2019 Quarter Peals

Tuesday, 31 December 2019

Sutterton, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

1280 Plain Bob Major in 48m (12-1-19 in F)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Sam W Napper
4. Joanne French
5. Sylvia M Taylor
6. Alan D H Bird
7. David Collin
8. Ian D G B Ansell (C)

Wishing a very speedy recovery to John Collett, a much loved former ringer and resident of the local area, who is recovering from major surgery. Best wishes from all of us, John!
Ring out, wild bells, ring out... then ring yourselves down after!
120th of 2019 - 4; 90th career - 3; 70th career - 2

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Sibsey, St Margaret

1260 Single Oxford Bob Minor in 46m (14-1-24 in Eb)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Joanne French
3. Caroline E Beach
4. Greg Harrison
5. Sam W Napper
6. Ian D G B Ansell (C)

Rung in memory and celebration of the life of Alfie, who went to sleep this week. Alfie is the much loved pet and friend of a local ringer, and was a wonderful, friendly dog and a much loved visitor to the ringing rooms of Frampton and Torksey.
Wishing a Christmas compliment to Derrick and Lillian Smith, the former a former tower captain of Sibsey.

Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Freiston, St James

1260 Doubles (9m) in 46m (14-1-4 in E)

60 Grandsire, 120 each Plain Bob, Winchendon, Reverse Canterbury, St Nicholas, Eynesbury, St Osmunds, 240 each St Simons and St Martins

1. Louis Watson
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Sam W Napper
4. Joanne French
5. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
6. Robert J Ingamells

Specially rung and organised to celebrate the birthday of south Lincolnshire's leading ringer , Jo!
Wishing the treble ringer luck with his 100th Park Run on Saturday!
Also wishing the very best in the future for the departing landlord and landlady of the Bull and Dog, Freiston, Leslie and Phil. Many thanks for the truly excellent beer after our Wednesday night quarters this year, and chips!
Most methods to a quarter - 1 and 2.

Saturday, 7 December 2019

Freiston, St James

1260 Single Oxford Bob and Plain Bob Minor in 50m (14-1-4 in E)

1. Christine M Higginson
2. Sam W Napper
3. Caroline E Beach
4. Joanne French
5. Simon Pearson
6. Ian D G B Ansell (C)

Rung to herald the commencement of the Freiston Christmas Tree Festival, 2019!
First multi-method quarter - 5
63rd together - 2 and 4
Freiston PCC members - 1, 4 and 5

Sunday, 10 November 2019

Butterwick, St Andrew

1260 Doubles (6m) in 45m (9-3-12 in G)

Grandsire, Plain Bob, St Simon's, St Martin's, Eynesbury, St Osmund's

1. Sam W Napper
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Joanne French
4. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
5. Robert J Ingamells
6. Brian E Plummer

Specially organised and rung for Remembrance Sunday. 21st together - 2 and 5

Thursday, 7 November 2019

Coningsby, St Michael and All Angels

1260 Plain Bob Doubles in 42m (10-1-3)

(being: 1 x 720 every row three times at handstroke & at backstroke, 3 x 120 & 1 x 180, all called differently.)

1. Robert H Harvey
2. Tess Rowland
3. Colin Simpson
4. Paul Sharp
5. Christopher C P Woodcock (C)

Specially arranged and rung half muffled on the back five in memory of Christine Ann Short, wife of local ringer Charlie Short, on the evening of her funeral. Rung with the bands best wishes to Charlie at this difficult time. Local ringers Annie Hardwick, Bob Hardwick & Joan Simpson all wish to be associated with this quarter.

Wednesday, 6 November 2019

Wrangle, St Mary and St Nicholas

1260 Plain Bob Minor in 45m

1. William A Brotherton
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Helen M Brotherton
4. Joanne French
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Ian D G B Ansell

Specially organised and rung to mark 30 years today since Ian relocated here. This was also his one hundredth quarter of 2019! Additionally, celebrating Bill being reunited with his hat after three years of separation. The hat, an Ardbeg baseball cap, was left in Wrangle ringing room at the 2016 branch striking competition, and found today! The band would like to associate Robert J Ingamells with this quarter, and thank Wrangle TC Michael Bainbridge for the bells, and for letting us in (and out again!)

Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Butterwick, St Andrew

1260 Plain Bob Doubles in 45m (9-3-12 in G)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Joanne French
3. Thomas J Freeston
4. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
5. Simon Pearson
6. David E Bennett

Practice night quarter— unfinished business from the Eastern Branch Quarter peal week and to welcome the Great Edgmond spider to Butterwick. With compliments to John Collett of Chipping Norton, once a valued member of the Eastern branch of the . Also to thank John for his generous donation to the Eastern branch fundraising race night The band would like to associate this quarter with Caroline Beach and Sam Napper who were unable to ring. Also hoping that Sam’s dog Ricky survived the nearby fireworks display!

Sunday, 3 November 2019

Alford, St Wilfrid

1280 Doubles in 44m (12-1-24 in F#)

Plain Bob, Grandsire, St Simons, St Martins and April Day.

1. Sally J Sivil
2. Caitlin A Meyer
3. Helen M Brotherton
4. Sam W Napper
5. William A Brotherton (C)
6. Joanne French

50th Qrt in 2019 - 4. Most methods in a Qrt - 1. Wedding Anniversary compliment to Tower Captain Edward Vear and his wife Jennifer.

Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Freiston, St James

1260 Plain Bob Minor in 47m (14-1-4 in E)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Ian D G B Ansell
3. Joanne French
4. Caroline E Beach
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Simon Pearson

100th quarter peal of 2019 - 3. Well done, Jo! Also first 100 in a calendar year. This was Jo's stated aim at the start of the year, and has been achieved with consummate ease! Well done Jo, our area leader and the treasurer of Freiston PCC. 50th together - 2 and 4 Birthday compliments to Clive Beach, father of 4. Specially organised and rung in memory of Ray Pearson, Jo and Simon's father who passed away 8 years ago today. He was a former Freiston ringer who first taught both Jo and Simon the basics of ringing.

Friday, 25 October 2019

Sutterton, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major in 45m (12-1-19 in F)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Helen M Brotherton
3. Sylvia M Taylor
4. Joanne French
5. Alan D H Bird
6. Sam W Napper
7. Ian D G B Ansell
8. William A Brotherton (C)

Rung in memory of the 39 people who lost their lives in the cross-channel lorry yesterday.

Sutterton, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

1260 Plain Bob Triples in 46m (12-1-19 in F)

1. William A Brotherton
2. Sam W Napper
3. Helen M Brotherton
4. Joanne French
5. Sylvia M Taylor
6. Alan D H Bird (C)
7. Ian D G B Ansell
8. Robert J Ingamells

Rung in memory of the 39 people who lost their lives in the cross-channel lorry yesterday.

Thursday, 24 October 2019

Frampton, St Mary

1260 Minor (2m) in 44m (12-2-26 in F#)

720 Kent, 540 Plain Bob

1. Caroline E Beach
2. Joanne French
3. Michael W Slater
4. Brian E Plummer
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Ian D G B Ansell

Specially organised and rung in memory of the lives of John Ginty of Fosdyke; and in memory of John McEntee, the father of Sue Taylor, one of our valued band members, who have both passed away recently. First of Kent - 4 First treble bobbing — 1 First multi-method minor as conductor — 5

Sunday, 13 October 2019

Alford, St Wilfrids

1280 Plain Bob Doubles in 44m (12)

1. Helen M Brotherton
2. Sally J Sivil
3. Caitlin A Meyer
4. Richard D Willoughby
5. William A Brotherton (C)
6. Edward Vear

1st inside - 2
Rung in celebration of the life of John Sivil, Dearly beloved husband of Sally (2), John passed away at home on 28/09/19.
For Eastern Branch Quarter Peal Week.

Saturday, 12 October 2019

Butterwick, St Andrew

1250 Beverley Surprise Minor in 43m (9-3-12 in G)

1. Helen Brotherton
2. Sylvia M Taylor
3. Joanne French
4. Alan D H Bird
5. Bill Brotherton (C)
6. Ian Ansell

Rung for the Eastern Branch of the Lincoln Guild Quarter Peal Week.

Wednesday, 9 October 2019

Swineshead, St Mary

1344 Plain Bob Major in 54m (16-2-10 in F)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Joanne French
4. Sylvia M Taylor
5. Sam W Napper
6. David Collin
7. Alan D H Bird
8. Ian D G B Ansell (C)

Specially organised for Robert as part of Eastern Branch Quarter Peal Week, 2019.
First quarter of major for over a decade - 1
First blows in method and first of major - 2
Remembering Rhoda and Philip Reynolds, of Swineshead.

Tuesday, 8 October 2019

Old Bolingbroke, St Peter and St Paul

1300 Doubles (1m/1v) (12-2-23 in F#)

Kennington Bob and Plain Bob Doubles

1. Tess Rowland
2. Joanne French
3. Colin Simpson
4. Ian D G B Ansell
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Bob Hardwick

Rung in memory of the life of Mary Williams, a lifelong member of the congregation of this church of St Peter and St Paul, who passed away this year. Also to wish Paul Bullen a speedy recovery after his recent operation.
Demonstrating how successful and sociable ringing is being nourished in the LDG Eastern Branch. All ringers in this performance both live and ring within the branch.
Additionally, thanking Clare, James, Isabel and Tony Barker for their organising of the exceptional LDG Eastern Branch tour to east Yorkshire on Saturday, 5th October. It was an excellent day which will live long in the memories of all who attended; thank you so much!

Sunday, 29 September 2019

Sibsey, St Margaret

1296 Little Bob Major in 49m (14-1-24)

1. Caroline Beach
2. Sylvia M Taylor
3. Caitlin Meyer
4. Sam Napper
5. Joanne French
6. Ian Ansell
7. Alan D H Bird (C)
8. Michael J Smith

Remembering John Sivil husband of Sally Sivil of Alford who passed away yesterday 28th September.
Rung on the memorial service day for the crew of Lancaster Bomber ED503 which crashed on open farmland in the parish of Sibsey in 1943 whilst completing fighter affiliation training.
Compliments to Megan Mitchell and Andrew Coe, Hertfordshire ringers on the day of their first wedding anniversary.

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Alford, St Wilfrid

1320 Doubles (7m) (12-1-24 in F#)

Twelve-scores each of Winchendon Place, St Nicholas Bob and Reverse Canterbury. Six-scores each of Plain Bob and St Simon's Bob. A nine-score each of Grandsire and St Martin's Bob.

1. Caroline E Beach
2. Joanne French
3. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
4. Sam W Napper
5. Robert J Ingamells
6. Edward Vear

Most methods to a quarter - 5
First quarter on an inside bell in hometown - 5
Congratulating the Alford band (which included 2 and 6) on their recent victory in the Ted Colley Plate, the LDG call-change striking competition. Well done, Alford!

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Freiston, St James

1260 Doubles (3m) in 49m (14-1-4 in E)

480 St Simon's, 600 St Martin's, 180 Plain Bob

1. Louis Watson
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Joanne French
4. Ian D G B Ansell
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Robert J Ingamells

Specially rung and organised to mark the birthday of the ringer of the second. Many happy returns, Caroline!
50th quarter together - 2 and 3
"Unlucky" 13th quarter successfully survived! - 1
Tenth quarter as conductor - 5

Saturday, 14 September 2019

Sibsey, St Margaret

1260 Plain Bob Triples in 49m (14-1-24 in Eb)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Sam W Napper
4. Michael W Slater
5. Brian E Plummer
6. Joanne French
7. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
8. Prof Simon Pearson

First triples away from cover - 1 First Triples inside - 2 and 5
First on 8 - 8
80th this year - 6
85th lifetime quarter - 4
Rung to celebrate 25 years of Church Heritage Weekend.
The ringers witnessed a stunning sunset through the tall, spacious ringing room windows during this performance.

Thursday, 5 September 2019

Spilsby, St James

1320 Kent Treble Bob Minor in 44m (11-2-17 in G)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Sylvia M Taylor
3. Joanne French
4. Alan D H Bird
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Ian D G B Ansell

First of treble bob minor as conductor - 5
Many happy returns to the renowned Fenland winemaker Louis Watson, whose birthday it is today!

Wainfleet St Mary, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

1260 St Clement's Bob Minor (11-0-3 in G)

1. Sylvia M Taylor
2. Alan D H Bird
3. Joanne French
4. Caroline E Beach
5. Sam W Napper
6. Ian D G B Ansell (C)

First in method - 4 and 5
Birthday compliments to Louis Watson, the celebrated connoissuer of the Penguin fashion House . Happy birthday, Louis!

Willoughby, St Helen

1260 Plain Bob Minor in 43m (8-1-2 in A)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Joanne French
3. Brian E Plummer
4. Michael W Slater
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Ian D G B Ansell

Rung to celebrate the birthday of Louis Watson, the renowned collector of and authority in Wade figurines!

Wednesday, 4 September 2019

Butterwick, St Andrew

1260 Plain Bob Minor in 43m 30s (9-3-12 in G)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Ian D G B Ansell
3. Joanne French
4. Caroline E Beach
5. Sam W Napper
6. David Collin (C)

Rung in celebration of the life of Roland Keith Whitfield.
Roland Whitfield passed away on August 6th 2019, in his eighty-fourth year. Himself a ringer, Roland lived close to this tower during his later years, and enjoyed listening to our ringing each week; often whilst sitting outside in the garden.
The band are glad that Roland and his family have enjoyed our ringing, and it was lovely to meet his family and friends after the quarter.

Thursday, 15 August 2019

Sutterton, St Mary

1260 Doubles (4m) in 47m (7-0-3)

Eynesbury, St Martins, St Simons, Plain Bob

1. Penny J Fountain
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Joanne French
4. Sam W Napper
5. Ian D G B Ansell (C)

Celebrating 20 years ringing for the treble ringer! Penny learned to ring for the millennium, in 1999.
First on the front 5 of an 8 - 1, 2, 3, 4
The band would like to associate Diane O'Shea with this performance, who observed the treble throughout.

Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Freiston, St James

1320 Doubles (5m) in 49m (14-1-4 in E)

2.5 Grandsire, 2.5 Plain Bob, 240 each of Eynesbury, St Martins and St Simons

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Sam W Napper
4. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
5. Joanne French
6. Louis Watson

First touch in Eynesbury, and most methods to a quarter - 2
10th quarter peal together - 5 and 6
Joke: How much beer does a bellringer drink? Answer: A quart a peal...!

Wednesday, 7 August 2019

Candlesby, St Benedict

1380 Doubles (7m) (6-0-24 in B)

Eynesbury, St Osmunds, St Martins, St Simons, April Day, Plain Bob, Grandsire

1. Caroline E Beach
2. Joanne French
3. Sam W Napper
4. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
5. Robert J Ingamells

First in Eynesbury, St Osmunds and Grandsire - 5
Most methods to a quarter - 5
Oldest bell to a quarter - 3 and 4
The 3 and 4 here were cast c. AD 1400, during the reign of Henry IV; who was born nearby at Bolingbroke Castle.

Sunday, 4 August 2019

Sleaford, St Denys

1260 Grandsire Triples in 49m (19-1-0 in Eb)

1. Caroline Beach
2. Caitlin Meyer
3. Joanne French
4. Helen Brotherton
5. Sylvia M Taylor
6. Bill Brotherton
7. Ed White (C)
8. Alan D H Bird

Rung for Evensong and also in fond memory of Roland Cook whose funeral took place on Wednesday 31st July

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Sproxton, St Bartholomew

5152 Yorkshire Surprise Major in 2h 44 (8-2-15) in A

Composed by M Maughan

1. Judith M Rogers
2. Sylvia M Taylor
3. Diane M Faux
4. Joanne French
5. Alan D H Bird
6. P Barry Jones
7. Michael Maughan (C)
8. Anthony D Walker

First peal on eight - 4.
Remembering Roland Cook on the day of his funeral.
Roland had a special affection for these bells, both when they were at All Saints Leicester, and now at Sproxton

Sunday, 28 July 2019

Freiston, St James

1260 Plain Bob Doubles in 48m (14-1-4 in E)

60 = BPBPBP 1200 = 5 x (Behind, Behind, Behind, Make, In, Out)

1. Christine M Higginson
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Joanne French
4. Ian D G B Ansell
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. J William Daubney

The band would like to associate Brian Plummer, of the Elloe Deaneries, with this performance.
First quarter peal for many years - 1
Organised and rung prior to Evensong on the Sunday closest to the Feast of St James, to whom this church and former Benedictine priory is devoted.
A truly excellent piece of ringing, conducted in silence except for the expected calls; without a clip, clash or method mistake throughout.

Thursday, 25 July 2019

Freiston, St James

1260 Plain Bob Minor in 52m (14-1-4 in E)

1. J William Daubney
2. Louis Watson
3. Joanne French
4. Caroline E Beach
5. Sam W Napper
6. Ian D G B Ansell (C)

Organised and rung to celebrate the Feast of Saint James, to whom this church and former Benedictine priory is dedicated.
Congratulating Louis Watson on his appointment as Director Music, Choir and Organ at the Burgh le Marsh group of parishes!!
First in method - 2
First in 34 degree heat at the peak of hottest day ever recorded in UK - all!!!

Monday, 1 July 2019

Butterwick, St Andrew

1260 Grandsire Doubles in 44m (9-3-12 in G)

2 x Morris 240 6 x 120s 1 x 60 Composed by Morris, Roan

1. Thomas J Freeston
2. Joanne French
3. G John Collett
4. Sam W Napper
5. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
6. Robert J Ingamells

Specially organised and rung to celebrate the 87th birthday of the treble ringer, and to celebrate the visit to Lincolnshire of the ringer of 3.
Tom Freeston has been an active ringer since the late 1940s, and rang his first quarter peal at Boston Stump in 1948. Tom is a much cherished ringer and teacher in the Boston area, and supporter of Sunday morning ringing every week. Tom has taught many local ringers, including current Butterwick ringers under the age of 20.
John Collett is much loved former resident member of the LDG, teacher and conductor and fund raiser. John is especially noted for his support of the annual Race Night fundraiser, and for encouraging the resurrection of a range of Eastern Branch events. John rang his first quarter peal in 1946, at Burford.
Between them, John and Tom have made and continue to make an incalculable contribution to the teaching and continuation of church bell ringing; as well as being excellent company in and out of the ringing room.
From all of us, many thanks!

Friday, 28 June 2019

Sibsey, St Margaret

1344 Plain Bob Triples in 48m (14-1-24 in Eb)

1. Joanne French
2. Valerie S Wild
3. John Bennett
4. Luke Tobin
5. Ian D G B Ansell
6. Greg Harrison
7. Anthony D Walker (C)
8. Sam W Napper

Rung as a 32nd Wedding Anniversary compliment to Rita and John Bennett of Gedney (ringer of the 3rd) congratulations to them both

Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Freiston, St James

1320 Doubles (3m) in 49m (14-1-4 in E)

480 St Martin's, 480 St Simon's, 360 Plain Bob

1. Greg Harrison
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Joanne French
4. Ian D G B Ansell
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Robert J Ingamells

Specially organised and rung to mark 117 years to the day since the augmentation of these bells to 6, in 1902.
Welcoming John Collett back to the Eastern Branch!
50th quarter peal - 5
Many thanks for help and advice - 1 and 4
First quarter of multidoubles - 2

Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Butterwick, St Andrew

1300 Plain Bob Doubles in 47m (9-3-12 in G)

1. J William Daubney
2. Thomas J Freeston
3. Caroline E Beach
4. Joanne French
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. David E Bennett

Rung in celebration of the life of Tom Palmer, on the day of his funeral.
Tom's daughter Anne was present in the church during the quarter and listened throughout. Anne was a ringer and it was she who introduced Tom to ringing, in which he became involved after retiring from farming. Tom Palmer is a much loved and valued member of the LDG Eastern Branch, and a stalwart member of the local bands as well as a tower captain of Butterwick and Freiston churches. Tom Palmer rang a peal at Fishtoft in 1995 with the ringer of 6. Indeed, the ropes with which this quarter was rung were tied onto the wheel by Tom. Plain Bob Doubles was rung as it was a method with which Tom was familiar, by his friends.
The band wishes to associate the following friends of Tom with the quarter, who have not that the chance to ring a quarter for Tom:
Brian Bunting, John Collett, Penny Fountain, Wayne Francis, Annie and Bob Hardwick, Annette Rhodes, Diana Street, Peter Udy, Viv Simpson, Simon Pearson.

Freiston, St James

1300 Plain Bob Doubles in 53m (14-1-4 in E)

1. Louis Watson
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Joanne French
4. Ian D G B Ansell
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Robert J Ingamells

Rung half-muffled in celebration of the life of Tom Palmer, on the day of his funeral.
Tom Palmer is a much loved and valued member of the LDG Eastern Branch, and a stalwart member of the local bands as well as a tower captain of Butterwick and Freiston churches. Tom began ringing after retiring from farming, and during WWII formed part of the Freiston fire brigade. Plain Bob Doubles was rung as it was a method with which Tom was familiar, by his friends. Tom Palmer rang a peal in 1995 at nearby Fishtoft. Many ringers have been recently recounting how Tom would pay them visits and how they enjoyed his company; for example, Tom sometimes enjoyed helping the ringers of 4 and 6 run their windmill when he was passing by.
The band wishes to associate the following friends of Tom with the quarter, who have not that the chance to ring a quarter for Tom:
Brian Bunting, John Collett, Penny Fountain, Wayne Francis, Annie and Bob Hardwick, Annette Rhodes, Diana Street, Peter Udy, Viv Simpson, Simon Pearson.

Saturday, 8 June 2019

Butterwick, St Andrew

1260 Grandsire Doubles in 46m (9-3-12 in G)

1. Thomas J Freeston
2. Yvonne I Smith
3. Sam W Napper
4. Ian D G B Ansell
5. Michael J Smith (C)
6. Caroline E Beach

In memory of Tom Palmer, past tower captain of Butterwick, Freiston, and Leverton who died on 24th May. A good friend to all and a grand character of the countryside.

Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Freiston, St James

1320 St Simon's Bob Doubles in 50m (14-1-4)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Ian D G B Ansell
4. Sam W Napper (C)
5. Joanne French
6. Brian E Plummer

Rung to wish a very happy birthday to John Collett. John is a much valued teacher, ringer and conductor in the LDG Eastern Branch, from whose teaching many local ringers have benefited significantly. John's support of ringing at Kirton and Butterwick was and still is very much appreciated. Happy birthday, John!
First quarter peal away from Plain Bob/Grandsire - 2.
First on a treadle - 1 and 2.
One step away from circling the tower - 5.
Many thanks for help and advice - 3.

Burgh le Marsh, St Peter and St Paul

1260 Plain Bob Triples in 43m (17-2-4 in Eb)

1. Lorna Adlington
2. Isabel Barker
3. Helen M Brotherton
4. C Victor Waite
5. K John Turner
6. Bill Brotherton
7. Tony W Barker (C)
8. James A Barker

Rung in memory of Anthony William Henry Hayter who passed away on Sunday 19th May 2019. A long serving, loyal and faithful member of this Church who will be sadly missed by all.

Thursday, 16 May 2019

Frampton, St Mary

1440 Kent Treble Bob Minor (12-2-26 in F#)

1. Sylvia M Taylor
2. Joanne French
3. Michael Slater
4. Claire Holbrook
5. Alan D H Bird
6. Ian Ansell (C)

Celebrating 40 years of ringing for Michael Slater

Sutterton, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

1250 Lincolnshire Surprise Major in 43m (12-1-19 in F)

1. Bill Brotherton
2. Sue Buckingham
3. Helen Brotherton
4. Joanne French
5. Alan D H Bird (C)
6. Sylvia M Taylor
7. Ian Ansell
8. Greg Harrison

Sunday, 12 May 2019

Coningsby, St Michael and All Angels

1260 Doubles (39 Methods) in 43m (10-1-3 in G)

Westminster, Blackburn, St Hilary, Dragon; Knapton, Lyng, Intwood, Strelley; New Bob, Huntspill, St Vedast, Blaisdon; Forncett, Ellingham, Bedingham, Screveton; St Nicholas, Winchendon, St Remigius, Huntley; Fundenhall, Haddiscoe, Harpley, Ossington; Twineham, Bampton, Fifield, St Ouen; St Simon's, St Martin's, St Osmund, Eynesbury; Braywood, Welford, Longworth, Sutton on Trent; Stedman, Grandsire; Reverse Canterbury

1. David Webb
2. Janet Garnett
3. Katie Wright
4. Adrian Malton (C)
5. Joe Ostler
6. Helen Lewis

Most methods - 2 & 5

Fishtoft, St Guthlac

1296 Alnwick Surprise Minor in 46m (12-2-9 in F#)

1. Joe Ostler
2. Ann-M Webb
3. Janet Garnett
4. Katie Wright
5. David Webb
6. Adrian Malton (C)

Freiston, St James

1260 Plain Bob Minor in 47m (14-1-4 in E)

1. Ann-M Webb
2. Adrian Malton (C)
3. Helen Lewis
4. Janet Garnett
5. Joe Ostler
6. David Webb

Tattershall, Holy Trinity

1272 Norwich Surprise Minor in 49m (12-1-11 in F#)

1. Ann-M Webb
2. Katie Wright
3. Janet Garnett
4. Joe Ostler
5. David Webb
6. Adrian Malton (C)

Wednesday, 24 April 2019

Freiston, St James

1320 Plain Bob Doubles in 49m (14-1-4 in E)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Caroline E Beach
3. Joanne French
4. 4 Ian DGB Ansell
5. Sam W Napper (C)
6. Louis Watson

Organised and rung to celebrate the 95th birthday of Tom Palmer on the 25th April. Tom Palmer is a former tower captain of this tower and of Butterwick, and a popular member of both the local ringing community and the Eastern Branch of the LDG. Tom rang his most recent quarter peal on the occasion of his 88th birthday. Happy birthday, Tom!
The produce of dedication and study - 2
Tenth quarter peal - 6
First quarter peal as conductor - 5

Sunday, 21 April 2019

Old Bolingbroke, St Peter and St Paul

Call Changes in 30m (12-2-23 in F#)

1. Tess Rowland
2. Michelle Lilley
3. Josie Trewin
4. Bruce Talmage
5. Steve Lumb
6. Colin Simpson (C)
7. Bob Hardwick

Rounds and Call Changes in honour of the Monarch's real birthday rung at mid day.

Thursday, 18 April 2019

Frampton, St Mary

1260 Single Oxford and Plain Bob Minor in 48m (12-2-26 in F#)

Consisting 720 Single Oxford & 540 Plain Bob

1. Caroline Beach
2. Claire Holbrook
3. Joanne French
4. Bill Holbrook
5. Ian D G B Ansell
6. Anthony D Walker (C)

In solidarity with Notre Dame Cathedral after the devastating fire on afternoon of the 15th April, 2019

Monday, 8 April 2019

Freiston, St James

1320 Doubles (1p, 7m, 3v) in 47m (14-1-4 in E)

Stedman; Grandsire; April Day; Reverse Canterbury; Kennington; Southrepps; Plain Bob; St Simons; St Martins; St Osmund; Eynesbury

1. Bill Holbrook
2. Joanne French
3. Claire Holbrook
4. Sam W Napper
5. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
6. Simon Pearson

Most methods/variations in a quarter- 3
First quarter with Stedman and variations- 4
In memory of Jean Tillson, longstanding member of the congregation at St James and former PCC member, whose funeral was today.

Friday, 29 March 2019

Gunby, St Peter

1260 Plain Bob Doubles in 42m (6-2-21 in D)

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Sam W Napper
3. Ian D G B Ansell
4. Luke Tobin
5. Anthony D Walker (C)

First on 5 bells - 2
Lightest bell to a quarter - 1
On NO Brexit Day

Friday, 22 March 2019

Freiston, St James

1260 Single Oxford Bob Minor in 48m (14-1-4 in E)

1. Luke Tobin
2. Valerie S Wild
3. Joanne French
4. Sam W Napper
5. Ian D G B Ansell
6. Anthony D Walker (C)

Rung as a birthday compliment to Mrs. Janet Pearson, mother of the ringer of the 3rd.
First in method - 4

Thursday, 7 March 2019

Wigtoft, St Peter and St Paul

1320 Cambridge Surprise Minor in 44m (7-2-17 in A#)

1. Bill Brotherton
2. Sylvia M Taylor (C)
3. Joanne French
4. Helen M Brotherton
5. Alan D H Bird
6. Ian D G B Ansell

40th birthday compliments to Robert Ingamells

Frampton, St Mary

1260 Doubles (3m) in 40m (12-2-26 in F#)

Reverse Canterbury; Plain Bob; Grandsire

1. Robert J Ingamells
2. Sylvia M Taylor
3. Joanne French
4. Alan D H Bird
5. Ian D G B Ansell (C)

40th birthday compliments to the treble ringer!
The band wish to associate David Collin with this quarter

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Sutterton, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

1280 Plain Bob Major in 48m (12-1-19 in F)

1. Caroline E Beach
2. George T Pickwell
3. Helen M Brotherton
4. Bill Brotherton
5. Ian D G B Ansell
6. Sam W Napper
7. Joanne French
8. Greg Harrison (C)

1st quarter of major at 1st attempt- 1 and 2. 1st in method- 7
To wish George every success in his new career with the Royal Air Force.
Also to congratulate Penny Fountain (Sutterton ringer) on her new career as a film critic!

Sunday, 24 February 2019

Alford, St Wilfrid

1260 Plain Bob Doubles in 44m (12-1-24 in F#)

1. Sally J Sivil
2. Caitlin A Meyer (C)
3. Richard Haywood
4. Richard D Willoughby
5. Edward Vear
6. Ashley Reeson

Rung to celebrate the life of Natalie Haywood, aged 20 years, tragically killed in car accident.
Natalie was learning to ring at Alford. Natalie's smile, happiness and enthusiasm for life will be missed.

Friday, 22 February 2019

Freiston, St James

1320 Doubles (11m) in 47m (14-1-4 in E)

120 each - Reverse Canterbury: Winchendon; St Nicholas; St Remegius; Huntley; Plain Bob; St Simons; St Martins; St Osmund; Eynesbury; Grandsire

1. Caroline E Beach
2. Sam W Napper
3. Joanne French
4. Anthony D Walker
5. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
6. Robert J Ingamells

Most methods in a quarter- 2

Friday, 1 February 2019

Sutterton, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

1260 Doubles (5m) in 45m (12-1-19 in F)

comprising 2 extents each Reverse Canterbury, Grandsire, St. Simon, St. Martin, Plain Bob + 60 Plain Bob

1. Luke Tobin
2. Joanne French
3. Sam Napper
4. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
5. Anthony D Walker
6. Robert J Ingamells

Friday, 25 January 2019

Freiston, St James

1260 Single Oxford Bob Minor in 48m (14-1-4 in E)

1. Luke Tobin
2. Valerie S Wild
3. Joanne French
4. Ian D G B Ansell
5. Mark Mumby
6. Anthony D Walker (C)

Rung in celebration of the life and work of Reverend David Creasey of Hanthorpe, near Morton, Lincolnshire. whose funeral was at St. John the Baptist Morton earlier this day. R.I.P

Monday, 21 January 2019

Butterwick, St Andrew

1260 Doubles (3m) in 47m (9-3-12 in G)

St Simons, St Martins, Plain Bob

1. Caroline E Beach
2. Joanne French
3. Sam W Napper
4. Ian D G B Ansell (C)
5. Robert J Ingamells
6. J William Daubney<

First multi doubles quarter 5
Birthday compliments to the conductor

Friday, 4 January 2019

Frampton, St Mary

1320 Surfleet Surprise Minor in 45m (12-2-26 in F#)

1. Helen Brotherton
2. Sylvia M Taylor (C)
3. Joanne French
4. Bill Brotherton
5. Alan D H Bird
6. Ian Ansell

First blows in the method 3