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For Evensong

500th peal together: 1, 6.

Rung as a pre-wedding compliment to Sian Haseldine and Joshua Moorhouse, to be married in the church the following day.

2 - First inside

Rung for service of thanksgiving

400th handbell peal on twelve bells: 11-12

Rung as a compliment to Mr R E (Bob) Gerhadi on his 90th birthday.

Ist inside 2

Birthday compliment to Jan Galloway

Rung for the wedding of Ambrose J. W. Dudley and Sarah-Jane Seel.

First in the method for 2,4,5

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Jean Datson of Spelsbury, mother of Claire and grandmother of Mark.

Also a retirement complement to The Right Rev. John Pritchard Bishop of Oxford.

First of minor 5.

Rung by past and present ODG officers as a compliment to the Rt. Revd. John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford and Patron of the Guild, on his retirement.

* First peal on 10

Rung as a retirement compliment to the Rt. Rev. John Pritchard, Lord Bishop of Oxford and President of the Guild

First surprise inside: 5

Rung as a retirement compliment to Rt Revd John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford

For Evensong

2 - 250th quarter

First Little Bob Royal for most, if not all the band.

For Evensong and as a retirement compliment to Rt Revd John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford

Rung for Evensong and to wish John, Bishop of Oxford, a long and happy retirement.

Rung for the first service taken in this church by the new rector Fr Doug Zimmerman. Also a welcome to Solomon Luca Warren, second grandchild for ringer Sue Haines.

First QP for Rachel Sheppard.

Rung in anticipation of Tricia Newton's significant birthday.

Rung to welcome Bishop John of Oxford and his party as they rested and took tea at Shiplake Church during their walk along the Thames Pilgrim Way

Rung to mark the installation of Rev Verena Breed as the new Team Rector for Bicester. Rung on the front 6.

With thanks to Joe for helping out at the last minute.

Rung for the 10th anniversary of the Troyte Ringing Centre.

In memory of Michael Main of Kings Langley.

825 changes rung to mark the 825th anniversary of a church founded on this site.

Rung remembering Jennifer Butler of Thatcham who died on the 23 September 2000.

Rung to celebrate 60th birthday of 1/2

First QP of Plain Bob Minor - 3

Rung to celebrate Judy and Ted Venn's Silver Wedding Anniversary, and the conductor's 70th Birthday

850th QP - 2

Rung to celebrate Judy and Ted Venn's Silver Wedding Anniversary, and the conductor's 70th Birthday

For Harvest Choral Evensong and remembering Jennifer Butler who died on the 23 September 2000

Rung to celebrate Ron Bundock's retirement after 16 years as priest-in-charge at Stowe.

Rung as a farewell compliment to Reverend Caroline Symcox, on her last Sunday as Curate in this parish.

First on 14 handbells 11-12; First Yorkshire S Fourteen on handbells for all.

Celebrating the birth earlier this day of Henry Arthur Cedric Jones, second grandchild of the conductor.

Dedicated to the memory of Anthony H Willis, who died on 30th September 2014 aged 76, a ringer at this church for 65 years.

First in method inside: 2.

With best wishes to Russell Avery and Chelsea Pekarski, to be married on 18th October.

To mark the commencement of Thatcham Festival of the Arts today and the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Howard and Heather McCarthy on the 7 October. Also to congratulate Graham and Janet John on the birth of Henry Arthur Cedric Jones, their second grandchild, on the 8 October.

Rung to the memory of Carol Lowe, the late wife of Brian Lowe, the Tower Captain at St Giles, Horspath, who sadly passed away at the beginning of September.

For evening service and in thanksgiving for the life of Roly Hunt, a chorister at this church for 80 years.

Rung as a retirement compliment to Rt Revd John Pritchard Bishop of Oxford

First in method - 4

A belated 70th birthday compliment to the tenor ringer

For Evensong

100th peal on the bells: 9.

First inside: 3. First for 22 years: 1.

To say farewell to David Phillipson, wishing him luck in his move to Australia (again).

Circled tower: 1.

1st QP - 1

First in method for 5

First on 12: 1, first Kent Maximus: 3.

Rung for Choral Evensong and as a 60th birthday compliment to Revd Hugh Ellis

Most Minor to a peal - 2.

To wish John, Bishop of Oxford, a long and happy retirement.

In fond memory of Trevor Rossiter of Hardwick, a true country gentleman and faithful member of the Church and supporter of ringing locally. A CBB training quarter. 1st on 8 inside - 6.

For Evensong.

Also rung to celebrate the safe arrival of Myla, Granddaughter of 2 and 7, and to send our good wishes to Judy Woodruff.

First on 12: 6 & 9.

First on 10 handbells, 9-10.

First Spliced Royal: 3 & 7 and as conductor.

1500th peal for the guild: 4

100th peal on the bells, 1.

Rung for All Saints Day

For bereavement service.

1st QP on an inside bell - 3

Tenor - 100th quarter

For the Evening Service

Rung to commemorate the 100th anniversaries of Mrs Anna Awdry (mother of Sally), Arthur Grant (father of Kathryn) and 80th anniversary of Dennis Mitchell (father of Teresa).

Also in memory of Madeline Gibson 89yrs & Marjorie Adams 88 yrs (both passed away this week)

For Festal Choral Evensong

Marking the Retirement of Rt Rev John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford

4: 2500th Peal for the Guild

Best wishes from the band to Jeff Knipe for a speedy recovery

A birthday compliment to Rev Mark Bennet, Rector of Thatcham.

Rung after meeting short for Royal.

In appreciation of the life and work of Bram Wiggins, former teacher at Stowe and former assistant principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra.

5: Most S Major methods to a peal

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Wedding anniversary of Olive and Keith Haslam on 6th November 2014

Rung on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

Rung on the eve of Remembrance Sunday as a 40th birthday compliment to Sophia Lewis-Skeath

Half muffled, in commemoration of the fallen from this village. First in the method 1,2,3 & 4

Rung half muffled for Remembrance Sunday mass, and remembering Percy Blackman killed in action 11th November 1914, uncle of 2, great uncle of 1 and 8.

Rung half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday

Half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday evening service.

Rung half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

Rung half muffled for Remembrance Day Service

Rang for remembrance Sunday

Half muffled for Remembrance Service

First in method inside - 2

First of Surprise Major (3)

Rung in fond memory of Robert George a loyal ringer at Maids Moreton

Rung half-muffled on Armistice Day.

First Cambridge Minor - 4

Rung half muffled for Remembrance

Rung Half Muffled immediately following the 2 minutes silence.

In memory of the fallen.

£4.00

300th QP and 40th as conductor: 5

A birthday compliment to Helen for 16th November.

First quarter on treble.

First quarter on tenor behind.

900th together 1-2 and 7-8.

Celebrating the birth of Archie Gregory, born on 12 November.

Rung to congratulate Shaza Elsiddig on becoming a British citizen yesterday.

Also birthday compliments to Sophia Lewis-Skeath & Anne Skeath.

First Quarter Peal for the Wavendon Tower since the new band was created in 2012. We would like to also associate the quarter peal with Brian Baldwin who has been instructing the band since formation.

1st spliced - 3

Rung on Shiplake & Friends QP Day

First surprise major - 6.

First Quarter Peal - Treble

Rung for Branch Quarter Peal Week

A 100th Birthday compliment on 7th November for Emily Keeves , mother of 7th

In memory of Derek Ward who passed away on 12th November, brother-in-law of 6th

1st London S Minor 2,3

Rung on Shiplake & Friends QP Day

1st Treble Bob - 1, 1st Surprise as conductor

Rung on Shiplake & Friends QP Day

1st inside - 2

Rung on Shiplake & Friends QP Day

For evensong.

200th peal as conductor

For Choral Evensong and remembering Peter Bruce who passed away ten years ago.

For the switching on of the Christmas lights.

Rung in affectionate memory of Barney Ainslie on the day of his death, on the bells he loved and where he taught so many. May he rest in peace.

To celebrate the "Grand Re-Opening" of Shrivenham Post Office following modernisation and refurbishment.

For evening service and to mark Lewis Hamilton becoming F1 champion for the second time, today.

Rung in affectionate memory of Richard Turner. The conductor's ringing career owes much to Richard's leadership and arranging skills.

Most Surprise Minor by all except 6.

First Spiced S Major as conductor on handbells.

First on 14 handbells: 9-10, 13-14. First Cambridge Fourteen on handbells for all except 5-6.

The band wishes David Cornwall a speedy recovery.

For Advent Carol Service

Rung for Advent Sunday

Dedicated to Annora of Iffley, an anchoress who was released from prison in 1214, 800 years ago. Also, a first quarter peal by a complete Iffley band for 16 years.

For Advent Carol Service

For the final service of Thanksgiving as St Andrew's closes as a parish church and for Reg Allum, tower captain, who has rung here for 68 years.

Rung for the Advent Carol Service

In memory of Mary Lee, ringer at this tower for more than 50 years, and President of the Central Bucks Branch of the ODG for many years.

Rung half muffled in memory of Ernest A Heritage, on the 100th anniversary of his death at the first battle of Ypres

WW1 1/33

First inside on 12 handbells: 3-4.

First as conductor on 12 handbells.

2: Most methods to a peal

For the Feast of St Nicholas.

Birthday compliment to Sue Thomas

The band wish Sue Foggin, a ringer at Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire, a speedy recovery following her recent surgery.

For Christingle Service

For evening service and a 92nd birthday complement to Rose Willis, mother of 5.

For Compline and Benediction.

Rung during the 'Dickens of a Christmas' celebrations in the town.

600th tower pealed - 2

For the Mayor's Festival of Carols

1200th peal: 2.

Rung prior to the Tuesday band's Christmas lunch.

1st Q Surprise inside - 5

Specially arranged as a compliment to Ieuan Elfed Roach for his 90th birthday anniversary.

For Evensong

First Surprise Inside (Age 14) - 2

For evening service.

For Evensong

Rung in memory of Peter Badcock, ringer at this tower for over 40 years, whose funeral was held on the 26th November.

Rung for the Civic Carol Service

Rung following the Memorial Service for George Walker, 50 years a Reader in this Parish.

First in the method 2 5 & 8

Circled the tower 8

First major: 5.

For Carols by Candlelight

Rung in affectionate memory of Jim Diserens on the anniversary of his birth

For Christmas Day Morning Service