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For Palm Sunday evening service.

Also celebrating the birth of Aiman John Hill on 14th March 2014, first grandson for Gordon and Peggy.

For Palm Sunday.

Rung prior to evening service on Palm Sunday.

First quarter peal of Major in the method at the first attempt: 2

Rung for Evensong on Palm Sunday and to celebrate the life of Jack Dulson.

Rung with the bands best wishes to Alan Flood and Tom Barlow

Rung half muffled, remembering the life of Helen Honnywill whose funeral was held today

Rung with half-muffled clappers as a mark of respect in memoriam Canon John Wilfred Everett, M.A. (Cantab); Vicar of this church from 1982 until his retirement in 2002.

Canon Everett's funeral was held earlier today at St. Mary the Virgin, Willesborough.

Rung half muffled before the High Mass of the Last Supper, The Washing of Feet and The Procession to the Alter of Repose.

Rang Half Muffled after the 3 hour Good Friday Devotional Service

Compliment to Kirsty Hamilton-Little and Tom Fahy on their wedding, at All Saint's Church today.

For Easter Evening Service

Birthday Compliment to Conductor

First in method for all except 2

Rung for Easter and as a birthday compliment to Adam Brady.

Rung for Easter during the Easter egg hunt.

For Easter Day evensong.

Rung for Easter.

Rung before the 8:00am Easter Communion.

Rung for Easter Day. Also as a 60th birthday compliment to Paul Barton.

Rung prior to Choral Evensong on Easter Day.

Also a birthday compliment to Ian D Evans of the local band (who kindly stood down after meeting one too many!).

First quarter peal of Triples in the method: 4

First grandsire triples: 2

Rung to celebrate the birthday today of HM The Queen.

Rung open to celebrate the life of Alice Fether (1916-2014)

Rung as a birthday compliment to Alex Keeler (21) and Martin Pring (75)

29th Birthday compliment to John Haimes and engagement congratulations to Alexandra Cooper and Thomas Davis.

Rung in anticipation of St Georges Day.

Also as a compliment to Richard C Offen on attaining 50 years membership of the KCACR.

To celebrate St George's day.

Rang for the 65th Birthday today of Dave Stephens Parochial Warden at this church and also for St George's Day

Rung for St George's Day also as a compliment to Linda Lall of the Willesborough band to mark her 'significant' birthday.

Rung on the Pre-Hereford tour on St. George's day. Failed to slay The Dragon (Bob Minor) in order to score a quarter-peal.

For St George's Day.

First half peal and longest length - 4.

For St George's Day and in celebration of the life of Simon Sleath, Tower Captain of Downe, who died yesterday aged 42.

1st in 3m 1,3 & 6.

By the Sunday band to celebrate St. George's Day.

Rung for St George's Day and to celebrate the life of Marie Ethel Curwood 1916-2014.

First inside for method for 2 and to celebrate 'Ringing for England' for St George's Day.

Rung by an all-local band to celebrate St. George's Day and the 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare.

Also to mark the 20th anniversary of women’s ordination to the priesthood in the Church of England.

First in method: - 4

Rung as a farewell to the Reverend Dr Brian Curnew.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Sonya Gowdy on her birthday and in recognitition of her 20 years as Tower Captain of the Eastchurch band.

Rung on the back 6 for the evening Healing & Blessing service, also a 70th Birthday compliment for 2

Rung for the St Alphege service.

Rung as a 30th Wedding Anniversary to Tim and Pam Attride

Rung on the 'light eight' for evening service on Low Sunday and in thanksgiving for the life and service of the tenor clapper (1965 - 2014), which broke in the second course of an attempt for Grandsire Caters.

With thanks to Vice Captain, Damien S Smith, for stepping down after meeting one too many and to Ian D Evans of the local band and Christopher R Saunders of Leeds (Kent) for stepping down prior to this quarter peal.

Congratulations to Doug on becoming County Secretary.

Rung in memory of Peggy Piers-Jones (Simon Wiggs mother) and John Ould former local parishoner.

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of Damien Smith and Carla Ovenden at this church on 24th May.

Circled the tower: 5

150th peal: 1

First quarter of Grandsire inside - 3.

Birthday compliment to Christopher Palin.

Rung for the village Flower Festival

To celebrate Sarah's birthday, today.

Rung open in affectionate memory of Jean Liddicoat, churchyard record keeper and founder of youth fellowship at this church.

550th quarter: 4

40th Birthday Compliment to Alison Martin (Daughter of 6)

First for all in method, except 4

Rung by student and helpers on the Hereford Ringing Course, with special thanks to Frank Seabright and Group H. Also, with birthday compliments to Colin Jeal and Ruth Pointer.

1st surprise inside; 2.

Rung to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ordination of women into the Church of England. Joint conductors 4 & 5.

Rung as a 90th Birthday compliment to Edna Phyall, who resides at Larchmere House Nursing Home in Frittenden, and a 50th Birthday compliment to Andy Phyall, mother and brother to the ringer of the 3. Larchmere House is within striking distance of the church and Edna, Andy and a handful of the residents came to the church to listen to the quarter peal.

Rung in memory of Alan Flood.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Dave and Monika Todter-Banks on 3rd May in Graz, Austria. Son of friends of Helen.

Birthday compliments to Robert Edwards of Tenterden and Frank Wenham of Stone-in-Oxney.

Rung to congratulate Councillor Heather Taylor upon the completion of her year of office as Lord Mayor of Canterbury.

Rung to welcome Rev John Tranter as Rector of Chelsfield, together with his wife, Janet.

Rung prior to a Service commemorating the 20th Anniversary of women being ordained as Priests.

First on 10 and 150th Quarter Peal: 10.

For evening service.

Before confirmation service

Rung as a Diamond Wedding compliment to Frank and Marjorie Matthews and a Wedding compliment to their grandson Graeme Winston and his wife Lisa.

Rung prior to Evensong.

Also Birthday compliment to Cathryn Hills.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Cathryn Hills

Rung in memory of Nicholas J Chesson

Rung before the Council's Annual Meeting to mark the end of the Mayoral Year for Councillor Howard Rogers, outgoing Mayor of the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling.

Birthday compliment to Martin Marshall

First in method 2, 4 and 8.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of James Simpson and Madeleine Morgan this day at Elham Church.

Rung at the opening of the Flower Festival and Patronal Festival weekend celebrations.

To congratulate Howard Rogers on successfully completing his year as Mayor of Tonbridge and Malling.

Rung as an excuse to go for a drink.

First in method: 2 & 4

For the 5th Brithdat of Pippa Martin, Grandaughter of 6 and 3rdWedding anniversary of Anna and Hugh Sturriok daughter of 2

For Evensong.

Rung prior to the (slightly early) St Dunstan's Day Service.

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life of Jim Attride.

Rung by an all-local band for Evening Service.

Rung in memory of Nicholas Chesson.

Rung in memory of Alan Flood

Congratulations to Ralph and Emma Bird on their marriage at Kilkenny, Ireland today. Ralph learnt to ring at Yalding.

Rung to celebrate the wedding, today at this church, of Damien Smith and Carla Ovenden.

Rung as a wedding compliment to Damien Smith and Carla Ovenden on the day of their marriage.

About time!

1700th on tower bells - 6

Rung for the wedding of Carla Ovenden and Damien Smith taking place later today at Tenterden

Birthday compliments to Geoffrey Fairfax MBE

A compliment to Philippa Gullett for completing her doctorate at Sheffield University.

Long-tailed Tit: 56X34.16X12X1236X14X36-12

Rung in memory of Norman Oldale.

Rung following morning service to celebrate the birth of Leo Oscar Seymour on Friday 23 May, first great grandchild of treble ringer, Judy Young

Rung for evensong and as a 35th birthday compliment to Gregory and Catherine Spencer (twin son and daughter of no.5).

First on eight no.8

Rung prior to evening service by a predominantly local band to celebrate the marriage of Damien Smith and Carla Ovenden, both ringers at this tower; married yesterday at St. Mildred's, Tenterden.

Also to celebrate the safe arrival of Leo Oscar Seymour, born on 23rd May; first great grandchild of Judy Young.

First quarter peal on eight bells: 8

Rung on the 'light eight'.

Rung to celebrate the birthdays of John Bonney (today), Karen Robinson (tomorrow) and Suki Barton (today).

First doubles; 6.

Rung to celebrate the life of Richard Venables.

Compliments to Damien and Carla Smith on their wedding last Saturday 24th May, and also to Spencer Stone for his forthcoming 40th Birthday on Sunday 1st June.

First in method - 3,4,5,6,7 and 8.

Rung in memory of Nicholas J Chesson

Quarter peal number 3 of 6.

Rung as a farewell compliment to Rev Mark Borley. This quarter peal commenced at the conclusion of a tea party held in Rev Borley's honour. The band was treated to tea and cake following this quarter peal and we tender our grateful thanks to the locals for providing welcome and much-needed refreshment.

First quarter peal in the method: 5

Quarter peal number 5 of 6.

Quarter peal 1 of 6.

Rung as a get well compliment to Simon J O Head.

Quarter peal number 6 of 6.

Quarter peal number 2 of 6.

15

Rung remembering Mick Jeffries (father of the conductor), who died tragically 17 years ago today, aged 31.

First quarter peal in the method as conductor.

Quarter Peal number 4 of 6.

400th for the Association- 1

100th together 3,10

Congratulations to Helen on being offered a place at UCL to do a MA in Archaeology.

16

Rung to mark the opening of the Ramsgate Tunnels.

Also as a Silver Wedding anniversary compliment to Malcolm and Sheelagh Samford (friends of the ringer of the 3rd).

For Evensong. Also a birthday compliment to Nicholas Butcher.

Before Evening Service having met short for major - I can't believe David forgot.

For Evensong

Rung prior to Choral Evensong.

Rung to memory of Anthony Peter James Golding.

300th together 2, 9

For the 70th anniversary of D Day.

* First inside 2

Rung to celebrate the birth of baby Daryl on 03/06/2014, son of Hever bell ringers Ana and Daryl Roxbourgh.

Rung to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the allied invasion of France on D-Day. Also Pauline's birthday, born on D-Day.

With congratulations to Helen Charlesworth and Jamie Cameron, married today at Stansted.

19

With 75th birthday compliments to Carla Boys-Stones.

18

With 60th birthday compliments to Ray Morgan and Arthur Vidgeon.

17

Rung for the conductors Birthday

First on 10 :- 1,4

First inside on 10:- 7

Rung for the conductor's Birthday

For evening service.

To celebrate Pentecost.

Rung by a Maidstone District Committee Band.

A birthday compliment to Jack Velvick & a wedding anniversary compliment to Roy & Sallyann Barclay

Rung prior to Evensong on Whitsun.

Rung on the 'Anselm Eight'.

Rung to celebrate the birthdays of Jenny Burgess and Mike Little.

Rung on Whitsun to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy landings and in remembrance of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Rung as an 18th birthday compliment to Helena Rueff

To celebrate the 33rd birthday of Julie Johnson Daughter-in-Law to be of treble ringer.

First blows in method for all except 6, first in method and as conductor for 6

Rung to recognise the hard work, dedication, and commitment to ringing, over many years, of Gabrielle and John Stook, previous Tower Captain and Steeple Keeper respectively at Ash-by-Wrotham, and to wish them good luck for their new life in Devon.

To mark the 93rd Birthday of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Dennis Fairweather, a friend and supporter of Meopham bellringers

For Evensong. 1st in method inside for 4.

For evensong, and a birthday compliment to Carole Cresswell.

Rung for Fathers' Day

Rung prior to evening service on Trinity Sunday.

Also rung with the best wishes of the band to our good friend and fellow ringer Dean Jeffries, who is recovering from a fractured wrist (sustained while snowboarding in Folkestone!).

Rung on the 'light eight'.

First quarter: Charles F. C. Blümmers

Birthday compliments to Oliver Edwards of Tenterden and Alice Holden of Willesborough.

Ringer of 7 has now circled tower to quarters.

Rung in celebration of the forthcoming marriage of Helen Olding and Graeme Smith (cousin of Rupert) this Friday at the Museum of Kent Life.

Rung for Lydd club day.

First in method: 5

Rung in memory of Derek James Longley on the evening prior to his funeral at Tunstall Church.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung prior to Songs of Praise.

Rung prior to Evensong.

Rung prior to Evening Service.

First complete quarter peal in the method: 4

1000th peal of major - 5.

200th on the bells - 10

600th on the bells - 9

Birthday compliments to Richard Edwards, Julie Richardson and Georgina Brignall.

Rung for the opening of the Church and School Fete and as a Birthday compliment to Leslie Andrews organist at this church.

Rung on the front 6 to celebrate the ordination of our fellow ringer Catherine Wilson at Canterbury Cathedral today.

Welcoming Mark Ham as curate.

Rung to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ordination of the Reverend Gladys Atfield at Rochester Cathedral 1994.

* First Quarter rung in Triples

Rung prior to evening service.

Also a Ruby Wedding anniversary compliment to Mike and Nicky Ingram.

With best wishes to Tom Barlow.

The band would like to name this variation Birchington.

30th Wedding Anniversary compliment to Julia and Donald Holden of Willesborough.

Rung in appreciation of many years of hard work and service of the outgoing churchwardens, Robin Rouse and Ellie Heard.

Frist treble bob: 1

First surprise: 2

Specially arranged to mark the appointment of Dawn Stamper as Curate of this parish, following her ordination at Canterbury Cathedral on 28th June.

Rung as a farewell and with best wishes to Dora as she moves from the village. Also, to wish Barry a happy third (and final!) retirement.

Rung on the day the Tour De France came to Yorkshire.

Rung for the Goodnestone Fete and to celebrate the 149th birthday of the Talyllyn Railway Company.

Rung for Evensong, and to celebrate the Ordination on 28th June 2014 of the Reverend Craig Huxley.

Rung for the Thomas Moore Service.

150th as Conductor.

Rung in loving memory of Freddie Peppiatt

Rung prior to Choral Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the 30th Wedding Anniversary of Julia and Donald Holden. who were married in this church 30 years ago today at 4 o'clock

To celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the Act of Longitude in July 1714.

Also, birthday compliments to several local ringers in July.

To welcome the new Curate, Rev. Caroline Risden.

Also, a fond farewell to Roxy Hughes who is leaving to study medicine at Kingston-upon-Hull.

15th Wedding Anniversary compliment to Karen and Richard Edwards.

200th Kent tower as Conductor

for the Ruby wedding anniversary of David and Joyce Haselden

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ordination as deacon of the Reverend Stanley Munro Evans, during his incumbency the bells from Holy Cross Canterbury were installed in this tower. Also to mark 70 years of membership and 40 years as Vice President of the KCACR for Reverend Stanley M. Evans

Rung to celebrate 70 years membership of KCACR by Revd Stanley Evans. Also 60th anniversary of his ordination as Deacon and 40 years as Vice-President of the Association.

Also in celebration of the births of Harrison Fahy (Grandson of 7) and Lily Rose Burns (Cousin of 4), both born on 10 July 2014

Birthday Compliment to the 5

With 70th birthday compliments to Chris J Trafford.

Most m/v in a quarter peal: 3

With 70th birthday compliments to Chris J Trafford.