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To ring in the new year 2024 and to dedicate to Brigitte Forster, mother of Sue and mother-in-law of Mike Harris, treasurer at St. Anne's, on the day of the scattering of her ashes in the US. Mike and Sue were unable to travel there so listened to the bells from around St. Anne's instead.

First Grandsire Triples as Conductor

First of Royal: 8

Arranged and rung in memory of Ronald Russ, to mark the first anniversary of his death in January 2023. Ron rang at Hillingdon between 1966 and 1992, where he held the posts of steeple keeper and tower captain, and circled the tower to peals.

Ringing performed at Christ Church, Hampstead, on behalf of the Camden Deanery, in celebration of the institution and induction of Rev. Carol Barrett Ford to the Benefice of St John-at-Hampstead.

First Plain Bob Major as Conductor

First in the method: 4, 6, 8 and as conductor.

Completes the Nottingham 8 as conductor

Rung by a home band to celebrate the 930th anniversary of the consecration of St Mary's Church; acknowledging Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rung for Holocaust Memorial Day

After the morning service.

Circled the tower to quarter peals: 7.

First quarter peal in the method: 2.

1st on 8: 1.

500th peal for the Association: 7-8.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Daria Holdenried-Chernoff.

Rung in Celebration of the life of Frances Milligan, whose funeral was today.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Zoe, goddaughter of the tower captain at COC, and Marcus, which took place earlier today.

First Quarter of Triples: 1

First peal in the method: 5 & 7.

First QP on treble (1); for the 90th birthday of the father of Fiona Power, the vicar's wife; celebrating 40 years of ringing at St Mary's (5)

First in Method: 2, 4, 5

First peal as conductor

Also rung in memory of Alexander Torrance Taft Jr.

1 - First triples on the treble.

Rung to say 'thank you' and farewell to Rev'd Jarel Robinson-Brown as he leaves St. Botolph's Aldgate for his new role at St. German's Church, Cardiff.

Rung to celebrate 25 years of ringing for the conductor (who learnt to ring at All Saints Marlow).

First away from cover - 1

First in method - 2,3,4&5

Rung mindful that it is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day and National Pistachio Day

Rung on the back six during practice night to celebrate the 200th anniversary, this week, of the formation of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

First Quarter Peal; a Ring for the King recruit from the congregation - 6

First in method - 2.

Rung to celebrate the forthcoming marriage in New Zealand of the son of the treble ringer, Jonathan, to Amelia Hadfield.

Rung to celebrate International Women's Day

Birthday compliments to Cosmin

Rung for MCALDG N&E Quarter Peal Week

Rung for Evensong on Mothering Sunday.

Rung during Middlesex County Association & London Diocesan Guild North & East Quarter Peal Week.

Rung before the weekly practice as part of Middlesex N&E Quarter Peal week.

First away from cover - 1

First inside - 4

Rung for MCALDG N&E District Quarter Peal week

First minor in the method - 3

For the MCALDG N&E Quarter Peal Week

Rung after the Wednesday Morning U3A Practice

Rung to mark the conductor's 17th Birthday

First in method - 3

Rung for N&E District Quarter Peal Week

First quarter peal - 6

Rung during the MCALDG N&E Quarter Peal Week

First Surprise inside: 2 and 4

First triples - 4

First as conductor in Principle - 6

First in Stedman Caters - 2

Rung during N&E District Quarter Peal Week

In Memoriam Tim Younger ringer at St Mary's Hemel Hempstead and younger brother of the Conductor who died after a short illness on 21st February 2024.

Also for the Middlesex Association Quarter Peal Week.

For Middlesex N&E District quarter peal week.

First in method 4, 6, 7

First Maximus - 2, 3, 4

First in Method - 5, 6, 8, 9

First as Conductor on 12 - 6

Rung during the N&E District Quarter Peal Week

150th peal together 1-2 & 7-8

For Evensong

First Quarter Peal in Method for Eleanor Hunt.

Rung as part of Middlesex County Association & London Diocesan Guild — N&E District Quarter Peal Week.

Rung as a compliment to Father Michael Gill, Rector of Cranford, on the 15th anniversary of his induction.

First covering - 6

Most m/p/v - 3

Rung after morning service on the Feast of St Patrick.

With best wishes and get well soon to Max Roberts who was due to ring in this quarter peal.

Rung for lunch time mid-week Holy Communion service

Rung for morning service; happy 113th birthday Ringing World!

Sonia Field, Nicholas C Field, Josh D P Jones, who rang for morning service at Oakham and Braunston, would like to be associated with this performance

Rung before the Easter Sunday Evensong.

For Easter; after morning service.

First quarter peal in the method: 2, 3, 4, 7.

First peal on ten bells: 10

100th peal of Caters:6

Rung for Easter

The first peal on the bells since the restoration of the belfry and ringing chamber windows, which a winter storm in 2022 blew in!

Rung in memory of Dorothy Barker; longstanding MCALDG member and dedicated ringer at this tower.

Rung to celebrate the life of Dr. D. J. Richard Morgan, assistant ringing master and church warden at this church.

First minor: 1

Kaz Donald would like to be associated with this quarter.

A Tewkesbury Shield practice quarter peal on AGM day for the MCA & LDG.

Rung to wish a fond farewell to Fr. Simon Walsh, Assistant Priest at St. Anne's, prior to his move to St. Augustine's, Kilburn, followed by a grand lunch in the church and presentation of gifts from the parishioners.

Rung to celebrate the life of Dr. D. J. Richard Morgan.

1st full Q in method: 3,4

First Stedman - 3

First Stedman Triples - 1

Rung after service during the London Marathon in which Rosemary’s daughter is running. The Marathon route passes the tower on Upper Thames Street.

Dedicated to the memory of Dr D J Richard Morgan who was due to ring in this peal. Richard was Church Warden and assistant Ringing Master at this church.

Rung to open Enfield's St George's Day Carnival and Fayre.

Preceded by a touch of 360 Grandsire Caters.

A Tewkesbury Shield practice quarter peal.

First peal of 7 Surprise Minor, 2.

First quarter peal at first attempt: 6.

Marking the Feast of John of Nepomuck

First on 10 in hand: 9-10. First peal of Plain Bob Royal: 1-2, 5-6 & 9-10. 150th handbell peal together: 1-2 & 5-6.

To welcome Mason Songhurst, great-grandson of the 2, b 20 Feb 2024, and in memory of Ivan Minter, father-in-law of the 3, d 29 Mar 2024. Also to congratulate Max Jackson, son of the 6, on meeting HRH Queen Camilla on 9 May 2024. First Grandsire inside for the 3.

To mark the retirement of Rev. Penny Seabrook, Vicar of All Saints, after 16 years of outstanding service.

First on 8 - 8

First in method - 2

Rung in memory of Kath Gray, a stalwart supporter of tower open days at St Peter’s, Goodworth Clatford (where treble learnt to ring).

Not the first peal in the method: 1, 5, 7.

Circled the tower: 8 (taking 47 1/2 years to do so).

Rung prior to the Institution and Induction of the Revd Anne Bookless as the Rector of the Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Norwood Green

All ten bells were rung prior to the start of Harrow School Speech Day; celebrating 3 in his first year in the role of a Harrow School House Master

Rung before choral evensong in the Cathedral,and during the St Davids Music Festival.

Rung on the front six bells, as a farewell tribute to Fr James Power who leaves St Mary's Church as vicar on 30 June 2024 after nine years of devoted service.

First Quarter inside: 3

Birthday compliments to Criss Giddings

Celebrating the baptism of Violet Grace Kronenberg, niece of 3

Rung during the Procession up Parliament Hill to bless the Holly Lodge Estate on its centenary celebration, after a special mass and before opening the tower for the residents to chime the bells. Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts who inherited the estate gave the bells of St. Anne's, which John Betjeman so loved.

After the morning service.

Circled the tower to quarter peals: 2.

Rung at the end of the funeral of Ann Brayton Meek, a much-loved member of the congregation at St. Anne's, as the coffin left the church.

Remembering Sapper Bernard Paul Cordwell, a ringer from Woodchester, Gloucestershire, who died during the D-day landings 80 years ago today.

Their name liveth for evermore.

Rung prior to ringing down after losing a peal, given the occasion.

Rung at 6.30pm as part of D-DAY 80 - RINGING OUT FOR PEACE on bells 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the 10.

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D Day

This performance is linked to the event Ringing Out for Peace - 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Rung prior to Lighting The Beacon for D Day plus 80 years. In memory of the fallen.

3 arrangements of Grandsire each of 80 changes, followed by solemn rounds; finished by 80 blows on the Tenor by ringer 5 in commemoration of the D-Day landings 80 years ago.

First quarter of Grandsire inside: 3

Rung to commemorate today's 80th anniversary of D-Day, prior to a short Sunset Ceremony led by our Vicar in the presence of the Mayor of Enfield, Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London and representatives of the armed forces.

Also remembering Craig's grandfather, Robert Cannon, an airman of the United States Air Force, wounded in action on D-Day, who died from his wounds a few days later.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day

First blows - 2, 3, 4 & 5

Rung in celebration of the life of Dr Richard Morgan who rang his last two quarters in this tower with some of today's band.

Also for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

1st QP of Treble Bob - 1

Rung in celebration of the treble’s 30th birthday.

We are also dedicating this ring to Gilbert Vieri, member of the Saint James’ Islington ringing band who passed away recently.

Rung prior to the Annual Remembrance Service of HMT Lancastria, sunk 17 June 1940.

The band also send their best wishes to Barry Cox, who had been due to ring with us today.

Marking the 7th Anniversary of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower that took 72 lives.

First on 8: 1 and 8

To thank Deborah Bolton for her service to bellringing at St Mary’s and in Islington.

Rung during this morning's service ringing to mark the 200th anniversary today of the founding of the RSPCA.

Rung at the St. Botolph's Patronal Festival to congratulate Rev'd. Amy Merriman on being ordained Priest on Saturday 15th June at St. John's Wood Church. Today was Amy's first Mass.

Marking the 2nd & 7th ringers' 200th & 250th quarter respectively.

Sending Best Wishes to Steve Jakeman, tower captain at Hackney, who was meant to be ringing with us today.

For Evensong and in memory of Garry Barr who passed away recently. Garry rang regularly in London as a member of the Middlesex and University of London

Rung in memory of Riz Ahmed 24th August 1975 - 24th June 2024. Married to Edward Mallen, who has rung with the ringers of 3,4 & 6.

Rung to celebrate the blessing and opening of the new Aldgate Centre by the Bishop of London, the Rt. Rev'd and Rt. Hon Dame Sarah Mullally.

First Spliced Surprise Minor as conductor: 6

Rung to celebrate the life of Emilia Rose Roberts

b. 8th July 2016 d. 29th May 2024

Rung to mark 30 years of priesthood for Fr. Amos at our home tower, St Augustine’s in Kilburn.

The first time Christopher has rung a surprise minor method on an inside bell.

Rung in memory of Philip Vracas who rang at Kilburn, was involved in the project to bring full circle change ringing bells to Ypres and has the treble dedicated to him and, as he would have wished, to the memory of the many known and unknown soldiers who served in the First World War.

In particular we remember Richard Charley Gutteridge of the Durham Light Infantry, died 1918 in his early twenties and just married, buried in Hermonville, great-uncle to the 2 ringer, and Private Wilfred Edgcome Richards of the Royal Fusiliers, born 1878, died 7th October 1916, and remembered at Thiepval Memorial, great-uncle-in-law of the 2 ringer.

Rung in memory of Philip Vracas who rang at Kilburn, was involved in the project to bring full circle change ringing bells to Ypres and has the treble dedicated to him and, as he would have wished, to the memory of the many known and unknown soldiers who served in the First World War.

Rung to mark 30 years of priesthood for Fr. Amos at our home tower, St Augustine’s in Kilburn.

Rung in memory of Philip Vracas who assisted the ringers of 2, 4 & 6 to learn Norwich Surprise Minor when ringing at Kilburn and was involved in the project to bring full circle change ringing to Ypres as part of the memorial to known and unknown fallen soldiers in the First World War.

For Evensong

First quarter of Surprise Major: 7

A plain course rung during normal Sunday service ringing as a compliment to the 3 on the day of her 18th birthday.

The first attempt at triples on a Sunday morning and the first by a local band without external support for a great many years!

Happy birthday Eleanor!

6 - First Q at first attempt

Rung for morning service and in memory of John R Mayne who rang 203 peals on these bells, conducting 188 of these

Celia Workman would like to be associated with this Q

Rung on practice night in affectionate memory of Hans Rashbrook, expert ringer, singer and artist, who died suddenly this week. Hans last rang with us in April for the farewell to Fr. Simon Walsh and enjoyed a wonderful lunch afterwards in the church. The weather was storm-threatening but the church spire was bathed in glorious sunshine as we rang.

Rung half-muffled before practice night in loving memory of our dear friend Hans Rashbrook, of the Hendon band, who passed away last Monday, at the age of 60. A true gentleman in every sense of the word and a wonderful friend to all.

Rung in memory of our dear friend Hans Rashbrook who was so supportive of our practices and particularly our Christmas service ringing each year. We'll miss Hans greatly for his very competent ringing and quiet patient humour. RIP.

Rung half muffled in memory of Hans Rashbrook: Steeple keeper, loyal Hendon ringer and active member of the congregation. Rita & Jon Stephans and Kaz Donald are associated with this quarter.

For St Margaret’s Day, prior to ringing at Westminster (St Margaret).

After finding it too hot for Rutland!

Rung for the church's patronal festival service by a mixed band from both Enfield towers, plus former band member Lucie, visiting from Dorset.

Also celebrating 30 years of friendship between Lucie and John. Lucie learned to ring at this tower when she was 10 years old and now rings at St Mary V, Gillingham.

Rung in memory of Ken Southern (7 June 1942 - 9 June 2024)

In memory of Hans Rashbrook, our ASHW and eKenton ringing friend, who rang his last two Qs in this tower with members of this band. ASHW became Hans' joint 'top tower' when we scored his last Q.

Rung to congratulate Andrew Whibley, ringer of 2, on being admitted as a Freeman of the City of London at The Guildhall yesterday.

First Stedman Caters as conductor: 2

Rung by attendees, and friends of attendees, of the MCALDG 12 Bell Practice.

Welcoming Michael Peace into the 21st century, with the acquisition of his first smartphone

Birthday compliments to Nicholas (today) and Josh (tomorrow).

Rung in memory of Ruth Betts, friend of, and also co-ringer with, several members of this band.

Rung in loving memory of Henry Willis who rang at Chiswick and is sorely missed.

Treble - First quarter of triples.

Tenor - First quarter at first attempt.

Rung in memory of Hans Rashbrook, a good friend and very supportive ringer at St. Botolph's Aldgate.

Rung to celebrate the life of our dear friend Hans Rashbrook on the eve of his funeral.

Rung in glorious memory of our friend and fellow ringer, Hans Rashbrook, on the eve of his funeral. Hans joined us on several Friday night quarters at Cree.

Rung by his friends, on the eve of his funeral, in very affectionate memory of Hans Rashbrook. Hans was a dedicated and supportive ringer at this tower whom we shall miss enormously. RIP.

Rung by his friends, on the eve of his funeral at Hendon, in very affectionate memory of Hans Rashbrook. Rung in grateful thanks for Hans's support over many years and in the knowledge that he will be greatly missed at Aldgate. RIP.

Andrew Whibley would like to be associated with this ringing.

Rung half muffled in memory of Hans Rashbrook prior to his funeral service at this church.

Rung to mark the retirement of Father John Barker from All Saints, Harrow Weald; and in appreciation of all the support he has given the bell ringers at his tower.

1/4

With thanks to Father John for the wonderful support he gives to all the bell ringers at All Saints.

2/4

Pre and post Sunday service ringing; with thanks and best wishes to Father John, from all of the bell ringers, as he retires from All Saints.

3/4

With thanks and best wishes to Father John and Ella as they move from All Saints, Harrow Weald to All Hallows-by-the-Tower.

4/4

First QP on Royal: 4

In memory of Betty Britten, grandma to the conductor, 1926 - 2024

First on eight: 1.

200th quarter peal: 3.

Rung to welcome Canon Peter Dobson as Vicar of All Saints, and to mark 50 years since the Conductor started ringing.

Rung for the installation of the new vicar, Rev'd. Andrew Kwapong, Institution by the Bishop of Edmonton and Induction by the Archdeacon of Hampstead.

Rung for the licensing of Revd. Simon Curtis at St Margaret's, Edgware this evening.

Rung for Edwina Mary Pope MBE, friend of Sonia and Jo, on the morning of her funeral

Rung to mark the passing of Cher Han Tan, son-in-law of Father John and Ella Barker.

Born 19/11/92 and died unexpectedly whilst on holiday 19/09/24

Rung in affectionate and loving memory of Sylvia Friend (31 Dec 1935 - 17 Sep 2024), mother of Colin.

Rung after Morning Mass for the surprise party to celebrate the 25 years service of Rev.d Andrew Meldrum, followed by lunch and gifts.

Rung following the dedication of a new double peal board commemorating the peals rung at Isle of Dogs for the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Rung for evensong

First in method: 4

250th quarter: 7

First quarter during which the conductor has had one of the rope strands come apart on him

Rung in memory of Monica Trow.

Rung for service and to celebrate the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

First peal of Spliced - 4

After the morning service.

First quarter peal in the method: 2, 3, 4, 5.

Get well soon, Claire.

Thank you to Bridget for standing in at short notice.

Rung to welcome the Reverend Helen Sims-Williams as the new priest in charge of Saint James’ Islington.

*First QP on treble.

Rung following the Harvest Festival service.

First in method: 4.

Rung on the day of the Association’s Autumn General Meeting.

2: first QP of Surprise

The Conductor would like to thank all in the Association for their support and enthusiasm over the past few years, and in particular the band at Holloway, as he prepares to move to Manchester

Rung for S&W District QP weeks

To mark the Patronal Festival.

First inside on ten: 5.

Rung prior to the Memories Service.

Also in memory of Little Bob and Sally, Celia's cats, and all other cats that have been loved and lost.

1st in method: 2, 3

Rung half muffled prior to the All Souls' Requiem Service. Remembering all those that have died, especially Richard Morgan and Hans Rashbrook.

Rung half-muffled following the Remembrance Sunday Eucharist

First quarter away from treble: 6

Rung half muffled prior to evensong on Remembrance Sunday.

Rung half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday

First QP as conductor: 4

Rung on the front six, half-muffled, for Remembrance Sunday

Rung as part of S&W District QP weeks

After morning service; half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

Half muffled in memory of Monica Trow

First Stedman Triples: 5

Celebrating the 21st Birthday of the 2nd ringer, Dylan Thomas. Happy Birthday Dylan!

Rung as part of S&W District QP weeks

A birthday compliment to Bunny Kennedy, Mother of 1

Rung to celebrate Dylan Thomas's 21st Birthday, and wishing him a safe journey home to Wellington, New Zealand.

200th handbell peal: 1-2.

First in method: 2 and 3

Rung on the eve of St Andrew's day

First QP in the method

34x34.18x70x30.14.90x50.16x16.70.58.12.38.10 - 12 LE - 4ths place bobs

First on eight - 1

First inside to Triples - 5

Rung as part of the annual Enfield's Christmas Parade of Light event.

Also with grateful thanks to Craig Ward of Lundie, who stepped down as Tower Captain this year after holding the position for 30 years.

Rung to commemorate 180 years of the YMCA which was celebrated today at St. Botolph's during the Sidley Austin LLP carol service.

Claire Sneddon and Brooks Hayes also joined in marking this occasion by ringing rounds and call changes on the front six bells.

Rung prior to the opening of The Plough & St Mary's Christmas Market.

First treble bob: 1.

Rung during a Middlesex N&E district practice remembering Tom Foard, a former ringer at this tower who died on 29th November.

Tom was an active member of the bands at both St Andrew's and St Mary's in Enfield and supportive of the ringing at Edmonton, Wood Green and other north London Towers. Tom was involved in the huge restoration project at St Mary's when the Warner eight, far too big for the tower, were replaced with the lighter, new ring of eight we rang today.

Rung during a Middlesex N&E district practice remembering Tom Foard, a former ringer at this tower who died on 29th November.

Tom was an active member of the bands at both St Andrew's and St Mary's in Enfield and supportive of the ringing at Edmonton, Wood Green and other north London Towers. Tom was involved in the huge restoration project at St Mary's when the Warner eight, far too big for the tower, were replaced with the lighter, new ring of eight we rang today.

The 5 was rung with support from Jason Goodman for an early stages learner and the 7 with handstrokes by Martin Clode for a first time learner.

2 - First mixed doubles

6 - 150th quarter peal

Rung for the Howden Broking Group Carol Service.

An evening practice dedicated to Tom Foard, former Tower Captain of this tower, who died on 29th November.

Ruth, an early stages learner rang Rounds on 8 and Call Changes on 6 with the current Tower Captain on handstrokes.

For Christmas

Rung during ringing for the Christmas carol service, and dedicated to Carrie's cousin Col. Edward Barry Borden who died this day.

In memory of Tom Foard, former Tower Captain and Steeple Keeper at this Tower, whose funeral was held today.

Rung to celebrate the conductor's birthday

100th quarter since 01/01/2024: 1

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

Birthday compliments to the second ringer

Rung prior to the excellent Children's Nativity with a packed church, standing room only.

Rung for Christmas Day, prior to a short ring at St. Anne's, Highgate to ring down.

Rung for Evensong

Rung in memoriam of a peal attempt of Lincolnshire Surprise Royal