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Remembering Bob Wood, who rang a peal here on Saturday 28 December 2013.

Fondly remembering Robert Wood who learned to ring on these bells and regularly supported the ringing here. He will be greatly missed.

In fond and affectionate memory of Robert P Wood (Woody) who very sadly passed away unexpectedly on 31 Dec 2013. Rung by some old friends. (2 of 61 - 2)

In celebration for the life of Robert (Bob) Wood

Donation: £4-00

Rung in memory of Anne Izzard and Robert P Wood RIP

First peal on eight bells - 1

Remembering our friend Robert P (Bob) Wood, who rang his last peal on these bells on December 28, 2013.

Rung for Evensong, and in memory of Robert P Wood.

First in method: 3 & 4

First quarter inside: 4

Rung in memory of Robert P Wood, who rang several peals in this tower and Florence Emery who was a long time Sunday School Teacher and servant of this Church.

First Quarter, First attempt 4..

Remembering Robert P Wood who was very much looking forward to ringing in this peal.

First quarter "inside": 2

Rung for Clarrie in anticipation of the anniversary of her birth, 129 hours 24 mins after the conclusion of this quarter, (approx.)

In memory of Robert P Wood.

We are rejoicing in Ruth Betts walking out of a serious car accident intact and able to ring in future.

1st in m - 4

Wishing James Eggleston a Happy Birthday!

A Biggleswade District "first" QP

1st spliced plain minor - 2

A Biggleswade District "first" QP

1st in M - 4

With Congratulations to Dr Robert Thorne and Dr Katharine Cox, who were married on 15th December 2013 at West Blatchington (Nr Brighton).

A Biggleswade District "first" QP

1st attempt 3 & 6

A Biggleswade District "first" QP

1st in m 2 & 5

A Biggleswade District "first" QP

1st Major -1

1st as Conductor

Rung for the 95th Birthday of Phyllis Dominey, a faithful member of this Church

A Biggleswade District "first" QP

1st on 8 - 1 & 8

A Biggleswade District "first" QP

First in method: 3

Rung before Evensong

Rung to mark the dedication of a new home communion set in memory of Dora Brazier at the morning service. First of Norwich 2, First as conductor.

First of Treble Bob : 1

First of minor: 4

A late addition to the Biggleswade District quarter peal weekend.

First in method 3

First in method as conductor

Rung in remembrance of Neil Devlin of Leighton Buzzard

750th peal as conductor.

Arranged and rung in thanksgiving for the life of Robert P Wood.

A 90th birthday compliment to Tony Tobitt of this parish.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Stanley Ashton, Tower Captain at this tower for 23 years.

1,000th peal, 6.

Circled the tower, 7.

Dedicated to Mrs Mary Jenkins to celebrate her 90th birthday

First in method: 2 and 4

Rung during Bedford District QP week

Rung in District QP Week

1st Minor: 2. Rung in District QP week.

First in method - 2

First in method and 14th birthday compliment to 4.

First Quarter Peal 1

First in method: 4, Belated 60th birthday compliment: 2, For Mothering Sunday

Congratulations to Michael and Dorinda Pearson married this day in this church 50 years ago.

To celebrate this team's recent success in the Luton District Rounds Cup Striking Competition, and to congratulate the new band at Eaton Bray who have learnt to ring over the past 7 months.

Rung following the Service for the life of Keith Arthur Emmett Snr.

Rung half-muffled following the Good Friday morning service.

Rung at the end of practice for St George's day

Rung before practice for St George's Day

Longest length - 6

In celebration for the life of Dorothy, aged 96, Mother of 6

To mark the parish church's Spring Festival.

With get well wishes to George Bunker, Stanbridge resident and cousin of the treble ringer. This also completes her "Learning the Ropes" Level 3 just 8 months after starting ringing.

1,000th peal of Major: 8.

6. First in method

Rung as part of Sue's 50th birthday celebrations.

First peal in the method: 4

First on 10: 6

Dedicated to the memory of Anne Izzard and Robert Wood, ringers at this tower.

Also in memory of Canon Kenneth Habermehl, Vicar here 1965-1987.

For Evensong and to celebrate the Baptism of Poppy Anastasia Schaffer -

Grand-daughter of 6

1st Quarter - 6

Rung on a nice summers day

First in minor: 4, who dedicates this quarter to the new Eaton Bray team and all those who have helped train them.

Rung for Ascension Day

First Quarter as Conductor 3

To celebrate the birth of Tate William Bailey, first Grandchild to Anne and Brian Foley.

20th Wedding Anniversary compliment to Elizabeth and Bob Churchill.

First in method as conductor 7

First in method 3

First as tenor behind.

Congratulations to Sam Pearce on completing ITTS level 3.

Rung on the front six of eight as the tenor proved to be too much for 11 year old Sam

Rung for Evensong and in memory of Brian L Crisp (Dick) a ringer at Bromham for the last 25 years.

70th Birthday compliment to Roderic K Bickerton

Congratulations to the Bedfordshire Young Ringers who retained the Whitechapel Trophy in the RWNYC in Worcester on the 5th July.

Donation: £4-00

1st Attempt - Treble

A Biggleswade District "Celebrate 100" Quarter Peal.

Also to mark the 30th Anniversary of The Rev'd Frank Coleman's Ordination

Rung for Evensong and to celebrate the 80th birthday of Mr Derek A Hammond.

80th Birthday compliment to Howard Collings.

70th Birthday compliment to Brian Foley

1500th quarter peal for Bob Tregillus

50th Birthday compliment to David Watkin, elder son of 2

Rung to welcome Father Kevin Goss as Vicar of St. Paul's Church, Bedford

With congratulations from the band to Eleanor and John who were married today in Kent. Eleanor's father (Bob Deeley) is a regular ringer at this tower.

First QP of minor: Gaye Soule

Rung to mark the 200th anniversary of the village feast (paid for by Gentlemen and Farmers of the village) held on 1st August 1814 celebrating the exile of Napoleon.

Rung to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War I.

On the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, remembering especially Charles S Faulkner, a member of this tower, who lost his life at the Battle of Loos.

Rung, half muffled, to commemorate the outbreak of WWI and in memory of, Edmund Stratton, Harry Rowlett and Leonard Franklin, who were members of the band of ringers here after the bells were installed in 1912 and who lost their lives in the Great War.

First of Grandsire: 3 & 6

Rung, half muffled, to commemorate the outbreak of WWI and in memory of, Edmund Stratton, Harry Rowlett and Leonard Franklin, who were members of the band of ringers here after the bells were installed in 1912 and who lost their lives in the Great War.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, and to remember all those who lost their lives in the conflict.

Farewell compliment to the Rev Stephen Holroyd, leaving after 17 years in the Benefice.

Rung as a farewell compliment to Rev. Stephen Holroyd prior to his last service in the United Benefice of Silsoe, Flitton and Pulloxhill.

1st QP - 6

For the 100th anniversary of the St Albans Diocese.

Birthday compliment for 1.

First in method 2 & 4

Rung prior to the installation of the Revd Fiona Gibson as Vicar of Cople, Moggerhanger and Willington by the Bishop of Bedford. A 'Celebrate 100' quarter peal.

First in method: 3

Rung prior to confirmation service conducted by the Bishop of Bedford.

For Harvest Festival Evensong and the church's celebration of the 10th anniversary of the church centre. 1: 1st Q at first attempt.

Rung prior to Harvest Festival Evensong

75th Birthday - 5

45th Wedding Anniversary - 2

30th Wedding Anniversary - 6

Rung to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Moore, in whose memory a tree was planted in Stagenhoe Park, whilst the ringing was in progress.

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

Rung half-muffled prior to the commemoration evensong for the departed. Especially remembering Robert P Wood.

First quarter peal - 1

Rung on Remembrance Sunday to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

First quarter peal - 1, 6

Rung on Remembrance Sunday to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Rung half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

Best wishes to Judy Woodruff on her return home from hospital today

Rung for evensong and in memory of Florence Annie Mallabar (nee Hyde) Aunt of (2) who passed away on 15th November 2014 aged 97.

To welcome the Rev'd Geoffrey Boult to the parish of Arlesey with Astwick, and to celebrate the restoration of the Tenor to working order.

First of Minor inside - 4. Rung for Cluster Evensong

Congratulations for the forthcoming marriage of Cerys Emmett and Stuart Rowcliffe

20 December 2014

Longest Length: 1

Rung during the Nativity Tableaux on the nearby Market Square.

First Date Touch 2.

For Christmas and to welcome Annabel Bronwen, first child of Jo and Peter Beavan. First as Aunt - 1

In fond memory of Robert Wood, a dear friend of this band and ringer from this tower, on the first anniversary of his death. Also for the passing of 2014.

First Peal - 8

Specially arranged to congratulate Derek Hammond on his 80th birthday (30 June). Also a birthday compliment to Robert Gornall (today).