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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Susan & Christopher Nash, Great Aunt and Uncle to James Joynson

Birthday Compliments to Alison Holliday

To celebrate New Year.

Rung to welcome 2022.

Circles Tower: 4

First peal in the method:

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50th together: 4 and 5

500th as conductor.

Birthday compliments to Gaynor Jipps (great aunt to Lizzie Lindsell), who's celebrating her 80th birthday today.

To commemorate the life of Alfreda Gladys Westmacott (great grandmother to James Joynson), who passed away on 02/01/2022 aged 99.

100th together - 1,4&7 and 1,4,6&8.

Rung for Evensong

For evensong, and celebrating the 28th birthday of Jenny, daughter of 2&4

1st in method for all except 3.

For the election of Dean Stephen to be the next Bishop of Salisbury

Rung with 67 calls to celebrate the recent birthday of the ringer of the three.

1st quarter at first attempt 3

1st quarter on the tenor 6 (in 60 years of quarter peal ringing!)

1st quarter together for daughter, mother and grandmother 1, 3, 6

Best Wishes to Jeff & Lesley Knipe who were due to ring in this peal

First inside: 3

The first peal on the bells.

For the feast of St Wulfstan.

In thanksgiving for the life of Stephanie Diane Appleby.

Rung half muffled in memory of Ray Thain, ASCY since 1948, onetime Tower Captain at Woodchester and Stroud, and who died on the 22nd December 2021, aged 97. He is buried just below the tower.

In celebration of Richard Page's 70th birthday and also to celebrate the 70th birthdays of Madeleine and Sue whose birthdays were during COVID lockdown

2,000th quarter peal at Leckhampton since the major rehanging in 1972 (new frame, fittings and 5 new/recast bells).

The first quarter was rung on 20th Sept 1972 - Stedman Triples, with Bernard, Hilda and Malcolm in the band and ringing the same bells. The rest of the band are current Leckhampton ringers.

Dedicated to the memory of Raymond J E Thain, one time Tower Captain of Woodchester and of Stroud and who greatly influenced the conductor of this quarter when he was a lad in the early 1980's.

1st inside - 2.

First quarter peal for 40 years: 1

Rung for the Candlemas service

Birthday compliment to Jack Hunt ringer of the tenor

Rung to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Accession of H M Queen Elizabeth 11

For the 70th Anniversary of H.M. the Queen's Accession.

First peal on the bells since being augmented to eight.

First peal of surprise - 2

First peal since being diagnosed with Parkinsons - 3

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of the Accession of H.M. The Queen and 50 years membership of the Cathedral Band for the conductor. 1000th for the Association: 4.

For the Queen's Accession Service

Rung prior to Parish Communion Service and to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung for Christingle and the Queen's 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne

After morning service for the 70th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

First Quarter Peal: 6

First Quarter Peal away from cover: 3

First Quarter Peal since 1969: 2

To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the 70th anniversary of her accession, 6 February 1952.

Rung to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung for HM Queen Elizabeth on her 70th Jubilee

Marking the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of HM The Queen’s accession to the throne.

3: 1st quarter of Mixed Doubles inside; 1st quarter for 45 years.

Rung to wish Canon Celia a happy and long retirement

Also fo the occasion of Queen Elizabeth 11 accession to the throne.

For the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Rung on the back five

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to celebrate the birthday of 3.

Also in fond Memory of Ian Unsworth.

In memoriam of Ian Unsworth, who lived very close to the church.

First peal on the new front 10.

First peal on 10 - 6 & 8

The band would like to associate this peal with Ruth Bagley who was due to ring in it.

Rung in memory of Ian P Unsworth of Dursley

To Celebrate HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Rung in memory of Ian P Unsworth of Dursley.

In Thanksgiving for the life of Ian Unsworth

Rung to celebrate Jacob Whyatt 18th birthday son of 2

Birthday compliments to the conductor.

Also get well compliments to David Matthews who was due to ring and call this quarter, but was blown off his bike and spent the time at Southmead Hospital.

In memory of Ian Unsworth of Dursley , who passed away suddenly on 9th February 2022

Rung half muffled to celebrate the life of Ian Unsworth and to recognise his considerable and significant contribution to the enhancement of ringing, and the training of ringers within the tower. All of those ringing today have benefitted from, and are grateful for, his help, advice and experience. Rung with 74 calls, one for each year of his life.

Rung to celebrate the life and contribution of Don Haskins, our tower captain 1964-77, 1990-2006; steeplekeeper 1964-77

Rung on the 100th anniversary of the only previous peal on the bells.

A get well compliment to Finnish cross country skier Remi Lindholm who suffered a frozen penis during the Winter Olympics men's 50km cross-country

Remembering Ian Unsworth.

And to send best wishes for a speedy recovery to Tony York of Frampton Cotterell

Rung for peace in Ukraine.

50th together - 1,2,5 & 6.

Rung to welcome the Bishop of Gloucester to St Laurence, Stroud at the end of her day's visit to the Stroud Deanery

Thinking of the people of Ukraine

In celebration of the life of Ian Paul Unsworth, friend and fellow ringer. Rung half-muffled before his funeral.

First of treble bob: 1

In memoriam Brian Hall, died 1st March 2021.

Rung to commemorate the life of Ian P Unsworth, a well known local ringer from Dursley who sadly passed away on the 9th February 2022.

Circled tower (14 bells) -1

Rung to celebrate the life of Ray Thain, onetime Tower Captain of St Laurence, Stroud, who previously rang with 1,2,3,6,7&8. He died on the 22nd December 2021, aged 97.

Rung for the Annual Civic Service

First in M, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.

Rung for evensong.

Remembering Graham Coates (15/11/44 - 20/31/15).

Rung prior to the afternoon concert in church and as a Birthday Tribute to the ringer of the 2.

Arranged and rung to mark the 30th anniversary of the tenor ringer's first peal (Plain Bob Major at Barnwood), in which the ringers of 1, 3 and 4 also rang. Remembering those from the original band who are no longer with us, and thanking everyone who made the last 30 years possible.

The first peal on these bells since 1997.

Rung at 12:01 following the minute’s silence on the 2nd anniversary of the National Day of Reflection

Grandsire Doubles rung to celebrate the life of Stan Burrage 27 years Tower Captain of St Martins Horsley. One of his favourite methods performed by his band. Rest in Peace.

1st in method for all.

Birthday congratulations to 4 - now eligible for a bus pass.

Rung for Evensong

Rung half-muffled to celebrate the life of Bryan James Chivers (youngest son of the conductor) who died one year ago on the 3rd April 2021 aged 50. At that time Covid restrictions prevented such ringing. Conducted with 50 calls, one for each year of his life and with five methods and variations, one for each decade of his life. This performance is also dedicated to Brian John Roylance, who was Godfather to Bryan and who also died on the 3rd April 2021.

Sharon's first of minor.

Rung to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

200th peal for the Association: 3

Circles the Tower: 8

First in method: 2

Rung to celebrate the life of A. Peter Hendy, a ringer at Bisley for 40 years, including many years as Tower Captain. He died a year ago, on 8th April 2021, but Covid restrictions meant that no ringing was possible at that time. A teacher by profession, he would be delighted that a teenager rang in this peal.

After meeting 6 for practice night.

First quarter at first attempt aged 69 1/2: 2

Congratulations Fred!

Half muffled on the minor 10 for Good Friday Evensong

For Easter Evensong

Rung prior to 8am Communion on Easter Day.

300th together - 1,3,4.

Rung for evensong on Easter Day

For Evensong

For Easter, and as a birthday compliment to Simon Ridley

Rung for Easter Sunday Service.

First service ringing for over 2 years.

Rung in memory of Richard Hensley Churchwarden for many years

Rung on the front six for Easter and to celebrate the birth of George Daniel Nield

First in method for all

To celebrate Easter. First peal on the bells since restoration.

Rung in memory of Ruth Stickland, a founder member of the Wednesday Night Band.

300th peal on the bells

A wedding anniversary compliment to Mark and Mo Edwards, ringers at this tower.

Arranged and rung in memory of John R Ridley, tower captain here for over 40 years, on what would have been his 71st birthday.

For evensong

Dedicated to the birth of Natalie Lorkin, born 5th April, daughter to Matt & Sarah who are both local ringers

To celebrate the diamond wedding today of Brian 'Mick' and Sheila Lewis

Dedicated to the residents of Upton St Leonards who were victims of Covid - either having succumbed to the virus, lost loved-ones, are fighting Long-Covid, or are fully recovered.

Rung in memory of Revd John Stevenette.

Died on 07.05.22 (aged 91).

Rung for Evensong

First in method - 5

First Minor as Conductor.

First Minor for Matt and Carole.

Rung before the Church's Sunday Afternoon Concert, as a Quarter of a Centenary Birthday complement to Charlotte, elder daughter of Alex.

Rung in memory of Margaret Chapman who died on Wed 4th May

Also the first quarter for the ringer of the treble since breaking her arm

Rung to celebrate the Birthday of Kate Victoria Payne, sister of 3.

1st mini ring 1/4 for the 6th

For Barnsley Village Festival. David James would like to be associated with this QP

First quarter: 1

For the Barnsley Village Festival.

To celebrate the 90th Birthday of Marjorie Lafford, a long time member of Holy Trinity Church and a faithful ringer for many, many years.

Rung in memory of Ellis Boardman who died on 11th May. Ellis was a loyal member of the Bishops Cleeve band from 1976.

For Evensong

For the liscensing of James Turk as Team Vicar.

For Evening Prayer, and the Stroud Food and Drink Festival

Rung for Evensong

With love and respect to Margaret E L Chapman on the day of her funeral.

First of Surprise: 2

Rung as a birthday compliment to Simon (for yesterday) and to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Katie and Magnus and to wish them much happiness for the future

Rung in memory of Graham Leslie Maggs who died on 21st April. Graham was a regular ringer at Prestbury for many years.

200th quarter on the bells - 1.

1st in method for all.

Rung for Evensong

To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM the Queen

First Platinum Differential for all

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizebeth II

First on 6: 2

Circles Tower: 4

Arranged and rung to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Special thanks to Thomas and Daniel for ringing at very short notice.

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

First peal: 3

To Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

For the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The quarter peal was arranged by Betty Cole, 93 who rang a course of Grandsire Doubles with the band and wishes it to be associated with the Jubilee celebrations.

Rung prior to a service in the church and prior to the Jubilee Beacon lighting ceremony in Lydiard Park to mark 70 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Specially arranged to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

1 - First Liddington ringer to ring quarter peals at Wanborough & Liddington.

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

First quarter peal - 1

Grateful thanks to Chris Amys for stepping in at the last minute and best wishes to Andrew Smith who was unable to ring due to COVID-19

To mark the lighting of the beacons for HM Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee

First on 8 bells: 1

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Rung in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the anniversary of her coronation

This Half Peal was arranged and rung to allow the Bisley ringers to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

First Half peal by all the band. Longest touch - 1, 2 & 8. Longest touch on an inside bell - 4

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Rung for the Platinum Jubilee

at 11am for the Queen's platinum jubilee

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM the Queen

Rung in celebration of HM the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Open ringing before HM Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee service. First called changes (including Queens) for Mark Blackledge. Successful extent of Platinum Differential Doubles

Rung for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2nd's Platinum Jubilee

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Rung with 70 calls to mark each year of the Queen's reign.

1st as conductor at first attempt for 4.

Rung as a celebration for her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee

With Honorable mention to our Tower Captain's new knee!

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Queen

Rung on our practice night to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Also associated with the ringing is Malcolm Barnes who was unable to make it.

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Rung with 70 calls to mark each year of the Queen's reign.

Grateful thanks to Chris Amys for stepping in at the last minute and best wishes to Andrew Smith who was unable to ring due to COVID-19

For the 75th Anniversary of the Queen

To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd

Arranged and rung to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung from 11-00 to 11-30 am to celebrate the Platinum anniversary of the Queens reign

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

First in method: 2

1900th peal: 1

Rung to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

The band would like to associate this peal with Hilda Ridley, who was to have rung this morning, and wish her a speedy return to full health. Our thanks to Euan for ringing at short notice.

Rung by a local band to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

5. First Inside.

Rung for the Platinum Jubilee of H.M. the Queen. and for Nigel's 60th birthday

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Rung with 70 calls to mark each year of the Queen's reign.

Rung to mark the start of the Newland Village Jubilee Celebrations

Rung for the Jubilee Flowers and Cream Teas event held in the church.

First Quarter Peal for Gregory on Treble

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to mark the Platinum Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. The band wish to associate Hilda C Ridley with this performance.

Arranged and rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung also to commemorate the retirement of Reverend Bob Kenway in July 2022, after 40 years ordained ministry, and to mark his 25 years of service to Calne.

The final peal on the bells prior to rehanging and augmentation to ten later this year.

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

To Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

First solo (unaided) for 2 in Rounds and Call Changes for Service.

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee prior to St Cyr's Jubilee Service

Rung for Morning service and to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Ringing for Sunday Service and to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

General ringing before and after the special Jubilee service and the start of celebrations based in the churchyard.

Circled the tower: 3.

For the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

The 500th recorded quarter peal on the bells.

First quarter of Grandsire on an inside bell for the ringer of 2nd.

70th jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth 11

For Queen Elizabeth 2nd Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Rung in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth 11.

Also birthday compliment to Joshua Whyatt son of 3