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Rung prior to the Harvest Festival.

Also to celebrate the life of Ivy Senior, former ringer at Farnsfield, who passed away recently.

Rung in memory of Rev David Bignell, much loved Associate Minister in the parish of Attenborough since his retirement as Vicar of Edwalton. The quarter also marked the 5th anniversary of 6 being licensed as a Reader - David had been a great and constant support over those 5 years. May he rest in Peace.

1st on 10- 1

1st on 10 as conductor

First in methods-2

Remembering John Thacker, a ringer at Whatton-in-the-Vale, who died on 11th September, aged 95 years.

Rung as a 50th birthday compliment to Natalie Van Kleef, who was supposed to be ringing in today's band and sadly couldn't make it due to illness.

3 & 4 - First in method

Rung to congratulate the treble ringer on 60 years of peal ring - first peal 28th September 1963 at Cotgrave.

Marking 25 years of ringing for the conductor who started to learn on 23rd October 1998.

In memory of the two treble dodging methods which got dropped during the peal due to the conductors incapacitation!

First quarter of Rutland - 4

First Kent TB Major: 2.

First quarter of major - 2 & 3

Sunday Service Band ringing prior to service as part of Mansfield District Quarter Peal week

Birthday Complements - 1 & 5

1st in Tower and County - 6

1st inside to 5 methods - 5.

1st as Conductor of 5 methods - 3.

Rung on the Dorian 6 prior to the All Soul's Service

Rung half-muffled prior to the Remembrance Sunday Service.

Rung to celebrate the 65th anniversary of first ringing a bell on 12 November 1958 by Margaret Chilton.

Geoff Wells would like to be associated with this performance.

Remembering the Revd. David Bignell, Vicar of Edwalton 1986 - 2006, who died on 22nd September 2023. David gave great support for the addition of 3 new bells to complete the ring in 1994.

First surprise: 2.

In memory of Sheila Allton (1/3/39 to 10/11/23) with thanks for all her contributions to the life at Beeston church.

In memory of F Neville Pailing, father of 3, grandfather of 2.

First in method: 4

In thanksgiving for the life and contribution to ringing of F Neville Pailing, father of 3 and friend to the entire Beeston band.

First on eight, 1.

Rung by members of the Guild who have been involved in teaching the new band at Mansfield Woodhouse prior to the Collation of The Reverend Andrew Porter by the Bishop of Sherwood, and the Induction and Installation by the Archdeacon of Nottingham, as the Vicar of the Benefice of Mansfield Woodhouse with Pleasley Vale.

Rung by members of the new Mansfield Woodhouse band with a little help from members of the Guild who have been involved in teaching them, after to the Collation of The Reverend Andrew Porter by the Bishop of Sherwood, and the Induction and Installation by the Archdeacon of Nottingham, as the Vicar of the Benefice of Mansfield Woodhouse with Pleasley Vale. This is the first time members of the new band have rung their bells for a service.

To mark 50 years of ringing at Beeston by Brian.

First Quarter Peal 6, 1st attempt. To celebrate 3 generations (1,4,6) ringing together

1st quarter on treble-1

Rung prior to the Civic Carol Service

First of Superlative - 3

Rung to mark the start of the annual St Giles Christmas Tree Festival

For Christingle.

Also a Birthday compliment to the Ringer of the 5th.

First quarter of Stedman - 5. 25th together 5 & 6.

Rung prior to the Carol Service.

To wish Tony Langmead, ringer at Edwinstowe,and his wife, Anita, a speedy recovery from their recent kidney transplant surgery.

Rung for the Cathedral Carol Service

First quarter peal on 10 for 2, 6, 8 & 10

For Christmas.

In memory of Dorothy Bassford, died Jun 2014, who would have been 90 yesterday.

Most Spliced Surprise Major: 2 and 6

Rung to mark the end of 2023 and for the New Year

Most spliced methods - 4