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Tolling the tenor at 7pm in response to the Archbishop of Canterbury request to ring offering solidarity and support to the people of France following the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathederal

Ringing for Notre Dam

Toll for 7 mins from 19h00 in support of Notre Dame de Paris

Tolling support for the church of Paris at 19h00 for 7 mins

Rung for seven minutes at 7pm with sympathy for Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, followed by ringing for the Maundy Thursday Evening Service.

Rung in solidarity with the people of France following the fire at Notre Dame.

Rung in solidarity with the people of France after the fire at Notre Dame de Paris

Rung to support Notre Dame Cathedral

Rung for Notre Dame; Nick Smith and Richard Cox were also members of the band ringing this evening

For 7 minutes from 19.00, in solidarity with Paris, and all those affected by the fire at Notre Dame.

For 7 minutes from 19.00, in solidarity with Paris, and all those affected by the fire at Notre Dame.

Rung half muffled in solidarity with the people of France following the fire at Notre Dame Paris.

For 7 minutes from 19.00, in solidarity with Paris, and all those affected by the fire at Notre Dame.

For 7 minutes from 19.00, in solidarity with Paris, and all those affected by the fire at Notre Dame.

Rung in solidarity with the people of Paris following the devastating fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday 15th April.

Rung in solidarity for Notre Dame.

Rung in sympathy for Notre Dame

Tolling the Tenor Bell for 7 minutes from 7pm as a mark of solidarity with the people of France following the devastating fire at Notre-Dame.

Tolling the tenor at 7pm in solidarity with the people of France after the fire at Notre Dame.

Ringing for Notre Dam

Ringers in alphabetical order.

Rung in in solidarity with Paris, and all those affected by the fire at Notre Dame.

Rung for Easter.

First in method as conductor.

For Easter Festal Evensong

To celebrate the 93rd birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II

In support of Notre Dame

50th quarter together 5 & 8

Rung by members of the Wimborne Minster Society of Change Ringers to celebrate Easter and also in thanksgiving for the life of Neil Garrard, ringer at Wimborne Minster since 1975. Neil was grandfather of Katie and Matthew, father-in-law of Robert, and taught Lucy, Matthew and Katie to ring.

First of Stedman - 2.

100th peal - 10.

300th quarter peal: 1

Rung by members of the Bournemouth Quarter Peal Group to celebrate Easter.

Also rung to remember Steve Bateman, a close friend of the conductor. One of his final peals for the Guild was rung here on Easter Monday 2017; 5040 St Peter Bob Triples which Jack also conducted.

On the back six.

First of Norwich 4. Rung in memory of Neil Garrard.

Also rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day 1/6.

First in variation for all except 5.

For Hampreston Quarter Peal day 6/6

Caroline's 100 Quarter Peal

Rung on St George's Day in memory of Elizabeth Champion, former ringer at this tower, on the 88th anniversary of her birth.

First blows in method: 4

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

Most Methods: 2

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

2/6

1st blows in the variation: 2 & 3

Rung for St George's Day and for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

5/6

First of Kent: 5

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day, also remembering Neil Garrard. Neil taught Gill to ring.

3/6

First blows in method 3. First quarter of Carlisle 4 & 6

100th quarter together 1&2

Rung for the 50th Birthday of Hazel,,

Sister of Heather & Sister In Law of Robin.

A cream tea quarter

Ringing prior to, and following the wedding of Lottie Acworth and David Fleming.

Last ring on the bells prior to rehanging

Rung in solidarity with Sri Lanka after last Sunday's barbaric terrorist attack.

First blows in the method: 2, 3, 4

With thanks to Vicki for stepping in with less than 3 hours notice.

80th birthday compliment to Roy Woodruff

First blows on ten: 2, 4, 6, 7. Gladys and Debi have only been ringing since January.

Rung on the Lytchett outing to East Devon. Also present were Helen Gorman, Emma Rushbrooke and Ann Manning who also rang their first blows on ten, as well as Peter Simpson and Debbie Phipps.

To celebrate:

- the coming of May tomorrow

- the Cerne Giant Festival, organised by Jane Still, mother of 6

- the 5's 25th blood donation this day.

Circled the tower to Quarters 1

First in method for all.

In fond memory of Neil Garrard.

First in the method for all except 2

First in method: 4

Rung in memory of Neil Garrard on the day of his funeral

First of Stedman: 3

Rung by members of the Bournemouth Quarter Peal Group on the back six.

Celebrating the safe return of Marisa's son and his friends from Colombo, who were there at the time of the attack.

Happy first wedding anniversary to Tim and Helen Phillips

First in continental Europe for all.

First quarter on the bells by the SDGR

1st of Triples: 1. 1st abroad: 1 & 8.

First on six, first of tenor behind and heaviest bell rung to a quarter: 6

First blows in the method: 2

Rung to celebrate the birth of the new baby boy to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex today.

To commemorate the safe arrival of a son for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex; 6 - first QP

Rung for the annual Christchurch School and church May fayre

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter.

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter. For the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, named today as Archie.

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter.

First Yorkshire - 4. Happy 5th birthday to Billy Quintin.

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter. To mark the 50th anniversary this year of the Churches Conservation Trust (Redundant Churches Fund)- this is a Trust church.

Rung half muffled by a local band immediately following the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Merrick Williams, dedicated churchwarden and a loyal friend.

200th quarter peal as conductor: 1

Circled the tower to quarters: 6

With best wishes of the band to Ed Warren, tower correspondent and great friend of Merrick, who was too sick to attend the service today.

600 Plain Bob, 480 Reverse Canterbury, 180 Grandsire.

A Cream Tea Quarter.

1st in variation for all, 1st blows 4, 1st as cover 6.

Rung to welcome Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor.

Compliment to Canon Tim Daykin, former incumbent of this parish, on his installation as an Honorary Canon of Salisbury Cathedral.

Happy Birthday to Louise Symonds

100th quarter together 5 & 8

Rung to mark the occasion of the first meeting of Dorset Council.

First on eight for 1 & 8.

First of triples as conductor for 6.

First quarter of York 3.

First blows in the variation: 2, 3

Rung to mark 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria on 24th May 1819 at Kensington Palace, London.

First Durham 2&3

first in method for all

Rung by a local band to celebrate the signing of the contract between John Taylor & Co and Lytchett Matravers PCC for the Major restoration of the bells.

Longest length on tenor: 6

Rung half muffled to remember Helen Smith on her birthday. Helen was the best friend of Nikki Greenall, one of the conductors’ learners at Sturminster Marshall. Helen’s funeral was also held here. Nikki listened to the quarter peal today and rang with the band afterwards.

This variation is believed to have been rung for the first time and is named by the conductor in her memory.

350th quarter: 5

First blows in variation for all.

This would have been a cracking quarter had a rope not slipped wheel and the bell stood :(

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

4 3/4 (nearly) of 5

First in the method for all.

This method is believed to have been rung for the first time.

Birthday compliments to Sally Jenkins for tomorrow.

Rung on Hampreston Quarter Peal Day.

3/5

New College Little Bob Major:-

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50th together: 2 & 7.

A Cream Tea Quarter.

First on eight inside: 5

Rung on Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

5/5

For Hampreston Quarter Peal Day. First blows in the variation for 2,4. First quarter in the variation for all except 5.

Rung to mark the birth of a grandson to Ross, born just after this quarter came round .

Named Samuel Frank Wearing

1/5

Another faultless performance by the Gemini Band

1st of treble bob hunt 1.

Rung to mark the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria

Also to celebrate the marriage of Michelle Louise Martin and Neil John Spearing in this church tomorrow. The family and friends were preparing the church during this quarter peal

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day 2/5.

First blows in the variation for all.

First Norfolk 3

First minor: 1, 4.

First minor inside: 2.

In memoriam Ian Wallace, uncle of 3, whose funeral is on Friday.

5/5

1/5

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With best wishes to the Reverend Stephen Treeby, former rector of this parish and friend of the treble ringer.

4/5

Marking the conductor's last day of work today! First in variations as conductor.

2/5

First of doubles as Conductor

With our best wishes to Valerie Stone, from Bridgwater.

3/5

Rung as a 90th Birthday Compliment to Terry Edey, grandfather of Harry.

Happy wedding anniversary to Paul and Jane Cottingham and Andrea and Dave Jacob.

Rung for Evensong

Also as a birthday compliment to Hannah, Elaine and Valerie all celebrating their birthday on 5th June.

First Little Bob Major in hand: 1-2, 5-6, 7-8

First Little Bob Major as conductor

For Evensong

First of Treble Dodging: 1

Rung prior to Choral Evensong on the back six.

Rung for the 75th commemoration of the D Day landings

Rung to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Rung half muffled as an act of respect and remembrance to all those who took part in the Normandy Landings 75 years ago today.

Rung to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, in gratitude to all who served and in memory of those who sacrificed all for the cause of freedom.

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

To mark the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

Dennis Fudge would like to be associated with this Quarter.

Rung to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day

First QP at first attempt : 6. 100th QP in this tower : 4.

Rung to Celebrate the Ordination of Father Andrew Wagstaff

First minor: 1

Rung for Pentecost

1st Q of Major and of Surprise 3 1st Q of Yorkshire 2

A birthday compliment to Derrick Bailey

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter.

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter.

1st in the method: 2

Rung on practice night remembering Chris Smithies, much loved member of this band, who would have celebrated his 65th birthday yesterday.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Thomas Cattermole and Rachel Smith

Rung in memory of Roma May Brown 31/8/1933 - 31/5/2019, mother of Sue Barrance

To mark the 80th birthday of Derrick P Bailey, father to 5 and tower captain at this church.

1st peal of Cambridge - 4

First St Clements Major in hand for all.

An 80th birthday compliment to Derrick P Bailey.

Arranged and rung to mark the 80th birthday, today, of Derrick P Bailey. Father to the ringer of the 3rd and tower captain at Great Cheverell

Rung as a 80th birthday compliment to Derrick Bailey.

Julian Ferrar and Jeff the dog are to be associated with this touch.

First quarter peal of tenor behind and completes ART LtR Level 3: 6

Rung to celebrate the completion of the Ladder Project and signing of the contract with John Taylor & Co of Loughborough to complete restore the bells, with particular thanks to Simon Adams of Taylor's for all his help and advice to the Lytchett ringers.

Also remembering Cathy's mother who sadly passed away on 4th February 2019.

1st quarter of minor: 1

1st quarter of minor inside: 2

1st of Major inside: 6.

A Cream Tea Quarter.

First in the method for 2, 3 and 4

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

1/3

First quarter of major: 5

Circled the tower: 4

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

3/3

Rung on a special Hampreston Quarter Peal Day remembering Christopher Smithies, a former member of this group before he passed away from cancer in 2016.

Congratulations to Tom and Becky Winter, great friends of Jack and Sally, on the birth of their first child.

2/3

To mark the marriage of Russell Fletcher & Tara (nee Wilson) at this church

For the Friends' Evensong. Also to celebrate Jason Palmer, son-in-law of Alan & Kathy Bentley, acquiring his UK Spouse Settlement Visa.

First in the variation for all

Re-run for the May Hampreston Quarter Peal Day following a mechanical failure during the first attempt.

First Hull 4.

100th quarter together 2 & 3

On the Centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Also for the Priesting of the Rev Mike Trotman, curate of this Benefice and for the Ordination as Deacon of Craig Philbrick, son of Rev Canon Gary Philbrick.

1st Quarter Peal for nine years, welcome back Chris!

Rung following the marriage of Jessica Pound and Lee Cahill

Circled the tower to quarters: 1

Rang to congratulate Joy Albone a member of St Michael's Church on being Ordained in Salisbury Cathedral on Sunday last (30th June)

Also as birthday compliment to Richard Isles

In memory of Dorothy (Dot) Peet of West Lavington and Jim House Bradford on Avon

600th peal, 2.

First of Canterbury, 2.

1st Major inside: 5

Rung prior to Bryanston School's Speech Day service and as a farewell compliment to Bryanston School Bell Ringing Society members Cassian Rattray, Freddie Frostwick and Philip Rioch

Rung for Evensong and as a birthday compliment to Rosemary Duke.

First on twelve - 1.

For evensong

To mark Paul Ellis's last Service as Choirmaster. 175th together:3 & 7. 475th as Conductor.

Rung for St Andrew's Church Flower Festival.

Also, a birthday compliment to Rosemary for today.

1st tenor behind: 6

Most methods: 4

A farewell compliment to Rev Canon Andrew Haviland.

First blows in Appleby for all

Rung to mark the Centenary of the Peace Regatta which took place in Henley-on-Thames in July 1919 when six allied powers competed for the King's Cup at a time when sport was seen as a way to reunite the world.

In 2019 the original teams of USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France and Great Britain were joined by German and Dutch rowing teams, competing in identical boats.

First in method for all, first blows 5

First of treble place: 1

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter. The conductor has now 'circled Dorset' to quarter peals, having now rung a quarter in every ringable tower of four bells or more in the county.

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter.

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter.

A Second Wednesday Group Quarter.

First of Surfleet: 3, 4

First of Surfleet as conductor: 5

With best wishes of the band to Sal Weaver, grandmother of the conductor, on a speedy recovery after suffering a stroke.

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day, remembering Sue Marshall, friend of several of the band, who died recently.

2/3

First in the method for all.

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day.

3/3

First Quarter at first attempt, 1.

Celebrating England reaching the final of the Cricket World Cup.

First quarter of Minor as conductor: 6

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

1/3

Rung in loving memory of Angus, newphew to Ruth, who would of celebrated his 21st birthday today.

Rung to celebrate the life of George Summerfield May, former ringer and chorister at this and other parishes.

Rung to welcome the Revd. Joanna Porter who was licensed as Team Assistant Curate of the Cannings and Redhorn Team Ministry at Urchfont earlier today.

Donation of £4.00 to follow.

Rung in memory of Simon Carnell, 1st April 1977 - 17th May 2017. Simon was the eldest son of Peter and Wendy Carnell of the Bradpole Tower. The family gathered for a commemoration today and deeply appreciate this gesture from fellow ringers.

1st in the method 3, 5.

1st in the method as conductor.

In memory of the Reverend Antony John Stott, who died 16 June 2019, and who was Vicar of the Chalke Valley Benefice, including this parish, 1981-87 and Barbara Laurence, one time ringer at Great Wishford, whose funeral takes place there tomorrow. 2,600th quarter peal: 4.

Nick's first peal rung to celebrate his 40th Birthday.

1st peal 4 & 6

1st peal inside 3.

Thanks to Jan Keohane (who taught Nick to ring 29 years ago!) for learning the methods and ringing in most of our practice quarters.

Rung to congratulate England on winning the Cricket World Cup. First in variation as conductor.

Rung following the marriage of Samuel Green and Lizzy Barry

First inside: 3

Length arranged by the conductor to celebrate 50 years since the first manned landing on the Moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in Apollo 11.

Also rung to congratulate Nikki Greenall, ringer here at Sturminster Marshall and staff member at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, for winning the NHS 'Values Week' Poster Competition.

Finally, rung to celebrate the marriage of Rebecca Channock to Carl Lloyd, who were married at this church yesterday; the ringers of 2, 5, and 6 rang for the wedding yesterday.

Rung to welcome Rev'd Jonathan Plows and his family, immediately after his Licensing and Installation as Priest in Charge of the Wylye and Till Valley Benifice.

This Quarter Peal was rung by a mixed Wylye and St Thomas's, Salisbury band as Jonathan was Curate at St Thomas's prior to this.

1st 1/4 following the refurbishment of the bells

200th 1/4 for 4

A 39th wedding anniversary compliment to Alan and Maureen Frost for 28 July.

Also, wishing Mike’s daughter, Charlotte Wilson, a happy 45th birthday.

Rung as a finale to a successful outing by the Beaminster ringers.

50th together 2 & 5.

Rung with friends to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary on 26th July 2019 of 2 and 5. 100th QP in this tower - 2.

The 4000th peal for the Guild.

To celebrate the remarkable life and flying career of Wing Commander Louis Strange DSO, OBE, MC, DFC* born 27th July 1891. Also to celebrate the arrival of Piper Willow Walker on Thursday 25th July - granddaughter for Sally & Mike Jenkins.

Rung before a meeting of the Executive of the Salisbury DG to celebrate the 100th birthday tomorrow of John Frost, a local resident.

1st Quarter as Conductor for David Snelling at first attempt.

Also associated with this QP: Mary Minns and Chris King.

In loving memory of Nicki Osborne.

Get Well wishes to Michael Penny.

43rd Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Katie and Gary Cox of Wimborne St Giles and very special wedding wishes next month to Hannah Minns and Matthew Smith.

Rung half muffled by a local band to mark the passing of Anthony Greenall, father-in-law to the tenor ringer, who sadly died recently at the age of 76.

Rung in fond memory of Ivor James House - Jim, a ringer here for many years (5/12/29 - 19/06/19). Also in memory of Father Conrad Lowry, RC Parish Priest in Bradford-on-Avon for 20 years (29/08/28 - 09/07/19).

Arranged and rung to celebrate Vicki Rowse being elected Hon Gen Secretary of the Salisbury Diocesan Guild.

100th Peal 4

Rung by members of the East Dorset Branch and Friends on the Branch Outing to Guildford.

First Norwich 2.

1st in Method: 4.

A Cream Tea Quarter.

First blows in the method for 2, 3 and 6

Birthday compliment to Kate Brice and also to Charles Richards of Christchurch who recently celebrated his 90th birthday.

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day

3/3

Jointly Conducted by 2,3,4 and 5.

First as Conductor, 3.

Remembering our dear friend Tina M Bridge, ringer here and one time Salisbury Branch Chairperson, who passed away 10 years ago.

Robert (Bob) Plaskett and Sue Crockford wish to be associated with this quarter.

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day. Birthday compliments to Robin Mears.

1/3

First in the method: 2

Rung for Hampreston Quarter Peal Day.

Remembering Anthony Greenall, father and father-in-law of Mike and Nikki Greenall respectively who are both great friends of the conductor, whose funeral was held yesterday.

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