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In memoriam Harry Arscott, , father of (8) and grandfather of (2).

First Peal 3.

First Inside 2.

A Family Peal

In Proud & Grateful Memory of Mr Harry Arscott

(died 23/12/1970).

Life-Time Bell Ringer & Chorister, mostly at Selworthy Somerset, by his four Grand Children (on the first four) & two of his sons 5 & 6.

First of Stedman Caters: 2, 7, 8, 9. First on ten: 6.

First peal on the bells since rehanging by Taylors.

First on eight (2 & 5).

First of P B Triples (3,6,7).

First of P B Triples (2,4,6).

25th peal together (3 & 4).

For Evensong.

First away from cover (1).

For the birth of a grandchild to the Rector.

First in seven methods (1,3,5).

First of Kent for all except (3).

Birthday compliments to Mr. and Mrs. W. Hill (82 and 80 respec­tively), still active members of the choir.

1st Quarter of Grandsire Triples 3.4.6.

For Confirmation Service.

Half-muffled in memoriam Walter John Sealey, former ringer, interred this day.

A compliment to the Rev. and Mrs. Bentley on the birth of a son, also the 6th anniversary of the re-tuning of the bells.

First on eight (6).

100th quarter together (4 & 6).

Half-muffled in memoriam Mr. N.W. Beveridge, Churchwarden, cremated this day.

A compliment to Charles Webber (2nd ringer), who joined the Devon Guild on April 18th, 1914.

To welcome the Bishop of Bath & Wells to Minehead for the week, and for the start of Christian Aid Week.

First on ten (1).

First inside on ten (6).

For the wedding of Susan Ford and Rex Sparrow.

A Two-Family peal

A wedding anniversary compliment to Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Knight.

After Evensong for Patronal Festival.

First in method (6), and in method as (C).

First in method by all.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Rev. M. J. Odium's ordination; also birthday compliment to the conductor.

Most methods 'inside' (4).

Most methods as conductor.

A compliment to Mr. and Mrs. J. Greswell on the birth of a daughter (Lucy Helen).

A birthday compliment to (3 & 5).

First inside (2).

First on eight (1).

First attempt: 1

First inside: 3

Submitter update: The Ringing World, 30th July 1971, page 663 adds under Treble ringer (Sr. Judith Francis, N./C.S.F.)

Updated as a mark of respect to Leslie Miller, Tower Captain, St Leonard’s Middleton Manchester, who passed away 14th June 2024. Tower Captain for over 50 years.

A compliment to Mr. Rufus Male of Kingsbury Episcopi, on completing 50 years as a church organist, the past 8 being at Long Sutton.

First quarter peal (1).

For the wedding of Denise Meare and Keith Warr.

Circled tower to quarters (5).

Birthday compliment to Mary.

Birthday congratulations to Mary, first on eight bells.

First of Surprise Minor (2).

A wedding compliment to Dianne Jones and her husband.

First in method for all.

25th together (1 & 4).

75th together (2 & 7).

225th quarter (7).

Wedding compliment to Miss S.F.Lock and Mr. P. Washburn.

Rung by an East meets West band.

First peal in the method.

Nice Surprise Major:

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Rung by an East meets West band.

Rung by an East meets West band.

Rung by an East meets West band.

800th peal: 1.

Rung by an East meets West band.

First as conductor.

First quarter (6).

For the christening of the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Sparkes, also a thank you compliment to Mr Sparkes, for many years Tower Captain, before retiring to Taunton.

First Grandsire Major for all.

First attempt (3).

A compliment to Rev.E.J. Burt (Vicar), chairman of the Crewkerne Branch, on his retirement.

For Harvest Festival.

With 7,6,8. covering.

1st Quarter 1,7. 1st as Conductor 2.

Rung for Harvest Festival.

Rung in the tower where the conductor learnt to ring, to mark the completion of his 40th year of ringing.

300th quarter (6).

For evensong. Birthday compliment to S.G.Smith.

In memoriam the Rt. Hon. Lord of St. Audries.

By resident members of the Bath & Wells Association.

First of Grandsire Caters (3,6,9).

25th together (4 & 6).

First of Major (6 & 8).

Birthday compliment to Christopher Barnes and Rodney Cross.

First in method: 3. Half-muffled in memoriam E Feltham.

For Evensong, the first quarter on the bells after the re-hanging.

First of Minor 1, 2, 3 & 4, First Minor Inside 5.

For Evensong.

For the Patronal Festival, also birthday compliments to Mr. H. Elliott.

Golden wedding compliment to Mr. and Mrs. N. Reed.

50th together (3 & 4).

A wedding anniversary compliment to Mr. and Mrs. L.T.Hancock.

For Evensong.

For Carol Service.

For the Service of 9 Lessons and Carols

First inside 3.

For Christmas.