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Rung in joyful celebration of the wedding of Heidi & Matt, Sat 3rd May.

First quarter-peal as conductor for 5.

First blows in the method: 6. For choral evensong and to congratulate Jos on being elected a life member of the St George's Cathedral Bell Ringers' Association.

For Mother's Day.

Also for 44th Wedding Anniversary of Kevin (1) and Jo.

First of Surprise Major: 5. A 'get well soon' compliment to Laura Ivey, recovering from cataract surgery.

First round block in the method; the last in the Naremburn series.

Rung on bells 1,2, service, 4,5. First quarter including the 1820 Meares service bell (~3cwt, E plus 47cents), recently re-hung for full circle ringing. Dedicated to Malcolm Brady with sincere thanks for his work in the reinstallation of the Meares bell and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Rung before the Choral Evensong for National Volunteer Week in celebration of Sally Simmonds' 60th birthday (29 March).

To celebrate the Jubilee of the Anglican Cathedral's move from Old St Paul's to the new Cathedral.

Method named: Old St Paul's Delight Minor TDMM1900 36x36.14x56x16x34x16 plh=14 blh=12 slh=1234 type=4z.

Wellington Cathedral Delight Minor TDMM1904 36x36.14x56x16.34x34.16 plh=12 blh=14 slh=1234 type=a.

First of Stedman Triples: 4.

First blows in method: 6. 50th Australian quarter: 6.

Last Quarter Peal on the bells and in memory of Jenny Murphy. "Bon Voyage" to the bells as they head to the Solomon Islands.

Tenor - First QP in Australia.

For the Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Music Annual Open Day tomorrow.

Rung as singles due to meeting short after Geoff Cawley suffered a serious muscle injury earlier in the day. We wish Geoff a speedy recovery.

Rung also for the St Andrew's Society of Bellringers, Lismore.

First in method: 2. In celebration of the life of Herbert Frederick Beer, father of the conductor, whose funeral was on 16th May.

First away from cover (1).

First away from cover: 1. In memory of Dianne Grosser, aunt of 1, who died recently.

For choral evensong and as a birthday compliment to Ruth and Terry.

For Sunday Service ringing.

100th QP and first as conductor of a minimus method (3).

Congratulations to Frank Sluter on his 60th Birthday

First of spliced: 2

First quarter peal of spliced by a Queensland resident band.

Rung to welcome Amelie Rose, a new granddaughter for the ringer of the 2nd

Rung on the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Sydney Harbour on this day in 1942. The torpedoing of HMAS Kuttabul resulted in the death of 21 sailors. Lest we forget.

Dedicated to Davoren Fletcher, brother of 6, with wishes for his good health.

6. First as cover and first in Australia

Rung before the Theatre Memorial Dedication Service in memory of those who have graced the West Australian stage in drama, dance and opera.

Rung by pilgrims journeying to Perth.

For Service ringing for the Sunday after Ascension.

Rung to celebrate WA Day

First round block in the method. Single St. Hilda's Bob: X16X16X16-14. RIP CC Decision (E)A.1.(d). Rung as part of the Black Cygnet 2014 programme.

As part of the ANZAB Festival 2014. Remembering John Townsend, who died four years ago today.

Rung during the ANZAB 2014 Festival.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival.

Rung as part of the 2014 ANZAB festival.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival

Birthday compliment to 5 (today). Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival.

As part of the ANZAB Festival 2014.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival.

Rung for the ANZAB 2014 festival.

Wishes for a speedy recovery to Michelle Sorell, who was due to ring in this Quarter Peal.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 festival.

Rung as part of the ANZAB Festival

First in hand: 5-6. Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival.

With Best Wishes to Michelle Sorell for a speedy recovery

Welcome back to Perth from the New Methods Workshop to Tom; also get-well-soon compliment to Michelle Sorell. Rung as part of the Black Cygnet Programme 2014.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival; also wedding anniversary compliment to 1 & 6.

Rung by ringers of Christchurch Cathedral, New Zealand to celebrate the return of their bells to their city.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival.

Rung in memory of the Revd Peter Davies.

275th Peal - 10.

Rung as part of the ANZAB 2014 Festival.

First quarter in the method. Lloyd's got Staaandards Surprise: X36.34.14X12X36X14X56-12. Compliment to Kelly Hoolihan (sister of 2) on the birth of her daughter, Amelia, also congratulations to Thomas Perrins and Ian McCulloch on their recent election as Vice-Presidents of ANZAB. Rung as part of the Black Cygnet 2014 Programme.

First in method for all. Best wishes to Hugh & Bryony for their return trip to Uffington, Oxon. Rung to conclude the Black Cygnet 2014 programme.

Rung for the Christ Church Parish Pizza Evening. 350th together: 2,6.

Rung half muffled in memory of Canon Peter Hassall Davies passed away 9th June. Father of 7, grandfather of 1 & 2.

3 - First inside to Grandsire Triples

First in Method - 5

Rung for Evensong

First extent in the variation. Bell Tower Doubles is Uffington Bob Doubles with a Minster Bob (CC84t)

First Extent in the variation. St. George's Cathedral Doubles is Uffington Bob Doubles using a Wallflower Single (CC84f).

Birthday compliments to Margaret Goodyer, 86.

First quarter in the method. Thursday Lunchtime Surprise: X56X14X12X36X12X1256X12X1236X12X14X56X12. Birthday compliment to 3 (for Tuesday 17th).

First blows in method: 6. 150th together: 5,8.

Rung before the funeral of Annamarie Elizabeth Bunsell (nee Kohler) eldest daughter of Rev John Kohler previous Rector of St Paul's, passed away 15/6/2014 ages 37.

Rang for World Refugee day (22nd June).

Congatulations (5) 100th qp.

For Winterfest Evensong.

Rung to celebrate the return home on May 31st of the refurbished bells of Christchurch Cathedral.

First round block in the method.

First round block in the method.

For the June Gift and in memory of Deryn Griffiths' grandmother who died recently.

First without a cover: 1

For Evensong and with birthday compliments to Alan Coates

First blows in the method: 1, 4 & 6. For Choral Evensong.

Rung to wish 5 a safe journey to England and return in September.

First QP inside for 2.

100th QP together for 3 and 4.

First QP in the method and on the bells for several decades.

Remembering all mothers, especially Laura's mother, Joyce Beeney, on the 50th anniversary of her death.

First of Surprise and of Major 2,3

First round block in the method. Nicholas Laurence T.P.: X36X1456X56X36.12.56.14.56-12. In celebration of the life of Nicholas Laurence, son of parishioners Kim and Jenny.

First in the method: 3. Rung, at the conclusion of the WAANZAB country meeting, to mark the Yorkshire leg of the Tour de France.

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Pam, ringer of the 4

3 - First peal

For choral evensong and as a farewell to Lando, Richard and Callum's cat, run over last Monday.

Rung in Celebration and Thanksgiving for the Centenary of the Diocese of Grafton and the visit to St Andrews on Wednesday 9th July of the Bishop, Rt Rev.Dr Sarah Mcneil, for the Lismore Centenary Service.

(Rung also for the St Andrews Society of Bellringers, Lismore)

Remembering Fred Smeaton, one year on.

For the wedding of Eryn Campbell-Hardwick and Andrew Purcell on 12/7/2014.

First London in a QP: 4,5

First Spliced: 2

50th quarter this year: 7.

First in the method for all except tenor.

First inside: 3.

Rung as part of the Sydney Ringing School.

Rung as part of the Sydney Ringing School.

Rung as part of the Sydney Ringing School.

Rung as part of the Sydney Ringing School.

First Quarter: 6.

For Evensong, and remembering Herbert Beer, father of the conductor, whose birthday would have been tomorrow.

First quarter peal: 6

For the 5th Sunday in Pentecost.

Rung from 12pm on the National Day of Mourning for the innocent victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. 38 pulls for the Australian victims followed by 260 for the victims of the rest of the world.

First extent in the Variation. Alpha Pale Ale Doubles is Uffington Bob Doubles using a Julian Bob (CC84rt)

First extent in the Method. St. Hilda's Place: 5.1.5.1.5-145.

Birthday compliment to Bert Woolven (for 15th). 300th quarter of Triples: 3.

First Quarter in the method. C'mon Guys! Surprise: X36.34.14X12X36.14X34.56-12. Congratulations to Andrew and Tammi on moving into their new house. 200th on the bells: 3.

Rung on 'A' Minor 6. In memory of all those who perished on MH17 which was shot down in Ukraine/Russian territory. Thinking of the passengers, crew and families of those involved. 108 of the victims were delegates heading to a HIV Conference in Melbourne, Victoria this weekend. RIP

Rung in celebration for Graeme Heyes 80th birthday

Rung to welcome Evelyn, daughter for Michelle & Hayden White born 18th July. First grandchild for Pam & Ray Brock

For Evensong on the occasion of the re-opening and re-dedication of Burt Memoriial Hall; also to welcome Richard to Australia.

Rung by the Christchurch Cathedral Society of Bellringers after the Service of the Blessing & Rededication of the Cathedral Bells.

Also rung to mourn the recent death of Lynda Patterson, Dean of Christchurch.

Rung half-muffled.

From the Parish of St Andrew's and the City of Lismore in remembrance of those who perished on flight MH17.

After the 7.30 service, the tenor was tolled 36 times in special tribute to the Australians who died on the flight. The QP was rung after the 9.30 service.

First round block in the method.

Birthday compliment to Janet Mitchell (for tomorrow).

First Quarter in the Variations, which all use Uffington Bob Doubles as the root method. The variations use the following calls: Alpha Pale Ale - Julian Bob (CC84rt); Little Creatures Pale Ale - Owd Roger Single (CC84xy); Sleeping Giant - Old Thumper Single (CC84yx); Hop Hog - Old Tom Single (CC84tr).

Rung in memory of those on flight MH 17.

Rung on the front 6 bells.

Rung on the occasion of the Service of Celebration of the Centenary of Dedication of the Chancel and Transepts of the Church and of the Pipe Organ. The Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr Sarah Macneil presided at the Service.

First QP for 5.

First QP as true cover for 4.

Rung also for the St Andrew's Society of Bellringers, Lismore.

Rung for Fr Philip Moller SJ, on the occasion of his ordination to the priesthood.

Rung in joyful celebration of the birth on the 30th June of Edward Maxim Wyatt, grandson of the tenor ringer.

For Festal Evensong at the Patronal Festival in the Octave of St. James the Great

First peal: 5. First peal on eight: 6. For Choral Evensong, as a retirement compliment to The Very Reverend Dr John Shepherd, Dean of St George's for the last 24 years, whose last service this was.

Rung for the Centenary of the Dedication of the Chancel and Transepts of the Church and of the Pipe Organ. Also rung for the visit of the Bishop, Rt.Rev.Dr Sarah Macneil.

The band met short and decided to ring on the back 3, just to show the curious that the tenor can be rung in our regular QPs !

Circled the tower in QPs: 2

Rung also for the St Andrew's Society of Bellringers, Lismore

In celebration of the Sluter family becoming New Zealand citizens

First Quarter Peal (6)

First Treble Bob: 1. First Superlative: 7. First in Australia: 4,5.

Rung for practice.

First quarter in the method. Double St. Hilda's Bob: X16X16X36-14. To mark International Beer Day; appropriately also the end of Callum's 'Dry July'!

Rung half-muffled for the First World War State Centenary Service. Remembering all those who served; particularly those who did not return, including Alfred Parker, a ringer in this tower.

To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the commencement of Australia's involvement in The Great War (World War 1).

Lest we forget.

Rung to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War.

Rung half-muffled by members of the Sunday service band for a service of Solemn Commemoration on the Centenary of the Declaration of the First World War.

First in method -2, and as conductor -3. To commemorate the Centenary of the start of World War I.

For the birthday of Fiona Bester, sister of the conductor.

First on 8 away from cover: 1

First in Australia: 3

Rung half-muffled from 12pm on the National Day of Mourning for the innocent victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.

Rung half-muffled from 12pm on the National Day of Mourning for the innocent victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.

Rung Half Muffled for the National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of Malaysia Airline Flight MH17

Rung half muffled on the National Day of Mourning for victims of Malaysia Airline Flight MH17.

First QP-1. Rung half-muffled on the National Day of Mourning for the victims of Flight MH17

Rung from 12pm on the National Day of Mourning for the innocent victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. 38 pulls for the Australian victims followed by 260 for the victims of the rest of the world.

Rung half-muffled on the occasion of the Solemn Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial for His Eminence Edward Bede Cardinal Clancy AC, Archbishop of Sydney 1983-2001.

Requiescat in pace.

Most methods as conductor. 50th this year 5.

Rung for the National Anglican Schools' Conference Service

First QP inside: 3.

First QP: 1.

First QP: 1.

200th QP: 5.

First QP inside: 2.

Rung for St Laurence Day and for Ailsa Mae Trainer, mother of 1, on the eleventh anniversary of her death.

Rung for Monteverdi Vespers by Candles Light Evensong

To mark the Centenary of St Paul's Parish and the 75th anniversary of the first service in the building.

6 - First Quarter

In celebration of the life of Ralph Colin Herd (a friend of Michael Collinson's), whose funeral was this morning.

First Quarter in the method. Bunions Begone! Delight: X34X14X12X16X14.34.56-12. Bon Voyage to Jos & the Bunion Queen, off to UK14 with ASCY.

To celebrate the birth of Sebastian Thomas Rooke on 7/7/2014, 1st grandson of 4 and nephew of 2.

To celebrate the wedding yesterday of Emma Schlink to Michael Youd.

For Evensong; also Ruby Wedding compliment to Lesley & Clive Cooke, and in memory of Professor Ian Ritchie, friend of 3.

Rung to celebrate the life of Beverley Frances Collins 28/10/1921 - 12/7/2014, mother of Rector, Father James Collins.

Bon Voyage to Jackie Spratt leaving 1/9/14 for a 2 month trip to the UK

5 - First of Stedman

(8) First quarter peal conducted on 8 bells

For St Bartholomew's Day

Rung for Choral Evensong and Procession with St Bartholomew's Fair.

For the St John Ambulance National Conference Service.

In celebration of the birth of Harry James Stanley, first grandchild for Sally and Kevin Simmonds

Rung half-muffled In Memory of Wes McVeigh, ringer in this tower who died suddenly on 14th August. Wes learnt to ring 3 years ago after he heard the sound of the bells of St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. Shortly after starting to learn he moved to Lismore and continued his ringing. His enthusiasm and Irish wit endeared him greatly to all of us. We will miss him greatly.

Rung also for the St Andrew's Society of Bellringers, Lismore.

Rung half muffled in memory of Wes McVeigh, beloved ringer of the tower.

Rung half-muffled after the funeral of Wes McVeigh. In the 2 years that Wes rang with us he endeared himself and was much loved by the band. Wes rang one half-peal and 7 quarter-peals at Lismore.

May Wes rest in peace to the eternal sounds of brass bands and bells.

Rung in memory of the10th Anniversary of the death of Patrick Walsh, father of 2.

Also for the Diocesan Synod this coming weekend.

First as true cover, 5

First in the method: 2,5 & 6. Happy birthday to Abigail Ward (granddaughter of the conductor), who is 7 today.

First quarter in the method. Nigel's Mathematical Surprise: X56X1456X1256X1236.12X12.1256X12X1236X1256X1456.56X56.1256. In celebration of the life of Nigel Millard, uncle of 4, whose funeral was on 27th August. Nigel's Mathematical Surprise is believed to be the first treble bob hunt Minor method rung with non-palindromic double symmetry.

For the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Michael Romeo.

To celebrate the safe arrival of Harry James Stanley, grandson of Kevin and Sally Simmonds. Grandsire for a grandson.

In commemoration of Admiral Arthur Phillip RN, first Governor of the Colony of New South Wales, who died 200 years ago this day

For Choral Evensong in commemoration of Admiral Arthur Phillip RN, first Governor of NSW, who died 200 years ago this day, and to farewell from St James the retiring Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor the Honorable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO. First triples away from tenor (1).

For Evensong; also birthday compliment to Margaret Rule (for tomorrow). 50th together: 3,5.

First Quarter Peal called in New Zealand: 2. First Cover Bell: 6.

Because Christine started it.

First on 8 away from tenor: 1.

First London Minor (but not first London) -4

First Quarter Peal: 1

Birthday compliment to Jack Mackenzie, 17 years old on Monday the 8th. Grandson of Irene.

For Evensong.

Commiserations to Mike Collinson, prevented from ringing in this quarter by an over-running meeting, and thanks to Callum for nobly agreeing to drop out to make 6!

Farewell to Colonel Jim Waddell (father of 1 & 6) departing for the UN Mission in South Sudan

First quarter in the variations, which all use Uffington Bob Doubles as the root method, and the following calls: Fat Yak - Roman Bob (CC84as); Sly Fox - Antonine Bob (CC84sa); White Rabbit Dark Ale - Wye Omit (CC84wy); Project X - Paradise Ale Single (CC84yw)

A Tower Captains Quarter. Rung by a band composed of all The Bell Tower's Captains past and present. The only exception being Laura Ivey who stood in for Corinne Duncan (currently on the injury list).

For Evensong and to welcome back Jos after her European trip. First in method: 2,4,5.

Rung to farewell 2 on his 3 month holiday to the Mediterranean - happy and safe travels Kevin.

Also for the Northern Towers Branch Practice and AGM at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane last Saturday (Sept 13).

Rang for United Nations International day of Peace.