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Rung before Choral Evensong

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of H M Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung after the quarter peal

Rung before Choral Evensong & in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Accession

Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

For the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung before morning service to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth 11

Rung before morning service to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Accession of H M Queen Elizabeth 11.

Rung before our morning service to Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Also congratulations to Hilary on her first Sunday Service ringing. More details of our performances can be found at www.thebellringers.org.uk

Dick Bowler and Mervyn Lock wishes to be associated with this performance.

1st QP at 1st attempt: 6 . Paul had his first lesson (on our new dumb-bell) on 8 Aug 2021, just 6 months ago. Well done Paul!

Mark has recently returned to ringing after a gap of 42 years. His last QP was at Barrington (Cambs) in 1980. Well done Mark!

Rung before a special Community Thanksgiving service to celebrate the work done by a number of village individuals and groups to help others during lock-down

1st quarter on the treble of doubles for Karen, well done. For more information visit www.thebellringers.org.uk

Remembering Margaret Jones on the anniversary of her death by her ringing friends. Rosemary Wright would like to be associated with this quarter peal.

Rung prior to Parish Coffee Morning & Draw of the Friends' Grand Raffle

Rung to celebrate the 96th birthday of H M Queen Elizabeth II

For H M The Queen's Birthday

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Also to welcome Fr Tommy Merry(ex Christ Church, Fenton) to the combined parish of St Mark's, Basford & St Margaret's, Wolstanton. The service of Induction was at St Mark's on Ascension Day, Thursday 26 May.

Also birthday compliment to Lol Barnes, ringer at Stoke Minster

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung prior to A Civic Service of Thanksgiving to mark the occasion in the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant, the High Sheriff, the Lord Mayor of the City of Stoke-on-Trent. The service was led by the Bishop of Stafford assisted by the Rector of Stoke Minster

Rung for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, prior to lighting the of the beacon on the tower roof.

For the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, prior to lighting the of the beacon on the tower roof.

Rung following the mid week service. Remembering Ann Hodgkins (1937-2020) who was tower captain at Seighford for many years.

Rounds on 6, 70 rounds on 5, 66 plain hunt singles plus 4 rounds, rung to start Haughton’s celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee. Mervyn Lock would also like to be associated with this performance.

Rung in conjunction with the lighting of Eccleshall's Platinum Jubilee Beacon

for the Platinum Jubilee

Jointly conducted by Wendy Walker and Mark Goodwin

To coincide with ringing before the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's

Rung at the start of Practice Night to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee

Alan Walters

Alexander Higgs

Carol Higgs

Janet Crossley

John Hall

John Stubbs

Josie Bettany

Lucy Naish

Wendy Walters

Rung prior to the Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung for the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Madeley Village Carnival Procession to Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II

First attempt for John Digan.

Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as part of the 'soundtrack' of local Jubilee events.

To Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Rung in Celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of H M Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to end the village's weekend celebrations of HM Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee. William Hall, Mervyn Lock, Hilary Saunders and Trevor Lock would like to be associated with this performance. For further details of our Jubilee celebrations please visit www.thebellringers.org.uk

Ringing for the Evening Service and to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Rung before Eccleshall Churches Together Community Service to mark her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Rung before the Parish Council Service of Thanksgiving.

Ringing to celebrate the Diamond Wedding of Mavis and Tony Pickford.

First attempt for Tom.

Rung during a garden party, held within earshot of the bells, organised by Dr Robin Studd in memory of his wife Angela who died in December 2021 in her eightieth year. Angela was a great appreciator and supporter of our ringing over many years

Rung to honour our retiring Church Organist Jean Archer, who has played our organ for over 51 years. Jean also played the piano while Trevor Lock attended Haughton Playgroup and St. Giles Primary School, in the late 70's and early 80's. For my information visit our website www.thebellringers.org.uk

Rung in the back 4 in memory of Steven Ewens from Haughton Parish who sadly passed away last week aged 61. For more details visit www.thebellringers.org.uk

40th birthday complement to Rachel Walters, daughter of Wendy and Alan. Also birthday compliment to Peter for today.

Last peal on the bells before overhaul and augmentation.

Alan has circled the tower to peals.

Rung half muffled for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

In Memoriam H M Queen Elizabeth II to whom our treble bell is dedicated

Rung between 12 noon and 1pm with the bells half muffled to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 on 8th September 2022 and in grateful thanks for her life and service.

David Simpson and Alison Falkonakis wish to be associated with this performance.

Rung in Memoriam HM Elizabeth II

Rung fully muffled in Memoriam of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Half muffled at noon in memoriam HM Queen Elizabeth II

In Memoriam H M Queen Elizabeth II to whom our Treble bell is dedicated

Rung Half Muffled in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away at Balmoral. (1926-2022) Mervyn Lock, Hilary Saunders and Dick Bowler wishes to be associated with this performance

Rung Half Muffled in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away at Balmoral. (1926-2022) Rosemarie Harris, William Hall and Dick Bowler wishes to be associated with this performance

Rung Half Muffled in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away at Balmoral. (1926-2022) William Hall, Hilary Saunders and Dick Bowler wishes to be associated with this performance. A donation to the North Staffs Bell Restoration Fund has been made for this performance. For more details visit www.thebellringers.org.uk

Rung Half Muffled in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away at Balmoral. (1926-2022) Jocelyne Lock, Trevor Lock and Dick Bowler wishes to be associated with this performance. A donation to the North Staffs Bell Restoration Fund has been made for this performance. For more details visit www.thebellringers.org.uk

Rung Half Muffled in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away at Balmoral. (1926-2022) William Hall, Hilary Saunders and Dick Bowler wishes to be associated with this performance. A donation to the North Staffs Bell Restoration Fund has been made for this performance. For more details visit www.thebellringers.org.uk

Rung on 7 fully muffled Bells with the Tenor open back stroke to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11. at 12.00 noon

Rung, at 12noon, fully muffled with the tenor open at backstroke in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll.

Rung half muffled in respect for the passing yesterday of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung with the bells fully muffled and the tenor open at backstroke to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022

Proclaiming Charles Philip Arthur George as King Charles III

Rung at 11 am on the day of King Charles III Proclamation Day. More details can be found at www.thebellringers.org.uk - £5 has been sent to the North Staffs Bell Restoration Fund.

Rung after the local proclamation of King Charles III by the Lord Mayor in the presence of the High Sheriff & the Bishop of Stafford

Rung half muffled after the National Anthem following the National Minute's Silence at 8pm which took place across the road by the local cenotaph

Rung half muffled by a team representing Several NSA Towers prior to a Civic Service of Commemoration to honour her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The service was attended by the Lord Mayor, High Sheriff & other civic dignitaries, plus the Bishop of Stafford, the Archdeacon & other clergy.

1st on 10: 1; 1st as cover on 10: 10

Commemoration marking the Death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the Eve of the State Funeral

Half muffled ringing in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth 11 prior to her state funeral at Westminster Abbey

Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II

Rung fully muffled (with the tenor's backstroke open) before HM Queen Elizabeth's Funeral that took place at 11 am today. A donation of £3.50 has also been made to the North Staffs Bell Fund. For more information visit www.thebellringers.org.uk

William Hall, Dick Bowler and Hilary Saunders wishes to be associated with this performance

Rung Fully Muffled (with the Tenor open at backstroke) after our quarter, and before HM Queen's Elizabeth II Funeral that took place today at 11am.

For more details visit www.thebellringers.org.uk

Hilary Saunders, Dick Bowler and Jocelyne would like to be associated with this performance

R.I.P. HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung fully muffled with an open backstroke on the Tenor prior to the funeral service at Westminster Abbey of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Rung half-muffled prior to the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

This quarter was rung in memory of David Simpson (Tower Captain of St Michaels Stone) who died this morning. The whole Stone team of ringers and their families wish to be associated with this quarter peal and to say thank you for the service, dedication, and fun brought by David Simpson as our Tower Captain and friend. Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with Margaret, Helen & Joanne, and their respective families.

Ringing in memory of David Simpson of Stone.

Starring: New generation St Peter's Alton ringers: Sara, Beatrice, Alex, Kath, Carol.

Last practice before the bells are removed ready for refurbishment.

Rung in memory of David Simpson, tower captain of St Michael and St Wulfrad Stone, whose funeral was held here earlier today by members of the Monday night quarter peal band and Stone ringers. David was a founder member of the Monday night quarter peal band. Ray and Wendy Daw, John P Burton, Lorna Champney, Jean and Jim Nixon, Clare Coleman, Malcolm Quimby and Jenny Beech wish to be associated with this quarter peal.

Rung at 5pm, ahead of COP27.

Raised £85 for Children in Need.

Rung prior to a funeral service celebrating the life of Arthur John Frederick Stubbs ("John"), a ringer at this church. By members of the North Staffordshire Association.

First away from cover: 1. Rung as an 80th birthday compliment (tomorrow) to Pat.

Rung half-muffled before the funeral service of David Beswick, Churchwarden Emeritus, long-serving lay chair of Eccleshall PCC and Deanery, member of Diocesan Committees and former representative at the General Synod of the Church of England.

Rung for the Stoke Minster carol service.

Merry Christmas to all friends and family.

First quarter peal No 6.