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Birthday compliments to Mark Eccleston & Chris Lees.

First S inside: 4.

Circled the tower: 3.

With best wishes to Chris Lees for his 65th birthday

Branch Quarterly Peal to mark the first Southern Branch meeting held at Bredon since 1921. Rung to welcome Christopher B. Hartley, born 15th January 2007, and as an engagement compliment to Rachel Gordon and Jon Page.

For Morning service on the 3rd Sunday of Epiphany and Agnes, Child Martyr at Rome.

Congratulations to the Treble Ringer, this being her first Quarter-Peal.

A birthday compliment to Paul Marshall - born 47 years ago this day.

First Treble Bob - 1

First in method - 5

With congratulations to Bridget & Andrew Hartley on the birth of a son, Christopher.

First Quarter away from cover - 1

For Candlemass

950th peal: 6.

Marking the induction and licensing of Rev Rose Lawley as Vicar and Industrial Chaplain in the Kidderminster Team

Rung to Celebrate the Life of Ralph Payne who was buried immediately following this quarter.

700th peal: 5.

First Quarter of Triples - 1.

To celebate the start of the total Lunar eclipse.

For Sunday Service, on the 2nd of Lent, by members of the Bedwardine Guild.

Rung in memory of William Kirkham (1 March) requested by Mrs Patricia Kirkham

Rung in memory of William Kirkham (1 March), requested by Mrs Patricia

Kirkham.

For evensong.

To celebrate today's birth of a baby girl to Jayne & Paul Parker.

Rung as a farewell to Canon Paul Tongue, thirty six years vicar of Amblecote.

Circled the tower: 1.

For Palm Sunday

For the last evensong of Father Paul Tongue retiring after 36 years as vicar of Amblecote

Golden Wedding compliment to Ruby and Frederick Hall; Fred is a long time ringer at this tower.

Rung for the Queen's 81st birthday.

Also congratulations to Bob Carlyle on his retirement & on his fifty years of ringing.

First S Major inside: 5.

Rung to celebrate the life of Laurence George Charnock 30/10/27 to 26/3/07, uncle of Diane.

Rung half muffled after the funeral service to celebrate the life of James Luther Caswell 12/12/1915 to 15/04/2007.

Rung before the Installation of Peter Atkinson as the 46th Dean of Worcester Cathedral

A Wedding Compliment to Trever D. Hughes and Julie Allen of Aldeburgh in Suffolk who were married on Friday 4th of May

150 Peal for the Association - 8

In celebration of the Golden Wedding of Douglas and Ann Bott of Badsey

Remembering Peter Bennett. Member of Ripple tower and Worcestershire & DCRA for 63 years. RIP.

First peal on the remodelled six.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Sue Eldridge and Garry Collins.

For morning service.

On the eve of the feast of St John the Baptist on St John-in-Bedwardine Guild dinner day.

Requested by Mrs C Black to remember Madeleine McCann. First in this method - 4 and 8

For evensong at St Johns and for the patronal festival last week at Cookley.

For the opening of the St. Swithun festival.

Light of ringers for practice night; by Kinver ringers and friends.

Rung by a local band with best wishes to the Rector, The Rev Nicholas von Benzon, and his family, upon their departure to pastures new and also a compliment to Mrs Sarah Caroline James, Mother of Thelma, on her 80th birthday this day.

First quarter on an inside bell - 4.

Rung in thanks for the donation to the bells from Kinver Constitutional Club Bingo Players, for the 18th birthday (24.7.07) of Natalie Heathcock (daughter of 3), and the wedding anniversary of Jo and David Yair (daughter of 6)

First in method: 3.

800th peal: 6.

1 - first quarter

2 - first inside

For Evensong

Rung as the 3rd of four quarters to be rung by members of this band today and dedicated to Sandra Charnock (sister of 1) and her partner, Clive Hamilton, both of whom have recently celebrated their 40th birthday.

Rung as the first of four quarter peals to be rung by members of this band today and dedicated to the memory of Pat Perry from Violet Lodge, Violet Lane, Clent, who passed away recently following a short illness, aged 67 years (requested by Bryan Bush).

Rung as the 4th of four quarter peals rung by members of this band today - yippee! and dedicated to Chris and Heather Pickford and to June Lane who have moved into Kinver.

Rung as the 2nd of four quarter peals to be rung by members of this band today and dedicated to the band's commitment, Chris's patience and Jean and Paul Marshall's hospitality - thank you

Rung in memory of Clive Bartlett, long standing member of the congregation at this church, whose funeral took place yesterday.

First as conductor, at first attempt.

1,400th peal: 4.

For Evensong and an 18th birthday compliment to Kathleen Hill

First of Yorkshire - 2

For Evensong

Arranged and rung as a golden wedding anniversary compliment to John and Marion Surry, the conductor's parents, married in Winchester on 24 August 1957. The ringer of the treble has rung peals on all the trebles in the city of Worcester; the ringer of the tenor has rung peals on all the tenors in the historic city.

The bells were rehung with 2 new and 2 recast in the year 2000. They are dedicated to commemorate the life of Judith Ann Dear. The bells are rung on 13th March and 30th August in her memory.

Dedicated to Gerald Hemming for the anniversary of his birthday.

Kinver (South Staffs) Bell Ringers Four Country Quarter Peal Challenge. This was the first quarter rang at 9am (for others rang today see: Belfast - St Mark's; Hawarden - St Deiniol's; Kinver - St Peter's). Congratulations to Michael (4) this was his 200th quarter peal. Thanks to Paisley ringers for your hospitality when we joined your practice.

Kinver Bell Ringers Four Country Quarter Peal Challenge. This quarter was rung at 7.35pm and was the fourth quarter rung today (within 12 hours) YIPPEE.(For other quarters rung today see: Paisley - St James; Belfast - St Mark's and Hawarden - St Deiniol's). Thanks to members of St Peter's church for the wonderful welcome home. Congratulations also to Mo Awkati (husband of Diane 2) who very ably piloted an 8 seater aeroplane to transport us around the UK today. It has been a great experience for us all.

Kinver Bell Ringers Four Country Quarter Peal Challenge. This was the third quarter rang today at 5pm. (For other quarters rung today please see: Paisley - St Jame's; Belfast - St Mark's and Kinver - St Peter's).Thanks to staff at Gladstone Archive Library for the very welcome cuppa.

Kinver Bell Ringers Four Country Quarter Peal Challenge. This was the second quarter rung at 12.45pm (for other quarters rung today please see: Paisley - St James; Hawarden - St Deiniol's; and Kinver- St Peter's).Thanks to Belfast Ringers who donated to our charity fund raising.

Celebrating the 75th birthday of Ron Stephens

Rung on practise night as a good luck compliment to 1 and 2 starting new jobs on monday

400 peal - 7

For the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Gordon & Elaine Hill of Badsey (24th of June 1967).

Rung to mark 51 years as a ringer at this tower: 5.

Also rung for the wedding of Zoe Libardi and Alan White married today at Aldringham, Suffolk.

Rung open in celebration of the life of Joan Summerhayes.

First quarter at first attempt - 1

Rung in memory of Joan Summerhayes

Rung to celebrate 50 years since the augmentation to 6 bells and 50 years of bell ringing of the 5th ringer.

1000th peal of Major:8

For Evensong

1st Q - 3. For Harvest Festival.

A Birthday compliment to Joyce J Barton.

First quarter at first attempt - 1 Rung for evensong.

Rung for the 60th anniversary of David Beacham's first peal, which

was Grandsire Doubles at Ripple, Worcs, on 27 October 1947. Peal total now

517.

For the feast day of All Saints.

1st minimus 1 & 2.

First surprise major inside - 3. Rung for evensong.

First inside - 2.

For the Fallen.

First in the method: 2-6.

First of Grandsire Triples as conductor.

Rung half-muffled on the minor 10 for Remembrance Sunday.

For Parade Mass and half muffled for Remembrance

Rung to celebrate the 10th Wedding anniversary of Robert & Tracy Carlyle, son and daughter-in-law of 3.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip.

To celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

Rung to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of ringers 3 & 6

A 30th birthday compliment to Gayle Whittle

Dedicated to Mrs Catherine Black on the occasion of her anniversary today and to Mrs Beryl Jones who celebrated her 70th birthday on 21 October 2007

Rung for evensong and to the memory of Richard F. B. Speed who died last week.

Final of a series of sponsored quarter peals with the purpose of raising funds for urgent repairs to the church

Rung on the eve of the Seasonal Late Night Village Opening and dedicated to Terry Charnock who celebrated his 75th birthday on 10 December and to Kelise welcoming her to the family (father and neice of 2).

Rung for Christmas, as a birthday compliment to 4 and in memory of Dick Speed

To mark the 50 anniversary of the death of Dorothy L Sayers.

Birthday compliment to Gladys E Clements.

1st Rutland 2,3,4 & 5.

£2.00

First Peal in the Method

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In memory of Sam Sheppard by a Southern Branch band. First on 8 - 4. First Major - 7.

In memory of Eric Parker, a former local ringer, who died on 10 December

Rung half-muffled on the Harmonic Minor Ten to mark the passing of the Old Year.