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Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

Cathedral Church of St Michael

Thursday, 1 January 2004 in 3h 28 (33–3–6 in D♭)

5019 Stedman Cinques

Composed by CH Rogers

1 Michael Chester

2 A Robin Guy

3 Clive M Smith

4 Lucy Smith

5 Alan E Bagworth

6 Robert E Reeves

7 Barry J Davis

8 Christopher F Mew (C)

9 Dominic J Travis

10 Paul McNutt

11 John R Fisher

12 Geoffrey W Randall

First Stedman Cinques inside - 6. Circled 12 - 1.

Ringing World page reference: 4839.0084

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Sunday, 11 January 2004 in 1h 23 (11)

5040 Plain Bob Minor

1–2 Graham R Hayward

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

50th handbell peal as conductor.

Rung at c.60cpm and we still missed the start of Auf Wiedersehen Pet!

Ringing World page reference: 4840.0107

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 14 January 2004 in 2h 24 (12)

5152 Spliced Surprise Major (5M)

1056 Cambridge, Superlative, Yorkshire; 992 Lincolnshire, Pudsey; 142 com; atw

Composed by G A C John

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 G Jessica Lansberry

5–6 John R Fisher (C)

7–8 Michael Chester

Most Spliced Surprise Major in hand for all and for the Guild.

Ringing World page reference: 4841.0130

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Yardley, West Midlands

St Edburgha

Saturday, 17 January 2004 in 3h (13)

5040 Double Norwich Court Bob Major

Composed by J R Fisher

1 Graham R Hayward

2 Geoffrey W Randall

3 Ian D Thompson

4 Michael Chester

5 Ian C Maycock

6 Simon P Rogers

7 Benjamin D Kipling

8 John R Fisher (C)

First Double Norwich as conductor.

Ringing World page reference: 4841.0128

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Rugby, Warwickshire

St Andrew West Tower

Sunday, 18 January 2004 in 2h 33 (9–2–3 in A)

5040 Doubles (8m/1v)

1-2 Stedman 3-6 St Simon's 7-10 St Martin's 11-14 St Nicholas 15-18 Winchendon 19-22 Reverse Canterbury P 23-32 Grandsire 33-38 April Day 39-42 Plain Bob

1 Diana Butcher

2 Stewart Smith

3 Christine F Homer (C)

4 Julian G Edgson

5 John E Goddard

First peal - 1. First Doubles - 2. First Doubles as conductor. First peal on the bells since completion of tower restoration. By Sunday Service band.

Ringing World page reference: 4841.0128

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Wellesbourne, Warwickshire

St Peter

Monday, 19 January 2004 in 2h 47 (10–0–24 in G)

5040 Ellesbourne Alliance Major

Composed by BYROC

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Michael Chester

3 James Hughes

4 John R Fisher

5 Mark W Sayers

6 Raymon A Sheasby

7 Peter J F Quinn

8 Simon P Rogers (C)

First peal in the method. Rung in memory of, and with thanks to, David W Beard.

Ringing World page reference: 4852.0398

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick, Warwickshire

St Nicholas

Saturday, 24 January 2004 in 2h 48 (15–2–20 in F)

5056 Ullswater Surprise Major

Composed by PGK Davies

1 Robert J Taylor

2 Peter J F Quinn

3 Robert A Reeves

4 Mark W Sayers

5 Raymon A Sheasby

6 Dominic J Travis

7 Christopher F Mew (C)

8 Geoffrey W Randall

Rung to congratulate David Hawkins and Andrea Rees on their engagement.

Ringing World page reference: 4842.0153

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Cathedral

Sunday, 25 January 2004 in 59m (34)

1346 Cambridge Surprise Maximus

1 Kate Gardner

2 Graham Hayward

3 A Robin Guy

4 Ruth Border

5 Andrew J Middlicott

6 Geoff Pratt

7 Jonathan Hughes (C)

8 John Fisher

9 Jessica Lansberry

10 Chris Pickford

11 Paul McNutt

12 Matt Durham

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bilton, Warwickshire

St Mark

Thursday, 29 January 2004 in 43m (7–0–12 in G♯)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Christine F Homer

2 Sally A Idle

3 Kathleen M Idle

4 Philip Spice

5 Gerry F H Allen

6 Christopher J Idle (C)

In memory of Amy Alice Spice, mother of 4

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick, Warwickshire

Collegiate Church of St Mary

Saturday, 31 January 2004 in 3h 16 (25)

5040 Oakham Surprise Royal

Composed by D F Morrison

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Ian D Thompson

3 David E Leafe

4 G Jessica Lansberry

5 Ian C Maycock

6 John R Fisher

7 Mark W Sayers

8 Samuel K Lander

9 Dominic J Travis

10 Michael Chester (C)

First peal in the method for all except 1 & 7. 50th peal; 9.

To mark the 30th anniversary of the conductor's first ringing lesson. With his thanks to those ringers that have encouraged, or merely put up with, him since 1974!

Ringing World page reference: 4843.0177

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Walsgrave

Monday, 2 February 2004 in 35m (6cwt)

1260 Minor and Doubles

720 P. B. Minor, 120 P. B. Doubles, 120 St. Simons Doubles, 120 St. Martins Doubles, 120 Grandsire Doubles, 60 Stedman Doubles

1 Matthew Glasgow

2 Andrew Tyler

3 Jo Rontree

4 Ray Sheasby

5 Andrew Middlicott (C)

6 Jonathan Hughes

Rung to celebrate Andrew Tyler's 15th Birthday and to congratulate him on his appointment as Tower Captain of Walsgrave.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

63 St Martin's Road

Wednesday, 4 February 2004 in 2h 21 (11)

5120 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by N J Diserens

1–2 Graham R Hayward

3–4 G Jessica Lansberry

5–6 John R Fisher (C)

7–8 Ian D Thompson

First Cambridge in hand: 1-2

First Cambridge in hand "inside": 7-8

Who needs Chester anyway?

Ringing World page reference: 4843.0180

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Salford Priors, Warwickshire

Saturday, 7 February 2004 in 43m (15)

1260 Stedman Triples

1 Chris Mew (C)

2 Andrew Tyler

3 Jo Rontree

4 Matthew Glasgow

5 Jonathan Hughes

6 Chris Pickford

7 Andrew J Middlicott

8 Mike Homans

First of Stedman: 3, 4 First blows in method: 2

To celebrate the 15th birthday of Andrew Tyler and 21st birthday of Jonathan Hughes

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Evesham, Worcestershire

The Bell Tower

Saturday, 7 February 2004 in 50m (14)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Heather Pickford

2 Chris Pickford

3 Matthew Glasgow

4 Jo Rontree

5 Andrew Tyler

6 Andrew J Middlicott

7 John Smart

8 Chris Mew (C)

9 Jonathan Hughes

10 Mike Homans

First on 10: 5. To clelbrate the 15th birthday of Andrew Tyler and the 21st birthday of Jonathan Hughes

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire

Saturday, 7 February 2004 in 44m (14)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Mike Homans

2 Sandra Parker

3 Chris Mew (C)

4 Chris Pickford

5 Andrew Tyler

6 Andrew J Middlicott

7 Jonathan Hughes

8 Frank Spiers

First touch of Grandsire Triples & first on 8: 5

To celebrate 15th Birthday of Andrew Tyler and 21st Birthday of Jonathan Hughes

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Stoke

Sunday, 8 February 2004 in 42m (13)

1260 Mixed Minor (3m)

360 Double Oxford, 360 St. Clements, 540 Plain Bob

1 Janice Sheasby

2 Jean Harrison

3 Andrew J Middlicott

4 Dave Harrison

5 Jonathan Hughes

6 Ray Sheasby (C)

To celebrate the 21st birthday of Jonathan Hughes

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Stoke

Wednesday, 11 February 2004 in 42m (13cwt)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Rupert Cordeux

2 Jean Harrison

3 Jo Rontree

4 Andrew Tyler

5 Jonathan Hughes

6 Dave Harrison

7 Ray Sheasby (C)

8 Miles Chicken

First on 8: 1. To celebrate the birthday of Jonathan Hughes who is 21 on this day.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Maidstone, Kent

St Michael and AA

Saturday, 14 February 2004 in 2h 20 (6)

5056 Superlative Surprise Major

Composed by J R Fisher

1 Graham R Hayward

2 G Jessica Lansberry

3 Benjamin D Kipling

4 John R Fisher

5 Thomas M Barlow

6 Simon E Adams

7 Stephen R T Pocock

8 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4845.0225

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Honiley, Warwickshire

St John the Baptist

Saturday, 14 February 2004 in 2h 25 (6–2–04)

5040 Minor (3 methods)

720 St. Clement's College Bob Minor 1440 Cambridge Suprise Minor 2880 Plain Bob Minor

1 Robert J Taylor

2 Julian Edgson

3 Karen M French

4 Richard Turner

5 E J Woodward

6 Ian C Maycock (C)

First inside - 3.

First attempt - 5.

Ringing World page reference: 4845.0225

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Whilton, Northamptonshire

St Andrew

Monday, 16 February 2004 in 2h 48 (13–1–5 in F♯)

5040 Auld Alliance Major

Composed by BYROC

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Jane M Rogers

3 Peter J F Quinn

4 A Robin Guy

5 James Hughes

6 Raymon A Sheasby

7 Michael Chester

8 Simon P Rogers (C)

Rung as a 75th birthday compliment to Robin Guy and 50th wedding anniversary compliment to John and Josephine Hughes. First peal in the method.

Ringing World page reference: 4845.0225

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Worcester, Worcestershire

All Saints

Saturday, 21 February 2004 in 52m (20cwt)

1344 Bristol Surprise Maximus

1 Katie Lane

2 Anthea Lansberry

3 Graham John

4 Matt Jeffrey

5 Jessica Lansberry

6 Matt Durham (C)

7 Graham Hayward

8 Andrew J Middlicott

9 Dave Matthews

10 Paul Evans

11 Phillip Abbey

12 Jonathan Hughes

First on 12: 4, first Bristol Max: 7. Rung in celebration of Jonathan Hughes 21st birthday.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Cathedral

Sunday, 22 February 2004 in 56m (34cwt)

1346 Cambridge Surprise Maximus

1 Kate Gardner

2 Jessica Lansberry

3 Geoff Pratt

4 Ruth Border

5 Robin Guy

6 Ian Thompson

7 Jonathan Hughes (C)

8 Andrew J Middlicott

9 Matt Durham

10 Domanic Travis

11 Paul McNutt

12 Christopher Pickford

Rung to celebrate the 21st birthday of Jonathan Hughes: also as a fairwell compliment to Jessica Lansberry and Matthew Durham.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Southam, Warwickshire

St James

Saturday, 28 February 2004 in 2h 44 (15)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Parker's 12 part

1 John Slack

2 Anita D Sherriff

3 John Thorne

4 F John Keddie

5 Terence G Hill

6 Robert W Sherriff

7 Geoffrey W Randall (C)

8 Michael Hill

Rung by a band with Southam connections to mark 50 years of ringing by 1, 5 and 6, who learned to ring at this tower

Ringing World page reference: 4847.0272

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 10 March 2004 in 1h 49 (11)

5040 Doubles and Minor

6 Doubles Methods & 17 Minor Methods. 1. Stedman Doubles; 2. Double Oxford Bob Minor, Pinehurst Bob Minor, Edge Hill Bob Minor, Kemerton Bob Minor, Hammerton Street Bob Minor, Hall Road Bob Minor, Quernmore Bob Minor, Tarnbrook Bob Minor, Winchester College Bob Minor; 3. St Martin's Doubles; 4. St Clements College Bob Minor, Buxton Bob Minor, Badgeworth Bob Minor, Armitage-is-the-name Bob Minor; 5. St Simon's Doubles; 6. Norwich Surprise Minor; 7. St Osmund Doubles; 8. Kent TB Minor; 9. Eynesbury Bob Doubles; 10. Cambridge Surprise Minor; 11. Plain Bob Doubles; 12. Plain Bob Minor

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

First (and last! (at least for 3-4)) peal of Doubles and Minor in hand for all and for the Guild.

Ringing World page reference: 4848.0298

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Chad

Saturday, 13 March 2004 in 3h 12 (31–2–9 in D)

5009 Stedman Caters

Composed by DF Morrison

1 Simon P Rogers (C)

2 Jane M Rogers

3 Annie Hall

4 Philip J Sealey

5 David E Leafe

6 John R Fisher

7 Geoffrey W Randall

8 Dominic J Travis

9 Paul McNutt

10 John H Fielden

Ringing World page reference: 4850.0345

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Stoke

Sunday, 14 March 2004 in 42m (13cwt)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Andrew Tyler

2 Jean Harrison

3 Andrew J Middlicott (C)

4 Matthew Glasgow

5 Dave Harrison

6 Jo Rontree

7 Jonathan Hughes

8 Miles Chicken

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Claybrooke, Leicestershire

St Peter

Monday, 15 March 2004 in 2h 52 (13–3–10 in E♭)

5040 Farnworth Alliance Major

Composed by BYROC

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Raymon A Sheasby

3 Michael Chester

4 Peter J F Quinn

5 Mark W Sayers

6 James Hughes

7 Simon P Rogers (C)

8 John R Fisher

First in the method for all the band and for the Guild. 100th together - 1,4.

Ringing World page reference: 4850.0345

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 17 March 2004 in 2h 12 (12)

5088 Kent Treble Bob Major

Composed by W Hudson

1–2 Richard J Angrave

3–4 Michael Chester (C)

5–6 John R Fisher

7–8 Ian D Thompson

Ringing World page reference: 4849.0323

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire

Friday, 19 March 2004 in 43m (14)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Mike Homans

2 Phyllis Brazier

3 Sandra Parker

4 Jonathan Hughes (C)

5 John Smart

6 Andrew J Middlicott

7 Frank Spiers

8 Richard Parker

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life of William Antony Richards, Priest, vicar of Bidford 1981 - 1992

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bilton, Warwickshire

St Mark

Saturday, 20 March 2004 in 2h 47 (7 in G♯)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Minor

7 different extents

1 Neil H Darracott

2 Sally A Idle

3 Kathleen M Idle

4 Richard M Curnock

5 Christopher F Mew (C)

6 Christopher J Idle

First Surprise Minor: 3 & 4

Rung as birthday compliments to Katy Idle (18) and Chris Idle (50)

Ringing World page reference: 4853.0420

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 24 March 2004 in 2h 16 (12)

5056 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by Johnson's Variation

1–2 Richard J Angrave

3–4 Michael Chester

5–6 John R Fisher (C)

7–8 Ian D Thompson

First peal of Surprise in hand; 1-2.

First in the method "atw" for both hands; 7-8!

Ringing World page reference: 4850.0347

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Ilmington, Warwickshire

St Mary

Saturday, 27 March 2004 in 3h 5 (12–3–26 in E)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by Parker's 12 part

1 James E Stredder

2 Frances A Chapman

3 Simon J Plackett

4 William J Sabin

5 John W Nicholls

6 Jacqueline A Hands

7 Christopher F Mew (C)

8 William P Nash

First on 8 - 2,4. First peal on the augmented ring of 8.

Ringing World page reference: 4853.0420

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Monks Kirby, Warwickshire

St Edith

Sunday, 28 March 2004 in 3h 15 (24)

5056 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by C Middleton

1 Linda Illingworth

2 S Clarke Walters

3 Michael Chester

4 A Robin Guy

5 Anthony J Davies

6 Thomas W Griffiths (C)

7 Anthony E Gillias

8 Timothy J Wykes

Rung in memory of John Illingworth on the first anniversary of his death.

First peal on these bells; 1.

Ringing World page reference: 4857.0519

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Cathedral

Sunday, 28 March 2004 in 54m (34cwt)

1254 Grandsire Cinques

1 John Fisher

2 Ruth Border

3 Beverley Winter

4 Cathy Cheeseman

5 Jo Rontree

6 Andrew J Middlicott (C)

7 Kate Gardner

8 Ian Thompson

9 Rupert Cheeseman

10 Chris Pickford

11 Jonathan Hughes

12 Paul McNutt

Rung to celebrate the start of British Summer Time (because we all missed our hour in bed!)

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Wellesbourne, Warwickshire

St Peter

Wednesday, 31 March 2004 in 2h 50 (10–0–24 in G)

5088 Newchurch Delight Major

Composed by RD Bailey

1 Pamela JE Copson

2 Peter J F Quinn

3 Ian C Maycock

4 Alan E Hartley

5 Robert E Reeves

6 Raymon A Sheasby

7 Geoffrey W Randall

8 Christopher F Mew (C)

Rung to welcome Rev Catherine Mier prior to her licensing as priest-in-charge of the parishes of Wellesbourne and Walton.

Ringing World page reference: 4853.0420

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Tuesday, 6 April 2004 in 1h 59 (12)

5088 Kent Treble Bob Major

Composed by W Hudson

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

7–8 Samuel M Austin

First peal of Treble Bob in hand; 7-8.

Ringing World page reference: 4852.0397

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Stoneleigh, Warwickshire

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 15 April 2004 in 40m (10–2–14)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Beverley Rowe

2 Janet Parham

3 Harry Bodenham

4 Ian C Maycock (C)

5 E J Woodward

6 Cec White

First quarter - 1.

To celebrate the arrival of the first grandchild of Harry and Pat Bodenham.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Northfield, West Midlands

St Laurence

Saturday, 17 April 2004 in 2h 57 (14)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal

Composed by J Clatworthy

1 Stephen J Bedford

2 Ian C Maycock

3 Edwin C Carter

4 Kevin J McManus

5 Robert J Taylor

6 Rodney A Swallow

7 Benjamin D Kipling

8 John R Fisher (C)

9 Andrew P Thackeray

10 Michael Chester

First on 10: 3

First Royal inside: 5

No thanks to Simon Adams

Ringing World page reference: 4854.0445

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Whilton, Nhants

St Andrew

Monday, 19 April 2004 in 2h 50 (13)

5040 Bushey Alliance Major

Composed by J R Fisher

1 John R Fisher (C)

2 James Hughes

3 Simon P Rogers

4 Peter J F Quinn

5 Mark W Sayers

6 Michael Chester

7 Raymon A Sheasby

8 Paul McNutt

First in method for all and for the Guild.

Circled the tower (in 8 peals): 1

Ringing World page reference: 4854.0445

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 21 April 2004 in 1h 40 (11)

5040 Minor (33M)

1 Double Bob, Plain Bob; 2. Double Oxford Bob, Pinehurst Bob, Edge Hill Bob, Kemerton Bob, Hammerton Street Bob, Hall Road Bob, Quernmore Bob, Tarnbrook Bob, Winchester College Bob, Baltasound Bob, Coton Hill Bob, Culduthel Bob, Super Court Bob, Mannamead Bob, Armitage Bob, Thelwall Bob, Andover Bob; 3. St Clements College Bob, Buxton Bob, Badgeworth Bob, Armitage-is-the-name Bob, St Nicholas College Bob, Heatherslade Bob, Doxey Bob, Southery Bob, Doorman Bob, Childwall Bob; 4. Oxford TB; 5 Norwich Surprise; 6 Cambridge Surprise; 7. Kent TB.

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Birthday compliments to HM Queen Elizabeth II who was, unfortunately, unavailable to ring 3-4 to major! Most methods in hand for all and for the Guild.

Also with compliments to Graham Hayward and Derrick Obergene.

Ringing World page reference: 4854.0447

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick

St Nicholas

Saturday, 24 April 2004 in 2h 49 (15–2–20 in F)

5040 Stedman Triples

Composed by JW Washbrook

1 Philip J Sealey

2 Jane M Rogers

3 Annie Hall

4 Geoffrey W Randall

5 Peter J F Quinn

6 Dominic J Travis

7 Simon P Rogers (C)

8 Michael Chester

First Stedman Triples as conductor.

Ringing World page reference: 4855.0469

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Cathedral

Sunday, 25 April 2004 in 55m (34cwt)

1346 Cambridge Surprise Maximus

1 Kate Gardner

2 Ruth Border

3 Robin Guy

4 John Fisher

5 Jo Rontree

6 Andrew J Middlicott

7 Jonathan Hughes (C)

8 Ian Thompson

9 Richard Angrave

10 Terry Astill

11 Chris Pickford

12 Paul McNutt

First Maximus: 5

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 28 April 2004 in 2h 10 (12)

5008 Plain Bob Major

Composed by D F Morrison (improved by J R Fisher - he says)

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Richard J Angrave

5–6 John R Fisher (C)

7–8 Michael Chester

First peal on an inside pair; 3-4.

Ringing World page reference: 4856.0496

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Sunday, 2 May 2004 in 1h 42 (11)

5040 Minor (29M)

1 Double Bob, Plain Bob; 2. Double Oxford Bob, Abbeystead Bob, Thelwall Bob, Crook Bob, Super Court Bob, Stewarts Lane Bob, Baltasound Bob, Brimton Common Bob, Andover Bob, Edge Hill Bob, Quernmore Bob; 3. St Clements College Bob, Buxton Bob, Badgeworth Bob, Armitage-is-the-name Bob, St Nicholas College Bob, Heatherslade Bob, Doxey Bob, Southery Bob, Doorman Bob, Childwall Bob; 4. Oxford TB; 5 Norwich Surprise.; 6 Cambridge Surprise, Beverley Surprise, Surfleet Surprise.; 7. Kent TB.

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4856.0496

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 5 May 2004 in 2h 6 (12)

5008 Plain Bob Major

Composed by D F Morrison

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Richard J Angrave

5–6 John R Fisher (C)

7–8 Michael Chester

Composition re-arranged by JRF - not that he meant to when we started!

Ringing World page reference: 4856.0496

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Hillmorton, Warwickshire

St John Bapt

Sunday, 16 May 2004 in 2h 44 (12)

5040 Surprise Minor (7M)

1. Alnwick; 2. Carlisle; 3. Wells; 4. London; 5. York; 6. Beverley; 7. Cambridge

1 A Robin Guy

2 Mark W Sayers

3 Christine F Homer

4 John R Fisher (C)

5 Michael J Dew

6 Paul McNutt

For the parish flower festival and in thanksgiving for the life of Father Hilary Blythe-Martin.

Ringing World page reference: 4858.0540

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Packwood, Warwickshire

St Giles

Monday, 17 May 2004 in 2h 26 (6–3–14 in B♭)

5040 Godstone Alliance Major

Composed by BYROC

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Raymon A Sheasby

3 Peter J F Quinn

4 James Hughes

5 John R Fisher

6 Mark W Sayers

7 Michael Chester

8 Simon P Rogers (C)

First in the method for all and for the Guild. Rung in memory of John Frodsham, former Coventry Archdeaconry secretary, who died on 12/5/04.

Ringing World page reference: 4858.0540

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

78 Nunts Park Avenue

Wednesday, 19 May 2004 in 2h 17 (14)

5056 Superlative Surprise Major

Composed by J R Fisher

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher (C)

5–6 Richard J Angrave

7–8 Michael Chester

First surprise in both hands: 5-6.

First Superlative in hand: 5-6 and as conductor.

First major on the bells and in the house.

Likely to be the last peal in the house.

Ringing World page reference: 4858.0542

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bilton, Warwickshire

St Mark

Thursday, 20 May 2004 in 42m (7–0–12 in G♯)

1320 Doubles (1p/4m)

1 Sally A Idle

2 Kathleen M Idle

3 Gerry F H Allen

4 Philip Saunders

5 Christopher J Idle (C)

6 Richard Pope

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire

Holy Trinity

Saturday, 22 May 2004 in 3h 4 (19–0–2 in E)

5007 Stedman Caters

Composed by AS Hudson

1 Annie Hall

2 Hilda C Ridley

3 Prudence Fay

4 Richard J Taulbut

5 Ian C Maycock

6 Dominic J Travis

7 Mark W Sayers

8 Christopher F Mew (C)

9 John R Ridley

10 Peter J F Quinn

First of Stedman Caters - 3.

Ringing World page reference: 4859.0564

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

78 Nunts Park Avenue

Sunday, 23 May 2004 in 1h 40 (10)

5040 Minor (37 Methods)

1 Cambridge Surprise, Beverley Surprise, Surfleet Surprise.; 2 Double Bob, Fulbeck Bob, Newton Next Toft Bob, Aby Bob, Abertawe Bob, High Halden Bob, Plain Bob, Single Cumbria Place, Single Wreford Bob, Single Canterbury Pleasure Bob; 3. Double Oxford Bob, Abbeystead Bob, Thelwall Bob, Crook Bob, Super Court Bob, Stewarts Lane Bob, Baltasound Bob, Brimton Common Bob, Andover Bob, Edge Hill Bob, Quernmore Bob; 4. St Clements College Bob, Buxton Bob, Badgeworth Bob, Armitage-is-the-name Bob, St Nicholas College Bob, Heatherslade Bob, Doxey Bob, Southery Bob, Doorman Bob, Childwall Bob; 5. Oxford TB; 6 Norwich Surprise.; 7. Kent TB.

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Probably the last peal in the house, again, John told lies on Wednesday!

Most methods in hand for all and for the Guild.

With the commiserations of the ringers to the other band that attempted a peal of Minor in Coventry this weekend.

Ringing World page reference: 4859.0566

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 26 May 2004 in 2h 7 (12)

5088 Kent Treble Bob Major

Composed by W Hudson

1–2 Richard J Angrave

3–4 Michael Chester (C)

5–6 John R Fisher

7–8 Andrew W Harvey

Rung on the eve of the conductor's 43rd birthday as a birthday compliment to David Hird, 52 tomorrow, and Chris Richardson, 52 on Friday, both of whom seem to have some difficulty in counting!

Ringing World page reference: 4859.0566

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 2 June 2004 in 1h 39 (11)

5040 Minor (39M)

1 Grandsire; 2 Kent TB, Oxford TB; 3 Cambridge Surprise, Beverley Surprise, Surfleet Surprise; 4 Norwich Surprise; 5 Double Bob, Fulbeck Bob, Newton Next Toft Bob, Aby Bob, Abertawe Bob, High Halden Bob, Plain Bob, Single Cumbria Place, Single Wreford Bob, Single Canterbury Pleasure Bob, New High Halden Bob; 6 Double Oxford Bob, Abbeystead Bob, Thelwall Bob, Crook Bob, Super Court Bob, Stewarts Lane Bob, Baltasound Bob, Brimton Common Bob, Andover Bob, Edge Hill Bob, Quernmore Bob; 7 St Clements College Bob, Buxton Bob, Badgeworth Bob, Armitage-is-the-name Bob, St Nicholas College Bob, Heatherslade Bob, Doxey Bob, Southery Bob, Doorman Bob, Childwall Bob.

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Most methods in hand for all and for the Guild.

Ringing World page reference: 4860.0591

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

Cathedral Church of St Michael

Saturday, 5 June 2004 in 3h 25 (34)

5042 Cambridge Surprise Maximus

Composed by D F Morrison

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Graham R Hayward

3 Paul McNutt

4 A Robin Guy

5 Graham W Elmes

6 Barry J Davis

7 Richard L Jones

8 Robert A Reeves

9 Dominic J Travis

10 Mark W Sayers

11 Michael Chester (C)

12 Christopher J Pickford

First peal in the method; 2.

Ringing World page reference: 4861.0612

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Allesley, West Midlands

All Saints

Saturday, 12 June 2004 in 2h 44 (12)

5120 Spliced Surprise Major (4M)

1440 Lincolnshire; 1280 Cambridge, Yorkshire; 1120 Rutland. 74 com, atw.

Composed by J S Warboys

1 Percy Stone

2 Benedict J Kimpton

3 Beverley A Winter

4 Claire M Hoyland

5 Mark W Sayers

6 Ian D Thompson

7 Michael Chester (C)

8 John R Fisher

First peal; 4.

A farewell compliment to Ray and Beverley Winter, shortly to move to Worcester. With our thanks for their dedicated service towards ringing at this church and Coventry Cathedral in particular and also their efforts on behalf of the Coventry Guild in general.

Ringing World page reference: 4862.0637

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, Warwickshire

Stoke

Sunday, 13 June 2004 in 43m (13cwt)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Rupert Cordeux

2 Jean Harrison

3 Dave Harrison

4 Jo Rontree

5 Ray Sheasby (C)

6 Jonathan Hughes

For Sunday Morning Service

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Monday, 14 June 2004 in 1h 41 (11)

5040 Minor (42M)

1 Cambridge Surprise, Beverley Surprise, Surfleet Surprise, Primrose Surprise, Berwick Surprise, Hexham Surprise; 2. Grandsire; 3 Kent TB, Oxford TB; 4 Double Bob, Fulbeck Bob, Newton Next Toft Bob, Aby Bob, Abertawe Bob, High Halden Bob, Plain Bob, Single Cumbria Place, Single Wreford Bob, Single Canterbury Pleasure Bob, New High Halden Bob; 5 Norwich Surprise; 6 Double Oxford Bob, Abbeystead Bob, Thelwall Bob, Crook Bob, Super Court Bob, Stewarts Lane Bob, Baltasound Bob, Brimton Common Bob, Andover Bob, Edge Hill Bob, Quernmore Bob; 7 St Clements College Bob, Buxton Bob, Badgeworth Bob, Armitage-is-the-name Bob, St Nicholas College Bob, Heatherslade Bob, Doxey Bob, Southery Bob, Doorman Bob, Childwall Bob.

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Most methods in hand for all and for the Guild.

100th handbell peal; 5-6. 200th together; 3-4 & 5-6.

With the band's best wishes to Mr. Beckham of Leytonstone - at least we scored!

Ringing World page reference: 4862.0638

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick, Warwickshire

St Nicholas

Saturday, 19 June 2004 in 2h 56 (16)

5088 Double Dublin Surprise Major

Composed by D F Morrison

1 Paul McNutt

2 Geoffrey W Randall

3 Simon P Rogers

4 Ian D Thompson

5 Edwin C Carter

6 Raymon A Sheasby

7 John R Fisher

8 Michael Chester (C)

Completes 11th circle; 2.

First peal in the method 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8.

First peal in the method "inside"; 4.

Ringing World page reference: 4863.0662

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

2 Santos Close

Monday, 21 June 2004 in 2h 13 (14)

5060 Spliced Major (2M)

4 Bastow Little; 5056 Yorkshire Surprise 1 com

Composed by Arr by JRF, from Middleton's

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher (C)

5–6 Geoffrey Pratt

7–8 Michael Chester

Rung on the day of his 60th birthday as a compliment to David Allen of Exhall, a much valued member of this handbell band.

First peal in this house

Ringing World page reference: 4863.0664

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Claybrooke, Leicestershire

St Peter

Monday, 28 June 2004 in 2h 53 (14)

5040 Heywood Alliance Major

Composed by Gen by BYROC

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Michael Chester

3 Peter J F Quinn

4 James Hughes

5 Raymon A Sheasby

6 Mark W Sayers

7 Simon P Rogers (C)

8 John R Fisher

First peal in the method for all and for the Guild.

Ringing World page reference: 4864.0684

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Wistaston, Cheshire

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 3 July 2004 in 2h 44 (5–3–24 in B)

5056 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by H Johnson's varation

1 Christopher J Henshall

2 Geoffrey A Edwards

3 Christine M Johnson

4 David N Young

5 Peter C Maddocks

6 Rosemary A Maddocks

7 Simeon W Farrington

8 Frank R Morton (C)

In memory of Joy R Hartley, mother of the ringer of the 6th, who died on 24th June 2004, aged 75 years.

Ringing World page reference: 4865.0709

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bloxham, Oxfordshire

Our Lady of Bloxham

Saturday, 3 July 2004 in 3h 2 (26–3–7 in C♯)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by JJ Parker's 12 part

1 Robert J Taylor

2 John W Nicholls

3 John H Carroll

4 Michael A Haynes

5 Peter J F Quinn

6 Mark W Sayers

7 Christopher F Mew (C)

8 Jacqueline A Hands

First peal, first attempt - 4.

Ringing World page reference: 4865.0709

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 7 July 2004 in 2h 11 (12)

5056 Superlative Surprise Major

Composed by D F Morrison

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher (C)

5–6 Richard J Angrave

7–8 Michael Chester

Ringing World page reference: 4865.0711

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire

Friday, 9 July 2004 in 46m (15cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Edmund G N Smith

2 Andrew J Middlicott (C)

3 Rod Carless

4 Catherine Spink

5 Jonathan Hughes

6 Sandra Parker

First quarter peal at first attempt - 1.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Faith Spink - mother of 4.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 14 July 2004 in 2h 14 (12)

5120 Superlative Surprise Major

Composed by A J Cox

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Richard J Angrave

7–8 Michael Chester (C)

Rung in anticipation of eating the results of Mike's new breadmaker! With thanks to the inventor of the automatic timer.

Ringing World page reference: 4866.0737

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire

Thursday, 15 July 2004 in 44m (15cwt)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles (768 Cover)

1 Alexander Meehan

2 Rod Carless

3 Catherine Spink

4 Sandra Parker

5 Andrew J Middlicott (C)

6 Edmund G N Smith

7 Mike Homans

8 Matthew Remes

1st QP at 1st attempt - 1.

First on 8 - 6.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Newbold on Avon, Warwickshire

St Botolph

Sunday, 18 July 2004 in 2h 53 (12–0–1)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal

Composed by Richard J Angrave

1 Catherine Jamieson

2 Ellen P Dew

3 Keith Chambers

4 Chris Idle

5 A Robin Guy

6 Thomas Griffiths (C)

7 Michael J Dew

8 Dominic Travis

9 Paul McNutt

10 Timothy J Wykes

First peal on the restored bells.

Rung by a resident Rugby Deanery band.

First peal on 10- 4.

Ringing World page reference: 4867.0757

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Allesley, West Midlands

All SS

Monday, 19 July 2004 in 2h 37 (12)

5040 Dorridge Alliance Major

Composed by Gen. BYROC

1 John R Fisher (C)

2 Peter J F Quinn

3 Michael Chester

4 Ian D Thompson

5 James Hughes

6 Raymon A Sheasby

7 Mark W Sayers

8 Geoffrey W Randall

200th together: 3&7.

Circled the tower: 1.

The first peal in the method

Dorridge Alliance Major:

c -3-4-36-45-2-1

Ringing World page reference: 4867.0757

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

2 Santos Close

Wednesday, 28 July 2004 in 2h 38 (11)

7920 Minor (23M)

1. Grandsire; 2. Primrose S.; 3 Double Bob, High Halden Bob, Aby Bob; 4. Double Oxford Bob, Kemerton Bob, Pinehurst Bob, Ysbyty-Ysbwyth Bob, Winchester College Bob; 5. St Clements Bob, Doxey Bob, Buxton Bob, Badgeworth Bob; 6. Oxford TB; 7. Kent TB; 8 Childwall Bob, Moss Pit Bob, Hempsted Bob; 9 Norwich S.; 10 Cambridge S.; 11 Plain Bob, Single Wreford Bob.

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

250th peal together; 1-2 & 5-6.

Most changes to a peal for all and for the Guild.

Ringing World page reference: 4868.0782

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Packwood, Warwickshire

St Giles

Monday, 2 August 2004 in 2h 40 (7)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by M S Bruce

1 Mark W Sayers

2 Michael Chester

3 Simon P Rogers

4 John Thorne

5 Ian D Thompson

6 Karen M French

7 Ian C Maycock (C)

8 Geoffrey W Randall

First peal on 8 inside; 6.

300th peal for the Guild and circled the tower to peals; 1.

200th together 1 & 8.

Ringing World page reference: 4869.0804

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 18 August 2004 in 1h 42 (11)

5040 Treble Dodging Minor (7M)

1. Durham S.; 2. York S.; 3 Primrose S.; 4. Cambridge S,; 5. Norwich S.; 6. Kent TB; 7. Oxford TB.

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

First peal of 7 Treble Dodging Minor in hand for all and for the Guild.

Ringing World page reference: 4871.0856

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick, Warwickshire

St Nicholas

Saturday, 21 August 2004 in 2h 50 (15–2–20 in F)

5056 Pudsey Surprise Major

Composed by WE Critchley

1 Robert J Taylor

2 Richard J Taulbut

3 Michael Chester

4 Peter J F Quinn

5 Alan E Hartley

6 Mark W Sayers

7 Christopher F Mew (C)

8 Paul McNutt

Rung in memory of Rev Gordon Benfield, formerly of Pudsey and Barford, whose funeral took place at Ely Cathedral yesterday.

Ringing World page reference: 4873.0902

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Wellesbourne, Warwickshire

St Peter

Monday, 23 August 2004 in 2h 37 (10–0–24 in G)

5040 Ionian Alliance Major

Composed by BYROC

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Jane M Rogers

3 Peter J F Quinn

4 Michael Chester

5 James Hughes

6 Mark W Sayers

7 John R Fisher

8 Simon P Rogers (C)

The first peal in the method.

Ringing World page reference: 4872.0876

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

St James

Monday, 30 August 2004 in 3h 5 (22–1–18 in E♭)

5088 Rutland Surprise Major

Composed by CW Roberts

1 Jacqueline A Hands

2 Anna K Bayly

3 Peter J F Quinn

4 Ian C Maycock

5 Robert A Reeves

6 Mark W Sayers

7 John W Nicholls

8 Christopher F Mew (C)

First "true" peal - 2. Circled tower "again" 7.The first peal on the newly recast 7th bell, weight increased from 14 to 17 cwt.

Ringing World page reference: 4873.0902

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 1 September 2004 in 2h 35 (15)

5120 Kent Treble Bob Royal

Composed by J Clatworthy

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Richard J Angrave

5–6 Geoffrey Pratt

7–8 John R Fisher

9–10 Michael Chester (C)

First peal on 10 in hand; 3-4.

To celebrate John Fisher's 6 years of paid employment (and about 2 years' worth of work!)

Ringing World page reference: 4873.0904

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

2 Santos Close

Wednesday, 8 September 2004 in 2h 23 (14)

5184 Spliced Surprise Major (6M)

768 Cambridge, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Superlative; 960 Pudsey; 1152 Yorkshire; 138 com.

Composed by G A A Taylor

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher (C)

5–6 Geoffrey Pratt

7–8 Michael Chester

First Spliced Surprise Major in hand; 5-6.

Most Spliced Surprise Major in hand; 1-2, 3-4, 7-8 and for the Guild.

In anticipation of The Prodigal Son.

Ringing World page reference: 4874.0928

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 15 September 2004 in 2h 12 (12)

5056 Superlative Surprise Major

Composed by J R Fisher

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Geoffrey Pratt

5–6 Richard J Angrave

7–8 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4875.0950

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

2 Santos Close

Sunday, 19 September 2004 in 1h 50 (10)

5040 Surprise Minor

7m. 1 Surfleet; 2 Beverley; 3 Durham; 4 Cambridge; 5 York; 6 Primrose; 7 Norwich

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

First peal of 7 Surprise Minor in hand for all and for the Guild.

To wish Sam Lander a speedy recovery from his forthcoming injuries!

Ringing World page reference: 4876.0974

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 22 September 2004 in 2h 11 (12)

5022 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by R Bailey

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Richard J Angrave

5–6 John R Fisher (C)

7–8 Michael Chester

First peal in the method in hand; 3-4.

Three days to go and counting - slowly!

Ringing World page reference: 4876.0974

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick, Warwickshire

St Nicholas

Saturday, 25 September 2004 in 2h 56 (16)

5120 Belfast Surprise Major

Composed by D W Beard

1 Ian D Thompson

2 Paul M Mason

3 Raymon A Sheasby

4 Simon P Rogers

5 Michael Chester

6 Dominic J Travis

7 John R Fisher (C)

8 Richard J Angrave

First peal in the method; 3 & 6.

To mark Graham's move to Coventry to commence a degree course, again.

Ringing World page reference: 4877.0997

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Monday, 27 September 2004 in 2h (12)

5056 Plain Bob Major

Composed by F Nolan Golden

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Samuel M Austin

5–6 John R Fisher (C)

7–8 Michael Chester

First handbell peal on 8 on an inside pair; 3-4.

A congratulatory peal to GRH on his first mis-called peal as a renewed student in Coventry

Ringing World page reference: 4877.0998

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Fillongley, Warwickshire

St Mary & All Saints

Saturday, 2 October 2004 in 2h 48 (11)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by P J Flavell

1 John F O'Brien

2 Ian D Thompson

3 George McKenzie

4 Penelope N W McKenzie

5 Andrew B J Lansberry

6 Simon E Adams

7 Michael Chester (C)

8 John R Fisher

Rung as a compliment to Laura Robinson and Andrew McKenzie, (son of George and Penny), on the day of their wedding.

Possibly the first time that both John and Simon have arrived for a peal prior to the keyholder. (The keyholder wishes it to be known that he did not make things easier by turning up late!)

Ringing World page reference: 4878.1021

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 6 October 2004 in 2h 11 (12)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by D F Morrison

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Richard J Angrave

5–6 John R Fisher

7–8 Michael Chester (C)

The shortest handbell peal rung in Coventry this week!

Ringing World page reference: 4878.1024

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

2 Santos Close

Wednesday, 13 October 2004 in 2h 9 (11)

5056 Spliced Treble Bob Major

(2m; 4,160 Kent TB, 896 Oxford TB; (Ilkeston Variation). 56 com)

Composed by D F Morrison

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Richard J Angrave

5–6 John R Fisher (C)

7–8 Michael Chester

First Kent and Oxford combined; 3-4 & 5-6.

999th peal; 7-8.

Rung without the need for "ins and outs".

Ringing World page reference: 4879.1048

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick, Warwickshire

St Mary

Monday, 18 October 2004 in 3h 11 (24–3–20 in D)

5004 Grandsire Caters

Composed by MJ Thurmott

1 Robert J Taylor

2 Jane M Rogers

3 David E Leafe

4 Raymon A Sheasby

5 Peter J F Quinn

6 Charles S Hayward

7 Mark W Sayers

8 Christopher F Mew (C)

9 Simon P Rogers

10 Geoffrey W Randall

The church was rebuilt following the Great Fire of Warwick (1694), rung for the tercentenary of the rededication (1704-2004).

Ringing World page reference: 4880.1069

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Allesley, West Midlands

All Saints

Monday, 18 October 2004 in 2h 46 (12)

5088 Bristol Surprise Major

Composed by S J Ivin

1 Peter J F Quinn

2 Geoffrey W Randall

3 Ian D Thompson

4 Simon P Rogers

5 John R Fisher

6 Raymon A Sheasby

7 Mark W Sayers

8 Michael Chester (C)

1000th peal; 8.

With the conductor's gratitude to the rest of the band; consisting of the seven Guild members with whom he has rung most peals.

Ringing World page reference: 4880.1069

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 20 October 2004 in 1h 45 (11)

5040 Minor (25M)

1. Norwich S.; 2. Oxford TB; 3 Cambridge S.; 4. Kent TB; 5. Double Oxford B., Quernmore B., Hammerton Street B., Tarnbrook B., Super Court B., Springs Branch B., Whitchurch B., Baltasound B., Kemerton B., Edge Hill B., Hall Road B.; 6. St Clements College B,. Armitage-is-the-name B., Southery B., Doxey B., Buxton B., St Nicholas College B., Badgeworth B., Doorman B.; 7. Plain Bob, Single Wreford Bob.

1–2 Richard J Angrave

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

First of minor in hand; 1-2.

Ringing World page reference: 4881.1095

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bilton, Warwickshire

St Mark

Sunday, 24 October 2004 in 42m (7–0–12 in G♯)

1260 Doubles (3m)

1 Suzy Allen

2 Margaret A Fiander

3 Neil H Darracott

4 Gerry F H Allen

5 Philip Spice (C)

6 David Sammon

Rung prior to the baptism of William and Elouise Lake, grandchildren of 4

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

All Saints, Chilvers Coton

Thursday, 28 October 2004 in 43m (13–1–24)

1260 Stedman Triples

Composed by T Thurstans

1 Michael Chester

2 Penelope NW McKenzie

3 Ian D Thompson

4 Geoffrey Pratt

5 James Hughes

6 Rodney A Swallow

7 Graham R Hayward (C)

8 Raymon A Sheasby

First in method: 2 and as Conductor.

50th quarter as Conductor.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Oxford, Oxfordshire

St Thomas the Martyr

Saturday, 30 October 2004 in 2h 50 (11–2–6 in G)

5040 Yorkshire Surprise Royal

Composed by C W Roberts

1 Christopher F Mew (C)

2 Prudence Fay

3 Andrew N Stubbs

4 Alan E Hartley

5 Richard J Taulbut

6 Dominic J Travis

7 Alan E M Bagworth

8 Mark W Sayers

9 Anthony R Mann

10 Geoffrey W Randall

First Surprise Royal: 2.

Ringing World page reference: 4882.1116

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

63 St Martin's Road

Sunday, 31 October 2004 in 1h 36 (11)

5040 Minor (4M)

2 Extents each Plain B, Kent TB, Cambridge S,; 1 Extent St Clements B.

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Graham R Hayward

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4882.1119

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

63 St Martin's Road

Monday, 1 November 2004 in 2h 36 (14)

5120 Kent Treble Bob Royal

Composed by R W Lee

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Richard J Angrave

5–6 Geoffrey Pratt

7–8 John R Fisher

9–10 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4882.1119

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 3 November 2004 in 1h 59 (12)

5088 Kent Treble Bob Major

Composed by G A C John

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Graham R Hayward

5–6 John R Fisher

7–8 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4882.1119

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Stoneleigh, Warwickshire

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 4 November 2004 in 43m (10–2–14)

1260 Doubles (2 methods)

720 Grandsire Doubles 540 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Rev Viv Baldwin

2 Ian C Maycock (C)

3 Janet Parham

4 Harry Bodenham

5 E J Woodward

6 Cec White

First quarter - 1.

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Bilton, Warwickshire

St Mark

Tuesday, 9 November 2004 in 43m (7–0–12 in G♯)

1320 Spliced Surprise Minor (3m)

Cambridge, Beverly, Surfleet

1 Christine F Homer (C)

2 Christopher J Idle

3 Neil H Darracott

4 Gerry F H Allen

5 Philip Spice

6 Keith Chambers

First spliced surprise minor: 3,4 and 5

First surprise minor as conductor: 1

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Allesley, Coventry

All Saints

Tuesday, 9 November 2004 in 43m

1280 London Surprise Major

1 Lesley Grove

2 Benedict Kimpton

3 Claire Hoyland

4 Jayne Shipley

5 Ian Thompson

6 Mike Chester

7 Quentin Howell

8 Andrew Lansberry (C)

First in method: 3, 4, 7 & 8

Completes the standard eight: 4

150th QP: 7

400th QP: 2

35th birthday compliment to Quentin

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 10 November 2004 in 2h 8 (12)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by P J Sanderson

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Graham R Hayward

7–8 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4883.1142

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 17 November 2004 in 1h 43 (11)

5040 Minor

7M. 1 Extent each Primrose S.; Double Oxford B.; Oxford TB; St Clements B.; Cambridge S.; Kent TB; Plain Bob

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 Graham R Hayward

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4884.1169

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

63 St Martin's Road

Sunday, 21 November 2004 in 2h (11)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by I R Fielding

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher (C)

5–6 Graham R Hayward

7–8 Michael Chester

Last handbell peal for 5-6 until he comes up with the figures for the triples and major.

Ringing World page reference: 4885.1190

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

St Michael, Stoke

Monday, 22 November 2004 in 2h 40 (13–1–9 in F♯)

5088 Idtd Alliance Major

Composed by BYROC

1 John R Fisher

2 Peter J F Quinn

3 Raymon A Sheasby

4 Ian D Thompson

5 James Hughes

6 Mark W Sayers

7 Simon P Rogers (C)

8 Michael Chester

Rung with congratulations and best wishes to David and Andrea Hawkins, married on Saturday at Coventry Cathedral. 500th peal - 4. 100th peal on the bells. First peal in the method.

Ringing World page reference: 4885.1188

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Coventry, West Midlands

2 Santos Close

Wednesday, 24 November 2004 in 1h 49 (10)

5040 Surprise Minor (7M)

1 Extent each Rossendale; Norwich; York; Durham; Surfleet; Beverley; Cambridge

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4885.1190

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 1 December 2004 in 2h 5 (12)

5056 Superlative Surprise Major

Composed by J R Fisher

1–2 Ian D Thompson

3–4 John R Fisher

5–6 Richard J Angrave

7–8 Michael Chester (C)

Ringing World page reference: 4886.1220

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick

St Nicholas

Saturday, 4 December 2004 in 2h 57 (16)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by Roger Baldwin

1 Michael Chester

2 Jane M Rogers

3 Raymon A Sheasby

4 Robert J Taylor

5 Simon P Rogers

6 David E Leafe

7 Ian C Maycock (C)

8 Geoffrey W Randall

Arranged to mark the 40th anniversary of the first peal on the bells by Ian Maycock, Geoff Randall and Peter Randall (who dropped out to go peal ringing in the USA!), ringing the same method, with the same conductor and composition (we think!) 250th tower bell peal in the tower. 50th peal on this bell:8.

Ringing World page reference: 4888.1255

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Wolvey, Warwickshire

St John the Baptist

Saturday, 18 December 2004 in 2h 39 (12)

5040 Minor (7M)

1 extent each Single Oxford B; Norwich S.; Cambridge S.; Kent TB; Double Oxford B; St Clements Bob; Plain Bob

1 Stephen R Colley

2 Janice E Sheasby

3 Gerald L P Trevor

4 Sam M P Trevor

5 Raymon A Sheasby

6 Michael Chester (C)

Rung to celebrate the 50th birthday of Gerald Trevor.

Ringing World page reference: 4891.0055

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick, Warwickshire

St Mary

Saturday, 18 December 2004 in 3h 13 (24–3–20 in D)

5040 Christmas Delight Royal

Composed by BYROC

1 Ruth M Border

2 Annie Hall

3 David E Leafe

4 John R Fisher

5 Dominic J Travis

6 Geoffrey W Randall

7 Mark W Sayers

8 Paul McNutt

9 Simon P Rogers (C)

10 Christopher J Pickford

The first peal in the method by all and for the Guild.

Ringing World page reference: 4890.0033

Coventry Diocesan Guild

Packwood, Warwickshire

St Giles

Monday, 20 December 2004 in 2h 30 (6–3–14 in B♭)

5152 Zonko Surprise Major

Composed by P M Mason

1 Ruth M Border

2 Raymon A Sheasby

3 Peer J F Quinn

4 John R Fisher

5 Mark W Sayers

6 James Hughes

7 Simon P Rogers (C)

8 Paul McNutt

The first peal in the method by all and for the Guild.

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Coventry Diocesan Guild

Keresley End, West Midlands

26 Thompsons Road

Wednesday, 22 December 2004 in 1h 40 (11)

5040 Surprise Minor (7M)

1 Extent each Durham, York, Beverley, Surfleet, Primrose, Cambridge, Norwich

1–2 John R Fisher

3–4 Geoffrey Pratt

5–6 Michael Chester (C)

Rung to wish the mumps a speedy recovery from Graham.

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Coventry Diocesan Guild

Warwick, Warwickshire

St Nicholas

Monday, 27 December 2004 in 2h 53 (15–2–20 in F)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by A J Cox

1 Peter C Randall (C)

2 Gail L Randall

3 Annie Hall

4 Jane M Rogers

5 Geoffrey W Randall

6 Mark W Sayers

7 Michael Chester

8 Simon P Rogers

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Coventry Diocesan Guild

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

All Saints, Chilvers Coton

Tuesday, 28 December 2004 in 2h 50 (13)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal

Composed by C K Lewis

1 Geoffrey W Randall

2 Gail L Randall

3 Paul M Mason

4 Ian D Thompson

5 Peter C Randall

6 Peter J F Quinn

7 Martin D Fellows

8 John R Fisher

9 Ian C Maycock

10 Michael Chester (C)

Circled the tower to peals; 1.

Rung following the wedding of Anna Brown, daughter of Revd Peter Brown, Vicar of Chilvers Coton, and Carl Woodhatch.

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