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Celebrating the end of 2020 – a truly dreadful year, but thanking the NHS and all frontline workers, as well as the many essential and key workers who have kept going through out 2020 and also to all the Scientists who have been working on the Vaccines which will hopefully mean 2021 will be a better year for us all!

Rung with the bells open after midnight on the back four bells, to welcome in the New Year - 2021 (let’s hope it is a better year than 2020)!

‘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.’

Wishing all our local ringers a Happy New Year and we are sorry that you can not be here with us tonight.

The ringing after midnight also included the traditional firing of the bells (three bursts). This was followed by Champagne and Chocolate Cake as usual!

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with all the ringers wearing face coverings. This satisfies the guidance for ringing in Tier 4.

Rung on New Years Day on the ‘Westminster Four’ to celebrate the New Year - 'hopefully a better one!'

Remembering everyone who has passed away during 2020 whether connected to covid or not as covid has resulted in many of us not being able to attend funerals of friends and loved ones.

Also thanking the NHS and all frontline workers, as well as the many essential and key workers who have kept going through out 2020 and also to all the Scientists who have been working on the Vaccines which will hopefully mean 2021 will be a better year for us all!

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with all the ringers wearing face coverings (and even though we don’t have to, with all of us socially distanced). This satisfies the guidance for ringing in Tier 4.

(No. 481) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung in the afternoon on New Years Day on the front three bells to celebrate the New Year - 'hopefully a better one!'

Remembering everyone who has passed away during 2020 whether connected to covid or not as covid has resulted in many of us not being able to attend funerals of friends and loved ones.

Also thanking the NHS and all frontline workers, as well as the many essential and key workers who have kept going through out 2020 and also to all the Scientists who have been working on the Vaccines which will hopefully mean 2021 will be a better year for us all!

The ringing took place by a single household with all the ringers wearing face coverings. This satisfies the guidance for ringing in Tier 4.

Rung on the front three bells 'The Keltek Trust Three' to celebrate Epiphany by some of the local band in the afternoon so the village could hear the bells, there being no morning service this Sunday. Part of the agreed weekly ringing on the bells.

The ringing took place by a single household with all the ringers wearing face coverings. This satisfies the guidance for ringing in Tier 4.

Rung to celebrate the life and achievements of Captain Sir Tom Moore, starting at 6pm to coincide with the national ‘Clap for Captain Tom’.

Rung also remembering all those who have lost their lives due to Covid and also thanking the NHS and all frontline staff who have been working so hard throughout this pandemic.

Remember - “Tomorrow will be a Good Day!”

The ringing took place by a single household with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

The traditional Death Knell & Nine Tailors rung / tolled on the tenor bell as a mark of respect and in fond memory of long standing village resident JOYCE MONEY who sadly passed away a month ago, 23rd January, aged 88, and whose funeral takes place this week.

Joyce was the centre of village life in more ways than one. Not only did she live right in the centre of the village in her cottage overlooking the village green but also over the years she sat on many of the village committees. She was a great supporter of the bells and bell ringers, supporting the fundraising efforts to restore and augment the bells between 1999 & 2004. Joyce particularly enjoyed sitting in her cottage or garden just across the village green from the Church and listening to the bells being rung because she was partially sighted and her eyesight had deteriorated greatly resulting in her not being able to see much which meant she got much pleasure from listening to the bells. You soon knew if the Church clock was the wrong time as Joyce relied on the Church clock striking the hours to tell her the time due to her poor eyesight! She will be greatly missed by all in the village, she was a truly wonderful lady, a true village person (an end of an era).

The traditional Death Knell & Nine Tailors rung / tolled on the tenor bell at 5pm as a mark of respect and in fond memory of J SAMUEL HAMMOND ‘SAM’ who sadly passed away yesterday, 25th February, aged 73.

Sam was Carillonneur at Duke University in Durham North Carolina holding the post for 53 years between 1965 up to his retirement in 2018 when the University honoured him by making him University Carillonneur Emeritus and the University carillon/instrument was renamed in his honour ‘The J Samuel Hammond Carillon’. He played the instrument each day during the week at 5pm as classes ended and twice on a Sunday around services and gave over 15,000 performances on the Duke Carillon during his lifetime. His beloved carillon/instrument is a testament to the care and attention Sam gave it over the years and is one of the finest instruments in North America, and was much loved by him – he was rightly very proud of it. He had a passion for Taylor bells, with Dukes 50 bells being cast at Loughborough in 1932 and especially loved the sound of its 5 tonne bass bell. Sam oversaw the restoration of the instrument by Taylor’s in 1992 and has carefully looked after it ever since which has kept it in fantastic condition. His legacy and spirit will continue through the sound of the Duke Carillon.

Sam was a true gent, warm, welcoming, unassuming, humble and had a heart of gold. His southern welcome and humour will be greatly missed, and it was an honour to have known him and to have called him a friend. It was lovely to meet up with him again on a recent visit to Taylor’s in 2019 whilst he was over in the UK on holiday. Rest in peace dear friend or as Sam would say Requiesce in Pace.

Tolled on our Taylor Tenor cast in 1897 – I think Sam would have approved!

(Recital played on the Duke Carillon on the evening of Sam’s death, starts at 1 min 9)

(Sam shortly before his retirement)

(the Sam I remember)

(Sam plays Dear Old Duke - Alma Mater)

Rung at noon as a mark of respect and as a final farewell to Captain Sir Tom Moore as his funeral service commenced at Bedford Crematorium.

Rung on the back three on Mothering Sunday to wish all the village mothers a Happy Mothers Day, as many will not be able to be with their families today.

It is a year since we last rang a quarter peal on all six bells (13th March 2020) and a year since we last rang all six bells prior to a Sunday Service (15th March 2020).

Circled the tower (and as conductor) 61 times to quarter peals, since the bells were rehung and augmented in Sept 2004: 4-5.

The ringing took place by a single household with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 482) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Sunday Ringing, rung on the front three bells 'The Keltek Trust Three'.

The ringing took place by a single household with all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

Rung on the back three with the bells half muffled up to just before the minutes silence at 12 noon marking the National Day of Reflection in memory of the 126,172 UK citizens who have passed away due to Covid and the many millions all over the world, on this the first anniversary of the first UK lockdown.

The ringing took place by a single household with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

12 noon tolled on the tenor bell to mark the start of the national minutes silence followed by tolling 126 times afterwards in memory of the 126,172 UK citizens who have passed away due to Covid, on the National Day of Reflection.

12 noon tolled on the tenor bell to mark the start of the national minutes silence followed by tolling for 5 mins afterwards in memory of the 126,172 UK citizens who have passed away due to Covid, on the National Day of Reflection.

The clock chimed 12 noon on the tenor bell to mark the start of the national minutes silence, this was followed by the treble being tolled for 5 mins afterwards in memory of the 126,172 UK citizens who have passed away due to Covid, on the National Day of Reflection.

12 noon tolled on the fifth bell to mark the start of the national minutes silence followed by tolling for 5 mins afterwards in memory of the 126,172 UK citizens who have passed away due to Covid, on the National Day of Reflection.

12 noon tolled on the fifth bell to mark the start of the national minutes silence followed by tolling for 5 mins afterwards in memory of the 126,172 UK citizens who have passed away due to Covid, on the National Day of Reflection.

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 heath to the safety of the village.

Prior to the start of the quarter the Culfrey Bell (the tenor) was rung at 7pm for 10 mins.

Circled the tower (and as conductor) 62 times to quarter peals, since the bells were rehung and augmented in Sept 2004: 4-5.

The ringing took place by a single household with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 483) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Sunday Ringing on Palm Sunday, rung on the front three bells 'The Keltek Trust Three'.

The ringing took place by a single household with all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

Rung prior to the morning service on Palm Sunday.

Rung on Good Friday with the bells fully muffled, apart from the tenor which was left open tolling at backstroke.

‘There is a green hill far away, without a city wall, where the dear Lord was crucified, who died to save us all.’

First Quarter in the method: Potter Treble Place Singles

[P.N.] 3.3.3.1.1.1.3.123.3.1.1.1.3.3.3.1.1.1 (132) – 36 changes

(first rung to 180 changes here on 11th October 2020)

Circled the tower (and as conductor) 63 times to quarter peals, since the bells were rehung and augmented in Sept 2004: 4-5.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 484) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung prior to the Easter Morning Service, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

‘Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!’

Circled the tower (and as conductor) 64 times to quarter peals, since the bells were rehung and augmented in Sept 2004: 4-5.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 485) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung prior to the Easter Morning Service, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

‘Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!’

Rung on two after sadly meeting one short to ring three as planned.

The ringing took place with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Rung prior to the Easter Morning Service, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

‘Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!’

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles, plus social distancing observed with all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Rung prior to the Easter Morning Service, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

‘Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!’

Rung also to commemorate the centenary of the unveiling and dedication of the village War Memorial (2nd April 1921) which consists of the Church clock and stone memorial plaque underneath the clock face on the tower.

The ringing took place with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died earlier today at Windsor Castle aged 99. Rung shortly after the news broke at 12 noon.

Rung with the bells half muffled this evening as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died earlier today at Windsor Castle aged 99.

The ringing took place by a single household with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died earlier today at Windsor Castle aged 99.

Tolled on ‘Gabriel’ (the fifth bell cast in the late 15th early 16th century and known as the announcing bell) as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died earlier today at Windsor Castle aged 99. Rung shortly after the news broke at 12 noon.

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died earlier today at Windsor Castle aged 99.

Rung as a mark of respect with the bells half muffled to celebrate the life, work and achievements of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who sadly passed away yesterday at Windsor aged 99. A life of service and duty, devoted to the Queen, his wife for over 73 years and always by her side, her strength and stay. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go to Her Majesty the Queen at this time.

Rung at 10am to signal to the village that the Church has been opened up specially this weekend for act of private prayer in remembrance of the Duke.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 486) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died yesterday at Windsor Castle aged 99. Rung at 12 noon to coincide with the National Gun Salute.

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died yesterday at Windsor Castle aged 99.

Rung as a mark of respect with the bells half muffled to celebrate the life, work and achievements of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who sadly passed away on Friday (9th Apr) at Windsor aged 99. A life of service and duty, devoted to the Queen, his wife for over 73 years and always by her side, her strength and stay. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go to Her Majesty the Queen at this time.

Rung at 10am to signal to the village that the Church has been opened up specially this weekend for act of private prayer in remembrance of the Duke.

The ringing took place by a single household with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

Tolling half muffled prior to the morning service as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died on Friday (9th Apr) at Windsor Castle aged 99.

Tolled prior to the morning service as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died on Friday (9th Apr) at Windsor Castle aged 99.

Tolling half muffled prior to the morning service as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died on Friday (9th Apr) at Windsor Castle aged 99.

Tolling half muffled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, who died on Friday (9th Apr) at Windsor Castle aged 99.

Rung in the afternoon due to no services having been held at the Church since March last year, however the Churchwardens wished the bells to be heard today.

Rung as a mark of respect with the bells half muffled to celebrate the life, work and achievements of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A life of service and duty, devoted to the Queen, his wife for over 73 years and always by her side, her strength and stay. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go to Her Majesty the Queen at this time.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung as a mark of respect with the bells half muffled to celebrate the life, work and achievements of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A life of service and duty, devoted to the Queen, his wife for over 73 years and always by her side, her strength and stay. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go to Her Majesty the Queen at this time.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, longest serving Consort, prior to his funeral at Windsor Castle and finishing at 3pm to mark the start of the National Minutes Silence.

‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

Rung with the bells half muffled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, longest serving Consort, prior to his funeral at Windsor Castle.

Following this quarter whole pull and stand was rung for 5 mins before the muffle on the tenor was removed and the tenor tolled at 30 second intervals for 20 minutes leading up to his funeral and finishing at 3pm to mark the start of the National Minutes Silence.

‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 487) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, longest serving Consort, prior to his funeral at Windsor Castle and finishing at 3pm to mark the start of the National Minutes Silence.

‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, longest serving Consort, in the half hour leading up to his funeral at Windsor Castle and finishing at 3pm to mark the start of the National Minutes Silence.

‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, longest serving Consort, in the half hour leading up to his funeral at Windsor Castle and finishing at 3pm to mark the start of the National Minutes Silence.

‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, longest serving Consort, in the half hour leading up to his funeral at Windsor Castle and finishing at 3pm to mark the start of the National Minutes Silence.

‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

Tolled on ‘Gabriel’ (the fifth bell cast in the late 15th early 16th century and known as the announcing bell) as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, longest serving Consort, in the half hour leading up to his funeral at Windsor Castle and finishing at 3pm to mark the start of the National Minutes Silence.

‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

Tolled as a mark of respect in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, longest serving Consort, in the half hour leading up to his funeral at Windsor Castle and finishing at 3pm to mark the start of the National Minutes Silence.

‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

Rung prior to the morning service with the bells half muffled in memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The muffles were then removed now that the period of national mourning has ended.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

Rung with the bells open to celebrate the life of long standing village resident JOYCE MONEY whose ashes were interred in the Churchyard following this quarter peal.

Joyce was the centre of village life in more ways than one. Not only did she live right in the centre of the village in her cottage overlooking the village green but also over the years she sat on many of the village committees. She was a great supporter of the bells and bell ringers, supporting the fundraising efforts to restore and augment the bells between 1999 & 2004. Joyce particularly enjoyed sitting in her cottage or garden just across the village green from the Church and listening to the bells being rung because she was partially sighted and her eyesight had deteriorated greatly resulting in her not being able to see much which meant she got much pleasure from listening to the bells. You soon knew if the Church clock was the wrong time as Joyce relied on the Church clock striking the hours to tell her the time due to her poor eyesight! She will be greatly missed by all in the village, she was a truly wonderful lady, a true village person (an end of an era).

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 488) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung to celebrate St. George’s Day.

Circled the tower (and as conductor) 68 times to quarter peals, since the bells were rehung and augmented in Sept 2004: 4-5.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 489) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Sunday Ringing, rung on the front three bells 'The Keltek Trust Three'.

Rung as a birthday compliment today to the tenor ringing, our Tower Captain.

We believe this method is rung for the first time:

Potter Hanworth Singles

[P.N.] 3.123.3.123.3.1.3.1 (312) – 24 changes

The ringing took place by a single household with all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

Rung by some of the local band prior to the morning service.

The ringing took place with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Rung by some of the local band prior to the morning service.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household, social/support bubbles and social distancing with all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Rung prior to the morning service.

The ringing took place using a social/support bubble with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

Rung with the bells half muffled in memory of Heather Fry, beloved wife of local ringer John Fry. This quarter was rung during her funeral which was being held at Lincoln Crematorium. John & Heather are former residents of Nocton, moving here from Norfolk, and now living in nearby Digby. It was when they were living down in Norfolk that Heather learnt to ring at Beetley & Gressenhall. All the local band wish to be associated with this quarter and our thoughts and prayers are with John and his family at this difficult time.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung on the front three bells ‘The Keltek Trust Three’ with the bells half muffled in memory of the Reverend RICHARD DORRINGTON of Bodmin, tomorrow (10th May) being the first anniversary of his passing. Our thoughts are with his wife Bryony.

Sunday Ringing, rung on the front three bells ‘The Keltek Trust Three’ with the bells half muffled in memory of the Rt Revd Robert Maynard ‘Bob’ Hardy C.B.E. 70th Bishop of Lincoln (1987 – 2002) and past Patron of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers, who passed away last month (9th April).

“Bishop Bob, as he was affectionately known across Greater Lincolnshire, was much loved and greatly admired for his dedication to the diocese and the people of Lincoln. He was particularly known for his commitment to rural issues and was a President of the Lincolnshire Show. He also served as Bishop for HM Prisons (1985 – 2001).”

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

The ringing took place using family members who live in the same household with all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 490) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by some of the local band prior to the morning service.

The ringing took place with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Rung by some of the local band prior to the morning service.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household, social/support bubbles and social distancing with all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Rung by some of the local band prior to the morning service.

The ringing took place with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings.

Rung to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The ringing took place using a combination of family members who live in the same household and social/support bubbles with social distancing observed and all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

(No. 491) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung prior to the morning service, hopefully the last time (or at least for a while) that limited ringing has to take place!

The ringing took place using family members who live in the same household with all the ringers wearing face coverings. Rung from our ground floor ringing chamber with the tower door to the outside fully open.

First time all six bells have been rung since March 2020, celebrating the recommencement of regular Practice Nights once again.

First time all six bells have been rung since March 2020, celebrating the recommencement of regular Practice Nights once again.

Rung by the local band on Whitsunday prior to the morning service.

This is the first ringing on all six bells since March 2020.

Rung wishing our Ringing Master Christopher Woodcock a speedy recovery, currently in hospital after undergoing emergency surgery.

Celebrating the recommencement of regular Practice Nights once again. The local band are now able to hold Practices at Potterhanworth, Nocton & Blankney and are holding two practices a week so everyone gets a chance to ring.

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service.

This is the first time all six bells have been rung for a service since March 2020.

Rung wishing our Ringing Master Christopher Woodcock a speedy recovery and return to ringing.

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service.

This is the first time all five bells have been rung since the pandemic began (in fact the last time was back in Sept 2019).

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 17 years ago on 17th June.

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, passing away 2 ½ months before the bells were completed.

Sue was taught method ringing by the conductor, who called all her quarters.

Ray Cucksey wishes to be associated with this ringing.

Rung also in memory of Geoffrey F Bryant ‘Geoff’ of Barton-upon-Humber, friend of the conductor, whose memorial service took place today at St Mary’s Barton, attended by the conductor. He will be greatly missed and ringing will be the poorer without his cheerful unassuming helpful nature.

We decided to attempt an eighth rather than a quarter to ease ourselves back in (and we were pleased we had decided that with it being so hot this evening).

Rung on St Peter's Day to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service, to celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary today of Robert & Janet Harvey, Robert is a member of the local band.

Rung at 8pm as part of the national ringing for NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers Day. WE THANK YOU!

Rung on the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the NHS in thanksgiving and to celebrate the NHS being awarding the George Cross by Her Majesty the Queen.

Rung at 8pm as part of the national ringing for NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers Day. WE THANK YOU!

Rung on the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the NHS in thanksgiving and to celebrate the NHS being awarding the George Cross by Her Majesty the Queen.

Rung at 8pm as part of the national ringing for NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers Day. WE THANK YOU!

Rung on the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the NHS in thanksgiving and to celebrate the NHS being awarding the George Cross by Her Majesty the Queen.

Rung by the local band prior to the Christening of Harvey Adam Bishop which took place in this church following this quarter. Rung by Grandma on the fourth (Tower Captain) and by Uncle Christopher - aka ‘Uncle Ephah’ on the third (Ringing Master).

Second child of Rachel (the conductor’s sister & daughter of the ringer of the fourth) & Adam, Brother for Aaliyah, second grandchild for Yvonne & Richard Woodcock and nephew of the conductor.

First quarter rung on all six bells here since 13th March 2020, in which the ringers of 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 all rang. The treble ringers last quarter was 26th January 2020, also rung here.

(No. 492) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service, remembering our dear friend Pam Garner, former Churchwarden and Organist at this Church and great friend and supporter of the bells, whose birthday would have been earlier this week (10th Aug).

Rung by the local band prior to the service to License and Welcome Rev'd Simon Aston to the Benefice of Metheringham, Blankney & Dunston. Although he will not be acting as Incumbent or Priest in Charge he is being placed in the Benefice during the Vacancy to lead Sunday Worship.

Rung by the local band immediately after the Harvest Festival, which was attended by the Bishop of Grimsby, who dedicated the beautiful new hand-embroidered 'Green/Ordinary Time' Altar frontal.

Rung by the local band immediately prior to the Harvest Festival, which was attended by the Bishop of Grimsby, who dedicated the beautiful new hand-embroidered 'Green/Ordinary Time' Altar frontal.

The Annual Culfrey Quarter Peal.

Rung on the back three (the original three) 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 heath to the safety of the village.

This quarter was rung up to 7pm, after which the Culfrey Bell (the tenor) was rung for 10 mins.

The Culfrey Trust still provide new bell ropes for the Culfrey Bell, upkeep the Church clock which took over the ringing of the bell, and provide two bungalows for elder parishioners called the Culfrey Bungalows on the site of the old Culfrey Cottages.

(No. 494) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band to celebrate the first birthday today of Harvey Adam Bishop. Rung by Grandma on the third and conducted by Uncle Christopher - aka ‘Uncle Ephah’ on 1-2.

(No. 495) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the Patronal Fesitval - the feast of St Wilfrid (12th Oct). Traditionally in Metheringham the Patronal Festival is celebrated by the Metheringham Feast which also celebrated and marked the end of the Harvest.

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

Also in memory of Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, murdered on Fri 15th October whilst working in his constituency.

(No. 496) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band as part of the national ‘Ring Out for COP26’.

For the occasion we rang a specially composed symbolic piece of ringing, which consisted of:

The first part contains chaotic ringing with the bells ringing randomly building up to the point where all the bells are firing together. This is to represent the chaos climate change is having on our planet.

The second part contains the more mournful ringing with whole pull and stand being rung followed by the tenor tolling on its own. This is to represent the death of the planet and the damage being done.

The third part contains the building up of the bells one at a time into rounds repeated a number of times then into the more joyful ringing consisting of call changes which is to represent rebirth and hope for a better planet in the future as we tackle climate control.

An explanation of the ringing was posted on the village facebook page and has received many positive comments.

This was not political ringing it was ringing to celebrate God’s creation!

Rung by the local band as part of the national ‘Ring Out for COP26’.

Following on from the symbolic piece of ringing we rang a 260 of Plain Bob Doubles to finish.

Rung by the local band as part of the national ‘Ring Out for COP26’.

For the occasion we rang a specially composed symbolic piece of ringing, which consisted of:

The first part contains chaotic ringing with the bells ringing randomly building up to the point where all the bells are firing together. This is to represent the chaos climate change is having on our planet.

The second part contains the more mournful ringing with whole pull and stand being rung followed by the tenor tolling on its own. This is to represent the death of the planet and the damage being done.

The third part contains the building up of the bells one at a time into rounds repeated a number of times then into the more joyful ringing consisting of call changes which is to represent rebirth and hope for a better planet in the future as we tackle climate control.

An explanation of the ringing was posted on the village facebook page and has received many positive comments.

This was not political ringing it was ringing to celebrate God’s creation!

Rung by the local band as part of the national ‘Ring Out for COP26’.

Following on from the symbolic piece of ringing we rang a 260 of Plain Bob Doubles to finish.

Rung by the local band on All Saints Sunday to celebrate the Patronal Festival. Rung after meeting one sort to ring Doubles due to illness.

Also marking what would have been the birthday (All Saints Day) of The Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson, first Earl of Ripon, former Prime Minister.

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)

In honour of the anniversary of the birthday of The Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson, first Earl of Ripon, former Prime Minister.

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 by the local band.

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled immediately after the Act of Remembrance held out on the Village Green around the Village War Memorial across the road from the Church.

Lest We Forget

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled prior to the Act of Remembrance held out on the Village Green around the Village War Memorial across the road from the Church.

The tenor bell struck 11 o'clock to mark the start of the national 2 minutes silence.

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, but especially the 18 men & boys from this village who lost their lives in the Great War and did not return, all of whom are commemorated on the Village War Memorial.

Also marking the centenary of the Royal British Legion.

We Will Remember Them!

Their Name Liveth For Evermore

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

(No. 497) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Lest We Forget

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled in the evening on Remembrance Sunday.

Rung 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, but especially the 12 men, boys & lady from this village who lost their lives in the Great War and did not return, all of whom are commemorated on the Village War Memorial here in Church.

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

St Wilfrid’s Metheringham.

We Will Remember Them!

Their Name Liveth For Evermore

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

Lest We Forget

The fourth bell tolled prior to the Remembrance Service.

Rung remembering all those who were killed during the Great War 1914-1918, especially the 14 men & boys from this village who did not return.

We Will Remember Them!

Their Name Liveth For Evermore

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

Lest We Forget

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled in the evening 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, but especially the 12 men & boys from this village who lost their lives in the Great War and did not return, all of whom are commemorated on the Village War Memorial here in Church.

We especially remember Private WILLIAM HENRY ROSSINGTON who was killed in action on 15th April 1918 aged 21. William was a ringer at this Church.

We also remember Pioneer WILLIAM PEARSON GREEN who was killed in action on 28th June 1916 aged 25 and Private GEORGE HENRY COOKE who died of wounds on 20th December 1917 aged 29. William & George were both ringers at the neighbouring Church of St Wilfrid’s Metheringham.

We Will Remember Them!

Their Name Liveth For Evermore

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

The treble of the six in this tower was given as a War Memorial in 1919 by the farmers of Blankney as a thanksoffering for Peace.

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to mark the retirement of the 72nd Lord Bishop of Lincoln, the Right Reverend Christopher Lowson, (2011 – 2021), who is also Patron of the Lincoln Diocese Guild. This afternoon a special farewell service is being held for the Bishop at Lincoln Cathedral. The conductor rang at Westminster Abbey for Christopher Lowson’s Consecration Service.

(No. 498) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The Annual Village Benefactors Memorial Quarter Peal.

Rung with the bells half muffled by the local band in memory of two of Potterhanworth’s most significant residents/benefactors, who both died on 24th Nov but 250 years apart.

Dr RICHARD SMITH, Lord of the Manor, (died on 24th November 1602), who set up & founded the Christ’s Hospital Endowment for the young people of this village, originally funding them to attend the Bluecoat school in Lincoln, Christ’s Hospital School which he founded. The Endowment now gives out annual grants to the village children each Christmas Eve towards educational expenses and extra curricular activities.

Revd ARTHUR HENRY ANSON (died 24th November 1859), who was Rector of this Parish from 4th May 1847 up to his death on 24th November 1859. Reverend Anson was a great friend to the village of Potterhanworth and was responsible for the rebuilding of the present Church in 1856, the building of the new village school known as the “Anson School” in 1855 and the re-hanging of the original three bells (the present back three) in 1858.

(No. 499) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band at 12 noon to announce the opening of the Church Christmas Fair.

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

500th quarter peal on the bells since they were rehung and augmented from three to six in September 2004, the first quarter on the six bells being Plain Bob Doubles rung on 20th September 2004.

Acknowledging the help and support we got from the Keltek Trust who found the three second hand trebles for us.

The conductor has now rung 483 quarters on the bells since Sept 2004, and the ringer of the third 403 quarters, both taking part in the first quarter on the six bells on 20th Sept 2004.

(No. 500) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

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

Rung by the local band prior to the traditional Village Candlelit Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.

Rung also in memory of Chris Jones, boyfriend of Rachel Woodcock (the Conductors Sister, Daughter of the third), who is always in our thoughts around Christmas, with Christmas Day being the ninth anniversary of his death.

This is the final quarter peal to be rung by the local band this year with us reducing our ringing due to covid.

(No. 501) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the coming of Christmas, this possibly being the final ringing here this year.

Rung by the local band to celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve prior to the ‘early’ Midnight Mass Service at 7.30pm.

Wishing the Village a Happy Christmas and hopefully bringing some festive cheer to all those within earshot of the bells. ‘Let steeple bells be swungen’

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

Wishing the Village a Happy Christmas and hopefully bringing some festive cheer to all those within earshot of the bells. ‘Let steeple bells be swungen’

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

Wishing the Village a Happy Christmas and hopefully bringing some festive cheer to all those within earshot of the bells. ‘Let steeple bells be swungen’

Rung by the local band on Christmas Morning.

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

Wishing the Village a Happy Christmas and hopefully bringing some festive cheer to all those within earshot of the bells. ‘Let steeple bells be swungen’

Also wishing our friends in Lismore, New South Wales, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Rung in memory of Chris Jones, boyfriend of Rachel Woodcock (the Conductors Sister, Daughter of the tenor ringer), who is always in our thoughts on Christmas day, the ninth anniversary of his death.

Rung on the back five by the local band prior to the Christmas Morning Communion Service.

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

Wishing the Village a Happy Christmas and hopefully bringing some festive cheer to all those within earshot of the bells. ‘Let steeple bells be swungen’

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

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

Wishing the Village a Happy Christmas and hopefully bringing some festive cheer to all those within earshot of the bells. ‘Let steeple bells be swungen’

Rung on the back five by the local band on Christmas Morning.

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

St Oswald’s Church is still closed so there is no service this morning (there have been no services held here since before lockdown in March 2020), however the Churchwardens were keen that the bells were rung so the village could hear them on Christmas Morning.

Wishing the Village a Happy Christmas and hopefully bringing some festive cheer to all those within earshot of the bells. ‘Let steeple bells be swungen’

The final touch of the Old Year, to mark the passing of 2021.

‘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 prior to midnight.

Other ringing during the 40 minutes prior to midnight also included: Reverse Rounds & Call Changes and diminishing Rounds.

Also Present: Peter Sargeant.

Thanking the NHS for all they have done during 2021 and for the amazing vaccination roll out!