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Birthday complement to Steve Lutener.

1st triples - 1.

In memory of Brian Orange. A member of the local Sunday service band.

Rung as a farewell to the ringer of the fifth. Should have been a 1260 if the conductor could count!

1st quarter 6th

Rung to remember the victims of the Manchester bomb attack.

1st of Stedman as Conductor

80th birthday compiment to Nicholas Hussey.

100th peal on the bells - 1

First Quarter of Minor - 1.

500th Quarter on the bells.

Rung with best wishes to Martin Press who organised this peal but was unable to ring due to illness.

Rung at Pentecost and as an 89th birthday compliment to Jon's father, Reg Soar.

Anniversary compliment (11/06/17) to 4 and 5.

First blows of Grandsire Royal - 5, 7 & 9.

First peal: 1 & 6.

Organised and rung to welcome the Revd Jane Isaac to the parish, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the casting of the bells and to open the Wickham fete.

For Morning Service. First quarter peal of variation Doneraile Doubles (131g/e) ever rung.

Rung before Evensong

First peal in the method.

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Rung for the Patronal Festival.

First DNCBM in hand 1-2, 5-6 & 7-8

300th peal 1-2.

Most methods to a handbell peal 1-2.

Rung half-muffled to commemorate the memory of Marlene Wright and her sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Ian Mansell, all of whom very sadly died following a car accident whilst on holiday.

Rung for BBC Music Day.

With thanks to Connor for standing in at very short notice.

To celebrate Connors last day at school.

First in Method: 4, 8 & 9.

Rung during Regency Week in memory of Paul Windels III (annual visitor from New York and a Jane Austin enthusiast). With thanks to Revd Andrew Micklefield who led us in prayers.

1st quarter inside: 4

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life of Sue Moloney, at one time a churchwarden at St. Peter's, who died on 28-May-2017, and also of Ann Lewis, a dear friend of 3, who died earlier today. Also remembering all those affected by the tragedy at the Grenfell Tower, Kensington.

On the front six. BD

Rung in memory of the following who lost their lives in WW1.

PTE Ernest Charles Cook, 242451, 5th.Bn. Hampshire Regiment, died 8th May 1917 aged 18.

PTE Charles George Hasler, TR7/2110, 92nd Training Reserve Bn. Died 31 May 1917 aged 18.

Both are buried in South View Cemetery, Basingstoke.

W&P WW1 performance

For the Regency Choral Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the 85th Birthday of ringer on the 3rd and 40th Wedding Anniversary of ringer on the 2nd. First quarter peal in method for ringer on 4th.

First of Spliced Surprise Major as conductor.

Firt peal - 1, First inside - 2, First peal on the bells since augmentation.

1st quarter for 2 and first inside for 3. Rung to celebrate the Patronal Service and party in the church hall today.

60th birthday compliment to the rector, the Rev. William Prescott.

Rung before a Civic Service.

For the end of Regency Week. 1st inside for 3.

Rung in memory of Stacey Melvin, sister of 3-4, who died on the 21st June.

First of Treble Bob in hand: 7-8

In memory of Stacey Melvin (sister of: 3-4).

First of Rutland as condctor.

Rung to congratulate - Vicki Barber on completing her Masters in Chemical Engineering at Birmingham, Laura Turner on completing her second year in Mathematics at Manchester Metropolitan, and Ian and Ali hunt on 5 years of wedded bliss.

Celebrating the 30th Wedding Anniversary of Angela and Graham Morris and the 30th Anniversary of Revd Canon Graham's Induction into the Priesthood.

First quarter peal since recently completed repair work.

Rung to remember the following who lost their lives in WW1.

PTE Frederick William Leavey, 31732, 6th B.n Wiltshire Regiment, died 9th June 1917 aged 29.

PTE William Percy Rampton, 203439, 1st / 4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment, died of wounds on 6 June 1917 aged 29.

Lieutenant A J Matthews, M.C. 1st Bn. Canadian Infantry died of wounds 13 June 1917, aged 23.

PTE Albert Edward Phillips, 50654, 1st/4th Bn. Sufflok Regiment, died 24 May 1917 aged 23.

Sergeant Sidney Joseph Unwin, M.M. 87113, 6th Howitzer Bde. Canadian Field Artillery, died 29 June 1917.

PTE Sidney Arthur Thumwood, 1st Bn Wiltshire Regiment, died 30 May 1917 aged 23.

W&P WW1

1st in method for 3.

First QP on the bells, and first on mini-bells for all.

Circled the tower 7 times - 3

Rung to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Polly and 'Oz" Osborne

First peal of Double Norwich in hand: 7-8.

First peal of Double Norwich as conductor.

50th peal together as a team.

First on 8: 8

Rung by a C&S Quarter Peal Group band and friends to celebrate the end of the conductor's time at Brockenhurst College, and therefore the end of compulsory education for him. Rung on the penultimate day of term for the college.

First of 8 spliced as conductor.

100th on the bells - 2.

In Memory of Anita Seamons who passed away recently. Anita rang at Selborne, was the A&P District Librarian for many years, and actively supported many District & Guild events.

Rung for evensong in memory of three Alresford men who died during WWI in July 1917: Lance Corporal Charles Eacher who died on July 8th 1917; Company Quarter Master Sergeant Alfred Woodward who died of heatstroke at Baghdad on July 15th 1917; Lance Corporal Charles Edward Gordon Grainger who died on July 31st 1917 at Passchendaele.

Rung on the birthday of Jean Hole (Godmother to Valerie and member of Holy Rood Church), to celebrate the life of Jean's late husband Alan, who passed away in February.

First quarter on eight for Valerie

Completed the Surprise Major Alphabet - 3, 4 and 8

Celebrating the birth, on the 9th July of Archie Neve, a grandson to Pam & Richard Thompson.

100th QP as C

In memory of Anita Seamons

First Quarter Peal - 6.

(2) First in Method

Rung to commemorate the lives of the following, who died during WWI:

Private Reginald Ernest Guy Trodd, 230949, 1st/2nd Bn. London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), died 4 May 1917 aged 27.

Private John Thomas Wyeth, G/8930 6th Bn, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died 3 May aged 26.

Second Lieutenant Thomas Armin Oppe, 4th Bn attd 1st Bn Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) died 20 May 1917 aged 36.

Second Lieutenant George Stanley Taylor, 905th M.T.Coy. Army Service Corps, died 4 May 1917 aged 28.

PTE J Pardey 26748, 50th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) died 14 May 1917 aged 32.

A W&P WWI quarter

Rung after meeting short for major.

Rung for the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen. Jane's brother James was a former curate of this parish. Jane Austen Little Bob Triples: 5.1.5.1.7.167.7.1.5.1.5.1 Bob = 145. Method provisionally named after failed quarter peal attempt.

Rung as a 65th Birthday Compliment and to celebrate retirement of Graham Cane.

First of minimus for ringers of 1,2,3.

Rung by Charles' friends to celebrate his 88th birthday tomorrow, ringing his favourite method.

200th quarter peal: 4

Rung to celebrate the life, and mourn the loss, of our friend Anita Seamons

For the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death. 1st in method for 3.

1st quarter 6, 1st inside 3, to celebrate the marriage of Sarah Peacock and Sam Hobbs

First in Method as conductor.

Specially arranged to celebrate Peter Hill's 60th birthday.

Rung for Evensong and Service of Dedication of the Peal Board in Memory of David Dark, Peal rung one year ago today

Rung in celebration of the life of Kenneth Cluett, who died in January 2017, father of treble and grandfather of 3. Also, to welcome a second granddaughter for Paul and niece for Louise, Eleanor Louise Franklin, born 27th May 2017

First attempt and quarter for 6. First in spliced for 2.

Remembering all the men of Hursley who died in WW1 and in particular 2nd Lt Denis G W Hewitt VC who died on the first day of the Battle of Passchendaele, 100 years ago today.

Remembering Corporal Frederick Burrow MM, who rang at this church, killed at the Battle of Pilckem Ridge 100 years ago today.

First peal in the method:

Pilckem Ridge Surprise Major

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Specially composed and rung to mark the 60th birthdays of Peter Hill and Claire Dillistone (mother of 3-4).

With best wishes from the Awbridge ringers to Sally-Jayne Tompkins and Daniel Graham getting married at Christchurch Priory the following day.

Arranged for, and rung prior to, the marriage of Sally-Jayne Tompkins and Daniel Graham at this church.

For Morning Service as a 75th Birthday Compliment to Sylvia Poynter Smith.

Rung immediately after the Benefice Service welcoming Reverend Julia Myles, who was licenced as Priest in Charge of the Arle Valley Benefice on July 31st.

This QP was commissioned in aid of church funds, by Mrs Pat London to celebrate the birth of her great granddaughter Sophie Rose London, in Bogota on July 13th. Sadly we were unable to field a band to ring London! The band enjoyed a coffee after the QP as Mrs London insisted that some of the money should be spent on drinks for the ringers. She loves the bells and is a very generous supporter.

1st attempt 1, rung on her 75th birthday.

Rung as a birthday complement to Mike Rice, Lynne Jordan and Peter Rowe, and to celebrate Rebecca Webb's recent exam success.

1-2 & 5-6: 100th peal together on handbells.

First Quarter Peal of Minor - 1.

100th Quarter peal 1.

Rung to Celebrate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of

Shirley and Adrian Burns on 6th August, 2017 -

Congratulations from all of us

First Peal 1,2. First Peal as Conductor. The band would like to associate Colin Butler with this peal with our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

A 30th birthday compliment to Philip Hanney

Rung prior to Songs of Praise Service.

1st Minor: 1

1st Minor inside: 5

First on 8: 1,2,8

First on the bells since augmentation, on the last major change ringing project from Whitechapel.

Rung to commemorate the lives of the following, who gave their lives in WWI:

Sergeant Herbert John Irving, 3375 11th Bn Australian Infantry A.I.F. died 7 May 1917 aged 24. Born at Basingstoke.

Gunner George Charles Dimes, 87665, 188th Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery, died 5 May 1917 aged 26.

Ordinary Telegraphist Gordon Thomas Sansom, J/32712 H.M.S. "Derwent", died 2 May 1917 aged 17.

A W&P WWI quarter

Finally.

First of Pudsey Surprise Major - 4.

Wishing Colin Butler a very speedy recovery as the tea break catering is well below par.

First Etwall Doubles by all. 60th birthday compliment to David A Holmes.

In celebration of the the 57th Wedding Anniversary today, of Derek and Barbara Yates.

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen. First quarter peal in the method provisionally named in a short touch on 18th July 2017. Jane Austen Little Bob Triples: 5.1.5.1.7.167.7.1.5.1.5.1

To celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Pauline and Malcolm Powell married 2 September 1967 at S. Nicolas, Guildford. The treble ringer was a bridesmaid.

Arranged and rung as a birthday compliment to Ben Constant.

Arranged and rung as a birthday compliment to Ben Constant.

Rung to mark the 300th anniversary of the building of the church.

Circled the tower: 4.

First peal in the method. -3-4-5-6-7-8.34-34.10-56-90 lh 12

First in the variation by all.

First of Stedman Triples - 1.

Rung for the wedding of 2nd Lt. James Pomroy and Mrs Page Pomroy. Also rung in memory of Anita Seamons, a long standing ringer in our Guild.

First Hodkin family quarter on tower bells

Birthday wishes to Kristian Scudamore for tomorrow.

First on eight (third time lucky): 2.

Run for the Sundays at Six service on Battle of Britain Sunday. Arranged to commemorate Percy Victor 'Jim' Munday, killed on September 20th 1917 while fighting with the Durham Light Infantry; and John Edward Warnsborough, killed in action on September 27th 1917 in the Battle of Polygon Wood.

For Evensong

200th tower bell peal: 3

Remembering Corporal Herbert Hoptrough, who rang at this church, killed at the Battle of Menin Road Ridge 100 years ago today.

First peal in the method:

Menin Road Ridge Surprise Major

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First in method for Luke.

First Quarter, First Attempt(1) First on Cover Bell (6)

First quarter peal for approximately 20 years - 2.

200th for the Guild - 4

Rung as an early 21st Birthday compliment (29/09) to Laura Turner

Rung to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of this church.

The longest peal in the method.

Umpires: Ian J Carey, Ian J Rees & Angela M Athawes.

Rung for Harvest Festival

Rung prior to the first service for new lay readers Christine Hoskins and Deb Vears, licensed yesterday at Portsmouth Cathedral.

1st on 8 - 3. Rung as part of Portsmouth district Quarter Peal Fortnight.

Rung immediately following High Mass in honour of Our Lady of Walsingham

400th for the Guild - 2

250th together - 6 & 7

1000th peal and 900th on tower bells - 10.

Rung to celebrate the life of Lionel John Doubleday (4/1/36-8/8/17) former Wickham ringer and true friend to the District.

Rung for Harvest Festival Evensong and to Welcome Harry George Shave, Born 13th September, a Brother for Jack and Second Grandson for Angela and Revd Canon Graham Morris

For Confirmation Service. Also remembering WW1 soldier Lance Corporal Vincent Street who was a ringer at the Priory and died 26th September 1917.

Specially rung to celebrate Maureen's 70th birthday yesterday.

Rung on practice night as an 80th birthday compliment to Pauline Underwood

First of Stedman Caters - 2.

Rung to celebrate the 40th Wedding anniversaries of Amanda and Robin Bayford, and Jenny and Tom Watson. Conductor was Edmund Wratten

First of Stedman: 1

Rung by members of the Christchurch and Southampton District Quarter Peal Group.

First in Method - 1, 2, 4 & 5.

First in Method - 4 & 7.

To celebrate the Golden Wedding of Betty and Mike Rice, ringers at St Michael's Church, Basingstoke. First quarter as conductor

Rung as a Golden Wedding Anniversary compliment to David and Kay Davidge, who were married in this church 50 years ago today

To celebrate the 80th birthday of Pauline Underwood, ringer at St Michael's Church, Basingstoke

Rung to commemorate the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the 1914 – 1918 war. Soldiers from the Basingstoke area, whose deaths are noted in St Michael's, Basingstoke, Book of Remembrance during September and October 1917: namely Edwin Holton, Gordon Webb, Walter Pound, William Andrews and William Webb

Rung for the Sunday @ Six service. Arranged in memory of these Alresford men: Private Arthur Thomas Benham who was killed in action on 10th October 1917 at the 3rd battle of Ypres and Company Quartermaster Serjeant Earnest Ralph Johnson who was seriously wounded at the battle of Menin Road Ridge and died at a base hospital on 15th October 1917.

First quarter on treble for Bevis Clarke Smith

First quarter in Bob Doubles for Keith Bartle

Birthday compliments to 2 & 11.

900th Peal - 2.

Jim and Ian's birthday treat.

First for 6.

First inside on 8 for 3.

Emma and James - Congratulations on your recent engagement! (Daughter of ringer 3).

First for T.