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To mark the passing of 2025 and to welcome the New Year 2026

Happy new year!

Completes standard 8 in hand: 1-2, 7-8.

50th together- 1 & 7

For Epiphany.

1st in method for all

1st record of this method on bellboard on handbells

Rung for Evensong

Rung on the back ten before evensong.

First on 10 - 3, 5, and first blows in method - 3

1st in method:4

Rung to celebrate Simon Barnes first year in bell ringing, Andeen Farrell's 18th birthday and as a compliment to Yee Ching Ho

Wishing Lynette Bailey, cousin of 1, a speedy recovery after her surgery.

First peal in the method by all and for the association

Havering - 1 Young band - 0

Rung to celebrate Cliff Ellams' 80th birthday today and Kelly Keeble's 40th birthday tomorrow. Congratulations and Happy Birthday to both of you.

50th quarter peal in this house.

A thanksgiving for the life of Philip Erith, a ringer at this tower for over 60 years.

300th for the Association, 6.

Celebrating the first year as a ringer for Teresa Marshall. Dedicated to Andrew Storer in the hope that he is able to return to ringing soon

Rung to celebrate Ellis' 32nd Birthday and starting his new job!

To celebrate 365 days since Bradley proposed to Charlotte. Wedding due 30th May 2026, South France.

1st blows in method for all

1st record on bellboard of the method on handbells

Rung as part of the celebrations for Tony Lowe's 80th birthday on 27th January.

Tony was a regular visitor at Stanford Le Hope

6. First quarter

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Chloe Verrier (daughter of Paul) and Dan Doy.

Thanks to Simon Mann for the encouragement!

Most methods as Conductor. A 10th Birthday compliment to Jamie, for last Monday.

Rung in memory of David Malcolm Farrar, 5th August 1941 to 30th November 2025, who gave so much to the church and community of Sandon.

First Quarter - 6.

An encouragement to Victoria and Jayne Hannah as they pursue their interest in ringing.

To celebrate the birth of Rupert Clark. A great grandson for Chris & David Kemsley(6). Congratulations to David & Chris on becoming great grandparents.

Rung specially to wish Charles well in his new home, and hope the move all goes well! Charles has been a consistent ringer at prittlewell, supporting practices and helping teach! Although he will still visit us it being less often will definitely be noticed!

1st Qp in method: 3

Rung as a 67th birthday compliment to Kevin Lucas.

Rung after evensong in memory of Brenda Cox of West Tarring.

In memory of John Wood, 8 February 1942 - 18 January 2026, ringer at Sandon. Rung on what would have been his 84th birthday.

Rung to celebrate the recent 50th birthday of Michelle Stephenson and 70th birthday of Andrew Barham. Also best wishes to Meng Bickerton for her birthday today.

First peal - 1.

First Grandsire - 3.

First in method : 2

Rung specially to wish the conductor and his family well in their new home !

To celebrate the birth of Hazel Eleanor Mickelsen on 23/01/26, grandaughter for Mandy. Also, Rupert Clark, 1st great grandson for Chris & David Kemsley.

Rung in memory of William (Bill) Ward, brother of Lesley Barrell.

Rung before the service of collation of the Revd Julie Anne Hardy rector of Bentley Common, Navestock and Kelvedon Hatch by the the Bishop of Bradwell the Rt Revd Adam Atkinson and the installation by the Archdeacon of Chelmsford the Venerable Jonathan Croucher.

1st in method - 3

Birthday compliment to Vicki Chapman

Rung as a thanksgiving for the life of Therese Lawton, died 3 January 2026 aged 86 years. Family member of 3.

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

Rung for First Sunday of Lent and as a birthday compliment to Jo Elliott for 23/2/26

25th QP together - 3&4

Rung in memory of Martin John Hodson (29/11/1960-27/12/2025) a good friend of the conductor and his wife was present during the QP with invitation from the conductor also friend of the conductor and learning to ring at Rayleigh

First QP of Spliced: 3

First as conductor to spliced.

Rung to celebrate the conductor's second year of ringing.

(First lesson on 20th February 2024)

Rung on the 40th anniversary of the concuctor's first peal.

1st inside: 2

1st peal on the bells for 15 years.

The conductor would like to associate Dennis Ellisdon with this peal and thank him for all the ringing opportunities in his formative years.

Specially arranged as a 70th birthday compliment to Colin Chapman.

150th peal together - 3 & 4, 4 & 8

1st in method - 4

Rung on International Women's Day in celebration of the life of Marina Warner of Barton, who contributed so much to the advancement of women's ringing.

First quarter peal on the treble - 1

First quarter peal on a working bell: 1.

For SE District QP Day.

First QP of Cambridge: 2.

For SE District QP Day.

First on new knee: 1.

First major: 3.

For SE District quarter peal day.

750th QP: 4

15 years since last QP - Treble

On SE District QP Day

Rung for Mothering Sunday.

First of surprise major - 5

First quarter: 6

825th quarter: 2

First inside to Triples - 4.

In celebration of our friend Angela Kerrison, who's birthday is today.

This is also the last Quarter Peal on the bells before restoration, which begins in July.

First of Yorkshire - 2

750th peal - 7

Rung before St Peter's CofE Primary School Easter service as a compliment to the Year 6 leavers

2. Most methods, first in method (Reverse Canterbury Pleasure Place, Winchendon Place, St Nicholas Bob)

5. Most methods conducted

Rung prior to the memorial service for Graham S. Osborne, a former ringer at this church, who passed away on the 5th February 2026, aged 79.

Rung in celebration of Susan Hirst (1) 70th birthday

1, 5 and 6 First three generational quarter together

A compliment to Caroline Hirst who acted as "emergency" sun shade

Rung for Palm Sunday. Most methods: 3

First Quarter Peal 6

Rung for Palm Sunday

Rung half muffled for Good Friday

For Easter Eve service with adult baptism

Rung before the Morning Service on Easter Sunday.

For Easter Sunday.

First of minor: 1, first in method: 4,5

Remembering Susan Avis, sister-in-law to Neil and also Cathy Brien parishioner at this church who both recently passed away.

Rung prior to the Easter Morning Service.

Rung for Easter Day evening Service.

To mark the centenary of the Nazeing branch of the Royal British Legion.

First Quarter Peal on a Mini-Ring for all.

First Quarter Peal together as Brother and Sister - 1 & 6.

First Quarter Peal in Method as Conductor - 2.

Rung at the End of a successful Essex Ringing Course with a band comprising of past and present Essex Young Eagles and a parent.

A Very Well Done to All!

1st Plain Bob variation inside - 3

Rung for evensong

Also rung to celebrate the birthday of Gemma Crouchman and also rung to celebrate the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Ian and Denise Kerwin

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Olive Snell on 16th March 2026, mother of Caroline Andrews and the 95th birthday of Brian Snell, father of Caroline Andrews, which will be on 30th June 2026. Caroline is a long time member of the Waltham Abbey band and was to ring in the quarter peal but had to withdraw owing to a family emergency. Olive and Brian are much loved members of the Abbey Church and we all offer them our congratulations.

1st in method - 2

1st in method as conductor- 5

First of Uxbridge - 5

Ivan's 1st inside at 1st attempt - well done Ivan

Rung to celebrate the licensing of Jackie Turner of St Michael's and All Angels Rayleigh by the Rt Rev Adam Atkinson (Bishop of Bradwell)

Rung on the front six bells for St George's Day

First Quarter Peal in method (2nd)

Rung prior to the concert in the church to celebrate Saint George's Day and Shakespeare's birthday.

Rung as part of the 10th Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Rung in recognition of Peter Knight's 40yrs as Tower Captain at Eastwood.

Rung as part of the 10th Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Rung as part of the 10th Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Rung as part of the 10th Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Arranged and rung to celebrate John Steed's 70th birthday anniversary on 24th.

1st quarter peal: 6

Dedicated to the memory of Geoff Doye.

Rung as part of the 10th Southern District Quarter Peal Day With-a-Difference.

Rung in celebration of the life of Gina Shadrack 20/4/1926 to 21/4/2026. Exceptionally long-serving member of this church and its choir who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. First QP in method: 4

Rung for evensong

1st on 8 - 1

450th QP - 6

Rung prior to Morning Service.

First Sunday Service ringing for David Oxley, a welcome return to ringing after many years of absence.

Rung for the United Morning Service held at Little Baddow Chapel. Also upcoming birthday compliments for Tracey (60 on 1st May) and Mark (68 on 9th May)

First in the method by all.

First as Conductor to Major.

Rung during practice night in loving memory of Roy Mahoney.

Beloved Father of the Team Vicar and Association Chaplain, Rev'd Sue Goldsmith.

May He Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory.

First blows in method: 3,4,5

First in method: 2,6

25th together: 2 & 5

Rung in celebration of the life of Mavis June Weedon 9/6/1934 to 11/4/2026. 75th QP together: 2 and 6

Rung prior to the Evening Service. First service ringing for Jean.

Rung in celebration of Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday.

Rung after meeting six for practice.