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Rung for morning service.

700th peal together 4 & 5. First peal in the method.

Bridgford Treble Place Major;

-38-14-1256-16.34.18-1678-58-56, Group B.

Rung to welcome Bishop Paul to a special Cluster Service.

In memoriam Dr Basil Haynes of Willoughby.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of

Philip JH Hudson, ringer at this church

To celebrate the birth of Bobby-George Baker - first grand-child for 4.

Rung in memory of Elena Betts, granddaughter of 2 of our ringers Dave and Lynn Betts.

Born 31.03.2016 with extensive, congenital, digestive tract disorder. Despite long stays in hospital and undergoing 3 multi organ transplants, Elena appeared to be just like any other ordinary happy girl. After her 3rd operation in August she succumbed to a viral infection which she was unable to overcome and died on the 30.12.2019. Her life has been documented by her mum Mel in a blog, Elena’s Story, to raise awareness of the importance of blood donations and family discussions about organ donation.

First quarter for 1. Well done Jenny.

700th quarter peal: 5.

First quarter peal at first attempt for Heather Jones. Rung before the morning service.

For Holocaust Memorial Day

For Holocaust Memorial Day

1st Quarter at first attempt - 1 (just 13) Great nephew of ringer of 3.

Rung to welcome Louise Carpenter, new Headteacher at St Michael's Primary School, on the palindromic date 02022020.

Also for Candlemas & a Birthday compliment to Janet Webb.

Rung prior to the Rocking Service. Believed to be the only Church to continue this ancient practice.

800th peal together - 5 & 8. First peal in the method.

Normanton Surprise Major;

-38-1456-12-16.34.12-38.14.56-18, Group E.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the Conductor's Niece Aaliyah, who is 2 today.

Also as a wedding compliment to Jemma Mills & Ben Meyer, who were married in London at the weekend.

To celebrate the 80th Birthday of John Ulyatt.

Rung half-muffled in memory of Jacqueline Brown, mother of Kath Smith & Joan Wood.

Specially arranged & rung to celebrate 60 years to the day since Margaret rang her first Quarter Peal, at Newark-on-Trent. Today's Quarter being 701.

1: First Quarter Peal ringing Treble Bob.

2,3,4 & 6: First Quarter Peal of method.

Rung on the 6th leap day of the 21st century.

300th on the bells (conducted 299) - 8.

To celebrate the 43rd Wedding Anniversary of Kath & Ken Smith.

Also a belated 89th Birthday Compliment to Harry Poyner (Hilary's father)

Rung before the morning service as a 26th birthday compliment to Jessica Doughty (8/3), a 50th birthday compliment to Jessica's mother, Jeanette Bestwick, (22/2) and to celebrate the birth of Elle Robyn Emberton, born 3/3/2020.

Rung at a Bingham district meeting

Rung by members of the St Mary's Eastwood Sunday Service band as a birthday compliment to Woodliffe Wright (our Tower Captain) who is 80 today.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day

Rung socially distanced to mark the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day

Rung prior to the City and County service at St Mary's. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

To mark the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day.

The tower is large enough to allow all the bells to be rung while keeping to social distancing rules.

Rung socially distanced to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day.

First time the bells have been rung since lockdown began as there are no Sunday services in this church at present.

Rung for the first service in the Church after lockdown and to welcome Revd Tim Chambers to the Cranmer Group of parishes.

For ‘open’ Evensong. First ringing on the bells since March 4th.

For Choral Evensong

Prior to the Morning Service. During 'Lock-down' the Church has been closed for revamping of the Toilets and a new Tea Bar. This was the first Ringing since 15th March. Social Distancing was observed and all the Ringers worn Masks.

First peal in hand: 3-4

First surprise in hand: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8

Rung for Evensong

Rung for Armistice Day and to commemorate the centenary of the burial of the unknown warrior

The Tenor was Rung in the Traditional 'Nine Taylors' to mark the passing today, of Gladys Aspland. Gladys was 99 Years old and had been a member of Gedling Church Choir for many Years.

The 'Nine Taylors' is an old, traditional method of communication. In the case of Gladys, it was rung 3x2, to indicate a Lady of the Parish. Then rung 99 times, her age and then a further 3x2.

Prior to the Funeral, to-day of Gladys Aspland.

Gladys was 99 years old and had been a member of Gedling Church Choir for many years. She will be sadly missed by her Family and many Friends.

The Tenor was rung in The 'Nine Taylors', this is an old, traditional method of communication. In the case of Gladys, the Tenor was rung 3x2 to indicate a Lady of the Parish. Then rung 99 times, her age and then a futher 3x2.

Rung for Holy Communion on Christmas Morning

Rung for the Christmas Day Morning Service.

And to wish all our Ringing Friends, a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!

Fully compliant with current regulations.