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In memory of Neville Whitney, ringer at Wells for many years and friend of the band

On the back ten to welcome 2022.

Rung on the day of the funeral, in Cape Town, and in memory of, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Archbishop there from 1986 - 1996. May he rest in peace.

Circled the year twice to quarter peals (6).

To welcome 2022.

In memory of David Gay of Weston super Mare

First blows in the method for all except 3 and 6.

Rung for the Feast of the Epiphany and to welcome the Revd. Guy Martin-Scott and his family to the Benefice of Farmborough, Marksbury and Stanton Prior.

Rung to give thanks for and to celebrate the life of Barry R P Quintin (10/01/50 - 21/09/21), previous Tower Captain at this tower. All ringers, apart from the treble, were the original band who rang with Barry in his only peal (13/03/16 at Swainswick).

First peal for the ringer of the treble since 18th November 1955 (66 years). This is believed to be the longest gap between successive peals.

250th peal: 3

50th peal: 5

First time all six bells have been rung since lockdown.

To mark the 40th Birthday of the Duchess of Cambridge

Many thanks to Martin for standing in at very short notice for today's three quarter peals. 1 / 3.

3/3.

2 / 3.

Remembering Neville Whitney, Wells ringer and friend of the band.

Rung prior the Wells AGM remembering Neville Whitney, Wells ringer and friend of the band.

Rung to celebrate the life of Neville Whitney, local ringer and friend of the band.

1st Quarter - 6. 1st away from cover - 1.

5. First Quarter in his 10th Decade;

6. First Quarter;

Rung for the Celebration for a New Ministry of The Reverend Tracey Hallett as Rector of the Benefice of South Petherton with the Seavingtons and the Lambrooks.

Rung in memory of Jim Shepard

Last quarter in the Northern Hemisphere for a while, 2

Rung prior to the induction of the Revd Guy Martin-Scott as Rector of Farmborough, Marksbury and Stanton Prior and Community Organiser Pioneer Minister by The Right Revd Dr Alastair Redfern, Assistant Bishop and The Venerable Dr Adrian Youings, Archdeacon of Bath.

First Quarter Peal in the methods - 2

Circled tower 3 times to quarters - 3

In thanksgiving for the life of Derek Vowles, Tower Captain of Weston-in-Gordano for many years.

1500th peal of Major - 5

In thanksgiving for the life of Derek Vowles, captain of this tower for many years.

For evensong

In thanksgiving for the lives of Derek Vowles and Mike Seeley, both were ringers at this Church for many years

First in method (2).

150th Quarter peal together (2 & 4).

For Holocaust Memorial Day

50th peal -5

Birthday compliments to Sally Western, daughter of (6), and Rachel Davies, ringer at Bishops Hull.

Rung before the monthly Coffee & Cake morning in the village hall.

First in the method - 6

Rung for the Celebration for a New Ministry of The Reverend Tracey Hallett as Rector of the Benefice of South Petherton with the Seavingtons and the Lambrooks.

First as conductor on 8

Rung in memory of Jeffrey Knipe who passed away earlier today.

400th peal together - 1 & 5.

Rung prior evensong and dedicated to the life of Jeffery Knipe.

1st away from cover - 1. 1st of cover - 6.

Rung in memory of Jeffrey Knipe who died this morning, and who was initially the project manager for the replacement of these bells.

In Thanksgiving for the life of Derek Vowles, Tower Captain of Weston-in-Gordano

For our Candlemas service. As we turn our eyes away from Christmas and use the light to point to hope for the future we dedicate this quarter to all who helped carry us through the difficult days of this pandemic, and have helped to give us the opportunity of hope.

Rung to celebrate the life of Jeffrey Knipe.

250th Quarter peal together (5 & 6).

925th together 4 and 6.

25th in method - 6. Rung on the back six.

Rung on the back six.

First blows in method for all

Rung for Candlemas, and to give thanks for and celebrate the life of Chris Knight, for many years organist of this church, who brought music to its congregation.

Also remembering the comedian Barry Cryer, who brought laughter to the lives of many.

Half muffled in memory of David Gay and rung immediately prior to his funeral

Rung in memory of Jeffery Knipe

In memory of Jeff Knipe

Celebrating the birthday of Summer Parfitt

Rung as a tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth on the 70th anniversary of her Accession

Rung as a tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth for the 70th anniversary of her Accession

Rung half muffled for the funeral of Rachel Finlayson, sister of Teresa Jones

For the 70th anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession to the throne of her gracious majesty Queen Elizabeth the second, may God bless her

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession to the throne of

her gracious majesty Queen Elizabeth the second. May God bless her.

Accession of HM the Queen to the throne

Rung to mark the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II to the throne and the start of the Platinum Jubilee of her reign.

First Quarter Peal on Tower Bells - 6

First Quarter Peal since 1974 - 4

For communion and the 70th anniversary of the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

For the 70th Anniversary of HM The Queen’s Accession to the Throne

Rung on the back six for the 70th anniversary of the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

150th in the method as conductor.

Prior to the morning service, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the throne.

Rung before the Morning Service to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

First in method 2 + 3

To mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne. 1st inside on 8 - 5. 70th birthday compliment to Adrian Whatmore.

Rung for the 70th anniversary of th Accession to the Throne of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

The quarter peal attempt was curtailed when one of the ringers became indisposed.

70th Anniversary of H M The Queen’s Accession

For HM The Queen’s 70th Anniversary of her Accession

Prior to morning service and to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

1st Minor inside 4

Rung to mark the Accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II & to celebrate 70 years of unwavering service. God save the Queen.

For Sunday Service and dedicated to HM the Queen in recognition of 70 since her accession to the throne

TOUCHES OF 120 CHANGES RUNG TO CELEBRATE THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN'S ACCESSION TO THE THRONE.

Rung in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Accession to the Throne of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

Also a 70th birthday compliment to Adrian Whatmore, Tower Captain of Pitminster, Somerset.

First quarter peal for 25 years - 6

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of the Queen’s Accession to the throne.

Cheerful clanging to mark the 70th ("platinum") anniversary of the day on which Queen Elizabeth II was proclaimed queen.

First quarter in the method (3).

In thanksgiving for the lives of Mike Seeley and Derek Vowles, Both were supporters of ringing at this Church.

In memory of Jeffrey Knipe, friend and member of this band for many years.

Rung in memory of David J Gay who died 29th December 2021 whose funeral was on the 4th February at this church. David was a ringer and tower captain at St Johns for over 50years. He rang 126 peals mainly for Bath and Wells Association but also a number for the SRCY.

50th peal on the bells-6

125th on the bells - 1. 175th together 2 and 7.

First of a couple of couples quarters for St Valentine's day.

First in method as conductor - 2. 25th together 1 and 2.

Circled tower 12 times - 1.

Second of a couple of couples quarters for St Valentine's day.

Rung in Celebration for the Life of James T Shepard. Rung by the Officers of the Crewkerne Branch

First in the method (4).

Rung half muffled in thanksgiving for the life of Stephen Cave immediately after his funeral and interment in the churchyard.

A birthday compliment to Sue Winn, ringer at Bishop's Hull, the home tower of (3).

350th Quarter peal together (2 & 3).

First peal in the method. Rung remembering Ian P Unsworth.

Yielden Castle Surprise Major

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Get well soon David Wilford

Completes Surprise Major Alphabet as Conductor

Circled the tower: 1

First in method 4 & 6

First peal in the method

Hyattswood Delight Royal

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First in Method 6, 11 and 12.

Circled the tower to quarter peals (1).

Rung in memory of Jeffrey Knipe on the day of his funeral.

First Quarter Peal in the method - 4

125th together - 6 & 8

100th together - 3 & 8

300th together 1 & 6

Rung in memorium of Anne Preston. Anne was the wife of David Preston, a former ringer at St Michael's, Bath and sister in law of David Kelly, chair of the Keltek Trust.

50th peal together 1 & 4.

1800th peal for the Association - 5

First in Method by all except 1

Circled tower 1

Birthday compliments to Keith Beale (today), and Martin Blazey (27th).

Rung as a birthday compliment to Jenny Burton local ringer at Corston

A 73rd birthday compliment to the Conductor, rung on the front five for the monthly Coffee & Cake morning in the Village Hall.

Rung with get well wishes to Nicholas C Field, who was due to ring in this quarter, but is currently languishing at home with COVID, and with thanks to Charles for stepping into the breach.

4/4

Rung before evening service on Quinquagesima.

1st of Stedman Caters: 1, 6

Rung on Ash Wednesday for the people of Ukraine.

Rung on Ash Wednesday for the people of the Ukraine.

A birthday compliment to Becky Arscott (3rd March), Daughter-in-Law of Mervyn.

100th quarter peal together (2 & 6).

Jointly conducted. In memory of Jay Bunyan with love and gratitude for all her hard work for the Cary Branch.

First time Calling in a Quarter Peal, 2 and 4.

1st Q: 6; 1st Q away from cover: 1; marking 25 years since 4's first ringing lessons.

Rung on Ash Wednesday for the people of the Ukraine.

Circled the tower eight times to quarter peals (2).

1st inside for 5

The following ringers rang Grandsire and Plain Bob Doubles & rounds for 7 minutes during our practice night. The 7 minutes marks the 7th day of the war and as part of a Europe-wide initiative to ring church bells for seven minutes to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Liz Attenborough

Mike Attenborough

John Ball

Graham Blakey

Marianne Burke

John Harrold

Henny Mauwer

Brian Wilkes (Time keeper. Brian is at present not able to ring).

Rung by the Milverton Benefice practice night band on their way to their annual walking and ringing trip to the Lake District.

Birthday compliments to Jonathan Banton of Milverton (86 today) and Rebecca Crawley (30 yesterday), daughter of Carolyn and Stephen.

Ringing in support of Ukraine

For evensong

Rung prior to a service of Holy Communion and for peace and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine who are fighting for their country, fighting for Europe and fighting for the world

"You cassn't ring 'em fast" - Len England (former tower captain)

Quartered the heaviest rings, from 5 to 12 bells. (4)

Rung to congratulate Holly Davis, daughter of Heather, and Richard Dawidek on their engagement to be married.

In memory of Eddie Hancock, Jim Shepard & Jeffrey Knipe

Coombe St. Nicholas Ringers wish to be associated with this Quarter

Rung by members of the Milverton Benefice practice night band to mark the retirement of Canon Tim Herbert, Incumbent here.

First quarter in the method for Heather.

Circled the tower to quarters, 2.

Apart from a brief try out two weeks before, this is believed to be the first time these bells have been rung since 2015.

75th birthday compliments to Paul Forbes-Harper on 12th March

1st of Minor for 1

For peace in Ukraine

Get well wishes to Sandra Forbes-Harper

Rung remembering Shackelton’s “Endurance” which inspired our ringing today.

First on the 5th - 5.

First on the 6th - 6 and as conductor in the tower.

Completes, to quarter peals, all 47 available Cumbrian towers of more than five bells (3).

Most methods 4 and 5.

First in Method 3 + 4

To celebrate the inauguration of St Mary Magdalene church as Taunton Minster at a special service this morning.

First of Surprise Royal 4. 6 The band would like to wish Nicki Lang a happy Birthday

First peal in the method

Zwingenberg Castle Delight Major

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First quarter peal for 27 years (2).

1st blows in method-2

Circled tower to Quarter Peals: 6

First blows in the method for all.

50th quarter peal together 2 and 5.

Birthday compliment to David Ledger.

In memory of Carol Iles, the beloved wife of Richard, who sadly passed away on 16th March 2018. Greatly loved and missed. RIP

For St Patrick's Day

Rung to mark what would have been the conductor's Mother's 98th Birthday

First in method - 2

First in the method inside - 2

25th in the tower as conductor

For Legal Service Evensong

1st in method 3, 1st inside in method 4

250th together 1,5

First in method. (3).

Wishing Heather Davis a very happy 60th birthday for tomorrow. Heather is a ringer in the Benefice of Milverton, Halse, Fitzhead and Ash Priors.

Circled the tower nine times to quarter peals (2).

On the back 6

Rung for the monthly Coffee and Cake morning in the Village Hall, also as birthday compliments to Heather Davis, 60 yesterday, and Mervyn Arscott, 72 tomorrow.

Rung by past and present ringing masters of Wells for Sunday service.

This is definitely not messing about before lowering the back 6.

Rung before evening service on Mothering Sunday.

1st as conductor for Grandsire.

Rung as a Birthday Compliment to Mark Drew whose Birthday it is Tomorrow 29th.

Also rung To support the people of the Ukraine

Rung wishing Adrian and Jude a happy wedding anniversary on this day.

80th quarter together : 2 & 6

40th quarter together : 1 & 6

20th quarter together : 4 & 6, 7 & 6

50th quarter of Surprise Major : 6

45th quarter in Wells : 6

First Quarter Peal of Double Norwich - 4 and 6

1/4 by members and associates of the Milverton Benefice practice night band.

In loving memory of Mrs. Claudine Evans, mother-in-law of Jon Rose, who passed away on Thursday, 31st March.

Dedicated to the memory of Michael J Horseman, who died 06/07/2020. Laus Deo.

First peal inside: 2.

Rob Perry would like to be associated with this peal.

3/4 by members and associates of the Milverton Benefice practice night band in celebration of the birth of a son, Ash, to Yuka Jones, a ringer at St Mary Magdalene, Taunton.

4/4 by members and associates of the Milverton Benefice practice night band.

2/4 by members and associates of the Milverton Benefice practice night band in memory of Sarah Shallish.

First in M 2&5

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday of Owen Hillier, Treasurer for Postlebury Parish for many years and great supporter of bellringing in the Parish.

Rung to mark the 40th anniversary of her 1st peal on 13th April 1982 at Nether Stowey - 6

Rung to celebrate the 84th Birthday of Partick C Bridges. Also Patrick's first of Spliced. Many happy returns!

Rung for Palm Sunday Evensong.

1st in method 2,4.

Birthday compliment to Ken Hooper, brother of the conductor.

For Easter Sunday service.

For Easter

For Easter

and as a farewell compliment to Rev Ruth Chapman on her last Sunday in the parish before starting her new position at Sherborne International School.

First in the method for all except 5