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In memory of Capt Sir Tom Moore, at 12 noon on the day of his funeral.

Rung on the National Day of Reflection, commemorating the 126,000 UK citizens who have lost their lives to COVID 19.

Tolling - raised tenor bell , tolled slowly for 4 minutes from 12.01pm and lowered tenor bell. For the Day of Reflection

Tolling at 12.01pm for the National Day of Reflection.

At 12:01 on the National Day of Reflection. One stroke for each 1000 lives lost to COVID-19 in the past year.

Rung in the garden with social distancing.

At noon, in memoriam His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 yesterday.

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

To mark the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.

At noon, in memoriam His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 yesterday.

In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung to mark the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

At noon, in memoriam His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 yesterday.

Rung in memory of John M Kemp, "The Master".

Half muffled tolling prior to the minute silence preceding the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung half muffled prior to the funeral in St George's Chapel, Windsor of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

For funeral of Duke of Edinburgh

in memoriam for Prince Philip Duke of Edinbrgh on the day of his funeral

Rung 2-3pm, the hour prior to the funeral in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung prior to the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

5-6 first at Conducting

1-2 first using proper bells in hand

First time the handbells have been quartered

1 hr of tolling the 6th bell in turn: Dianne Crowder, David Malpas, Oscar Hornberger, Rob Goss, Mary Goss, prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Half muffled tolling as the funeral procession for HRH Prince Philip travelled from Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel.

Rung before the funeral service for HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung prior to the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Rung before the funeral service for HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Rung prior to the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

First Major on 5-6.

Rung in memoriam HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

To celebrate the retirement of Karen Dunn

In thanksgiving for the life of Diane Rogers

Rung in memoriam Mary Thomas on the day of her funeral.

Rung in the garden to the sounds of birds and the wind.

First major on 1-2

First Royal 1-2

First major on 3-4

Rung to celebrate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Brian and Denise Gregory, parents of the conductor.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of John Henry

Sherwood, whose funeral was today.

400th quarter peal 3-4

First quarter in masks for all

Birthday compliments (for Thursday) to Reg Sheppard on his 85th, and Christopher and Toby (sons of 3-4) on their 30ths.

Rung following the service of Thanksgiving for the life of Jo Wheeler and rededication of the bells, by the The Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith. This is believed to be the first quarter peal on the bells. Derek Wheeler, husband of Jo, has given time and money in carrying out the work to the bells and clock, wanting them all to be returned to as given state. Neither had worked before Derek's intervention. This is the first time they have been rung full circle in living memory.

First quarter peal on the bells since rehanging. Rung following the service of Thanksgiving, rededication and welcome to the new curate Charlotte (Charlie) Hudson. This being the second Dedication and quarter peal of the day in the benefice following on from Sacombe earlier in the day.

The Bishop of St Alban's, The Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith after leading the services, enjoyed having a ring at two new towers. Believed to be the first time two sets of change ringing bells have been dedicated within the same benefice in one morning!

Waiting for Sue...

Still waiting for Sue...

First quarter in method

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Elie Ness Lighthouse Surprise Minor

Rung to celebrate the Ordination of Revd. Vanessa Hadley-Spencer, which took place on Sunday 27th June at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield. This quarter peal was rung by some of her fellow 'lockdown quizzer's'.

1st royal 1-2.

In celebration of 75 years of the NHS

Rung to celebrate Kath Baldwin's 89th birthday.

Rung to celebrate Kath and Roger's 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Rung in memory of Ynis Richardson, a parishioner at St Mary's

Circled tower to quarters - 3

With best wishes to Brian Gregory for a speedy recovery.

Rung on the feast of St James the Apostle and to wish Fr. Tim, Sophy, Jem and Laurie all good wishes as they leave Bushey and begin their ministry at St John's Harpenden.

Kath Baldwin wishes to be associated with this quarter peal.

Rung on the front six

Rung to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of Richard and Julia Goss

Rung in memory of Bill Judge, father of Su Gambling, who died on 1st August.

Rung on the front six.

First quarter in method

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Esha Ness Lighthouse Surprise Minor

Rung to celebrate the baptism of Ava Zsuzsika Carol Roche at St Michael's Church Eggington.

Rung on the back five.

First quarter peal away from cover - 1.

Slightly belated celebrations for International Dog Day.

First quarter peal of singles - 1.

Remembering John M Kemp, Master of the Hertford College Youths, on what would have been his birthday (aka Death Day).

First Quarter in Method:

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Master's Delight Major

First quarter peal of Ipswich Surprise Minor - 2 & 5.

Rung in Memory of Joanne Draper, who's memorial service took place in Great Eversden this afternoon.

100th together - 5&6.

Rung during the Haslingfield village festival.

100th together - 1&2 and 2&5.

Rung in loving memory of Ann Mayou on the tenth anniversary of her death. Ann was a ringer at this tower and a dear friend.

Believed to be the first quarter on the bells - 15 in C by William Dunn.

The Lucy Shepherd Memorial Quarter for Her Seventeenth Anniversary.

Believed to be the first quarter at this location

Rung for Harvest Festival Evensong.BD. 44 mins

For the 150th anniversary of the dedication of church. Also a farewell to the Vicar, Revd. Richard Howlett, and his wife Katherine on his retirement and a wedding anniversary compliment to Geoff and Di Fielding.

First quarter peal of singles - 2&3.

Circled tower to quarter peals - 1.

Congratulations to Louise Flower and Tom Mack on their engagement.

Congratulations to Louise Flower and Tom Mack on their engagement.

First Quarter (6)

Rung to commemorate the final Sunday Eucharist at Holy Trinity, North Bushey which is part of the Parish of Bushey. Holy Trinity Church is closing after 60 years of worship due to pastoral reorganisation in the parish. Kath Baldwin wishes to be associated with this quarter.

Birthday compliment to Prebendary Christopher Marshall

Rung on the front six

First quarter in method:

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Europa Point Lighthouse Surprise Minor

Rung for evensong and in memory of Peter Craft, long standing tower captain of Great Wymondley. RIP. BD

Rung for evensong and in memory of Peter Croft, long standing tower captain of Great Wymondley. RIP. BD

In memory of Mike Ratcliffe

In memory of Anthony R Peake

50th peal: 4

Wedding compliment to Christopher Smith and Christine Coulter, married on this day.

Rung in memory of Mick Neesham, a faithful member of the congregation at St Andrew's, Boreham.

Rung to celebrate the baptism of Arthur Frederick Stephen Frampton this weekend and the second birthday of Theo Oscar Crawley, grandson of Carolyn and Stephen.

100th tower bell quarter together 1,5.

In celebration of the marriage of Christopher Smith (son of 5/6) and Christine Coulter on 23rd October 2021, and the birthday of 5/6 today.

Rung in memory of Margaret Kennett.

For cop26.Rung following guild maintenance course at this tower.

Ringing alert for COP26 and also to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion

First quarter IN the house at this location

First quarter on the newly acquired bells (William Dunn, refurbished by Lewis Benfield as 15 in B)

Wishing Stephen Crawley a speedy recovery and thanks to James for stepping in at very short notice.