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Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Guild

Bulwell, Nottinghamshire

St Mary the Virgin and All Souls

Sunday, 8 March 2026 in 2h 53 (15–3–16 in E)

5088 Bulwell Surprise Major

Composed by Alan G Reading Op. 7

1 Hannah Garfoot

2 Ruth Curtis

3 Philip R Wild

4 Paul F Curtis

5 Peter S Lacy

6 Edward A S Walker

7 Michael A Varney (C)

8 Andrew B Mills

Rung in memory of Robert Naylor, tower captain of this church for 61 years, who sadly passed away on 31/12/2025. A staunch supporter of the bells, he taught an entire new band when he first took on the role, of whom Christopher S Guy is the only, original member still ringing with the band today. Robert's dedication to teaching ensured the bells were always kept ringing over the years, and he will be greatly missed by everyone at this church.

Peter England wishes to be associated with this peal (who was involved in the previous two attempts) as well as the local ringers at this church, all of whom Robert taught to ring (including ringers of 1 & 7).

First peal (at home tower): 1

This peal included a first peal ringer on bell 1.
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