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Rung on the day of the Memorial Celebration for the life of Catherine 'Katy' Murdoch-Davis, an enthusiastic and much loved member of the Frenchay Sunday Service band, of both the Farcited and Dodgers mid-week bands and of the Bristol Rural Branch.She will be greatly missed!

To go alongside Haresfield Open Gardens 2024

First Quarter Peal: 6

For evensong

Rung to celebrate the ordination of Neil Fisher

Rung to celebrate the Petertide Ordinations, especially congratulating Taz Jenkins (St Christopher's) and Rob Atkin (Emmanuel), ordained deacons at Gloucester Cathedral this morning.

Rung for Evensong

Rung following Revd Elizabeth L.A Gregory’s last Mass as Rector of Filton

In Thanksgiving for the life of Dr Patricia Pearson - a greatly appreciated, much liked and highly respected local G.P.

In memory of Catherine Murdoch-Davis (Katy), a band member, who died suddenly whilst on holiday.

To celebrate Peggy's 80th birthday.The band included 3 generations of Colletts with Spencer ringing his first quarter peal.

Specially arranged to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jon learning to ring at this tower. Taught by Fred Sweet and Mike Stone.

1: 2,400th Qtr.

First quarter inside 3

Early 60th birthday compliment to the conductor

A 30th birthday compliment to Edward Cinderey, brother of the conductor.

For Evensong and to welcome the Revd Luke Falvey to the parish.

First in Method as Conductor.

To celebrate the 90th Birthdays this week of Mrs Norma Pope, Philip's mother, and also Mr Ronald Fincham, Philip's Father-in-Law.

Rung following the Marriage of Nick and Katie at St Peter's Windrush

1st in method - 5

1st in method as Conductor

First of Plain bob Caters: 7

For Evensong

Rung in loving memory of Kate Crennell 1933-2024, ringer at Chilton (Oxon) and mother of (4).

(2) first quarter inside

First in m: 1, 2, 4, 7

Rung following morning service to welcome the Revd Luke Falvey to Holy Trinity Watermoor

1st quarter peal for over 5 years - 6.

Rung for a confirmation service.

10 sets of 60 changes rung inconsecutively to celebrate the Conductor's 60th birthday today

Rung in fond memory of Chris Kippin, one time resident member of this association.

First peal in the method, previously rung in spliced.

Circled the tower - 1.

1st on 8 - Tenor.

1,000th together - 2,3,4.

Rung in memory of Elisabeth Anne Brain. A much loved Wife,Mother and Grandmother.

Rung on the front 6 to celebrate the opening of the 33rd Olympiad in Paris, and with get well wishes to Malcolm Barnes.

First 1/4 at first attempt: 1

Rung in celebration of the 50th Wedding Anniversary today of Cheryl and Simon Ritter, both stalwarts of the church for many years.

1st quarter peal - 1

1st on 8 - Treble

Rung for Evensong

First quarter inside of Doubles - 3 In memory of John Jefferis

Congratulations to Chris & Pat Hickey on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

For evening prayers

1st Caters inside 4

2024 date touch rang in two parts.

984 with 30 calls including Pearl Wedding to celebrate the pearl wedding of Alex and Kate Reeves.

1040 with 85 calls ring to celebrate the 85th birthday to of the ringer of the 5.

1st in method (Pearl Wedding) for all ringers

1st date touch for the 4

Significant Birthday compliment to Matthew Higby.

Celebrating the birthday yesterday of the 3

First inside 3

1st mini ring 6 . Birthday compliment 4

1st away from home tower - 1 & 2.

Rung to celebrate the wedding of George and Rachel (née Deakin) Salter yesterday at Clevedon Hall, with love and best wishes from all your friends in the G&B. The band would like to associate Cynthia Howell with this peal.

1st away from home tower - 1

Rung for Evensong

Celebrating the birth of Rian Fíonn Beavin & Andrew Julian Sumner 4th & 5th grandsons of 5.

1st in m 2 & 5

To mark the 50th anniversary of the band first ringing a peal together.

Celebrating end of radiotherapy - 3-4

Celebrating end of chemotherapy - 5-6

In memory of Maxwell Elvins, Father-In-Law of Ian Robson (tenor)

1st as conductor of Surprise Royal and 100th quarter peal of Royal - 9.

1st Stedman - 1.

900th together - 3 & 5.

Rung for Evensong

Rung as a Wedding compliment to Becky Bullock and Will Jeffery immediately following their wedding at Tetbury today.

First on a "mini-ring" (Macks' n/2 rule): 2 and 6.

First quarter peal on the newly restored bells. Rung as part of the Norton Bells Celebration Day, by some of the project volunteers and supporters

First peal on the newly restored bells, rung as part of the Norton Bells Celebration day, by project donors and volunteers.

1st Qtr - 1.

Qtr peals rung on all 366 days of the year - 5.

Rung for Evensong

Rung following a Wedding Blessing service for Sean and Jacqueline Collier

Also with best wishes to Rev Anton Campbell on the day he leaves St Andrews following service as Curate, Assistant Priest and Associate Curate over the last four years

Dedicated to the Reverend Helen Champion who was Licensed to be the new Vicar at Upton St Leonard's on the 31/07/2024

First in method: 3, 5

Birthday compliment to Toby.

Rung to celebrate Stuart's 50 years ringing at Leckhampton.

Rung for Evening Service

Returning to school present for Toby.

1st in the Method for everyone.

Circled Tower: 3

By the Cheltenham St Mark’s band and friends.

First in Method: 3

First in the method: 6.

Rung to mark the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Coaley residents Derek and Pat Morgan (nee Preece), who married on 5th September 1964, at the church of St Stephen in Gloucester.

Conducted with 60 calls, one for each year of the marriage.

First with Diamond Anniversary for all.

6 - First of Minor as conductor

Rung for Sunday service

Rung for Evensong

In memory of Jean Ashton, parishioner of St Michael’s Highworth for over 40 years.

For the Ruby wedding anniversary of Philip and Anne Pope on 1st September

Also for the birth of Wren Pope their granddaughter on 4th September

To celebrate the Ruby wedding anniversary of Anne and Philip Pope

For Service

Congratulations to 2 & 6 on their exam results and good luck for new beginnings at Sixth Form and University. First quarter together 2 6 1 & 3 children, mother and grandmother

Birthday compliments to David Chalk and Joanne Holden.

Sue Page would like to be associated with this

Rung open in memory of Colin Wood

Ringer 2 representing church warden. 5 representing Mothers union 6 representing Lay readers 1,3 and 4 friends

1st in method-6

Birthday compliment to Joy brooks who is 80 today and Jo cook + Alison Minson on Tuesday 24th who are very long serving members of this tower and the day the clock stood still!

Rung for Evensong

50th Birthday compliment to the ringer of the 3rd

Rung before the funeral of our dear friend Diana Fowler (17.6.39 - 28.8.2024). Diana was a steadfast member of the band at Woodchester for over 40 years. Rung today were Bob, Grandsire and Reverse Canterbury Doubles - methods for which she liked to call touches - and the call change sequence which we will always call "Diana's Delight".

Rung half muffled in memoriam Diana Rosemary Fowler (17/6/39 - 28/8/24), by members of the "Noughty Quarter" band (with whom she rang her first QP of Bob Minor when aged 80).

Diana was a faithful tower and handbell ringer at Woodchester for over 40 years.

John Hale (the other Noughty Quarter ringer, who is indisposed) would like to be associated with this QP. Helen represents the handbell ringers of Woodchester, and Adrian the tower bell ringers.

With best wishes to Chris Hickey for a speedy recovery after her operation.

500th together - 1,4 & 6.

Rung for Evensong

Rung to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Terry and Audrey Chivers who were married on the 3rd October 1964. The composition comprised 60 calls, one for each year of the marriage. The variations included Diamond Anniversary, October, for the month of the wedding, and May Day for the month of Audrey’s birthday.

Audrey, Terry, Sarah (Daughter), John (Son), and friends shared cake and drinks afterwards.

By the Cheltenham St Mark’s band and friends.

50th Quarter: 6

First away from cover: 1

Rung in memory of Lorna Molyneaux, nan of the conductor, on her birthday.

Also in memory of Michael Mulvey, who taught Debby to ring.

Celebrating the tenor ringer's 50th birthday this coming Sunday, and also Rachel and Dave's Silver wedding anniversary on the 18th of September.

Circled the tower: 8.

Rung to celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Alan & Gill Woodward, ringers in this tower.

4&6: 100th peal together.

In memory of Michael Mulvey , former Tower Captain of Gloucester Cathedral

Rung in fond memory of Audrey Webb, faithful member of the congregation and choir for many years, whose funeral was earlier today.

Also remembering Diana Fowler, a friend and ringer at Woodchester.

Sue Page would also like to be associated with this quarter.

1st surprise minor as conductor.

First successful Cinques for the Weds Eves Band, after 25 years of trying.

First on 12 - 12.

Rung as a Birthday compliment for John Gibson

Rung after the headstone blessing service, celebrating the love and lives of Joyce and Les Taylor, who lived in School House next to the church for many years.

For Harvest.

Most methods for Neil.

Rung in Memoriam of Michael Mulvey, past Officer of the G and B and the Branch.

Also wishing to be associated with this quarter is Betty Cole who lead the team down at the conclusion of the ringing

Rung on the front six

To welcome Revd Jae Chandler who has been appointed as Priest in Charge of St Mary the Virgin Church, Henbury and will be licensed on Monday 21 October 2024

First minor inside: 5

Circled tower - 6.

Rung in memory of the former Tower Captain of 25 years Mervyn Gibbs who passed away during the summer.

For Evensong.

Rung after the Christening Service of Clementine Elizabeth Rose Castellorizios.

Rung during the Gloucester & Bristol Peal & Quarter Peal and Firsts Festival,

with a first in Method for the ringer of the second bell.

First quarter: 1

For service

First in method 2,3 & 5

To celebrate Eeyore's birthday for the 80th time.

Rung as part of the quarter peal and peal festival within the branch

1st in method - 5

In memory of Jill Beavin, sister-in-law of 4, who died yesterday

The first peal on the bells since rehanging and retuning. Rung especially remembering John Cornwell, whose legacy made this possible.

1st Quarter Peal 3,4.

Rung immediately following the wedding of Alan Eyles and Katherine Stonham in this church, with congratulations and best wishes from all your friends.

Arranged and rung by a band of regular ringers at St Mark to celebrate the marriage yesterday of Alan Eyles to Katherine Stonham.

First quarter, 1. Rung during the G&BDA Peal & Quarter Peal and Firsts Festival.

Rung for Evensong ,first on 12 ,1 and 7

Rung during the G&BDA Peal & Quarter Peal and Firsts Festival.

Rung for G&B 1/4 peal month

First in method 3 and 4

First in method as conductor

Rung to celebrate the life and works of Diane Jones (nee Chivers), sister of the conductor; born and raised in Marshfield (S Gloucestershire) but for many years a resident of Adelaide, Australia. At the time of ringing it was the day of her funeral. Rung with 87 calls, one for each year of her life.

Rung to mark All Saints' Day

Rung half-muffled prior to the All Souls Service

1st in method - 2

6: 1st quarter peal at 1st attempt.

Rung celebrating John's forthcoming confirmation at Sherston.

Rung for Evensong

400th quarter peal: 1

Rung for Choral Evensong and in memory of Peter Thorn

To celebrate the birth of Carys Ruth Guggiari Spoerer on 28th October 2024

Many happy returns to Mark Wilson for today

First in method 2 and 7,

In celebration of the life of Gordon Spragg, Brother in Law of 7

Rung to celebrate the life of Michael Mulvey by a band composed of current Barnwood ringers and friends who rang with Michael prior to his illness and subsequent death. Others who joined us in the bell tower prior to Michael's funeral included Hilary Smith, Jill Deeley, Robin Screen, Tom Hinton, Tony Wood, Ian Bucknell, Anthony Stick and Hugh Evans. Ben Gooch also wishes to be remembered.

100th minor as conductor.

1st minor 5

Half muffled for Remembrance Sunday

In memory of Tony York who passed away on 26 October. He served for over two decades on the Bristol Rural Branch committee and will be missed.

first in method as a conductor:7

first in method:6 and 3

first QP half muffed:3

60th QP: toby J hicks

rung following the service of remembrance

Rung Half Muffled on the Minor 10, before Remembrance Sunday Evensong.

Rung half-muffled on Remembrance Sunday.

First Treble Bob -1

Half-muffled for Remembrance and in memory of Michael J Mulvey whose funeral was at Barnwood this week.

First of Bob Triples: 5

Rung half-muffled for the Armistice.

Rung in Memory of Biscuits

First peal on the bells since 1997.

With best wishes to Caroline Dixon-Gladstone, who has had to give up ringing.

Before the Confirmation Service led by the Bishop of Gloucester.

Tom Dingle, Son of Gary and Son in Law of Alex, was confirmed.

Also to celebrate three decades since the bells were restored and the 100th birthday of local stalwart, Lionel Jones.

Three 100s and eight 120s.

Arranged and rung to mark the induction of Fr Toby Boutle as Rector of this Parish.

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the rehanging of the 5 original bells and the addition of a new treble bell.

1st Qtr - 6.

Rung before and after the Service celebrating. The 25th Anniversary of the restoration and re-Dedication of the bells and fittings for the Charlton Village Millennium Project. With Ringers from Charlton, Minety, Malmesbury, Colerne, Corsham, Great Somerford, Sherston and Purton.

John C and Brenda Sheppard and Royston Evans wish to be associated with this ringing.

First in the method as conductor.

For service

1st in method: 2

First major inside 6

Dedicated to Biscuits, who has gone to kitty heaven.

Celebrating end of radiotherapy - 5-6

First inside on a mini ring 3 and 4

Especially arranged as a tribute to the life and achievements of Robert C (Chris) Kippin by a band of past and present Bristol Sunday Service ringers and long-term friends. Martin & Maggie Whiteley would like to be associated with this peal.

First of Major as conductor: 8

25th together: 1 & 8

By the Cheltenham St Mark’s band and friends.

First in method: 5

Rung to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the re-dedication of the bells for the Charlton Village Millennium Project

Rung 1/2 muffled immediately after the funeral of Lieutenant Commander Robin Harris

For Brrrm Brrrm, EK03 TKY. We thank you for your service.

First peal in the method

Marsh Harrier Surprise Major

g -58-14.58-58.16-34-1458-1256-18

Rung during the Bisley WI Christmas Fair.

First Surprise Major inside, 3.

Rung for Advent Carol Service, and welcome back Rachel after her operation

Rung to Celebrate the Retirement of Associate Priest,Denise Hyde. Prior to a Celebration Tea Party in the Parish Rooms next to the Church,following her last

Officiating at the morning eucarist service.

First quarter in method - 2, 3, & 4

Rung for the Advent Procession Service

Service ringing for the Benefice Service - other members of the Bisley Band who rang before this 'service touch' were Janet Baldwin and Teresa Howes

Rung for the Advent Choral Evensong

1st on 8 bells - Tenor.

Birthday Compliment to 4 for Friday.

First in the method 3.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the augmentation of these bells from 6 to 8 by John Taylor & Co and for the 300th anniversary of the 7th bell cast by Abraham Rudhall 2nd and for the 370th anniversary of the 4th bell cast by John Pennington 1st.

Rung in memory of May and Colin Newlands, who spent 18 very happy years living in the friendly village of Alvescot.

First Quarter (4)

First Quarter Inside (3)

500th peal - 2.

Circled the tower - 7.

1st in method: 4

First in method: 4

Rung for sunday service.

Peter J Harris would like to be associated to this QP.

To celebrate the re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Completes the std 41 - 6.

1st in method - 5.

Rung for Evensong, circled tower and 50th on bells 1

First Quarter - 1. Most methods - 4,5.

150th Quarter this year: 2

Rung in Memory of Tony York who passed away recently. This was rung by members of the Far-cited ringing group, past and present, who Tony and his wife Mary organized for a number of years and at a tower Tony spent many hours in, both ringing and using his never ending DIY skills to keep us going.

Rung on the front 6 after meeting 6 for practice night.

First inside - 2

Rung in tribute to and in memory of local parishioner Robert Lindeman whose funeral was at this church yesterday.