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First Surprise Major in hand.

Marking the first time that Seth ( age 5) joined a ringing practice.

Rung to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Miss Alice White becoming the first lady to ring a peal on a Tower Bell.

First touch of Grandsire Triples in hand for Richard, Clare and Bill

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Mike Shaw and Sarah Beharry, the groom's mother ringing No2

Rung to celebrate a "Special Birthday" for a local Bosbury Ringer, Yvonne Prestidge. Happy Birthday Yvonne from everybody in the District

To celebrate the "Special" birthday of Yvonne (ringing 2)

In memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, at 12 noon on the day of his funeral.

Rung to celebrate the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore

For the 135th Anniversary of the Hereford D.G.

Remembering those who have died from Covid over the past year.

Tolling at 12.01; one strike for each 1,000 lives lost to COVID-19 during the past year. Remembering all of them and reflecting on the consequences for their families.

In remembrance of those who died in the pandemic

To mark the anniversary of the 1st lockdown

Remembering those who have died from Covid over the past year.

In Memoriam. HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Thanks to Lesley Harling for adjudicating.

Tolling half muffled in memory of HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh who died 9 April 2021 Aged 99

In memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Andrew H Chapman wishes to be associated with this performance

Rung at noon in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

At noon in Memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

To mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at 12 noon in remembrance of

HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung at 12:00 to mark the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh

In memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tenor Bell slowly tolled, half muffled, 99 times at Noon to mark the death of HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

In memoriam HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

In memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

Rob Humpherson wishes to be associated with this performance

Rung in respect of HRH Prince Philip,

Duke of Edinburgh.

The tenor bell at All Saints Broseley was tolled half-muffled at 12:00 to mark the passing of HRH The Prince Philip.

It was tolled for 5 minutes and a special service was held in the church afterwards.

Rung, half-muffled, at the Priory Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bromfield immediately prior to the Requiem Eucharist for the repose of the soul of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Sue Hack

In Memoriam HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh who died 9 April 2021 Aged 99

To mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

in memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died 9th April 2021

Rung in memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh.

Half-Muffled Tolling

Prior to the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Windsor Castle.

Tolling Half Muffled prior to the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Rung for 1/2 hour prior to funeral of HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Slow Tolling prior to funeral service for Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prior to the minute's silence in memory of Prince Philip.

In memory of HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

The Church Stretton ringers wish to be associated with this performance

The half-muffled tenor was tolled during the hour prior to the national one minute silence and funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Immediately before the funeral at 3pm today of Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

Wishing we were there...

Rung to welcome Alice Helena Marie McChrystal-Clements.

First peal in the method.

Tillington Surprise Major:

-56-4-56-3-2-5-6-1 lh C

For everyone listening and very happy to be able to ring with friends again.

1000th peal: 9-10

Dan would like to thank everyone involved in helping him reach this milestone. Special thanks must go to Geoff Brewin and Rick Shallcross for many opportunities.

Congratulations to Alice as it is the third anniversary since her first quarter peal

Just in time and to reduce the rust. First quarter at Bredwardine since 14 March 2020.

For Pentecost

In memory of John Beswick former ringer at this tower

First of Singles for Len

25th quarter together 2 & 3

300th quarter together 1 & 4 according to BellBoard

40th birthday compliments to Ashley.

The first peal in the method.

Upton Bishop Surprise Major: -56-6-56-3-2-5-4-1 lh G

Birthday compliments to Ashley Fortey and Chris Pickford.

Birthday compliment to Dave Thompson

Birthday compliment to Dave Thompson.

Rung before the Eucharist service

Rung on practice night.

In memory of our friend and former ringer Bo Hollingshurst, who sadly died at her home in Bedfordshire on 19th May 2021.

Rung at her home tower in Herefordshire where, over the years, Bo served in various roles including loyal ringer, teacher, mentor, tower captain, fundraiser-in-chief, and the list goes on. Her friendship, support, drive and hard work inspired us all.

95th Birthday compliment to HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Jake Saer

A pleasant morning in the company of friends.

A pleasant morning in the company of friends.

To celebrate the conductor's birthday

To welcome Mabel a second granddaughter for Tim and Mary Anne Keyes

First quarter in the District since March 2020

With 80th birthday compliments to Peter Bennett.

Rung to mark Armed Forces Day

Rung after clearing all the twigs out of the bell pits.

Rung before the Eucharist service

For Evening Prayer.

Rung prior to the service of celebration for Betty Williams who sadly passed away last year aged 93. Betty lived in Stoke Prior for 70 years and played a key part in this church and the village.

Rung to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the NHS

Ringing for the 73rd Anniversary of the NHS

To welcome and celebrate the ordination of our new curate David Andrews

First in method 2,3,4

A 90th birthday compliment to Joan Harrison of Worcester, previously of Ashton-under-Lyne.

Rung for and during the Eardisland Open Gardens weekend.

With best wishes to Adam Crocker on moving into his new home.

Rung on the occasion of the Licensing Service of Reverend Ruth Hulse as Team Rector

To celebrate the ability to ring more than 6 bells post lockdown

An engagement compliment to Kali Jauncey and Tom Childs.

Birthday compliment to Jo Wyatt, Tim's sister.

Rung in memory of Claire Heathcoate who sadly passed away last week, relative of Briannie.

Rung in memory of Nick's daughter Rose Mary Cronin (1986 - 1997) on what would have been her 35th birthday. Completed prior to Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Guy and Tessa Wilkinson.

Marking the 350th anniversary of the casting of three bells by John Martin of Worcester. The three bells were part of the previous ring of four bells in this tower.

400th peal together: 2 & 8

Rung to the welcome the birth of Chloe Fiona Theresa Atkinson, granddaughter of Richard Clements.

Rung prior to Evensong time.

For morning service.

Rung on the sixtieth anniversary of Colin's first peal as conductor, on the same bell in the same tower in the same m/v and in the same time in changes per minute, but on a different floor and with a heavier tenor and a new frame and fittings than the 1961 peal. Rung in conformation with Welsh Covid regulations (half the band being residents of Wales) which, due to time restrictions, precluded a full peal and saved some of the more mature ringers from possible exhaustion or even embarrassment! The ringing was preceded by the Guild Prayer and the names of the original band who are now members of the Glorious Company of Heaven and of our friend John W. Hope who was also a member of the original band but is no longer able to ring.

Rung half muffled at handstroke in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Leigh, former High Sheriff of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, former parishioner and friend of Yarkhill church.

50th as Conductor.

The band would like to wish Paul Smith a speedy recovery.

With the best wishes of the band to Paul Smith who was to have rung today.

100th quarter together: Kris & Tim

5 from 5!

To congratulate George Bull on his excellent A level results

For the birth of Elliott Joseph Metcalfe (10/8/21), son of Anna, and for the 13th birthday (20/8/21) of his Uncle Joseph, great grandson, grand-daughter and grandson of 2. Congratulations Great Granny!

For Evensong.

Significant birthday compliment to Elizabeth Cooper-Tomkins

900th quarter peal for Lynn.

100th together: Jason & Tim.

Rung prior to Sue Baldwin's memorial service, mum to tenor ringer.

First quarter for Kate Smith.

Birthday compliments to Roland and Margaret Hollinghurst for the last week.

First quarter of Lessness: Lynn, Adam.

First on 12 in hand.

Wishing Alice fun and new adventures in Worcester.

Rung with fond memories of John Ridley. As well as many other things, John was known for his kindness, reliability and being one of the very few people able to pronounce 'Zverinogolovskoye Surprise Major' correctly.

Rung prior to the first Choral Evensong since relaxation of pandemic rules.

In memoriam Mary Pullen who died 9th September 2020

Rung as a commemoration of 9 11 and of peoples of all nations who died in subsequent conflicts.

Rung in affectionate memory of Sylvia Hodnett of Ditton Priors who died on 6th August aged 89 years.

Rung in memoriam Jeanette Harris who loved the sound of Leominster Priory Bells.

Rung immediately following the wedding of Sam and India (the daughter of the Earl of Plymouth)

The grandfather of the ringer of the 5 rang a peal on the same bell, in the same method for the marriage of the bride's grandparents in 1950.

For Evensong

A significant birthday compliment to Elizabeth Cooper-Tomkins

To mark the passing of Mary Cousins, wife of the late George T. Cousins, Master of the Hereford Diocesan Guild of Bellringers, 1984-86.

Rung on practice night.

First quarter on all 8 of the new bells.

Rung by members of the Tuesday night practice band.

Rung for Evensong.

Birthday compliment to Tom & Jerry (27th September)

Tom the son of Nick Chapman will be 40, Jerry the husband of Libby Davis will be older.

100th peal as conductor on handbells: 7-8

Remembering Ann Turner, formerly a ringer at Staunton on Arrow, who rang in Tim's only other quarter of minimus on 7th October 2000 and which was Ann's first quarter. Circled (or lined) the tower, 3.

Circled tower to quarters - 5.

Rung to celebrate Hereford Pride

Rung prior to the Installation service of The Reverend Canon Sarah Brown as Dean of Hereford Cathedral

To celebrate Hereford Pride and in memory of Patch, Rachel's recently departed and much loved cat. Cysga'n dawel, Patch.

Rung after the memorial service for people lost during covid lockdown restrictions.

Singles virginity taken by Brinsop - 1

For Father Guy Cole, Welcome to Leominster.

First Sunday evening ringing since March 2020

Rung as a birthday compliment to Anne

Rung in remembrance of Roland Hollinghurst 26.8.1929 - 16.10.2021, Grandad to Tim D Hollinghurst. Roland was briefly a ringer at St Anne, Haughton (Denton, his home town) just after the war.

Half-muffled in memoriam A Victor Parton, a ringer at this church for over 60 years.

Birthday compliment to Lady Hall

Dedicated to the memory of Isabel Evans nee Fox, who died 25th September 2021 aged 95, much loved mother of William (6) , Gregory and Lorraine.

In memory of Alec Osbaldiston Freeman of the Hereford Guild

1280 changes as an 80th birthday congratulations on this day to the ringer of the treble

First Superlative, 6

Rung following the St Edfrith evening service, last Sunday quarter prior to clock change.

For the upcoming COP26 conference in Glasgow

For COP26

Henry Lewis is to be associated with this performance

Rung on ellacombe frame for CoP26 conference

Andy Wilson wishes to be associated with this performance

Rung as part of the ‘Ring Out for Climate’ before Cop26 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which takes place in Glasgow from 1-12 November.

Rung half muffled prior to the All Souls evening service.

Rung half muffled at backstroke in honour of the fallen and in memory of Alec Osbaldiston, on the eve of his funeral. Alec was appointed a Freeman of the Guild in 2006, mainly in recognition of the sterling work he’d done for many years organising the Thomas Cooper Competition.

Remembering Alec Osbaldiston

Remembering Alec Osbaldiston, Freeman of Hereford Diocesan Guild.

First in the method for some.

Rung half-muffled following the funeral of Alec Osbaldiston, tower captain here for over 50 years.