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First ringing by the Ipsley Band on the virtual Five, with thanks to Leland Paul Kusmer and Bryn Marie Reinstadler for setting up Ringing Room, which has allowed us to gather and learn virtual ringing.

To welcome 2021

First Double Court Minimus - 1, 2 and 5.

Rung after Dr Who had ended.

First Double Court Minimus inside - 2, 3.

First Forward for all. Rung for progress.

Rung for fun. First course in the method for all.

First Rugby inside - 3 Rung for more fun!

First distributed performance for all. First as conductor in hand.

First "distributed" 720: 1-2

First 720 in the method for all the band

First 720 in method on this pair: 1-2 & 3-4

Remembering Geoff Bagley who was a loyal member of Malvern Link tower for many years. Rung by some of his Malvern ringing friends.

First 720 of Spliced in hand for all.

To welcome Theodore Christopher Pullin, born 5th February - a nephew for Richard.

The tenor was tolled 100 times at 12:02pm in memory of Captain Sir Thomas Moore on this, the day of his funeral.

Tenor tolled 100 times at noon in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral and remembering all those who have died in the Covid-19 pandemic.

All blows counted by Denis Wager.

Rung as a tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral. RIP

All blows counted by Alistair Henderson.

In memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral

First 720 in this fantastic method: 3-4 & 5-6

Tenor tolled to mark the funeral of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

To remember all those who have died during the pandemic and to remember Captain Sir Tom Moore whose funeral takes place today.

Rung as a tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral.

All blows counted by Pam Cummins

Rung at our virtual practice and dedicated to the memory of Mike Lashford on the day of his funeral

In thanksgiving for the life of Pat Hale, who did so much for so many, with such a lovely smile. She will be greatly missed.

At 12.01 for the National Day of Reflection

Following the 1 minute silence to mark The Marie Curie National Day of Reflection remembering all those who have died from Covid-19 over the past year.

National day of Reflection, the anniversary of the first Lockdown. 187 tolls starting 12:01 after the minute silence. 178 tolls starting 20:00 to coincide with the church being illuminated and an on line prayer service. 365 tolls in total to represent each of the days in the last 12 months.

Following one minute of reflective silence from 12 noon; on this National Day of Reflection and first anniversary of the first national lockdown in the UK: 126 whole pulls (stately) to commemorate the 126,000 lives lost to Covid-19.

The last 240 was rung during Earth Hour, which Richard marked by ringing with the lights off, though it was not lost on us that the total amount of energy needed for ringing this 720 probably more than made up for that sacrifice

First quarter in the method, and first blows in the method in a non-virtual setting: 3-4, 5-6.

In memory of Michael Lashford, a member of this association.

Rung on the WDCRA 'Reeves' bells.

Rung for Easter service and sponsored by John and Joyce Glover who celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on 31st March.

In memory of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who died earlier today aged 99

Rung half-muffled in thanksgiving for the life of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.

Tolling for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who passed away today aged 99. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty our Queen and the Royal family.

In memory of Philip G Morgan, a member of this association.

Rung on the WDCRA 'Reeves' bells.

From 18.30; to mark the death, announced earlier this day, of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam Nine Taylors rung to mark the death of Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Tolled half muffled in memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at noon on the day after his passing. Also in appropriately distanced attendance: Denis Wager, Christine and Peter Moreton, Jennie Kimberley, on behalf of all the Stoulton Ringers.

Counting Assistant George R Harrison

Tolled in memory of HRH The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh at 12:00 Noon, in honour of his Life, Service to Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, the Country and Commonwealth. May he Rest in Peace.

Rung half-muffled at Noon in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on 9th April 2021.

Counted by Bill Newman.

Up to 5 minutes of half-muffled ringing on either 5th or 6th on the quarter-hour between 12 noon and 4pm.

Ringing on a rota basis following social distancing protocols.

First ringing on the bells for 13 months

In memoriam His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

First treble dodging Major on handbells: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8.

Rung on the WDCRA 'Reeves' bells.

In memoriam, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

99 Blows rung at noon for the national event - In memoriam - His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at noon, as part of the national event in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9th this year.

All blows counted by Sarah Hodge.

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half-muffled at noon in thanksgiving for the life of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

All blows counted by Keith Field.

First course of Dixon's for all the band.

Rung on WDCRA 'Reeves' bells.

In memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh rung prior to the service.

For the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh prior to the funeral.

Assisted by Ray Roberts and on behalf of all the Stoulton Bellringers.

Rung prior to the funeral service of HRH, Duke of Edinburgh today.

Half-muffled tolling, immediately prior to the 1 minute National silence at 15:00hrs and the Funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at St George’s Palace, Windsor Castle 17th April 2021.

The half-muffled tenor was tolled immediately before the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6bzSVYbf10

Half muffled ringing for 15 minutes, then 5 minutes of tolling stopping at 2.55pm so we could mark the minute silence for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's funeral at 3pm.

Tolling the half-muffled tenor prior to the funeral of HRH, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

Immediately preceding the Funeral of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung prior to the funeral of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung during the hour prior to the funeral of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prior to the Funeral of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung as a birthday compliment to Her Majesty Our Queen for her 95th birthday today

For Sunday service and dedicated to Pat Kirkham for her 90th birthday on 29th April and to her daughter Sharon for her 60th birthday which was 27th March.

In memory of Brian Lawrence, a great friend to Clare and Bill.

First quarter in the method for all.

Rung on WDCRA 'Reeves' bells.

First 720 of Original: 3-4, 5-6

First 720 of Original in hand and as conductor

Rung on WDCRA 'Reeves' bells

To celebrate the birth of Joshua Robin Gilhespy at 7:17 this morning, a nephew for Richard.

First quarter of Original for all the band.

Rung Covid compliantly on the WDCRA Reeves Bells.

Tolled half muffled, 91 times in Memoriam of Sigvard von Sicard (20/03/1930-21/04/2021) as his coffin was taken away from the church.

Wishing Eleanor a very happy 50th birthday!

For Sunday service and dedicated to:

Rosemary June Childs, a beloved Wife, Mom and Nan. Happy Heavenly 80th Birthday.

And to:

Rob and Marita Fullwood who celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary on 25th May 2021.

At last, entertaining the visitors to Croome Park again, coincidentally exactly 10 years since the DIY restoration of the bells and the first ringing of them on 30th May 2011.

400th QP on the bells during those 10 years!

For service and dedicated to Pat Chilton and her sons Graham and Andrew and in memory of her husband Robert.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

For Sunday service and dedicated to Henry Williams for his 81st birthday and also in memory of HRH Prince Philip, both born 10th June.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

Counting Assistant Liz Emms

Half Muffled tolling at 07:00pm 72 times in memoriam of those lives lost in the Grenfell Tower Fire, followed by 2 minutes silence at 7.03pm ending with 4 rings for every year following the fire itself.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome on the 58th anniversary of Cynthia leaning to ring.

A bit of entertainment before the conductor's Covid jab at the Three Counties Showground

For Patronal Festival morning Service.

Rung for St Peterstide service and sponsored by Heather who is celebrating Winnie and Olive (her shop's) 2nd Birthday on Tuesday 29th June (what would have been her Great Nan Olive's 115th birthday). Heather wants to say:

"A Huge thank you to the Village for supporting my small business for the past 2 years."

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

Tolled a single bell 73 times at 8.00pm as part of the national celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the NHS. Thank you NHS, social care workers and Frontline line staff for the care and treatment to the Nation.

Twenty minutes of general ringing plus, at 8pm, 73 tolling. For the birthday of the NHS, as part of the national ringing for NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers Day. With thanks to all those who have worked in the NHS for the last 73 years, in particular those who have been caring for us during the current pandemic.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

Rung to mark George's 90th birthday yesterday.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Best wishes to Jennie Kimberley for her birthday today.

Rung for Sunday service and dedicated to Isobel Dennick for her 11th birthday on 21st July.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Compliments to Di and Clive Sheppard on their 40th wedding anniversary, today.

Rung to celebrate Clare’s birthday tomorrow. Dedicated to Richard Pullin to thank him for all his support and wish him well on his move to London.

First quarter in hand as conductor.

Rung on the WDCRA ‘Reeves’ bells.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Get well soon to Paul R Smith.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Paul R. Smith.

First quarter by the Monday Morning band since 2 March 2020

Marking the centenary of the first peal of Surprise to be rung in the City of Worcester - Cambridge Major on the lost ring at St Helen's 30/4/1921.

Rung in memory of John R Ridley, who was a loyal and much valued member of this peal band.

In memory of our friend and fellow ringer, John Ridley.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome park, including Paul R Smith and Madeline Reeder.

Rung on the WDCRA Reeves bells

First quarter on this pair for 3-4

Wishing Ruth Morris a very happy birthday.

First Quarter Peal - 1 & 2, and first quarter since lockdown for all the band. Young ringers on bells 1-5.

To Welcome Fr Adam as priest in charge to the parish. Rung by his friends.

Rung in celebration of the life of Michael L Lashford, Halesowen ringer for over 60 years.

Sunday service ringing kindly sponsored by Ruth Reynolds in celebration of her special birthday this week.

To entertain the visitors to Croome park.

First inside - 2nd.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park

Rung to welcome Joshua James Lucas first grandson to Tony and Kath

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

Rung for Harvest service as a welcome to Revd David and Hilary Hildred on their move to the Parish of Kidderminster East where David is the new Team Rector.

First of Triples - 1.

50th time of calling this composition - 7.

100th for the association: 8

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Celebrating ten years of quarter peal ringing by the Monday Morning Band

First quarter rung 3 October 2011 by 1,2,3,5,7,8

Birthday today for 2

Milestone birthday tomorrow for 3, recently retired

First quarter peal in retirement - 4&6

Service ringing sponsored by and dedicated to Guy and Denise Travis on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary today.

Rung during fireworks as part of the weekly practice.

Missing those not able to be with us.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

18th Birthday Compliment and 1st Surprise Major for Esther Lupton.

For the evening University Service.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

100th together: 3 and 6

Rung on the back five for Ring Out for COP 26

First tower quarter since March 2020 - 2, 3, 5 and on the bells.

For Evening service and as part of "ring out for COP26".

Rung on All Hallows Eve, to wish every possible success for the COP26 Conference due to begin tomorrow.

Ringing prior to the service of Remembrance, Thanksgiving and Hope.

First service ringing since March 2020

Rung to entertain the visitors to Croome Court, and for the birth of Nola Charlton - granddaughter of 5 - and as part of "ring out for COP26".

Rung in celebration of the life of Raymond ('Ray') Dunn

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

First on 10 as conductor, first in method: 3.

Assisted by Andrew Casserley

Half-muffled for Remembrance, and in memory of Jean Jakeman - a stalwart of this church.

First peal on ten bells - 4

Circled the tower to peals - 2

We will always remember. Remembrance Service half muffled ringing kindly sponsored by Brenda Kelly, with loving birthday memories of her dear husband Frank whose birthday would have been 12th November and in celebration of her own birthday on 17th November.

Rung half-muffled on the back five for Remembrance Sunday, with thanksgiving to all who gave their today for our tomorrow.

150th Q on non-virtual bells - 3.

Half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

In Memory of Anthony P Buttle, of Yateley, who died on 1st November.

Before the Blessing and Thanksgiving Service for Katie Alice Marshall, daughter of Sarah Marshall, our Tower Captain, and granddaughter of 4.

Rung for Sunday service and dedicated to David Gilbert.

"Happy 80th birthday Dad/Grampy, love from Leann, Hattie and Anna

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

First quarter on an inside bell for 3

Rung to celebrate the life of Arthur Ore

Rung on WDCRA “Reeves” handbells

Thanks to Darran for the arrangements.

Birthday wishes to Di Awkati.

With thanks to Darran for the arrangements.

Service riging sponsored by Andy and Kristina.

Dedicated to the memory of Kristina's mom, Jackie Garratt, whose 20th Heavenly birthday is 29th November. "Thought of and missed every day".

To entertain the cold visitors to Croome Park.

Rung on the front 6.

Rung by the Monday night band with their best wishes to Janet Craddock for a speedy recovery following her recent accident. Bob Browne wishes to be associated with this ringing.

Specially arranged and rung in celebration of the Halford family being at Common Farm in Kempsey for 100 years today.

100th together: 2 and 7

As a compliment to Actress Judi Dench to celebrate her birthday today (don't worry, Judi, we're not telling if you're not telling)

Rung with 5, 6 cover as part of practice night.

Longest length since ringing restarted - 1.

Rung to celebrate Jane Chapman's 70th Birthday.

In memory of Canon David H Sansum.

Rung for service, sponsored by and dedicated to Rev Anne Furness who celebrated her 70th birthday on 11th December.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park, and Birthday wishes today to Paul: (3rd).

1 First quarter peal

To ring out the year.

50th on these bells 7.

First triples as conductor 6.

Rung for service and sponsored by Liz Julia in celebration of the 90th birthday of much loved Mom and Nan Mary Glover. Love and best wishes from Liz, Jen and Adele.

Rung prior to Carols by Lamplight

Belated Birthday Compliment to Catherine & Margaret

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

First inside for 5

Happy birthday to Paul Evans

A ring of the Angel Number 1512 to look forward with hope to a better future for all of us

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

500th tower for a peal: 6

Birthday compliments to Hilda Ridley, who will be 70 tomorrow.

Rung on the original 6 to commemorate 300 years since the casting of the bells by Thomas Sanders of Bromsgrove.

Circled the tower: 3

Birthday compliment to Uncle Russell Brown and belated Birthday compliment to Paul Jopp.

200th peal together: 2 & 6.

100th peal together: 3 & 4.

Rung half-muffled (until the Tenor muffle slipped!) to mark the passing of the old year.

To commemorate the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his lifetime search for peace and reconciliation - a prayer and message for us all in a world becoming more confrontational.

Rung half-muffled on the front five as farewell to 2021 and in memory of all those who have died during the year.

First as cover - 5.

First as a C in the method.

50th together - 2 & 3.

To celebrate the life of Richard Coghlan a dedicated ringer and friend to all the band. Rung at his home tower on the day of his funeral.