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Rung prior to Sunday service to mark the award of Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur to Frank Evans.

Ist Belfast - 6

Specially arranged as a compliment to Dianne Quimby on her Birthday

First Surprise - 4. First Norwich -2.

First in method for all the band. First in method as conductor.

Rung by the members of the local band for Sunday Morning Service

1st 8 Spliced - 5

In celebration of the marriage of the Vicar's mother

Rung as a farewell tribute to Rev Canon Richard Brand, leaving this parish today.

1300th handbell peal: 5-6

First in method - 2. Different conductors for 720 and 572.

Welcome to the world to Lucy Carmel Rootes, born in Melbourne, Australia on 7th February 2016, grand-daughter to Fiona Millington

Rung before Sunday service as a 90th birthday compliment for Frank Evans, and as a 80th birthday compliment for Joy Reynolds.

Also rung in memory of Alan Darton.

Completes Standard 8 - 7

With the best wishes of the band to Neil Cureton and wishing him a speedy recovery.

First of tenor behind.

First inside: 3.

52nd birthday compliment for the conductor Peter Brown, first multiple method quarter conducted.

Part of Quarter Peal Day

Part of Quarter Peal Day

Part of Quarter Peal Day

Part of Quarter Peal Day

Rung in memory of Gordon A Olliffe, long time ringer at this church, half muffled on the Margaret Eight, in his favourite method. Carol Franklin is associated with the quarter, due to minding the grandchildren, whilst it was rung.

4 - First QP inside - Well done Henry

First in method: 5. 50th birthday compliment to the ringer of the 6th.

40th birthday compliment to Abigail Roberts, sister of Will Norton.

1st in method as conductor.

Rung as a Wedding compliment to Joanna Plant and Adam Clark

Top of the league, top of the league

We're Leicester City, we're top of the league!

(still)

First quarter for the ringer of the second.

400th Quarter - 2

90th Birthday Compliment to Her Majesty The Queen

To celebrate the 90th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Long may she reign!

Rung to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday, today.

In celebration of HM Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday.

Rung for the 90th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

1st in Method: 2,3. For St George's Day.

Rung in Thanksgiving for the life of Michael (Mick) Thomas Stimson (27.7.32 - 15.4.16) of Little Dalby and Somerby on the day of his funeral.

A pre-wedding compliment to Kate Baker and Terry Astill and happy birthday to Terry for today.

100th peal as conductor.

100th peal together: 8 and 10.

First in method: 3,5

Rung to commemorate Leicester City becoming champions of England for the first time in their 132 years history.(dilly ding, dilly dong).

First Q 2

First as C

Dedicated to Claudio Ranieri

Rung half-muffled, following his Memorial Service, in fond remembrance of William (Bill) Newton, 80 years a Ringer at this church

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Terry Astill to Kate Baker later today at Earl Shilton.

1: first of minor. To welcome the new Bishop on his visit and to celebrate Leicester City winning the Premier League.

For Evensong 1st QP: 6, 1st away from cover: 1.

Rung to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Jutland and in memory of Leading Signalman 225838 George Henry Copson from Whitwick, who was killed during the battle on HMS Sparrowhawk, aged 28.

Circled the tower as conductor.

1275th Peal - 1.

Remembering Denis Frith of Grantham, whose funeral was the previous day.

For BBC Music Day. Also a belated 80th birthday compliment to Lawrence Parker.

Rung to mark the start of the Queen's official 90th birthday week.

To celebrate the 70th birthday of Graham Knight, and the 50th Wedding Anniversary of David and Thelma Whittington.

Rung to celebrate the 90th official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

First Quarter 6

First Stedman: 2

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as compliment to Margaret Godfrey on her birthday and to Val and David Baxter for their Sapphire wedding anniversary.

Rung as an 85th birthday compliment to Patrick Biggs

Rung prior to licensing of Rev Liz Angell as Rector of Whitwick, Thringstone and Swannington at Whitwick Parish Church

Meeting 6 for Practice Night a belated quarter rung to celebrate the 90th official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung for the Patronal Festival

Rung half-muffled on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme. Commemorating, in particular, the members of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment (The Tigers) who gave their lives in the battle and Tommy Sizer (Great Uncle of ringer of the 5th) killed on the Somme. 1st quarter of surprise - 4

Rung half muffled to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme and in memory of the fourteen men of Whitwick who died during the 141 days of the battle. RW Berrington; W Boobyer; N Burrell; HH Burton; JA Carter; WH Cooke; GE Heighton; AC Hobson; H Parish; P Tookey; E Walton; LA Whitmore; C Wilson; GA Wright.

Rung half-muffled in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme.

To commemorate Revd Neil Bullen’s first celebration of the Eucharist after his ordination at the Cathedral the previous afternoon

Rung to celebrate the ordination to the priesthood of Alison Iliffe, following her first Eucharist as president. First quarter: 6, first Plain Bob Major: 3.

3,4: First in Method

Rung half muffled in loving memory of Heather Ann Mann, tower captain of All Saints Narborough, who passed away on Tuesday, July 5th.

First Peal - 3.

Rung as a compliment to Ella Frost of Drayton, Norfolk, for her 90th Birthday. Also for the 100th anniversary of the death of Sergeant Roland Isaac Kenney of Brinklow, killed in action 14th July 1916.

First quarter in the method - 2.

70th birthday compliments to Andrew Else.

Rung half muffled in loving memory of Heather Ann Mann, a regular and always welcome visitor to Cosby.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Second Lieutenant Arnold Bradley Taylor to mark the centenary of his death.

This quarter peal was rung to celebrate Canon Rev David White's Retirement later this month, we wish him a long and happy time.

Rung in memory of Heather Mann of Narborough.

Rung half muffled in loving memory of Heather Ann Mann, a regular and much loved visitor to Aylestone.

First quarter peal 3 and 6.

7, 6, 8 Covering.

Quarter rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Dora Adcock who has lived in Somerby for 74 years and loves to hear the bells.

First quarter of Cambridge S Royal - 6.

Rung for the 100th birthday of Janet Broomhall (nee Looms).

Believed to be the first person to reach 100 in Sapcote.

1 First Treble bob

1: first of triples.

First Quarter peal 1

A 90th Birthday Compliment to Mr Stanley Brooks, father of Steve

First Quarter Peal - Treble

Rung in celebration of the life of Abby, the family Labrador of 3, 5 and 6, who loved coming on ringing outings and visits.

4 First on 8 Keeping up the Anstey Tradition

Rung in celebration of the life of Gladys Baxter, long-time village resident, and former churchwarden and benefactor of St Edith's.

Rung after meeting 6 for practice night.

In Thanksgiving for the life of Joy Burrows (nee Whitehead), formerly of Leicester, who passed away in Mandjurah, West Australia on 15th August 2016.

Rung to congratulate all the students who received their GCSE results on Thursday.

For Evensong and rung as a compliment to the Rev. Tony Edmonds for his retirement as Team Vicar after 6 years of ministry in the Benefice. 1st away from cover: 1, most methods: 2.

Rung to celebrate Leicester City FC winning the Premier League.

Rung to celebrate the life of Bridget Scurfield who passed away 21st August 2016.

For Evening Service. 1st inside: 2.

Rung in memory of Private John William Taylor III, 31st Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment), to mark the Centenary of his death in September 1916. The ringing also marks birthdays for Mary & Mike.

In memory of John William Taylor Jnr (Canadian Contingent), died 15/9/2016. Eldest son of J.W. Taylor.

To celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Andy and Lavinia Moyes - ringer and church warden, respectively, at Gilmorton. Also celebratin 50 years of ringing:5. First on 8: 6 & 8.

1500th Peal: 1-2

1st Quarter Peal - 6

For Harvest Festival

Rung as a birthday compliment to Ruth Brothwell.

Rung as a 65th birthday compliment to Simon Hargreaves

Rung as a birthday compliment to Arthur Preston.

First in method- 2

3/4

Rung as a 65th Birthday compliment to Simon Hargreaves.

First Quarter- 8

2/4

Rung as a 65th birthday compliment to Simon Hargreaves.

First of surprise as conductor.

4/4

Rung as a 65th Birthday compliment to Simon Hargreaves.

First in method- 2,3

1/4

A 60th birthday compliment for Alan J. Whitmee (Steeple-keeper) on 9th Oct. A belated compliment for 1 reaching 50 years as a ringer, also circled tower 1 & 4.

With thanks to Dean Jelley of Beaumont Chapel for not sacking all his ringers

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Billy Darby, aged 93, whose funeral was earlier today. Billy was a life long worshipper at this church and did much of the work to help rehang and augment the bells.

For the Patronal Festival and All saints Tide.

3: First Spliced Minor

First spliced minor as conductor.

30th together 3&6

Rung half muffled in remembrance of Jean Wells, wife of Peter (Thurcaston ringer for many years). 1st quarter; 1.

In Thanksgiving for the life of Michael E Brown of Sapcote who passed away earlier today.

In thanksgiving for the life of Michael Brown of Sapcote.

Rung half muffled prior to the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance and in memory of all those who lost their lives while serving their country.

Half Muffled for Remembrance

Half Muffled for Remembrance and in Memory of Michael Brown of Sapcote.

Rung for Evening Communion

Rung half muffled in memory of Michael E Brown, 6-11-30 to 9-11-16, on the evening of his funeral and ringing the method named after the farm where he had spent all of his life. May he Rest in Peace.

1st Bristol: 2.

Rung with the band's best wishes for a swift recovery to Mr A Giles of Whetstone

QP for a CP

Congratulations to Ian and Darren

To celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversaries of Janice & Ian Roberts and Beryl & Peter Barton. Ian was tower captain of Thurcaston in the late 60s'/early 70s'; also to celebrate the Platinum (70) Wedding Anniversary of Beth & Pat Bennett of Loddon, Norfolk, parents of 2.

Rung half muffled in loving memory of Marjorie Cadwallader, ringer at Narborough All Saints for over 40 years.

For Advent.

900th Peal as conductor.

1- Circled the tower to QPs

First peal at first attempt-2

Dedicated to Celia Harris and Rachel Foster (nee Harris), as they both relocate to Northumberland, in recognition of their service to the Leicester Diocesan Guild of 65 years (54 at Hathern), and 40 years in the Guild, all at Hathern, respectively. We wish them both well.

This qp was won by 1 in a raffle at the 2015/16 Narborough Ringers Christmas Meal, who promised the late Heather Mann - much missed former Tower Captain of the heaviest six in Leicestershire - that he would ring the qp before the end of the year.

Dedicated to Julia - wife of 1 and friend of the band - who is well on the road back to full health.

First qp at first attempt 1.

First qp as a married lady 3.

First of spliced - 2.

Rung following the Service of Carols and Poetry.

First on 12: 2.

25th as Conductor.

1. 1st quarter. In memory of Ian Fraser a regular at Thurnby practice nights who sadly passed away the previous week.

Belated birthday compliments to Ann Brown. 80th Birthday compliments to Barry Brown.

1st in v.: 2&3. Rung for the "bellringers strike back against blood cancer" campaign.

First blows in the method: 2

First in the method: 3&6

Most methods for Viv.

First peal 3 and 5.