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Arranged and rung to celebrate Mike Dew's 70th Birthday.

In memory of Simon Leslie, brother of 1, 23.12.1959 to 12.01.2015.

He in a moment fell, and had no time to bid his friends farewell

With the band's best wishes to Claire Preston and Matthew Tosh, married in Coventry this day.

A Peal in honour of Geoff Sreeves, Captain of Coughton from 1975 until 2022.He served as subscriptions officer for the Coventry Guild from 2000 to 2010. Geoff was instrumental in getting the bells rehung in 1991 with help from Michael Gray and others and continued to keep them ringing and in good order until his health began to fail. Thanks to the band for making this honour possible especially Claire who stepped in at the last to ring tenor for us. May Geoff be remembered as he rests in peace. Number 3 was rung by one of Geoff's sons who drove down from east Yorks especially. Thanks Matt.

First Quarter: 1

Rung to celebrate the engagement of Emily Mort (3) and Paul Reay (5)

To friendship, bells and tea and biscuits. Met short for practice.

1100th peal - 5.

New variation name 11c/g Eynesbury with a Grandsire Single and an Antelope single,Variation - Alcester doubles.

Rung to name a new variation. Bidford on Avon doubles. St Nicholas with Grandsire and Antelope singles.

Rung to name a new variation. Winchendon place with Grandsire and Antelope singles. To be called, Arden Cluster Doubles.

Rung to celebrate Jessica Salmon's birthday, 15 on 30th January.

Treble rang facing the wall testing her listening skills!!First in method number 2.

First Quarter Peal 1

Birthday compliment to Paul Kaye

To our dear friend Chris Tennant, we dedicate this quarter peal to your continued recovery after your heart attack earlier this week. We need you recovered and back in action.

First QP for 1 who started to ring in May 2023. First QP to be rung at the Mike Rigby Ringing Centre at Lighthorne. A new ART ringing hub.

First on Handbells 1-2, First on Handbells as Conductor 5-6.

Circled the tower 10 times: 3.

100th together: 7 & 8.

Rung for the continued recovery after his recent heart attack of Chris, our very best friend, father of 2 husband of 6. Chris Tennant is one of those who is always ready to help out no matter what or where. He is an important part of our band and several others. Take it easy Chris we are missing you. This quarter was very nicely struck. First inside to 11 m/v Lizzy and Katie, and for Tess on treble.

Rung to name a new variation of 143 St Remigius with a grandsire and antelope single. Well rung.

First on Treble: 1

First for 8 years: 6

30th Birthday compliment to Steph Barker, daughter of 4.

Birthday compliments to Linda Allen, wife of 3 and William Lake, grandson of 3.

100th together 1 and 3. Rung on St David's Day.

1st quarter 1.

Rung for the Institution, Induction & Installation of The Reverend Eira Hale as Vicar in the Parish of St Nicholas with St Barnabas, Kenilworth.

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Solihull becoming a Municipal Borough on 11th March 1954.

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Solihull becoming a Municipal Borough on the 11th March 1954.

Completes 6th circle and 750th for the Guild: 2. 100th together: 2 & 5.

Rung to celebrate Tracey's birthday for next week on Easter day.

Rung to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Tracey on number two.

Rung to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Tracey on treble. Also celebrating our win at the Guild Striking competition.

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Solihull becoming a County Borough on 1 April 1964 and the 50th anniversary of Solihull becoming a Metropolitan District on 1 April 1974

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Solihull becoming a County Borough on 1 April 1964 and the 50th anniversary of Solihull becoming a Metropolitan District on 1 April 1974

Rung to celebrate the life of the best Dad in the world. Father of number 5, Roger I Newbold who passed away at the age of 81 on 30/3/2024 after a short illness. He will be very missed by many.

Also to celebrate the risen Christ for Easter.

Rung to celebrate the life of Roger I Newbold, father of number 5. He passed away at the age of 81 after a short illness on Saturday. He was the best dad ever and will be sadly missed by many.

Also to celebrate the resurrection of Christ at Easter.

Second quarter Ed on number 6 well done and first of two methods James on number 4.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Lawrence Salmon, dad of No3 and granddad of No6. Former tower captain of St Helen’s Clifford Chambers. First quarter for No6.

Rung to celebrate the life of Roger Ives Newbold, father of number 5 who passed away after a short illness on 30th March aged 81. This band also rang for the passing of the father of number three. He will be greatly missed. This was a beautiful quarter and great tribute.

300th together: 2 & 5.

Ringing in memory of our wonderful Ringing Master, Simon Rogers, who passed away earlier today. Simon has been the mainstay of the Warwick band for nearly 50 years. His contribution to the band and the ringing life in Warwick has been enormous. We will all miss him. We are thinking and praying for Jane and for Tom and Ollie. We know Jane’s brothers, Geoff, Peter and David will be of comfort during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Rung in Memory of Simon P Rogers may he Rest in Peace

Rung in memory of Simon Rogers, who died on April 8th. Simon was a member of the Warwick band for nearly 50 years.

Rung in memory of Simon Rogers who passed away on 8th April 2024. Simon was an inspiration to so many ringers over the years and he will be very sadly missed.

Rung to celebrate the life of Simon Rogers, Treasurer of the Coventry Guild who passed away after a short illness on Monday 8th April. A thoroughly great guy. May he rest in peace.

Rung in memory of Simon Rogers, Ringing Master of St Nicholas, Warwick, who died last Monday. As occasional visitors to Warwick we have both benefitted from Simon's guidance and leadership over the years.

Arranged and rung (as a surprise) to celebrate Clarke Walters 80th birthday. Remembering our friend Simon Rogers.

Rung in memory of our friend Simon Rogers, who died a week ago. Mike has rung 530 peals with Simon, Ray 468, David 117 and Chris 98.

Rung in memory of Simon Rogers, who died on April 8th 2024. Simon was the peal arranger and conductor for "The Third Monday Peal Band" for many years.

Rung in memory of Simon Rogers

Rung to celebrate the life of Simon Rogers, prolific ringer from Warwick who passed away recently. Simon was also Treasurer of the guild. Many a peal board shows his name. May he rest in peace.

Dedicated to the life of Jean James of Alcester who was laid to rest today. Close family friend of number 2. The bells of St Nicholas, Alcester were also rung today for the funeral.

A fitting tribute for a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

First Ever Performance of the method.

Congratulations to Avril, Andrew and Charles on ringing in a First Ever Performance for the first time, and to Nick for conducting one for the first time.

Photo taken by standby-ringer Gerry Allen (Bilton).

Method devised by: David R Price.

David wishes to express his hearty thanks to everyone who has contributed, over the last few months, towards this successful performance:-

First plain courses rung at Bilton on 29/01/2024 by an all-Bilton band: David Price, Margaret Fiander, Andrew Barker, Charles Adams, Jan Spice & Gerry Allen, & by Avril Harris (Newbold) (who took the photo).

Other ringers who have helped from time to time: Richard Kallmeier (Bilton) & Kim Gibbard (Willoughby).

Finally, thanks are due to the CCCBR Workgroup for Technical & Taxonomy (formally Methods Committee) for invaluable advice on several occasions.

One final note: this method was provisionally known as 'Something Simple', but it proved to be far from simple, hence the change of name.

Rung to welcome Revd. Sarah Ashelby and her family to Allesley Rectory

Rung in fond memory of Simon P Rogers of Warwick who passed away 8th April 2024. Simon was a loyal member of the Leamington RC band, and a teacher at St Peter’s School. His immense contribution to ringing at this church being evident in 39 quarter peals rung, of which he conducted 34.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Rung after Mass on 5th Sunday of Easter, Julie Adams would like to be associated with this quarter peal.

Sunday Service ringing dedicated to Coventry Guild Trustee and Treasurer Simon Rogers who passed away on 8th April 2024.

Rung in grateful memory of our friend Simon P. Rogers of Warwick in whose company we have enjoyed so much ringing at this tower.

Rung by past and present officers of the Guild prior to the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Simon Rogers

In grateful memory of Simon P. Rogers, a very good friend to the ringers of Lillington. The whole band wishes to be associated with this ringing on the morning of Simon's funeral.

Rung for bank Holiday after a great practice at Stratford Holy Trinity.

First quarter on Tenor 6

Rung to celebrate the Northern lights show last night. A beautiful picnic location behind St James Weethley.

Rung for friendship and fun on a beautiful summers day. Thankyou so much to Sarah who travelled a distance to help out. It was lovely to welcome her to ring with us.

Jointly conducted. This was to be a tower bell quarter but the Captain forgot her keys. Rung on a beautiful summer's day for friendship and nature.

Rung to celebrate the Amazing Alcester food festival.Hope they could hear the bells outside the window. Number 4 first quarter peal.

Completes 2nd circle: 1.

Enjoyed this method. Rung for peace in the middle east.

Rung to celebrate the birthday of John on number 2. A beautiful view too. Two bells here the third was stolen many years ago. Both ring full circle

An exceptional quarter peal. Lucy's first with the A team on treble. Katie's first conducting away from observation, Tracey has now circled the tower in quarters at Coughton. Well done all, brilliant striking right to the end. Rung to celebrate John's birthday.

Rung to celebrate the birthday today of John on number 2. A beautiful ring of three in a beautiful place.

Rung for the birthday of number 5 John, this was a really beautiful quarter with very few striking slips. Thankyou to 'The A team'

Rung to celebrate friends, picnics and beautiful places. As Titanic went down and we went up we thought the method was apt. Charli and Onny wish to be associated with this performance as they came with us for a beautiful walk.

Rung because it had been raining. The church clock struck 3 and then the wonderful sound of the Alcester Morris men with their pipes and drums outside. Lovely atmosphere.

Rung Mayday to mark 10 years to the day of the passing of number 5’s Dad. Also April day was rung to mark the passing of number 4’s Dad this year. A really nice quarter.

Rung for some sunnier weather and for tea and muffins.

Rung by family and friends in memory of Simon Rogers, who passed away on April 8th, aged 70.

Gail Randall, unable to ring due to illness, would like to be associated with this peal.

300th peal for the Guild: 5.

Rung to celebrate the Ragley Air Show weekend. Hoping to see the planes from here. Enjoyed this quarter.

Rung at 6.30am to commemorate D Day.

77 years between our youngest ringer and our most mature.

The team then had breakfast together.

For the 80th anniversary of D Day, in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, 6 June 1944

To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D Day and in memory of those who did not return.

Rung at the lighting of the beacon on the 80th anniversary of D-day.

Ring out for peace - 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Rung to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy.

Rung at 6.30pm to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D Day.

The band had been taught to ring at part of the Ring for the King Initiative.

Ring out for peace- 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

For 80th anniversary of D Day

Rung to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Rung to remember for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. We will remember them.

Ring out for peace- 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

General ringing to remember the 80th anniversary of D Day. A beacon was lit in the Town. Well done all. We will remember them.

Rung to celebrate a lovely day on the Arden cluster outing.

Rung to celebrate Katie passing her motorcycle CBT today. Well done Katie. First quarter we have rung on the old Alcester handbells provided by Taylor's at the same time as the tower bells.

These need a refurb, must speak to Lewis.

Rung because Tracey fancied a beautiful walk up Carding mill valley

The bells rang out around the rocks.

First quarter peal on an inside bell for Maxine

Birthday compliment to John, Maxine’s husband.

Rung on the day of Brian Brasenell's funeral as a thanksgiving for his life and service to this community. Brian was a ringer here for a number of years.

Also wishing Mark, the husband of one of our ringers, a speedy recovery.

Brian's bell was in Tess' safe hands.

1000th peal as conductor: 6.

Rung the day before my dad's ashes are going to be interred in this churchyard. Facing dads favourite railway only a few paces away. He sat for hours up the tracks at Barnt Green trainspotting. A beautiful place to rest. His favourite engine sheds were at Didcot, thus the method.

Roger I Newbold 22/10/1942 to 30/03/2024

Rest in peace dad.

First peal on the bells since they were remodelled and rehung.

Rung to celebrate another Friday,and for chocolate digestives.

Rung to celebrate our friends handbell record attempt today. 28008 changes. Well done to Luke and Elliott. We really enjoyed umpiring by the canal.

Rung to welcome Revd. Tammy Tearoe as Vicar of Yardley.

Rung to celebrate the beautiful countryside we have with our wonderful heritage.

Rung to celebrate this beautiful day.And a day out on the motorbikes.

Rung in a castle.with swallows and house martens flying in and out. Some visitors too.

Nice qp in the cool forest on a hot day.

Rung to complete all of the rooms at Vergers Lodge. Great acoustics today. The floor was hard but Katie got a seat on the throne!!!

Rung to celebrate the new home that our daughter Gemma and Mike are moving into soon.We are so relieved that she has found one before her contract ran out.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Alexander Reginald Darvill on 8th July 2024.

Rung to celebrate the 32nd Wedding Anniversary of number 1 and 2. Rung fuelled on Chinese, white wine and diet coke.

Rung on a lovely summer afternoon to celebrate all that is England. Nicely rung by the whole team.

Started as ropesight practice but just kept going...

Rung to celebrate our daughter Gemma moving into her new place. Bruno bunny snook into the picture. He said his ears were ringing. Rung on our lovely Petit and Fritzen bells.

To mark the end of a hard week of work. Well done

Rung to celebrate the birthday on Wednesday of Peter Newbold, son of 1 and 2.

Rung to celebrate Peter Newbold 29th birthday, On 14th August. Whilst ringing I realised that I needed to pick the runner beans

Rung for the beautiful English countryside.

Rung on practice night due to low attendance. Blimey it was hard work

Rung for the bank holiday weekend and to celebrate the end of another week of work. Nicely rung, very soporific. No defibrillator was required during the quarter.

Rung to celebrate needle punch.A morning punching then some quarter peals.

Rung to celebrate friends together. First in method 3 and 5.Nicely rung, appreciated by the National trust guests.

Rung to complete three in a row today with friends. Followed by a nice meal.Nicely rung.

Rung to celebrate friendship, also this was 200th quarter rung for the Coventry guild by Tracey.

Rung to mark the sad passing of Rev Steve Burch and his wife Cathy whilst on holiday in Beaumaris Anglesey where a tragic accident took them from us. May they rest in peace and Rise in Glory. They had retired back to our benefice recently and had thrown themselves back into the life of our church.

Rung to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Freda Cleaver loyal ringer and tower captain here for many years. Freda listened outside and celebrated later with a family gathering at her home. First quarter peal on tenor for Stuart.

Rung to celebrate the 31st Birthday of the daughter of one and two, Gemma. 31 on Thursday. Enjoyed this one. The dovecote dates from 14th century.

Rung at the Patronal Evensong to commemorate one hundred years since the bells were re-hung.Ringers taking part were from Napton-on-the-Hill & Southam.

Dedicated to the CCCBR weekend and to a beautiful campsite. First quarter peal two in hand both of us. Rung on our lovely Petit and Fritzen bells.

Dedicated to friends back at home, and to Bruno our house Bunny.Second ever two in Hand both.

Rung in fond memory of Simon P Rogers, who was a Peal ringer and conductor here at the Plantagenet Ring.

First with two in hand for Katie. Dedicated to the approach of beautiful Autumn.

Dedicated to crochet and Tracey's crochet gnomes.

Rung prior to the Service of Thanksgiving for the restoration of the tower.

Rung to celebrate our rain cancelled day at the seaside. The lighthouse was the nearest to us!!! (We went ten pin bowling instead)

Dedicated to the wonders of hearty soup with bread and butter. Yum

In celebration of winning the 8 bell competition for the Warwick District of the Coventry guild.(On the beautiful rehung bells of Bulkington, a fine Taylor's job) 8 bell band was, Lizzy Tennant,Tracey Newbold, Jane Rogers,Sarah Thomas, Annie Hall, Katie Wheeler, John Newbold (c), Christopher W Tennant. Well done all. First with singles in Old Bob Tess and Katie.

Dedicated to a lovely sunny day today.

To a lovely day in the sun. Katie first two in hand reverse Canterbury.

To celebrate Katie passing her motorcycle theory and to the Aurora visible last night.

Rung as part of a sponsored quarter peal day to raise money for Alcester's new ropes. James rang really well inside and lizzy had fun pulling in the 5th.

Rung as part of a sponsored quarter peal day to raise money for new ropes at Alcester. This was number three of 10 today.

In thanks for the life of Derek hall a loyal ringer at Bidford on Avon for many years. 2/10

A really beautiful quarter, settled down after the first 120 into a beautiful and very fast pace. (So good I didn't call the other methods). Katie rang the fifth in so well too. Rung for quarter peal fundraising day, number 5 of 10.

Rung for sponsored quarter peal day in aid of Alcester's new ropes

New tower for all. 8/10

Rung for the sponsored quarter peal day to raise money for Alcester's new ropes. 9/10 well done all. By now some if us who rang all the quarters were flagging!!!

The last of 10 quarters in a day to raise money for Alcester's ropes. A great day with some good ringing. This last quarter was really very well struck you would not have guessed it was number 10. Some of us went off for some well earned fish and chips!! Everyone rang so well, 10/10 well done. A massive thankyou to all those who have sponsored and supported us and to the towers that allowed us to ring.

Rung as a celebration on the day of Richard and Sandra Parker's Golden wedding Anniversary. Congratulations both. Rung on front five with 7,6,8 behind.

Rung to celebrate the life of actress Barbara Pasco who lived in Aston Cantlow. She was famous for her role as Lady Catherine de burgh in Pride and Prejudice. Her Funeral was here on Friday and one of her best friends Dame Judy Dench gave the Eulogy. 14/12/1935-15/09/2024. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. 6/10

Rung for sponsored quarter peal day to raise money for Alcesters new ropes. First in method Janine well done, never easy with 768 behind. 7/10

Rung as farewell compliment to Rev. Christopher Johnson as he leaves the parish.

Also marking the 51st wedding anniversary of Lynette and Mick Angrave.

Circled the tower: 3.

Rung for the beautiful autumn colours and the approach of winter. Well done to Tess in a new variation, and Yvonne on the Tenor rung so well in only her second quarter. Well done also to Julia, her first quarter peal with us and this year (nicely done too). (Julia,4 so far)

Rung to celebrate a great night of pizza and pumpkin carving.

Rung for tomorrow as it has a spooky name. Our tower ghost 'Horace' was quite active tonight. Opening and shutting the vestry door latch and thumping around the back of the church.Good job it's All Saints day on Friday to sort him out. First in variation Sandra, Katie and Ingrid. Wendy Shaddick would like to be associated with this as she was the other ringer present.

Rung in memory of His Honour Richard Cole DL, husband of Sheila, great supporters of ringing at Honiley.

The conductor has now rung a tower bell peal on all 366 dates in the year.

Rung for Halloween. First in variation for 1, 3 and 6.

Rung to celebrate sparklers and toasted marshmallows. We are doing well on our quest to ring many singles methods. First in method all.

Rung to celebrate the first training session on the excellent new simulator at Stretton on Dunsmore last night. A great asset in the Coventry guild.First in method all.

First blows in method and completes standard 8 - 2

Zack's request in anticipation of Children in Need. Something New for November.

First in method for all.

Rung to remember all those who have perished or been injured while serving their countries. We will remember them. First in method

Rung to see if we could, first in method in hand.

Rung for Katie's lovely cherry cakes.First in method all.

Rung half muffled for Remembrance Sunday

Half muffled prior to service at the war memorial.

First service ringing for Emily & Lucas

First time all female band, rang half muffled call changes for remembrance. It was also Pat's first ring at Aston.

Well done all

We will remember them.

Rung half muffled after the town Remembrance parade and service. The bells at Alcester have rung for remembrance every year for over 50 years. We will remember them.

First conducting grandsire 5.

Phew, Rung for Coventry guild quarter peal fortnight.First as conductor on tower bells 4, First inside to Plain bob at Coughton 3, First as a quarter peal band. Well done all. We made it (just).

Rung for guild quarter peal fortnight. First as conductor Alex Hardy, First quarter Caroline, 200th quarter Katie Wheeler. Well done all.

Rung half-muffled on practice night. It included several plain courses and a touch. Remembering those who died and the devastation wrought in the Coventry Blitz that took place 84 years ago tomorrow evening.

First in principle for some of the band.

Rung for remembrance day 2024. We will remember them.

First in variation all. Very very nicely rung.

St James's Bulkington Ringers joined Coventry Cathedral Ringers at their practice as part of the CDG 'New for November' Initiative.

Rung for Coventry guild quarter peal fortnight. Very nicely rung, first in method/variation Tess Owen. Thanks to Julia and Yvonne for helping us so beautifully.

Rung in anticipation of skittles, curry and friends tomorrow evening. First in method.

First at the tower 2,4 and 6.

Rung for quarter peal fortnight. I Tried to put them off by falling asleep and throwing diet coke everywhere.It didn't work!! First in the method two in hand both.

First Sunday service ringing for Sam Cook (aged 11) and Cherry Cullinane (its not polite to ask a lady her age!). Well done Sam and Cherry.

Rounds, called changes and Plain Bib Doubles were rung.

First including Erin or Stedman, 5

Rung as part of Coventry DG ‘New in November’.

Rung as a compliment to the Rector, Rev Claire McArthur, following her installation as an Honorary Canon of Coventry Cathedral.

First peal in the method.

Ventnor D Major

56-56.18-12-18-14-1238-12-78 le12

Josh’s first quarter peal at his first attempt, aged 13.

Successfully completed as one of the performances for the Guild’s New for November initiative.

Rung in memory of David C Manger from Frittenden.

50th peal on the bells:2

1st quarter of Grandsire Triples - 3

1st quarter on 8 bells - 8

Rung as part of the CDG initiative 'New for November'

First courses of Plain Hunt by the Ferncumbe Benefice Band.

Richard and Julie Price would like to be associated with this performance.

Part of the Guild’s New for November initiative

An appreciation of roast pork that we had just eaten, and for the continued recovery of number 2 from the mega flu!! Well rung all. New method for all part of the New for November initiative.

Rung as a 40th birthday compliment to Richard Hall.

First peal as conductor.