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In remembrance of the Rev. G Shilvock vicar at both Wolverley and Cookley for 27 years and also a ringer, who passed away on 14th December 2019. Apologies and condolences were received from Mr David Andrews (tower captain at Wolverley) who could not participate due to illhealth

First Quarter: 1. Remembering the Rev. Geoffrey Shilvock of Kidderminster, Wolverley and Cookley, whose funeral took place at this church 2 days ago.

First Q for 24 years and very well rung - 5.

Most Minimus - 2.

Rung on the back five prior to the evening service for Epiphany.

Get well compliment to Philip Humphrey, who has recently had a pacemaker fitted.

With our prayers and best wishes to Pat Hale, member of the local church, for healing and peace.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

In loving memory of Geoffrey Shilvock vicar of Wolverley and Cookley from 1985 to 2012, brother of Ivor:5. Dave Andrews wishes to be associated with this quarter.

Rung at the request of Pat Kirkham, in memory of her late husband, William Kirkham, whose 90th birthday would have been 13th January 2020.

First in method at first attempt (2).

Rung before her Licensing Service to welcome the Revd. Kalantha Brewis as Priest in Charge, Hallow & Grimley with Holt and as Curate in Charge, Lower Broadheath.

Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the National Trust, today.

Formed 12th January 1895 by Octavia Hill, Hardwicke Rawley & Robert Hunter.

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty...for ever, for everyone.

St Mary's Church is cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust, and situated in the National Trust's Croome Parkland.

First Treble Bob - 3.

Blue Monday Practice at Ipsley 1/8

First touch of Grandsire Doubles as a C

Blue Monday Practice at Ipsley 2/8

First touch as a C

Blue Monday Practice at Ipsley 8/8

Compliment to Jeff Webb

Blue Monday Practice at Ipsley 5/8

Blue Monday Practice at Ipsley

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Blue Monday Practice at Ipsley

First Grandsire 1

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Blue Monday Practice at Ipsley

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First Grandsire as a 1 and as a C

Blue Monday Practice at Ipsley

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A practice night dedicated to wish Tower Captain, Beryl Thorp, a speedy recovery from her fall whilst on holiday. Tower members Phil Barker-Brown, Robin Booth, Pippa Curtis and Jim Keegan are included in these best wishes along with all those who regularly ring with Beryl.

500th peal: 8.

Rung to the glory of God prior to Evening Worship with 5, 6 covering.

Rung for Evening Service immediately after Churches Together in Malvern Unity Service, including members of both Malvern bands.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Rung, on the pentatonic 8, to mark the Chinese New Year.

First peal on this 8.

Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Jeanne Ore who for many years was a dedicated member of the Eckington ringing band.

First quarter peal (1) Aged 12

A 75th Birthday Compliment to Nigel Davis, a regular member of this Sunday Afternoon Band, and to entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Celebrating the 100th birthday today of John Partington, past tower captain at St Leonard's, and long time resident in Clent. Rung by members of the northern branch of the W&DCRA. Tony Palmer wishes to be associated with this quarter.

First of surpise inside - 6

First of treble bob - 1

Rung prior to Evening Worship on Candlemas with 5, 6 covering.

First as a C in the method.

For the return of the ashes.

In celebration of the life of Malcolm Skinner of Eastgrove Cottage, Shrawley. Rung before his funeral service today

For Edgar a faithful friend of the treble ringer.

1st Quarter (1)

First touch inside - 3.

Silent and non-conducted. First silent and non-conducted touch for all.

First St Simon's 1, 2 and as a C.

First St Simon's inside - 4.

First touch in the method - 1, 6.

Get well compliment to Richard Spray, who planned to take part this evening but was unable to join us.

1st quarter - 3,4,5,6. Jointly conducted 1,2,3,4,5.

Grandad (6), Mum (2) and daughters (3,4,5).

First of Ealing for all except 4th.

Birthday Compliment to Di Sheppard.

First on 8 & of Surprise - 3

First Lincolnshire - 5

First Lincolnshire as conductor - 8

Arranged and rung as a 30th birthday compliment to Adam.

Arranged and rung as a 30th birthday compliment to Adam.

First as a C in the method.

Rung on the back five after the Baptism of Emma, Owen, Joseph and Alexis-Marie and prior to Evening Worship.

Birthday compliment to Jackie Farmer.

10th Birthday compliment to Sam & Becky, daughters of ringer of 5th.

For evensong and to celebrate Paul Lewis' 60th birthday.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park - braving Storm Dennis.

To welcome Dannae Elizabeth Garzonis to the world, born 13th February 2020, great niece of 2 and 3.

First Quarter - 1.

First 1/4 peal at cover for Polly

First as a C in the method.

Rung on the back five during the service at Top Church Dudley to welcome the new Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick and his family to the Diocese.

Paul's 250th QP at Croome, all since the DIY restoration in May 2011.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

Rung half-muffled following the Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Val Heasman.

First as conductor since moving to Malvern

Rung as a compliment to Edwinna and Andre Vanderzanden, Boston USA, on the occasion of their visit to England

First in the Method for all. Rung on the back five following 'Families@Four' and prior to Evening Worship.

Get Well compliment to Chris Eldridge and with our prayers and best wishes for those members of the church who are suffering from ill health.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Rung before the World Day of Prayer Service at Eckington which was prepared this year by the Christian Women of Zimbabwe

For Evensong.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

First St Simon's Bob - 1. Conducted by RH

For March Blue Monday.

First St Clement's - 1, 3, 4, 5 and as a C.

For March Blue Monday

Conducted by RH

For March Blue Monday

First St Clement's - 2.

For March Blue Monday

First St Simon's as a Conductor

For March Blue Monday

In memory of Judith Ann Dear.

First peal of Rutland as conductor

1st quarter - 1

1st as conductor - 5

Rung to celebrate our ringer Ann Silk winning Gold in the Campanologist's Marmalade Category 2020

18th Birthday compliment to treble ringer.

First in method: 3.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

First Quarter - 6.

Weekly practice on Zoom using handbells, an ancient door bell, cow bell, 17.5lb Fire Station bell, bowl and mug.

First ringing on eight - 1 and 7.

Ipsley practice night. We also rang simple call changes.

First in Ringing Room - 3

First Caters - 1, 2 and 8.

Part of Ipsley's Friday Night Practice with grateful thanks to those who created Ringing Room - which not only allows us to meet and practice, but also ring on more than six bells!

First Bob Doubles - 1. Jointly conducted by all.

Ipsley Practice Night

45th Wedding Anniversary Compliment to the parents of 2 with the best wishes of the band.

Rung as part of Ipsley practice night in Ringing Room. Jointly Conducted by all.

Birthday compliment to Beryl, mother of the ringer of 3rd.

First course in the method for all.

In thanksgiving for the life of David Stuart Hargreaves, Lay Reader, Deanery Chair, member of the Diocesan Synod and Diocesan Bishops Council, Open the Book team member and friend - whose funeral took place today. You will be greatly missed.

Hopefully we will celebrate your life with a quarter peal when we can ring the tower bells at Ipsley again.

Get well compliment to the lovely Chris Tilley, Reader at Ipsley

First virtual ringing 3, 4. First ringing on twelve as a band on Ringing Room

First service ringing since lockdown

Dedicated to Rev'd Debs to thank her for her ministry in Kinver and Enville and for her friendship and to wish her every happiness as she takes up her new post of vicar in Shropshire. Also to Glenys (Senior warden at St Peters) and John Cutler for their Golden Wedding anniversary on 25th July and to thank them for all they do for us all at our church.

Rung for the Licensing service of our new Rector of the United Benefice of Kinver and Enville, Rev'd Richard Clarkson. Welcome Rev'd Richard, your wife Lucie and your boys.

Rung as a compliment to Kathrin and Finbar Roche as a celebration of their marriage this day, after a silence of 147 days (21 weeks) since the last time the bells of Martley were rung on March 15th.,2020

Sunday Service ringing dedicated to:

Geri Hart, Happy Birthday love from Natalie and family

Alyson Smith and family - family memories

Service ringing dedicated to the safe arrival of Annabelle Rae Cooper born 10th August 2020, requested by her Great Aunt Mary Jennings.

Rung on the Harvey Reeves bells belonging to the Worcestershire & Districts Association

In fond memory of John A G Clements

Rung on the Harvey Reeves bells belonging to the WDCRA

Marking the 12th anniversary of Chris Pullin's installation as Canon Chancellor at Hereford Cathedral.

Rung on the Harvey Reeves bells belonging to the WDCRA.

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Sunday service ringing dedicated at the request of Patsy Wood to her partner Patrick Creaven and to her lovely neighbour Jeanie Taylor.

First Sunday service ringing at Bromsgrove for Sam.

Service ringing dedicated at the Request of Rebecca Campbell to her husband Ian for his birthday this week. Happy Birthday Ian.

First time we have rung a method together. First in method for Hattie and Anna. Kelise was solid support. Very chuffed. Socially distanced group hug.

Rung as part of a Blue Monday practice on a Saturday for the Blue Pathway

For Sunday service and dedicated as follows:

We are dedicating the ringing of the bells to celebrate the life of the absolute best, bright and breezy Maureen Crutchley. Loads and loads of love from Rachel, Rebecca, Dave, Steve and Molly xxxxx

Also:

Remembering Edgar and Marjorie Price who married at St Peter's church Kinver 2nd April 1953. Today would have been Dad's birthday. Happy Birthday Dad. May the bells ring out. Requested by Tim Price and Suzanne James.

Rung for Sunday service and dedicated at the request of Andrea Dupree to her husband Mathew and their daughter India, who both had birthdays in October.

First in the method for all. For All Saints on practice night.

Rung on the Harvey Reeves bells belonging to the WDCRA.

First minimus in hand

Happy 40th birthday to Peter Evans

Tolling and Uniting villagers in Remembrance.

Rung on the Harvey Reeves bells belonging to the WDCRA.

Rung on the Harvey Reeves bells belonging to the WDCRA.

For Ipsley Blue Pathway

For Ipsley Blue Pathway

First spliced 1,2. For the Blue Pathway

First Spliced as a C. For the Blue Pathway.

Rung on the Harvey Reeves bells belonging to the WDCRA.

Dedicated to our friend John Silver who is the owner of this hotel and has generously allowed the Bromyard ringers to use it for handbell practices during the winter months.

In memory of John's wife Sylvia, who died two years ago this month.

Rung outdoors on the WDCRA 'Reeves' bells.

Silver Differential Doubles:

5.1.5.3.5.3.5.123.5.1.5.1.5.3.5.1.5.1.5.1 21453

Silent & non conducted for the Blue Pathway

Birthday compliment to Catherine

For the Blue Pathway

For the Blue Pathway

First course of Maximus on handbells for all the band.

First course of Maximus: 1-2, 5-6, 9-10.

Rung on the WDCRA 'Reeves' bells.

Silent and Non Conducted for the Blue Pathway.

Get well compliment to The Bishop of Worcester Dr John Inge who is recovering in hospital after breaking his leg in a recent accident whilst riding his bike. https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/18955503.bishop-worcester-broken-leg-needs-operation/

Christmas service ringing and dedicated to birthday memories of a special man by Ann

And in memory of Tom and Nancy Field requested by their daughter Rachel Davis. Tom was a bellringer at this tower and it would have been his birthday on 27th December

Rung on the Harvey Reeves bells belonging to the WDCRA.