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For New Years Day. '…ring in the new.'

First surprise inside for 2.

100th quarter together for 1 and 6.

First on 10 - 3.

First of Surprise Major - 2.

Rung for the 90th Birthday today of Ken Lloyd, Tower Secretary of Buckley.

Dedicated to the memory of Harry, faithful companion to Clare and Will.

Rung on the Liverpool simulator. 2/3.

First on eight - 8. First on eight on a bob bell - 5.

Rung on the Liverpool simulator. 3/3.

First quarter for at least 45 years - 1. First of Grandsire inside - 4.

Rung on the Liverpool simulator.1/3.

Rung to Celebrate Chris's 35th Birthday

Kyle's first quarter inside ringing more than one method.

Rung with a cover on the back 7.

Rung by a full committee band of the North Wales Association - before lunch and meetings.

Conducted only using singles.

1st of minor as conductor - 6

Rung to celebrate the 18th birthday of Mia Williams a learner in the Mold band.

Also to wish Andy Hardiman a happy 64th Birthday.

Rung to mark the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Menai Suspension Bridge.

1. First quarter peal of Stedman Doubles

Rung to mark the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Menai Suspension Bridge

Rung at 4:00pm to celebrate the licensing of Rev'd Richard Hainsworth as Mission Area Leader this afternoon. The licensing took place at St Thomas, Flint Mountain. Also to say 'thank you' on behalf of the whole Mission Area to Anne Hooper as retiring Leader of the Estuary and Mountain Mission Area of St Asaph Diocese.

Rung for morning service at Flint, Richard Hainsworth's church. Richard was licensed as Mission Area Leader this afternoon at St Thomas, Flint Mountain. Rung to celebrate his licensing and to say 'thank you' on behalf of the whole Mission Area to Anne Hooper as retiring Leader of the Estuary and Mountain Mission Area of St Asaph Diocese. Bells were also rung at St Mary the Virgin, Halkyn at 4:00pm for the start of the licensing service.

Rung half muffled before Sunday service in memory of Sir Richard Thomas Williams-Bulkeley, 14th Baronet who sadly passed away on 29th January 2026.

Rung on the back six bells which were originally installed in 1819. The tenor bearing the inscription "These six bells were the gift of Thomas James Warren Bulkeley, Lord Visc. Buckley 1819".

Also rung, by local ringers, to mark the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Menai Suspension Bridge on 30th January 1826.

Rang before Sunday service to celebrate Candlemas

Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday tomorrow of the Conductor.

Rung to Celebrate the life of Melanie Jane Pritchard, wife of Jason Pritchard, a ringer at Prestatyn.

First quarter on the Treble for Jack

Rung by members of the Sunday service band as a farewell to Gary Anderton; to thank him for his time as curate at this church and to wish him well in his new post as Pioneer Priest.

Most methods - 4.

Rounds, Kings and Firing (93 times) were rung before and after the funeral service for Margaret Zachary to celebrate her life. It was comforting that Fiona could ring for her much loved Nan's funeral. Margaret loved the sound of bells and would come out of her way to listen to them, so it was a privilege to ring for her. We offer our thoughts and prayers to Fiona and her mum Jill.

Longest length 6 (Eighth peal)

Rung to celebrate Roger's ringing journey since 'Ring for the King'.

First peal of Surprise Major on the bells.

This was the test ring on the newly installed bells in St Mary's, Betws y Coed. The bells were removed from St John's, Porthmadog in 2024 and have been refurbished and retuned by Taylor's Bell foundry. Tonight was the culmination of 7 years of planning to bring bells to Betws y Coed.

Rung in anticipation of St David's Day.

First of Kent T B Major 3 & 4.

In anticipation of St David's Day.

Rung for St David's Day

Rung in anticipation of St. David's Day.

Rung immediately before the funeral of Sir Richard Thomas Williams-Bulkeley, 14th Baronet of Penrhyn. Rung on the back six bells, installed in 1819, the gift of Thomas James Warren-Bulkeley, 7th Viscount Bulkeley.

Rung immediately after the funeral of Sir Richard Thomas Bulkeley-Williams, 14th Baronet of Penrhyn. 25 May 1939 - 29th January 2026.

Rung, on behalf of all Halkyn ringers, to wish 'Bon Voyage' to Fiona as she leaves for her three month stay in Australia. We wish her every success and we will miss her.

For St David's Day

Rung in anticipation of International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March

Rung on the last Sunday Service for Father Jeremy before he leaves for his new position in Wolverhampton. Wishing him all the very best from the St Mary's ringers.

Also, in support of International Women's Day

Rung to celebrate the birth of Lady Cosima Florence Grosvenor, first child of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster.

Dedicated to the memory of Ian Maycock.

First Treble Bob Hunting on eight - 1.

100th quarter - 3.

Rung in celebration of the 96th Birthday tomorrow of Herbert Heaton.

Also for Mothering Sunday

Rung for Mothering Sunday.

Ann's first quarter peal without a cover.

First away from cover - 1.

100th together 1 & 2.

Specially arranged and rung half muffled by members of the local band and friends in memory of Ian Maycock, Tower captain here from 2015 - 2020.

First quarter - 5. First of Minimus for all except 4.

Rung after meeting short for Doubles.

Rung before Sunday Morning service for Passion Sunday.

Esme's first quarter peal of spliced methods.

Rung before morning service as part of a day of celebration for the 225th anniversary of the opening of Chirk Aqueduct.

First on eight - 8.

First quarter inside - 2.

Rung as a farewell to Marina, moving to Pembrokeshire in the next few weeks.

Longest length - 6.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Elaine.

3 & 5. First blows in the method

Rung to celebrate the enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury.

1. First Major

Rung to celebrate the 67th birthday today of Richard

Jack's first quarter inside.

Rung to mark Palm Sunday tomorrow, the beginning of Holy Week.

Jack's first quarter of minor.

Rung to mark Palm Sunday tomorrow, the beginning of Holy Week.

Coincidentally, rung on the 20th anniversary of the first peal on the augmented ring of eight, in which Kyle and Roger rang.

Rung immediately following the rededication of the church by Bishop Gregory on completion of a major reordering scheme.

These were rung, on behalf of all the churches in the Estuary and Mountain Mission Area, to celebrate the licensing of Rev'd Philip Chew at St Peter, Holywell this afternoon, and to welcome him to the Mission Area. Seventy was chosen as, biblically, it represents, leadership, authority and fullness of life.

Rung fully muffled for Maundy Thursday.

Rung to celebrate Easter. First quarter in the tower.

First quarter for 25 years - 3.

Rung to celebrate David's birthday on Tuesday 7 April, and Lynda's birthday on Friday 10 April. Martin has circled the tower to quarter peals this year.

Kyle's first Grandsire Triples on an inside bell

The celebrate the 90th birthday tomorrow of Hazel Jones, a member of the congregation of Llandegai Church.

To celebrate The 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II on 21st April 1926 Burton Street London

Martin's 400th quarter peal.

Rung to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Angela Howes, wife of the conductor.

Circled the tower - 2. First person to achieve this.

First blows in the method - 3.

First quarter peal in the method for all.

A 'not age-appropriate' quarter peal to celebrate Jason's birthday tomorrow, rung on the bells where he first learned to ring.

This is to record and celebrate the first time that the newly installed bells have been rung for a wedding.

Rung as a compliment to Alan Furber on his retirement as tower captain after 20+ years.

Also with the band's best wishes to Deryl Crocombe on assuming the mantle.

First quarter peal at first attempt 6

Wishing David Attenborough a very happy 100th birthday.

Regards and best wishes to Steven Hughes, whose father Bill is unwell and in hospital.

Rung by the dedicated members of the Gwynedd & West Clwyd Branch of the North Wales Association who attended the quarterly Branch Meeting. First and hopefully the last in the method for all.

General ringing before a Sunday service with bell ringing themed hymns, prayers and a lesson read by one of the band.

Ringing prior to service on Bell Sunday

Ringing before Sunday Service to Celebrate Bell Sunday

Firing 88 times and 30 times in the morning prior to the funeral of Fred Waterfall (known as Owd Fred) who lived in Seighford all his life and was a ringer at Seighford for about 30 year. He was 88 years old when he died. Rung by a visiting band of ringers from Halkyn, North Wales, in respect and to honour his life and contribution to ringing in Seighford over many years. We know he will be missed by family, friends, ringers and the village.

With the best wishes of the Llandegai ringers and their friends to The Revd Dr Gareth Lloyd, our vicar and Ministry Area Leader on his forthcoming retirement.

Rung as a compliment to all those being confirmed in St.Asaph Cathedral later today but especially those from the Offa Mission Area and the three from this church, Emily Dodsworth, Willow Snape and Hannah Wilkinson

For Pentecost. First peal in the tower.

The ringers of seven and eight rang in the last peal on these bells, Stedman Triples on the 29th June 2019, when the bells were in St.John's Porthmadog.

5. First quarter peal on an inside bell.

Rung in celebration of the 69th Wedding Anniversary of Megan & Herbert Heaton

2 & 3 - First in the method.

Specially arranged and rung to mark the 300th anniversary of the casting of these bells (treble recast 1737, 6th recast 1728).

First on ten, 2,6,8,10.

Gavin Price, former tower captain, would like to be associated with this peal.

Rung as a birthday compliment to Diana Dalton and before the farewell Mission Area Service for Paul Whittaker.

First Quarter Peal in method 4.

Rung as a compliment to Alan Furber on his retirement as tower captain after 20+ years.

Also with the band's best wishes to Deryl Crocombe on assuming the mantle.

Rung on Sunday morning for the Bro Seiriol Ministry Area's United Cymanfa Ganu (Songs of Praise) Service and Ministry Area AGM.

Rung to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the casting of these bells. The ringers of 1,3 & 6 are members of the local band.

First peal 1 & 6.

Rung to Celebrate the Wedding of Isobel Ann to Thomas Morgan

Rung to celebrate the first anniversary of service ringing on these bells following their rehanging and augmentation.

Rung as a compliment to Elin Douglas-Jones, niece of the second ringer, and Reuben Zwiggelaar both of whom are being ordained in St.Asaph Cathedral on June 28th.

Rung on the anniversary of Robert Peel's Police Act in 1829.

After the quarter peal we had lunch in the Harry Beswick pub in Heswall, which used to be the local Police Station.

Believed to be the first half peal on the bells.

First jointly conducted 3&4.

First quarter at first attempt- 6.

Rung for Sunday Morning Service.

Esme Anstice's 100th quarter peal (achieved in 2 years, 11 months, and 28 days since her first quarter peal).

Lynda Hine's first quarter peal of this method.

Joyfully rung to celebrate the ordination of Rev'd Ian Williams as Priest at St Asaph Cathedral yesterday (27 June 2026). Rung at Halkyn before his first communion as president at a joint service for the three Mountain Churches of Halkyn, Rhes-y-cae and Rhosesmor. The number 40 represents Ian's journey and preparation, and 70 marks his completion as Priest.

Rung by Halkyn band in three churches (Halkyn, Rhosesmor (handbells) and Flint), with help from friends, and members of the congregations. Celebrating 20 years since Rev'd Hugh Burgess was inducted into the Mountain Parish Churches (5 July) to start our shared ministry with him. After a joint service at Rhosesmor, members of the joint congregations joined us on handbells ringing 'Now thank we all our God' and several sets of 20, being selected rows from two leads of Plain Bob Doubles. The remaining 20s were rung at Halkyn in the morning and at Flint during our monthly practice there (Tuesday 7 July) to complete 20 sets of 20 rows celebrating 20 years of shared ministry.

Rung at Flint by Halkyn band and friends to congratulate the new ordinands from our Mission Area who were ordained over the weekend (27-28 June 2026) at St Asaph Cathedral. From Flint, David Dobbs was ordained Priest and Rob Dawson was ordained Deacon. From Halkyn, Ian Williams was ordained Priest. The count of 40 symbolises the completion of this stage of their journey.

Rung to celebrate the Annual Llangollen International Eisteddfod

Rung on Sea Sunday to mark the 170th anniversary of the formation of the Mission to Seafarers. Originally called the "Missions to Seamen", founded in 1856 by Reverend John Ashley. Globally, it now covers 50 countries and more than 200 ports. Roy read a poem, in the following service, which reminded us very movingly of the fragility of our vessels in the immensity of the sea.

Best Wishes to Jack Ryles (Prestatyn) on his move to Washington, Tyne and Wear

Rung by Halkyn band to celebrate the Civic service this morning.

Rung by Halkyn band to celebrate the licensing and commissioning of Agnes Pear and Gabi Husband as Pastoral Assistants in the Estuary and Mountain Mission Area. The service took place at St James, Holywell after the ringing. We were pleased to have Gabi ringing with us.

Rung as part of special general ringing at Flint by Halkyn band, as a gift to Gabi Husband to celebrate her licensing as Pastoral Assistant in the Estuary and Mountain Mission Area. We were please to have Gabi ringing with us. The licensing and commissioning service took place after the ringing, at St James, Holywell.

First quarter of triples 1

Rung to celebrate the centenary of the consecration of St Mary's Church

3. First in the method.

Rung to celebrate the 70th birthday of Duncan Parks

& for Roy Fisher on the eve of his President's Day at Mold Golf Club

Rung on the eve of St James's Day.

Rung for Sunday Morning Service.

4 & 6 - First of Stedman Triples

8 - 150th Quarter Peal

Rung to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Ken Moore of Bodelwyddan, who taught Sarah to ring.

Rung for the Regatta Service, with the ringers of the 1 and 2 participating in the 2026 Menai Strait Regatta.

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment for Richard Williams, husband of Christine, one of our ringers. We wish Richard a happy birthday and both of them a very enjoyable celebration holiday.

Birthday congratulations to Rena Morrison, of Callanish.

Tracy & Peter's first Quarter Peal

Rung marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks on 9/11 to commemorate National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism 2026 (on Friday 21 August). Appropriate prayers and hymns were used in this mornings service.

Rung as a 'thank you' and celebration of an unspecified, but important birthday (on an unspecified date one month ago) for an unspecified member of the band.

Rung half muffled to express the profound shock and sorrow in the community of Ruthin and St Peter's church at the sudden closure of the school at the end of the last academic year.

Ruthin School was the gift to his native town of Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster for most of the reign of Elizabeth I. It has played an important part in the life of Ruthin and North Wales for centuries, and always been closely linked with S. Peter's church. The church was effectively the school chapel for Goodman's foundation; and the school's governance was bound up with the church, both standing within the precincts of the medieval College of S. Peter. Even after nineteenth century changes the links continued to be strong. Until the 1990s boarders attended morning worship at S. Peter's every Sunday of term, and since then pupils have come on a voluntary basis, singing in the choir and taking part in other church activities.

First on 8, 6 who is also an Old Ruthinian.

Gavin Price, another Old Ruthinian was unable to ring because of poor health but would like to be associated with this quarter.

100th together 2 & 7.

Rung to commence the North Wales Association's 2026 Quarter Peal Festival.

Martin and Chris' first quarter peal of this method.

Rung to celebrate the wedding of Rhian Jones and Jamee Jones.

John's first quarter peal on 8 bells.

Roy's first quarter peal covering to a triples method.

A half muffled quarter peal in celebration of the life of Gerald Charles Owen. Gerry was a bell ringer at St Mary's for over 40 years. During the ringing his two daughters laid his ashes with his wife Betty in Overton cemetery. They were escorted by the Royal British Legion standard.

Rung by members of the Sunday service band before morning service.

First quarter 6 & 8.

First peal - 6.

According to Pealbase at 80 years and 38 days Roy is the fourth oldest person to ring their first peal.

First peal 1 & 6.

First Bob Minor inside for Jack.

To celebrate the appointment of The Revd Sara Roberts as Ministry Area Leader of Bro Ogwen.

Rung to congratulate Pauline Goring on being commended in the Westley Church Bell Maintenance awards.

First of Major - 2.

300th for the Association - 1.

Rung on the Liverpool simulator.

Rung to celebrate the life of Lynn Ferriday, who passed away on 4th September.

Lynn was a regular ringer at Mold.

For the St Asaph diocese retired clergy service.

For the North Wales Association quarter peal festival.

Remembering Mikey.

First quarter - 6.

On the seventh anniversary of 1 & 6 learning to ring.

Rung on the Liverpool Simulator.

Rung in celebration of the life of Lynn Ferriday a regular ringer at Mold.

Wishing Mia (a recent learner at Mold) well in her studies as she starts at Bangor University

All 21 ringers who regularly attend practices at this tower have now rung a quarter during the Festival Fortnight. (Plus 4 other ringers, making a total of 25).

100th together 2 & 3.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Posie George Rayner, granddaughter of Richard, on 3rd August 2026.

In memory of Lynn Ferriday.

Kyle's first quarter peal ringing inside to spliced.

Rung in memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack in America. The 25th anniversary of the attack was last Friday.

First quarter peal of a surprise method rung on these bells at this tower.

This is also the first quarter peal of a minor method rung at this tower.

Rung for the evening Songs of Praise Service.

Also rung to conclude the North Wales Association's 2026 Quarter Peal Festival.

Conducted only using singles.

Rung to celebrate the life of Herbert Heaton, who died today aged 96.

Herbert had rung at Mold since 1990 & was instrumental in augementing these bells from 6 to 8.

Many other Mold ringers wish to be associated with this, including Elspeth Parry, John Williams, Sarah & Paul Parker, Marayan Jenner & Kat Collins.

Dedicated to the memory of Herbert Heaton. Rung by members of the Association at a North East Wales Branch Meeting. Herbert had been Tower Captain at this tower in the past.

First quarter for Christina

A post Quarter Peal Festival Quarter Peal

Rung in memory of Herbert Heaton, ringer at Mold, who died on September 15th aged 96 years.

First of Surprise Major - 6.

Fred Miers would like to be associated with this quarter.

Rung as part of Sunday Morning Service ringing, in memory of Mikey the Cat (Mike Wazowski) - much loved and widely known Beaumaris cat.

Mikey would often, successfully and unsuccessfully, attempt to enter the church following ringers, including sneaking in to join the 2025 AGM of the NWA's Gwynedd and West Clwyd Branch.

Rang before and after the funeral of Karen Williams.

A true friend and fellow ringer.

Rung in memory of and to celebrate the life of Herbert Heaton who died on 15th September aged 96.

Herbert was instrumental in augmenting these bells from 6 to 8 in 2005.

Rung by current and former ringing friends. The following also wish to be associated with this Quarter Peal- John Williams, Elspeth Parry, Greg Morris, Maryan Jenner, Kat Collins & Maureen Morey.

Rung immediately following the funeral of Karen Williams, a highly valued and much loved member of the band at this tower.

100th together 2 & 6.

First Quarter Peal of Grandsire inside for Neil & Gillian

Rung as a tribute to Thomas (Tom) Davis 1986-2026 who passed away recently, the son of the ringer on the 4th

Rung for Sunday Morning Service, and to celebrate Lucy Plows' birthday - the conductor's mum.

150th anniversary of the re-ordering of Berriew church

Conducted by Gordon Rogers (Bell 3).

Rung in memory of Martin Davies, former ringer at Scaldwell, Northamptonshire, at the time of his funeral. Rung at the request of his Cousin, Hilary Prescott, a member of the congregation at this church.

First away from cover - 1.

Rung with some sadness before the morning service to celebrate the life of Llyon's grandad, Lewis Owen Davies, who passed away in the week, aged 91. We pass our sympathy and condolences on to Llyon's family.