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For the New Year.

First of Treble Bob Major: 3, 5 & 8.

To welcome Samuel Henson (first child of tenor ringer) born 20th November 2008.

1st quarter 6

Most methods 2 and 4

To welcome in the new year

First Stedman Caters: 4

To welcome the new year.

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To Mark the 60th Birthday of Hazel Basford, secretary of the Quex ringers for 25years. First Caters as Conductor.

1st peal on the bells since restoration.

For evening service.

40th birthday compliment to Rhoda.

60 Stedman, 120 each: Reverse St. Bartholomew Bob (v), Grandsire, April Day Bob (v), Plain Bob, Copper Dragon Place, St. Simon's Bob, St. Martin's Bob, Reverse Canterbury Pleasure Place, St. Nicholas Bob & 129 Winchendon Place.

Rung as a Birthday compliment to Roy Barclay.

Most m/v/p for all the band.

First containing Stedman: 1

Copper Dragon Place: 5.1.5.1.5.1.5.1.5.145 Bob:125

First in method for all

Rung for Evensong and as a 74th birthday compliment to Colin Davis, father to the ringer of the treble

Rung as a wedding compliment to Mark Elvers and Heidi Chandler

1st blows in method: 2, 5

1st in method: 3, 4, 6

Rung remembering the life of Doris Coles (Great Aunt to 3) whose 100th birthday would have been yesterday (06/01)

First in method: 4 and 6

First blows in method; 2

Birthday compliment to Anne-Marie Trustram, wife to our vicar.

Circled the tower: 10

Rung by a mainly Maidstone District Committee Band

A 18th birthday compliment to 4.

For Evensong and remembering our brother ringers in Harare. 1st Maximus-4, 1st Maximus as Conductor.

Rung for the Golden Wedding of Jim and Jo Attride, parents of 3 and grandparents of treble.

850th quarter together: 3-4 & 5-6.

Rung as an 18th birthday compliment to Stephanie Rueff

Rung in celebration of the life of Col. Michael Henry of this Parish

First on twelve: 7

Rung in thanksgiving for the inspirational lives of high adventure, of Rob Gauntlett and James Atkinson, whose lives were tragically cut short in a climbing accident on Mont Blanc, 9/1/09.

Most methods Minor: 2, 5

For Evensong.

First in Method: 5

For Evensong

150th peal on this bell - 7

Rung to celebrate the birth of Emily Elizabeth Ainsworth and as a birthday compliment to Diana Wraight.

First of London: 3, 4 & 5.

100th Quarter together: 2, 8

40th birthday compliment to Matt Card, brother in law to the Conductor.

For Evensong. Rung by Canterbury Cathedral Company who are indebted to The Master of the Quex Society for standing in at short notice.

For Evensong

1st in method: 2.

For Evensong.

1st in method in hand: 1-2 & 7-8.

Rung to welcome the new vicar, Reverand Simon Foulkes to this Parish

Most spliced: 2

Rung as a birthday compliment to Mick Mash, father in law to the conductor.

1st in method for 5 and 6

First quarter peal on the bells since the 4th & 7th were repaired.

Arranged and rung as a thanksgiving for the life of Peter Romney.

Also remembering Eileen Roughley.

1st surprise in hand: 1-2.

150th quarter in the house; Clare has rung in them all.

Rung half muffled in memory of Barbara Warner (mother of Trevor) who passed away on 10th January.

On the occasion of the retirement of Rev Christopher Johnson

Rector of Chevening and in thanks for his dedicated ministry during the past 13 years.

For Evensong

For Evensong

First in principle as conductor

150th on this bell as Conductor.

To welcome Reverend James Oakley and family to Kemsing

Rung to mark the anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth 2nd this day in 1952. Preceeded by general ringing by the Cathedral Company and the traditional "Firing" of all 12 bells.

1st in Spliced S Major for 5. 1st in 8-Spliced for 3 and 6.

1st in method for all.

First in principle and on 10. 5

A birthday compliment to Felicity Edwards(06/02), mother to the conductor.

For evening service.

Rung to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Ian White.

Retirement compliment to organist Frances Hardy after 20 years

150th quarter in the house:7-8.

In memory of Linda Evans of Sheldwich.

Rung for Tim's 49th birthday.

Bells rung open prior to a service of thanksgiving for the life of Doctor Hugh Gompertz.

200th peal on this bell - 6

First in method: 5

Rung as a 30th birthday compliment to Will Mort

First in method: 4

999th Quarter: 3

First in method: 2

1000th quarter peal: 3 - Well done Shirley.

First on eight: 8. 800th peal as conductor.

Arranged and rung to celebrate the lives of Brian and Betty Jeffrey. Brian was tower captain at Edenbridge from 1963 to 2008.

For evensong.

1st blows in method: 2,4,5 and 6.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung for Sue Taylor's 60th birthday

Rung to celebrate the retirement of the treble ringer.

200th quarter peal on the bells:5

First quarter peal on the bells.

500th quarter in Kent: 1-2.

850th Peal 1

With birthday compliments to Helen Lynch.

First in method for all

In memory and thanksgiving for the lives of Ted Wells and Patrick Harrisson

1st in method for 2 and 6.

Rung by a Canterbury District band to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Rung in affectionate memory of Patrick Harrisson, a devoted member of the local band here for many years.

1000th quarter:4

25th as conductor:7

Rung in Memory of Patrick Harrisson

Rung for Evensong

First Quarter Peal - 1

Most methods 6

Prior to Tower AGM.

For evensong.

First of London: 2 & 6

70th quarter: 6

60th together: 2 & 6

Rung to celebrate Marion Mills 70th birthday, long standing member of this church.

First quarter of surprise major in this tower.

For Evensong

For St. David's Day

Rung with the bands best wishes to Ann and Stanley Jenner on their wedding anniversary

First peal in the method: x3x4x56x36x45x345x5LH12

Rung in thanksgiving for the lives of Linda Evans ( Sheldwich) and Patrick Harrison (Staplehurst) and remembering Tom Cullingworth.

Rung for evening prayers

1st major - 1

1st major as conductor - 7

1st in M as Conductor

For evening service.

First in method: 2

After morning service.

1st quarter; 1.

For Evensong

Remembering Mark Dickinson

18th Birthday compliment to Claire Hackford

1st attempt: 3.

Rung prior to Evensong.

To celebrate the forthcoming marriage of Linda Ruas and John Shepheard, sister of 5.

For Evensong

Rung to celebrate the arrival of a granddaughter to our Vicar, the Revd Don Witts

Rung for Evensong

A 70th Birthday Compliment to Ann Jenner

1st Quarter in method - 2.

First in both methods as Conductor

Most methods Minor as Conductor

A birthday compliment tomorrow (19/03) to Sandra Davis, mother to 1

First Blows: 4

55th Birthday compliment to 5 (18th March)

Rung for Mothering Sunday and for Evensong

300th peal in the tower

A birthday compliment to Kay Chittenden (26/03)

Rung on the 433rd anniversary of the foundation of Dartford Grammar School and to mark the retirement of Tony Smith as headteacher.

Best wishes to Richard Lebon upon his departure to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

First Q in Method -2. First quarter on and to welcome the new boxes for the back four.

For evensong and in memory of Richard Odell

Most methods 2

Rung prior to tower AGM & to mark the first day of April.

First on 8 bells for 6.

First in variation for all.

1st in method for 2.

1st Little Bob Major: 1, 2, 3. 1st blows: 4.

Rung after meeting short of a composition for Baldrick Little Differential Triples.

A birthday treat for the tenor ringer.

300th together: 2 & 5.

First Lincolnshire as Conductor. Thought to be the first Quarter-peal of Surprise Major ever to have been rung by an entirely local band.

Rung for Evensong, and also as a wedding anniversary compliment to Sue and Graham Gullett.

60th Birthday compliment to Jan Paramor

70th Birthday compliment to Geoff Knox

Rung before the Palm Sunday confirmation service.

1st minor;1.

Especially arranged, composed and rung with best wishes to Lynn and Don Pointer to celebrate their 70th birthdays (17/2/09 and 10/2/09 respectively) and in anticipation of their Golden Wedding Anniversary (30/5/09).

1st peal of Stedman - 4

Circled the tower - 6

Rung on Palm Sunday

Rung in memory of the life of Ken Clements who died at the ages of 88. May he rest in peace.

Rung for Maundy Thursday Service. All Saints, St Nicholas, Winchendon Place, Reverse Canterbury, Clifford's Pleasure, Southrepps, St Simon's, St Martin's, Plain Bob, Kennington, and April Day.

100th peal of Grandsire Triples as conductor. Rung with the bells half-muffled for Good Friday.

Rung half muffled on Good Friday.

1st inside;3.

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life of Patrick Harrisson who learnt to ring at this tower.

For Easter Sunday

Rung for the Easter Day Evensong

Rung for Easter.

First peal on the bells since their augmentation to 8.

1st Treble to Treble Dodging Minor

1st Surprise Minor as Conductor

80th Quarter Peal: 5

First on twelve (1) and (7). First of Stedman as conductor.

First in the method: 3.

To celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Jean and Peter Small. Rung by the Cathedral Company and some of their children and grandchildren. Peter is a Vice-President of the Cathedral Company.

The Annual Quarter Peal remembering Rosemary J Coney

2700th Quarter Peal: 4

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Peter & Jean Small (16/4) also a Birthday compliment to Peter Small (18/4). Quarter rung by their children (4,5,6) and their grandchildren (2,3)

For Evensong

First of Bristol Max: 7

Diamond Weding Compliment to Jean and Peter Small

In memory of Bill Jackson

Rung for David Horton's 70th Birthday

For the birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth and also as a 70th birthday compliment to Martin Pring

Rung to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Liz & Peter Friend.

First in method for all

Remembering Andy Wilton

First in method: 2

For St George's Day. With thanks to Frank and the helpers on group D2 at the Hereford Ringing Course.

1st inside;2.

For St George's Day

Rung to celebrate Graham's 41st Birthday.

First of Wells Surprise Minor: 3, 4 & 6.

70th together: 3 & 6

35th together: 5 & 6

20th together: 1 & 6

15th together: 2 & 6

Rung for 100th birthday of Emma-May Coles-King mother of Mrs S Watson.

Birthday compliment to Graham Heath.

1st in m: 4, 5, 6.

For St George's Day.

1st Stedman Triples; 4&6.

For Evensong

To celebrate the Silver Wedding of (6) - Father of (1)

First Peal in the method x5x6x2x1x4x23x2x3x4.9 LH12

400th peal - 1 500th peal - 6

Rung as a 16th birthday compliment to Alex Keeler

First in method: 4, 5

Rung remembering Frankie Howard (a true Genius Francis!)

First of Erin: 5,9.

Birthday compliments to the treble ringer and to Robert Edwards (04/05).

First peal on the augmented bells.

First of Major - 6.

1st Little Bob Royal in hand: 1-2, 3-4 & 9-10.

With best wishes to Andrew Hills for his forthcoming 'A' levels.

Rung for Evensong and as a birthday compliment today for Liz Shearman

To commemorate the storming of the fortress of Seringapatam on 4th May 1799 by the armies under the command of General George Harris, later 1st Lord Harris of Belmont. This peal was rung in conjunction with celebrations being held at Belmont

A 7th birthday compliment to Robert Edwards

First blows in method: 3, 5

Birthday compliments to Robert Edwards and Frank Wenham (04/05)

Rung following the wedding of Mr & Mrs Simon P. Friend (Tower Captain of St. John's, Margate)

Rung to celebrate the Marriage of Mr Simon Friend to Miss Katy Cygan.

First multi method inside for 2,3 and 4

For evening service. With thanks to Hayley for being a last minute stand-in.

1st Yorkshire - 4;

Rung by a mainly Maidstone District Committee band for Praise Service, and prior to Committee Meeting

Remembering Tom Cullingworth who died 6 years ago today and Peter Windley for his enthusiasm for producing methods for us to ring.

First Peal in the method x3x4x5x36x47x8x36x7.4.58x9 LH12