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Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

Benfieldside, Durham

St Cuthbert

Friday, 12 September 2025 in 2h 30 (12–2–17 in G)

5140 Doubles (10m)

600 Reverse Canterbury Pleasure P, 480 each Huntley P, St Remigius B, Winchendon P, St Nicholas B, Eynesbury B, St Osmund B, St Martin's B, St Simon's B, 700 Plain Bob

1 Rachel L Bean

2 Howard E J Smith

3 Alexander T G Pym

4 Jeremy R Housden

5 Stephen J Bean (C)

6 Michael H Anderson

First Peal at First Attempt: 1

First Peal of Doubles: 3 and as Conductor.

Rung for the 175th anniversary of St Cuthbert's Church, Benfieldside. The consecration service took place on this day in 1850. 5140 changes were rung for the 140th anniversary of the casting of the bells.

In memory of Claire L Bean, mother of 1 and 5, who sadly passed away on 6/9/25.

This peal included a first peal ringer on bell 1.
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This performance was rung In memoriam — Claire Bean

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Last updated Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 23:43:45. First submitted Friday, 12 September 2025 at 14:47:26 by Stephen J Bean.

Sent for publication in The Ringing World on Monday, 29 September 2025 at 17:28:19, and printed in issue 5974, page 981.

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