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First go in Ringing Room: 1-2; 5-6

The Maidwell ringers finally had their first attempt together in Ringing Room and greatly enjoyed it. All ringers had a turn with each pair. We're hooked and will be back soon!

This was the Maidwell & Friends Band's first attempt at ringing on 10, and a successful course of Plain Hunt was rung at the second attempt, and then repeated. The more practiced members of the band then rang a plain course of Bob Minor (two in hand), with two of that band having never done any method ringing in the tower. Our achievements are very modest, but show what can be done with practice and perseverance. One of the band is now successfully teaching some of their non-ringing friends to ring plain hunt on six two in hand. We hope others will be inspired to do the same.

100 Tolling at 12 noon to mark the funeral today of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

5 minutes tolling for the National Day of Reflection

For the National Day of Reflection

5 minutes tolling for the National Day of Reflection

5 minutes tolling for the National Day of Reflection

National day of reflection

For the Marie Curie National Day of Reflection, marking the first anniversary of the covid lockdown with grateful thanks to all care staff and remembering all those who lost their lives, and their families.

In memory of all those who have died from Covid-19 related complications, with condolences to their families and friends.

For HRH Prince Philip

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tolled in celebration of the life of Prince Philip, HRH Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung in memory and thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of HRH The Prince Philip Duke Of Edinburgh

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

for the death of Price Phillip

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

for the death of Price Phillip

In memoriam, HRH The Price Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The tenor tolled at midday half muffled in celebration of the life of HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.

Half-muffled in memory of HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

for the death of Price Phillip

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 yesterday

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh

To mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam - HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam of HRH Prince Philip,Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

To mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam, HRH the Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

In memory of my dearest Dad, Charles Eddevane Whiteway, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday today.

10th April 1921 - 10th March 2008

cor meum in aeternum

Rung in memory and thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH The Priince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

To mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung in memory and thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

The tenor was rung half muffled for 15 minutes before a service of Choral Evensong in thanksgiving for the life of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung during HRH Prince Philip journey to St George's Chapel RIP

Tolling half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Half muffled preceding the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor.

Tolling half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Tolling, half-muffled, from 2.45 p.m. prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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

Tolling half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Half muffled for the funeral of Price Phillip

Tolled 99 times at 2.00 pm prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tolling half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Tolling half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam - HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

for the funeral of Price Phillip

Tolling prior to funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The tenor was tolled for an hour in the lead up to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel Windsor.

The tenor was then tolled 99 times to celebrate a full life of service to Queen and country.

for the funeral of Price Phillip

Tolling half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung before the funeral service for HRH Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh

Celebration of the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on 9th April 2021

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tolling, half- muffled, from 2.30 pm prior to the 3.00 pm funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Half-muffled tolling in the half hour prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. One bell half-muffled. Four ringers in turn.

Eloise Dickerson, Tim Holt, David, Wilson, Ann Archer.

Rung prior to the funeral of HRH the Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

For the Funeral of HRH Prince Philip,Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung at 3.50pm due to a Wedding at 2.30.

Rang Whole Pull Plain Hunt of 3 and Round, half-muffled for 30 minutes prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

An hour tolling one bell in rotation prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip,Duke of Edinburgh

30minutes half muffled tolling of the tenor prior to the minute national silence and the funeral of Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Tolled half-muffled tenor for 20 minutes from 2.15 pm prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Villagers were grateful to Nick Elks for muffling the tenor bell and to Angela Whiteway for tolling continuously from 2.00 - 3.00 pm so that we could participate in this moving tribute to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In Memoriam HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The Nine Tailors and Ninety Nine strokes of the tenor, half muffled. Assisted by Howard Murphy and Liz Reading

30 minutes of tolling prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip

Tolling, half-muffled, from 2.45 pm prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tolling half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

For St Georges Day

The tenor was tolled half muffled for Fred Spooner, as his funeral service commenced at Peterborough Crematorium. Rung in celebration of the life and service given by Fred, who died 10th April a few days short of his 89th birthday. Fred was very much loved by his wife Liz, family and friends. A dedicated Christian, serving St John's Stanground for many years as Church Warden.

The treble was tolled for Brian Moore, as his funeral procession left Church. It was rung as a personal tribute to the life and service given by Brian, who died on the 11th May just a couple of weeks short of his 89th birthday. Brian worshipped here latterly having moved from Boston in Lincolnshire where he took a leading role in the town's classical music for many years and for a few years played the organ, on a rota, in nearby Kirton-in-Holland, where Diana rang the bells. 

This new variation has been aptly named by the band, as we slowly emerge from lockdown. A first quarter in 15 months by many of the band and good to get this band back together.

Wishing Joan Parker a speedy recovery, from her fellow ringers.

Refresher QP to dust the cobwebs away.

Rung for Service of Holy Communion on the 40th Anniversary of my First Peal on this Bell. Due to Covid I would have arranged a Peal.

Rung after morning Eucharist this new variation was rung for the first time and named after Blodwen Banks. Also rung on the eve of David's birthday.

Jean Rose also rang No. 4.

Rung in celebration of the NHS 73rd birthday.

Also marking the conductor's birthday.

6: First in method and learnt in Ringing Room.

In celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the foundation of the NHS

Rung in celebration of the NHS by a group of ringers, all of whom have worked in the NHS.

8.00 p.m. for NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day

Rung following the burial of ashes of Audrie F J Samson mother of ringers 2 - 6 and mother-in-law of the treble ringer on what would have been her 91st birthday.

During lockdown Cotterstock villagers researched all the couples married in St Andrew’s from 1631 to the present day and went on to find out more about the lives of some of them. During the third lockdown villagers narrated the narratives and Bob Davies put all of this research together in a video. The video was shown all week culminating in the final showing on Saturday 10 July which was marked by the ringing of the church bells.

The resumption of the Farmers' Market Quarter Peals after the long pandemic.

Rung in celebration of Helen and Andrew Brown's Ruby Wedding anniversary, friends and dedicated church members.

A quarter peal, delayed by lockdown, to celebrate Brian and Hilary Hardie's 25 wedding anniversary in April 2020.

1. first in method, 6. first tenor QP. Both achieve Learning the Ropes level 3

In loving memory of Eliza Stanworth (17/4/21). Rung by her parents and grandparents.

Rung as part of St Mary's Summer Fundraiser, in support of the local branch of the Samaritans. It was then followed by supper with friends.

Rung during the monthly Farmers' Market.

Circled tower: 4.

25th peal in the tower.

Rung in memory of Brian Hobson and in celebration of his life.

With love and blessings to his wife, Dorothy, (cousin of Angela) and all his family.

Rung in celebration of the successful pursuit of love.Gavin Simpson and Sarah Jenkins recently got engaged. Tom and Marion Tomalin, who were married at St Jude's Church on 20th August. Geoff and Anne Emery who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding anniversary this week and had a renewal of their wedding vows at the end of morning Eucharist.

Joan Parker and Elaine Wilkinson would have loved to be involved in today's ringing and would like to be associated with this dedication.

The tenor was tolled 96 times after the funeral service of Althea Holborn, to reflect our oldest member at St Mary's and just short of her 97th birthday.

Much loved by family and friends.

Circled the tower to peals: 4.

Rung In Memorium Peter C Warboys - a long-standing member of the Cathedral Company

Rung on the front 5 as a prelude to a peal attempt.

To mark the 50th anniversary of David's first peal, which was on these bells on 25/9/1971.

First peal: 1.

Rung in memory of Peter Aslett prior to a service of thanksgiving.

In Memoriam Bob Davey.

Bob spent a long and happy retirement living opposite the Church in Warmington. He was a secondary modern school boy, who rose to became head of a large comprehensive school. In later years Bob, continued to contribute to education as governor and Chair of Governors of three local schools. He was a quiet and humble man, who would none the less have been delighted and proud to receive such a tribute.

Rung in memory of Michael Harvey. He had been a ringer for 62 years and a loyal longstanding member of the Weedon team, who was born in 1942 and passed away on the 17th May 2020.

For Evensong

A celebration of the rebirth of ringing tours. Part of Nigel Williams' ringing tour comprising a class selection of Cornish bells, with performances ranging from Plain Bob Doubles to Cambridge Surprise Maximus. Well done to everyone involved

A Peterborough Branch striking workshop event

Rung for Harvest Festival, and to welcome Revd Amanda Oliver as Priest-in-Charge in the benefice of Wilbarston, Stoke Albany, Ashley, Weston-by-Welland, Sutton Bassett, East Carlton & Cottingham, licenced on 25/7/21 by the Bishop of Brixworth.

First peal in the method.

Tedding Bob Doubles:

3.1.125.1.145.1.5.1.5.125 (cc 4488)

In celebration of the life of John Broadbent, a well-known and popular resident of Higham Ferrers, whose engineering skills were invaluable during the rehanging and augmentation of these bells in 2014.

For evensong

Rung for the Patronal Festival, and to celebrate the 2nd birthday of Hope Stanworth, daughter of John & Celia.

To Commemorate the 400th Anniversary of bells 2,3,4 and 6

A delayed QP rung to celebrate Terry and Paula's 30th wedding anniversary in May 2020

First in method 4.

First peal following extensive bell frame restoration, carried out by the conductor.

Rung in memory of Barbara Roff, whose husband Ken and son Chris were ringers at Maidwell, and whose generosity helped to fund this project.

In support of COP26

Rung to mark the retirement of The Venerable Gordon Steele, Archdeacon of Oakham, and for Evensong

Celebrating the Patronal Festival of All Saints, and dedicated to the memory of Ted Loveday, former Churchwarden & Tower Captain at this church.

First peal in the method.

Ted Surprise Minor:

f -36-14-12-1236.14-34.36 lh12 (TDMM 48305)

200th together: 1 & 7.

In Celebration of the 1st Anniversary of the marriage of John & Janet Beresford

Rung prior to the evensong to mark the 20th anniversary of the Peterborough Cathedral fire

50th peal for the Guild: 5.

Rung in celebration of the life of Duncan Townsend prior to the burial at Holy Cross churchyard, Pattishall. May he rest in peace.

A Peterborough Branch striking workshop event

1: 1st treble bob

For Town Gala Evening and Christmas Tree Festival.

Arranged and rung as part of the Church's 800th anniversary celebrations

Rung during the monthly Farmers' Market.

Rung for Towcester Branch Dinner Day.

First 41 Spliced: 3.

Circled the tower to peals: 2, and twice as conductor: 4.

Post lockdown refresh for David Gott

Post lockdown refresh for Geoff White

200th for the Guild: 5

100th Quarter: 1. Rung in memory of Branch members who have died since ringing was restricted due to Covid: Peter Box (Barby), Mike Harvey (Weedon Bec), Paul Goudime and Rosemary Davidson (Hellidon), Eric Bates (Byfield), David Cooke (Newnham), Hilda Collins and Jan Collins (Nether Heyford).

For the Town's Christmas Farmers' Market, and remembering Noreen Holmes who died recently aged 98.

1: First on treble to Minor.

Dedicated to the memory of Pamela Mary Geddes, mother of Ian Larter, who would have been 85 on 14th December.

Rung in fond memory of Peter Chilton, Tower Captain of Wilbarston, by some of his ringing friends

For Nine Lessons & Carols Service

Rung prior to the Healthcare Workers' Carol Service

For Roger F Jamieson (Father of 6, Grandfather of 1 & 4) - birthday complement - 83 today (22 Dec 2021).

First quarter peal 1

First family quarter peal 1, 4, 5 & 6

50th peal on the bells.

Rung in memoriam Brian Coutts who supported ringing in the benefice of Twywell, Cranford St John & Grafton Underwood.

On the 40th anniversary of Paul & Stef's first peal together, rung at Great Addington on 23rd Dec 1981.

Rung prior to the Lessons and Carols Service

1st in method, 7

First quarter peal at first attempt: 1, 6. Well done Catherine and Stephen.