St Mary the Virgin
Saturday, 25 September 1965 in 2h 20 (8–1–26 in A)
5040 Minor
Seven extents, in 9 methods: (1) Ipswich Surprise, (2) Norwich Surprise, (3) Oxford Treble Bob, (4) Kent Treble Bob, (5) Single Oxford and Double Oxford, (6) Plain Bob and St. Clements, (7) Cambridge Surprise.
1 John W Smith
2 Michael H O’Callaghan
3 Richard G Crosland
4 Tony Lewis
5 Ralph Bird (C)
6 D Paul Smith
First peal on the bells since rehanging 1963.
Fastest peal in the tower.
Rung as a farewell tribute to the Rev. Canon A. Eric Smith, MA, who has accepted the living of Knockholt, after 20 years as Rector of Hayes.
St Mary the Virgin, Hayes, Kent - Peal no: 8