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Rung to welcome the New Year!

First Plain Bob Minor: 2 and as C.

50th together: 2 & 3

First peal in the method:

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300th peal with the WDCRA: 3

The first peal on the new Tenor.

Rung prior to Families@4 to mark Epiphany

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park, after meeting short for minor.

Marking the 25th anniversary of Christine & Mark Hurst's marriage blessing at St Bernard's Church, Wengen, Switzerland.

A Birthday compliment to Robin J Walker.

In support of The Elmley Castle Bell Restoration Project with thanks to the National Heritage Lottery Players.

For Epiphany and to entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

In loving memory of The Revd Canon Rosemary Lawley, ringer at this tower, and wife of the former Tower Captain.

Rung to celebrate the installation of the new Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson, this day

Rung to celebrate the installation of the new Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson, this day.

The longest spell of non-stop ringing by Geraldine, Helen and Katie

Rung to celebrate the new Bishop of Worcester

As part of the Associations Ringing, Welcoming the new 114th Bishop of Worcester, Rt Revd Hugh Nelson.

Ringing for the formal welcoming of the new Bishop of Worcester, Rt Revd Hugh Nelson.

To welcome the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson as the 114th Bishop of Worcester.

Part of W&DCRA commemoration of the enthronement of Rt.Revd.. Hugh Nelson as the 114th Bishop of Worcester.

To welcome the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson as the 114th Bishop of Worcester

To welcome the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson as the 114th

Bishop of Worcester

Rung celebrating the Installation of the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson as 114th Bishop of Worcester

Service ringing sponsored by Jayne and dedicated in memoria to Avril Boyson, 'Loving Birthday Memories'.

Rung to welcome the Right Reverend Hugh Nelson as the 114th Bishop of Worcester

Rung by the local band to welcome the new Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson, who was installed at Worcester Cathedral yesterday.

Most Doubles - 2 & 5.

First blows in St Martin's - 2.

30th together - 3 & 5.

Thanks to Lucy for stepping in at last moment.

Rung by the local band to welcome Bishop Hugh, installed at Worcester Cathedral yesterday.

To welcome The Rt. Revd Hugh Nelson as the 114th Bishop of Worcester and for morning service.

Rung to welcome the Right Rev. Hugh Nelson as the 114th Bishop of Worcester.

Ringing before the service of thanksgiving for the life of Julie Newman, wife to Bill.

Stuart and Nicky Piper wish to be associated with this performance.

Rung to mark the 80th birthday of the ringing twins Elizabeth Struckett (of this tower) and Anne Newcombe (of Dilwyn) on the 17th January (nee Smith, of Felpham 1960s) by Kidderminster and district ringers.

Entertaining the visitors to Croome Park.

Dedicated to the memory of Alan E Hartley; formerly Master, Freeman and Vice President of the Worcestershire & Districts Change Ringing Association.

Rung during practice remembering our friend and fellow ringer, John Hubbard, who's funeral took place earlier today. 21/4/1943 - 18/12/2025.

John had been a stalwart tower member since 1984. His son James (treble) learned to ring here at the same time but emigrated to Australia.

Rung, nicely struck, to celebrate Andrew's notable birthday on 25 March, and to celebrate the life of Alan Hartley RIP.

First quarter inside: 4, First Grandsire: 2

In Memoriam Alan E Hartley; formerly Master, Freeman and Vice President of the Worcestershire & Districts Change Ringing Association.

In Memory of Alan E Hartley, father of the ringers of 1 and 2, Grandfather of ringers of 5 & 6 and father in law to the ringers of 3 & 4

Rung to before Families@4 to celebrate Candlemas.

Birthday compliment to Canon Garth Nathaniel.

Most m/p: 3.

130th together: 2 & 4.

Rung as a farewell compliment and with best wishes to Revd. Kalantha Brewis who is moving to the Oxford Diocese in March. On the occasion of her last service at Grimley.

First Erin: 5 & 6

First Erin Triples as conductor.

Rung to celebrate the conductor's impending departure from his seventh decade (Feb 11) and also the Feast of St Agatha. 200th together - 1-3-4.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

600th QP in the tower since the DIY restoration of the unringable bells in 2011.

Rung in memory of Alan E Hartley.

Steve Barton would like to be associated with this peal.

Rung in memory of Jonathan P Hughes on the 43rd anniversary of his birth.

500th peal: 10

“Let the bells be rung!”

For Sarah's birthday.

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Elizabeth Parry and Richard Vale.

Richard learnt to ring especially for this occasion, ringing rounds on eight for the first time! After Richard left to go down to the service, the ringing continued with rounds and call changes until the bride arrived, and again after the service.

Rung to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Patrick and Carol Onions on 11.02.26

Rung to celebrate the life of Peter Moreton who died on 29/01/26 aged 96. Peter was a valued member of the Eckington band for many years.

Rung to celebrate the life of Peter Moreton

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

In memory of The Revd Canon Rosemary Lawley, wife of John, both ringers in this area. On the day before the funeral service for Rose at Kidderminster.

6: first quarter peal

In Memoriam; after the funeral and celebrating the life of the Rev. Canon Rosemary Ann Lawley, by ringing friends from Kinver, Kidderminster and the Northern Branch of the W&DCRA.

Among the many other ringers wishing to be associated with this QP are Cynthia Carlyle and Jean Mountford of Bewdley, and Heather Pickford formerly of Kinver.

Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of the conductor's first visit to this belfry to learn to ring. Hooked from day one!

18th Birthday compliment to Archie, and to Roger Gurney (not 18th).

Rung by the Sunday handbell group in fond memory of Ruth Morris who passed away on Friday 20th February.  Ruth, George, Howard and Alison Hodge rang handbells together on Sunday evenings for many years. Alison, currently unable to ring with a broken arm, was present and would like to be associated with this performance. 

First service ring for Harry having passed his Level 1 LTR this week.

Well done Harry

Remembering Ruth Morris of Malvern Link who died on 20th Feb.

3: First in method.

4: 375th QP in the tower.

6; first quarter peal

This composition has been rung for the first time.

Rung in memoria for our dear friend Rose Lawley, former ringer at this church.

First Triples inside for ringers of third and sixth.

Rung with 5, 6 cover to mark St David's Day prior to Families@4

In memory of Alan E Hartley.

Remembering Alan E Hartley on the day of his funeral.

Rung by ringers from Beoley, Feckenham, Ipsley and Redditch in thanksgiving for the life of Alan Hartley.

Thank you for the ringing!

Rung to celebrate the life of Ken Nicholas (1932 - 2026)

Conducted by 5: Grandson of Ken Nicholas

1st quarter by 6: Granddaughter of Ken Nicholas

4: Son of Ken Nicholas

Rung by a band who ring at towers in the Redditch Mission Area to celebrate International Women's Day.

First inside - 3.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Rung for Mothering Sunday Service

Congratulations Elliot, first Service ring

Congratulations Harry, Presented with his Level 1 LTR certificate

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

Ringing For Beryl Thorp's 95th Birthday.

Thank you to Paul R Smith for calling 240 Plain Bob Doubles from outside the circle.

Fellow Western Branch members joining Beryl for Open Church Refreshments - Margaret Pridmore, Steve Townsend, Jenny Walton & George Morris.

Members sending congratulatory messages -

Jan Forrest, Paddy Clear & John Westwood.

200th peal for the Association and 400th on 8 bells: 3.

Tom's 31st birthday treat

Wishing Paul R Smith a speedy recovery

Daffodil Days Weekend. Following a busy open tower yesterday, a first service ring today for Alfie.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd. Andrew Watson, who served his curacy here, and is fondly remembered, not least for playing chopsticks behind his back at a church social event.

Catherine McLaren would like to be associated with this quarter.

Rung in memory of Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Susan Payne TD QARANC who passed away after a long illness on 7 March 2026. Her funeral will be at Pershore Abbey on 24 March at 1100 Hrs

First of little bob for 1,4 and 6 and as conductor.

A birthday compliment to Jadd Virji.

Circled the tower: 8

To mark the 50th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sending her first email from RSRE Malvern on 26th March 1976. Rung by current and former employees of RSRE Malvern and its successor organisations. See https://mraths.org.uk/?page_id=588 for more information. Gerry Edwards and James Kinnersley were also eligible to ring but were unavailable. Gerry and Robert were both on site during the Queen's visit.

To mark the 50th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sending her first email from RSRE Malvern on 26th March 1976. Rung by current and former employees of RSRE Malvern and its successor organisations. See https://mraths.org.uk/?page_id=588 for more information. George and Robert were both on site during the Queen's visit.

To mark the 50th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sending her first email from RSRE Malvern on 26th March 1976. Rung by current and former employees of RSRE Malvern and its successor organisations. See https://mraths.org.uk/?page_id=588 for more information

Palm Sunday Service ringing dedicated in memory of David Gilbert (grandfather of Hattie and Anna, father of Leann - all ringers of our church) who passed on 1st March. David loved the bells and was very supportive to us. R.I.P David. Condolences to all the family.

Rung with the bells fully muffled, tenor open at backstroke, following the Service of The Last Hour.

Rung on Easter Sunday to entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

250th together: 1 & 4.

Rung to conclude the cremation service for Ruth Margaret Morris of Malvern Link. 26th Aug 1933 - 20th Feb 2026. RIP Ruth. Rung on the WDCRA Reeves Handbells

First quarter on ten bells: 10

200th together: 1 & 7

Ringing after the Baptism of Theo Anderson

1100th Tower Bell Quarter Peal - 7th. Birthday compliment to Henry Lewis

Service ringing sponsored and dedicated to Graham Pratt remembered with love for his birthday (24th). A much loved Grandad to Ruby, Harry and Molly, with Ruby and Harry proudly ringing at St Peter's Church Kinver. Always in our thoughts never forgotten.

To entertain the visitors to Croome Park.

400th together: 1 & 6.