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Not an appropriate length to mark the birthday of the 3rd Ringer, Happy Birthday Wendy!

1st of treble bob: 1

1st quarter: 6

For evensong. First Plain Bob Major - 4 and 5

First on 10 as conductor

First blows in method: 2,4,7,8

First quarter for the 2nd inside and for Hugh Frayling 1st girl (granddaughter)born in the family for 43 years

1st quarter of Cambridge Surprise Minor, 2

Rung to celebrate the life of Milica's cousin,

Helga Maas. 15.10.1953 - 15.01.2025

First in method for all the band except 8, and first blows for 2,4,5

First in method: 4

Not an appropriate length to mark the 40th birthday of the 4th ringer: Happy Birthday Caleb!

First Surprise - 5. Well done Max!

First quarter on the treble at first attempt.

First in method: 3 & 5, and as conductor

Wishing our friend Alec Gray a speedy return to ringing

First in method for all

First Quarter inside taught by the conductor: 2

Rung for Evensong

First Stedman Caters: 2 & 5

75th quarter: 5

499th quarter: 7

1st quarter covering - completes ART level 3: 6

1st Grandsire inside: 3

1st QP of St Simon's 2

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of Gillian Beardwell, Linda's mother.

Longest length: 1

Rung to celebrate the life of Len Porter aged 101.

Much loved father of Ann.

15.3.1924 - 9.1.2026.

Rung for couples married at St Mary's this year attending a Valentine's Reception in the church with the wedding prep team.

Rung to celebrate the 90th birthday of the late John Clarke, ringer and Tower Treasurer for over 30 years.

To celebrate and thank Ruth Martin for her many years of dedicated service to this church.

First quarter peal in the method: 2.

400th Quarter Peal - 6.

1st surprise inside: 2, 1st Rutland: 4,5,8.

Rung for Surrey Association peal weekend.

Also rung to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Mothers' Union.

First in method 1,3 & 4.

Rung for Surrey Peal Weekend and prior to the Northern District ADM

First peal: 4,6,8. Finley and Max are both part of the Surrey Strikers squad for RWNYC.

Celebrating 65 years of membership for Michael J Uphill

Rung to conclude Surrey Peal Weekend.

First in method: 3 & 5

Circled the tower: 4

First in method: 2,3,4

Dedicated to Chris Harrison, husband of our dear friend Jackie Harrison

First mixed stage: 3

First turning in the tenor: 6

Thanks to Kevin for standing in at about 2 minutes notice

First quarter which the 1,3,6 rung together, all Roehampton ringers taught by the conductor.

First Grandsire and mixed doubles: 3

First in method: 4

Thinking of our dear friend Jackie Harrison after the loss of her husband, Chris.

First in method: 2,5

1st QP 6

1st QP away from tenor 1

A plain course. The first method ringing entirely by members of the current local band without assistance from visitors.

Rung on practice night.

Dedicated to all our visitors in thanks for their support, which is much appreciated.

First Caters: 4

Rung to celebrate International Women's' Day which takes place on 8th March. This year, The United Nations, set the theme as 'Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.'

Rung in memory of Chris, Jackie's husband, and dear friend of Thomas and Malcolm

First quarter: 1

Rung to celebrate the Baptism of Sebastian Charles Divald Taylor on 1st March: Grandson of the treble ringer.

Specially arranged in memory of Brenda Janet Knight the aunt of the 6th ringer and in memory of E Sybil M McLean formerly a ringer of St Margaret's Lowestoft who died recently aged 86 the mother of the conductor.

To celebrate Bernard's Hawkins 80th birthday and 60th years of ringing at Betchworth

An appropriate length marking the conductor's 19th Birthday.

Next year won't require as much engineering to the composition

Circled tower to quarters: 4

First away from treble, completing ART Level 3: 6

Well Done Catherine!

Rung half muffled prior to the thanksgiving service of Sandra Cotton, held at the Oxted United Reformed Church.

In memory of Jack Peter Champ

1st QP away from cover 1

1st QP as Tower Captain of Horley 1

1st QP St Martin's 3,4,5

This was the First QP of Grandsire for Mike Willans (4) - "TC of the LC” - and was rung In joyful gratitude for the good health and well-being of Joe Cawse, to celebrate his upcoming 26th birthday.

First quarter away from tenor: 1. To celebrate the granting of permanent UK residency to Catherine.

The Tulloch Entry for the International 12-Bell Striking Competition. Rung before SelfDin

Rung after ComBreck

First of Surprise Major inside: 5

First in method: 3

Rang in memory of Brian Boustred who died in 2025 and who gave a life time to bellringing. All the towers at which he was a member of the band, i.e. Kingswood, Leigh and Buckland, were represented in the peal band.

Rung to celebrate the life of Amanda Jane Steer 21.9.1954 - 23.2.2026

1st in method for all.

1st QP on treble.

First away from cover: 1

First in method: 2,3,4

Rung to celebrate the Institution of The Holy Communion

1st QP on the treble.

First turning the tenor in to Maximus

Rung prior to the Maundy Thursday service

First in method: 4

1st QP treble ringer

Rung to commemorate the life of Pat Davies, Godmother of treble ringer.

Best wishes to Linda on her new role at St Clement Danes

5: First triples inside

1st spliced: 3.

To celebrate Noel's retirement (on April 1st!).

This QP was rung to celebrate 51 years of ringing for Andrew Oliphant and 50 years of ringing for Martin Higgins, as members of the Betchworth band.

First inside to method for the 2

First Surprise Maximus: 4

First Cambridge Maximus: 8

First on the restored bells

First full circle ringing since 2009, to test the stability of the tower and the state of the bells. Many thanks to Mike Shelley for his patience and dedication to these bells, and to giving us the opportunity to be part of the process of getting the bells ringing again.

Rung in memory and to celebrate the life of Richard Wheen, long standing worshipper at the church and contributor to village life.

First Grandsire Caters: 3

Sending best wishes, from his favourite Thursday Night tower, to Michael J Uphill on his successful move to Cheshire today

Congratulating Rachel & Robert Sworder on the birth of Isabel Violet Hope Sworder

First in method for all.

Most methods: 2

With best wishes to Neil who should have rung in this quarter.

1st Royal 5

1st in method 6, 8

Rung after meeting short for Minor

First on minor: 1

Rung to welcome Bianca as a member of the band.

And for St George's day

Rung prior to Choral Evensong on St George's Day

Most Surprise Major methods: 4

Happy Birthday wishes to the 4th ringer for tomorrow

An appropriate length marking the Birthday of the 4th ringer

18th Birthday compilments to Bethany, Granddaughter of the 4th Ringer

Sending Best Wishes to Revd Deborah Foreman, vicar of Addington for many years, on her retirement.

First in method: 2,3,4

Rung to celebrate the 18th birthday of Bethany Boyce, granddaughter of Milica.

Also rung to congratulate those taking part in the London Marathon today and to mark the breaking of the 2 hour barrier.

First Triples (1) & (8). 70th Quarter Peal (5)

The following wish to be associated with the Quarter Peal:

David and Sarah Gilmore, May Bullen, Penny Holmes, Hazel Spring, Carole Avis, Diane Reynolds, Roger Grieve, Gaynor Goss and former Tower Captain Robin A. Grant who commenced the ringing on the Treble.

Arranged by Tower Captain, Wendy L. Watts.

1st for all

To congratulate King Charles on the 3rd Anniversary of his coronation and his delightful speech to the US Congress.

Rung to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Sir David Attenborough.

1st in method for all.

1st in method 3

1st QP for 13 years treble

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough

Rung to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough

First in method: 3

Congratulations to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday today.

Rung as part of the Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month.

First Grandsire 3

Many thanks for our ringers today who braved the ladder (and the rain!) to mark this special occasion.

Rung at practice night to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough.

Rung in memory of Robert J Cooles, ringer in Surrey for many years, who died earlier today.

Rung for Surrey Quarter Peal Month

First on 8 inside: 4

First surprise as conductor

First quarter in 6 years - 2

First of minor: 1

Rung to conclude a service of hymns, prayers and tributes to Bob Cooles, friend of those ringing and integral member of the team who installed the Roehampton bells.

Also present at the service and associated with this performance:

Rev'd Joshua Rey

James Sherratt

Jonny Bromcs

Collete Schrier

Remo Ruocco

Ruth Ruocco Brown

Madeleine Neave

Bianca Calugareanu

Jackson Day

Paddy Rey

A practice of 'firsts' in honour of our good friend and former tower captain Bob Cooles who always had great fun pushing us to our limits.

First blows in Battersea Bob Minor, KW, AK, CP, CR, EW

First unaffected touch of Bob Doubles, PL

First affected touch of Bob Doubles, KD

First blows in St Clements Bob Minor, EB, BW

First leading, GM

First plain hunt, GF-H

First plain hunt to method, SH

First hand strokes to rounds, JS-T

Rung in memory of Bob Cooles, former President of the Surrey Association with over 60 years membership, who died on 15 May.

Also for Surrey Quarter Peal Month.

Rung in loving memory of Bernard Hawkins, a ringer at Betchworth for many years and also a Life Member of the Surrey Association.

Also rung for Surrey Quarter Peal Month.

First in method for all, probably

Rung in affectionate memory of Bob Cooles

Rung in memory of Bob Cooles

First in principle: 1

First In principle as conductor

Marking the installation of Michael P Moreton's headstone in the churchyard of St Peter's

275th quarter as conductor

First minor quarter peal: 3 & 4

Rung with simulated sound

For Surrey Association Quarter Peal month.

In memoriam Bob Cooles.

Rung for Evensong and in memoriam of Robert J Cooles

Rung for the Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month & in Memory of Robert Cooles

First Grandsire Variations: 4

Rung for the Surrey Association Quarter Peal Month & in Memory of Robert Cooles

Rung by 5 new members of the Coulsdon band, all started to ring between February and April this year. The bells have not been rung just by Coulsdon ringers for over 2 years. Congratulations to the band on this achievement, and to Martin Burke their tower captain and Alan Cooke (Caterham St John's) who have led and encouraged their development. Onwards and upwards.

A break from GCSE studies for Max! For Surrey Quarter Peal Month

1st Surprise Royal: 1 and 6

Rung to the celebrate the lives of Robert Cooles and Bernard Hawkins, both much loved ringers of the Surrey Association.

Rung on the Southern District quarter peal day for the Surrey Association quarter peal month.

Congratulations to Alec on his cataract operation - yesterday!

Rung to the celebrate the lives of Robert Cooles and Bernard Hawkins, both much loved ringers of the Surrey Association.

Rung on the Southern District quarter peal day for the Surrey Association quarter peal month.

1st Minor inside: 4

Rung to the celebrate the lives of Robert Cooles and Bernard Hawkins, both much loved ringers of the Surrey Association.

Rung on the Southern District quarter peal day for the Surrey Association quarter peal month.

Rung to the celebrate the lives of Robert Cooles and Bernard Hawkins, both much loved ringers of the Surrey Association.

Rung on the Southern District quarter peal day for the Surrey Association quarter peal month.

1st inside on 8: 6

1st Grandsire Triples: 3

Rung to the celebrate the lives of Robert Cooles and Bernard Hawkins, both much loved ringers of the Surrey Association.

Rung on the Southern District quarter peal day for the Surrey Association quarter peal month.

Rung with a cover.

1st Minimus and most methods to a quarter: 2

Rung to the celebrate the lives of Robert Cooles and Bernard Hawkins, both much loved ringers of the Surrey Association.

Also to celebrate the engagement on Tuesday of Kirsty (daughter of Martin) and Simon.

Rung on the Southern District quarter peal day for the Surrey Association quarter peal month.

1st on 10: 5

Rung to the celebrate the lives of Robert Cooles and Bernard Hawkins, both much loved ringers of the Surrey Association.

Rung on the Southern District quarter peal day for the Surrey Association quarter peal month.

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the parish

First as conductor

First on 6 - 2

Rung in celebration of Christ Church's new vicar, Rev Hannah Swithinbank, at her licensing service

Rung in celebration of Christ Church's new vicar, Rev Hannah Swithinbank, at her licensing service

Thanks to Sid for ringing at 30 minutes notice, we send our prayers to Noel who may or may not still be stuck on the M25

First on 12: 3

Dedicated to Edward Paul Rees Goodwin, friend of the tenor ringer, whose funeral took place earlier today

Rung on the occasion of Rod Bickerton's birthday

Rang in memory of Bernard Hawkins, a greatly missed member of the Betchworth and Buckland bands and a truly well loved and admired gentlemen.

Remembering those connected with the augmentation of these bells including Alan Phipps in whose name the treble bell was donated and the late Rev. David Cawley, donor of the 2nd bell.

Rung in memory of Robert Cooles, friend of the band and who was instrumental in getting the Roehampton bells installed.

First peal: 8

1st spliced surprise major: 4

First minor as conductor

Last quarter on the bells. Rung with members of the local band plus the Master of the SACBR Northern District

Nick Bendelow is associated with this quarter peal for taking sound measurements during the ringing

Rung to welcome our new vicar, the Reverend Alistair Milne, recently installed here at St Mary's.

1st QP inside 2

Finley conducted his mum's 1st QP inside.

Rung in thanksgiving and to the fond memory of Priya Welikala on the anniversary of his birthday.

1st on 6, tenor

Most methods inside 2

Rung to celebrate the 60th Birthday on 17th June of the tenor ringer,

For Father's Day and for the Summer Solstice

First on 8 inside: 3 - Well Done Bianca!

Wishing our dear friend Sheila Cheesman a very happy 75th Birthday tomorrow

In loving memory of our friend and fellow ringer Robert (Bob) J. Cooles.

First in method: 2,5

1st PBM inside: 3,6

Rung to remember the birthday of Teri Welikala (30th June), daughter of Nina and Priya Welikala, who passed away 3rd June 2025.

A long length quarter to celebrate the ringing on June 27th 1726, a peal of Plain Bob Major of 6832 changes, the longest peal ever rung at that time, rung by the ASCY, on these bells when at St Mary's Lambeth. Bell no.3 is from the original ring of bells the others having since been recast.

Also rung to celebrate the birth of Miles Forster on 22nd June to Alice and Rob Forster and grandson of Noel and Susan.

First in method: 2,3,4

Rung to begin the 24hr vigil for Robert Cooles prior to his funeral on 30th June 2026

General ringing from 2-3pm to welcome the arrival of Bob Cooles to Battersea prior to the commencement of his 24hr vigil and funeral

Open evening practice 7-9pm during the 24hr vigil for Bob Cooles prior to his funeral on 30th June 2026

With thanks to Mark Underwood for his organ playing in the church during the practice

General ringing before and after the funeral of Bob Cooles on 30th June 2026 by those attending

Service touch prior to the funeral service of Bob Cooles by current and past officers of the Surrey Association.

Sheila Cheesman would like to be associated with this piece of ringing

Rung during the committal of Bob Cooles as he left Battersea for the last time.

Rung by Battersea and Guildford ringers

Rung following the funeral of Bob Cooles

Ringers were representing Battersea, Putney, Wimbledon and the University of London.

With thanks to Anne Pratt for standing in.

Lucy Darlow would like to be associated with this piece of ringing.

Rung following the funeral of Bob Cooles

Ringers representing Westminster Abbey, Guildford Cathedral, St Paul's Guild and Taylors Bell Foundry

Anne Pratt would like to be associated with this ringing, she kindly gave up her rope to help a previous band complete their ringing tribute.

Completes Surrey to Quarter Peals (again): 3

For evensong. First quarter of minor - 1.

First with Childwall Bob: 1 - 4 & 6

First with Single Canterbury Pleasure Bob: 1 - 4

First triples in method: 4

First Quarter for Liz, a great achievement, congratulations.

Rung in anticipation of a glorious victory over Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Gutted! The 60 years of hurt continues.

First performance to start the Barnes Norfolk summer trip!

First as Conductor: 6

First Stedman Triples 1 & 2

First in method: 3

On the Barnes Summer Tour 2026

On the Barnes Summer Tour 2026

On the Barnes Summer Tour 2026