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First q in method: 5

First quarter peal: 1 and 8

First peal: 3

The band would like to associate Ian & Wendy Campbell with this peal, who were due to ring today.

Rung in memory of Richard Featherstone and Liz Crockett.

25th Quarter - 4

Rung for the Feast of Epiphany

1st Quarter Peal - 6

Rung on the front 6

First Quarter peal: 6

First Quarter peal away from Tenor 1

200th peal on the bells in this location:6.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Matthew Weighell.

Most methods - 4.

Most Minor methods - 5.

Rung in celebration of the life of Trevor Vercoe.

200th together - 1 & 6

Au revoir to Taihei (for the time being).

First in method: 5.

1st in method - 2.

Rung in memory of Andrew Green, ringer at Cadbury, who died in December and whose memorial service was held at The Mint Methodist Church, Exeter on Friday (16th).

700th Q.P.(3)

First Major -3.

The treble ringer has now rung a peal in 67 consecutive years.

Rung as a compliment to Chris Sawyer on the 65th anniversary of her first peal.

Another date crossed off John's calendar (only three to go)

First Quarter 1 happy birthday to 1

Circled tower (in 8 peals) - 1.

Rung to celebrate the life of Trevor Vercoe.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Ann Shere, Richard's mother.

First peal of Royal in the method. x30x14x50x16x1270x18x34x3450x16.34.90 le 2nds. Rung in memory of Foster (Fos) Rogers, friend of 7.

2,600th QP - 6

Rung as a celebration and early welcome to the Revd Victoria Chester in her move from curate to Rector designate of St Giles and St Nicholas Parish Church, Sidmouth.

1st Quarter Peal : 6 and 8

Rung in memory of Malcolm Loveday, Tower Captain of St Peters Chertsey, whos funeral is on Feb 6th and who taught Jason to ring

For Choral Evensong

First on 8: 4

70th Birthday compliment to Nigel Birt

Birthday compliment to "Jolly" Roger King

600th peal: 5.

70th birthday compliment to Nigel Birt

400th quarter of spliced surprise as conductor on all numbers - 6

80th birthday compliment to David House, we know how much he loves peals of Minor.

Rung as a 30th birthday compliment to Sofie Emmens.

70th birthday compliment to Nigel Birt, first peal in his 8th decade.

Circled tower (all 14): 8

Ian Smith, aged 80 years 3 months, is now the oldest person to have rung a peal at Exeter Cathedral.

1st of Bristol - 2.

Rung in celebration of the life of David Mayes, uncle of the ringer of the third and lifelong resident of Halstead, Essex who has died at the age of 97.

On the 65th anniversary of Ian Smith's first peal.

First quarter of Surprise Major since 1983 - 5.

On the 65th anniversary of Peter Bill's first peal. Martin Mansley and Robert Brown wish to be associated with this performance. Both were due to takes part but were prevented from doing so because of injury (Martin - knee; Robert - shoulder)

First peal: 2.

Rung for Evensong, Emmanuel Tower and Friends' Annual Christmas meal earlier today and birthday compliments to Barbara's mother (86 today) and Elena Brake.

1st Quarter Peal: Kevin L Willis

1st of Grandsire: Barbara M Hocke

1st conducting Grandsire: Harry J Andrews

First 41 S Minor ATW: 3.

500th together: 2,6.

Rung to mark the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. We shared the ringing in support of all Ukrainians who have endured four years of war with constant strikes targeting their infrastructure when the temperature can drop to -20C in winter. In particular, supporting all those in the occupied territories and the brave soldiers on the front line doing all they can to keep the Russian forces out. 'Slava Ukraini'.

On a happier note, Lynsey celebrated the anniversary of her marriage in this church 25 years ago. This was her first ring on the restored and augmented bells - she rang 4, 5 and 6 (the three original bells).

First QP on an inside bell:5

First Doubles Variation for Rose, rung on her birthday, during a Variations practice.

1st in method - 2,3,4,6,7 and as conductor.

Birthday compliment to Elaine Grant.

Get well compliment to Martin Mansley.

First minor: 1

First tenor behind: 6. Circled tower to quarters: 1.

2,200th quarter: 4

Rung prior to evening service.

First attempt: 1.

Birthday compliment to James Grant.

Birthday compliment to James Grant

Most methods - 4.

Most Minor methods - 5.

Rung in anticipation of the enthronement of Bishop Sarah Mullally as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

150th tower bell peal - 2.

Completes the "A A Milne" series on the bells in their current location.

First quarter - 1.

Rung for Evensong on Mothering Sunday after the conductor miscalled the quarter attempt.

First on a mini-ring - 5.

700th with the Guild - 3.

Welcoming Howard Crawley, a son for Catherine and Peter, born on 24th February.

5900th peal:6.

First surprise major as conductor

Rung in anticipation of the enthronement of Bishop Sarah Mullally as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

While Bishop of Crediton, Dame Sarah was a resident of Tiverton.

First QP of Grandsire Triples: 3

1st Single Oxford Bob Triples - 5

Rung to welcome Revd. Victoria Chester as Rector (Designate) of this parish following her Licensing and Installation on 12 March 2026

First on 8 and on a working bell: 1. Rung for evening service.

Birthday compliments to peter Bill (22/3) and Mary Mears (25/3).

First peal in the method: x38x14x12x1236x34x1458x34x78. le 12(d)

Rung in celebration of the installation of Dame Sarah Mullally (former Bishop of Crediton) as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, today.

Celebrating the Installation of Dame Sarah Mullally (former Bishop of Crediton) as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

First minor: 1

First in method: 2,3

Rung to mark the enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury

Second handbell peal and first away from trebles: 7-8.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Chris Sawyer.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the ringers of 7 and 8.

Also rung as a compliment to Don and June Roberts on the occasion of their Platinum wedding anniversary.

400th together - 2,3.

Completes the Surprise Major alphabet to quarter peals - 8.

Completes the circle to quarter peals - 6.

Circled tower - 1.

On Easter Sunday morning. Not everyone was present but all the above send very best wishes and congratulations to Don and June Roberts on their Platinum Wedding anniversary

25th on the bells and 1100th on a tenor in Devon - 8

400th together - 5 & 8

First of doubles inside - 2

First quarter inside - 4

First quarter on 8 - 4

First of spliced surprise major as conductor - 7

Rung on the Exeter Branch Quarter Peal Day

Rung on the Exeter Branch Quarter Peal Day.

First on 10 and in method: 5. Rung on Exeter Branch Quarter Peal Day.

Rung for Evensong in memory of Robin J Turner, a fellow pupil at Chesterfield Grammar school to the conductor.

11000th Quarter Peal:3

In memory of Stendal Lintern, mother/mother in law of Bev and Les Perry (who were due to be on this tour) who passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday 14th April.

200th Quarter Peal of Grandsire Triples:6

Rung to celebrate the 100th BIRTHDAY of the bells dedication birthday which is 10th of April. Tim King called sat on a box to allow everyone to be involved.

Rung at the North East branch improvers practice

First attempt at Plain hunt on a bell other then the treble - 3.

First in the method (5). First in the method for over 30 years (7). First of Rutland ever by an all-North East Branch band.

With very grateful thanks to all the locals who helped out at the last minute after a family crisis stopped two of our group from joining us as expected. We simply wouldn't have had such a full and successful week without you.

Rung for evensong, St George's Day and in remembrance of the late Queen Elizabeth II on the week of what would have been her 100th birthday.

1st in method: 3

First peal of Bristol - 3.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Liz Bowden.

The first performance by the Devon Belles learners' group as part of a Managing Your Bell Masterclass with Sheila Scofield (C) and Les Boyce.

To mark what would have been the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

The ringers of the 2, 3, 4 & 5 were assisted on handstrokes by Sarah Clinton, Patricia Slade, Janice Hodge and Andrea Young.

Called by Andy Jarvis.

On the occasion of what would have been the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Anne Burn

Rung to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

200th peal on the bells at this location: 1.

First quarter peal inside (2).

Rung for St George's Day; also a 30th birthday compliment today for Laurie Kirkcaldy.

Rung during the Mid-Devon Branch practice to celebrate the Platinum wedding anniversary of Don and June Roberts on 2nd April. Don is a Guild Vice-President and a long time member of the branch.

The length was specially chosen and arranged by the conductor, and rung during his 96th year.

RW doubles method of the month for April. Strangely nobody else has rung it this year.

First on 10 bells: 1

First of Triples inside: 3.

Birthday compliments to Philip Stevens (83), Mo Stevens (82), Pauline Lawrence (82), all on 24th April.

4000th peal on a tenor: 8.

Remembering Gwilym Salmon, who died earlier this year

In memory of Bruce the dog, who died this morning.

First in variation by all!

73rd Birthday Quarter Peal for Susan King.

First in variation by 2, 3 and 5.

73rd Birthday Quarter Peal for Susan King!

Rung during a Friday morning training session to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday. Longest ring since learning from scratch three months ago (6). Called by Lisa Clarke

Rung during a Friday morning training session to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday

Rung during a Friday morning training session to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday

Most Minor methods - 4.

Rung as a compliment to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.

Ringing in honour of the 100th Birthday of David Attenborough

1st Cambridge 12 inside - 2

1,100th minor as conductor.

Rung prior to Ascension Day Service.

First in m 5 .

1st in the method on an inside bell: 3.

Rung for Bell Sunday

Rung for evensong and to celebrate Bell Sunday

First quarter inside for 2, Jess had her first lesson on 18th May 2025, happy ringing birthday

First of Surprise: 3.

Rung to welcome The Waverley back to Dartmouth

Rung after a lost Quarter.

1st quarter peal inside - 2

in Memoriam, Sue Philp

1700th quarter in Devon - 8