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At the Surprise Major Practice, thinking of absent friends.

Rung to celebrate the tercentenary of the six Rudhall bells.

For Choral Evensong

Rung half muffled in memory of Vicky Waugh , church warden at St Thomas's since May 2010

Rung in memory of Muriel Harper who served the church and community in many capacities particularly as mayoress and magistrate

For the visitors to Croome Park.

1st quarter in his home tower - 4

For Choral Evensong

1st of Single Oxford inside - 2

Best Wishes to Nigel for his 70th Birthday.

Requested by Carol Westwood in memory of her husband Jack and John Morgan

For Choral Evensong

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

For Ash Wednesday.

Birthday compliments to Sarah Haynes, Archie Haynes, Nicki Baddeley, Roger Gurney and Suzi Freely.

A birthday compliment to Stuart Piper, our friend and Tower Captain at Pershore. First on his new hip - 8.

Circled the tower to peals: 2.

To entertain the wet and windswept visitors to Croome Park.

Rung following a memorial service celebrating the life of Lilian Mary Sanders.

Rung for the Southern Branch meeting held here on Saturday, 28 February 2015.

Rung in memory of Hilda Hadley who loved Kinver village, her church and especially St Peter's bells. With much love from her family and friends.

First Major - 7

First in method - 2

For Evensong

First of minor - 1

Rung on Mothering Sunday to celebrate Reverend Karen's 60th birthday on 1 March.

For St Patrick's Day.

First in the method: 6.

First Grandsire Doubles inside - 3.

Rung in the tercentenary of the six original Rudhall bells.

250th peal - 9

100th together 1 & 10

To mark the conductor's twenty-first birthday, on March 23rd.

First in method - 3,4,5,6,7

First on 8 - 8

For Choral Evensong

To mark the reburial of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral later this week.

Rung on WDCRA "Reeves" handbells

To entertain todays 1500 visitors to Croome Park.

Best wishes to Richard Pullin for his 21st Birthday tomorrow.

300th QP together 1 & 2.

First in method - 2, 4, & 8. 100th together - 2 & 5. Rung in the tercentenary of the six Rudhall bells.

Rung immediately before the service of Licensing and Installation of the Revd. Anne Potter for the Parishes of Leigh and Suckley.

For service of Compline

Rung, on the anniversary of her birth, in fond memory of our friend Avril Forrester who died last year.

First peal: 2. First peal inside: 5. First peal as conductor: 6.

First Triples inside - 5.

600th quarter - 2.

A compliment to Robin Walker and Mark Wilson on their marriage this day.

Rung in the tercentenary of the six original Rudhall bells.

Rung with the bells fully muffled (tenor open at backstroke) following the Good Friday Devotion.

For Easter.

Entertaining visitors to Croome Park.

Rung to commemorate the life of Elizabeth Fisher (15-06-1917 to 14-04-2015), much loved Mother of Jenny and Grandmother of Marianne. First in method - 5.

For Choral Evensong

First of triples - 1

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

To entertain the visitors o Croome Park.

1st in method - 4.

Birthday compliment to the conductor, 63 years young today.

In the tercentenary year of the Rudhall bells.

To celebrate the birth of Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.

In celebration of the birth on Saturday of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.

First quarter as conductor: 6.

On the 70th anniversary of VE Day, in the tercentenary of the six Rudhall bells.

Rung for the 70th anniversary of V.E. Day.

First in method (4).

Rung immediately following the two minutes silence at 3.00pm to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

To welcome HRH Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, born 2nd May

Rung to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

At 11.00am for the Seventieth Anniversary of V.E. Day. First Quarter Peal 6 (aged 13).

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day. Rung following general ringing at Pershore Abbey. First of treble to Surprise Major - 1.

Rung in memory of VE day

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day. Treble was rung by Raymond Dunn who also rang Grandsire on VE Day 1945.

Rung for the 70th Anniversary of VE Day

First 8-spliced: 7.

Rung for the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

To mark the VE Day 70th anniversary. Rung prior to the Rogationtide Holy Communion held in the orchard garden of The Fleece Inn with musical accompaniment from Bretforton Silver Band.

For Ascension Day Service.

Birthday Wishes to Richard.

For Richard (son of 2) and Joanne getting married on 30 May 2015. First quarter of Minor 2.

125th together: 2 & 7.

25th together: 7 & 9.

Remembering the people of Nepal in the wake of the recent earthquakes. First quarter 1.

Rung for the pleasure of the visitors to Croome.

First in 4 methods 2. For the Ruby Wedding Anniversary (on 21st May) of John and Caroline Westwood, and for the Golden Wedding Anniversary (on 29th May) of Don and Carol Barton.

First in method 2,3,5. First inside to method 4.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

For The Churches Conservation Trust's "Celebration of Volunteering" held here at All Saints, and in Spetchley Court.

For Evensong.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park and to celebrate the "Award of recognition" from the Churches Conservation Trust for our work and ringing at Croome. Thanks to everyone who's rung/helped.

199th Quarter Peal (and 4 peals) since the DIY restoration of these bells in May 2011.

150th as conductor.

Rung in the tercentenary of the six original Rudhall bells.

To celebrate the birth, on May 28th, of Edward James, grandson for Jenny and son of Victoria, a past ringer at this tower and a past Master of the Western Branch of this Association.

First of Surprise as Conductor

For Josephine Ellen Hill born 24/05/2015, 1st grandchild for (3)

Rung for morning service and to mark the 800th Anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta.

For 10.30 Holy Communion and to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta.

To celebrate the 800th anniversary, on 15th June, of the sealing of Magna Carta.

Rung to mark the wedding of Becky Simonds and Adam Payne on 30th May. Also for the 800th anniversary today of the sealing of the Magna Carta.

Celebrating 800 years since the signing of the first Magna Carta.

First of Surprise: 6.

Rung to entertain the visitors to Croome Park and to mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta.

200th quarter on the bells since the 2011 restoration.

Circled tower: 1

1200th quarter: 6

Get well compliment to Alistair Smith who was unable to ring in this quarter.

First of triples - 1.

Rung to Celebrate the marrage of Becca and Nick Medcroft.

For Rock Church Fete.

Rung to mark the installation of the Reverend Susan Renshaw as a Canon of Worcester Cathedral

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

750th quarter: 6.

400th together: 5 & 6.

Rung non-conducted.

First non-conducted for 1,2,4,5, and 8.

50th quarter this year - 6.

First in the method: 3,6,7.

Rung with compliments to the Rev. Rose Lawley, made a Hon. Canon of Worcester Cathedral, 22.6.2015.

Entertaining todays visitors to Croome Park and also marking Croome's connection with the RAF during WWII.

Rung immediately before a Spitfire Flypast.

Rung by the local band to welcome the Morris dancers to their Annual Morris Service and as a Happy Birthday to the conductor's granddaughter, Emily, who is 2 years of age today. Thanks also to Christina Ireland and Rob Newman for ringing with us as well.

Many thanks to Jenny Roberts for turning out at a moments notice when we met 7.

Rung to celebrate the licensing of Rev. Nigel Taylor to the Parish of Kidderminster Ismere, the service for which took place yesterday evening. Rung on the 123 anniversary of a peal of four minor methods rung at Cookley which included Grandsire Minor. First in method for all except the conductor.

Marking 50 years since A. J. Barnfield learned to ring.

First in the method for all

Circled the tower - 1

Before the Annual Church Service.

Birthday Wishes to Alison's mother, Freda Willgress.

Sarah's 100th QP in the tower.

The first peal proven to be on these bells since 1889. With thanks to the W&DCRA for allowing us use of the bells.

For Choral Evensong and as a farewell compliment to Jon Payne on his last service as Director of Music at St Thomas's

Rung in celebration of the Silver Wedding Anniversary (25 years) of John and Judy Gibbons on 28 July 2015.

First in method inside for ringer of no. 3

To entertain the damp visitors to Croome Park.

50th in the tower: 6

First of Triples as Conductor

With Best Wishes to local ringer Ruari Smith-Cooper, marrying Lauren Birch at St Peters, Hall Green, Birmingham tomorrow morning.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park

First in the method: 3, 5

200th quarter in Worcestershire: 1

Rung as a birthday compliment to Jason M Fisher.

6. First quarter peal on the tenor.

5. First quarter peal as conductor.

First blows in the method for 2, 4, 5, 7, & 8

75th together 3 & 8

In affectionate memory of Jim Adams, former ringer at All Saints.

To celebrate the 50th birthday today of Kate Andrew, ringer at this tower, and mother of 1.

Rung for Salwarpe's Summer Show.

Rung in memory Dr Ronak Patel, whose funeral took place on August 20th 2015. Ronak was the Son-in-Law of Stephen Bedford, who was to have rung in this peal.

First in method - 2,3,4,5,7

Jointly Conducted.

First Quarter: 1.

With Compliments from the Band to Alan and Geraldine Kimber (Grandparents of Treble ringer), on the occasion of their Golden Wedding.

Birthday Compliment to Ros Long

A birthday eve compliment to Ruth Morris; a regular Tuesday ringer at this tower.

The first peal of Minor on the bells.

Marking the anniversary of the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa on 26th August 1883.

First of Major 4. Rung as a birthday compliment to Ruth Morris; the longest serving member of this tower.

Rung in celebration of the 80th birthday of Joan Charnock (mother of ringer 3).

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first recorded peal on the Kidderminster bells of Grandsire triples rung on 29th August 1765.

In Memory - Judith Ann Dear

30th wedding anniversary compliment to Chris and Sally Thomas and David and Cath Butler. Also birthday compliment to Rachel Cocks

First 'inside' - 4

In celebration of HM Queen Elizabeth II equalling Queen Victoria's record as longest reigning British monarch.

Rung to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II becoming Britain's longest reigning Monarch. Worcester City's motto is "The Faithful City".

Rung to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning monarch of all the countries within the United Kingdom.

First Quarter - 6

To celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

Rung to celebrate H.M. Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

God Save The Queen!

650th peal: 4

To mark HM Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

A date touch of 1926 changes (the year of her birth) to commemorate this day Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning British monarch.

Rung to mark the occasion of our Queen becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

To mark HM Queen Elizabeth II becoming, this day, the longest reigning British monarch.

Rung to celebrate H.M. Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

For the licencing service of Rev. Andrew Sillis as vicar of St Thomas's

For 10.30 Holy Communion, and to celebrate the marriage of Ruth Elizabeth Westwood (3rd daughter of the conductor and sister of 3) to Ian Donald (Mac) McPherson on Saturday, 12th September 2015.

Congratulating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on becoming the Nation's longest serving Monarch; and also to congratulate Nicky and Stuart (3 & 4) upon the announcement of their Engagement.

Rung to celebrate HM the Queen becoming the longest reigning British monarch.

Congratulations to Nicky Beaumont and Stuart Piper on their engagement, yesterday.

25th quarter on this bell: 6

With best wishes to Richard who's moving to Rugby and to John who's off to Chichester University.

1st in the method for 2, 3, 5, 6, 7. 1st as conductor in method.

To welcome Reverend Ted Whittaker as Priest in Charge of the new Benefice of Shrawley and the Witleys with Abberley and Teme Valley North.

For Choral Evensong

1st in method - 3

With special thanks to Mo Awkati for standing in at the last minute.

Birthday compliment to our friend and fellow ringer, Stephen J Bedford.

4 First major

Rung to celebrate the birthday of Arthur Ore who is 90 today

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Rung to celebrate the ruby wedding anniversary of Lilian & Peter Wills.

Sister of Lilian: 2.

First in method: 4 & 5.

Rung to welcome the Rev Sarah Ann Dangerfield, who will be licensed as Priest in Charge to the Five Alive Parish tomorrow afternoon, October 11th at 4 pm at Fladbury.

Rung for Sally and Mikes visit to Worcestershire.

First blows of Minimus for Sally and Mike.

For Choral Evensong

Best Wishes to Andy Gray

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

First Surprise Royal inside: 2.

775th quarter peal - 10

To celebrate Ivor and Joan Woods Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

Rung for the 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt

First of Minor inside: 2.

Marking United Nations Day, (70th).

For Choral Evensong on the 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt

Rung to the celebrate the engagement of Simon J. Telford and Catherine A. Grubb

On the feast of All Saints, to entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Birthday compliment to the conductor for tomorrow.

25th quarter in the method: 8.

In celebration of Paul Platt's 75th birthday and his 60th year ringing at Hanbury.

For Rememberance Sunday and in memory of Jack Westwood (birthday 4 November).

For Remembrance Sunday, rung half muffled to entertain the muddy visitors to Croome Park.

Rung for the 35th wedding anniversary of Paul & Judy Mountain.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

A birthday compliment to Ben Kellett

With best wishes to Helen on the occasion of her 75th Birthday, yesterday.

Rung to commemorate the bicentenary of the peal of 8081 Grandsire Caters rung here on 27th November 1815 – the longest length on the bells until 1978.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Tom and Margo Whatmore, ringers from Upper Arley and parents of Amanda L James, prior to the service to renew their wedding vows.

100th quarter in 2015 - 2

Rung to celebrate the opening of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal 200 years ago, in December 1815.

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Worcester and Birmingham canal.

For Evensong

Rung for Mary and Graham Rowley who celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 10 December

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park, on the Feast of St Nicholas.

Madeline's 100th QP this year.

Mark's 75th QP at Croome D'Abitot.

Birthday Compliments to 1,3 and 6

This completes the 'Months of the Year' project. This was the last ringing on these ropes which were fitted October 2006. 76 peals & 348 quarters plus numerous practices equate to over one million changes on these ropes. 125th together 3 & 7, 75th together 3 & 4.

6: First Peal at first attempt, (Aged 69.5).

In the 300th anniversay year of the first Peal, at St Peter Mancroft in Norwich.

For Christmas and Mary's birthday.

First of Triples inside - 3. First quarter peal on the new ropes. With thanks to Bill Newman for stepping aside to allow us to attempt this QP.

First peal at first attempt - 2. To welcome Marianne Fisher, Jenny's daughter, to her new home in Pershore.

For Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Paul's 150th QP at Croome, all since the DIY restoration in 2011.

For the Feast of St Stephen.

5: 125th QP this year.

With best wishes to Chris Lester, who should have been with us today, for a speedy recovery.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

2 & 4: Most methods in a QP.

Best Wishes to Caroline Bagworth on the occasion of her 70th Birthday.

For the Feast of Holy Innocents.

In memory of Dr John R Ketteringham MBE, who lived in this parish for a few years and rang at this church.

Rung on the 6 Rudhall Bells installed in 1715, to celebrate a tercentenary of ringing at St. Andrew's on these bells.