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First quarter 1

First in method for all

First Grandsire Variable Treble: 1 & 6.

First 8 spliced; 5

Rung for Norman Rust, in our prayers.

Rung on the front 6 for Epiphany Carols and to celebrate the 40th birthday of Barnaby Hart, son of the ringer of the 3.

For Epiphany Evensong

Rung after morning service for Epiphany.

First in variations for all.

Following Choral Evensong on Epiphany Eve.

For Epiphany.

Rung for Epiphany and remembering Rev Stanley Evans.

50th QP as Conductor: 1

First including Reverse Canterbury 1-2.

Get well wishes to Simon Webb's knee.

Belated birthday wishes to the ringer of the 2nd who turned 18 yesterday

First peal: 2. 1000th peal as conductor.

Rung on the day of her funeral and celebrating the life of Maureen Cresswell - "Granny" to Amy, in whose memory the treble bell was cast.

Rung for Sunday Service and congratulations on the arrival of William Samuel Sharp on 30th December 2019, grandson of 1)

Rung prior to Benediction.

Rung for Evensong and to celebrate the birthday yesterday of Bethany Hart, daughter of the treble ringer.

With the band's best wishes to Sue Cameron, unable to ring with us for a while following the diagnosis of her Father's (Bryan Cameron) illness.

Rung for Sunday service and in gratitude for the life of Chris Wright, 1965 - 2020

First QP in variation: 2,3,4,5

First QP as conductor on treble

First on an inside pair: 3-4.

For practice.

Rung with thanks to Rev David Tidswell in recognition of his service to Cowden church.

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life and example of Rev'd Stanley Munro Evans, (KCACR 1944-2019) Vice President of KCACR for many years, who's funeral took place today at this church which he served faithfully for 30 years as vicar - Stanley was also responsible for the bells from Holy Cross Canterbury being transferred to Westgate in 1975 - also for major work done to Bredgar bells while he was vicar there. The band were either taught by Stanley, rang at a parish where he served as vicar or just knew him for a long time. Rest In Peace Stanley you will never be forgotten.

First Stedman Cinques: 9

First peal - 1.

First inside - 3.

Birthday compliments for Louise Price, Thursday, 16th January, and Steph 5th January..

Commemorating the life of Bernice Hyde, a ringer at this church, who died 50 years ago at the age of 17. She was also a Girl Guide and part of the Queen’s Guild.

Also remembering John Edward David Watkins (1921 - 2002) and Gladys Jean Watkins (1920 - 2009), parents of Margaret Miller

An 80th Birthday Compliment to Jane McMillan, sister of the conductor; and a Birthday treat for the conductor.

Completes quarter peals in all Rochester District towers: 6

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday of Trevor Dannatt, RA, the distinguished architect, before a special concert given by The Thomas Tallis Society - Trevor has been a Patron of the Choir for over 50 years.

The ringing concluded with firing and a good ring down in peal.

Rung before Alan Mustoe's farewell concert, rector here from 2010.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Norman Rust of this church, who died 18/1/2020. God Bless.

For Service.

100th together: 5 & 6. Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Mrs May Smitherman.

Remember and rejoicing in the life of Denise Havers (1953-2020).

For Evensong

(4) 1st as Conductor

In celebration of Claire (2) and Mark Stay's Silver Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday 21 January 2020

First Quarter Peal of this variation

For the Churches Together New Year Prayer Service at Ashford Baptist Church.

Rung half muffled in memory of John Stook, former ringer and steeple keeper at this tower whose funeral will take place on 24th January at Plympton. Our condolences go to Gabrielle, Felicity and Craig.

Circled the tower 2,7

For practice.

50th quarter: 8

200th quarter: 7

Wishing Simon Moore good luck in his new job.

In thanksgiving for the life of Bede Murray, son of Andrea and Paul Murray, friends of the 2.

First Grandsire Triples as Conductor (6)

Rung in memory of Kevan Simon, friend and colleague of the tenor ringer.

Birthday compliment to Christine Tatler-McCluggage

A birthday compliment to Janet Jones, dear friend of the 2, and 1.

Rung before Evensong as a 90th birthday compliment to Ian Henderson

Dedicated to the brief life of Baby Harry whose death was described as wholly avoidable.

For Evensong.

First inside-3

First inside: 2

Rung to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Berkenau.

Most methods inside: 2.

First in method for all

For practice; also a birthday anniversary compliment to D Paul Smith (26th January).

First quarter peal of Minor: 1

To celebrate the lives of Mark Hatton, a ringer at Cheriton for over 60 years, and of Dilys Finlow, mother of the ringer of the 2nd. First Quarter Peal for the ringers of the 6th and tenor.

Rung to celebrate the life of Brian C. Johnson who died 7th January 2020

Thank you to Douglas Bratt, retiring Tower Captain

Rung to mark the anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.

First on 10 - 2.

First of Stedman - 5.

Rung in memory of Private John Lamkin born in Rodmersham, younger brother of Charles, discharged from the army and died on 2nd February 1920.

Also to celebrate the arrival of Barnaby Badger on 30th January 2020, grandson of 1)

For Candlemas.

Rung on the front six for Evensong

For Candlemas

Rung on the feast of Candlemas.

First in variation; 2&5.

Following Choral Evensong on The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.

First quarter on the treble as a hunting bell.

First in method: 3.

Rung to wish Lena Naske a very happy birthday.

Rung before the installation of the Revd Mark Hay

Celebrating the birth of Heidi Lilian Catt on 1st February 2020.

25th together: 1 & 2

Rung with birthday compliments from the band to Alison Gerrish

Rung in memory and to mark the 75th 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.

1500th quarter in Kent 6.

Rung to keep the 3 out of the way, while Tim's choir, friends and the new vicar set up a birthday party for him downstairs in the church.

1st QP for the 6

In loving commemoration; celebrating the birthday of Bernice Hyde, past ringer at St John's. Also remembering Lucy Ceri Smith, who would have celebrated her 10th birthday.

With special thanks to the tower captain on third for stepping in 5 minutes before starting.

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Jemma Mills and Benjamin Meyer at St Mary Le Bow earlier today

For Evensong

Ring immediately after Rev’d Ali Duguid’s last Holy Communion Service prior to her retirement.

Rung by a local band.

First minimus: 1,2,3,5

With congratulations to Mike and Mary Trout on their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Fri 7th February.

1st London: 3

Remembering Peter Philpott

Birthday compliment to the treble ringer.

For practice.

First inside: 2

First of 7 surprise minor: 4.

Rung on the back 5 after meeting one short.

50th QP since returning to ringing: 5

50th QP together: 4 & 5

Birthday compliment to Julian. 1st of major 1.

For Evensong.

200th quarter for 4.

First minor as conductor

1st Quarter Peal covering to Doubles 6)

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Ted Hobday and the 65th birthday of Becky Fagg both former ringers in the Rodmersham Band

For Service.

2 - 100 QP & most doubles in QP

Rung for Evensong

For Evening Service.

Belated birthday wishes to Fred King

Birthday treat for the ringers of 1 and 4.

First quarter peal of Stedman : 1

200th Kent Tower for a peal - 4

Rung in memory of Jean Wilkinson who died on 18th October 2019. Jean was a founder member of the band at Chalk when the bells were installed. Rest in Peace

First of Grandsire as conductor

First as cover to triples

First of Major - 4

With Best Wishes to Steve Davis from the triples band

First blows in the method: 3

First Cambridge Maximus: 6

Congratulations to the ringer of the 4 on becoming a grandfather on Feb 6th.

First London Major: 2.

Rung to celebrate the birthday of Lucile M Corby, the conductor's Mother.

For Evensong

First cover - 6

1st in method - 3

celebrating the birth of Peter Green on the 10th February.

Celebrating the birthdays on 23rd February of Joanne Edwards and Christopher Hamp.

1st inside (2)

Rung for Evensong.

First in method - 5.

Happy Birthday compliments to Emma Tapsell, Alison Sheekey and the brother in law of Paul Webster

For Evening Service.

Birthday compliments to the treble ringer for the 23rd.

For practice on Shrove Tuesday.

1000th quarter peal: 2

Rung on Ash Wednesday.

For Discovery Day at St Dunstan’s: discover then and now

Rung before the tower AGM

Davids request for St David's Day.

Ringers of 2,3-4 hail from Borden; the rest are of the local band.

Prior to morning service on Lent I (St David's Day)

Rung as a get well compliment for Chris Barker, prior to evensong.

1st Covering: 6

For St David's Day and with the band's best wishes to Pat Phipps and Julian Lees for their forthcoming wedding.

First in method: 5.

For service, also sending best wishes to Pat Phipps & Julian Lees getting married tomorrow.

Rung for St David's Day Evensong

For Evensong

For the Sunday morning Eucharist service

Following Choral Evensong and to herald a Week of Accompanied Prayer.

First Surprise Royal: 2, 7. 2500th quarter: 6.

A wedding anniversary compliment to 3 and 10.

100th together 6,10

This year is the 40th anniversary of Tuesday evening peals at All Saints with the current organiser. The first evening peal was arranged as a birthday compliment to Tom Cullingworth and Derek Carr who shared the 3rd March birthday. With best wishes to Derek who conducted the peal for his birthday today.

Rung remembering Tom Cullingworth and in thanksgiving for the life of Peter Borer of the local band who died recently. Rest in Peace

Rung half muffled in memory of Rev Joe Hogarth (1932-2020) whose funeral took place at this church today. Rest in peace Father Joe.

First quarter inside for Simon Lovelock.

Rung in celebration for the lives of; Peter James Kiddle beloved father of Sarat White, Jan Gee a well loved parishioner of St Peter's and John Wyse Jackson beloved cousin of Felicity Lewis.

Celebrating the birth of a son to Jennifer Razey and Clive Lambden on 3rd March 2020.

First quarter peal in method for all the band except the 6.

For International Women's day.

Rung by the Rodmersham Band prior to Sunday Service on International Women’s Day

1st of 4-spliced: 4 & 5. In celebration of the life of Archbishop Emeritus of the RC Archdiocese of Southwark, Peter Smith, who touched the lives of so many others including that of the treble.

1st in m: 4.

Circled the tower - 1

Birthday compliment to Shona Clark

For practice.

First quarter inside and as conductor 5. To celebrate receiving his state pension this week 5.

90th Birthday Compliment to Joyce Taylor, Aunt of five.

25th QP together: 1 & 2.

Rung on the 50th anniversary of the ringers of 2 and 4 having their first lesson in bell handling at this church. Also associated are Nick Wilkins who started a few weeks later and Jane Spencer who delivered those first lessons.

50th peal on the 50th anniversary

of his first peal - 1

First of Glasgow inside - 3

The band would like to associate Thomas M Barlow with this peal.

Rung before Stations of the Cross with best wishes to Chris and Debbie Saunders.

Get well compliments and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Chris and Debbie Saunders.

100th Q: 3. 1200th Q as C.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Eric E Redgwell father of ringer 4.

Rung for Evensong

Rung for King's School Lenten Liturgy service in the Cathedral this evening.

First quarter peal on the bells rung by members of the Cathedral Company who were involved in the project to lower the ringing room. The band would like to associate Simon Lockwood who was involved in this project and everyone else who has contributed to service ringing at St Alphege.

First in method 3.

Rung by a local band to celebrate the life of Ray Lucas on the Anniversary of his passing on 16th March, 2019.

200th together: 3 and 4.

Rung in celebration of the life of Peter Skinner (1954-2020). Tower Captain at St Nicholas, Chislehurst and regular ringer at and friend of St Paulinus, Crayford who died on 11th March 2020.

Rung on the simulator. Tenor approx 10lb.Ringing score 9.3

Praying for a safe delivery through these difficult times.

On Mothering Sunday.

Fourth bell (5-3-21 C#) rung to show the community that St Mary's Church is open for prayer and to mark Mothering Sunday. It was possible to collect some daffodils at the church. Best wishes to all mothers at this difficult time.

On Palm Sunday