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First Local Band QP.

First QP: 1, 5, 6.

First inside: 2, 4.

Rang in memory of Isabelle Wait, who passed away 2 years ago today

First quarter peal-6.

Rung in Loving Memory of Frank R Morton of Wistaston, Cheshire & Milford on Sea, Hants, who died on 4 January

This was the 200th QP on the bells in this tower. The first was on 17 November 1984 after the Service of Consecration of the new Church Building.

Ray Daw has rung 180 Qtrs here & conducted 151.

First peal of major on the bells rung on the light 8.

Rung on the 50th anniversary of Selwyn's first peal rung at Tunstall, Staffs - same method and same composition. Harold Dowler was in his 1st peal.

Also rung to mark 50 years since Selwyn joined the Stafford band, 35 of which was as tower captain.

Pat Jones would like to be associated with this peal.

First of minor: 1

First inside: 4

Rang on 5 & 6's 1 month anniversary

6's 5th quarter only 1 month after her first

Rung in memory of Frank R Morton, a friend, who rang Bristol with us last time we were at Broughton. You, your brilliant conducting, your impeccable striking and your milky cups of tea are greatly missed. Thank you for teaching me to ring handbells, and helping me practise surprise major.

Thanks also to Tim Davis, Malcolm Quimby, Ray Daw, Selwyn Jones and Phil Gay for helping me prepare to call surprise major for the first time.

First in the method: 2

First conducting surprise major: 7

Rung for the collation service and to welcome our new rector Reverend Rachael Griffiths.

Rung to welcome the new rector of St Lawrence church, Reverend Rachael Griffiths.

This quarter marks the 25th anniversary of the first peal in 2001, on the augmented ring of eight bells.

First as conductor, for doubles, from the tenor.

First of minor: 1

Dedicated to the memory of Ted McAvoy 15.07.1948 to 16.01.2026

Most methods inside: 2

Rung on the front six after the Cheshire & North Staffs youth practice, with all the band aged under-30.

First of plain bob doubles: 3

Rung due to an empty practice night from the bad weather.

First inside - 4

First quarter - 6

Rung half-muffled, with open tenor, prior to the funeral of parishioner Janice Heeks.

As the coffin left the church, the tenor bell was tolled by Jacob Hartley.

1st of Surprise: 1

1st of Surprise since 1971: 5

First Quarter: 6

Rang for St Giles, Cheadle's 180th anniversary of being built

First quarter away from tenor: 1

6 ringer swapped part way through the quarter

Rung before the Thursday morning service

First conducting surprise: 6

First Cambridge inside: 2

Rung in memory of Muriel Christene Ernest, Grandmother of 6, on what would've been her 88th Birthday. Some of the Alstonefield bells are from St John's, Longton where she lived and loved hearing the bells while the church was standing

In this Tower today AT 3.00 PM 1260 changes of..... Grandsire Doubles were rung to mark the 30th birthday of Georgina.E.V.Woodcock,(Georgie).

With the very best wishes and a belated Happy Birthday Georgie, from the band.

First Quarter of minimus: 2 & 3

First conducting minimus: 2

First Quarter on the bells in 17 years

First quarter away from tenor: 1.

First attempt at a minor quarter: 5

Thank you to the band for staying right, and to Malcolm for making sure I put the calls in the right place.

First conducting spliced surprise major: 7

First of Surprise inside: 3

Rung half muffled following the death of Derek Sillito, a local ringer

First Quarter: 1

First of minimus: 2&5

Circled the tower:3

Rung on the back 5

Rang before the funeral of Jean Finney, a member of the Barlaston congregation for many years

Rung in memory of Linda Hanmore, beloved wife of Audley ringer Brian.

3-first Bob Minor inside

5-first calling of Bob Minor since 1968

6's 3rd quarter on his heaviest bell yet

First of Minor: 1

First of Minor: 1

Rung as part of the Church's 180th birthday celebrations

First of Minor: 1

First quarter of Double Bob for 2 & 3.

Rung to celebrate Jocelyne Lock's 85th Birthday on the 22nd February - Mother of 4, Grandmother of 2.

First Covering: 6

1's First rung stood on kneelers

First of Surprise: 1

Rung to celebrate the platinum wedding of Pam and Derek Knowles.

First Triples: 1

First Triples Inside: 2

First Conducting Triples: 7

Rung as part of the Church's 180th Anniversary on what would've been Pugin's Birthday

First treble bob to surprise major: 1

First in the method: 6

First conducting surprise major: 7

For the funeral service of Emma Guest

28th February 1968 - 3rd March 2026.

May she rest in peace.

First of Minor: 3

First of Minor Inside: 2

100th Quarter Peal: 6

First on 6: 6

Rung on International Women's Day

First of Minor Inside: 4 & 5

To celebrate International Women's Day 2026.

First of treble bob: 1

First in method and conducting: 6

Rung with Birthday Compliments to Josie for tomorrow

First of minimus: 1

50th Conducted: 4

Rung as 3's Son Josiah Weaver completed a 299km pilgrimage from Porto to Santiago de Compostela

Rung in memory of Muriel (d. April 2019) & Gerald Brown (d. October 2025). Their ashes were interred on 5 March 2026 in Leamington Spa where they met, married and lived. Gerald was a member of the Bath & Wells Association for over 50 years. Parents of Shirley.

1st as conductor on eight bells (8).

First of Minor Inside: 5

First Treble to minor: 1

Rung before a Cheshire & North Staffs Young Ringers Gathering

A Happy Mother's Day to all

First Quarter at First Attempt: 6

40th Quarter together 4 and 5

First Quarter at first attempt: 6

First Quarter in 15 years: 1

Dedicated to John Openshaw

50th Quarter Peal: 2

30th Quarter together this year: 2 & 5

First Quarter of Singles: 1&2

First Quarter Inside: 2

First Conducting Singles: 3

Practice night ringing dedicated to the 18th birthday today of Sophie neice to Richard and Shirley. Wishing her a very happy birthday.

First in method: 2 & 3

First time circling a tower in Quarters: 2 & 3

Circled the tower and while conducting: 1

First Date Touch: 2

Rung by the Society of Mad March Bell Ringers to welcome the coming of Spring on the day before the clocks go forward

Rung with simulated sound

2 and 5 first quarter together (Mother+Daughter)

Rung on the simulator. 2 first quarter of Bob Minor inside. 5 first ever ringing on a simulator.

Rung on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the first peal on these six bells, as well as the 25th wedding anniversary of Matthew and Carmel Lock (brother of the ringer of the 6th and uncle of the 2nd).

Milestones:

• First Peal: 1 and 4

• First Peal on an inside bell: 2

In Memoriam:

This peal is dedicated to the memory of Ian Friend and Ted Fairbrother, who both rang in the original peal 25 years ago and are greatly missed.

First quarter inside: 2.

First Doubles - 4

Circled the bells to quarters - 6

For morning service and an 80th birthday compmliment to Pauline Mellor, a longstanding member of the band no longer able to ring because of arthritic hands

First Quarter: 6

Rung 49 years since 1's first and only other previous quarter at Kingsley

First of Norwich: 3

First Conducting Norwich: 6

First Inside Doubles: 2

Margaret was born and raised within the sound of the bells here and enjoyed listening to them, she was also married at St Giles church.

Rung before Teddy & Doll service, to celebrate Sam's 9th Birthday next Friday.

First Quarter: 6

50th Quarter together: 2 & 4

Rung on Staffordshire Day

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung on Staffordshire Day

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

4's 100th Quarter Peal

Rung on Staffordshire Day

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

First in the method: 4, 6 & 8

First in the method as conductor: 6

Rung for North Staffs quarter peal week.

Rung for North Staffs quarter peal week.

First Quarter of Triples: 1 & 8

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung for North Staffs quarter peal week.

Conducter likely to be the youngest in this years NSACR Quarter Peal Week aged 14

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung on the back 6

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

First Trebling to Doubles: 1

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

First of Minor: 1

First Conducting Minor on tower bells: 6

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

First Conducting Singles: 3

Rung on Star Wars Day

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung on the back 6

Rung on Star Wars Day

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Attempted Quarter stopped just past half way when 5's rope snapped

Rung on Star Wars Day

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung in memory of Frances Violet Cooksley 1924 - 2026, Great Aunt of Shirley Harris

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

First quarter peal on handbells: 1-2

Rung for North Staffs quarter peal week.

First in method: 3

First time Circling tower and while conducting: 1

Rung with Birthday Compliments to Alec McCreedy who is 102 today

Rung to Celebrate the treble bell being 80 years old this year

Rung to Celebrate 10 years since 1's first Quarter

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Jointly Conducted

First time calling in a quarter: 1 & 5

First time covering: 6

Rung to celebrate 10 years since 6's first Quarter

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

5 - Most methods conducted in a quarter

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung in memory of Crystal, daughter of Jenny, who died 10 years ago and would've been 47 today

Birthday compliment to Eve McKenzie sister of ringer 3

First in Method: 1 & 3

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

First Quarter: 6

20th Quarter rung this week: 3

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal Week

Rung with 5 and 6 covering.

3 - First conducting minimus

5 - First quarter

Rung by the Beer, Bells and Boats Bores to mark John Markhams 70th birthday

Most methods: 1. Rung in memory of Graham Clowes, long time member of the Holy Trinity choir.

Also rung as part of the NSACR Quarter Peal week.

Rung for the St Giles Craft Fair.

Rung by a ladies band plus a Y-gene!

To celebrate the arrival of Edith Rose Hasoon on 24th April, 1st Grandchild for 2.

Rung in memory of Jennie Wakefield, late wife of Roland, who passed away on the 16th May 2018

Rung in memory of David Housden

600th Quarter: 1

Circled the tower: 1

Rung with Birthday compliments to 4 for tomorrow

Rung in memory of Christopher P Rice, a Tunstall ringer who lived in Barlaston

First Quarter: 6

Lewis has been learning at Stoke Minster since September 2025

Birthday compliment to Raymond Daw, Stoke Minster's Tower Captain on his 88th Birthday

5 - 100th quarter this year

6 - First time conducting minor

To celebrate the marriage of John Baldock and Kaz Midgley

Rung for bell Sunday

1: 30th Quarter

3: 80th Quarter

First time trebling to minor and first time conducting minor from the treble: 1

First Quarter rung in shorts for 2 years: 5

50th Quarter Peal: 5

Quarter attempt stopped due to tenor rope issues

3 - First Quarter rung without flannel in 5 years

Rung during record breaking May temperatures

First Quarter rung on eBells: 1-2

This performance was rung using simulated sound

Rung on eBells

5th Quarter: 6

First QP away from treble: 2

Rung in memory of Derek Sillito, a much missed member of this tower, who passed away earlier this year

Rung on eBells

Rung with simulated sound

For the wedding of Sue and Ivor - local supporters of ringing at Rangemore.

50th quarter this May: 3

Fastest and most accurate quarter on eBells yet for 1-2

Rung with simulated sound

First of Minor Inside: 2

Rung in memory of Tom Carroll (October 1930 - April 2026) and his wife Pat (June 1936 - April 2014), They were married in 1959 and lived in Codsall Wood for the majority of their married life. Much missed.

Parents of Helen and Grandfather of Lydia.

Rung after a wedding

Compliment to Charlotte and Rhys for their forth coming wedding.

Rung in memory of William John Frost (John) who passed recently aged 91 years. Father-in-law of the treble ringer

Rung at the funeral service for Trevor Counsell , boatman, artist and true gentle man