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Rung to mark the start of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers 150th Anniversary year. The Guild was founded in 1874 and is thus the oldest territorial ringing society in the world.

In memory of Jeremy Howell, churchwarden at Highweek.

Also wishing Pauline McKenzie and Roger King a happy new year.

Ringing in the New Year.

Durin practice to mark the 150 anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers

Longest length by this band

First 720 of Cambridge for Maureen, hopefully a QP next.

First of Un-Saiph by all the Band. For the Guild 150th Anniversary

Rung at the start of the first practice of the year to mark the start of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers 150th year, also to send birthday greetings to Daniel Calvert

Circled tower - 1.

First in method - 3.

to mark the commencement of the Guilds 150th year

During the Mid Devon Branch practice to celebrate the 150 anniversary year of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers. Un-Saiph Little Bob lives to fight another day!

1999th peal on a tenor: 8. (Goodness me, he must be a strong chap).

1st course of Norwich inside - 3

Method rung as the conductor manged to learn a different method from the rest of the band , neccesitating a change of plan!!!

Guild 150th Anniversary Peal

Rung during practice for the Guild of Devonshire Ringers 150th year

During practice to mark the 150th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers

1st in method 4.

3: First Triples inside.

Rung prior to evening service, and also celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

To mark the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers

Conceived by Sue arranged by Keith

Rung to congratulate Holly Davis on completing the Spine Pennine 112 mile race

Rung on practice night for the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers

Rung by members of the Guild General Committee on the morning of the annual Committee meeting.

First Course of Norwich - 2

First Bob Major and first on a mini-ring - 6.

First Surprise Major - 3.

1st peal in the method - x30x14x50x16x1270x18x34x50.34.16.34.90 l.e. 2nds. Rung for the 150th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers. 50th peal - 4.

500th peal: 4.

100th twelve bell tower: 6.

First QP 6 - in a series of ‘Firsts’ for the

150th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

Most Spliced Major in hand: 3-4.

Birthday compliment to Ann Smith (Glint says its the thought that counts).

For the Guild 150th Anniversary

Rung Prior to Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of The Lord.

During the Mid Devon Branch Training morning and to mark the 150 th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire ringers

Rung on the front six for Evening Prayer and in memory of Richard Swann, beloved husband of Ruth Swann, a much loved and long-standing member of the Parish Church congregation, following his recent death.

First blows of Plain Hunt Triples (1). Rung at the East Devon Branch AGM.

First Minor inside - 2.

First touch of Stedman Triples (2) - rung during a Guild Stedman Triples training session

First quarter in the method. Degves Penn-bloodh ha Peswar-ugens Delight: -36-14-12-16.12.34-1236,12. Degves penn-bloodh ha peswar-ugens lowen (Happy 90th birthday) to Katherine Beer, mother of 1 and 6.

First touch of Spliced Plain Minor inside - 4

Birthday compliment to Ian (L C) Campbell.

Rung during practice

Completes quarters on all Cornwall towers with 4 or more bells - 3

First blows Plain Hunt Doubles - 1 - rung during an East Devon Branch Plain Hunt training session

First blows ringing a plain course of Grandsire Doubles on the treble - 1. Rung during an East Devon Branch Plain Hunt training session

For Evening Service.

First Quarter: 1

Congratulations to John Bass, who rang his first quarter peal on the treble to celebrate his 75th birthday.

First Plain Hunt on 2

Completes the circle at this location and second circle of these bells - 8.

The tenor ringer's last in sixties and three figures.

The 800th peal rung on these bells.

Dedicated to Rev Dr Graham Southgate, licenced as Rector on 25th January 2024.

First on a mini-ring - 2,3.

Remembering Pat and Gareth Evans on the first anniversary of their tragic death in a road accident.

1st on 10 and of Royal - 5. 100th peal on the bells - 2.

92 Birthday compliments to Gerald Pierce Father of 2

A Devon Guild 150 quarter peal

Rung to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Also to mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the annexation of Crimea. On 27/02/2014 Russian forces without insignias seized strategic sites in Crimea. A pro-Russian government was subsequently installed and Crimea was formally annexed on 18/03/2014. First attempt at covering to Plain Hunt Doubles (6).

5 - 100th peal

4 - most methods

A Guild 150th Anniversary peal

First touch of Norwich "inside" - 3

First touch of Grandsire with singles - 3

First course of Stedman Triples - 2

1000th peal and first in his eighth decade for birthday boy on the 5th.

9,999th quarter - 3

4,600th quarter and 100th on the bells in this location - 6

Celebrating 40 years of ringing quarter-peals together for Ian and Nigel. Their first together was Grandsire Triples at Kingsteignton on 15th February 1984 and was Ian's 1st quarter-peal. It was conducted by Peter Bill and the band included Ian's father Bill making a rare foray into method ringing. Total together currently stands at 353.

Rung in memory of Wilf Reynolds, former ringer at this tower and Serving Clerk at Exeter Cathedral

Sue's 10,000th quarter peal, rung in the same tower and on the same bell as her first. Rung with her eight leading quarter peal ringers plus the Master of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

First blows in method (2). Rung during the Friday Group practice.

First Surprise major on 'real' bells: 2

Remembering Wilf Reynolds (1949-2024) who learned to ring at East Budleigh and met his future wife Judith in Woodbury ringing chamber. They were married in Woodbury in 1978 and started ringing at Ottery St Mary in 1982. RIP.

For the christening of Isla Doris Carew (at Kingsteignton on 03/03/2024)

First on 12: 9 and 12. First blows in any method on 12 bells beyond plain hunt: 9

First q in method: 2

Wilf Reynolds (1949-2024) learned to ring at East Budleigh and met his future wife Judith in Woodbury ringing chamber. They were married in Woodbury in 1978 and started ringing at Ottery St Mary in 1982. RIP.

Rung for Evensong

First quarter of Triples: 1

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

Also to remember Ashley Pike (David's father) RIP 7th March 2023.

For Evensong.

Ringing World Method of the month to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers which was formed in March 1874

Rung during the practice on a particularly stormy afternoon to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the RNLI. (6) - First ringing anything other than straight rounds.

First in method in hand: 7-8

First in method in hand on inside pair: 3-4

Remembering Peter Sawyer, who rang handbells in this room.

750th Quarter Peal:5

25th Quarter together:4 & 5

50th Quarter together: 1 & 8

First touch of Bob Doubles (3). Rung during the Friday Group practice on International Women's Day.

First peal in the method.

Rev Langdon Fulford Delight Major

b -38-14-12-18-14-18-3456.56.78

Rung by Guild Officers to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Guild.

To commemorate the Rev J L Langdon Fulford MA, formerly Assistant Curate of this parish, first Secretary of the Guild, propser of its foundation, composer of the Guild rules.

"The Originator of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers"

1,200th peal with the Guild - 1.

3000 together:2 & 7

First quarter peal: 1.

Rung after the Mothering Sunday service

Rung before morning Eucharist.

For all mothers on Mothering Sunday

Rung prior to the Mothering Sunday service

1st royal as conductor.

First Treble Bob to a method - 1

200th together 2 & 3.

125th together 1 & 5.

175th together 1 & 4

Rung as a birthday compliment to the ringer of the third.

Rounds on 10 rung by Sidmouth Ladies including 3 ringers who have learnt to ring in the last year. Many thanks to the two visiting ladies who joined us. Rung for 150 seconds for the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

Rung in memory of Alan F Lee.

29th circle - 1

Possibly 1st quarter-peal in the method, first rung in spliced

100th together - 5 & 6

The 7th ringer is linked to the Pilsdon Community at Malling Abbey in West Malling, Kent

First of Grandsire Doubles - 4

First of Grandsire Doubles as conductor for 45 years - 5

Rung on Guild 150th Anniversary Dinner day, as a compliment to Gloria Trencham on her 80th Birthday today. She visited the ringing chamber and met the ringers before the quarter.

100th peal on the bells: 5.

In memory of Preb Christopher Marshall.

On the the day of the dinner to mark the 150th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

Hoping David will soon be back in good voice.

Rung at the celebration dinner to mark the 150th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

3 - First touch “flying solo”

5 - First touch in method as conductor

3 - First in method as conductor

First on 8 - 3.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

To mark the centenary of the dedication of the bells and to celebrate the completion of the overhaul work by Taylor's.

Arranged to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

First Quarter Peal: 1 and 6.

Arranged to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

First Quarter Peal: 6.

Arranged to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

Rung with thoughts and prayers for Wendy Harvey.

First Quarter Peal: 6.

Arranged to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers.

First blows on the 4th (4), and first covering to plain hunt (6).

First blows on the 5th (5).

60th birthday compliment to Lynne Hughes

First course of Little Bob Major, 3,4, & 5

Rung during Practice Night

Rung by the Topsham band on practice night to mark the 150th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers, founded on this day in 1874

Rung on practice night to mark the 150th anniversary of the Guild of Devonshire Ringers, founded on this day in 1874

Special thanks to Peter, visiting from Scotland, who was a regular ringer at Topsham in the 1950s and 60s

First blows of April Day (3). Well done, Sarah. Rung during the Friday Group practice.

For Palm Sunday

First treble to a method. 1

Birthday compliment to Mary Mears and another tick on the calendar for John.

600th peal for the Guild: 3.

First 8 Spliced - 8.

100th quarter - 4.

First blows in the method in hand: 9-10.

Rung before Easter Eucharistic

100th Quarter Peal: 6

Rung for Choral Eucharist on Easter Sunday.

Last peal as a fifty something: 6.

6 - First Quarter Peal in 15 years

First in the method on handbells: 7-8

First Plain Hunt Doubles with three cover bells (1, 3 and 4).

1450th peal - 2.

Rung as birthday compliments to the treble ringer (70 today) and the tenor ringer (60 today).

Congratulations to Janice on her first quarter peal and to Rose for her first on the treble. This quarter completes Level 3 of Learning the Ropes for Rose.

First touch of Grandsire Triples as Conductor - 1

Rung during a Branch Grandsire Triples Training afternoon

First touch of Grandsire Triples as Conductor - 6

Rung during the Branch Grandsire Triples Training afternoon

Rung as an early 86th birthday compliment to the ringer of the second.

Also wishing John Foster well in his "steps" to a speedy recovery.

For Guild 150th Anniversary

Rung prior to Morning Eucharist

Rung for Choral Eucharist.

First blows in the method: 3

Rung prior to the Lady Day Service - The Feast of Annunciation.

The first time the locals are aware of that a local all-ladies band has rung on all 8 bells.

With the bands congratulations to Stenhousemuir FC on securing the first league title in their 140 year history, making them Scottish League 2 champions.

Rung in memory of Peter Walter, former Tower Captain of Burlescombe for over 30 years and North East Branch Assistant Secretary, 1986-1992 & Secretary 1993-97. Also for the 150th Anniversary of the Guild. First inside of Kent (3); First as conductor of Treble Bob Minor (6).

First touch of Little Bob Major - 6

First attempt at trebling to any method. Well done, Grace (aged 13). Rung during the Branch Plain Hunt practice.

Rung in thanksgiving for the lives of Ruth E Reeves who died yesterday evening, & Peter Walter of Burlescombe

Rung to celebrate the Golden Wedding of David and Pam Sprague of Burlescombe . Also in memory of Peter Walter , former captain of this tower for 30 years , assistant secretary of the North East Branch 1986-1992 and secretary 1993-1997 .

1 first touch of Bob Doubles

First in method in hand for all.

First tenoring. Well done, Grace (aged 13).

First touch of Little Bob Major - 2

4 First as Conductor .

Rung during East Devon Ladies Morning.

Rung to celebrate the life of Mervyn G Buckley.

Lesley Knipe wishes to be associated with this peal.

A diamond wedding anniversary compliment to Michael and Elizabeth Rose.

Also an 18th birthday compliment to Melissa Hunt.

First blows in method (5). Rung during the Friday Group practice.