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First in method for all.

Rung in celebration of the life of Agnes Mellins (1916-2012), former ringer of this tower.

In memory of Roger Bailey.

Rung to mark the retirement of Revd Barry Grimster, Rector of Old Woking, after 23 years in the parish.

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

In memory of Roger Bailey

In memory of Roger Bailey.

Remembering Roger Bailey.

In celebration of the lives of our old mate Roger Bailey on the day of his funeral, and Jo Bryant, aged 30, much loved relation of the Bramshott assistant captain.

For Evensong and to welcome Lucas Pagella, grandson of Bob and Lynne Crighton, born 31 January 2013.

First Stedman Doubles as conductor.

For Evensong

First on 10, 1.

Rung as a Golden Wedding Anniversary compliment to Digby and Hazel Burton

Most Spliced Royal: 2.

Expected to be the last peal on the current bells before restoration.

Same method, same time and same conductor as the first peal after the previous rehanging (22nd April 1989).

Circled tower: 4.

A 21st birthday compliment to Evan Llewellyn-Poyntz, and a birthday compliment to Helen Hayes.

25th peal on the bells.

Rung to mark the centenary of the installation of the bells.

Rung to welcome Revd Simon Reynolds as Rector of Farnham.

1st peal of Spliced Maximus: 8. 100th peal together: 5, 11. First peal on 12 tower bells as conductor.

For Mothering Sunday evensong

First peal of Oxford Treble Bob Royal on handbells: 1-2, 7-8, 9-10.

50th handbell peal for the Guild: 1-2.

On the 40th anniversary of Ruth Blackwell's first peal (also on handbells).

Circled the tower six times: 6.

A 65th birthday compliment to Vernon Bedford.

First peal in the method for the Guild.

Rung in memory of Lyn Everett, as requested by her. 1st in Stedman Doubles for all the band.

Specially arranged to mark the 60th anniversary of Beryl Norris's first peal which was rung in this tower on 14 February 1953 and remembering Michael Lakin who also rang his first peal on the same occasion.

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

First peal of Treble Bob Royal on an inside pair: 3-4.

50th handbell peal for the Guild as conductor.

1100th peal for the Guild: 5-6.

First peal in the method.

Magna Carta S Royal:

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First quarter in triples : 8

500th peal for the Guild: 7-8.

For Easter

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

For Easter Sunday Evensong

First peal on 12 and of Bristol, 7

Rung to welcome Rev Richard Lloyd and his family to the Parish of St Mary's

For Evensong

First of Major, 2.

Rung in memory of Jim Arkless, 1921 - 2013.

Rung in memory of Jim Arkless, 1921 - 2013, Toby's Dad.

First peal,8

Rung to mark the retirement of Rev Canon Nigel Nicholson, Rector of Cranleigh for 21 years

1st Rutland: 2. Rung for St. George's Day

Rung to celebrate the confirmation of Jess Metcalfe last Sunday, and for the 21st wedding anniversary of David and Kathy Pearson tomorrow, and to wish Petra Buttle a speedy recovery.

Circled the tower to peals: 1.

Rung to commemorate ANZAC Day and the ANZAC soldiers buried in St Mary's churchyard

For Evensong.

Rung to welcome the Revd. Godfrey Hilliard at the start of his ministry at St. Mary's.

Rung to celebrate the 60th birthday of 2; First quarter peal on the bells since refurbishment.

In the 60th anniversary year of the first peal in the method (16th July 1953 at Shalford).

Rung to celebrate the recent confirmation of four members of the Witley congregation: Will Bodman-Smith, Matthew Gill (son of 6 and 8, brother of 1), and Lucy Robinson at St John's Farncombe on Wednesday 8th May and Oscar Farrell at Guildford Cathedral on Saturday 30th March.

First Major, 1.

First Quarter : 6

First peal of Glasgow as conductor.

First quarter in hand as conductor.

First on Tom's refurbished bells.

First of Grandsire and of Triples on handbells: 1-2, 5-6.

First on handbells as conductor.

To mark the 60th anniversary of the coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

First peal of Surprise: 6.

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The 4,000th peal for the Guild.

First peal in the method.

Coronation Surprise Major: 58x58.14x58x36x14x1258x3456x78 LH2

Rung prior to a service, attended by members of Surrey County Council, to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

First of plain hunt for treble

With the band's best wishes to Charlotte Ellis, a regular supporter and ringer at the Cathedral for the last 5 years, about to graduate from the University of Surrey

Circled the tower 3 times: 8.

550th peal for the Guild as conductor.

Rung for the Frensham Fayre.

First of Grandsire and of Triples in hand: 3-4.

First of Lincolnshire Maximus - 7

For Evensong

A 40th wedding anniversary compliment to Colin and Margaret Tilbury. First inside for 2.

First peal on the bells after major restoration work by John Taylor & Co.

First peal of spliced on an inside pair: 3-4.

To celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Ordination as Priest of Rev Canon Charles Stewart [Vicar] and new Ordination as Priest of Rev Chris Owen [Curate] of St Mary's Walton-on-Thames

Rung for the Patronal Festival celebrations. Also a 70th birthday compliment to Susan Holmes (mother of 5) and a Golden wedding anniversary compliment to Brenda and Eric Cox,

First in method: 1,3,4,5

For Evensong

Rung by an all-ladies band, on the hottest day of the year.

With the band's best wishes to Eddie and Ann Martin, who are about to return to the USA.

Arranged and rung as a Diamond Wedding Anniversary compliment to Joe and Betty Futcher (18th July).

First quarter at first attempt 1

Rung to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Peggy Tate, a member of St Mary's for 67 years, and for the continuing recovery of Chris Stanley

A compliment to David Miseldine on the baptism of his grandson Thomas

1st in method for treble

Rung to celebrate the birth of a son to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Rung to celebrate the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge

1st peal: 1.

To celebrate the birth of HRH Prince George of Cambridge

First peal of Spliced: 2.

200th peal: 4.

Arranged and rung to celebrate the birth of HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Prince George Alexander Louis Cambridge

Rung to celebrate the birth of HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge on Monday 22nd July 2013. Included an extent of George's Maggot Reverse Place Doubles.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Prince George, heir to the throne and a Cambridge Minor.

Rung to celebrate the Marriage of Lucy Page and Ryan Blackman which took place here immediately before the peal.

First peal in the method on handbells and first handbell peal as conductor: 7-8.

A birthday compliment to Mike Pidd.

For Evensong

A treat for Ian.

150th peal together: 8, 9.

First peal of Spliced Treble Bob Royal for all the band and for the Guild.

Rung to celebrate Peter Ford's 50 years of ringing at Leatherhead.

Rung as a Ruby Wedding compliment to Maurice and Margaret Edwards

Rung to celebrate the Wedding anniversary of Arthur Hill

Rung in affectionate memory of three former members of the All Saints Witley community who died in August 2013: Lynn Gallant (churchwarden), Jean Roffe, and Ian Fenton (past vicar)

First quarter inside, 2

Rung to celebrate the induction of our new Rector, Revd Roy Woodhams by the Rt Revd Ian Brackley, Bishop of Dorking and Ven. Stuart Beake, Archdeacon of Surrey.

First in method for all

First quarter of Grandsire Triples on handbells as conductor.

Rung to welcome the Very Revd Dianna L Gwilliams as Dean of Guildford immediately following her Installation.

This planned half peal was rung prior to evensong as part of the church's activities for Heritage Open Day.

First half peal for all the band.

Rung to celebrate Claire's 18th and David's 50th birthdays.

Rung to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Sue and Tony Fox

Rung for Michaelmas and as a Ruby Wedding compliment to Maurice and Margaret Edwards.

800th peal, 10

600th peal: 5.

Rung to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

First peal of Treble Bob on handbells as conductor.

First quarter peal inside, 2.

1st quarter: 6.

To mark the retirement of Don Jennings from ringing after 80 years as a ringer.

For the Guild Quarter Peal Month.

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival and for St Saviour's Service

For Harvest Festival Evensong.

First of Minor as conductor.

Rung for the golden wedding anniversary of Dudley and Pat Elsmore. Also rung for Guildford Diocesan Guild Quarter Peal Month.

Rung as part of Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival. First in method for ringer of 3rd. First in method as conductor.

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival. First Quarter Peal for ringer of 6th.

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Twenty first Birthday compliment to Hannah Burton. Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival. First quarter peal on 8 bells for tenor ringer.

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival. First in method for ringer of 3rd.

Rung for the centenary of A Patrick Cannon in his home tower.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Sophie MacDowall and Ian Wilson, and also as a 21st birthday compliment to Isaac Baker and a birthday compliment to Barney Fox.

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

For evensong. Rung as part of the Guildford District Quarter Peal Festival

First quarter peal of Spliced: 5.

For the Guild Quarter Peal Month.

With the band's best wishes to Hannah Burton, 21 today.

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Judy Couperthwaite.

Rung to celebrate Petra Buttle's return to full health. For Guild Quarter Peal month.

1st Quarter of Doubles for 1, 1st as Conductor for 5, Rung to celebrate 30th Wedding anniversary for 2.

Rung to celebrate the Confirmation of Polly Jacobs, the daughter of the 2.

Rung half-muffled, for Remembrance Sunday

Rung half-muffled prior to afternoon Remembrance Service.

Rang half muffled for Armistice Day and also in memory of PC Andrew Duncan, tragically killed in the line of duty on 22nd September 2013

To celebrate the birth of Nicholas Henry Courtney, nephew of 3

First of Spliced on handbells: 3-4.

First as conductor, and 25th quarter peal (aged 13): 4

Rung to mark the tercentenary of the burial of Fabian Stedman, and during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Thanks to Christopher Harwood as official sound recordist and photographer.

For the Tercentenary of the death of Fabian Stedman

Rung before morning service for the tercentenary of the death and burial of Fabian Stedman.

A compliment to Don Jennings on his retirement after 82 years as a ringer, 52 years of which were at this tower, including 13 years as Tower Captain.

Also rung to mark the Tercentenary of the death of Fabian Stedman.

Rung for the 300th anniversary of the death of Fabian Stedman.

Happy birthday to Heidi Saddleton - 3 years old.

Rung to mark the tercentenary of the death of Fabian Stedman. Also remembering Edward W Martin, a former member of the local band. The Conductor's 250th peal of Stedman Cinques.

Belated 90th birthday compliments to the (4) and John Hitchen (both ringers at Ewell); and congratulations to Dr Oliver Cousins (son of the (3) and also a ringer) on his engagement to Dr Susan Scott. 1st quarter (6).

Circled the tower: 1.

Arranged and rung as an 85th birthday compliment to Tom Page.

Rung as a welcome to Revd Pat Bhutta, Associate Priest of Aldermaston and Woolhampton Benefice.

Also a birthday compliment to Bruce Forsyth.

First inside: 4.

Circled the tower as conductor.

Rung on the 10th anniversary of the first ringing on the augmented bells.

Rung to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Samaritans and also the birth of Henry Levente Thomas, grandson of the conductor

First in method for 1, Rung for Advent Sunday.

Rung in memory of Eddie Martin.

For Evensong, remembering Nelson Mandela.

Dedicated to the memory of Eddie Martin, former ringer at Guildford Cathedral.

Circled the tower: 8.

First Spliced Maximus, 7.

First peal in the method on handbells: 1-2, 5-6, 9-10 and for the Guild.

First peal in the method: 6.

Impromptu practice night quarter, just because we could!

First peal on Tom's refurbished bells.

First peal of Maximus, 7.

100th on the bells, 3.

For Christmas Carol Service

800th peal for the Guild: 5.

450th peal: 6.

Rung to celebrate Christmas.

Most Spliced to a peal: 2.

Rung to celebrate Christmas.

500th peal for the Guild: 4

600th peal together: 2, 5.

Circled the tower 10 times: 2.

Rung in anticipation of the 68th anniversary of Tom Page's first peal in the method on 23 Feb 1946, and to mark the passing of 2013.