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Rung for the New Year. 1,350th quarter 5, 250 together 2 and 4

To welcome the New Year.

1st in Method as Conductor.

Rung as a compliment to Neil Skelton on receiving the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours List for services to Imber Church

John Davis first quarter as conductor. Also to remember George Wareham who died a year ago on 4th January.

To celebrate Sharon's 50th birthday today

For Morning Service. Also to celebrate Lucy Howarth's 18th Birthday on 29th December 2015. Daughter of Caroline & Julian Howarth and Grandaughter of Christopher & Diane Swatton

Rung to remember George Wareham on the first anniversary of his death

1st of Cambridge Surprise Major - 5

Engagement compliment to Emily Buckley & Aaron Barry

Circled the tower to quarters 3.

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First Q in method for all the band.

Circled the tower twice to quarters 4.

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Circled the tower to quarters 6.

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800th quarter in a Somerset tower 5.

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Remembering George Wareham

1st in method 2 , 1st in method as conductor

For the wedding of Nikki Campbell (Granddaughter of 1 and God daughter of 3) and Aaron Murphy which takes place here tomorrow.

Rung immediately prior to the wedding of Nikki Louise Campbell and Aaron Bernard Easter Murphy

Rung following the marriage of Aaron Murphy and Nikki Campbell (grand-daughter of Gerald Skelly, tower captain at Portbury)

First peal in the method

For Morning Service.

Lapping the bells. Rung to mark Tom Chapman's 80th birthday.

Rung for Evensong.

First peal:3. Circled the tower to peals:Treble

Believed to be the first Q in the method PMM626 34.14X16.14.56-12

Rung on the anniversary of the epic overland launch of the Lynmouth lifeboat "Louisa" in 1899 when it was hauled the 13 miles to Porlock overnight over Countisbury and Porlock hills to rescue all 18 souls on board the "Forrest Hall".

250th Q tog and 100th tog as (C)(2&6),300th Q tog. (2&5),500th Q tog (4&6).

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In memory of Geoff Pearce on the day of his funeral at nearby Maperton church where he was a ringer and tower captain for many years.

First in method for all.

In memoriam Betty Fouracre of this Parish.

Thinking of Dot Rastrick who is having surgery today.

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2 - first in method.

A warm welcome to Rachel on her trip to England

First in method 2. Ringer of the 5th has now rung 246 quarters on the bells which equals the most rung by any one ringer.

For Morning Service.

Congratulations to Dr. Samuel Lander and Danai Antonopoulou on the birth of a son, and to Frances Waddy of Bishops Hull bellringers on becoming a grand-mother.

First in method for all except (C).

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First in method 6.

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1st in method: 2,3,4,5,6.

First in method - 2

Rung half muffled in memory of Alec Chambers of this Parish.

In memory of Geoff Pearce, father of the treble ringer and tower captain of Maperton, rung by some of his many ringing friends. He would have been proud of Tamsin's first quarter inside.

First date touch 2 and as conductor.

First in method 2

For Morning Service. 1st in Variation 4

For evening service

Most methods inside - 3

Rung half muffled following the burial service of Norma Hawkins, an active member of this church for many years

1st in the method as conductor

First in method as conductor.

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Birthday compliment to Paul Arscott 25/1/2016

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Birthday compliment to Michael Deane 27/1/2016.

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1st in method as Conductor.

60th Birthday compliments to Susan A Haines

60th Birthday compliments to Susan A Haines

60th Birthday compliments to Susan A Haines

60th Birthday compliments to Susan A Haines

For Morning Service. 1st in Method for all the Band except 3. 325 together 3 & 5

First peal - 4

First peal on the bells since rehanging and retuning

1st Quarter Peal of Spliced Surprise Major - 6

In memoriam Vera Yandle, born and lived in this village all her 94 years.

First in method for all.

First peal in the method.

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Maggie Pumphrey of this village.

First in method for all.

Rung to wish Joan Hopwood a speedy recovery.

1st Q in method (3)

350th Q together (7&8)

150th Q on these bells (7).

100th quarter peal together 1&2.

Circled the tower 1.

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2500th QP - 6

First quarter as conductor

Circled the tower for quarters - 1

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Rung for Accesion Day and for Waitangi Day

For Morning Service. 1st in Method 2. Birthday Greetings to Jim for his Birthday on 3rd February 2016

First inside in two methods 2.

Rung before the last service for Reverend Catherine Llewellyn.

Rung in memory and in thanksgiving for the life of Gordon Cook who died suddenly on 29th January 2016 at Anogyra, Cyprus. Gordon was formerly a bellringer at Wateringbury, Kent together with his wife Janice before they emigrated. Lifelong friend of conductor. First quarter in method 2, 3, 4 and 6.

1st in Method: 3.

1st in Method as Conductor.

First quarter inside and first since 1980 4.

Remembering Sheila Baker.

Birthday compliment to Jeff.

Circled tower: 8

500th Q together (1&6).

A birthday compliment to Jenny Spence , ringer at Worle.

2667th peal - 3

Especially arranged to remember George E Fearn who inspired many ringers to ring many peals and who also rang 2667 peals

Birthday compliment to Frank Arscott.

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For the power of Will Jones who sadly passed late in the evening yesterday.

05/05/1968-10/02/2016.

First blows in method 6.

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Birthday compliment for Hacon k Bickerton.

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First in method (3).

Get well soon compliment to Helen Lunt and in anticipation of the 70th birthday of Sheila Y Jenkins, mother of the ringer of bell no. 3. Rung after meeting short for practice.

In Memory of Tony Arscott passed away Tuesday 9/2/2016

First in method for 2.

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First In method as Conductor

Rung on the back five.

In memory of Sheila Baker of Pawlett prior to her memorial service.

Rung on the back five.

Rung on the back five.

First of spliced major: 3 & 4. Rung in memory of David Wicks, a Bath Branch and St Mary Redcliffe ringer, who died earlier in the week.

For Morning Service.250th Quarter together 5 & 6. 200th Quarter together 3 & 6

First of 8 spliced: 4 and as conductor.

75th peal on the bells since augmentation.

In memory of Joan Clarke of North Devon who passed away yesterday

500th peal as conductor for the Association: 7. With the best wishes of the band to Bob Caton and wishing him a speedy recovery.

Rung by a Taunton Branch band to congratulate Mervyn Arscott for topping the 2015 Quarter peal ringers list.

Has now circled the tower four times to quarter peals 6

First quarter peal 1 (aged 14)

First Quarter 1. 450th as Conductor

In memoriam Louise Holcombe, ringer at North Curry R.I.P.

First peal of Lincolnshire - 3

225th peal as Conductor for the Association

First Stedman Triples 2

Wishing Audrey Riley a speedy recovery.

Welcoming the birth of Elliot John Kazimierz Youe at 5.15am this morning, grandson Anna Joyce.

First blows in method: 2

Rung to congratulate Jonathan Hawkings (nephew of 5)on the award of his PhD from Bristol University.

First in method as conductor.

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100th quarter together 3 & 6.

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After meeting short for Major

Rung to welcome the arrival of Emily Dunn Granddaughter of Christine and also Max Taylor, 4th Grandson of Roy. Most methods inside-2

To wish Harry Dudden a happy 60th birthday

Birthday compliments to Adrian Candy and in recognition of his many years as church warden

Rung on, and to celebrate, Harry Dudden's 60th birthday and in memory of his father, E J Dudden, former tower captain at Rodney Stoke.

First quarter of minimus - 1 & 2

Following a wedding service. 50th together 1 & 5. 60th quarter 6

2 first in method

3 first in method

2 most methods inside

First in method as conductor.

For Morning Service. To congratulate Dr. Jonathan Hawkings on his Graduation. Son of Warren and Sue Hawkings. Grandson of Denis and Vera Hawkings. Warren is a Ringer at Brentwood and wishes to be associated with this Quarter.1st in Method for all the Band. 800th Quarter 4

Marking the 20th anniversary of the first peal on the bells (19/02/1996).

First Quarter for Charlotte Glasson.

First in method for all.

First in method for all.

1st Quarter Peal of Lincolnshire Surprise Major - 2

1st quarter in method 5. 1st quarter in minor 1. 16th birthday wishes to Sophia Jane Marson granddaughter of conductor

First in method (4)

2300th Q for the Conductor.

First in method for Dee

Rung in memory of Reg Colman, ringer at Hillfarrance. R.I.P.

First in method for all.

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First on ten for 10.

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Rung in memory of Will Jones.

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Rung in memory of Tony Arscott whose funeral was today. September 2nd 1923-February 8th 2016. RIP.

50th quarter this year 5.

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First in St Simon - 2

First of Major - 4. First of Major in the method - 5

Remembering our friend, ex-Twerton ringer Chris Stillman who passed away five years ago.

300th Quarter Peal 2.

To mark the 50th Anniversary of the closure of the Somerset and Dorset Railway.

For Morning Service. 900th Quarter 3

Rung for the Wedding of Jennifer Collingham and Oliver Spencer-Wortley.

For evening service

1st in method - 3

18th Birthday Compliments to Catherine Regan

Rung before the Axbridge Civic service.

First in method for 3,4 and 6

The following method is rung for the first time.

Dizzy Blonde Delight Minor (6ths place Combermere):

h 3-3.4-2-1-2-5

Rung on the back six.

First of Lincolnshire Royal: 3

With the band's best wishes to Peter and Carol

825th quarter peal as conductor and circled tower as conductor - 2.

Remembering Richard Bowditch

50th quarter peal on the bells - 1. Most quarter peals in a day 3 and 4.

To congratulate Jonathan Banton, ringer of Milverton, on completing his eighth decade.