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The first touch of the New Year, to welcome in 2024.

‘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 open after midnight.

The Traditional Ringing in of the New Year, to welcome in 2024.

‘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 open after midnight.

Ringing during the 35 minutes after midnight included: three bursts of firing, Kings, Plain Bob Doubles and Rounds & Call Changes in celebration.

This was followed by the consumption of the now traditional bottle of Champagne for the ringers and Chocolate cake.

Rung by the local band on New Years Day afternoon to welcome in 2024.

Following the ringing we adjourned to the Ripon Arms for a New Years Day drink!

‘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.’

This was preceded by ringing at Martin.

Rung by the local band on New Years Day afternoon to welcome in 2024.

‘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.’

This was followed by ringing at Nocton.

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany.

Also present: Peter Sargeant.

Rung during the service ringing to wish our ringing friends in Lismore, New South Wales, a Happy New Year and welcome back to ringing at their tower from the Potterhanworth & St Mary le Wigford ringers!

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany.

The Plough Bells.

The traditional early morning ringing at Blankney on Plough Monday, and traditionally the first ringing on the bells in the New Year.

Rung by the local band on Plough Monday to celebrate the traditional start of the English agricultural year, this being a farming estate/community. Plough Monday was customarily a big day of celebration throughout the whole of Lincolnshire.

‘God Spede the Plough’

Also in memory of Cyril aged 102 who passed away last week.

Also present: Peter Sargeant.

Rung by the local band prior to the evening candlelit Candlemas Service.

Rung with the bells half muffled to mark the anniversary of the death of The Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson, first Earl of Ripon, 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.

He was a former Chancellor of the Exchequer as well as a former Prime Minster, and is buried in the family vault here under All Saints.

Welcome back to Quarter Peal ringing to our friend Mike following his operation at the end of last year!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The tenor bell tolled fully muffled before the Ash Wednesday evening Service.

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

Luke’s second quarter peal, his first being here on the treble to Bob Doubles at the end of November 2023.

The second of the Lent quarter peals or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

(No. 532) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Specially arranged for Tristan (2) to ring his first quarter of Minor inside, well done Tristan!

A nice way to spend a miserable wet day followed by a leisurely pub lunch.

The first of the Lent quarter peals (an away day) or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the Sunday Service band with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

Rung as a refresher for Robert, it being four years since he last rang a quarter of Bob Minor inside!

The third of the Lent quarter peals or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

(No. 533) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

A Focused Practice rung by members of the local Practice Night band with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

Rung as a refresher for David & Mike of Cambridge (blown the cobwebs away) and introduction to Treble Bobbing for Tristan!

The fourth of the Lent quarter peals or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

A Focused Practice rung by members of the Sunday Service band with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

This was Jane's first long touch of Plain Bob Minor on the treble (her first 720 of Minor), having only rung 120s or 180s previously during Practice Nights. Well Done Jane, this was a big step forward!

The fifth of the Lent quarter peals or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

A Focused Practice rung by members of the Sunday Service band with the bells fully muffled for Lent.

Following Jane's first 720 of Minor last week (Plain Bob Minor on the treble) this was a follow up as consolidation, hence the extra 360 this week and a different calling for the 720.

The seventh of the Lent quarter peals or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

Specially arranged for Tristan (3) this time to focus on Singles, this being an all singles composition – 84 of them in total. Well done Tristan I think you can safely say you can ring Plain Bob Minor inside now!

Dedicated to the memory of Patrick The Right Honourable The Lord Cormack who passed away on 25th February aged 84 and whose funeral takes place at Lincoln Cathedral on 25th March. Lord Cormack was a devout Christian, champion of the Book of Common Prayer serving as President of the Prayer Book Society, as well as Deputy High Steward of Lincoln Cathedral and Vice President of the National Churches Trust. Langton Church was much admired by Patrick, being a little Georgian gem set in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds countryside! A true Parliamentarian having served as an MP for 40 years before becoming an active life peer in the House of Lord’s since 2010. 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant'

The sixth of the Lent quarter peals (an away day) or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Robert's first quarter of Plain Bob Minor with all singles – 84 of them in total.

Rung remembering Mike Pomeroy.

The eighth of the Lent quarter peals (an away day) or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

A Focused Practice rung by members of the local Practice Night band with the bells fully muffled for Lent. Rung also with the sound control closed during Holy Week.

Rung as a follow up for David & Mike of Cambridge (following the earlier focused practice on 4th March) and follow up to Treble Bobbing for Tristan & Robert!

The ninth of the Lent quarter peals or extra focused practices to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

The Annual Culfrey Ringing.

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.

The bells were rung up to 7pm, after which the Culfrey Bell (the tenor) was rung for 5 mins.

Due to it being Lent the bells were fully muffled but the tenor's backstroke muffle was removed so the culfrey bell could be heard tolling.

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.

Rung by members of the local Practice Night band with the bells fully muffled for Lent. Also rung with the sound control closed during Holy Week.

First quarter of Cambridge for Mike since 2018 & David since 2009 – Well Done both (you haven’t forgotten it!).

This is the first quarter peal of Surprise Minor rung on the bells by an all local band – the ringers of 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 all being Sunday Service ringers here, but all the band being regular practice night band members!

The tenth and final Lent quarter peal or extra focused practice to give people a chance to ring something they have been learning or as consolidation.

Well done to Tristan Shaw, Robert Harvey, Jane Kania, David Bee, Michael Christie & Luke Harness-Barrack - all regular members of the local band on achieving or refreshing something during these Lent quarter peals or extra focused practices!

(No. 534) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The tenor bell tolled fully muffled before the Maundy Thursday evening Service.

Rung by the local band 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, outside a city wall, where our dear Lord was crucified who died to save us all.’

Rung marking the Solemn Feast of Good Friday and the Crucifixion of Christ.

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

(No. 535) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The tenor tolled 33 times starting at 3pm on Good Friday.

Rung by the local band prior to the Easter Sunday Morning Service.

Rung with the bells fully open in all their full might and glory, after being fully muffled through out the whole of Lent, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

‘Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!’

We also rang rounds for 2 minutes during the Gloria.

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

(No. 536) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Early morning ringing on Easter Morning, starting at 7.45am as there was no service here at All Saints this morning.

Rung by the local band to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Christ.

Rung with the bells fully open in all their full might and glory, after being fully muffled through out the whole of Lent, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

‘Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!’

Rung by the local band on the back six prior to the Easter Sunday Morning Service which was being taken by the Bishop of Grantham the Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Chamberlain.

Rung to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Christ.

‘Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!’

Rung by the local band prior to the Easter Sunday Morning Service.

Rung to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Christ.

‘Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!’

Practice Night rung 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 who lived at Nocton Hall had All Saints Church built as a memorial to her husband the first Earl of Ripon. She also gave this peal of six bells in 1865 in memory of him.

First quarter in the variation for: 5. Well Done Tristan! (who had only rung this a couple of times in the last two weeks and who was not convinced when the conductor told him he would be able to ring a quarter in a new variation just like that).

Rung as forthcoming birthday compliments to the Conductor & Iann Blacklock (Heather's son) for 14th April.

A most enjoyable spring day - good ringing, nice bells, sunshine, all followed by the usual excellent leisurely pub lunch and beer!

(No. 2 of 2) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung with the bands congratulations to celebrate the recent wedding of Robert Harvey's niece - Ceri Holmes and Paul Sanders, married on 5th April at Lillibroke Manor near Maidenhead.

First quarter in the variation for: 3.

750th quarter: 2.

(No. 1 of 2) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by a local band as a forthcoming birthday compliment (25th Apr) to the treble ringer (Tower Captain) Yvonne.

(No. 538) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band to celebrate St George's Day.

First quarter of April Day for Jane on the treble.

(No. 539) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

First quarter together inside to Grandsire Doubles for 2 & 5 after both learning the method together at three focused practices during March and after ringing their first quarters in the method individually in two quarters last week. Also their longest length in the method and most calls.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The Annual Rogation Ringing.

Rung by the local band prior to the Rogation Service led by the Rural Dean of Graffoe, to celebrate the blessing of the land and crops for the forthcoming harvest, this being a farming estate/community.

First quarter peal at Blankney for the ringer of the treble.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Most methods to a quarter peal: 2.

First quarter peal on the bells since 2017.

Remembering Rev’d Henry Law James of Surfleet, first Master of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild, 1899 - 1932.

In 1899 Timberland had a very active resident six bell band ringing peals of Treble Bob Minor.

Remembering the Timberland ringers from this time - William Elkington, Frederick Curtis, Herbert King, Francis Cobb, Albert West, Charles West, headed by George Elkington their conductor, all members of the Guild.

Timberland was affiliated to the Lincoln District of the Northern Branch of the newly formed Guild.

1250 changes specially chosen as an appropriate length.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

First quarter inside in more than one method: 2.

Remembering Frederick W Stokes of Blankney, who is the longest serving Secretary of the Lincoln Diocesan Guild, 1921 - 1950. Fred took part in many of the Guild's early ringing achievements such as the first peal on the new twelve at Lincoln Cathedral in 1929, being the first peal of Maximus rung for the Guild and in the County - Cambridge S Maximus by an all resident Guild band, and the first peal of London S Major rung for the Guild and in the County at Washingborough in 1928 to name but a few. However he was a grass roots ringer too, teaching many local bands and calling many first peals at various towers!

Blankney is the Guild’s overall fourth leading peal tower. It is the leading six bell peal tower with 236 peals rung for the Guild out of the 260 peals rung on the bells.

The conductor learnt to ring and joined the Guild 25 years ago during the Guild’s Centenary year 1999. Rung remembering Geoffrey R Parker, eighth Master of the Guild, 1992 – 2002, who was Master at that time (25 years ago). Geoff is the leading peal ringer here at Blankney having rung 81 peals on the bells, with the conductor being the second leading peal ringer here with 68. Geoff is the Guild’s second leading peal ringer having rung 1,548 peals for the Guild

Rung also remembering Jack L Millhouse, sixth Master of the Guild, 1982 – 1987 and also Secretary of the Guild, 1969 - 1974. Jack probably did more for Lincolnshire ringing and ringers than anyone else prior or previous to him, through encouraging, teaching and providing opportunities. He is the Guild’s leading peal ringer having rung 1,578 peals for the Guild, and Blankney is his leading six bell peal tower with 46 peals.

1250 changes specially chosen as an appropriate length.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The traditional 'May Morning Bells' rung by the local band celebrating Spring and all its simple joys - such as bluebell carpeted woods and the sound of the Cuckoo.

Early morning ringing by the local band on Ascension Day to celebrate the Great Feast of the Ascension of Christ to Heaven, one of the five major Feast’s in the Church calendar.

Also present: Peter Sargeant.

Rung by the local band prior to the Group Service on Ascension Day to celebrate the Great Feast of the Ascension of Christ to Heaven, one of the five major Feast’s in the Church calendar.

Also present: Yvonne Woodcock.

Rung by the local band prior to a talk being given at the Village Hall about Albinia Hobart Countess of Buckinghamshire who lived at Nocton Hall. This was a Church fundraiser and the bells rang as people arrived at the Village Hall for the event. Rung on the bells given by another Countess, her grandaughter - Sarah Albinia Louisa Countess of Ripon who gave this peal of six bells in 1865.

Rung also to celebrate the significant birthday today of Heather Shaw, with the best wishes from the band, (Sixty on Thirds and 160 of Plain Bob Doubles being appropriate).

Unfinished business! The Conductor stupidly miscalling the quarter after doing all the hard work - feeling under the weather is no excuse!

Marking the anniversary of the the famous ‘Dambusters Raid’ which took place 16th/17th May 1943, on the Ruhr Valley Dams by 617 Squadron which was based at and flew from RAF Scampton, here in Lincolnshire 'Bomber County'. Remembering the 133 airmen who participated in this daring raid, but especially the 53 aircrew who were killed during the raid and did not return.

Rung in memory of John Stephen Langton Esq. marking the anniversary of his death (16th May 1833 aged 38).

The present six bells were the gift of John Stephen Langton Esq. being cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry by Thomas Mears in 1825.

"WE WERE GIVEN BY JOHN STEPHEN LANGTON ESQ LORD OF THIS FREE WARREN 1825"

Due to John Stephen Langton's early and unexpected death aged only 38, he was not able to complete all of his ambitions, and had he lived longer he would have most certainly had a further two bells added to complete the octave here.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by a mainly local band during the May Fair being held in Church.

Rung also to celebrate the birth of Sebastian Arthur Harvey on the 16th May to Alina & Richard Harvey - Robert’s nephew, and as a birthday compliment to Anne Beech - Robert’s sister, whose birthday is today.

(No. 541) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung on the back five by the local band prior to the May Fair being held in Church.

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service on Whitsun to celebrate the Great Feast of Pentecost - the birth of the Church, one of the five major Feast’s in the Church calendar.

First quarter peal of Minor rung on a Sunday morning prior to a service by the local Sunday Service band.

(No. 542) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

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

Rung also in memory of Squadron Leader Mark Long who was killed yesterday in the crash at RAF Coningsby (10 miles away) when his spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (based at RAF Conginsby) crashed into a field close to the RAF base. Lincolnshire are proud of their RAF roots and connections. RIP

"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth

of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things

You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,

I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung

My eager craft through footless halls of air....

Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue

I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.

Where never lark, or even eagle flew —

And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space,

– Put out my hand, and touched the face of God."

Rung for the annual Gunby Hall Rose Week.

Rung in the afternoon to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

Remembering Ray Ayres - benefactor of the bells (having them rehung and augmented, giving the new treble & tenor) and former custodian tenant of Gunby Hall.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung for the annual Gunby Hall Rose Week, today being 'Regency Day' with people dressed in period costume.

Rung in the morning to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

Remembering Ray Ayres - benefactor of the bells (having them rehung and augmented, giving the new treble & tenor) and former custodian tenant of Gunby Hall.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung for the annual Gunby Hall Rose Week, today being 'Regency Day' with people dressed in period costume.

Rung in the afternoon to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

Remembering Ray Ayres - benefactor of the bells (having them rehung and augmented, giving the new treble & tenor) and former custodian tenant of Gunby Hall.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung for the annual Gunby Hall Rose Week.

Rung on a damp afternoon to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

Remembering Ray Ayres - benefactor of the bells (having them rehung and augmented, giving the new treble & tenor) and former custodian tenant of Gunby Hall.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung for the annual Gunby Hall Rose Week.

Rung on a damp afternoon to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

Remembering Ray Ayres - benefactor of the bells (having them rehung and augmented, giving the new treble & tenor) and former custodian tenant of Gunby Hall.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung for the annual Gunby Hall Rose Week and in memory of Eddie Gasson former Churchwarden who died in 2020 and is buried just outside the Church door.

Rung in the afternoon to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

Remembering Ray Ayres - benefactor of the bells (having them rehung and augmented, giving the new treble & tenor) and former custodian tenant of Gunby Hall.

First quarter peal of St Martin's - 5.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band on the back five to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings to Liberate Europe during World War Two.

Rung 8.30 – 9.00pm immediately prior to the Village Beacon Lighting Ceremony and then again immediately after the Beacon Lighting 9.15 – 9.30pm, at the request of the Parish Council.

Rung in memory of all those who took part in the invasion, those in the air, those on the land and those on the sea, from Britain, the Commonwealth and the Allies. Especially remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who did not return. We Will Remember Them!

Rung for Freedom, Liberty and Peace!

Rung by the local band at 6.30am with the bells half muffled to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings to Liberate Europe during World War Two.

The bells pulled off shortly before 6.30am with the quarter peal going into changes at 6.30am – the actual time the Normandy landings were taking place 80 years ago.

Rung in memory of all those who took part in the invasion, those in the air, those on the land and those on the sea, from Britain, the Commonwealth and the Allies. Especially remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who did not return. We Will Remember Them!

Rung for Freedom, Liberty and Peace!

(No. 543) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings to Liberate Europe during World War Two.

Rung as part of the National Ringing at 6.30pm.

Rung in memory of all those who took part in the invasion, those in the air, those on the land and those on the sea, from Britain, the Commonwealth and the Allies. Especially remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who did not return. We Will Remember Them!

Rung for Freedom, Liberty and Peace!

Rung by the local band to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings to Liberate Europe during World War Two.

Rung in memory of all those who took part in the invasion, those in the air, those on the land and those on the sea, from Britain, the Commonwealth and the Allies. Especially remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who did not return. We Will Remember Them!

Rung for Freedom, Liberty and Peace!

Rung by the local band to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings to Liberate Europe during World War Two.

Rung 8.30 – 9.00pm immediately prior to the Village Beacon Lighting Ceremony and then again immediately after the Beacon Lighting 9.15 – 9.30pm, at the request of the Parish Council.

Rung in memory of all those who took part in the invasion, those in the air, those on the land and those on the sea, from Britain, the Commonwealth and the Allies. Especially remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who did not return. We Will Remember Them!

Rung for Freedom, Liberty and Peace!

Rung by the local band to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings to Liberate Europe during World War Two.

Rung in memory of all those who took part in the invasion, those in the air, those on the land and those on the sea, from Britain, the Commonwealth and the Allies. Especially remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who did not return. We Will Remember Them!

Rung for Freedom, Liberty and Peace!

Rung by the local band to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings to Liberate Europe during World War Two.

Rung in memory of all those who took part in the invasion, those in the air, those on the land and those on the sea, from Britain, the Commonwealth and the Allies. Especially remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who did not return. We Will Remember Them!

Rung for Freedom, Liberty and Peace!

Congratulations to Steve (who rang backstrokes to Call Changes, having only started learning to ring 2 weeks ago!)

Rung by the local band to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings to Liberate Europe during World War Two.

Rung in memory of all those who took part in the invasion, those in the air, those on the land and those on the sea, from Britain, the Commonwealth and the Allies. Especially remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who did not return. We Will Remember Them!

Rung for Freedom, Liberty and Peace!

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service, we did not intend to ring a long touch but decide as there were only six of us we would.

Rung to congratulate Churchwardens in the Diocese upon their swearing in and installations following the Episcopal Visitation with Admission of Churchwardens service held at Lincoln Cathedral on Thur 13th June by the Bishop of Lincoln. Congratulations to Rachael Eades & Mark Suthern Churchwardens here at St Andrew's and to the Conductor and Seb Brown who are Churchwardens at St Mary le Wigford the Civic Church of Lincoln (who are the youngest Churchwardens in the Diocese - Seb being only 20). With thanks to the Cathedral Ringers for ringing for our installation!

Rung as a Golden Wedding compliment to Lynn & Richard Rodgers for yesterday. Richard who is also a ringer is Yvonne's cousin (Yvonne having attended the wedding) and the conductors first cousin once removed.

Rung by the local band prior to the Midsummer Songs of Praise service which concluded the Church Summer teas & fete held outside on the Church lawn.

The quintessential English summer day, strawberry teas and village fete games being enjoyed on the Church lawn, the bells ringing and a cricket match taking place across the road!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The recommencement of Practice Nights at Timberland, the first for 5 years.

Rung to celebrate the Patronal Festival on the eve of the feast of St Peter & St Paul.

First quarter together inside to Minor as a couple 3 & 4!

Unfinished business put right - “Remember to Smile!”

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung in the afternoon to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

To celebrate the Patronal Festival on the eve of the feast of St Peter and in memory of Ray Ayres - benefactor of the bells (having them rehung and augmented, giving the new treble & tenor) and former custodian tenant of Gunby Hall. Ray died on 4th June 2008 and is buried in the Churchyard.

The 24th June was the 29th anniversary of the tenor ringers first quarter peal which included St Simons along with Plain Bob & Grandsire Doubles.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The recommencement of Practice Nights at Martin since the covid pandemic, the first for over four years.

Rung by the local band immediately following the wedding here at St Andrew's of the Churchwarden's daughter Lauren Suthern and Richard McLintock.

(No. 544) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung in memory of Captain Matthew Flinders RN, native of neighbouring Donington - being born there on 16th March 1774, who is returning home today and is being reburied inside St Mary and the Holy Rood Church Donington - the Church where he was baptised. He is being given full Naval honours including an 18 gun salute and pallbearers from the Royal Navy's state ceremonial team.

The young Matthew Flinders was educated here at Horbling at the Reverend John Shinglar's Grammar School, which is thought to have been held in this Church - Rev Shinglar being the curate here and is named on the fourth bell.

Captain Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia, and is credited with naming the continent. He died in London on 19th July 1814 aged 40 and was buried in St James's burial ground Camden, until his lost grave was rediscovered in 2019.

First Quarter Peal on the bells for four and half years - since ringing was allowed to recommence, after a period of silence as no ringing was allowed on the bells.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung in memory of Captain Matthew Flinders RN, on the eve of the anniversary of his death - 19th July 1814. Flinders was married to Ann Chappelle at neighbouring Partney Church on 17th April 1801, shortly before he set sail for his Exploration of Australia.

Unfinished business put right!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung in the afternoon to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

The final part of a most enjoyable day out, enjoying the glorious sunshine, in two delightful settings - the tranquil surroundings of Langton-by-Partney and the beautiful grounds of Gunby Hall, with lunch in-between at our favourite pub and tea, cake and ice-creams at Gunby to finish!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung in the afternoon for the National Garden Scheme Open Gardens to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

During the day we had many spectators come through the Church to watch us ring.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung in the morning for the National Garden Scheme Open Gardens to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

Circled the tower to quarter peals, and as conductor: 3.

First quarter peal in the variation: 4.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the Summer Festival Service, A Songs of Praise for the feast of St Mary Magdalene, with the former Nocton Park Priory being dedicated to St Mary Magdalene.

Rung in the afternoon to entertain the visitors to the National Trust's Gunby Hall & Gardens, the Church standing within the grounds of Gunby Hall.

First quarter peal in the variation: 2 & 3.

Dedicated to Clifford - who ever he is / was!

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the Patronal Festival, led by the Archdeacon of Lincoln.

Sadly we did not have time to ring a quarter having rung for services at two other towers prior to this.

First of Spliced Minor & Doubles for all except the Conductor.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the Sunday Service band after the morning service on ‘Bells Sunday’ to celebrate the twentieth 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.

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 Ron Applewhite (local ringer), Pam Garner (former Churchwarden and Chair of the Bell Fund Raising Committee), Brenda Webster & Iris Armstrong (who both supported the bell fund).

Also acknowledging our gratitude to the Keltek Trust who found the three second hand bells and donated one of them.

(No. 546) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the Sunday Service band prior to the morning service on ‘Bells Sunday’ to celebrate the twentieth 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. The ringers of the second, fourth & tenor all rang the same bells for the first quarter peal on the new six – Plain Bob Doubles 20th Sept 2004.

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 Ron Applewhite (local ringer), Pam Garner (former Churchwarden and Chair of the Bell Fund Raising Committee), Brenda Webster & Iris Armstrong (who both supported the bell fund).

Also acknowledging our gratitude to the Keltek Trust who found the three second hand bells and donated one of them.

Circled the tower (and as conductor) 75 times to quarter peals, since the bells were rehung and augmented in Sept 2004: 4.

(No. 545) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Conducted from the cubby-hole by Christopher C P Woodcock who sat out.

First Quarter Peal on an inside working bell: 2 - Well Done Paul and well rung!

Longest Length also for 2 as the ringing was going so well and to prove he really did know it!

Rung by the ringers who have been supporting the fortnightly Focused Plain Bob Doubles Practices here at Hackthorn to help ringers progress from trebleing to ringing inside.

Paul wishes to associate the following ringers with this quarter: David Randall, Graham Colborne, Keith Butter & the Navenby Ringers, Yvonne Woodcock & the Potterhanworth Ringers, Rowan Booth, Richard Johnson & the Brant Broughton/Caythorpe Ringers.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

First Quarter Peal on an inside working bell: 5 - Well Done Mark and well rung!

This was an impromptu quarter which the conductor decided to call unknowing to the rest of the band as the long touch was going so well and we were the bare six!

Rung by the ringers who have been supporting the fortnightly Focused Plain Bob Doubles Practices here at Hackthorn to help ringers progress from trebleing to ringing inside.

The band wish to associate the following ringers with this quarter: Robert Harvey, Michael Christie, Jo Highfield, Philip Dawson, who have supported these focused practices.

Finally, thanks to Hackthorn Church & Ringers for the use of their bells, especially Helen McGurk & Cathy Andrews.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Consolidation for Mark who rang his first quarter inside - here last Saturday, 7th Sept.

Longest length for 5.

Rung in fond memory of Lynda M Lazzerini of Whatton-in-the-Vale Notts, friend of 1 & 3, who sadly passed away earlier today. Our thoughts are with David & Anne at this time. RIP Lynda.

Rung by the local band on the front five prior to the Harvest Festival this afternoon and to celebrate the Harvest Thanksgiving.

Rung by the local band on the back six prior to the morning service for the Harvest Festival and also the Patronal Festival.

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

Rung as birthday compliments to - Colin (for today), Paul (for tomorrow) & the conductor's Nephew, Harvey, who is 4 on Wednesday.

First blows in the method for around 50 years: 3.

(No. 547)

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

(No. 548) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The Annual Metheringham Feast Quarter Peal.

Rung on the back six by the local band during 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).

First quarter peal on the bells for four years.

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.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

The traditional call to the Feast, rung on the back four original bells dating from 1620, keeping up the 400 year old tradition of these bells calling the villagers to the Feast.

Rung prior to the official opening of the Feast at 2pm on Cross Hill at the Market Cross in the center of the village, and then again after the opening.

The Metheringham ‘Meg’ Feast has taken place since medieval times and traditionally marks the end of the Harvest and celebrates the Church’s Patronal Festival, the feast of Saint Wilfrid (12th Oct).

A Focused Practice held whilst the Church was open for the Harvest Festival weekend for the village to visit and see the Harvest decorations and flowers in the Church.

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung during the Monday morning practice for the local band to focus on advancing their ringing.

First Norwich to be rung at a Practice by the local band.

With best wishes to Geoffrey Spencer.

Rung to mark the 235th 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 also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

First quarter peal of Plain Bob Doubles inside on a different bell (other than the second), this time on the third, well done Paul!

Rung prior to the ‘Not the Guild Dinner’ attended by friends, thirteen in total, who enjoyed a choice of good food, good beer and excellent company this evening at the Dambusters Inn Scampton.

The band wish to associate Heather Shaw with this quarter after she wimped out!!! or was it because she needed so much extra time compared to the gentlemen to get dressed up and ready for this evenings gathering!!!

Marking the 20th anniversary of the formation of The Saint Andrew’s and All Saints Society of Church Bell Ringers.

#TheFloraDinner

(No. 549)

Rung by the local band following the marriage of Laura Dean (of Mere Hall) to Tom Allen, held in this Church immediately prior to this quarter peal. The Dean Family have been generous benefactors to this Church over the years. Rung as the 300+ guests left the Church for photographs under the tower before adjourning to Mere Hall for the wedding breakfast.

Rung also on the afternoon of the ‘Not the Guild Dinner’ being held this evening marking the 20th anniversary of the formation of The Saint Andrew’s and All Saints Society of Church Bell Ringers.

Rung by the local band on All Saints Day to celebrate the Patronal Festival and marking what would have been the birthday of the first Earl of Ripon, a former Prime Minister, who lived at Nocton Hall. All Saints was built as a memorial to him and the peal of six bells were given by his wife the Countess of Ripon in 1865 in memory of him.

Also dedicated to the memory of Lynda Lazzerini on what would have been her 75th birthday. The seventh 'and a half' quarter peal of a weekend's ringing to celebrate her life.

Rung by the local band to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

Marking the 25th anniversary of the tenor ringers first quarter peal which was rung here on 2nd November 1999 when he rang the treble to a quarter peal of Plain Bob Minor.

Wishing Geoffrey Spencer a speedy recovery.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the morning service to celebrate the Patronal Festival. A Quarter Peal for the Patronal Festival was rung here yesterday evening by the local band.

Finishing with Whole Pull & Stand.

Lest We Forget - Their Name Liveth For Evermore

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled on the eve of 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.

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

Also Private George Dykes (brother of Kenneth) & Sergeant D V Leone who both served in the Great War and both survived, they were both ringers at this Church.

We Will Remember Them!

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Finishing with Whole Pull & Stand.

Lest We Forget - Their Name Liveth For Evermore

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 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.

We Will Remember Them!

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

800th quarter: 6.

(No. 552) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Also present - Peter Sargeant.

Lest We Forget - Their Name Liveth For Evermore

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled prior to the Joint Remembrance Sunday Service and Act of Remembrance for Potterhanworth & Nocton held out on the Village Green with the War Memorial standing on it, across the road from the Church.

Taking part in the procession for the Church over to the War Memorial whilst the bells were ringing were the Rector, Church Wardens of Potterhanworth & Nocton, the Chairmen of the Potterhanworth and Nocton Parish Councils and the Scouts.

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.

We Will Remember Them!

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

Lest We Forget - Their Name Liveth For Evermore

Rung by the local band 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 42 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.

We especially 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 this Church.

Also Gunner Harry Green (brother of William) & Aircraftsman Frank Dawson who both served in the Great War and both survived, they were both ringers at this Church.

We Will Remember Them!

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

Tolled before the Remembrance Sunday Service by one of Martin's newest recruits.

Lest We Forget - Their Name Liveth For Evermore

Rung by the local band 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 14 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.

We Will Remember Them!

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

Tolled prior to the Remembrance Sunday Service.

Finishing with Whole Pull & Stand.

Lest We Forget - Their Name Liveth For Evermore

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled in the afternoon on Armistice Day.

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 38 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 Driver Edward Lintin who served in the Great War and survived, he was a ringer at this Church.

We Will Remember Them!

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

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Finishing with Whole Pull & Stand.

Lest We Forget - Their Name Liveth For Evermore

Rung by the local band with the bells half muffled in the afternoon on Armistice Day.

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 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.

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.

Also 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 neighbouring Metheringham Church.

William & George rang their first 720 on 8th October 1912 at Metheringham, being Grandsire Doubles, conducted by Fred Stokes who was Tower Captain here at Blankney. https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1204050

We Will Remember Them!

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 also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

First quarter peal in Cornwall for all band members.

Rung at the church where Robert was christened in October 1958 & his parents married in May 1955.

Conducted by Christopher C P Woodcock who stood out.

First Quarter Peal on the bells since Rehanging.

First Quarter Peal on eight bells for: 6 & 8, Well Done Peter & Katie.

First Quarter Peal on the tenor and heaviest bell rung for a Quarter.

Rung at the conclusion of the inaugural Potterhanworth Ringers Holiday (aka The SAASSY Tour - Saint Andrew's & All Saints SocietY) marking our 20th anniversary in style. With thanks to Steve, Jen & Liz for the warm welcome we received at St Dennis and wishing them well in their progression in their ringing.

Dedicated to the LDG125.

Rung on the back five on St Andrew's Day to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

Rung by the local band on the back five on St Andrew's Day to celebrate the Patronal Festival.

Rung by the local band on Advent Sunday prior to the Patronal Festival Service.

(No. 553) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung prior to and for the opening of the Church Christmas Fair, this being a Focused Practice held beforehand with ringing following for the opening of the Fair.

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

(No. 554) (Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung by the local band prior to the Village Candlelit Carol Service led by the Lincoln County Hospital Brass Band.

(Rung also for the Lincoln Diocesan Guild)

Rung on the back six by the local band prior to the Village Carol Service.

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

Rung starting on the back five ringing Minimus with a cover, with the treble ringer upon arrival joining in at the end of the 15th extent of Minimus and going straight into Doubles with a cover, with no break in the ringing or repeated change. This was due to time constraints, after the treble ringer had forgotten and was subsequently late.

2-6 rang the quarter peal with 1 ringing 960.

For the village candlelit service. Rung on the back three: bells 2 and 3 being out of action.

With the bands best wishes to Chris Woodcock, who was unable to ring due to illness

Rung by the local band immediately after the village carol and crib service.

With best wishes to Chris Woodcock who should have rung today

The tenor bell rung to call people to Midnight Mass.

Rung by the local band prior to the village Christmas Holy Communion.

With the band's best wishes to Chris Woodcock who should have rung today

Christmas Morning Bells.

Rung by the local band wishing Chris Woodcock our Ringing Master a speedy recovery, who was unable to ring due to ongoing illness, who was listening from bed.

Rung in memory of Chris Jones, boyfriend of Rachel Woodcock (Daughter of the treble ringer), who is always in our thoughts on Christmas day, this being the twelfth anniversary of his death.

Rung by the local band for the Christmas Day service

Rung on the front 4 by the local band for the Christmas Service

The traditional ringing of the Old Year out, marking the passing of 2024.

‘Ring out the Old, Ring in the New.'

Rung by the local band on the front (Minor) five prior to midnight, followed by the tolling of the tenor at midnight.

Rung wishing Chris Woodcock our Ringing Master a speedy recovery, who was unable to ring due to ongoing illness, who was listening from home.