name liveth for evermore.

For evensong

Rung to celebrate the birth on 23 April 2018 of HRH Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge.

For practice. Longest length 1 and 6

Wedding compliment to Kirby and Chris Russell.

First in the method - 6.

Compliment to Alan Winter who has run and organised these practices on behalf of the EDA for 11 years.

Huntingdon District monthly quarter peal on Association AGM day

To celebrate the life of Rosemary Mumford, who passed away on 16th February 2018 aged 74, loyal ringer at Willingham for more than 30 years and well respected member of the community.

Huntingdon District monthly quarter peal. First inside 4.

First 8 spliced: 4. Rung to welcome Lesley’s second nephew.

Rung prior to the Morning Service. To mark the birth of Rhodri Iorwerth Davies, son of Emma and Rhod Davies. Emma's first quarter as a mum.

Rung with half-muffled bells in memory of Private T William Barnard, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment who died on 15th May 1918 and is buried in Berlin South West Cemetery.

He was the third of four Molesworth villagers to be killed in the Great War.

We will remember them

First quarter 1 and 6

Rung as an 18th birthday compliment to Tim Davies.

Rung to mark the Royal wedding this coming Saturday.

Most methods: 4 and 5.

Rung after the wedding of Cpl. Andrew Reeve and Rosemary Wells. In celebration of the marriage of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

In celebration of the Royal Wedding

Rung by members of the “Catworth Clangers” band to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. No. 8 of 8

1 first quarter

Rung by members of the “Catworth Clangers” band to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. No. 6 of 8

Rung by members of the “Catworth Clangers” band to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. No. 3 of 8

Rung by members of the “Catworth Clangers” band to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. No. 4 of 8

In celebration of the Royal Wedding. Rung on the oldest eight bell tower in the world.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle.

Rung by members of the “Catworth Clangers” band to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. No. 2 of 8

Rung by members of the “Catworth Clangers” band to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. No. 1 of 8

For the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Duke and Duchess of Sussex).

For Harry and Meghan on their wedding day.

To celebrate the wedding of H.R.H Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Rung by members and friends of the “Catworth Clangers” band to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. No. 5 of 8

Rung by members of the “Catworth Clangers” band to celebrate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. No. 7 of 8

Rung for the morning Pentecost Service and to celebrate the marriage of HRH Prince Henry and Ms Meghan Markle.

A wedding compliment to HRH Prince Harry of Wales, and Ms Megan Markle (Duke and Duchess of Sussex) married the previous day at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

Rung to celebrate the centenary year of the RAF, by a band who served in the RAF or whose spouse or parents served.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms Megan Markle on 19 May 2018.

Most methods :4

First in May Day :2

First inside to May Day :5

Rung prior to the Pentecost Parish Communion.

Birthday compliment to Helen Beaumont.

Wedding compliment to Meghan and Harry.

Birthday compliment to Patrick Brooke.

Birthday compliment to James Croft.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Eleanor Rose Leitch-Devlin, born the previous day, niece to the conductor.

Rung with half muffled bells in memory of 2nd Lieutenant Cecil William Alloway, Royal Air Force, who died on 27th May 1918 and is buried in St Peter’s Churchyard, Molesworth

He was the fourth of four Molesworth villagers to be killed in the Great War.

We will remember them.

Also remembering the conductor’s cousin John William Baker, aged 80 years, and his ‘best man’ Robert (Bob) Knights, aged 68 years, who both died on 24th May 2018.

Rest in peace

To celebrate the marriage of John Parnham to Danielle Rahilly on 26th May at the Cambridge Belfry Hotel. John is youngest son to the second and nephew of the fifth.

First quarter - 8.

With best wishes of the band to Andy Blacklock & Ellie Maude on their forthcoming marriage. Gareth conducted Andy's first peal.

5: first of treble bob

Rung in memoriam Sue Williams who was Tower Captain at this church

4: first of major

6: first quarter of major as conductor

90th birthday compliments to June Kendall

Rung to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

In anticipation...

1st Surprise Major inside:4.

Rung as a compliment to Michael White in grateful recognition of his services as tower captain at Hemingford Grey for 42 years. Also to Sharon and Martin Williams who have taken over shared responsibility of the post and Joanne Rutter, Secretary of the Ely Diocesan Association who wished to be associated with the quarter peal

Huntingdon District Quarter Peal

Rung to mark the 400th anniversary of the casting of the tenor bell.

Per me fidelis invocatur ad preces Anno Domini 1618 Alice and William Brend

Congratulations to Rowena Mann's mother, Eileen, who celebrated her 100th birthday in April.

1st in method: 5.

1st in method: 2. For the tower captains father -in- laws 102nd birthday.

Rung to open the "All Saints Alive" weekend of activities.

For the Twywell Festival

For morning service. A birthday compliment to Derrick Bailey, Dad of 5th ringer and Happy Fathers day to all Dad's past and present.

5 first in method inside

Celebration of Ely Cathedral Flower Festival

First quarter peal on ten - 3, 7, 10.

First extent in method: 2.

First blows in method: 3, 5, 6.

Last blows in method: 5, 6.

First on a working pair - 34.

Rung to mark the start of the Oakington village day.

5: First quarter peal of Suprise Major

Rung to celebrate the Ordination of Revd Paula Spalding and Revd Christine Campbell today at Ely Cathedral

For the Patronal Festival, Ss Peter & Paul.

After Evensong for the Wisbech Rose Fair.

For the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service.

Rung half muffled prior to the funeral of a respected member of the band and steeple keeper.

Huntingdon District quarter peal morning. First quarter peal (6) and first in more than one method (3)

Huntingdon District quarter peal morning

Huntingdon District quarter peal morning

With 50th birthday compliments from the band to the ringer of the 5, coincidentally on the birthday of the ringer of the 3.