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For Evensong, and to welcome the New Year.

To ring in the New Year.

Get well to Karen Edwards who should have rung, but at home suffering the lurgy!

Rung to celebrate Liz Barnes forthcoming birthday (5th January).

To welcome the new year and the first quarter of major on the bells

Rung for the Epiphany carol service.

First in these variations for all.

Rung to celebrate 10 years of ministry at this church by Rev'd Stella Halmshaw, who recently retired.

A 40th birthday compliment to Richard (4th Jan) and Rupert (9th Jan).

Circled the tower: 4,8.

First peal in the method.

Rupert D Major:

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Rung silent and non conducted by resident members of the Association as a birthday compliment to Liz Barnes. William S Croft

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Betty Tomlin, long time ringer at Staplehurst, whose funeral takes place here on Tuesday 10th January

To mark the re-opening of the church after refurbishment

Rung following Morning Service.

50th QP together: 3&6

Rung for the Epiphany carol service

Before High Mass. With 40th birthday compliments to Rupert (9/1) and in celebration of the life of David Kingston who died yesterday.

1st in method; 2.

For Evensong

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Abigail Ockwell and Thomas Grimwood at Keele on Saturday 7th January 2012.

Also the birthdays of Diana Wraight and Stephanie Rueff (21).

200th on this bell: 7.

For evensong.

Rung on the back six.

Rung following morning service.

Rung following the wedding of Lucy Emma Ward & Daniel Strover at this church today

1st in variation by all.

Rung prior to Evensong.

4100th peal -10

Rung to celebrate Alan Ainsworth's birthday (some 4 months later than planned due to traffic problems at the time of the original attempt)

Hillsborough Alliance -30-14-50-36-1470-18-12-1670.58.90 LH12

1st in variation by all

Rung as a get-well compliment to Raymond A. Lucas.

1st Little Bob Royal 9-10

Rung in memory of Harrie Hills.

Rung in memory of Harrie Hills.

Rung for Morning Service

For Evensong

First inside in method 3

Twenty years of ringing 4

First birthday compliment to Catherine Birch (daughter of Zoe and Daniel)

Rung on the front six after Confirmation Service;with special mention of Kelly Jane Hughes (one of our ringers).

Rung prior to Evensong.

Also rung with the best wishes of the band to Margaret Oram for a speedy recovery.

Rung to congratulate Tim Wraight on 60 years membership of the Kent County Association and Tom Barlow on 50 years membership of the Society of Royal Cumberland Youths.

200th on this bell as conductor.

For the 90th Birthday of Jo Attride (Mother of 2)

First blows in the method: 5

1st QP inside: 4

Birthday compliment to Mike Godfrey.

Rung as a 26th birthday compliment to Steve Bassett.

First of Surprise Major: 3

First of Surprise as conductor.

Rung for the St. Mary's Kemsing and St. Mary's Wooodlands Combined Service

Rung in memory of Kathleen Smart whose funeral is tomorrow in Paignton. She passed away 2 weeks short of her 105th birthday. Also, 61st birthday compliments to Roger Benney, brother of Brenda.

First stedman; 1.

Rung for Candlemas.

Rung prior to Evensong.

First blows in the method: 5

Rung as a birthday anniversary compliment to Keith Pile (father of the ringer of the 5th).

Rung by members of the Canterbury District to mark 65 years of membership of the KCACR by Rev Dr Peter Newing, elected on 1st February 1947 at Ash-next-Sandwich.

Rung following Evensong and for the Feast of the Presentation.

Also to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the throne.

First peal of Stedman Cinques:8

To celebrate Greenwich being made a Royal Borough by HM The Queen, 3.2.12. Also, rung in memory of Richard Bing, late husband of Hazel (2nd ringer) who died 4.2.05. Also in memory of Betty Shackell, wife of former Curate of the church, Rev, Ken Shackell, whose funeral took place on 3rd February 2012.After the quarter Chris Goldsmith, Vicky Duguid, Jan Odell and David Cloke joined for ringing on all 10 bells, including firing on 10 as part of the Greenwich celebrations which ended with a fireworks display at The Old Royal Naval College.

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

Rung on the front 6 prior to the service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne.

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

100th on the bells: 1.

Rung in honour of the Diamond Jubilee of the ascension to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Also to celebrate the 150th year since the founding of St. Michaels Church of England Primary School, Tenterden.

This method is believed to have been rung for the first time and the band wish to name it 'St. Michaels Surprise Minor' (x36x1456x12x36x34x16 LH16 TDMM 673).

St. Michaels is a parish situated between High Halden and Tenterden, Kent.

1st in the method in hand 1-2

Rung in memory of Mark A S Jones, who died last year and whose birthday falls this week. Mark was brought up within the sound of these bells.

Rung in memory of Mark A S Jones, who died 5th July 2011. He learned to ring at this tower, rang his first peal here (conducted by the ringer of the 6th) and is now interred in the churchyard of this Ancient Parish Church.

For evening service.

1st in method - 3

For Taize Service

Rung following Morning Service and prior to the baptism of Adam Robert Stanley. Also to celebrate the 53rd birthday of the 6 last Friday.

With birthday compliments to Sue.

Rung to mark the centenary of the re-hanging of these bells by Mears & Stainbank and the 75th anniversary of the augmentation of the ring to six by the same firm.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Esmee Eleanor Davies; born on the 11th of February (niece of the conductor).

A 40th birthday compliment to the Reverend Chris Smith, Rector of this church.

First Quarter of Little Grandsire Triples by all the band except 7. First quarter of Little Grandsire Triples as Conductor

Rung to celebrate the birthday of Paulien Gill.

100th peal together: 3, 7. 250th peal together: 6, 8.

First peal: 8, on his 18th birthday

Rung in honour of the Diamond Jubilee of the ascension to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Also to celebrate the birth of Peter Charles & James Mark Marshall.

For Evensong

Rung to celebrate the 20th birthday on this day of the ringer of the Treble. 1st Quater Peal at first attempt - Treble

Rung to welcome Peter Charles Marshall and James Mark Marshall born on 12th February.

To celebrate Celia Dickinson's birthday and (early) retirement and Fr Paul Gibbons retirement as Vicar of St Michael's Maidstone.

50th of Bristol S Royal as conductor.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Peter Charles & James Mark Marshall, born on the 12th of February.

Rung before the Ash Wednesday service. Also, with 50th birthday compliments to Margaret O'Shaunessy.

50th QP:1

Rung on the front 6 in memory of Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik who died in Syria yesterday

With 80th birthday compliments to Graham Harris, organist at this church.

Birthday compliment to Katherine Shearman, 24 years old on 29th February 2012.

1st in method; 2,4,6.

Rung prior to Evensong & in memoriam Harold W. Rogers of Isleworth, Middlesex.

First quarter peal on twelve bells: 7

Rung prior to Evensong & in memoriam Harold W. Rogers of Isleworth, Middlesex.

Rung as an 80th birthday compliment to Mrs Valerie Brown.

Rung to celebrate the life of Dorothy Gribble, a great friend of the Wilsher family, who passed away 7 February 2012 age 92.

1st in variation: 4

350th QP: 5

Rung for the 60th birthdays of Tim & Jenny Munt.

250th peal:2

300th peal for the Association in her 50th year as a member -2

Rung in memory of Harold W Rogers

Rung before the All Saints Guild AGM

Rung to celebrate the 50th birthday anniversary today of the ringers of the 3rd and 5th.

By a band comprising past and present members and associates of Ashford tower.

First quarter peal of Plain Bob Caters: 6

Rung half-muffled prior to Evensong in memory of Geoffrey Warburton, member of the church choir, and who sang for the Coronation of HM The Queen.

For Evensong and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the induction of the Rev. Douglas Wren as Rector of Speldhurst with Groombridge, and Ashurst.

First quarter-peal: Scott Gower

First quarter-peal away from cover: James Davis

First quarter-peal for 50 years: Jim Backshall

Rung following Morning Service to celebrate the life of Betty Jell 17 April 1929-18 February 2012, long time parishioner of St Mary's

Rung prior to Evensong.

By a band comprising District officers of the Kent County Association of Change Ringers (Ashford District).

First quarter peal on eight bells: 1

Remembering Tom Cullingworth and Mark Dickinson.

Half-muffled to commemorate the loss of 193 lives when the ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized off Zeebrugge Harbour this night 25 years ago.

First in method: 3

First caters in hand: 9-10

1st in method 2.

Half-muffled in memory of the 193 passengers and crew lost when the Herald of Free Enterprise capsized on 6th March 1987.

75 birthday compliment to Jacquie Webber, member of the band.

For evening service

By a band comprising District officers of the Kent County Association of Change Ringers (Maidstone District).

First on 8: 8

Rung following Morning Service in thanksgiving for the life of Joyce Warry of this parish, who died on Tuesday 6 March 2012.

Rung prior to Evensong. Also to celebrate the forthcoming Diamond Wedding anniversary of Phyllis & Harold Chittenden (15th March); grandparents of the conductor.

Rung to celebrate/commiserate the demolition of the Richborough cooling towers at 9:00 this morning.

In memory of Harold Rogers

Thanksgiving for the life of Betty Barrow of Appledore

Rung on the front 6 to celebrate the 14th birthday on 8 March of Michael Wood, grandson of the conductor.

Birthday compliment to Adrian Hackford 18th March.

Rung for the AGM of the QPACR. 1st in method - 5, 9

Most methods: 2

First in method in hand for all.

For Evensong, remembering Dan's great grandmother, who passed away recently at the age of 94.

Rung for Mothering Sunday

Rung prior to Evensong on Mothering Sunday.

Rung to greet Susan Wharton to the ministry of Bethersden, High Halden and Woodchurch.

Also to celebrate the life of Anne Lowden, mother of the treble ringer.

Rung to celebrate the ministry of Rev Ali Duguid in the parishes of Ospringe and Davington from 2006-2012, and with best wishes for her move to Marden.

Rung with the band’s best wishes to Alan Flood and Swaz Apter on their recent engagement.

On the day of the Meopham Ringers Annual Dinner, to celebrate the birth of James Albert Walker, grandson of the ringer of 4.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the mother of the treble ringer.

First on 8: 1

Rung following morning service and prior to the baptism of Olivia Joy Bauchop.

Birthday compliment to the treble ringer, his brother Christopher and Granddad, John Hart. Ist on working bell for treble.

For the 40th birthday of Alan Andrews

Rung prior to Evensong.

800th together: 2,10.

A well stuck quarter to celebrate the 47th wedding anniversary of Frank and Janet Wenham.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Peter Charles and James Mark Marshall born on 12th February 2012.

Rung half-muffled prior to Evensong in memory of Dennis Newing, former ringer of this tower and faithful member of the congregation.

First in variation 2,3&4. First as conductor. Rung prior to the evening Service for Palm Sunday.

Rung before the Palm Sunday Confirmation Service.

1st in method; 3,4,6,7.

First quarter inside - 3 and 4

First in method - 2, 3 and 4.

For Palm Sunday.

A birthday compliment to Susanne Keil.

In celebration of the life of Peter Brown, much loved cousin of 2, 29.01.1945 - 30.07.2011

For Evensong.

Rung on Palm Sunday.

First quarter peal 'inside': 2

50th quarter peal together: 3 & 4

For Holy Week.

Half muffled for the Good Friday walk of witness procession. 1st inside (2)

Rung half muffled after the Good Friday 3 hour devotional service.

Rung to celebrate the recent Diamond Wedding anniversary of Harold & Phyllis Chittenden, grandparents of the conductor & residents of this parish; married on the 15th of March 1952 at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Tenterden, Kent.

Rung for the wedding of Tim Beveridge & Kerry Millsom.

1st QP since the tenor was repaired and rehung (31 March 2012)

1st QP in variation: 3 & 4

First in variation 3 & 4. For Easter Day.

First on 8: 4

First inside on 8: 5

Rung before Solemn Evensong.

Rung for Easter during the Easter Egg hunt

First surprise in hand as conductor.

50th quarter of Cambridge Minor: 1-2.

Rung for Easter Day.

Rung for Easter prior to morning service.

Rung for Easter Sunday

Rung prior to the 8am service on Easter Day

Rung prior to Evensong on Easter Day.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Andrew Peter Johnstone with Lucy Ellen Clay. This quarter peal commenced following the conclusion of the service.

Rung for Eastertide & and as a mark of esteem to Michael J. Little upon his election as Chairman of the Kent County Association of Change Ringers.

Rung for Eastertide.

The annual quarter peal remembering Rosemary J Coney as we approach the 10th anniversary -16th April 2002. RIP

Rung half muffled to mark the passing of Gerda Louise Marie Winter. Mother of the 1, Grandmother of the 4. Her wit, humour and kindness will be missed.

Rung on bells 2-6 in memory of Constance Mary Ward nee Hughes born 17 October 1922 and died 9 April 2012; fondly remembered "Aunt Mary" of the 5.

100th QP and 1st as conductor of a multi m/v QP:3

To celebrate the life of Maurice Barton of Stroud, Gloucestershire. Father of 7. Who passed away on Sunday 18th March 2012 aged 84.

First of surprise inside - 2

Rung in memory of all those who died when RMS Titanic sank 100 years ago to-day, especially John Herbert Strugnell (aged 30), Fraser's great-uncle. He had previously served aboard RMS Olympic.

First of Minor-1; compliment to 3 on reaching a significant birthday on 22 March.

For Evensong; also remembering those on RMS Titanic. Donation £3

Rung to celebrate Tom and Jackie Barlow’s Ruby Wedding anniversary.

Rung for Tessa Hinge's 70th birthday.

1st quarter 1

Rung to celebrate the life of Donald Davies, Bobbie's uncle and Astrid's great-uncle. The last family member of his generation.

86th Birthday compliment to Peter Hackford on 23rd April.

Rung for the 86th Birthday of H M the Queen

1st peal: 5.

Rung to commemorate the millennium of the martyrdom of St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and patron saint of this church. John Legg and The Revd David Cawley would like to be associated with this peal.

Rung for the 80th birthday of H M the Queen