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Happy New Year!

Rang half muffled for Old Year and open for New Year

First in method - 2, 6 & 7; to welcome 2023

For New Years Day - Happy New Year!

Most methods -3, longest duration 1, 3 & 6.

Rung to farewell 2022 and welcome 2023

Meg Bedford and Mike Kemp are also associated with this submission

Rung in celebration of the life of Bill Kirkman, who died in November, aged 90.

For Dave, husband of the conductor, passed away 02/01/2023. 1st in m: 2.

In celebration of the life of Annie Dumas-Reed, relative of 2, born 23/09/1942, died 30/12/2022. 1st in m: 2.

Rung after meeting short for Caters

Birthday compliments: 4

Rung for Service and the 80th birthday of Marion Robinson.

Arranged and rung in memory of Jason Henry Russell 12/09/1970 - 16/12/2022, brother of 5.

To celebrate the life of Dave Garnett, husband of 1 who passed away on 2nd January. Dave came along for the cake, pub and maltesers after actual bellringing! Marion Robinson wishes to be associated with this 1/4.

Thank you and farewell to the Revd Sue Giles, vicar of the Anglesey Benefice since 2012, now retiring and moving to York. This is the first of three quarter peal attempts, one in each of her parishes with ringable peals of bells. By local ringers from each of the three towers.

Rung prior to the Institution and Induction of the Revd Hilary Young as Rector of the Benefice of Gamlingay and Everton

Rung on the back 8. Believed to be the first QP of Triples rung by a Wisbech District band in over a decade. Circled the tower to QPs - 7

Rung by an EDA Wisbech District Band. First quarter on the bells since learning to ring in this tower - 5. Circled the tower to QPs - 3. Special congratulations to Heather Dobson on becoming a grandmother to twin boys and birthday wishes to Caroline Barker, wife of 3

Circled the tower to peals: 2

Rung in celebration for the 90th Birthday of Wendy Twite, former ringer at the Minster

Rung immediately before the final Sunday service conducted in the benefice by the Revd Sue Giles.

First QP of Triples (1 and 8) at first attempt.

First quarter on a working bell - 1. A compliment to Sue on her retirement, in the tower where she learned to ring. Completes the set of thank you and farewell quarters at each of her three churches with ringable bells,

As a compliment to Heather Squires, a long-time verger of this church, on her forthcoming 81st birthday

Rung as a farewell to the Anglesey Benefice's first "Ringing Vicar", Rev Sue Giles, with grateful thanks for her help and support over the years.

Rung with the best wishes of the "Tuesday nighters" to Revd Sue Giles, "Ringing vicar" of the Anglesey Benefice, on her retirement, with grateful thanks for her help and support over the years of her Ministry.

Rung half-muffled in memory following the funeral of Daphne Elizabeth Potter. Reunited with her late husband Maurice who was a bell ringer at this church.

Rung by the Bottisham "Friday nighters" for the retirement of Anglesey Benefice's "Ringing Vicar" Revd Sue Giles, with grateful thanks for her support over the years of her ministry.

Rung on the anniversary of the first Ely DA peal on the bells, on 4th Feb 1897, and to celebrate the re-opening of the church, closed for nearly a year for re-ordering.

To mark 60 years membership of Ely DA by Ickleton tower captain David Lilley.

Believed to be the first date touch on the bells.

For Valentine's Day. 1st Minor inside - 6

To celebrate Edith's birthday.

Rung Half Muffled in memory of John Woolward who passed away suddenly on 19th December 2022. Husband of the 4th and Father of the 2nd, also Father to Elizabeth and Jennifer. Deeply Loved and Greatly Missed.

In affectionate memory of Roger Kendrick, former Trumpington ringer.

50th Peal - 3, all rung at Trumpington.

For Evensong.

First on ten: 6.

Rung for Huntingdon District Quarter Peal Day.

Rung for Huntingdon District Quarter Peal Day

Rung as part of Huntingdon District Quarter Peal Day

Rung for Huntingdon District Quarter Peal Day

First surprise as conductor.

Rung for the Huntingdon District Quarter Peal Day.

Rung to celebrate the life of the late Baroness Boothroyd, OM, PC resident of Thriplow.

First of minor: 1.

1st Royal - 4

Wishing Moira all the best on her move to Hampshire. Congratulations to Jo on becoming a Granny to Madeline Ray. Birthday wishes to Olly Slough and Charlie Slough

Rung by an EDA Wisbech District Band

Wishing Moira all the best on her move to Hampshire and to thank her for all her support in the Fens.

60th Birthday compliment to Mark Edgeworth, father of 2.

First Peal of Surprise Major - 2.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Sue Marsden from the rest of the band.

Rung fully muffled with tenor backstrokes open in memory of Anna Matthews, Vicar of St Bene't's, who passed away this week

First inside to method: 2.

Rung in memory of Geoffrey Reed who learned to ring at this tower when the bells were restored in 2000. A good and dear friend to us all. You will always be remembered - we know you were with us in spirit. Also thinking of Jo, who is with her mum, and would have been here with us today.

For the 1350th anniversary of Ely Cathedral this year.

First blows in variation: 2,3 & 5

Rung to open the Thriplow Daffodil Weekend

Rung to close Daffodil weekend 2023

In memory of Maurice Thurmott of Ramsey who died peacefully on Friday.

Maurice was an honorary member of the Ely DA and was its first peal secretary. He rang handbells, was a composer of methods on higher numbers and a significant contributor to the recently published Association History.

May he rest in peace.

For Evensong.

First Treble on 8.

To welcome Poppy Eilish Rumball, born 18/02/2023 in Brisbane Australia. A granddaughter for 3.

93 blows rung prior to the funeral of the late Baroness Boothroyd.

Thank you to Dee F Smith for keeping count.

Rung for the funeral of the late Baroness Boothroyd

In memory of Maurice Thurmott of Ramsey.

Maurice was an honorary member of the Ely DA and was its first peal secretary. He rang handbells, was a composer of methods on higher numbers and a significant contributor to the recently published Association History.

May he rest in peace.

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In memory of Maurice Thurmott of Ramsey.

Maurice was an honorary member of the Ely DA and was its first peal secretary. He rang handbells, was a composer of methods on higher numbers and a significant contributor to the recently published Association History.

May he rest in peace.

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In memory of Maurice Thurmott of Ramsey.

Maurice was an honorary member of the Ely DA and was its first peal secretary. He rang handbells, was a composer of methods on higher numbers and a significant contributor to the recently published Association History.

May he rest in peace.

4/4

First Peal on 12 - 4.

Graduation compliment to Abby Timmel.

In memory of Maurice Thurmott of Ramsey.

Maurice was an honorary member of the Ely DA and was its first peal secretary. He rang handbells, was a composer of methods on higher numbers and a significant contributor to the recently published Association History.

May he rest in peace.

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1st QP at Terrington St Clement as Tower Captain - 6

Rung muffled for Good Friday

Circled the tower - 3

For Easter

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming Coronation of HM King Charles III.

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming Coronation of HM King Charles III.

Birthday compliment to Ali Brooke

First surprise major in hand: 1-2

In memory of Roger Kendrick, tower captain at Trumpington from 1976 to 1980, died 24th January 2023.

Rung before the Scout and Guide St George's Service.

For evensong and St. George's Day.

First Triples: Treble

Rung fully muffled with tenor backstrokes open in affectionate memory of Revd Anna Matthews, vicar of St Bene't's 2012-2023, whose funeral took place today.

For the opening of the Coronation Fayre to celebrate the forthcoming Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Rung by an EDA Wisbech District Band

60th Birthday Compliment to Jeanette

30th Quarter Peal on the Bells - 5

In Memory of Maurice Slough who died 28th April 2023 aged 90 years - Uncle to 4

Rung immediately after the Quarter Peal with local ringers to celebrate the opening of the Coronation Fayre at Walpole St Peter Church

Rung to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the first peal on the bells on 2nd May 1923. Rung by a Walsoken practice band with the same method chosen 100 years ago

50th QP - 3

Rung in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III the following day

Rung in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III

First triples inside: 4 and 6.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

First date touch for both conductors. First QP for 7 years: 3. To mark 1350 anniversary of founding of Ely Monastery by St. Etheldreda and to celebrate the Coronation of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Also as an 80th birthday compliment to Barry Bass, retired ringer at this tower, and farewell compliment to Rev Chris Hill Rector of Ely who retired 30 April 2023.

Year 5 from Park Street Primary School, taking part in Ring for the King.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of Kings Charles III

Ringing after the Coronation service of His Majesty King Charles III.

Rung prior to the the Coronation of King Charles III

The band would like to associate Luca Poria with this performance. Get well soon Luca

For the Coronation of King Charles III

The Coronation of King Charles III.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

We rang for the King including our new ringers (1-8) who learnt to Ring for the King.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

To celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

To mark the Coronation of HM King Charles III

For the Coronation of HM King Charles III

The first ringing by an entirely Swaffham Prior band for some twenty years. The ringers of 1, 2, 3 and 5 have all learned to ring in the last six months.

Rung during the Coronation of HM King Charles III. Derek Latchford rang three peals for the 1953 Coronation, and peals for each significant Jubilee thereafter, and it was a delight that he was able to join us to ring for the latest monarch.

Ringing before the Coronation service for His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Rung shortly before the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Plain Bob Minor on the front 6 with 2 bells covering.

To celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

God Save the King!

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

God Save the King!

Rung prior to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Rung following the Coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Rung in celebration on the afternoon of the Coronation of King Charles III

To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

Jointly conducted by 2, 3, 4 and 5. First conducting by 3.

Catherine Frost and Neal Luxford are learners that joined us in response to the "Ring for the King" campaign.

Rung on the morning of the Coronation of King Charles III by members of the Rampton, Oakington and Cottenham bands, including Ring for the King learners

Rung to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on this day.

Rung prior to the Coronation of King Charles III by members of the Oakington, Cottenham and Rampton bands, including Ring for the King learners

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III

'Orb & Sceptre' called changes rung to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rung for the coronation of King Charles III.

For the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung before the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung prior to and in celebration of the Coronation of HM King Charles lll

To celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

(4 of the ringers were recruited as part of Ring for the King)

To celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

(5 of these ringers were recruited as part of Ring for the King).

To celebrate the coronation of HM King Charles III

In celebration of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rung in celebration to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

To celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

For the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Rung for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of HM King Charles lll

Rung prior to and in celebration of the Coronation of HM King Charles lll

Ringing in 3 sessions to include all ringers present

Session 1 15mins as above

Session 2 10mins 2) Margaret Blount

Session 3 5mins with 2)Rose Ingham 3)Margaret Blount

Rung before the Coronation at Westminster Abbey of Their Majesties King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla

Ring For The King prelude to coronation service of HM King Charles III. With thanks to national and local R4TK publicity for bringing returning ringers Alison and Jennifer and new ringer Wendy (less than 3 months) into the band.

For the Coronation of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Rung in lieu of planned participation in City of Ely Beacon Lighting Ceremony cancelled due to inclement weather. First QP post pandemic: 5

Rung for the Coronation

In honour of the Coronation

Rung prior to and in celebration of the Coronation of HM King Charles lll

Coronation Day

Rung on the afternoon of the coronation of King Charles III by members of the Cottenham, Rampton and Oakington bands, including Ring for the King learners.

Rung in celebration of King Charles III coronation.

Celebratory ringing on the day of King Charles III coronation.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Verity (10 years old) and Charlie (9 years old) are Ring for the King recruits and only started ringing 5 weeks ago. Eleanor Levene (7 years old) also chimed for the King. Mark is also a Ring for the King recruit, returning to ringing after about 20 years.

Cambridge towers coming together to Ring for the King.

Rounds rung on the occasion of the Coronation of King Charles

Ensuring that both Brinkley and West Wratting Bells were rung for the coronation

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Stedman was rung because the Principal was first "created" in the reign of Charles II (thanks, Gareth).

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

First handled a rope: LB & AW, September 2022; LW, November 2022; JG, December 2022.

Claire Tucker and Margaret Johnson were ringing elsewhere.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

In celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III.

Rung prior to the combined Sunday service and in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III

Coronation King Charles III

Our Ring for the King learners taking part were Jane and Peter.

Peter rang backstrokes in rounds for the first time today, and Jane rang rounds on 6 for the first time.

A celebratory Church service for King Charles III

Rung prior to Sunday service and in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung following Sunday Service and in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey.

First peal (at the first attempt) - 4.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of HM King Charles lll.

First performance on tower bells by the new ringers at Thriplow and Foxton

Rung to open the Thriplow Coronation party

Rung to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

768 cover.

Rung before the Swaffham Prior Coronation Tea Party

Joined on this occasion by our eldest ringer, Ray Clist, who has just celebrated 80 years of ringing.

Rounds rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rung by the home band before the Civic Service to celebrate the Coronation of TM King Charles III & Queen Camilla

Rung in memory of Maurice Thurmott.

Rung by the home band before the Civic Service in celebration of the Coronation of TM King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Performed by children immediately prior to the Civic Service in celebration of the Coronation of TM King Charles III and Queen Camilla

To celebrate the Kings Coronation.

Rung for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rung to coincide with Melbourn village celebrations of the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung following Morning Praise

To celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

First minor - 1

To celebrate the coronation of HM King Charles III

The bells were rung to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

To celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Rung after the "Come and Sing" Coronation music concert.

Jane and James are our ‘Ring for the King’ learners, sharing their learning between Fincham and Watlington. Jane rang rounds on 6 for the first time today. Thanks to Kirstie and Bob for all their help.

Some of St Neots Ringers at their other tower: congrats to DavidS on his first ‘other’ tower (and first anti-clockwise), and to Alban for being in yesterday’s band at Westminster Abbey. For the King.

The bells were chimed to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Celebration for Kings Charles III

Villagers who who came to “Chime for the King” and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Rung to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

Part of the Coronation Mini-tour of Local Towers not rung regularly; second of four towers.

Supported by ringers from the Ely District who range in experience from Peal-ringers to those improving on back-strokes.

Thanks to Angela Yate and Conrad Braam for providing access.

Part of the Coronation Mini-tour of Local Towers not rung regularly; third of four towers.

Supported by ringers from the Ely District who range across experience from Peal-ringers to those improving on back-strokes, including our eldest ringer at 93 years who has been ringing for 80 years and is the only one of us who rang for the late HM QEII coronation.

Thanks to Robert Fuller for providing access.

Rung to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III