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First of St Nicholas Bob Triples by all the band.

First of S Royal ‘inside’ - 9

Most method/variations in hand for all.

With thanks to Clive Smith.

First peal of Major as conductor.

Rung for Candlemas service.

Rung in memory of Graham Tooth who died on 26/11/23 aged 98.

He began ringing at Longdon on the 5, and also rang for many weddings at Armitage on the old 3. He would have been so pleased that the new 6 were ringing for him today. RIP.

First inside - 2

Rung before the Solemn Eucharist for Candlemas, on the front six.

For the Brewood team in the LWASCR Challenge Month 2024

1. 1st Quarter since Covid.

5. 1st conducted for the local band

First in the method of Stedman Doubles for 1 and 2

1st in method- 2

First quarter Peal for Sheila - well done!

Also first mini-ring quarter peal for Clare and Jonathan.

Rung in memory or Jean Nixon who died this week R.I.P.

In memory of Jean Nixon, a former officer of the society.

First of Grandsire Triples inside - 2

First of Grandsire Triples as conductor - 7

Rung prior to installation service of Revd Cath Leighton as Team Rector of the benefice of Rugeley, Armitage and Brereton

In memory of Jean Nixon, a supporter of ringers across the area. She will be remembered.

First half peal for all except 5. For society challenge month and in memory of R Jean Nixon an enthusiastic supporter of ringing and particularly at Coseley

1st in method-2. Rung in memory of Jean Nixon, a regular visitor to St Luke’s and supporter of quarter peal ‘firsts’. Jean rang 378 quarters at Cannock, her last one a week ago. Many of us have benefitted from Jean’s help and advice over the years and the exercise is now poorer with her absence. Condolences to Jim and Ruth and the wider family at this difficult time .

Rung before the Sunday Service in memory of Jean Nixon, a good friend of this tower.

A Challenge Month achievement for Fran.

First in method: 4 & 6.

For challenge month, and in memory of Jean Nixon.

Birthday compliments to Pippa R Warren, granddaughter of David & Lesley Hall.

She turned one last Tuesday.

1st inside -2. 600th in the tower -1

Rung in memory of our late Tower Captain Jean Nixon who sadly and unexpectedly passed away on 15th February 2024.

This was also a sponsored Quarter in aid of our church roof repair appeal which Jean had organised and intended ringing in herself.

Finally, for the society Quarter Peal week.

In memory of R Jean Nixon, a former Tower Captain during the 70’s and 80’s and instrumental in recruiting new ringers and leading a fundraising campaign to rehang the front 8. Jean’s musical knowledge meant we also had a successful tune ringing handbell team performing twice yearly at events around the town. Remembered with affection.

Rung in memory of Jean Nixon of Penkridge.

First touch in the method -3

Rung for National Day of Reflection.

First in the method at first attempt for 2

1st in method - 5

Rung in memory of R. Jean Nixon who died recently. R.I.P

1st in method - 2 & 5

Half muffled on Good Friday.

1st in method - 7

First of Winchendon Bob Triples by all.

First quarter peal - 6

Most doubles methods - 3 and 4

First of Grandsire Triples in hand - 1-2, 3-4, and 7-8.

Birthday compliment to 3-4.

First of Stedman Cinques - 6

Rung after the marriage of Victoria Louise Fox and Laurence Gerard Cantwell here today. Plain Bob Doubles with 7,6,8 covering.

First in method - 2 and 6

First of Stedman Doubles for 1,2,3&5

First of 8-spliced: 3 and 4. Congratulations to Xanthe Simmonds of the local band on her confirmation this morning by the Bishop of Lichfield.

Rung on practice night, but dedicated for the wedding of Chris O'Donoghue and Lauren Towell (Niece of 5th), this evening, in Orlando, Florida, USA.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the treble ringer’s first Qpeal - also the treble to DCBM.

First Qpeal in the method by all the rest of the band.

Rung for ‘Bell Sunday’.

First as cover:6

Rung on Bell Sunday after the Abbots Bromley School guild reunion.

Rung during the centenary year of the first peal at Hoar Cross which was, at the time, the heaviest peal of minor rung. Methods chosen to reflect those of the earlier peals on the bells.

First of Eynesbury Triples for all.

The final quarter in our sponsored "Raise the Roof " rings, raising vital funds to repair our church roof after vandalism/theft. 1st Q: 6.

Most S Major methods:5.

First quarter peal ‘inside’ - 2

First blows in the method by all.

700th as conductor.

Rung half muffled immediately prior to the burial of Trevor Reynolds who died on the 7 May 2024 aged 94. Trevor was a longstanding member of this band. The ringing was concluded with "The Soldier's Farewell" as the family assembled at the graveside.

Rung on the band’s practice night to commemorate the forthcoming 80th anniversary of ‘D Day’.

Remembering Captain Dow Gann. He was injured in the D-day landings, returned to Andover in Kent but died within 24 hours arriving home. His family came from Walsall and he was a distant relative of Diana Wilkes.

Also remembering Gordon Howell, a glider pilot who never came back. He may have been one of the pilots who flew over to France at the time of D-Day. Gordon and his brother Howard (with whom Diana rang) were both St Matthews ringers.

Ringing out for Peace

Rung "For Peace" on 80th Anniversary of D Day. 6: First Quarter.

Ringing Out for Peace to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 1/3

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 2/3

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 3/3

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D Day

Ring Out for Peace to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

"Ring Out for Peace" By the local band to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

Derek aged 95 was particularly pleased to be part of this as he rang for all of the end of war ringing celebrations, plus over 80 years ago in November 1942 when Churchill called for all church bells to be rung to celebrate victory at El Alamein.

Rung to acknowledge 80 years since D-Day.

First in method for all.

Rung prior to the D Day 80th anniversary commemorations at the village war memorial.

Rung as a fond but also sad farewell to our very good friends Sue and John who are moving to Kent.

Rung for the Archdeacon Visitation

1st in method- 2

For practice and to congratulate the Three Spires Youth Team in their performance at the RW National Youth Contest.

Rung to celebrate Lichfield Pride

Rung following the funeral service of Rosemary Goodwin, lifelong parishioner.

1st in method for 2 and 4

To congratulate Derek Knowles on his 96th Birthday. A long time member of this Brewood band.

The 80th quarter peal on these bells for the ringer of the 7th.

First of minor inside for 2 and 3

Rung on the front 6.

First quarter peal: 2 and 4

Rung by members of the local band.

First of 8 Spliced : 2 and 4.

150th peal on the bells & 1200th tower bell peal : 7.

100th as back-bell buddies.

First of surprise minor - 3

Belated birthday compliment for the conductor. First quarter in the method for ringer of 3.

In memory of Norman Mattingley.

Rung to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this church.

Rung for the return of the horns to church after the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance.

Lots of laughter on the Brewood annual tower outing 2024 to Horsley, West Hallam, Stanton by Dale, Breaston and Sawley.

Rung for the patronal festival service for Michaelmas. Celebrating 35 years of friendship - 1,2,4,6.

Local band quarter peal for the Civic Service and also to celebrate this week the installation of the Rev. Marie Meredith as the vicar of Great Wyrley, Cheslyn Hay and Landywood, formerly curate at St. Luke’s Cannock

Rung to mark the retirement of Revd. Preb. John W Allan. John has been the vicar of Alrewas, Fradley and Wychnor for twenty three years.

Most methods:5.