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For Christmas

1st Yorkshire S Royal: 4.

Rung for the feast of the Epiphany.

For Evensong

* First quarter: 1

For Evensong.

Circled the tower 5 times to quarter peals - 2

For Epiphany

First on 10 - 2

950th peal - 4

To celebrate the centenary of the augmentation to 10

Rung for the birth on 13th December 2006 of Joseph William Leslie Brough, son of Christopher and Revd Sarah Brough, vicar of this parish.

First quarter peal in the method for all except for the conductor

250th quarter peal together - 3 and 7

Most doubles methods to a quarter and 1st on 5 bells: 2

For Christian Unity and to welcome Mike and Sheila Foster to Storrington

60th birthday compliment to Val Burgess.

Rung to celebrate the 60th birthday of Val Atkins.

First of major: 1.

An 80th birthday compliment to Rosemary Brown, a member of the Hurstpierpoint band for almost 50 years.

First quarter peal in the method for all

In memorium Margaret Davies

First quarter or Cambridge: 4,5

On Western Division ADM day.

1st 7 S Minor: 6.

* First quarter: 1

For Evensong.

1st quarter in the method for all except 4

First peal - 1, 3

First of Yorkshire - 2

Birthday compliment to Ian Hastilow

Rung on SCACR Eastern Division ADM day

Rung on SCACR Eastern Division ADM day

First quarter peal of Lincolnshire - 6 and 8

Circled the tower 6 times to quarter peals - 3

First quarter peal of Surprise Major as conductor

1st away from cover - 1.

1st in more than 1 method - 3, and as C.

Farewell compliment to Robin Green, who is moving away. Good luck Robin, and thank you for all you have done for Henfield bell ringers and for bell ringing in Sussex.

For evening service

50th quarter peal on the bells - 3

1st quarter inside - 2

For Evensong

Also as birthday compliments to Helen Frost and Derek Newman

Rung in memory of Bryan Hichisson

First peal: 2.

Circled tower: 4.

1st quarter in the method for all.

Rung to wish a speedy recovery to Margaret Bennett and to celebrate the 71st birthday of Dilys Smith

First peal: 3

1st Peal of Royal - 3

Ellen Dwyer, First Quarter Inside

50th quarter peal on the bells - 1

First quarter peal in the method : 4

Rung as a birthday compliment to Alan Pink

6: 1,500th quarter peal.

Birthday compliment to John Day

Rung to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery

1st quarter peal of major - 1, 3, 4.

For Evensong.

1st of London Major: 2, and as conductor.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Jenny Beckingham

First Stedman: 5.

1st peal on 8 and 1st of surprise: 2

1st peal of surprise as conductor

Circled tower 4 times:2.

Rung as a welcome to Oliver George Chambers, born 30th March

1st quarter peal - 6

1st quarter peal 'inside' for a while - 2

On Palm Sunday to welcome Emily May Dexter, a grand daughter for Stephen & Maureen Dexter; and Alicia Nicole Newman, a grand daughter for Derek and Linda Newman.

First quarter peal in the variation for all

First double handed quarter peal - 5-6

Rung after Morning Service to celebrate Easter Day. First Q of Little Bob Minor, 1, 2, 5. Also first Q of Little Bob Minor on the bells.

1st quarter on 8: 1

Rung to celebrate the marriage of John Ashcroft and Kim Lanning both ringers at Southover Lewes.

Laurie Ashcroft 1st inside to a method.

Rung to celebrate the wedding of John Ascroft (father of the ringers of the 1 & 2) to Kim Lanning later that day.

Rung in memoriam John R Leary

600th quarter peal - 7

Rung in memory of Felix, a much loved family cat, who died on Sunday 8 April 2007.

Rung to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Leslie and Jeannette (sister of Pauline) Collins, married on 27th April 1957

In celebration of the life of John R Leary (1950-2007).

81st birthday compliment to HM Queen Elizabeth II.

First peal: 1.

First touch of S Major: 2.

Rung to mark the 40th year of Alan (John) Taylor's bellringing captaincy at St Mary's Storrington

Most methods to a quarter peal - 2

25th Quarter Peal - 1

1st of Stedman - 3

1st Stedman Doubles for all

For Evensong and for St George's Day.

Also, Good luck Hayley for your GCSE Language Oral exams this week

First of Cinques - 5.

Following the installation of Ven Sheila Watson as Archdeacon of Canterbury.

Rung as a Silver Wedding compliment to Martin and Sara Jones

First of Stedman, treble.

* First Minor: 1

* First Plain Bob Minor: 2

* First quarter together (sisters): 1 & 2

For Evensong.

First of Major - 2

250th Quarter Peal - 3

70th birthday compliment to Mary Collings

Arranged and rung as a 60th birthday compliment to Rosemary Hodge.

200th peal as conductor.

A 70th birthday compliment to Ian H.Oram

First quarter peal of St Simons - 5 and 6

1st peal - 3

1st inside - 4

Thank you to Ian, the outgoing Master of the Sussex Association, and good luck to Jonathan, his replacement

Rung to celebrate Ascension Day

1st in method - 3

For Evensong

First quarter peal of Primrose - 3 and 4

For Evensong

1st Stedman Triples - 4

Well done Karen - we got there at last!

First in Method: 3, 5, 6, 7

Rung for the Flower Festival.

1st of Bob Minor: 4

Rung as a 13th Birthday compliment to Matthew Cullen.

First in method and on eight: 2

Circled the tower 3 times to quarter peals - 6

Circled the tower 7 times to quarter peals - 1

First quarter peal in method as conductor

For Pentecost

First on 6: 2, 3

First as conductor: 6

Rung for the thanksgiving service for the completion of the works on the Church.

Circled the tower 8 times to quarter peals - 1

Rung for the Hollands' and the Pink's wedding anniversary on 2 June

First quarter peal in method as conductor

Circled the tower 5 times to quarter peals - 1

For Evensong

First quarter peal on a mini ring - 2 and 5

Method 'R' of the 'Best 26'

First quarter peal in the method - 2 and 5

First quarter peal in the method on 'tower' bells - 3, 4 and 6

First quarter peal in the method - 3 and 6

For the opening of St Peter's Church fete and as a compliment to Rev Jeremy Goulsden leaving for the parish of Wallingofrd, Oxfordshire

1st Quarter Nick Elvidge

For St Peter tide

45th wedding anniversary compliment to Alan and Mary Collings for 30 June

Most methods: 2,3,4

Rung as a compliment to Christina Bennett, who was ordained to the Priesthood the previous day.

A compliment to Rev. Christina Bennett, who was ordained the prevous day

1st Peal - 3

1st quarter in hand - 3-4

1st quarter on the bells since restoration

50th quarter peal on the bells - 3

Circled the tower 9 times to quarter peals - 1

Circled the tower twice to quarter peals - 8

1st in method for all

First of Stedman: 3

Rung as a birthday compliment to Jonathan Franklin

First peal in method: 6.

* First quarter on ten: 1.

Rung prior to the service of induction of The Reverend Guy Stevenson Bridgewater as Team Rector and Vicar of Horsham.

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday this day of Les Wright, a ringer for many years at Warbleton.

First in the method for all the band.

First quarter peal of spliced minor - 3

First on the bells outdoors

First Quarter Peal - 6

Rung for the wedding of Dan and Clair Goddard, married this day at St Mary's Storrington.

Rung as a final quarter-peal on the five bells before refurbishment and augmentation to six.

First quarter-peal - 1.

1st quarter peal inside - 2

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Clair Smith to Daniel Goddard yesterday

25th quarter bell on the bells - 1

Rung in memory of Vera Blakey (who passed away on 8th July 2007) on what would have been her 69th birthday

Rung before evensong to celebrate the Golden Wedding of Hilary and Tony Balchin, a ringer at nearby Keymer.

1st Stedman Triples for Lorna Neal

1st Quarter Ed Wheeler,

1st inside Patrick Ashcroft

* First in method: 4

For Evensong.

75th quarter peal on the bells - 4

For evening service

Rung after Morning Service to mark the birth, on 9 May, of Lucy Louise, Alan's granddaughter, and the wedding in Salisbury, on 21 July, of Ray's granddaughter, Laura Kate Huckle, to Graham Simpson.

Rung to celebrate the first wedding anniversary for Jenny and Stephen Beckingham.

1st in method 1,2

For Confirmation Service

1st quarter peal - 6

Rung to celebrate Pam Tunnell's recent and significant birthday!

A first wedding anniversary compliment to Stephen and Jenny Beckingham

1st Quarter for Treble ringer

First peal on the bells since retuning and rehanging, and casting new fourth.

First quarter peal in the method - 4, 6 and 7

Circled the tower twice to quarter peals 2

1st in method for all except C

For Evensong and birthday compliments to Karen Williamson and Sue Elrick

First quarter peal in the method for all

Circled the tower to quarter peals - 3

To mark the recent induction of the new vicar, Rev Guy Bridgwater.

First as conductor on 8

Congratulations to Jack on his success at A-Level, enabling him to study Physics at Bristol

First quarter peal in the method - 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8

First Peal: 1

First in method: 2,4,6

First as conductor on 8 bells: 7

First of Surprise Major: 3

Rung as an Engagement compliment to Stephanie Parkes and Richard Pendlebury

Rung due to low attendance at practice night.

Rung due to low attendance at practice night.

1st in method 2

A welcome to Revd Jack Lusted, inducted as Vicar of Salehurst 28th August.

First on bells since rehanging and recasting of tenor.

A 16th birthday compliment for David Boorman, First quarter 'inside'.

First quarter peal in the method - 6

Most methods for all except 4 & 5.

For Evensong. Also, congratulations to Hayley for achieving 4 A* and 9 A grades at GCSE and a B in AS Maths. Well done - we are all very proud of you.

* First "inside": 4

For Evensong.

First quarter peal in the method - 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Stephen Howard and Kate Smith at Hellingly the previous day.

1st in method 4

Rung to welcome the new priest in charge Derek Spencer, his wife Ruth and their children to Thakeham.

First quarter Peal - 1

First quarter peal on 8 - 8

25th quarter peal - 5

Rung to celebrate the wedding Amy Goldsmith and Iain Williamson (brother of 3) on 8 September

Rung as the opening event of a programme arranged to celebrate the 250th anniversary of John “Mad Jack” Fuller’s birth.

Also a 21st birthday compliment to Hugh Wilkinson.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Michael Whear, churchwarden for 18 years and a loyal member of the Choir.

Circled the tower to quarter peals 10 times - 3

Circled the tower to quarter peals 7 times - 2

Most methods as Conductor

For Harvest Festival and also on the day before St Peter's closes for re-ordering work.

For evening service

Arranged and rung to mark the 40th anniversary of Fr Michael Forrest's ordination.

In memory of Joan Summerhayes.

1st in the method: 5

Rung in memory of Aldwick's Ringing Master, Ray Rowsby, who died on 24 August and will be much missed.

The first Q following augmentation of the bells to 8.

For Evensong

For Harvest Festival.

1st in m: 2,3.

Circled tower: 5.

First in method: 2,3,4,5,6,8

Rung for the Harvest Festival service

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Jonathan's 1st Quarter Peal.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Derrick Andrews (Mick)- Husband of Val one of the Christ Church Ringers

For the dedication of a new handbell to Jim Lilley to mark the 30th anniversary of him founding the Shoreham group

100th quarter peal on the bells

Circled the tower to quarter peals - 2

A 7th wedding anniversary compliment to Rachel and Andrew Moss, daughter and son-in-law of Alan and Christine.

200th quarter together - 2 and 7

First in the method by all except 4.

Rung for the Trafalgar Day Service

1st Quarter Peal - 1

1st Quarter peal inside - 2

Rung as birthday compliments to William, Charlotte and Hayley (27 October) and Andrew and Rachel Wells (24 October)