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Marking the conductors 300th quarter peal: 5

Rung in loving memory of George Archibald (first child of Wendy), born this day in 1987 and who lived for 25 days.

First blows in variation: 2,3,4

A birthday compliment to Wendy.

First quarter on 8: 8

First trebling on 8: 1 - Well Done Reuben and Max!

First away from tenor: 1 - Well Done Ed!

First Grandsire Triples: 4 - Well Done Finley!

Rung for Evensong.

First on 12: 8

First on 12 as Conductor: 7

First in method: 3, 5, 6

First in method as conductor: 7

First quarter rung on 2 boxes, at a height of 6' 1": 1

First in method: 4 & 5

First treble bobbing on 8: 1

First in method: 2,3,4

For evensong. First on a working bell - 1 - well done Max!

90th birthday compliment to Pat Cavanagh, Max's grandma.

Rung for the 350th anniversary of the casting and installation of the bells

First in method: 5

First quarter peal at first attempt - 6. Well done Jonny!

First surprise : 2

Rung after a lost peal.

First in method: 4

For evensong

1st QP for 1

1st QP on tenor 6

The tenor was tolled in memory of Lucy Harris's mother Diane, who died recently. Lucy is a friend of Tony and was listening. This was followed by call changes and a service touch of Plain Bob Doubles.

1st peal attempt: 8.

1st in method as conductor.

Rung for the Surrey Association Peal Weekend.

First spliced: 3

First in method: 2,3,4

1st peal inside: 1

700th peal: 5

Rung for the Surrey Association Peal Weekend.

First away from tenor covering - 1.

First for 29 years - 3.

First Spliced Surprise: 3, 5

First Spliced Surprise Major: 4

First away from cover (1)

For St David's Day

Wedding compliment to Helena Vagnolini and Gregory Jackson of this parish, married at noon today in St Lawrence's church, Lechlade.

First quarter peal at first attempt - 6. Well done Jennie!

Rung on the day of The Institution and Induction of The Reverend Calum Zuckert as Rector of Barnes Team Ministry.

First major in the method: 2,4,7

First major in the method as conductor

First quarter peel for Linda and Alan (treble and tenor)

Rung on the day of the Barnes Ringers' AGM, and by a band of inestimable ladies on International Women's Day.

First away from tenor cover: 1 - Well done Kate!

1st on a working bell: 1

Rung to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the installation of the bells at St John's (from St Mary Lambeth).

Rung with an appropriate length to mark the conductor's 18th Birthday. Quarter 1 of 3 on the Birthday Bash

Rung to mark the conductor's 18th Birthday. Quarter 2 of 3 on the Birthday Bash.

First multi-variation quarter, includes first blows of May Day, Seighford, Kennington: 3

First in method: 2,3,4

333rd Quarter: 6

First of Royal: 1,4,7

First of Royal inside: 6

First in method: probably all except 3.

1st QP 6

1st QP on treble

1st QP as Conductor of Grandsire on Tower bells

1st QP 6

Rung for Mum on Mother’s Day and for Elke.

First Royal, with Birthday compliments: 5

First Quarter: 6 and 8

With 65th birthday compliments to the 7th

First Surprise Major - 4. Well done Colette!

Remembering Maggie Joyce, Louise's mother, who died 20 years ago today.

First Stedman 3

Most methods as conductor - 5

First quarter peal on 8 bells - 1

In celebration of the 19th birthday of Paddy Rey, the Vicar's son.

First away from cover bell - 1

Get well compliment to Luke Williams of the local band

First in method: 3

First inside: 2

Celebrating the installation of a new window in the church.

For Evensong

Marking the 3rd Ringer's 500th quarter - Well Done Mike!

First quarter: 1 - Well Done Edwina!

350th Quarter: 2

Rung by members of the local band on our practice night, in celebration of the life and ministry of Pope Francis.

1st quarter peal: 6

Rung half muffled to commemorate the life of Pope Francis who died this day.

The quarter was preceded by the tolling, half muffled, of the tenor, 88 whole pulls, by Richard South.

The Tenor was tolled for 88 whole pulls, half muffled, to commemorate the life of Pope Francis who died this day.

This tolling preceded a quarter peal at the tower for Pope Francis.

First quarter 6

First quarter away from tenor 1

Rung in memory of Derek Sibson uncle of the treble ringer.

First Minor - 1. First Minor inside - 2. First quarter of Plain Bob Minor - 3.

Rung for Surrey Quarter Peal Month

First in method - 3 & 4

Surrey Association quarter peal month

First in the method - 3. Rung for Surrey Quarter Peal Month.

First quarter peal on eight bells - 8

Rung as part of the Surrey Association quarter peal month

Rung for The Surrey Assocation Quarter Peal Month.

1st triples on a working bell: 1

For Surrey Association quarter Peal Month.

First in method: 4

An appropriate length to mark 50 years since the bells of St Mary, Lambeth were relocated to Caterham Valley. Also rung to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

First quarter - 1. Well done Alison!

For Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month.

First Major: 2

Rung to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, 8th May 1945.

For VE Day.

Rung to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

First in method: 1

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The above touch followed by two touches of 80 Plain Bob Doubles in which Nick and Remo respectively rang "inside"; the session beginning with call changes and ending with the firing of the bells 80 times in 4 lots of 20 followed by call changes on 7 bells in both of which Ruth Ruocco Brown took part.

Other Reigate Ringers who wish to be associated with this ringing are : Chris Burgess, Phil Williams, Anne Wood, Penny Holmes, Elaina Spicer, and Brandon Bratton.

Rung to remember the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Rung by the local band to celebrate VE Day

General ringing to commemorate VE Day prior to the torchlight procession in Grange Park

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V. E. Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day

Ringing out at 6:30pm for the united celebration of the historic 80th anniversary of VE day. Graciously observed by members of the local community

Ringing for VE Day

Rung at 6.30pm to celebrate 80th VE Day anniversary.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

To celebrate and commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

For 80th anniversary of VE Day

For 80th anniversary of VE Day

Rang to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE day.

Rung to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Lest we forget.

Rang to remember those who gave so much for our lives today.

Rung after service commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Rung for the Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Croydon Tramlink (now London Trams) modern tramway service, connecting communities across south London. Rung within earshot of Morden Road tram stop.

1st conducting performance - 1

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Croydon Tramlink (now London Trams), connecting communities across south London. Rung within earshot of Morden Road tram stop.

Rung for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

Rung for Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month 2025

First in method: 1

Rung for Evensong and Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month 2025

First quarter: 1

For the VE Day 80th Anniversary.

Rung as part of Surrey quarter peal month.

1st QP at first attempt: 1

For Surrey Association QP month

Rung for Surrey Quarter Peal Month.

First Alliance for most of the band.

First Stedman Caters - 2 & 3

First Stedman Caters as C

In memoriam Christopher Rance, late husband of the 2.

Sending Best Wishes to Rosemary Lilley, Tower Captain of Carshalton, and Happy Birthday compliments to the 6th Ringer.

Rung prior to the ND Surprise Major practice and for Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month 2025

Most Methods: 2,3,4

For evensong and Bell Sunday. First of Minor - 1.

For Surrey Quarter Peal Month.

Congratulations, and good luck, to Milica on becoming Master of the Surrey Association.

For Surrey Association quarter peal month.

First in method: 2,3

Rung for Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month

First in the method - 4. For Surrey Quarter Peal Month.

Rung to belatedly celebrate the 56th Birthday of our friend, Dave Bassford

Also rung in anticipation of the marriage of Rev'd Calum Bruno Zuckert and Anna May Chambers, taking place at Barnes tomorrow

Rung for the Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month

Rung for Surrey Association QP month

First triples: 1

Rung for Surrey Quarter Peal Month

Rung for Surrey Quarter Peal Month

First quarter peal: 6

With best wishes to Linda for a speedy recovery and many thanks to Richard for standing in at short notice. For Surrey Quarter Peal Month.

Rung on Ascension Day during the Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month

Rung on Ascension Day during the Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month

Rung on Ascension Day during the Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month

For Surrey Quarter Peal Month

1st Minimus: 3,4

Rung immediately following the internment of ashes at the church of Carol Parker and David Leif.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day earlier this month, for Surrey Association's quarter peal month and the 30th birthday of 3 on Wednesday.

First in method: 3

First away from tenor: 1

1st blows in the method: 5

1st 1/4 in method: 4,6

Rung for Surrey Association quarter peal month (May!)

First quarter peal in the method: 2, 4, 6, and as conductor.

1st as C

First in method, completing the Standard 8 and Core 7 to Quarter Peals: 5

The ringer of the 3rd has now rung Quarter Peals at all Surrey Association towers

First in method: 6

An 80th birthday compliment to Andrew Howard-Smith

Rung to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the International Partnerships with Fontainebleau & Konstanz

21st birthday compliments for today - 3.

Most Minor methods to a peal - 4.

First Spliced Surprise Major: 3

1st inside - 2

First treble bob: 3

First tower bell quarter in the method: 2

For Evensong

First quarter of Minor: 2

Rung to celebrate the Christening at St John's yesterday of Rowan Forster, son of Alice and Rob Forster, and grandson of Susan and Noel.

Rung for the UAL Art Show. First 10 bell quarter peal on the bells since 2014.

First in method: 2,3

First in method: 2,3,4

50th together - 5 and 6.

First on 10: 10

First on 10 inside: 4

Marking the 74th Birthday of our dear friend, Sheila Cheesman

Rung on St Peter's Day to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter's Church Walworth. Afterwards, the ringers rang the original bells of St Peter's now installed as the back 8 at St Anne's Limehouse.

Also rang to welcome Mother Doris Barerra-Torrico to St Peter's as Curate.

Rung on the back 6 on St Peter's Day to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter's Church Walworth. The back 6 are within the 8 original bells installed at St Peter's Church Walworth in 1825.

Rung on the back 8 on St Peter's Day to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter's Church Walworth. The back 8 are the original bells installed at St Peter's Church Walworth in 1825.

Rung in memory of Teri Welikala (30th June 1968 to 3rd June 2025) daughter of Nina and Priya Welikala members of St John’s, Caterham. Rung on her birthday and also the day of the internment of her ashes in Switzerland.

A farewell tribute to the Reverend John Hayward, vicar of St Mary's since 2008, who retires this weekend and will be greatly missed.

First in Method: 5

In thanksgiving for the life of Patrick Joseph Donovan 21/3/1911 - 11/7/1995

First Triples: 2

1st in surprise: 1

All contributed to the calling: 3 - Go; 2, 4 & 5 - 120s+60; 6 - That's all; 1 - Stand.

A farewell quarter to Caroline after about 33 years as a ringer at St John's. Many thanks for all you have done and good luck with your move to the south coast.

Also rung for the safe return of Suzannah Broome and the crew of Polar Bound from the North West Passage

1st QP 5

1st Minimus 2 & 4

Rung to celebrate the life of Mrs D Burke, also the wedding of Kelly to Dom and for Sharon and Martin’s Ruby Wedding Anniversary.

First in method: 2,3,6

400th quarter peal: 7

First Spliced Surprise Minor: 2,3

First on 10: 1 - Well Done Yolande!

Sending belated Happy Birthday wishes to the mother of the conductor

First in method: 3

175th Quarter as Conductor: 7

Remembering our dear friend, Monica Trow, who was last with us on the Barnes Trip 2024

Most Major Methods: 2 & 4

6) First Quarter

Rung by members and friends of the local band to celebrate the birth of Erin Zoe Prescott Ridley on Saturday 19 July, and to congratulate the proud parents, Hannah and Phillip Ridley, our tower captain. And if that were not celebration enough, it was Wendy's 200th quarter. Congratulations to her, too.

First in principle: 4

100th Quarter Peal: 8

To welcome Erin Zoë Prescott Ridley into the world.

Most Surprise Major methods: 3

For evensong. First Grandsire Doubles inside - 5.

Rung in celebration of the birth of Erin Zoë Prescott Ridley.

First mixed doubles: 3,5

First as cover: 6

Rung as part of the Wimbledon band practice night 'Summer Series' of Quarter Peals

First quarter (6)

1st quarter in method (2).

First on treble.

1st Rutland: 2, 5.

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Chris Hibbert (son of Bill) and Liz Devine on 19th July in Brooklyn, NY.

Rung after the parish mass and in memory of Doreen Gee, a long standing member of the congregation at St Peter's, and Margaret Goodson, a long standing member of the congregation and former Church Warden at St Peter's, who died recently. May they rest in peace and love, and rise in glory.

First in method 2 and 4.

Rung for Evensong.

Rung for Evensong

First on 10: 10

Rung to celebrate the birth of Erik Sweet on 3 August 2025, grandson of Irene & Richard. 1st quarter on the Treble for Paul. Another of the Wimbledon band practice night 'Summer Series' of Quarter Peals.

Rung for the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan day, VJ80.

On the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Wishing Beryl Norris a Happy 86th Birthday

Rung for the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan day, VJ80.