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Remembering Max Boden, member of the East Leake band, who sadly passed away on January 13th after a long illness.

Rung by members of the Mansfield District prior to the AGDM

First quarter peal of Triples on a working bell - 2

Rung in memory of MAX BODEN, a dedicated ringer and member of the East Leake group and South Notts District for many years.

Rung for the Rocking Service.

First Quarter - 1 & 6

In memoriam Joan Wallis, mother of 2, on the day of her cremation.

For the 50th anniversary of Stuarts first peal, rung on these bells. Chris Richards' father (Brynley A Richards) conducted that peal.

This quarter peal is dedicated to Ron & Moira Jones in celebration of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 1st February 2024. Ron is Churchwarden at St Mary's Eastwood.

Completes the standard 8 to quarter peals - 3

500th Quarter Peal - 4

70th birthday compliment to Phil Wild. Rung on the actual day.

Rung prior to the service marking the retirement of Sir John Peace as Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire - a post he has held since July 2012.

1st Peal as Conductor

Also with birthday compliments to the Conductor for Tuesday.

Rung for the Holy Communion service and in memory of Patricia Devine, late mother-in-law of 5.

Birthday compliments to Ian Vincent

Rung in Memory of Mrs Scrimshaw who gave the third bell in 1892 and for Mothering Sunday.

First quarter of 8 spliced - 4

900th together - 1&6

To celebrate Jess' 30th birthday

1st in method - 3

Happy birthday to Andy Wignell.

Rung to celebrate the life of Mary C Poyner, mother of 4th, who passed away on Friday 26th January 2024. Mary was a life-long tower and handbell ringer who taught many and rang many peals.

First quarter at first attempt 1.

Rung on the front 6.

Rung to mark the 125th anniversary of the first passenger trains running on the Great Central Railway south of Nottingham. The line is visible from the churchyard.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Louis Shaun Stone, son of 5, on 7 January 2024.

First quarter as conductor.

First quarter on Triples (1 and 8).

Rung as the test piece for the district heat of the Crawford Cup competition.

Rung prior to the christening of Toby Ignatius Cooke, grandson of 2.

Rung to Celebrate the Wedding of Alannah Nicole Marsden to Luke Jonathan Motz at this Church the previous day.

Rung by close relations of the Bride. Cousin 1, Mother 2, Brother 3, Grandfather 4, Uncle 5.

First QP inside 3.

Happy birthday to Alistair Smith (50) and Michael Garle (60)

First quarter peal on 12 bells - 3 & 8

Belated birthday compliments to Jess Doughty for her 30th birthday

Rung in affectionate memory of Harry and Mary Poyner, whose enthusiasm for bellringing inspired and encouraged many.

For the visit of (5) who rang these bells when they were at St Francis Church.

The first Sunday ringing on all 6 bells from Autumn 2023

For Evensong

First Minor 1

With compliments to The Rev'd Canon Angela Fletcher on her forthcoming retirement as Rector of Warsop Parish

For Charter Day.

First of 8-Spliced Surprise Major: 5

Rung with best wishes to those taking part in the Hymnathon in Gedling church on Saturday 11th May 9.00am to 9.00pm. The event is in aid of the Pipe Organ Repair.

With the band’s best wishes to Derek Butterworth for a speedy recovery.

Rung for Bell Sunday and the Evening Service, whilst in conjuction launching the Eastwood Fundraising for the Bell Frame maintenance: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/eastwood-bell-repair-fund

First of standard 8 spliced, and as conductor of Major and of spliced: 7

Compliments to the STAGS on promotion to league one and Nottingham Forest for survival in the Premiership.

First Stedman: 1

Rung open in affectionate memory of Brynley A Richards (18/9/1930 - 7/5/2023) who had a ringing career of 77 years and was a ringer at Warsop for 65 years.

The band includes his son and grandson and the 5 ringers with whom he rang the most of his 407 peals.

The method and composition is the same as Bryn's first major as conductor rung at Warsop on 27/1/1971.

300th Peal - 8

First in the method - 2, 4, 5, 7, & 8

First on 10: 1

50th quarter peal since returning to ring: 8

A compliment to Corinna England, who celebrates her 75th birthday tomorrow.

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings.

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of D Day

For Peace in our troubled world on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

960 changes, each change representing one month since D-Day.

Marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Rung at 6.30pm by the local band to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, as part of the national Ringing Out for Peace event

Rang for 80th Anniversary of D-Day landing as part of Ring for Peace campaign

To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Ringing Out for Peace

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Rang for 80th anniversary of D-day.

Rung to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

80 changes to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the end of the war.

Ringing out for Peace commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of D Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings.

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Ringing out for peace, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

"Ringing Out For Peace" as part of the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings

Arranged and rung to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the DDay Landings in Normandy.

Rung to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the end of the war.

Also as an early birthday compliment to Fred Pearson for tomorrow.

First Grandsire Triples 3 & 5

200th quarter: 5

Most spliced surprise royal: 2, 4 and 5

100th together: 1 and 5.

Rung to celebrate Lynda and David's forthcoming Golden Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, 22nd June.

Rung to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary today of Lynda & David Lazzerini, by family and friends.

The band wish to associate Paul Sharp, the seventh man, with this quarter.

Rung as a 90th Birthday compliment to Margaret Towers (aka 'Santa') who enjoys hearing Thrumpton bells.

1st in method: 4 & 6

For the Patronal Festival and Village Show.

With the band's best wishes to Richard and Sally Brown.

Remembering Richard C.L Brown who passed away peacefully on Monday 1st July 2024.

Rest in peace.

1600th quarter: 6.

300th together: 3 and 6.

Congratulations to Andy on being appointed Honorary Assistant Professor of Pharmacy

First Quarter 2. For Evensong.

To mark the 80th Anniversary of the Halifax Bomber crash in Farnsfield, with the loss of the entire crew of seven.

A Halifax bomber from 578 Squadron (Yorkshire), piloted by Pilot Officer Parfitt had been on a mission to bomb the V1 Rocket launch site at Croix-Dalle in France. Unfortunately the aircraft came under heavy anti-aircraft fire over Dieppe and as it passed Nottingham, one engine was reported to have been on fire and the aircraft was losing altitude.

1st in the method: 7

1st Q at first attempt:1

1st Grandsire inside:4

20th Wedding Anniversary compliment today to John & Ange Shaw, and a 56th Wedding Anniversary compliment for 20th July to Barry & Agnes Shaw, parents of 6.

1st of Bob Doubles and first on an inside bell – 3

Rung as a welcome to the new Curate, Carl Brooks-Plunkett, and his wife, Hannah. Also, as an 80th birthday compliment to Christine Mills-Kennedy, and to her grand-daughter, Xanthe Mills, on her 16th birthday.

Rung in memory of Phil Jones, who sadly passed away on July 25th. He was a very supportive member of the St Mary’s Nottingham band, and a great friend to all the ringers. He will be greatly missed.

Circled the Tower as Conductor to Quarters

17th birthday compliment to Luke Marsden.

First quarter peal - 6.

For Evensong.

To celebrate:-

The birth of Ollie, Grandson of 3. Mother was a former ringer at Greasley.

The 21st birthday of Max, son of 1

The 67th wedding Anniversary of 5

Also in memory of Freda Shaw, mother of 3, who died March 12th 2024

Remembering Phil Jones

1st in method: 5 & 8

200th Quarter: 9

First treble Bob - 1

Rung before evensong, and specially arranged to remember Phil Jones, a member of the band since 1991, Tower Captain 2002-2007. Gary and Denise Harden, and Phil Wild wish to be associated with this quarter.

2000th peal as conductor, rung on the most conducted bells (324 peals) & in the most conducted method (153 peals). In memoriam Philip E Jones, who was associated with this tower for many years & was Tower Captain from 1981 to 1989.

On practice night. Believed to be the first extent in the variation (827ot): Essex Place Doubles, with a Cotwall End Single. Calling: PPSPPSPPPSSP

If previously unrung, the band wish to name the variation Hawksmoor.

Rung in honour of the renowned architect Nicholas Hawksmoor (c.1661-1736), who was born in, or near this village.

Rung in celebration of the life of Joan Foster a much loved member of the Benefice of Rainworth and Blidworth who died on 30th July.

Joan was the wife of Gordon Foster who is the Director of Music for the Benefice. Joan will be dearly missed.

First in the method: 4 & 7

Completes the Standard 8 to Quarters: 7

1st in the method: 3

Completes the Standard 8 to Quarters: 3

For Evensong

First Quarter 2

Rung for evensong

First quarter peal of surprise - 4

First quarter peal of treble bob - 1

First surprise minor inside - 3.

With get well soon wishes to Sarah Pilgrim (Mother in Law to 7-8).

1st in the method: 6

Completes Quarters of the Standard 8 as Conductor

First on the treble - 1

Rung for the Radcliffe-on-Trent Village Show

1st in method: 6

150th together: 2 & 5

In loving memory of Andrew Bolton

1000th tower bell quarter peal: 7

1st spliced as conductor

Especially arranged and rung to celebrate the 100th birthday (today) of Dennis Smedley, for many years tower captain at Creswell. The band contained Dennis's 4 leading peal ringers.

Remembering Lynda Lazzerini, a much-loved member of this band for many years.

1st maximus in hand: 3-4.

100th together in hand: 1-2 and 11-12

Birthday compliments to Christine and Tom Langton.

First spliced: 2.

Circled the tower to Peals: 5

With birthday compliments to Peter for today.

Also rung to congratulate Robert Naylor on 61 years as Tower Captain at Bulwell, having stepped down earlier this year. Since 1963, he has dedicated his efforts to keeping the local band alive, in which it is still going strong to this day.

First quarter as conductor 5

Our service ring this morning is dedicated to Jenny and Mike, friends of Maria, on the safe arrival of their daughter, Felicity Alice Clement on Wednesday 18th,September 2024. Congratulations!

First Stedman Doubles: 2,3.

1st in method - 5

First inside on 8 bells: 2

1st minor as conductor

1: First Treble Bob on 8.

6: First Surprise Major.

First as conductor on 8.

To celebrate the wedding anniversary of Daniel and Cheryl Cooke

First in method: 2

Rung in fond memory of Lynda Lazzerini.

First QP on 8 for treble and 6.

For Harvest Festival. First treble bob minor - 5.

First on 12: 7

First on 12 as conductor: 10

Circled the tower - 1

First of Stedman Cinques - 1,2,6

First of Stedman Cinques as conductor

First of Royal inside: 2 & 6

Rung to celebrate the Harvest Festival & also to mark St Michael's Day.

Remembering Lynda M Lazzerini, who died on 13th September. She was a regular member of this peal band & rang her final peal, on these bells, last December. The method name was suggested by Lynda's family as it was her "informal" name at Welbeck College, where she spent a significant part of her professional career as Head of Mathematics.

First peal in the method.

Malaz Alliance Major;

-38-14-12-16-12-1458-34.78, Group D.

Happy birthday Stuart Kitch.

1st in the method: 6

For Sunday Service

Rung for the dedication of the Bryan Birkett ringing room.

First as Conductor for Triples

Rung for Mansfield District Quarter Peal Week

1st Spliced - 2

250th in hand: 1-2

1st in method - 5.

84th birthday compliment for tomorrow to Bernard Smith of Sutton Bonington

Remembering David V Stipetic who died 14th September 2024

6th birthday compliments to Edward Langton, who joined us to listen to part of the quarter

Rung to commemorate the life of E Glyn Holgate (1931- 2024)

Happy Birthday and retirement celebrations to Elizabeth Calvert, mother of the 7th ringer.

Todays service ring is an anniversary compliment to Glyn and Maggie Morgan who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary yesterday.

We would also like to send our condolences this morning to our vicar Rev Becky Hancock on the death of her father Terry Lewis yesterday.

Birthday compliments to Rosie Hall

200th Quarter: 8

Completes Quarters to the Surprise Major Alphabet: 8

For Evensong.

Rung in memory of Lynda Lazzerini on what would have been her 75th birthday. The first quarter peal of a weekend's ringing to celebrate her life.

Rung in memory of Lynda Lazzerini on what would have been her 75th birthday. The third quarter peal of a weekend's ringing to celebrate her life.

Rung in memory of Lynda Lazzerini on what would have been her 75th birthday. The second quarter peal of a weekend's ringing to celebrate her life.

Rung in memory of Lynda Lazzerini on what would have been her 75th birthday. The seventh quarter peal of a weekend's ringing to celebrate her life.

This quarter peal replicated Lynda's last quarter peal, rung on 22 June on the occasion of her and David's Golden Wedding anniversary, with the '7th man' of that day ringing in her place on the treble today.

For All Hallows Day

Rung in memory of Lynda Lazzerini; the ninth quarter peal of a weekend’s ringing to celebrate her life.

Lynda and David gave the first contribution towards the cost of augmenting these bells.

Rung prior to morning service in memory of Lynda Lazzerini; the eleventh quarter peal of a weekend’s ringing to celebrate her life.

First Grandsire Triples: 3.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Rupert Andrew Buckley, born 1 November 2024, a first son to Ollie and Poppy.

Rung half muffled for Rememberance Day and in memory of Nigel Kimberley.

1st Quarter Peal for Katherine.

1st half muffled QP for 1, 4 & 5.

Arranged to celebrate the life of Sheila Allton, mother of Richard and Jane, who passed away one year ago.

Rung by the local band prior to the Sunday Remembrance Service.

Called from outside the circle by Christopher B Richards.

Rung half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday.

The band would like to associate the Quarter with Sydney Ulyatt, Julie Salt & Ian Breckin, who all joined us for General Ringing before the service, & also Ken Smith who was unable to join us, but muffled the bells.

Rung half muffled prior to the service of Remembrance at Everton.

We will remember them.

First in method: 2 and 3.

First triples as conductor.

First Stedman - 4

First surprise: 2

Most Spliced: 2 and as conductor

1st surprise major: 2