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With birthday compliments to Peter (13/7) and Ann (6/7).

1st spliced; 2,3,5.

First blows in method: 6

Rung before the Thomas Moore Service.

Rung on the front six for Evensong

For service and to welcome Rose Ryder born 15th June, 2019 granddaughter to Tim and Jenny Munt. First in method 2. First in method as conductor.

1st in methods 3, 1st QP in methods 1.

For Evensong

Rung to congratulate the Kent Young Ringers who won the RW Editor's Trophy in the call change category at the National Youth Contest.

The band would like to name this variation 'Stentman' Doubles to celebrate the full return to fitness of Tim Attride after his recent heart attack and the fitting of multiple stents!

Rung at the conclusion of Choral Evensong.

1st in m: 2

Dedicated to Sue Marshall who passed away yesterday afternoon. Our thoughts are with Graham and all the family at this sad time. Rest in peace Sue.

50th together: 3 & 4. A Diamond Wedding Anniversary compliment to Josephine and Raymond Heath, married at St Mary's, Goring by Sea , West Sussex on 11th July 1959.

Circled the Tower - 6

First on 8 as conductor

First Surprise as Conductor

Rung in memory of Betty Scoones wife of Tunstall ringer Fred Scoones.

Birthday compliment to Audrey Price, 90 on 18th July, mother of the 3 ringer. Happy Birthday from all of the band.

Rung as a farewell compliment to Brenda Davies who is leaving Kent for pastures new.

1st in method 4 and 6

First Peal: 1

First of Major: 6

First peal - 1.

Rung to congratulate Abigail Newlands, niece of 4, who graduates with First Class Honours in Clinical Language Sciences from Reading University this afternoon.

Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission that first landed men on the moon and safely returned them to Earth.

Rung to start the Town’s Peace Prom event, marking the centenary of Peace celebrations at the end of the First World War.

A Quarter Peal was rung at Faversham on this day 100 years ago.

1st of maximus: 5. 50th Q of maximus: 4. For the 40th Wedding Anniversary of 3 and 10, and for the 10ths 70th birthday. Also for the opening of the Limes Barn Railway.

Rung prior to the confirmation service when Amelia Shires and Henrik Shoenfeldt were admitted into the Anglican community.

Also rung to mark the 50th anniversary of the first successful manned lunar landing.

Rung for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon.

The band would like to name the variation "The Eagle Has Landed"

Warwickshire Bob with am Old Hudibras Single

Rung to celebrate the 5oth anniversary of man stepping foot on the Moon.

The band would like to name the variation "One Giant Leap"

Worcestershire Place with and Old Hudibras single

2400th quarter for Darren

Rung for the 1st Westgate day and the 135th Anniversary of the dedication of the church. The band would like to name this variation "Westgate-on-Sea"

For Evensong.

A 40th Wedding Anniversary compliment to Fr Neil and Mrs Elizabeth Bryson.

For service.

Following morning service.

A birthday compliment to June Collins.

Rung for Evensong. Also, to wish Shelagh all the best for her trip to New Zealand.

Rung before Patronal Festival service

In memory of Stewart Pickering 1923-2019, fund-raiser for the 1994 Cobham bell restoration

and

Colin Ralph 1933-2019, Cobham bell ringer

and marking

the signing of Versailles Peace Treaty in 1919

and the Apollo 11 Moon Landing in 1969

For Evensong.

Rung as a farewell compliment to Brenda Davies - a devoted member of St Stephen's band - on her move to Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Rung in memory of John, partner of Len Huckstep

A farewell compliment to Brenda M Davies; one-time member of the Ashford band, moving to Ripon, Yorkshire.

Rung with half-muffled clappers prior to the funeral of Miss Alice E R Jones, a stalwart member of the congregation at this church for many years; passed to her rest on 7th June aged 93 years.

As well as being a regular at Evensong here for many decades, Miss Jones was also a member of the Ashford Choral Society for over 70 years, having joined when Dr Paul Steinitz was its Conductor, and was also Organist and Choirmaster of this Parish Church in the 1930s.

The band sends best wishes to Jonathan Franklin.

Rung in memory of Sharlene, the wife of Joseph Russell who passed away this week.

The band would like to name this variation "Shar's Summer" in her memory

Rung in memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Ngetsa from Kilifi, Keyna who rang her first quarter peal on these bells on 4th July 2015. Sadly Betty died on 17th June 2019. 1st quarter 6 who learned to ring during Betty's visit to England in 2015

First spliced as Conductor

Rung immediately after the wedding Dean and Victoria.

1st on 8: 1. For Evensong.

An 80th Birthday compliment for Dick Longley, husband of Tonbridge ringer Helen Longley.

1st in m: 2 & 6; With the band's best wishes to Jonathan Franklin on a speedy recovery.

To commemorate the passing out at Sandhurst of Martin Smith, grandson of the tenor ringer.

Rung for Evensong.

A 60th birthday compliment to Allan Chandler

For Evening Service.

Especially arranged and rung as a birthday anniversary compliment to Sophie E. Littlechild, fiancée of the ringer of the second.

First QP of Minor: Treble

Tryout ring following a morning of the Conductor (Redleader) assisted by the ringer of the second rectifying a longstanding issue with the treble (which turned out to be a worn pulley-wheel causing the rope to jam). Redleader has fitted a new wheel and refurbished the pulley-box. The bell is now fully ringable once again.

A welcome home to Jonathan Franklin, wishing him a speedy recovery.

Rung to celebrate the life of John Stopford.

Also to mark the 100th anniversary of Cummins and the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Watrloo Tower.

In thanksgiving for the life (96 years) of Lily Levick mother of 4 and 6.

In thanksgiving for the very long life of Lily Levick, mother of the 3rd. Rest in peace Mum.

In Celebration of the Life of Sheila Clarke, 1958 to 2019.

First inside at first attempt : 3.

Shared conducting : 2 & 5

Rung on the front six.

Birthday compliment to Tina (4/8).

For Evensong

Special service ring with our love and prayers for the people of Whaley Bridge Dam.

To celebrate the birthday today of Tina Bastow.

For service and to welcome Anaiah Bixby born on 16th July granddaughter for Tim and Jenny Munt. 800th quarter 3.

For Evensong.

Rung in celebration for the life of John Stopford.

Rung for the 200th Anniversary of the first peal at the Waterloo Tower, Quex, Birchington.

300th together 6,7

First in all these methods by a local District band for a while.

Rung after the Funeral of Mrs Gillian Falcon; a long term resident of Selling.

* First quarter inside.

1st in m: 3. Rung to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary today for John and Daphne Tester.

Wedding Anniversary compliments to Brian and Heather Coleman

Rang for St Laurence summer fair and for the Priesting of Rev Pete Bone in July who is learning to ring at this tower

1st of Surprise: 2. In thanksgiving for the life of Rosemary Burleigh.

First of Cambridge - 2

First blows in the method.

Rung to celebrate the baptisms today of Skhulile, Ayanda and Elsie.

Barlow T.B. Major x56x18x56x18x34x18x16x38 (h)

To celebrate the life of Lucy Davies, 7 June 1929 - 5 August 2019

Rung for Evensong

For Evensong

Rung to celebrate the 70th birthday of Phil Young

First changeringing for four years and first 'inside' - 5

Rung after meeting short in place of the six bell practice which had been intended to take place.

19th birthday compliment (7/8) to Miss Ellie Cronk of the local band.

A birthday compliment to Philippa Rooke.

For practice.

1st Q inside: 2.

Birthday compliment to Enid Aves, 90 on 20th August.

For Evensong.

8.First as conductor after 34 years.

Rung prior to Benediction on the feast of the Assumption.

First blows in method; 2.

Birthday compliment today and first peal - 4.

To celebrate the birth on Friday, 19th July 2019 of Penelope Irene Coco Edwards, daughter of Corinne and Stuart Edwards and grand-daughter of Mavis and Stuart Edwards.

First on 8 as conductor

Rung for St Helen's day

For Evening Service.

Dedicated to Jill Roberts of Sutton under Brailes who passed away yesterday. The ringers of the treble, fourth, fifth and tenor have many happy memories of time spent with her on ringing tours and Open Days. Rest in peace Jill.

Rung during a meeting of KCACR Lewisham District to visit the tower where the bells are seldom rung full circle. They are difficult to control, especially as one bell is rung from a level above the other two and there is a large media control desk also in the way!! All of the ringers have now rung at every 'ringable' tower of 3 bells or more in the district.

A Silver Wedding Anniversary compliment to Brian and Jane Lawrence.

A 6oth birthday compliment to Jon Fry

This replicates a peal board in the church.

Rung before practice to torture Neville... because we can!

First Grandsire; 3 and first as conductor, 5.

In memory of Joy Young whose memorial service was held at Barming today.

Celebrating the marriage of Becky Towner and Pete Holliday

Rung as a 90th birthday anniversary compliment to Geoff Mills (21st August).

300th peal and 100th church for a peal: 4

1st triples as cover

For the Baptisms of Stella, Anabell & Elijah.

1st in minimus for the whole Band.

Good luck to Dan at Liverpool University. Hope you work as hard at Uni as we have learning this!

Rung before the Christening of Archie Perring and with 65th birthday compliments to Dave.

First in method for all.

50th qtr; 6.

Rung in celebration of the life of Wilfrid Robert Dean, father of Alison Dean, a lapse ringer of this tower.

For Evensong.

Also to celebrate the marriage of Becky Towner and Pete Holliday, married here yesterday and a 29th wedding anniversary compliment to Cathryn and Phil Hills.

On the ‘Trinity’ ten.

For Evening Service.

Also a 29th wedding anniversary compliment to Phil and Cathryn Hills.

1st on 8: 1. The first quarter on the bells after augmentation.

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming Golden Wedding of Pauline and Barry Ovenden on 6th September

For practice.

First of Yorkshire Block for all the band.

The first peal on the bells since restoration.

Rung to celebrate the 60th birthdays of Jill and Mike Osman

450th Quarter Peal: 4

First in method for all except 3 and 5

First Peal as conductor

First peal of Bristol: 4

Rung in anticipation of the conductor’s 21st birthday

To celebrate the wedding of Cassie Lindley and Benjamin Riley.

A parting touch to the ringer of sixth, who is going away to commence training for the Priesthood (RC) on Monday next.

Birthday compliments to Derek East and Jamie Thyne Hillier of the Biddenden Company.

First Quarter Peal on the bells since releathering the baldricks of 1,2,3,4 and 6, and tightening the wheels and refitting/tightening of wheel-stays on 1 and 4. Commemorating the passing of the 134th anniversary of the current rehang, and the Conductor's 20th anniversary of commencing Steeplekeeping duties here.

Rung as a farewell compliment to the Rev Canon Rachel Phillips who is leaving Rochester Cathedral to become Team Rector and Vicar of the Priory Church of St Peter's, Dunstable.

250th together: 3 and 8. Rung in thanksgiving for the life nad witness of Diana Caley, now reunited with John. R.I.P.

For Evensong

Prior to Sung Evensong, following a failed quarter peal attempt.

First completed touch of Major - Treble

A compliment to Milton Regis ringers on the reopening of the bells a week ago today following augmentation to 8.

Immediately prior to Sung Evensong.

80 changes of Plain Bob Doubles rung on the Eve of the 80th anniversary of the start of WW2.

With best wishes to Steve Davis

80 plain bob doubles rung to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of WW2.

Called changes to remember the 80th anniversary of the start of WW2.

For practice.

Also a farewell compliment to Damien Smith, member of the local band and past Captain and Steeple Keeper at this tower, moving to Wittersham.

First quarter peal in the method for all the band.

First of minor: 2

First including treble bob: 1

A 3rd birthday compliment to Eden, Ray's granddaughter.

The band sends best wishes to Steve Davis.

91st birthday compliments to Eleanor Jean Abbott, grandmother of the conductor.

1st in method as conductor.

First blows in method; 3&4.

A Birthday compliment to Keith Joblin for today

1st of Surprise Major: 2. 100th Q in the tower: 8. 150th together: 1 & 8. A farewell compliment and with best wishes to Rachel Cox who will shortly be starting a BSc in Marine Geography at Cardiff University.

1st 8 spliced - 7

Rung on the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary after the baptism of Jaxon

First peal in hand: 7-8.

First peal on the bells.

Rung for the 90th birthday of Julie Francis, long time member of the Church and local councillor. 700th QP, 2

Rung by the Rodmersham Ringers, thinking of our good friend Becky Fagg in St Thomas’ Hospital. With best wishes from all of us.

First of spliced: 3.

First peal inside: 3

Rung as a birthday compliment from the band to the ringer of the 6

On practice night cos everyone else was on holiday!!

A compliment to Keith and Valerie Burgess, one-time ringers at this tower, on their recent Golden Wedding anniversary.

Rung in memory of Brian John Edwards (Claire's Dad) 1936 to 2019 Rest in peace.

Wishing Charles good luck for his year abroad in Germany

For Heritage Day.

First of Bob Minor as conductor - 6

In aid of the Cream Tea event at the church today for the clapper refurbishment

1st on Eight 8, 1st Triples 3, 1st Triples inside 2

To mark the 80th Birthday of Tower Captain Tim Wraight, 13th September. Also to welcome Jodie Sullivan who is being licensed as a Church Army Evangelist later today.

Remembering Alan Phipps in whose name the treble bell was donated by his many friends and with best wishes to David Cawley, donor of the 2nd bell, for a full recovery. The first quarter on the six rung by friends of Alan and members of the KCACR who helped with the installation.

2100th Q not on handbells: 2. For Heritage Day & the Sponsored Ride & Stride.

2100th Q: 5. For Heritage Day.

1st of 7 spliced: 4. Rung before the Service of Benediction to mark Battle of Britain Sunday and to celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Pat and Fran Callaghan.

Rung to celebrate the life of Lyn Wright, aunt of the treble ringer, who passed away recently.

First quarter of Chilham.

Rung to wish good luck to Alasdair, Matthew and Elliot (who has already left) as they head off to start university in Scotland, Wales and Japan, and to Charles for his year abroad in Germany.

Rung in Celebration of Peter and Mary Brown's Golden Wedding Anniversary.

For Evening Service.

First London S Major: 2