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To welcome the New Year

1st of triples inside: 4

Rung to welcome in 2015

Rung to celebrate the life of Bevan Willgress ringer at this tower and good friend to many.

First peal on the bells following recent rehanging

Specially arranged and rung on the 90th anniversary to the day of the first peal on the bells following recasting and rehanging on ball bearings.

First Quarter Peal : 1

700th Quarter Peal : 5

Ring for the Epiphany Service

49 doubles rung to celebrate Andrew Martin's 49th birthday

Rung following Evensong to celebrate the life of Peter Humphries of Cheam, father of 4, grandfather of 3 and father-in-law of 7.

First Grandsire Cinques: 8.

Rung half-muffled prior to the funeral of Joseph Lemard, verger of this parish for many years.

1st QP in method: 3

Rung on the 50th anniversary of the treble ringer's first quarter peal by a band which included the three surviving ringers and which was conducted by the nephew of the conductor of the 1965 quarter. Remembering Edward Leggett, John Avis and Harry Warren of the original band.

100th together: 1, 4

First in method 3, 5 & 6

First in method 3 & 6

First in method for all

Rung by a local band to celebrate the Centenary of the augmentation of the balls to 12 in December 1914. Barry Fisher, Perry French, Joan Miller and members of the band wish to be associated with the quarter peal.

For Evensong. 1st in m: 6. To mark the conclusion of the conductor's second term as master of the Southern District.

First in method as conductor: 5

Rung by the sunday service band in memory of Bevan Willgress a loyal member of the local band.

Ring following Choral Evensong, and in memory of Philip Rothera, who died on 13 January aged 71. Phil was tower captain at Terling for many years, and was heavily involved in their augmentation to 8 in 1969. He also rang regularly at Chelmsford Cathedral, including 31 peals on the bells, and rang the tenor of the back 8 to a peal of Yorkshire S. Major in April 1982.

Specially arranged to welcome the Revd Joanne Jones, Priest-in-Charge at Writtle with Highwood and her family to the village.

In memory of Philip Rothera, past Tower Captain at Terling, who died on 13th January aged 71.

In celebration of the life of Marjorie Thorogood, aunt of 1, who died on 12th January aged 104.

25th together: 1 & 10.

In thanks and celebration for the Ministry of the Reverend Pat Prestney to the church and village of Great Bentley

Rung on the 50th anniversary of the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill

To celebrate the life of Jean Hengeli, mother of 7, who passed away on 27th December 2014. Prior to a special Songs of Praise to congratulate Les Doe (former ringer) on completing over 60 years as verger.

25th peal together - 6 & 7

First peal in the method by all and for the Association.

Thanksgiving for the life of Bevan Willgress, great friend to all the band.

800th quarter peal: 5

In memory of Phil Rothera.

For Choral Evensong. Farewell to Penny and John Bonham. First Quarter - 1.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life and work of Rev. Frances Drake whose funeral took place at this church on Saturday 24th January 2015.

Rung to mark the 110th anniversary of the first peal rung on these bells, which was called by George A Andrews Great Grandfather of the conductor and Great Great Grandfather of 5.

For evensong

First Minor inside - 2. Rung in thanksgiving for the life and work of Rev. Frances Drake, who died at the beginning of January, much loved by many in the local area.

First QP away from cover: 1

1st on 6 - 5. 1st as C. Rung in memory of Doreen Pearson, mother of 2 and grandmother of 5, and of John Bullough.

Rung for Evensong

First Quarter Peal Treble. With get well wishes to Harry Yarwood-Gowers

Rung after practice night

* bell left out

Thanksgiving for the life of Rachel Jelley (nee Orman), Ringer at this tower for many years and great friend to all the band.

Rung half muffled

Thanksgiving for the life of Peter Russell-Smith, who past away last evening,

brother of fourth ringer

Rung in affectionate memory of Philip J Rothera by a band of Essex Ringers, who had collectively rung more than 1,000 Peals with him, using one of his favourite compositions. Phil was Tower Captain at Terling during the 60's, 70's, & 80's, and pioneered the augmentation to 8 in 1969. He taught ringers of 3 & 7 to ring.

70th Birthday compliment to Ann, and her first of Minor inside.

Congratulations to Chris & David Kemsley (Local Ringers) on the birth of a Grandaughter Lily Grace.

Circled tower as conductor: 1

To celebrate the installation of the Rev. Peter Begley as Priest -in-Charge of Southminster and Steeple

Thanksgiving for the life of Geoffrey Catchpole, long time supporter of Thorrington church who funeral service is at this church tomorrow.

In affectionate memory of Phil Rothera. Also remembering Bill Brown, Father of Peter & Keith, who died just before his 95th birthday two days ago.

First in method: 3

As a compliment to the Rev'd Derek Clark  ordained Deacon at Chelmsford Cathedral 29th November, 2014.Also a welcome to the Rev'd Hilary Le Seve on her installation as Priest in Charge; Wickham Bishops & Little Braxtedin the Witham Deanery 3rd February, 2015. 

1st on treble 1. For evening service

First in method for all the band

For Ash Wednesday Service.

600th Quarter Peal : 2

To welcome Alexander Vohmann, first grandchild of John and Kathy Pattison, fellow ringers at Shenfield

Rung to mark the 100th birthday of Barbara Lake on 8/2/15 a longstanding member of the congregation at All Saints.

1st of minor: 1

For Sunday Service.

On back 6. For Choral Evensong. After meeting short for Major.

Specially arranged and rung following Evensong to celebrate the life of Pam Humphries of Cheam, mother of 4 and mother-in-law of 5.

Peter Eves wishes to be associated with this quarter.

301st quarter: 1 & 201st together 1 & 9.

Birthday compliment to Claire Culham

A get well compliment to Dick Prime. Rung as a birthday treat for the conductor.

For the joining of benefice between St Osyth & Great Bentley

also for st David's day.

Rung for evensong and in memory of Lawrence Beal who died on Friday and was a local ringer for 60 years, many of them as a member of this band.

First of minor: 1

1200th QP: 5

Rung for Evensong and St David's Day

Rung following Evensong.

Congratulations and best wishes from the Cathedral ringers and friends to John & Emma Taylor on the birth of their son Daniel on 16 February.

First on 12 at first attempt: 3. First Grandsire Cinques: 6. 1200th QP: 7.

With the best wishes of the band to Dick Prime for a speedy recovery

rung after practice night.

In memory of Raymond, Alf and Leonard Sayer, family of the treble and past ringers at the church

1 - 1st quarter peal

3 - 200th quarter peal

For Evensong. Arranged and rung to welcome Daniel, first son to John and Emma Taylor, born on 16 February. 85th birthday anniversary to Tom Monk. First Stedman Triples: 6.

First in method for all. First on 12-1,2,6,7,9,10,12. First inside on 12-8. First as conductor on 12-5.Rung to celebrate the Centenary of the augmentation of Waltham Abbey bells to 12 and to welcome Barry Fisher as President of the Waltham Abbey Society of Change Ringers. The whole band wishes to be associated with this quarter peal.

150th quarter for 6. First Grandsire for 4. First quarter with more than one method for 3 and 4.

Dedicated to the memory of Lawrence Beale and Adrian Semken

First Cambridge inside - 2.

Rung in memory of Adrian Semken.

Rung half muffled for the life of Arthur Holmes of this village, killed in action 14 March 1915.

Most methods: 1

For St Patrick's Day

In Memory Adrian Semken, founder of the Essex Ringing Course who learnt to ring at this tower

Rung for the dedication of the Girlguiding Witham Division Standard

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Rung in memory of Sue Rothera who was a supporter of the monthly surprise practices at Terling for many years and rang 10 peals here. Also remembering Adrian G Semken and G Noel Orman, Life Vice-President and Life Member respectively of the Essex Association who both passed away recently.

25th peal together - 1 & 8

Yvonne & Jim Tower would like to be associated with this peal.

Remembering Noel Orman, Adrian Semken and Sue Rothera.

First Plain Bob Minor Inside-3

Thanksgiving for the life of Noel Orman

A great asset to Thorrington church & tower for over 70 years, choir member, cross bearer for 60 years, churchwarden, sexton & tower captain.

Rung by Sunday morning band past and present.

May he Rest In Peace.

Rung on the day of the Thanksgiving Service for Adrian Semken, former Tower Captain.

First in method as conductor

In celebration of the engagement of Chris Smith (son of 6) and Alice Wylie. First in method for 2, 4, 5 and 7 (and as conductor).

First Major as Conductor.

Remembering Sue Rothera, Adrian Semken, G Noel Orman.

Rung to mark the centenary of the 1/4th Battalion Oxford & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry leaving Writtle for France on 29th March 1915. The Ox & Bucks arrived in Writtle on 25th August 1914 having marched from Oxford over several days and were billeted around the village. They were made up to war establishment and spent time on long marches, range practice, trench digging and field day and night operations. The Ox & Bucks received orders to entrain for embarkation on 29th March 1915 and when 29 Officers and 991 other ranks marched out of the village the entire population was assembled round the Green to see them off and wish them well. They embarked on SS Onward at Folkestone bound for Bolougne eventually fighting on the Western front and being savagely mauled on the Somme in 1916.

Also in thanksgiving for the life of Dr John Armstrong. Most methods: 2. [BD]

Rung to mark the re-interment of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral on 26 March,2015 and for peace and reconciliation.

First quarter of minor: 1

With thanksgiving for the life of John Armstrong, died 27 March, a good friend to Shenfield Tower.

Ring for Palm Sunday

Arranged and rung following Choral Evensong in loving memory of Sue Rothera, a loyal member of the Cathedral band for over 40 years.

Also in memory of John Armstrong, who died on 27 March.

First Maximus: 8.

Rung half-muffled for the Good Friday service

Rung half-muffled in memory of Irene Ethel Leigh, mother of Barbara, who died 17th March 2015 aged 92.

Thanksgiving for the Life of Noel Orman.

600th QP together: 2&3

For Easter

For Easter Day.

For Easter, and to celebrate the christening of Félicity Sophie Warwick Erith, grand-daughter of 1 & 4, at Maisons-Laffitte, Paris on 29th March 2015

First quarter 1. Rung in memory of John Armstrong. The ringers of Waltham Abbey wish to be associated with this quarter peal.

Rung during the 25th Essex Ringing Course and in memory of Adrian Semken, founder of the course.

Rung during the 25th Essex Ringing Course in memory of Adrian Semken, founder of the course.

First in method in hand: 5-6.

First quarter inside: 2

For Evensong and Thanksgiving for two Lt Baddow men, Privates Albert Lodge and Edward Barker, who gave their lives 100 years ago in the Great War. Also for SE District QP Fortnight. First quarter inside - 4

Rung for Evensong and SE district quarter peal fortnight. 5 - most methods as Conductor

Rung following Evensong. First in method: 2,3,5,7.

For South-East District Quarter Peal fortnight.

For South Eastern District Quarter Peal Fortnight.

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Rung directly after the service & burial at Thorrington of Noel G Orman, 70 years ringer, 60 years cross bearer, 60 years Sexton at Thorrington, a great asset to the church & tower who will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

May He Rest In Peace.

1st on 8 - 1. Rung as part of the Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Rung as part of the Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Rung as part of the Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Rung as part of the Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Rung as part of the Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

First on 10: 7. With the best wishes of the band to Dick Prime, who arranged this peal attempt, for a speedy recovery.

Rung to celebrate the silver wedding of Trevor and Lynne Routledge and in memory of Lynne's father.

A compliment to Yvonne Towler who rang her first peal 50 years ago. (Goldhanger, 9th April 1965).

100th peal together - 5 & 7

50th peal together - 4 & 7

First peal in the method, previously rung in spliced.

For Evensong. 1st in m - 5. Birthday compliment to 8

For Family Service and in thanksgiving for the Baptism of baby Aiden Mitchell. Also for SE District QP Fortnight

500th QP as conductor: 5

For District Quarter Peal Week

A slightly early celebration of St. George's Day.

Circled tower: 1. 1st Major inside: 2.

For St George's Day. Especially rung to the memory of Private Percy Jones of Writtle, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in Action at Ypres on 24th April 1915, age unknown. Buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium. His name liveth for evermore. First Treble Bob: 1. First Surprise: 2. Also for SE District Quarter Peal Fortnight.

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For St George's Day

5th of 5.

Ringers 1,3,4 & 5 have rung in all 5 quarter peals.

Rung for St George's Day

Rung for St George's Day (6 of 8)

Rung for St George's Day (2 of 8)

Rung for St George's Day (4 of 8)

Rung on St George's Day as part of the Ringing for England campaign. Also for SE District QP Fortnight

Rung for St George's Day (5 of 8)

Rung for St George's Day (7 of 8)

For St George's Day. Front six.

Rung for St George's Day (1 of 8)

100th Quarter Peal: 3

Rung for St George's Day (3 of 8)

First Quarter Minor 1 Rung for St Georges day

For St Georges & Remembering Noel Orman, a supporter at this tower.

4th of 5.

Rung for St George's Day

550th together: 2&4

For St George's Day

1st of 5

200th Tower bell quarter for 7th ringer

For St George's day & Remembering Noel Orman

2nd of 5

Rung for St George's Day (8 of 8)

Jointly Conducted

For St George's Day & best Wishes to Father Nicolas

3rd of 5

First in method : 2

First in method for all the band

First in method : 2

300th peal: 6.

100th tower bell peal: 3

Rung to celebrate the life of G Noel Orman who recently passed away. He was a faithful servant of Thorrington church being a ringer for 70 years and sexton and cross bearer for 60 years.

To commemorate the centenary of the start of the Gallipoli Campaign (25th April 1915). Especially rung to the memory of Lance Corporal James Robert Brewster of Writtle, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in Action at Gallipoli on 28th April 1915, aged 29. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey. His name liveth for evermore. Also for SE District Quarter Peal Fortnight.

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Rung for the Annual Parochial Church meeting, for the 50th anniversary of the opening of The Pennine Way in memory of Tom Stephenson whose idea it was, and for the Essex Association S.E. District Quarter Peal Fortnight.

First in method: 3 & 5

300th together: 3&6

For St George Civic Service.

Rung to mark the 10th birthday of Perkins Culham Esquire who is a valued supporter and guide dog trainer, although not a ringer he has always had a lead in supporting social events, mainly in tidying.

Angus and Charlie Culham Esquire wish to be associated with this special quarter peal.

Rung to check the calibration of the tower clock.

Fastest Quarter Peal on the Bells.

2: Most methods

To celebrate the birth of a daughter to Their Royal Highnesses Prince William & Catherine Middleton, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, born this morning.

First in method, fourth ringer.

To celebrate the birth of a daughter to Their Royal Highnesses Prince William & Catherine Middleton, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, born this morning.

1st 6 spliced, 2 & 5.

First PB Triples: 1,6

To commemorate the 300th anniversary of the first recorded peal, rung on this day in 1715 at St Peter Mancroft, Norwich, using what is believed to be the same composition.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Harry Tipler of Felsted, who was killed in action on this day in 1915 at the Second Battle of Ypres.

Rung as a birthday compliment to 1, in celebration of the birth of Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Princess of Cambridge and to mark the licensing this day of the Revd Joyce Smith as Vicar of the Benefice of Waltham Holy Cross, High Beach and Upshire. The band of Waltham Abbey wish to be associated with this quarter peal.

First in method: 3

First in method as conductor: 5

Rung to celebrate the birth of a daughter to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on Saturday 2nd May 2015.

First quarter inside: 2

To welcome Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and a compliment to James and Giesela Bailey on their recent marriage (son and daughter-in-law of 6).

Started at 11 am to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

First of triples: 1

Rung to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day

Specially arranged to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

Rung to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day. Front 6.

To mark the 70th Anniversary of VE Day. As a teenager, Frank Warboys (6) rang on the original VE Day in 1945

Congratulations To Diane Arnold on her degree in psychology from the open university, For V E day

Rung to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day. First triples: 3. First triples inside: 4.

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Most methods and first Surprise -2. Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of VE Day. Tracey Southgate would like to be associated with this peal.

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day. First quarter - 1.

Rung to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE day. First quarter:1, first inside:4. First quarter by the Sunday service band.

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

3- First inside

1st as cover bell 6. Jointly conducted by 2,3,4 and 5. Rung for the 70th Anniversary of VE Day. The bells were also rung at 11 am on Saturday, 9th May by members of the local band who all wish to be associated with this quarter peal.

Rung for the 70th Anniversary of V.E. Day.

150th QP together 2 and 5.

First quarter - Amy Brindle (aged 12). For the 150th anniversary of St Mary's Primary school where Amy was a pupil until last year.

In memory of Noel Orman - friend, loyal supporter and mentor to the Great Bentley band. Also rung as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of VE day.

Rung by members of the Sunday Service band to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day.

Rung prior to morning service to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

100th Anniversary (today) of George Isaac Playle - Dagenham Ringer - falling in The Great War.

Remembering John Armstrong.

125th for Association - 8

Circled the tower - 1

Rung for the Ascension Day service.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Joseph Radley and Charles Brock, both residents of Felsted, who were killed in action on 13th May 1915 and 14th May 1915 respectively.

A farewell compliment to Dianne and Greg on their return to the US.

Rung To Commemorate The 70th Anniversay of V.E Day

For Evening Prayer

To celebrate the ruby wedding anniversary of Pat and Ian Davidson, married at this church on 29 March 1975

Arranged for Sandon Open Gardens. Also rung in memory of Sue Champness, mother of Nick, who passed away on 17th April 2015. First quarter peal at first attempt: 1 (aged 12)

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Rung on practice night