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For New Year

Circled the tower twice: 1

Birthday Compliment, to Helen (for yesterday)

Circled tower - 1

before Choral Evensong & liecencing service on the front six. first QP away from Tulloch 4, First of minor 1

100th peal for the Scottish Association (50 in tower, 50 in hand): 7-8

To celebrate Barbara's 80th Birthday

250th Tower bell peal in Scotland - 6

100th in Scotland and 50th in Edinburgh - 7

1,000th peal - 6

1,000th tower-bell peal, and 400th peal in Scotland - 8

This is part 2 of Thomas' sponsored challenge to raise money for a school exchange trip to Malawi. Part 1, this morning, was a 10k run, completed in 53:36.

1st quarter of minor inside - 3

Wedding compliment to Gillian and Duncan Ferguson

Congratulations to Naomi Valuks and Dean Johnstone on their engagement

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of St John the Evangelist, Alloa

75th for the Association - 1

150th together 4 & 5

50th together 5 & 6

First quarter in Scotland-2

First peal 2. 80th birthday compliment to Mike Neale. First peal together after 37 years married 4 & 7.

50th together 6,7

100th in Edinburgh - 1

1st in hand 1-2 .

Rung to celebrate the marriage this day in Singapore of Sam Williams and Pamela Tan, son of 2 & 4 and brother of 6.

1st attempt: 6

1st away from cover: 1

1st Q:6. 1st away from cover on tower bells:1. 65th birthday compliment to Judy Allen.

Rung in solidarity with Notre Dame, Paris

Tolling at 1900 in solidarity with the people of France following the fire at Notre Dame.

Rung in solidarity with the people of France following the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.

Ringing in solidarity following the fire at Notre Dame, Paris.

Rung in solidarity with the people of France following the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral

In solidarity with Notre Dame

Rung in solidarity with Notre Dame Cathedral after the fire on Monday evening and hoping that the restoration will be swiftly completed. Dunblane Cathedral stood without its nave roof for 300 years.

Tolling at 19:00 in solidarity with the people of France after the fire at Notre Dame.

Birthday compliment to 4 & 6. First in method 2 & 4.

100th peal together: 7 & 8

100th bell pealed: 3

50th peal: 5

The 250th peal on the bells. The first tower in Scotland to reach this total.

125th peal on the bells - 7

150th peal - 3

Circled tower - 1

1st QP on the bells, 1st QP: 1 (aged 14) & 6 (aged 11)

Rung as a 21st birthday compliment to the Treble ringer. First quarter of Surprise Major for the ringer of 2.

First on 8 in hand: 1-2

Rung for the first Holy Communion of Matthew McCann, son of 2 and grandson of 8, and for all the P4 children of St Aidan's Primary School, Wishaw.

100th for the Association: 8

Rung in memory of Cllr. Frank Spiers MBE, 1925 - 2019.

Wishing Phil Gay a speedy recovery from his hip replacement.

First of London Royal: 2

In remembrance for the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944.

Rung during practice to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Rung during practice to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

To welcome Rev Dr Rosie Magee as the new Minister of St Andrew & St George West.

Also commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Circled tower - 8

Retirement compliment to 6.

First quarter 1, 6

Amy is the first female Fettesian, and only the second pupil to ring a quarter peal on the College bells. Craig is also believed to be the first staff member to ring a quarter peal at Fettes.

First quarter at this address

For all those graduating from the University of St Andrews today

First handbell peal at this location

For all those graduating from the University of St Andrews today

First Treble Bob: 1

For all those graduating from the University of St Andrews today

Half muffled to mark Refugee Week

For all graduating from the University of St Andrews today.

For all graduating from the University of St Andrews today

Rung in memory of Andrew Wiseman.

First quarter: 6.

To mark the retirement of Rev. Barry Dunsmore as Minister of St Machar's Cathedral and in celebration of his life of witness to the Christian faith. Rung by an all-local band.

1st quarter:1

First blows in method: 6

The band would like to associate Steven Worbey with the QP.

Rung as a get well soon compliment to Scott Barron.

Rung in memory of Sue Marshall

5-6, 1st surprise

1st quarter peal: 1

In affectionate memory of Andy Wiseman of long association with Inveraray and sometime treasurer to All Saints Church, who died on 18th June 2019.

With best wishes to Father David Connor as he moves to his new parish.

With the best wishes of the band for a speedy recovery to Gregory Clay.

100th Surprise major method pealed - 2

First Quarter Bob minor home band. A sad goodbye to Alister who departs to pastures new in Liverpool

This was rung half-muffled by the local band in memory of Edward R. Venn who died on 25th August 2019.

Ted had been an enthusiastic member of the Inverness Cathedral band for many years and he supported, taught and coached a number of those participating in this, the first touch of the evening on our usual practice night.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Edward R (Ted) Venn by friends and family.

Rung in memory of Edward R Venn (Ted) at the same time as his funeral. First inside, 2. First quarter, 6

5- first as Conductor

First inside, 2

Simon's 50th birthday celebration, part 1.

First of Bristol Royal: 2.

Simon's 50th birthday celebration, part 2.

Simon's 50th birthday celebration, part 3.

Congratulations to Rob and Jane Ferguson celebrating their Sapphire wedding anniversary today. First on cover:6

2: 1st minor inside

100th peal: 7.

First for the Association: 5.

Rung to celebrate the birth on 27th September of Grace Autumn Jones, granddaughter of 3, with congratulations to Elizabeth Frye and Steve Jones. First cover :6

1st attempt: 6. For Ordination Service.

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Isobel Dew and Sebastian King on 5th October in Edinburgh.

Rung at the Scottish Handbell Day.

Rung at the Scottish Handbell Day.

Rung at the Scottish Handbell Day.

Rung at the Scottish Handbell Day by former members of the Imperial College handbell band, remembering Roger Bailey. Spot the connection behind the band in the photo.

Congratulations to Anne M Brechin on achieving a Master of Arts in Screenwriting.

1st quarter for 34 years and first Yorkshire: 5.

Rung for the birth of Eva Elizabeth Johnstone Valuks, daughter of Naomi Valuks and Dean Johnstone, and granddaughter of Peter Valuks

Rung to welcome Grace Autumn Jones, a daughter for Elizabeth Frye and Stephen Jones

1st minor: 1. 1st minor inside: 2.

Rung half muffled for Remembrance.

350th for the Association: 8.

First blows in method: 2

First blows for Christina and first blows 'for a while' for Rachel. Practice night success!

1st of Surprise Royal and 1st peal for 34 years: 2

Rung to thank Patricia Wiseman for her long association and significant contribution to the Bell Tower at Inveraray and to welcome her to the Icicle Club as an Honorary Member

First quarter for Azam (6)

First quarter -4. 101st. quarter -1, rung on 30th. anniversary of first quarter which was same bell and method.

For St Andrews Day and to mark the 150th Anniversary of St Andrews Cathedral in Inverness

First of Bristol Royal in hand: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6.

150th quarter at this address: 3-4, 5-6.

1st attempt: 1.

For Advent Sunday and World AIDS Day service.

First peal (at the first attempt): 7-8.

First Surprise in hand: 1-2.

Rung for winter graduation

For Winter Graduation

80th Birthday Compliment to Ron Wright

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first quarter peal by 1-2 and 5-6. Helen rang the treble. Peter rang the tenor.

This band has now completed the 2019 PPE methods of the month series - Mike being the only participant in all 12 peals.

Remembering Edward (Ted) R. Venn, who died on 25th August this year.

Best wishes to Jeremy Auld, Cathedral Provost, on his move to Woodstock and Blaydon, Oxfordshire. Jeremy sat through the QP and thanked us with prosecco and mince pies.

Christina's 50th quarter peal.

3: 1st Grandsire. Rung before the cathedral carol service.

Rung for the Service of Lessons and Carols.

400th as Conductor

Circled tower - 7

First major in hand away from tenors. 5-6; first major 7-8.

A welcome to Laurence James Aves (born 21/11/19) grandson of 5 and to Alexander Ming Wei Williams (born 9/12/19), nephew of 3.

200th in Scotland-5

The band wish Steven Worbey a speedy recovery, and thank Ruth for standing in at the last moment.