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Rung to herald 2014 and in the hope that 2014 will be a better time for all and peace will come to areas of conflict.

First of Royal in the method 8

60th birthday compliment to 8

For Evensong on Epiphany

A Belated 75th Birthday compliment to Keith also to Congratulate him for Ringing for 50 years at St Giles

For Evensong

First in method: 7 and 11

First on eight: 8

For Epiphany evensong

For Sunday service. Also as a farewell and thank you to Richard Haseldine from all the ringers at Hanslope

For Samantha and Lee Bright on the birth of their daughter Molly May and

lovely sister for Jack John.

First quarter inside 2.

Rung for Evensong and to welcome 2014, which the parish hopes will see the end of conflict throughout the world.

A birthday compliment to Maurice Edwards, 70 today.

Remembering Walter (Dick) Lee (1917-2008), tower captain for over 30 years,and instrumental in the augmentation of the bells from 5 to 8.The recently installed glass screen was dedicated to his memory in December.

Rung for Helen & Richard Andrews and Sarah & Chris Ing, and to celebrate Polly Vasher's milestone birthday

First in multiple methods: 2

Rung for Service and in thanksgiving for the life of Joan, wife of John Beale, Captain of Wolvercote ringers. Joan was the daughter of FJB Morton, choirmaster at ST Nicholas and Margaret Morton, teacher at the church school in the 1940s and 50s.

For Evensong

In loving memory of Marion Stella Ainsworth (nee Capey), wife of the conductor, who died on 11th January 2014, aged 80.

Capey Little Surprise

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In celebration of the life of Robin Ian Hunter, died 4th January 2014, grandson, son and brother of ringers, father of the ringer of the #2 and grandfather of the tenor ringer.

1st QP 6

Associating Julie Minch.

Rung for service and to congratulate Sylvia Ritchie, mother of Charlotte, on her 100th birthday anniversary, wishing Sylvia every happiness. The band wishes to associate Charlotte Ritchie, a local ringer, with this Quarter Peal

Rung after service to congratulate Michael and Amy Ward on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary, wishing them every future happiness.

For Evensong

Rung for Choral Evensong and in memory of Marion Ainsworth

Rung in memory of Marion S Ainsworth.

In memory of Peter Mortimer, fellow ringer at this tower, who passed away 5th January 2014

Circled the tower to peals - 1.

Rung in memory of Marion Ainsworth on the day of her funeral.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Marion S Ainsworth (1933 - 2014), ringer at this tower for many years, on the day of her funeral.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Henry John McGregor Wilson

In memory of Marion Ainsworth

Rung to mark the 100th anniversary of the first peal of Surprise Minor for The Oxford Diocesan Guild.

For the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.

First quarter: 2. First Grandsire: 3.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Group Captain Ronnie Churcher, dam buster and 2nd in command to Guy Gibson. Also administration officer, RAF Abingdon circa 1966. A well known fund raiser in education, his charity work continues to benefits many schools.

Rung for service and in thanksgiving for the life of Doris Purritt, formerly of Marston, who died on this day.

In memory of Paul Arditti

In celebration of the life of Mervyn James Penny,

10th November 1923 - 14th January 2014.

A truly inspirational man, who gave so much to the village he loved.

First Spliced Plain Royal for all

Circled the tower: 2.

1000th peal for the Guild - 2.

Rung, after original tenor ringer had to withdraw, for the festival of Candlemas.

For Candlemas and a birthday compliment to 2

First quarter peal away from cover: 1

Rung for Candlemass Evensong

*First QP in 3 methods

Rung before service of the Candlemass Procession and Eucharist

First Royal: 4

First in method: 5

First Kent TB Royal: 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10.

Rung before Compline and Benediction.

With best wishes to Darran Ricks, who learnt to ring at this tower and is moving to Worcestershire.

1000th Q; 8

For Candlemass.

For Evensong

Rung in celebration of the Service of Installation of Rev. Rosie. First quarter for tenor.

Rung for the Candlemas Carol Service

Farewell to Darran who conducted his favourite method from the bell on which he learnt to ring.

Wedding compliment to Swaz and Alan form the Tuesday band.

150th for the Guild; 2

Most methods 4

1st away from cover: 1

1st Plain Bob: 3

A Golden Wedding Anniversary compliment to Paul and Pauline Jackson who met at RAF Abingdon and married in Abingdon.

18th Birthday compliment to Jenny McIntyre, daughter of 1.

First quarters for treble and tenor. Father and daughter.

Rung as a 50th birthday compliment to Brian.

Rung for service and to congratulate Roy on at least 70 years as a ringer and 50 years as captain of this tower.

With best wishes to Bill Butler for a speedy recovery.

200th together 1/2 and 9/0.

Rung to commemorate the life of Peter Burden, ringer in this tower.

1000th for the Guild: 1

First of S Maximus 'inside': 10

For Morning Service.

With best wishes of the band to Bill Butler who is in hospital recovering from a knee operation.

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week.

Run in memory of Celia Jupp a ringer at Swallowfield

1st in method - 4

For Evensong

First of Triples as conductor. First of Grandsire Triples - 3

Rung for Sunday Service.

Rung for the festival of St Valentine.

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week

Most methods to a peal - 5.

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week

1: First of Minor.

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week

First quarter peak inside - 2. Rung on practice night for the sake of it!

First touch as Conductor of Grandsire Caters 6.

Rung by Ladies of the Newbury Branch.

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week.

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week

The Men's Quarter Peal

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week

Minor with a cover rung after meeting short for Grandsire Triples

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week

An 80th birthday compliment to Richard Barltrop, the conductor's father, who was listening outside.

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Basil Townsend, former Tower Captain of Garsington.

First peal on the bells since rehanging.

ODG Newbury Branch Quarter Peal Week.

First QP Amy Wilcox-Davies

First QP Andrew Slater

For Evensong

First in Method - 5, 1st Treble Bob - 1 (Age 13)

Rung for service; also as a 90th birthday compliment to Basil J Townsend, former captain of the Garsington ringers and to congratulate the Revd Richard Cowles (formely vicar of Garsington, now vicar of Bray) on becoming assistant Area Dean of Maidenhead and Windsor and a surrogate.

For Evensong

With best wishes to Alan Flood from the Tuesday band.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Wedding anniversary of Frank and Ann Faulkner

Also the wedding anniversary of Sally and Mick, and for Gayle's birthday

310th peal of London S. Major: 4, thereby exceeding Stephen Ivin's record.

On occasion of the tower dinner and birthday compliment to ringer of 6th.

Most S Royal to a peal - 6

First in method: 8

For Evensong

2 - First Plain Bob Minor inside

For Ash Wednesday

For Ash Wednesday Service.

Rung on the 60th anniversary of treble ringer`s first peal, same tower, same bell, same method and same composer.

First as conductor.

For Evensong

1st quarter peal - 1 & 6.

Rung to celebrate Gerald Stratton's 85th Birthday, Charlotte Clarkes's 102nd birthday and to wish Brian Riddy a speedy recovery.

For Evensong

First Rutland - 2

First 8-spliced for Josie, and rung to celebrate her 60th birthday.

First peal in the method on handbells.

500th peal in hand: 9-10.

1000th peal on handbells: 3-4.

First as conductor.

Rung as a diamond wedding anniversary compliment to Molly and Joe Druce.

99th Peal - 2 & 6

Completes Standard 8 Surprise Major to peals - 2

First Pudsey - 2, 3, 6 & 8

For evensong

100th on the bells: 2.

For Evensong

First in method: 6

For Evensong

*First of Grandsire with 3 parts and 240's.

Rung for the festival of St Julian of Antioch.

This quarter peal was rung for St Patrick's Day (NI) on Monday 17th March 2014.

700th together on handbells 5/6 &7/8

Congratulations to Tamara on ringing her first quarter peal at the first attempt.

Rung for Choral Evensong.

For Evensong. 1st in method - 6.

For evening service.

First on 12: 8 and 9

First Plain Bob Maximus: 2,3 and 7

In thanksgiving for the life of Richard Barnett, a ringer at this tower, on the day of his funeral.

Rung for Mothering Sunday

For Mothering Sunday

Completes the calendar as conductor.

For the reopening of the church following the installation of new heating.

First away from cover: 1

For Evensong

* 1St. on Triples

Rung on a Young ringers Day

*1St inside and Triples

* 1St. Cover on 8

Rung on a Young Ringers Day

Rung immediately prior to the inauguration of the 2014 Mayoral Arch in the town.

For Holy Communion and in celebration of the life of Anthony Stephen Moore (1936-2014), father-in-law of 7.

First of minor: 1

First as conductor: 6

For evensong

A farewell to Revd La Stacey, Curate, and best wishes for her appointment as Vicar of Dorney and Eton with Eton Wick and Boveney.

First in the method 5

100th peal 7

First peal on 10 - 6

First handbell peal of Bristol Maximus and at age 16, the youngest to do so: 1-2.

50th of Bristol Maximus in hand: 7-8 & 11-12.

Most methods - 4.

2000th peal - 2

Most S Major to a peal: 2, 6 and as conductor

Rung open in celebration of the life of Ann Wheeler late of this tower

For Palm Sunday.

For Songs of Praise on Easter Day

For Easter Day service

For Evensong on Easter Sunday

1st in variation - 6

First Royal: 4.

For Evensong

Rung in celebration of the 88th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II

First Grandsire: 8

Rung for Easter on the occasion of the 88th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

1st Quarter 1

1st Quarter 6

To celebrate (belatedly) the first wedding anniversary of Jennie and Ben, married 23rd March 2013 in this church.

To celebrate St George's Day.

Rung to celebrate St George's Day. Also as a 70th birthday compliment to Roy Pratley and a 13th birthday compliment to Cameron D Smith, Grandson of 2 and 9.

For St George's Day

First Quarter Peal 1 and 6

For St George's Day

For St. George's Day

Rung for St Georges Day

First inside: 2.

Rung to celebrate St George's Day.

Rung in memory of John Culley, a local North Moreton ringer during the 1950's and 1960's. Last ringing on the bells before re hanging and augmentation to six.

Rung to celebrate Helen Diseren's 80th Birthday

1st of Stedman - 1

A Central Bucks Branch training quarter

First QP 1.

Rung for the Service of Prayer for Healing and Wholeness. Also to celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Richard J Marshall (5) and Tricia Marshall today (27 Apr) and John and Ros Durham of Bucklebury on 6 Apr.