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Ancient Society of College Youths
Ringing Room, UK
Friday, 12 February 2021
125 Stedman Triples
1 Caroline C House
2 Phillip R J Barnes
3 Graham G Firman
4 Sandra Y Alford
5 Elizabeth A Barnes
6 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
7 David E House (C)
8 Michael E Ovenden
To mark the 125th anniversary of the first tower bell peal rung by a lady. Alice White, aged 15, rang the treble to a peal at St Michael's Basingstoke on 12 February 1896.
Ancient Society of College Youths
Ringing Room, UK
Saturday, 20 March 2021 in 42m
1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor
1 Caroline C House
2 Phillip R J Barnes
3 Sandra Y Alford
4 Elizabeth A Barnes
5 Susan L Apter
6 David E House (C)
Arranged to mark the birth of a daughter, Anna Lily, to Leigh and Tessa Simpson.
Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Tuesday, 30 March 2021 in 2h 25 (11)
5056 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by M B Davies (#1)
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 David C Brown
5–6 William S Croft
7–8 Michael G Purday (C)
Rung as a birthday compliment to John Croft for his birthday on April 1st.
Ringing World page reference: 5738.0341Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Friday, 2 April 2021 in 2h 8 (11 in G)
5760 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (147m)
147m: Balmoral, Barham, Beeston, Belvoir, Berkeley, Bogedone, Bucknall, Caernarvon, Cambridge, Carisbrooke, Castleton, Chelsea, Chepstow, Conisborough, Conway, Coventry, Disley, Donottar, Dover, Dunedin, Edinburgh, Ely, Evening Star, Fotheringay, Francis Genius, Kentish, Knutsford, Leasowe, Ludlow, Melandra, Oswald, Pembroke, Pevensey, Peveril, Pontefract, Richborough, Rostherne, Skipton, Stirling, Warwick, Wath, Wilmslow 3D; Abbeyville, Bedford, Braintree, Burnaby, Burslem, Canterbury, Charlwood, Clarence, College Bob IV, Combermere, Crowland, Elston, Evesham, Fountains, Glastonbury, Humber, Kirkstall, London Victory, Marple, Melrose, Merton, Neasden, Newdigate, Old Oxford, Sherborne, Southwark, St Albans, St Werburgh, Taxal, Tewkesbury, Tintern, Vale Royal, Waltham, Willesden, Wragby 4D; Allendale, Alnwick, Annable's London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Kelso, Lightfoot, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Netherseale, Newcastle, Norfolk, Northumberland, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Sandiacre, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Wells, Westminster, Whitley, Wooler, York S; Berwyn, British Scholars’ Pleasure, Burton, Capel, Chadkirk, Cheviot, Chiltern, College Exercise, Cotswold, Duke of Norfolk, Kent, Killamarsh, Kingston, London Scholars’ Pleasure, Mendip, Morning Star, Nelson, Norbury, Norton-le-Moors, Ockley, Oxford, Pennine, Quantock, Rochester, Sandal, Snowdon, Trinity Sunday, Waterford, Woodcock’s Victory TB.
Composed by J S Warboys (TD0801)
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
Most methods on handbells: 1-2 and 5-6.
Completes all three pairs to this composition: 3-4.
First touch of spliced on real handbells: 1-2 and as conductor.
First peal at the address.
Ringing World page reference: 5739.0365Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Sunday, 11 April 2021 in 2h 12 (11 in G)
5760 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (147m)
147m: Balmoral, Barham, Beeston, Belvoir, Berkeley, Bogedone, Bucknall, Caernarvon, Cambridge, Carisbrooke, Castleton, Chelsea, Chepstow, Conisborough, Conway, Coventry, Disley, Donottar, Dover, Dunedin, Edinburgh, Ely, Evening Star, Fotheringay, Francis Genius, Kentish, Knutsford, Leasowe, Ludlow, Melandra, Oswald, Pembroke, Pevensey, Peveril, Pontefract, Richborough, Rostherne, Skipton, Stirling, Warwick, Wath, Wilmslow 3D; Abbeyville, Bedford, Braintree, Burnaby, Burslem, Canterbury, Charlwood, Clarence, College Bob IV, Combermere, Crowland, Elston, Evesham, Fountains, Glastonbury, Humber, Kirkstall, London Victory, Marple, Melrose, Merton, Neasden, Newdigate, Old Oxford, Sherborne, Southwark, St Albans, St Werburgh, Taxal, Tewkesbury, Tintern, Vale Royal, Waltham, Willesden, Wragby 4D; Allendale, Alnwick, Annable's London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Kelso, Lightfoot, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Netherseale, Newcastle, Norfolk, Northumberland, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Sandiacre, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Wells, Westminster, Whitley, Wooler, York S; Berwyn, British Scholars’ Pleasure, Burton, Capel, Chadkirk, Cheviot, Chiltern, College Exercise, Cotswold, Duke of Norfolk, Kent, Killamarsh, Kingston, London Scholars’ Pleasure, Mendip, Morning Star, Nelson, Norbury, Norton-le-Moors, Ockley, Oxford, Pennine, Quantock, Rochester, Sandal, Snowdon, Trinity Sunday, Waterford, Woodcock’s Victory TB.
Composed by J S Warboys (TD0801)
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading
Rung strictly silent and non-conducted.
The first silent peal of the standard 147.
Marking the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Ringing World page reference: 5741.0398Ancient Society of College Youths
Coventry, West Midlands
154 Wyken Ave
Monday, 12 April 2021 in 1h 53 (13 in E♭)
5040 Cambridge Surprise Minor
7 extents
Composed by R Roan
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 Christopher M Bennett
5–6 Michael Chester (C)
In Memoriam Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Ringing World page reference: 5741.0398Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Tuesday, 13 April 2021 in 1h 50 (11 in G)
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)
(1-3) Alnwick, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Kelso, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Newcastle, Northumberland, Sandiacre, Wells, Whitley, Wooler (4-7) Allendale, Annable’s London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Lightfoot, Netherseale, Norfolk, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Westminster, York.
Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309, SU0403)
1–2 George M Salter
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
Rung in memory of A Peter Hendy, member of this society and of the local band at Bisley.
First of spliced and most methods on handbells: 1-2
Ringing World page reference: 5743.0459Ancient Society of College Youths
Coventry, West Midlands
154 Wyken Ave
Wednesday, 14 April 2021 in 2h 24 (13 in E♭)
5088 Kent Treble Bob Major
Composed by W Hudson
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 Christopher M Bennett
5–6 Thomas W Griffiths
7–8 Michael Chester (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Saturday, 17 April 2021 in 2h 24 (11)
5056 Spliced Surprise Major (8m)
832 Rutland; 768 Pudsey; 640 Superlative; 576 each Bristol, Cambridge, Lincolnshire, London; 512 Yorkshire. 122 com
Composed by D F Morrison (No.3)
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 David C Brown
5–6 William S Croft
7–8 Michael G Purday (C)
Marking the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on the day of his funeral.
Ringing World page reference: 5741.0398Ancient Society of College Youths
Coventry, West Midlands
154 Wyken Ave
Monday, 19 April 2021 in 1h 50 (13 in E♭)
5040 Minor (6m)
6m. 1 extent each of Norwich S, Cambridge S, Oxford TB, Kent TB, St Clement and 2 extents of Plain Bob.
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 Christopher M Bennett
5–6 Michael Chester (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bromyard, Herefordshire
Schallenge House, The Schallenge
Thursday, 22 April 2021 in 2h 3 (13 in E)
5040 Minor (7m)
One extent each: Ipswich Surprise, Norwich Surprise, Bourne Surprise, Oxford Treble Bob, Cambridge Surprise, Kent Treble Bob and Plain Bob.
1–2 Adam R Crocker (C)
3–4 David Jenkins
5–6 Malcolm P Taylor
Rung in loving memory of John Kemp of Hertford, aka 'The Master'.
Ringing World page reference: 5746.0528Ancient Society of College Youths
Eastleigh, Hampshire
9 Buckland Close
Saturday, 24 April 2021 in 2h 20 (11 in G)
5088 Kent Treble Bob Major
Composed by W Hudson
1–2 Benjamin J Carey
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Martin J E Daniels
7–8 Roy LeMarechal (C)
1st Treble Bob in hand - 3-4. 200th together - 1-2 & 7-8.
Ringing World page reference: 5742.0429Ancient Society of College Youths
Bristol, Bristol
55 St Martin's Road
Sunday, 25 April 2021 in 1h 48 (11 in G)
5000 Spliced Surprise Minor (42m)
120 each Allendale, Alnwick, Annable's London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Kelso, Lightfoot, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Netherseale, Newcastle, Norfolk, Northumberland, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Sandiacre, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Wells, Westminster, Whitley, Wooler, York; 80 Cheeky Little; 209 com; atw.
Composed by A E Holroyd
1–2 Julian O Howes (C)
3–4 Philip J Earis
5–6 Alan G Reading
With the band's congratulations to Ed Mack and Ellie Talbot on their engagement.
This composition is rung in hand for the first time.
Contains the Standard 41 surprise minor all the work.
Ringing World page reference: 5746.0525Ancient Society of College Youths
Coventry, West Midlands
154 Wyken Ave
Monday, 26 April 2021 in 1h 58 (13 in E♭)
5040 Minor (7m)
7m. 1 extent each of Bourne S, Norwich S, Cambridge S, Oxford TB, Kent TB, St Clement's College Bob, Plain Bob.
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 Christopher M Bennett
5–6 Michael Chester (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bromyard, Herefordshire
Schallenge House
Thursday, 29 April 2021 in 2h 29 (13 in E)
5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by J Clatworthy
1–2 Adam R Crocker
3–4 David Jenkins
5–6 Malcolm P Taylor
7–8 Bernard H Taylor (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Tuesday, 4 May 2021 in 1h 59 (13 in E)
5040 Surprise Minor (8m)
(1) London; (2) Carlisle; (3) Allendale & Westminster; (4) Durham; (5) Annable's London; (6) Norwich; (7) Cambridge.
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 George M Salter
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
Most methods on an inside pair: 3-4.
Ringing World page reference: 5743.0455Ancient Society of College Youths
Coventry, West Midlands
154 Wyken Ave
Wednesday, 5 May 2021 in 2h 27 (12 in F)
5088 Kent Treble Bob Major
Composed by W Hudson
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 Christopher M Bennett
5–6 Thomas W Griffiths
7–8 Michael Chester (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bromyard, Herefordshire
Schallenge House
Friday, 7 May 2021 in 2h 25 (13 in E)
5058 Lincolnshire Surprise Major
Composed by D F Morrison
1–2 Adam R Crocker
3–4 David Jenkins
5–6 Malcolm P Taylor
7–8 Bernard H Taylor (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Eastleigh, Hampshire
9 Buckland Close
Saturday, 8 May 2021 in 2h 20 (11 in F)
5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by D F Morrison (1619)
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Martin J E Daniels
7–8 Benjamin J Carey (C)
1st Surprise in hand and 700th peal - 3-4.
Ringing World page reference: 5744.0477Ancient Society of College Youths
Coventry, West Midlands
154 Wyken Ave
Monday, 10 May 2021 in 2h 3 (11 in G)
5040 Minor (9m)
9m. D. Oxford & St Clement's College Bob, Bourne S, Norwich S, Cambridge & Ipswich S, Oxford TB, Kent TB, Plain.
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 Christopher M Bennett
5–6 Michael Chester (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 in 1h 43 (11 in G)
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)
(1-3) Alnwick, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Kelso, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Newcastle, Northumberland, Sandiacre, Wells, Whitley, Wooler (4-7) Allendale, Annable’s London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Lightfoot, Netherseale, Norfolk, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Westminster, York.
Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309, SU0403)
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Coventry, West Midlands
154 Wyken Ave
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 in 2h 25 (12 in F)
5088 Kent Treble Bob Major
Composed by D F Morrison No.7502
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 Christopher M Bennett
5–6 Thomas W Griffiths
7–8 Michael Chester (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Saturday, 15 May 2021 in 2h 26 (11)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (6m)
928 Watford, 896 London, 832 each Pudsey & Superlative, 800 Cambridge, 736 Bristol. 120 com, atw.
Composed by A J Pitman
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bristol, Bristol
55 St Martin's Road
Thursday, 20 May 2021 in 2h 12 (12 in F)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (7m)
1024 Cornwall; 992 Lessness; 736 Superlative; 704 Bristol; 576 Yorkshire; 512 Cambridge; 480 London; 123 com; atw.
Composed by M B Davies & A G Reading
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Philip J Earis
5–6 Julian O Howes
7–8 Alan G Reading (C)
First spliced major on handbells: 1-2 & 7-8.
The first peal of the core 7 to be rung that is both tenors together throughout and all the work.
Ringing World page reference: 5746.0525Ancient Society of College Youths
Eastwood, New South Wales
4 Spencer St
Friday, 21 May 2021 in 2h 30 (12 in F)
5120 John of the Cross Surprise Major
Composed by Thomas Perrins
1–2 Esther M Perrins
3–4 Thomas M Perrins
5–6 James W Perrins
7–8 William T Perrins (C)
Rung in memory of John H Fryer.
First peal in the method on handbells; specifically composed in 2011 as a tribute to John from Kings Cross, Sydney.
Also rung for the Australian and New Zealand Association.
Ringing World page reference: 5746.0529Ancient Society of College Youths
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
3 Ditton Lane
Saturday, 22 May 2021 in 2h 29 (11)
5152 Spliced Surprise Major (23m)
224 each Aphrodite, Ares, Atlas, Bristol, Britomartis, Brizo, Cornwall, Cronus, Demeter, Disraeli, Electra, Enyo, Erebus, Fauna, Favonius, Fides, Flora, Fontus, Glaucus, Hades, Juturna, Kratos, Merope. 160 com, atw, eld.
Composed by A G Reading (Deities 2.0)
1–2 Jonathan A Agg
3–4 David J Pipe
5–6 Thomas J Hinks (C)
7–8 David C Brown
This composition is rung in hand for the first time, at the first attempt.
Ringing World page reference: 5746.0525Ancient Society of College Youths
Eastleigh, Hampshire
9 Buckland Close
Saturday, 29 May 2021 in 2h 21 (11 in F)
5056 Cambridge Surprise Major
Composed by Charles Middleton
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Martin J E Daniels
7–8 Benjamin J Carey (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Friday, 4 June 2021 in 2h 31 (11)
5280 Spliced Surprise Major (7m)
960 London; 928 Watford; 896 Bristol; 672 Cambridge; 640 Superlative; 608 Dorchester; 576 Pudsey; 125 com, atw
Composed by A J Pitman
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
3 Ditton Lane
Saturday, 5 June 2021 in 2h 29 (11)
5152 Spliced Surprise Major (23m)
224 each Aphrodite, Ares, Atlas, Bristol, Britomartis, Brizo, Cornwall, Cronus, Demeter, Disraeli, Electra, Enyo, Erebus, Fauna, Favonius, Fides, Flora, Fontus, Glaucus, Hades, Juturna, Kratos, Merope; 160 com, atw, eld.
Composed by A G Reading (Deities 2.0)
1–2 Jonathan A Agg
3–4 David J Pipe
5–6 Thomas J Hinks (C)
7–8 David C Brown
Ancient Society of College Youths
Canterbury, Kent
15b Burgate
Friday, 11 June 2021 in 2h 33 (13 in E♭)
5040 Plain Bob Major
Composed by D G Maynard
1–2 Elizabeth A Barnes
3–4 Andrew J Corby
5–6 Dickon R Love
7–8 Andrew M Hills (C)
Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of Andrew Corby's first peal.
Ringing World page reference: 5760.0854Ancient Society of College Youths
Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire
Greencroft House
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 in 2h 35 (15 in C)
5152 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by Christopher P Starbuck
1–2 Adam R Crocker
3–4 Alex F Byrne (C)
5–6 Malcolm P Taylor
7–8 Christopher J Pickford
First peal of Surprise Major in hand: 7-8.
Chris Pickford has now rung a peal on every date in the year.
Ringing World page reference: 5750.0618Ancient Society of College Youths
Bristol, Bristol
55 St Martin's Road
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 in 2h 27 (12 in F)
5152 Spliced Surprise Major (23m)
224 each Ashtead, Bristol, Cambridge, Cassiobury, Cornwall, Cray, Double Dublin, Glasgow, Ipswich, Jersey, Lincolnshire, Lindum, London, Preston, Pudsey, Rutland, Superlative, Tavistock, Uxbridge, Watford, Wembley, Whalley, Yorkshire; 160 com, atw.
Composed by N Smith
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Philip J Earis
5–6 Julian O Howes
7–8 Alan G Reading (C)
First peal of 23 spliced on handbells: 1-2, 7-8 and by a local Bristol band.
Ringing World page reference: 5750.0618Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Friday, 18 June 2021 in 2h 34 (11)
5280 Spliced Surprise Major (8m)
960 London, 928 Watford; 896 Bristol; 672 Cambridge; 512 Dorchester; 448 each Pudsey, Superlative; 416 Lincoln; 121 com, atw
Composed by A J Pitman
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
Eastleigh, Hampshire
9 Buckland Close
Sunday, 20 June 2021 in 2h 17 (11 in G)
5088 Kent Treble Bob Major
Composed by J Reeves
1–2 John S Croft
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Martin J E Daniels
7–8 Roy LeMarechal (C)
In Memoriam William H Male, the previous owner of these handbells, who died in June 1991.
Ringing World page reference: 5750.0618Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Thursday, 24 June 2021 in 2h 39 (11)
5472 Spliced Surprise Major (9m)
1024 London, 832 Bristol, 800 Watford, 640 Cambridge, 512 Dorchester, Pudsey, 416 Cassiobury, 384 Superlative, 352 Lincoln. 125 com, all the work.
Composed by A J Pitman
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
Darwen, Lancashire
26 Hodder Grove
Saturday, 26 June 2021 in 2h 5 (9 in B)
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)
(1-3) Alnwick, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Kelso, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Newcastle, Northumberland, Sandiacre, Wells, Whitley, Wooler (4-7) Allendale, Annable’s London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Lightfoot, Netherseale, Norfolk, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Westminster, York.
Composed by John S Warboys (SU0309 and SU0403)
1–2 Andrew J Rawlinson (C)
3–4 Adam R Crocker
5–6 Adam A Brady
First peal at the address.
Most methods as conductor.
First of Spliced, Surprise and Minor on handbells: 5-6.
A short video clip from the peal can be found here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9jPWJORFYLA&feature=share
Ringing World page reference: 5751.0644Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Tuesday, 29 June 2021 in 1h 52 (8 in C)
5040 Treble Dodging Minor (7m)
(1) Vale Royal D; (2) Pennine TB; (3) Chadkirk TB; (4) Carlisle S; (5) Pontefract D; (6) Norwich S; (7) Cambridge S.
1–2 Julian O Howes
3–4 Lucy A Warren
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
First peal on an inside pair: 3-4.
1200th peal as conductor.
Ringing World page reference: 5751.0644Ancient Society of College Youths
Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire
Greencroft House
Saturday, 3 July 2021 in 2h 36 (14 in E♭)
5222 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by B H Taylor
1–2 David Jenkins
3–4 Alex F Byrne
5–6 Simon J L Linford
7–8 Bernard H Taylor (C)
To celebrate the conductor's 'Compleation' of the 222 Corbett mountains of Scotland with the summiting of Beinn an Oir on Jura.
Ringing World page reference: 5752.0671Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Tuesday, 6 July 2021 in 2h 26 (11)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)
1184 Bristol; 1280 each London, Cambridge, Superlative;
110 com, atw
Composed by A J Pitman
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown
7–8 Michael G Purday (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Landewednack, Cornwall
St Winwallow
Thursday, 8 July 2021 in 2h 40 (8–1–19 in B♭)
5040 Stedman Doubles
1 x 240 arr JP and 40 x 120
1 John Pladdys (C)
2 Robert J Crocker
3 Robert J Perry
4 Adam R Crocker
5 Simon W Edwards
6 Jon Waters
Rung to congratulate tower captain Hedley Stevens on his forthcoming 90th birthday. He has rung in this tower for over 70 years.
Ringing World page reference: 5753.0695Ancient Society of College Youths
Huntsham, Devon
All Saints
Thursday, 8 July 2021 in 2h 45 (8–0–27 in A♭)
5040 Surprise Minor (4m)
720 Allendale; 1440 Surfleet; 2 x 720 Cambridge; 1440 York
1 Lesley A Knipe
2 Mike Hatchett
3 Robert Perry
4 James Kirkcaldy
5 Jeffrey Knipe
6 Robert D S Brown (C)
Rung to mark 70 years membership of the College Youths by the ringer of the 2nd elected on the 9th June 1951.
First Tower bell Peal by the Society since March 2020
Ringing World page reference: 5756.0763Ancient Society of College Youths
Stone by Dartford, Kent
St Mary
Tuesday, 13 July 2021 in 2h 37 (8–0–1 in A)
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (33m)
(1) Newcastle, Morpeth, Alnwick, Canterbury, Chester, Munden, Sandiacre, Wooler; (2) London, Wells, Cunecastre; (3) Lincoln, Coldstream; (4,5) Stamford, Wearmouth, Rossendale, Lightfoot, Norwich, Netherseale, Annable's London, Westminster, Allendale; (6) Durham, Beverley, Berwick, Surfleet, Hexham; (7) Cambridge, Primrose, Ipswich, Norfolk, Bourne, Hull.
1 Michael J Uphill
2 Gwen Rogers
3 Graham M Bradshaw
4 John B Keeler
5 Peter G C Ellis (C)
6 Philip Rogers
In memory of Alan Barber.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0925Ancient Society of College Youths
Bristol, Bristol
55 St Martin's Road
Thursday, 15 July 2021 in 1h 48 (11 in G)
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)
(1-3) Alnwick, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Kelso, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Newcastle, Northumberland, Sandiacre, Wells, Whitley, Wooler (4-7) Allendale, Annable’s London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Lightfoot, Netherseale, Norfolk, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Westminster, York.
Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309, SU0403)
1–2 Philip J Earis
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
Rung to welcome Chloe Lily Waterson, a daughter for Katie and Tom.
Completes all 366 days of the year as conductor.
Ringing World page reference: 5754.0719Ancient Society of College Youths
Birmingham, West Midlands
St Paul
Saturday, 17 July 2021 in 2h 7 (3–3–23 in C♯)
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)
(1-3) Alnwick, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Kelso, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Newcastle, Northumberland, Sandiacre, Wells, Whitley, Wooler (4-7) Allendale, Annable’s London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Lightfoot, Netherseale, Norfolk, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Westminster, York.
Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309, SU0403)
1 Richard B Grimmett
2 Alistair J Cherry
3 Graham M Bradshaw
4 Lucy A Warren
5 Alan G Reading (C)
6 Michael P A Wilby
Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Sunday, 18 July 2021 in 2h 28 (11)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (7m)
1024 Cornwall; 992 Lessness; 736 Superlative; 704 Bristol; 576 Yorkshire; 512 Cambridge; 480 London; 123 com; atw.
Composed by M B Davies & A G Reading
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bristol, Bristol
55 St Martin's Road
Tuesday, 20 July 2021 in 2h 24 (12 in F)
5152 Spliced Surprise Major (23m)
224 each Belfast, Bristol, Buckfastleigh, Caterham, Chertsey, Chesterfield, Claybrooke, Colnbrook, Essex, Huddersfield, London, Malpas, Moulton, Newcastle, Newlyn, Northampton, Pudsey, Richmond, Sonning, Sussex, Whalley, Willesden, Yeading; 160 com, atw, eld
Composed by S D Chandler
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Philip J Earis
5–6 Julian O Howes
7–8 Alan G Reading (C)
First blows of Chandler's on handbells: 1-2, 5-6 & 7-8.
Lucy is believed to be the first person to ring Chandler's in hand without ever having lost a handbell peal.
100th peal together 5-6 & 7-8.
Ringing World page reference: 5754.0719Ancient Society of College Youths
Lundy Island, Bristol Channel
St Helen
Friday, 23 July 2021 in 2h 31 (5–1–19)
5040 Cambridge Surprise Minor
Composed by Donald F Morrison (No 4897)
1 George H Campling
2 Clive G Smith
3 Lenard J Mitchell
4 Trevor W Marchbank
5 R Owen Battye
6 John M Thurman (C)
Owen’s first peal with the Society
Ringing World page reference: 5756.0763Ancient Society of College Youths
Tilehurst, Berkshire
15 Lytham End
Saturday, 24 July 2021 in 2h 25 (12 in F)
5104 Plain Bob Major
Composed by R.T. Kakuk
1–2 Anna E Sherwood
3–4 Peter R Ellis (C)
5–6 James M Champion
7–8 E John Wells
Celebrating the life of Martyn L J Jordan. Martyn was a prolific handbell ringer including some notable firsts on higher numbers.
First in hand: 5-6.
Ringing World page reference: 5754.0719Ancient Society of College Youths
Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire
St Giles
Monday, 26 July 2021 in 2h 52 (13–2–3 in F♯)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)
1280 each Cambridge, London, Superlative; 1184 Bristol; 110 com, all the work
Composed by A J Pitman
1 Christopher H Rogers
2 Gwen Rogers
3 Phillip R J Barnes
4 Graham M Bradshaw
5 Peter G C Ellis
6 John B Keeler
7 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
8 Philip Rogers
Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Tuesday, 27 July 2021 in 2h 28 (12 in F)
5152 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by A G Reading (No. 9)
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
7–8 George M Salter
First peal of Treble Dodging Major away from the trebles: 7-8.
Ringing World page reference: 5755.0739Ancient Society of College Youths
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
St Michael and All Angels
Tuesday, 27 July 2021 in 3h (14–3–19 in F)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (8m)
8 Methods: 736 London ; 640 Cambridge, Pudsey, Superlative; 608 Bristol, Rutland; 576 Lincolnshire, Yorkshire; 132 changes of method; all the work.
Composed by N R Aspland
1 David E House
2 Caroline C House
3 Stephen J F Mitchell
4 Christopher H Rogers
5 Philip Rogers
6 Graham M Bradshaw
7 John B Keeler (C)
8 Peter G C Ellis
2000th of Major - 8
In memory of Helen Diserens
Ringing World page reference: 5757.0787Ancient Society of College Youths
Burnham, Buckinghamshire
St Peter
Wednesday, 28 July 2021 in 2h 48 (12–3–13 in F♯)
5040 Stedman Triples
Composed by A Johnson ("Aston Martin" version)
1 Michael J Uphill
2 Robert J Crocker
3 Gwen Rogers
4 Christopher H Rogers
5 John H Napper
6 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
7 Peter G C Ellis
8 Thomas F Lawrance
700th peal as conductor.
Ringing World page reference: 5758.0809Ancient Society of College Youths
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
St Mary the Virgin
Thursday, 29 July 2021 in 3h 20 (19–0–6 in E)
5042 Cambridge Surprise Maximus
Composed by J Clatworthy
1 Paul N Mounsey
2 Ann White
3 David E House
4 Gwen Rogers
5 Christopher H Rogers
6 Stephen J F Mitchell
7 Peter G C Ellis
8 Graham M Bradshaw
9 John B Keeler
10 John I White
11 Philip Rogers (C)
12 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
300th peal together - 9 and 11
With the best wishes of the band to the Master of the Society, Swaz Apter, who is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure.
Ringing World page reference: 5758.0809Ancient Society of College Youths
Twyford, Berkshire
St Mary
Friday, 30 July 2021 in 3h 7 (12–0–10 in F♯)
5152 London Surprise Major
Composed by R W Pipe
1 Stephen J F Mitchell
2 David E House (C)
3 Caroline C House
4 Michele Winter
5 Gwen Rogers
6 Graham M Bradshaw
7 John B Keeler
8 Philip Rogers
Ancient Society of College Youths
Eastleigh, Hampshire
9 Buckland Close
Saturday, 31 July 2021 in 2h 42 (11 in F)
5120 Kent Treble Bob Royal
Composed by Robert W Lee
1–2 John S Croft
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Benjamin J Carey (C)
7–8 Martin J E Daniels
9–10 Roy LeMarechal
First on 10 handbells: 3-4.
Ringing World page reference: 5759.0830Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Saturday, 31 July 2021 in 3h 29 (32–1–6 in D♭)
5040 Bristol Surprise Maximus
Composed by John N Hughes-D'Aeth
1 Stephen A Coaker
2 Paul N Mounsey
3 Richard B Pullin
4 Simon J T Smith
5 Graham M Bradshaw
6 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
7 David J Dearnley
8 Alistair J Cherry
9 Luke T W Smith
10 Paul J Tiebout
11 Andrew B Mills
12 Michael P A Wilby
300th peal in the tower since 1728
Ringing World page reference: 5758.0809Ancient Society of College Youths
Micheldever, Hampshire
37 Northbrook
Sunday, 1 August 2021 in 2h 21 (12 in F)
5088 Kent Treble Bob Major
Composed by J Reeves
1–2 John S Croft
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Martin J E Daniels
7–8 Roy LeMarechal (C)
Dedicated to the memory of A Terence (Terry) Collins who died on Friday.
Ringing World page reference: 5796.0489Ancient Society of College Youths
Salwarpe, Worcestershire
St Michael and All Angels
Monday, 2 August 2021 in 2h 43 (11–2–5 in A♭)
5040 Treble Dodging Minor (7m)
720 each: London S, Carlisle S, Kent TB, Old Oxford D, Bourne S, Norwich S, Cambridge S
1 Mark Regan
2 David Jenkins
3 Bernard H Taylor
4 Adam R Crocker
5 Darran Ricks (C)
6 Ashley C Fortey
Get well soon to Paul R Smith.
Ringing World page reference: 5756.0763Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Sepulchre without Newgate, Holborn Viaduct
Wednesday, 4 August 2021 in 3h 30 (28–2–16 in C♯)
5016 Spliced Maximus (6m)
1056 each Ariel S, Phobos S, Zanussi S; 880 Maypole A; 792 Deimos A; 176 Slinky Differential Little TP; 109 com, atw.
Composed by D J Pipe
1 Stephen A Waters
2 David J Dearnley
3 Ryan S Noble
4 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
5 David E House
6 David J Pipe
7 Anthony J Bloomfield
8 Philip J Earis
9 Simon J L Linford
10 Paul N Mounsey
11 Philip Rogers
12 Michael P A Wilby
On the 20th anniversary of the first tower bell peal of this composition, rung on these bells. The ringers of 1,2, 4,5,7,9 and 11 rang the same bells as last time. Tony Kench (8), who organised the first peal, and Enid Lawson(3)joined the band for a drink afterwards. Paul Carless (10) was unable to ring for health reasons and the band send him their best wishes for a quick recovery. Peter Townsend (12) is currently in Hong Kong. Remembering Rod Pipe (6).
Ringing World page reference: 5756.0763Ancient Society of College Youths
Bromley, Kent
10 Wharton Road
Monday, 9 August 2021 in 2h 23 (11)
5056 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by M J Smith
1–2 Dickon R Love
3–4 Stephen J F Mitchell
5–6 Thomas J Hinks (C)
7–8 Elizabeth A Barnes
First of Surprise in hand: 7-8.
Ringing World page reference: 5757.0783Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Tuesday, 10 August 2021 in 61m (32–1–6 in D♭)
1440 Bristol Surprise Maximus
Composed by P N M
1 Colin G Newman
2 Paul N Mounsey (C)
3 John W Taylor
4 Graham G Firman
5 David F Perkins
6 Leigh D G Simpson
7 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
8 Benjamin J Meyer
9 Robert C Kippin
10 Richard I Allton
11 Simon S Meyer
12 Robert W Lee
With very best wishes to the Master, Swaz Apter.
Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Saturday, 14 August 2021 in 3h 31 (32–1–6 in D♭)
5088 Spliced Surprise Maximus (4m)
1440 Zanussi; 1296 Ariel; 1248 Bristol; 1104 Phobos; 53 com; atw.
Composed by A G Reading
1 Ryan S Noble
2 Paul N Mounsey
3 Stephen A Coaker
4 Lucy A Warren
5 Richard B Pullin
6 Alan G Reading (C)
7 David J Dearnley
8 Graham M Bradshaw
9 John M Thurman
10 Alistair J Cherry
11 Andrew B Mills
12 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
Ancient Society of College Youths
Eastleigh, Hampshire
9 Buckland Close
Monday, 16 August 2021 in 2h 40 (11 in F)
5120 Kent Treble Bob Royal
Composed by Robert W Lee
1–2 John S Croft
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Benjamin J Carey (C)
7–8 Martin J E Daniels
9–10 Roy LeMarechal
A ruby wedding anniversary compliment to Bill and Hilary Croft.
Ringing World page reference: 5759.0830Ancient Society of College Youths
Cleeve Prior, Worcestershire
St Andrew
Monday, 23 August 2021 in 2h 47 (8–3–26 in G)
5040 Surprise Minor (7m)
1 Westminster, 2 London, 3 Beverley, 4 York, 5 Bourne, 6 Norwich, 7 Cambridge
1 Peter G C Ellis
2 Bernard H Taylor
3 Darran Ricks
4 Andrew F Alldrick
5 Ashley C Fortey
6 Christopher J Pickford (C)
Remembering our friend John Ridley
Ringing World page reference: 5780.0112Ancient Society of College Youths
Worcester, Worcestershire
All Saints
Thursday, 26 August 2021 in 3h 32 (20–1–1 in E♭)
5070 Stedman Cinques
Composed by John Pladdys
1 John Pladdys (C)
2 James Clatworthy
3 Robert C Kippin
4 Mark Regan
5 David Jenkins
6 Darran Ricks
7 Peter G C Ellis
8 Robert J Crocker
9 Alex F Byrne
10 Bernard H Taylor
11 Ashley C Fortey
12 Christopher J Pickford
Rung in memory of John R Ridley. Hilda joined the band in the pub at the conclusion.
Ringing World page reference: 5780.0112Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael Cornhill
Saturday, 28 August 2021 in 3h 37 (32–1–6 in D♭)
5040 Cambridge Surprise Maximus
Composed by J Clatworthy
1 Stephanie J Warboys
2 David E House
3 Dickon R Love
4 Paul N Mounsey
5 David G F Chalk
6 Ryan S Noble
7 Martin C Faulkes
8 Colin G Newman
9 Graham M Bradshaw
10 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
11 Robert C Kippin
12 Philip Rogers
Rung by a band of Officers and Past Masters of the Society joining with Society member David Chalk to celebrate his election as Master of the Drapers' Company, the Patrons of this church.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0919Ancient Society of College Youths
Worcester
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, 4 September 2021 in 3h 44 (34–3–4 in C♯)
5002 London No. 3 Surprise Royal
Composed by James Clatworthy
1 Darran Ricks
2 Mark Regan (C)
3 James Clatworthy
4 Bernard H Taylor
5 Alex F Byrne
6 Peter G C Ellis
7 Gordon R Birks
8 Christopher J Pickford
9 Daniel Jones
10 Ashley C Fortey
Rung with the best wishes of the band to the Society's Master, Susan L Apter.
On the 370th anniversary of the last battle of the English Civil War.
Has rung all 16 ringing bells to peals: 1.
First peal of Royal on the Clare Ten.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0919Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill (Vestry)
Wednesday, 8 September 2021 in 3h 6 (14 in D)
5019 Stedman Cinques
Composed by P N Mounsey
1–2 Paul N Mounsey (C)
3–4 P Quentin Armitage
5–6 David J Pipe
7–8 William T Bosworth
9–10 Alistair A F Smith
11–12 Jonathan A Agg
It’s good to be back
Ringing World page reference: 5765.0968Ancient Society of College Youths
Yarkhill, Herefordshire
St John the Baptist
Thursday, 9 September 2021 in 2h 28 (4–1–27 in D)
5040 Stedman Triples
Composed by I J B Lates (1850)
1 Mark W Regan
2 Frederick Shallcross
3 David Jenkins
4 Roman E Sadowski
5 James Clatworthy
6 Stuart J Barton
7 Bernard H Taylor (C)
8 Stephen W Barton
100th peal: 6.
100th peal with the Society: 8.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0919Ancient Society of College Youths
Lichfield, Staffordshire
Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Chad
Saturday, 11 September 2021 in 3h 21 (31–2–9 in D)
5009 Stedman Caters
Composed by John S Warboys
1 Jonathan B Townsend
2 Stephanie J Warboys
3 Paul E Bibilo
4 Robert C Kippin
5 Alistair J Cherry
6 John S Warboys (C)
7 Andrew C Ogden
8 Stuart C W Hutchieson
9 Michael P A Wilby
10 Roy LeMarechal
Circled tower: 1.
Ringing World page reference: 5762.0897Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Saturday, 11 September 2021 in 3h 30 (32–1–6 in D♭)
5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Maximus (4m)
1296 Strathclyde Surprise; 1248 Ariel Surprise, Avon Delight, Bristol Surprise; 85 com; atw.
Composed by J S Warboys
1 Lucy A Warren
2 Paul N Mounsey
3 Adam A Brady
4 Richard B Pullin
5 Jonathan A Agg
6 David J Dearnley
7 Alan G Reading (C)
8 Graham M Bradshaw
9 Paul J Tiebout
10 Luke T W Smith
11 Stephen A Coaker
12 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
Ancient Society of College Youths
Merton, Greater London
St John Div
Tuesday, 14 September 2021 in 2h 48 (11–3–27 in G)
5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Royal (3m)
1920 Triton Delight; 1600 Bristol Surprise; 1520 Cambridge Surprise; 61 com, atw.
Composed by M B Davies and A G Reading
1 Gwen Rogers
2 David J Dearnley
3 Thomas F Lawrance
4 Paul N Mounsey
5 Graham M Bradshaw
6 Graham G Firman
7 John B Keeler
8 Peter G C Ellis
9 Philip Rogers (C)
10 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
250th together-1 and 7
Ringing World page reference: 5766.0987Ancient Society of College Youths
Stourbridge, West Midlands
St Thomas
Thursday, 16 September 2021 in 3h 25 (18–2–8 in E)
5042 Cambridge Surprise Maximus
Composed by Roderick W Pipe
1 Colin G Newman
2 James C Marchbank
3 Ryan S Noble
4 Christopher C P Woodcock
5 Timothy M Payne
6 Graham M Bradshaw
7 David Kirkcaldy
8 R Mark Esbester
9 Richard I Allton (C)
10 Gordon R Birks
11 Peter L Furniss
12 Philip Rogers
Ancient Society of College Youths
Brierley Hill, West Midlands
St Michael
Thursday, 16 September 2021 in 2h 56 (14–1–13 in F)
5056 Lessness Surprise Major
Composed by Richard I Allton (No 2642)
1 Christopher C P Woodcock
2 Michele Winter
3 Gwen Rogers
4 Graham M Bradshaw
5 Richard I Allton (C)
6 Philip Rogers
7 Colin G Newman
8 Gordon R Birks
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Marsh Park (17th September 1921) and the unveiling of the Brierley Hill War Memorial (12th November 1921).
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0920Ancient Society of College Youths
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
St Mary and All Saints
Friday, 17 September 2021 in 3h 32 (25–2–0 in D)
5042 Cambridge Surprise Maximus
Composed by R W Pipe
1 David J Dearnley
2 Paul N Mounsey (C)
3 Ryan S Noble
4 Adam R Crocker
5 James Clatworthy
6 Colin G Newman
7 James C Marchbank
8 Richard I Allton
9 Roy LeMarechal
10 Simon S Meyer
11 Peter L Furniss
12 Robert C Kippin
Ancient Society of College Youths
Hallow, Worcestershire
St Philip and St James
Friday, 17 September 2021 in 3h 14 (21–2–17 in E)
5152 Turramurra Surprise Major
Composed by Robert D S Brown
1 Simon S Meyer (C)
2 Richard I Allton
3 Lee Pinnington
4 David Kirkcaldy
5 Peter L Furniss
6 R Mark Esbester
7 Ashley C Fortey
8 Roy LeMarechal
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bromyard, Herefordshire
St Peter
Friday, 17 September 2021 in 3h 6 (13–3–13 in F)
5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal
Composed by Richard J Angrave
1 Christopher C P Woodcock
2 David J Dearnley
3 Paul N Mounsey
4 Michele Winter
5 Adam R Crocker
6 Graham M Bradshaw
7 Colin G Newman (C)
8 Timothy M Payne
9 David L Thomas
10 Philip Rogers
Ancient Society of College Youths
Worcester, Worcestershire
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, 18 September 2021 in 65m (48–0–2 in B)
1323 Stedman Cinques
Composed by PNM
1 Paul N Mounsey (C)
2 Dickon R Love
3 Graham G Firman
4 Jemma L Meyer
5 Leigh D G Simpson
6 David F Perkins
7 Robert C Kippin
8 Colin G Newman
9 David L Thomas
10 Philip Rogers
11 Ashley C Fortey
12 Benjamin J Meyer
Ring prior to the Society’s Country Meeting, and with best wishes from all the band to the Master
Ancient Society of College Youths
Putney, Greater London
St Mary
Saturday, 18 September 2021 in 2h 59 (12–3–8 in F♯)
5152 Superlative Surprise Major
Composed by L S Scales
1 Christopher Ridley
2 Michael J Uphill
3 D Robert C Sworder
4 Matthew E Rayner
5 Stephen J F Mitchell (C)
6 David G F Chalk
7 Phillip P Ridley
8 Andrew M Hills
In memory of John Ridley, who rang regularly at this tower in the early 1970s, before the previous eight bells were destroyed in a fire.
Ringing World page reference: 5780.0112Ancient Society of College Youths
Child Okeford, Dorset
St Nicholas
Sunday, 19 September 2021 in 2h 46 (10–2–27 in G)
5040 Surprise Minor (7m)
(1) London; (2) Wells; (3,4) Beverley, Surfleet; (5) Bourne; (6) Norwich; (7) Cambridge.
1 Timothy F Collins
2 Robert D S Brown
3 Robert D Crighton
4 Robert J Crocker
5 Michael E C Mears
6 Peter G C Ellis (C)
Rung as a fond farewell to Rev Lydia Cook on leaving the Okeford Benefice today for Ottery St Mary.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0919Ancient Society of College Youths
Great Barr, West Midlands
St Margaret
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 in 3h 15 (9–1–15 in G)
5760 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (147m)
147m: Balmoral, Barham, Beeston, Belvoir, Berkeley, Bogedone, Bucknall, Caernarvon, Cambridge, Carisbrooke, Castleton, Chelsea, Chepstow, Conisborough, Conway, Coventry, Disley, Donottar, Dover, Dunedin, Edinburgh, Ely, Evening Star, Fotheringay, Francis Genius, Kentish, Knutsford, Leasowe, Ludlow, Melandra, Oswald, Pembroke, Pevensey, Peveril, Pontefract, Richborough, Rostherne, Skipton, Stirling, Warwick, Wath, Wilmslow Thirds Place Delight; Abbeyville, Bedford, Braintree, Burnaby, Burslem, Canterbury, Charlwood, Clarence, College Bob IV, Combermere, Crowland, Elston, Evesham, Fountains, Glastonbury, Humber, Kirkstall, London Victory, Marple, Melrose, Merton, Neasden, Newdigate, Old Oxford, Sherborne, Southwark, St Albans, St Werburgh, Taxal, Tewkesbury, Tintern, Vale Royal, Waltham, Willesden, Wragby Fourths Place Delight; Allendale, Alnwick, Annable's London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Kelso, Lightfoot, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Netherseale, Newcastle, Norfolk, Northumberland, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Sandiacre, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Wells, Westminster, Whitley, Wooler, York Surprise; Berwyn, British Scholars’ Pleasure, Burton, Capel, Chadkirk, Cheviot, Chiltern, College Exercise, Cotswold, Duke of Norfolk, Kent, Killamarsh, Kingston, London Scholars’ Pleasure, Mendip, Morning Star, Nelson, Norbury, Norton-le-Moors, Ockley, Oxford, Pennine, Quantock, Rochester, Sandal, Snowdon, Trinity Sunday, Waterford, Woodcock’s Victory Treble Bob
Composed by John S Warboys (TD0801)
1 Susan J Healy
2 Stephanie J Warboys
3 Mark R Eccleston
4 David C Brown
5 Peter G C Ellis
6 John S Warboys (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill (Vestry)
Thursday, 23 September 2021 in 2h 35 (14 in D)
5019 Stedman Caters
Composed by David E Parsons
1–2 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
3–4 Jonathan A Agg
5–6 Martin J Cansdale (C)
7–8 Paul N Mounsey
9–10 James J Watkins
Ancient Society of College Youths
Rothwell, Northamptonshire
Holy Trinity
Sunday, 26 September 2021 in 3h 10 (21–0–3 in E♭)
5080 Yorkshire Surprise Royal
Composed by Richard I Allton (No 2691)
1 Murray A Coleman
2 Simon J Dixon
3 Helena M Thorpe
4 Richard I Allton (C)
5 Nicholas R Wilson
6 James F Thorpe
7 Keith W Brown
8 Toby A Bence
9 A John Stanworth
10 Roy LeMarechal
200th peal: 2.
A compliment to James Bullock, celebrating 80 years membership of the Society tomorrow.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0930Ancient Society of College Youths
Portsmouth, Hampshire
53 Fearon Road
Sunday, 26 September 2021 in 2h 8 (8 in C)
5040 Surprise Minor (7m)
One ext each York, Beverley, Netherseale, Norwich, Ipswich, Bourne, Cambridge
Composed by Traditional
1–2 Peter W J Sheppard
3–4 Edward P D Colliss
5–6 Benjamin J Carey (C)
First with the Society: 1-2.
Ringing World page reference: 5767.1012Ancient Society of College Youths
Malmesbury, Athelstan House, Wiltshire
Monday, 27 September 2021 in 4m
112 Plain Bob Major
1–2 Colin G Newman (C)
3–4 Simon S Meyer
5–6 Robert C Kippin
7–8 Ann White
As part of the presentation of a specially commissioned certificate to Jim Bullock on the 80th anniversary of his election to the society. Jim is the society's longest serving member.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0930Ancient Society of College Youths
Bristol, Bristol
55 St Martin's Road
Tuesday, 28 September 2021 in 2h 28 (12 in F)
5088 Spliced Major (12m)
512 each Apple D, Clarence D, Colston Arms S, Dunster S, Highbury Vaults D, Knights Templar S, Ostrich S, Three Tuns S; 256 each Bridge LTB, Llandoger Trow D, Old Fish Market D; 224 Seven Stars; 159 com, atw for all 8 bells.
Composed by A G Reading
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
7–8 Philip J Earis
This composition is rung on real handbells for the first time.
First major on an inside pair (despite still ringing the trebles): 1-2.
Believed to be the first normal length handbell peal to contain all 480 4-bell runs at the front or back.
Also believed to be the first variable hunt peal of spliced major on handbells.
Ringing World page reference: 5765.0968Ancient Society of College Youths
Bishopstoke, Hampshire
St Mary
Tuesday, 28 September 2021 in 2h 53 (11–1–1 in G)
5080 Cambridge Surprise Royal
Composed by R I Allton No.2688
1 Timothy F Collins
2 Roy LeMarechal (C)
3 Jennifer M Herriott
4 W Nigel G Herriott
5 Graham G Firman
6 John P Colliss
7 Graham J Wright
8 James W G Twiney
9 Benjamin J Carey
10 Edward P D Colliss
A compliment to James Bullock who, yesterday, celebrated 80 years membership of the Society.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0930Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Wednesday, 29 September 2021 in 2h 24 (11)
5056 Spliced Surprise Major (2m)
2592 Bristol; 2464 Deva; 48 com, atw
Composed by M B Davies
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
Dagenham, Greater London
St Peter and St Paul
Thursday, 30 September 2021 in 2h 45 (14–3–0 in F♯)
5040 Stedman Triples
Composed by W A Cave (six single variation)
1 Ann White
2 Anthony J Bloomfield
3 Colin G Newman
4 Colin G Wright
5 Simon S Meyer
6 Paul N Mounsey (C)
7 John I White
8 Stephen A Waters
Rung with heartiest congratulations to Jim Bullock, for many years a ringer at this tower, on his remarkable achievement of completing 80 years of membership of the Society.
Ringing World page reference: 5763.0930Ancient Society of College Youths
Benfieldside, Durham
St Cuthbert
Saturday, 2 October 2021 in 2h 37 (12–2–17 in G)
5040 Stedman Doubles
2x240 (2 callings); 38x120 (15 callings)
1 Gwen Rogers
2 John Pladdys (C)
3 Philip Rogers
4 Robert J Crocker
5 Simon W Edwards
6 Jon Waters
First peal of Stedman Doubles: 1,3
Ringing World page reference: 5766.0988Ancient Society of College Youths
Ryton, Tyne and Wear
Holy Cross
Monday, 4 October 2021 in 2h 48 (13–3–18 in E)
5040 Stedman Triples
Arr: John Pladdys (No. 8)
1 John Pladdys (C)
2 Gwen Rogers
3 Simon W Edwards
4 Jon Waters
5 John H Napper
6 Robert J Crocker
7 Philip Rogers
8 Adam R Crocker
First peal of Triples on the bells.
Rung in memory of John R Ridley
Ringing World page reference: 5766.0988Ancient Society of College Youths
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
St Ignatius, Hendon
Tuesday, 5 October 2021 in 2h 54 (12–3–20 in G)
5040 Stedman Triples
Arranged: John Pladdys (No. 5)
1 Gwen Rogers
2 John Pladdys (C)
3 Adam R Crocker
4 John H Napper
5 Philip Rogers
6 Robert J Crocker
7 Simon W Edwards
8 Jon Waters
Rung in memory of Alan M Barber
Ringing World page reference: 5766.0988Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 in 2h 59 (14)
5009 Stedman Cinques
Composed by M R Eccleston
1–2 P Quentin Armitage
3–4 William T Bosworth
5–6 Thomas J Hinks (C)
7–8 Alistair A F Smith
9–10 David G Maynard
11–12 James J Watkins
Ancient Society of College Youths
Shincliffe, Durham
St Mary the Virgin
Thursday, 7 October 2021 in 2h 26 (4–0–14 in D)
5040 Stedman Doubles
1x240; 40x120 (15 callings)
1 Adam R Crocker
2 John Pladdys (C)
3 John H Napper
4 Robert J Crocker
5 Simon W Edwards
6 Jon Waters
100th peal with the Society: 6
Ringing World page reference: 5766.0988Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Saturday, 9 October 2021 in 2h 28 (12 in F)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (7m)
1024 Cornwall; 992 Lessness; 736 Superlative; 704 Bristol; 576 Yorkshire; 512 Cambridge; 480 London; 123 com, atw
Composed by M B Davies & A G Reading
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 Edward P D Colliss
5–6 Julian O Howes
7–8 Alan G Reading (C)
Most spliced major on handbells: 3-4
Ringing World page reference: 5766.0988Ancient Society of College Youths
Ipswich, Suffolk
St Mary le Tower
Saturday, 9 October 2021 in 3h 37 (34–3–6 in D♭)
5014 Stedman Cinques
Composed by M R Eccleston
1 Robert C Kippin
2 David J Dearnley
3 Elizabeth A Orme
4 Gwen Rogers
5 Graham G Firman
6 David C Brown
7 David J Pipe (C)
8 Ryan S Noble
9 Simon S Meyer
10 James C Marchbank
11 Philip Rogers
12 Phillip M Orme
In memoriam George W Pipe.
Ringing World page reference: 5779.0079Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday, 10 October 2021 in 3h 20 (24–1–2)
5040 Spliced Major (23m)
224 each Adelaide, Belfast, Bolonium, Bristol, Buckfastleigh Surprise, Carolina Reaper Treble Bob, Cat's-Eye, Chenies Surprise, Cooktown Orchid Delight, Ely, Frodsham, Glasgow, Jorvik, Kenninghall, Lancashire, London, Malpas Surprise, Mareham Delight, Rook and Gaskill, Speedball, Venusium, Ytterbium Surprise; 112 Double Norwich Court Bob; 160 com, atw of every method for every bell, eld
Composed by Donald F Morrison (no. 8555) "All the spices"
1 Ian P Hill
2 Graham M Bradshaw
3 Alan G Reading
4 Julian O Howes
5 Philip J Earis
6 Lucy A Warren
7 Simon J L Linford (C)
8 Edward P D Colliss
This composition, which contains all the spiciest methods from Project Pickled Egg, is now rung for the first time
Ringing World page reference: 5766.0987Ancient Society of College Youths
Swindon, Wiltshire
St Mark
Sunday, 10 October 2021 in 2h 50 (11 in G)
5040 Stedman Triples
Arranged: John Pladdys (No. 14)
1 Hilda C Ridley
2 John Pladdys (C)
3 Simon W Edwards
4 Ian D Bucknell
5 John H Napper
6 Alan M Eyles
7 Darran Ricks
8 Mark Edwards
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bickley, Greater London
St George
Tuesday, 12 October 2021 in 3h (14–1–9 in F♯)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)
1920 Bristol; 1600 Deva; 1504 Cornwall; 89 changes of method, all the work
Composed by M B Davies
1 Gwen Rogers
2 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
3 Graham M Bradshaw
4 Graham G Firman
5 John B Keeler
6 David C Brown
7 Paul N Mounsey
8 Philip Rogers
Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Saturday, 16 October 2021 in 3h 33 (32–1–6 in D♭)
5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Maximus (4m)
1296 each Avon Delight, Bristol Surprise, Strathclyde Surprise; 1152 Orion Surprise; 88 com, atw.
Composed by A G Reading (ASBO No. 2)
1 Adam A Brady
2 Paul N Mounsey
3 Richard B Pullin
4 Jonathan A Agg
5 Stephen A Coaker
6 Lucy A Warren
7 David J Dearnley
8 Graham M Bradshaw
9 Luke T W Smith
10 Alan G Reading (C)
11 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
12 Andrew B Mills
Compliments to Antony R Kench, who recently celebrated a significant birthday.
A welcome to Albert Narbrough Hughes-D'Aeth, born 15/10/21, a son for Katie and Ed and a grandson for John and Cathy.
Ringing World page reference: 5767.1012Ancient Society of College Youths
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Minster Church of St Mary
Saturday, 16 October 2021 in 3h 36 (21–2–1 in E♭)
5042 Cambridge Surprise Maximus
Composed by D G Hull (Op.25)
1 Caroline C House
2 Ann White
3 Gwen Rogers
4 David E House
5 R Mark Esbester
6 Darran Ricks
7 David I Bassford
8 Roy LeMarechal
9 John B Keeler
10 Michael J Clay
11 Philip Rogers (C)
12 John I White
In memory of Alan Flood, who first organised these weekends.
Also remembering John Ridley, local ringer at this church and a member of the Society
Ringing World page reference: 5768.1035Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Sunday, 17 October 2021 in 1h 46 (8 in C)
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)
(1-3) Alnwick, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Kelso, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Newcastle, Northumberland, Sandiacre, Wells, Whitley, Wooler (4-7) Allendale, Annable’s London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Lightfoot, Netherseale, Norfolk, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Westminster, York.
Composed by J S Warboys (SU0309, SU0403)
1–2 Adam J Bennett
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
Most methods on handbells: 1-2.
Ringing World page reference: 5767.1012Ancient Society of College Youths
Worcester, Worcestershire
All Saints
Sunday, 17 October 2021 in 3h 19 (20–1–1 in E♭)
5007 Stedman Cinques
Composed by D E House
1 Ann White
2 Caroline C House
3 Gwen Rogers
4 James Clatworthy
5 Robin J Walker
6 David E House (C)
7 David I Bassford
8 Michael J Clay
9 John B Keeler
10 John I White
11 Philip Rogers
12 Roy LeMarechal
With the best wishes of the band to Swaz Apter, unable to join the weekend whilst recovering from illness.
Ringing World page reference: 5768.1035Ancient Society of College Youths
Portsmouth, Hampshire
53 Fearon Road
Monday, 18 October 2021 in 2h 21 (12 in F)
5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by John S Warboys
1–2 Roy LeMarechal
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 John S Croft
7–8 Benjamin J Carey (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bishopstoke, Hampshire
St Mary
Tuesday, 19 October 2021 in 2h 50 (11–1–1 in G)
5022 Spliced Caters and Royal (5m)
5m: 1080 Cambridge S10, Lincolnshire S10, Yorkshire S10, 936 Stedman 9, 846 Grandsire 9, 75com, atw.
Composed by R LeMarechal
1 John S Croft
2 Benjamin J Carey
3 Jennifer M Herriott
4 John P Colliss
5 Graham G Firman
6 Ian J Carey
7 W Nigel G Herriott
8 Roy LeMarechal (C)
9 Edward P D Colliss
10 R Mark Esbester
Remembering Tony Peake, Society member, who died today.
Ringing World page reference: 5791.0369Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 in 2h 24 (11)
5056 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by M B Davies #1
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill, Vestry
Thursday, 21 October 2021 in 2h 58 (14)
5014 Stedman Cinques
Composed by M R Eccleston
1–2 P Quentin Armitage
3–4 Martin J Cansdale
5–6 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
7–8 Jonathan A Agg
9–10 Paul N Mounsey
11–12 James J Watkins
Ancient Society of College Youths
Tulloch, Highland
Tulloch Lodge
Wednesday, 27 October 2021 in 2h 41 (14)
5040 Kent Treble Bob Royal
Composed by Graham A C John
1–2 Colin G Newman
3–4 Peter R Ellis
5–6 Graham A C John (C)
7–8 Robert H Newton
9–10 E John Wells
First on 10 handbells: 3-4.
Ringing World page reference: 5770.1071Ancient Society of College Youths
Great Longstone, Derbyshire
The Vicarage
Wednesday, 27 October 2021 in 2h 33 (13)
5056 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by A G Reading (No.10)
1–2 James S Croft
3–4 Peter C Randall
5–6 Simon C Melen
7–8 Thomas J Hinks (C)
1000th peal in hand: 1-2.
Rung as a pre-wedding compliment to Rosie Croft and Hamish Lowe.
Ringing World page reference: 5768.1036Ancient Society of College Youths
Huntsham, Devon
All Saints
Sunday, 31 October 2021 in 2h 48 (8–0–27 in A♭)
5040 Surprise Minor (7m)
I extent each London, Wells, Westminster, Beverley, Surfleet, Cambridge, Norwich
1 Mervyn A Arscott
2 Richard H Johnston
3 Michael Hatchett
4 Lesley A Knipe
5 Jeffrey Knipe
6 Fergus M S Stracey (C)
For All Souls Day
In memoriam William Butler & John Ridley
Ringing World page reference: 5772.1125Ancient Society of College Youths
Bishopstoke, Hampshire
St Mary
Monday, 1 November 2021 in 2h 51 (11–1–1 in G)
5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal
Composed by P Border
1 John S Croft (C)
2 Steve Castle
3 Roy LeMarechal
4 Jennifer M Herriott
5 W Nigel G Herriott
6 Stephen S Russ
7 John P Colliss
8 Barry D Pointer
9 Graham J Wright
10 Benjamin J Carey
Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Wednesday, 3 November 2021 in 2h 21 (11)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (3m)
1920 Bristol; 1600 Deva; 1504 Cornwall; 89 changes of method, all the work
Composed by M B Davies
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill (Vestry)
Wednesday, 3 November 2021 in 2h 59 (14 in D)
5014 Stedman Cinques
Composed by M R Eccleston
1–2 Alistair A F Smith
3–4 P Quentin Armitage
5–6 David J Pipe (C)
7–8 Martin J Cansdale
9–10 David G Maynard
11–12 Paul N Mounsey
Ancient Society of College Youths
Holloway, Greater London
St Mary Magdalene
Friday, 5 November 2021 in 3h 6 (17–2–15 in E)
5152 Superlative Surprise Major
Composed by Benjamin Thackrah
1 Stephen A Waters
2 Andrew B Mills
3 Beth Sinclair
4 Richard I Allton
5 Brian P Diserens
6 R Mark Esbester
7 Roy LeMarechal (C)
8 Michael J Clay
On the 200th anniversary of the first peal of Surprise, rung in Huddersfield. Same method and same composition. A Society dinner weekend peal.
Ringing World page reference: 5770.1069Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside
Friday, 5 November 2021 in 59m (41–3–21 in C)
1344 Spliced Major (3m)
Contains 672 Double Norwich Court Bob; 448 Bristol Surprise; 224 Superlative Surprise; 27 com; atw.
Composed by Adam A Brady
1 David F Perkins
2 Jemma L Meyer
3 Adam A Brady (C)
4 Tessa K Simpson
5 Simon S Meyer
6 Alex W Tatlow
7 James C Marchbank
8 Alistair A F Smith
Rung in anticipation of the Society's 384th-Anniversary Dinner tomorrow.
Ringing World page reference: 5770.1076Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St James Garlickhythe, Garlick Hill
Friday, 5 November 2021 in 2h 58 (9–1–25 in G♯)
5056 Spliced Surprise Major (8m)
768 Cornwall; 736 Bristol; 640 each Cambridge, Superlative; 608 Cassiobury; 576 Lessness; 544 each Glasgow, London; 124 changes of method, all the work
Composed by A G Reading & M B Davies (No.2)
1 Dickon R Love
2 Richard B Pullin
3 David J Dearnley
4 Paul N Mounsey
5 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
6 Graham M Bradshaw
7 Stephen A Coaker
8 Andrew M Hills
Rung on the eve of the Society's 384th Anniversary Dinner.
Ringing World page reference: 5769.1054Ancient Society of College Youths
Chilcompton, Somerset
St John the Baptist
Friday, 5 November 2021 in 3h 9 (19–1–6 in E♭)
5056 Rutland Surprise Major
Composed by Roy Le Marechal/Don Morrison.
1 Robert Perry
2 Matthew R T Higby (C)
3 Barrie Hendry
4 Nicki J Lang
5 Richard O Humphries
6 Raymond Haines
7 Adrian P Beck
8 David C J Marshall
On the eve of the 384th Anniversary Dinner, to celebrate 60 years membership of the Ancient Society of College Youths, by Raymond Haines.
Ringing World page reference: 5773.1168Ancient Society of College Youths
Holborn, City of London
St Andrew, Holborn
Saturday, 6 November 2021 in 3h 5 (18–1–21 in F)
5024 Lessness Surprise Major
Composed by A G Reading (No.5)
1 Stephen R T Pocock
2 Gwen Rogers
3 David I Bassford
4 Stephen J F Mitchell
5 Peter H Gardner
6 Phillip R J Barnes
7 Thomas F Lawrance
8 Philip Rogers (C)
On the day of the 384th Anniversary Dinner
Ringing World page reference: 5770.1073Ancient Society of College Youths
Dalston, Greater London
St Mark
Saturday, 6 November 2021 in 3h 16 (21 in E♭)
5200 Superlative Surprise Major
Composed by Richard I Allton (No 2699)
1 Roy LeMarechal
2 R Mark Esbester
3 Michael J Clay
4 Michael Chester
5 Brian P Diserens
6 Stuart C W Hutchieson
7 Richard I Allton (C)
8 Andrew B Mills
To mark the 200th anniversary of the first peal of Superlative S Major. A Society dinner weekend peal.
Ringing World page reference: 5770.1069Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Saturday, 6 November 2021 in 3h 35 (32–1–6 in D♭)
5088 Spliced Treble Dodging Maximus (4m)
1296 each Bristol Surprise, Strathclyde Surprise; 1248 each Avon Delight, Rigel Surprise; 82 com, atw.
Composed by R W Pipe
1 Adam A Brady
2 Paul N Mounsey
3 Lucy A Warren
4 David C Brown
5 Jonathan A Agg
6 David J Dearnley
7 Richard B Pullin
8 Graham M Bradshaw
9 Alan G Reading (C)
10 Luke T W Smith
11 Stephen A Coaker
12 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
Rung on the morning of the anniversary dinner, sending our best wishes to Swaz, the Society’s Master.
Ringing World page reference: 5770.1073Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St James Garlickhythe, Garlick Hill
Saturday, 6 November 2021 in 2h 43 (9–1–25 in G♯)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (8m)
800 Rutland; 768 each Bristol, Superlative, Yorkshire; 480 each Cambridge, Lincolnshire, London, Pudsey; 123 com
Composed by Alan G Reading
1 Michael J Pollard
2 Martin J Whiteley
3 Richard H Burton
4 James E Hibbert
5 Peter J Sanderson (C)
6 David E Potter
7 Graham Bloom
8 Timothy P Bradley
On the Society's Dinner Day.
Ringing World page reference: 5770.1073Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
Cathedral Church of St Paul
Saturday, 6 November 2021 in 62m (61–2–2 in B♭)
1257 Stedman Cinques
Composed by M J Cansdale
1 Ann White
2 Martin J Cansdale (C)
3 Michael A Williams
4 Alistair A F Smith
5 Lucy A Warren
6 Andrew M Hills
7 Colin G Newman
8 Andrew B Mills
9 Timothy P Bradley
10 Graham Bloom
11 John I White
12 Alan G Reading
Rung for the Diocesan Confirmation Service on the day of the Society's 384th Anniversary Dinner.
Ancient Society of College Youths
Portsmouth, Hampshire
53 Fearon Road
Monday, 8 November 2021 in 2h 26 (12 in F)
5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by M B Davies
1–2 John S Croft
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Benjamin J Carey
7–8 Roy LeMarechal (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Spitalfields, Greater London
Christ Church
Tuesday, 9 November 2021 in 2h 57 (17–1–6 in E)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (8m)
640 Bristol, Pudsey, Rutland, Superlative, Yorkshire; 608 Cambridge, Lincolnshire, London; 138 com, atw
Composed by J S Warboys
1 Phillip R J Barnes
2 Graham M Bradshaw
3 Gwen Rogers
4 Graham G Firman
5 John B Keeler
6 Peter G C Ellis
7 Philip Rogers (C)
8 Paul N Mounsey
Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Saturday, 13 November 2021 in 2h 36 (12 in F)
5152 Spliced Surprise Major (23m)
224 each Belfast, Bristol, Buckfastleigh, Caterham, Chertsey, Chesterfield, Claybrooke, Colnbrook, Essex, Huddersfield, London, Malpas, Moulton, Newcastle, Newlyn, Northampton, Pudsey, Richmond, Sonning, Sussex, Whalley, Willesden, Yeading; 160 com, atw, eld
Composed by S D Chandler
1–2 Lucy A Warren
3–4 David C Brown
5–6 Julian O Howes
7–8 Alan G Reading (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland
Town Hall
Saturday, 13 November 2021 in 3h 7 (20–3–14 in E♭)
5024 Vancouver Surprise Major
Composed by D F Morrison (No.505)
1 Colin P North
2 Susan E Bryce
3 Richard J W Tibbetts
4 Simon H Aves
5 Peter J Williamson
6 Howard E J Smith
7 Edmund G N Smith
8 Michael J Clay (C)
A celebration of the life of Alan F Ellis, elected to the Society in 1990, and who rang at the Cathedral Church of the Holy Rosary, Vancouver BC, Canada.
Ringing World page reference: 5771.1094Ancient Society of College Youths
Worcester, Worcestershire
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday, 14 November 2021 in 3h 49 (34–3–4)
5093 Grandsire Caters
Composed by Darran Ricks
1 James Clatworthy
2 Eleanor J Linford
3 Mark Regan
4 David Jenkins
5 Bernard H Taylor
6 Darran Ricks (C)
7 Simon J L Linford
8 Daniel Jones
9 Ashley C Fortey
10 Christopher J Pickford
Half-muffled on the harmonic minor ten, for Remembrance Sunday
Ringing World page reference: 5771.1099Ancient Society of College Youths
Ston Easton, Somerset
Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday, 14 November 2021 in 2h 57 (4–0–21 in D)
5760 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (147m)
(147m: Balmoral, Barham, Beeston, Belvoir, Berkeley, Bogedone, Bucknall, Caernarvon, Cambridge, Carisbrooke, Castleton, Chelsea, Chepstow, Conisborough, Conway, Coventry, Disley, Donottar, Dover, Dunedin, Edinburgh, Ely, Evening Star, Fotheringay, Francis Genius, Kentish, Knutsford, Leasowe, Ludlow, Melandra, Oswald, Pembroke, Pevensey, Peveril, Pontefract, Richborough, Rostherne, Skipton, Stirling, Warwick, Wath, Wilmslow Thirds Place Delight; Abbeyville, Bedford, Braintree, Burnaby, Burslem, Canterbury, Charlwood, Clarence, College Bob IV, Combermere, Crowland, Elston, Evesham, Fountains, Glastonbury, Humber, Kirkstall, London Victory, Marple, Melrose, Merton, Neasden, Newdigate, Old Oxford, Sherborne, Southwark, St Albans, St Werburgh, Taxal, Tewkesbury, Tintern, Vale Royal, Waltham, Willesden, Wragby Fourths Place Delight; Allendale, Alnwick, Annable's London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Kelso, Lightfoot, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Netherseale, Newcastle, Norfolk, Northumberland, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Sandiacre, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Wells, Westminster, Whitley, Wooler, York Surprise; Berwyn, British Scholars’ Pleasure, Burton, Capel, Chadkirk, Cheviot, Chiltern, College Exercise, Cotswold, Duke of Norfolk, Kent, Killamarsh, Kingston, London Scholars’ Pleasure, Mendip, Morning Star, Nelson, Norbury, Norton-le-Moors, Ockley, Oxford, Pennine, Quantock, Rochester, Sandal, Snowdon, Trinity Sunday, Waterford, Woodcock’s Victory Treble Bob)
Composed by John S Warboys
1 Ian P Hill
2 Lucy A Warren
3 Julian O Howes
4 David C Brown (C)
5 George M Salter
6 Alan G Reading
For Remembrance Sunday.
Ringing World page reference: 5771.1099Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge
Thursday, 18 November 2021 in 53m (26–3–9 in D)
1299 Stedman Cinques
Composed by Lucinda J Woodward
1 Simon S Meyer (C)
2 Henry D Coggill
3 David F Perkins
4 Caroline N Pawley
5 Richard B Pullin
6 Rebecca L Sugden
7 Matthew E Rayner
8 Tessa K Simpson
9 Stephen A Coaker
10 Andrew D Meyer
11 James C Marchbank
12 Ryan S Noble
Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Saturday, 20 November 2021 in 3h 33 (32–1–6 in D♭)
5088 Spliced Maximus (4m)
1296 each Bristol S, Strathclyde S; 1248 each Avon D, Rigel S; 82 changes of method, all the work
Composed by R W Pipe
1 Hannah L Taylor
2 Richard B Pullin
3 Adam A Brady
4 Stephen A Coaker
5 Jonathan A Agg
6 David J Dearnley
7 Graham M Bradshaw
8 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
9 Luke T W Smith
10 Alan G Reading
11 Paul N Mounsey
12 Michael P A Wilby
40th birthday compliment to Rob Lee.
Ringing World page reference: 5771.1094Ancient Society of College Youths
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
St Helen
Saturday, 20 November 2021 in 3h 6 (16–0–5 in F)
5040 Stedman Caters
Composed by R W Lee
1 David E House
2 Martin J Cansdale
3 Ryan S Noble
4 David G Maynard
5 Robin O Hall
6 Robert W Lee (C)
7 Andrew J Graham
8 Leigh D G Simpson
9 Paul L Carless
10 Andrew P F Bradford
900th peal-length performance and birthday treat for the conductor, whose life begins tomorrow.
Ringing World page reference: 5772.1118Ancient Society of College Youths
Bristol, Bristol
55 St Martin's Road
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 in 2h 25 (12 in F)
5088 Spliced Major (12m)
512 each Apple, Clarence D, Colston Arms, Dunster S, Highbury Vaults D, Knights Templar, Ostrich, Three Tuns S; 256 each Bridge LTB, Llandoger Trow, Old Fish Market D; 224 Seven Stars; 159 com, atw for all 8 bells
Composed by A G Reading
1–2 Julian O Howes
3–4 Lucy A Warren
5–6 Alan G Reading (C)
7–8 Philip J Earis
Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Giles, Cripplegate
Saturday, 27 November 2021 in 3h 27 (34–0–6 in C♯)
5021 Stedman Cinques
Composed by Stephen A Coaker
1 John Hughes D'Aeth
2 Alistair A F Smith
3 Paul N Mounsey
4 John P W Taylor
5 Ryan S Noble
6 Gwen Rogers
7 Stephen A Coaker (C)
8 Henry D Coggill
9 Simon S Meyer
10 James Marchbank
11 Philip Rogers
12 Colin G Newman
Rung as a farewell to Rev'd Katharine Rumens, Rector of St. Giles' Cripplegate for 21 years. Also remembering Angus Ogilvie, first Steeplekeeper at St. Giles'.
900th. with the Society - 11
Ringing World page reference: 5773.1168Ancient Society of College Youths
Westminster, Greater London
St Clement Danes
Sunday, 28 November 2021 in 3h 18 (21–1–23 in E)
5080 Spliced Surprise Royal (5m)
1160 Middlesex; 1040 London No.3; 1000 Bristol; 960 Clyde; 920 Lockington; 83 com; atw.
Composed by D W Beard
1 Paul N Mounsey
2 David J Dearnley
3 Alistair A F Smith
4 Jonathan A Agg
5 Alan G Reading (C)
6 Richard B Pullin
7 Graham M Bradshaw
8 Lucy A Warren
9 Luke T W Smith
10 Stephen A Coaker
Ancient Society of College Youths
Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire
The Old Post Office
Wednesday, 1 December 2021 in 2h 23 (11)
5056 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)
1344 Bristol; 1248 each Cornwall, Deva; 1216 Lessness; 104 com, atw
Composed by M B Davies
1–2 David Kemp
3–4 William S Croft
5–6 David C Brown (C)
7–8 Michael G Purday
Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Wednesday, 1 December 2021 in 3h 4 (14)
5009 Stedman Cinques
Composed by M R Eccleston
1–2 David J Pipe
3–4 John N Hughes-D'Aeth
5–6 Thomas J Hinks (C)
7–8 P Quentin Armitage
9–10 Alistair A F Smith
11–12 Jonathan A Agg
Umpire: the Cornhill Vestry mouse.
Ringing World page reference: 5773.1169Ancient Society of College Youths
Yarkhill, Herefordshire
St John the Baptist
Thursday, 2 December 2021 in 2h 25 (4–1–27 in D)
5040 Stedman Triples
Composed by Thomas Thurstans ('The Sleeping Beauty')
1 Ashley C Fortey
2 James Clatworthy
3 Bernard H Taylor
4 Christopher J Pickford
5 Roman E Sadowski
6 Frederick Shallcross
7 Craig P Homewood (C)
8 Paul R Smith
Marking the 381st anniversary of the baptism of Fabian Stedman in this church
First peal with the Society: 7
Mark Regan is associated with this performance
Ringing World page reference: 5773.1168Ancient Society of College Youths
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire
Priory Church of St Mary
Saturday, 4 December 2021 in 3h 21 (25–2–14 in D)
5024 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by A G Reading (No.8)
1 Neil Donovan
2 Trevor C Ledger
3 Helen C Mansley
4 Nicholas D Soanes
5 Simon J Reading
6 Stephen J Hall
7 Matthew D Dawson
8 Alan G Reading (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
3 Ditton Lane
Sunday, 5 December 2021 in 2h 29 (11)
5152 Spliced Surprise Major (23m)
224 each Abaia, Basilisk, Cerberus, Djinn, Ettin, Fenrir, Gorgon, Hydra, Incubus, Kraken, Lessness, Marshwiggle, Naiad, Ouroboros, Panserbjørn, Roc, Sphinx, Titan, Ungoliant, Valkyrie, Wyvern, Yeti, Zombie; 156 com, atw, eld
Composed by M B Davies
1–2 Jonathan A Agg
3–4 David J Pipe
5–6 Thomas J Hinks (C)
7–8 David C Brown
This composition is rung in hand for the first time.
Ringing World page reference: 5776.0010Ancient Society of College Youths
Yatton, Somerset
89 Wheatear Road
Tuesday, 7 December 2021 in 2h 12 (12 in F)
5760 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (147m)
147m: Balmoral, Barham, Beeston, Belvoir, Berkeley, Bogedone, Bucknall, Caernarvon, Cambridge, Carisbrooke, Castleton, Chelsea, Chepstow, Conisborough, Conway, Coventry, Disley, Donottar, Dover, Dunedin, Edinburgh, Ely, Evening Star, Fotheringay, Francis Genius, Kentish, Knutsford, Leasowe, Ludlow, Melandra, Oswald, Pembroke, Pevensey, Peveril, Pontefract, Richborough, Rostherne, Skipton, Stirling, Warwick, Wath, Wilmslow 3D; Abbeyville, Bedford, Braintree, Burnaby, Burslem, Canterbury, Charlwood, Clarence, College Bob IV, Combermere, Crowland, Elston, Evesham, Fountains, Glastonbury, Humber, Kirkstall, London Victory, Marple, Melrose, Merton, Neasden, Newdigate, Old Oxford, Sherborne, Southwark, St Albans, St Werburgh, Taxal, Tewkesbury, Tintern, Vale Royal, Waltham, Willesden, Wragby 4D; Allendale, Alnwick, Annable's London, Bacup, Bamborough, Berwick, Beverley, Bourne, Cambridge, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Durham, Hexham, Hull, Ipswich, Kelso, Lightfoot, Lincoln, London, Morpeth, Munden, Netherseale, Newcastle, Norfolk, Northumberland, Norwich, Primrose, Rossendale, Sandiacre, Stamford, Surfleet, Warkworth, Wearmouth, Wells, Westminster, Whitley, Wooler, York S; Berwyn, British Scholars’ Pleasure, Burton, Capel, Chadkirk, Cheviot, Chiltern, College Exercise, Cotswold, Duke of Norfolk, Kent, Killamarsh, Kingston, London Scholars’ Pleasure, Mendip, Morning Star, Nelson, Norbury, Norton-le-Moors, Ockley, Oxford, Pennine, Quantock, Rochester, Sandal, Snowdon, Trinity Sunday, Waterford, Woodcock’s Victory TB.
Composed by J S Warboys (TD0801)
1–2 Lucy A Warren (C)
3–4 Julian O Howes
5–6 Alan G Reading
First as conductor in hand.
Birthday compliments to the ringer of 5-6 for tomorrow.
Ringing World page reference: 5776.0011Ancient Society of College Youths
City of London
St Michael, Cornhill
Saturday, 11 December 2021 in 3h 42 (32–1–6 in D♭)
5000 Bristol Surprise Royal
Composed by D G Hull (No.6)
1 John N Hughes-D'Aeth (C)
2 Adam A Brady
3 Richard B Pullin
4 Lucy A Warren
5 David J Dearnley
6 Jonathan A Agg
7 Graham M Bradshaw
8 Paul N Mounsey
9 Alan G Reading
10 Stephen A Coaker
Ancient Society of College Youths
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
12 Old Coach Road
Tuesday, 14 December 2021 in 2h 1 (9 in B)
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (41m)
(1-3) Carlisle, Northumberland, Whitley, Sandiacre, Wooler, Newcastle, Morpeth, Alnwick, Canterbury, Chester, Munden, London, Kelso, Lincoln, Coldstream, Cunecastre, Wells (4-7) Norwich, Warkworth, Netherseale, Annable's London, Lightfoot, Rossendale, Wearmouth, Stamford, Westminster, Allendale, Bamborough, Bacup, Cambridge, Primrose, Ipswich, Norfolk, Bourne, Hull, York, Durham, Beverley, Berwick, Surfleet, Hexham.
Composed by John S Warboys (SU0308 and SU0403)
1–2 Adam R Crocker (C)
3–4 Alex F Byrne
5–6 Simon J L Linford
First peal of Minor on handbells: 5-6.
Most methods on handbells as conductor: 1-2.
First peal at 'The Crockery'.
Ringing World page reference: 5776.0011Ancient Society of College Youths
Portsmouth, Hampshire
53 Fearon Road
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 in 2h 18 (12 in F)
5056 Spliced Surprise Major (2m)
2976 Cambridge; 2080 Lincolnshire; 19 com, atw
Composed by Charles Middleton
1–2 John S Croft
3–4 W Nigel G Herriott
5–6 Edward P D Colliss
7–8 Benjamin J Carey (C)
Ancient Society of College Youths
Reading, Berkshire
26 Redlands Road
Thursday, 16 December 2021 in 2h 30 (14 in D)
5040 Bristol Surprise Royal
Composed by Thomas J Hinks
1–2 Graham G Firman
3–4 John R Fisher
5–6 Graham A C John
7–8 David G Maynard (C)
9–10 Robert H Newton
Ancient Society of College Youths
Ringing Room
Greater London & Guildford
Sunday, 19 December 2021 in 46m
1260 Plain Bob Minor
View composition
1–2 Christopher P G Rimmer
3–4 Alistair A F Smith (C)
5–6 David I Bassford
First with Omicron for all
Ancient Society of College Youths
Great Longstone, Derbyshire
St Giles
Wednesday, 22 December 2021 in 2h 35 (9–3–19 in A)
5040 Treble Dodging Minor (17m)
(1-2) Ipswich, Bourne, Cambridge, York, Durham, Hull, Primrose, Norfolk, Beverley, Berwick, Hexham, Surfleet S (3) Kirkstall D, (4) Morning Star TB, (5) Netherseale S, (6) Norwich S, (7) Oxford TB)
1 Simon J Reading
2 Stephen J Hall (C)
3 James S Croft
4 Chris Bostock
5 Neil Donovan
6 Christopher M Bennett
Ancient Society of College Youths
Rothwell, Northamptonshire
Holy Trinity
Monday, 27 December 2021 in 3h 4 (21–0–3 in E♭)
5039 Grandsire Caters
Composed by Richard I Allton (No 2621)
1 Robert M Wood
2 Murray A Coleman
3 Helena M Thorpe
4 Toby A Bence
5 Simon J Dixon
6 James F Thorpe
7 Michael Chester
8 Richard I Allton (C)
9 A John Stanworth
10 Timothy F W Samson
2200th peal: 8.
Ringing World page reference: 5777.0038