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First peal on 14 - 5,6. First of Fourteen - 4.

A New Year celebration and welcome to Jen's new Grandson, Jamie.

1st of minor - 3

1st of minor inside - 4

First peal: 1

For the New Year

First as cover

First together at a 'home' tower: 1 & 4

For evening service

First Peal of Sixteen in the method, and the first single hunt plain Sixteen method to be Pealed. First on more than 12 bells - 10, 11. First of Sixteen as Conductor. Completes the Plain Bob family, odd and even stages, from Minimus to Sixteen - 1, 4 & 15.

Composition: W 2B 2H W 2B 3H. Repeat. Before = 1T

Rung as a birthday compliment to Jenny Croft.

First of Cambridge Major on a fully working pair: 3-4.

First on 12 - 2.

Birthday Compliments to Sarah Hutchinson, Sarah Carey and Maurice Edwards.

Rung to Welcome the first grandchild of Peter and Joan Nicholson (local ringers)

First quarter peal: 1

First peal on five bells by all except conductor.

Rung to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the casting of these bells.

Birthday compliment to Terry Collins

To celebrate two years of bellringing for Ann

For Evensong

80th Birthday complement to Margaret Cooper, Godmother to (3)

Circled the Tower to Peals - 1.

For Evensong by a Hursley Band (+Roy)

A compliment to Ian and Christine McCallion of the Hursley Band on becoming Grandparents for the first time.

80th Birthday compliment to Peter Smith, Tower Captain

For Evensong

1st 7 S minor: 1.

Circled tower: 5.

Rung on the 62nd anniversary of GKD's election to the Guild (Amport 1947).

600th Peal: 4.

Rung to celebrate the Baptism of Adelaide Ellen Sheppard, tomorrow, at The Church of the Holy Rood, Holybourne, Hampshire; daughter of Peter & Roxy Sheppard.

Rung in memory of Jack Page, ringer at Romsey Abbey for many years and life member of the Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild.

For Evensong on the Eve of Candlemas

Rung on bells 5 to 8 of the ring of twelve, incorporating the flat 6th and flat 7th; this is the first time these bells have been rung to a peal.

First peal ringing a bell hung with a metal wheel, counter-balanced clapper, slow-swinging headstock, and rope that drops out of the ringing circle, behind the other ropes and in a corner: 5.

This is believed to be the first peal to be rung on a chromatic ring of bells hung for full-circle change ringing or in a church.

First peal on more than 6 bells - 2.

First Surprise as conductor.

A half century birthday compliment to Stephen Russ (15/2/09.)

Rung to mark the launch of the Portsmouth Cathedral augmentation appeal.

200th quarter, 1-2.

Rung to celebrate the Christening tomorrow, at Semley Church, of Phoebe Rose Aspel; daughter for Katherine & Toby Aspel and niece to Jonathan & Elizabeth Hetherington.

Belated 60th birthday complement to Janet Menhinick

Golden Wedding compliment to Keith Urry, Churchwarden, and Wendy.

First away from cover 1.

1st peal of Duffield - 1,4,5,6,7,10.

Rung after meeting short for a peal, thanks to david for ringing to bells at short notice.

500th peal on handbells for Margaret.

1st triples inside - 3

Circled tower to peals - 1.

Rung to Welcome William John Goodfellow son of Rev Lucy Thirtle & David Goodfellow.

100th peal on the island - 8.

For St David's Day

Birthday compliment to Ali Gungaloo, daughter of 2.

First peal inside: 5.

First peal on the bells. Rung immediately following the service of dedication for the restored and augmented ring.

Rung to welcome the new incumbent, the Revd John Owen and his wife Jane.

A 'Significant' Birthday compliment to Alison.

First peal of Surprise on handbells, at first attempt: 1-2

Rung to celebrate the birth of William John to Lucy Thirtle and David Goodfellow

In memory of Jessie M Kippin, 1909-2008, and to mark the centenary of her birth on 9th March.

First on 10 - 5.

A 21st Birthday Compliment to the Conductor.

First in method - 2

A 21st Birthday compliment to Ben Carey.

For Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the birth today of Finley Merriott. First on an 'inside' pair, 5-6.

First of Plain Bob Minor inside - 2

To welcome into the world Ned Brudenell, Grandson of 1

6th Birthday compliment to Rosie. (Margaret's grand-daughter.)

For Evensong by former Romsey ringers and friends.

For Sundays at Six Service

In thanks giving for the life of John Mariner, cousin of 1.

For the 60th anniversary of Ed Hynard's first peal (Isleworth 19-3-49)

300th Peal - 3.

Most Methods - 2.

150th Peal for the Guild - 6.

For Mothering Sunday Evensong.

First blows in method - 4.

First in method 3,6,7 & 8.

Arranged and rung as a birthday compliment to Martin Hough, 50 on 19th March.

For Mothers Day

First in the method in hand: 1-2.

750th peal: 3-4.

First peal of Erin Cinques for all except treble ringer. Twice as many course ends so twice as much music as some other Cinques principles.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Terry Hinks.

In memory of Hugo Eastwood, District Councillor for Eversley for 20 years.

30th wedding anniversary congratulations to Lucy and Michael Church.

Rung on the last day of winter. With the band's best wishes to Derek Yates for his forthcoming operation.

300th peal on handbells 7/8.

Rung for the forthcomimg 40th Guild Dinner

Rung half muffled in memory of Chris Pack's mother in law.

1st Spliced Surprise Major - 2

Most methods - 4,7

A 16th birthday compliment to Rosemary Hill.

Birthday compliment to Andrew Case and Luke Davies (2).

Guild Dinner Day Peal.

Most Spliced S. Major: 2,5.

Most methods: 3

For Palm Sunday

To celebrate the life of James Blake, grandfather of the 4.

Birthday compliment to the ringer of the 7th.

1st in method: 3

1st on a mini-ring: 3, 5

Rung as a birthday compliment to Rosemary Hill.

Rung to celebrate the Ruby Wedding of Roy and Josie Pratley. Also remembering Peter Brown on the anniversary of his death.

Rung half muffled In Memory of Peter Brown.

Most Methods in a quarter 1&3.

We would also like to thank our Rector David Bartholomew for letting us ring in Holy week.

First peal in the method in hand: 7-8.

First peal in the method.

Iron Horse Delight Major: -3-4-5-36-234-1-236-5;12

First of Plain Bob Minor inside - 2

To welcome into the world Ned Brudenell, Grandson of 1

500th peal - 9.

First Spliced S Royal - 3, 7.

25th together - 2, 8.

Birthday compliments for 14th April to Russell Jordan (50) and Christine Hill.

75th Birthday compliment to David Lane

A birthday compliment.

First peal at the first attempt: 2 & 3.

Circled the tower to peals: 1.

For evensong.

Wishing Di Lawes a speedy recovery from her foot operation.

A birthday compliment to Dudley Sterry

Most Spliced S Royal for the Guild in hand.

Rung prior to a service for the collation of the Ven. Michael Harley as Archdeacon of Winchester.

First of Triples inside - 4.

First of Stedman - 2.

Birthday Compliment to Rebecca Harrison.

Most changes rung on the bells!

Rung in celebration of the birth of Amy Lillian Palk, granddaughter of 1 & 6 and niece of 5

First of Major - 4.

Rungs as a celebration of the birthday of

HAJ "John" Collard, known affectionately as "Bumple", Grandfather to 4 who would have been 76 today.

1st as conductor

100th Peal for the Guild - 1-2.

A Birthday Compliment to Bill Croft.

Rung on the USSCR handbells.

First peal on the bells. Believed to be the lightest bells yet rung to a peal. First treble bob, 1. Rung as close to the 20th anniversary of the ringer of the 5ths first peal 20th May.

First quarter at this location and believed to be the first on the bells.

A significant length for Geoff's annual birthday peal at Bishopstoke. May he ring many more.

Rung for an Ascension Day Service based on the 1549 Prayer Book

Rung to congratulate Jonathan and Elizabeth Hetherington on the birth of their son, James Thomas, on the 20th May.

Most Methods - 3.

Congratulations to Richard Bennett and Ceri Knight, married at Wargrave on 23rd May 2009.

First Quarter - 1

First Inside - 4

To mark the visit of the Bishop of Ely to Biggin Abbey as part of the Ely 900 celebrations.

A compliment to Jon and Lizzy Hetherington on the birth of a son, James Thomas, on 20th May 2009.

First peal at the address

First peal of Minor on handbells: 1-2

Rung to celebrate the Wedding of Anna Hookey to Julian Burns.

For the Islands Quarter peal fortnight.

First on 10 - 5.

With best wishes to Oliver Thompson leaving Portsmouth after completion of his degree at Portsmouth University.

Rung for the Baptism Of William John Goodfellow son of the Rev Lucy Thirtle & David Goodfellow.

First Quarter - 6

For Evensong

First quarter in the method - 6

200th peal on the bells - 9.

1000th Quarter Peal: 5

First as cover

First peal on eight handbells: 7-8

500th peal on handbells: 5-6

First peal in the method.

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Rung to celebrate the marriage of Vanessa Rees-Heaver to John Barlow.

First peal in the method - 2. Rung as a 49th birthday compliment to Allen's brother, Martin. Rung by members of the Sunday service band. 350th peal on the bells.

To celebrate the ordination as deacon of David Baverstock on 5th July at St Albans Abbey

First 8 spliced: 3 and 6

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Amanda and Neil Barr

1st of Cambridge for C.

Rung to celebrate the marriage today of Hayley Stoneman and Paul Graham at St Michaels.

450th peal: 7 & 8.

Rung as a farwell to Rev Tim and Liz Horsington.

First of Stedman - 3

Called round after the 11th extent of what should of been a peal of doubles after worying noises from the tennor and the horible temperture of the ringing chamber even with fans switched on and windows open.

Rung prior to the consecration of the extension to the burial ground by the Bishop of Southampton

First of Bristol Royal: 4

First peal on the six bells. Rung to the fond memory of Fred Mouland, 1919 - 2004, ringer here for 71 years, tower captain for many years and instrumental in getting the bells augmented from 5 to 6 in 1992.

For evensong. In memory of Cynthia Kemp, 1923 - 2009.

Rung to celebrate the engagment of catherine Gardner.

1st of Tiples for the treble, 1st of grandsire triples as conductor.

25th peal together: 1-2, 3-4.

Rung as a graduation and birthday compliment to Kelly for Thursday and Friday respectively.

First peal in the house.

Most methods in hand: (1)-2.

Rung in celebration of the birth of Thomas Edward White, first grandchild of 2 and 5.

And to congratulate:

Dr Mary-Jane White (mother of Thomas and daughter of 2 and 5) and Dr Joanne M Strong (daughter-in-law of 2 and 5) on receiving PhD degrees from Sheffield and Birmingham Universities respectively

First peal on the bells.

Rung immediately following the Interment of Ashes Service in this churchyard, conducted by Bishop Barry Peachey, of Dennis Herbert Frank Davis on the eve of the 90th anniversary of his birth. The band includes his daughter (5) and both of his sons-in-law (7 and 8).

Arranged and rung for the retirement and before the last service here of Revd Canon Dr Stephen Palmer, vicar of Newport.

For Evensong

First peal in the method in hand: 7-8.

Circled tower - 1

Wedding compliment to local ringer David Challoner and Kim Mölhmann

First quarter together 1 and 3 (cousins)

First peal of 8-Spliced: 3.

100th peal as conductor.

First peal of Royal on the bells. Rung in memoriam Harry Patch and Henry Allingham, our last survivors in this country of the First World War.

With first quarter congratulations to Rosemary Lailey.

Rung as a get well compliment to Helen Piper, 1st quarter 6

First of Bristol Royal: 6

With thanks to the ringer of the 3rd for standing in at short notice.

First blows of Surprise Royal in hand, and 100th peal of Surprise Royal: 9-10.

2/4.

3/4.

4/4.

First peal of Surprise Maximus in hand: 11-12.

1/4.

First peal of Spliced Surprise Major in hand: 7-8.

First peal in the method in hand: 7-8.

22nd birthday compliment to Jo Pocock

First peal in hand: 1-2.

First peal in the house, and on the bells.

Rung as a Wedding Anniversary compliment to Derek & Barbara. First at this address & first in-hand for 1-2 since suffering a stroke. Those who know Derek will appreciate the scale of this achievement.

Rung to celebrate The 40th Wedding Anniversary Of Marion & John Turley & also for the 55th wedding Anniversary of Micheal & Betty Goss With the bands best wishes to Bothe couples.

Longest length rung by ringers of, 1,5 & 6.

80 th birthday compliment to Paul Holmes.

Circled the tower: 3

Last peal on the bells prior to restoration.

Rung with the best wishes of the band to Ted Colley for a speedy recovery.