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For Evensong, and as a 64th birthday compliment for today to Peter MacMahon, the conductor's father.

Rung to welcome Canon Simon Butler as vicar of Battersea.

500th peal for the Guild as conductor.

For evensong

200th peal in the tower.

1,000th tower bell peal for the Guild: 7.

A first try-out prior to a peal attempt.

First peal of Royal on the bells.

First peal of Royal on handbells: 9-10.

Rung half-muffled (at a variety of strokes) for Holocaust Memorial Day

First peal for 49 years: 6.

To mark the 60th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne.

First Stedman - 1

First of Treble Bob on an inside pair, 5-6.

Rung on the eve of the Guild Dinner.

1st Stedman - 3.

1st cover on Triples.

1st Stedman as conductor.

1st quarter as a family - the Pearsons!

On Guild Dinner Day.

First peal of Spliced S Royal on handbells: 1-2, 7-8, 9-10 and for the Guild.

On Guild Dinner Day.

First of Cinques: 6. For evensong.

Rung to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queeen Elizabeth 2 and in thanksgiving for the life of Harold W Rogers.

100th peal-7

For Evensong

First on eight - 3

Rung to mark the launch of the St Martin's Bells Refurbishment Appeal

On the front six.

For Evensong and in memory of Derrick Thompson, recently passed away, Father-in-law of 2, who loved to listen to the bells.

First quarter of Grandsire on handbells: 1-2.

Rung to congratulate Alan Flood and Swaz Apter on their engagement.

First peal in the method.

Stone Circle Surprise Major: x56x14x1256x38.14x14.58.14x14.58 LH18

First peal of Treble Bob on handbells: 7-8.

To mark the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen's first novel.

First Erin: 8. For Evensong.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Lawrence Oates, who sacrificed himself on Scott's expedition to the Antarctic. On the day of the funeral of John Muir Frew, a highly respected and long time member of the church at Cheriton.

First peal in method for over a century.

First principle as conductor.

200th peal for the Guild - 3.

1st Quarter: 1

For evensong

Specially arranged to celebrate the life of Val Grossmith, and rung immediately before her memorial service.

First quarter-peal: 1

Remembering Val Grossmith 1923-2012.

Specially arranged to celebrate the 60th Birthdays of John [Today] & Victor [4-Mar] & to celebrate the Ruby Wedding anniversary of Malcolm and Susan Loveday [Today].

Also to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

First as Conductor

Rung as Diamond Wedding anniversary compliment to Jean & Alan Fox, parents of (6)

First in method - 2, 4, 6, 7

Specially arranged and rung as a compliment to Sylvia Page on her 75th birthday.

A birthday compliment to Sylvia Page

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to George Coldman

Rung for titanic commemoration weekend and for the wedding of Helena Smales and Andrew Roberts.

Specially arranged and rung as a 90th birthday compliment to George Coldman, a longstanding member of the local band.

Rung half muffled to commemorate those lost on RMS Titanic 100 years ago today.

400th Quarter Peal 7

Rung to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Jane and David Norris on 14 April 2012.

1st quarter peal on 10 inside, 3.

Rung for 'Spirit Level' contemporary evening service and for St George's Day (23 April) * second quarter rung today for St George's Day

For evensong and to wish Beryl Joyce a Happy Birthday on 23 April.

Rung in memory of Jan Chamberlain's late husband, Michael, and of her late father, Charles Thistlewood. First QP, 1.

Rung to celebrate St Georges Day

First in Minor 5

Rung by members of the Frensham bell-ringers in memory of Dennis Shepheard, a Frensham ringer for over 66 years, and Tower Keeper of St Mary's for much of that time. His funeral had taken place earlier that day. He will be greatly missed.

A 60th birthday compliment to Roger Forster.

750th peal for the Guild: 5.

First peal in the method. Rung in memory of Dennis Shepheard who died suddenly on 13th April. A ringer at Frensham for 66 years.

First treble dodging:1

50th anniversary of first peal:8

First in method for 2

A Golden Wedding anniversary compliment to Peter and Patsy Thorn. Rung after a failed peal attempt

For the installation of the new Residentiary Canon, the Revd Julie Gittoes, which took place during evensong. Also for the birth of Frederick Walter Poole, a son for Chris and Katie.

First peal in the method on handbells: 5-6, 7-8.

1st Surprise Royal: 6. For evensong.

First peal of 8-Spliced S Royal: 4.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung for the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Ordination of Revd Canon Adrian Esdaile

1st Quarter Peal for Paul and Yvonne Little. Rung to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

By an Old Woking practice night band to mark the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung prior to the St Paul's Cathedral Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Also birthday congratulations to Mrs Anne C Gill, grandmother of 1, mother of 2, and mother-in-law of 3. First quarter peal at first attempt, 1 (aged 12).

Conducted by Tim Wellen

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of H.M. The Queen.

First as Conductor

First QP: 1.

First QP on the bells by the local band.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung after morning Service taken by the Archdeacon Ven Julian Henderson, & for the 91st Birthday of H.R.H. Prince Philip, & to Mark the end of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of H.M. The Queen.

Rung following a Service of Thanksgiving for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

First in method for all.

65th Birthday compliment to Richard Anthony, with best wishes for a happy retirement.

First Pudsey Maximus, 4, 6, 8.

First peal in the method.

Rung for the Frensham Fayre.

Frensham Pond Surprise Major: x58x1458x58x38x14x58x16x58 LH18.

Rung to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Epsom Choral Society.

Rung to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Ordination of Revd Canon Peter Lloyd, former vicar of this parish.

Rung in memory of Josie, Margie's sister who died on 29/4/2012 and in remembrance of George Nursey, her father, on the anniversary of his death.

400th peal: 7.

Specially arranged to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Stella and Stuart Patterson. Stella is a long-standing ringer at this tower.

Rung as a 60th birthday compliment to Martin Turner.

A 60th birthday treat for the conductor.

A birthday peal for Martin.

Also congratulations to Ian Hunt and Ali Barber who are to be married on 7th July

For evensong. Belated 65th birthday compliment to Gerald.

Rung to celebrate the 25th Wedding anniversary of Steve and Barbara Chevis.

In affectionate memory of Alison Regan, a great friend of the band and a great friend of the conductor from UL days.

50th handbell peal for the Guild: 5-6.

First of Spliced Rpyal - 8

Rung as a wedding compliment to Morwenna Cox and Benjamin Paz (23/6/12)

Rung to welcome the Olympic Torch Relay to Guildford

First peal of spliced on handbells: 1-2, 7-8.

First peal of spliced on handbells as conductor.

For Evensong

Rung at 8.12am as part of "Work No. 1197: All the bells in a country rung as quickly and as loudly as possible for three minutes" by Martin Creed. With the band's best wishes to team GB and all involved in London 2012.

Rung with handbell accompaniment from Matt Gill and Tom Collins who were positioned outside the tower entrance.

Rung to celebrate the life of

Gladys Maud Miseldine 1919 - 2012,

& to mark the opening of the 30th Olympiad in London.

On the back eight for Evensong and to celebrate the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Believed to be the first quarter peal in the method.

Circled the tower: 7

Rung in affectionate memory of Val Grossmith, a friend of all the band and a longtime ringer at Farnborough.

Completes the Zodiac: 5

Rung as a compliment to Bill Butler on his 82nd birthday.

First spliced Triples for all.

A wedding compliment to Alison Yearsley and Nigel Orchard, married on 4th August.

Most Spliced S Royal on handbells: 1-2, 7-8, 9-10 and for the Guild.

Rung to celebrate the life of Rev. Richard Steele-Perkins.

Rung also to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.

First peal of Spliced Treble Bob: 1-2.

Rung as a 50th birthday compliment to Mike Pidd.

100th handbell peal, 5-6.

1000th peal for the Guild: 3-4

Rung to wish the Rev Canon Nigel Nicholson a long and happy retirement. The quarter was rung before his last service at St Nicolas, Cranleigh, where he has been Rector for the past 22 years.

First quarter of Treble Bob Royal on handbells: 9-10

First peal of Treble Bob Royal on handbells: 9-10

Rung to celebrate the wedding later today of Valerie Bettles and Alan Ingram.

First spliced on less than 12 bells - 2. For the Christening of Frederick Walter Poole which took place in the Cathedral earlier this day.

Rung by a band made up of some of the many who have been welcomed at East Molesey to mark the retirement of Rev'd Carole Bourne, supporter of ringers and ringing, following her final service.

First performance on handbells for a very long time: 3-4.

First blows in method for all except 7.

First Surprise - 3. First Cambridge - 2. Happy 17th Birthday Claire!

For Evensong

With best wishes to Alan Flood for a speedy recovery.

First Stedman Caters 9. 41st Wedding anniversary 6.

Rung immediately after the morning service by a combined Guildford Cathedral and Cranleigh Band to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very Revd. Alex Wedderspoon's ordination. Alex retired to Cranleigh having been Dean of Guildford Cathedral from 1987 to 2001.

Rung to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Borough of Epsom and Ewell.

First peal 6; First inside 3.

Rung immediately after the morning service, by a combined Guildford Cathedral and Cranleigh band, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Very Rev'd Alex Wedderspoon's ordination. Alex retired to Cranleigh having been Dean of Guildford Cathedral from 1987 to 2001.

Circled the tower: 1

Rung to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

Rung in memory of Graham Fowler, a regular ringer at Cranleigh, who died earlier this day.

Half-muffled, remembering Graham Fowler, friend and ringer at this tower.

Rung in memory of Graham Fowler.

Rung half muffled in memory of Graham Fowler, a ringer at this church, immediately after his funeral.

First in method: 3

For the Guild Quarter Peal Month

Remembering Graham Fowler, who brought so much to Witley practice nights.

Guild Quarter Peal Month

The first quarter of the Guildford District's quarter peal weekend.

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

First quarter peal: 8. Rung for Guildford District Quarter Peal Weekend.

For Guildford District quarter peal day

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

First Grandsire Triples: 2. For Guildford District Quarter Peal Weekend.

1st 1/4 inside 2.

1st 1/4 6.

For Guildford Districts 1/4 peal weekend.

Also to mark the christening of Sophia Rose McKay, b. 17.7.2012, on 7th Oct. 2012.

For Guildford District Quarter Peal day.

300th quarter on towerbells and completes all Guildford District Towers to a quarter: 2

First quarter peal : 6

In memory of Christine Best 1/1/45 to 2/10/12. Director of Music at St James for many years.

For Evensong

First of Maximus, 3.

First QP at first attempt: 1.

For Guild QP Month.

First in method, 5.

Rung for Guildford Diocesan Guild Quarter Peal Month.

First quarter peal away from cover: 1

First quarter - 1 & 4. Rung in appreciation of the life and service of Bryan Underwood 1937 - 2007. Bellringer for 27 years and Tower Captain.

3 - 1st in method

With best wishes for a speedy recovery to Tom Page, whose "tower" was used for the peal but who was unable to ring.

For our patronal festival. Also birthday compliments to 1 and 4. First quarter peal at first attempt: 1. First tenor behind: 6.

First in method for 3.

Rung half muffled for Remembrance Sunday

Rung half muffled in memory of Norman Kellett, the father of the conductor, who died on 5 November

Arranged and rung as a compliment to Tom Page on his 84th birthday.

Rung before the Confirmation Service.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Tom Page.

Rung to celebrate 50 years of peal ringing by Maurice Edwards - first peal Doubles at Honiley conducted by Peter Bennett on 31st October 1962.

First peal in the method: 7-8.

Rung as part of the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year.

First quarter inside: 4.

Marking England's victory over the All Blacks this afternoon.

Martin Turner has now rung a peal in all 24 Alton & Petersfield District (W&P DG) towers.

Rung to mark the 6th anniversary of the dedication of these bells.

1st Quarter Peal for Paul Little

First peal: 8.

For Godalming Town Day.

For Evensong

First on twelve, 7.

Rung for the Induction of Rev'd Tara Hellings as vicar of Crondall & Ewshot.

To celebrate the birth of William Dewhurst, a son to the Revd Russell and Elaine.

Also in congratulations to Oliver Cousins on becoming a doctor.

Rung prior to the Tuesday band's Christmas lunch.

First quarter of Oxford T B Royal on handbells for all except 5-6.

Rung half-muffled immediately after a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Geoff Eyers, who was a ringer at Grayshott for 20 years, and begun during the Committal at the graveside.

Rung to celebrate Christmas.