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In memory of Jill E Reeves, of St Albans and Hertford, who died on New Year's Eve.

Rung on the back eight at the conclusion of the monthly special practice, in fond and affectionate memory of Stephen Ivin on the third anniversary of his death (7 Jan 2010), With grateful thanks for all that he did for the bells and ringing at this tower.

Rung in Memory of Jack Dear of Baldock, John McCutcheon of Hitchin and Sara Taylor of Dursley.

Rung in memory of Jill Reeves

900th quarter peal for Roderic K Bickerton

65th birthday compliment to Philippa Whittington

To celebrate the life of Brian Shepley

First surprise as conductor and 20th Peal 3

Specially arranged as a Diamond Wedding anniversary compliment to Sir Stanley and Lady Odell of Hill Farm, Campton. Stan was Patron of Campton Bells Appeal 2004-7. He and Grace are great supporters of ringing in Campton and donated the third of the new ring.

In memory of Roger Bailey. The arrangement of these extents is as called by Roger on 3rd March 1965, when it was the most minor methods to a peal by the ULSCR.

With Best Wishes to Revd Derwyn Williams, Rector of this parish, on his transfer to Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Rung following his final Sunday Service in this church.

Remembering Roger Bailey, a generous supporter of Campton Bells Appeal 2004-7. RIP.

200th peal: 8.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

1st Attempt - 6.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

1st Covering - 6

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

Birthday compliment to James Eggleston.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

75th as Conductor.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

85th Birthday compliment to John Matthews, father of 4 and grandfather of 6.

1st touch in method - 2.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

6/60 - 1

Rung to mark the blessing of the marriage of Marc and Mary de Salis.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

1st Inside - 3.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

1st Major - 1

With best wishes to Phylis Dominey, for her birthday yesterday.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

For the Biggleswade District Quarter Peal Day.

1st inside: 2. 7 of 60: 4.

Donation £4-00

8 of 60 - 3

To congratulate Barbara Routledge, member of the Elstow band, on her 70th Birthday last Tuesday.

Rung half-muffled in thanksgiving for the life of Phyllis Preston - faithful member of this Church

9 of 60 - Tenor

A birthday peal for Roy, who was 80 on 14th Feb.

In celebration for the life of Barbara Rann

Specially aranged as an 80th birthday compliment to John Harrison MBE of Enfield, Middlesex.

11 of 60 - 3

In memory of Kim Adams (07/12/55 - 25/02/12) ringer of this church and mother of 1 and 2.

Celebrating the papacy of Pope Benedict XVI.

5. 1st quarter peal for ten years

Rung prior to evening service for Bedford District Quarter Peal Week. 1st inside: 5. 1st quarter: 6.

1st of major 4.

Rung for Sue Silver, President of the Bedfordshire Assn, on her birthday.

First Ipswich 2 and 5

14 of 60 - 1

Rung during Bedford District QP week

First Ipswich - 3 & 4

12 of 60 -1

A birthday compliment for Ann Fletcher.

Rung during Bedford District QP week

First Ipswich - 3, and first Ipswich for many years - 2

13 of 60 - 1

Rung during Bedford District QP week

Rung as a compliment to the Rev'd Richard Winslade, immediately following his last service as Rector of this parish.

By a local band on Mothering Sunday for Bedford District Quarter Peal Week

1st of Minor as Conductor

15th of 60 - 4

Rung for Mothering Sunday, Evensong and Bedford District QP Week.

1400th QP = 3

Half Muffled in memory of Judy Clarke, a faithful member of St. Mary's, immediately prior to her funeral.

First quarter away from cover for 39 years for treble. Half muffled for Holy Week, Celebrating Mary Hartley's retirement today.

Marking the baptism of Samuel Joshua White, son of Katie (former Campton ringer) and Daniel White, in this church earlier today.

Rung in memory of Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the UK from 1979 to 1990.

For Evensong

Rung half-muffled in thanksgiving for the lives of Colin Davey &

Sharon Thompson - faithful

members of this church

Rung in memory of Baroness Thatcher, LG OM PC FRS, Britain’s first female Prime Minster (1979 - 1990)

For St Georges Day

6-1st Quarter at 1st attempt

100th peal on these bells: 2.

For Evensong. 21 of 60 - 1

First QP - 1

22 of 60 - 4

Following the wedding blessing of Sharon Taylor and Craig Parsons

Rung to mark the retirement of the Rev'd Susan Edwards, Vicar of St Peter's, and to congratulate Don and Val Brace on their Golden Wedding Anniversary

200th together: 5 & 7.

In thanksgiving for the life of Dora Brazier of Silsoe who died earlier today.

Christine Williams wishes to be associated with this quarter peal.

Rung for Ascension Day

Rung for the opening of the May Festival held on the village green.

23 of 60 - 3

Rung in memory of Adrienne Davis, beloved wife of Phillip Davis of Adderbury & Stony Stratford

Rung half muffled in memory of Dora Brazier on the eve of her funeral, wife of Des Brazier a ringer in this tower, long time servant and Sunday School teacher in this church.

To welcome our new vicar, Rev. James S. Reveley.

In celebration of the life of Tudor P Edwards.

First peal on the bells for 24 years.

Rung in memory of Dennis Cooke, friend and fellow sailor of 2 at Haversham Sailing Club

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Alan rang the same bell to a peal on 2nd June 1953.

First peal of Surprise "inside": 4

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of HM Elizabeth II and for Morning Service, by the local band. First quarter peal at first attempt:1.

Rung for the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation

To Commemorate the 1st All ladies QP for Bedfordshire Association rang on these bells at St Peter de Merton for the Coronation 2nd June 1953.

1 - First QP on 8

5 - First QP in method

26 of 60

A 50th birthday compliment to Chris Williams (30th May). Sue Silver wishes to be associated with this peal.

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. A peal in these methods was rung in this tower on 6th June 1953.

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty the Queen.

28 of 60 - 3. Prior to evensong.

Specially arranged with congratulations and best wishes to Miriam Clark (Tower Captain) for her 87th birthday (15 June). 27 of 60 - 6

To celebrate the installation of the Rev. Guy Scott as Vicar of Biggleswade, which took place during this morning's service.

For the Summer Solstice

1st Quarter 4

With many congratulations to Jenny Thompson on her 60th birthday, rung immeditaely prior to her party held at the above venue, with the best wishes of the the band, her family, and many friends. 30 of 60 - 1. First as cover - 8

Rung to celebrate the Ordination, as priest, of Rachel Pennant at St Albans this day. Julian and Anna Pennant rang in some celebratory rounds prior to the commencement of this quarter.

First on eight: 1

First in the method: 4

Rung half-muffled prior to the final Bedfordshire FEPOW (Far Eastern Prisoner of War) remembrance service attended by HM Lord Lieutenant, the Mayor, and the Bishop of Bedford, at which Terry Waite preached the sermon. The late Revd. Canon Peter G Hartley, father of 1 and 3 and Vicar of this parish (1953 -1976) was a FEPOW and conducted the first FEPOW service here. First QP at Elstow since 1973 (40 years) - 1. 31 of 60 - 6

Following the benefice morning service at which the Rural Dean of Bedford presided. A wedding compliment to Jane Webster and Michael Spencer married at Chiselborough Somerset yesterday.

A birthday compliment to Brian Foley

Rung to celebrate the life of Alan F Hope, former PCC Secretary and Sidesman at this church.

To celebrate the birth of HRH the Prince of Cambridge, firstborn son of TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

In celebration of the birth of the Prince of Cambridge.

To celebrate the birth of Prince George of Camridge

Rung as a farewell to Nicola Kimber as she leaves to university. Birthday compliments to Simon Head. Also to mark the birth of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. First quarter of triples: 1, 3 and 4.

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life of Muriel Hall of Odell.

Aunt of 3 & 5

33 of 60 - 3

First in method inside for 3 &5

34 of 60 - 4

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life of Betty Patricia Lillian Howlett -

Mother of Rev'd Richard Howlett of Goldington

35 of 60 -3

Birthday compliment to Ann Desics and

Best wishes to Sylvia and Robert MacDowell on their wedding Anniversary

36 of 60 - 3

With best wishes to James Eggleston for his "Big Bike Ride" from Lands End to John O'Groats, in support of the Biggleswade Bells Appeal.

18th birthday compliment to Louise Catherine Watkin, Grand-daughter of Raymond Watkin (2)

Congratulations on gaining a place at Durham University.

37 of 60 - 4

Following the wedding of Liana D’Altilia and Marc Lagatta

38 of 60 - 4

Following the wedding of Amy Thompston and Matthew Plaston. Also with best wishes to Harry Ward (nephew of 1) starting Nursery School on Monday.

First in method: 2

Rung prior to Choral Evensong on the feast of St Birinus.

Dedicated at the request of the organiser to the memory of Len England, real character, devotee of heavy rings generally and Tower Captain of East Pennard. R.I.P.

1st doubles: 1

Birthday compliment to Elizabeth Churchill and Norma Baldwin

For Evensong

2 - 40 of 60

6. 1st quarter peal of Grandsire Triples on an inside bell.

First as treble to Surprise method

First in method 2 & 4

Q.E.D

For the Deanery Service at St Paul's Bedford to mark the retirement of the

Rev'd Canon John Pedlar.

By a joint St Mary's and St Peter De Merton band

41 of 60 - 4

50th Birthday compliments to both Ros and Richard. Circled the tower, 1. Remembering Rod Pipe.

Rung after Choral Evensong, as a compliment to Canon John Glanville Pedlar on his retirement as Vicar of this Parish

(4) 250th Quarter Peal as Conductor

7 1st Quarter Peal at Woburn as Conductor

In thanksgiving for the life of Shelagh Melville

42 of 60 - 2

Rung as a compliment to Mandy Allen (sister-in-law to 5) and Bryan Moore on the occasion of their wedding

43 of 60 - 3

First as conductor (aged 15)

Rung open in thanksgiving for the life

of Shelagh Melville

44 of 60 - 1

First in method - 4

In memory of Shelagh R Melville of Bedford

Rung by friends and family in memory of Janet and John Brett of Stagsden. They both loved to hear the bells, and are together again at last.

A birthday compliment to Scott P Ayer's

On All Souls Day

45 of 60 - 1

Arranged and rung as a compliment to Mark (ringer at Maulden) and Sue Garner married earlier today. Chris Williams would also like to be associated with this quarter peal.

Rung half muffled during the wreath laying ceremony at the village war memorial following the morning remembrance service.

46 of 60 - 1

To mark the 65th birthday of the Prince of Wales on this day.

First in method: 5

4- 47 of 60

Rung after the wedding of Margaret Griffiths and James Nightingale here today.

3-49 0f 60

Birthday compliment to James R Wildman son of 2, Nephew of 3

Also to celebrate 50 years of Dr Who

3-50 of 60

Rung in memory of Shelagh Melville

6-48 of 60

To celebrate the birth on 13th November 2013 of Freddie and Greta, twin grandchildren of the ringer of the 4th

5-52 of 60

Stir up Sunday

3-51 of 60

In fond memory and in thanksgiving for the life of Shelagh R Melville, who was a loyal member of this Association and of the band at this Church for 44 years. RIP

On Advent Sunday.

In thanksgiving for the life of Malcolm Carr, faithful member of this church.

53 of 60 - Treble

Rung to welcome the new Rector, Revd. Huw Davies.

For Christingle

In thanksgiving for the life and work of Nelson Mandela

55 of 60 - 2

54 of 60 - 3

For the Christingle Service; in thanksgiving for the life of Nelson Mandela.

Remembering Colin Payne on the 2nd Anniversary of his death aged 72 coinciding with the number of changes.

56 of 60 - 1

1300th peal - 6

For Christmas

57 of 60 - 3

Nick's Birthday Treat.

For Christmas.

58 of 60 - 2

For the festival of nine lessons and carols evening service

In thanksgiving for the life of Anne Izzard of Kempston.

59 of 60 - 3

Arranged to complete the Campaign - 60 successful quarters in Jenny's 60th year!

Thank you to everyone involved - especially the conductors!

60 of 60 - Treble

With best wishes to Chris Williams, hoping that she soon feels better, and with thanks to Chris Forster for standing in at short notice.

Rung in memory of Anne Izzard.

Specially arranged for David Gould's bithday by his wife Lesley (both members of the congregation) in an 'auction of promises'.