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Rung as a 60th birthday compliment (tomorrow) for 4. First in the method 1.

Rung half-muffled in affectionate memory of Terry Williams a stalwart member of the local band at this church.

First quarter - 6.

Rung to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Queen's Accession to the throne

Rung to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Queen`s Accession to the throne.

Also present - Paul Chadwick, Cameron Mitchell, Tony Diserens, Vicky Anderson, Vicky Sennett, Judith Ward, Peter Furniss, Bob Davies, Gillian Blackwell, Beverley Furniss.

Rung to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Accession of HM the Queen (6th February 1952).

Rung also to mark the birthdays of Gareth Howes (3rd Feb) and 5 (4th Feb)

First QP to include Rev Canterbury, St Simon’s and St Martin’s for 2.

Rung to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Queen`s Accession.

Also present - Vicky Sennett, Marina Midolo, Vicky Anderson, David Smart, Judith Ward.

Rung to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Queen`s Accession to the throne.

For morning service and to mark the 70th anniversary of the Accession of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Rung to celebrate the 70th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Accession

Rung to celebrate the 70th year anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Accession.

Martin J Brown has now rung at least one Quarter Peal on every bell in the tower.

Rung before the funeral of Terry Williams, in thanks for, and commemoration of, his life. Terry was a mainstay of ringing at Halkyn for many years. Terry had supported and encouraged ringers of all abilities and had time for everyone. Other ringers (past and present) who were unable to take part joined us for the service; Ann Newhouse, Frank Parry, Judy Wood, Maurice Bailey, Monica Norton, Roberta Bailey. Terry will be much missed by ringers and all who knew him.

Rung as compliment to the Reverend Mary Stallard on her Consecration, this day in Bangor Cathedral, as Bishop and installation as Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Bangor.

Rung in memory of Ann Peers, daughter of Geoff and Nancy Parting who died on February 10th aged 54. Ann was a former member of the band at St.Mathew`s Buckley and member of the North Wales Association.

Rung before the service to welcome and license the Revd. Dr. Richard Hainsworth as Mission Area Priest for St.Mary and St.David`s Flint and St.Thomas`s Flint Mountain.

Specially arranged for St.David`s Day.

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus.

To celebrate St David’s Day.

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus.

Specially arranged and rung for St.David`s Day.

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus.

Tenor tolled for five minutes prior to a two minutes silence at a vigil held in Llangollen for the people of Ukraine

For International Women's Day, rung prior to the North East Wales Branch AGM

Rung before an evening Vigil for Ukraine at Flint. Supported by ringing at Halkyn and people across the globe, as far as Kenya.

Rung in affectionate memory of Terry Williams, a ringer at Halkyn and a life long member of the congregation. Mary, his wife, was present for the quarter peal. Roy (6) and Terry were inseparable friends for many decades. This was Roy's memorial for Terry.

To celebrate the 98th birthday of Robin Jones, this quarter peal was rung during and after a party for him in the Church Hall.

Furthermore, extents of “Llandegai Bob Doubles” were rung for the first time as part of this quarter peal. The new method has the following place notation.

Plain Course: 3.1.5.3.145.3.5.1.5.1

Bobs: 145

Singles: 123

This long length was a commendable feat of concentration by this band, used to ringing for no more than five minutes at time.

Rung by the Sunday Service band as a compliment to Marguerite Fisher on leaving the Parish and to thank her for her contribution to St.Mary`s Church as Churchwarden.

Rung for the Palm Sunday Service and to celebrate the birth, on 13th March 2022, of George Edward Howes a baby grandson for the Conductor

First surprise inside: 3

25th quarter peal on the bells: 1

Rung to celebrate Easter

Rung for Easter Monday.

Conductor's 120th Quarter Peal as conductor.

Rung to celebrate HM The Queen’s 96th Birthday.

First quarter in variation for all.

Rung on the back 5.

Rung before service and as an 84th birthday compliment to the mother of 1.

Rung as an eightieth birthday compliment to Fred Miers.

Also in memory of Fred`s twin brother Ron who died in 2011.

Rung in celebration on the day of the Enthronement of the Most Reverend Andrew T G John as Archbishop of Wales in Bangor Cathedral.

Rung in celebration on the day of the Enthronement of the Most Reverend Andrew T G John as Archbishop of Wales in Bangor Cathedral.

First quarter peal of this method for the ringer of the 4th.

Ring with Ebells

Rung to celebrate Wrexham being awarded City status.

Also a compliment to Eric Wharton, father of the treble ringer, on his 90th birthday.

Specially arranged and rung as a 20th Wedding Anniversary compliment to Annette and Steve Broughton, both members of the local band.

250th peal - 4.

1 - first on 5.

First in method for all.

Rung to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

First peal length on the bells. Believed to be the first peal length in the method.

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

On the 50th anniversary of the 3rd ringer's 2nd peal, 4 minor methods on 1st June 1972 in this tower.

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

In celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. First on Treble (1). First as conductor (3).

The Sanctus bell, believed to date from the reign of Edward the first was chimed.

Rung to celebrate the first birthday of Katherine Marshall, daughter of 5.

Also rung to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen on this day.

First as Conductor on first attempt - 5.

Rung to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Also in memory of Terry Williams a faithful and dedicated

ringer at this church. First quarter - 6. First inside 4. First away from cover - 1.

Rung to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A failed Peal attempt to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Rung at 11.30an as part of the National Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Rung as part of Flint's celebration of the Platinum Jubilee.

Rung by members of the Sunday service band to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Rung as part of celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2nd on this day

Rung to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

First Peal - 4.

Part of the 70th Jubilee celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen

Rung before a Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Rung to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

First quarter-6. First as Conductor. First inside-3.

Rung on 4,5,6 and 7 before a Jubilee Tea and Act of Worship shared with the other Churches in Mold, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.

Rung to celebrate the Queen`s Platinum Jubilee.

Rung after the Halkyn Mountain Parishes Pentecost and Jubilee Celebration Service as part of their celebrations in honour of 70 years of faithful service by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

For Queens Platinum Jubilee

Rung to celebrate the Christening of Katherine Marshall, Daughter of 6, Granddaughter of 1 & 5, Godchild to 2 & 7.

Rung after an unfortunate unretrievable slip towards the end of an otherwise respectable QP attempt.

Family ringing following the Baptism of Katherine Marshall at Pentecost.

1 - Grandmother.

2 - Grandfather.

3 - Aunt (and 30 weeks pregnant!)

4 - Grandmother.

5 - Uncle.

6 - Uncle.

7 - Godmother.

8 - Mother.

Additional in-tower support kindly provided by Paula Thompson and Ross Williams.

For the Civic Service of thanksgiving in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizbeth II.

Rung to celebrate the christening of Katherine Marshall.

Also rung to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.

First quarter peal of Grandsire Doubles for Rick Keeves.

Rung to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.

Part of the North Wales Association’s quarter peal week.

Rung to mark the Blue Sapphire Wedding Anniversary (65 Years) of Megan and Herbert Heaton and the addition to their family of three great grandchildren. Rung also to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of HM the Queen and also as part of the NW Association Quarter Peal Week.

3 has now circled the tower to quarter peals.

Rung to mark Kat and Harry Collins' wedding on Sat 30th April 2022. Rung also to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of HM the Queen and as part of the NW Association Quarter Peal Week.

First full quarter peal of Llandegai Bob Doubles. This quarter peal was rung by a full band of local ringers from St Tegai’s church, Llandegai.

Tenth quarter peal for Liam Barnes.

Part of the North Wales Association’s quarter peal week.

Ring with simulated sound.

Rung as compliment to the Warden, The Reverend Stuart Evans, on his installation as an Honorary Canon of St.Asaph Cathedral.

Also a compliment to the local band on being awarded Ruthin Community Group of the Year for 2021. The ringers of one and six are members of the local band.

Part of the North Wales Association’s quarter peal week.

Rung to mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands conflict.

Rung to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, and the life of Sandie Attenburrow, who died earlier this year and was one of its staunchest supporters.

First quarter peal for 29 years for 1.

Rung, by members of the Sunday Service band, for a service of Thanksgiving for the life of Marlene Jones, former Tower Captain and Churchwarden at this church

First of Minor on the bells. First peal in the tower since 1954.

First quarter of major on the bells.

On Civic Sunday and as a compliment to Menna Jones on her year as Mayor of Ruthin.

By a band most of whom worked as volunteers during the restoration of this ring of bells in 2018/19.

First peal on the bells since 1951.

Rung before our Summer BBQ. First as Conductor 5.

Martin J Brown’s 200th quarter peal.

First full quarter peal of this method for the whole band.

Rung on the back five.

Rung to celebrate the Queen`s Platinum Jubilee.

Also a farewell compliment to Cathy and The Reverend Geoffrey Spencer with thanks for all they have done for North Wales ringing over the past few years.

Particular thanks to Geoff for ringing at short notice because of a Covid casualty and even more thanks to Neil for ringing at no notice to replace a member of the band stranded on the M6.

Rung to mark the 250th Anniversary of the Consecration of Trevor Chapel, Trevor, Llangollen.

Rung to celebrate the christening of Elin Ann Llewelyn Atkinson.

Rung on the back 5.

Rung at 8.00 p.m. to mark the passing, today, of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung in the presence of the Mission Area Leader, Father Huw Bryant

Rung half muffled in memory of H M Queen Elizabeth.

Ringing commenced at 7.28 p.m. and finished at 8.12 p.m.

Rung at noon, with deep respect for the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Tolling the tenor at 12.00hrs for a total of 20 minutes by Clare Morris, Pauline JD Goring and James Glover in turn.

The tenor was tolled 96 times in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth, following her death the previous day.

In Memoriam H.M.Queen Elizabeth II

To mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second

Sian Shakespear

Harvey O Plows

Martin J Brown

The tenor bell was fully muffled

At noon the tenor was rung 96 times in recognition of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II & the 96 years of her life

Rung in Memoriam for HM Queen Elizabeth 2nd

Single bell tolling from 12 noon to mark the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung open in celebration of the Accession of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales becoming His Majesty King Charles III.

Rung to celebrate the Accession of King Charles III

Rung in celebration of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III

Rung half muffled in memoriam Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung for the Rhuthun bi-lingual Community Service in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung half muffled before Morning Service, in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth, who had died on Thursday, 8th September.

Rung half-muffled iin memoriam Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. Our other Ringers, Herbert M Heaton, Sarah A Parker, Cerys Thomas, Maureen Morey, Kat Collins and Gregory P Morris wish to be associated with the sentiment of this Quarter Peal.

Rung for Halkyn Memorial and Thanksgiving Service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Rung half muffled in memoriam Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rung half-muffled for the Civic Service of Commemoration for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll.

Rung immediately prior to the national moment of reflection, in thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the eve of her funeral.

Rung fully muffled, with the tenor open at backstroke.

Rung for the Memorial and Thanksgiving Service at Flint for Queen Elizabeth II, held by Churches Together.

Rung half muffled in memoriam Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

By members of the Sunday Service band before morning service.

Rung prior to the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rounds and tolling rung prior to the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung half-muffled before the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Rung half muffled immediately prior to the state funeral of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in thanksgiving for her life and service.

Rung after the two minutes silence at the end of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of all the Halkyn Mountain Parishes: Rhes-y-Cae, Rhosesmor and Halkyn

Ringers rang various bells

Rung before the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of all the parishes in Estuary and Mountain Mission Area.

Rung half-muffled prior to the funeral service of HM Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.

Rung fully muffled between 10.00am and 11.00am

being the hour before the

State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth ll

Rung fully muffled on the day following the state funeral of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in thanksgiving for her life and service.

First known quarter peal at the Cathedral Church of Saint Deiniol (Eglwys Gadeiriol Deiniol Sant) in the site’s 1497 year long history.

Rung on the Beverley and District Ringing Society’s mini ring.

In memory of Andrew Kaye: former President, Secretary and Ringing master of the Beverley and District ringing society - who passed away on Monday, 19th September 2022.

Rung to celebrate the bicentenary of the church.

Circled the tower to working bells: 1.

Liam Barnes’ first quarter peal of minor.

Rung on the Beverley and District Ringing Society’s mini ring.

Rung to mark the retirement of the Revd Kevin Horswell, Vicar of Mold for the past seven years and was Andrew's first Quarter Peal in the Method.

Rung also in memory of Martha Rhiannon Jenkins, sister of the tenor ringer.

Rung in memory of Ian Clark, brother of the third ringer.

By the Sunday service band before morning service.

Rung for Morning Service, attended by The Most Reverend Andrew John, Archbishop of Wales.

(The band and congregation managed to get to the church in time, despite a bridge closure, and road closures surrounding the village due to the Bangor half marathon!)

Rung at 5:00pm on Saturday evening as part of the national celebrations for the start of COP27

Rung on Saturday 5 November evening as part of the UK wide support for COP27

Rung to commemorate those who gave their today, for our tomorrow.

Rung by an all local band after the village act of remembrance and two minute silence.

Ian Wiltshire’s 50th quarter peal this year.

Rung for fun.

Leah Jefferis’ first quarter peal ringing treble bob.

Harvey Plows’ first quarter peal of method.

David Raggett’s first time conducting this method.

Martin Brown’s first quarter peal of London in 31 years.

Ian Wiltshire’s first surprise quarter peal in North Wales.

First away from cover - 1. First covering - 6.

Rung on the Liverpool simulator.

2 - first in method.

Rung to celebrate the 40th birthday of 5.

Rung to celebrate the switch-on of the Christmas lights in Flint. Finishing as the children's choir sings 'Ring a dong ding'

Zoe M Seymour‘s first time ringing this method.

Siân Shakespear’s first time ringing inside to a quarter peal of Plain Bob Minor.

Rung as a fond farewell to the Reverend Stuart Evans, Warden of Ruthin immediately before his last service. The bells were restored during his 12 year incumbency and with his unstinting support.

Rung in thanksgiving for the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The ringer of the third is believed to be the first member of the local band to ring a peal on these bells.

Rung in Thanksgiving for the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

First peal on the bells for 46 years. The ringer of the second is believed to be the first member of the local band to ring a peal on these bells.

Rung for St.Mary`s Carol Concert.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Leah and Nick Robinson on August, 5, 2022, (daughter and son in law of Sian) who, with other members of their family sat in and witnessed the quarter peal. Congratulations to Leah and Nick from the Llandegai ringers.

Rung for the Crib Service.

Rung as a 80th birthday celebration for Michael Green. First online quarter for 4 & 6. First quarter as conductor for 5.

First quarter - 1. Believed to be the first member of the local band to ring a quarter on these bells.

First quarter after rehanging.

Rung fully muffled in memory of H M Queen Elizabeth II and to mark the passing of the old year.

First peal on the bells which were installed in September 1873, over 149 years ago.