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Rung on New Year's Eve. At midnight, Peter tolled the tenor 12 times. Then after further ringing, we had a party in the Ringing Chamber. Happy new year to people of Woodbridge and to all ringers.

Rung before the first mass of Sunday.

Remembering Theo Crowder from Holt who died on 31st December 2024.

First in method: 4, 6.

First in method for all

Rung to celebrate the licensing, earlier today, of The Revd Keith Rengert as Chaplain to Debenham High School and Associate Priest of the Benefice of Debenham and Helmingham.

First Major: 1.

Remembering Buster, and Felix Potter.

Rung as a Birthday Compliment to Ted Williams of Rougham who celebrated his 98th Birthday yesterday.

Rung for the Plough Sunday service of Morning Prayer

For all those who work the land

250th peal on the bells - 8

First quarter: 1

First quarter peal inside: 5. Rung to celebrate the birth on 12 December 2024 of Francisco Martim Graham Lino, nephew of 5.

First Surprise - 2.

Sneeziest quarter - 5.

Rung to mark the 300th anniversary of the first peal on 12 bells which was Grandsire Cinques at St. Brides London by ASCY. Three of today’s band are members of that society.

Most quarters in a day - 1.

Method changes silent and unconducted.

Rung as a tribute to Michael Tyler, a former long term Woodbridge tower bell ringer and member of the Woodbridge handbell team, who died in hospital just after Christmas. Grandsire was Michael's favourite method.

100th together - 3 & 6.

First blows in method - 4.

First in method - 2, 3, 6.

First York Surprise Major for all. Welcoming Lyla Isabella Foley, born yesterday, daughter of Peter and Georgia Foley, and great grand niece of the 5.

Rung in Fond Memory of Jill Rood a former ringer at this church who passed away a year ago today.

Rung to celebrate the Re-designation and Making of the Minster Church of Ipswich, St Mary le Tower by the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich on Sunday 19th January 2025.

First on 12: 12.

Rung before morning Eucharist

Specially arranged to celebrate the 18th birthday tomorrow of Mason Crane, son of the conductor and nephew of the fifth ringer.

To commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the North Sea Floods in January 1953, in which 41 local people lost their lives.

First quarter peal away from cover: 1

Rung for Candlemas morning service.

First in method - 4, and as conductor.

Birthday compliment to 6.

250th quarter - 5.

Birthday compliment to 5.

First in method - 2, as conductor.

Birthday compliment to Josh.

Celebrating the institution, induction and installation of The Reverend Anita Frances Rooney as Rector of Horringer Benefice last week.

For British Scholars everywhere.

Congratulations to Anne Prentis on her installation as Lay Canon at Norwich Cathedral tomorrow. Anne is well known to many ringers who took part in the amazing ‘Ryburgh Remembers’ series of peals. She provided a delicious tea for each band after every peal!

Rung before Morning Eucharist Service.

Rung with thanks to the Reverend Lawrence Pizzey for his many years of service and support as he steps away from his duties at the Cathedral.

Most methods - 2.

First without tonsils - 5.

Birthday compliment to Stephen Dawson.

First in the method by all and for the Guild.

First on 8 for treble.

Rung to mark the unveiling of the first blue plaque to commemorate the life of a child on Tuesday 11th February, 150 years after his death.

George Brewster, 11, became trapped in a chimney of a former Victorian pauper asylum in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire and was the last "climbing boy" to die in England in 1875.

The inquest into George's death was reported in the national press and prompted the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury to push for a new law in 1875, stopping children from being used as "climbing boys" in England.

His death was also part of a much greater transformation of British industrial society that saw the end of all child labour practices in other industries such as farming, mining and in factories.

Just a year later, in 1876, it was recommended that education be made compulsory in the UK for all children, before being fully enforced in 1880.

First QP: 6

First QP this millennium: 2

Happy 21st (ahem!) birthday to Amanda Richmond

First in method - 8.

100th as conductor.

100th together - 5 & 6.

50th together - 1 & 6.

75th together - 5 & 6.

An early birthday compliment to Amanda Richmond.

Rung before morning Eucharist Service

Rung on the front 6. Changes of method silent and unconducted. Rung for the Afternoon Tea event in aid of the Organ Restoration fund.

Remembering John Garrett of Brandeston who passed away this afternoon - a long standing Suffolk ringer (aged 94)

Exactly five years since the last peal on the bells

50th peal: 2

500th peal: 8

First in method: 5.

Rung for Parish Eucharist.

Birthday Compliment to Pat Lees.

Circled the tower 1 and 4

Rung to welcome Revd Charlotte Wallington to the benefice of Wickham Market and Pettistree cum Loudham at her Installation Service on this day at All Saints, Wickham Market

First blows in method: 5

Rung after SE District Practice

First on 8: 1

Rung before Parish Eucharist.

Birthday Compliment to Robert Watkinson.

Most methods inside for 2.

A thanksgiving for the life of Tony Soames. His company, based at Otley, provided coaches for numerous ringing outings and tours over many years. He and his partner Marion drove many of the conductor's Italian tours.

750th peal on the bells for the Guild.

First in method for all.

Rung for Morning Eucharist with the bells Half Muffled on the first Sunday during Lent.

First peal in the method by all and for the Guild

First in method: 2

Wishing Barbara Clements a speedy recovery.

First of Maximus, 7.

Rung for morning Eucharist with the bells Half-Muffled for Lent.

Royal Cumberlands from Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Bedfordshire celebrate Richard Knight's 70th birthday. Also a birthday compliment to Sally Crouch a ringer of this parish.

Belated birthday compliment to Sally.

Pre-emptive birthday compliment to Lesley.

First in method for all. A birthday compliment to the conductor.

Rung for morning Eucharist with the bells half muffled during Lent.

2250th quarter - 3.

First in method - 2.

First quarter on the bells as a first-floor ring.

Rung in memory of Marion Turner, who died on 4 March 2025 aged 88. She was Tower Captain at this tower for many years.

In memory of Wendy Malster formerly of Ardleigh.

First in method - 2.

25th together - 1 & 2.

75th together - 6 & 8.

First blows in method for all.

50th quarter - 3.

For Mothering Sunday

First quarter peal on all 10 bells since augmentation.

Rung by Sunday Service ringers and some of our regular supporters of practice nights.

First quarter peal in the tower for over 50 years: 7

For the Mothering Sunday Service of Holy Communion.

With our best wishes to Rosemary for a speedy recovery.

In memory of Carol Girling

First in method: 2

Rung for the First Mass of Sunday. First blows in method: 5

Wedding anniversary compliment to Claire for tomorrow.

In memory of Carol Girling.

First spliced as conductor.

75th together - 4 & 6.

Rung in memory of Carol Girling.

Rung in Thanksgiving for the life of Carol Girling, a long time member of the Stowmarket band, who died unexpectedly on 1st April. Carol's husband Winston was until recently Tower Captain at Stowmarket.

In celebration of the life of Gill Jackson, devoted member of the congregation.

First trebling to eight: 1

In memory of Carol Girling.

First inside: 2

With the band’s very best wishes to John Girt for his 90th birthday and remembering George Pipe who would have been 90 today

First in method for all.

Specially arranged to celebrate the 11th birthday yesterday of Alfie Munnings, son of the tenor ringer.

Most Major methods as conductor.

Specially arranged and rung in celebration of the 90th birthday of John Girt tomorrow, Tower Captain here for many years.

First of major inside - 3.

Rung Half Muffled during Lent on Palm Sunday while the congregation were progressing from the Market Square to the the church for morning eucharist carrying palms, and accompanied by a donkey.

For Evensong and in memory of Carol Girling.

Birthday compliments to Mary E Dunbavin, John L Girt and Christine A Knight, whose birthdays are today.

First of Yorkshire and first on a mini ring: 3

Rung for Morning Eucharist on Easter Day

For Easter Sunday

Rung after the Easter Day service of Holy Communion

For Festal Evensong

Congratulations to Peter and Sandra Wakefield of Gosberton, brother and sister in law of Bruce, and of Roland from Keele (all ringers), who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniverary today.

For St George’s Day

Rung by the Suffolk Guild Bell Advisory Committee in memory of Carol Girling, in recognition of the many hours she spent helping in maintenance and re-hanging work within the Guild.

On the 110th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli.

The band wish to associate this peal with the memory of Carol Girling of Stowmarket.

Rung prior to the funeral service of our friend John H Garratt aged 92.

A ringer at Badingham and Brandeston throughout his life.

Rung for Suffolk Guild AGM Day.

Umpire: Elizabeth Goodchild

Rung for Suffolk Guild AGM Day.

To mark the 300th anniversary of the first peal of Plain Bob Major, 26th April 1725.

Rung to welcome Gwendolyn Rose Scase, born 15 April 2025, a daughter to Alex and Jess Scase. A first grandchild for 1 & 3; a niece to 6; a great niece to 2 & 4; and a cousin once removed to 5.

A peal for peace. As the 80th anniversary of VE day approaches we remember those who gave their lives or were wounded in the pursuit of peace and freedom.

First peal in the method- 7

Rung for late morning Eucharist Service

First blows in method for all

For VE day. First as conductor of Stedman Cinques.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

Rung to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, especially remembering all those from RAF Stradishall who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Rung on the front 6. To commemorate VE80

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Rung at 18:30 as part of the national recognition of the 80th anniversary of V.E. day.

1st quarter as tenor cover.

Rung to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE day.

Rung for the 80thAnniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

For VE Day 80

Ringing for the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

Rung for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Ringing for the 80th anniversary of VE Day

To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

The first peal on the restored and augmented bells.

Part of the village’s VE Day 80th Anniversary commemoration and to the memory of the brave souls who gave their lives for our freedom.

General ringing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE day.

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

For the 80th anniversary of VE Day by a local band.

For the 80th anniversary of VE Day by a local band.

50th together - 4 & 6.

For the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Ringing for the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Many thanks to our friends from nearby towers who joined us to enable us to ring all 12 bells for this special occasion

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Rung to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

VE 80. First ring for an occasion: Izzy Cricket (rang up and rang down); Vanessa Meadows rang with help, Susan Hart and Michael Meadows rang in rounds. Then the other 4 rang Plain Hunt Minimus.

Rung to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

To mark the 80th Anniversary of D Day

Rung prior to lighting Earl Stonham Beacon

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Rung for the 80th anniversary of victory in Europe

Rung before Village Celebration and Beacon lighting to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Rung to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Rung for the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Peal attempt called round due to illness.

Specially arranged as part of the village’s VE Day 80 commemoration. Tea and cake were served to many visitors during the ringing and primary school children visited the church to learn about WW2.

Rung out in Celebration - 80th anniversary of VE Day

Fade In [21 whole pulls], Rounds [36 whole pulls], Fade Out [23 whole pulls]

Rung to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

For the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and for Peace.

To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Rung for morning Eucharist Service.

Rung at various times during the weekend to celebrate the Flower Festival.

Also prior to the Festival Evensong Service on Sunday.

Rung for service

First as conductor: 4

rung prior to the VE Day 80th Anniversary Service

Fade In [21 whole pulls], Rounds [36 whole pulls], Fade Out [23 whole pulls]

1700th peal - 4

First peal in the method by all and for the Guild.

First on a mini ring: 6

First peal of Cambridge: 2

First peal in the method by all and for the Guild.

Wishing Andrew Stone and Brian Whiting a swift return to peal ringing.

80th birthday compliment to Frank Rivett.

First spliced major as conductor.

50th together - 4 & 8.

First in method: 3.

Rung as birthday compliments to Hazel Steed and Sarah Clark, sisters-in-law of the conductor, and sister-in-law and sister respectively of 4.

First Quarter Peal inside: 3 - rung by a Bardwell band with his teachers and his Dad.

Rung before morning Eucharist Service

Ringing for service on Bell Sunday

Rung in Memory of Mary Balmer member of Rougham Church congregation.

Birthday compliment to Abby Antrobus

1st quarter on the new Training Bells

1st quarter of PB Doubles inside 2

In fond memory of Maurice Edwards

Rung by a district band before the service of institution and induction of the Reverend Andrew Tyler as Rector of Santon Downham and Elveden with Lakenheath.

First blows in method - 2.

To celebrate Diana Pipe's 90th birthday in the same method as her first peal in 1953. Also a birthday compliment to Chris Nunn (87), a ringing stalwart in this area.

400th peal: 5

A 90th Birthday compliment to Diana Pipe by friends who are either past or current members of the Minster band. With thoughts for Linda Garton and John Loveless, who were to have rung today.

For Evening Prayer and Hymns. With the band’s best wishes to Craig and Renée Gradidge on the occasion of their first wedding anniversary.

Birthday compliment to Juliet Griffiths for tomorrow.

125th together - 4 & 6.

Birthday compliment to Juliet Griffiths for tomorrow.

Marking the second anniversary of the passing of our friend, Kevin Hohl.

The ancient ceremony of Ascension day with Common lands Trust Charity awards celebrated at The Arts Centre Sudbury Suffolk with bells at commencement.

Rung on Ascension Day, and specially arranged to mark 50 years since the collapse of this tower, ironically on Ascension Day, May 8th, 1975. Also to celebrate its subsequent restoration and the return of the bells in 1997. Work was taking place on the tower at the time of the incident, but the workmen had just started their lunch break so narrowly escaped injury.

This peal is associated with Neville Whittell, who has done much to help the local band

Silent and unconducted changes of method.

Rung immediately after the funeral Of Gillian Gurdon, who was active in this church over many years, including membership of the PCC, serving as Churchwarden. Gillian learned to ring as part of local band, recruited by her late husband Adam for the Millennium project and taught by Stephen Pettman and David Stanford.She was a great friend to ringers and will be greatly missed.

To mark the centenary of the installation of the church clock

Remembering Paul Mounsey, a friend and true great of the exercise.

200th for the Guild, 9.