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To ring in the New Year.

To ring in the New Year

The band wishes to name this method "And Now For Something Completely Different" in support of all those ringers who went out of their way to support Julie McDonnell by ringing one or more of her methods.

First in method: All

To welcome the New Year. Brenda Coode also in attendance, but not able to ring today.

Rung to welcome the New Year.

Marking the 82nd birthday (5th January) of Colin Davis, resident of this parish and father of the 4th ringer.

Rung for the Institution, Induction and Installation of The Reverend Edward Hurst as Vicar of St Peter and St Paul, Shorne

Birthday compliment to Colin Davis, 82 today, father of the ringer of the fourth.

For Epiphany.

First peal of Surprise: 2. 50th peal: 5. Rung as a warm welcome to Fr David Gibbons as the new RC Priest of Sevenoaks.

Rung on Epiphany in memory of Joyce Neal (Mother of the ringer of the 3rd) who passed away 5 January 1999.

Final ringing on the bells before this Church shuts for three months for rewiring and repair works.

* First QP of Major in the variation

On the Feast of the Epiphany, and commemorating the 130th anniversary this month of the production of the Biddenden Parish Magazine "Home Words" (See attached).

Especially arranged at the request of the Churchwardens & Tower Captain as a prelude to a talk given in the church by Joanna Lumley, which drew a capacity crowd.

Rung to celebrate the life of Jeanne Mavis Denne, grandmother of 3. 09/09/1926 - 16/12/2016

First complete grandsire - 4

George's first quarter covering as well as his first quarter on 6 bells

Becky's first treble bob hunt (on any number) and also first quarter of major.

For the feast of the Epiphany.

First in method for all except 4

Rung to celebrate the life of Jeanne Mavis Denne, Grandmother of the 3. 09/09/1926 - 16/12/2016

First in method: 3.

1st on 10: 1. For Evensong and Epiphany Procession with Carols.

For Epiphany

The 9th annual date touch to welcome the New Year and with birthday compliments to Rupert.

Longest length; 1,2.

Rung prior to the Epiphany Carol Service.

Rung for Epiphany

1st in method as conductor

Rung to mark the dedication of these bells 140 years ago today.

First in method for all

Birthday compliments to Nikki Richardson and Happy Wedding Anniversary to Julie and Peter Richardson.

First of method as conductor.

A birthday compliment to Bethany, daughter of 1.

Rung in memory of John Wood, Churchwarden.

1st in m for all except 7.

Rang as a Birthday complement To Joanna Barton ringer at our tower.

First quarter peal on the treble for Colin.

Birthday Compliment to Diana Wraight. First quarter peal in the method: 5

Birthday compliments to Diana Wraight.

First quarter peal on a mini ring 1,2 & 5.

Rung to welcome the Rev Nicholas Williams as vicar.

Birthday Compliment to Diana Wraight. First quarter peal in the method 3 & 4

Rung to celebrate the inauguration of the tower and bells by Bishop Trevor on this day 15th January 2017. With special thanks to the KCACR Restoration Fund.

Our first quarter in 3 years.

First in method for Rebecca L Denne.

Mary Bridges, Susan Bones and Rev David Cawley would like to be associated with this quarter, having given a great deal time and expertise to the project.

With birthday compliments to Cathy for today.

1st touch in method; 2,4,5,6,7.

A pre-birthday compliment to Darren Harris.

Rung prior to the Evening Service.

Rung for Evensong. Also Birthday compliments to Tom Hackford (30), son of 7, and to Silas Godby (5) nephew of 2. First Quarter Peal in method for 2, 4, and 6.

Rung prior to evening service.

"Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on, And turn again"

3: 100th QP

"Here will we sit and let the sounds of music Creep in our ears: soft stillness and the night Become the touches of sweet harmony"

Rung with gratitude for, and to celebrate the life of, Freda Cannon. Freda learnt to ring at Lewisham at the same time as the parents of the 5, and was longstanding tower captain of Greenwich, and ringer there for over 50 years; she was an ex-President of the Ladies' Guild of Change Ringers, and an inspiration to all.

A birthday compliment to Darren Harris and Jack Birkbeck (1st birthday)

100th together 4 and 7

For 'Winnie the Pooh' day.

1260th Quarter - 4

Rang to celebrate the birthday today of Reverend I. Andrew Jacobson. Rector and Priest in Charge of the Parish.

1st Quarter inside 3

50th Quarter 4

First quarter in the method, Julie McDonnell Little Alliance: x0x56x14-12

In fond memory of Patricia Payne who died on 24th January 2016.

Rung prior to Evensong and to commemorate the life of Keith Arthur Sweeney (14th July 1926 - 19th December 2016), father of Reverend Andrew Sweeney, Priest-in-Charge, Hythe, St Leonard's.

First conducting 2 methods, 3

In memory of Keith Clarkson, 15th Oct 1958 to 25th Nov 2016, only brother to Hilary Clarkson, a Cowden resident and member of the Cowden Parish Church. A much loved husband, son and friend to many, who loved life and had a passion for all things related to the countryside.

Rung for Evensong and the Installation of the Archdeacon of Canterbury, the Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore.

Rung prior to evening service.

1st in method for all except 3 & 7, 1st in m as C.

To celebrate the 70th birthday of Andrew Heatlie of this tower.

Rung half-muffled in fond memory of our dear friend Freda Cannon, a member of the Greenwich band for 60 years. Freda was Tower Captain and Secretary for many years and also a former President of The Ladies Guild and a member of The Central Council. May she rest in peace - and rise in glory.

Rung to celebrate the life of Freda Cannon, long time ringer at St Alfege's Greenwich who died on 14th January.

Most methods; 3.

Rung open in celebration of the life and example of the Reverend Fred Smale, past vicar of Birchington.

The band would like to name this method "Revd Fred Smale" in his memory

Rung on the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul the Apostle: "Love is patient, love is kind...Love never fails"

First in method: 5, 7

"In mine eye she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on"

"In faith, lady, you have a merry heart"

For Burns Night

1st spliced: 2

Silent and non-conducted

Commemorating the death of King Henry VIII on this day in 1547 and to celebrate Hugo starting his second season at Hever castle.

1st TB: 1. For Evensong.

Rung after meeting short for Doubles for Evensong and the Candlemas Procession

Rung, after his final service here, to wish Father Antony every success and happiness in his new parish and to give thanks for 17 wonderful years at St Paulinus.

300th in the tower; 5.

Rung to celebrate the 60th birthday of David Russell

Rung prior to Evening Service.

Circled tower 10 times - 2

*First Oxford TB.

In celebration of the forthcoming Sapphire Jubilee of H.M. The Queen.

Also to commemorate the completion of 25 years ringing for the conductor (the 7th ringer taught him to ring).

Birthday compliments to D. Paul Smith (26/1) [Master ASCY 1995-96], Miss Eloise V.O. Scott (7 on 29/1) and Miss Abigail M. Buck (16 on 2/2) [Burmarsh Tower Capt 2011-12].

At practice following this quarter, Grandsire & Stedman Cators, Stedman Triples and Rounds & Called Changes on the ten were rung. Best thanks to the Tower Captain for the use of the bells.

According to records, first performance of Oxford TB Major on the bells since 1953 (and the one before that was 1810!)

1st in Method 2, 3, 4, 5.

First in method for Lucy Whitehead and first in method as conductor for Brian Butcher. Rung to mark the 65th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung in anticipation of the 65th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II to the throne in 1952.

1st in m: 2. Rung in memory of Annette Hamill, former landlady of the 'Cooper's Arms', Rochester and donor to the restoration of these bells, whose funeral takes place at this church tomorrow.

Rung on St. Agatha's Day as a 65th birthday compliment to the tenor ringer.

First on 8: 8

1st in m: 5. 50th Q in this tower: 8. For the Feast of St Agatha.

First C in M

Rung in the afternoon following a service of dedication for the new peal board here, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Fr Stanley Evans' first peal. He presided at the Mass here at which this board was dedicated by him, followed by luncheon at 'The Maypole'.

After this lunch, this QP was rung to celebrate the Sapphire Jubilee of HM The Queen, which occurs tomorrow.

Also to mark the second season at Hever Castle for the ringer of the second.

Rung on the heavy five of the octave.

Rung to celebrate the 63rd birthday of Iggy Tapsell

1st in m for 4, 5 & 6 . A birthday compliment to the ringer of the 2nd.

Rung for the Sapphire Anniversary of the Accession to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11

Rung to mark the 65th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Ring to mark the 65th anniversary of the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

1000th on the Taylor bells

Remembering Julian Rueff

Rung in memory of William Owen Jarvis Winter, the fifth of twenty Kemsing men to die in World War 1, who died on this day 100 years ago.

Rung to mark the Centenary of the death of William Thomas Audsley (army no. 114653) of the Royal Field artillery who was kill on the 9th February 1917, aged 20, son of Edward and Ann Audsley of 72 High St, Crayford. And for William Eames who was killed in 1915, both ringers at this church.

1st in variation for all.

Rung in honour of the Sapphire Jubilee of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Also to mark the 20th anniversary of the tenor ringer's first eight bell peal (5088 Belfast Surprise Major rung at Cheriton, Kent on 8th February 1997).

A Birthday compliment to Alison Gerrish (7th February)

1st inside: 2

Rung to celebrate Sapphire (65th) anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth 11.

First in method 3, 4, and 5.

First blows in method: 3 and 4

First quarter in method for all the band

Rung open in the celebration of the lives of Vivien Wilson (22/04/1938 - 08/01/2017) and John Wilson (30/05/1935 - 18/01/2017) before their joint funeral service after which they will be laid to rest with their late son Nicholas Wilson (06/05/1970 - 12/07/1991). RIP.

Rung in memory of William Thomas Read, the sixth of twenty Kemsing men to die in World War 1, who died on this day 100 years ago.

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming birthdays of Peter Marshall(12/02/17),James Marshall(12/02/17),Jennifer Holden(13/02/17), and John MacKenzie Rector of this parish (12/02/17).

First in method: 2.

For Evensong.

For Evensong.

Rung in memory of Eric Naylor, Tower Captain at Bath Abbey for many years, who died on Friday 27 January. Eric was a formerly a local ringer for some years at Rainham, Kent.

In remembrance of Mike Thresh, 12th February 2015, RIP

Rung prior to Evensong on Septuagesima Sunday.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the ringer of the 3.

Also for KCACR Canterbury District Quarter Peal Week

1st in method - 3&6

First major as conductor and first performance of conductor's first composition - 8

Rung for the KCACR Canterbury District Quarter Peal Week

Also rung half muffled in loving memory of Pat Bellis, mother of 1

First in method - 2

Birthday compliment to the conductor for tomorrow 14th.

Rung half muffled in memory of Freda Cannon, ringer at this church for 60 years, immediately after her funeral.

Rung in memory of Freda Cannon, on the day of her funeral.

Rung on the exact 50th anniversary of the death of John C O'Keefe (1911-67), grandfather of the ringer of the eighth and who inspired him to become a doctor.

First blows in method by all.

Thinking of the Brady family at this difficult time.

First quarter of doubles inside for 3.

First of major 2 and 6.

First of major as conductor.

Possibly the last quarter on the ropes.

Rung open in celebration of the life of Tim Finn, former ringer at this tower and a true gentleman.

First peal as conductor.

First Quarter at first attempt - 6.

First St Simon's - 2.

Rung in memory of Freda Cannon, ringer at Greenwich for 60 years, whose funeral was held on 14th February. Freda was also a Cumberland Youth and former President of The Ladies Guild.

Jim Rooke and Alex Britton would like to be associated with this quarter-peal.

Jointly conducted by 2 & 5.

1st Quarter Peal : treble

Rung by local band remembering Eric Naylor (1928-2017) a former Rainham ringer.

Eric learned to ring at Rainham and rang his first peal here trebling to Grandsire Triples 20.10.1945.

Eric moved to Bath where he later became Tower Captain at Bath Abbey.

Rung for Canterbury District quarter peal week.

Rung prior to a service to mark the Tercentenary of the Grand Lodge.

Rung prior to Evensong and for Canterbury District quarter peal week.

Rung for District Quarter Peal Week.

Most m/v and 1st Clifford's Pleasure and Kennington - 2&3

Most m/v as Conductor

1st of Surprise Major: 3. For Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Sarah Wallace, mother of the 5th.

900th Quarter Peal

A 70th birthday compliment to Gordon Hunt on 20th February.

Rung prior to evening service.

First 2m inside: 2.

First 2m as conductor.

First quarter peal at first attempt - 6.

Rung to welcome Fr Neil Bryson and his wife Elizabeth to St Michael's.

6: first minor as conductor, first attempt

First quarter peal in the method (at the first attempt) for all the band.

In thanksgiving for the life of Margaret Hyams.

Rung half-muffled in fond memory of Freda Cannon, Tower Captain and Secretary at this tower for over 60 years.

2 - first QP of triples on an inside bell

1st of Major: 3. A birthday compliment to Richard Bushell.

Rung for the retirement of Angie Daniels who has been Lay Reader for ten years at this parish.

Rung prior to a Service for Eucharistic Devotions and Benediction.

Rung after morning service to wish James LeBall a happy 30th birthday.

Rung for Steve Ryan, colleague and friend of 4, to wish him all the very best for the future as he starts a new chapter in life

For Evensong

First Surprise Minor - 2

First in method as conductor.

First quarter as conductor

Rung half muffled before the sung mass with imposition of ashes.

For Lent

Celebrating the life of Michael Lewis Dew (1934-2016) former colleague of the conductor, whose Thanksgiving Service was held at St Luke's, Linch Road, Liphook yesterday, 1st March.

On the front 6. For SBABC.

A Golden wedding anniversary compliment to John & Jean Gunn.

First quarter peal in the method.

Julie McDonnell New Bob Major: 36.18x18x38x1238x LH 18

Rung for SBABC.

First blows in m: 6. For SBABC.

Most methods - 2

Rung before evensong as a birthday treat for the tenor ringer.

1st Triples: 3

1st of spliced: 4 & 5. 1st blows in Rutland: 4. A 95th birthday compliment to Peggy Thresh.

Rung prior to Choral Evensong.

Also rung in thanksgiving for the life of William Dollard, uncle of the tenor ringer; passed to his rest on 24th February 2017.

First in the method - 4 & 5.

Half-muffled after the service commemorating the 193 souls who perished in the ferry disaster at Zeebrugge on 6 March 1987. RIP.

Same method as rung 30 years ago and same conductor. 2,6,7 members of the 1987 band. 5,8 P&O shore staff.

Rung to celebrate the birthdays of Debra (2/3) and Andrew (10/3).

1st Stedman; 3.

First in method 2;

Congratulation to Rosemary Holden (2) on passing her Driving Test yesterday

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Beverly and Diccon Ward.

6 - First quarter

6: first in method

"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players"

6: first in method

Rung in Sevenoaks for Stephen Noakes, Group Customer Service Director, Lloyds Bank

"I never did repent for doing good, Nor shall not now"

"Soft stillness, and the night, Become the touches of sweet harmony."

8: first involvement in a Julie McDonnell SBABC QP

"And when Love speaks, the voice of all the gods Makes heaven drowsy with the harmony."

"Give me your hand, And let me all your fortunes understand"

For Evensong.

First triples on treble - 1

First in method: &x8x56x4-12