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Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Brecon, Powys

St Mary

Thursday, 1 January 2026 in 3h 2 (13–2–9 in E♭)

5056 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by C Middleton

1 Alfie Stick

2 Helen Phillips (C)

3 Hilda C Ridley

4 Grace Dooley

5 Tim D Hollinghurst

6 Peter R Elliott

7 Andrew J Phillips

8 Simon J Ridley

Remembering Malcolm Johns

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0067

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Swindon, Wiltshire

Christ Church

Saturday, 3 January 2026 in 3h 16 (21–3–9 in D)

5111 Grandsire Caters

Composed by Simon W Edwards

1 Nicola J Turner

2 Matthew D Dawson

3 Ian G Campbell

4 Richard L Thumwood

5 Helen C Mansley

6 Simon W Edwards (C)

7 Mark Edwards

8 Alan M Eyles

9 Simon A Percy

10 Ian P Hill

Rung as a 92nd birthday compliment to Brian Bladon.

Circles Tower: 10

50th together: 6 & 10

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0056

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Hartpury, Gloucestershire

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 3 January 2026 in 48m (13–2–16 in E♭)

1280 London Surprise Major

Composed by Michael E Overden

1 Jo Gifford

2 Sandra Alford

3 Francesca Cinderey

4 Mike Seagrave

5 Rachel Coates

6 David G Butler

7 Jeremy Alford (C)

8 Greg Jones

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0061

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Rodbourne Cheney, Wiltshire

St Mary

Sunday, 4 January 2026 (8–0–7 in A♭)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Jason L Carter (C)

2 Gareth Jenkins

3 Jenny Moore

4 David A Jenkins

5 Michael Moore

6 Alex Hosking

To celebrate Jason's imminent 50th birthday on 8/1.

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0066

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire

St Mary

Sunday, 4 January 2026 (11–2–20 in F♯)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Jenny Moore

2 Jason L Carter

3 Huw G Davies

4 Michael Moore

5 Alex Hosking (C)

6 David A Jenkins

1st of Grandsire inside, 3. To celebrate Jason's imminent 50th birthday on 8/1. A birthday compliment to Tina Lee (2/1) and Ellie-Rose Westlake-Tritton (3/1), both ringers at this tower.

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0065

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 4 January 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1260 Stedman Doubles

1 Barbara Pettit

2 Graham Lee

3 Alison Lee

4 Howard Nichols

5 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

6 Jacob Coates

1st Stedman: 2,4.

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0065

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 4 January 2026 in 52m (23–3–14 in E♭)

1296 Plain Bob Caters

1 Karen Whyatt

2 Anne Stewart

3 Jo Gifford

4 David G Butler

5 Alfie Stick

6 Rachel Coates

7 Lucas Reade

8 Peter J Harris

9 John Gibson (C)

10 Anthony Stick

Rung for Evensong on Epiphany Sunday

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0065

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bisley, Gloucestershire

All Saints

Sunday, 4 January 2026 in 44m (14–1–16 in E)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Rupert Knight

2 Poppy Bulteel

3 Carole Bucknell

4 Tony Bulteel

5 Philip Pratt

6 Roger Haynes

7 Ian Bucknell (C)

8 Megan Dawson-Phillips

1st on 8 bells - Treble

1st ringing the Tenor - 8

With thanks to Tony for arranging this attempt.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire

St Michael and All Angels

Monday, 5 January 2026 (7–0–12 in A)

1320 Doubles (3v)

480 changes each Balthazar and Caspar; 360 changes Melchior

1 Dee Cheeseman

2 David Gill

3 Francesca Cinderey (C)

4 Debby Talbott

5 Clare Tilling

6 Pauline Leggate

In anticipation of Epiphany.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Hardwicke, Gloucestershire

St Nicholas

Monday, 5 January 2026 in 43m (11–3–18 in F♯)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Linda Gittings

2 Sam May

3 Sue Beynon

4 Pam May

5 Robin Screen (C)

6 Jack Hunt

Rung as only 6 ringers attended. Rung for 12th night

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0065

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Ringing Room, Gloucestershire

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 in 48m

1296 Spliced Surprise Minor (3m)

1296 3-Spliced Surprise Minor: Cambridge, Beverly, Surfleet; https://complib.org/composition/99059

Composed by Richard I Allton

1–2–3–4–5 Wheatley

6 Graham Feeney

Marking the Feast of the Epiphany

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Cambridge Queening Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Roman Bobs and Trajan Omits

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Robin Screen

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Eleanor Relf

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Elmore Pippin Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Roman Bobs and Owd Roger Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Stilman Davis

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Eleanor Relf

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Gloucester Royal Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Roman Bob and Unexploded Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Alex Reeves

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Eleanor Relf

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

23 Grayston Close

Friday, 9 January 2026 in 1h 59 (11 in G)

5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (32m)

(1) Carlisle S (2) Lincoln, Coldstream, Redbourn, Bakewell, Retford, Purleigh S (3) Cambridge, Primrose, Ipswich, Norfolk, Bourne, Hull, King Edward S (4) Norwich, Netherseale, Annable's London, Westminster, Allendale, Fryerning, Luton, Ripley, Broomfield S (5) Old Oxford, College Bob IV, Willesden, Ashbocking, Neasden, St Albans, Wragby D (6) Oxford TB (7) Kent TB

1–2 Richard J Clements

3–4 Malcolm P Taylor

5–6 Bernard H Taylor (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0180

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stanway, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Saturday, 10 January 2026 in 3h 1 (11–0–2 in F♯)

5040 Doubles (8m/p)

600 each: Stedman, Reverse Canterbury, St Nicholas, Winchendon Place, Plain Bob, St Simon, St Martin; 840 Grandsire

1 Hilda C Ridley

2 Simon W Edwards (C)

3 Grace Dooley

4 Malcolm P Taylor

5 Simon J Ridley

Rung to mark the 200th anniversary of the casting of the 4th bell (in 1826), and, slightly belatedly, the 400th anniversary of the casting of the 2nd bell (in 1625).

Circles Tower: 2

Ringing World page reference: 5988.0081

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Saturday, 10 January 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Howard Nichols

2 Barbara Pettit

3 Jacob Coates

4 Anthony P Foster

5 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

6 Brad Coates

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0065

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Saturday, 10 January 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Richard While

2 Gilly Whittingham

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Anthony P Foster

5 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

6 Keith Reading

Ringing World page reference: 5987.0065

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Swindon, Wiltshire

St Mark

Sunday, 11 January 2026 in 3h 4 (11 in G)

5120 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by Simon W Edwards

1 Matthew D Dawson

2 Helen C Mansley

3 Cynthia E Howell

4 Cheryl A Watson

5 Ian P Hill

6 Daniel J Watson

7 Adam R Crocker

8 Simon W Edwards (C)

Rung as a 30th birthday compliment to George M. Salter Esq. The band would like to associate Mark Edwards with this peal.

200th peal as Conductor.

Ringing World page reference: 5988.0081

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 11 January 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1344 Superlative Surprise Major

1 Isabel Hitchings

2 Reg Hitchings

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Mike Hartley

5 Pat Hickey

6 Chris Hickey

7 Anthony P Foster

8 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5988.0087

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bisley, Gloucestershire

All Saints

Sunday, 11 January 2026 in 45m (14–1–16 in E)

1280 Cambridge Surprise Major

1 Teresa Howes

2 Maryl Chambers

3 Katie Poole

4 Carole Bucknell

5 Tony Natt

6 Andrew Smith

7 Rupert Howes

8 Ian Bucknell (C)

A birthday compliment to Eileen Bucknell

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Fairford, Gloucestershire

St Mary the Virgin

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 in 46m 43s (17–1–2 in E)

1260 Single Oxford Bob Triples

Composed by C Adams

1 Nicholas G Robinson

2 Phill J Payne

3 Matthew B Johnson

4 Rusty Hartley

5 David N James

6 Jonathan C Adkins

7 Simon D G Webb (C)

8 James M Mackenzie

Welcoming Rusty into her next decade...!

Also congratulations to Jen and Lewis on the birth of Christopher James Vernalls-Shaw.

Ringing World page reference: 5989.0109

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Thursday, 15 January 2026 in 46m (11–2–2 in G)

1260 Doubles (25m/v)

100th Anniversary, All Saints, Ashbourne, Ashley, Bluebell, Bob Doubles, Buttercup, Daffodil, Dedworth, Grandsire Doubles, Honeysuckle, Ladbrooke, Longparish, Middleton Stoney, Newborough, Pink's, Primrose, Reverse Canterbury, Senacre Wood, St Adwena, St Augustine Bob, Trinity, Violet, Wychbold, Zenor.

1 Robin Screen

2 Pam May (C)

3 Sam May (C)

4 Matt Lorkin (C)

5 Terry Chivers (C)

6 Stilman Davis

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday today of Kathleen Meredith, a long term resident in the village. Conducted with 100 calls, one for each year of her age.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Swindon, Wiltshire

St Mary, Rodbourne Cheney

Friday, 16 January 2026 in 2h 41 (8–0–7 in A♭)

5040 Surprise Minor (7m)

1 extent each: London, York, Westminster, Norwich, Bourne, Beverley, Cambridge

1 Nicola J Turner

2 Colin M Turner

3 Simon L Edwards

4 Mark Edwards

5 Richard L Thumwood

6 Simon W Edwards (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5988.0082

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire

St Margaret of Antioch

Friday, 16 January 2026 in 2h 42 (8–0–15 in G)

5056 Xylan Surprise Major

Composed by Robert D S Brown

1 Nicola J Turner

2 Timothy G Pett

3 Cynthia E Howell

4 Colin M Turner

5 Richard L Thumwood

6 Hilda C Ridley

7 Darran Ricks (C)

8 Ashley C Fortey

First peal in the method:

-3-4-2-23-4-3.2-2.7 LH12 B

Ringing World page reference: 5989.0105

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stroud, Gloucestershire

St Laurence

Sunday, 18 January 2026 (20–1–20 in E♭)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

1 Steve Coleman (C)

2 Alix Kulig

3 Pam May

4 David Pouncey

5 Lewis Rooke

6 Sam Russell

7 Robert J Garratt

8 Sue Coleman

First on eight for 2

In memory of Alan Wilkinson, father of a close friend of 2, who passed away a month ago today.

Ringing World page reference: 5989.0107

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Rodbourne Cheney, Wiltshire

St Mary

Sunday, 18 January 2026 (8–0–7 in A♭)

1260 Doubles (2m)

540 Grandsire, 720 Plain Bob

1 Jenny G Evans

2 Jason L Carter (C)

3 Deb Tiltman

4 Gareth Jenkins

5 David A Jenkins

6 Simon R Robertson

Birthday compliment today to Deb. 50th birthday compliment (21/1) to Gareth

Ringing World page reference: 5989.0110

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Sunday, 18 January 2026 in 51m (27–1–16 in D♭)

1259 Grandsire Caters

View composition

1 Hazel Bridges

2 Sarah B Ewbank

3 Simon D G Webb

4 Matthew B Johnson

5 Toby J Hicks (C)

6 Charles Russell

7 Peter J Harris

8 Nicholas G Robinson

9 Peter G Holden

10 Adam J Hicks

First on ten as conductor.

First on ten: 6 & 10.

Rung for Sunday service.

Ringing World page reference: 5989.0108

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Langley Burrell, Wiltshire

St Peter

Monday, 19 January 2026 in 40m (10 in G)

1260 Doubles (1p/10m)

60 Stedman,120 each of Reverse Canterbury, St Nicholas, Winchendon, St Remigius, Huntley, Plain Bob, St Simon's, St Martin's, St Osmund and Eynesbury.

1 Debbie Stott

2 John Stott

3 Sara Bye

4 Ruth Beavin

5 Jenny Hancock (C)

6 John Sealy

Rung as a birthday compliment to Isobel Mustow, who celebrated her 1st birthday today and to Clive Hancock who celebrates his 70th birthday tomorrow, 20th January.

Ringing World page reference: 5989.0109

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Monday, 19 January 2026 in 49m (27–1–16 in C♯)

1282 Farewell Geoff Surprise Royal

1 Cheryl A Watson

2 Sarah B Ewbank

3 Ian D Bucknell

4 Daniel J Watson

5 Peter G Holden

6 Roger W Haynes

7 Nicholas G Robinson

8 Andrew J Wood

9 Michael J Woodward

10 Simon D G Webb (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5989.0108

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 in 39m (7–2–26 in A♭)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 James M Mackenzie

2 Ben Gooch

3 Mike Hartley

4 David A C Matthews

5 Quentin S A Jackson

6 Simon D G Webb (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5989.0109

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Richard's Graft Doubles

St Faith Doubles with Owd Roger Singles and Old Thumper Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Terry Chivers

6 Steve Peers

Believed to be the first ring of this variation. One of the "Apple A Collection".

In memory of Richard Glanville, Ringer at St Marys', Tetbury, and Father in Law of Alex, who died on 12th January.

Ringing World page reference: 5994.0231

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Swindon, Wiltshire

St Mark

Saturday, 24 January 2026 in 3h (11 in G)

5088 Martin Surprise Major

Composed by Simon W Edwards

1 Cynthia E Howell

2 Simon J Ridley

3 Hilda C Ridley

4 Sarah B Ewbank

5 Richard L Thumwood

6 Jonathan C Adkins

7 Mark Edwards

8 Simon W Edwards (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5990.0130

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coalpit Heath, Gloucestershire

St Saviour

Saturday, 24 January 2026 in 2h 46 (10–0–6 in G)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by Donald F Morrison (Op. 1947)

1 Colin G Newman

2 Russell N Scudamore

3 Jonathan D Storey

4 Will Le Ray

5 Philip D Moyse

6 Benjamin D Kipling

7 Cameron A Waters (C)

8 Gareth L M Lawson

First eight-bell peal: 4.

A compliment to Helen C Mansley on her birthday.

A UBSCR hangers-on peal, rung on the day of the society's annual dinner.

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0188

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 25 January 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1344 Vancouver Surprise Major

1 Isabel Hitchings

2 Alison Lee

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Reg Hitchings

5 Mike Hartley (C)

6 Andrew L Haynes

7 Mike Seagrave

8 Anthony P Foster

For Burns Night

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 25 January 2026 in 47m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Anne Stewart

2 Mike Seagrave

3 Karen Whyatt

4 John Simms

5 Derek Harbottle

6 Lucas Reade

7 John Gibson (C)

8 Rachel Coates

Rung for Evensong , also to celebrate the Christening of Evelyn Jane Reade , she was christened at St Nicholas Standish ,she is the daughter of 6 and granddaughter of 7

Ringing World page reference: 5990.0133

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 in 49m (7–2–10 in B)

1344 St Simon's Bob Triples

1 Melanie Gibson

2 Jo Gifford

3 Anne Stewart

4 Anthony Stick

5 Derek Harbottle

6 Alfie Stick

7 John Gibson (C)

8 Lucas Reade

First in method 4 and 6

Ringing World page reference: 5990.0133

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Eastington, Gloucestershire

St Michael and All Angels

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 in 3h (11–0–4 in F)

5040 Surprise Minor (7m)

One extent each London, Norwich, Beverley, Surfleet, Ipswich, Bourne and Cambridge

1 Philip F Pope

2 Jane D Bull

3 Ian D Bucknell

4 Hilda C Ridley

5 Andrew A Ward

6 Richard J Clements (C)

Rung as a "get well soon" compliment to Ralph E Bucknell, father of the ringer of 3.

Ringing World page reference: 5995.0246

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Shepperdine Silt Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Unexploded Bob

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Stilman Davis

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 David Rayner

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Broad Blunsdon, Wiltshire

St Leonard

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 in 46m (5–1–15 in B♭)

1280 Cambridge Surprise Major

View composition

1 Alan R Woodward

2 Daniel P Knight

3 Ann Eyles

4 Katy A Whitaker

5 Toby Gordon-Smith

6 Lisa Sukharev-Chuyan

7 John C Sheppard

8 Michael J Woodward (C)

Good luck to the future for Lisa.

First Major and Surprise, 6

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

23 Grayston Close

Friday, 30 January 2026 in 2h 1 (11 in G)

5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (40m)

(1) Carlisle, Northumberland, Lindley S (2) Surfleet, Hexham, Beverley, Berwick, Durham, York S (3) Lincoln, Coldstream, Redbourn, Bakewell, Retford, Purleigh S (4) Cambridge, Primrose, Ipswich, Norfolk, Bourne, Hull, King Edward S (5) Norwich, Netherseale, Annables's London, Westminster, Luton, Allendale, Ripley, Fryerning, Broomfield S (6) Neasden, Old Oxford, St Albans, College Bob IV, Wragby, Willesden, Ashbocking D (7) Sandal, Oxford TB

1–2 Richard J Clements

3–4 Malcolm P Taylor

5–6 Bernard H Taylor (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0180

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 1 February 2026 in 45m (7–2–10 in B)

1344 Plain Bob Major

1 Jo Gifford

2 Karen Whyatt

3 Anne Stewart

4 Derek Harbottle

5 Tony Natt

6 Rachel Coates

7 Lucas Reade

8 John Gibson (C)

For the Candlemas Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0160

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Eastington, Gloucestershire

St Michael and All Angels

Sunday, 1 February 2026 in 45m (11–0–4 in F)

1260 Mixed Doubles (11m/v)

120 each of Reverse Canterbury, Warkton, Clifford's Pleasure, Monster's Pleasure, Southrepps, Plain Bob, Charlton, April Day, Derwent, Kennington and 60 of Compton

1 Sharon Court

2 David Pouncey

3 Pam May

4 Robin Screen

5 Sam May (C)

6 Gary Dingle

First full quarter peal called by 5.

11 m/v to mark the birthday of Luke, son of 5, grandson of 3, learner at this tower.

37 calls to mark the birthday of Becky, wife of 5, daughter-in-law of 3.

60 leads of RC to mark the birthday of Rosalind Keefe, member at this tower.

All within a week of this quarter peal.

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0160

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Trajan Bob Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Trajan Omits

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Eleanor Relf

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Longney Russet Doubles

At Faith Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Hardmead Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Eleanor Relf

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire

St Michael and All Angels

Friday, 6 February 2026 (12–0–6 in F)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Debby Talbott

2 Elizabeth Walker

3 David Gill

4 Will Ruck

5 Graham Feeney

6 Leighton Cooke

7 Francesca Cinderey (C)

8 Clare Tilling

First on 8: 8

300th QP: 3

Rung to mark Father David Gill's retirement from Parish Ministry.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Saturday, 7 February 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Keith Reading

2 Gilly Whittingham

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Anthony P Foster

5 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

6 Malcolm Ware

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0161

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Saturday, 7 February 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1300 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Richard While

2 Barbara Pettit

3 Cara Capewell

4 Anthony P Foster

5 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

6 Brad Coates

Ringing World page reference: 5991.0161

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Saturday, 7 February 2026 in 2h 40 (7–2–26 in A♭)

5056 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by Charles Middleton

1 Mark Edwards

2 Hilda C Ridley

3 Ian D Bucknell

4 Nicholas G Robinson

5 Sarah B Ewbank

6 Peter G Holden

7 Michael J Woodward (C)

8 Simon J Ridley

The band would like to dedicate this peal to Eileen Godwin who was so instrumental in setting up ringing at Coln after the bells were rehung.

Also best wishes to Ralph Bucknell

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire

St James

Sunday, 8 February 2026 in 2h 43 (7–1–16 in B)

5024 Jovium Surprise Major

Composed by Ian Butters (no.801)

1 Russell N Scudamore

2 Jonathan D Storey

3 Colin G Newman

4 Sebastian C Small

5 Thomas R Sherwood

6 Ian P Hill

7 Matthew D Dawson (C)

8 Helen C Mansley

50th together: 3 and 5.

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0178

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 8 February 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1260 Stedman Triples

1 Reg Hitchings

2 Isabel Hitchings

3 Quentin S A Jackson

4 Barbara Pettit

5 Andrew Haynes

6 Anthony P Foster

7 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

8 Keith Reading

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0182

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Highworth, Wiltshire

St Michael

Sunday, 8 February 2026 in 49m (18–0–2 in E)

1260 Grandsire Triples

View composition

1 Helen Weaver

2 Cynthia Howell

3 James Mackenzie

4 Nicky Pullan

5 Donna Pullan

6 Rob New

7 Tony Pullan (C)

8 Alan Peare

Rung prior to the Mayors Civic Service.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 8 February 2026 in 47m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Derek Harbottle

2 Peter J Harris

3 Karen Whyatt

4 Anne Stewart

5 John Simms

6 Anthony Stick

7 John Gibson (C)

8 Alfie Stick

Rung for Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0182

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Frenchay, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Sunday, 8 February 2026 (4–1–3 in E♭)

720 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Neil Evans

2 Jenny Goodall

3 Peter Robson

4 Taisia Bennett

5 John Payton

6 Geoff Pick (C)

The first 720 in a Treble Bob Method ever rung by a Frenchay band.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Chippenham, Wiltshire

St Paul

Sunday, 8 February 2026 in 48m (13–2–20 in F)

1280 Pudsey Surprise Major

1 Jenny Hancock

2 Emma Douglas

3 Debbie Stott

4 John Stott

5 Tim Hawkings

6 Richard Iles

7 Jonathan Adkins

8 Julian Ferrar (C)

First in method: 3 & 4

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0181

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Pedington Brandy Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Minster Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Matt Lorkin (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Terry Chivers

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 in 44m (11–2–2 in G)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

Grandsire Doubles

1 Pam May

2 Robin Screen (C)

3 Sharon Court

4 Matt Lorkin (C)

5 Terry Chivers (C)

6 Stilman Davis

First inside in method for the ringer of the 3.

Well done.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Blaisdon, Gloucestershire

St Michael and All Angels

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 in 44m (7–2–7 in B♭)

1296 Spliced Surprise Minor (12m)

Composed by Glen A A Taylor

1 Ben Gooch

2 Matthew B Johnson

3 Simon D G Webb

4 Quentin S A Jackson

5 Roy Williams

6 Phill J Payne (C)

Wishing Mike Hartley a fast recovery following his operation.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Standish, Gloucestershire

Alta Kabano

Friday, 13 February 2026 (7⅝oz in A♯)

1260 Grandsire Doubles and Grandsire Minor

1 Anthony Stick

2 Melanie Gibson

3 Pam May

4 Alfie Stick

5 Robin Screen

6 John Gibson (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0183

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stroud, Gloucestershire

St Laurence

Saturday, 14 February 2026 (20–1–20 in E♭)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Steve Coleman (C)

2 Sue Pouncey

3 Rebecca Coleman

4 Madeleine Lindley

5 Ian Cooper

6 Lewis Rooke

7 David Pouncey

8 Sue Coleman

First Grandsire Triples inside: 6

Ringing World page reference: 5992.0183

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire

St Mary

Sunday, 15 February 2026 in 45m (11–2–20 in F♯)

1260 Doubles (2m)

660 Grandsire, 600 PB

1 Huw G Davies

2 Michael Moore

3 Jason L Carter (C)

4 Jenny Moore

5 Alex Hosking

6 Roy Sewell

Rung in affectionate memory of Revd Trevor Day (12/02/26), PTO at this church, and an occasional ringer on these bells.

Ringing World page reference: 5993.0206

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Berkeley, Gloucestershire

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 15 February 2026 in 43m (6–2–0 in B♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Jasmine Widdas

2 Anne Pope

3 John Taylor

4 Steve D Chandler

5 Timothy P T Soanes (C)

6 Jo Albon

First attempt 1 & 6

For Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 5993.0206

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Ampney Crucis, Gloucestershire

Holy Rood

Sunday, 15 February 2026 in 45m (6–3–24 in A♭)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Jenny Smith

2 Bridget Lazenby

3 Ingrid Francis

4 Evelyn Smith

5 Hazel Bridges (C)

6 Philip Twentyman

1st in method 3

Belated congratulations to Ingrid and Iain Francis on their marriage 29th Nov 2025.

Ringing World page reference: 5993.0207

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Monday, 16 February 2026 in 54m (27–1–16 in C♯)

1282 Yorkshire Surprise Royal

1 Sarah B Ewbank

2 Cheryl A Watson

3 Simon D G Webb

4 Daniel J Watson

5 Nicholas G Robinson

6 Roger W Haynes

7 Peter G Holden

8 Philip F Pope

9 Michael J Woodward

10 David G F Chalk

Rung strictly silent and unconducted.

Ringing World page reference: 5993.0207

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Huntley, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 (7–0–24 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Heather Anderson

2 Megan Atkinson

3 Francesca Cinderey (C)

4 Mark Cinderey

5 Clare Tilling

6 Elwood Anderson

First quarter on the tenor: 6

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 in 49m (7–2–10 in B)

1344 Single St Cecilia Bob Major

1 Melanie Gibson

2 Anne Stewart

3 Jo Gifford

4 Anthony Stick

5 Alfie Stick

6 Rachel Coates

7 Derek Harbottle

8 John Gibson (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5993.0208

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire

St Peter and St Paul

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 in 47m (20–0–7 in E♭)

1260 Doubles (2m/p)

60 Stedman & 1200 Grandsire

1 Clare Tilling

2 Mary Fear

3 Daniel Nelmes (C)

4 Francesca Cinderey

5 David Gill

6 Heather Anderson

First quarter as conductor: 3

One of the ancient ancestral parishes of 3

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Frenchay, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (4–1–3 in E♭)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Geoff Pick (C)

2 Gillian H Greef

3 John Payton

4 Christopher P Greef

5 Linda Pick

6 Stephen J Crane

With the best wishes of the band on the eve of the Diamond Wedding of Rev. Judith (Associate Minister) and John (Organist) Lee.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Doubles

Reverse Canterbury with Demvihja Omits, Wallflower Singles and a Pink's Single

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Alex Reeves

4 David Rayner

5 Terry Chivers (C)

6 Jonathan Evans

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Lydiard Millicent, Wiltshire

All Saints

Saturday, 21 February 2026 in 44m 43s (6–3–23 in A♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Simon D G Webb (C)

2 James M Mackenzie

3 Ann Hutchinson

4 Rusty Hartley

5 Alex Hosking

6 Michael Moore

Ringing World page reference: 5994.0227

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Swindon, Wiltshire

St Mark

Sunday, 22 February 2026 in 2h 43 (11 in G)

5024 Lessness Surprise Major

Composed by Anthony R Peake

1 Mark Edwards

2 Thomas R Sherwood

3 Cynthia E Howell

4 Craig P Homewood

5 Richard L Thumwood

6 Alan M Eyles

7 Darran Ricks (C)

8 Ashley C Fortey

1000th peal for the Association: 3

Ringing World page reference: 5994.0223

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 22 February 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1344 Painswick Surprise Major

1 Isabel Hitchings

2 Barbara Pettit

3 Alison Lee

4 Quentin S A Jackson

5 Reg Hitchings

6 Pat Hickey

7 Anthony P Foster

8 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

250th together: 5&6.

Ringing World page reference: 5994.0227

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Haresfield, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 22 February 2026 in 45m (11–2–13 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Sharon Court

2 Sue Page

3 Daniel Nelmes

4 Louise Bevan

5 Phil Taylor (C)

6 Chris Hall

First quarter peal: 6

First quarter of plain bob doubles: 4

Apologies from Richard Page, unavoidably absent today, but is linked with this quarter peal.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 22 February 2026 in 47m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Derek Harbottle

2 Tony Natt

3 Karen Whyatt

4 Anne Stewart

5 John Simms

6 Stuart Tomlinson

7 John Gibson (C)

8 Rachel Coates

Rung for Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 5994.0227

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Hardwicke, Gloucestershire

St Nicholas

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 in 2h 55 (11–3–18 in F♯)

5040 Surprise Minor (8m)

One extent each of York, London, Norwich, Beverley/Surfleet, Primrose, Bourne and Cambridge

1 Jane D Bull

2 Peter G Holden

3 Hilda C Ridley

4 Philip F Pope

5 Andrew A Ward

6 Richard J Clements (C)

Birthday compliment to Tim Soanes - 70 today - and best wishes to Ian Bucknell for a speedy recovery.

Ringing World page reference: 5995.0246

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Dymock Red Doubles

St Faiths Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Paradise Ale Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Severn Bank Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Wye Omits

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire

St Lawrence

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 in 47m (12–1–22 in F♯)

1264 Plain Bob Major

1 Ben Gooch

2 Jonathan C Adkins

3 Roy Williams

4 Phill A Butler

5 David A C Matthews

6 David James

7 Simon D G Webb

8 Matthew B Johnson (C)

Rung in memory of Ben Firth who passed away recently.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

23 Grayston Close

Thursday, 26 February 2026 in 2h 3 (11 in G)

5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (42m)

(1) Carlisle, Northumberland, Lindley S (2) Lightfoot, Rossendale, Wearmouth, Stamford S (3) Lincoln, Coldtream, Redbourn, Bakewell, Retford, Purleigh S (4) Surfleet, Hexham, Beverley, Berwick, Durham, York S (5) Norwich, Netherseale, Annable's London, Westminster, Allendale, Fryerning, Luton, Ripley, Broomfield (6) Neasden, St Albans, Wragby, Old Oxford, College Bob IV, Willesden, Ashbocking D (7) Cambridge, King Edward, Ipswich, Bourne, Primrose, Norfolk, Hull S

1–2 Richard J Clements

3–4 Malcolm P Taylor

5–6 Bernard H Taylor (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5998.0319

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bisley, Gloucestershire

All Saints

Saturday, 28 February 2026 in 2h 55 (14–1–16 in E)

5040 Grandsire Triples

Composed by J J Parker (12 part 7th obs)

1 Jane D Bull

2 Jonathan C Adkins

3 Nicholas G Robinson

4 Jenni Judson

5 Anthony M Bulteel

6 Simon J Ridley

7 Peter G Holden (C)

8 Hilda C Ridley

First inside on eight: 4

Circled the tower to peals: 8

100 peal together: 7 & 8

Ringing World page reference: 5995.0246

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Littledean, Gloucestershire

St Ethelbert

Sunday, 1 March 2026 (8–2–12 in G)

1320 Call Changes

1 Francesca Cinderey (C)

2 Linda Blagg

3 Will Ruck

4 Allison Aitken

5 Lawrie Jeffries

6 Heather Anderson

7 Richard Blagg

8 Elwood Anderson

First quarter: 4

First on 8: 5,6,8

70th birthday compliment to Linda Blagg for 2nd March & Golden Wedding Anniversary compliment to Linda and Richard Blagg for 6th March.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Huntley, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Sunday, 1 March 2026 (7–0–24 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Gaven Smith

2 Mark Cinderey

3 Megan Atkinson

4 Clare Tilling

5 Francesca Cinderey (C)

6 Jane Lake

For morning service by a Sunday service band.

To mark two years since ringers of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 started/returned to ringing.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 1 March 2026 (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Stedman Triples

1 Francesca Cinderey (C)

2 Karen Whyatt

3 Will Ruck

4 John Simms

5 Jo Gifford

6 Derek Harbottle

7 Rachel Coates

8 John Gibson

Rung for Evensong ,1 st of Stedman triples 2

Ringing World page reference: 5995.0250

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Huntley, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 (7–0–24 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Dee Cheeseman

2 David Gill

3 Francesca Cinderey (C)

4 Gaven Smith

5 Clare Tilling

6 John Elley

First inside: 4

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Sheep's Nose Of Oldbury Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Antonine Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Three Counties Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Roman Bobs and Old Thumper Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Alex Reeves

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Hartpury, Gloucestershire

St Mary the Virgin

Thursday, 5 March 2026 (13–2–16 in E♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Theo William Massey

2 Colette Finch

3 Karen Whyatt

4 Pete Finch

5 Francesca Cinderey (C)

6 Louise Lush

First quarter peal: 1 and 6

Ringing World page reference: 5995.0249

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Prior's Norton, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Sunday, 8 March 2026 in 43m (10–3–18 in F♯)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Andrew D Evans

2 Hilda C Ridley

3 Rachel Coates

4 Michael J Seagrave

5 Robin J Walker (C)

6 Mark A Wilson

Remembering Liz Coke - on the first anniversary of her passing.

Rung for monthly Evensong.

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0344

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire

Holy Trinity

Sunday, 8 March 2026 (12–0–8 in F♯)

120 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Angie Ayling

2 Susan Lane

3 Sally Haigh

4 Paul Verney

5 Tony Natt (C)

6 David Goldsmith

His local band wishing David a Happy Birthday today.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire

Holy Trinity

Sunday, 8 March 2026 in 44m (12–0–8 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Alix Kulig

2 Lucy Godfrey

3 Angie Ayling

4 Hugh Read

5 Tony Natt (C)

6 Andy Dellow

1st QP inside - 2

Dedicated to the local Shearman family and in memoriam of the 3 family members who tragically lost their lives in a house fire on Boxing Day 2025.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Meysey Hampton, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Sunday, 8 March 2026 in 45m (9–2–17 in G)

General Ringing

Stedman & grandsire doubles, Plain bob & little bob minor.

Toby J Hicks

Adam J Hicks

Peter J Harris (C)

Charles Russell

Barbara Lyne

Brian Wenban

Rung for Sunday service.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 8 March 2026 in 42m (9–1–14 in A♭)

1280 Bristol Surprise Major

1 Jacqui Hyde

2 Reg Hitchings

3 Mike Seagrave

4 Andrew Haynes

5 Mike Hartley

6 Anthony P Foster

7 Stuart Tomlinson

8 Quentin S A Jackson (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5996.0275

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 8 March 2026 in 48m (7–2–10 in B)

1308 Grandsire Minor

1 Karen Wyatt

2 Peter J Harris

3 Anne Stewart

4 Derek Harbottle

5 John Simms

6 John Gibson (C)

7 Lucas Reade

For Evensong , also 1st birthday compliment to Evelyn daughter of 7

Ringing World page reference: 5996.0275

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stanton, Gloucestershire

St Michael and All Angels

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 in 42m (9–1–16 in G)

1272 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Ben Gooch

2 Clara P Jackson

3 David A C Matthews

4 Simon D G Webb (C)

5 Matthew B Johnson

6 Phill J Payne

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Sheep Nose Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Jingle Knocker Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Stilman Davis

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Steve Peers

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Ribston Pippin Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with New Bob Bobs and Old Thumper Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Steve Peers

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Sharon Court

5 Alex Reeves

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Didbrook, Gloucestershire

St George

Friday, 13 March 2026 in 2h 31 (6–0–21 in B)

5040 Plain Bob Doubles

12 different callings including old singles

1 Michael J Seagrave

2 Grace Dooley

3 Iwan Cotgreave

4 Simon J Ridley

5 Nicholas D Jones (C)

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0464

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Hempsted, Gloucestershire

St Swithun

Saturday, 14 March 2026 in 45m (10–2–12 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Sharon Court

2 Francesca Cinderey

3 Pam May

4 Daniel Nelmes

5 Anthony Stick

6 John Gibson (C)

First quarter - treble to minor (1)

First of 2 planned quarter peals to recognise (1) as the newly appointed tower captain of Hempsted, Gloucestershire.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 15 March 2026 in 53m (27–0–5 in D)

1280 Cambridge Surprise Royal

1 Hilda Ridley

2 Robin J Walker (C)

3 Sheila Taylor

4 Sandra Y Alford

5 Michael J Seagrave

6 Michael Hartley

7 Rachel Coates

8 Mark A Wilson

9 Jeremy D Alford

10 Malcolm P Taylor

For Evensong

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 15 March 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1260 Single Oxford Bob Triples

1 Reg Hitchings (C)

2 Isabel Hitchings

3 Stuart Tomlinson

4 Andrew Haynes

5 Pat Hickey

6 Chris Hickey

7 Anthony P Foster

8 Barbara Pettit

1st in method: 4

1300th together: 1,2 & 8.

Ringing World page reference: 5997.0298

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Lacock, Wiltshire

St Cyriac

Sunday, 15 March 2026 in 43m (12–2–14 in F)

1260 Mixed Doubles (4m/p)

Stedman, Grandsire, Reverse Canterbury & Plain Bob.

1 Debbie Stott

2 John Stott

3 Sara Bye

4 Jenny Thorpe

5 Chris Bush (C)

6 Steve Griffin

For Mothering Sunday. Most methods to a QP, 4

Ringing World page reference: 5997.0298

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 15 March 2026 in 46m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Melanie Gibson

2 Karen Whyatt

3 John Simms

4 Mike Seagrave

5 John Gibson (C)

6 Rachel Coates

For Evensong on Mothering Sunday

Ringing World page reference: 5997.0298

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Monday, 16 March 2026 in 53m (27–1–16 in C♯)

1346 Yorkshire Surprise Maximus

1 Jody A Wood

2 Simon D G Webb (C)

3 Cheryl A Watson

4 Carole Wood

5 Nicholas G Robinson

6 Sarah B Ewbank

7 Roger W Haynes

8 Daniel J Watson

9 David G F Chalk

10 Philip F Pope

11 Michael J Woodward

12 Phill J Payne

To celebrate Crispin Scott and Sarah Ewbank's birthdays.

Circled tower as C (all 13)

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

23 Grayston Close

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 in 2h 1 (11 in G)

5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (34m)

(1) Neasden D, Old Oxford D, Bacup S, Bamborough S (2) Northumberland, Carlisle, Lindley S (3) Surfleet, Hexham, Beverley, Berwick, Durham, York S (4) Norwich, Netherseale, Annables's London, Westminster, Allendale, Fryerning, Luton, Ripley, Broomfield S (5) Neasden, St Albans, Wragby, Old Oxford, College Bob IV, Willesden, Ashbocking D (6) Cambridge, Primrose, Ipswich, Norfolk, Bourne, Hull, King Edward S (7) Cambridge, Ipswich S

1–2 Richard J Clements

3–4 Malcolm P Taylor

5–6 Bernard H Taylor (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5998.0319

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Worcester Pearmain Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Old Thumper Singles and Old Tom Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Robin Screen

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Alex Reeves

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Tippetts Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Wye Omits and Jingle Knocker Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Robin Screen

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Terry Chivers

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 in 54m (27–1–16 in C♯)

1260 Grandsire Triples

Composed by A Johnson

1 Judy E Carter

2 F Eric Roberts

3 Hilda C Ridley

4 John C Sheppard

5 Mike Seagrave

6 Nicholas G Robinson

7 Simon D G Webb (C)

8 Rusty Hartley

Rung half muffled following the funeral of Aileen Anderson, churchwarden of this church.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bristol, Bristol

St Mark Lord Mayor's Chapel

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 in 2h 32 (9–3–13 in G)

5040 Surprise Minor (7m)

One extent each: Carlisle, Annable's London, London, Surfleet, Norwich, Bourne, Cambridge

1 Iwan Cotgreave

2 Gareth L M Lawson

3 Craig P Homewood

4 Philip D Moyse

5 Cameron A Waters (C)

6 Simon A Percy

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Wanborough, Wiltshire

St Andrew

Thursday, 19 March 2026 in 45m (8–0–3 in G♯)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 James Jefferd

2 Anna Jefferd

3 Nicky Pullan

4 Tony Pullan (C)

5 Donna Pullan

6 Hugh Jefferd

1, 2 & 6: First quarter peal.

Specially arranged to mark the 60th wedding anniversary of Chris and Brenda James. They were married at Wanborough and have lived in the village all of their married life.

Chris, who also celebrated his 86th birthday, was the previous tower captain at Wanborough.

Ringing World page reference: 5997.0296

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Wanborough, Wiltshire

St Andrew

Saturday, 21 March 2026 in 44m (18–2–23 in E)

1260 Doubles (2m)

300 Grandsire and 960 Plain Bob

1 Anna Jefferd

2 Nicky Pullan

3 Tony Pullan (C)

4 Alan Peare

5 Rob New

6 Andrew James

Specially arranged to mark the 60th wedding anniversary of Chris and Brenda James on 19 March. They were married at Wanborough and have lived in the village all of their married life.

Chris, who also celebrated his 86th birthday, was the previous tower captain at Wanborough.

Andrew had come from Germany to join the family celebrations.

Ringing World page reference: 5998.0323

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Dursley, Gloucestershire

St James the Great

Saturday, 21 March 2026 in 3h 7 (19–2–9 in E)

5058 Spliced Surprise Major (4m)

1,312 Superlative, 1,280 Yorkshire, 1,250 Cambridge and 1,216 Lincolnshire (N), with 124 changes of method, all the work.

Composed by Donald F Morrison (No 57)

1 Jane D Bull

2 Hilda C Ridley

3 Sarah B Ewbank

4 Timothy G Pett

5 Philip F Pope

6 Andrew A Ward

7 Darran Ricks (C)

8 Jonathan C Adkins

Ringing World page reference: 5998.0318

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire

St Mary

Sunday, 22 March 2026 in 43m (11–2–20 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Cathy Sandover

2 Jason L Carter

3 Jenny Moore

4 Alex Hosking (C)

5 Michael Moore

6 Huw G Davies

1st Quarter - 1

In celebration of the 13th Birthdays of Chloe and Jess, grand-daughters of the treble ringer, for yesterday.

Ringing World page reference: 5998.0320

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Lydiard Millicent, Wiltshire

All Saints

Sunday, 22 March 2026 in 42m (6–3–23 in A♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Jason L Carter (C)

2 Ann Hutchinson

3 Alex Hosking

4 Michael Moore

5 Huw G Davies

6 James M Mackenzie

Rung to welcome Rev'd Francesca Youings to All Saints, Lydiard Millicent on the occasion of her first Sunday Service.

Ringing World page reference: 5998.0322

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 22 March 2026 in 46m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Single Oxford Bob Triples

1 Karen Whyatt

2 Mike Seagrave

3 John Simms

4 Francesca Cinderey

5 Rachel Coates

6 John Gibson (C)

7 Peter J Harris

8 Lucas Reade

For Evensong and Civic Service

Ringing World page reference: 5998.0321

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Backwell, Somerset

St Andrew

Sunday, 22 March 2026 in 3h 8 (17–3–9 in E♭)

5152 Bristol Surprise Major

Composed by Alan G Reading (Op. 9)

1 Helen C Mansley

2 Ian P Hill

3 Linnet R C Tutcher

4 Sebastian C Small

5 David J Spencer

6 Thomas R Sherwood

7 Colin G Newman (C)

8 Philip D Moyse

With birthday compliments to the tenor ringer, rung on the 125th anniversary of the first peal of Bristol Surprise Major.

100th for the Association - 5.

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0342

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Nine Of Diamonds Doubles

St Faiths Place Doubles with Wye Omits and New Bob Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Stilman Davis

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Alex Reeves

6 David Rayner

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Corse Hill Doubles

St Faiths Place Doubles with Wye Omit and Minster Bob

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Stilman Davis

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Robin Screen

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 in 47m

1260 Doubles (25m/v)

All Saints, Bluebell, Bob Doubles, Cowslip, Daffodil, Dedworth, Grandsire, Ladbrook, Longparish, Little Aston, March, Middleton Stoney, Newborough, Pinks, Primrose, Reverse Canterbury, Robin, Senacre Wood, St Anne, St Augustine Bob, St Columb, St Helen, Salwarpe, Wild Hog, Zennor.

1 Linda Gittings

2 Sam May (C)

3 Pam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers (C)

5 Matthew Lorkin (C)

6 Robin Screen

Rung as a Birthday tribute to the tenor ringer and rung with 76 calls.

Also to welcome Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury following her enthronement today.

Ringing World page reference: 5997.0289

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Chedworth, Gloucestershire

St Andrew

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 in 48m (10–1–16 in G)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Alan Tresaden

2 Judith Carter

3 Ben pridgeon

4 Rob Clive

5 Peter J Harris (C)

6 Richard Salmon

Rung after Chedworth's St Andrews C of E Primary School Easter service & to Mark the end of Term .

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bristol, Bristol

St John on the Wall

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 in 2h 52 (11 in F)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (14m)

360 each Bacup, Berwick, Cambridge, Carlisle, Chester, Cunecastre, Lightfoot, London, Morpeth, Primrose, Warkworth, Westminster, Whitley, York; 41 com; atw.

Composed by Peter G C Ellis (Op. 1006)

1 Josephine E Leggett

2 Philip D Moyse

3 Helen C Mansley

4 Matthew D Dawson

5 Cameron A Waters (C)

6 Alan G Reading

Marking the installation today of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Right Hon Dame Sarah Mullally.

First peal of spliced as conductor.

Get well soon wishes to Colin Newman.

Thanks to Josephine and Phil for ringing at short notice.

Ringing World page reference: 5997.0289

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tidenham, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Friday, 27 March 2026 (9–2–9 in F♯)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

Composition: https://complib.org/composition/91457

Composed by John S Warboys

1 Richard Heys

2 Francesca Cinderey

3 Elizabeth Walker

4 Victor Duke

5 Leighton Cooke

6 Graham Feeney (C)

Marking the 70th birthday of 4

First of Surprise Minor for 1

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0346

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire

St Mary Magdalene

Friday, 27 March 2026 (10–2–21 in A♭)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Elizabeth Walker

2 Will Ruck

3 Leighton Cooke

4 Daniel Nelmes

5 Graham Feeney

6 Francesca Cinderey (C)

Anticipating another excellent Forest Branch Training Day courtesy of 6

First of Surprise Minor for 4

First at Hewelsfield for 5 despite ringing there 13 years!

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0345

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Rodbourne Cheney, Wiltshire

St Mary

Saturday, 28 March 2026 (8–0–7 in A♭)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Deb Tiltman

2 Gareth Jenkins

3 James Mackenzie

4 Michael Moore

5 David A Jenkins

6 Simon R Robertson (C)

First QP of Minor: 5

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 29 March 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1272 Norwich Surprise Minor

1 Anthony P Foster

2 Chris Hickey

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Pat Hickey

5 Quentin S A Jackson

6 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0345

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 29 March 2026 in 45m (7–2–10 in B)

1280 St Clement's College Bob Major

1 Rachel Coates

2 C Phillip Hope

3 Jo Gifford

4 Derek Harbottle

5 Peter J Harris

6 Tony Natt

7 Stuart Tomlinson

8 John Gibson (C)

For Evensong on Palm Sunday

Ringing World page reference: 5999.0345

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 April Fools Doubles

Shipway Place Bob with Shipway Bobs, Wallflower Singles and Grandsire Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May

4 Matt Lorkin

5 Terry Chivers (C)

6 David Rayner

Believed to be the first ring of this variation.

Also in memory of the brother of the 2 and uncle of 3 who's birthday was the 1st April. He would have been 73, but sadly died 8 years ago in February.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Upper Cam, Gloucestershire

St George

Friday, 3 April 2026 (12–3–26 in F)

120 Grandsire Doubles

1 Ashley Pearson

2 Hilarie Bateman

3 Mike Bateman

4 Alex Reeves

5 Terry Chivers (C)

6 Denise Farr

Rung half muffled to accompany the Walk of Witness procession of the Cross to Coaley Peak.

Also in memory of Bryan James Chivers (Chiv), son of the conductor, who sadly died five years ago today after a long struggle with cancer.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Friday, 3 April 2026 in 52m (27–1–16 in D♭)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Carole Wood

2 Toby J Hicks

3 Andrew J Wood

4 Robert J Clive

5 Peter J Harris

6 Simon D G Webb

7 Sarah B Ewbank

8 David G F Chalk

9 Peter G Holden (C)

10 Rusty Hartley

Half muffled for Good Friday.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

North Nibley, Gloucestershire

St Martin

Saturday, 4 April 2026 in 46m (9–2–25 in G)

1320 Surprise Minor (2m)

600 Norwich + 720 Cambridge

1 Ian D Bucknell

2 Jane D Bull

3 Hilda C Ridley

4 Philip F Pope

5 Andrew A Ward

6 Richard J Clements (C)

Rung half-muffled for Easter.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 5 April 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Mike Hartley

2 Reg Hitchings

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Andrew Haynes

5 Anthony P Foster

6 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

Rung prior to 8am Communion on Easter Day.

300th on the bells - 2.

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0370

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 5 April 2026 in 47m (9–1–14 in A♭)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Reg Hitchings (C)

2 Isabel Hitchings

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Graham Lee

5 Andrew L Haynes

6 Alison Lee

7 Anthony P Foster

8 Keith Reading

For Easter.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Huntley, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Sunday, 5 April 2026 (7–0–24 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Greg White

2 Clare Tilling

3 Mark Cinderey

4 Malcolm Evans

5 Francesca Cinderey (C)

6 Jane Lake

For Easter

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 5 April 2026 in 47m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Single Oxford Bob Minor

1 Melanie Gibson

2 Karen Whyatt

3 Anne Stewart

4 John Simms

5 Mike Seagrave

6 John Gibson (C)

For Evensong on Easter Sunday . First in method 2

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0369

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

St Mark

Sunday, 5 April 2026 in 3h 1 (16–1–2 in F)

5184 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by Simon W Edwards

1 Sarah B Ewbank

2 Hilda C Ridley

3 Simon L Edwards

4 Grace Dooley

5 Simon J Ridley

6 James P Ramsbottom

7 Ian P Hill

8 Simon W Edwards (C)

For Easter.

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0366

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Swindon, Wiltshire

Christ Church

Monday, 6 April 2026 in 3h 4 (21–3–9 in D)

5040 Yorkshire Surprise Royal

Composed by Peter W J Sheppard

1 Toby J Hicks

2 Cheryl A Watson

3 Cynthia E Howell

4 Alan M Eyles

5 Benjamin J Carey

6 Daniel J Watson

7 Simon W Edwards

8 Peter G Holden

9 Peter W J Sheppard (C)

10 Michael J Woodward

First of Royal: 1.

50th peal: 6.

30th birthday compliments to Michael Woodward. 21st birthday compliment to Cynthia Howell, again!

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0366

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bromesberrow, Gloucestershire

St Mary the Virgin

Monday, 6 April 2026 in 2h 41 (7–1–0 in A♭)

5040 Surprise Minor (7m)

720 each, Westminster, Ipswich, Beverley, Bourne, Surfleet, Norwich, Cambridge

1 Michael J Seagrave

2 Malcolm P Taylor

3 Hilda C Ridley

4 Richard J Clements (C)

5 Grace Dooley

6 Simon J Ridley

Last peal on the bells before removal for rehanging. 300th together - 2 and 4. 350th together - 3 and 6

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0464

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Swindon, Wiltshire

St Mark

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 in 3h (11 in G)

5056 Plain Bob Major

Composed by John R Pritchard

Arranged by Richard Malthouse and Simon W Edwards

1 Cheryl A Watson

2 Hilda C Ridley

3 Robert J Crocker

4 Benjamin J D Wigley

5 Mark Edwards

6 Sarah B Ewbank

7 Daniel J Watson

8 Simon W Edwards (C)

First peal on eight, and first inside: 4

Circles Tower: 3

Rung with birthday compliments to Cynthia Howell, a ringer at this tower.

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0366

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Prior's Norton, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 in 47m (10–3–18 in F♯)

1344 Ashtead Surprise Major

1 Greg Jones

2 Mike Seagrave

3 Sandra Alford

4 Jeremy D Alford

5 Rachel Coates

6 David P Bagley

7 Michael Hartley (C)

8 Mark B Davies

A significant birthday present for the conductor

Ringing World page reference: 6000.0370

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 in 40m (6–2–20 in A)

1320 Old Oxford Delight Minor

Composed by Roger Baldwin

1 Phill A Butler

2 David A C Matthews

3 Roy Williams

4 Matthew B Johnson

5 Phill J Payne

6 Simon D G Webb (C)

Birthday compliments to Molly Waterson and Michael Woodward

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Royal Snow Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Wye Omits and Old Tom Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Steve Peers

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 11 April 2026 in 2h 59 (11–2–3)

5080 Spliced Triples and Major (5m)

2520 Stedman, 1120 Superlative S, 640 Cambridge S, 480 London S, 320 Bristol S, 74 com, 9 cos

Composed by P W J Deakin

1 Hilda C Ridley

2 Richard J Clements

3 Gregory J M Jones

4 James C Mundy

5 Anthony M Bulteel

6 Craig P Homewood

7 Bernard H Taylor (C)

8 Malcolm P Taylor

Rung on the middle eight. Belated birthday compliment to tenor ringer.

Ringing World page reference: 6002.0412

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 12 April 2026 in 49m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Melanie Gibson

2 C Phillip Hope

3 Karen Whyatt

4 Anne Stewart

5 John Simms

6 Derek Harbottle

7 John Gibson (C)

8 Lucas Reade

Rung for Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 6001.0394

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Horfield, Bristol

Holy Trinity

Monday, 13 April 2026 in 38m (6¾)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Derek Carr

2 Rebecca Tozer

3 James Wood

4 Tim Ellis

5 Jeff Tozer (C)

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

St Mary de Crypt

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 in 47m (12–1–18 in F)

1260 Grandsire Triples

Composed by A Johnson

1 David A C Matthews

2 Tom Bale

3 Roy Williams

4 Matthew B Johnson

5 Andrew R Williams

6 Jonathan D Storey

7 Simon D G Webb (C)

8 Philip Coward

Belated birthday compliments to Andrew Williams

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 in 54m (27–0–5 in D)

1344 Cambridge Surprise Maximus

View composition

1 Roy Williams

2 Jody A Wood

3 David A C Matthews

4 Andrew A Ward

5 Jeremy Alford

6 Quentin S A Jackson

7 Greg Jones

8 Mike Hartley

9 Matthew B Johnson

10 Jonathan C Adkins

11 Simon D G Webb (C)

12 Gareth L M Lawson

30th birthday compliments to Matthew Thewsey.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Gloucester Underleaf Doubles

St Faith Doubles with Wye Omits and Hardmead Bobs

1 Steve Peers

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Sharon Court

5 Terry Chivers

6 Alex Reeves

Believed to be the first ring of this variation.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Berrow, Worcestershire

St Faith

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 in 2h 40 (8–2–6 in A)

5040 Surprise Minor (7m)

One extent each of Carlisle, Westminster, London, Surfleet, Norwich, Primrose, Beverley

1 Elizabeth A Orme

2 Hilda C Ridley

3 Michael G Clements

4 Richard J Clements

5 Bernard H Taylor (C)

6 Malcolm P Taylor

Commemorating the joint Clements-Taylor family peal rung 19 July 1975 at Malvern Link by this band, and in loving memory of the other two, the fathers no longer with us - Eric J Taylor (1925-93) and John A G Clements (1930-2020).

Ringing World page reference: 6002.0412

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Alderton, Gloucestershire

St Margaret

Friday, 17 April 2026 in 42m (9½ in A)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Isabel Hitchings

2 Barbara Pettit

3 Reg Hitchings

4 Paul Smith

5 Stuart Tomlinson

6 Michael Hartley (C)

Rung to celebrate the 80th birthday of John Williams (17/04/46). John learnt to ring in 1996 and has been tower correspondent for Alderton and Dumbleton for more than 25 years.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Clevedon, Somerset

St Andrew

Saturday, 18 April 2026 in 2h 51 (14–1–20 in E)

5065 Bristol Surprise Major

Composed by A G Reading

1 Matthew D Dawson (C)

2 Joseph St J Beaumont

3 Andrea B Beaumont

4 Helen C Mansley

5 Ian P Hill

6 David M W Threlfall

7 David J Spencer

8 Philip D Moyse

A treat for Ian on his birthday.

Circled the tower in eight peals: 5.

Ringing World page reference: 6002.0412

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stroud, Gloucestershire

St Laurence

Sunday, 19 April 2026 in 50m (20–1–20 in E♭)

1296 Stedman Caters

1 Steve Coleman (C)

2 Francesca Cinderey

3 Sue Coleman

4 David Pouncey

5 Sue Pouncey

6 Sam Russell

7 Hugh Read

8 Andy Binstead

9 Will Ruck

10 Lewis Rooke

1st caters in method 4&5

Ringing World page reference: 6002.0419

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 19 April 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Clara Jackson

2 Alison Lee

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Richard While

5 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

6 Brad Coates

1st inside - 4.

Dedicated to Jacob Coates for his 19th Birthday.

Ringing World page reference: 6002.0418

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 19 April 2026 in 52m (23–3–14 in E♭)

1296 Grandsire Caters

1 Karen Whyatt

2 Kirsty Gifford

3 Jo Gifford

4 Alfie Stick

5 John Gibson (C)

6 Derek Harbottle

7 Lucas Reade

8 John Simms

9 James Mundy

10 Anthony Stick

Rung for Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 6002.0417

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Fairford, Gloucestershire

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 19 April 2026 in 46m (17–1–2 in E)

1260 Grandsire Triples

R W Diary

1 Elizabeth Skinner

2 Bridget Lazenby

3 Sarah Ewbank

4 Hazel Bridges

5 Barbara Lyne

6 Rob Clive

7 Peter J Harris (C)

8 John Stanley

Rung to celebrate the 77th Birthday of Barbara (5) & 50th Wedding Anniversary of Barbara (5) & Charlie.

Also to Celebrate the 90th Birthday of Mike Godsal former Church Warden at St Mary's Fairford

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tidenham, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 (9–2–9 in F♯)

1320 Spliced Surprise Minor (3m)

Methods Rung: Cambridge, Beverley, Surfleet Surprise Minor

Composed by trad

1 Ben Gooch

2 Zoe Bonnett

3 Mathew B Johnson

4 Jonathan C Adkins

5 David A C Matthews (C)

6 Phill J Payne

Most elastic band ropes for all!

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Hard Knock Doubles

St Faith Doubles with Wye Omits and Trajan Omits

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Steve Peers

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Terry Chivers

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Flower Of The West Doubles

St Faith Doubles with Wye Omits and Owd Roger Single

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 David Rayner

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Sharon Court

5 Terry Chivers

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Foxwhelp Doubles

St Faith Doubles with Wye Omits and Unexploded Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Stilman Davis

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Terry Chivers

6 Steve Peers

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 in 47m (11–2–2 in G)

1260 Doubles (24m/v)

All Saints, April Day, Bob Doubles, Chase Bob, Cliffords Pleasure, Grandsire, Great Gidding Place, Happy Birthday, Huntspill Bob, Litchurch, Little Aston, Long Parish, Minster Place, Newborough, Reverse Canterbury, Reverse St Bartholomew, Royston, Sieghford, St Augustine Bob, St David, St George and the Dragon, St James Place, Wollaton Place, Wormelow Tump.

1 Carole O'Donnell

2 Pam May (C)

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves (C)

5 Terry Chivers (C)

6 Robin Screen

Rung to celebrate the birthday on St George's Day of the ringer of the 3. Rung with 39 calls and the variations included St George and the Dragon, Happy Birthday and April Day.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

23 Grayston Close

Thursday, 23 April 2026 in 2h 1 (11 in G)

5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (35m)

(1) Lightfoot, Rossendale, Wearmouth, Stamford, Netherseale, Annable's London S (2) Neasden, Old Oxford, Ashbocking D, Bacup, Bamborough S (3) Surfleet, Hexham, Beverley, Berwick, Durham, York S (4 & 7) Cambridge, Primrose, King Edward, Ipswich, Norfolk, Bourne, Hull S (5) Norwich, Netherseale, Annable's London, Westminster, Allendale, Fryerning, Luton, Ripley, Broomfield S (6) Neasden, St Albans, Wragby, Old Oxford, College Bob IV, Willesden, Ashbocking D

1–2 Richard J Clements

3–4 Malcolm P Taylor

5–6 Bernard H Taylor (C)

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0465

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bristol, Bristol

St Philip and St Jacob

Thursday, 23 April 2026 in 3h 5 (19–0–11 in E)

5024 Bowden Delight Major

Composed by AJ Cox

1 Ian G Campbell

2 Lester J Yeo

3 Richard O Humphries

4 Ian P Hill

5 Anthony J Cox

6 Rebecca J Cox

7 Peter W Hill

8 Michael E C Mears (C)

On St George's day and 90th birthday compliment to Lis Bowden.

1750th peal: 2.

Ringing World page reference: 6002.0412

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Horsley, Gloucestershire

St Martin

Friday, 24 April 2026 in 45m (13–1–1 in E)

1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1 Jim O'Beirme

2 Maryl R Chambers

3 Katherine Poole

4 Rupert Howes

5 Chris Poole

6 Tony Natt

7 Jonathan Adkins

8 Anthony M Bulteel (C)

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Chalford, Gloucestershire

Christ Church

Friday, 24 April 2026 in 45m (8–2–8 in F♯)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Robin Screen

2 Anthony Stick

3 Pam May

4 Sam May

5 John Gibson (C)

6 Alfie Stick

Rung to commemorate the birthday of 4 yesterday, and also to mark the birthday of Ted Cribley, esteemed tower captain of this tower.

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0441

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Caerleon, Newport

St Cadoc

Saturday, 25 April 2026 in 43m (8–1–21 in B♭)

1260 Plain Bob Triples

Composed by R William Willans

1 Gregory J M Jones

2 Philip M Pratt

3 Maggie F Willans

4 R William Willans

5 Peter J Harris

6 Will Rogers

7 Jack R Pease (C)

8 Jennie L Francis

First of Triples as cover bell: 8

Remembering the remarkable Victoria Wood who died 10 years ago this week: celebrated comedian, writer, and former bellringer.

The twelfth in an extended series to mark the conductor's 20th year of ringing.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Longcot, Oxfordshire

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 26 April 2026 in 2h 42 (8–1–24 in A♭)

5088 Quarry Hill Surprise Major

Composed by Robert D S Brown

1 Timothy G Pett

2 Sarah B Ewbank

3 Cynthia E Howell

4 Hilda C Ridley

5 Colin M Turner

6 Richard L Thumwood

7 Darran Ricks (C)

8 Ashley C Fortey

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0438

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 26 April 2026 (7–2–10 in B)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Karen Whyatt

2 Derek Harbottle

3 Tony Natt

4 Will Ruck

5 Peter J Harris

6 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

Rung for Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0441

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Great Rissington, Gloucestershire

St John the Baptist

Monday, 27 April 2026 in 45m (11–1–3 in F♯)

1260 St Clement's College Bob Minor

1 Steve Coleman (C)

2 Bill Nash

3 Jeremy Meyrick

4 Chris Seers

5 Sue Coleman

6 Jess McCarthy

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stroud, Gloucestershire

St Laurence

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 in 47m (20–1–20 in E♭)

1280 Lincolnshire Surprise Royal

1 Roy Williams

2 Gareth L M Lawson

3 David A C Matthews

4 Matthew B Johnson

5 Andrew A Ward

6 David N James

7 Jody A Wood (C)

8 Phill J Payne

9 Jonathan C Adkins

10 Simon D G Webb

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Rendcomb, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 in 41m (8–1–19 in G)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 F Eric Roberts

2 Judith E Carter

3 Andy Jopp

4 Robert J Clive

5 Andrew J Wood

6 Peter G Holden (C)

Rung for the licensing of Revd Julian Wilson to the Churn Valley Benefice.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

North Nibley, Gloucestershire

St Martin

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 in 2h 52 (9–2–25 in G)

5040 Surprise Minor (7m)

One extent each London, Carlisle, Munden, York, Westminster, Norwich and Cambridge

1 Peter G Holden

2 Jane D Bull

3 Hilda C Ridley

4 Philip F Pope

5 Andrew A Ward

6 Richard J Clements (C)

75th together 2 and 4, 2 and 5.

Ringing World page reference: 6006.0510

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Hempsted, Gloucestershire

St Swithun

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 in 43m (10–2–12 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Louise Bevan

2 Sharon Court

3 Daniel Nelmes

4 Sheila Taylor

5 Malcolm Taylor

6 Phil Taylor (C)

Second of 2 planned inaugural quarter peals for the new tower captain (2).

First of minor (1).

First of minor inside (2).

2000th quarter peal (in 57 years) (5).

Also in celebration of 5 generations of the Taylor family linked with Hempsted bell ringing from the 1880's.

In memory of the gg-grandparents of (3) - Mr & Mrs T Barber - Hempsted church sexton in the 1920's and 1930's.

Ringing World page reference: 6003.0440

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Peter's Gold Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Unexploded Bobs and Antonine Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Stilman Davis

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Steve Peers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Robin Screen

Believed to be the first ring of this variation.

For Peter Hinton - the custodian of the variation library and who has been ever supportive of our wild and wonderful variation endeavours!

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Gilliflower Of Gloucester Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Antonine Bobs and New Bob Bob

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Steve Peers

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Welsh Druid Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Antonine Bobs and Jingle Knocker Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Steve Peers

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Alex Reeves

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Jonathan Evans

Believed to be the first ring of this variation.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

St Cyr

Saturday, 2 May 2026 in 46m (17–1–13 in E♭)

1260 St Dunstan Doubles

1 Melanie Gibson

2 Pam May

3 Sam May

4 John Sims

5 John Gibson (C)

6 Robin Screen

Rung for the 150 years of the Mothers Union. Of which the tenor ringer is a member

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0467

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Chalford, Gloucestershire

Christ Church

Saturday, 2 May 2026 (8–2–8 in F♯)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Teresa Howes

2 Jenni Judson

3 Carole Bucknell

4 Anthony Stick

5 Ian Bucknell (C)

6 William Baldwin

Rung immediately after the wedding in this church of Karina Tufft and Ervin Balog

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 3 May 2026 in 44m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Anne Stewart

2 John Simms

3 Peter J Harris

4 Derek Harbottle

5 John Gibson (C)

6 Lucas Reade

Rung for Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0467

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bristol, Bristol

Priory Church of St James

Sunday, 3 May 2026 in 3h 18 (27¼ in D)

5000 Bristol Surprise Royal

Composed by A G Reading (No. 13)

1 Philip D Moyse

2 Helen C Mansley

3 Annie J Faulkner

4 Andrew J Rodliffe

5 Thomas R Sherwood

6 Ian P Hill

7 Matthew D Dawson

8 Julian O Howes (C)

9 Cameron A Waters

10 Simon A Percy

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Maybe In Coaley Doubles

Shipway Place with Grandsire Singles, Wallflower Singles, Pink's Singles and Shipway Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Alex Reeves

2 Pam May

3 Sam May

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin (C)

6 Stilman Davis

Believed to be the first ring of this variation.

Rang to recognise the Mays' contribution to ringing in Coaley, and also for the month of May!

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Wick White Styre Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Antonine Bob and Owd Roger Single

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Sharon Court

2 Pam May

3 Sam May (C)

4 Terry Chivers

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Steve Peers

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Lacock, Wiltshire

St Cyriac

Friday, 8 May 2026 (12–2–14 in F)

1260 Plain Bob Minor

1 Jenny Hancock

2 Debbie Stott

3 Sara Bye

4 Jenny Thorpe

5 Chris Stirland

6 Chris Bush (C)

In celebration of the 100th Birthday of Sir David Attenborough. Wishing Bryan Stirland a speedy recovery. 1st in M, 4.

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0460

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Eastington, Gloucestershire

St Michael and All Angels

Friday, 8 May 2026 in 45m (11–0–4 in F)

1260 Doubles (5m)

Stedman, St.Simons, St.Martins, Plain Bob and Grandsire Doubles

1 Maryl R Chambers

2 Madeleine Lindley

3 Pam May

4 Anthony M Bulteel (C)

5 Andrew R G Smith

6 Rosalind Keefe

1st quarter peal at first attempt: 6

Congratulations on the birth of Dorothy Koolman, granddaughter of 6.

100th birthday compliment to Sir David Attenborough

Ringing World page reference: 6004.0460

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Swindon, Wiltshire

St Mark

Sunday, 10 May 2026 in 2h 42 (11 in G)

5056 Xaltocan Surprise Major

Composed by Roger Baldwin

1 Ian P Hill

2 Craig P Homewood

3 Cynthia E Howell

4 Peter G C Ellis

5 Mark Edwards

6 Richard L Thumwood

7 Darran Ricks (C)

8 Ashley C Fortey

First peal in the method:

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Ringing World page reference: 6005.0487

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 10 May 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1320 Ipswich Surprise Minor

1 Jacqui Hyde

2 Chris Hickey

3 Ray Talbot

4 Pat Hickey

5 Stuart Tomlinson (C)

6 Quentin S A Jackson

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0491

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity

Sunday, 10 May 2026 in 43m (7–2–10 in B)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Melanie Gibson

2 Anne Stewart

3 Derek Harbottle

4 John Simms

5 John Gibson (C)

6 Lucas Reade

Rung for Evensong

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0491

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bisley, Gloucestershire

All Saints

Monday, 11 May 2026 (14–1–16 in E)

1250 Quedgeley Surprise Major

1 Rupert Howes

2 Jenni Judson

3 Carole Bucknell

4 Nicholas Robinson

5 Tony Natt

6 Andy Smith

7 Peter Holden

8 Ian Bucknell (C)

Method chosen by the ringer of the 6.

Best wishes to Stanley Howes - the canine member of the family.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Hempsted, Gloucestershire

St Swithun

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 (10–2–12 in F♯)

1260 Doubles (12m/v)

AllSaints,Newington,Reverse Canterbury,Southrepps,Cliffords Pleasure,Plain bob,Kennington,April Day,Debworth,Rev St Bartholomew,Northrelps and Grandsire

1 Melanie Gibson

2 Derek Harbottle

3 Joanna Morley

4 Jo Gifford

5 John Gibson (C)

6 Anne Stewart

Most m/v 3 Rung to celebrate Richard Davenport 90th birthday many years tower Captain at Hempstead

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0491

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

23 Grayston Close

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 in 1h 59 (11 in G)

5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor (43m)

(1) Sandal, London Scholars, Kingston, Duke of Norfolk, College Exercise, Norbury TB, Darton Exercise, Morning Exercise D (2) Lightfoot, Wearmouth, Rossendale, Stamford, Netherseale, Annable's London S (3) Neasden, Old Oxford, Ashbocking D, Bacup, Bamborough S (4) Surfleet, Hexham, Beverley, Berwick, Durham, York S (5) Cambridge, Ipswich, Bourne, King Edward, Primrose, Norfolk, Hull S (6) Norwich, Netherseale, Annable's London, Fryerning, Broomfield, Westminster, Luton, Allendale, Ripley S (7) Neasden, St Albans, Wragby, Old Oxford, College Bob IV, Willeseden, Ashbocking D

1–2 Richard J Clements

3–4 Malcolm P Taylor

5–6 Bernard H Taylor (C)

Ringing World page reference: 6011.0631

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Purton, Wiltshire

St Mary

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 in 51m (20–0–14 in C♯)

1344 Rutherfordium Surprise Major

Composed by trad

1 Daniel P Knight

2 Roy Williams

3 Jody A Wood

4 David A C Matthews

5 Simon D G Webb

6 Matthew B Johnson

7 Michael J Woodward

8 Phill J Payne (C)

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Holbrook Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Antonine Bobs and Old Tom Singles

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Stilman Davis

2 Alex Reeves

3 Sam May (C)

4 David Rayner

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Steve Peers

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Coaley, Gloucestershire

St Bartholomew

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 (11–2–2 in G)

120 Bushy French Doubles

St Faith Place Doubles with Antonine Bobs and Minster Bobs

Composed by Terry Chivers

1 Steve Peers

2 Alex Reeves

3 Sam May (C)

4 David Rayner

5 Matt Lorkin

6 Jonathan Evans

Believed to be the first ring of this variation

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bisley, Gloucestershire

All Saints

Thursday, 14 May 2026 (14–1–16 in E)

1260 Grandsire Triples

1 Teresa Howes

2 Maryl Chambers

3 Peter Holden

4 Carole Bucknell

5 Peter Harris

6 Hilda Ridley

7 Ian Bucknell (C)

8 Rupert Howes

For the Ascension Day Service

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

North Nibley, Gloucestershire

St Martin

Saturday, 16 May 2026 in 47m (9–2–25 in G)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Catherine N C White-Horne

2 Octavie M Kirk

3 David J Clark

4 John H Taylor

5 Andrew A Ward (C)

6 Fred J Willington

Rung for the opening of the St Martin's Church and North Nibley School's Spring Fair.

First Quarter-peal at first attempt: 2

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Bisley, Gloucestershire

All Saints

Saturday, 16 May 2026 in 3h 1 (14–1–16 in E)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by Robert D S Brown

1 Philip F Pope

2 Jane D Bull

3 Jenni D Judson

4 Richard J Clements (C)

5 Hilda C Ridley

6 Ian D Bucknell

7 Grace Dooley

8 Simon J Ridley

First Surprise Major inside - 3. 50th together - 1,6

"Foot" note - 8.

Ringing World page reference: 6010.0605

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Barnsley, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Saturday, 16 May 2026 in 40m (4–2–25 in C)

1260 Doubles (5m)

240 each of St Martin's, St Simon's, Reverse Canterbury and Plain and 300 of Grandsire

1 F Eric Roberts

2 Andrew J Wood

3 Hazel T Bridges

4 Alan E Tresadern

5 Peter G Holden (C)

6 Richard M Woods

Most methods: 4

Rung to open the Barnsley festival

Ringing World page reference: 6006.0512

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Barnsley, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Saturday, 16 May 2026 in 42m (4–2–25 in C)

1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1 Peter J Harris

2 Rebecca H Lane

3 Judith E Carter

4 Audrey E Short

5 Peter G Holden (C)

6 Caitlín R Short

First quarter: 6

First inside: 4

Rung to close the Barnsley festival

Ringing World page reference: 6006.0512

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Stroud, Gloucestershire

St Laurence

Sunday, 17 May 2026 in 48m (20–1–20 in E♭)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Steve Coleman (C)

2 Sue Coleman

3 Lewis Rooke

4 Sue Pouncey

5 David Pouncey

6 Sam Russell

7 Hugh Read

8 Andy Binstead

9 Rupert Howes

10 Jack Hunt

First caters inside 3

In celebration of the 5th birthday of Althaea Pouncey, granddaughter of 4 & 5

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0485

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire

St Michael and All Angels

Sunday, 17 May 2026 (12–0–6 in F)

1260 Grandsire Doubles

1 Sylvia Gill

2 Will Ruck

3 Dee Cheeseman

4 John Furnival

5 Francesca Cinderey (C)

6 Doris Hornchurch

Rung as a 70th birthday compliment to Sheila Baker, ringer and former TC at Mitcheldean.

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Lydiard Millicent, Wiltshire

All Saints

Sunday, 17 May 2026 in 43m (6–3–23 in A♭)

1320 All Saints Place Doubles

1 Alex Hosking (C)

2 Jenny G Evans

3 Ann Hutchinson

4 Mark Sadler

5 Jonathan Wright

6 Victoria Sadler

Rung For Bell Sunday

First in Method: 2,3,5

First in Method as Conductor

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0484

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

St Peter

Sunday, 17 May 2026 (9–1–14 in A♭)

1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major

1 Alison Lee

2 Mike Hartley

3 Barbara Pettit

4 Chris Hickey

5 Pat Hickey

6 Raymond J Talbot

7 Anthony P Foster

8 Quentin S A Jackson (C)

For Bell Sunday

Congratulations to Ray and Heather Whitaker, brother and sister-in-law of 3, on their 40th wedding anniversary.

Ringing World page reference: 6005.0484

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

Great Barrington, Gloucestershire

St Mary

Sunday, 17 May 2026 in 41m (8–0–3 in B♭)

1296 Cambridge Surprise Minor

1 Chris Seers

2 Hazel T Bridges

3 Charles Russell

4 Daniel W Glyde

5 Peter J Harris

6 Peter G Holden (C)

For the ordination as Priest of Jan de Haldevang by Rt Rev Robert Springett, Bishop of Tewkesbury

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