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First quarter of minor - 1.

To celebrate the start of the New Year.

On Society Dinner Day.

With the band's best wishes to James Blackburn, who was to have rung in the peal, for a speedy recovery.

First in the method: 2.

Rung half-muffled for the victims of the tsunami disaster in SE Asia.

For Evensong.

1st as conductor.

A farewell compliment to The Most Reverend & Rt Hon Dr David Hope KCVO, Archbishop of York, Metropolitan and Primate of England since 1995, who "retired" on 15 January 2005 and with best wishes for his new ministry as Vicar of the Parish of St Margaret, Ilkley.

Completes the Surprise Major alphabet: 7

First Quarter of Treble Bob Major - 1.

First in method - 2.

First of Major as Conductor.

50th Birthday compliment to Heather Strafford.

First in variation 3, 4 & 5.

50th Birthday compliment to Heather Strafford.

For Candlemass Eve

1st in method: 2, 4 & 5.

First as conductor with support from the rest of the band.

Rung on the 46th anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly.

1st Quarter at first attempt - 1.

50th Birthday compliment to Heather Strafford.

First Quarter Peal of Triples - 2.

2nd Birthday compliment to Bill Shepherd, godson of 3.

First in method: 4.

To celebrate the birth of Joshua Anthony Davey, grandson of Tony Boughton.

Also a birthday compliment to Roger Fozzard.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Tony Boughton (60), Richard Gibson and Trish Fozzard.

Rung to celebrate the 17th Wedding Anniversary of Barry and Rosina Baxter today. Also to congratulate Michael and Julie Henshaw on the birth of Miles Joseph on 16th February.

Wedding anniversary compliment to Richard & Elizabeth Davis. (29 2 2004)

1st Grandsire Caters 2.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Mrs Pam Harries, mother of the conductor.

For Mothering Sunday.

First of Grandsire as conductor.

First in method - 3.

Birthday Compliments to Andrew Kaye.

70th birthday compliment: 2.

First of Treble Bob Major - 1.

First of Spliced - 2.

Rung to celebrate 10 years as Vicar of All Saints, Hessle for Canon Kenith David, Inducted on 20th March 1995.

6, 7, 8 cover.

1st inside - 3.

1st quarter at 1st attempt - 7.

With the best wishes of the Howden Minster ringers to Fr. Ian, Julie, George and Kate Ellery on their move to Wistow, Cawood and Ryther after eight years as Rector of Howden.

By a local band.

1st of Surprise Major inside - 2.

To celebrate the life and work of Pope John Paul II.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Pope John Paul II whose funeral took place today.

On the back ten.

First on ten: 10.

First touch in the Method - 2

Birthday compliments to Bernard Deakin.

In Memory of Violet Robinson (d. 13/9/2004), mother of treble ringer who would have been 90 and Herbert Pickering (d. 15/4/1990) father of second ringer who would have been 95.

First Quarter Peal of Triples away from cover -1.

Rung to Celebrate the baptism today of Ben Haigh.

First on 10 - 1.

Rung on the day when the Rev, David Hoskin, vicar of St. Mary's, was made a Canon of York Minster.

Rung in celebration on the 60th anniversary of VE Day.

First Minor - 2.

First Peal at First Attempt - 8.

Rung to wish Canon Kenith David and his wife Angie a long and happy retirement in Canterbury.

Kenith, who conducted his final service as Vicar of All Saints' the previous day (May 8th), had recently completed ten years in the Parish and was a strong and much appreciated supporter of the bellringers throughout this time.

On the back ten.

Anita's birthday treat. First birthday compliment to Mia Stanley, grandaughter of 7th ringer. 60th birthday compliment to the conductor and first peal for at least 10 years, 7.

For Evensong.

Rung on the middle 8.

First of triples 3 and 8.

First quarter inside - 2.

First of major: 1.

For Baptism Service.

First in St Simons, St Martins and April Day inside - 2.

Birthday compiments to William and Tracy Crooks, Vicky Baxter and Andy McKenna.

Rung for the National Commemoration of the end of World War II. We also remember the victims and their families involved in the London bombings on 7 July.

Rung at 5.00pm as part of the National commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

First Peal at First Attempt - 3.

First Peal in the Method and 75th Peal for the Society - 5.

Rung to Celebrate the Graduation from Hull University on Thursday 14th July 2005 of Louise B. Jordan B.Mus (Hons)

Rung a week after 56 people died in the London bombings.

First on eight: 1

A Compliment to Steve Cox and Vicky Bower prior to their wedding.

50th Quarter - 3.

To welcome the Revd. Linda Munt, following her Induction on 25 July 2005.

1st peal away from Cover - 1. 1st of Grandsire Doubles - 4. Rung with the band's warmest congratulations to Susan J. Watson and Jonathan P. Healy on their recent engagement. Bishop Barry is believed to be the first bishop to conduct a peal.

Rung by friends from the Beverley and District Society in memory of David S. Johnson of Kirk Ella, who died on Tuesday 16th August. David's funeral was held at St Andrew's, Kirk Ella on Wednesday 24th August, the church were he was a life long ringer until illness prevented him from participating. In 1996, David was elected an Honorary Life Member of the Society, for which he rang 196 Peals.

David will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

50th quarter for the society - 3.

Birthday compliments to Rowland and Howard Pickering.

For Patronal Evensong.

Specially arranged to mark 40 years as a priest for Frederick Ross, in the church where he was first curate, and at which he taught the ringers of 1 & 4 to ring.

Has circled the tower to peals: 1.

First peal in the method: 4.

First of Minor - 2.

1st in the method by all except 4 and 8.

First of Treble Bob, 1.

First of Kent Minor as Conductor.

1st Quarter: 1.

An aborted attempt of 1805 changes for Trafalgar Day due to the tenor clapper breaking and falling out in the last course of the 13th and final 120 prior to a 69 of Grandsire.

First inside to Caters - 8.

Rung to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

For Trafalgar Bicentenary.

First on 10 at first attempt: 6.

Rung to Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Victory of Admiral Lord Nelson over the French Fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.

First quarter peal: 1.

Half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

First Peal at First Attempt - 6.

Circled Tower to Peals - 3.

Remembering David Johnson of Kirk Ella.

200th Peal of Surprise Major - 7.

Rung by friends from the Beverley and District Ringing Society in memory of David S. Johnson of Kirk Ella who died on Tuesday 16th August 2005. St Andrew's Kirk Ella was the church were David had been a lifelong ringer until prevented by illness from active participation. David was made an Honorary Life Member of the Society in 1996 and rang 196 Peals for them. His presence will be greatly missed by all those who new him. May he rest in peace.

The band would also like to associate Susan and Edward Watson with this Peal as they were in the original band but were not available today.

Circled tower to peals: 3.

650th peal: 6.

Rung for the Barton on Humber Christmas Festival.

50th birthday compliment to Lynne Cartright.

In memory of Trevor Bailey.

First Major: 5.

First Spliced Surprise Major: 6, and as Conductor.

For Holy Innocents’ Day.

To mark the end of 2005, and as a birthday compliment to Roxanne Blades,niece of the Treble ringer