Croydon, Greater London
Minster Church of St John the Baptist
Saturday, 6 August 2022 in 3hrs 41mins (36-3-18 in C#)
5088 Spliced Treble Dodging Maximus
Composed by John S Warboys
3 methods: 1728 Bristol Surprise, Rigel Surprise; 1632 Avon Delight. 77 changes of method; all the work.
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
17 Jermyn Avenue
Friday, 12 August 2022 in 2hrs 30mins ()
5184 Spliced Surprise Major
Composed by Donald F Morrison (No 108)
27 methods: 196 each of Uxbridge, Alderney, Ipswich, Glasgow, Adelaide, Superlative, Whitwick, Zelah, London, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Watford, Cassiobury, Lessness, Bristol, Double Dublin, Ashtead, Pudsey, Guiseley, Jersey, Painswick, Cambridge, Stockport, Cray, Cornwall, Ealing, Rutland. 161 changes of method.
First in hand, 7-8.
Most Spliced in hand, 1-2,3-4,5-6.
Alton, Hampshire
All Saints
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 in 2hrs 21mins (6-0-4 in B)
5040 Surprise Minor
7 methods: One extent each of Morpeth, Munden, Bacup, London, Bourne, Berwick and Westminster.
250th together: 2 and 6.
Peal No: 8697Terling, Essex
All Saints
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 in 2hrs 44mins (11-1-13 in F#)
5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by Nathan J Pitstow
For the 25th anniversary of the SRCY tour to the USA. Jim rang in place of Sue Page who joined us for lunch afterwards. Roger and Ann Dorking and Ian Campbell would like to be associated with this peal. Roger and Ian also joined us for lunch.
Peal No: 8698Farnborough, Kent
St Giles
Saturday, 20 August 2022 in 2hrs 50mins (3-1-18 in D)
5088 Lessness Surprise Major
Composed by Roger Baldwin/Graham John
Best wishes to Peter Blight for a speedy recovery, and thanks to Penny Sharpe for stepping in at the last minute.
The band have contributed towards the Bradford on Avon refurbishment project.
Hillingdon, Greater London
St John the Baptist
Sunday, 21 August 2022 in 3hrs 10mins (21-1-22 in Eb)
5040 Spliced Surprise Royal
Composed by Alan G Reading
14 methods: 360 each Alphin Brook, Anglia, Bristol, Cambridge, Friars Gate, Haven Banks, Kenninghall, Lincolnshire, London No. 3, Rutland, Superlative No. 2, Tyndall's Park, Uppington, Yorkshire; 125 changes of method; all the work.
Shoreditch, Greater London
St Leonard
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 in 3hrs 16mins (25-1-11 in Eb)
5021 Stedman Cinques
Composed by Mark R Eccleston
Grantham, Lincolnshire
St Wulfram
Saturday, 27 August 2022 in 3hrs 40mins (32-1-11 in C#)
5088 Spliced Surprise Maximus
Composed by John S Warboys
5 methods: 1104 Bristol; 1056 Londinium; 1008 Cambridge, Superlative; 912 Orion; 81 changes of method; all the work.
2000th peal, according to Pealbase: 8.
First BONCS for all.
Winchester, Hampshire
Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, St Peter, St Paul, and St Swithun
Monday, 29 August 2022 in 3hrs 58mins (35-2-6 in C)
5040 Bristol Surprise Maximus
Composed by Mark B Davies
Shoreditch, Greater London
St Leonard
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 in 2hrs 47mins (8-3-3 in Bb)
5184 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by Ian Butters
Shoreditch, Greater London
St Leonard
Wednesday, 31 August 2022 in 3hrs 22mins (25-1-11 in Eb)
5040 London No.3 Surprise Royal
Composed by David G Hull (No 2A "The Fluke")
The Society's 999th tower bell peal at Shoreditch.
Peal No: 8705Northampton, MA, USA
Bixby Court
Sunday, 4 September 2022 in 3hrs 40mins (11 in G)
5184 Kent Treble Bob Maximus
Composed by Graham A C John
For the 275th anniversary of the Society. Rung on Labor Day Weekend in the United States — Solidarity Forever!
First on 12: 9-0.
First on 12 in hand: E-T.
First Treble Bob Maximus: 1-2, 7-8.
Reading, Berkshire
26 Redlands Road
Thursday, 8 September 2022 in 3hrs 0mins (17 in A)
5016 Spliced Maximus
Composed by David J Pipe
6 methods: 1056 each Ariel S, Phobos S, Zanussi S; 880 Maypole A; 792 Deimos A; 176 Slinky Differential Little TP; 109 changes of method, all the work
In anticipation of the Society's 275th anniversary dinner.
The first handbell peal of Cyclic Maximus for the Society.
Shoreditch, Greater London
St Leonard (Ringing room)
Thursday, 8 September 2022 in 2hrs 25mins (12 in F)
5088 Kent Treble Bob Major
Composed by William Hudson
On the society handbells, in anticipation of the anniversary dinner.
Peal No: 8707Shoreditch, Greater London
St Leonard
Friday, 9 September 2022 in 3hrs 29mins (25-1-11 in Eb)
5042 Cambridge Surprise Maximus
Composed by Stanley Jenner
Half-muffled in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
1000th tower bell peal for the Society at Shoreditch, rung by the Master and eleven Past Masters on the eve of the Society’s 275th Anniversary Dinner.
Limehouse, Greater London
St Anne
Saturday, 10 September 2022 in 3hrs 7mins (12-3-25 in E)
5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal
Composed by Stanley Jenner
Rung prior to the Society’s 275th anniversary dinner.
Rung with the bells open following the Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III.
600th peal: 2
Merton, Greater London
St John Divine
Saturday, 10 September 2022 in 3hrs 0mins (11-3-27 in G)
5120 Spliced Surprise Royal
Composed by John S Warboys
4 methods: 1520 London No.3, 1200 Bristol, Cambridge, Yorkshire.
Rung open for the proclamation of King Charles III on society anniversary day.
Peal No: 8711Shoreditch, Greater London
St Leonard
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 in 3hrs 18mins (25-1-11 in Eb)
5096 Stedman Caters
Composed by Mark R Eccleston
Rung half-muffled in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Peal No: 8712Tulloch, Highland
Tulloch Ringing Centre
Saturday, 17 September 2022 in 3hrs 14mins (7-2-4 in Bb)
5016 Spliced Maximus
Composed by David J Pipe
10 methods: 1056 Gluon Little Alliance; 576 each Plain Bob, Strange, Top; 480 each Down, Up; 432 Lepton Little Bob; 336 Charm; 264 Baryon; 240 Meson; 215 changes of method; all the work for all 12 bells.
Spitalfields, Greater London
Christ Church
Friday, 23 September 2022 in 3hrs 6mins (17-1-6 in E)
5088 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by Stanley Jenner
Rung on the 50th Anniversary of the first peal on these bells at Spitalfields following their transfer from St Stephen's, Clapham Park, also Bristol Surprise Major, composed by Stanley Jenner. James M Hills took part in the 1972 peal. Graham A Duke, who also rang in the 1972 peal was planning to take part but was unable to and is associated with this peal.
Circled the tower to peals - 2
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
St Mary and All Saints
Sunday, 25 September 2022 in 3hrs 24mins (25-2-0 in D)
5275 Spliced Cinques and Maximus
Composed by Mark R Eccleston
1 principle/1 method: 2923 Stedman Cinques; 2352 Bristol Surprise Maximus; 9 changes of method/principle.
Bardwell, Suffolk
St Peter and St Paul
Thursday, 29 September 2022 in 3hrs 2mins (11-2-27 in F#)
5275 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by Brian E Whiting
Rung to celebrate the 275th anniversary of the Society
Peal No: 8716Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
St Mary the Virgin
Sunday, 2 October 2022 in 2hrs 50mins (7-3-27 in A)
5056 Spliced Surprise Major
Composed by Donald F Morrison (Op 6896)
4 methods: Contains 1280 Cambridge, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire; 1216 Rutland; 139 changes of method.
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
Saturday, 8 October 2022 in 3hrs 19mins (25-2-0 in Eb)
5088 Spliced Treble Dodging Maximus
Composed by Ben White-Horne
3 methods: 1920 Zanussi Surprise, 1632 Avon Delight, 1536 Bristol Surprise
200th peal of Maximus- 9
Peal No: 8718Holybourne, Hampshire
Holy Rood
Sunday, 16 October 2022 in 2hrs 46mins (6-3-16 in B)
5088 Cassiobury Surprise Major
Composed by Donald F Morrison (No 6160)
Tulloch, Highland
Tulloch Lodge
Thursday, 27 October 2022 in 2hrs 44mins (12 in F)
5088 Kent Treble Bob Royal
Composed by William Hyde Inglesant
Rung in memory of Frank Blagrove, a long standing member of the society.
Peal No: 8720Farnborough, Greater London
St Giles
Tuesday, 1 November 2022 in 2hrs 43mins (3-1-18 in D)
5024 Turramurra Surprise Major
Composed by Donald F Morrison (No 246)
Birmingham, West Midlands
Cathedral Church of St Philip
Saturday, 5 November 2022 in 3hrs 18mins (31-0-21 in D)
5016 Spliced Maximus
Composed by David J Pipe
10 methods: 1056 Gluon Little Alliance; 576 each Plain Bob, Strange, Top; 480 each Down, Up; 432 Lepton Little Bob; 336 Charm; 264 Baryon; 240 Meson; 215 changes of method; all the work for all 12 bells.
Luton, Bedfordshire
St Mary
Sunday, 6 November 2022 in 3hrs 24mins (25-0-24 in D)
5088 Spliced Surprise Maximus
Composed by John S Warboys
4 methods: 1296 each Ariel, Zanussi and Phobos; 1200 Bristol. 53 changes of method, all the work.
Farnborough, Greater London
St Giles
Saturday, 12 November 2022 in 2hrs 46mins (3-1-18 in D)
5040 Stedman Triples
Composed by Thomas Thurstans (5 part)
First peal of Stedman Triples on a working bell since November 1972 - 1
First peal of Stedman as conductor - 7
Coleshill, Warwickshire
St Peter and St Paul
Sunday, 13 November 2022 in 2hrs 58mins (14-0-24 in F#)
5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal
Composed by Ian R Fielding
Rung to commemorate Chris’ 50th year as a member of the society.
“Definitely” last peal: 7
Ponteland, Northumberland
St Mary the Virgin
Friday, 18 November 2022 in 2hrs 35mins (6-3-4 in B)
5120 Cornwall Surprise Major
Composed by Roderick R Horton
For Society Peal Weekend.
Peal No: 8730Potton, Bedfordshire
St Mary the Virgin
Friday, 18 November 2022 in 2hrs 40mins (7-0-0)
5040 Surprise Minor
7 methods: One extent each of London, Cambridge, York, Ipswich, Bourne, Westminster and Norwich.
Reading, Berkshire
26 Redlands Road
Friday, 18 November 2022 in 2hrs 20mins (12 in F)
5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by Donald F Morrison
1st in hand as conductor.
Peal No: 8726Salford, Greater Manchester
Sacred Trinity (Ringing Room)
Friday, 18 November 2022 in 1hr 55mins (11 in G)
5040 Spliced Treble Dodging Minor
Arranged by David J Pipe
120 Methods: Duke of Norfolk, Rochester, College Exercise, Ockley, Norbury, Drayton, Campanulla, British Scholars' Pleasure, Gladstone, Crofton, Hasley, Hemsworth, Barnsley, Stockbridge, South Kirkby, Havercroft, Berwyn, Felkirk, Westray, Mendip, Vatersay, Zugspitze, Taylor, Ullscarf TB; Old Oxford, Paddock, College Bob IV, Newdigate, Tuxford, Willesden, London, Darton Exercise, Disley, Hadfield, Conisborough, Europium, Staverton, Worcester, Nostell, York, Berrybrow, Queen Bess, Eyam, Burslem, Hoylandswaine, Wilmslow, Tulip, Bogedone, Rostherne, Poynton, Knutsford, Belvoir, Dunedin, Erbium, Boston, Barham, March, Selby, Rawmarsh, Staveley, Berkeley, Woodgrove, Pembroke, Oystermouth, Deepcar, Oxygen, Fluorine, Glastonbury, Neon, Peveril, Croome d'Abitot, Leasowe, Melandra, Natrium, Beeston, Kingsley, Chelsea, Beauchief, Combermere, Langsett, Vale Royal, Crowland, Canterbury, St Werburgh D; Luton, Royal Bob, Rhyl, Ripley, Bamborough, Thorne, Harwood, Linden, Unacceptable, Beighton, Cambridge, Appleby, Redcar, Coverleigh, Hatfield, Surfleet, Eastwood, Beverley, Bangor, Carlisle, Grantham, Sleaford, Osea, Chester-le-Street, Munden, Netherwood, Chester, Bakewell, Cunecastre, Minehead, Retford, Kelso, Spalding, Victoria Street, Brampton, Norwood Tunnel S.
Warnham, West Sussex
St Margaret
Friday, 18 November 2022 in 3hrs 3mins (14-2-11 in F)
5040 Yorkshire Surprise Royal
Composed by Robin O Hall and Robert W Lee
Westminster, Greater London
St Clement Danes
Friday, 18 November 2022 in 3hrs 8mins (21-1-23 in E)
5120 Spliced Surprise Royal
Composed by John S Warboys
4 methods: 1520 London No. 3; 1200 Bristol, Cambridge, Yorkshire; 113 changes of method; all the work.
Rung for Society Peal Weekend and in memory of Jean Jeffrey, a member of this society.
Peal No: 8731Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Cathedral Church of St James and St Edmund (the Norman Tower)
Saturday, 19 November 2022 in 3hrs 35mins (27-2-5 in C#)
5275 Yorkshire Surprise Royal
Composed by Brian E Whiting
For the society’s peal weekend to celebrate the 275th anniversary of the society by resident Suffolk members on St Edmund Eve, patron saint of Suffolk
Peal No: 8737Duffield, Derbyshire
St Alkmund
Saturday, 19 November 2022 in 3hrs 13mins (17-2-11 in E)
5040 Lincolnshire Surprise Royal
Composed by R Philip Graves
Hursley, Hampshire
All Saints
Saturday, 19 November 2022 in 3hrs 18mins (13-3-26 in F#)
5184 Zanussi Surprise Maximus
Composed by Ewan G A Hull
Rung for Society Peal Weekend.
Peal No: 8733Lanchester, Durham
All Saints
Saturday, 19 November 2022 in 2hrs 34mins (9-1-6 in A)
5152 Northfield Delight Major
Composed by Paul M Mason (No 198)
150th: 3.
Completes the Delight Major alphabet as conductor: 2.
Leicester, Leicestershire
St Mary de Castro
Saturday, 19 November 2022 in 3hrs 11mins (15-3-3 in E)
5080 Yorkshire Surprise Royal
Composed by Mark A Boylan
Rung for the Society Peal Weekend
First Yorkshire Royal 3.
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