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To welcome the New Year and for Sam’s birthday tomorrow.

Ringing the old year out and the new year in. The first time here for many years.

Happy New Year to all!

Dedicated to the life of Dilys Rowe.

First in method for most.

In memory of Tony Liddicoat, tower captain and mainstay of village life

Rung half muffled in memory of Dilys Rowe, Secretary of Zennor Tower, who passed away on the 7th January 2024.

2. First Quarter on inside bell.

For the installation of the 14th Dean of Truro, Simon Robinson, who was taught to ring by 5.

Rung by some of his friends to celebrate the 90th birthday of Derick Prouse, captain of this tower.

475th recorded Call Change Peal as Conductor: 5. Rung to mark the birthday of Doug Petipher.

Rung to mark the birthday of Robin Woods.

Rung to mark the forthcoming birthday of Mary Borlase.

With many thanks to Norman for standing in at short notice.

With many thanks to Norman for standing in at short notice.

For Evensong.

In memory of Sally Stephens, Secretary of The Communion Assistants at Truro Cathedral, and birthday compliment to Howard Stafford of the Cathedral Band.

100th together: 3,6. First together in 32 years: 5,7. 90th birthday compliment to Katherine Beer, mother of 1 & 7 (for tomorrow).

First quarter in the method for all.

To celebrate the legacy of John Purdey & Doug Elliot

Conducted by Sil Edwards

By St Columb Major ringers on their mini-outing celebrating Phil Tremain's upcoming 70th birthday. Rung for the TDGR call change weekend in memory of John Purdey and Doug Elliot. This was one of John Purdey's compositions, named after this tower and first rung here in 2011.

Rung during the TDGR Call Change Peal Weekend in memory of John Purdey and Doug Elliott. By a band who have rung many of their compositions.

Rung during the TDGR Call Change Peal Weekend in memory of John Purdey and Doug Elliott. This composition was composed by John while sitting in St Mewan Churchyard listening to our CCP back in July 2011. While he was at it he did two versions. As usual we had a little banter and I had to learn Brannel Triples while in the car on the way to St Stephens in Brannel, which was our next tower!

Conducted by Ron Husband

Rung during Central District practice as part of the TDGR Call Change Peal Weekend

No 6 bell, first 120

For the TDGR call change peal weekend. First peal of 120 call changes for ringers 1-5. Conducted by Bob Woods.

60 call change Sapphire peal rang for the TDGR call change peal weekend.

Conductor Tony Dixon. 1st call change peal for Conductor

36 call change Moonstone peal rang for the TDGR call change peal weekend.

First 36 call change peal for ringers 3 and 5.

Conducted by Bob Woods.

For morning service and as part of the TDGR call change peal weekend

Rung as part of the Evensong ringing during the TDGR Call Change Peal Weekend in memory of John Purdey and Doug Elliott.

For the TDGR call change weekend in memory of John Purdey & Doug Elliot, rung during Sunday service ringing the length being appropriate for the conductor's birthday tomorrow

For morning service and as part of the TDGR call change peal weekend. First 120 4 & 5

For the TDGR call change peal weekend, rung on the front 6.

Rung during the TDGR Call Change Peal Weekend in memory of John Purdey and Doug Elliott. Also rung to celebrate the lives of Professor, Sir Peter Gregson and Brian Belcher. 1st Call Change Peal at 1st attempt: 2.

Part of the TDGR Call Change Peal Weekend in memory of John Purdey, late member of our team.

Conducted by Monty Hooper and Charles Case.

Rung as part of the TDGR Call Change Weekend in memory of Doug Elliot and John Purdey. John having been a member of the Tower.

Conducted by Sue Britchrord

Rung for the TDGR Call Change Peal Weekend in memory of John Purdey and Doug Elliott. We were unable to ring it at the weekend.

Rung in memory of John Purdey.

Also 70th birthday compliment to Phil Tremain (26th Feb)

Rung as part of the TDGR Call Change "weekend" in memory of John Purdey and Doug Elliott

1st 120 call changes 3.

First Quarter peal on an inside bell for Jo Hodding

On the eve of the Feast of St Piran

Rang in celebration of the RNLI's 200th year of service to communities in the UK, formed 4th March 1824 to current year.

Our grateful thanks to all the volunteers who give or have given their time for the safety and rescue of others.

First on 12: 3 and 7.

Rung for the Installation of Dean Simon Robinson

70th birthday compliment to Phil (belatedly) and Robert (in anticipation)

First quarter - 1

Ring on bells 1, 3-8 before Holy Communion on Easter Sunday. First 120 at first attempt: 3.

To welcome Antheia Heather, first great-niece for 5

Rung in memory of Ruth Reeves, late tower captain, who sadly passed away 10/04/24.

Rung in fond memory of Ruth Reeves. May she rest in peace.

1st quarter of Minor inside 3.

Rung to celebrate the marriage in London of Naomi and Dominic Goodall 13/04/24.

Rung in fond memory of our friend and fellow ringer Ruth Reeves, who was cremated earlier this morning.

Phil Tremain, who was unfortunately unable to ring, wishes to be associated with this performance.

In memory of Ruth E Reeves may she Rest In Peace & Rise In Glory

Remembering Ruth Reeves.

Caller: Margaret Pryor.

Rang for celebrations of St George's Day & also as composed practice ring for forthcoming wedding of Chloe & Niall Moon.

200th QP: 2. Rung open to celebrate the life of Ruth E Reeves.

Rung in fond memory of Ruth Reeves, who did so much for ringers in North Cornwall.

First quarter peal in Cornwall 2

Rung to commemorate the ministry of Revd Andrew Yates who is leaving Paul after 12 years.

First Stedman Cinques 1

As a birthday compliment to 1, 6 and 10

Also rang rounds Pete Boax and Jenny Mann.

Rang for occasion of Wedding Blessing ceremony of Niall & Chloe Moon2.30pm that day. Chloe is member of the Wendron team and rang herself on bell 3 in rounds on her Wedding Blessing day.

For Bell Sunday at Kenwyn.

First Sunday Service rung for: 2

In memory of Mervyn G Buckley.

Rang at 0630hours on the occasion to welcome the townsfolk of Helston to the Helston Flora Day 2024 celebrations.

Rang on the occasion of a practice session for the Cornwall Change Call Team on the evening of the ancient Helston Flora Day celebrations. Ringer 8 had not previously rung on the 8 bells in peal at Helston. Also on the memory of VE Day 8/5/1945.

Ringers 1,5 & 7 guesting to make 8 ringers.

For the 79th anniversary of VE day.

Rung to mark the Golden Wedding Anniversary this day of Geraldine and Jim Hoddinott, parents of 3.

Rung to mark the Golden Wedding Anniversary this day of Geraldine and Jim Hoddinott, parents of 1.

In memory of Mike Sowden, tower captain, who died recently and was always very willing to make these bells available to visitors

6: First as conductor at first attempt.

Birthday compliments to 8.

50th ‘real’ quarter 7.

Rung after the service of Collection and Installation of The Venerable Clive Hogger as Archdeacon of Cornwall.

Vickie Benson also rang bell 4 in rounds.

Many congratulations to the team as they progress in their learning.

Rung on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

D-Day 80th Anniversary

1st time ringing 80 call changes for Nicola Bush and Emma Richey

Called by Alec Bawden

Rung for the 80th anniversary of D-Day as part of "Ring Out for Peace" commencing at 1830hrs.

2nd peal rung for the 80th anniversary of D-Day as part of "Ring Out for Peace".

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Called by Jo Tomlinson (from the bench). Rung on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, remembering all who fought, those who gave their lives in battle.

Rung to commemorate of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Ring Out For Peace.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D Day.

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Further call changes were rung to include Archie Young

Conductor - Jemma Hoare.

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

Conductor - Jemma Hoare.

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

Rung for D-Day Anniversary. Further ringing also including Debbie Spittle.

To Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

Rung at 6:30 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, remembering all the fallen.

Called by John Blatchford (from the bench). Ringing Out for Peace, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Ring Out For Peace.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D Day.

Esmie Mackenzie, 13, who has only been ringing a few months, rang bell 2 in rounds.

Roy Hendy, who has returned to ringing after a 70 year break, rang bell 3 in rounds.

For Evensong

Rung before the D-Day commemoration service.

Rung to mark the recent 50th birthday of Jo. Following this Call Change Peal a set of 50 changes was rung.

Rounds & 80 D Day Triples Call Changes rang on 8 bells in memory of past Helston Bellringer Malcolm Rowe who died having moved from Cornwall to Derbyshire several years ago. On 3 June 2024 he would have celebrated his 80th birthday.

Rounds & 80 D Day Triples Call Changes rang in memory of the D Day landings in France on 6 June 1944 in memory of the Servicemen who gave their lives for our freedoms today.

Rung before the Family Service to mark the 80th birthday of Richard, ringing his own bell cast in 2009 as part of the augmentation project.

Rung for the forthcoming marriage of Rebecca and Hamish at St John the Baptist Church, Garsdale, North Yorkshire on 27th July, in which Andy is Best Man.

Rung to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (June 23rd).

Rung as part of Sunday service ringing as a 50th Birthday Compliment to Frank Batt, brother in law of 6

Remembering Ruth Reeves (Lanteglos), Derick Prouse (Poughill) & Tom Warne (St Endellion) RIP

Rung in anticipation of Dr Andy Boorne's ordination as a Priest to Kea, this coming Saturday.

Rung in anticipation of Dr Andy Boorne's ordination as a Priest to Kea, this coming Saturday.

Conducted by Jemma Hoare.

Rung in anticipation of Dr Andy Boorne's ordination as a Priest to Kea, this coming Saturday.

Rung in anticipation of Dr Andy Boorne's ordination as a Priest to Kea, this coming Saturday.

Rung as a retirement compliment to Clive Wilson, work colleague of the Conductor.

Rung for the 10th anniversary of Tracey and Mike.

Rung to mark the recent 50th birthday of Julian Trick.

Wishing Jemma a successful afternoon at Kenwyn.

Rung open following the Celebration of Life Service of Ruth E Reeves. Ruth was a former Secretary of the Northern District of the TDGR and influential, along with her husband Andrew, in many towers within her area and beyond. The composition used for this Call Change Peal was the same as when she rang it here in May 23. RIP Ruth. First Call Change Peal at first attempt: 2.

Rung open immediately before the celebration of life service of Ruth E Reeves.

First on 12 - 12.

For Evensong

For Choral Evensong and remembering Chris Kippin.

1st on eight as conductor.

Remembering Chris Kippin.

Rung to celebrate the birthday of Hilary Davis, local ringer at St Dominic, who listened to this QP. 25th QP together: 3 & 5.

For Evensong and with congratulations to Jemma V Hoare and George Stevens on their elections to ASCY

Birthday compliment to 7.

Wishing Cathedral ringer Alan Sharples a very happy 90th birthday.

Rung in memory of Chris Kippin.

Rung to celebrate the life of Lynette Keen , who loved listening to these bells and whose funeral was held today

First quarter of Nigel Williams' four quarters in a day in Cornwall

Third quarter of Nigel Williams' four in a day in Cornwall

Forth quarter of Nigel Williams' four in a day in Cornwall

For Evensong.

Remembering Chris Kippin on the day of his funeral.

In fond memory of Chris Kippin, whose funeral took place yesterday

Remembering Malcolm Lodwick (1957-2024)

Call Change Peal Morning

First of Major - 2

First on the bells since rehanging

Call Change Peal Morning

67th birthday compliment - 2; 49th wedding anniversary compliment - 3

Rung open to celebrate the life of Julie B Hammond.

Rung to mark the forthcoming birthday of Hayley Young. This is the first time the bells have been rung since 2019. They have been locally renovated back to full working order by Simon McNair-Scott, Julian and Owen. Many local people and benefactors came along to listen to their bells ringing out!

Rung in fond memory of Norman R Mattingley RIP.

100th together - 4 and 5

Rung in affectionate memory of Norman Mattingley

Rung in fond memory of Norman Mattingley (1948-2024), father of the conductor.

Rung in fond memory of Norman Mattingley, Kenwyn tower captain.

Rung on practice night, in fond memory of Norman Mattingley, Kenwyn tower captain.

Rung on practice night, in fond memory of Norman Mattingley, Kenwyn tower captain.

Rung in fond memory of Norman Mattingley, Kenwyn tower captain.

425th recorded Call Change Peal as Conductor. Rung open before Matins in fond memory of Norman R Mattingley. Norman rang the 7th in the first peal of Cornwall Surprise Major by a TDGR resident band on these newly augmented bells in 2012. RIP.

To celebrate the life of Norman R Mattingley by his ringing friends in Cornwall. The following ringers wish to be associated with this performance: Hayley Young, George Stevens, Robert Perry and Alistair Hopkins. Norman we did you proud.

To mark Ken Roberts 90th Birthday.

In loving memory of Norman Mattingley, our tower captain.

First QP - 6

First as conductor in 21 years.

Rung before and after the Licensing by the Acting Bishop of Truro and the installation by the Archdeacon of Bodmin of The Revd Andrew Atkins as Priest in Charge of the Callington Cluster and Assistant Curate of the Tamar Valley Benefice.

In fond memory of Norman Mattingley by some of the Hurland Road handbell ringers, of which Norman was the chief organiser and conductor over many years.

Norman .. “You never did get me off 1-2”.. Jo. “Thank you for teaching me to ring handbells”.. George.“You’ve left me to put the calls in, eek!”.. Andy.

Rung in memory of our ringing friend Norman Mattingley who died on 25/08/24 aged 75.