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Rung to celebrate New Years Day.

The band and the rest of the party wish to associate the quarter with John and Sandra Underwood who due to an unforeseen illness in the family have had to look after twins.

1, 4 - Most methods

Barton handbell ringers welcome 2011.

Rung by members of the Northern & Central Branch.

First blows in the method for: 2, 3, 4 & 5.

First of surprise: 1 and as conductor

1st away from cover - 1. For Service of Evening Worship

Rung by a Central Branch band in memoriam

John Ashley Freeman who passed away 50 years ago tomorrow (11th January). He was the third Master of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild 1947 - 1961 and Master of the Lincoln Cathedral Company 1929 - 1961.

First blows in the method for: 4 & 5.

Wishing Rt Rev John Saxbee (Bishop of Lincoln) a long and happy retirement.

Rung for a variety of reasons...

1) A farewell complement to the Rt. Revd. John Saxby, Bishop of Lincoln, upon his retirement.

2) A practice for 1 who is ringing this method for the National Youth Striking Competition at the RW centenary.

3) A welcome to 5 who has recently joined the Central Branch

4) A complement to 6 who has just celebrated 40 years of ringing.

5) To wish the son of 8 "Good Luck" as he returns to active service in Afghanistan.

For Evensong

Rung as a farewell and thank you to The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Lincoln, Dr John Saxbee, upon his retirement.

Rung also in memory of Andrew Hill, son of Carol & Paul, friends of Christine Hasman.

The band wish to associate John Ketteringham with this quarter and thank him for organising it.

First blows in the method for all the band except 1 & 5.

550th quarter as conductor.

(No. 119)

Most methods: 5

Rung for the feast of St Wulfstan of Worcester.

Rung remembering Richard Till.

First blows in the method which the band

wish to name: Yaxeem Delight Minor.

(Place Notation: X34X16X12X36X1234X16-12)

(No. 120)

A 25th wedding anniversary compliment to Michael and Mandy Loveder.

Rung prior to Evensong.

First ring on 8 bells for over 20 years: 6.

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

Rung in memory of the conductor’s Uncle,

Derek Woodcock of Branston, who sadly passed

away on the evening of Friday 21st January 2011.

First quarter in the method for all the band.

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

Most SSM 2, 5.

Most SSM atw 6 and as cond.

1st quarter peal: treble

First quarter-peal of major in hand: 1-2

1st Q of Minor- 2.

Remembering Ernie Orland, a ringer at this tower, who died on January 28th 2011, aged 82.

Rung in memory of Canon Ernest G. Orland of Market Deeping who sadly passed away on 28th January 2011.

First quarter in the method for all the band.

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

Rung to celebrate the life of Canon Ernest G Orland who died on 28th January 2011.

Rung in memory of Canon Ernest G Orland of Market Deeping who died 28th January aged 82. Ernie rang several peals on these bells.

Rung in memory of Canon Ernest Orland who died on 28th January, aged 82. Ernie has taken many services within this group of parishes

First quarter in the method for: 2, 3, 4 & 6.

Rung as a 20th birthday compliment to Pippa Dawson, daughter of 4.

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

In Thanksgiving for the life of Canon Ernest Orland and in memory of Doreen Edith Freeman (Marilyn's Mother)

1st major in hand: 1-2

In memory of Mike Bevan, of Cottesmore, Rutland, who taught the conductor to ring.

First on 8 inside: 4

First on 8 on a working bell: 1

First on 8 as conductor

Thanks to Nick for standing in at short notice.

Rung for Evening Service.

Rung as a farewell compliment to the retiring Bishop of Lincoln The Rt. Rev. John Saxbee, patron of The Lincoln Diocesan Guild and a great friend of all ringers.

First quarter in hand: 1-2

First minimus in hand: 3-4

First of minimus as conductor

First in the house and on the bells, cast by Robin Reed Christmas Crackers

Rung in memory of Mike Burrel - a dedicated church member.

Rung in memory of the conductor's Uncle, Derek Woodcock, whose funeral takes place tomorrow at

All Saints Branston.

First blows in the method for 2. Well done Kate!

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

(No. 122)

Specially arranged and rung in affectionate memory of Ernest G Orland, a good friend of the band. He taught many ringers here and instigated the 1998 augmentation.

Rung by a resident LDG band to mark the centenary of the first true peal of Spliced Minor, being fourteen methods rung in seven true and complete 720s, which was rung upon these bells (the back six) by a resident LDG band on 15th Feb 1911.

250th peal: 2.

First peal of Spliced Minor as conductor.

25th peal as conductor for the Guild.

LINCOLN DIOCESAN GUILD

EDENHAM, ST MICHAEL

WEDNESDAY 15th FEBRUARY 1911, 3 hours 15

5040 MINOR

(being seven 720s in fourteen methods:

1. Norfolk & Primrose Surprise,

2. Cunecastre & London Surprise,

3. Beverley & Durham Surprise,

4. Ipswich & Cambridge Surprise,

5. Sandal & Oxford Treble Bob,

6. Single & Double Oxford Bob,

7. Double & Single Bob.)

1. ARTHUR I. HOLMES (Edenham)

2. REV. H. LAW JAMES (Surfleet)

3. JOHN W. LAKE (Bourne)

4. JAMES OSBORN (Bourne)

5. FRED BLOOD (Bourne)

6. RUPERT RICHARDSON (Surfleet)

Conducted by: Rev. H. Law James

This is the first time that seven true and complete 720s have ever been rung in 14 methods.

First quarter in the method as conductor.

For Evensong

Rung as a birthday compliment to Fiona Dawson

(24th Feb).

First quarter in the method for all the band.

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

No 2: 1st inside surprise minor

Rung prior to the Bottesford Civic Service.

Rung for Evensong.

Barton Ringers wish Eleanor Fuller a speedy recovery from her recent operation.

Wishing the Lincolnshire Poachers every success in the RW National Youth Contest.

Rung in memory of Susan Watson one-time ringer at Irnham.

500th peal 3.

For St. Chad's Patronal Festival service.

Circled the tower to quarters: 1.

300th quarter: 5.

The band wish to thank the Hackthorn ringers for making the arrangements for our visit and for the

tea, coffee and biscuits provided afterwards.

A Birthday Compliment for Today to Alexander J. Hibbert.

The Band Would Like to Associate the Quarter Peal With it's Organiser, Mr. John R. Ketteringham.

First in hand: 5-6.

Rung for Ash Wednesday. First in the method 1 & 4. First in the method as cond.

Rung prior to Ash Wednesday service

Remembering Alan Brader of Coningsby.

First quarter in the method for all the band except the conductor.

Rung as a Wedding Compliment to Louise Tennant and Neil Sheen, friends of 2 and 5.

Most methods: 2,4.

Rung prior to Evensong to celebrate the centenary of the Ringing World, with the first edition being published on 24th March 1911.

Most atw SSM: 7.

Rung to celebrate the centenary of the Ringing World, with the first edition being published on 24th March 1911.

Rung with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

Rung also as birthday compliments to:

Kate Morgan (25th Mar) & Ian Hasman (26th Mar).

First quarter of London Minor: 2, 4 & 5.

(No. 123)

In memory of Alan Brader, Emeritus Tower Captain - Coningsby & Tattershall, who died on 3rd March 2011 aged 83 years.

Also to mark the 100th anniversary of the first edition of "The Ringing World" (24th March 1911).

First treble bob - 2. For evensong.

First quarter-peal of Surprise Major: 3

Rung to celebrate the centenary of the Ringing World, with the first edition published on 24th March 1911.

Rung on the back six after meeting one short for London S Major. Thanks to Fiona Dawson for volunteering to stand down.

First quarter in the method for: 5.

First 23 atw SSM 2,5,6 and as cond.

First 23 SSM atw for the Lincoln D.G. on tower bells, and by a resident band.

Rung in memory of Roderick W Pipe.

Rung to mark the 75th anniversary of the first peal on the bells (18th April 1936).

Rung also in memory of Alan Brader of Coningsby and Tattershall. Alan was a long standing and loyal member of the Eastern Branch of the LDG, and will be greatly missed.

First peal on the bells since being rehung in 2007.

Most Minor methods to a peal on an inside/working bell: 4.

50th peal as conductor.

First peal for 34 years: 1.

Rung in memory of Rod Pipe.

First blows in the method for: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.

First quarter in the method for: 6.

Rung with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

Circled tower to peals: 1.

50th peal for the Guild: 4.

Rung prior to the Mothering Sunday Evensong.

First blows in the method for all the band.

Rung to welcome our new Vicar, the Revd Janet Donaldson

Rung as a forthcoming wedding compliment, with the bands best wishes, to William Dawson (son of the conductor) and Helen Darbyshire, who are getting married this coming weekend (9th April) at Ambleside.

First quarter peal at first attempt: 1 (aged 12), and 4 (father of 1). Rung on practice night to celebrate the birthday of 4.

Specially arranged and rung by members of the Central Branch to congratulate William Dawson (past Branch member from Welton) and Helen Darbyshire upon their marriage which took place yesterday (9th April) at Ambleside. The band send their best wishes to them both.

For Evensong

Rung to congratulate William Dawson and Helen Darbyshire upon their marriage which took place at the weekend (9th April) at Ambleside.

Rung also as a forthcoming birthday compliment to the conductor (14th April).

First quarter in the method for all the band.

A Platinum (70 years) wedding compliment to Arthur and Mary Hawbrook of Walesby - in laws of (4)

Rung as a 80th birthday compliment to Hilda.

Rung in memory of E Alan Jacques of Leicester.

800th peal together: 1 & 2.

Rung to celebrate the 50th birthday of Sandra Underwood (17 April).

First peal of S on handbells: 7-8.

Rung to celebrate the 50th birthday of Sandra Underwood and also the 90th birthday of Walter Froggatt of Nettleham - both born 17 April.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Daniel Richard Willoughby, grandson of 4.

Rung for Easter Festal Evensong

RUNG FOR LINCOLNSHIRE GUILD SOUTHERN BRANCH QUARTER PEAL WEEK.1ST IN 10 METHODS 2&3

60 singles, no bobs.

Treble: 1st plain minor

For LDG Southern Branch Quarter Peal Week.

To celebrate Easter.

First quarter in the method for: 3, 4 & 6.

Most methods as conductor

For Southern Branch Quarter Peal week

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Walter Froggatt who taught all, except the Treble, to ring.

First on a working bell - 1

First Quarter Peal - 6

Rung during Southern Branch Quarter Peal Week

First in method: 4. Rung during Southern Branch Quarter Peal week.

Rung as a celebration for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

Completes S Major alphabet as conductor.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of H.R.H. Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of HRH Prince William to Catherine Middleton.

First Quarter Peal by an all Langtoft Sunday Service Band.

Rung to Celebrate the Marriage of HRH Prince William to Catherine Middleton.

Rung during the Southern Branch Quarter Peal week

Rung to celebrate the wedding to-day of HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey

2 - First inside

Rung to celebrate the marriage of H.R.H. Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

300th Quarter Peal - 2

Most methods rung in a quarter peal - 4.

Rung prior to Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of H.R.H. Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

For Sutterton flower festival and to celebrate the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The band wish to associate this quarter with Margaret Parker and Dot Mason.

For Surfleet flower festival and a wedding compliment to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of H.R.H. Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

First quarter in the method: 4 & 5.

(No. 126)

100th peal for the Guild: 3.

Specially arranged to mark the forthcoming wedding of John Healey (who grew up in this village) and Natalie Cairns, on 7th May in Middleton Tyas.

For Evensong. To mark the Christening of Ron's Grandchildren, Tommy and Emily Everett, today at St George's Swallowbeck, Lincoln.

First in hand: 3-4

First peal in the method - 4

For Evensong

First in method 3, for Evensong

Rung for the Parish Eucharist.

1st Q of Minor: 2.

1st Q of Minor as Conductor.

Rung as a forthcoming wedding compliment,

with the band's best wishes, to Neil Donovan and Dinah Rhymer, who are getting married tomorrow (17th May).

The band Would Like to Associate the Organiser, John R. Ketteringham, With This Quarter Peal.

1st in minor: 1 & 4

500th peal as conductor

Circled tower: 6

1st in method: 2

17th Birthday compliments to Eleanor

1st Quarter on 10 bells 9. Rung for Songs of Praise Churches together Sleaford and District

60th birthday compliment to ringer of 3-4.

First peal in the method.

Morton Fen Alliance Major:

-3-4-256-6-34-1-56.7 D (LH2).

Rung for Toby Thomas Sutton, cousin of 1 and 3, who was christened at Langton-by-Spilsby on Saturday 4th June 2011.

First quarter peal inside - 3

First on ten: 2 and as conductor.

Rung to welcome Arwen Ruth Ketteringham, born 27th May 2011. First grandchild of Joan & John and daughter of Jessica & Stephen, who live at Borth, Ceredigion.

1st of London: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6.

Rung by a band from St Mary's Church, Barton upon Humber. Rung as a birthday compliment to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

First peal in the method - 4,6,8

150th peal - 8

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of H.R.H. Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh (10th June).

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

Rung for Trinity Sunday evening service.

First in the method on handbells 7-8

Rung in memory of the Very Reverend the Honourable Oliver William Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, Dean Emeritus of Lincoln, whose funeral takes place tomorrow at Lincoln Cathedral.

The Very Revd Oliver Fiennes was Dean of Lincoln Cathedral between 1969 & 1989 and is a past President of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers.

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

Rung in memory of Oliver William Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, Dean of Lincoln and President of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild 1969 - 1989 whose funeral took place today at Lincoln Cathedral.

1-2 300th peal for the Guild

Rung with the bells half muffled in memory of the Very Rev. Oliver Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, Dean Emeritus of Lincoln Cathedral, whose funeral is later today.

First in the tower

Most methods in hand: 1-2

Rung on the first anniversary of Alistair's first peal.

Rung to celebrate the 24th Wedding Anniversary of the Rev. Andrew and Christine Higginson.

Rung on the 50th anniversary of the conductor's first peal, rung at this tower and conducted by J Martin Thorley, father of the ringers of 2, 3 and 4.

First on a mini-ring: 5, 6

Rung to celebrate the Ordination , as Deacon, of Sally Turnbull (a local ringer) at Grimsby Minster today

First of triples: 1

A birthday compliment to Peter Slight

1st of Grandsire- 5.

1st of Grandsire Triples as Conductor.

Rung for Evensong and to celebrate the ordination of Liz Brown (Curate at Barton) to the priesthood this morning at Lincoln Cathedral.

Rung for Peter Lister's first celebration of the Eucharist after his ordination.

First blows in the method for all the band.

(No. 133)

First peal in the method: Mallard S Major -3-456-256-23-4-3.4-4.7 LH2 (B).

Rung remembering the 73rd anniversary (last Sunday) of the world speed record for a steam locomotive, 126 mph set by Mallard near Little Bytham/Careby in South Lincolnshire.

Rung for the Patronal Festival.

First peal in the method:

-38-14-56-36-34-18-78 LE12

Rung on the back six after meeting one short for Major. With thanks to David Whetton for standing down. The band hope David Hibbert is feeling better soon.

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

Most spliced Surprise Major: 2

First peal in the method - 4

100th peal - 1

600th peal for the Guild - 5

Birthday compliment to Rachel Chapman, 14 today, niece of 3 & 5

Congratulations to Sally Hewitt on gaining her phD

4 - First blows in the method

Rung for the Scothern Choral Summer Festival Concert.

1st Minor - 1

Rung to celebrate the Winterton Flower Festival and a Street Party organised by Winterton Town Council

To congratulate Bill and Lexie Brown on their Ruby Wedding Anniversary

First quarter in the method: 4 & 6.

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

Chris Woodcock wishes to be associated with this quarter. Chris was due to ring but was unable to due to ill health. Thanks to Kate for standing in at short notice.

1st of Stedman Triples: 5 & 7.

300th quarter peal: 1

£BD

First in the method on handbells 7-8

For Evensong

Scored at first attempt!

First quarter of Bristol Major for 16 years: 6.

First quarter of Bristol for many, many years: 4.

Special thanks to Ian Till for standing in at short notice (2hrs notice).

The band wish to associate the organiser,

John Ketteringham with this quarter.

2,3,5 - First in method. Birthday compliments to Debbie.

1st as conductor. Wedding compliments to Gareth and Claire Burley married 30th July, friends of the conductor

For Evensong

Rung to celebrate Victorian Day held in Barton-upon-Humber today

First in the method on handbells: 7-8.

Rung to celebrate the life of Ken Hopkins, who died on 23rd July 2011, aged 87.

Rung immediately prior to the wedding of Miss Amanda Ruth Pues (Tower Captain of St. Michael's Waddington) and Mr Matthew Daniel Crombie. With best wishes to the happy couple.

Rung half muffled in memory of George Croft (local ringer) whose ashes were interred today at St. John's.

The band also rang a 120 of Bob Doubles with a 7-6-8 cover, as this is what George spent a lot of time doing, ringing the 6th.

Mr. Christopher Taylor would like to be associated with this 1/4 peal. He would have rung, but was unfortunately unavailable.

Rang for the success of Stuart Cooke's strawberry tea where much money was raised for Charity.

Rung as a Ruby Wedding compliment to Pandy and Guy Pearce.

100th peal for the Guild and 9th circle of the tower: 4.

First of Stedman Caters: 1, 5, 7, 9 & 10

Rung as a celebration of the life of Amelia Harvey. Rung at the request of the family prior to the funeral service.

50th together: 2 & 5.

Rung in memory of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging (Red 4) of the RAF aerobatics team "The Red Arrows", which are based at RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire. Flt Lt Egging was tragically killed on Saturday 20th August 2011 when his plane lost control and crashed following a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival.

The treble here at Kirton was donated by the Royal Air Force in 1981 when the bells were augmented from 6 to 8.

500th quarter for: 3.

In thanksgiving for the life of Rev. Dr. Alan Megahay Rector of Welbourn who died recently.

First in the method in hand: 1-2.

(No. 135)

250th peal as conductor.