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1st quarter peal inside - 3.

An engagement compliment to Claire Thomson and Mark Bell.

This was Denis' last peal. Let it stand for the gratitude of his co-ringers, and of the countless others, with whom he rang peals over very many years. Nor should we forget Michael Platt for this lovely composition, one of Denis's trademarks.

1200th handbell peal: 5-6.

1300th peal: 3-4.

A Mid Cheshire Thursday Night Quarter Peal Band Quarter

1st Cambridge Royal 4.

1 First minor

2 First Plain Bob Minor

For evensong

For evensong, by Grappenhall Sunday service ringers

First peal in hand, 1-2.

In memory of Keith Lawrence of Mobberley, Cheshire who died on 15th January on his 54th birthday. Keith was a friend of Liz and Mike Hodge.

500th tower bell peal of Major: 1.

Has now circled the tower twice to peals: 8.

Rung by Grappenhall Sunday service ringers before the joint Bridgewater Churches Together service

First in the method - 7

A Mid Cheshire Thursday Night Quarter Peal Band Quarter

Rung to celebrate the 70th birthday of Maurice Grisenthwaite.

First peal on 10 bells in hand: 3-4.

400th together - 2 & 6

First Peal - 3

In celebration of the birth of Matthew, son of David and Gail Wild(former Liverpool ringers).

In memory of Ian Grunner of Middlewich who died on 5th February. Ian was a friend of Liz and Mike Hodge.

Most methods in hand, 1-2.

Rung for the visit of HRH Prince Charles and HRH Duchess of Cornwall to open the new campus of Derby University at Buxton.

300th of Major: 2.

1st in method - 4.

To celebrate the 40th birthday of Peter Robson.

First quarter as conductor - 3.

For evening service.

For evensong. Circled the tower 18 times - 2; 350th together - 2 & 4

A Mid Cheshire Thursday Night Quarter Peal Band Quarter

In celebration of the life of George H Bailey, former tower captain, who died Monday 13th February

First in the method - 2,4,6

First in the method for all

First in the method for all

First of spliced surprise major - 2.

To celebrate the wedding of Emma Drury with Mark Humphreys

First of Oxford Bob Triples - 2,3.

In memory of George H Bailey, former Tower Captain of St Michael and All Angels, Middlewich.

Rung half muffled in affection for George Bailey immediately after his funeral

Rung in memory of Denis Mottershead.

Rung in Memory of Denis Mottershead

1st inside and 1st for 44 years: 2.

Most methods and 1st for 20 years: 5.

Rung to celebrate the 60th birthday of Jean Taylor.

First on the tenor and birthday compliment to 6.

For evensong.

In memory of Denis Mottershead, whose funeral was held earlier in the day.

Most methods in hand, 1-2.

In memory of Denis Mottershead, of Wilmslow, whose funeral took place today.

Rung in memory of Denis Mottershead a member of the Guild for 57 years. Denis rang his first peal here (St Peter) in 1949. Frank Osbaldiston wishes to be associated with this peal.

First on eight in hand as conductor.

Engagement compliment to Andrew Sparling and Judy Holmes.

First of Stedman on an even number of bells for all. (From the Central Council Collection of Principles).

Rung in memory of Denis Mottershead of Wilmslow, who grew up in the great mult-minor tradition.

First of Lincolnshire - 2. For evensong.

Before evensong in memory of Robert A Verrey of Honolulu, Hawaii, who died 31st January. Seven of the band had ring with Bob in Honolulu.

Rung before the service of induction of Revd Andrew Brown, and installation of Revd Jenny Brown as Vicar and Associate Vicar of St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham.

Rung in Memory of Denis Mottershead, ringer at this tower, who died on 28th February 2006

First of Spliced Kent and Oxford - 2.

First on the new carpet.

25th Quarter on the bells - 4 and 6!

First Ipswich: 2,3,5,6.

Geoff Sparling has now rung a peal in every ringable tower in the Wirral Branch and becomes the first person to peal every tenor.

In memory of Denis Mottershead

First peal of Royal: 1 & 5. First peal on ten bells as conductor. A 17th birthday compliment to Natalie Cheshire, the conductor's eldest daughter.

For evensong by Mid Cheshire Branch members.

A Mid Cheshire Thursday Night Quarter Peal Band Quarter

First blows in method: 8

For the 18th birthday of Jenny Roberts, daughter of the Treble.

Rung in memory of Jack Pryor who passed away earlier this day.

In memory of M Jack Pryor of Cardiff.

The ringers of 4, 8 and 9 were taught to ring by Jack over 50 years ago during his time in Marple.

Rung in memory of Jack Pryor of Rumney, Cardiff, who introduced many Marple youngsters to bell ringing in the 50's. Also in memory of Phillip Michael Holden, a very close friend of the conductor

Rung before the sponsored "Songs of Praise" service, in aid of the tower fund, as a compliment to Tower captain Mike Thomson, about to embark on his latest Australian adventure

Rung for church open afternoon.

A Mid Cheshire Thursday Night Quarter Peal Band Quarter

1st on 8 in hand: 1-2,7-8

Rung in memory of Wilfred Kerr, President of South Branch.

In memory of Wilf Kerr, President of the South Branch of the Guild, who died on 4th April 2006.

Rung on the back 8. Rung to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

In memory of Wilfred Kerr, ringer at Christ Church Crewe, secretary for 28 years and president for 27 years of the South Branch of the Chester Diocesan Guild.

Rung for Palm Sunday Evensong

First Quarter - 8

Before evensong in memory of Peter Tharme, a loyal member of St Wilfrid's church, whose funeral took place the previous Thursday

In memory of Wilfred Kerr, ringer at Christ Church Crewe, secretary for 28 years and president for 27 years of the South Branch of the Chester Diocesan Guild.

First in method and of surprise - 2

Quarter Peal rung in place of a S Royal practice due to a lack of personnel!

First as conductor on 10 bells in hand.

Rung as an 80th birthday compliment to Her Majesty The Queen

Celebrating the 80th birthday of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Rung to celebrate the 80th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.

Birthday compliments to 1.

To celebrate the 80th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

First blows of London, 4

80th birthday compliment to Her Majesty The Queen.

For evensong on St. George's Day.

1st in method:3

1st in method as conductor.

1st Quarter Peal: 2

First in method: 2

To celebrate the 80th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

In memory of Joan Broadley (died April 22nd) and Ewart Edge (died April 19th).

Michael Orme wishes to be associated with this peal.

1st Quarter Peal, treble.

In memory of Ralph G Edwards, born 25th April 1914, died 12th May 2005, by a band consisting of some of his friends.

80th birthday compliment to Her Majesty The Queen.

Rung for Her Majesty The Queen’s 80th birthday, and the 34th birthday of 1

Forgot to omit a block of 3 !!

A Mid Cheshire Thursday Night Quarter Peal Band Quarter

First peal: 3. (Believed to be the first Burton ringer ever to ring a peal.)

75th peal: 4.

First inside: 2

Rung on the day of the St. Peter's Bellringers Service

Before evensong to mark the 80th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Rung for Evensong.

1st in method:4

All in the name of teaching coursing order

First in the method - 5,6,8

A Mid Cheshire Thursday Night Quarter Peal Band Quarter

1st Bristol Royal: 5

For evensong and to mark the 40th (Ruby) Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Knight (parents of local ringer Andrea Howell-Jones and in-laws to Nick).

First Quarter inside: 2. Longest length: 1, 2 & 3.

For evensong. 200th together - 1 & 8

Congratulations to the Conductor on passing his driving test

700th together (all in hand): 5-6, 7-8.

First in the method for all

First in the method for all

First in the method for all

First in the method for all

First blows of Lincolnshire: 4

First in both methods for all. For church open afternoon.

For Evensong

Rung to show our support to our ringing friends who are unwell at the moment and to let them know we are thinking of them, especially Ralph Maudsley and Alex Martin (and a big thank you to Brenda who took Ralph’s place at the last minute for this Q).

First of stedman: 4

Rung on the centenary of the (then) record length of Kent TB Major rung at this tower (same composer). Derek Thomas taught the grandson of 5th ringer(Isaac Schofield, also an Oldham ringer) to ring.

First Spliced Surprise Major: 2

This composition was first rung in 1961 for John Worth's 1000th peal, three members of today's band also rang on that occasion.

First as conductor 4.

First on tenor 6.

For Afternoon Service

First of London Surprise Major: 5

To celebrate the 80th birthday of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.

First of Pudsey and completes the standard eight: 4

First inside, 5.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen

Birthday compliment to 6. For evensong.

First in method: 6

75th birthday compliment to Ashley Pugh

First of Cambridge Royal - 2.

Before evensong to mark the end of the sponsored "Read-the-Bible-athon", raising money for the repair and restoration of the tower steps

First in the method - 6; 400th together 5 & 8

1,800th peal as conductor.