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To ring in the New Year 2015

Rang in celebration of the life of John Smith a long serving member of the church and treasurer of the PCC whose funeral was today

Rung as a 75th birthday compliment for Philip Styles and Epiphany.

Rung in memory of the life of Reg Foreman, who was once vice captain at this tower and a long term member at St. Peter in Thanet.

Also rung in memory of the life of Danny Scott. Both Danny and Reg were highly respected local ringers.

First Triples as Conductor - 7

Mary Bridges would like to be associated with this quarter, but was unable to ring due to ill health

For Evensong.

Rung open in memory of Reg Foreman and Martin Cox

On the eve of Epiphany. 200th quarter Flavia Faedo.

With birthday compliments to Barbara Heath, mother of Karen, who was born on 5th Jan 1925.

Belated birthday salutations to Bobbie

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of John Adams of this parish and one time bell ringer at this church, who passed away on 24 December aged 89.

2 First in method

Rung for Epiphany

Rang before the service to Licence The Reverend Ian Andrew Jacobson as Priest in Charge of St Laurence in Thanet by The Right Reverend Trevor Willmott Bishop in Canterbury and Bishop of Dover

Rung by friends of Dennis Owen, long time servant of this church, to mark the first anniversary of his death on 9th January 2014.

Je suis Charlie

I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it. Voltaire

For evening service. First on a working bell: 1.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Harry Ruben Santer on 22nd November 2014. Grandson of 2

Rung to celebrate the recent Silver Wedding Anniversary of Donna and Richard Worssam, and the 90th birthday, today, of Richard's mother, Beryl. Richard is Vicar of Otford.

For Epiphany carol service

Rung before evensong and with birthday compliments to Rupert.

Rung for Evensong in thanksgiving for the life of the Reverend Christopher Woodhead, latterly a ringer at Herne and a member of the Clerical Guild.

A birthday compliment to Diana Wraight

Compliments to Julie and Peter Richardson on their 37th wedding anniversary.

First in method for all.

Most methods to a peal - 3

700th Quarter for Tony Martin

Rung for Choral Evensong. A Birthday treat for the conductor.

Rung for evensong.

First quarter peal conducted by Hugo as a member of Hever band

Rung prior to Evensong.

In memory of Joy Pike, on the eve of her funeral

Rang as a birthday compliment for Revd. Andrew Jacobson Priest in Charge of St Laurence in Thanet. 1st quarter 6

Rung in memory of Philip J Rothera , who died on 13th January aged 71, after a long battle with cancer. Rest in peace

In memory of Joy Pike on the day of her funeral, rung after her Memorial Service at this church.

Rung open to celebrate the life of Cynthia Harper, of this parish, on the day following her funeral.

1 & 3: First in minor

Rung to mark the anniversary of the first Concorde jets carrying commercial passengers which simultaneously took off, at 11:40 a.m. 1976, from London Heathrow and Paris Orly

To celebrate the 85th birthday, today, of Eve Norris, and also to celebrate the life of our friend George Smith, who died on 31st December 2014, aged 89.

George was a ringer at Sundridge for a short time.

Rung to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchill

Rung to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchill

Rung as an 18th birthday compliment to Sophie Harvey, also as a belated birthday compliment to Darren Harris (who is not 18).

Also for the consecration of Libby Lane.

Rung for Evensong.

First quarter for Matthew Jerome. Three generations of one family, 1,2,3

Rung prior to Evensong.

Charles's first quarter peal inside, rung to celebrate his 16th birthday

Remembering the victims of the Holocaust Atrocities which took place 75 years ago

* First of mixed doubles

Rung to commemorate the anniversary of the death of King Henry VIII on this day in 1547

Rung on the 50th anniversary of the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill and also the death of Charles I (30/1/1649).

First in variation for all.

Rung before a concert in this church given by Linden Baroque in memory of one of their founder members, Gertrude Evans.

200th quarter; 6.

Rung for the 50th Birthday of Jane Hickman 1700th Q :-5.

For Evensong.

First quarter in a "non-method block" for all and for the association.

Umpire: Thos M Barlow

This quarter was proceeded by a short touch in the "non-method block" enabling the Umpire to stop Mrs T Barlow from having rung something he hasn't.

A Birthday compliment to Christine Fisher ...also 07/40 Quarter peals for the year by Susan Bassett

Rung for Candlemas

For the 50th Birthday of Jane Hickman

Rung open in celebration of the life of Jessie Bonney, mother of John, who passed away on the 14th January and is being buried at Medway on 17th February.

Rung in memory and to mark the 70th anniversary of the deaths of Violette Szabo GC, Denise Bloch and Lilian Rolfe. They were all agents in the Special Operations Executive, and all were killed on 5th February 1945 in Ravensbruck Concentration Camp. Carve their names with pride.

Rung as a get well compliment to Iain Mackay, who was to have rung the tenor to this quarter.

Also preceding the Staplehurst Ringers' Christmas Dinner.

First as cover: 6

Birthday compliment to Alison.

1st in m: 2. Birthday compliment to Alison.

Rung on the middle 6

Birthday compliment to Alison.

For evening service.

Welcoming Ham Woods as Tower Captain, taking over from Tiffy Lynch after her 21 years in the role.

First of Spliced Stedman & Grandsire Triples: 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6

Rung for the birthday of Tim Attride. The band would like to name this method "Tim Attride"

In thanksgiving for the life of Peter Bonnert , organist and choirmaster at East Farleigh for over 50years who died on 1st February 2015 aged 82. Rest in peace

With birthday compliments to Sue, 50 today.

To commemorate Wilfred Wenham a ringer at this tower and uncle of the 2nd, who died during training for the 1914-18 War, 100 years ago to this day.

1000th Quarter Peal - 4

Ringers come from each decade sequentially 1930s to 1980s

1st Treble Bob for ringer of 1. Rung on the back 6.

In memory of James Britton ( father of Alex) who died on Friday 6th February 2015 aged 90. Rest in peace

First quarter 1. First of Grandsire Doubles inside 2. To celebrate the 21st birthday of 2.

Rung to mark The Queen's reign entering its 64th year.

First in variation for all.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the tenor ringer

1st triples: 1. 11/40 of Sue's anniversary challenge.

Rung for Evensong. Birthday compliment to Jane Huxley for 17th February.

The band would like to name this method "Michael Little"

Rung prior to evening service and in thanksgiving for the life of Harold Chittenden, grandfather of the conductor who passed to his rest on 9th February aged 87 years.

First in method - 2 + 4 .

After the funeral of Norman Dabbs assistant Priest retired .

Rung half-muffled for Ash Wednesday.

First quarter peal - 1.

Rung on Ash Wednesday.

Most Doubles: 2 & 4.

First quarter on the bells since their refurbishment by The Whitechapel Bell Foundry.

2000th for the Association - 9

A 21st birthday compliment to Ben Barnes

Rung as a 50th birthday compliment to ringer of Tenor, and also to ringer of No. 2, whose birthday was on the same day.

Rung for evensong.

A thanksgiving for the life and witness of Dr Mike Thresh of this parish, passed away 12th February 2015, R.I.P.

Rung to celebrate the 50th birthday of the treble. First QP as conductor. The band would like to name this method "Emma Tapsell".

(13/40 of Sue's anniversary challenge)

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Dr Mike Thresh a member of the St Michaels congregation who died on 12th February. Rest in peace

Rung to celebrate the birth of Alex Esmé Barton-Hergest born on the 9th February weighing 6lb 15oz. Congratulations to proud parents Suki and Dean. A first granddaughter for Brenda.

Also, as a get well to Rebecca, niece of Sue, who has come down with chicken pox.

Rung half muffled in memory of David Alexander, long time member of this church and who was taught to handle a bell here, on the day of his funeral.

Rang in Memory of Pam Earl who's first years anniversary

fell today

With birthday compliments to Emma Ramage whose birthday is today.

First in method for all.

Circled tower and as conductor; 4.

Rung for the Thanksgiving Service for the Life of Malcolm Armstrong a long standing member of St Laurence Church.

Rung on the back six after the intallation of the new beams for the front four

Rung to celebrate the installation of the new vicar of this parish – The Revd Fiona Haskett.

First peal in the method:

&-38-14-58-16-12-38.56.1478-78, 12

First of Stedman Caters: 5

1st on treble: 1.

With the bands best wishes to Colin Nicholson.

4 first in method

Rung for Evensong and as a compliment to Fiona, daughter of the 6, and Gerry Glidewell who were married in this church on 12 July 2014

Rung for Evensong. 1st in method for 4.

The band would like to name this method "Douglas Neve"

Circled tower 20 times - 4

Rung in memory of Dennis A Chapman

Birthday compliment to Maria Jorysz (3rd March)

Rung in loving memory of Pauline Sparkes, mother of the conductor.

2 - 1st quarter in method.

For Women's World Day of Prayer.

First blows in method by all.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Georgia Rose Wood, niece of 1.

* first in method

Rung prior to the ASB ringers AGM.

Thanks to Roy Barclay for standing down after meeting short. 1st in m 2. 14/40 of Sue's Anniversary challenge. Rung to wish Jacqui Barlow a speedy recovery.

First quarter of Stedman Triples for Sue. Rung as a 5th birthday compliment to Blathnaid Murphy, granddaughter of Rhian and Judith.

Rung as a significant birthday compliment to Mrs Pat Barton of this parish.

The band would like to name this method 'David Sheekey'

40th birthday compliment to Shona Clark on March 10th.

400th Quarter Peal together - 2 and 6

Birthday compliment to Andrew Clark (12 March)

First in 11 P, M & V: 1, 2 and 3

First quarter peal 2.

First of Spliced Surprise Major on the bells

Rung for Evensong.

Rung in celebration of the life and work of TERRY PRATCHETT.

On Mar 15th 1940, Hermann Goering said 100-200 church bells are enough for Germany, smelt the rest. We should be grateful to those who ensured he did not get his way.

The band would like to name this method "Mothering Sunday" for all mothers.

Rung prior to Evensong on Mothering Sunday.

Rung on St Patrick's Day. With birthday wishes to Alan Palmer and with congratulations to Emma Atkins who married Lorraine in Banff, Canada today.

First in method; 3.

First Quarter Of Minor as Conductor

Wedding anniversary compliment to Steve and Helen Artlett

Wishing Jackie Barlow a speedy recovery.

Rung in memory of Susan Rothera who died on Wednesday 18th March 2015. Rest in Peace

Rung to wish Freya Hurlstone, Sue's goddaughter, a happy 13th birthday on 19th.

First in variation for all.

Rung open for the life of Eileen Palin of Faversham. First on 10. 1 First inside on 10. 3

Rung for Evensong.

Before Durufle's Requiem one week after the 39th wedding anniversary of 1 and 3 and in anticipation of the 40th wedding anniversary of M Jane and 5

5 First as conductor of minor

5 First as Conductor

In commemoration of Richard III who died at Bosworth field in 1485 and will be reinterred at Leicester Cathedral on Thursday 26 March 2015

For Evensong on Passion Sunday with the band's best wishes to Andrew Webster a former member of the Cathedral Company who is unwell.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Eileen Palin

Rung as an early birthday celebration for the 6. First quarter peal for 6. First blows in the variations for 5.

Rung in memory of Eileen Palin who rang at Ospringe and Faversham who died on 16th March 2015 aged 86. Rest in Peace

250th on this bell - 6

Ring to celebrate the life of Michael J Mash who passed away 2 years ago

By members of the local band prior to the installation of the Revd Dr John Walker as Team Rector of the new Dover Benefice.

6 - circled tower to quarters

To mark the final burial of King Richard III and the appointment of the first woman as a Diocesan Bishop

Rung for the Christening of Isabelle, granddaughter of Gordon and Carole on Meopham Dinner Day. Rupert has now conducted a quarter peal from every bell in this tower.

Remembering Eileen Palin, ringer at Ospringe, who died on 16th March. Also a 21st birthday compliment to Jake Cramp, grandson of Treble ringer.

Rung following the wedding of Tony Heyden and Cara Shearing at this church today.

For Palm Sunday.

First in method for all.

For Palm Sunday

Rung before the Palm Sunday confirmation service.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung half muffled before the Maundy Thursday evening service having been beaten by a mixture of the M25 and April Doubles.

1st quarter on 8 - 1

Rung half muffled after the 3 hour Good Friday Devotional Service

In celebration on Easter Sunday.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Eileen Palin

For Easter.

For Easter Sunday .

Rung for Easter during the Easter egg hunt.

Circled the tower - 2.

Rung before Easter Sunday service

Rung for Easter Day Evensong.

Rung for Rev Michael Fulljames last service on Easter Day.