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For Lewisham District Quarter Peal Week. Also to celebrate the lives of John Morley, for 30 years Lay Reader and dedicated servant of St Luke's Church and Dr Paul Haskey, a brilliant physicist and lifetime colleague of 1.

First of major inside: 4

Rung on St Pattrick’s Day

In memory of Private Tom Cox, an East Farleigh ringer, who died in the Great War on 21st March 1918.

1st Quarter Peal in the Method:

Oakwood Park Surprise Major: x36x14x58x3678x1478x1258x36x78, LE12.

Rung prior to Benediction.

150th Q together: 2 & 6.

Very belated compliments to celebrate the wedding of Dan Cocker (Greenwich ringer) and Ania Osinska married in Warsaw, Poland in 2016; and for the birth and baptism of their daughter, Maria Edith Cocker, in 2017.

For Lewisham Quarter Peal week.

Rung in memory of Ken Dodd who passed away during this week, especially on the "Diddy" bells of Foots Cray.

A 120 of Plain Hunt followed: 1 Andrew Sinclair, 2 Graham Long, 3 Ros Farmer, 4 Jan Odell, 5 Brenda Coode.

For The Lewisham District Quarter Peal week.

For Evensong.

Rung prior to a rendition of Bach’s St John Passion.

First quarter peal on ten bells: 10

A 29th birthday compliment to Amy Barclay, daughter of the 1.

First in method; 2,4,6.

Believed to be the first in method. The band would like to call it Kearsney Abbey Bob Triples. PN 347.1.7.3.127.3.7 (125). A Diamond Wedding anniversary compliment to Colin and Sandy Davis (parents of 6th).

700th quarter 3

1st in method 5. 1st in method as conductor

Wedding anniversary compliments today to David and Jean Levick

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming 8th birthday on 31st March of Chase Hunter-Matthews, grandson of the Treble ringer.

For Palm Sunday. Birthday compliment on his wedding anniversary 6.

For Evensong on Palm Sunday. Also to celebrate the wedding of Gerald Malone and Shaun Clarke.

Rung on Palm Sunday and remembering Peter Milton and Martin Pring.

Rung on the front six prior to Evensong on Palm Sunday.

First quarter of Plain Bob Doubles inside - 2

1st peal: 5 & 8.

1st on 8: 1 & 6.

For RAF 100 and remembering Peter Saddleton.

Rung for Palm Sunday Evensong

With birthday compliments to David Hilling.

Most methods; 3.

Marking the retirement after 32 years service of Eric Gander as Clerk to the Presidents and Trustees of the New College of Cobham.

In memory of Sidney Huntley, a Chiddingstone ringer, who died in the Great War on this day 1918.

Rung on the occasion of the visitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

The band would like to name this variation "Archbishop of Canterbury"

Before Palm Sunday Evensong, and rung as a tribute to L/Cpl Frederick Wilkinson, a ringer at Bearsted, Kent. Died 22/03/1918 age 19. Suffolk Regiment 11th Bn. Service No.41446. Commemorated at Arras Memorial, France, Bay 4. Born 3rd quarter 1898. He was the youngest of eight children, all surviving at the 1911 census, born to Charles Oscar Wilkinson and the late Ellen Wilkinson (died 1907). His brother, Lance Corporal Arthur Wilkinson, Royal Fusiliers, not known to be a bellringer, also fell, on 04/08/1916, and is buried at Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, France. Born: Bearsted, Kent. Enlisted: Maidstone. Resided (1911 Census): Moat Hall Villas, Bearsted, Kent. On 24 March 2018 Canon John Corbyn, Vicar of Holy Cross Bearsted, presided over a short ceremony to mark the centenary of the death of L/Cpl Wilkinson. “We will remember them”.

1st on 8: 4

1st spliced on 8: 5

In memory of Martin Pring, former Tower Captain of Aylesford.

Rung prior to Evening Prayer on Palm Sunday.

Also rung as a Ruby Wedding compliment to Andrew and Denise Corby.

Rung as a belated birthday compliment to Felicity Miller, member of the band

First in method - 5

Rung half-muffled on the 100th Anniversary of the death of Private James Walter Capeling.

James was born in Biddenden in 1898 and his parents moved to Maidstone, firstly to Tonbridge Road and then to Hartnup Street. He was from a family of 11 children.

James enlisted in the war and served in the Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment. ( 7th Bn. Service No G/25350 ) He died of wounds during the Battle of St Quentin on the Somme on 28th March 1918 aged 19. He was buried by the Germans in Monceau-le-Neil Communal Cemetery in the German Extension. However, his grave was lost, so he is commemorated with a special gravestone at Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Aisne, France.

James was a bellringer at St Michael and All Angels and was the last of the 5 Ringers from this Tower killed in WW1. His name is on a War Memorial to the Ringers in the Belfry. He was amongst the 83 men killed in WW1 from this Parish.

R.I.P.

“We will remember them”

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Colin and Sandy Davis ( Steve's parents) on 22nd March and Sandy's 80th birthday on 19th March.

1st in the method.

Rung before the Maundy Day service and to mark Sue's retirement on Easter Monday after 30 year and 27 days in the Metropolitan Police.

Rung half muffled on the back eight for Good Friday

First doubles in hand: 1-2

Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of Ross Robertson's first quarter peal: Grandsire Doubles at Lady St Mary Wareham on Palm Sunday 30 March 1958.

Rung prior to the marriage of Nathan Garratt & Sophie Goacher.

For Easter and to commemorate the Centenary of the forming of the RAF.

Rung in Celebration on Easter Sunday.

With congratulations to Cathy Cheeseman on her confirmation here this morning and for Solemn Evensong and the Blessing of the Easter Garden. Also a 70th birthday compliment to Colin Thompson, grandfather of the ringer of the 3rd.

For Morning Service on Easter Sunday.

For Easter

Rung after Eucharist on Easter Day.

Rung for Evensong on Easter Sunday

Rung for Eucharist on Easter Day.

First in method for all.

Rung for Easter before the 8:00am Communion

Rung on Easter Sunday and as a farewell to the Rev Alison Letschka following her last service at Bexley.

For Easter.

Rung at the conclusion of Choral Evensong on Easter Day.

Rung prior to the Annual Service and AGM of the Kent County Association.

Rung to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force

First in April Day: all

Rung with best wishes from the bellringers to Rev Andrew Jacobson, priest in charge of this parish as he begins his Sabbatical

Also rung as a wedding compliment to Ben Winter (brother of the conductor) and Juliet Williams

Rung to remember Erica Rogers of St George’s, Beckenham, Kent, who died this morning.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the treble ringer and to celebrate the 44th wedding anniversary of Marilyn and Malcolm Barden.

Rung in memory of Christine Smith.

Jointly conducted by 2 & 5 with 7,6,8 cover

1st on 10 - 4,8

600th peal for the Kent Association - 3

As part of a Julie McDonnell outing to London

350th QP: 4. A birthday compliment to Dickon Love

First of Grandsire Triples inside for Lucy

First in Method: 3 and 8

Rung prior to Evensong on Low Sunday.

Also rung as a belated 85th birthday anniversary compliment to Dr Donald H Niblett, a Vice-President and long-serving member of the Canterbury Cathedral Company (31st March).

The band would like to name this variation "Neil Bell" in memory of BBC South East's sports reporter Neil Bell, who died recently at the age of 61.

Birthday wishes to Judith Trafford for 8th April.

99th quarter peal together 4 and 6.

Rung in memory of Phillip Fenn, the fourteenth of twenty Kemsing men to die in World War 1, who died on this day 100 years ago.

In loving memory of Norah Cheeseman, Rupert's Nan, who passed away on 5th April.

100th quarter peal together 1 and 6.

Rung after the wedding of Sophie Robson-Bate and Matthew Sait

First in hand on an inside pair 5-6

1300th peal: 2.

First QP of Treble Bob Major - 5

First of triples inside - 6

200th Quarter Peal - 2

Celebrating the 22nd wedding anniversary of Caroline and Michael (2 & 8) on Friday 13th April 2018

Rung to celebrate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Jim and Liz Attwood.

1st Minor at 1st attempt- 1

1st Minor as conductor ever at 1st attempt- 6.

Rung before the Memorial Service for Canon Richard Lea, former Precentor of Rochester Cathedral and a good friend to the bell ringers.

For Evensong.

Rung for evensong and in celebration of the safe arrival of Pierre Redgwell on 10 April 2018, Great Nephew of 5. Also as a birthday compliment to 4 whose birthday is today.

First on working bell : 1

The band would like to name this variation 'Sir Roger Bannister' in commemoration of his contribution to sport.

Also as congratulations to the Revd Don Witts on his new appointment.

Rung prior to Evening Service.

Rung in memory of Mrs June Barnes ( mother of Phillip) on the 10th anniversary of her passing.

Jones the Cat RIP

First quarter peal of Surprise Minor: 2

250th together 8,10.

Rung to welcome Oscar Stanley Anthony Steele born on 22nd March 2018 ( 2nd grandchild for Shirley and Pete McGill)

Believed to be the first in method. The band would like to call it Maison Dieu Bob Triples after the historic Town Hall in Dover. PN 347.1.7.3.7.3.7,125

1st triples inside: 4

In memory of Carole Keegan.

Rung immediately following the Induction and Installation of The Reverend Nathan James Ward to be vicar of St Margaret's Rainham. Also to mark the 92nd birthday of HM the Queen.

Rung to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth’s 92nd birthday.

Rung for the 92nd birthday of HM the Queen

Remembering Janet O'Sullivan

First blows in the method.

Walnut Tree A. (h) x58x14.58.12x1238x18x18

Rung on the front 6 for the evening Easter Carol Service

Rung for Evensong and the St George's day parade.

First in method - 5.

Rung as a celebration of the 92nd birthday of H M The Queen.

The band would like to name this variation 'Stephen Hawking" in honour of the considerable contribution to science he made.

First in method: 3

Rung before Evensong as a birthday compliment to Her Majesty the Queen; also congratulations to Alice M Baverstock on her completion of the London Marathon today, and for St. George’s day.

Rung prior to Evening Service and in honour of the 92nd birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

For St George's Day and to welcome the birth of a son to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Rung on St George's Day and to celebrate the birth of the new prince to their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Most methods: 2.

Rung to celebrate St George's Day, and to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their second son.

Rung for the licensing of the Rev'd Joanna S Richards as Rector of the Benefice of St Dunstan with Holy Cross, St Mildred with St Mary de Castro, St Peter with St Alphage and St Margaret Canterbury.

Rung by ringers from St Dunstan's (3, 5 and 6) and from St Martin and St Paul (1, 2 and 4) where she was Curate.

Rung for St George’s Day and to celebrate the birth of a son to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Rung to celebrate the birth on 23 April 2018 of a second son to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Rung to celebrate the birth of a son (yesterday) to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Rung to celebrate the birth on 23 April 2018 of a second son to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Rung following Evensong to celebrate the birth of a second son to Their Royal Highnesess The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on 23rd April 2018.

First quarter peal on 10 bells: 10

Rung in fond memory of Colin Jeal, a Bexley ringer for many years.

100th birthday compliment to Eve Lester.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Prince Louis of Cambridge and with the band's compliments to Enid Dixon on her 65th birthday.

Circled the tower - 2.

First of Spliced: 4.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Prince Louis of Cambridge.

100th together 2,9. 400th together 6,10. 250th as conductor on this bell

Rung to celebrate Graham Heath's 50th birthday

First quarter including singles: 2

Rung to celebrate the birth of Prince Louis of Cambridge.

Birthday compliments to Callum Clark, son of the ringer of the 2nd and Andrea Jinman, sister of the conductor. 100th together: 7 & 8.

Birthday compliments for tomorrow to the ringer of the treble and to Yana Jones, daughter of the conductor.

Rung in celebration of the birth of the new Royal baby, Prince Louis Arthur Charles.

Also as a 40th birthday compliment to Stephanie Mayes.

The band would like to name this variation 'Ken Dodd' in his memory.

Rung prior to Evening Service and as a birthday compliment to Steve Davis (28th April).

First on 8: 1

First Bob Triples inside: 3,5

First Triples as Conductor: 7

First with stitches: 8

300th Q: 3. Wedding anniversary compliment to Paul & Tina Bastow on 5th May.

For the forthcoming wedding of Daniel Key & Zoe Morriss in the Domincan Republic on 3/5/18. Nephew to the 4th.

100th together 3,5

Belated 65th birthday compliments to Hazel Bing and Bill Lanyon.

An enjoyable lunch followed in The King's Arms, Greenwich.

Rung with the best wishes of the band to our friends Richard Offen (a Vice-President of the Canterbury Cathedral Company) and Callum Crofton.

500th quarter peal together: 3 & 5

Rung prior to Evensong.

Rung, following some call changes called by Daniel Tierney, to celebrate the confirmation to-day of nine members of St. Bartholomew's, including Daniel's sister Emily, and Alexander and Stephanie.

Rung prior to the Thanksgiving service of Rosemary Hale. A memeber of this church for many years.

1st in m: 4

For Evensong

The band would like to name this variation "Jean Nicholson" which was rung in celebration of her 70th birthday.

Rung on the back six for NO Choral Evensong!

Rung as an 85th birthday anniversary compliment to Phyllis Chittenden, grandmother of the treble ringer.

1st Quarter for 48 years - 6

Most Methods - 5

Most Methods as Conductor - 4

Rung to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Dedicated to the Most Rev and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and the Most Rev and Rt Hon John Sentamu, Archbishop of York on the occasion of a Festive Eucharist for the opening of Thy Kingdom Come 2018, Novena to the Holy Spirit, Ascension Day to Pentecost at St Peter's , Walworth.

For Ascension Day.

500th together 3,6

For the feast of the Ascension

1st Q: 6. Most m to a quarter: 4. 50th Q this year: 5.

First Grandsire Triples: 3.

1st Q: 1. For Evensong.

Rung with best wishes to Andrew Haylor, originator of this method and to Norman and Ann Rust (Diamond Wedding Anniversary)

Rung in memory of Lance Corporal Merrick Raymond Warnett of 20th battalion, London Regiment who was killed in action 14th May 1918 aged 25 and buried in Contay British cemetery. He and members of his family rang at this church.

1st on 8 - 1

First blows in method: 4

For Sunday Service

The band would like to name this variation Louis Arthur Charles

Rung for Evensong and in thanksgiving for the life of Erica Rogers MBE, whose funeral was held this week.

Birthday compliments to Kenneth Gerrish (90) & Oliver Gerrish (37) on 12/5.

Rung to celebrate the life of Colin Jeal (1921-2018) whose funeral took place today. Colin was a long time ringer at this church, St Mary's, Bexley and Christchurch, Erith.

And also remembering Norah Cheeseman whose funeral was yesterday.

Rung to celebrate Debbie and Chris Saunders wedding anniversary and Irene White's (Mike's mother) 70th birthday

Rung with half-muffled clappers as a mark of respect following the passing of Mr John F Moon on 28th April aged 94 years; a long-standing member of the congregation and one-time ringer at this tower in the 1960s.

Several members of Mr Moon’s family listened to this quarter peal in the church yard and came up to the ringing chamber afterwards to meet the ringers.

Rung in memory of Ray Morgan and in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association

First Quarter Peal: 1

First quarter at first attempt: 1, 6

The first quarter with our new tenor bell (formerly at Child Okeford) which replaced the cracked one.

Rung on practice night, having met eight.

Rung in anticipation of the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle

Rung prior to the wedding rehearsal, and to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of Sophie Gyles to Robert Fever which will take place on 19th May 2018 in this church. Sophie and Robert were present during the ringing.

Most methods; 4. First in Wedding Doubles for all.

Rung in fond memory of Ron Bangay, one of the founding (1991) members of the Kemsing band. He died on 22nd April, 2018, aged 93. Five of that band rang to-day, and Bobbie was a good friend from Scouting days.

Rung immediately after The Eastchurch Pioneer Observance by members of the RNGB and RAFGB and friends.

Jointly conducted by 2 & 5

For the Royal Wedding today, a composition by Keith W Scudamore, a great friend of the conductor, passed away in March this year.

First peal on ten - 4 and also first on ten as conductor.

Conducted from outside the circle by Sue Gullett. To celebrate the marriage this day of HRH Prince Henry and Ms Meghan Markle

Rung prior to the service for the Licensing of Lay Readers. Also to mark the marriage today of HRH Prince Henry of Wales to Miss Meghan Markle. 200th together: 3 & 8.

Rung to mark the 40th anniversary of Simon's first peal (13th May 1978) rung at this tower on the same bell. Also a 60th birthday compliment to Keith Barber of Aldgate London E1

For the forthcoming marriage of Harry and Meghan at Windsor today.

Rung to celebrate the marriage today of HRH Prince Henry of Wales with Ms. Meghan Markle

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

To celebrate the marriage today of H.R.H. Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle.

The band would like to name this variation Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their honour.

For the marriage of HRH Prince Harry & Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle.

70th birthday compliments to Canon Alan Vousden.

Rung by ringers from Alan’s first parish, Cuxton, and regular ringers at his local church of West Malling.

First quarter on 8 bells: 1, 3 and 8

First inside: 3

Rung to celebrate the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Also prior to the Service of the Commissioning of Bellringers.

A birthday compliment to the Tower Captain, Alan Driver and also to the Conductor.

Rung for Sunday service to celebrate the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. A modest achievement but the first time in recent history that a local band has rung all eight in celebration.

Rung to mark Pentecost Evensong

Rung to celebrate the birthday of Sue Murphy.

The band would like to name this variation Seventieth Birthday.

Rung before Evensong on Pentecost, and as a wedding compliment to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were married yesterday.

Rung prior to Evening Prayer on Whitsun.

Also to celebrate the wedding yesterday of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

First quarter peal on eight bells away from cover: 1

Circled the tower twice to quarter peals: 6

Birthday compliment to Malwyn.

A birthday compliment to David Dearnley

A birthday quarter peal for the conductor.

Rung to commemorate the four members of the local band at Stone-In-Oxney who lost their lives during World War 1.

Harry Pellett - Private, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in Action in France on 29th September 1914. Vendresse British Cemetery.

Wilfred Stephen Wenham - Trooper, Royal East Kent Yeomanry. Died on 11th February 1915. Canterbury Cemetery (Wilfred Wenham was the uncle of the current tower captain Frank Wenham)

George Underdown - Private, 5th Battalion, The Buffs Killed in Action in Mesopotamia on 24th January 1917 Basra Memorial, Iraq

Charles Ephraim Daw - Private, 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment. Died of wounds in France on 31st August 1918. Bagneux British Cemetery.

Rung to celebrate the wedding here today of Leah Kimuyu and Marlon Stewart. Also, to celebrate the wedding of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Saturday 19th May. Best wishes for the wedding of the conductor's son James Long and Alison Fagg to take place at Bromley Baptist Church on Saturday 26th May.

Rung half-muffled at backstroke immediately prior to the funeral of John F. Moon Esq. (7th Aug 1924 - 28th Apr 2018). For long years (1956-2011) a member of the congregation of the old Ashford Parish Church and a regular attendee of Sung & Choral Evensong there. For several decades Director of F.C. Wood (Funeral Directors), Church Yard Passage, Ashford (Retired 2002). In his youth he was a Chorister and ringer at Charing Parish Church, (also assisting with wedding ringing at Ashford in the 1960s) and passed his old ringing books to the conductor of this QP. A staunch supporter of the 1662 BCP and staunch opponent of the redevelopment of the interior of Ashford Parish Church (as mentioned in his funeral eulogy today). "Well done, thou good and faithful servant". REQUIESCAT IN PACÉ.

1000th Q as Conductor.

Happy birthday, dear Jacqui,

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you,