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First of TB Major in hand : 1-2

First on 12 - 12.

50th together; 2 & 4.

For Epiphany and to mark the 70th year of this classic E Denison Taylor octave.

45th anniversary of the conductor's first peal in the tower.

A 40th birthday compliment, this date, to Gillian M Thompson (nee Hemming), daughter of the conductor.

1250th as conductor.

Remembering the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the "holocaust" camp at Auschwitz, Southern Poland, Jan 27th, 1945.

First peal - 8; First of Grandsire - 5.

In memory of Albert George Hall and his wife Ethel who worked so unceasingly to promote the art of changeringing both here at St.Peter’s and in the wider ‘Ringing World’

First quarter - 8

Rung in celebration of the life of Mrs. Elizabeth Marsh

500th peal on 8 bells: 1.

Rung half-muffled in thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Elizabeth Marsh whose funeral took place in the church earlier in the day

Remembering Michael John Fellows, a WDCRA ringer, who died this date in 1975 aged 27 years.

A welcome to the new Minister of this parish, the Reverend Ron Curtis.

Also remembering Michael J Fellows, obiit 8/2/1975.

Rung on the middle eight.

£2

In memory of Joan Campbell Grant - a great supporter of Martley - who died earlier this year.

1999th peal: 7

250th peal - 1

Completed S Major alphabet - 8

In memory of Morley P Tobin

2000th peal by Gerald C Hemming and rung in the same tower and on the same bells as his first, July 16th, 1949.

To the memory of Morley P Tobin, one time WDCRA ringer and North Branch Ringing Master, recently died at Adelaide, Australia, aged 65 years.

To mark the 60th anniversary year, this month of Gerald Hemming learning to ring!

Rung for Easter.

1st inside 3.

1st in method 4.

For Easter.

First peal: 1.

Circled the tower:1. First peal in the method; b-36-14-58-16-34.12.3458-16-78 lh12 fch BDEad.

200th peal for the Association: 8.

First of Maximus: 6, 8.

First peal on this new Taylor twelve.

Rung as a compliment to HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall upon the occasion of their marriage this day.

£2

A wedding compliment to HRH Prince Charles and Mrs Camilla Parker Bowles, married today at Windsor.

Rung to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the granting of a Royal Charter to the Borough of Evesham by King James I on April 15th, 1605.

Rung as a compliment to HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall upon the occasion of their marriage.

£2

To welcome Thomas James Kinnersley, first son to Alex and James

50th peal at "The Citadel" - 5

With the band's best wishes to Gerald Hemming for a speedy recovery and return to peal ringing.

Rung to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of VE Day.

A compliment to Frances Smith on her election as Mayor of Evesham yesterday: a ringer and tower secretary of St Andrew's.

In memoriam Ralph Edwards and Frank Price.

Rung to mark the 40th anniversary year of this Taylor octave.

£2

To celebrate the first birthday of Benjamin Hartley son of 1 & 6. Followed by choccy cake & champagne!!

1st Q of minor inside 4.

A 70th birthday compliment to Geoff Brewin (for tomorrow) and to mark the 50th anniversary of his first peal.

Rung to welcome Gerald back to peal ringing!

Circled the tower: 4.

Rung to mark the retirement of the Revd. Michael J. Willows (Vicar of Wollaston since 1988) and to wish him and his wife Felicity all the best for their future.

For the last service of the Rev. Michael J Willows, retiring as Vicar of Wollaston after 18 years' ministry in the parish

Circled tower to peals: 1

Rung on Bedwardine Guild Dinner Day.

Belated 60th birthday compliments to Richard Spray.

First of Surprise Major : 2

First Surprise Major as Conductor

First peal in the method as conductor; but, if truth be told, he's conducted most of the changes before!

In memory of Cyril Williams who donated money for the current tenor bell, given in memory of his wife.

Circled the tower: 1.

For evensong on the patronal festival.

400th of Surpise Major: 6.

A compliment to Albert & Olwen Evans (parents of 4th) on their Diamond Wedding Anniversary and to Clare Louise Bedford (daughter of 6th) on her 25th Birthday

First quarter peal as conductor. First on an inside bell, 3.

Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of world war II, and as an 80th birthday complement to Reg Gregg of the village.

As part of national commemoration of end of WWII.

1. 1st Quarter

5. First Conducting

Rung in memory of Tom Lewis, a Worcester ringer of many years, who died yesterday aged 94.

Rung on the middle eight.

Rung to celebrate the re-opening of the 400 year old, National Trust "Fleece Inn" after completion of the £1.5 million restoration following the serious fire of February, 2004.

First Quarter Peal for #2

80th birthday compliments to Hazel White, friend and ringer. Happy birthday Hazel!

Rung on the eve of the 60th anniversary of VJ day, for the cessation of hostilities and to remember all who lost their lives during the second world war.

Rung to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VJ Day

Rung to celebrate the birth of Kaitlyn Jessica Coombe, granddaughter of Jim and Anne Attwood, born 11th August 2005

A birthday compliment to Gerald Hemming for today.

1000th peal: 1.

Rung before the wedding service to celebrate the marriage of Carolyn Cooper to Richard Lawley, son of the ringing master of this tower.

Rung to celebrate England's regaining the Ashes after 16 years.

Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the annual Evesham Mop Fair, granted by the Town Charter in 1605, with the opening next week by its "ringing" Mayor of Evesham, Councillor Mrs Frances Smith.

Birthday compliment for tomorrow to the treble ringer.

Rung to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of Canon Paul Tongue, vicar of Amblecote

Rung on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

First quarter in method 2.

First of Stedman Doubles 1.

Rung to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Guy Fawkes (failed!) Gunpowder Plot, Nov 5th 1605.

Date touch for Battle of Trafalgar

First peal in the method:

b-3-4-5.2.36-234-3-6-7 lh2 fch BDGc

Dedicated to Harold and Hazel White to celebrate 60 years of ringing as members of the Northern Branch of the Worcestershire & Districts Change Ringing Association at St Peter's, Cradley and St Mary's, Oldswinford.

650th peal together: 4 & 5.

50th together: 4 & 8.

An 18th birthday compliment to Katie Lane (Nov 28th).

For evening service

Rung on 'Eternal Youth' Day.

Rung for Christmas, as a birthday compliment to Mary Westwood, to mark 25 years of ringing for 5, and to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the casting of the tenor.

1st peal: 2.

1st inside: 3.

100th peal: 5.

£6

First in method as conducter

For Christmas and a birthday peal for Alison Regan. Rung on the C# eight.

In memory of Jonathan Hughes.

Circled the tower: 1.

1st S. Minor - 2

To mark the end of 2005. Rung half muffled at backstroke on the true harmonic minor ten.

1000th tower bell peal - 2.

First peal, first attempt: 2.

200th peal for the Association: 3.

£5