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Rung to welcome the New Year after ringing out the old.

Rung to celebrate the New Year - 2025

Rung open in affectionate memory of John M Body of Callington. John rang his first peal at this tower on 1st January, 1980 and Richard rang the 3rd. With respect to peals Richard has rung 84 with John, Owen 35, Kevan 1 and Rachel’s Mum Diana 2.

Celebrate the 21st Birthday of St Stephen’s ringer Finn Heard.

Rung open before Holy Communion Service in affectionate memory of John M Body of Callington. John rang in Jo and Kevan’s first peals which were at this tower.

Celebrating the life of John Body.

Rung open in affectionate memory of John M Body, a past Captain of this tower. 555th QP: 8. 25th QP together: 2 & 8.

1st Call Change Peal at 1st attempt: 4.

Rang to celebrate 40 years of membership & ringing at St Wendrona Church the current Tower Captain, Raymond Spencer.

Also supporting: Caroline Teale & Elaine Retallack.

First Call Change Extent 5

Rung in memory of John Body. Who rang at Lanhydrock on several occasions

First peal as conductor: 6

Dedicated to the memory of Norman Mattingley, who taught George to ring in this tower.

By members of the local band on their dinner/AGM weekend. This is the original St Columb 500, composed by the late Alan Rodliffe in 2000 and recently rediscovered in one of his ringing books.

Rung open in affectionate memory of Andrew Lyne, a ringer at St Stephens for mmany years who died on 21st Decemeber, 2024. First Call Change peal at first attempt: 6.

Rung half-muffled to commemorate the life of Sonia Bridgman, who died over Christmas at the age of 50 after a long and brave fight against cancer. She insisted that she didn’t want a funeral, her only request being that Pillaton bells be rung muffled to commemorate her passing. She had fond memories of them being rung open for the wedding to her husband Gary - the joyous beginning and sad ending of a loving partnership.

First blows of Royal: 1

First Royal: 4

First in Method: 5

First Stedman - 4

Rung to celebrate the recent 99th birthday of Doug Petipher, former Tower Captain of St Andrew’s.

In memoriam of Roger Charles Bustin

In memoriam of Roger Charles Bustin

1st surprise major out of hand - 6

1st Grandsire: 3.

Rung to welcome Rev. Christopher Butler licensed to the parishes of Madron and Gulval, 26/1/25.

Remembering D John Knight the “Spike Milligan” of bellringing, died 2/2/25.

1st peal of call changes for ringer 6. Jacob being 12 years old. Commenced his initial bell handling 15 October,2024.

Congratulations from the tower members.

In anticipation of the wedding of Mr Martin Cooper to Miss Alice Espin-Bradley on Wednesday 19th February at St. Michael's & All Angels, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton.

Rung prior to the Licensing and Installation of Revd Stephen Williams as

Priest in charge of St Goran and St Michael Caerhays,

Assistant Curate of Mevagissey, St Ewe, and St Mewan,

and Assistant Curate of St Austell.

Also present was Jake Williams. This Call Change peal was rung to celebrate the 52nd wedding Anniversary of ringers on no.1 bell. Christine & Bob rang Rounds & 52 call changes each as part of their celebration with the team. 1st occasion of ringing this composed peal by all ringers. Thank you, Owen.

Rang in celebration of the life of Rev. Dorothy Noakes (Bradford),who died on January 22nd, 2025.

Rev Dorothy had been a non stipendiary priest serving Helston, Wendron & the wider Lizard peninsula for 27 years only retiring in December, 2024. She had also been a School Teacher, the Chaplain of RNAS Culdrose, associated with the local Church M.U. Helston Air Cadets. Local scouts/ guides & the Bishop of Truro advisor for woman's ministry.

A much loved Helston lady who gave so nuch for others in her life.

Congratulations to Chris Barnes on 65 years of ringing.

Rung for St. Piran’s day (Dreckly!)

Rung in memory of Chas Seamons (1936-2025) who sadly passed away in February, aged 88.Chas and his daughter Rachael first rang at Launcells in the 1980s whilst holidaying at Crackington Haven, returning here for several year, always receiving a warm welcome. HB

Rung half muffled prior and following the funeral and Service of Thanksgiving remembering the life of Monica Joy Trudgeon. Monica was devoted to St Michaels and a one time ringer.

100th Q - 7

1st on eight away from cover - 1

Rung prior to the St Columb "hurling", an ancient game played with a silver ball between the Townsmen and Countrymen of the parish, and one of Cornwall’s oldest traditions.

Rung by 5 members of the Northern District and the Guild President to mark many years of service of Robert Corney, Northern District Ringing Master, who stood down at today’s AGM. Thank you Rob. 1st 120 at 1st attempt: 1.

Rung to celebrate Chris Barnes’ 45th wedding anniversary

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6/6. 444th recorded Call Change Peal as Conductor: 5. This concludes our cracking day out in Devon consisting of 720 calls using 6 different compositions with two Conductors.

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First Peal: 3

Remembering Norman Mattingley

To celebrate 5 & 6’s safe return from the Antipodes.

Rung to mark the 20th Wedding Anniversary of Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla

50th for the Guild - 7

First quarter, at the first attempt - 1

In memory of Christiana Hancox, local ringer

Rung open to celebrate the life of Ruth E Reeves, who together with her husband Andrew did so much for this tower and the ringers of Cornwall. 1st peal on the bells since re-hanging by John Taylor & Co.

Rang as didn't have anything else at hand. 1st 80 Call Changes on 6 bells for ringer 4 aged 12years.

Rung on the back six before Holy Communion on Easter Sunday.

Rung for Easter Sunday morning service

Chimps Easter day out

Chimps Easter day out

Chimps Easter day out

Rung half muffled for our friend Terry White who died last Wednesday, April 30th.

To commemorate VE Day 8th May 1945.

Arranged as a Golden Wedding congratulations to Jane and Richard Mann.

Rang in celebration of the 80th anniversary of V.E.Day.

Streamed live for the BBC's Spotlight News to highlight the national ringing of bells planned for the 8th May in celebration of the 80th anniversary of V.E.Day.

We were joined by Hayley Young, Ringing Master of Truro Cathedral.

We concluded the evening with the ringing of our own 80 rounds and 80 call change peals (80 x 3rd Hunt Double Call Changes, composed by Owen Borlase, TDGR President) to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice 80 years ago...

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

80 call changes to commemorate VE day 20/05/2025

80 call changes to commemorate VE day 08/05/2025

Rung in celebration of the 80th Anniversary Of VE Day

Rung in Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

VE-Day 80th Anniversary - Rounds and call changes.

Conducted from outside the circle by Matthew Rodliffe for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Also general ringing involving in addition to the above David Goodwin, Peter Deakin, Rita Burton Steve Syms & Denise Tremain

Rounds and calls on eight for 80th anniversary VE day celebrations.

Ringing 80 call changes piece for VE day celebrations

Rung to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Externally conducted by Sarah Edwards. Rung to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Conducted from outside the circle by Phil Tremain for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Also general ringing involving in addition to the above Barry Christopher, Deborah Allen, Peter Deakin, Rita Burton, Nick Brown, Jenny Brown & Barry Wateridge

Ringing for VE Day

Rung on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

Rung for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Rung to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Ringing for VE 80th Anniversary

For the 80th anniversary of VE day

In Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

In Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

RWNYC call changes rung In Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

(C) Laura Calcraft

Alan Sharples was also present and wishes to be associated with this performance.

Rung In Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Rounds & 84 mixed Call Changes rang at 6.30am at the commencement of the Helston Flora Day celebrations held annually in the town.

Rang as part of the National VE Day Celebration ringing of Church Bells.

To celebrate of the 80th Anniversary of VE day.

To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE day

For 80th anniversary of VE day

Rung during the national ringing to celebrate VE Day

Rung to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and to remember those who have lost their lives in war.

Conducted from outside the circle by John Blatchford for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, prior to the Civic Service.

Longest length: 2. Rung to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Rung to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of V.E. Day

Bodmin was home to The Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry Regiment between 1881 and 1959.

15th birthday compliment to Daniel and his first on treble.

Service ringing to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe.

Rung for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Surrounded by the disused runways of the former wartime RAF Coastal Command station of the same name, St Eval retains strong links with the Royal Air Force. It is the spiritual home for the Coastal Command & Maritime Air Association. New sally colours include RAF blue.

Additional 80th anniversary celebration of VE day involving ringers unable to make last Thursday

Called by David Ralls

Additional 80th anniversary ringing marking VE day involving some ringers unable to make last Thursday

In celebration of local ringers Bob and Juliet Thornton's 50th wedding anniversary 24/05/2025.

Composed and called by David Ralls

First on 12: 5

To welcome the Rt. Rev. David Williams as Bishop of Truro

Val Williams and Richard Salisbury wish to be associated with this quarter peal

2 x 5 minutes of Rounds rang on 7 bells prior to Sunday morning service.

This was 1st Sunday service ring for new recruit on bell 5.

Always a proud occasion for a new recruit.

Congratulations Catherine.

Rung before the marriage of Rosie Dymond and Callum Magill.

Rung in memoriam of Michael Charles Gough whose service for the thanksgiving of life took place at The Park, Plymouth Crematorium today

Mike is a former colleague of 1 and he was heavily involved with the Yealmpton Evangelical Church

Owen Borlase would like to be associated with this performance

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Hannah (niece to 6) and Mathew

Rung before Morning Praise to celebrate the life of Michael Charles Gough (Mike), work colleague and friend of the conductor. Longest Call Change Peal: 3.

Rung in recognition of, and on, the 50th anniversary of the Institution of the Reverend Canon Michael Warner (Bard)

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Institution of Canon Michael Warner (Bard)

More progress!

5-6: Longest length in hand.

Rung open in memory of Margaret Alys Shetliff Beckett who sadly passed away peacefully at home on 2nd May 2025, aged 94. 175th QP: 6.

1st quarter on the bells since rehanging by John Taylor & Co. Rung open in memory of Rev. Gillian Frith, retired Priest in Charge of All Saints’ Church, Doddinghurst, Essex. Gillian was the sister of Hilary Davis a member of the local band at St Dominic Church, East Cornwall.

2 lots of rounds rang on the front 7 totalling 10 minutes. First Sunday service ring for Ringer 2 who was a member of the initial learners at the 2024/25 Wendron Winter School of Teaching / Learning Bell Handling.

Welcome to the Sunday Service Ringing Team, Catherine. Congratulations from all the St Michael's Tower team.

21st birthday compliment to Tamsyn Rodliffe, sister to Will

1st Quarter- 8.

Rung to mark Howard's 40th year of ringing at Truro Cathedral and also to congratulate member of the band Nicki Carveth's appointment as Mayoress of The City of Truro.

Hayley Young would like to be associated with this Quarter Peal

Rang for the Annual Civic Service 3pm Sunday,29 June,2025,attended by the Worshipful the Mayor,Councillor Nicola Boase,who is a member & ringer of the St Michael's team of Bellringers.

Also present Bob Woods, Andrew Annear, Caroline Teale & Peter Boax.

2 lots of 60 on 3rds rang to celebrate former Capt.Ray Spencer's forthcoming 82nd birthday on 23 July, 2025.

Rung on the front 5 before Matins on the day of the annual St Mellion with Pillaton Cherry Feast.

First quarter in Cornwall 1.

With best wishes to Toby Arkless.

In memory and appreciation of Tim Wraight. Tim was instrumental in the transfer of the Victoria ring of 8 from Chatham in Kent to Gorran. It was pleasing for local ringers and others to meet Tim and Diana at the Rededication Service back in 2015. Thank you Tim, you will be remembered.

Rung to mark the 74th birthday of Kevan today.

Rung to mark the 74th birthday of Kevan today. Circled the tower to QP's and the first Tower Captain of St Dominic to do so: 5. 150th tower bell QP: 2.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Amanda Shirtcliff and David Mansell

36 call changes and Plain Hunt to announce the opening of the St Ewe Village Fete.

Circled the tower, all 14 bells: 1

For Evensong

In celebration of the life of Kath Dymond.

Taken a year ago. Way to early.

Rung on bells 1, 3-8 before the Holy Communion & Thankyou Service for the recent Cherry Feast. First of Minor: 2.

80th birthday compliment to John Pladdys.

1st Maximus: 7

Birthday compliments to Neil Hitchens and Graham Baskerville

To celebrate 60 years of Ministry by Peter Blackwell Smyth. The churches of St Stephen in Brannel, St Mewan and Sticker joined together this morning to celebrate this occasion.

Rung to celebrate the arrival of Murray James Beckett, born on 4th July in Maryland, USA. 1st grandchild for 2 and 4. Congratulations to parents Stephen and Rainey.

Rung open for practice in memory of Annette Rosser of Dartmouth, friend of 1. 1st of Major: 1.

Rounds on 8 in celebration of the 91st birthday of Professor Alan Sharples

Rung for the completion of maintenance of these bells.

Remembering Mary Turfitt, a ringer at St Columb Major and much loved former GP at Perranporth Surgery

Rung open before Service by members of the local band and friends to celebrate the life John M Body, a previous Tower Captain. John was an influential method ringer in East of the County, and Cornwall in general, although never neglecting his Call Change routes.

Rung to celebrate Annette and Andy Bersey's Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Annette's 182nd Call Change Peal.

Rung to celebrate Kathryne Arkless’s recent birthday.

Remembering local ringer and good friend

Graham O'Neil 06/06/1953 - 13/08/2021

In memory of Marc Dunkley’s grandfather, Donald Dunkley who rang for VJ Day on 15-08-45 at Lostwithiel.

Remembering the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, 15 Aug 1945.

80 St Dominic 3rd Hunt Doubles call change peal, followed by 80 rounds.

Rang in commentation of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Rang in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

VJ Ringing

For the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

For the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Called by Jane Grimwood. Rung as part of the national VJ Day 80th Anniversary. 1st Call Change Peal at 1st attempt: 2.

Rung as part of the national VJ Day 80th Anniversary.

Rung prior to the town council's flag raising ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Also further ringing including (in addition to the above) Jenny Brown, Nick Brown and Peter Deakin.

Remembering the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, 15 Aug 1945. Followed by general ringing with: Kevin & Callum Hocking; and Marie & Herbert De Corso.

Remembering the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, 15 Aug 1945.

Rung as part of the national VJ Day 80th Anniversary.

At 11am this morning, ringer 7 undertook tolling 80 strikes on bell 7 in memory of all the fallen servicemen & those who died as a result of war.

The above rounds were rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day & the end of WW2.

Ringers 5 & 7 taking part in their 1st National ring.

Rounds & 80 Call Changes rang mixed to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Ringer 6 -1st National Ring in rounds & called peal.

We Will Remember Those Who Gave Their Lives For Our Today.

To remember VJ day.

For the 80th anniversary of VJ day

For 80th anniversary of VJ day.

Well done to our new learners Lynn and Steve

On the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day and the end of WW2

With thanks to all that fought in all theatres of war.

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the ending of WWll on VJ Day

Rung as part of the national VJ Day 80th Anniversary.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VJ day.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VJ day, in particular the release of Shanghai internee Brenda Norris nee Brenda Bean (1941-2025)

Rung during Service ringing as part of the national VJ Day 80th Anniversary.

Celebrating Jeff Britchfords 77th birthday today.

Much cake was available and devoured.

Also rounds and call changes on 6,8 and 10 involving (in addition to the above) birthday boy Jeff , Bobby Tregunna, Emma Richey, Lynn Sharples and Dave.

First Call change extent 6.

2/4. First Call Change Peal on 10: 2, 3, 5.

1/4. Rung as a compliment to Nicki on her appointment as Mayoress of The City of Truro. First Call Change Peal on 12: 2, 4, 8. 450th as Conductor: 11.

4/4. The final peal (cut short due to time constraints) of an evening of Call Change ringing at the Cathedral organised by Andrew and Julian.

3/4. First Call Change Peal on 6: 4. 425th recorded Call Change Peal: 5.

For Evensong

For Evensong

Rung on the back 6 to wish Rosy all the best as she leaves for University in Cardiff. 1st Clifford’s Pleasure and April Day: 3.

Rung to mark the forthcoming marriage of Alice Mackonochie to Ben Darlington. Alice is the eldest daughter of Rachel and Andy. Rachel has now rung the same bell to the same method as her Great Grandfather H M Smeath. First Grandsire Triples: 3 & 6.

33 years ago Christina became a parent to twins on the 12th September and for Liz Birchall to celebrate her son Joseph’s birthday this Saturday, 2oth, when he’ll be 17 years young which also means I’ve been a Mum for 17 years too!

Rung as an 85th birthday compliment to Roger Sullivan.

Also present, Andy Annear and Peter Boex.

First call change peal extent 4

37th wedding anniversary to Robert and Johanna Harvey.

1st treble bob: 1

Circled tower: 6

1st Minor in a long while - 1. Celebrating the appointment of Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury

Birthday compliment to Jake and to Welcome the new Archbishop of Canterbury