Peal Weekend 2001

College Youths Peal Weekend was planned as a happy occasion. A time for Members to get together, have some good ringing and enjoy traditional hospitality. In the event, it took place against a sombre background which inevitably cast a cloud over proceedings.

On the Tuesday before the event the tragic events of 11th September took place in New York and Washington.

With Peal Weekend only a few days away the Society faced a difficult choice as to whether we should cancel. After careful consideration, we decided to go ahead whilst leaving individual organisers to make their own decisions based on local opinion. In arriving at this conclusion, we were encouraged by our US Members who, whilst having to cancel their own planned peals in Washington DC because of transport and other difficulties, supported going ahead on the basis that life must go on. Despite all the problems, a Society handbell peal was rung in Washington.

The Society would like to dedicate all the peals rung on Peal Weekend to those who were killed, injured, bereaved or otherwise affected by the events of 11th September. Our thoughts go out to all our friends in the United States at this difficult time.

God bless America.

SOUTH CROYDON, Surrey

At the Church of St Peter
Tenor: 30-0-20 in D
On Thurs 13th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
5150 Stedman Caters

Unfortunately lost after an hour when the tenor clapper fell out.

EAST HUNTSPILL, Som.

At Little Orchard Tenor: 21lb 9oz in D On Fri 14th Sept, 2001 in 1h 56 A Peal of 5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal Composed by P. Border

1.		Barrie Hendry
2.		Michael J. Stone
3.		Robert Perry
4.		Charlotte E. Edmond
5.		Geoffrey Hebdon
6.		Matthew R. T. Higby
7.		Christopher Field
8.		Jenny M. A. Astridge
9.		A. C. John Davies
10.		Richard A. M. Newman

Conducted by Richard A. M. Newman

PHILADELPHIA, USA

At the Church of St Mark
Tenor: 17-3-18 in F
On Fri 14th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
Yorkshire Surprise Major

Peal called off owing to
the recent problems in
North America.

CITY OF YORK, N. Yorks

At the Church of St Lawrence Tenor: On Fri 14th Sept, 2001 in 2h 33 A Half-Muffled Peal of 5024 Bristol Surprise Major Arranged by S. Fenwick

1.		Trevor B. Elliott
2.		Christopher Bostock
3.		Adam S. Greenley
4.		Darren R. Moore
5.		Timothy Payne
6.		Timothy P. Bradley
7.		Michael J de C Henshaw
8.		Neil Donovan

Conducted by Michael J de C Henshaw

Rung half-muffled on the National Day of Mourning for those so tragically killed in the terrorist action.

BEDFORD, Beds

At the Church of St Peter
Tenor: 12-3-14 in F sharp
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
Bristol Surprise Major

Unfortunately unsuccessful.

BISHOPSTOKE, Hants

At the Church of St Mary Tenor: 11-1-1 in G On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 2h 54 A Half-Muffled Peal of 5000 Triton Delight Royal Composed by R. LeMarechal

1.		Charlotte E. Edmond
2.		Anthony P. Smith
3.		Robin J. Walker
4.		Simon M. Alford
5.		Graham J. Wright
6.		Andrew D. Barnsdale
7.		David M. Salter
8.		Roy LeMarechal
9.		A. Terence Collins
10.		Matthew R. T. Higby

Conducted by Roy LeMarechal

Rung with the bells half-muffled as a mark of respect for all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in the USA on 11th Sept.

BROMHAM, Beds

At the Church of St Owen Tenor: 22-3-18 in E flat On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 3h 6 A Peal of 5024 Bristol Surprise Major Composed by A.M. Barber

1.		Francis P. G. Flack
2.		David J. Hawkins
3.		Alban D. Forster
4.		Roy V. Webb
5.		Alan M. Barber
6.		Terry J. C. Streeter
7.		J. Richard Castledine
8.		Christopher Forster

Conducted by Alan M. Barber

Remembering those who lost their lives in The United States on Tuesday, 11th Sept.

FRINDSBURY, Kent

At the Church of All Saints
Tenor: 15-2-4 in F
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
5024 Spliced Surprise Major
(4m)
Composed by A.J.Pitman

Unfortunately unsuccessful.

GNOSELL, Staffs

At the Church of St Lawrence Tenor: 15 cwt in G On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 2h 55 A Half-Muffled Peal of *5024 Bristol Surprise Major* Composed by R. Baldwin

1.		Timothy M. Davis
2.		Clive R. Calton
3.		Kenneth G. Lee
4.		Ian Friend
5.		Alan Burbidge
6.		William J. Hall
7.		Stuart C. W. Hutchieson
8.		David W. Friend

Conducted by Stuart C.W. Hutchieson

HEXHAM, Northumberland

At the Abbey Church of St Andrew Tenor: 21-1-16 in E On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 3h 5 A Half-Muffled Peal of 5055 Stedman Caters Composed by R.E.J. Dennis

1.		George S. Deas
2.		Christopher M. Richardson
3.		John E. Anderson
4.		Ian Tilling
5.		Anne E. Parkin
6.		J. Neville Parkin
7.		Stephen B. Bell
8.		Philip M. Park
9.		Howard E. J. Smith
10.		David Hird

Conducted by J. Neville Parkin

Rung half-muffled in memory of those who lost their lives in the U.S.A. Tragedy of 11th Sept and as part of the Hexham Abbey Music Festival.

HOO ST WERBURGH, Kent

At the Church of St Werburgh
Tenor: 15-3-6 in E flat
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
5056 Cambridge Surprise Major
Composed by C. Middleton

Unfortunately unsuccessful.

CITY OF LONDON

At the Church of St Lawrence Jewry Tenor: 24-3-2 in E flat On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 inn 3h 11 A Peal of 5024 Spliced Surprise Major (Standard 8) Composed by N. R. Aspland

1.		Alan D. Flood
2.		Susan L. Apter
3.		Victoria J. M. Halliwell
4.		James H. Foster
5.		David J. Baverstock
6.		Mark A. Humphreys
7.		Andrew J. Graham
8.		Richard H. Burton

Conducted by Richard H. Burton

CITY OF LONDON

At the Church of St Giles, Cripplegate
Tenor: 34-0-6 in D flat
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
Bristol Surprise Maximus

Unfortunately unsuccessful.

CITY OF LONDON

At the Church of St Michael Cornhill Tenor: 42-0-6 in B On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 3h 29 A Peal of 5009 Stedman Cinques Composed by D. E. House

1.		Alex F. Byrne
2.		Christopher H. Rogers
3.		Harry Winter
4.		Katie L. Town
5.		David A. Town
6.		David E. House
7.		Roderick W. Pipe
8.		Noel J. Diserens
9.		Robin O. Hall
10.		Brian P. Diserens
11.		Robert C. Kippin
12.		Paul N. Mounsey

Conducted by David E. House

MOSSLEY, Lancs

At the Church of St George Tenor: 12-1-14 in G On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 2h 58 A Peal of 5024 Cambridge Surprise Major Composed by J. S. Warboys

1.		Gordon R. Birks
2.		Peter C. Randall
3.		Kelly N. Barnes
4.		Nina E. Brannan
5.		Mark Bell
6.		Jeffrey Brannan
7.		C. Michael Orme
8.		Stephen A. Brannan

Conducted by Peter C. Randall

In memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the recent acts of terrorism in the USA.

CITY OF ROCHESTER, Kent

At the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary Tenor: 30-0-14 in D On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 3h 24 A Peal of 5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal Composed by W. Pye

1.		David J. Dearnley
2.		Phillip R. J. Barnes
3.		Dickon R. Love
4.		Gwen Rogers
5.		Peter Valuks
6.		Mark A. S. Jones
7.		F'r David A. Gibbons
8.		Richard H. Edwards
9.		Neil W. Jones
10.		Philip Rogers

Conducted by Richard H. Edwards

Remembering those who lost their lives and those who are bereaved following the recent acts of terrorism in the USA.

SOUTHAMPTON, Hants

On the Hartley Twelve Tenor: 15lbs 6oz in E flat in 2h18 On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 A Peal of 5042 Yorkshire Surprise Maximus Composed by S. J. Ivin

1.		Simon M. Alford
2.		Roy LeMarechal
3.		John P. Colliss
4.		Mark A. Wilson
5.		Christopher R. Field
6.		Brian J. Woodruffe
7.		Charlotte E. Edmond
8.		Graham J. Wright
9.		Oliver Coldrick
10.		Matthew R. T. Higby
11.		R. Mark Esbester
12.		Martin B. Hough

Conducted by Roy LeMarechal

SWINDON, Wilts

At Christ Church
Tenor: 22-0-9 in E flat
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
Stedman Caters

Unfortunately unsuccessful.

THORVERTON, Devon

At the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury Tenor: 15-0-4 in F On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 2h 51 A Peal of *5000 Yorkshire Surprise Royal* Composed by J.H.Fielden

1.		Mervyn C. Way
2.		Matthew J. Hilling
3.		Michael Hatchett
4.		Richard C. Shere
5.		Lester J. Yeo
6.		E. William Ford
7.		Ian W. Avery
8.		Matthew H. Weighell
9.		Paul J. Pascoe
10.		Reginald T. McKenzie

Conducted by Matthew J. Hilling

Rung to mark 50 years' membership of the Society for local ASCY members Terry Hampton, John Hill and Norman Mallett.

TOWCESTER, Northants

At 10, Watling Street
Tenor:
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
5040 Surprise Minor

Peal called off in the week before.

TOWCESTER, Northants

At the Church of St Lawrence
Tenor: 23-1-13 in E flat
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Half-Muffled Peal of
Stedman Cinques

Unfortunately unsuccessful.

TUNSTALL, Kent

At the Church of St John the Baptist Tenor: 10-1-8 in G On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 2h 29 A Peal of 5024 Spliced Surprise Major (4m. 1280 each Cambridge, London, Superlative; 1184 Bristol; 110 changes of method. All the work.) Composed by A.J.Pitman

1.		Robin H. Rogers
2.		Judith M. Rogers
3.		Karen A. Edwards
4.		Phillip R. J. Barnes
5.		Michael A. Birkbeck
6.		Richard H. Edwards
7.		John B. Keeler
8.		David J. Dearnley

Conducted by John B. Keeler

Remembering those who lost their lives and those who are bereaved following the recent acts of terrorism in the USA.

WASHINGTON D.C., U.S.A.

At the Old Post Office Tower
Tenor: 26-1-13 in D.
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
Stedman Caters

Peal called off owing to
the recent problems in
North America. There is
no ringing at this tower
until further notice.

WASHINGTON D.C., U.S.A.

At a handbell venue tba Tenor: tba On Sat 15th Sept, 2001 in 2h25 A Peal of 5056 Plain Bob Major Composer J Pritchard

1-2.		John Owen
3-4.		Quilla Roth
5-6.		Richard S. Dirksen
7-8.		Edward Martin

Conducted by Edward Martin

Dedicated to the honour of all whose lives are touched by the tragic events of 11th September, 2001

WOLVERHAMPTON, West Mids

At the Church of St Peter
Tenor: 33-0-21
On Sat 15th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
Cambridge Surprise Maximus

Called off.

BERMONDSEY, Surrey

At the Church of St James
Tenor: 14-1-15 in F sharp
On Sun 16th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
5152 Spliced Surprise Major
(23m: 224 each Belfast, Bristol, Buckfastleigh, Caterham, Chertsey, Chesterfield, Claybrooke, Colnbrook, Essex, Huddersfield, London, Malpas, Moulton, Newcastle, Newlyn, Northampton, Pudsey, Richmond, Sonning, Sussex, Whalley, Willesden,Yeading. 160 changes of method. Each lead different. All the work)
Composed by S.D.Chandler

Unfortunately unsuccessful.

IPSWICH, Suffolk

At the Church of St Mary le Tower Tenor: 34-3-16 in D flat On Sun 16th Sept, 2001 A Peal of 5009 Stedman Cinques Composed by A.M.Barber

1.		George W. Pipe
2.		RIchard J. Munnings
3.		Alan M. Barber
4.		Owen P. Claxton
5.		Christopher A. Munnings
6.		Trevor N. J. Bailey
7.		J. Barry Pickup
8.		Alan P. Mayle
9.		Neil M. Thomas
10.		Nigel J. Newton
11.		Brian G. Meads
12.		John I. White

Conducted by Alan M. Barber

Remembering those who lost their lives in The United States on Tuesday, 11th Sept.

CITY OF LONDON

At the Church of St Michael Cornhill Tenor: 42-0-6 in B On Sun 16th Sept, 2001 in 3h 44 A Peal of 5152 Spliced Surprise Major (23m: 224 each Belfast, Bristol, Buckfastleigh, Caterham, Chertsey, Chesterfield, Claybrooke, Colnbrook, Essex, Huddersfield, London, Malpas, Moulton, Newcastle, Newlyn, Northampton, Pudsey, Richmond, Sonning, Sussex, Whalley, Willesden,Yeading. 160 changes of method. Each lead different. All the work) Composed by S.D.Chandler

1.		David J. Baverstock
2.		Philip A. B. Saddleton
3.		Andrew J. Graham
4.		Anthony J. Bloomfield
5.		Robin O. Hall
6.		John N. Hughes-D'Aeth
7.		Stephen A. Coaker
8.		Philip Rogers

Conducted by John N. Hughes-D'Aeth

SADDLEWORTH, W. Yorks

At the Church of St Chad Tenor: 10-1-6 in G On Sun 16th Sept, 2001 in 2h 51 A Peal of 5088 Crewkerne Surprise Major Composed by S. Jenner

1.		Kelly N. Barnes
2.		C. Michael Orme
3.		Jeffrey Kershaw
4.		Nina E. Brannan
5.		Gordon R. Birks
6.		Trevor J. Marchbank
7.		Derek Thomas
8.		Jeffrey Brannan

Conducted by Jeffrey Brannan

Remembering those who lost their lives in The United States on Tuesday, 11th Sept.

STOW, Lincs

At the Church of St Mary Tenor: 9-2-0 in G On Sun 15th Sept, 2001 in 2h 37 A Peal of Lincolnshire Surprise Major Composed by J.R. Ketteringham (125C)

1.		John F. Underwood
2.		Judith M. Rogers
3.		Tim Wylie
4.		Leslie G. Townsend
5.		Robin H. Rogers
6.		A. R. Heppenstall
7.		Brian Harris
8.		Christopher P. Turner

Conducted by Christopher P. Turner

A tribute to the life of Geoffrey R. Parker, Lincoln D.G. Master (died 4th September, 2001) by 9 Lincolnshire College Youths.

WASHINGTON D.C., U.S.A.

At the Cathedral Church of
Ss Peter & Paul
Tenor: 32-0-4 in D
On Sun 16th Sept, 2001
A Peal of
5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal

Society peal called off owing to
the recent problems in
North America. In its
place a half-muffled peal
of Erin Caters (conducted by Eddie Martin) was successfully rung by
the North American Guild.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Som

At the Church of St John Tenor: 12 cwt approx. in G On Sun 16th Sept, 2001 in 2h 45 A Peal of 5058 Yorkshire Surprise Major Composed by D. Barton

1.		Robert Perry
2.		Geoffrey Hebden
3.		Raymond E. J. Baker
4.		Christopher R. Field
5.		Richard A.M. Newman
6.		Michael J. Stone
7.		Robert Caton
8.		Jenny M. A. Astridge

Conducted by Robert Perry

CITY OF BIRMINGHAM

At the Cathedral Church of St Philip
Tenor: 31-0-21 in D
On Mon 17th Sept, 2001

Peal called off.


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