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Rung before the service at Coddington to celebrate the coming together as benefice of St Giles Balderton, All Saints Coddington and All Saints Barnby in the Willows.

Two ringers from each tower rang in the quarter. John and Colin from Balderton, Neil and Geoff from Coddington and Lindsey and Derek from Barnby.

First quarter of St Clements and 2 methods in a quarter for (4), well done Neil.

400th quarter together - 2 & 7. Rung for the evening Choral Epiphany Procession with music.

With the best wishes of the band to Sue Wells of Coddington, wishing her a speedy recovery.

Birthday compliments to Colin Lord.

First peal in the method.

Whittlesey Treble Place Major:

B -3-4-2-3.4-34.1-567-7 lh12

In memory of A Manton Baxter, who died this day 1990, one of the founders of the modern Seed Potato Trade 1926-1976.

2000th peal for the Guild - 1. First peal in the method.

Swavesey Delight Major;

38-38.14-12-18.34-14.58.14-12.58, Group C.

1st Spliced Surprise Major: 5

With best wishes to Dr Christian Brown on passing his viva.

1st Yorkshire: 2,4,6

1st Yorkshire as conductor.

With best wishes to Dr Christian Brown on passing his Viva.

Rung in memory of Private Walter Challand, 4th Special Reserve Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 22nd January 1918 and is buried in the Vaulx Australian Field Ambulance Cemetery, Pas de Calais. He is remembered on the family headstone in St Michael's churchyard as well as on the Farnsfield Village Memorial.

In memory of John George Hill Roberts who was a telegraphist on HM Submarine H10, Royal Navy. He died on or about the 14th January 1918 aged 19. John was the son of John W. and Sarah Grace Roberts, of Clipstone Archway, Edwinstowe. His father John worked as a forester woods foreman. He had an elder sister Grace M, and a younger sister Kathleen M.

John William Roberts and Sarah Grace Skepper (or Skipper) married in Horncaslte, Lincs in 1895. In 1911, they were living in the Archway Clipstone Edwinstowe, Notts. where John William was employed as an estate forester. Records show that son, John George had been educated at Prestatyn and Mansfield and following became an apprentice carpenter, possibly on the Welbeck estate.

John George was 17 when he volunteered for the Royal Navy on 14th May 1915. His first ship was the training ship, H M S Ganges where he trained as a telegraphist. He then served on depot shop HMS Alecto until joining submarine H 10. H 10 sailed on 6th January 1918 to cruise and patrol the N.W. of Vlieland in the North Sea. She was expected back about noon 14th January 1918 but failed to arrive. It was then considered lost at sea, the actual date unknown so loss is assumed to be the `Paying-off date' of 29th January 1918. None of the 26 crews bodies were recovered and their names appear on the Portsmouth War Memorial, on the 29th panel.

1st Surprise - 2.

Rung in memoriam Donald J Beach, former tower captain at Greasley, on the first anniversary of his passing. Grandsire was one of Don's favorite methods. The peal was rung by some of his former ringing friends, the ringers of 2 & 4 being taught by Don.

First peal of triples as conductor. (After nearly 40 years of conducting and 921 peals as conductor)

First whole peal in the method (according to Felstead).

A venerable old method (originally known as British Queen) outlawed by Law James & the Central Council in 1903 as being ‘illegitimate’ one of the forbidden methods in the early 20th century due to it not having Plain Bob lead ends (being irregular).

Rung at ‘the Church in the Woodland’ in anticipation of their annual Snowdrop Weekend (next weekend, 10th – 11th Feb) to celebrate the magnificent display of Snowdrops in the Churchyard.

Rung also to celebrate the recent births of Lennie Eric Bishop born 20th January 2018, son to Kate Bishop and Tom Ottaway and Grandson to John Ottaway,

and George Richard Reid born 14th January 2018, son to Ruth and Richard Reid and Grandson to David Whetton.

Rung for the annual Rocking Service

Rung to celebrate the centenary of the Representation of the People Act.

Specially arranged and rung to celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary today of Jane & Colin Aked, married at this Church on this day 40 years ago (Sunday 12th February 1978).

100th peal: 1, Well Done Jane!

First peal of Alliance: 1, 6 & 7.

The band wish to associate Trevor Ledger with this peal. He was due to ring with us but we were pleased he could still join us for lunch after the peal.

Rung to celebrate the birth of the conductor’s niece, Aaliyah Anne Bishop, born in Lincoln on 11th February 2018.

Also in thanksgiving for the life & ministry of Rev John Banks, Rector of Wollaton, whose funeral was earlier today.

(No marriages to report!)

First quarter at first attempt - 6.

Rung to celebrate the 110th St Mary's annual Choir Supper, for all who assist with worship in the church - clergy, readers, servers, choir, bellringers, organists, musicians, wardens and their deputies.

Rung in memory of Lieutenant Sidney Reuben Pinder of the Royal Flying Corps who died on 19th February 1918 aged 29. He is buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France. Sidney is the younger brother of Arthur who was killed in 1917 and the son of George and Elizabeth Pinder who lived at Lidgett House Edwinstowe, backing on to the Fireworks Factory on Sandy Lane that allegedly burnt down in the 1900s and where his father worked as a Pyrotechnician until his retirement. His father was born in Laxton and his mother in Kirklington. His two sisters Georgina and Frances Mary were born in Edwinstowe. The family later moved to the Crown Hotel, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk

"Beatles" birthday compliment to Philip Wild whose birthday was today.

Remembering Christine Andrew & James R Taylor, both of whom died recently.

Rung following the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Norman Beeby OBE JP, (1920-2018), of Church Farm. Norman was churchwarden for 50 years, like his grandfather before him, and a great supporter of the ringers.

1000th peal: 3 - Congratulations David!

Remembering Patricia Ann Davison, sister-in-law of Geoff Wells, who died on Sunday (11th Mar).

1st in method inside: 3.

By the local band, meeting short for practice.

Rung for the service of Collation, Induction and Installation of the Revd. Tom Gillum as Vicar of St Mary the Virgin, by the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, and the Archdeacon of Nottingham.

Rung in memory of Private Charles Henry Wilson of the 2nd/6th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derbys ) Regiment. Charles died on 21st March 1918 aged 25. He is named on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. He was born in South Collingham, the son of Henry and Sarah Elizabeth Wilson of Clumber Gates Carburton, and worked as an Estate Garden Labourer. He had 2 younger sisters Alice Elizabeth and Florence May, and two further siblings who had died

To celebrate the birth of Emily Caitlin McBurnie on 15th March.

1st in method: 2.

100th as conductor.

Rung 1/2 muffled prior to the funeral service of Jean Eileen Starr, who died at the age of 95, a long standing member of St Marys' congregation.

First peal in the method.

Specially arranged and rung to mark the centenary of the death of Bertie Skelton, former ringer at this Church, the last of the three Cuckney ringers to lose their lives during the Great War.

Rung with the bells half muffled as a mark of respect to commemorate the centenary of Private Bertie Skelton being killed in action in France on 21st March 1918 aged 20, whilst serving in The Prince of Wales’s (North Staffordshire Regiment) 2nd/5th Battalion.

Bertie Skelton was one of ten ringers at Norton Cuckney in 1914 forming the new local band to ring on the new bells after they were augmented at Easter 1914 by the Duke of Portland, and Bertie and the other nine Norton Cucnkey ringers joined the North Nottinghamshire Association as probationary members (a member who is able to ring his bell well in rounds).

Bertie worked on the Welbeck Estate, Norton Cuckney Church being one of the Estate Churches, and he is commemorated on the Welbeck Estate War Memorial in the Welbeck Abbey private Chapel.

Honourable age does not depend on length of days, nor is the number of years a true measure of life.

We Will Remember You!

Attributed also to the ‘old’ North Nottinghamshire Association.

More info about Bertie Skelton can be found at http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/rollofhonour/People/Details/22876

300th peal of Minor: 6.

Rung 1/2 muffled to commemorate the deaths of three Blidworth men killed in the First World War.

Corporal William Ashley 21499. 10th Battalion Sherwood Foresters.

Killed in Action 24th March 1918.

William was born in Blidworth in 1894 at Blidworth Bottoms. He was one of 4 children having 2 sisters and 1 younger brother. At the time of his enlisting, William had married Doris Hodgkinson and lived at Bagthorpe. He was Drafted to the 10th Battalion Sherwood Foresters and they left for Boulogne, landing on the morning of 15th July 1915. They served with various companies in France. It is reported that the battalion left the battlefields of Passchendaele on the 14th December 1917 moving to relieve the 2/8th Foresters on 20th December 1917. It is further reported that the battalion was encamped in huts behind the line near the village of Bertincourt where hostilities were engaged. By late evening of 23rd March 1918, William and his comrades were in huts about three miles south west of Bertincourt close to the hamlet of Villiers au Floss. At approx. 5.00am, the enemy broken through Bertincourt and the battalion was ordered to retreat to hold the line at Rocquigny. The enemy bombarded the troops holding Rocquigny . During the hostilities casualties within the 10th battalion were 46 killed, 125 wounded with 52 missing. Sadly William lost his life during the actions at Rocquingny. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.

L/Corporal Albert Brown. 13399. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)

Killed in Action 21st March 1918

Albert was born in Blidworth in 1895. He enlisted in the summer of 1917 into the kings royal Rifle Corps but was transferred to the Machine Gun Corps due to the heavy losses at Passchendaele. Records show that Albert and A Company were part of the 16th battalion machine Gun Corps formed on the 9th March 1918 and was stationed near Arras on a fifty mile front to the south.

On 21st March, as dawn broke, the enemy artillery opened a bombardment of fire on the British lines with a barrage of high explosive and gas shells. Visibility was down to 100yards and many of the shelling from both sides were firing at invisible targets. The enemy attacked the village of Ronssoy at approx. 9.30am and the 7th Royal Irish were lost to a man. The advancing enemy in droves by-passed small pockets of the 16th Irish holding strong points and redoubts who were left isolated and incapable of supporting each other.

Albert could have been one of those holding such isolated positions. It is reported that from the battle between 21st March and 3rd April, 7,149 officers and other ranks were killed.

Lance corporal Brown was killed in action on the first day. Of the 170,500 officers and men who served in the Machine Gun Corps over 62,000 became casualties.

Lance Corporal Albert Brown is buried at St Emilie Cemetery, Villers-Faucon, France.

Private Joseph Creswell Godfrey 268532. 2/7 Battalion Sherwood Foresters.

Killed in Action 21st March 1918.

Joseph was born in Blidworth in 1895. He enlisted in 1917 at Mansfield and posted into the 1/7th Sherwood Foresters (Robin Hood) battalion of 139th Brigade of the 46th Division. The division held several positions during the autumn and winter of 1917 and early 1918, but on 29th March Joseph and the 59th division were holding a two mile front line from south of Bullecourt to Norcuil near Arras.

On morning of 21st March, the German Spring Offensive “Operation Michael” commenced with massive five hour preliminary artillery bombardment with gas and shells.

Joseph serving with C company and his brave comrades engaged in close combat fighting with the enemy before being overrun. By 10am the enemy had broken through the Foresters left and right flanks. The German artillery then began shelling other positions beyond the front lines down the Hironddelle Valley towards Noreuil.

Privet Joseph C Godfrey was killed in this battle. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Bay 7, France.

Information on the above was extracted from local historian Tom Murrays publication "Remembered in Silence".

In memoriam Owen Homewood of Melton Mowbray whose funeral is on 28th March

First peal in the method.

Yewdale Surprise Major;

-38-14-12.58.16-12-58.12.34-18, Group E.

First Quarter Peal at first attempt - Phil Stone

Specially arranged and rung to celebrate the life, work and achievements of Edna Bradley, former Tower Captain, Churchwarden and loyal supporter of this Church, a truly remarkable lady who loved this Church and was dedicated to it. Rung on the first anniversary of her passing. Edna was responsible for the augmentation of the bells from 6 to 8 in 2015 and the treble bears the inscription ‘Dedicated to Mrs Edna Bradley, Churchwarden and our Wonderful Tower Captain’

300th peal for the Guild: 8.

Rung on the 60th Anniversary of the dedication of the bells (April 5th 1958). A compliment to Peter Nix who rang in the first peal and in memoriam Canon David Williams, vicar of this parish for 25 years.

Celebrating 70 years of ringing for the Treble ringer, who was taught to ring at St. Giles by her eldest brother, Peter White. The vicar at the time, Rev. Kirton, asked Peter to form a new band, since the pre-war band had not reformed. With help from two ringers at St. Mary’s, Newark, a band of teenagers was ringing in time for Easter in 1948. Beryl is still an active ringer. Unfortunately, Peter could not ring, due to recent health problems. Also rung as a compliment to the ringer of 2, who retired recently.

"One more to go!"

Circled the tower: 1.

Rung in memory of Private Charles Albert Jackson who served in the 8th Battalion Prince of Wales (North Staffordshire) Regiment having previously served in the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derbys) Regiment. He died on 12th April 1918. He is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlandeeren, Belgium. He was a Farm Day Boy. He lived with his father, Charles Gregory Jackson and mother, Frances Fanny Jackson at Mill Cottages, Hazel Grove, Edwinstowe. His father, Charles, was a Carter for the Estate. He had two younger brothers, Lawrence and Horace and two younger sisters Fanny and Doris, all born in Edwinstowe

450th Q together - 2 & 4.

Rung in memory of Private Arthur John Spittlehouse, 9th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, who was killed in action on 25th April 1918 during the Battle of Loos.

He is buried in Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France.

Rung for St George's Day and to celebrate the birth of a son to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Rung entirely by members of the Eastwood Sunday Service Band for St. George’s Day and to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the safe arrival of their son.

Rung to celebrate the birth of a son to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, and also to mark the 3rd anniversary of the SNDG Ladies group.

The band wish to associate Sandra Boot (who was due to ring) with this QP.

Specially arranged and rung to celebrate the 70th birthday tomorrow of John Ottaway (25th April).

Rung also to welcome Rev Ian Webb as the new Priest-in-Charge of Edwinstowe, Clipstone & Perlethorpe, who is being licensed on 30th April.

To mark the 70th Birthday of the Conductor

First Quarter together (4,5,6) for 50 years

First Quarter as Lindsay (1) - formerly Richardson. Married 31.3.2018.Congratulations Jill.

Celebrating 70 years since the ringer of the 2nd learned to ring here at St Giles, and 73 years of ringing for the ringer of the 5th. Rung on Beryl & Colin's 61st wedding anniversary.

Rung to celebrate the birth of HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge.

First of Royal - 4 & 5

50th as conductor

Completes S Major alphabet to peals - 3. Completes S Major alphabet 6 times to peals - 5.

5088th peal: 1.

In memory of P Mary Beach, Founder Member and Honorary Life Member of the Guild, longtime ringer at Greasley, who died on May 3rd.

A compliment to R Kingsley Mason for his 75th birthday.

Circled the tower as conductor.

Completes extents of all the Delight Minor methods with Oxford TB above the treble on the bells.

In celebration of the birth of Thomas Henry Demaine on 23 April, a son to Peter and Elizabeth, a ringer at this tower.

2000th peal: 6. 500th together: 1&6.

300th quarter together - 1 & 6.

1st Surprise - 2, 275th together (5,6)

To mark the wedding of Meghan Markle and Harry Windsor

Rung to celebrate the Royal Wedding and in memory of Brian Peter Jones whose funeral takes place on the 29th of May at St Helen's Church at Lea, near Gainsborough. Peter lived at Burton Waters but used to be a ringer (and also a treasurer) at St Helen's Church. He was also the father of Martin who rang the two for this performance.

Rung to commemorate the marriage today of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Rung by members of the St Mary’s Eastwood Sunday service band to commemorate the marriage today of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

First quarter away from cover - 1

First quarter as cover - 6

After the wedding of Emma Jane Kendal & Gareth Colin Beckett, with the best wishes of the band.

Thanks to Roger Smith for standing down, meeting short for caters.

First in method - 4

Ringing to celebrate the marriage of HRH Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle.

In memoriam P Mary Beach, founder member of this guild, whose funeral was held at Greasley earlier today. First peal in the method.

Southwell Alliance Royal;

-30-14-50.12.36-1470-58-16-70-18.90, Group B.

Rung, half muffled, in loving memory of P. Mary Beach, a founder member of the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Guild & ringer at Greasley for 70 years, by local ringers & officers of the Mansfield District.

Rung before the Archdeacon’s visitation to St Mary’s Eastwood.

Rung on the day that Lennie Eric Ottaway, grandson of the conductor, came home from hospital. Lenny was born 14 weeks premature on 20th January 2018 and has been in hospital, initially at Kings Mill Mansfield, then at Derby RVI, then at QMC Nottingham until now.

Rung for Sung Eucharist on Trinity Sunday, on the occasion of the retirement from full-time ministry of the Revd. Stephen Morris, former Lecturer of St Mary's, and a great supporter of the ringers.

Rung in commemoration of the death of Corporal George William Dove 1157, 8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters. Died at home following his return from battles in France. He is buried in the churchyard at St Marys Blidworth.

100th peal - 3. A compliment to Corinna England for her birthday today.

Best Wishes to Sharon & Austin Bryan on their Wedding Anniversary

Most methods as conductor

Specially arranged to celebrate the 80th birthday, today, of Bryan Birkett. He has been Tower Captain here for 52 years, & the principal instigator of the progressive augmentation of these bells from 3 to 8. He received the BEM in the New Year's Honours List "For services to Bell Ringing and the community in Nottinghamshire". First peal in the method.

Sutton-cum-Lound Delight Major;

-38-14-12.56.18-1234-3458-16-78, Group A.

100th quarter together: 1-2 & 5-6

1st quarter: 6

Rung for service by Greasley band and to celebrate 80th birthday of Patricia Chappell, wife of 5

In memory of Lieutenant Alexander Straw, 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters, who died on 3rd June 1918 of a shot wound fracture of the right elbow, with gas poisoning. He is buried in Sissonne British Cemetery, France.

Rung on the 100th anniversary of the death of Private Alfred Crowder 203060 1/4th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers who died aged 24 on 12 June 1918. Alfred was the son of James and Mary Crowder and the brother of John, James Alfred (killed in action 25/9/1917), Miriam and Charles Crowder. Alfred was born in 1894, one of eight children and lived in Frisby's Yard, now the car park of The Maypole Inn. Before joining up he worked as a farm labourer. Albert was wounded in fighting to the east of Paris and subsequently died of his wounds. Initially buried in St Dizier (La Noue) Communal Cemetery, on 22 May 1953 he was transferred and reburied at Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery, Seine-et-Marne, France. Commonwealth Grave No 574123

Rung in commemoration of the death of Private William Henry Clarke 306485, 1/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, died of wounds 19th June 1918 in the conflict of Hill 70 following a conflict on 31st May 1918.

A wedding compliment to the Duke & Duchess of Sussex.

Remembering Derek Akers, of Markfield and Copt Oak.

Rung for the Patronal Festival.

1st in methods: 2, 5 and 8.

Birthday compliments to Bridget and Felix Schmid.

In thanksgiving for the life of Professor Robert Pascall, Organist for many years at this church, who loved to hear these bells ring.

1st quarter 1

In memorium Private Charles William Powell, 15th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment who died of wounds on 4th July 1918, aged 19.

Also to mark the 40th Anniversary of the priesting of Revd Canon Peter Jones.

900th QP as conductor - 6

Rung half-muffled on the 100th anniversary of the explosion at the Chilwell National Shell Filling Factory. The explosion killed over 130 people, many of whom were buried in Attenborough churchyard.

Rung half-muffled following the service of commemoration on the 100th anniversary of the devastating explosion at the Chilwell National Shell Filling Factory.

Rung half-muffled to mark the 100th anniversary of the last mass burials in Attenborough churchyard of those who died in the explosion at the Chilwell Shell Filling factory.

Rung for Choral Evensong.

To celebrate the marriage of Jon and Emma Collett.

First in method 6.

Thanks to Esther Brown for standing in at short notice, and best wishes to Emily Hall for a speedy recovery.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Dr Jonathan Collett ( brother of the treble ringer) and Miss Emma Stewart and to mark the first bellringing Open Day in this church.

Rung as a Golden Wedding Compliment to Barry and Agnes Shaw of Thrumpton, parents of John Shaw.

Rung on the spur of the moment - First Quarter for 1. Well done Linda :)

In memory of James Bradley who died on this day in 1918 of wounds sustained. Also in memory of Joseph Reckless killed in action on 10 July 1918. Both men were members of this parish and both died in the France and Flanders theatre of war.

Rung on the centenary of the death of Private Herbert Sharpe Sills 54071 (15/17th Battalion Prince of Wales Own West Yorkshire Regt). Killed in action on 19th July 1918 defending Aval Wood. Private Sills has no known grave and is commemorated on the Ploegstreert Memorial, Panel 3 and 4.

By the monthly quarter peal band to celebrate the life of Denis Parrott, Tower Captain here for many years, who died on July 6th aged 84 after a long illness.

Rung to celebrate Helen's and Nigel's 8th wedding anniversary during our recent trip to Nottingham.

The trip was the first trip Helen had organised, for her father Tom could watch Lydia (his Granddaughter) ring.

Also present were Sandra, Christine, Keith and Trevor S. We all had a really enjoyable day.

In memoriam Private Samuel Barlow, 7th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment. Samuel was killed by the explosion of a zinc smelting furnace at the Hautmont POW camp on 7th August 1918. He was aged 24.

Remembering John M Jelley, a regular member of this peal band 2000-11, who died on 20th July. First peal in the method.

Valeswood Surprise Major;

-58-14.58-58.36.14-14.58.34.56.34.18, Group G.

Rung for Evensong.

90th Birthday compliment to Joan Wild, Mother of 3.

Rung with the band's best wishes to Geoff for his 70th birthday this coming Saturday.

To commemorate the death of Private Henry Smith, Canadian Army Medical Corps, died of wounds sustained at the battle of Amiens on 16th August 1918. Private Smith is buried at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery V.I.A.C. France.

800th tower bell quarter - 8

1st birthday compliment to Martha Cook

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Daniel Aylott and Hannah Redmond on the previous day.

Rung for the death of Private Joseph Hadgkiss 82152, 20th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Killed in Action 4th September 1918. From 18th August to 6th September 1918, Joseph and his comrades were part of the second army involved in the "Advance of Flanders".

A comment from the publication of Tom Murray (local historian) states:- Mr and Mrs Hadgkiss received the sad news at the loss of their 19 year old son who was classed as "missing on 4th September". On the 7th October a Church of England Chaplin was walking through the battlefields when he came across the body of the Blidworth lad. He wrote a letter to the family stating that he had given their son a reverent burial.

Rung as the Tour of Britain Cycle Race passed through Edwinstowe

Specially arranged and rung in memory of Frederick ‘ Fred’ Pembleton, bell hanger from Glapwell, marking the first anniversary of his passing (4th Sept 2017).

Fred was tower captain at this Church and was responsible for the rehanging of the bells in the mid 1970s which led to him setting up his own bell hanging business from his home in Glapwell. Ault Hucknall was his leading peal tower with a total of 44.

The ringers of 2, 5, 6 & 7 rang in peals with Fred, with Derek ringing 107 peals with him.

Fred’s funeral took place at this Church last year (29th Sept 2017) when all but 3 & 4 rang in the memorial quarter following his funeral. The band wish to associate Peter Hayward & Brynley Richards with this peal, being the other two ringers who rang in Fred’s funeral quarter.

First peal in the method for all the band.

Rung as 70th Birthday compliments to Stewart and Rosie McCoy of this parish.

Completes the fourth circle: 6

With congratulations to Stephanie Rueff and Richard Barclay on their recent engagement

1st quarter away from tenor: 1

1st quarter on 8: 1

Birthday compliments to Dennis A Smedley (94), Tower Captain here, and Brynley A Richards (88) of Warsop, who both celebrated their birthdays this month.

The band wish to associate Stuart Brown with this peal. Stuart was due to ring, the band send their best wishes to him. Thanks to Paul for standing in at short notice.

Rung before the Harvest Festival service, & as part of the District QP week.

Rung before the service to welcome the new head teacher, Mr Jon Brown of Coddington Church of England Primary School.

1 & 6: A year to the day since having their first pull of a rope at Coddington open ringing afternoon, 1 and 6 have rung their first quarters, well done Theo and Jess! First of many...

First quarter peal for Tom Doughty

Rung for Mansfield District Quarter Peal Week

In memory of Able Seaman Ernest Oliver RND,Bell Ringer at this church and second cousin of (5), who was killed in action on this day in 1918 in the Pas de Calais region of France.

First in method - 2

Rung prior to the Civic Service.

In memory of Private John Southern Marriott, 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, who was killed instantly by an enemy shell on 27th September 1918, aged 34.

Rung on the 100th anniversary of William Henry Johnson's brave action during an attack on the village of Ramicourt for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross and the French Médaille militaire.

Rung on the 100th anniversary of William Henry Johnson's brave action during an attack on the village of Ramicourt for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross and the French Médaille militaire.

His VC citation reads:

For most conspicuous bravery at Ramicourt on the 3rd of October, 1918.

When his platoon was held up by a nest of enemy machine guns at very close range, Sjt. Johnson worked his way forward under very heavy fire, and single-handed charged the post, bayoneting several gunners and capturing two machine guns. During this attack he was severely wounded by a bomb, but continued to lead forward his men.

Shortly afterwards the line was once more held up by machine guns. Again he rushed forward and attacked the post singlehanded. With wonderful courage he bombed the garrison, put the guns out of action, and captured the teams.

He showed throughout the most exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty.

First peal in the method: Ramicourt Alliance Major.

-38-14-58-16-12-38-1456-56.78, le 12 (Group B)

In memory of Frederick Samuel Allen, Private in 1/6th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters, who was killed in action on this day in 1918 in an attack which would lead to a total break of the Hindenburg Line.

For evensong and the first week of the annual Newark Gopher ringing.

4,5, First in method

Rung in memory of Private Walter Rabbitt of the 11th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derbys) Regiment who died on 8th October 1918. He is buried in the Doingt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. He was the son of Joseph and Maggie Rabbitt and the brother of Ephraim (killed in action 25/4/1917), and Lewis Rabbitt. In 1911 they lived at 7, Hazel Grove, Edwinstowe. He is the last of four members of the Rabbitt family, all cousins, who were killed in the war

In memoriam Corporal Frank Bowman, 123rd Pioneer Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Frank, originally from Farnsfield, Notts, died on 8th October 1918, aged 32.

Rung on the front (minor) five, in memory of Pte. Cyril Spencer of East Drayton (North Staffordshire Reg. 4th Bn.), killed in action on 4 October 1918, aged 20, and buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Rung on the centenary of the death of Jonathan Goodacre, aged 28, Machine Gun Corps of the 37th Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry. He lived in Chapel Lane in Willoughby on the Wolds. Jonathan's grave is in Viesly, France, and he is remembered with a memorial in Willoughby churchyard.

Rung to commemorate the death of Private John R Metheringham 18621. 9th Battalion Sherwood Foresters killed in action 10th October 1918. "Sadly Johns place of rest was not recovered after the Armistice". Private Metheringham is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, Panel 7.

On the front 8, for evensong, as part of Newark's annual Gopher ringing. 1st of Grandsire Triples: 1.

In memory of Private Samuel Steeples of the 14th (King's) Hussars. He Died on 16th October 1918 aged 27. He is buried in the Tehran War Cemetery, Iran. Also known as JS and SG Steeples, he lived in Edwinstowe. Also in memory of Lance Corporal William Creamer of the 1st/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derbys) Regiment who died on 17th October 1918 aged 24. He is buried in Fresnoy-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, Aisle, France. He was the son of Mrs Annie Creamer of White House, Sutton Road, Mansfield.

In memory of Private Samuel Steeples of the 14th (King's) Hussars. He Died on 16th October 1918 aged 27. He is buried in the Tehran War Cemetery, Iran. Also known as JS and SG Steeples, he lived in Edwinstowe. Also in memory of Lance Corporal William Creamer of the 1st/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derbys) Regiment who died on 17th October 1918 aged 24. He is buried in Fresnoy-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, Aisle, France. He was the son of Mrs Annie Creamer of White House, Sutton Road, Mansfield.

400th quarter together: 2&4. Remembering Celia Harris, formerly a ringer at Hathern, Leics., who died recently.

In remembrance of Private Joseph Goodacre, died in Flanders on 18th Oct 1918 aged 24, 12th Div. Mechanical Transport Coy. Army Service Corps.

Rung in memory of Private John Bernard Horabin 50966, 1\5th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, killed in action 17th October 1918. Private Horabin was killed during hostilities around the Hindenburg Line. Private Horabin has no known grave and is commemorated on the Vis en Artois Memorial, panel 4, France.

Rung in memory of Private Edward Amos Gunby 116717, 10th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, killed in action 20th October 1918. Private Gunby was killed in hostilities around the Hindenburg Line during the 20th and 21st October 1918. 19 year old Ted had only been in France for 8 weeks, Before moving to France Ted married Ada Franklish at All Saints Church, Ripley. Private Edward A Gunby is buried at Amerval Communal Cemetery Extension, Solesmes, France.

Rung for the death of Private Fred Holloway b117626, 11th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, killed in action 23rd October 1918.

Fred enlisted for the army at Southwell where he joined the Sherwood Foresters, no date given. During early October 1918, the battalion was deployed in the offensive around Beaurevoir. On 23rd October, the battalion marched to positions beyond the town of Le Cateau. During this time the road was heavily shelled by the enemy, sadly Private Holloway was killed during the shelling. Private Holloway is buried in Highland Cemetery, Le Cateau, France.

Private Holloway was the grandfathers cousin of the treble ringer.

In commemoration of the 100 years since the end of the First World War

Rung to celebrate Jill Asher’s 30th year of ringing as a dedicated member of the Southwell team.

In memory of Private Charles William Branford 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derbys)Regiment (but had served previously in the Royal Army Service Corps). Charles was reported missing on 27 March 1918 and officially accepted as being a POW on 19 October 1918. He died at Hautmont on 27 October 1918, aged 23, and is buried in the Hautmont Communal Cemetery, Nord, France.He lived at Town St Edwinstowe, with his parents Walter and Ellen, brothers Horace Freddie and Albert and sisters Mabel and Ivy

Rung to commemorate the death of Private Richard Smith 55670, 11th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, died of wounds 3rd November 1918. At the outbreak of war Richard Smith and family were living at Brick Kiln Farm. Tree Thorne Hollow, Blidworth. Richard enlisted for the army at Derby, no date given.

The Sherwood Foresters were involved in actions at Passchendale in 1917, moving to Northern Italy in November 1917. After nine months the division moved back to France. During early October 1918, the battalion was deployed in the offensive around the town of Le Cateau. During this time the defences were heavily shelled by the enemy, sadly on 31st October or thereabouts, Private Smith suffered a severe leg wound. Sadly on 3rd November he died following the loss of his leg. Private Smith is buried in the St Sever Cemetery S111, L11, Rouen, France.

In remembrance of Private Harold Attewell, died 30th Oct 1918 aged 20. Served 20th Battalion of the Manchester Regiment. Died in the attack on the Hindenburg Line.

Specially arranged and rung to celebrate the 50th anniversary today of Lynda’s first peal, rung at Salford, Sacred Trinity. Also as a birthday compliment today to Peter Barker, step-father of Anne & Lynda.

In commemoration of the 100 years since the end of the First World War

In memory of Driver George William Coupe of the 179th Infantry Brigade, Army Service CorpsT/386842,39014 (transferred from the Leicester Regiment). He died on 5th November 1918 aged 19 and is buried in the Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel EE10. George was born in Thorpe Salvin and lived with his family in East Lane Edwinstowe. His father, William, was a railway plate layer. His mother and sister, both called Edith, were born and raised in Edwinstowe. They had a boarder, Sidney Coupe, a farm labourer.

Also in memory of Private Ernest Richard Dorsey (250853, 113929), 733rd Company Labour Corps, formerly Royal Army Medical Corps. He died on 2nd November 1918, aged 33, and is buried in the Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France 7B11. He was the son of Richard and Ruth Dorsey of Edwinstowe and Husband of Louisa Dorsey of 80, Seville Place, Strand Road, Dublin.

Rung to welcome Edward Thomas Langton, son to 10; and Edmund Bloomfield, son to Sheenagh, a churchwarden here.

In memory of George Frederick Thompson, Private in 1/5th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters, who was fatally wounded in action on this day in 1918.

Touch of 100 Plain Bob Doubles on the newly-restored bells to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War

Rung near the centenary of the death of Private Arthur Townroe PO/505, Royal Marine Light Infantry, died of wounds 10th November 1918. Arthur enlisted at Mansfield (1914) for the Navy, but with an overspill of over 20,000 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserves, they were transferred into the Army which formed a Royal Naval Division. Arthur was drafted to serve with the 1st battalion ( Drake ) of the 1st Brigade. Initially posted to Gallipoli in April 1915, the battalion were deployed to France in May 1916. Private Townroe served the next two and half years on the Somme. On 31st October 1918, Arthur and the battalion were in billets at the village of Ambrines. On 9th November, the Drake battalion were eight miles south-east of Mons. At 11.15am, they moved forward to the village of Asquilles were they came under fire. During the advance Private Townroe was wounded and taken to the rear. Quote from a letter to his wife of six weeks from Private F Murphy " I am sorry to relate the last hours of your husband. When we picked him up we found there wasn't much chance of life left in him, the poor lad knew it himself...… I am please to say he was not in much pain, from the time he was hit, which would be around 12 midday, Sunday 10th November, he was conscious till 9pm. When I noticed a great change in him. He asked for a drink and told me to write to you. Then he asked to be moved and he never spoke again. We buried him with nine other men in a place called Asquillier……. Private Arthur Townroe is buried in Cement House Cemetery, XV11.B22 Ypres, Belgium.

At Southwell Minster on Saturday 10th November at 9.30 am a half muffled quarter peal of Grandsire Doubles was rung in memory of Sgt George William Foster of Southwell, the Great Grandfather of one of the regular Southwell band and for all the men from Southwell lost in the Great War.

Rung open, commencing at 12.30, as part of Ringing Remembers

Rung at 7.05pm as part of the Battle's Over tribute - Ringing out for peace. Also as part of the dedication service for the WWI memorial stone on the village green.

Rung open for Ringing Remembers - Centenary of the WWI Armistice.

Rung open between 12.30 and 12.55 for Ringing Remembers - Centenary of the WWI Armistice. This ringing included three new young recruits from the Ringing Remembers scheme: Sophie Hetherington, Aidan Hetherington and Harry Ryder.

2 visiting ringers (Barbara & Ray Starmer) joined the regular band to ring for remembrance. Allison Jones is a 'Ringing Remembers' recruit. Ringers in no particular order.

Ringers listed in no particular order. Allison Jones is a 'Ringing Remembers' recruit.

Short touch of open ringing at 2:00pm to mark 100 years since the signing of the WWI Armistice

Short touches of open ringing at 2:00pm to mark 100 years since the signing of the WWI Armistice

Ringers listed in no particular order. 2 'Ringing Remembers' recruits took part - Allison Jones and Julie Clayton

Half muffled ringing before Act of Remembrance

Short touches of open ringing at 3:30pm to mark the 100th anniversary of the WWI Armistice

Short touch of open ringing at 3:30pm to mark the 100th anniversary of the WWI Armistice

Rung at 2pm to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice

Half muffled ringing before evening Service of Remembrance

Armistice 100 ringing

*. Armistice 1400 recruit

Half muffled ringing before morning service of Remembrance

Open ringing for afternoon celebration of the WWI Armistice Centenary

Rung half muffled at 12.30pm in commemoration of the centenary of the Armistice.

Open ringing for afternoon Celebration of Peace

Half muffled ringing before morning Service of Remembrance

Rung commencing at 12.30 as part of "Ringing Remembers" marking the Centenary of the end of the First World War

Ringers in no particular order.