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To wish all our ringing friends a Happy New Year!

Birthday compliments to Gerald and Gill McIlhone, and Mary Williams.

To celebrate the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. First as conductor.

Believed to be the first time Stedman and Grandsire have been rung within the same extent of Triples.

"Practice for practice"

Farewell compliment to staff memeber Jess Bearham, who has been very supportive of the ringers.

For The Baptism of The Lord.

200th quarter peal for 1. Congratulations John.

First blows in method for 3.

First QP rung with air conditioning.

Rung jointly by the St Paul's Papanui and Christchurch Cathedral Societies to celebrate the life and work of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

First quarter 6. First on treble. First in method as conductor.

A farewell to Kate and Xiang and wishing Johan a safe trip to the UK.

Rung for the Second Sunday after Epiphany.

Birthday quarter peal for Mary

First of Minor for Treble.

Rung to mark the tenth anniversary of the passing of dear friend and colleague ringer Jenny Murphy. Fondly remembered with Chris ringing on No 5 “Jenny’s Bell”.

Birthday compliment to Janet Grocott!

Birthday Compliments to Peter Harrison

First on 10: 6

1. In Memoriam for Bruce Butler. Bruce, Eileen and other members of the North American Guild rang in this tower on 23rd August 2010. We remember our time ringing with him fondly.

2. For all those affected by the Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami. We think of the loss if life, the injured and traumatised and for those rescue workers now providing shelter, clean water and food.

A successful test of Philippa's wrist.

For all Australians.

First QP on the bells.

Rung in memory of Denis' wife Edith Woodhams. First quarter peal in hand, 12.

First tower bell peal: 4

Rung to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the casting of the bells in 1852.

Congratulations to Dylan Alcott, wheelchair tennis champion, on becoming Australian of the Year for 2022.

Also to those Australian tennis players especially Ash Barty, who have been successful in the Australian Open Tennis Championships.

Rung to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first ringing on these bells, performed on Christmas Day 1871.

Rung to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first peal rung by an all Australian band, rung at St Peter's on February 1st, 1897

First quarter peal: 1-2

First peal at this tower

Birthday compliment to Judy Stone.

First Quarter in the method. Platinum Accession Delight: -34-14-56-16-14-1236,12. In celebration of the Platinum Anniversary of the Accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's accession.

Birthday compliment to Richard Layton

Rung to commemorate the 70th anniversary of HM the Queen's Accession.

Also a 13th birthday compliment to Philip Jones, son of Scott Jones.

First peal: 4

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

200th QP - 8

Rung for Choral Evensong to mark the Seventieth Anniversary of Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second.

Ringing for Morning Service to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.

First in method: 2

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

For Festal Evensong attended by the Governor General of Australia, His Excellency the Honourable David Hurley on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II

First quarter - treble.

Marking today as the 14th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.

In 2008, then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, apologised on behalf of the Australian Government to the Stolen Generations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, communities and Country. The apology acknowledged the profound grief, suffering and loss caused to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as a result of past Government policies and laws.

Believed method rung for the first time and named Reverse Big Scrub Rainforest (3.3.1.3.1.3.1.1) being method no 43 from group 43 of singles methods with 8 changes per lead provided by David Holmes.

Lismore is situated in what was once an extensive subtropical rainforest known as the "Big scrub" by early white settlers. Some remnants still survive.

Reconciliation for people, land and Country.

To Celebrate the Marriage of Sonia Ellen Maloney (sister of ringer 1) to Stuart Eric Masters on the Day of His 50th Birthday Saturday 19th February 2022 Wishing them a Lifetime of God’s Blessings for a long and loving life together

In celebration of the life of Ruth Ann Crofton (11-09-1946 to 22-01-2022), Callum's grandma and a ringer in County Durham.

For the 70th Anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II's Accession

Best wishes to Frank & Mary Sluter as they move to North Otago

First QP on a mini ring - 2 & 4

For the 18th birthday of Danielle Farthing, daughter of the treble ringer.

First quarter peal, and first locally trained Bundaberg ringer to ring a quarter peal: 1

Rung to commemorate 80 years since the bombing of Darwin which took place on the 19th February 1942.

World War II forced itself onto Australia’s mainland for the first time, when Japanese aircraft mounted a deadly air raid on Darwin, dropping more bombs than were used in the attack on Pearl Harbour. The loss of life and devastation was profound. This attack marked the first of at least 64 air raids on Northern Australia and attacks continued until 12 November 1943.

On this day as on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, we reflect on our past, pay tribute to the service men and women who courageously defended our country, and remember all those who were affected by the war fought over Northern Australia.

It was also devastating for the local Aboriginal community, their land had already been taken from them, and with the bombs it was being destroyed.

The Day also embraces reconciliation as Indigenous and non-Indigenous people fought side-by-side to protect our country and Aboriginal people are now being recognised for their contribution to the War effort.

Darwin is also a place of reconciliation with the Japanese people who have now become one of our most trusted and loyal friends in which to create a world of human dignity, human rights, and the rights of nations to live free of coercion and bullying.

Lest we forget.

St Andrew’s is the Garrison Church of the 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment.

Rung to celebrate the long awaited Sesquicentenary of the Laying of the Foundation Stone for St Paul's Burwood. The celebrations were originally planned for mid-2021 but the COVID pandemic necessitated that they be held early 2022.

To wish Dylan well as he departs for Europe and to wish Ukraine well as it fights Russian aggression.

First on a working bell 1.

First Quarter - 6

For yesterday's installation of St Paul's Rector, Revd Canon Dr Ben Edwards as a Cathedral Canon of St Saviour's Cathedral Goulburn and the Ordination as Priest of the Revd Kay Pendlebury, long time Canberra region bell ringer.

Rung before the Sesquicentenary Festal Evensong

To wish Frank and Mary well as they move to their new home in Pukeuri, North Otago.

950th as conductor.

Rung half-muffled to commemorate the loss of HMAS Perth (1) and USS Houston 80 years ago on 1 March, 1942.

1st on treble

First of Cambridge S. Major inside: 2.

Rung to commemorate the loss of HMAS Perth (1) and USS Houston 80 years ago on 1 March, 1942.

First on tower bells - 1.

Rung in support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

For peace in Ukraine

Rung to celebrate the life of Richard Thomas, Ringing Master of this tower 2005-2022.

Bernie Sharp & Rusty Walters would like to be associated with this quarter peal.

Rung to celebrate the life of Richard Thomas (1952–2022), Life Member of the St Mary's Basillica Society of Change Ringers.

In memory of Richard Thomas

In memory of Australian Test cricketer Rod Marsh, a great servant to cricket worldwide and Jack Bendat Perth philanthropist and former owner of the Perth Wildcats basketball team.

Rung during Goulburn's Living History weekend.

Wedding compliment to Shane Daly and Bec Molloy, married on 12th March 2022. First quarter peal - 6.

Dedicated to Norman "Bruce" Blocksidge, died 7/3/2022.

First cinques: 6

First cinques inside: 8

First QP of Maximus (!): 7.

First of Caters: 6

Rung to celebrate the life of Richard Thomas.

First QP as conductor.

Rung to celebrate the centenary of the beginning of the tower construction (1922)

4 First inside to Grandsire

First of minor, 1.

Rung as part of the Heritage Perth Weekend.

Rung on Palm Sunday to congratulate Pam Thorman (Tower Captain) on her OAM.

First quarter on tower bells: 6

First peal in the method: -38-14.58.12-38-34-58-14-58 le12 f.

Rung for Easter, and with birthday compliments to Hamish O'Mahony.

900th peal - 7.

First quarter in the method. Bridgetown Differential Surprise: X36X14X12X36X14X16-1234. First quarter on the bells in their new location/ modified frame (Happy Frame v1b).

For Easter

First Quarter in the method. Geegelup Delight: X34X14X12X16X1234X16-1236. Geegelup is the local indigenous name for the Bridgetown area.

Rung to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the rededication of 'Bishop Selwyn's Bells', which took place on Easter Sunday 1972.

Also for our 'April Shower' of birthdays: 1, 5, Alison Brooks, Brenda Claridge, Nick Brown, Peter & Sue Adams

Rung in celebration of the life of Archdeacon Michael Harford (1926–2022), Archdeacon and Rector of Bicton-Attadale, then Guildford until his retirement in 1991. Following the installation of the bells in this Chapel, Michael helped Mary and John Townsend to teach the school's students to ring. He also rang for the opening of the Bell Tower in 2000. The method was chosen because Michael studied at Cambridge University.

Mary Townsend and Rhys Greenhalgh wish to be associated with this quarter (Rhys owns Michael's set of handbells).

Rung in memory of Richard Thomas, Ringing Master at this tower 2005-2022.

David Killner would like to be associated with this peal.

Believed to be the first time this arrangement of the Standard 8 has been rung.

Celebrating the 96th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

For peace. A co-conducting effort.

For ANZAC Day

For ANZAC Day

200th peal: 10

800th peal: 6

For ANZAC day

Rung half muffled on ANZAC Day

Rung half-muffled for ANZAC Day and in memory of those who died, including Francis William Egan, grandfather of Peter Norman, who died 10th May 1944 during the assault on Monte Cassino, aged 28.

Rung to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the first public service at St Paul's Burwood.

Also in memory of Lyn Bursill (18/6/1944 - 27/4/2022) who passed away today.

Rung for the Stand with Ukraine charity concert, Adelaide Town Hall

50th Quarter Peal (2), on her birthday

Rung to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Anna Bosman and Thomas Perrins at St Andrew's Cathedral. Rung by members of the bridal party and parents of the groom.

Donald Bradman and Jessie Menzies were married 90 years ago today in this church.

Wedding compliment to Thomas Perrins and Anna Bosman for next Saturday.

60th birthday compliment to 4. First of minor: 1. Belated 90th birthday wishes to 2 and upcoming 60th birthday wishes to 6.

Method named Kowhai Bob Doubles. 3.145.5.3.5.1.5.145.3.145

First quarter peal on the Kowhai Mini Ring, (Formerly the Waikato Mini Ring)

First in method - 4

In affectionate memory and to celebrate the life of Margaret Chapman.

1st in method, 2.

Rung at the reception after the wedding on 7th May 2022 of Thomas Perrins and Anna Bosman.

Rung in celebration of the life of Gillian McKerracher, ringer here and very active member of this church. Rung in the presence of her husband, Peter, her daughter, son and two of her grandchildren.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Anna and Thomas Perrins

Rung to celebrate the Wedding of Tom and Anna Perrins last Saturday

1st quarter, 6

For Lex to complete her ART Level 3 Certificate.

First QP of Plain Bob Minor - 5.

Rung to celebrate the life of Lyn Bursill.

Rung to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first peal rung on these bells, at St Mark's Leicester, UK.

First qp of Grandsire Triples on an inside bell - 3 and 4.

First of 8-spliced: 5, 6

First QP in the tower.

Rung for Ascension Day before the Choral Eucharist Service

A birthday compliment for 3-4.

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

A birthday compliment to Rei Ngatai and for the Ordination Service.

1st in method:2,4.

1st in Southern Hemisphere: 6

A birthday compliment for Andrew Dicks.

Rung by the St Paul's, Papanui, and Christchurch Cathedral bellringers in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth.

Rung to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.

Rung to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

Rung immediately following the National Service of Celebration for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand.

A birthday compliment for Christopher Jarman.

For Pentecost and with best wishes to St Paul's Rector, The Revd Canon Dr Ben Edwards.

To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee and 60th Birthday compliments to Andrew Davies 10/6/2022

Rung to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

Rung for Pentecost

First of Maximus: 8

First on more than eight bells: 7

Rung to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

The treble ringer also rang for Queen Elizabeth's coronation.

To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II on Western Australia Day.

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of ANZAB.

First major QP as conductor

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of ANZAB.

Rung in memory of John Dunn.

First tower bell QP away from the tenor: 1

Rung to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of ANZAB. 18th birthday compliment to 1.

Rung to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Birthday compliments to Andrew Davies (60) and David Bleby for today.

Rung for the 60th anniversary of ANZAB.

Remembering John Dunn.

First time this band rang together in person having previously rung on-line starting in 2020.

Welcoming our new Dean, The Very Reverend Julian Perkins, installed on 7/6/2022

First quarter in the method. Platinum Jubilee Surprise: -36-1456-1256-36-34-1236,12. To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of the formation of ANZAB, and for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

60th birthday compliments to the ringer of the 7.

First QP in hand: 1-2.

Rung for the 60th anniversary of ANZAB.

Birthday compliments to Roger Lawson.

1st as Conductor.

Head Jaanipäev (for St John’s Day)

Rung by members of the Sunday service band in celebration of the life of Gillian McKerracher; a final farewell from her ringing colleagues at Christ Church.

Rung by members of the Sunday service band in celebration of the life of Gillian McKerracher; a final farewell from her ringing colleagues at Christ Church.

1 - First quarter peal

900 quarter - 6.

To celebrate the Southern Hemisphere Winter Solstice.

To celebrate Matariki.

With apologies to Dean Katie for shouting at her.

Wishing Andrew an enjoyable trip to England AND BACK.