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Rung in memory of Keith Wrightson.

First quarter peal: 4

First quarter: 3, 4 and 6.

A 30th birthday compliment to the tenor ringer.

In Memoriam, Catherine Appleby, a much loved member of the congregation.

In memoriam Capt Sir Tom Moore

Assisted by Jonathan Adkins.

The Nine Taylors were rung before and after the 100 tolls, to celebrate the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

In memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, on the day of his fineral.

Rung to celebrate the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral

For Captain Toms funeral

For Captain Toms funeral

Tolling 100 for Captain Sir Tom Moore, at midday for his funeral, a humble man who raised so much money for our NHS and united the country when we needed it the most.

Rung at 12 noon in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral.

Rung to celebrate the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore. We shall follow your lead.

Rung at 12.01pm on the National Day of Reflection

Marie Curie national day of reflection marking the end of the one minute silent reflection

Rung at 12.01pm on the National Day of Reflection

Rung to mark the end of the 1-minute silence for the National Day of Reflection on the 1st anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Tolling, using the Ellacombe hammer, starting at 12.01 following the one minute silence to mark the National Day of Reflection on the first anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown in the UK.

This event is linked to the National Day of Reflection, https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/event.php?id=13572

For Easter Day.

First Treble Bob and first on Ringing Room - 1.

For the 10am service on Easter Day

In memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince of Edinburgh, who died this morning.

Rung in memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose passing was announced today at the age of 99.

To mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died this morning.

Rang between 2pm and 3pm

Rung at noon to mark the death of H.R.H The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at mid-day in memoriam HRH Prince Philip

For the Duke of Edinburgh on the day after his death was announced

In memoriam Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tenor bell tolled 99 times half muffled at 12 Noon by Tower Captain Patrick Harris, assisted by Keith Yeandel counting, in tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh who passed away on Friday 9th April 2021 at the age of 99

To mark the death of HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

At 12.00 noon. In memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung for the late HRH Philip Prince of Edinburgh.

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died on 9/4/2021

Tolling for Duke of Edinburgh

Tolling half muffled to announce the death of HRH Prince Philip.

Rung half-muffled in honour of HRH Prince Philip

Tenor tolled 99 times in memorian HRH Prince Philip

Rung at mid-day in memoriam HRH Prince Philip

At 12.00 noon. In memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung to celebrate the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

To honour the service and life of HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. May he rest in peace. 10/06/1921 - 09/04/2021.

Rung at mid-day in memoriam HRH Prince Philip

In honour of Prince Phillip the Duke of Edinburgh who died yesterday

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died on 09/04/2021

Half muffled to mark the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Tenor tollod 99 times in memorian HRH Prince Philip

For the Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of HRH Philip Duke of Edinburgh

To mark the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

At Noon for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

To mark the death and in celebration of the life of HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

To mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at 12noon for the national observance to mark the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

99 strikes of the tenor bell, half muffled, to mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Diligently counted by Ian Hill.

To mark the death and in celebration of the life of HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

At 12.00 noon. In memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam for the life of Philip, Prince of Edinburgh

Half muffled at Noon in memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tenor tolled half-muffled as a tribute to HRH Price Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, following his passing yesterday

Rung prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tenor bell tolled half muffled the Nine Tailors plus 99 before the National Minutes silence, to mark the start of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. The Tenor was lowered as the Duke of Edinburgh's body was interred into the Royal Vault in St. Georges.

Half muffled prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Before the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tolling 99 on the day of Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip funeral

Tolling half muffled prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip.

Tolling, Half-Muffled, in memoriam prior to the funeral of HRH Price Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Sarah Marshall wishes to be associated with this tolling

Half muffled prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Tolling half muffled prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip.

Rung prior to funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung prior to funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

in memoriam of HRH Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half-muffled on the day of the funeral of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

For the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Half muffled prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Immediately prior to the national one minute silence and funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung for the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Bryan James Chivers.

Remembered with a smile.

Rung to open Swindon Branch's 'Picnic in the Park'.

Also wishing Brian Harris well on his move to the Shetlands, and thanking him for all his work and support to Christ Church.

Also a birthday compliment to Lucy Eyles

Rung to celebrate the Silver Wedding today of Steve and Kathryn Edwards

Rung to celebrate the engagement of Zoe Gibson to Lucas Reade

To celebrate the Ordination to the Priesthood of Revd Jacqueline Henson later today at Gloucester Cathedral.

First quarter on the bells since 15th March 2020.

Rung by members of his home band, assisted by friends, to celebrate the 70th Birthday today of Tony Natt

Congratulations to Rev'd Dr Joe Mottram on his ordination as priest. Rung following his first service where he presided at the Communion.

Rung in support of the NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers’ Day on the 73rd anniversary of the formation of the NHS. Also in recognition of HM the Queen’s award of the George Cross to the NHS.

For the engagement of Zoe Gibson to Lucas Reade

G & B Youth Team practicing towards the RWNYC.

For Evensong. First QP on tower bells since moving to the Stroud Branch (5)

Rung because we could. Great to be back!

To celebrate the forthcoming marriage of Hannah Katherine Reeves (younger daughter of Alex) and Thomas James Dingle (son of Gary). A joint Upper Cam and Eastington band, conducted by the two Tower Captains.

First on 10: 1

Circled the tower as conductor

In thanksgiving for the life of Nanette Mary Bull, 23-4-1926 - 01-08-2021

First inside on 10: 3

In celebration of Revd Angela Reeder whose funeral was held at Eastington Church on Friday 6th August 2021

Rung in celebration of the life of John R Ridley.

First QP on 7 for 2,3,5,6 and 7.

Rung in memory of John Jenner many years church warden of this parish

In celebration of the life of Jane Cant

Rung half-muffled in loving memory of John R Ridley, tower captain here for over 40 years.

Arranged and rung to mark the centenary of the peal attempt rung by Members of the Association who had served overseas during World War I. This was the first on the newly-augmented ten bells, the trebles being given by subscription by Members of the G&B in memoriam to those members who lost their lives during the Great War. Whilst the attempt was successful, the peal was later found to be false and thus discounted.

Dedicated also to the memory of John R Ridley, who was to have rung in this peal.

100th together- 6 and 9

The first peal rung for the Association since 14th March 2020.

Rung in Celebration of the life of John R Ridley.

Arranged and rung in loving memory of John R Ridley, who rang many peals here and with members of the band. Double Norwich was one of John's favourite methods.

Circles Tower - 3

Rung to welcome to new vicar to the church

To celebrate the engagement of Lizzie Lindsell and Jonathan Adkins.

Rung to mark the forthcoming (5 September) Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Bec and Tony Cox, using the composition first rung at Caversham on the morning of their wedding

Rung for the dedication of the new statues placed in the niches on the tower.

89th birthday compliment to Eric Roberts

Most bug-eyed spectators during a QP for all.

Rung to commemorate the life of Helen Fletcher, wife to the tower captain Barrie Fletcher

Rung to commemorate the life of Roger Flory, who passed away on 02/09/2021

Birthday compliments to Jill Morgan, grandmother of James Joynson

Rung to celebrate 40 years of the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust, who's first ever grant was given to Elkstone and who also contributed towards the restoration of these bells in 2020. First peal on the bells since restoration.

Rung to celebrate the life of Stan Burrage, former Tower Captain of this church and Stroud Branch Chairman for many years. Rung by current and former branch officers of the Stroud Branch.

For the birth of Sophie Pope.

1000th recorded quarter peal: 8

First as conductor. First QP 1 & 6. In celebration of the imminent wedding of Lisa and Adrian.

Rung in Memory of Barry Quintin who sadly died yesterday.

For evensong, and to celebrate the 8th birthday of Olive, youngest granddaughter of 4

1st in method - 2

Rung by Members of the Stroud Branch and dedicated to the memory of John Ridley.

1st Surprise Major - 6 and 1st Treble Bob Major - 1

First in hand: 1-2

First of major: 1

Birthday compliment to Joanne Holden and Peter Harris

Rung to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Kathy and Nick Hurst on 3.10.20, rung 1 year late due to lockdown.

Rung for Evensong

For Harvest festival and to celebrate Rob and Val Clive's ruby wedding anniversary.

To welcome baby Alden.

First peal in the method.

400th together 7 & 8.

Alden S Major:

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Rung for Evensong

Celebrating 75 years of ringing by Eric Roberts.

Rung in memory of John Ridley who assisted in the installation of this ring. Rung by a local band.

1st quarter for treble. In celebration of the 90th Birthday of Susan Merrett

For Evensong and to congratulate Emma Hope and Tim Hollies on their engagement.

1st Quarter for 6.

Rung for G & B Peal and Quarter Peal Festival

Rung in memory of John Ridley, who rang 179 peals on these bells.

Also in memory of Tony Peake.

John & Tony rang 258 peals together over a 46 year period.

1800th Peal - 3.

Rung in memory of John R Ridley, who helped install these bells.

First together for 40 years: 1 and 3

Rung in memory of Anthony R Peake.

Died on 19.10.21 (aged 88).

Dedicated to the memory of Tony Peake by a Stroud Branch band.

For G & B Peal and Quarter Peal Festival

1st Surprise Major - 2

In memory of David Allen, who passed away almost a year ago in October 2020. David had opened/closed Eastington Church on a daily basis for over 35 years, as well as helping on the practical side of things with many of the church’s events and activities.

For G & B Peal and Quarter Peal Festival

1st in method – 2 & 3

1st in method as conductor - 6

In memory of Tony Peake

For the G & B peal and quarter peal festival.

1st Quarter for 1.

For G & B Peal and Quarter Peal Festival

Rung for G & B Peal and Quarter Peal Festival and for start of COP 26.

1st Multi Method quarter as conductor

1st in method - 3.

Rung to welcome the Reverend Steve Godsell and family to Berkeley

In memory of Jill Simmons who passed away in 2020, with her family celebrating her life with an afternoon tea yesterday afternoon with friends and family. Jill was Churchwarden at Eastington Church for many years as well as being a Parish Councillor for 30 years.

For All Saints Day.

A Birthday Compliment to the ringer of the 6th

Henry Beck first quarter inside. In celebration of the engagement of Rachael Merrett and Henry Beck and Rachael Merretts 30th birthday.

First quarter peal on the bells

Rung in fond memory of John Ridley, who used to be Tower Captain here.

Also remembering Football Commentator Gerald Sinstadt.

First Little Bob Major-2.

For Evensong. Rung Half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday, specifically commemorating the 81 men listed on the church war memorial.

Rung Half Muffled on the front 6 for Remembrance Sunday

Half-muffled on Remembrance Sunday

200th together - 1,2,3 & 5

Run to celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Ernest and Anita Matthews, parents of 8.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Neve Juniper Gibbs on 27th October, second grandchild of the treble ringer.

This peal was specially arranged and rung to celebrate the life of Anthony R Peake and to mark his contribution to the art through his ringing, composing and conducting abilities. Tony was onetime tower captain at Stratton and held office at Branch and Association level of the G & B. Tony’s last peal on 20 January 2011 was at Stratton in the same method, with the same composition, conductor and time. Mark Edwards and Robert and Anita Sherriff wish to be associated with this peal.

Also remembering John R Ridley who became a regular member in the early 1980’s of Tony’s first Friday peal band. For both Tony and John, Stratton St Margaret was their leading peal tower.

In memory of Anthony R Peake.

Rung before Evensong

To celebrate Iris Smith's 80th birthday.

In celebration of the life of Eileen Price,ringer at Mangotsfield and previously in South Wales. She rang in Carole`s first Quarter Peal.She was also a founder member of the Price Family Handbell Ringers

For the Advent Sunday evening service.

The 44 singles and no Bobs variant.

For the Advent Carol service.

Rung in fond memory of Cannon David Samsun

Rung for Evensong

To wish Peter Clarkson a steady recovery

First Quarter Peal - 1 (aged 13)

Three generations of the Roberts family with this being Eric's (Grandfather)75th anniversary year as a ringer.

Rung as a 60th (Diamond) Wedding Anniversary compliment to Ralph & Eileen Bucknell of Bisley and formerly ringers at this tower; parents of the conductor. Ralph Bucknell,(formerly Tower Captain of Bisley), Ian and Carole Bucknell all rang in William's mother's (then Lisa Trinder) first Quarter Peal 34 years ago!

First of Surprise Major - 6

Rung half muffled in memory of Clare Lees, a ringer at Wanborough and Liddington, on the day of her funeral. 1st at first attempt: 6.