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First on flower pots (2)

Rung to celebrate the new year

For New Year

First on a mini-ring (3)

For New Year

Last Quarter to be rung on these bells before closure of All Saints church for refurbishment.

Birthday compliments to John Underwood

First blows in the method (4)

First peal in the method:

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Rung in memory of John Pratt of Spalding.

John was not only a keen ringer, but also a railway enthusiast.

He spent many hours on the Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales.

Rung in memory of John Faull

50th peal on the bells - 5

First peal in the method:

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4 - First Surprise

4,5 - 50th quarter

Compliments to Edward Thorpe and Rebecca Granshaw on the birth of their son...Colin?

And 60th birthday compliments to Robert M Wood

1st in method, 2

Rung remembering Chris Jones, boyfriend of Rachel Woodcock (the Conductors Sister) on the first anniversary of his funeral.

First quarter in the method for: 2 & 3.

(No. 226)

Rung remembering Chris Jones, boyfriend of Rachel Woodcock (the Conductors Sister) on the first anniversary of his funeral.

First quarter in the method for: 2.

950th quarter as conductor.

Remembering Richard Till

First spliced (4)

First minor: 1, 5

Rung to mark the centenary of the first peal to be rung on the present bells, which was Plain Bob Minor rung for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild on 17th January 1914. This was also the first peal of Minor to be rung in the tower, the one and only previous peal being Doubles in 1912 which was rung on the old five prior to the recasting, augmentation and rehanging of the bells by John Taylor & Co in 1913.

Ringers of 1, 2, 4 & 6 are all members of the local band.

Rung on the back six.

Most spliced (4)

Chedburgh Campanile is currently the leading quarter peal tower in Lincolnshire in 2014!

With this quarter, the band would like to associate Phil and Dot Mason of Woodside Campanile - now the 2nd leading quarter peal tower in Lincolnshire!!!!!

1st quarter peal of Lincolnshire Surprise Major (2)

Birthday compliment to Kathy Sargeant.

First peal on the augmented bells.

First peal in the method:

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Rung in memory of Marion S Ainsworth

Rung as a forthcoming 94th birthday compliment to Ron Applewhite (26/01/2014) who is a long standing member of the local band and an Honorary Life Member of the Guild.

Circled the tower to quarters: 6.

Dedicated to Carol Williams for her 50th birthday... the perfect occasion for her son Jordan to ring his first quarter-peal

For Evensong. First Stedman Caters as cond.

Rung in memory of Monica West (mother of Sarah, Vivienne and Rebecca) whose funeral was today.

In loving memory of Roy Withyman, tower captain of Pinchbeck, RIP.

Rung as a 94th birthday compliment to Ron Applewhite (26/01/2014) who is a long standing member of the local band and an Honorary Life Member of the Guild.

100th quarter together: 5 & 6.

(No. 227)

Rung half muffled to mark the anniversary of the death of Lord Frederick John Robinson, first Earl of Ripon, who died on 28th January 1859.

Lord Ripon lived at Nocton Hall and owned the Nocton Estate. All Saints Church was built as a memorial to Lord Ripon and the peal of six bells were given by his wife Lady Sarah Albinia Louisa, Countess of Ripon in 1865 in memory of him.

300th peal for the Guild - 1

Rung in celebration of the life of Ossie Roberts (27-05-1913 - 31/01/2014) - a lifetime member of St Marys.

First peal of spliced - 5

Rung to congratulate Eleanor on gaining a place in Nottinghamshire Police Force and wishing her well for her first day tomorrow.

Most spliced (5)

First quarter of London for: 2 & 4.

1300th quarter peal: 1.

Rung for evensong and to welcome James Michael Jackson to the world, son of Caroline and Chris.

Celebrating Lizzy Yarnold's Gold Medal success.

Most methods: 2, 6

Circled tower to peals:1. 100th together 2 and 8. 100th together 5 and 8.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Lucile M Corby, mother of Judith.

Rung as a 60th birthday compliment to Fiona Dawson (24th Feb).

5-6 1200th handbell peal

For Evensong and 60th birthday compliment to Fiona Dawson

First quarter in the method: 4 & 6.

(No. 228)

Rung to wish Di Behan, Churchwarden, a speedy recovery.

First quarter in the method: 4 & 5.

Rung on Shrove Tuesday.

First quarter in the method for all the band.

(No. 229)

Rung on Shrove Tuesday.

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

Rung as a birthday compliment to local ringer Colin Ward.

(No. 1 of 2)

Rung to celebrate the Wedding Anniversary of Mr & Mrs Behan, Di Behan is Churchwarden here at St Oswald's.

First quarter peal in the variation: 5, Well done Robert!

(No. 2 of 2)

Rung on the back eight prior to Choral Evensong, to mark the anniversary of the death of Bishop Edward King, 61st Bishop of Lincoln (1885-1910), who died on 8th March 1910.

Tenor Queen!

600th peal 1-2

A 70th Birthday compliment to Lois. Joan Payne and Ben Ricketts wished to be associated with this compliment.

In loving memory of John Barry Carr, local ringer, by his friends.

Birthday compliment to Lois Webb

275th together (1 & 7)

50th quarter & most spliced (4)

750th peal for the Guild - 1.

First peal in the method:

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Ring in memory of Steve Reed, steeplekeeper at this tower for 22 years.

1st QP Surprise Major - 2, 4.

The first peal of London No. 3 Surprise Royal for the Guild in hand

Rung to mark several occasions:

70th birthday compliment for Tuesday 25th March to Stuart Cooke, Tower Captain at Goxhill and regular ringer at St. Mary's.

Congratulations to Megan and Tim Dent on the birth of Henry Patrick, Thursday 20th March 2014

Birthday compliment for today to Jenny Murch, formerly a ringer at St.Mary's and now serving aboard HMS Dauntless.

In memory of Derek Halliday who was Church Warden of Ss Peter and Paul, Wigtoft, for many years.

First peal of London and completes standard 8 - 5.

350th peal - 4.

Conducted by Christopher C. P. Woodcock who sat out due to ill health.

Rung half muffled in memory of Clive S Montague immediately following his funeral. Clive was a member of the Harmston PCC and had a fondness and great affection for Harmston Church bells.

First quarter on eight away from the cover: 1,

Well Done Robert!

First peal in the method:

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First peal 4; well done Helena.

First of Yorkshire - 2

First on 10: 5

Specially arranged for the Golden Wedding Anniversary on 31st March 2014 of Jan, a local ringer at Alford, and Bob Clark.

First quarter peal - 1.

1st quarter in the method 3. The Band sends their best wishes to Martin Pearson for a speedy recovery.

Happy Birthday Ruth

First in method 2

Circled the tower 6

On the occasion of the Patronal Festival of St Guthlac and his 1300th anniversary, celebrating his life and work; his being the Patron Saint of our Parish Church

Rung to celebrate the birth of Sebastian Raymond Davey, Andrew's first grandchild.

First peal of Superlative No. 2 Surprise Royal in hand for the Guild

For Palm Sunday Evensong. Remembering Thelma Wright (mother-in-law of Ron Everett) who passed away on 2nd April.

Remembering Martin Pearson, a ringer at Lincoln St Giles, who died this morning. Michael and Betty Stracey wish to be associated with this quarter.

First of Surprise Minor - 2. In memory of Martin Pearson, ringer at St Giles Church, Lincoln who died yesterday; 15th April 2014.

Half-muffled for the Good Friday service

Remembering Martin G R Pearson who hated handbells but loved trains and will now be chuckling that we've broken down!

The following fellow passengers wish to be associated with this quarter:

Jeremy Wheeldon

Heather Blacklock

Mike The Boy Lawton

Ellie Maude

Claire Howard

Robert Harvey

Graham Colborne

Rung on Easter Day prior to Solemn Evensong and Procession, on the back six of the 'Richardson Eight', after meeting seven. With thanks to Andrew Blacklock for standing down.

For Easter Sunday

First Quarter Peal: 6

First Quarter Peal away from Cover: 1

Rung in fond memory of our friend Martin Pearson, ringer at St Giles Lincoln, who sadly passed away on 15th April 2014. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his dry sense of humour!

First Major - 1

Rung as a birthday compliment to HM Elizabeth II, Daniel Meyer, Jennifer Vear, Marie Watts and 21st birthday compliment to James Collett who all celebrate their birthday today.

First of minor 3

First PB minor inside 2!

Rung for the West Lindsey Branch Quarter Peal Month in celebration of St George's Day and in thanksgiving for the life of Dr Michael J Nicklin, General Practitioner of Gainsborough.

Rung for St George's Day and West Lindsey Branch Quarter Peal Month.

90th birthday compliment to Tom Palmer for tomorrow 25/04/2014.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to

Tom Palmer.

Also to Louise Pearson who also celebrates her birthday to-day.

First of Bristol Royal in hand 9-0

First of Bristol Royal in hand for the Guild

3-4 400th handbell peal

Rung to mark the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Robin and Delia Heppenstall

Welcome back to peal ringing: 2.

First peal of Surprise Minor: 2.

Completes all dates in April to peals: 6.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Yvonne Woodcock, local ringer & Conductor’s Mother (25th Apr) and to congratulate Melissa (Niece of the treble ringer) & Jordan Puri on the birth of their Son last night, Graham’s Great Nephew.

Specially arranged for the 100th birthday, today, of Myrtle Nesset, grandmother of Kelly who lives in Bottesford. Myrtle lives in St Augustine, Florida and heard the bells when visiting her granddaughter last year.

Rung in the West Lindsey Branch (LDGCB) quarter peal month).

First peal in the method:

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650th peal :6.

First peal in the method Amy Alliance

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First inside - 2

Rung for open churches. 1st quarter on the bells for many years by an entirely Northern Branch band. Also to congratulate Frank and Maureen Kennington on their 56th Wedding anniversary today. Also congratulations to Frank, Harry Minns and Hilda Culley on receiving their role of honour certificates from the Dean of Lincoln at the AGM.

Specially arranged to congratulate Susan Simpson on her 65th birthday and as a thank you for her kind donation towards the repair of Messingham Church roof.

2 - 30th quarter

Rung by past and present members of the Cathedral Company of Ringers “The Company of Ringers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln”.

Rung on the back eight, cast in 1913, to mark the centenary of the first peal of Major to be rung on the newly cast peal of eight bells, being Cambridge Surprise Major on 9th May 1914, using the original 1914 composition.

First peal of Surprise Major: 4. 125th peal as Conductor.

First Caters 4.

First Erin for all except 1, 5 & 9.

Circled tower 10.

For Freiston's 900 year celebrations

In memory of a quarter peal of Single Court rang on 2nd June 1953 for the Coronation by Bert Harrison, Albert Pearson, Horace Pearson, William Bradley, Harold Harper and George Dawson

1st in method 4 and 5

1-2 First in hand.

Rung in the West Lindsey Branch (LDGCB) quarter peal month.

1-2 first in hand

For the West Lindsey Branch LDGCB quarter peal month

Specially arranged and rung to celebrate the completion of the major restoration of the spire and the recommencement of ringing after all ringing was stopped in August 2012 due to issues with the spire. A special service of celebration for the completion of the spire work was held yesterday.

First time all eight bells have been rung since work on the spire was completed and ringing recommenced.

Rung also as birthday compliments to David Fox (12th May) & Heather Blacklock (10th May).

First peal in the method:

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Rung to celebrate the SAFC miracle, and apologies to SEM, JP......

Specially arranged and rung in fond memory of our friend Martin Pearson, ringer at St Giles Lincoln, who sadly passed away on 15th April 2014 and whose funeral took place last week on Tuesday 6th May 2014. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his dry sense of humour!

Single Oxford Bob Minor was specially chosen as this was Martin’s favourite Minor method, which he would request to ring regularly when ever given the choice.

Circled the tower to quarter peals: 1.

Rung in the West Lindsey Branch (LDGCB) quarter peal month.

For Evensong.

With thanks to Emma Southerington and all her sponsors for raising the funds to refurbish the clappers. Well run Emma!

Specially arranged and rung with the bells half muffled in memory of Walter Froggatt who sadly passed away last week.

Walter was the former Tower Captain here at St Mary-le-Wigford for many years, and it was down to his encouragement and determination that this tower had a thriving band, being the teaching tower for the City. Over the decades Walter taught many young ringers to ring on the four bells in this tower, with many of them ringing their first quarter peal here. His contribution to ringing in the Lincoln area was recognised when he was made an Honorary Life Member of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild back in 2002. Walter’s memory and legacy will live on with the bells at St Mary-le-Wigford which he so loved.

Remembering Martin Pearson ringer at St Giles for a number of years. Also in memory of Walter Froggatt, formerly of St Mary-le-Wigford where Martin learned to ring. Sue Waterfall, Keith and Gill Gladman wish to be associated with this quarter.

Rung as a belated 80th birthday compliment to Percy Cooper, a local ringer at this tower for many years.

1 - First peal

For Evensong. First Stedman Triples - 4.

Rung partly because it was Rogation Sunday, but mainly because we felt like it!

First covering for 6.

100th QP - 3

1st Inside to minor - 2

Rung for the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the church at Waddington, rebuilt in 1954.

First peal in the method:

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To mark the end of the Mallard 75 celebrations following the return of 60008 Dwight D Eisenhower & 4489 (60010) Dominion of Canada to museums in USA & Canada earlier this month. Witham is the closest tower to Stoke Bank where the record was set.

Rung for Choral Evensong on the Richardson Eight.

1st quarter peal: 6

Rung by an all-Grimsby band to wish Grimsby/Old Clee ringer Vicki Glover and her fiancé, Andy, all the best for their wedding next week

First peal in the method:

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Best wishes to Marilyn Brown on her birthday.

Rung on Practice Night.

100th peal on the bells. 100th peal together 4 & 8. Andrew's grandfather was tower captain here for many years.

To celebrate Rebecca Adnitt's 100th birthday

Rung following a thanksgiving service for the life of Staff Sergeant Michael Lockwood.

In memory of Walter Froggatt, former tower captain at St Mary le Wigford. Over many years Walter taught numerous youngsters to ring including all four band members.

For the 90th birthday of Ray Stallibrass who rang the treble to the first peal on the bells at St Giles on 27 February 1940. Ray is the Uncle of Sandra Underwood (nee Stallibrass).

Rung to celebrate the Church’s Patronal Festival, the feast of Saint Botolph.

First quarter of Minor at first attempt on an inside working bell for: 2. Well Done Robert!

First peal in the method:

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Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Pam Cook and Rena Whitaker.

Specially arranged as an 18th birthday compliment to Meghan Baxter.

Wedding Compliment to Wayne Richardson ( local ringer ) and Jenny Thwaites

For Evensong,to congratulate Kevin Dyke on his ordination to the Priesthood and to welcome Phaedra Pamphilon-Green ordained Deacon this morning.

For Freiston's 900 year celebrations.

Dedicated to all those married in the church.

First in method No. 1

Rung during Petertide to celebrate the Church’s Patronal Festival, the feast of Saint Peter (29th June).

Rung during Petertide to celebrate the Church’s Patronal Festival, the feast of Saint Peter (29th June).

The methods were changed to a method with no dodges in and the tenor nursed through the quarter after the clock hammer cord broke during ringing yesterday morning for the service causing minor damage to the wheel.

Rung as a Golden Wedding compliment to Den and Val Coult (18th June) and as a birthday compliment to Val.

1st in method: 4

666th peal: Rev A J Davey

First quarter peal treble

Rung for and during the Church Garden Fete.

Rung prior to the civic service for the new mayor of North Lincolnshire, Cllr Trevor Foster; Trevor being a Messingham resident.

Rung prior to Choral Evensong, on the back six of the 'Richardson Eight', after meeting seven. With thanks to Fiona Dawson for standing down.

Rung remembering John Freeman who passed away 25 years ago yesterday. John was Master of the Company of Ringers here at Lincoln Cathedral 1983 – 1987, being a member of the Company from 1935. He was also the fifth Master of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild 1970 – 1982 and President of the Central Council 1969 – 1975.

Rung remembering John Freeman who passed away 25 years ago on 5th July. John was the fifth Master of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild 1970 – 1982, Master of the Company of Ringers at Lincoln Cathedral 1983 – 1987 and President of the Central Council 1969 – 1975.

Rung remembering Fred Stokes, local ringer at this Church for many years & Secretary of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild 1921 – 1950, who passed away in June 1952. There always used to be an annual peal here at Blankney in memory of Fred around May/June time.

Rung also remembering John Freeman, the fifth Master of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild 1970 – 1982, who passed away 25 years ago on 5th July.

125th peal for the Guild: 5.

First peal in the method:

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First inside (2) aged 13.

Rung to celebrate Ordination of Rev. Carol Jones at Lincoln Cathedral on June 27th. Also to celebrate the installation of Father Richard Crossland at Nettleham on July 8th after guiding this benefice through our interegnum.

Bye Bye Julie & Trev (aka Alison), see Harmston footnote.

Rung as a farewell to Julie & Alison, good friends to the ringers, and owners of the local pub ‘The Thorold Arms’ which the ringers would regularly retire to after ringing at Harmston and where a warm and friendly welcome was always received.

This quarter was specially arranged and rung on the evening of their last night in charge at the Thorold Arms and of course the ringers went down after this quarter and as usual were the last people to leave!!!

First blows in the method:

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which the band wish to provisionally name

Thorold Arms Treble Place Major

Rung to celebrate the last service at St. John's to be conducted by our Rector, the Revd. Stephen Crabtree. Stephen has been the Rector at St. John's for 12 years, but is moving to pastures new. We wish him well.

Mr. Graham F. Whittaker and Mr. Chris Taylor would like to be associated with this quarter peal.

900th peal 9-10

Last touch of the Practice Night rung in affectionate memory of our dear friend Gerald Audis, Tower Captain at this Church, who passed away 1 year ago on 2nd August.

We wish to associate local ringers Jo Shaplin & Janet Crafer with this.

Specially arranged and rung to celebrate the forthcoming 100th birthday of Marjorie Wood on 27th July. Marjorie is a member of the congregation at this Church.

This quarter was rung whilst birthday celebrations for Marjorie were taking place at neighbouring Bishop King School (Marjorie is a former teacher) which is within earshot of the bells. The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln & members of the City of Lincoln Civic Party were in attendance at the celebrations today.

First quarter in the method for all the band.

250th quarter peal: 1.

Rung to celebrate the first birthday of Prince George of Cambridge.

1- First minor

60th birthday compliment to Lesley McPhun (19th July)

200th peal on the bells and in the tower.

Rung by a Central Branch band. All the ringers have connections to ringing at Blankney and are either members of the local band, the Conductor being the Tower Captain, attend Practice Nights or ring in regular quarter peals here.

The same three methods were rung in the first peal on the bells which was also rung for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild on 23rd October 1920.

Rung especially remembering Fred Stokes who was Tower Captain here and conducted the first peal in 1920.

Remembering all those who lost their lives on Flight MH-17

Following the marriage of Hannah Marie Williamson to Steven Alan Haywood.