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Rung for the New Year 2007

Also rung in aid of the Old School Room Roof Appeal, Curry Rivel

For the Golden Wedding anniversary of Felicity and Preb. Christopher Marshall.

1st peal of Treble Bob 1.

Rung in memory of William E (Bill) Turner of Hardington Mandeville.

A 75th birthday compliment to Reg Colman.

A 95th birthday compliment to Tom's mum.

In memory of Magnus Magnusson.

The first Peal of Royal on the bells.

550th Quarter: Terry Nicholls

250th Quarter: Don Monro

Rung for the Golden Wedding Anniversary of the Master of the Bath & Wells DACR, Preb. Christopher and Felicity Marshall. Congratulations!

Rung by the Family as a Golden Wedding compliment to Chris and Felicity Marshall, married in this Church on 5/1/1957. Also to Philip and Sally Marshall, also married in this Church, whose Golden Wedding Anniversary was on 17/11/2006.

Arranged and rung as a Golden Wedding Anniversary compliment to Christopher & Felicity Marshall.

First of Spliced: 4.

Rung in aid of the Old School Room Roof Appeal, Curry Rivel

Most methods to a 1/4 2nd.

First Quarter of Minor (1).

First triples - 4 First Grandsire triples - 5

In memory of Andrew Fisher, former member of this tower, and in anticipation of the Skelly 2007 Australia tour.

First peal in the method. Rung in memory of Eric Purchase, Organist at this church 1965-2002 and Lord Marmaduke Hussey, a member of this church.

Chewton Mendip Delight Major

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Most methods to a Quarter (5).

Rung for evening service

To mark the birth of Isobella Hiedi Grace - the granddaughter of Johann (5)

1st peal for 5 years - 3

For Deanery Evensong

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Matthew Hallett, son of Conductor, and Rachel Selby, which took place at Woking on 30th December, 2006

90th birthday compliment to Ida Day of Shanklin.

No date given in R W 2007 p.245.

For Evensong

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life and work of Keith Brewer who died on 19th January 2007.

Branch chairman for many years, also secretary and ringing master of the Taunton Branch.

Rung following the funeral service of Keith Brewer.

Rung half-muffled in gratitude for his life as a bellringer.

half muffled in memory of Peter Dixon

1st in method for conductor

Specially arranged to celebrate Peter Tudball's 60 years membership of the Bath & Wells DA

First in method: 2,4,5

Rung in thanksgiving for the life of Keith Brewer, died 19th January, former tower captain of Corfe tower.

First peal: 1.

Most methods to a peal: 5.

For the imminent retirement of the Rev. David Parkinson.

6: First Quarter Peal as Conductor

3, 5: First in Method

6: First in Method as Conductor

First incl. Stedman (2).

3275th quarter (4).

To celebrate the life of Jennie Perry, mother-in-law of Giles Morley, (Bishops Hull tower captain), who died today, aged 95.

Before Candlemas Service and as a Thanksgiving for the life of Wally Monkton of South Petherton.

For Chew Branch Quarter Peal fortnight.

First blows in method for 2,3,4 and 9

First in method as conductor for 10

A retirement and 60th birthday compliment to (2).

50th together (1 & 4).

On the back six.

1st "inside" for 3

First Peal of Rutland: 5.

Rung to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first peal on ten bells in the tower, same method and length.

Before Evening Prayers. A thanksgiving for the life of Walter (Wally) Monkton and to celebrate the birth of Toby Philip Mitchell who's mother Annabel has been a Martock Ringer

For evensong

Treble ringer: First quarter as conductor (age 14) at first attempt

Second ringer: First quarter in method (age 16) at first attempt

For evening service and with best wishes to our Tower Captain John Ball for a speedy recovery from his minor op and a rapid return to ringing.

To Congratulate Peter Tudball on his 60 years membership of the Bath & Wells DA.

A 'Get well soon' compliment to Ray Baker.

First Quarter Peal in the Method.

Place Notation: 3.1.1.3.1.3.1.3.1.3.1.3.1.3.3.1.3.1.3.1

First singles: 1

Rung to mark Sally's retirement from work on 8th February and 60th birthday on 9th February.

1st in method for John

To mark NON-red nose day! welcome back Jimmy

Rung for Morning Service

Happy Birthday Eddie!

First Surprise 'inside': 3. A birthday compliment to Ernest

To celebrate the safe arrival of Daisy Clothier, and the first birthday of Oliver Cox, both grandchildren of Bob & Janet Bramley. Also a birthday tribute to Vicki Rowse

Rung on the occasion of Roland and Marilyn Backhurst's wedding anniversary.

1st in method: 2.

175th Quarter together (1&6).

75th Quarter together (3&5).

1st Q London Surprise Major as Conductor.

1st baulk Palk event!

Birthday treat for 4!

1st Peal: 3

1st Royal: 5

1st as conductor on more than 6: 10

First in the method: 6th

Rung for Evening Service

1st in m: 3, 4, 5 and as Conductor

A compliment to Gilbert Davis on his 75th birthday yesterday

For Evensong

To wish Ray Baker a speedy recovery.

Half-muffled in memory of Rev.Reggie Beavers, following his funeral here earlier today.

Celebrating the wedding of Chris Poole and Katie Chambers, who were married at St John the Baptist Axbridge, on 24th February, by the ringer of the 3rd.

First in method by all except 4th.

700th Q. (2) 25th together(1)&(2) and (2) &(5)

For the 90th Birthday of Nellie Buckingham.

Rung on and for the 65th Birthday and Retirement of Mervyn Bellamy.

Dedicated to the memory of Mabel Allen, mother of Steve, whose ashes were scattered today. RIP

First Blows in Method: 1,3,4 & 5.

First Quarter in Method: 2 & 6.

Rung as part of 'Ash Around Taunton' Quarter Day

Also rung as a birthday compliment to Sarah Westlake (March 4th)

Most Spliced: 3,5 & 6.

First Blows in method: All except 2.

Rung as part of 'Ash Around Taunton' Quarter Day

Rung as part of 'Ash Around Taunton' Quarter Day

Rung as part of 'Ash Around Taunton' Quarter Day

To celebrate the safe arrival of Clementine Salvidge, daughter of Simon & Laura, granddaughter of Philip and Great Granddaughter of Arthur & Molly

Marking 70 years membership this month, for John Creber (ringer of the 3rd) of the Bath & Wells Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers

First in method as Conductor.

A birthday compliment to Jill Lock

150th peal 2. Most methods "inside" to a peal 4.

To commemorate the 41st anniversary of the running of the last passenger train on the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

First quarter of London Royal (4)

1st away from cover bell: Philip Jago

First in Method: 2

Circled Tower: 6

First peal in the method.

Mendip Alliance Major: f -5-4.5.36.4.5-4-7

Most methods: Kay

For Evensong

First in method 2; First as conductor in method 6; birthday compliments to Jill Lock.

For Evening Service

To welcome Lois Erin Hargreaves, grand-daughter for (3).

Get well wishes to Donald Salter for a speedy recovery.

Rung open before the funeral of Jennie Perry, Mother-in-law of the tenor ringer.

Rung to commemorate the life and works of William Wilberforce (1759-1833). MP for Hull and social campaigner against the slave trade. He successfully promoted a bill outlawing it's practice in the West Indies (1807). He later pushed for the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire, resulting in the 1833 Abolition of Slavery Act.

For Anne Stenning`s 85th birthday.

25th together: 3 & 7

60th birthday and retirement compliment to the Tenor ringer.

Birthday compliment to Jason Beck

Rung to celebrate Mrs Anne Stenning’s 85th birthday.

85th birthday compliment to Anne Stenning H.L.M.

Rung on St Patrick's Day.

50th Quarter together (1&3).

A compliment to John Creber on his 70 years as a member of the Bath & Wells Diocesan Association

Rung for Mothering Sunday & for the completion of the tower project.

Rung on the front 6 for morning service.

First in method for all.

Farewell to Winter

1st Surprise as Conductor.

to commemorate the abolision of slavery

For the First Day of Spring.

The second of three sponsored Quarters in a day by Postlebury ringers. Raising money for PHAB

The first of three sponsored Quarters in a day by Postlebury ringers. Raising money for PHAB

The last of three sponsored Quarters in a day by Postlebury ringers. Raising money for PHAB

Rung for service.

For Evensong

Also dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery

Rung omitting the 2nd after meeting one short

150th Quarter together (2&3).

Lightest bell to a Quarter - 1, 2 and 5

1000th Quarter - 7

1st Pudsey - 6 and 8

2,500th Quarter (5).

Dedicated to those who served in the Falklands War 1982

First Quarter in the method (6).

With many thanks to David for standing in at the last moment whilst in great discomfort. Remembering Alex Mitchell who learnt to ring at this tower. 1st of Lincolnshire S Max - 7

First 8 Spliced: 3

First peal in the method. Rung as a compliment to Norman Yeo of Long Ashton on reaching 100.

Yeo's Surprise Major

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In memoriam John Leary & Geoff Hebden. 1500th peal - 7

Rung for Maundy Thursday service

Rung half-muffled on Good Friday.

First in method 2 & 6.

Dedicated to the memory of Geoff Hebden

To celebrate Easter

Rung to celebrate the life of Norman Martin, a ringer at this tower for many years

First in method for (1)