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100th for the Association;7

First peal inside;2

First Grandsire Triples;5

For evensong. To celebrate the life of George Wareham, ringer at Marston Bigot, Somerset.

Nous sommes tous Charlie

To celebrate the 70th birthday (this day) of 2.

Rung half muffled in remembrance of Philip J Rothera, a ringer at this tower, rung by a local band and conducted by his son.

First in method for all.

Rung before a service commissioning a youth work team by the Bishop of Shrewsbury

To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchill. First in method for 2,3,5,7.

In memory of Alan Poole, friend of ringer 4, who died on 13 Jan 2015.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the first QP rung by 6 on this day in 1965 in this tower, in this method, and on this bell, for the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill

For Choral Eucharist and to celebrate the life of Phil Rothera, ringer at this tower.

Rung half-muffeld for World Cancer day in respect for those who have lost their battle with cancer and those who still are.

Each ringer has donated £5 towards a local Cancer Trust.

1st Quarter Peal inside and in the method : 4

1st in method for all

First Cambridge Major - 2.

First S Major for at least 25 years - 4.

Remembering Revd Nicholas Charrington, Rector of this parish 1979 to 1991, who died on 31 January.

1st QP of Superlative as conductor - 6

1st QP in method for all

First quarter in the method - 2,3,5.

Rung in memory of Geoffrey Evison, ringer of Stafford, before his funeral there today.

For Evensong and St David's Day

First quarter peal on eight bells - 4.

A belated birthday compliment to Amanda Ellis

For Evensong. 30th QP and 1st as treble without cover -1

First quarter of Minor as conductor.

Rung half-muffled for the re-burial of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral this day, 530 years after his death.

To celebrate the 62nd birthday of 4.

For Palm Sunday and "Come and Sing Stainer's Crucifixion".

Rung for Choral Evensong and to celebrate the birthday of 2

1st QP as conductor of spliced surprise major - 7

Rung prior to the Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for the Life of Rosamund Lavington Newborough, who died on 17th February 2015 aged 97.

Rung in remembrance and in celebration of the life of David Frederick Charles Beckwith, 27th April 1930 to 25th January 2015, father of the conductor.

For Evensong. Get well wishes to Frances Major, a regular member of the band. 200th QP together 2 and 3.

First in method for 4 and 5.

Remembering Frank Beech and A S 'Bill' Harris, both of Stone, Staffs, who have recently died.

For the 100th Anniversary of the start of the 2nd Battle of Ypres where the 2nd and 5th battalions of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry fought.

150th Quarter Peal together: 3 & 4.

For evensong. To mark the 100th anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Ypres in which the 2nd Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry fought and were subjected to the first use of "gas".

To wish Frances Major, ringer at this tower, a speedy recovery.

Rung for VE DAY 70TH Celebrations.

Rung to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

To mark the 70th anniversary of the Victory in Europe.

Rung with 1 & 2 leading, tenor covering

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day

To mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe.

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

To mark the 70th anniversary of the Victory in Europe.

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day and the 72nd anniversary of the Dam Buster raid.

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day

To celebrate the 48th birthday, this day, of the conductor

Rung to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

First quarter peal on the back five since their restoration.

For Evensong

First QP in method for all.

First QP of Delight 2,3.

Most m/v to a quarter - 2.

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War between January and May 1915: Ptes Ernest Reynolds, William McAvan, Albert E Barnet of 2nd Batt KSLI; Cann C Land, butcher, SS Lusitania; Cpl Alfred R H U Lee of 1st Squadron Royal Engineers

1000th peal - 8

100th peal - 2

Rung by the Sunday service band

To celebrate the 71st anniversary of D-Day plus 1.

Rung for the Service of Thanksgiving following the completion of the restoration of the tower and spire.

To celebrate the life of John Blackall, tower captain of Atcham.

1st blows in method 5, First QP in method all but 3 and 6

Rung to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta.

First quarter peal - 6.

Most m/v to a quarter - 2, 5.

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo

Rung with 1 and 2 leading and tenor covering as a silver wedding compliment to Marion and Richard Lake, the birth of a grandson to Cynthia Hedley and to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo

Rung in memory of John Blackall, tower captain at St Eata, Atcham, on the day of his funeral.

First quarter in the method - 2, 4, 5.

Ring to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of John, a ringer at this tower for 35 years, and Margaret Ellis, parents of 1.

1 - first blows of anything for over 4 years

To remember the few on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

1st QP in method for all

Most methods to a peal: 4

Back Five.

60th Birthday for 3rd.

1st in two methods 3rd.

For Evensong.

300 QP 2, 1st in method 3.

First QP in method for all except 7

First in method for all

1st in method for all. 250th QP 5

On the Lichfield Diocesan Mobile Belfry for the wedding here today of Louise Anyon and Robert Patterson

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War between June and August 1915: L/Cpl Frank Lashmore, 1st Batt Honourable Artillery Company; Ptes Richard Ratcliff, James A Wilton, William Hazeldine, 5th Batt KSLI.

To celebrate the birthday of James Woollam, son of 1

For the Patronal Festival and to celebrate the life of Cilla Black

1st blows in method for all. On completion of the Surprise Major alphabet - 2,4,5,7,8; completion of a second Surprise Major alphabet - 6, and completion of the Surprise Major alphabet as conductor.

Wishing a speedy recovery to Susan Capey who should have been ringing in this QP

Rung to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day.

To mark the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) day, which effectively brought World War II to an end.

First in method: 5

1st in method 2,3,4. Wishing Tony Freemont, who usually rings with this band, a complete recovery.

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Edric.

Rung to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming our longest serving Monarch.

Rung with 1 & 2 leading.

Rung to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 becoming the longest reigning monarch in British history.

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning British monarch. First QP on a simulator 4, most methods to a QP 3. Get well wishes to Beverley Furniss.

Rung to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the Nation's longest reigning Monarch.

Also remembering Charles J Reede of St Patrick's Cathedral Dublin, who died recently.

First peal on the bells since 1981.

Marking Her Majesty The Queen's becoming the Nation's longest reigning monarch

Rung to celebrate the conductor's 80th birthday.

First quarter of Treble Bob 'inside' - 3.

80th birthday compliment to the conductor.

1300th quarter peal - 8.

40th birthday compliment to Sharon Collis.

First peal at first attempt: 2.

First Plain Bob Minor: 3.

BD

First in a non-existent method for all (as of 2015 the Central Council does not acknowledge that Dixon's Bob exists).

To celebrate, this day, the birthday of 2 and the 1st birthday of Jessica Emily Mae Carter, granddaughter of 8

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War, in September and October 1915: Richard Pitt, Pte, 4th Batt. KSLI; William Farnell, Pte, 2nd Batt. Royal Fusiliers; Herbert T Bickley, Sgt, 5th Batt. KSLI; Wallace Loynton, Pte, 5th Batt. KSLI; Walter F J Clifford, 2nd Lt, 2nd Batt. Irish Guards; Samuel Hughes, Pte, 5th Batt. KSLI; Arthur Lowe, Pte, 2nd Batt. Irish Guards; William H Mabbott, Pte, 5th Batt. KSLI; Wilfred Nixon, Pte, 6th Batt. KSLI; Herbert T Bennett, Pte, 1st/5th Batt. North Staffs. Regiment.

In memory of Joan Darby who passed away on the 13th of October.

On the eve of the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt

First Peal: 3

Rung as a belated 70th birthday compliment to Edric.

To celebrate the 1st birthday of Sophie Esther Woollam, granddaughter of 1

First in method: 3 and 4.

Rung in loving memory of Hilda Mary Smedley late of Pattingham, Mother of 2 and Grandmother of 3, who died on 7th November 2013.

On the back Seven bells Tenor cover. Half muffled after Remembrance service.BD.

Rung half-muffled on Remembrance Sunday.

50th quarter peal as conductor.

On the Back Five .Half muffled for remembrance Sunday.BD

To mark Graham's 60 years of ringing.

1st inside to Minor and in more than one method.1st for twenty years;2.

250th Peal as Conductor.BD;£3.00

500th QP, 90th QP as conductor, 60th QP this year - 3

Rung in memory of Frank Arthur Greaves, father of Kathryn Greaves of the local band.

200th QP together 3 and 4

First in Method - 3

Rung for the Advent Carol Service "From Darkness Into Light".

To celebrate Oswestry's "Christmas-Live" celebration and the wedding anniversary of 2 and 5.

First Peals at first attempts Nicola Adams (Wellington)Stephen J Evans (Atcham)

Rung in memory of John Blackall late Tower Captain of Atcham.

Most Methods;2.

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War in November and December 1915:

Robert J Bennett, Pioneer, 11th Labour Coy. Royal Engineers;

John Holding, Pte, 22nd Batt. Welsh Regt.;

Francis E B Harding, Capt, 21st Bty. Royal Field Artillery;

Frederick Banks, Pte, 2nd/4th Batt. KSLI;

John Davies, Rifleman, KRRC

300th QP as conductor

100 QP this year - 3

For the wedding of Edward Yates (son of the tower captain) and Emma on 18/12/2015.