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1st Quarter away from cover 1. First Quarter in more than one method for 1, 2, and 3. NSA educational quarter

Rung to celebrate the 18th Birthday of James Rohan Lock, Grandson of 4, Nephew of 3, and Cousin of 1. Happy Birthday James

In memory of Joan Pearson (1930-2025) and Audrey Walters (1928-2025), mothers of 2 & 4.

In memory of Robert Sidney Arthur Wakefield, father of 5 (RTW) who was born on this date in 1914

First quarter for Emily Lock, well done! It was the first quarter our local band was made up from 3 generations of the same family.

3 Locks, 2 Weavers and 2 Trevor's rang in the quarter.

Wishing Matthew Lock (Son of 1, Brother of 3, and Uncle of 6) a speedy and full recovery from his 4th lot of chemo. £10 has been donated to Blood Cancer UK. More information can be found at www.thebellringers.org.uk

In memory of our friend Jean Nixon. Sadly missed by this Ladies Band.

Practice night ringing rung Half Muffled in memory of Ian Friend who passed away this week. Ian was a member of the band for over six decades

Rung during practice night. Birthday compliments to William Hall 82 today.

Rung to mark Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025

To celebrate the marriage of Rachael Green and Aiden Poulton on 22nd February.

1st inside for 2

First quarter - 1 (aged 10)

Rung in memory of Lilian Guy (Grandmother to Shaun) who passed away on 4th January 2025, aged 95. Rest in Peace Nan.

General half-muffled ringing before the funeral of Ian Friend at Stafford Crematorium today. Ian learnt to ring at Gnosall in the early 1960's and was a steadfast ringer here all his life. He taught and mentored most of us who rang for him today, and we all hope that his techniques and ringing style will live on through us and hope we can pass it on to future generations.

R.I.P our good friend Ian.

Rung before our practice tonight in memory of Ian Friend whose funeral was yesterday. Ian was a regular visitor to Haughton and influenced our ringing massively, helping us to improve our techniques and styles.

R. I. P. Ian you will be sadly missed.

1st inside - 2,3

First in method for all.

In memory of Glenda Rowley.

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Glenda Rowley, a much-loved member of our ringing team and a cherished part of St Michael's Church. Glenda, who also sang in the choir, brought joy, dedication, and kindness to all she did. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.

We send our heartfelt condolences to her family at this difficult time.

Rung on the minor 6 (6b,7,8,9,10,11) ahead of Maundy Thursday Service

Specially arranged and rung on the 60th anniversary of Jenny Beech's first peal - same tower, method and composition. Jenny says: I used to ring in a lot of peals when I first started ringing to gain experience in different methods. My first peal, after 7 attempts to achieve one, was ringing the treble to Plain Bob Royal at Stafford on 19th April 1965. So now St Mary's have acquired the glorious Gillet and Johnson ring of 10 bells from the redundant church at Hanley, I was pleased to be given permission to arrange a peal to mark the 60th anniversary. With 7 of the original ringers no longer with us, and 2 not well enough to ring, I contacted ringers who I have rung peals with in the past to celebrate the occasion. I would like it rung in memory of my husband Frank Beech, who passed away 10 years ago and who arranged and conducted it. Ann Williams would like to be associated with this peal.

For Morning Service & to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

First Grandsire Caters: 3

Rung as a compliment to Rev'd Prebendary Richard Grigson who has retired today as rector of St Mary's Stafford

Pat Jones and Tim Hine would like to be associated with this performance

Rung during an exhibition in the church to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day.

For the 80th Anniversary of VE day

General ringing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day

Eighty blows of tolling, for VE Day

Rung on the front five for VE Day.

Between touches Joseph Bryan, aged seven, who is learning to ring at Woodlands, chimed the tenor

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Geoff Tavernor would also like to be associated with this performance.

Rung to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

1st QP: 1

Rung at 6.30pm to celebrate 80th VE Day anniversary. Jocelyne Lock also wishes to be associated with this performance as she was unable to attend

To Commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Helen-Turner-Murphy, Graham Baker, and Derek Tweed wish to be associated with this performance.

Rung for the morning VE Day service and in the evening for the national celebrations

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

For Village VE Day Celebrations

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

(Rung on front 6)

Specially arranged for ringing before Parish Communion prior to the Vicar's last service - Canon Stewart Jones is retiring after 7½yrs in the parish.

1st Eighth Peal for the whole team. Well done to teenager Logan for ringing his longest length.

This quarter is dedicated to Gerald Brown who lives in Somerset and who taught his daughter Shirley to ring - thanks dad. First quarter in the method for all. Rung also in remembrance of Ian Friend of Gnosall who died recently - by his friends

Rung as a 50th birthday compliment to the Rev. Phillip Johnson, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Eccleshall.

The first time we have rung Cambridge on a Sunday without outside help for a long time

Marley's first Sunday ringing - well done

Ringing after a Civic Breakfast, as requested by Stoke Town Hall, to celebrate the Centenary of Stoke-on-Trent having City Status (SoT100)

Rung at the request of Stoke Town Hall to celebrate the Centenary of Stoke-on-Trent being granted City Status (SoT100)

Rung for the Stoke on Trent centenary. Celebrating 100 years of city status.

Rung at the request of Stoke Town Hall prior to a Civic Service in the presence of Bishop of Lichfield, Bishop of Stafford, the Archdeacon of Stoke, the new Lord Mayor of Stoke on Trent & City Counsellors, to celebrate the Centenary of Stoke being granted City Status.

Our usual reperetoire, but on fewer bells. With best wishes to the three who are sick.

Specially arranged to remember Ian Friend who died in February. He was a member of the Gnosall band for over 60 years and today would have been his 79th birthday.

105 extents of St. Remigius. 1st in method by all. Samuel Lock’s first quarter aged 8, with a little help from his dad. Conducted by Trevor L. Lock Rung after a successful Cheshire & North Staffs Young Ringing meeting. Thank you all for attending. Birthday compliments to Nikki Embrey. More details on www.the bell ringers.org.uk

This is the first occasion on which Joseph, aged seven, has rung unaided, having learned to ring on these bells. Abi, his mother, also learned to handle at Woodlands.

Well done Joseph!

Jointly conducted

Rung prior to the Big Tea Party to celebrate the Centenary of Stoke-on-Trent being granted City Status. This was organised as a Guinness World Record attempt which was successful

Rung to celebrate the surprise wedding of Cerys Lock (niece to Trevor, Cousin to Emily) to Connor Millington. Seren Jenkins, Samuel Lock, Rebecca Lock, Jocelyn & Mervyn Lock wishes to be associated with this performance.

3. First 1/4 of doubles away from the tenor.

6. First on the tenor

6's first covering

3's first calling more than one method

Rang before Sandon Fete and to celebrate Stafford Pride

Ringing to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

Ringing in commemoration of the 80th anniversary today of Victory over Japan.

Rung in commemoration of the 80th anniversary today of Victory over Japan.

Ringing to mark THE 80th Anniversary of VJ day and the ending of the Second World War.

To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, 15th August 1945.

Also to celebrate the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Nicky and Kevin Green.

1st in all 5 methods for 1,2,3,4

1st QP at first attempt:6 (taught to ring at Stafford by Nigel)

Most methods: 2,3,5

Birthday compliments for yesterday to Shaun Greenfield(Caverswall) & Jacob Hartley

Rung for celebration of St Bartholomew's Day

First inside for doubles: 5

Most Doubles: 2 & 3

Most Doubles : 3

Most methods called: 5

Rang to celebrate bell 5's 400th birthday

A QP attempt of all Saints names stopped with 3 to go, after a problem with the tenor.

Rung in memory of Memory of Charlie's dearly loved Grandmother, Mrs Muriel C Ernest, who passed away 12 months ago today

Rung to celebrate Janet & Peter’s Parnaby’s wedding anniversary and Janet’s Birthday on 31st August. We attempted this quarter on the day, but never scored it.

Janet won this quarter at the church & village fete.

Rung to welcome Audley’s new vicar, Rev Dr Richard Reeve

PrayerFest2025 975-2025. 2025 marks 1050 years since a Royal Charter granted land to be used in Madeley for a church and monastery. At PrayerFest we celebrate that legacy and the continuing impact of prayer in the life of God's church and our communities

PrayerFest2025 975-2025 2025 marks 1050 years since a royal charter granted land to be used in Madeley for a church and monastery. At PrayerFest we are celebrating that legacy and the continuing impact of prayer in the life of God's church and our communities

First of treble bob major: 1.

First in method: 3,4,5 and 8.

Rang on the back 6 for Draycott's Harvest food donation day

Birthday compliments for tomorrow to Laura Hulse (Dilhorne)

Marking the end of a week of thanksgiving and prayer, PrayerFest25 975-2025 1050 years of prayer in Madeley

NSACR educational quarter peal.

First in method 3.

Rung half muffled prior to the Wave of Light service, for families who have lost young children.

Also in memory of David Mark Wakefield (1977-1978)

First Quarter: 1.

First Quarter: 6. First away from cover: 1.

A diamond wedding compliment to David and Hilary Jack.

Rung to celebrate Trevor’s birthday. Emily’s first quarter of minor. Thank you to Matt for calling and the rest of the team for their efforts.

Rang on St Simon's Day

2's 40th Quarter Peal

A first for all

First as conductor

Rang before a wedding for All Saints Day

Rung in loving memory of bellringer Ted Martin (father of Samantha, husband of Josie) as a celebration of his life to mark the 20 years since his death.

In memory of Ted Martin 20 years after his death

1st Quarter: 1 & 6.

1's First Minor

3's First inside Minor

5's First conducting Minor

Rang half muffled

General Ringing For Remembrance Sunday Service. Also in memory of Gerald Brown (bell ringer for 64 years) who passed away three weeks ago today, father of Shirley Harris.

Half muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

First away from tenor - 1.

Rang for St Martin's Day

Ringing for Remembrance Day

Rang for Remembrance Day

Rung for the birthday of King Charles III

Ringing for the birthday of King Charles III

Rung on bells 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the simulator. Tamsin's first quarter after starting to learn to ring in January. Emily's first quarter as conductor. Well done to both of them!

2025 date touch

5's 50th Quarter Peal

By members of Keele and Madeley bands for the Advent carol service

First Quarter on the Treble: 1

First Quarter Peal at first attempt: 6

In memory of Gerald Brown who passed away on 19th October 2025, aged 88 and his good friend D. Keith Lane who passed away on 4th November 2025, aged 89, both of Cannington, Somerset. They were both long serving members of the Bath & Wells Diocesan Association, each having over 50 years membership. Originally from the Midlands they were friends for many years and sadly missed by family and friends.

Father of 1 and father in law of 5.

First Peal for Emily aged 13. First Peal for Charlie. The tower was circled for the first time. First tower circled for Trevor.

Well done everyone. Thank you to Matt for calling. Jenny Beech wishes to be associated with this performance. Well done to the flower ladies for decorating the church and not distracting us.

First quarter away from cover: 1. Rung for the Carol service and with the bands best wishes to local ringer, Wendy Baskerville, following her recent hip replacement.

6's First time circling a tower and circled the tower conducting quarter peals

Rang on 6's 22nd Birthday

2-First conducting

6-First quarter

Rung for the carol service

Joseph's second quarter, on a slightly heavier bell than his first

To celebrate Mary and Jon Clifford's 50th Wedding Anniversary yesterday

Rang before the carol service

5's 20th Quarter Peal

First of Minor: 1.

Rung for the community carol service.

Rung to celebrate a year since the local team started ringing, after many years of no ringing. A big thank you to David Crump who has recruit and taught the local team.

Rung to celebrate the birthday of Benjamin Lewis-Skeath, brother of 4

First on 8: 8. First of Plain Bob Triples: 2. Rung half muffled for the closing of the old year.