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Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

First for all on handbells. For Chris' birthday and in memory of Rod Lees

Circled tower three times - 1.

Croome once again hit by flooding, so not as many visitors as normal to entertain today.

13th Birthday compliment to Cerys Bracher. most methods to Quarter 2.

Rung to celebrate the life of Ethel Stallard, mother of Martin and Janet. Ethel passed away this morning at the amazing age of 103.

To celebrate John Haydon 65th birthday

Rung in celebration of the life of Arthur C Berry.

Remembering Ralph Teague and Arthur Berry.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Olive Woodall, widow of Eric Woodall who was a member of the local band for 61 years, of which 22 years as deputy ringing master.

In memory of Arthur C. Berry (Bill)

Remembering Arthur C Berry.

Rung open in memory of Arthur (Bill) Berry. Arthur learned to ring 54 years ago in Pershore at both Abbey and St Andrew's, he instigated the restoration of the six at St Andrew's in the early 70s and his voluntary assistance to Eric Fowler of Taylor's bell foundry led him to set up business as a bellhanger and as a result he undertook the augmentation in 1981

To the memory, and to celebrate the life, of Arthur Berry, well-loved local ringer and a true supporter of bell-ringers and their bells for so many years.

The band wishes to thank Andrew Evans for standing down after meeting short (Bubbles where were you?) for Dereham Surprise Major.

25th quarter in the method: 6.

Rung in appreciation of the life of Bill Berry, mentor to the local band at this his adopted tower, by some of his many ringing friends in the Southern Branch.

A birthday compliment to Lyn Wheeler - and an anniversary thank you to her from the conductor - still learning - for all her support.

In memory of Arthur C Berry, who re-hung these bells in 2008.

In memory of Arthur C Berry who re-hung these bells, for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, in 2002.

A birthday compliment to Penelope who claims to be the long-suffering wife of the conductor

First QP after returning to ringing: 1. First in m: 3

Before Evensong, celebrating Sarah's 40th Birthday. Also remembering former tower captain Ernest Cubberley, who taught Sarah to ring, who died 10 years ago today.

For evensong. 1st in method - 3

To mark David Beacham's 60 years membership of the Worcester Cathedral Guild

Rung to commemorate the life of Arthur (Bill) Berry

First Quarter on the bells since being re-hung.

For the delight of visitors to Croome Park.

Rung to commemorate the life of Arthur (Bill) Berry

Remembering the anniversary of the birth, 50 years ago yesterday, of our friend Bob Havard, who died 10 years ago.

First peal in method: 2, 4 & 9.

300th peal: 3.

50th peal: 4.

Celebrating the Christening, here today, of Harriet Lester, daughter of Chris & Cheryl from our local band.

First on 10: 3 and 7.

Ist in method - 1, Ist as conductor this method - 6.

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the patent for the Hula Hoop on March 5th. 1963

With best wishes to Roger for his 70th birthday, and to Sarah for her 40th.

Rung as a 65th Birthday compliment to Rob Newman and also remembering Arthur Berry.

For Choral Evensong

1st Quarter - 1

Rung for Don Hawkswood who is celebrating his 80th birthday

For Mothering Sunday Evening Communion service.

To entertain all Mothers on their special day.

To celebrate the centenary of the laying of the Foundation Stone for Canberra, Capital of Australia, on March 12th. 1913

First in the method and completing the standard Eight - 2

100th together 3 & 8

1st in m: 2.

For Choral Evensong.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park on St Patrick's Day.

Wedding anniversary compliment to Bevan & June Willgress, father of Alison.

A treat for the conductor on the eve of his Birthday.

With compliments to Miss Vivien Barnes and Mrs Margaret Harris, retired Hinton ringers who celebrated their Birthdays earlier this month.

1st Quarter on the eight bells since being rehung. Donation £6

Half-muffled for Requiem Mass

1st Quarter - 6

1st Inside - 5

On Palm Sunday.

Rung before the last service (united communion by extension) taken here by Fleur Bradley before retiring as our Reader. With our thanks for many years devoted service to our parish.

Rung in memory of Christopher E Slade, who died 24 March, a good friend and regular member of this Monday morning quarter peal band.

Fully muffled with the tenor half muffled, starting at exactly 3pm following the three hour service of Devotion.

1: 1st QP on more than 5 bells.

For Choral Evensong

A birthday compliment to Kate Bond

First Quarter Peal 1, 6

First of Bob Doubles 5

On Easter Morning as a farewell compliment to Jo Cross, Volunteering Officer (West), who is leaving the Churches Conservation Trust in April.

For Easter and because Ruth is here.

For Easter. Most methods and 1st Stedman: 3.

Rung for Easter.

In eager anticipation of the Worcestershire and Districts Association AGM at Kempsey this afternoon.

Ist in method - 3 and 4; 1st as conductor this method.

To commemorate the 970th Anniversary of the Coronation of Edward the Confessor, King of England, on this day in 1043

Welcome to Rev. Jo Musson, new Vicar of Claines. Wishing all the best to the ringing Rev. Nick Kaleniuk on taking up his new role.

In memory of Harry Bird.

For Evensong

1st Quarter away from cover - 1

To celebrate the 90th birthday today of Phil Bullock, ringing friend of this tower and Tower Master at Grimley. First quarter away from cover, treble.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

6-Circled tower to QPs.

The 340th anniversary year of the bells. They are the oldest complete ring of six and were cast in a field by the church.

To commemorate the 71st. Anniversary of the award of the George Cross to the Island of Malta by King George VI on this day in 1942.

1st. in method for all.

To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the launching of the Royal Yacht Britannia on this day in 1953.

1st. in method for all

A 13th birthday compliment to Molly Mallinson.

Birthday compliment to HM Queen Elizabeth II

Marking the 87th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

God Save the Queen!

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mrs Joan Taylor. First quarter of triples: 8.

For St George's Day and Paul's Birthday.

For England and St. George.

For St George's Day and Paul's Birthday.

400th QP as Conductor.

For St George, Patron Saint of England

and to celebrate the birth of Paul R Smith of Powick in a previous but undisclosed year

For St George's Day and Paul's Birthday.

For St.George's Day and Shakespeare's Birthday. Congratulations to Jason for a well-struck first quarter peal (hopefully the first of many).

For St George's Day and Paul's Birthday.

1st. in method for all. To celebrate the 80th birthday of Willie Nelson, American country music singer and songwriter. Also as a compliment to Mike Williams for all his support - motto "where there's a stay, there's a way..."

1st. in method for all.

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the launch of 'The Man Who Never Was' from British Submarine HMS Seraph, into the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain.

Celebrating the 100th birthday of our parishioner Gwen Palmer, rung before her party in the village hall.

For Choral Evensong

Rung in celebration on the evening prior to the marriage of Naomi Bush and Peter Chapman (son of 1).

18th birthday comliment to Wills Bury, step-son to treble ringer.

For 10.30 Holy Communion and to celebrate the birth on Friday 10th May 2013 of Cleo Victoria Darch, a second granddaughter for John and Caroline Westwood, another niece for Mary, and a sister for Annabelle.

For the Evening Communion Service and as a belated 90th birthday compliment to Phil Bullock, who for very many years has looked after the bells and ringing at Grimley. Also to celebrate the birth of Cleo Victoria Darch, 2nd Granddaughter for John Westwood. 200th Q as Conductor and a welcome return to ringing after a hip replacement operation.

For the pleasure of visitors to Croome Park.

First Stedman Doubles: 1,2 & 3.

Rung in memory of Elizabeth Deardon, once a ringer at this tower. Elizabeth donated the 2nd bell in memory of her husband, John, in 1992 when Fladbury bells were augmented from 6 to 8.

First in the method -3

A birthday compliment to Nicola

For Choral Evensong.

First Quarter Peal - 5

Rung before Evensong for the 60th anniversary of the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. First quarter peal inside 3.

Rung on the 6oth anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.

First in method 2.

Run for Evensong and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11.

Rung (on the middle six) for the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Christine Mills.

First peal of Spliced Surprise: 3.

Rung to mark the translation of The Right Reverend David Walker, The Bishop of Dudley, to Manchester

1st of Stedman Caters 1

100th together 4 & 9

50th together 1 & 9

To welcome Daniel Alexander Freely, a second Grandchild for Roger & Sally Gurney.

Rung for the Churches Conservation Trust's Midsummer Tea Party at the Church.

Also to celebrate the ringing, friendship, and life of Ivor Bramich. Five towers represented in the Quarter Peal - Suckley, Clifton-upon-Teme, Hallow, Kidderminster, and Martley.

Marking Cynthia Palmer's (nee Wells) 50 years of ringing.

After meeting short for minor.

A birthday compliment this day to 2

Rung before, during and after, the wedding of Michael Smith (National Trust Property Manager) and Amy Forster (National Trust House & Visitor Services Manager) held in Croome Park's eye-catcher "The Rotunda".

100th QP on the bells since their DIY restoration in May 2011.

A wedding day compliment to Danielle Emery and James Harrison

Celebrating the Feast Day of St Peter.

Marking the 250th anniversary of the Church's consecration on 29th June 1763.

100th QP together 3&5.

Circled tower as conductor.

For the Annual Church Service, today celebrating the 250th anniversary of it's consecration on 29th June 1763.

A graduation compliment to Dr. Martin Hurst

1st Quarter Inside - 5

First in method 3

To celebrate the success of Andy Murray at Wimbledon, The British Lions in Sydney Australia, and hopefully Chris Froome in The Tour de France, and the English Cricket Team against the Australians in the Ashes Test Series.

1st. in method for all

Rung before our practice night, in celebration of Sarah Jordan's milestone birthday last Sunday. A successful repeat this time of the attempt last month for Marion Franklin's birthday. Also wishing Marion a speedy recovery from bruises after a fall last week. Both are members of our band. Not getting so much practice ringing, but the cake and bubbly makes a nice change!

For the Church Flower Festival and Fete.

For Patronal Festival Evensong.

Rung before Choral Evensong to mark the 24th wedding anniversary of Katrina and Grant Emery.

Rung on the pentatonic scale.

Rung before the 10.30 Holy Communion and to celebrate the baptism at that service of Cleo Victoria Darch, second grand-daughter for the conductor and another neice for Mary.

For the evening Holy Communion service.

Rung to mark the 50th Anniversary of Malvern Floral Art Club.

Also in loving memory of Peggy Thomson(22.5.15-1.7.2013) and as a birthday compliment for her niece Zaz Knight whose birthday it is today.

Entertaining our visitors, on a glorious summers day, at last.

In loving memory of Jim Attwood (12th October 1948 - 12th July 2013). Jim learned to ring in this tower and was associated with it throughout his life.

Rung for Evening Service on St. Swithun's Day

In memory of our friend and fellow ringer Jim Attwood (12th October 1948 - 12th July 2013).

First Little Bob Royal - 5 & 7

1 - 1st Quarter-peal as treble. To celebrate the 65th. Birthday of Violinist and Conductor, Pinchas Zukerman.

First for all at this tower at this temperature.

First of Grandsire - 5

For Benjamin Britten memorial Choral Evensong

To celebrate the birth of His Royal Highness The Prince of Cambridge - Quarter Peal booked before the event!

To celebrate the birth of His Royal Highness The Prince of Cambridge

Rung to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Cambridge. A new beginning. First inside: 2.

Rang to celebrate the birth of Prince 'X' of Cambridge on 22 July 2013 to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Rung to commemorate the birth on Monday 22nd July 2013 of Prince George of Cambridge

Rung to celebrate the birth on 22nd July,2013 of HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge.

First im: 2 & 3. First in m as C. The band would like to associate Tim Hughes with this Q.

Rung open by members of the regular Broadwas band in fond memory of Ivor Bramich, former Tower Captain, who died recently.

Rung, by invitation, for the beginning of the Pershore Plum Festival.

A birthday compliment to Sandra Charnock (sister of 2) and thank you to Henry Lewis, who graciously stepped down when we met one short for Royal.

Welcoming twins: Stella Emily Harris Gurney & Oliver Stephen Kelway Gurney, more Grandchildren for Roger & Sally.

4 Last of Rutland (Hopefully!)

First of Bob Doubles inside - 5

To celebrate the conclusion of a successful Flower Festival weekend at St. Mary's, Shrawley.

Rung to entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Celebrating the birth of Thomas Andrew Hill, a first child to Anna and Bob Hill of Malvern, with the band's best wishes.

* First quarter peal in the method.

To celebrate the 125th Anniversary of John Logie Baird, inventor of the TV, born on this day in 1888.

1st in method for all, and following a pleasant walk along the Stroudwater Canal from St Michael and All Angels Eastington, after a morning quarter peal there.

To celebrate the 591st Anniversary of William Caxton, the first English printer, born this day in 1422.

Followed by a pleasant walk along the Stroudwater Canal to St Cyr Stonehouse for a second quarter peal.

To celebrate (yet again!) the birthdays today of Janet Stallard and David Cropp (not forgetting Madonna's 55th as well).

Ist. in Tichborne Doubles for all.

In fondest memory of John and Peggy Carter.

A wedding compliment to Maddie Hurst and Gavin Hill married in this church on August 1st.

First Bob Doubles inside for a long time - 2.

What, me worry? Debut issue of MAD magazine, this month 1952. A very good year.

80th Birthday Compliment for today to Martin Smith, whose carpentry skills ensured the successful completion of the DIY restoration of these bells in May 2011.

Ruby Wedding Compliment for today to Derek & Geraldine Price, of nearby Upton Upon Severn.

To celebrate the 90th birthday of Mrs Sheila Thomson, and also the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Chris and Margaret Carter.

Rung before the service of farewell for Revd. Canon Owain Bell, team rector of the Kidderminster Team Ministry, who retires at the end of this month. donation £5

For Evensong

First of Minor - 1,5

A Compliment to Alan Boon, a Freeman of Martley, on his 90th.Birthday (Thirsty work, Alan.....)

Rung before the service for the licensing of the Reverend Nick Kaleniuk as Priest-in-charge.

3 - 1st.quarter inside. To commemorate two great events: the 824th Anniversary of the Crowning of King Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) as King of England in 1189; the 362nd Anniversary of the Battle of Worcester in 1651 - both on this day

Welcoming Thomas Andrew Hill, a first child for Bob & Anna (nee Hansell) Hill of the local band.

Paul's 1000th Quarter Peal.

At the tower he's rung most at (219), on the bell he's rung most on (159) and with those he's done most of his ringing. All from the local band.

Rung to mark the licensing of the Reverend Anthea Elston as an Associate Priest and the retirement of the Rector, the Reverend Mike Rogers

Rung before the service of farewell for Revd. Canon Owain Bell, team rector of the Kidderminster Team Ministry, who retires at the end of this month.

Conducted by ASCY Past Master D. Paul Smith from outside the circle. Paul is revisiting the Country from Malaysia.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park and the Hare Krishna festival. The Krishna community lived at Croome Court during the 1980s.

To entertain the visitors while on their blustery walks in Croome Park.

Celebrating the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Bryan & Elisabeth, (from nearby Castlemorton), who married here at midday on 21st September 1963.

Rung to celebrate the translation of David Walker, Bishop of Dudley, to the see of Manchester

For Choral Evensong

First of minor - 1

To celebrate the 80th Birthday of Ceri Griffiths (Lucy's Dad), and also to celebrate the commissioning of the Authorised Lay Ministers for the Benefice of Shrawley and the Witleys and Abberley: Ray Mace, Rick Warner, and Trevor Nott. First quarter of Grandsire 3.

Rung in celebration of the life of our friend Charmian Hill who died on 6th September. Charmian was once Tower Captain at Pershore.

Rung as a compliment to Ruth Morris, of the local band, on celebrating her recent 80th birthday, with our very best wishes.

75th together 3 & 6, 25th together 3 & 4, and 25th 3 with SJB as conductor

Dedicated to Annabelle, granddaughter to Mo, born 21 September. This being Mo's first quarter peal inside at first attempt.

Rung by a local band to mark 100 years since the bells were re-hung and augmented to 8 in 1913

Rung for the last Service at St Mary's Kidderminster for the Rev. Canon D. Owain Bell, Rector, on his retirement, by local ringers, with best wishes from the local Band.

Celebrating Joan's 60 years of ringing, all here at her beloved tower of Ripple.

Also marking 51 years since Joan's one and only other peal, rung here, on the same bell, on 25th August 1962.

Rung before Evensong in memory of Hester who passed away on Friday 4th October 2013.

Rung in memory of James F. Bickmore the late husband of Mrs. Mary Bickmore a long time ringer at this tower.

Rung to entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Quarter Peal for the parish farewell Eucharist for Fr Doug Chaplin. Doug has been the Rector at Droitwich Spa for the last 12 years.

In affectionate memory of our friend Jim Attwood (12th October 1948 to 12th July 2013) on his 65th birthday. Rung in the tower where he learned to ring and rang the first (26th Jan 1963) and last (27th Dec 2011) of his 243 peals.

For 10.30 Harvest Festival Holy Communion and to welcome Victoria Day to the Stourport Deanery (and to Shrawley Rectory) to the new post of Lay Missioner.

Also thinking of Tom and his family on the eve of his grandfather's funeral.

Rung as a compliment to Gordon Hodge, for his recent 90th birthday, and the birthdays of Geoff Bagley of Malvern and Anna-Maria Tommasi of Verona Italy,

with our very best wishes to them all.

Also for Harvest.

George and Ruth Morris wish to be associated with this quarter.

For the enjoyment of visitors to Croome Park.

First Treble Bob Royal - 1.

To celebrate the birthday this day of Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues.

2. First in methods.

Seventh birthday compliment to Rachel Bagley.

First Grandsire Doubles inside (3)

First of Treble Bob - 1.

For the Parish Farewell Eucharist for Fr Doug Chaplin. Doug has been the Rector at Droitwich Spa for the last 12 years.

For Helen and Roger Peberdy, who are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary today.

Rung by lunatics for the lunar eclipse and to tintulate the caravaners currently bogged down in Croome Park.

To celebrate the baptism today, in the Chapel Royal, St James' Palace, of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and great grandson of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Also to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Roger and Helen Peberdy on 19th October 2013.

Rung for the Upton Grey Autumn Festival.

For Choral Evensong

For Evensong at Old St Martin's in the Cornmarket, in whose parish St Swithun's stands.

Birthday compliment to Mark.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

First on 8: Treble

For the Northern Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight.

1: 1500th quarter

A thanksgiving for the life of Lee Andrews of the Severn Valley Railway. Rung on the day of the W&DCRA Dinner at the Severn Valley Railway.

First quarter in the method: 2.

First in the method as conductor.

Rung on the day of the W&DCRA Dinner at the Severn Valley Railway.

First quarter inside: 2.

2,999th quarter: 6.

1st of Cambridge: 5.