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The first touch of the New Year, to welcome 2016.

Rung by the local band with the bells open immediately after midnight.

This was followed by half an hours ringing including Sixty on Thirds Call Changes, more Plain Bob Doubles and the bells being fired.

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany and to welcome the New Year.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 269)

The Annual Plough Sunday/Monday Ringing.

Rung by the local band on Plough Sunday prior to the morning service to celebrate the traditional start of the English agricultural year, this being a farming estate/community.

Rung by the local band prior to Evensong.

Also rung to celebrate the recent birth of Molly, to Amy & Martin of Dunston, friends of Robert.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Specially arranged and rung by the local band to celebrate the 96th Birthday today of our dear friend Ron Applewhite who is a long standing member of the local band and an Honorary Life Member of the Guild.

Ron listened to this quarter peal from the pub next door where he was having his birthday lunch.

Ron was a member of the Branston Surprise Minor Peal Band during the 1950’s & 60’s ringing many peals here on these bells and still rings with us here on Sunday mornings.

Ron's first peal was here at Branston on 11th Feb 1950 & his last peal was here on 25th Mar 1967, with Branston being his leading peal tower with a total of 22 peals.

Length specially chosen!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the anniversary of the death of The Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson, first Earl of Ripon and former Prime Minister, who died on 28th January 1859.

Lord Ripon lived at Nocton Hall and owned the Nocton Estate. All Saints Church was built as a memorial to Lord Ripon and the peal of six bells were given by his wife Lady Sarah Albinia Louisa, Countess of Ripon in 1865 in memory of him.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of Lord Hobart, The Right Honourable Robert Hobart, the fourth Earl of Buckinghamshire, who died on 4th February 1816.

Lord Hobart lived at Nocton Hall and owned the Nocton Estate. It was whilst he was serving as Secretary of State for War and the Colonies that the capital of Tasmania ‘Hobart’ was founded and named after the fourth Earl of Buckinghamshire Lord Hobart.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to mark the birthday of local ringer Ron Applewhite who recently celebrated his 96th birthday on 26th January and to welcome Mike Christie to the local band.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 271)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the death of Driver G Moore who served in “C” Battalion of the 103rd Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery, who was killed on 14th February 1916 aged 24. He was the fourth Nocton resident to be killed during the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent to prove to Janet Crafer she can ring Plain Bob Doubles inside, well done Janet!

The first of the Lent quarter peals to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 272)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent to mark the anniversary of the birth of Lady Sarah Albinia Louisa Hobart, Countess of Ripon, who was born on 22nd February 1793.

The Countess of Ripon lived at Nocton Hall and had All Saints Church built as a memorial to her husband, the first Earl of Ripon. She also gave the peal of six bells in 1865.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent as a birthday compliment to Trevor Harvey, Robert’s Uncle, who is 80 on 27th February.

Rung also to celebrate the return of the iconic Flying Scotsman who made its inaugural run along the East Coast Mainline this morning after its 10 year restoration.

First quarter in the variation for all the band.

The second of the Lent quarter peals to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 273)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

First quarter in the method for: 2. Well Done James!

The third of the Lent quarter peals to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 274)

Rung by the local band on the back five with the bells fully muffled for Lent, prior to the morning service.

Rung wishing Alan Campion a speedy recovery and with best wishes to his wife Margaret Campion, both friends of Janet Crafer and former bell ringers.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service. We only had enough time to ring 900 changes.

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

First quarter in the variation for: 3 & 4.

The fifth of the Lent quarter peals to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning.

(No. 2 of 2)

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 276)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent. 275th quarter peal to be rung on the bells since they were re-hung & augmented from 3 to 6 in September 2004.

First quarter in the variation for: 2.

The fourth of the Lent quarter peals to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning.

(No. 1 of 2)

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 275)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent prior to the Mothering Sunday service.

First quarter in the variation for: 5.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 277)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent. Rung in memory of long standing village resident Violet Foster who passed away recently aged 94 and who supported the bell fund when we were raising fund to augment and restore the bells.

The sixth of the Lent quarter peals to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 278)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent to celebrate the Institution and Induction of Reverend Lorna Brabin-Smith as our new Rector, which takes place this evening, bringing an end to nine years of interregnum.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 279)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent to celebrate the Institution and Induction of Reverend Lorna Brabin-Smith as our new Rector, which takes place this evening, bringing an end to nine years of interregnum.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band to welcome Reverend Lorna Brabin-Smith as the new Rector of All Saints Branston along with St Andrew’s Potterhanworth and All Saints Nocton.

This quarter was rung prior to the Service of Institution and Induction, led by the Lord Bishop of Lincoln the Right Reverend Christopher Lowson along with the Archdeacon of Lincoln the Venerable Geoffrey Arrand and the Rural Dean for Graffoe Reverend Richard Billinghurst.

Rung also to mark the 50th anniversary this day of the rededication of this Church on 17th March 1966 led by the then Lord Bishop of Lincoln the Rt. Rev. Kenneth Riches, after the disastrous fire of Christmas Day 1962.

The band wish to associate long standing local ringer Ron Applewhite with this quarter. Ron (aged 96) was the Branston Tower Secretary at the time of the fire in 1962 and rang at the rededication in 1966. He is the only surviving member of the local Branston band from the time of the fire. Unfortunately Ron was unable to come and ring with us this evening on health grounds but listened to the ringing from his home.

Also with thanks to Rev. Canon Sue Spencer & the late Rev. Canon Bryan Barrodale for their support at Branston during our nine year interregnum.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

General Ringing by the local band for 30 mins following the quarter peal, immediately prior to the Service of Institution and Induction of Reverend Lorna Brabin-Smith, and 20 mins of General Ringing immediately after the service as the congregation made its way to the Church Hall for refreshments.

To welcome Reverend Lorna Brabin-Smith as the new Rector of All Saints Branston along with St Andrew’s Potterhanworth and All Saints Nocton.

Failed quarter peal attempt, but good practice.

Longest length of Minor for: 2, Well Done Janet.

Rung with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

First quarter peal of Minor for: 3, Well Done Maureen!

The last of the Lent quarter peals to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning.

These have been very successful and well worth doing. 7 out of 8 quarters scored rung between 19th Feb & 19th Mar, containing 10 firsts in methods or variations!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 280)

Rung by the local band with the bells fully muffled for Lent prior to the Palm Sunday Service to welcome Reverend Lorna Brabin-Smith as the new Rector of All Saints Branston, St Andrew’s Potterhanworth and All Saints Nocton. This is Lorna’s first service at Potterhanworth as Rector of this Parish after her Service of Institution and Induction took place on 17th March.

Also with thanks to Rev. Les Whitfield & Rev. Tim Thompson for their support during our nine year interregnum.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 281)

Rung by the local band prior to the Palm Sunday Service & Procession to welcome Reverend Lorna Brabin-Smith as the new Rector of All Saints Branston, St Andrew’s Potterhanworth and All Saints Nocton. This is Lorna’s first service at Branston as Rector of this Parish after her Service of Institution and Induction took place on 17th March.

Rung also marking the 50th anniversary of the first Sunday Service Ringing following the rededication of the Church on 17th March 1966 after the disastrous fire of Christmas Day 1962.

The band wish to associate long standing local ringer Ron Applewhite with this quarter. Ron (aged 96) was the Branston Tower Secretary in the 60’s and rang on Sunday 20th March 1966, the first Service Ringing following the rededication of the Church on 17th March 1966. He is the only surviving member of the local Branston band from the time of the fire. Unfortunately Ron was unable to come and ring with us this evening on health grounds.

Rung by the local band prior to the Good Friday Group Service with the bells fully muffled, apart from the tenor which was left open at backstroke.

The number of changes specially chosen to represent the 33 years of Christ.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 282)

Rung by the local band immediately after the Easter Day Morning Service.

Rung with the bells fully open after being fully muffled through out the whole of Lent, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 283)

Rung by the local band prior to the Easter Morning Service to welcome Reverend Lorna Brabin-Smith as the new Rector of All Saints Branston, St Andrew’s Potterhanworth and All Saints Nocton. This is Lorna’s first service at Nocton as Rector of this Parish after her Service of Institution and Induction took place on 17th March.

Rung with the bells fully open after being fully muffled through out the whole of Lent, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

Also with thanks to Rev. Les Whitfield, Rev. Tim Thompson & the late Rev. Terry Stokes for their support during our nine year interregnum.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service as a forthcoming 30th birthday compliment to the Ringing Master (conductor) on 14th April.

First quarter in the variation for: 5.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 284)

The Annual Culfrey Quarter Peal.

Rung on the back three (the original three) on Lady Day to mark the end of the ringing of the Culfrey Bell (the tenor) each evening at 7pm between Michaelmas Day & Lady Day, a local tradition dating back to the seventeenth century to help guide lost travellers off the fens to the safety of the village.

This quarter was rung starting at 6.21pm and was followed by the Culfrey Bell (the tenor) being rung at 7pm.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 285)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the anniversary of the death of Lady Sarah Albinia Louisa, Countess of Ripon, Benefactor of this Church and peal of six bells, who died on 9th April 1867.

The Countess of Ripon had All Saints Church built as a memorial to her husband the first Earl of Ripon. She also gave the peal of six bells in 1865 in memory of him.

First quarter of Plain Bob with the 12 different extents (being 4 extents with bobs each bell observation, 4 extents with singles each bell observation and 4 extents with bobs & singles each bell observation) for 2, 3 & 5.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to Evensong to celebrate the forthcoming 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Following the quarter call changes based around Queens (135246) were rung up to service, before standing the bells in Queens.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung on the back four to celebrate the 90th birthday today of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This was part of a chain of ringing between Branston & Blankney.

The main ringing for the Queen at Potterhanworth took place yesterday with the peal rung for her birthday.

Rung by the local band to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This was part of a chain of ringing between Branston & Blankney.

Rung on the back six by the local band to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This was part of a chain of ringing between Branston & Blankney.

Rung especially at the request of the Parish Council to coincide with the lighting of Metheringham’s Beacon as part of the national Beacon lighting to mark the Queens birthday.

Rung by the local band to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This was part of a chain of ringing between Branston & Blankney.

Rung by the local band to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This was part of a chain of ringing between Branston & Blankney.

Rung by the local band to celebrate St. George’s Day and to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This date touch of 1926 changes was specially chosen to mark the year in which the Queen was born.

Longest length for: 1 & 5.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 286)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Following the quarter call changes based around Queens (135246) were rung up to service, before standing the bells in Queens.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service as birthday compliments to Yvonne Woodcock, Tower Captain (25th April) and Rachel Woodcock, Yvonne’s daughter and the conductor’s sister (1st May).

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 287)

The Annual Rogation Sunday Ringing.

Rung on the back five on Rogation Sunday to celebrate the blessing of the land and crops for the forthcoming harvest, this being a farming estate/community.

Rung also to wish Mervyn Risdale a speedy recovery, with the bands best wishes to Mervyn & Janet.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the Graffoe Deanery Ascension Day Service which was led by the Bishop of Grimsby the Right Reverend David Court.

Rung on the front five after meeting one short due to unforeseen circumstances to ring all six. With thanks to the above local ringers who found the time to come out and ring in this quarter, it was much appreciated.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band to mark the 200th anniversary of the Honourable and Very Reverend Henry Lewis Hobart on becoming Dean of Windsor (St George’s Chapel Windsor Castle) in 1816 and Registar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Both position he held until his death on 8th May 1846. Prior to this he was Vicar here at Nocton.

Dean Hobart was the youngest son of the 3rd Earl of Buckinghamshire, his elder brother being the 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire. Henry was born at Nocton Hall and baptised here at Nocton Church.

Also marking the 160th anniversary of his death on 8th May 1846.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Specially arranged and rung with the bells half muffled as a mark of respect in memory of Denis Frith of Grantham who sadly passed away yesterday morning aged 86.

Denis was the seventh Master of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild 1987 – 1992 and also held the position of Hon Guild Secretary 1974 – 1984.

He was a highly respected ringer and will be greatly missed. The conductor owes much to Denis in his early ringing years.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 288)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate Whitsun.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 289)

Rung by the local band prior to Evensong to celebrate Whitsun.

Rung also remembering Denis Frith a former Master of the Guild who sadly passed away this week.

Circled the tower to quarters: 1.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate Trinity Sunday.

With thanks to TLB Services for the splendid job on the new pulleys!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band on Trinity Sunday to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

The band wish to associate local ringer Janet Risdale with this quarter.

Rung also wishing Anne Hardwick a speedy recovery.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the Group Service.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 290)

Conductor: Christopher C. P. Woodcock

The conductor sat out and called this due to ill health.

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service as a birthday compliment today to Robert Harvey.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 291)

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as part of a relay of ringing around the National Service of Thanksgiving being held at St Paul’s Cathedral London. (No. 6 of 6)

The bells were fired at the end and then stood up in Queens.

Conductor: Christopher C. P. Woodcock.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as part of a relay of ringing around the National Service of Thanksgiving being held at St Paul’s Cathedral London. (No. 2 of 6)

The bells were fired at the end and then stood up in Queens.

Conductor: Christopher C. P. Woodcock.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as part of a relay of ringing around the National Service of Thanksgiving being held at St Paul’s Cathedral London. (No. 3 of 6)

The bells were fired at the end and then stood up in Queens.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as part of a relay of ringing around the National Service of Thanksgiving being held at St Paul’s Cathedral London. (No. 5 of 6)

The bells were fired at the end and then stood up in Queens.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as part of a relay of ringing around the National Service of Thanksgiving being held at St Paul’s Cathedral London. (No. 1 of 6)

The bells were fired at the end and then stood up in Queens.

Conductor: Christopher C. P. Woodcock.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as part of a relay of ringing around the National Service of Thanksgiving being held at St Paul’s Cathedral London. (No. 4 of 6)

The bells were fired at the end and then stood up in Queens.

Rung by the local band to mark the Official Birthday today of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this year celebrating her 90th birthday.

This quarter was rung immediately prior to the village celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday consisting of Royal Teas & Open Gardens. Rung during the Queen’s Birthday Parade, Trooping the Colour, which was taking place down in London.

This date touch of 1926 changes was specially chosen to mark the year in which the Queen was born.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 292)

Rung by the local band to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This quarter was rung prior to the village Royal Picnic on the Green, taking place at the same time as the Patron’s Lunch on the Mall.

This quarter came round with the bells in Queens 135246.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This quarter was rung immediately prior to the Special Royal Birthday Songs of Praise Service following on from the village Royal Tea Party.

This quarter came round with the bells in Queens 135246.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled in memory of our dear friend and former local ringer Sue Scouller, who sadly passed away 12 years ago yesterday.

The fourth bell in this tower was dedicated in memory of Sue in September 2004 after the re-hanging and augmentation of the bells, something which Sue was looking forward too but sadly never saw.

Sue rang her first and last quarter peals at neighbouring Branston, ringing the fourth to Plain Bob Doubles on both occasions. Sue was taught method ringing by the conductor, who called all her quarters.

(No. 293)

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled in memory of our dear friend and former local ringer Sue Scouller, who sadly passed away 12 years ago yesterday.

Sue rang her first and last quarter peals on these bells, ringing the fourth to Plain Bob Doubles on both occasions. Sue was taught method ringing by the conductor, who called all her quarters.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service with the bells half muffled in memory of Jo Cox, MP for Batley & Spen, murdered on Thur 16th June whilst working in her constituency.

(No. 294)

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to wish local ringer Ron Applewhite (aged 96) a speedy recovery after his short spell in hospital earlier this month.

Also rung in support of Ringers Strike Back Against Blood Cancer.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by a mainly local band with the bells half muffled to commemorate the centenary of the death of Pioneer WILLIAM PEARSON GREEN, who was killed in action this day (28th June) in 1916 at the age of 25, whilst serving in the Royal Engineers 1st Battalion.

William was a ringer at this Church and his name appears on the treble bell which the local ringers raised the money for in 1912 when three new trebles were added. The bell is inscribed “RAISED BY THE RINGERS” and then lists the names of six of the local ringers, the fifth name being “W. GREEN”.

William was one of the nine new ringers learning to ring at Metheringham, being taught by Fred Stokes (Tower Captain at neighbouring Blankney) after Metheringham bells were restored and augmented from 5 to 8 in 1912.

On 20th May 1913 William rang in the first Quarter Peal on the bells at Metheringham being Grandsire Triples with him on the second, it was the first quarter for all the band except Fred Stokes the conductor (the band being all the new learners). This was followed on 9th August 1913 with William ringing in the first Peal on the bells at Metheringham by a local band being Grandsire Triples with him on the second, it was the first peal for all the band except Fred Stokes the conductor (the band being the new learners with their teacher conducting it). This was followed up by another peal on 6th June 1914 of Oxford Bob Triples with William on the second again called by Fred. This was his last peal before going off too fight in the Great War.

William’s brother Harry also learnt to ring at Metheringham at the same time and also rang in the above peal in 1913. Harry’s name can be seen next to William’s cast on the treble bell the ‘Ringers Bell’. Harry served in and survived the Great War.

William P Green’s First Peal: http://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1203984

William was also a member of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild.

Prior to the quarter a candle was lit and a brief account of William was read out followed by the poem 'In Flanders Fields' and finishing with a prayer. The candle was left lit whilst the quarter was rung and following the quarter a bell shaped wreath was laid in memory of William at the War Memorial in the Church.

First quarter on eight bells: 7 & 8.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the death of Lance Corporal ARTHUR HENRY HUMBERSTONE who was killed on 1st July 1916 aged 26. He was the eighth Branston resident to be killed during the Great War.

Arthur served in the 2nd Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment and was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

Rung also to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, remembering all those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Somme, not forgetting those who were wounded and those who survived, especially today remembering the twenty thousand who fell on the first day alone.

We also remember local ringer Lance Sergeant Amos Ingall who served with the 2nd Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment and was badly wounded twice in the leg on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Amos survived but was medically discharged due to his wounds and spent the rest of his life in Branston where he was a loyal member of the local band, and dying at the age of 94 in 1983.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Ringing to Remember – We Will Remember You!

LEST WE FORGET – ‘Their Name Liveth For Evermore’

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the death’s of:

Private ARTHUR PAGE who served in the 2nd Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 1st July 1916 during the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

Lance Corporal SAMUEL ROSE GREEN who served in the 2nd Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 3rd July 1916 aged 30 at the Battle of the Somme.

They were the tenth & eleventh Potterhanworth residents/natives to be killed during the Great War.

Rung also to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, remembering all those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Somme, not forgetting those who were wounded and those who survived, especially today remembering the twenty thousand who fell on the first day alone.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 295)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service and as a wedding anniversary compliment to Robert & Janet Harvey who celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary tomorrow.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 296)

Practice Night rung to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

Rung remembering all those who took part in the Somme, especially remember the three Ingall Brothers from Timberland, being:

Lance Sergeant Amos Ingall who was badly wounded twice in the leg on the first day of the Somme (1st July 1916) and was discharged on medical grounds due to the severity of these wounds (living to the age of 94),

Lance Corporal Fred Ingall who took part in the Somme and survived (living to the age of 100),

and Sergeant Herbert Ingall who took part in the Somme and survived only to be killed in action a year later at Passchendaele (on 16th August 1917).

All three Brothers learnt to ring at Timberland and Amos & Fred who survived the Great War both rang throughout the rest of their lives (Amos at Branston & Fred here at Timberland).

Rung on the front five on Practice night after only meeting 5.

First quarter of Doubles on a different inside bell other than the second: 3.

With thanks to the above members of the local band who bothered to make the effort and turn up tonight to support the local practice!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band as part of the official 50th anniversary weekend celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the restoration and rededication of this Church after the disastrous fire of Christmas Day 1962. The Church was rededicated on 17th March 1966 following the post fire restoration.

This quarter was rung immediately prior to a special service of celebration and thanksgiving for the restoration of the Church following the fire and concludes with a celebration lunch over in the Church Hall after the service, bringing an end to a successful weekend of celebrations.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate Sea Sunday. The third bell in this tower was formerly a Trinity House buoy bell prior to it being used to augment the bells from 3 to 6 in 2004. The quarter was rung this week as there was no service here last Sunday.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 297)

Rung instead of the usual Practice Night as a refresher / focused practice for the local band of Old Bob.

Cobwebs blown away for: 2,3,4,5.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 298)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service.

Wishing Jim Sutherland of Wragby a speedy recovery and also our Rector Lorna who has broken her arm.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the North Kesteven District Council Chairman’s Civic Service.

In attendance was Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Lincolnshire, Mr Toby Dennis; Chairman of North Kesteven District Council, Councillor John Money; High Sheriff of Lincolnshire, Mrs J G A Hughes; the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Yvonne Bodger; the City Sheriff, Mrs Hilary Willerton; Commandant of RAF College Cranwell, Air Commodore Chris J Luck; Station Commander of RAF Waddington, Group Captain A Marshall; Station Commander of RAF Coningsby, Group Captain Jez Attridge; Rural Dean of Lafford & Chaplain to North Kesteven District Council, Reverend Christine Pennock; along with Members of Parliament for Lincolnshire; Mayor’s from around the County; Councillors from Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire County Councils; members of the City of Lincoln Civic Party and other County and visiting Dignitaries.

The bells were also rung for 20 minutes immediately after the service, consisting of rounds and call changes – ‘sixty on thirds’, whilst the Civic Procession, visiting Dignitaries and congregation left the Church to attend Afternoon Tea.

This years Chairman, Councillor John Money, lives here in Blankney.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Ringing to Remember – We Will Remember You!

LEST WE FORGET – ‘Their Name Liveth For Evermore’

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the death of Corporal JOHN EDWARD TWINN who served in the 6th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 31st July 1916 aged 29 at the Battle of the Somme. He was the twelfth Potterhanworth resident/native to be killed during the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 299)

Ringing to Remember – We Will Remember You!

LEST WE FORGET – ‘Their Name Liveth For Evermore’

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the death of Company Sergeant Major JOHN THOMAS LOND who served in the 6th Battalion of The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), who was killed in action on 4th August 1916 aged 37 at the Somme in France. He was the thirteenth Potterhanworth resident/native to be killed during the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

The 300th Quarter Peal to be rung on the bells since they were re-hung & augmented from 3 to 6 in September 2004.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 300)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to wish our dear friend and local ringer Ron Applewhite (aged 96) a speedy recovery after he fell and broke his hip.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 301)

Rung by the Sunday Service band prior to the morning service to celebrate the twelfth anniversary of the bells being dedicated and first rung as a peal of six (4th Sept 2004) after they were rehung and augmented from three to six, and to mark the eleventh anniversary of the first peal to be rung on the bells which was Plain Bob Doubles on the first anniversary (4th Sept 2005). The ringer of the third along with the conductor rang at the dedication and in the first peal.

Rung in memory of Libby Bailey to whom the third bell is dedicated, Sue Scouller (local ringer) to whom the fourth bell is dedicated and also in memory of Molly Applewhite who's birthday would have been 4th Sept. Rung also in gratitude to the Keltek Trust who found the three second hand bells and donated one of them.

The band wish to associate the following local ringers with this quarter: Ron Applewhite long standing local ringer along with Janet Risdale, Jayne Palmer, Christine Jackson & Rachel Woodcock who all rang in the first peal.

(No. 302)

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung on the back five by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the life of Mervyn ‘Merv’ Risdale whose funeral was on Friday, husband of local ring Janet Risdale. The band send their best wishes to Janet, letting her know she is in our thoughts and prayers.

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the death of Private Clement Ormerod who served in the 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry and was killed on 16th September 1916. He was the fifth Blankney resident to be killed during the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band.

First quarter peal covering behind: 6.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 303)

Rung by the local band prior to the Harvest Festival and to celebrate the Harvest Thanksgiving, which was attended by the Rt. Hon. George Miles Hobart-Hampden, 10th Earl of Buckinghamshire and 14th Lord Hobart.

The Earl of Buckinghamshire was invited as the special guest today to officially launch the new colour history and guide book for the Church which was unveiled at the start of today’s service. The Earl, representing the Hobart family, is a direct descendant of the Countess of Ripon, Lady Sarah Albinia Louisa Hobart, daughter of the 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire. The Countess of Ripon had All Saints Church built as a memorial to her husband the first Earl of Ripon and also gave the peal of six bells in 1865.

Following the service a 360 of All Saints Place Doubles was rung as the congregation left the Church and made their way over to the Village Hall for the Harvest Supper.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The Annual Culfrey Quarter Peal.

Rung by the local band on Michaelmas Day to mark the start of the ringing of the Culfrey Bell (the tenor) each evening at 7pm between Michaelmas Day & Lady Day, a local tradition dating back to the seventeenth century to help guide lost travellers off the fens to the safety of the village.

This quarter was rung starting at 7.19pm and was preceded by the Culfrey Bell (the tenor) being rung at 7pm.

Rung also to celebrate the forthcoming birthdays of Austin Harvey (2nd birthday) & Mary Harvey (80th birthday).

First Grandsire: 3.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 304)

Rung by the local band prior to the Harvest Festival and to celebrate the Harvest Thanksgiving.

First quarter in the method: 5.

Circled the tower (and as conductor) 33 times to quarter peals, since the bells were rehung and augmented in Sept 2004: 4.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 305)

Rung by a mainly local band prior to the Harvest Festival and to celebrate the Harvest Thanksgiving.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the special service attended by members of the Oddfellows for the rededication of the restored banner of the ‘Loyal Ripon Lodge’ of the Oddfellows which hangs in the south isle. The Loyal Ripon Lodge was set up for Nocton & Dunston in 1840 and gained its name to the local connection with the Earl of Ripon who lived at Nocton Hall. Whilst this quarter was finishing the Oddfellows Processed from the Village Hall to the Church for the service.

Rung also to celebrate the significant birthday of our friend and local ring Janet Risdale whose birthday is today, many happy returns!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service and dedicated as a thank you to our Vicar Lorna for all she does in our communities, with today being the start of “Thank Your Vicar Week”.

Rung on the back five after meeting one short.

Circled the tower (and as conductor) 34 times to quarter peals, since the bells were rehung and augmented in Sept 2004: 2-3.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 306)

Rung by the local band prior to Evensong in support of the York Minster Ringers.

Dedicated to the memory of Leslie Robert Crafer, farther of the treble ringer who died 15 years ago today.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Practice Night rung to mark the 227th anniversary of the bells being cast by Thomas Osborn of Downham Market and officially opened and rung for the first time on 23rd October 1789.

The opening was recorded in the Norwich Journal dated 31st October 1789:

“On Friday last a new peal of six bells were opened at Timberland in the County of Lincoln by a society of ringers from Bicker in the said county with the peals of treble and court bob. After much good ringing on that day the gentlemen in the town and neighbourhood met at the Miller’s Arms where the evening was spent with the greatest harmony and satisfaction. The bells were cast and hung by Thomas Osborn of Downham in Norfolk and are allowed by capital Judges to be a very fine peal of bells.”

Rung by the local band prior to the Estate Harvest Festival and to celebrate the Harvest Thanksgiving.

150th Quarter Peal: 1.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the death of Private GEORGE BOOTH who served in 1st Battalion of the King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment), who was killed on 18th October 1916 aged 27. He was the fifth Nocton resident to be killed during the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the deaths of Sergeant H G DOWMAN who was killed on 16th October 1916 aged 30 and Lance Corporal SAMUEL ALLEN who was killed on 22nd October 1916. They were the ninth and tenth Branston resident to be killed during the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The Annual Metheringham Feast Quarter Peal.

Rung on the back six by the local band during the evening of the annual Metheringham Fayre and Feast which traditionally marks the end of the Harvest and celebrates the Church’s Patronal Festival, the feast of Saint Wilfrid (12th Oct).

Prior to the official opening of the Feast at 2pm at the Market Cross, the centuries-old tradition of ringing the back four original bells dating from 1620 to call people to the Feast was upheld.

400th quarter peal: 6.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to mark the 475th anniversary of the visit of Henry VIII & his wife Catherine Howard to Nocton on 13th October 1541 during the King's Northern Progress. Catherine is thought to have planted the Great Chestnut Tree which still stands next to Nocton Hall.

Also to welcome The Very Reverend Christine Wilson as the 84th Dean of Lincoln, installed at the Cathedral yesterday.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Specially arranged and rung in memory of Rosemary June Harvey, mother of Robert Harvey, marking the 20th anniversary today of her passing, and also to celebrate the 10th anniversary this week of Robert’s first quarter peal (27th Oct 2006) drumming the tenor behind to Grandsire Triples at Chalfont St Giles, the tower where he learnt to ring. (Robert’s 402nd quarter peal).

Also marking the 227th anniversary of the bells being cast by Thomas Osborn of Downham Market and officially opened and rung for the first time on 23rd October 1789.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the Group Service to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

First Quarter in the method at first attempt: 2, Well Done Janet.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band on All Saints Day prior to Practice Night to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

Also marking what would have been the birthday of The Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson, first Earl of Ripon.

Lord Ripon lived at Nocton Hall and owned the Nocton Estate. All Saints Church was built as a memorial to Lord Ripon and the peal of six bells were given by his wife Lady Sarah Albinia Louisa, Countess of Ripon in 1865 in memory of him. The dedication of the Church was changed from St Peter’s to All Saints in honour of the Earl as he was born on All Saints Day.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung with the bells half muffled by the local band on Remembrance Sunday in memory of all those who have lost their lives fighting for our Country in conflicts past and present, especially during the two World Wars. We will remember them.

Rung remembering the 18 men of this parish who lost their lives in the Great War, especially:

Private ARTHUR PAGE,

Lance Corporal SAMUEL ROSE GREEN,

Corporal JOHN EDWARD TWINN,

Company Sergeant Major JOHN THOMAS LOND,

all of whom were killed during 1916 in the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 307)

Rung with the bells half muffled by the local band on Remembrance Sunday in memory of all those who have lost their lives fighting for our Country in conflicts past and present, especially during the two World Wars. We will remember them.

Rung remembering the 13 men of this parish who lost their lives in the Great War, especially:

Driver G MOORE (14th Feb 1916, aged 24)

Private GEORGE BOOTH (18th Oct 1916, aged 27)

all of whom were killed during 1916 in the Great War.

We especially remember Private KENNETH DYKES, who died on 31st July 1917 aged 19. Kenneth was a ringer at this Church.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung with the bells half muffled by the local band immediately prior to the Royal British Legion Remembrance Sunday Service in memory of all those who have lost their lives fighting for our Country in conflicts past and present, especially during the two World Wars. We will remember them.

Rung remembering the 38 men of this parish who lost their lives in the Great War, especially:

ARTHUR HENRY HUMBERSTONE (1st Jul, aged 26)

H G DOWMAN (16th Oct, aged 30)

SAMUEL ALLEN (22nd Oct)

FRED CHILTON (10th Dec, aged 20)

all of whom were killed during 1916 in the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

The band wish to associate local ringer & veteran Ron Applewhite with this quarter.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Specially arranged and rung by the local band with the bells open to mark the centenary of the end of the Somme and to celebrate the survival of the three Ingall Brothers (all ringers) from Timberland (Amos, Herbert & Fred) who all went off and served in the Somme and who all survived and returned to the village. Even though Amos was wounded twice in the leg at the Somme and was medically discharged bringing an end to his active service he survived and continued to ring at both Timberland and then Branston and died aged 94 in 1983. Herbert survived the Somme only to be killed in action a year later on 16th August 1917 at Passchendaele aged 25. Fred continued to serve on the Western Front being awarded the Military Medal in 1917 and survived the Great War returning to Timberland where he rang for the rest of his life and died at the age of 100 in 1996.

This quarter is rung open in celebration of the return & survival of the three Ingall Brothers from the Somme to the safety of their home village Timberland.

Rung of course also remembering all those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Somme, not forgetting those who were wounded and those who survived.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band on St Andrew’s Day to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

Also especially dedicated in memory of Janet Crafer’s close friend Astrid J. Bårdgard who passed away on Tuesday, and for her husband Atle Åstveit and children Lars and Britt in Bergen, Norway.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung on practice night, the first time brothers Monty & Toby have rung together and the first time for many years that a full resident band from Timberland has managed to ring all the bells with no outside help. Well Done Monty, Toby and the Timberland Ringers!

Especially arranged and rung to celebrate Shirley’s Birthday today. Shirley who lives in Nocton at the Care Home adores the bells and loves hearing them. She always comments on the bells every week when Liz the Churchwarden goes into the home and ask why they have been ringing, (and also comments when they have not been rung), the sound of the bells means a lot to Shirley and brings her much enjoyment!

Shirley had no idea that the bells were being rung today for her until she arrived at the Church gates where there was a notice on the gate saying “The Bells are being rung today to celebrate Shirley’s Birthday” she was over the moon and sat in the Church porch listening to the ringing and watching the bells go round by means of the camera set up in the bells and the tv screen down in the Church porch. After the quarter the ringers came down and had a chat with her and wished her a Happy Birthday, it made her day and was a pleasure for us for such a lovely lady!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the Village Candlelit Carol Service.

Wishing Robert Harvey a speedy recovery!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung on the back five by the local band prior to the Christingle Service.

Rung by the local band prior to the Christingle & Carol Service which was attended by Potterhanworth C of E Primary School.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 308)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to mark the centenary of the death of Private FRED CHILTON who was killed on 10th December 1916 aged 20. He was the eleventh Branston resident to be killed during the Great War.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung on the back five by the local band prior to the Blankney Hunt Carol Service.

Rung by the local band prior to the Village Carol Service held in the Churchyard this evening.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Especially arranged and rung at the request of Monty prior to his School’s (Martin Primary School) Christmas Carol Concert & Service held in Church this afternoon.

First proper long session of ringing for Monty, Well Done Monty!

The head teacher came up to watch Monty and was very impressed!

Conducted by Christopher C. P. Woodcock who stood by Monty.

Rung by the local band prior to the village Carol Service.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the Estate candlelit service of Nine Lessons & Carols.

Circled the tower: 1.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band on Christmas Eve to celebrate Christmas at the request of Monty & Toby who wanted to ring together for Christmas at their Home Tower.

This is the first time the brothers have rung together for any length of time, Well Done!

Conducted by Christopher C. P. Woodcock who stood by Monty.

Rung by the local band prior to the candlelit Christmas Eve Family Carol & Crib Service.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band on the back five by candlelight prior to Midnight Mass.

Thinking of local ringer Robert Harvey who is sadly still in hospital this evening and over Christmas, who would otherwise have been ringing with us, get well soon Robert!

Rung by the local band prior to the Christmas Eve Family Carol & Crib Service.

Rung by the local band prior to the Christmas Eve Family Carol & Crib Service.

Rung by the local band prior to the Christmas Morning Service.

'Yea Lord we greet thee, born this happy morning'

Rung in memory of Chris Jones, boyfriend of Rachel Woodcock (the Conductors Sister, Daughter of the third), who is always in our thoughts on this day, on the fourth anniversary of his death.

Thinking also of local ringer Robert Harvey who is sadly still in hospital today, who would otherwise have been ringing with us, get well soon Robert!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 309)

Specially arranged and rung by the local band to cheer up our friend and fellow ringer Robert Harvey who is currently in hospital and to wish him a speedy recovery and a return to the end of a bell rope once fit.

Circled the tower to quarter peals: 5 (and first quarter on a 5th).

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

(No. 310)

The final touch of the Old Year, to mark the passing of 2016.

‘Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow,

The year is going, let him go, Ring out the false, ring in the true.’

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled immediately prior to midnight.

This was proceeded by half an hours ringing including Reverse Rounds & Call Changes, Whole Pull Plain Hunt on five, Whole Pull & Stand and diminishing Rounds.

Thinking of our friend and local ringer Robert Harvey who could not be with us tonight as he is in hospital.