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Remembering Philip (Bos) Bosworth.

First Stedman Caters, 6.

600th quarter; 3

300th quarter; 2

For Evensong and to welcome 2010.

First quarter peal of treble bob: 1

Rung to celebrate the life of Jean Ramel (nee Saunders). A former Wool ringer who moved to Switzerland, Jean was always welcome in the tower when she returned to visit her family in Wool.

Birthday compliments to Phil Miles.

100th quarter-peal; 2.

First spliced as conductor.

First in method: 2, 3, 4, 5

Rung in memory of John Romain who regularly attended the monthly Saturday 8 bell practices at this tower.

1st Q Superlative 7

In memory of John Romain

For Evensong

First in the method as conductor

First spliced royal; 2&7.

First on treble: 1

First together as a married couple: 1 & 5

Local band quarter and birthday compliment to the Conductor

For Evensong.

To celebrate the life of Charles Geoffrey Campbell Spencer, 25 May 1928 – 19 December 2009, Tower Captain at St Katherine’s Savernake for 28 years.

In memory of Charles Geoffrey Campbell Spencer of Savernake.

Rung because its Monday and the day ends with the letter 'y'.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Julian H (today) and David Sworder (16th Feb), who had to stand down at the last minute, thanks to Christine for stepping in.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Margaret Coward.

Rung in memory of George Massey.

First in the method for all except 4 and 8.

200th quarter as conductor.

For Ash Wednesday Eucharist Service.

First quarter peal for Jack, aged 10.

Rung by friends to celebrate the life of Jane Treseder, Tower Captain 2000 - 2006.

Rung for Evensong

Rung to celebrate the official opening today of the new building for St John’s School, opened by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

To mark Vikki's birthday: "halfway to thirty". Longest touch for 1, 2, 3 & 6.

For Sas's birthday (24th Feb)

Rung to congratulate our Assistant Curate, Revd. Sue Ascough, upon receiving the following awards during the past week:-

HM Prison Erlestoke Community Awards 2009/10;- "Unsung Hero of the Year", plus "Employee of the Year".

Wiltshire Local Justice Awards 2009:-

"Volunteer of the Year".

Sue is also the Anglican Chaplain at Erlestoke Prison.

Rung before the service of thanksgiving for Margaret Green, founder of the Animal Rescue Trust in Dorset.

4 - First inside to more than one method.

Rung in appreciation of the life and ministry of Father Geoffrey Watts.

1st Q Vancouver S Major for all

Rung half-muffled by members of the Sunday Service band immediately following the funeral of Marilyn Black, who had been a loyal ringer at Wimborne Minster for the past sixteen years.

For Evensong. First quarter peal on 8: Martin Wickham

Rung to welcome the new team vicar Rev David Parr and as a wedding compliment to Penelope Orledge and Jason Godman.

Rung for Evensong - Passion Service.

For Evensong, and rung to celebrate the birthdays of:

Peggy Green, 90, (Sally Jenkins's mother),

Jill Harris,

Jack Newman (4 today),

Alfie Pike (6 tomorrow)

and Megan Newman (1 on Weds 24th).

Circled tower to quarter peals: 1

Remembering with affection Michael Love, ringer at this tower for 60 years; also, tower captain, who died on 24th February 2010.

First on eight - 8

June M Howes wishes to be associated with this quarter peal

To celebrate Christine's 80th birthday

For the opening of the 'Stations of the Cross' exhibition in the church - depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross.

450th Quarter Peal and first blows in the method, 2.

For Palm Sunday Evensong.

Rung half-muffled for The Good Friday Devotional Service

For Festal Evensong.

First quarter peal together, 1, 3 & 8, since starting to learn to ring together on 18.10.08.

Rung as a Wedding Compliment to Margaret Read & Eric House

First quarter; 1

For Evensong. First of minor inside:2

Most Methods 3. Birthday compliment to Mrs Nell Penney (Mother of the Conductor), 84 today.

A farewell to Andrew Frost on his departure for Hartlepool; with the best wishes of the ringers.

Rung to celebrate the 102nd Birthday today of Norah Hill of Witchampton. Many happy returns Norah.

To mark the retirement of Chris Wheelers as church warden at Rowde and as a golden wedding compliment to Ivan and Wendy Andrews

Most methods 3 and 5

Most methods to a quarter 2 and 4

First of spliced as conductor

21st Birthday compliment to Linda

For Evensong and a birthday compliment to both Fred, ringer of the 2nd, and the ringer of the 4th.

1st in the method for all

Completes the Alphabet to Quarters of Surprise Major 2,3,& 8.

Rung by retired friends to mark the anniversary 50 years ago today of Ross's first peal. (Between them, this band has been ringing for a total of 276 years).

Rung as part of "Ringing for England" to celebrate St George's Day.

First quarter peal inside: 3

Rung half muffled in memory of Michael Mytton whose funeral took place here earlier. £5

Rung to celebrate St George's Day.

Rung to mark the 50th anniversary of Ross Robertson's first peal: Plain Bob Minor at Lytchett Matravers on 23 April 1960. Ross is a Reader in this benefice. Rung by family and friends.

For Evensong. First quarter peal of Grandsire: 2

First in the method for all except 8.

To welcome Reverend Dr. Bob Thomas as new Rector.

250th Quarter 3.

Rung to celebrate Carrie and Ted’s wedding on Friday 30th April.

3 First Quarter Peal Inside

For Evensong.

700th Quarter; 4

A complement to Peter and Patsy Thorn on their 48th Wedding Anniversary

To mark to start of National Doughnut week 2010.

First blows in method; 2,4,6.

Rung to mark the 691st Anniversary of the death of Haakon V, King of Norway and former friend of Jim Shepard in his younger days.

For Evensong. First in method for all.

First in the method for all except 5.

For Evensong at Pentecost.

First in method as conductor: 6

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Kennet and Avon Canal.

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Kennet and Avon Canal

Rung to celebrate the end of Eleanor's exams and Robin & Heather Mears' wedding anniversary.

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Kennet and Avon Canal.

For the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Arranged and rung to mark the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Kennet & Avon Canal

For the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Kennet & Avon Canal.

1st Cambridge as Conductor

Rung to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Rung contemporaneously with a handbell peal being rung on a canal boat as it descended the Caen Flight.

First in the method - 4.

Specially arranged and rung to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Kennet & Avon Canal.

The peal started just above lock 45 and ended in lock 34 of the Caen Hill Flight, Kennet & Avon Canal aboard widebeam boat "Dickie".

Also an engagement compliment to Sue McPhilbin & Bruce Mason who kindly acommodated us on their boat whilst we rang and they worked us down the flight.

Witnessed by Christine and Robert Sworder.

Rung concurrently with a peal at St John's, Devizes.

1,400th peal: 3-4.

Rung prior to weekly practice - also rung in memory of Pete Gale (uncle of 3).

Rung to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Dunkerque and the 66th anniversary of D Day.

For Evensong.

Rung to congratulate Bruce Mason and Sue McPhilbin, ringer at Great Bedwyn, on their recent engagement.

First Treble Place Triples; 1,2,3,4&5.

Birthday compliments to Ross.

First Plain Bob Major, 5.

£4

Rung to open the "Call to the Butts" archery practice on the recreation ground.

Rung in memory of, and thanksgiving for, the life of Peter Gale (brother of 2, uncle of 5). Peter lived all his life in this village and his funeral was held here yesterday.

First Quarter Peal Inside: 2

Rung to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday.

The first quarter peal on the bells after rehang and augmentation to 6.

1 - First Quarter Peal with a broken leg.

Rung in anticipation of the 2nd wedding anniversary of Sue and Steve Bateman.

Rung to celebrate 100 years of Girlguiding, all the ringers having been members of the Guide Movement.

Best wishes too to Clare Larter who had been due to conduct this quarter peal but was unable to ring due to illness.

Ist in the method: 4

To celebrate the life of Reverend Goronwy Owen Maddox.

First in method for all.

For Evensong.

Compliments to selected residents of Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire whose surname may be 'Waller'.

Rung for the Kingston open gardens.

A birthday compliment to Adrian Coward & Orla Grace McGrane

Rung by Wool ringers for evensong.

6 - First quarter peal of triples inside.

1 & 8 - First quarter peal on 8

For the Patronal Sevice

rung on the front six

25th quarter - 1

25th Quarter on the bells - 7

Rung to congratulate Rev Sue Ascough (Assistant Curate) on being ordained to the priesthood yesterday in Salisbury Cathedral and presiding over her first eucharist earlier today in this church.

First TP Caters for all.

1st Quarter of Major on the Bells

In Memory of Jane Lees and Shirley Rhymer ringers at Avebury; both sadly missed.

For Evensong.

First in method for all (apart from 7).

First Plain Bob Minimus on tower bells 3

Rung by Salisbury Branch ringers as a Birthday Compliment to Rosemary Haviland of this tower.

£3

18th Birthday compliment to Sophie and Kerry.

First triples 3,4 and 8

Remembering also the recent tragic loss of the Case family of Fordingbridge.

Rung immediately following the marriage ceremony of Alan Fordham and Deanne Mead.

Rung to mark the first edition of the Beano 1938, the first potatoes in Britain 1586, and the sighting of the armada of Cornwall 1588. Also for Matthias at the end of his English holiday.

4 - First of Grandsire.

For Evensong and to celebrate the start of the Swanage Carnival & Regatta.

First quarter peal wearing wings and a tutu (dressed as a fairy) : 3

17th Birthday wishes to Katharine Clark : 4

Believed to be the first quarter in the method: 7.1.9.1.9.1.9.3.9 le 129

Rung to celebrate the life of Peter Goldsworthy, the first Tower Captain of this tower.

For the Flower Festival Evening Songs of Praise.

For Evensong, and rung to celebrate the engagement of, Sally's son, William Jenkins to Louise Hodson.

First quarter peal of Plain Bob Major: 2

100th quarter peal at Swanage: 7

1st QP - 6

1st QP inside to two methods - 3

Rung as a birthday compliment to the ringer of the 4.

Rung half muffled for the memorial service of Philip Tubbs, now interred in the family grave at Witchampton. Philip had a distinguished career as part of the Winchester Cathedral band and was Tower Captain at the Cathedral 1964-1972. He was a member of the band that scored silent and unconducted peals of Stedman Cinques at all the 12's in England during the 60's and 70's.

It was only with the arrival of Philip Tubbs and Charles Kippin in the 1960s, that an influx of younger ringers, male and female, were encouraged, keen to extend their skills to advanced methods on twelve bells, as the profusion of peals rung in the following two decades testified.

Rung immediately following the marriage ceremony of Andrew Markland and Carolann Hockney.

In memory of Mr Roger Gantlett. Church warden of All Saints Church, Yatesbury for 35 years.

2: Most methods inside to a quarter peal.

£1.80

Rang for V-J Day anniversary.

Rung in memory of Miss Rosemary M Julias (Guild President 1989 - 1992

To mark the 60th birthday of HRH Princess Anne and the 65th anniversary of V J Day

First peal on the bells since augmentation to 8. 1st peal on 8 - 8

To open the church fete.

Rung Half Muffled in memory of Gwen Hewitt. A loyal, much loved and missed member of our tower.

Believed to be the first 1/4 in Zeals for over 40 years.

After an attempt in Motcombe Village Halls Disabled toilet was rudely interrupted.

Compliments to Robert Wellan.

For the memorial sevice of Adam Richardson who died in a tragic accident and, as a neighbour to the church, loved to hear the bells ringing.

RIP

First on Tenor, 6

Rung for the Baptism of Jake Alexander Smith and the Civic Service

First Quarter of Treble Bob on 8: 1

For Evening Prayer, and 24th birthday compliment to Peter Jasper.

First quarter peal of Glasgow Surprise Major: 6

Remembering Alan Newman, Vicar at Christchurch, Bradford-on-Avon when Bob and Phil started ringing there.

Rung 50 years after the first peal for 1, 2 and 5.

75th together: 2 & 5.

First peal: 4.

1st inside: 3

Rung to celebrate the life of Dennis Blandford, former grave digger at this church and President of the Ferndown Royal British Legion Club.

To the memory of June Payne in appreciation of her life and service to Holy Rood Wool.

3 - First of Grandsire.

Rung on the back 8 as a 90th Birthday compliment to Dorothy Whiting MBE, Verger of St James.

For Evensong, and to celebrate the birth of Joshua James Millington-Jones on Tuesday 31st August 2010 , (nephew for 5).

Rung prior to communion service and dedication of the bells by the Rt Revd. Stephen Conway, Lord Bishop of Ramsbury.

Rung for the wedding of Julia Coffin and James Croucher; with best wishes from all the Swanage Bellringers for their future happiness.

Julia is the daughter of Geoff Coffin, past tower captain at this church. All the Coffin family also sing in the choir here.

Rung for the Christening earlier today in this Church of Jamie Michael Groves, grandson of Keith & Rosemary Fleming. Also for Evensong.

For Evensong and to celebrate the licensing of Wendy Fellingham as Associate Priest.

Rung also on Battle of Britain Sunday to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

1st in method as conductor: 6

1st QP - 6

1st QP on the treble - 1

1st of Grandsire - 5

Rung as a 29th wedding anniversary compliment to Mr. Michael and Mrs. Denise Holt.

First Quarter Peal for the Treble Ringer.

First in Method 5.

Rung to celebrate 50 years of ringing Tom Harris.

First of a planned 5 quarters.

First quarter on 10 Tom Harris

Rung to celebrate 50 years of ringing Tom Harris and for Choirs Festival Evensong.

Second of a planned 5 quarters.

To welcome Tricia and Phil Stephens to the Wareham band.

1st Quarter Peal - 1

Rung to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

First of Treble Bob Chirstopher Smithies.

First in the method by all.

Rung to celebrate 50years of ringing Tom Harris.

Third of a planned 5 quarters.

For Festal Evensong, and also rung as a farewell compliment to Eleanor with very best wishes from the band and all the ringers in Swanage & Purbeck as she starts her studies at the University of Wales, Newport.

Rung prior to choral harvest evensong and:

To celebrate Steve Richards' Ordination as Deacon (02.10.10).

As a wedding compliment to Louise Banwell (ringer at Corfe Mulen) to Colin Swash (02.10.10).

As a 70th birthday compliment to Sally Lench (wife of 6) and

To celebrate 50years of ringing Tom Harris.

Fourth of a planned 5 quarters.

First blows in method for all.

Wishing Eleanor all the best as leaves Purbeck to start her degree at the University of Wales, Newport.

Rung in recognition of Deborah's 30 years service to the Police Force.

A Birthday 3rd complement to Louis Bailey (Grandson of the ringer of the 4th) and a Silver Wedding Anniversary complement to Mr & Mrs Roger Cary

Rung prior to the Harvest Festival Service.

For Evensong, and to celebrate the ordination of Rev'd Catherine Graham on Saturday 2nd October at Salisbury Cathedral.

First of Yorkshire Surprise Major: 3.

Wishing Alan F Lee of Bradford on Tone who was unable to be with us today a speedy recovery.

'Get well soon Alan'

1st Quarter Peal: 1

For SDGR Quarter Peal Week

Rung for SDGR quarter peal week

For Quarter Peal Week and also in remembrance of Arthur Earl, Honorary Life Member of this Guild.

First QP on an inside bell: 4

Rung to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Mick and Be Goldsmith.

Rung for SDGR quarter peal week.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the ringer of the 3.

Rung for SDGR quarter peal week.

To mark the 500th anniversary of the casting of the sixth bell.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Dr. Christopher T. Brown, the founder of the modern Wareham band.

First QP at first attempt - 1. Rung for SDGR QP Week.

First quarter of Major: 1

1st quarter at first attempt for Amber, aged 12

For SDGR Quarter peal Week

For All Saints' Day. First Quarter in England: 6 Part of SDGR Quarter Peal week.

Rung for All Souls' Day Requiem Mass and SDGR Quarter Peal Week.

1st Quarter: 1,6,8

In memory of Arthur Earl during SDGR QP week