St John the Baptist
Thursday, 7 June 2012 in 2h 52 (10–3–9)
5040 Surprise Minor (14 Methods)
In 7 extents: (1) Chester and Munden, (2) London and Wells, (3) Durham and York, (4) Allendale and Westminster, (5) Norwich, (6) Beverley and Surfleet, (7) Bourne, Cambridge and Ipswich.
1 Graham W Elmes
2 Michael Hatchett
3 Lesley A Knipe
4 Richard H Johnston
5 Jeffrey Knipe
6 Timothy F Collins (C)
First of Surprise, most methods, and the first peal to be rung on these bells for 35 years.
Rung to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Also, to congratulate the tower captain, John Cannings, on his recent election as a Life Member of The Salisbury Diocesan Guild of Ringers.