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First quarter inside : 2

For St George's Day.

Rung for St George’s Day.

First quarter in the method: 4

First on 10 - 4

Dedicated to those affected by the Sri Lankan bombings

For St George's Day.

Rung for St George's Day.

The band would like to name this variation "St. George, Vernet-les-Bains" to celebrate the first ring of bells in France hung for change ringing.

To celebrate St George’s Day.

Birthday compliment to Maureen A Poole.

Believed to be the first in method. The band would like to name it Four Candles Bob Triples. PN 7.1.7.1.7.345.7,125

Rung to celebrate 50 years of membership of the KCACR for ringers of 1 and 2

To Celebrate the birth of Archie Levick born 19th April 2019 3rd grandchild of ringer 1....First of Cover (6)

First spliced surprise: 3

First Surfleet: 6

First Grandsire Doubles Inside: 3

25th Quarter as Conductor: 5

70th Birthday Compliments to Rita Major

Rung to mark the sacrifice made by the airmen of a Liberator bomber that ditched off Westgate to avoid crashing over the town, one of two Liberators that ditched off Thanet that day when returning from raids.

The band would like to name this variation "Liberator' Doubles.

13th birthday compliment to the treble ringer (29/4).

First of Doubles: 1.

First peal on eight bells: 6

Most Spliced so far - 2.

First inside: 4

First quarter peal: 2,3

Rung in memory of David Sayers, past Tower Captain, who died on May 23rd 2012.

Rung for the 100th Birthday of Dorothy Drew, mother of Angela.

For the St George's Day Parade. Also with best wishes to Emma as she embarks on the Camino de Santiago.

Rung for the Feast Day of St. George

Rung as get well wishes to Tim Attride, whose Wedding Anniversary is today

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of The Very Reverend John Arthur Simpson OBE (1933 to 2019); Dean of Canterbury Cathedral from 1986 until 2000.

First in method:3,5,6,7 and 8.

First in method as conductor.

Birthday compliments to the 2.

Also get well compliments to Tim Attride.

1st in m: 4. A pre-18th birthday compliment to 7.

1st in method 4. Rung for the Church Fair.

Rung to celebrate the 89th birthday of Phyllis Chidwick mother of the treble

Rung on the front six for the Easter Carol Service.

First inside in method - 2

We rang both halves of the quarter (672 x 2) but with an unplanned break in between. Getting closer Nigel!

First Major inside:2. For Compline.

To welcome Rev Jim Fletcher who was recently installed as Rector of St George's.

For Evensong

Rung as a birthday compliment to Douglas Neve

Following an unsuccessful quarter peal attempt.

6 - First QP at first attempt

Tenor - First QP for over 10 years

Especially arranged and rung for the 80th birthdays of Mrs Beryl Hutchens and Dave Farnham (Tenor man), members of this local band.

Also 75th birthday compliment today to Dr N. Berkeley Hill, for over 47 years, Organist & Master of the Choristers at Hythe Parish Church (now the only boy & men choir remaining in a Parish Church in the Diocese and County) and birthday compliments on Saturday last to F.R. Wenham Esq., Tower Captain of Stone in Oxney and Appledore, whose father rang in a peal of Grandsire Triples on these bells in 1913.

A 50th birthday anniversary compliment to Martin E Luffman of Hothfield.

Rung to celebrate the announcement of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby.

The band Wishes the 2nd ringer good luck in his GCSE French Speaking Exam the next day

Dedicated to the new East Peckham strawberry plant

Rung in very fond memory of Peter Wharton, ringer at this Church, who died aged 78 on 3rd May, 2019. All who ring at Seal Chart wish to be associated with this quarter. Dear Peter, RIP.

200th on the bells - 2 600th on the bells as conductor

With best wishes to Anne on her birthday

Rung in fond memory of Janet Croughton (formerly Stannard), a ringer at this Church for over fifteen years.

Rung in Thanksgiving for the life of Kenneth Gerrish who passed away on 29th April 2019, much loved father in law of Alison Gerrish.

First blows in method- 2

By members of the Ashford District.

First Surprise Major as Conductor.

Prior to a confirmation service by The Rt Revd Richard Llewellin.

Rung to welcome Zachariah Matthews, born 6th May, grandson of the tenor ringer.

In commemoration of PO Horace Riddle who was killed in action on 4th May 1944 in 626 Squadron on the Mailly raid, North-East France. This month marks the 75th anniversary.

In association with Alex Fishburn who accompanied Stephanie and Debbie to the crash site memorial at Mailly-le-Camp.

Following morning service.

Rung for Evensong with compliments to Trevor Bishop of Dover on his retirement.

On practice night.

Also a belated birthday compliment to Cathryn Hills (11th May).

1st away from cover 1., First as conductor 3., Rung as a prelude to ringers 1, 3 & 4's imminent A Level examinations!

Rung with the bells half muffled except the tenor to mark the centenary of the body of Nurse Edith Cavell being received in Dover, a similar peal using the same method and composition having been rung on 14th May 1919.

1st quarter in method: 2.

Rung as a 60th birthday compliment to Paul Evans of Sheldwich.

A compliment to Alex Keeler on the successful completion of his PhD from the University of Southampton.

Rung to celebrate the 74th birthday of Lynnden Sinclair on the 14th May.

First on 7; 1.

1400th Q: 3.

1st Triples as conductor

1st Triples inside 3

1st Triples away from cover 1

1st cover on 8

Heaviest bell turned to a quarter for the conductor and 50th this year.

1st of Minimus: 1, 2 & 3. 1st inside: 2. Rung to mark the awarding of the D of E Gold Award to the ringer of the 2nd.

Arranged and rung in memory of those fallen after the Armistice (11/11/1918), dedicated at a service of Twinning between Tenterden and Avalon.

50th Q: 4. Rung prior to Benediction as a 61st Wedding Anniversary compliment to Norman and Ann Rust.

For Service.

A birthday compliment to the conductor and in anticipation of the birthdays of the ringer of the 2nd and Alan Driver, Tower Captain at High Halstow.

Rung for Patronal Festival Evensong

Rung following morning service for the Patronal Festival.

Prior to Evening Service.

First of 7 Surprise - 4

On practice night.

Rung in celebration of Malwyn Williams 70th birthday (celebrated yesterday).

140th quarter peal together 4 and 6.

Believed to be first in method. Composed by Daniel W Brady. PN 7.1.7.1.347.5.7,125.

A birthday compliment to Mark Chittenden-Pile.

Birthday Compliments to Robin Ducker.

Rung as a 70th Birthday Compliment to Jacqui Barlow.

To celebrate Jacqui's 70th birthday.

1st of Grandsire: 3. For Evensong.

For evening service and St Bede, died 26th May 735.

Rung for the last evening service to mark the end of Sunday worship ringing at St Luke's after 109 years.

A 70th birthday compliment to Jacqui Barlow.

First quarter peal in the method: 3 and (possibly) 6.

A 70th birthday compliment to Jacqui Barlow.

A 70th birthday compliment to Jacqui Barlow.

A 70th birthday compliment to Jacqui Barlow.

First of triples : 1

1st quarter: 6

Rung as a wedding compliment to Melanie, daughter of the conductor, and James New, being married on 1st June at St Giles, Farnborough.

First of spliced as conductor.

For practice.

Birthday Compliments to Jim

First in method: 2,4,5,6

A welcome return to peal ringing for Michael following his eye surgery.

Rung prior to the Ascension Day service.

Rung to celebrate a year since the installation of our Vicar, Cathy.

In loving memory of John Harrison, granddad of Alex Fishburn, associate member of the Sidcup band.

1st quarter peal for the treble ringer.

To Emma Cundiff. Wishing her well with her walk along the Camino de Santiago.

Rung before the Ascension Day service.

Rung immediately prior to her induction to welcome the Rev'd Danielle Pearson-Smith as the new Rector of All Saints with Christ Church, Snodland

For the Rochester Sweeps Festival. First Quarter on the bells.

Rung for anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.

Dedicated to John Lees, Uncle of the Conductor, who passed away the previous evening. As horse racing was one of his greatest interests, it seems poignant that this should have been Derby Day. Rest in peace John.

For Compline

1st in method 3

Rung to celebrate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Paul and Vicky Prentice, the Rector at this church, whose blessing took place afterwards.

1st in variation; 2.

Rung to celebrate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Paul and Vicky Prentice, the Rector at this church, following their blessing here.

First as conductor; 3.

Celebrating the Bicentenary of the birth of Queen Victoria on the 24th May 1819, the Centenary of the birth of Kathleen Mary Jeeves on the 28th May 1919 and the 70th birthday of June Collins.

1st in method (2)

To mark the 66th anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

200th quarter as conductor and to celebrate 60 years in Yalding Church Choir.

First quarter inside : 2

1st quarter of London Major: 5

Rung for the 75th anniversary of D-Day

For the 75th anniversary of D Day.

Rung to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D Day landings in Normandy.

First as cover 6

Rung for HM Queen Elizabeth ll official birthday

Also rung to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D Day

First Minor 1

To celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Shirley Anne & Christopher Malcolm Wood married in Mottingham, London on 21st June 1969.

Also to commemorate 75th anniversary of D-Day landings in Normandy.

Prior to Evensong and to mark the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

On the ‘John’ six

Rung to mark the 200th anniversary of the first peal on these bells.

First in method - 4 and 5.

A birthday compliment to Emma Cundiff and with the bands' congratulations to her on completing the Camino de Santiago.

To celebrate the official birthday of Her Majesty the Queen and to mark the 75th anniversary of the D Day Landings with our thanks to those who took part

For Whit Sunday

Rung before service to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy

Rung for the birthday of Jennie Burgess and for the annual celebration of her being awarded the 'Freedom of Birchington'.

1st in method 2 and 3. With congratulations to Emma Cundiff on the completion of her pilgrimage

First quarter of triples inside for 3

150th quarter for 6

Belated birthday compliments to Clare Larter and Mike Little.

First Treble Bob on 8: 1

Birthday compliments to both 5 and Julie Harrison.

Rung by members of the KCACR Rochester District on the occasion of their District Outing.

Rung for the St. Bartholomew's Church Fair.

For St Peter’s Church Heritage Day

To celebrate Stephanie finishing her A Levels and moving on in life!

Rung in celebration of the life of Joy Bache.

For Evensong

Thinking of Judith Seaward as she copes with a broken leg.

For Evening Service.

First peal on the 8

Rung after meeting 9 short at All Saints Maidstone!

Rung for the Service to Celebrate the Life of Janet Croughton and her 23 years as part of village life in Kemsing with Godfrey.

Circled the tower: 2.

Rung to celebrate the life of Brian Benney (1949-2019), brother of Brenda, whose funeral took place today in Belmont, NSW, Australia.

First in variation; 3&4.

For Summer Solstice.

First on twelve as cover.

For Windrush Day

For Choral Evensong and Benediction.

On the heavy five as the treble is currently unringable. Rung to open the village Guide Dog charity event centred round the Shepherd & Crook Inn, next to the church.

Birthday compliments to Jacqueline Cooper (23/6) mother of the Conductor and David H. Gower (20/6), a former ringer here. Also to congratulate former Burmarsh Ringer, Miss A. Madden on her new employment at The Nutmeg Café, Ashford. Get-well compliments and congratulations on his re-election as Churchwarden here to M.C.R. Wood Esq.

Rung on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the twinning of Birchington with La Chapelle d'Armentieres.

Dedicated to Betty Ngetsa a bellringer at Kilifi, Kenya and friend of Pat and Julian who passed away on 17th June. Many happy memories of her visit to the UK and our visit to Kilifi. Rest in peace Betty.

Rung in memory of David Pullen

Rung to celebrate the first joint service of the newly formed Seamarsh group of churches

Also in memory of Norman Burgess granddad to Claire who passed away 19-06-2019 aged 94

2 - first inside.

Rung prior to Choral Evensong for The Retirement of The Vicar, Rev. Canon Chris Moody.

After the quarter, there was also general ringing before and after the service with the following ringers joining in - JJ Aiston, Edward Gormley, Naoko Nakatani and David Connearn

To celebrate the birth of Mia Olivia Pagram on Wednesday, 13th March 2019, daughter of Stuart and Kathryn Pagram and grand-daughter of Nigel and Sue Pagram.

Also to celebrate the 70th birthday of Lady Harriet Bligh at Cobham Hall on Sunday, 23rd June 2019.

Rung for Evensong.

First in principle - 5 and of Caters - 4.

For Evening Service.

Rung for the Patronal festival and to congratulate Tom and Becky Winter for the birth of their daughter, Leila Olivia Winter on 17th June.

For practice.

First quarter 6

Dedicated to the life of Bob Sullivan, father of a former ringer, who was very fond of St John's church and loved the sound of the bells.

Rung in memory of Margaret Voisey who was a beloved member from this Church

With compliments from the band to Leslie Andrews on his birthday and to Elizabeth and Graham who will be married here later today.

1st in m: 3 & 6.

Rung to open the Church Fete, and to celebrate the birth of Elijah Lloyd Stickels on 7th June 2019. Also as a get well wish for Simon Friend.

First quarter on treble for Simon Lovelock.

Prior to the Kennington Summer Fayre.

1st of Royal: 1. 1600th Q: 10. Especially arranged to commemorate the lives of the 1640 officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the Chatham Division of the Royal Marines who gave their lives in World War 1, 1914-1919.

For the Feast of SS Peter and Paul.

Rung following United benefice Service Eucharist. A Fiftieth birthday complement to Alan Saunders of Eynsford.

Rung before Patronal Festival Evensong Service

For Evening Service.

First in method 3.

Rung as part of the 60th birthday celebrations of the conductor.

Rung to celebrate the life of Sheila Curtis mother of 3.

25th peal - 6 400th peal - 7

2000th peal as conductor

First of minor: 1

Wishing Geraint Thomas a successful defence of his Tour de France title tomorrow.

Believed to be the first quarter in the method.