Simon Bond's Ringing Records

First Erin: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5. 50th Quarter: 1 & 3.

Half-muffled following a Requiem Mass for the Souls of the Departed.

First on 12: 5 & 7. First Surprise Maximus: 8. First Yorkshire Surprise Maximus: 3. 50th together: 3 & 8.

1st Original by all. 1st on 10: 1. Mark's mother rang in the only other recorded peal of Original Caters in 1973 at Blackburn Cathedral.

Half-muffled following a Requiem Mass for the Souls of the Departed.

A 28th birthday compliment to Karen Witts, sister of Michael.

Dedicated to the memory of Richard Barton, father-in-law of the conductor, ringer and Oxford man, who died 18th December 2007. 1500th peal: 10 First on twelve: 3 First of Maximus: 6 First in method for some unknown subset of the band but definitely including 3 and 6.

Anything to stop the composer sulking. Compliments to Luke Camden on ringing almost the entire peal with a completely untucked rope. With best wishes to the trunk-bound real Michael Williams while his polyjuice-fuelled alter ego makes peal-ringing hay. And wishing the drummer who percussed so offensively loudly in the church throughout almost the whole peal a slow, lingering and painful termination to his miserable existence. After the peal the band enjoyed a few hours in the General Elliott, and err... Aye.

First 23-spliced: James C Marchbank.

Rung on International Star Wars day although the fourth may not always have been with us.

Fills stage hole: 1, 6.

Standing on the shoulders of David House and Mark Eccleston. Hmm, hang on, that wouldn't work - maybe David's head and Mark's shoulder.

Celebrating the 550th anniversary of the foundation of Magdalen College by Bishop William of Waynflete in 1458. Waynflete Alliance Royal: b -3-4-2-3-2-1-6-5-78.9

Rung half-muffled prior to the memorial service for Henry Chadwick KBE (1920-2008), Dean of Christ Church 1969-1979.

Rung in memory of Henry Chadwick KBE (1920-2008), Dean of Christ Church 1969-1979.

In celebration of 1,000 years of worship at St Cross one week before the final service of thanksgiving in the church.

Rung half muffled for Remembrance Sunday. 1st of Cinques on 12 - 5.

With the best wishes of the band and the Society to Bernard Stone for his 65th birthday and well-earned retirement.

1st Yorkshire Surprise Maximus: 6. 1st Surprise Maximus for 30 years: 3.

Circled tower: 1. For the 275th anniversary of the Oxford Society and as an engagement compliment to Nick Balderson and Laura Leonard.

A 30th birthday compliment and treat for Michael Childs. First peal with the Society: 8.

With fond memories of Vision On, Take Hart and Morph. Rest in peace Tony Hart (1925-2009) who died today.

For Mothering Sunday and a birthday compliment to Claire.

Celebrating the 275th anniversary of the Oxford Society of Change Ringers.

Celebrating the 275th anniversary of the Oxford Society. 100th peal: 5.

Celebrating the 275th anniversary of the Oxford Society. 100th peal: 5. First peal with the Society: 4.

On the day of the Society's 275th Anniversary Dinner.

First on 12: 6.

1st Maximus: 8. Not a birthday compliment to Robin.

Rung half-muffled for the souls of the faithful departed, remembering especially in this anniversary year all the members of the Oxford Society who have died since its foundation in 1734. The ringing followed an All Souls' Day performance of the Fauré Requiem in the College chapel.

Rung half-muffled in Remembrance of the Fallen.

First in the method on this planet: 2.

Lao ma shi tu. First Stedman: 5

Rung to mark the centenary this day of the sinking of RMS Titanic off Newfoundland on April 15th 1912.

First peal on the bells since retuning by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry and rehanging by Whites of Appleton. Rung to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first telling of Lewis Carroll's story of Alice's adventures through the rabbit hole and into Wonderland. The peal coincided with a re-enactment of the Caucus Race on Christ Church Meadow. Rabbit Hole Alliance Royal f -3-4-56-6-2-5-45-5

To celebrate Chris's graduation this week.

Rung half-muffled in grief but with loving memory for our President, the irreplaceable and unforgettable Clive Holloway, who died this week; one change for every peal he rang.

Half-muffled in memory of Clive Holloway, President of the Society, whose funeral took place yesterday. Clive is the leading peal ringer at this tower and was responsible for ringing here for a number of years.

To mark the 748th anniversary of the College's foundation by Walter de Merton in 1264. Dedicated to the memory of Clive Holloway whose ashes were scattered at his home in Garsington during this peal.

In memory of Clive Holloway (1939-2012), who loved these bells. 200th Peal: 1.

Half-muffled for Remembrance.

In memory of Clive Holloway (1939-2012), our dear friend and President. By members of the Sunday Service Band of which Clive was a member for over 50 years.

In memory of Clive Holloway who learnt to ring in this tower and who called the record peal of 12,600 Doubles in 1958. Also to welcome Janna, a great granddaughter for Charlotte. 150th peal on the bells.

Rung open in celebration of the life of Conaire Lee of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Requiescat in pace.

Celebrating the luxury of choice.

Celebrating the end of uncertainty.

Dedicated to the memory of Clive Holloway, elected to this Society in 1971, who passed away last year.

Dedicated to Michael Williams' father on his 65th birthday.

First Bristol Maximus: 6. A compliment to Esme and Alistair Bell immediately before their Christening in the Cathedral.

To celebrate the christening of Alistair Thomas and Esme Niamh Bell earlier today at Christ Church, Oxford.

Celebrating the 60th anniversaries of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the first ascent of Mount Everest. First on 10: 3. First Parkrun and Peal Biathlon: 5, 7.

Persistent focus. Agreed by all to be harder to call than Miss Beadman's efforts yesterday.

First in method for all. Welcoming Revd Dr Edmund Newey, installed as Sub Dean yesterday.

Congratulations to Robin on successfully completing the Oxford Half Marathon this morning.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Fabian Stedman (1640-1713) on the 300th anniversary of his burial. Six of these bells are contemporaneous with Stedman.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Fabian Stedman (1640-1713) on the 300th anniversary of his burial. Six of these bells are contemporaneous with Stedman.

First in method: 4 & 6.

The dress rehearsal.

A rope stretching exercise.

With the band's best wishes to Paul Carless for a speedy recovery. Agathon S. Fourteen x5Bx14.5Bx5B.36.14x7B.58.16x9B.70.18xEB.9T.1270x10.EBx10xAB LE 1B

To commence the year of celebration for the 750th anniversary of the foundation of Merton College by Walter de Merton in 1264. The longest peal on the bells, the oldest complete ring of eight in the world, with Mertonians ringing 1, 3 & 6. First peal in the method: -5-45-5-36.4-4.5-4.7 le 12 (a)

First on 12: 9, and as conductor. First of Stedman Cinques: 5. Birthday compliments to Katherine Stonham.

First encounter with the method: 2,6,8,9,10.

In memory of Marion S Ainsworth.

With the Society's best wishes to Ian and Sara Liddle as they leave Oxford after five years running the Royal Blenheim.

First in the method: 6.

The annual commemoration of benefactors of this tower. First Spliced Royal: 2,5,7,8. 250th as Conductor.

Fleet Place Little Alliance Maximus: &34-2 le1T Pipeline Little Bob Maximus: &-1-0-1.78 le1T Rumble Differential Little Hybrid Maximus: -6-56.2.36-678

Part of the conductor's 27th birthday celebrations.

100th quarter peal: 9. 550th quarter peal: 10. First of Ariel: 3, 4. Birthday compliments to the team mascot.

First successful foray into spliced pure triples for all, probably.

For the thirtieth anniversary of Charlotte's first peal, rung on 14th April 1984 on the same bell and to the same composition.

Half-muffled on the harmonic minor ten as part of the Cathedral's Good Friday liturgy. 100th peal for the Society: 6.

For Easter. First Bristol Maximus: 8 & 9. First on twelve as conductor.

First as conductor and most spliced: 7.

First Spliced Triples for all and for the Society. The band would like to associate Colin Lee with this peal.

First peal on 16: 5. Callisto Megale Little Alliance Sixteen: -34.5.6.7.8-8-78.6.7.6.78.6.7-78-7.6.78.6.7.6.78, le1D Chaldene Little Alliance Sixteen: 36-56.4.5.34.5.4-1, le1D Europa Differential Little Treble Place Sixteen: -1-45-478.3690.2, le1D Fleet Place Little Alliance Sixteen: 34-2, le1D Gonville Little Treble Bob Sixteen: 34-34.2, le1D Io Little Alliance Sixteen: -5-4.5-5.4-5-34, le1D Leda Differential Little Alliance Sixteen: -3.4-2, le1D

Following a service in chapel to mark the retirement of Edward Higginbottom, Director of Music at New College since 1976.

Rung by a Sunday service band as a fond farewell to Christopher Lewis, Dean of Christ Church (2003-2014) who has been very supportive of our ringing, and without whom the 12-bell final would not have been held in Oxford. First on 12: 6

First on 12 without David Hull: 6.

Celebrating Jenny Dyer's 40 years of ringing at Cumnor. First of Surprise: 3, 4.

Sixblock Maximus: -6-6-6

First in method: 8 & 11.

A successful resumption.

Variable hunt. First with no bobs or singles: 4, and probably others. A compliment to David Hull, who we guess did this in the nineties.

Before the service of installation for the new Dean of Christ Church, the Very Rev Professor Martyn Percy. After the service Great Tom was swung for 30 minutes in celebration.

Welcoming the Very Reverend Professor Martyn Percy, installed as Dean of Christ Church yesterday. Circled the tower to peals: 2.

First in method: 3 & 5. Diminished 10-bell practice.

First in the method for some of the band.

Nearly two years in the making (after much practice, perseverance, beer, wine and cheese, major surgery, and the hosting of the 12-bell final). First in hand not of Plain Bob Minor: 1-2. First of spliced surprise, spliced minor and most methods in hand: 3-4. First in hand in more than one method: 5-6. First in hand as conductor not of Plain Bob Minor. With thanks to Claire, Dorothy and Helen for their support and encouragement, and compliments to the composer for this tour de force and his selection of compositions of spliced surprise minor.

For Christmas. First Stedman Cinques: 5. Circled the tower: 1. Celebrating a record-breaking year of ringing at Christ Church with 4 peals and 21 quarter-peals on top of Sunday service ringing, fortnightly practices, ringing for college and royal occasions, and the small matter of the final of the National 12-bell Contest and all the visiting practices for that event. It's been a lot of fun and very profitable for the Royal Blenheim.

First on twelve: 7. Circled the tower: 4. The band would like to thank Helen Matthews for getting Jill to the tower. Colin Parker however ...

In memory of Sir Jack Hayward OBE on the day of his funeral. Through his generosity the National Trust was able to purchase Lundy for the Nation.

First in the method: some. A get well compliment to Simon Linford from the pointy end.

Rung before and during Fr Jonathan Jong's first Mass as Celebrant following his ordination at St Nicholas, Marston on June 28th.

Most metal: 12. A valedictory peal for Michael O'Hagan, leaving Oxford after 9 years of good ringing, good company, and sterling service to ringing in this city. Oxford's loss. Bristol's gain.

The conductor's treat on the morning of his wedding to Helen Matthews. 200th quarter as conductor. 150th quarter: 3.

To mark the 751st anniversary of the College's foundation by Walter de Merton in 1264. With thanks to Chris Griggs and Katherine Stonham for stewarding during the peal.

Didn't run a half marathon this morning: 1-2. Not their birthday: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8.

First in method: 5.

First at this address.

For the feast of St Nicholas. First of Spliced on the bells. Most methods: 2, 5.

Sharpening the pencil. First at this address.

In the style of Radio 3 we explore the unfamiliar work of obscure composers.

"The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." -- Isaiah 9:2

First Bristol Maximus: 9. Circled the tower: 3.

First Yorkshire Royal as conductor.

To celebrate the forthcoming 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. First of Maximus: 2. First on 12: 8 and as C.

Bye bye Dan.

New territory for some.

First in method: 3 & 6. In support of Strike Back Against Blood Cancer.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of the Very Revd Prof Martyn Percy, Dean of Christ Church.

First outside the UK: 3, 4, 7 & 8.

Celebrating Robin and Dorothy's marriage being old enough to drive.

First of Royal: 5.

Most contiguous changes rung in the method. Moist: 10.

First on 10: 6. Celebrating, very belatedly, the conductor's engagement and wedding.

Welcoming the Rt Rev Steven Croft as the 44th Bishop of Oxford. A truncated peal attempt inadvertently commemorating the 480th anniversary of Thomas Cromwell's somewhat unnecessarily surgical approach to problem solving.

For Tony's 75th birthday.

First in method: 5.

Half-muffled following All Souls' Day evensong.

Rung on the morning of the Society's 379th Anniversary Dinner.

Cycled: all but 7.

First at the address. First in hand on more than 6 bells: 1-2 and as conductor. First of Bristol in hand: 9-10.

In anticipation of Christmas. The first six-bell peal in the tower's 275 year peal-ringing history.

First of Maximus: 6. First of Spliced Maximus for the Society, by a local band, and for 2, 8, 9, 11. Circled the tower: 7. With the Society's best wishes to Christopher and Marianne Waterhouse as they leave their respective positions as Vergers at Christ Church and Magdalen to move to St James Institute in Sydney, Australia.

200th together: 2 & 8.

First Stedman in hand: 7-8 & 9-10. First at the address.

Most methods: 3. In anticipation of the conductor's 30th birthday.

For Palm Sunday. First on 12, and first of Stedman: 6. Biggest job: 12.

Half-muffled on the harmonic minor ten for the Liturgy of Good Friday. First Stedman: 3.

First Bristol Royal: 5.

First of Royal: 4 & 6.

First in the method: 5. Strong and stable: 12. With thanks to Janet, Doug, and Katherine for completing the band.

1000th quarter: 4. A farewell to Matthew's thirties and a liver preservation exercise on 12-Bell Final day.

First Stedman Cinques: 4.

First in workplace: 5.

On the centenary of the death of Private James Braithwaite Bond of the 13th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, great-great-uncle of the conductor, who died on 10th August 1917 during the Battle of Passchendaele.

With congratulations to Lizzie Frye and Steve Jones (the rest of our handbell band) on the birth of Frederick Bannister Frye.

Most methods: 4. First of Minor on towerbells: 2.

On Society dinner weekend and marking 50 years of membership for Jeremy Pratt and Richard Youdale

Rung half-muffled immediately following the College’s Act of Remembrance. Circled tower: 3

Half-muffled. Lest we forget the lessons of history.

Celebrating Jo's three successfully completed decades. Circled the tower (with a somewhat permissive interpretation of the term): 1.

In memory of Private Harold Frank Cresshull, Tank Corps, who was killed on 23rd November 1917, aged 18, at the Battle of Cambrai. Cambrai Alliance Major: -38-14-18-12-18-3456-78,12

First on twelve handbells: 1-2. Celebrating the first 40 years of Michael Williams.

Specially arranged and rung as a 40th birthday compliment to Michael Williams. 100th peal: 6. Circled the tower: 3, 6.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the incarnation of Katherine Stonham on January 5th, 1988. Longest date touch for all. 1200th peal and 50th in the tower: 1. First of Cinques and Maximus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, for the Society, and on the bells.

Cycled: all but 7 & 8. Biggles Little Surprise: -50-14.50.12-36-34-16 le10

A 21st birthday treat for Alan, born this day in 1997. 300th quarter together: 1 & 5.

First of Bristol Surprise Maximus: 5.

First at this address.

Remembering Sir Roger Bannister, an Oxford legend.

First of Grandsire and of Caters: 5.

Part of the conductor's (extended) 31st birthday celebrations. First performance including Bristol Royal: 5 & 8. Circled the tower "properly": 10. Stonham's loss.

First on 10: 5. First of Grandsire: 5 & 8.

Marking the 100th anniversary this day of the death on the Western Front of the First World War of Bernard's grandfather. Bernard Alfred Stone DCM, Regimental Serjeant Major 13th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, died 26th April 1918 and commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial. Tyne Cot Surprise Royal -50-14.50-12.36-12-50.16-16.70.16-12.70,10

Remember Denmark in 1992. If Guildford goes the way of Yugoslavia, we're ready. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_1992

First in method: 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. Boltorelegocampanophobia: the irrational fear of Bolton being relegated while you're ringing a quarter peal.

Got wood: 12.

First peal of Cinques as Conductor.

In joyful anticipation and celebration of Jill and Colin's wedding at this church tomorrow.

A compliment to the Very Reverend David Brindley, Dean of Portsmouth since 2002, on his retirement last Sunday.

First in method: 7.

Preceding the first of two Petertide Ordination services in the Cathedral today. First on twelve: 6.

With best wishes to Charlotte Everett on the occasion of her 78th birthday.

First Bristol Royal: 6. Most Bristol Royal: 5, 9.

First on 12 handbells: 9-10 & 11-12.

Half-muffled in memory of all those we love but see no longer. The ringing followed an All Souls' Day performance of Fauré's Requiem in the College chapel.

Rung half-muffled immediately following the College’s Act of Remembrance.

In loving memory of Mabel Irene Townhill (Mark's Grandma), 4 February 1926 - 27 November 2018. Mabel, along with her husband Dennis, hailed from Lincoln. In the late 1940s Mabel rang at St Peter-at-Gowts, where Mabel and Dennis were married in May 1949.

First on ten: 5. Belatedly welcoming the arrivals of Paul Morgan and Ralph Littlewood, with congratulations to their parents, Society members Catrin & James and Jenny & Rupert. Also wishing Jonathan Cresshull a really good night's sleep.

100th peal: 10. 50th as conductor. 50th together: 1 & 9. A belated 75th birthday compliment to Bernard.

For Christmas.

First on six: 2.

Celebrating the centenary of Kathleen Lock becoming the first woman to ring a peal with the Society.

After a rather short peal attempt terminated by conductorial inadequacy. Michael Williams remains, but not for long.

First of Surprise Maximus in hand: 7-8, 11-12.

100th peal: 5.

750th quarter: 1-2. In celebration of the new Heyford Hill cyclepath that saves the band 20 minutes cycling time.

"That composition had lots of rounds in it" - KAS

Most dungarees for all.

First of Maximus: 8 and as conductor. 100th together: 3 & 6.

Celebrating the conductor's 32nd birthday.

Believed to be the 2000th peal rung for the Society, the first peal being Grandsire Caters at Christ Church on January 1st, 1734. For the avoidance of doubt, nobody rang in both peals

For Mothering Sunday.

In anticipatory celebration of the trebles ringers' nuptials in this chapel tomorrow.

First of Maximus: 6, and as conductor. Congratulations to Hannah and Courtney!

Belated farewell compliment to David Jackson with thanks for a wonderfully committed contribution to the Society's ringing during his all-too-brief spell in Oxford. First Spliced Maximus: 2, 3, 6, 9, 11.

On Good Friday, the bells fully muffled with the tenor open at backstroke.

First of Stedman as conductor on handbells. In memory of Professor Stephen Cameron, Senior Member of the Oxford University Society from 2006 to 2019.

First on 12 in hand: 1-2, 11-12. First of Bristol Surprise Maximus: 11-12. First of Surprise Maximus in hand: 7-8, 9-10. First of Maximus as conductor. First on 12 in hand for the Society. First in the house. Rung at the first attempt. First of Bristol Surprise Maximus in hand by a Sunday service band outside of Cambridge.

First Cyclic Maximus: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and by a local band. Mercury Differential Little Place Maximus: 78.1.78.23.78.1.78 lh 1T

50th quarter peal and first in method: 6 In anticipation of the wedding of Richard Puckey and Caroline Barton, sister of Dorothy Hall.

Circled the tower: 6.

Marking the 100th anniversary of a peal rung in this tower (which was then the first for 44 years) to commemorate the Peace after the First World War. Circled the tower: 1, 5. 100th together: 2 & 4. Concrete Pigeon: -3-4-2-23-4-3-2-3-4-9,2 b

A Grand Endeavour. 500th ringer to a peal: 5 (10).

The 500th towerbell peal in the tower. Circled the tower: 10. First of Caters: 7. With best wishes to all Bernards, wherever they may be, on the Feast of St Bernard.

Dedicated to the memory of John E Heaton of Bolton and Derby. John introduced Robin to change ringing and called his first peal 33 years ago today.

A compliment to Jonathan for his significant birthday. With best wishes to Bernard for a quick recovery, and thanks to Chris for standing in at short notice. First 12 bell peal as conductor.

To celebrate the Christening of Ralph Littlewood. First of Cinques and Maximus: 4, 5, 6, 8.

To mark the 755th anniversary of the College's foundation by Walter de Merton in 1264.

Circled tower: 6. 100th peal of Stedman: 8. A bonfire night special.

Rung half-muffled immediately following the College's Act of Remembrance.

Celebrating birthdays for Jo and Bernard. First in method: 2, 5, 7, 8 & 10.

Celebrating the safe arrival of Grace Autumn Jones, with congratulations to Lizzie, Steve and Freddie.

First of Caters: 6 &10. A farewell to Emma, leaving Oxford for the States at the end of the month, again.

First of Stedman as conductor on handbells. With best wishes to the family of Elizabeth D Hull, who died last week.

30th birthday compliments to 11-12 (2nd June). First of Cinques on the platform.

In loving memory of Graham Bell (28/01/1926 - 24/06/2020), Mark's Grandad. Graham was formerly a ringer at St Mary's Handsworth, Sheffield.

First performance at the NEW HOOSE!

800th quarter peal and first of Zanussi in hand: 1-2 First of Surprise Maximus in hand: 11-12

First Zanussi in hand: 11-12.

Marking the life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

By a Sunday service band to mark the 10th anniversary of the first local band peal of Bristol Surprise Maximus in Oxford. First on 12 in hand: 11-12. First outside: 1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. First outside in hand: 3-4. First in a hat: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. Greatest temperature change during a peal for all. With grateful thanks to Steve Jones for his involvement and support.

Birthday compliments to Barbara Bell. First of Zanussi on real handbells for all except 5-6. Last outside for a while?

Congratulations to Joanna Knight and Jonathan Cresshull on their engagement. First inside for a while.

Welcoming Dorothy's bees: BZZBZZ Sending our salutations to the composer, currently mid-Atlantic: https://www.poro-clim.org/

Marking the 20th anniversary of Simon's first handling lesson. Also marking the 10th anniversary of a peal to mark the 10th anniversary of Simon's first handling lesson: https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=29316.

On St Mary Magdalen Day as a belated farewell compliment to Professor Sir David Clary, retiring President of the College.

In memory of David Henry, ringer at Trinity, Wall Street. Lizzicles Little Surprise Maximus: x3x4x2x34 le12.

A belated welcome compliment to the now-not-so-new Sub Dean of Christ Church, Fr Richard Peers, and in eager anticipation of a social visit to his garden next week. The recovery continues: first ringing on more than eight bells here since March 2020.

On the 35th anniversary of Robin's first peal.

A belated leaving compliment to Mark Blandford-Baker, Home Bursar at Magdalen from 2001-2021. Happy birthday to Jonathan!

Celebrating the 70th birthday of Simon Edwards, and 0th birthday of Edward McManus, Simon's grandson, both yesterday.

Circled the tower: 4. Celebrating 60 years in the priesthood by Canon Hugh Wybrew, Vicar of this church 1989-2004. During Fr Hugh's incumbency this ring of bells was remodelled multiple times into the instrument we have today.

Congratulations to Craig, who graduated with a DPhil in maths yesterday.

In celebration of the life of Tim Harrison, son of Mike and Sylvia and sometime ringer at this church, whose funeral took place here earlier today.

200th together: 2 & 9.

Half-muffled for the souls of the faithful departed. The ringing followed an All Souls' Day performance of Fauré's Requiem in the College chapel.

750th peal and 500th for the Society: 1. Half-muffled in memory of the Fallen.

Half-muffled following the College's Act of Remembrance for the Fallen.

Half-muffled for Remembrance.

First blows in the method: 7. Circled the tower to 10 bell quarters: 10.

An engagement compliment to Nick Hartley and Emma Stanford.

Half-muffled following the funeral of Anthony David Smith CBE (1938-2021), President of Magdalen College 1988-2005. Second Oxford 10-bell tower circled to quarter peals by ringing the tenor this week: 10.

Welcoming 2022.

On March 4th Day for the 204th anniversary of the bells. Marking also (belatedly, and to a shorter length than intended) the 150th, 100th and 50th anniversaries of 10,000s of Grandsire Caters rung on these bells.

Celebrating the wedding this day of Society members Emma Stanford and Nick Hartley in Palo Alto, California. First peal in the method. California Roll Surprise Major -58-14.58-12.38.14-14.58.34-34.58 lh18

First in method for at least most of the band.

Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Also celebrating the forthcoming wedding of Joanna Knight and Jonathan Cresshull in Oxford Town Hall tomorrow.

A Covid-delayed 60th birthday compliment to David Ockwell on his 62nd birthday. Also remembering Roger Barnes with great affection, a regular supporter of the Society's ringing, particularly at our Sunday service ringing at Christ Church Cathedral. 400th peal: 9. 100th peal of Caters: 7.

Jonathans back end.

First in method for all except 3.

First quarter at first attempt (aged 9): 1

Fully muffled with the tenor open at backstroke, in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the eve of her state funeral.

Half-muffled on the day of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Visitor of Christ Church.

Half-muffled in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

First on twelve: 6.

First in method as conductor. Remembering Joyce Audrey Fray (1929-2022) on the evening before her funeral. Rung on the tenth anniversary of the conductor's first lesson in bell handling, which was given in this tower by members of the Oxford University Society of Change Ringers.

10th Birthday treat for 6. First inside, first on 10 and first blows of Royal: 6

With congratulations to Rebecca and Chapman Tone, the rest of our handbell band, on the birth of Sidney Rose Tone.

Rung half-muffled following a Requiem Mass for All Souls' Day in the College Chapel.

On the eve of the Society's 385th Anniversary Dinner.