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First in the method: 2 and 6

Completes the 'Nottingham 8' as conductor

First handbell peal for Tom Lawrance, and first peal on the bells.

After the morning service. For New Year.

Rung for Epiphany. First in method for all.

First of Triples away from the Tenor.

Rung prior to Evensong

50th peal in the tower. The same methods and number of extents as the first peal rung on Saturday, 25 January 1890. Rung by current and past Hendon ringers.

First of Cambridge Royal on handbells: 7-8

By the Thursday lunchtime band.

Last peal on the bells before restoration work takes place.

First Minor in the method for all the band (according to Pealbase) and almost certainly for the Association.

After morning service.

A big thank you to the three ringers who stood in at 24 hours notice.

First peal of Bristol: 7-8

800th peal: 5-6

Rung half muffled in memory of Joan Hooton whose funeral was this day.

1 - First of Triples off the tenor

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Joan Hooton.

First of Surprise Royal on an inside pair: 3-4

First of Surprise Royal on handbells as conductor

In memory of Alan Kime, a lifelong friend of 7. First Major as conductor.

First touch on 10 handbells: 9-10

50th handbell peal as conductor

4 - First of Reverse Canterbury "inside".

First inside 2

First of Maximus : 3

Completes Cambridge from Minor to Maximus as conductor

For Morhering Sunday.

For evensong on Mothering Sunday.

First peal in the method: 1,3,4,6.

Rung in memory of Richard Blagrove.

First away from cover 1.

For St Patrick's Day.

Also remembering Richard Blagrove who covered to a peal of Grandsire Triples at this tower on 11th June 2011.

1st as Conductor in method

1st quarter in method (4)

Rung as part of the North and East District quarter peal day.

1st quarter (6)

1st in method (2)

1st in method (4)

1st as Conductor in method (2)

1st in principle (3)

1st in method (2)

Rung as part of the North and East District quarter peal day.

For Easter.

First in the method for all the band.

150th peal for the Association and 100th tower for a peal: 7.

75th Middlesex tower for a peal: 6 & 7.

Rung as part of the annual Middlesex Handbell Day 2016

Rung for Evensong.

First of Treble Bob: 7-8.

1 - First treble on six bells

5 - First of Bob Minor "inside"

£3 donation paid by MP.

Especially arranged in memory of Richard Blagrove.

Rung before evening service

100th in hand: 1-2

First Surprise in hand: 7-8

Rung to celebrate the 48th Wedding Anniversary of the Mayor and Mayoress of Hillingdon, Councillors George and Judy Cooper.

Birthday compliments to Hamish O'Mahony, 18 today!

To celebrate the 90th anniversary, on 21st April, of the birth of Her Majesty the Queen.

Only the second peal of Major on the bells.

In celebration of the ninetieth birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.

£5.00

In memory of Pte. George Henry Orford, a ringer at St. Matthew, Upper Clapton, Middlesex, the former home of these bells,on the centenary day of his death in the Great War. Rung by current members of the Middlesex Association and former members (6 and 7)who were ringers at Upper Clapton.

To celebrate the 90th anniversary, on 21st April, of the birth of Her Majesty The Queen.

Completes the City towers to peals: 1, 2.

In memoriam Philip Vracas, President of the MCALDG

Rung in memory of three ringers, Patricia Laycock, Edward Mould and Philip Vracas.

First on 8,1

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Patricia Laycock.

First in method: 3.

First quarter on Treble. Second, first quarter on two methods. In memoriam for Edward Mould.

Dedicated to the memory of Philip Vracas, President of this Association.

Requiescat in pace.

In memory of Philip Vracas, President of the Association, 2014-16.

Rung on the morning of his funeral at Christ Church, by a band of fellow MCALDG officers and friends.

Rung in loving and affectionate memory of Philip Vracas whose funeral was held earlier in the day at Christ Church, Spitalfields.

Rung immediately prior to the Reception at St Magnus of the Ezstergom Relic of St Thomas of Canterbury by the Bishop of Fulham, the Rt Revd Jonathan Baker

First quarter peal of Cambridge - 2

Rung half muffled in memory of Philip Vracas

Rung to celebrate, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday

To commemorate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen and the 95th birthday of Prince Phillip

Rung by the Kilburn St Mary Youth Band to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

1st minor inside: 2.

In celebration of the Queen's 90th Birthday.

First conducting: 6

In celebration of the Queen's 90th Birthday and the 95th Birthday of Prince Philip.

First on 8: 8

First in method: 3

To mark the 950th anniversary of the reign of King Harold II. Harold rebuilt the church of the Holy Cross, Waltham Abbey, in which his remains are believed to have been reburied.

Dedicated to the memory of Philip Vracas, President of this Association.

For the Songs of Praise Service and as a birthday complement to H.R.H. The Duke of Cambridge.

Rung to celebrate the first mass conducted by Fr Damien Mason on Sunday 19 June.

First in 2 methods -3. In memory of Kay Foley, much loved member of the congregation and one-time ringer, in the evening before her funeral. She went too soon. Followed by 240 PB doubles rung by Angela Cooper, Janet Drake, and members of the band, also in her memory.

1000th peal for Stephen Mitchell

Rung for the Patronal Festival

In memory of Philip Vracas, President of the Association, 2014-16. He helped with the restoration of these bells and was a regular ringer here.

Remembering Roger Bailey, who was born 70 years ago today, and rang many handbell peals in this house.

Remembering Roger Bailey, who was born 70 years ago today.

Remembering Roger Bailey, who was born 70 years ago today.

1st of Bristol Royal in hand: 9-10. Remembering Roger Bailey, who was born 70 years ago today.

Remembering Roger Bailey, who was born 70 years ago today.

Birthday compliment for Sonia Field - and first quarter peal of surprise.

Rung immediately following the Eucharist with Ordination of Deacons,

on the Eve of Thomas the Apostle, remembering Philip Vracas,

President of the Middlesex Association. May he rest in peace.

After morning service. An Acton quarter peal relocated.

First in method by all except 3-4

Celebrating Ian's birthday

First quarter peal of Plain Bob Minor - 2. Rung half muffled in memory of those who died in the Battle of the Somme.

A birthday compliment for the ringer of 3-4 for tomorrow

By a South & West District band

A 90th birthday compliment to Kathleen Newton, mother of the 6th. First of triples 3, 7. First in method 6.

After morning service. An Acton quarter peal relocated. To mark the end this Autumn of Edmund Hartley's term of office as Tower Captain, during which time the bells were rehung and restored with comprehensive new facilities in the tower.

First of Major 'inside': 3-4

2 - First of Plain Bob Doubles "inside"

First quarter peal of major - 4.

A S&W district quarter peal.

Rung following a service of remembrance, commemoration and reconciliation to mark the engagement by Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson (RFC) with German airship Schütte-Lanz SL 11 on 2/3 September 1916. The airship crashed at Cuffley, Hertfordshire with the loss of the fifteen man crew. This was the first German airship to be brought down and contributed to the end of the airship bombing raids over London and south east England. William 'Billy' Leefe Robinson was awarded the Victoria Cross, the first VC to be given for action in the UK. Leefe Robinson is buried in All Saints' churchyard.

To mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London.

First of Ashtead: 2,5,6,7,8

An Acton Quarter Peal re-located.

Rung to welcome the Rev. Lizzie Baughen as the new Curate at St Andrew's.

Rung to welcome Fr. Christopher Phillips, prior to his Service of Institution.

For the installation of the Revd. Nicholas Wheeler to the parish.

Rung as a 100th birhtday compliment to Eleanor Hughes, a regular member of the congregation at this church.

Rung on the weekend of the flower festival.

First in method: 2

Birthday compliment to Mike for tomorrow

Rung during the parish garden party

For quarter peal week and in memory of Ali Herman-Hunt. First inside 2

First of Minor inside: 5

For S&W District Quarter Peal Week

Rung before the wedding of Helena Price and Taymour Keen

Happy birthday to Helen Herriott, sometime member of this quarter peal band.

Circled the tower as conductor (all thirteen bells).

500th Quarter Peal of Grandsire: 2.

For S&W district quarter peal week

First in method: 3

For S&W district quarter peal week

Rang for the beginning of diversity month and the impending visit of the Zambian Mothers' Union Choir.

For S&W district quarter peal week

84th Birthday Compliments: 2

For S&W district quarter peal week

For Middlesex S&W district quarter peal week

Rung as part of Middlesex Quarter Peal Week.

First of Surprise in hand: 7-8. Rung to celebrate the engagement of Rebecca Gingell and Chapman Knott.

1st in method: 5. Rung for Middlesex S&W District QP week.

First in method: 3

For Middlesex S&W district quarter peal week

First of mixed doubles: 3

For Middlesex S&W district quarter peal week

Rung in memory of Lesley Adams during quarter peal week.

First of Triples inside: 2

For Middlesex S&W quarter peal week

Prior to Harvest Songs of Praise service

First inside - 4

First on 10: 6.

Part of MCA S&W District quarter peal week

Rung to mark the award to Dennis Brock of the St Mellitus Medal. Also to mark the 80th birthday of Eric Pizzey. On MCA S&W Quarter Peal Week.

A S & W District Quarter Peal Week Quarter Peal.

Part of MCA S&W District Quarter Peal Week

Part of MCA S&W District quarter peal week.

Part of MCA S&W District quarter peal week

Part of MCA S&W District quarter peal week

Part of MCA S&W district QP week

For evensong

First quarter - 1

Rung on the back six

For Evening Prayer

Celebrating Apple Day, and wishing a speedy recovery to Matthew Higby

To celebrate the refurbishment of Church House

Rung after a first anniversary Requiem service for Fr Peter Holmwood, previous Rector at Hayes.

2- First in method.

First peal at first attempt: 7-8

Rung for the Queen's 90th birthday. Rung on the fortieth anniversary of Susan Matthews' first peal at Windsor and Richard Blagrove's first peal.

First peal in the method: 2, 3, 5, 6.

200th peal: 7.

600th peal: 6.

100th peal together: 4 & 7.

After morning service. The first ringing at Acton since February.

Specially arranged to mark the eve of All Hallows' Day.

First on ten: 10.

Rung in celebration of Lucy and David's wedding anniversary and as a birthday complement to John, James and Lucy.

Rung before Sung Eucharist

First of Stedman Triples: 5

13th Birthday compliments: 5 on 4 November

Birthday compliments: 3 on 4 November

Birthday compliments: 1, 2, 6 and 8 on 6 November

Birthday compliments to Andy Bradford on 5 November

Birthday compliments to Sarah Percival and Michael Sprackling on 6 November

Birthday compliments: 7 on 8 November

Wedding Anniversary compliments to David and Lucinda Woodward on 4 November

Wedding Anniversary compliments to Mike and Jill Wigney on 6 November

First of Lincolnshire in hand: 7-8.

The 40th anniversary of Margaret's first peal, which was called by Stephen and in which Martin also took part.

First Maximus: 3, 6.

First Grandsire Maximus: 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12.

Completes the family from Doubles to Maximus as conductor.

Birthday wishes for tomorrow to the ringers of 7 and 10.

Rung to celebrate the centenary this day of the birth of Harold W Rogers, tower captain 1943 - 2012. The 1,000th peal on the bells. 1,400th peal: 6.

To celebrate the 76th anniversary, on 9th November, of the dedication of the church, and on the first anniversary of a peal of 5075 Grandsire Caters rung for the 75th anniversary.

Rung after meeting short for 5076 Grandsire Caters. With apologies from Stuart Aitken for not making it (due to an accident on the A3) and thanks (and birthday wishes) to John Manley for standing down.

Rung to congratulate Alderman Dr Andrew on his election as Lord Mayor of London on the day of the Lord Mayor's Show. 1st peal on the front six.

Half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

After morning service; half-muffled for Remembrance.

150th quarter peal in the tower: 4.

For the Songs of Praise service. First of major 1.

To celebrate St Andrew's Day.

Only the second quarter peal of Surprise on the bells.

Circled the tower three times as conductor.

Rung for the start of Advent.

First in method for all.

For the Christingle Service

Rung for Evensong to mark the tenth anniversary of the rehanging of this historic ring of eight (average age 318).

After morning service.

Much easier than last month having oiled the bearings!

First TB: 5-6.

First peal of Spliced Caters by all.

Rung as a get well wish to Alex Jackson, a former ringer at this tower

For the xxth birthday of Mike Palmer

First Lincolnshire in hand: 7-8

First of Rutland in hand: 1-2 & 7-8. Rung to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Gingell (14 June 1933 - 11 December 2016), grandmother of the ringer of 1-2.

75th birthday compliment to Mary Gage, also the 60th anniversary of her first quarter peal.

For the Christmas Songs of Praise service

Birthday compliments to Mary G Gage

100th handbell peal as conductor, 43 years after the first (at Lune Way, Reddish), and with the same ringer of the trebles!

For Christmas

Rung for Christmas by the Thursday lunchtime band. Also an advance 80th Birthday compliment to 2.

First quarter peal on an inside bell - 2. Rung for Christmas.

Rung by regular Queen's Tower ringers, past and present, remembering all regular ringers at this tower who are no longer with us, thinking especially of those lost in recent years: notably Jack Crampion, Clive Buswell, Stan Mason, Dennis Randall, Roger Bailey and Fred Ellis.

This, the 30th peal on the bells is the longest in length and quickest.

For Christmas

Rung immediately prior to the Christingle and Crib Service.

First as conductor

Rung on the eve of the feast of St John the Evangelist

First in method in hand: 7-8