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Rung in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, a true hero and an inspiration to us all during the terrible COVID pandemic.

First as conductor, first inside for 2

Rung to celebrate the life and achievements of Captain Sir Tom Moore, a true inspiration for us all.

Rung with 5/6 cover to celebrate the birthday of Mandy Miles

First in hand 5-6.

50th in Ringing Room 1-2.

Rung using E-Bells.

Celebrating the birthday of Helen Bridgman

Rung in memory of Gordon I Lucas, who was Tower Captain here for 47 years until 2014, on the day of his funeral as the hearse paused outside this church.

First in the method in hand, 5-6.

Rung to celebrate the life of Caption Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral

Rung at noon to celebrate the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Celebrating the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral. Remembering his inspiration and heroism.'Tomorrow will be a good day'

In thanksgiving for the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore

Rung in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore

Rung at noon to celebrate the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral.

Rung on the day of the funeral of Sir Captain Tom. RIP.

At 12 midday today the tenor at Layer de la Haye was tolled 100 times

In respect for Captain Sir Tom Moore.

It was tooled by Derek Chaplin, our eldest ringer assisted by his wife Rosa

to count the tolls. A small socially distanced crowd had gathered in and just

outside the churchyard to listen.

It was a fitting tribute.

Celebrating the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the day of his funeral. Remembering his inspiration and heroism.'Tomorrow will be a good day'

In thanksgiving for the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore

Rung at noon to celebrate the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore as his funeral service commenced at Bedford Crematorium.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

First as conductor. For NE Essex District achievement fortnight.

First inside 2. First as conductor in Ringing Room. For NE Essex achievement fortnight.

First in methods for all. For NE Essex achievement fortnight.

First in method 2. For NE Essex achievement fortnight.

First in method 4. For NE Essex Achievement Fortnight

Most methods in hand 5-6.

Congratulations to Helen Bridgman, first as conductor. First in method 5. First in Ringing Room for all. For NE Essex Achievement Fortnight

For the National Day of Reflection to end the one minute silence at 12:01pm one year on from the start of the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK.

For everyone, as all have been affected by the pandemic.

In memory of all those who have died from Covid-19 and all their loved ones.

Remembering those who have died during the COVID - 19 pandemic and those who have been, and remain affected by the terrible outcomes from it

First in the method in hand, 5-6.

The tenor bell tolled at 12-01 following the one minute silence on the National Day of Reflection.

One blow for each day since the first national lockdown.

Tolling a single bell at 12.01 for national Day of Reflection

Martin tolled the tenor 65 times in remembrance of Tony Brown, husband of Rosie, one of our ringers. Tony was 65 and lost his life to Coronavirus this time last year.

There was a small gathering in the churchyard and a prayer was said at the end of the ringing.

Rung following the one minute silence at 12 noon for the National Day of Reflection.

Rung following the one minute silence at 12 noon for the National Day of Reflection.

Remembering those who have died during the COVID - 19 pandemic and those who have been, and remain affected by the terrible outcomes from it.

Rung at 12.01pm following the one minute silence on this National Day of Reflection and first anniversary of the first UK National COVID-19 lockdown.

Rung for Easter Sunday Eucharist.

Rung prior to the Easter Sunday service

Rung to celebrate Easer Sunday

Rung to celebrate Easter Sunday

For Easter Eucharist Service

For Easter Day

Rung prior to the Easter Morning Service.

Rung for Easter Sunday morning service

Rung prior to the Easter Sunday service

Rung prior to the Easter Morning Service at the request of the churchwardens.

For 1030 Easter Eucharist Service.

To mark the passing today of HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung half-muffled, at 5.00pm in memory of HRH Prinnce Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh who has passed today in his 100th year.

Tolling to mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who died today aged 99.

In memorium of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Half-muffled tolling in thanksgiving for the life of His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died yesterday aged 99. A loyal servant to the Crown. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Half-muffled tolling in thanksgiving for the life of His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died yesterday aged 99. A loyal servant to the Crown. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Tenor tolled half-muffled at 12 noon in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

At noon in memoriam Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021

In memoriam HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. Rung half muffled at noon.

In memoriam - HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Half muffled tolling at noon for the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung half-muffled as part of the 2021 Essex Course in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

1st blows in the method (2). In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As part of the 2021 Virtual Essex Ringing Course.

1st blows in the method (2). In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As part of the 2021 Virtual Essex Ringing Course.

In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As part of the 2021 Virtual Essex Ringing Course. Helpers and Tutors touch.

3 x courses, first blows in method (2) In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As part of the 2021 Virtual Essex Ringing Course.

3 x courses, first blows in method (3) In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As part of the 2021 Virtual Essex Ringing Course.

Rung half-muffled as part of the 2021 Essex Course in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung in celebrating the life of His Royal Highness Duke Of Edinburgh Prince Philip

In remembrance of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung half muffled.

Pam Avis assisted in counting the blows.

At noon, in memoriam His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who died aged 99 on 9th April 2021

99 Tolling half muffled in memory of HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh

Tolled half-muffled from 12 Noon in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In remembrance of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Half muffled tolling at noon in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam - HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam — HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Half-muffled tolling at noon in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Half-muffled tolling at noon in thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half-muffled at noon in thanksgiving for the life of HRH The Prince Philip,The Duke of Edinburgh.

Tenor tolled half-muffled at noon in memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half muffled in memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half muffled in memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half muffled in memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half muffled in memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half muffled in memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half muffled in memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Half muffled tolling, starting at 2pm, prior to the funeral of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George’s Chapel, Windsor

In memoriam - HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung before the Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam - HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Half muffled tolling prior to the funeral of HRH Duke of Edinburgh held at Windsor Castle this afternoon

Half muffled tolling prior to the funeral of HRH Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) held at Windsor Castle this afternoon

Prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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

Two sessions of 99 blows, followed by 20 blows to 3-00pm, all half muffled.

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. No. 6 bell chimed 99 times before 3pm funeral service.

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

Rung on the muffled sixth bell, taking turns, from 2-00pm until the National Minute of Silence at 3-00pm.

Half muffled tolling prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam - HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung half muffled in memory of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh prior to his funeral

Rung half muffled before the funeral of HRH Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh prior to his funeral at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The entire Danbury band wishes to be associated with this ringing.

Half muffled tolling to 3pm, prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung half-muffled in memoriam of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on the day of his funeral at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

First in the method in hand - 5-6.

Longest virtual ringing for 2 & 5.

Celebrating the birthday of John Barber.

Celebrating the birthday of John Barber.

First in the method in hand, 5-6.

100th handbell quarter in Ringing Room, 1-2.

Rung to mark the 4th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire to honour those who died.

For Fathers everywhere.

In fond memory and celebrating the life of Brian Paul Sayer, Tower Captain at Tolleshunt D'Arcy who died on 1st June 2021 following a short illness

Rung on the front six immediately before the wedding of Ellen-Marie Morris and Mark Buckley. Mark is a ringer at Holy Trinity and brother of 5

As part of worldwide celebrations of the bicentenery of the invention of Ellacombe Chimes.

First Ellacombe performance: Zoë K Purdie-Wood

Handbell QP

First of more than minimus in hand 1-2 and 5-6.

To mark 73 years of the NHS

Rung at 8pm as part of the national ringing for NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers Day. WE THANK YOU!

Rung on the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the NHS in thanksgiving and to celebrate the NHS being awarding the George Cross by Her Majesty the Queen.

The old school bell at St Andrew's Chapel, Little Baddow was also chimed 73 times by Wendy Godden

Rung at 8pm on the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the NHS and to thank all NHS, Social Care & Frontline workers for all they have done during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rung to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the NHS whilst giving gratitude for their tireless dedication to their work on the front line during the pandemic. Longest extent in Ringing Room for both ringers.

Celebrating the admission of Mandy Miles to the office of Church Warden at St Mary the Virgin, Great Bentley

68th birthday 1/4! 1st in Ringing Room

Rung in memory of Barry Waud who passed away in March after a short battle with Cancer (Ellie's Grandad).

First quarter peal on the front 6 (of 10) following the refurbishment of the bells during 2020/2021.

Rung for our Vicar, Steven Poss, on the occasion of his wedding.

Rung belatedly to mark the Translation and Enthronement of The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell as the 98th Archbishop of York in July 2020.

Archbishop Stephen was born in Leigh-on-Sea, and attended a local secondary school. Prior to his election as Archbishop of York, he was the Bishop of Chelmsford.

100th quarter - 5. 100th together - 4 and 7

In memory of Michael J Edwards who passed away 15/04/20. Tower member at Great Totham and Life Member of The Essex Association of Change Ringers.

Rung to celebrate the life of Joyce Innes of the Old Rectory, Inworth, who was a great friend and benefactor of the church, bells and ringers.

1st Quarter in Hand 3-4

Rung for the licensing service of the Rev. Tom Rout, as Priest-in-Charge of this parish.

Also, to celebrate the renewal of vows of Shan and Phil Stewart after 21 years of marriage.

1st quarter in hand 1-2

1st quarter on an inside pair 3-4

Rung to welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral later today

Rung for the induction of the Bishop of Chemlsford.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Right Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral today.

Rung in memory of Penelope Whittaker-Wright, ringer here in the 1970s, friend of Andrew Barham, John Hall and Mariana Merati.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral later today.

First on 12 & first blows in the method: 4.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral later today.

Rung to welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral later today

Rung to welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral later today

Rung to celebrate the seating of the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral today.

30mins of Call Change (2x 15mins) to mark the occasion of the seating of the new Bishop at Chelmsford Cathedral. Other performances for the occasion listed herewith:- https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/event.php?id=13827

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, officially ‘seated’ at Chelmsford Cathedral today.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral later today.

rung for the induction of the Bishop of Chemlsford

Rung to celebrate the seating of the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani

Rung for the official seating of the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani.

First method ringing on all six bells at the tower since March 2020.

Rung to welcome The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani as 11th Bishop of Chelmsford prior to her official seating at Chelmsford Cathedral this afternoon.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Right Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral today.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who was officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral on this day.

21 call changes rung to celebrate the seating of the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani

Rung to celebrate the seating of the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani

Welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who was officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral today.

Rung to celebrate the seating of the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani

Rung as part of the Shenfield outing to North-west Essex.

30mins of Call Change (2x 15mins) to mark the occasion of the seating of the new Bishop at Chelmsford Cathedral. Other performances for the occasion listed herewith:- https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/event.php?id=13827

o welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral later today

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who was officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral today.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially 'seated' at the service following this quarter peal.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral later today.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral today.

Welcome ringing for the seating of the new Bishop of Chelmsford.

To welcome the new Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, who will be officially “seated” at Chelmsford Cathedral today.

Rung for the service of institution and induction of the Revd Dr Jonathan Pritchard as rector.

As the first quarter here since March 2020, this was also in thanks to the NHS and all those who have helped others during the pandemic.

First Sunday Service ringing since 15th March 2020.

Remembering David Salter.

Rung to celebrate the lives of Michael J Edwards of Essex and David G Salter of Suffolk. Both were peal ringers in their own county, but in the latter years rang 473 peals together, 288 being at “ Old Stoke “.

Rung before the Confirmation service led by Bishop John, the Bishop of Bradwell. Congratulations to all those confirmed, especially, Callum, Hannah and Prim, three of our young ringers.

First in method for all

In thanksgiving for the lives of local ringer Des Thorne and David G Salter. Also for ministry of the Rev Antony Willson, Vicar who is leaving for pastures new.

Rung to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the 3rd bell, cast in 1621 by Miles Graye.

Rung to celebrate the life of "Ali" Alan M Barber, who rang 445 peals for the EACR, and was the conductor of the monthly Sunday band at Terling from 1993-2003, when he moved to Whitley Bay. Sue Page, one of the band, wishes to be associated with this peal.

1450th Peal together 2 & 5.

Dedicated to the memory of John Pattison, ringer at Shenfield, passed away 27th August 2021. First quarter: 1.

For confirmation service led by the Bishop of Bradwell.

First quarter on the bells since 12 March 2020.

Front 6 rung

50th QP Conducted by Debbie (6)

1st Quarter :- 6

On the 50th anniversary of Ian and Wendy Campbell's first peal, at this tower on 9 October 1971. Ringers of 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 rang in the 1971 peal

Dedicated to the birth of Finn Gabriel Smith, Grandson of Peter Smith (7). Congratulations to Chris and Alice Smith.

1st inside method, Ellie (2)

1st conducting method, Bradley (8)

First quarter peal on the back 8 (of 10) following the refurbishment of the bells during 2020/2021

Celebrating the retirement of the 5th ringer.

Rung for NE District 1/4 peal month

Rung to celebrate the life of Ann Powell who passed away on 1st August 2021. Rung in the presence of her family. Tower member of Great Totham 2009 - 2019.

300th peal: 5.

Rung to celebrate the life of Rosemary Roberts, wife of Mark a previous member of the St Osyth band who is no longer able to ring with us, but always comes to say 'hello' on Sundays.

100th QP for Mandy Miles, Congratulations Mandy.

Rung for EACR NE District QP fortnight

Rung half-muffled in memory of Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, who was brutally murdered at his constituency surgery at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea on Friday, 15 October 2021.

First on Treble. Birthday complement to Sylvia Crick.