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The Ringing World Index 2019

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Index 2019 Introductory Notes Acronyms and abbreviations: ANZAB Australian & New Zealand Assoc of Bellringers; AGM Annual General Meeting; Assoc Association; ART Association of Ringing Teachers; B Bob; BR bell ringers; CA County Association; CC Central Council; contrib contributor; D Delight; DA Diocesan Association; DG Diocesan Guild; obit obituary; QP quarter peal; quarters quarter peals; RW Ringing World; S or ST Saint; S Surprise; TB Treble Bob; TP Treble Place. Filing orders: Mc filed as Mac; St filed as Saint. Letter writers are indexed under the main heading ‘letters’; names of individual CC Committees or Workgroups e.g. Public Relations Committee are indexed under the main headings ‘Central Council Committees’ and ‘Central Council Workgroups’. Locators: bold locators are used where appropriate to indicate the most significant reference(s) or front page articles; italics are used for photographs and illustrations, though these are only distinguished where they form a significant subject in themselves rather than as part of the article; the suffix (let) is used for letters; the suffix (eds) is used for editorials. Alphabetical Index 5-bell ringing, 75 Years Ago 827 7-bell methods, 75 Years Ago 642 10-bell ringing: Chester DG 1121; Essex Trophy

1145 12-bell ringing: London 12 Bell Competition

1104–1105; North-West 12-bell striking competition 352; South West 12 Bell Competition for the Higby Trophy 51, 1096

see also National 12 Bell Striking Contest 14-bell ringing, 14-spliced 25–27 50 Ringing Things 392 Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, S Nicholas

1173–1175 Abel-enabled ringer 396 accidents/incidents: broken fingers 700 (let);

insurance and ringing 426; Notre Dame, Paris fire 371, 371 (eds), 443 (eds), 1004; "Police!" 916–917; Revelstoke, Devon, S Peter, Noss Mayo confrontation 579; Royston, Hertfordshire, S John Bapt fire 296; serious incident reporting 177, 302–303 (let); Soham train explosion 620; Wimbotsham, Norfolk, S Mary 907

Ace, Jenny (contrib) 1072 Adams, David (contrib) 241 Adams, Mark (contrib) 692 Adelaide Ringing Centre, autograph book 28 Adlestrop, Glos, 'First Peal on the Bells' 1066 ageing and ringing: first peal aged 81 271; "life

begins at seventy?" 1223, 1229 (let); memory, "why do we forget things so quickly?" 989 (let), 1223; "on being too old to learn to ring" 1147, 1179 (let); retirement of Bill Case 1262


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50 Years Ago: learners over 50 258 air conditioning in towers 422 (let) 'AJB' see Barnfield, A. J. (contrib) Albion Society of Shifnal 744–745 (let) Alderney Ringing Centre 794 Alford, Jeremy (contrib) 639 Almonsbury, Glos, S Mary the Virgin 391, 417–418 Alvington, Gloucestershire, S Andrew 1170 Anacreontic ringing 1155 (let), 1179 (let) Anderson, Janice (obit) 930, 1023–1024 Andrews, Ivan L. (obit) 98, 411–412 Andrews, James (contrib) 509 Andrews, Jim (contrib) 712 anniversaries: Avon D Maximus 1221; Churches

Conservation Trust 413; Durham University Society 812, 1181; Open University Society 953; Royal Naval Guild 4–5; Salisbury, Andrew, 21; Selby, North Yorkshire, Abbey Ch of S Mary & S Germain 950th 1101–1102; Shinfield, Berks, S Mary 950th anniversary 716

Apollo 11 anniversary ringing 767–768 Appleby, Kelvin 270 Appleby, Robert (contrib) 48 Apter, Susan (contrib) 856 Argory bell 57 Arkless, Lucy 846, 913 Arkless, Toby (contrib) 913 Armistice archive, Winchester & Portsmouth DG

1035, 1082 (let) Armistice Centenary 501–503 Around Tour 826 Arthur, E. John 391 ASCY see College Youths, Ancient Society of Aspland, Andrew R. (contrib) 148 Assoc of Ringing Teachers (ART): 2019 awards 392;

2020 awards 1224; accountability 247 (eds); Alderney Ringing Centre 794; ART 2020 awards 1073; "award winners – where are they now?" 984; awards results 272; course passes 167; defence of role 175 (eds), 178 (let), 277; experienced teachers 250 (let), 278 (let); focus in ringing 1059; interview with Lesley Belcher 249; learning the rhythm of the lead 836; masterclass in Birmingham 957–958, 1004; new staff 99; professionalisation and control of ringing tuition 153–154 (let), 250 (let); putting both strokes together 866; saving method ringing 798–799; support for 226 (let); teaching basic handling

course 445 (let); teaching bell handling course 736; "which hand is doing most of the work?" 1127; "why do ringers lapse?" 319; Worcester conference 245–247

Astridge, Jenny (obit) 414 Asymmetric Plain Doubles Methods Disentangled

(Woolley) 819 Atherton, Jim (contrib) 809 attire see clothing augmented rings: Cottered, Hertfordshire, S John Bapt

1080–1081; Grappenhall, Cheshire, S Wilfrid 981–983, 986; Little Cornard, Suffolk, All Saints 1029–1031; Northampton, Northamps, S Edmund 198–199, 250 (let), 374 (let)

see also restoration projects Austin, Sam (contrib) 1196–1197 Australia

50 Years Ago: nation's gift to Australia 973, 976, 978

Australian & New Zealand Association: Suffrage 125 18

Avon D Maximus anniversary 1221 Bagley, David (contrib) 473, 840–841 Bagley, Geoff, 90th birthday 23 Bagshaw, Judith (contrib) 71 Bagshaw, Rhian Nigel (obit) 71 bake-off, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, Priory Ch of

S Mary & S Michael 1148 Banwell, Somerset, S Andrew ringers outing 1050 Barber, Alan (contrib) 218, 620 Barker, Dorothy (obit) 616 Barnes, Anne (contrib) 1264–1265 Barnes, John (obit) 1031 (eds), 1050, 1074,

1264–1265 Barnes, Phillip (contrib): Hinde, Robert W. 71; OUS

1980s in Lundy 839 Barnes Summer Tour 917 Barnes, Tim (contrib) 346–348, 553 Barnett, Haley (contrib) 750 Barnfield, A. J. (AJB): responses to emergency strategy

1130, 1131–1132 (let) (contrib): 2019 review 1267; 'Down the Pub'

1123, 1147; emergency strategy 1083; ringing in the post-apocalyptic age 179–180; Ringing World Pathways 1086; saving method ringing 798–799

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, S James Gt 810


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Bartholomew, Mary (obit) 242 Barton, Dale (contrib) 523 Barton, Stuart (contrib) 785 Barwick, Elmet, Yorkshire Christmas trees 1224 Basingstoke, Hants, All Saints 933–934 Bateman, Stephen James (Batman) 216 Bath & Wells DACR: new ringers' hymn 786;

Somerset’s Wednesday Group May trip 520; Westonzoyland fund raising 723 (let)

Bath, Somerset, Christ Church, Walcot 1005–1007, 1007 (eds)

Baxter, Ros (contrib) 552 Baynes, Matthew, Revd Canon 581 BBC Radio 3 1206 (let) Beale, Keith 242 Beamish, David (contrib) 144, 691 Bedford, Stephen J. (contrib) 807 Bedfordshire Assoc: peal rung by the current serving

Masters of the Cambridge UG & Oxford UG 526; young ringers new team leader 1049

Beeby, Janet (contrib) 1000, 1240–1241 'Beer Matters': downsizing 219; empty towers and

full bottles 1049; Fuller's Pride 146; "the good, the bad and the indifferent" 1269; underneath the arches 931

beginners see learning to ring Belbroughton, Worcestershire, scarecrows

1056–1057 Belcher, Lesley: (contrib) 736, 813, 984; interview

with 249 belfry model 650 (let), 676 (let), 700 (let), 744 (let) belfry prayers, 75 Years Ago 701 belfry webcams 816 bell chambers see ringing chambers bell founders: earliest known Taylor bell 200; largest

swinging bell in the world 52; Whitechapel Bell Foundry Ltd interview 193–194

50 Years Ago: Bells and Bellfounding (Shepherd) 37

100 Years Ago: London dinner 192 see also Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust

Bell, Frederick, Private 1142 bell funds: Associations' bell fund uses 834; Fred E.

Dukes International Bell Fund 367, 1147, 1271; Llewellyn Edwards Bell Restoration Fund open day 879

bell handling: changing the speed of the bell 711, 723 (let); teaching bell handling course 736

see also learning to ring bell inscriptions 439 Bell, Julie and Stephen (contrib) 28 bell sound see sound of bells bell towers, Australia 422 (let) BellBoard: 147 all worked out 307; 2000th

tower-bell peal at Birmingham Cath Ch 628; Adelaide Cathedral 651; Arkless, Lucy 846; Aspinwall family ringing 1061; bands from 692; Bishopstoke peal 88; Bristol Maximus firsts 31; Bristol University Society 109; Cambridge Youths, Society of 894; Children in Need 1132; Chirk, Wrexham double peal 701; D-Day anniversary ringing 503; Durham University Society (DUSCR) 1181; family and friends 357; Flood, Alan 822; Game, Keith 1036; Halliday, Jenny 327; Helyer, Harry 131; "Impossible One Part" 203; "insistent trebles ringing" 726; Johnson, Christopher M. P. (obit) 181; ladies peal of 41-spliced peal 157; ladies' peal of spliced - the most methods rung 1108; London, C London, Cath Ch of S Paul 1157; long length of Cinques and Maximus 1014; marriage of Hill/Waterson 942; Marshall, Sue 60, 279, 678, 751; Maynard, David 1249; milestone ringing 774; Moreton, Michael 870; Nicolases peal 1210, 1213; ODG Bristol S Max 605; Oxford handbell peal 447; peals at the top 918; recording performances retrospectively 987; Redcliffe Guild peal 423; Scudamore, Keith 991; Severn Stoke challenge 31; 'Show of Strength' 556; silent and non-conducted peal 538; Singapore Cathedral 796; Southerington, Emma 376; spliced fourteen in Birmingham 9; Stedman Triples Celebration 581; variable cover Stedman 488; Vernet-les-Bains, France, S George 402, 966; Warboys’s all-the-work peal compositions 258; Westminster Abbey 1036; Worcester, Worcs, Cath Ch of Christ & BVM 9, 229; young ringers QP in Tulloch 1086; Ypres, York and York 511

Bellringing Motorcyclists tour 689 Bells and Bellfounding (Shepherd) 37 BEMs: Brock, Dennis 575; Hunter, Joseph Maclean

Hadley 55; Pashley, Mary 27; Pashley, Roger 27; Rawlins, Lyril 55; Willis, Edwin John 3; Willis, Veronica Jane 3

Bevis, Peter, interview 480–481 Bimson, Richard (contrib) 596 Birchington, Kent, Waterloo Tower, Quex Park 833,


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956 bird nesting 298 birthdays: Bagley, Geoff 23; Beale, Keith 242;

Cater, Gail 21; Cole, Betty 148; Cornwall, David 955; Dean, Margaret 18; Edmonds, Alison 21; Godfrey, Peter 104; Hodkin, Connor 220; Hughes, David M. 1195–1196, 1229 (let); Lind-Smith, Eve 1121; Mahoney, Rachel L. 169–170; Mills, William 217; Odell, Stanley, Sir 1181; Sedgbeer, Cyril 952

Bishop, Ernie (obit) 1198 Blackburn, Chris (contrib) 1172 Bleby, David (contrib) 28 Blencowe, Julie (contrib) 1219 Blewbury, Oxfordshire, S Michael & All Angels 152 blind ringers 552, 1123, 1261 Bloodwise Bellringing Challenge 1033–1034 Bloomfield, Paul (obit) 832 Bloomfield, Tony (contrib) 832 Bone, Mary (contrib): CC meeting 127, 257, 482,

1199; The Old Watling, Watling St, London meeting 550

books, inc ('Book Review'): Asymmetric Plain Doubles Methods Disentangled (Woolley) 819; Bells and Bellfounding (Shepherd) 37; Dove’s Guide for Church Bell Ringers to the Rings of Bells of the World (11th Edition) 148, 154 (let); Exploring England’s Belfries (Dalton) 1129; Great War Memorial booklet 573–574; Modern Parish Churches: their plan, design, and furniture 107; The Tower Grabbers' Guide (Wrycroft) 1194–1195

Booth, Cathy (contrib) 194 Booth, Marcus (contrib) 426 Bosworth, Will (contrib): 2020 diaries 1001; ART

2019 awards 392; ART conference 245–247; discrimination case 817; first Editorial as editor 1055; guest editorial 443 (eds); as new editor 959 (eds); ringers invited to reception in US Embassy 477–478; Ringing World Pathways 1064–1065 see also BellBoard

Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, Holy Trinity 952 Bowers, Malcolm, Canon (contrib) 439, 955 Bradshaw, Andrew (contrib) 567–568 Bramble, York 625 (let), 676 (let) Bramley, John, memorial to 327 Bredon, Worcestershire, S Giles, Revd Canon Baynes

581 Brett, Leslie G. 963 Brexit: ringing suggestions 6 (let), 58 (let); 'Tail Ends'

123 Brexit Triples 105 (let) Bristol S Max 50th anniversary celebration 600 Bristol S Max, 'Education Column' 608–609 Bristol University Society (UBSCR): 25 Years Ago 57;

75th Anniversary Dinner peal 109; bells during WW1 227 (let); founder member 130 (let)

25 Years Ago: Great Hall 171 Brock, Dennis, honour for 575 Broom, Edric and Maureen 692 Brown, David, interview 372 Brown, Graham (contrib) 4–5 Brown, June Muriel (obit) 520 Brown, Michael (contrib) 520 Buckfast, Devon, Abbey Ch of S Mary 80–81, 106,

907 Bucknell. Ian (contrib) 764 Bucks and Berks Young Ringers 716 Budget, Lucy (contrib) 765–766 buildings see church buildings Burbridge, Alan (contrib) 251 Burlington bell cisterns 29 (let) Burnham, Buckinghamshire, S Peter 842–843, 1132

(let) Burrows, Hannah, yoga for ringers 504–505 Buswell, Alan (contrib) 180–181 Buswell, Neil (contrib) 645–650 Butler, Bill (contrib): Critchley, William Eric 818–819,

890; Cullingworth, Thomas 429; Lufkin, Frank Benjamin 204; Rowley, Arthur E. 651

calendar of bells 1234–1235 calendar, Ringing World 980 call changes: Morden Changes 58 (let); musings on

call changes in Devon – and beyond 328–329, 350–351, 375, 400–401, 424–425, 446–447, 484–485, 508–509, 554 (let), 579 (let); quirky ideas for 1204; teaching 6 (let)

Calstock, Cornwall, S Andrew 964–965 Camberley, Surrey, S Michael, Yorktown, new bells

713, 715 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, S Clement 1003 Cambridge method extensions 476 Cambridge University Guild (CUGCR): "award winners

– where are they now?" 985; Johnson, Christopher M. P. (obit) 181; in south Lincolnshire 870

Cambridge Youths, Society of (SCY) 894 campanology journal plans 58 (let)


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Campbell, Wendy and Ian (contrib) 547 Campling, George (contrib) 509 Candlemas 123, 147 Carless, Janet (contrib) 294 Carless, Paul (contrib) 1033–1034 carpets in ringing chambers 795 Carr, Andrew Richard (obit) 1120 Carter, John (historical composer) 1176–1177,

1207–1209 Carter Triples 367 Cartidge, Richard (obit) 642 Carveth, Mary (obit) 568 Case, Bill 1262 Cater, Gail, 75th birthday 21 Central Council: 122nd annual meeting 762–763,

775 (let); 2019 ringing weekend 475; AGM 2019 accommodation 227; April executive meeting 482; Chapman, Vicki, as public relations officer 700; defence of ART 178 (let); Easter message 371; Jan executive meeting 127; Linford, Simon as new president 885–886, 935 (eds); London weekend impressions/reviews 887 (eds), 908, 936–937; London weekend plans/booking 788, 818; meeting with Historic England 668; mini roadshow 767, 857; minutes of Lancaster Annual Meeting 252–257; more nominations needed? 817 (let), 866 (let); new website 399, 554 (let), 601 (let), 625 (let); nominations invited 700 (let), 797 (let); November meeting 1199; The Old Watling, Watling St, London meeting 550; O'Mahony stepping down as president 551; open towers 860, 884; "rising to the challenge" 604–605; September Goldsmiths meeting preparations 551, 624, 671, 739; Skype meeting 1026; website update 579 (let); Where’s the rust? 326; "winding up" 1179 (let), 1206 (let)

75 Years Ago: the CC and the exercise 952, 972; meeting postphoned 511

100 Years Ago: CC powers 865; future of 714; meeting 546, 602; Midland Counties Association criticism 966; role of 556

see also Framework for Method Ringing Central Council Committees: annual reports

255–256 Methods Committee: 100 Years Ago 666; annual

report 256 Central Council Workgroups 625 (let)

Historical and Archive Workgroup: update

940–941 Stewardship & Management Workgroup: update

506–507, 940 Technical and Taxonomy Workgroup: methods

team update 869; purpose and updates 913 Volunteering and Leadership Workgroup: purpose

and updates 912 Chadwick, Simon (contrib) 740 Chamberlain, Russell (contrib) 51, 571, 1099 Chancel Tax 130 (let) Chandhial, Lucy 1145 Chapman, Jane (contrib) 878 Chapman, Vicki: as public relations officer 700

(contrib): Essex Association Dinner 1100; London weekend impressions/reviews 936–937; London weekend planning 624; mini roadshow 857

Chapple, Ian (contrib) 1219 Chapple, Sara (contrib) 1219 Charity Commission, reporting to 177 charity events: Bloodwise Bellringing Challenge

1033–1034; Children in Need ringing 1132; children ringing for children 1199; Motor Neurone Disease Association 954; Paddington Bear fund raising 1267; Save the Children founder 1074; Thomas Gay’s ring and run 243

Charlton, John 242 Chatt, Nick, first peal 474 Cheshire Cats (young ringers band) 699 Chester, Cheshire, Cath Ch of Christ and BVM 241 Chester DG, 10-bell competition 1121 Child Okeford, Dorset, S Nicholas 941 children see ringers, young Children in Need 1132 Childs, Sue (contrib) 1075 chiming, and bell damage 302 (let) Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, S Mary 750 Chiu, Zachary: (contrib) 129; recruitment by 127

(eds), 128 Christmas: Barwick, Elmet, Christmas trees 1224;

brain teasers 1271; calendar of bells 1234–1235; Dawlish Christmas Tree Festival 1263; double issue 1227 (eds); "five build a snowman - and gran learns Glasgow" 1220; greetings 1223; Lilliputters outing 169; "merry jottings on Christmas bells" 1269; prize crossword 1270; quirky call changes 1204; RW gifts 1200; 'Thought for the week' 1271

Church and ringing: Christian foundations 398 (let);


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church wedding in decline 371, 398 (let); "completing the circle" 643–644; "summoned by bells" 595; Sunday services 229; support for ringing 326 (let), 349 (let); "what ringers offer" 603

church buildings: air conditioning 422 (let); Peterstone Wentloog, Newport, Wales, former ch of S Peter 569; "plan, design, and furniture" 107; purpose of commemorative ringing 505 (let); for sale 193

Church Buildings Council, clocks code of practice 179 (let)

church clocks: Church Buildings Council code of practice 179 (let); 'Thought for the week' 319, 523, 691

church towers, 'Thought for the week' 1171 Churches Conservation Trust 413 Cirel software 1229 (let) Citizenship Awards 123 Clapham Society fund raising 691 Claremont, Australia, Christ Church 273–275 Clark, Valerie (contrib) 1216 Clarke, David (contrib) 568 Clarke, Hazel (contrib) 70 Clavis Lodge tour 468 Clements, Derek (contrib) 1198 Clerical Ringers Guild in South Wales 1194 Clifton, Nottinghamshire, Corpus Christi 550 clocks see church clocks clothing: highland dress 153 (let); swinging 60s

105 (let), 130 (let), 154 (let); 'Tail Ends' 75, 81 (let) "clustering" 1130, 1154–1155 (let), 1209 Cobb, Lewis Frank (obit) 975–976 Cole, Betty 148 Coleman, Steve, as author 891 (let) Collection of Surprise Compositions (Wratten) 218 College Youths, Ancient Society of (ASCY): 14-spliced

on 14-bells 25–27; 382nd Anniversary Dinner 1128–1129; country meeting in Beverley 801, 827; peal weekend 1089; seniors' summer tour 801

Collins, Terry (contrib) 1045 commemorative plaques 1198 commemorative ringing: Armistice Centenary badges

501–503; Citizenship Awards 123; D-Day anniversary 503, 652; for emergencies 531 (let); "for what the bells toll" 482 (let), 505 (let); Houston, Texas, Apollo 11 anniversary ringing 768; moon landing 6 (let), 58 (let), 768, 783; new son of

the Duke and Duchess of Sussex 561; Notre Dame, Paris 443 (eds), 448–465, 531 (let); personal stories behind WW1 peals 1142; Ringing Remembers 154; Sri Lankan bombings 489; VE day anniversary planning 624, 1012 (let); Victoria, Queen of England 156; War Centenary commemorations 497–498; "what ringers offer" 603; what should we ring for? 625–627; World Scout Jamboree 787

composing: 10,368 Spliced S Major 394–395, 397; 14-spliced on 14-bells 25–27; 147 all worked out 306–307; Carter, John (historical composer) 1176–1177, 1207–1209; Collection of Surprise Compositions (Wratten) 218; false touches 1082 (let); Holt, John (historical composer) 746–747; Lancashire S Major 226 (let), 305; Norman Smith’s composition of 23-spliced Surprise Major 78–79, 130 (let), 153 (let); Parker, Joseph J. (historical composer) 792–793, 820–821; Scientific Triples 1242–1245; Shipway, William (historical composer) 772–774, 817 (let); Stedman Triples 228, 251, 722

50 Years Ago: handbell peals 388 75 Years Ago: method construction rules 667;

seven bell methods 690 see also 'Method of the Month'

conductors: Abel-enabled ringer 396 1000 peals: Crocker, Robert J. 282; Southerington,

Emma 376, 537 2000 peals: Keeler, John B. 702 see also 'Education Column'; 'First Peal as

Conductor' Coode, Edward 104–105 Cook, Colin (contrib) 1048 Cook, Roland H. (obit) 738, 927 Cooper, Henry 722 Cornwall, David, birthday 955 'corrections' see under Ringing World costs, of ringing, 100 Years Ago 399 Cottered, Hertfordshire, S John Bapt 549–550,

1080–1081 court see legal matters Coventry DG: bicentenary of George Eliot's birth

1260 Cox, Rebecca (contrib) 632 Cox, Roy (contrib) 1095 Cranfield, Frances (contrib) 569–570 Crediton, Devon, Holy Cross 723 (let) Cringles, George G., Revd (contrib) 295, 835, 1223 Critchley, William Eric 818–819, 890, 914


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Crockett, Michael (contrib) 1255 Croughton, Janet Elise (obit) 760 Crowther, Tony (contrib) 691, 999 CUGCR see Cambridge University Guild Cullingworth, Thomas 429 Culverden, William 1082 (let) Cumberland Youths: annual peal weekend 1255;

Bristol S Max 50th anniversary celebration 600; two peal boards in The Arches, London 52; USA tour 1253–1254; Whitechapel Trophy 1071

Curdridge, Hampshire, S Peter, memorial 809 Curdridge memorial dedicated 809 Curtis, Philip (obit) 1219 Cutt, John (obit) 1219 D-Day anniversary: 25 Years Ago 656; BellBoard

503; commemorative ringing 503, 652 see also VE day anniversary

D-Day Landings, Rolls of Honour 527 DAC see Diocesan Advisory Committee Dalton, Christopher (author) 1129 Darby, Christine (contrib) 120 Darke, Graham (contrib) 941 Darmos, Agata 293 date touches 1247 Davies, Peter (contrib) 343, 811 Davies, Philip G. K. (obit) 242, 340, 398–399 (let) Davis, Doug 224 Daw, Raymond (contrib) 293 Dawson, George (contrib) 200, 326 Dawson, Peter M. (obit) 48 de Kok, Paul, interview 720–721 deaf ringers 1059 (let) Dean, Margaret, 90th birthday 18 Decisions, revision to 'Framework' 346–348

see also Framework for Method Ringing dedication: Worcester, Worcs, Cath Ch of Christ &

BVM 617 Derby, Derbyshire, Cath Ch of All Saints 1078, 1079 Deva S Major 1060 Dewsbury, W Yorks, Ringing Remembers 154 Diocesan Advisory Committee: 2019 conference

475; "an observer’s view" 724 disabled ringers: Abel-enabled ringer 396; blind

ringer, Rebecca Legowski 552, 1123, 1261; Motor Neurone Disease Association 954; multiple sclerosis and Remap 1027; QP by Lucy Arkless with Downs Syndrome 846, 913

distraction in ringing 1059 Ditmas, Monica (obit) 1024 Dorchester, Dorset. S Peter 123 Dordrecht, SHolland, Netherlands, 't Klockhuys: Clavis

Lodge tour 468; St Paul’s Cathedral Guild 284 Double Dublin S Major 31, 84, 157 Dove’s Guide for Church Bell Ringers to the Rings of

Bells of the World (11th Edition) 148, 154 (let) Dove’s Guide (website) 963 'Down the Pub' 1123, 1147, 1171, 1199, 1222, 1268 Downs Syndrome QP 846, 913 dress see clothing Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, National Cath Ch of S Patrick

1149, 1150 Durham and Newcastle Association: 10 and 12 bell QP

w/end 142; ramble in Tyneside Coastal area 855 Durham, Durham, S Oswald 270 Durham University Society (DUSCR), 60th anniversary

812, 1181 Durleigh, Somerset, 1000 QPs 60 DUSCR see Durham University Society Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, All Saints 692 East Meets West 50th Anniversary Tour 632 East Taphouse, Liskeard, S Pinnock 193 Easter 369, 395 (eds); 100 Years Ago 374; message

from CCCBR president 371; 'Thought for the week' 415; Vernet-les-Bains, France, S George 393

Eccleshall, Staffordshire, Holy Trinity, Martin/Griffiths marriage 836

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group (EIG) 426 Eccleston, Mark (contrib) 251 Edgmond, Shropshire, S Peter 692 Edmonds, Alison, 50th birthday 21 'Education Column': Bristol S Max 608–609;

Cambridge 476; extending your methods 24; Grandsire 76; Grandsire on even numbers 320; London 524; Plain Bob, 'even and odd' 124, 153 (let); St Clement’s 172, 196; St Simon’s 172; Stedman 416; Stedman Plus 1236; suggestions for 23; training methods 368; twin hunt methods 244; Yorkshire S Major 572

Edwards, Geoffrey A. (obit) 438, 567–568 Edwards, Simon (contrib) 169, 641, 1105,

1194–1195 Eisel, John (contrib): Horbury, West Yorkshire, S Peter

& S Leonard 674–675; Stedman, Fabian 1178; Tingley, Roger, obituary of 268


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musings on call changes in Devon – and beyond 554 (let), 579 (let); discussion of evidence and wider context 446–447; earlier evidence of call changes in Devon 400–401, 424–425; introduction 328–329; 'peals' of call changes 375; spread of call changes in Devon 350–351; terminology: ‘call changes’ and ‘set changes' 484–485, 508–509

Eliot, George, bicentenary 1260 Elliott, Angela (obit) 316 Ellis, Anthony (contrib) 195, 667, 1199 Ellisdon, D. (contrib) 435–436, 810 Eltham, Greater London, S John the Baptist 104–105 emotions in ringing 1075 Essex Assoc: 2019 Dinner 1100; handbell day 228 Essex Handbell Day 1224 Essex Trophy 1145 Everett, Alison (contrib) 604–605 Eves, Peter J. (obit) 170, 388 Exeter Colleges Guild: in Lundy 898; QP day 931 Exeter, Devon, Cath Church of S Peter: 12-bell final full

report 645–650; 12-bell final preparations 392, 548; home win at 12 Bell 623 (eds)

Exonian Society Annual Tour 782 Falder, Roy (contrib) 242 Farnham, Tim (contrib) 1059 Feast, Paul (contrib) 63 Feldberg, Emily (contrib) 786 Festival of Ringing 813–815 Fidler, Arthur (obit) 1026, 1095 Fielden, John (contrib) 78–79, 130 (let), 179 (let) finances see costs, of ringing; fund raising Fire Service Guild: AGM and dedication 1144;

springtime changes 617–618 first church bells plaque 1229 (let) 'First Peal as Conductor': Barnes, Malcolm D. 205;

Campbell, Hannah M. 205; Clarke, Stephen L. 800; Daw, Robin A. 259; Downes, Jay P. 657; Jerome, Matthew N. 919; Knipe, Jeffrey 205; Larter, Barnaby R. 652; Mahoney, Rachel L. 19; Matthews, Anthony P. 537; Moore, Adam 404; Owen, Brian J. 871; Page, Daniel J. 873; 'points from peals' 105; Raggett, David 1110; Rebick, Adam D. 1110; Regan, William M. 777; Roberts, Jackie 1249; Robertson, Craig M. 537; Scudamore, Russell N. 331; Senior, Samuel M. 159; Sherwood, Thomas R. 111; Spencer, Jonathan

A. 512; Stafford, William 920; Thewsey, Matthew W. 1088; Wareing, Thomas G. A. 582; Webb, Ann-M. 1087; White-Horne, Alistair 776; Yeoman, Jimmy L. 895

'First Peal Congratulations': (A) Andre, Lydia 1038; Austin, Matthew C. 34; (B) Baker, Nick 753; Baker, Richard M. 994; Barr, Christopher 282; Barritt, Ivan S. 158; Beattie, Isabella 158; Bell, Alexander S. 583; Bleach, Catherine 583; Blummers, Charles F. C. 752; Bowron, Philippa 205; Bradshaw, Sue 583; Brake, Elena L. 282; Brett, Natalie 679; Broughton, Stephen 1183; Brown, Jon D. 159; Brown, Nicolas J. 1185; Bryan, Wayne D. 111; Bulleid, James O. 993; Burnet, Jason F. G. 308; Burnett, Mandy 679; Burwell, Brodie 135; Byrne, Laura 259; (C) Cater, Bethany I. C. 943; Chadwick, Elizabeth M. 1213; Chard, Sam N. A. 943; Chatt, Nicholas M. 474; Coleman, Brian D. 404; Cotton, Joshua H. 943; Croft, Nellie 310; Croft, Rachel 206; Curry, Christopher J. 379; (D) Deakin, Rachel S. 260; Digby, Andrew P. 631; D’Mello, Zack 1066; Doughty, Jessica 968; (E) Eastall, Jane 847; Erlandson, Gareth 583; Evans, Sue 282; Ewens, Susannah M. 1252; Eycott, George 205; (F) Farrimond, Judy A. 1087; Farrimond, Martin D. 1087; Field, Sonia G. 702; Foreman, Matthew J. 559; Forsey, Tim 800; (G) Gladwyn, Ben 1249; Godfrey, Josie M. 260; Goodman, Jason J. 776; (H) Hargreaves, Simon W. 205; Harrison, Tracey L. 62; Hartzell, Elizabeth 486; Hayes, Callum 159; Helyer, Harry 131; Hennessey, Stuart 1171; Herne, Francis L. 354; Hollings, Peter G. 61; Hughes, Daniel E. 111; Hughes, Oliver D. W. 159; Huskisson, Niall D. 536; Huskisson, Robert K. 260; Hutt-Fletcher, Lindsey 135; (I) Iliffe, Daniel J. 135; (J) James, Steve 1182; Jiang, Yuhan L. 583; Johnson-Smith, Rachel A. B. 703; Jovic, Debi 62; (K) Keating, Ben F. 231; Keeble, Eileen 681; Keeble, Michael 681; Klingebiel, Stella 536; Knight, Max G. 1016; Knipe, Jeffrey 243; Knowles, Jack 1249; (L) Lanigan, Stuart 652; Laugharne, Bronwen 10; Lay, Andrew 968; Lay, William J. E. 87; Le Ray, Will 848; (M) Mackervoy, Ben 992; Marriott, Adam 702; McGregor, Melanie 943; McKinney, Harry 486; Melen, Tristan P. 260; Metcalfe, Jessica L. 1088; Meyer, Patrick T. 1037; Middleton, David G. 284; Mitchell, Charlotte E. 112; Moldon, Marion


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1111; Morris, Clare 1183; (N) Normington, Ioan B. G. 777; Newton, Paul A. 631; (P) Packham, Alex 260; Parker, M. Michael R. 1066; Parsons, Alex J. 1111; Porteous, Oliver 467; Portsmouth, Due 86; (R) Rhodes-Gilrane, Kara 702; Rice, Oliver 62; Runting, Stephanie K. 34; Rushton, Rowan R. L. 1110; Russell, Julia P. 111; (S) Sabev, Martin R. 657; Sanderson, Rachael K. 680; Shannon, Seana 1038; Sim, Michael 466; Simpson, Peter G. 1211; Sokolova, Svetlana 752; Spracklen, Michael A. 271; Stearn, Hilary J. 231; Stephens, Matthew J. 404; (T) Taylor, Simon 1180; Tennant, Christopher W. 467; Tingley, Olivia 1038; Tucker, Frank 558; Tucker, Ian 34; Turner, Ian B. 378; Turner, James C. 943; (U) Unwin, Nicola A. 62; (V) Vale, Douglas S. 467; (W) Waring, Andy 753; Whatmore, Adrian K. 110; White-Horne, Catherine N. C. 230; Wild, Malcolm S. 62; Wilding, Thomas G. 260; Williams, Morgan F. 1211; Williams, Robin 330; Wilson, David B. 34; Woods, Matthew A. 134

'First Peal on the Bells', Adlestrop, Glos 1066 Fishburn, Alex (contrib) 59 Fisher, Marianne (contrib) 1202–1203 Fleming, Keith (contrib) 1231 Flood, Alan (obit) 822 flood bells, Devonshire 268 focus in ringing 1059 Foulds, Michael (contrib) 544 Four Shires Guild 341 Fox, David William (obit) 240 Framework for Method Ringing: adoption of 225,

347 (eds); FAQs from 7, 95; goes live 553; long length peal failures and publishing as normal peals 1205–1206 (let), 1228 (let); "red tape bonfire" 346–348

FAQs from: blocks, rows and changes 126; 'funny numbers' 190; peals of triples 106; permissiveness 30, 190; processes and dynamic methods 155

Franks, Sheila (obit) 1146 Fred E. Dukes International Bell Fund 367, 1147,

1271 Frederick Sharpe Collection 127 French ringing vocabulary 866 (let), 891 (let), 914

(let), 938 (let), 963 (let), 989 (let) Friends of Derick Obergene QP week 1196–1197 Frodsham S Major 629 Fuller's Pride, 'Beer Matters' 146

'Fun with Bells' 194 fund raising: Bath & Wells DACR Westonzoyland 723

(let); Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, S Clement 1003; Clapham Society 691; Fred E. Dukes International Bell Fund 367, 1147; Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS) 1099; Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum Heritage Lottery Fund bequest 1013, 1100; Nottingham University Society of Change Ringers 521; Runcorn, Cheshire, All Saints 100; Shifnal, Shropshire, S Andrew 717–719; Vernet-les-Bains, France, S George 100; World War I badges 1201

see also bell funds; charity events Furniss, Beverley (contrib) 750 future of ringing: CC "winding up" 1179 (let), 1206

(let); "Heard in Parliament" 203; "prove the numbers" 775 (let), 797; "Ringing in the Post- Apocalyptic Age" 179–180; ringing society statistics 863–865; saving method ringing 798–799; signs of 891 (let); strategies for 1083, 1130, 1131–1132 (let); a vision for the future of youth ringing 248; "Why do ringers lapse?" 319, 621–623

Galbraith, Cyril 353 Galley, Giles (contrib) 475 Game, Keith (obit) 594, 856 Garrard, Neil (obit) 414, 592 Gates, William Leonard (Bill) (obit) 240 Gay, Louise (contrib) 879 Gay, Phil (contrib) 1232–1233 Gay, Thomas 243 geography, and Ringing Associations 1209 George, Clive (Leslie) (obit) 568 George, James, last peal 201 (let) Glasbury on Wye, Powys, Wales, S Peter 1095 Gloucester & Bristol DA: Almonsbury Bells Restoration

Project 391; Ringing World National Youth Contest preparations 764; role splicing 619; training day for young ringers 1125–1126

Gloucester, Duke of, visit to Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum 765–766

Godfrey, Josie (contrib) 932 Godfrey, Peter 104 Gold Plus Achievements 392 Gooch, Chris (contrib) 4–5 Gooch, Hazel (contrib) 317 Gough, David K. (obit) 96 Gough, Wendy (contrib) 96


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graduation ringing, St Andrews University 740 Grainger, Bruce: (contrib) 391; (obit) 883 Grandsire, 'Education Column' 76, 320 Grant, Graham (obit) 291 grants see bell funds; fund raising Grappenhall, Cheshire, S Wilfrid 981–983, 986, 1012 Great Malvern, Worcestershire, Priory Ch of S Mary &

S Michael, bake-off 1148 Great Tom of Lincoln 902 Great War see Armistice Centenary; Rolls of Honour;

World War I Greenley, Adam (contrib) 292, 600, 933–934 Griffin Ringers Outing 1048 Griffiths, Tom (contrib) 344, 529–530 Griffiths, Warren (contrib) 836 Grimmett, Richard (contrib) 717–719, 1221 Grimwood, David (contrib): charitable objects 299;

Clerical Ringers Guild in South Wales 1194; "completing the circle" 643–644; compostable wrappers 1103; new RW editor 959; overseas subscription rate anomalies 1055; subscription rates 1175; "summoned by bells" 595; 'Thought for the week' 99, 123; "what ringers offer" 603

Groom, Luke (contrib) 888–890 Guildford DG, QP weekend 1070 Haighton, Revd Michael 367, 859 Hall, Emily (contrib) 521, 1266 Hall, Susan (contrib) 1204 Hampson, Peter 1180 hand creams 1206 (let) handbells: Essex Handbell Day 1224; first handbell

peal of Rebecca Legowski 552; Kent young ringers 956; Llandaff & Monmoth DA handbell bell 402; Oxford DG 50 years of handbell ringing 365; Oxford DG handbell day 413; Servants' Six 97; St Cuileáin Guild handbell week 873; Vant, George 217

50 Years Ago: handbells in the attic 883; peal compositions 388

Hanley bells, Staffordshire, rehanging 741–743, 798 (let), 1151

Harare, Zimbabwe, Cath Ch of S Mary & All Saints, 1228 (let)

Harbinson, Tara, wedding 523 Harding, Lisa (contrib) 842–843 Harris, Brian (contrib) 340, 640 Harris, Gillian 599 Harris, Sally (contrib) 808, 1050

Harris, Tom (contrib) 811 Harrison, John (contrib) 625–627, 1248 Harrison, Peter (contrib) 102 Harrop, Nicholas (contrib) 522 Hattersley, Charles Henry book collection 228 Hawes, John 391 Hayes, Marisa (contrib) 373 HCACR see Hertford County Assoc Heath, Donald C. (obit) 195, 435–436, 482 (let) Heaton, John Edward (obit) 1192–1193 Hebden, Michael "Tub" (obit) 570, 808 Helyer, Harry 131 Hemper, Julian (contrib) 975–976 Henman, Ray 55 Hennessey, Stuart 1171 Heritage Lottery Fund, Loughborough Bellfoundry

344, 1013, 1100 Heritage Open Days 933–934 Herriott, Nigel (contrib) 291 Hertford, All Saints 761 Hertford County Assoc: Coburn Trophy 691; QP

weekend 18, 1216; ringing tour in Ireland 49–50; Western district update 108

Heywood, Anne (contrib) 108 Higby Trophy, South West 12 Bell Competition 51 Hill, Christine (contrib) 1025 Hill, Thomas (obit) 349 (let) Hilling, David (contrib) 370 Hinde, Robert W. (Bob) (obit) 71 Hine, Tim (contrib) 912 Hinks, Tom (contrib) 698, 873 Historic England meeting 668 histories: Adelaide Ringing Centre 28; "freedom

without pain" 835; Horbury, West Yorkshire, S Peter & S Leonard 674–675; judging striking 723 (let); Rampisham, Dorset mystery 20; Strange, Louis (Wing Commander) 748; Townsend, John Alfred 1079; Westminster Abbey bells 370; Willson family 506

composers: Carter, John 1176–1177, 1207–1209; Holt, John 746–747; Parker, Joseph J. 792–793, 820–821; Shipway, William 772–774, 817 (let)

musings on call changes in Devon – and beyond 554 (let), 579 (let); discussion of evidence and wider context 446–447; earlier evidence of call changes in Devon 400–401, 424–425; introduction 328–329; 'peals' of call changes


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375; spread of call changes in Devon 350–351; terminology: ‘call changes’ and ‘set changes' 484–485, 508–509

peal ringers: Critchley, William Eric 818–819, 890; Cullingworth, Thomas 429; Lufkin, Frank Benjamin 204; Rowley, Arthur E. 651

see also Old RW News Hitchins, Eric and Trish (contrib) 1071 Hitchins, Laurence (obit) 1002, 1071 Hoar Cross Challenge 1173–1175 Hodge, Alison (contrib): bell fund uses 834; bird

nesting season 298; Four Shires Guild 341; library sale 715; rust 326; theft of metal 812; Westley award for church bell maintenance 759, 905–906; Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association library 280–281

Hodister, Remi (contrib) 145 Hodkin, Connor: birthday 220; (contrib) 170 Holden, Jenny (contrib) 147, 619, 1123 Holdridge, David (contrib) 104 holidays 811 Holland, Victor (contrib) 321–323 Holt, John (historical composer) 746–747 Holy Land 219 honours: Brock, Dennis 575; Esbester, Robert Mark

3; Harris, Gillian 599; Henman, Ray 55; Hunter, Joseph Maclean Hadley 55; Pashley, Mary 27; Pashley, Roger 27; Rawlins, Lyril 55; Shepherd, Ronald Edward 101–102; Willis, Edwin John 3; Willis, Veronica Jane 3

Hope, Margaret Joan (née Stephens) (obit) 120 Horbury, West Yorkshire, S Peter & S Leonard

441–443, 674–675 Horritt, Nigel (contrib) 741–743, 1151 Horton, Roddy (contrib) 394–395, 397 Horton's Four 300–301 Hosking, Gillian 392 Hough, Martin (contrib) 689 Hough, Richard (contrib) 415, 907 Houston, Texas, Apollo 11 anniversary ringing

767–768 Howell, Carolyn (contrib) 1096–1097 Hughes, Chris (contrib) 567–568 Hughes, David M.: birthday 1195–1196, 1229 (let);

(contrib) 1024 Hughes, Lynne (contrib) 392, 548, 1263 Hull, David (contrib): Deva S Major 1060; Ely S Major

939; Jovium S Major 535; Kenninghall S Major

305; Lancashire S Major 202; Painswick S Major 867; Turramurra S Major 421; Vernet 2019 Summer School 861–862; a vision for the future of youth ringing 248; Ytterbium S Major 725

Hunt, Peter (contrib) 715 Hunter, Joseph Maclean Hadley 55 Hunter, Paul (contrib) 699 Hurcombe, Peter (obit) 19 Hurrell, Geoffrey (obit) 104–105 Hutchinson, Chris (contrib) 1237–1239 Hyde, Carrie (contrib) 750, 1121 Hyde, Linda, interview 1032 hymns: new ringing hymn 422 (let), 505–506 (let);

not a hymn 786, 798 (let) incidents see accidents/incidents inclusivity in ringing 1106 (let) Ingram, Jennifer, Revd 692 insurance and ringing: Ecclesiastical Insurance Group

426; theft of metal 812 interviews: Bevis, Peter 480–481; Brown, David

372; Christian foundations 398 (let); de Kok, Paul 720–721; Hyde, Linda 1032; Johnson, Jennifer 420; Page, Jack 576–577; Phillips, Helen 221, 222–223; Pullin, Robert 276–277; Roulstone, Claire 528–529; Taylor, Nigel 193–194; Willans, Maggie 324–325, 349 (let)

Irish mystery "bell" 21, 29 (let) Itchen Stoke, Hampshire 796 Ivey, Laura 103 Jackson, Tim (contrib) 963, 975 Jacob, Dan (contrib) 1143–1144 Jasper, Peter (contrib) 716 Jebb, Eglantyne (contrib) 1074 John, Graham (contrib) 553 John Taylor & Co (bellfounder), earliest known Taylor

bell 200 see also Loughborough Bellfoundry

Johnson, Barry (contrib) 1156–1157 Johnson, Beth (contrib) 621–623 Johnson, Christopher M. P. (obit) 181, 364 Johnson, Elizabeth (contrib) 22, 796 Johnson, Henry: 100 Years Ago 243;

Commemoration Dinner 269 Johnstone, Derek (contrib) 154 Jones, Basil (obit) 640, 761 Jones, David (contrib) 352


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Jones, Mary (contrib) 1269; children ringing for children 1199; Festival of Ringing 814–815; "how to develop as a new band" 673; "internal dialogue of a novice ringer" 157; "on being too old to learn to ring" 1147; "ringing for tin in Poldark country" 859; 'Room at the Top' perspective 1099; "what to expect as a new ringer" 915; yoga for ringers 504–505

Jones, Richard (contrib) 717–719, 1023–1024, 1129 Jordan, Pete (contrib) 1140 Judge, Raymond, Private 1142 judging striking: 12-bell lessons revisited 483, 510,

532, 555, 580; Cirel software 1229 (let); does it matter where you are drawn to ring? 8–9; history of 723 (let), 775 (let); Ringing World National Youth Contest 763, 1124

Kabwemba, Teddy (obit) 1228 (let) Keates, John D. (obit) 387 Kelly, David (contrib) 53–55 Kelso, Andrew (contrib) 228, 1224 Keltek Trust: 2018 activities 53–55; Kilmood, Down,

Ireland, S Mary 2, 3; Stoke-on-Trent, S John the Evangelist, Hanley bells 741–743, 798 (let)

Kenninghall S Major 305 Kensington Ringing Week 514, 1018 Kent CA: winners of RWNYC editor's trophy

669–670, 671 (eds); young ringers 444, 956, 1200 Kettering, Northants, SS Peter and Paul 104 Key, Peter (contrib) 1148 Kildwick MiniRingers 348, 593 Kilifi, Kenya, Africa, S Thomas, 50 Years Ago 930,

1036 Killick, Elizabeth 775 (let) Kilmood, Down, Ireland, S Mary 1–3, 351 Kimpton Cup 999 King, Christine (contrib) 501–503, 775, 1201 King, Jacqueline (obit) 218 Kipling, Ben (contrib) 51 Kirkcaldy, David (contrib) 19, 227, 471–472, 551, 860 Kitson, Martin R. (contrib) 952 Knaresborough, golden anniversary 571 Knife Angel, Derby 1078, 1079 Knight, Christine (contrib) 496 Knight, Peter (contrib) 617–618, 1144 Knowles, Jack 1249 Kowalski, Radek 293

L Martin Daniels Peal Tour 514 L&MDA see Llandaff & Monmoth DA LACR see Lancashire Assoc Ladd, Jeff (contrib) 100, 393, 1008–1009 lady ringers: 41-spliced peal 157, 171; 100 years of

ladies in the Oxford Society 176; "117 Ladies and Me" 149–151; peal of spliced - the most methods rung 1108

25 Years Ago: ladies' 12-bell peal 1014 Lancashire Assoc (LACR): Wigan Branch QP week

591; young ringers group 672 Lancashire S Major 202, 226 (let) language see terminology Lawrance, Matt (contrib) 434–435 Lawrence, Samuel 717–719 Lay, Graham 224 leadership: recruitment 127 (eds), 128; young

ringers 303 (let) Leadsom, Andrea 203 Leale, Robin (contrib) 303 Learning the Ropes: Festival of Ringing 813–815;

masterclass in Birmingham 957–958, 1004; passes 788, 868, 972–973, 1107, 1263

Thurcaston, Leicestershire, All Saints 715 Learning the Ropes Plus 271 'Learning Tips' 1059 learning to ring: Alderney Ringing Centre 794; as a

blind ringer 552, 1123, 1261; call changes 6 (let); changing the speed of the bell 711, 723 (let); "five build a snowman - and gran learns Glasgow" 1220; "how to develop as a new band" 673; "internal dialogue of a novice ringer" 157; learning the rhythm of the lead 836; Learning the Ropes Plus 271; "on being too old" 1147, 1179 (let); professionalisation and control by ART 153–154 (let), 178 (let), 250 (let); putting both strokes together 866; QP by Lucy Arkless with Downs Syndrome 846; Steeple Aston, Oxon, SS Peter & Paul 1249; targeted/focused practice 1202–1203; teaching in Singapore 892–894; tower zones 1058 (let), 1131 (let); training day for young ringers 1125–1126; Vernet 2019 Summer School 861–862; "what to expect as a new ringer" 915

50 Years Ago: learners over 50 258 100 Years Ago: toleration 1018 see also recruitment/retention; 'Room at the Top'

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Minster Ch of S Peter 297, 298


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legal matters: Charity Commission, reporting to 177; Julie McDonnell court case adjournments 55, 151, 299, 1031, 1203; Julie McDonnell court case escalation 623; Julie McDonnell court case update 791; safeguarding - a final review 904

Legg, Isobel (contrib) 990–991 Leggett, Josephine (contrib) 169 Legowski, Rebecca (contrib) 552, 1123 Leicester DG, AGM 1099 Lent 243 L'Estrange, Susan (contrib) 49–50 Let's Ring!, naming a method for 121–122 letters: (A) Abbiss, Janet and Colin 531 (let);

Anthony, Geoff 1206 (let); Archibald, Wendy 422 (let); Austin, Br SSF 326 (let); Austin, Brian 250 (let); Aylward, Jacak 130 (let); (B) Baldwin, John 1155 (let); Barber, Alan 201 (let); Barnes, Phillip 700 (let); Barnes, Tim 1205–1206 (let); Barnfield, A. J. 200 (let), 398 (let); Barnicott-White, Michael 700 (let); Barton, Jo 29 (let), 81 (let), 650 (let), 989 (let); Barton, Steve 531 (let); Bassett, Chris 938 (let); Beirne, Simon 1059 (let); Belcher, Lesley 178 (let), 1058 (let), 1154–1155 (let); Bevis, Peter 201 (let); Bianco, Stella 650 (let), 914 (let), 1012 (let); Bimson, Richard 554 (let), 601 (let); Blundell, Cliff 1132 (let); Bone, Fred 817 (let); Boniface, Doug 1034 (let); Booth, Roger 303 (let), 797; Bouckley, Oliver 723 (let); Boultbee, Roger 29 (let); Bunyan, Jay 989 (let); Burr, Stephen P. 844 (let); Bushell, Richard 279 (let); Buswell, Alan 130 (let), 226 (let), 914 (let); (C) Carson, Marie 798 (let); Castle, Steve 153–154 (let); Chadwick, Simon 798 (let); Charles, Rosemary 531 (let), 1131 (let); Chester, Mike 625 (let); Clark, Gill 130 (let); Collis, Robin 676 (let), 1012 (let), 1131–1132 (let), 1155 (let), 1179 (let), 1228 (let); Cresswell, Tony 505 (let); Croft, Bill 398 (let), 798 (let); (D) Davis, Rob 1058 (let); Dickerson, Laura 445 (let); Ditmas, Monica 227 (let); Donnelly, Diane 1058 (let), 1082 (let); Duff, Neil 250 (let); (E) Eisel, John 58 (let), 179 (let), 349 (let), 531 (let), 579 (let), 744–745 (let), 1082 (let), 1131 (let), 1179 (let); Evans, Gareth Alun 1206 (let); Eve, David 154 (let); Everett, Alison 817 (let); (F) Farnham, Tim 1154 (let); Field, Giles 226 (let), 891 (let); Fielden, John 201 (let); Finaldi, Pierpaolo 1229 (let); Fleming, Keith H. 201 (let); Fountain, Roger 374 (let); Fox, Roger 201 (let); Frampton, Derek 179 (let); Frye,

Chris 445 (let); (G) Gay, Phil 676 (let), 891 (let), 989 (let); Glover, Harry 153 (let); Gray, Angus 58 (let); (H) Haighton, Revd Michael 505–506 (let), 798 (let); Hallett, John 745 (let); Harris, Brian 445 (let), 700 (let), 775 (let), 844 (let), 1106 (let), 1229 (let); Harris, Graham 1155 (let); Harrison, George 302 (let); Harrison, John 58 (let), 797 (let), 1106 (let), 1131 (let); Heading, Jim 179 (let), 797 (let), 866 (let); Herschell, David 625 (let); Hill, John 154 (let); Hitchcock, Trevor 1179 (let); Hodge, Alison 676 (let), 891 (let), 1131 (let); Hodister, Remi 1012 (let); Horton, Janet 279 (let); Horton, Roderick R. 58 (let); Howard, Andrew 105 (let), 398 (let), 579 (let), 775 (let); Howes, Mick 723 (let); Hughes, David 130 (let); Hughes, Rita 1229 (let); Hutchinson, Chris 554 (let); Hyde, Linda 1228 (let); (J) Johnson, Andrew 226 (let); Johnson, Barry 302 (let); Johnstone, Derek C. 81 (let); Jones, Derek 279 (let); Jones, Helen Lloyd 6 (let); Jones, Mary (contrib) 866 (let); (K) Kelly, Dave 201 (let); Kipling, Chris 482 (let); Knox, Gill 29 (let); (L) Ladd, Jeff 745 (let); Lawrance, Tom 1106 (let), 1229 (let); Left, David 1106 (let); LeMarechal, Roy 817 (let); Lewis, Colin A. 1206 (let); Lock, Janet 1229 (let); Long, Graham 226–227 (let); Loveless, John 130 (let), 482 (let); (M) Major, Richard 1034 (let), 1155 (let); Manley, John 1059 (let); Mansley, Martin 153 (let), 554 (let); Marsh, Gary 445 (let); McClure, Diana 914 (let); McIlwrick, Tony 1154 (let); McKay, Chris 179 (let); (N) McNaughton, Sue 105 (let); McRobert, Derrick 914 (let); Mealor, David 1058 (let); Mew, Chris 302–303 (let); Mew, Susan 505 (let); Mitchell, Angela 531 (let); Nabb, Graham 278 (let), 1059 (let); Napper, Sam 1131 (let); Napper, Sam W. 505 (let), 1034 (let), 1106 (let); Neal, John D. 6 (let); Nicholson, Andrew 29 (let); Nightingale, Louise 579 (let); Norris, John 58 (let); (O) O'Mahony, Christopher 178 (let); Orchard, Nigel 531 (let); (P) Pargeter, Richard 278 (let), 723 (let); Pearson, Andrew 200–201 (let); Perrott, Margaret 250 (let); Pfeiffer-Rupp, Rüdiger 744 (let); Pickford, Chris 1131 (let); Pipe, David 1228 (let); Pipe-Wolferstan, Charles 250 (let); Place, Mark 482 (let); Pladdys, John 1205 (let); Platten, Jeremy 938 (let); Price, Brian 1106 (let); (R) Ramsbottom, James 1155 (let); Reade, Alan 1154 (let); Regan, Mark 676 (let); Regin, John 278 (let); Reynolds, Andrew 374 (let); Reynolds, Laith


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226 (let); Rice, Martin 1229 (let); Ridley, John 278–279 (let); Roach, Maryanne 866 (let); Rogers, Chris 1058 (let), 1082 (let); Rogers, Phil 303 (let); (S) Scales, Lynn 81 (let), 891 (let); Sealey, Phil 844 (let); Shaw, Neil 650 (let); Sherratt, David 6 (let); Shuttleworth, Ted 914 (let); Simon, Nick 326 (let), 1206 (let); Sims, Liam 531 (let); Skelton, Neil 29 (let), 250 (let); Smith, Anthony D. 422 (let); Smith, David 153 (let), 178 (let), 326 (let), 1082 (let), 1206 (let), 1228 (let); Smith, Richard A. 1205 (let); Snape, Mary 349 (let); Stanford, Ernie 105 (let); Stanford, Stephen 29 (let), 58 (let), 130 (let), 278 (let); Stanworth, Celia 554 (let); Stock, John 1131 (let); Sutton, Helen 153 (let); (T) Tarry, Howard 989 (let); Timmins, David 844 (let), 963 (let); Towell, David L. 81 (let); Tremain, Phil 676 (let); Trueman, Heather 676 (let); (V) Vaughan, Ian 989 (let); (W) Westman, Richard 1155 (let); Westwood, John 1229 (let); Whetton, David 179 (let); White, Andrew 723 (let); Wilkes, Diana M. 399 (let); Willans, William 1132 (let); Williams, Ann 1179 (let); Williamson, Jonathan 422 (let); Willis, Anne 1206 (let), 1229 (let); Wong, Terry 844 (let); Woods, Hamilton 744 (let); Woollam, Peter 6 (let); Woolley, Robin 1082 (let); Worthington, Tessa 6 (let), 1155 (let); Wright, Chris 700 (let)

Lewis, Colin (contrib) 120, 845–846, 1095 Lewis, Robert (contrib): "a quick look back" 1052;

contact details 1055; farewell lunch 1073; the RW AGM 960–962; stepping down as editor 719 (eds); tributes to 962

Lewis, Tony, rememered 1252 LGBT discrimination case 817, 844 (let) Liberty Bell 879 libraries: Sheffield Cathedral 228; Worcestershire &

Districts Change Ringing Association Library 280–281, 715

Lilliputters: AGM weekend 437; birthdays 169–170, 220; Christmas outing 169; Kent weekend 641; Summer Tour 888–890; Sussex weekend 1105

Lind-Smith, Eve 1121 Linford, Simon

(contrib): lessons from the 12-bell revisited 483, 510, 532, 555, 580; as new CC president 885–886; strategy for future of ringing 1130; see also 'Room at the Top'

responses to: lessons from the 12-bell revisited

676 (let); saving method ringing 798 Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS)

1099 listening skills 1082 (let), 1106 (let)

see also sound of bells Little Cornard, Suffolk, All Saints, augmentation and

new band 1029–1031 Llandaff & Monmoth DA (L&MDA): Handbell day

402; Horton's Four 300–301; QP f/night 1190; South West 12 Bell Competition for the Higby Trophy 1096

Llewellyn Edwards Bell Restoration Fund (LEBRF) Open Day 879

Lock, Kathleen 176 Lockwood, David (obit) 664 London 12 Bell Competition 1104–1105 London, City of London, S James Garlickhythe, Garlick

Hill 440 London method extensions 524 London Society (ULSCR) Summer Tour 932 London University, 75 Years Ago 999 Loughborough Bellfoundry, Singapore Cathedral bell

597, 598 Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust: earliest known

Taylor bell 200; Heritage Lottery Fund bequest 1013, 1100; Lottery funding award 344; visit from Duke of Gloucester 765–766

Love, Dickon (contrib) 440, 474, 817 Loveless, John (contrib) 892–894, 1049, 1181 Loyd, Richard (contrib) 152 Lufkin, Frank Benjamin 204 Lundy Island, Devon, S Helen 77; Exeter Colleges

Guild 898; sixteen go to Lundy 292 Lyminge, Kent, S Mary & S Ethelburga 1225, 1226 MacKenzie, Irene E. (contrib) 103 Mackfall, Walter, Private 1142 Mahoney, Rachel L. 169–170 maintenance issues: church clocks 179 (let); new

award for belfry maintenance 415; rope length adjustment using bobbins 809; rust 326; stays 1034 (let); theft of metal 812; Westley award for church bell maintenance 759, 905–906; Where’s the rust? 326

Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Cath Ch of S Michael & S Georg, 25 Years Ago 795

Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Holy Cross Monastery, Hillandale 845–846


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Malala, John (contrib) 808 Mallet, John 57 Mallett, Norman (obit) 1170 Mann, Wendy (contrib) 1234–1235 maps, 'Tail Ends' 195 Marlborough, Wiltshire, S Mary, 50 Years Ago 397 marriages: Duley/Tengatenga 1121; Hill/Waterson

942; Marshall/Skillicorn 1017; Martin/Griffiths 836; Morton/Harbinson 522; Ockwell/Hampson 1180; Waterson/Hill 1025

Marsden, Sue (contrib) 107 Marshall, Christopher (contrib) 271, 691, 1171 Marshall, Rosie (contrib) 1056–1057 Marshall, Sue (obit): "a bell for" 754, 1059 (let);

friends and family peal 60, 72; obituaries 678, 1136, 1143–1144

Martin, Ruth 836 Martin, Tim (contrib) 269 Matthews, Frank John (obit) 70 Mattingley, David (contrib) 834 'Maximus Bibendus' (contrib) 146, 219, 931, 1049 May, Bobbie (contrib) 318, 413, 557, 716, 1221 Mayes, Andrew (contrib) 509 Maynard, David: 1000 peals 1249; (contrib) 898,

1128–1129, 1153 MBEs: Esbester, Robert Mark 3; Rawlins, Lyril 55 McClaughry, Sue (contrib) 964–965 McDonnell, Julie: court case attendance 55, 151,

299; court case deferred 1031, 1203; court case update 791; escalation of case 623

McEune, Rhona (contrib) 75, 547, 929, 1003 McGregor, Helen (contrib) 794, 836; putting both

strokes together 866 McNamara, Moya (contrib) 1224 McStedman, Fabian (contrib) 571 Meadows, Leslie (obit) 218 Mears, Denison, legacy grant 1013 media see news and ringing Medical Ringers Guild: summer outing 569–570; the

Westminster Hospital 575 Melbourne, Australia, Cath Church of S Paul 129 Melen, Rebecca (contrib) 72, 1143–1144 memory, "why do we forget things so quickly?"

977–978, 989 (let), 1012 (let), 1034 (let), 1223 Mercer, James J. (contrib) 748 Merryweather-Clarke, Alison (contrib) 149–151 metal plaques 1198 Meter, Simon (contrib) 1209

method extensions 24; Framework for Method Ringing 95

see also under 'Education Column' 'Method of the Month': Cooktown Orchid D Major

31; Deva S Major 1060; Double Dublin S Major 31, 84, 157; Ely S Major 939; Frodsham S Major 629, 691; Jovium S Major 535; Kenninghall S Major 305; Lancashire S Major 202; Painswick S Major 867; Turramurra S Major 421; Ytterbium S Major 725

methods named 75 Years Ago: new methods 721 Singles: Eastleach Martin (QP) 490 Minimus: Geraint Thomas Pl (QP) 607; Greta

Thunberg TB (QP) 802 Doubles: Cornerstone (QP) 311; Cracked it (QP)

262; Double Court (QP) 1214; Isle Of Wight (QP) 469; King's Somborne (QP) 406; Leeds Castle (QP) 334; Liberator (QP) 490; Make Some Noise (QP) 1069; Monday Lunchtime Blues (QP) 187; New Zealanders’ Compassion B (QP) 359; Newark variations 584; Off we go (QP) 262; Ruby Anniversary (QP) 755; Salisbury Guild (QP) 13; Sprat and Winkle (QP) 755; Steeple Langford (QP) 13; Stentman (QP) 730; Transfiguration Pl (QP) 946; Unscientific (QP) 469; Westgate-on- Sea (QP) 779; Yesterday (QP) 311

Minor: Anniversary B (QP) 586; Batherm B (QP) 359; Berrick Salome Treble Pl (QP) 65; Bicarbonateofsoda D (QP) 209; Bickleigh B (QP) 946; Brightwell Baldwin Treble Pl (QP) 65; Brompton Ralph B (QP) 730; Cacofonix D (QP) 209; Charlgrove D (QP) 209; County Town Treble Pl (QP) 1113; Crich Tramway D (QP) 969; Dorstone B (QP) 802; Douglas Head Lighthouse S 540; Dubh Artach Lighthouse S (QP) 849; Duncansby Head Lighthouse S (QP) 922; Elokuu Diff B 208; Flannelette D (QP) 39; Frankenstein Day B (QP) 899; Heinäkuu Diff B 208; Holywell TP 133; Horspath TB (QP) 730; Hylle Byshops B (QP) 209; Impedimenta TB (QP) 187; Isle of Wight TP 1134; Jet The Dog TP (QP) 469; Joulukuu Diff B 208; Let's Ring! D 121–122; Little Milton D (QP) 209; Llanthony B (QP) 660; Lokakuu Diff B 208; Marraskuu Diff B 208; Metallurgix D (QP) 209; Michaelchurch Escley B (QP) 802; Mis Awst D (QP) 828; Mis Chwefror D (QP) 209; Mis Ebrill D (QP) 380; Mis


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Gorffennaf D (QP) 779; Mis Hydref D (QP) 1040; Mis Ionawr D (QP) 161; Mis Mai D (QP) 562; Mis Mawrth D (QP) 285; Mis Medi D (QP) 922; Mis Mehefin D (QP) 682; Mis Rhagfyr D (QP) 1258; Mis Tachwedd D (QP) 1139; Miserable Thursday Afternoon B (QP) 380; Miss ’ogwash S (QP) 311; Nettlebed D (QP) 209; Nettlebed Treble Pl (QP) 209; New Zealand S (QP) 334; Oldcastle B (QP) 430; Snodhill B (QP) 1162; South Stoke D (QP) 923; St Gildas the Wise (QP) 311; St Hildegard Of Bingen D (QP) 209; St Hildegard of Bingen (QP) 311; St Ivo Of Ramsey D (QP) 311; St Joavan Of Leon D (QP) 359; Streatley D (QP) 849; Syyskuu Diff B 208; Tostock S (QP) 1214; Tranquility Base (QP) 899; Un-Saiph Little B (QP) 1162; Vowchurch TP 1251; Walterstone B 540; Wellington Hundredth Alliance (QP) 634; Wheatley TB (QP) 1113; Witcombe D (QP) 1090

Triples: Ashmore Green B (QP) 311; Cold Ash B (QP) 113; Dewbys Bells Pl (QP) 359; Drellingore Pl (QP) 39; Finlay B (QP) 187; Fork Handles B (QP) 562; Four Candles B (QP) 469; Gallybagger B (QP) 13; Highclere New B (QP) 730; Jakeman’s B (QP) 187; Kintbury New B (QP) 899; Rockall B (QP) 39; St Helena B (QP) 39; St John The Evangelist B (QP) 65; St Mary The Virgin B (QP) 89; St Philip B (QP) 187; St Piran B (QP) 469; St Simon’s Little B (QP) 187; Stephen Bateman B (QP) 755; Westminster II B (WP) 995; Wilderness B (QP) 515; Wyatts Yard B (QP) 515

Major: 100 S 1134; Aether S 1189; Aimlessnesses A 967; Almondbury D 1015; Alpha A 183; Anti-Medusa S (QP) 633; Atlas S 558; Barlow TB (QP) 875; Black Five A 1251; Blatherskite A 427; Bowland D 1159; Bracknell TP 282; Bravo A 752; Britomartis S 558; Brizo S 558; Bushey Manor S 607; Carmela D 847; Castle Baynard S 944; Centennial A 1255; Charlie A 752; Chelsfield D 1016; Chilcompton D 657; Chittlehampton TP 679; Christmas Day A 183; Clementine B (QP) 1214; Clenchwarton A 753; Collings S (QP) 209; Concorde Little B (QP) 562; Cramlington A 993; Crow S 207; Daresbury D 776; Delta A 753; Demeter S 558; Deoxyribonucleic Acid D 205; Dipsophobia A 1250; Dordrecht Little S 994; Dordrecht TP

330; Drake D 356; Dungannon D 558; Easter A 467; Easton-in-Gordano D 1182; Eastwood A 993; Echo A 355; Electra S 558; Fenham A 992; Firkytoodle A 1015; Fontus S 558; Foxtrot A 355; Fryerning A 896; Fulking Hill A 967; Fustyweed S 679; Gillett A 920; Glenside D 355; Goldcrest S 405; Golf A 752; Grangetown A 920; Hamilton Alliance (QP) 730; Harborne D 259; Hawkins D 895; Haydon Bridge A 183; Hen Harrier S 134; Hookergate A 992; Hotel A 752; Huntsham Hybrid 182; India A 183; Jackdaw S 1212; Jalsagor S 284; Juliet A 753; Juturna S 558; Kelway S 1066; Kilo A 355; Kingsbury A 753; Kirkby Woodhouse S 703; Lambda A 1251; Lima A 355; Llanfeugan D 895; Low Fell A 183; Madley S 1137; Menin Gate S 332; Merlin S 330; Merope S 558; Merrie Ol’ Soul Alliance (QP) 138; The Messiah (QP) 875; Mike A 1251; Minions S 536; Montana A 992; Morning Star TP 652; Myrmica TP 1158; Nathan D (QP) 311; Nessless S (QP) 586; Nethertown A 824; Nevison’s Leap S 1067; The New Highweek A 1158; North Creake S (QP) 946; November A 1251; Nunney Castle D 134; Omega A 1251; Oscar A 728; Oscar S 1111; Oxford Castle S 282; Papa A 753; Pendennis Castle D 354; Penwortham A 1183; Phoebe D (QP) 730; Pickled Plum S (QP) 359; Pink Fizz D 1136; Prattinum Alliance (QP) 311; Purple Loosestrife D 944; Quail Alliance (QP) 161; Quebec A 183; Queenborough Castle S 630; Quernendon S 232; Querulous A 679; Rampisham A 871; Richmont Castle D 727; Riddle-Me-Ree! D 1250; Ridware D 992; River Severn S 230; Rome D 1017; Ronkswood A 777; Rook S 1111; Shaggs A 871; Sham Castle S 752; Song Thrush S 754; Sparrowhawk S 402; St Giles-In-The-Fields S (QP) 682; St Nicholas’s Day S 1213; St Saviour’s D (QP) 490; Strawberry Line D 657; Tango A 993; Tantobie A 183; Taunton Castle S 895; Tawny Owl S 560; Teignwick D 1250; Terminological Inexactitude 679; Tolladine A 872; Tranquility Base (QP) 755; Uniform A 355; Urquhart Castle D 1066; Ventongimps S 427; Veryan A 1067; Vialls D 559; Vicissitudinous D 1250; Victor A 753; Victoria Garesfield A 183; Vorlus-Snorlus A


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967; Waldron D 231; Washington DC. Alliance (QP) 1214; Wayward TB (QP) 65; Widford S 679; Wild Garlic D 560; Windpassing TP 207; Winterfell D 585; Wood Pigeon S 1067; Wookey Hole A 967; Wortley A 537; Wren S 309; Xmas A 34; Xpeedishus B (QP) 430; Xylobium S 184; Yankee A 752; Yellowhammer Alliance (QP) 922; Yeolmbridge D 776; Zulu A 183

Caters: Bromyard Downs B (QP) 849; Holy Orders B (QP) 262; Jan Little Alliance (QP) 828; Mythering B (QP) 1257; St Hugh B (QP) 209; St Thomas The Apostle B (QP) 39

Royal: Ama Dablam S 1037; Annapurna S 776; Backwell A 1133; Birthday DLH 111; Boghead S 1015; Darlington D 606; Dartford Little B (QP) 490; Haselbech A 920; Holderness S 309; Hurricane Jack Diff 823; Jordonston D 356; Kingsbury LS 10; Kingsgate A 584; Kittiwake A 800; Loch Fyne A 823; Makalu D 182; Mountjoy S 752; Northgate A 1111; Outgate A 897; Risegate A 332; Robinson S 727; Skye D 823; Vital Spark S 823; Whirlwind Diff LH 10; Wyevale S 1255

Maximus: Alcedo A 377; Alderaan_1 A 1037; Alderaan_2 A 1037; Baluan A 377; Bandersnatch LTP 85; Camberwick LA 1088; Cambridge A 134; Cauldron Dome LD 1249; Coruscant S 1037; Darwin LA 377; Diamond Head A 377; Emerald Diff LA 1088; Endor Little A 1037; Frumious LTP 85; Geonosis A 1037; Gooseberry S 1088; Hallasan A 1249; Hydra A 1037; Jarita S 1037; Kalavinka D 1037; Kamino A 1037; Kilauea Diff LH 377; Kinnara S 1037; Lime D 1088; Maidenhead D 1088; Marchena LA 377; Maryland S 560; Metheringham Fen S 1160; Mount Mackenzie A 1249; Nephthys S 1252; Olive S 1088; Paludian S 1039; Poperinge D 428; Sea S 1088; Tatooine S 1037

see also Framework for Method Ringing Mew, Chris (contrib) 96; Charity Commission,

reporting to 177; DAC bell advisors 724; Notre Dame, Paris fire 1004; Railway Memorial Service 1102–1103; ringers welcome new vicar 692; safeguarding - a final review 904

Mew, Susan (contrib) 786 Micklethwaite, J. T. (author) 107

micropubs 219 Midland Counties’ Association, 100 Years Ago 423,

966 Millennium project 344 Mills, William 217 Milton Lilbourne, S Peter 173–175 Mini-Roadshow 475 Mitchell, Len (contrib) 1192–1193 Mitchell, Stephen (contrib) 616, 1168 modelling a belfry 650 (let), 676 (let), 700 (let), 744

(let) Modern Parish Churches: their plan, design, and

furniture 107 modes, Framework for Method Ringing 95 moon landing, commemorative ringing 6 (let), 58

(let), 768, 783 Morden Changes 58 (let) Moreton, Andrew (contrib) 664 Moreton, Michael 870 Morley, Giles (contrib) 242 Morris, George (contrib) 23 Morrison, Don (contrib) 784 Morton, Michael, wedding 523 Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) 954 motorcyclists' tour 689 Mounsey, Paul N. (contrib) 1252 moving house/tower 811 multiple sclerosis 1027 music and ringing: fundamentals and harmonics

835; Kildwick MiniRingers 348; new ringing hymn 422 (let), 505–506 (let), 786, 798 (let); ringing as music (coursework) 767 (eds), 770–771, 797–798 (let)

Nabb, Graham (contrib) 271 Nash, Melissa 526 National 12 Bell Striking Contest: does it matter where

you are drawn to ring? 8–9; eliminator results 298; Exeter Cathedral prepares to host 392, 548; Exeter's home win 623 (eds); final full report 645–650; final results 625; lessons revisited 483, 510, 532, 555, 580, 676 (let); peals rung by the bands in the final 56–57

Nettleham, Lincolnshire, All Saints, ringing suspended 319

New Alresford, Hants, S John Bap, World War I ringing 22

new bells: Camberley, Surrey, S Michael, Yorktown


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713, 715; Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, S Clement 1003; Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, National Cath Ch of S Patrick 1149, 1150; Horbury, West Yorkshire, S Peter & S Leonard 441–443; Kettering, Northants, SS Peter and Paul 104; Kilmood, Down, Ireland, S Mary 1–3; Ponteland, Northumb, S Mary V 28; Singapore, Singapore, Cath Ch of S Andrew 597, 598; Vernet-les-Bains, France, S George 100

New Romney, Kent, S Nicholas, 25 Years Ago 483 New Year's Honours see honours news and ringing: Eric Critchley and the first attempt

for the 40,320 914; Galbraith, Cyril 353; Wallis, Barnes 914; young ringers on TV 479

Newton, Robert (contrib) 271 Ngetsa, Betty (Elizabeth) (obit) 618, 808 Nicholas, Dorothy 596 "Nicolases" peal 1210, 1213 Nightingale, Louise (contrib) 399 Nobbs, Viv (contrib) 497–498, 1035 non-ringable bells: Great Tom of Lincoln 902; Irish

mystery "bell" 21, 29 (let); oldest ship’s bell 296; the silent bell 295

Norman Smith’s composition of 23-spliced Surprise Major 153 (let)

North Wales Assoc (NWACBR): QP week 1191; Ringing World calendar 980

North-West 12-bell striking competition 352 Northampton, Northamps, S Edmund 198–199, 250

(let), 269, 374 (let) Norwich DA

100 Years Ago: future of 942, 1085; revival 1051 notice boards 858 Notre Dame, Paris: commemorative ringing 443

(eds), 448–465, 531 (let); events of fire 499; fire 371, 371 (eds); purpose of commemorative ringing 482 (let), 505 (let); restoration update 1004

Nottingham University Society of Change Ringers (NUSCR): nine in a day 1266; v. pigeons 521

Nunn, Tony (contrib) 917 NUSCR see Nottingham University Society of Change

Ringers Nutton, Vivian and Christine (contrib) 364 obituaries: Anderson, Janice 930, 1023–1024;

Andrews, Ivan L. 98, 411–412; Astridge, Jenny 414; Bagshaw, Rhian Nigel 71; Barker, Dorothy 616; Barnes, John 1031 (eds), 1050, 1264–1265; Bartholomew, Mary 242; Bateman, Stephen James

(Batman) 216; Bishop, Ernie 1198; Bloomfield, Paul 832; Brown, June Muriel 520; Carr, Andrew Richard 1120; Cartidge, Richard 642; Carveth, Mary 568; Cobb, Lewis Frank 975–976; Cook, Roland H. 738, 927; Croughton, Janet Elise 760; Curtis, Philip 1219; Cutt, John 1219; Davies, Philip G. K. 242, 340, 398–399 (let); Dawson, Peter M. 48; death notices now free 1151; Ditmas, Monica 1024; Edwards, Geoffrey A. 438, 567–568; Elliott, Angela 316; Eves, Peter J. 170, 388; Fidler, Arthur 1026, 1095; Flood, Alan 822; Fox, David William 240; Franks, Sheila 1146; Game, Keith 594, 856; Garrard, Neil 414, 592; Gates, William Leonard (Bill) 240; George, Clive (Leslie) (obit) 568; Gough, David K. 96; Grainger, Bruce, Revd 883; Grant, Graham 291; Guy, Robin 146; Heath, Donald C. 195, 435–436, 482 (let); Heaton, John Edward 1192–1193; Hebden, Michael "Tub" 570, 808; Hill, Thomas 349 (let); Hinde, Robert W. (Bob) 71; Hitchins, Laurence 1002, 1071; Hope, Margaret Joan (née Stephens) 120; Hurcombe, Peter 19; Hurrell, Geoffrey 104–105; Johnson, Christopher M. P. 181, 364; Jones, Basil 640; Kabwemba, Teddy 1228 (let); Keates, John D. 387; King, Jacqueline 218; Lockwood, David 664; Mallett, Norman 1170; Marshall, Sue 678, 1136, 1143–1144; Matthews, Frank John 70; Meadows, Leslie 218; Ngetsa, Betty (Elizabeth) 618, 808; Orme, John, Revd 602; Orme, Revd John 120; Overington, Roger F. 168; Parry, Anthony Hawley Grey 319, 735; Parsons, Joyce 810; Parsons, Roy 475; Payne, Eric 96; Roberts, J. Michael 1170; Roberts, Jill 975; Sadler, Bernard 1146; Scudamore, Keith 991; Slatford, Frederick Sidney (Fred) 880; Smith, John Alexander 642; Smith, Peter Jefferson 144; Smith, Ruth H. 270, 294, 539, 544; Smith, T. Jefferson 784; Southall, Lee 807; Spiers, Alfred George Frank 663–664; Stenton, Geoffrey 1168; Stillwell, Ronald Edward 471–472; Stracey, Alastair 1170; Taylor, Charlie 1222; Taylor, Helen R. 74, 316; Thornley, Joeseph 414, 712; Tingley, Roger 268; Trueman, Ivor H. 191–192; Tudball, Margaret 366; Venn, Edward R. (Ted) 858, 974–975; Waddy, Richard F. 48; Webb, Matthew 907; White, Arthur 688; Whiting, Roland C. 496; Whittaker, Philip 472; Willis, David 1268; Willis, Geoff 1168; Yates, Derek Frank 1045


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Ockwell, Catherine 1180 Ockwell, David (contrib) 1180 oddstruckness 840–841 Odell, Stanley, Sir 1181 ODG see Oxford DG Offen, Richard (contrib) 127, 273–275 Old RW News: first bell openings 577; Willson family

506 25 Years Ago: Around & About 578, 915;

Birmingham conquer the Exeter heavies 632; Bristol University Society 57; carpets 795; D-Day anniversary ringing 656; Great Hall 171; ladies' 12-bell peal 1014; Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Cath Ch of S Michael & S Georg 795; memorial to John Bramley 327; New Romney, Kent, S Nicholas 483; progress and inflation 425; sex and the belfry 988; sound control 751; "wide-eyed, and dizzy" 601

50 Years Ago: Belfry Gossip 738; Bells and Bellfounding (Shepherd) 37; Carter Triples 367; competition brings cleaner belfries 1083; first prize in Fabian Stedman competition 1083; gas conversions 397; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, S Mary de Lode 1000; Great Tom of Lincoln 902; gross abuse 1083; Hampshire's unique ower 397; handbell peals 388; handbells in the attic 883; Kilifi, Kenya, Africa, S Thomas 930, 1036; learners over 50 258; Marlborough, Wiltshire, S Mary 397; nation's gift to Australia 973, 976, 978; note on Stedman Caters and Cinques 945; Parker’s twelve-part 793; Pye, George 436; "ring out the old - ring in the new" 1026; Ringing and Conducting Standard Methods 388; Ringing World editor retires 930; Ringing World new editor 858; rough peal technique 1184; Universities Association Life Membership 75; "waiting for the dawn" 343; Whitstable, Kent, S Alphege 999

75 Years Ago: 5-bell ringing 827; 7-bell methods 642; air raids 619; belfry prayers 701; Bob Major lead ends 701; the CC and the exercise 952, 972; Central Council meeting 511; curious towers and belfries 978–979, 1061; dodecahedron 594; the future 887 (eds); Liberty Bell 879; London University 999; method construction rules 667; miscellaneous performances 499; new methods 721; paper

supply 1122; peal ringing 1023, 1047; Plain Bob Fourteen in 918; "ringing and life" 439; seven bell methods 690; Stedman Triples 1222; thoughts about methods 415, 445 (let); "twelve months after" 376

100 Years Ago: "among the heavy bells of Kent" 825; Association subscriptions 154; Associations’ opportunities 810; bell founders London dinner 192; CC meeting 546, 602; CC powers 865; CC's future 714; CC's role 556; church struck by lightning 1147; district system 485; Easter meetings 374; "fallen heroes" 219; finance and reconstruction 399; Johnson, Henry 243; length of a peal 898; memorial service 131; method tapping 1147; Methods Committee 666; Midland Counties’ Association 423, 966; Norwich DA 942, 1051, 1085; Norwich scholar 1194; peal ringing standard 854; Putney officers peal 281; royal bell founding 329; St Athan, The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, S Tathan 987; striking in peals 921; toleration 1018; Uniting in action 98; war memorials 349, 1108; Westminster Abbey bells 109, 370; Westminster, Greater London, S Clement Danes 726; Winchester Guild 678

O'Mahony, Christopher (contrib): Easter message 371; Framework for

Method Ringing 225; stepping down as CC president 551

responses to: saving method ringing 798 open days: 1981 Bedford District 445 (let);

Basingstoke, Hants, All Saints 933–934; Llewellyn Edwards Bell Restoration Fund 879

Open University Society (OPUSCR), 40th anniversary ringing day and dinner 953

opinion pieces: does it matter where you are drawn to ring? 8–9; "how I got into ringing" 578; moving house/tower 811; ringing at Burnham, Buckinghamshire, S Peter 842–843; "Ringing in the Post- Apocalyptic Age" 179–180; "rising to the challenge", CC engagement 604–605; a vision for the future of youth ringing 248

75 Years Ago: "ringing and life" 439 see also 'Room at the Top'

OPUSCR see Open University Society Oram, Ian (contrib) 1264–1265, 1271 Orchard, Nigel: retirement 1004; tributes to 962 Orme, John, Revd (obit) 602


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Orme, Liz (contrib) 8–9, 56–57 Ottaway, Andrew (contrib) 955 outings/tours: an airborne tour of 60 years ago 303;

Around Tour 826; ASCY seniors' summer tour 801; Banwell, Somerset, S Andrew ringers 1050; Barnes Summer Tour 917; Bellringing Motorcyclists tour 689; Clavis Lodge tour to Ypres and Dordrecht 468; Clerical Ringers Guild in South Wales 1194; Cumberland Youths in USA 1253–1254; D&N ramble in Tyneside Coastal area 855; Edinburgh ringers go to Tulloch 410–411; Exeter Colleges Guild 898; Exonian Society Annual Tour 782; Feasters Two-Tower European Tour 63; Four Shires Guild 341; Friends of Derick Obergene QP week 1196–1197; Griffin Ringers Outing 1048; Herts ringers in Ireland 49–50; L Martin Daniels Peal Tour 514; Lilliputters 641, 888–890, 1105; Liz and friends QP week 1139; Medical Ringers Guild 569–570; OUS 1980s in Lundy 839; RAF Guild 927; Reading and Channel Islands trip to Tulloch 1152–1153; "ringing for tin in Poldark country" 859; RNGB AGM Oxford outing 317; Roving Ringers 665, 881, 883; Royal Naval Guild 4–5; St Paul’s Cathedral Guild 284; Salisbury DG young ringers 389, 860; Shropshire ringers go continental again 434–435; sixteen go to Lundy 292; Somerset’s Wednesday Group May trip 520; St Martin's Guild in York 1169; Sussex CA in Tulloch 639; Thurcaston/Swithland 1000; Trinity UK Tour 785; Universities Association Summer Tour 903; Wayfarers 2019 Tour 929; Yorkshire Grand Day Out 440; Young Bell Ringers Cycle Tour 1075

Overington, Roger F. (obit) 168 Oxford DG (ODG): 10-bell competition and meeting

1221; 50 years of handbell ringing 365; Banbury branch QP week 339; Bell Fund AGM 318; handbell day 413; Newbury branch, QP week 290; peal tour of North Norfolk 557; winners of RWNYC 669–670, 671 (eds); winning RWNYC band on preparation and contest day 696–697; young ringers on TV 479

Oxford Society, 100 years of ladies in 176 Oxford University Society, on Lundy 839 Paddington Bear fund raising 1267 Page, Daniel (contrib) 827 Page, Jack, interview 576–577 parish churches see church buildings

Parker, David and Karen (contrib) 974 Parker, Joseph J. (historical composer) 792–793,

820–821 Parker, Sandra (contrib) 663–664 Parliament, support for bell ringing 203 Parry, Anthony Hawley Grey (obit) 319, 735 Parsons, Joyce (obit) 810 Parsons, Roy (obit) 475 Patterson, Janet (contrib) 1074 Paulson, Duncan (contrib) 74 Paulson, Sara (contrib) 1169 Payne, Eric (obit) 96 Peace Celebration Day 754 Peachey, Heather (contrib) 711, 1127 peal boards: Cumberland Youths peal boards in The

Arches, London 52; Norman Smith’s composition of 23-spliced Surprise Major 78–79, 130 (let), 153 (let); Shifnal, Shropshire, S Andrew 717–719

peal ringers: firsts in conducting 105; L Martin Daniels Peal Tour 514; Vickers, Raymond 1068

1000 peals: Constant, Benjamin 282; Davey, Andrew J. 752; Davey, Revd Andrew J. 355; Dew, Michael J. 1158; Greenley, Adam S. 292; Hodkin, James A. 428; Maynard, David 1249; Purday, Michael G. 1066; Robinson, Ian N. 992; Spencer, Michael R. 1066; Williamson, Peter J. 231

2000 peals: Bennett, Neil 800; Cammiade, Paul 282; Firman, Graham G. 10; Hatchett, Michael 132; Howell, Cynthia E. 1133; Marshall, Sue 309; Warboys, Stephanie 559

4000 peals: Dove, C. Barrie 62; Pett, Tim 848 5000 peals: Curtis, Paul F. 1134 6000 peals: Regin, Alan 774, 815 'prolific': Brett, Leslie G. 963; Critchley, William

Eric 818–819, 890, 914; Cullingworth, Thomas 429; Lufkin, Frank Benjamin 204; Rowley, Arthur E. 651

peals: recording performances retrospectively 987 75 Years Ago: "one who was blistered" 1023 100 Years Ago: length of a peal 898 see also Framework for Method Ringing

peals, long length: 10,080 Addington S Major 509; 10,368 Spliced S Major 394–395, 397; 10,500 Minor and Doubles at S Mary’s, Chirk 750; Cinques and Maximus 1014; Eric Critchley and the first attempt for the 40,320 890, 914; failures and publishing as normal peals 1205 (let), 1228 (let);


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Framework for Method Ringing 7; preparing for long peals 529–530; record length of spliced Cinques and Maximus 1084–1085; Walkden organiser’s footnote 560

Pearson, David (contrib) 713, 715 Pendery, Mark (contrib) 1099 performance reporting, Framework for Method

Ringing 7 permissiveness, Framework for Method Ringing 7,

30 Peterborough DG: 2019 AGM 761; Spring Festival

500 Peterstone Wentloog, Newport, Wales, former ch of S

Peter 569 The Philippines, return of bells 23 Phillips, Helen: interview 221, 222–223

(contrib): Horton's Four 300–301; Llandaff & Monmoth DA handbell bell 402

physics of bell ringing: potential energy 81 (let), 105 (let), 130 (let); "why swing bells?" 108

Pickford, Chris (contrib): Critchley, William Eric 890; Great War Memorial booklet 573–574; Mallet bell 57; Northampton, Northamps, S Edmund 198–199

Pickford, Heather (contrib) 750 Pickup, Mike (contrib) 228 Pike, Max (contrib) 957–958 Place, Mark (contrib) 770–771 Plain Bob, 'even and odd' 124 plaques, commemorative 1198 plastic wrappers 531 (let) Platt, Michael J. book collection 228 poetry (inc Poet's Corner): "A Passing" 807;

Alvington bells 1170; 'Bell Ringers' (Dave Smith) 156; new ringing hymn 422 (let), 505–506 (let); QP of Bristol 878; "Ring Out, Wild Bells" 1229 (let)

police in ringing 916–917 Polish bell marks 80th anniversary of German invasion

884, 928 politics, Reynolds, Linda appointment 598 Ponteland, Northumb, S Mary V, new bells 28 Poole, Chris 1124 Poppy Appeal ringers' badges 1201 potential energy of the bell 81 (let), 105 (let), 130

(let) Potter, David E. (contrib) 765–766, 1013 Povey, Chris (contrib) 298 practices, targeted/focused 1202–1203 prayers for the belfry, 75 Years Ago 701

Price, Gavin E. (contrib) 30–31, 500, 935 Pring, Geoff (contrib) 80–81 'Project Pickled Egg' 1034 (let), 1153 Project Resound 152 protest ringing 6 (let) psalms 1003 pub crawls 1237–1239 Pub Quiz 1155 (let) public relations, Ringing World National Youth Contest

199 (eds), 200 (let) public ringing, what should we ring for? 625–627

see also commemorative ringing Pugh, Ashley (contrib) 108 Pullin, Geoff (contrib): Peterborough DG AGM 761;

Peterborough DG Spring Festival 500; Waddy, Richard F. 48

Pullin, Richard (contrib) 772–774, 792–793, 820–821, 1176–1177, 1207–1209

Pullin, Robert, interview 276–277 pullometers 1248 Pupeikyte, Justina 226–227 (let) Pye, George, 50 Years Ago 436 quarter peals: 1000 QPs at Durleigh, Somerset 60;

2018 QP report 180–181; Bucks and Berks Young Ringers 716; Dorset "circled" 715; sacred and secular 226 (let)

Queen's birthday honours 599 Rabong, Steve (contrib) 240 Radway, Warwickshire, S Peter 1059 (let) Rae, Bob (contrib) 440 RAF Guild 268, 927 Railway Memorial Service 1102–1103 Rambling Ringers’ Club 1171 Ranger, Janet (contrib) 123 Rank, John (contrib) 1139 Rawlins, Lyril 55 Reading, Judith (contrib) 228 'Reasons to Ring', Victoria, Queen of England 156

see also commemorative ringing record lengths, Framework for Method Ringing 7

see also peals, long length recruitment/retention: CC mini roadshow 857;

emergency strategy 1083; "how I got into ringing" 578; "how to develop as a new band" 673; inclusivity in ringing 1106 (let); Kildwick MiniRingers 593; Millennium project 344;


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outreach programme 247 (eds); 'Room at the Top' 1046–1047, 1058 (let), 1062–1063; "summoned by bells" 595, 883; sustaining university societies and other ringing groups 909–911; "what to expect as a new ringer" 915; "Why do ringers lapse?" 319, 621–623; by Zachary Chiu 128

see also learning to ring; Let's Ring! Reeves, Arthur (contrib) 977–978 Regan, Mark (contrib) 581, 617, 1098, 1171, 1267 Regin, Alan, 6000 peals 774, 815

see also Rolls of Honour rehanging bells, Hanley bells 741–743, 798 (let),

1151 Remap 1027 Remembrance Day 1079 (eds), 1102–1103, 1123 repairs see restoration projects restoration projects: Almonsbury, Glos, S Mary the

Virgin 391, 417–418; Calstock, Cornwall, S Andrew 964–965; Milton Lilbourne, S Peter 173–175; Notre Dame, Paris fire 1004; Runcorn, Cheshire, All Saints 100; Ruthin, Denbighs, Wales, S Peter 31; Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales, S Peter 500, 935; St Athan, ValeGlam, Wales, S Tathan 30; Swithland, Leics, S Leonard 1240–1241

see also augmented rings retention see recruitment/retention Revelstoke, Devon, S Peter, Noss Mayo 579 Reverse methods 250 (let), 278–279 (let) Reynolds, Leith 597, 598, 599 (eds) Reynolds, Linda 598 Ridgman Trophy 599 Ridley, Chris (contrib) 52, 837–838, 909–911 Ridley, Phil (contrib) 1104–1105 Riley, Roger (contrib) 1101–1102 ringers, young: Bedfordshire Assoc new team leader

1049; Bucks and Berks QPs 716; children ringing for children 1199; Cycle Tour 1075; G&B training day 1125–1126; Kent CA in New Forest 444; Kildwick MiniRingers 348, 593; Lancashire Assoc group 672; leadership 303 (let); Lilliputters AGM weekend 437; Lilliputters birthdays 169–170, 220; Lilliputters Christmas outing 169; Lilliputters Kent weekend 641; Lilliputters summer tour 888–890; Lilliputters Sussex weekend 1105; Oxford DG on TV 479; QP in Tulloch 1086; Salisbury DG 389, 860; South East England Youth Striking Contest 737; a vision for the future 248; Worcester, Worcs, Cath Ch of Christ & BVM youngest ringer 668

Ringing and Conducting Standard Methods (Smith), 50 Years Ago 388

Ringing Associations: 100 Years Ago 154; bell fund uses 834; geography 1209; inflation rates 891 (let); statistics 863–865; strategies for 1130, 1154 (let)

Ringing Associations, 100 Years Ago 810 ringing chambers, carpets in 795 Ringing Remembers: Armistice Centenary badges

501–503; Dewsbury commemorations 154; minutes of CC Annual Meeting 256; new ringers 145; Remembrance Day 1079 (eds); Sussex County Association 373; VE day anniversary 1012 (let); W&P War Centenary commemorations 497–498

Ringing World: 2019 diaries 3 (eds); 2020 diaries 980, 1001, 1074, 1082 (let); 2020 merchandise 980; AGM at Goldsmiths, London 960–962; board appointments 719; Bosworth, Will, as new editor 959 (eds), 1055; calendar 980; Christmas gift ideas 1200; compostable wrappers 1055, 1103; death notices now free 1151; editorial assistant advert 1028; global contributions 1228 (let); Lewis, Robert - a quick look back 1052; Lewis, Robert stepping down as editor 719 (eds), 884, 1031 (eds); making our Charitable Objects more realistic 299, 326 (let), 343; new editor job advertisement 815; overseas subscription rate anomalies 1055; plastic wrappers 531 (let); Pub Quiz 1155 (let); "splendid issue" 650 (let); subscription rates 1175; Teasdale, Christopher, recruitment 1210

50 Years Ago: editor retires 930; new editor 858, 1026

corrections: 100 Years Ago 475; ART 2019 awards 392; duplication 1002; false peals 798 (let); 'First Peal Congratulations' 243; Frodsham S Major 691; Grappenhall, Cheshire, S Wilfrid 1012; Lancashire AGM 368; Learning the Ropes passes 931; making our Charitable Objects more realistic 343; Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales, S Peter 979; surname misspelling 715

directors: Davis, Doug 224; Lay, Graham 224 Ringing World National Youth Contest: 2020 in York

887, 1227; awards ceremony 694, 695; Cheshire Cats band 699; entries 151 (eds); handbells at 698; how the G&B prepared 764; judging comments 763; Liverpool 2019 at a glance 64; "more than a contest" 676 (let); new chief judge 1124; open towers 698; the organiser 695;


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Oxford DG as winners 669–670, 671 (eds); preparations for 419 (eds), 668; publicity 199 (eds), 200 (let); reflections from the day 695 (eds), 696–697; teams 704–705

Ringing World Pathways 1064–1065, 1086, 1131 (let), 1232–1233

RNGB see Royal Naval Guild Roast, Joe E. G. (contrib) 388 Robert B Smith Trophy 1072 Roberts, A. S., Canon 955 Roberts, Don (contrib) 367 Roberts, J. Michael (obit) 1170 Roberts, Jackie (contrib) 754 Roberts, Jill (obit) 975 Robertson, Craig (contrib) 736 Rogers, John (contrib) 1169 Rogers, Phil (contrib) 1071 role splicing, Gloucester & Bristol DA 619 Rolls of Honour: April 1919 304; August 1919 822;

D-Day landings 527; February 1919 82–83; June 1919 749; March 1919 204; May 1919 419; Ringing Remembers 1079 (eds)

Rooke, Philippa (contrib) 1265 'Room at the Top': celebrity ringers and learners

1046–1047; emergency strategy 1083; introduction 988; newbie perspective 1099; recruitment 1046–1047, 1058 (let); retention and 'prestigious' towers 1062–1063; ringing learning curves 1010–1011; sending the elevator back down 1082 (let); zone concept 959, 1058 (let)

rope length adjustment using bobbins 809 Rose, Jonathan (contrib) 319, 763, 1271 Rose, Phillip (contrib) 387 Rossell family 440 Rothera family ringing 294 Roulstone, Claire, interview with 528–529 Roving Ringers tour 665, 881, 883 Rowley, Arthur E. 651 Royal Naval Guild: AGM Oxford outing 317; QP day

293; Trafalgar Weekend and 40th anniversary outing 4–5

Royston, Hertfordshire, S John Bapt 296 Rumsey, Andrew Paul, Reverend Dr 143 Runcorn, Cheshire, All Saints 100 Runting, Alexander (contrib) 220, 578 Russ, Stephen (contrib) 240 rust in bell installations 326 Ruthin, Denbighs, Wales, S Peter 31

Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales, S Peter 500, 935, 979 Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde 1131 (let) Saddleton, Helen (contrib) 413 Saddleton, Phil 251 Sadler, Bernard (obit) 1146 safeguarding: ART conference 247; Charity

Commission, reporting to 177; a final review 904, 914 (let)

safety in ringing, stays 1034 (let) see also accidents/incidents; maintenance issues

St Andrews University, graduation ringing 740 St Athan, The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, S Tathan, 100

Years Ago 987 St Athan, ValeGlam, Wales, S Tathan 30 St Clement’s, 'Education Column' 172, 196 St Cuileáin Guild handbell week 873 St James Guild USA 184 St Martin's Guild (Birmingham) 1169 St Paul’s Cathedral Guild 284 St Simon’s, 'Education Column' 172 Salisbury, Andrew 21 Salisbury DG: 8-bell striking competition 547;

festival and AGM 545–546; Firsts Week 386; Great War Memorial booklet 573–574; Guild Novice and Six Bell Striking Competitions 941; LEBRF Open Day 879; new Bishop of Ramsbury 143; original artwork 345; QP week 1166; Young Ringers Day 389; young ringers in Bath 860

San Lorenzo, Genoa 200–201 (let) Sansum, David (contrib) 219 Save the Children 1074, 1199 Scales, Lynn (contrib) 769 schools and ringing: back to school after 50 years

1156–1157; Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde 1131 (let)

Scientific Triples 1242–1245 Scott, Graham (contrib) 735 Scottish Association, Edinburgh ringers go to Tulloch

410–411 Scudamore, Keith (obit) 991 Seabright, Nicky, Preb (contrib) 979 Sealey, Phil (contrib) 1169 secular quarters 226 (let) Sedbergh, Cumbria, S Andrew, Woodhouse ringing

machine 522 Sedgbeer, Cyril, birthday 952 Selby, North Yorkshire, Abbey Ch of S Mary & S


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Germain 1101–1102 Servants' Six 97 Sharpe, Frederick, collection for 127 Sharpe Trust 1155 (let) Sheffield, S Yorks, Cath Ch of S Peter & S Paul 228 Shenstone, Staffordshire, S John Bapt 321–323 Shepherd, Ronald Edward, Medal (OAM) of the Order

of Australia 101–102 Sherwood, Anna (contrib) 763 Shifnal, Shropshire, S Andrew: Albion Society of Shifnal

744–745 (let); a commemoration and an appeal 717–719; Stedman Triples 722

Shinfield, Berks, S Mary 950th anniversary 716 Shipton, Helen (contrib) 1027 Shipway, William (historical composer) 772–774,

817 (let) 'Show of Strength' 556 Shropshire ringers go continental again 434–435 Sibson, Derek (contrib) 104 Sidcup, London, S John the Evangelist 59 silent and non-conducted peals 538 Singapore Cathedral project: BellBoard 774, 796;

bicentennial celebrations 1230; dediction service 789–791; discrimination case 817, 844 (let); first ring on 767, 774; installation completion date and visiting 374 (let); teaching in 892–894; tenor bell and Laith Reynolds 597, 598

Skipton Music Festival 348 Slark, Brenda 104–105 Slatford, Frederick Sidney (Fred) (obit) 880 Slavonic, Lynsey (contrib) 768 Smedley, Alison (contrib) 319 Smith, Andrew G. (contrib) 1096 Smith, Dave, poem by 156 Smith, David (contrib) 128

see also 'Education Column' Smith, John Alexander (obit) 642 Smith, Liz (contrib) 316 Smith, Molly (contrib) 169 Smith, Norman, peal board 78–79, 130 (let), 153

(let) Smith, Peter Jefferson (obit) 144 Smith, Robert B. see Robert B Smith Trophy Smith, Ruth H. (obit) 270, 294, 539, 544 Smith, T. Jefferson (obit) 784 Smith, Tony (contrib) 819 Soham train explosion 620 Somerset’s Wednesday Group 362

Sotheran, Peter 532 sound control 751 sound of bells: enjoyed by most 29 (let); how far

away 1231; as witness 1027 South Africa: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa,

Cath Ch of S Michael & S Georg 795; Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Holy Cross Monastery, Hillandale 845–846

South East England Youth Striking Contest 737 South West 12 Bell Competition 51, 1096 Southall, Kerry (contrib) 807 Southall, Lee (obit) 807 Sparks, Chris (contrib) 441–443 Sparling, David (contrib) 1253–1254 Spencer, Susan (contrib) 856 spider for ropes available 1148 Spiers, Alfred George Frank (obit) 663–664 Spivey, Russell (contrib) 954 Spracklen, Mike 271 SRCY see Cumberland Youths Sri Lankan bombings 489 standard methods, 75 Years Ago 415, 445 (let) Stanford, Stephen (contrib) 526 Stannard, Paul V. (contrib) 760 statistics: 2018 QP report 180–181; "prove the

numbers" 775 (let), 797 stays 1034 (let) Stedman: "Impossible One Part" 203; method

extensions 416; Reverse Triples 250 (let), 278–279 (let); Stedman Plus 1236; variable cover 488

50 Years Ago: first prize in Fabian Stedman competition 1083; note on Stedman Caters and Cinques 945

Stedman, Fabian: "an oddment on" 1178; first book 58 (let)

Stedman Triples: 75 Years Ago 1222; celebration of 581; historic peal at Shifnal, Shropshire 722; history and extensions 1246–1247; touches 228, 251

steel bells 222–223, 326 (let) Steeple Aston, Oxon, SS Peter & Paul 1249 Stenton, Geoffrey (obit) 1168 Stenton, Kath and Jan (contrib) 1168 Stephens, Michael (contrib) 243, 739, 787 Stewardship & Management Workgroup update

506–507 Stillwell, Ronald Edward (obit) 471–472 Stoke-on-Trent, S John the Evangelist, Hanley bells


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741–743, 798 (let) Stokes, Christopher (contrib) 1068 Stone, Valerie (contrib) 60 Stracey, Alastair: (contrib) 761; (obit) 1170 Strange, Louis, Wing Commander 748 striking competitions: Chester DG 10-bell 1121;

Coburn Trophy 691; Kent young ringers 1200; Kimpton Cup 999; lessons from the 12-bell revisited 483, 510, 532, 555, 676 (let); London 12 Bell Competition 1104–1105; North-West 12-bell striking competition 352; ODG 10-bell 1221; Ridgman Trophy 599; Salisbury DG 547, 941; South East England Youth Striking Contest 737; South West 12 Bell Competition for the Higby Trophy 51; Swansea & Brecon DG 795; Tewkesbury Shield 473

see also judging striking; National 12 Bell Striking Contest; Ringing World National Youth Contest

striking in peals, 100 Years Ago 921 Suffolk Bells (hymn) 422 (let) Sunday services, Church of England requirements

229 Sussex County Association: Ringing Remembers 373;

in Tulloch 639 Swansea & Brecon DG, AGM and Striking Competition

795 swift bird boxes 1172 swifts 279 (let) Swithland, Leics, S Leonard, restoration 1240–1241 'Tail Ends': "before the War" 787; Brexit 123;

confidence 835; dress standard 75, 81 (let); farewell to 866 (let); maps 195; misleading words 319; tower list 147

Tansley-Thomas, Anne (contrib) 813–814 taxation, Chancel Tax 130 (let) Taylor Bellfoundry Museum 890 Taylor, Bernard (contrib) 316 Taylor, Catherine (contrib) 1120, 1148 Taylor, Charlie (obit) 1222 Taylor, Helen R. (obit) 74, 316 Taylor, John (contrib) 1029–1031 Taylor, Nigel, interview 193–194 Taylor Trophy 645–650 Taylors see John Taylor & Co (bellfounder);

Loughborough Bellfoundry teaching ringing: bell handling 736; deaf ringers

1059 (let); quirky call changes 1204; "which hand is

doing most of the work?" 1127 see also Assoc of Ringing Teachers (ART)

'Teaching Tips' 1127 Teasdale, Christopher, recruitment 1210 technology: Cirel software 1229 (let); pullometers

1248 terminology: common language 99; French ringing

vocabulary 866 (let), 891 (let), 914 (let), 938 (let), 963 (let), 989 (let)

Tewkesbury Shield 473 Thomas, Jen (contrib) 737, 956, 1200 Thomas, Simon, Bloodwise Bellringing Challenge

1033–1034 Thomson, Jenny (contrib) 549–550, 1080–1081 Thomson, Nick (contrib) 981–983, 986 Thornburn, Martyn (contrib) 4–5 Thorne, David, in hospital 1055 Thornley, Joeseph (obit) 414, 712 'Thought for the week': artificial intelligence 931;

authority of institutions 195; Balangiga, the Philippines 23; bell inscriptions 439; Buckfast, Devon, Abbey Ch of S Mary 907; Candlemas 123, 147; Christmas and advent 1271; church clocks 319, 523, 691; Church seasons 547; church towers 1171; common language 99; divisions in groups 667; Easter 415; emotions in ringing 1075; epiphany 75; forgetting things 1223; fundamentals and harmonics 835; going like the clappers 343; a helping hand 51; holidays 811; Holy Land 219; Lent 243; musicianship 1147; "Never say no!" 367; Notre Dame, Paris 499; patience of Job 1099; preparation 271; ringing teams 763; Roberts, A. S., Canon 955; saints and remembrances 1123; the silent bell 295; social status 1051; sound of bells 1027; a story to tell 571; strangers 1199; success and progress 979; successful ringers 475; "summoned by bells" 883; "the great secret of help is encouragement" 391; transitions 619; Valentine’s Day 171; visiting ringers 739, 787; visitors' book 859; visitors to Cornwall 715

Thurcaston, Leicestershire, All Saints 715 Thurcaston/Swithland outing 1000 Tiebout, Paul (contrib) 1084–1085 The Times, Ringing World National Youth Contest

200 (let) Tingley, Roger (obit) 268 Tinkler, Randle (contrib) 1146


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Titchfield, Hampshire, Peter 1172 Tompsett, Sue (contrib) 903 Towell, David (contrib) 1173–1175 The Tower Grabbers' Guide (Wrycroft) 1194–1195 tower-grabbing 147 towers see bell towers; ringing chambers Townend, R. (contrib) 1219 Townsend, John Alfred (WWI ringer) 1079 Townsend, Jonathan (contrib) 1079 training methods 368 Tremain, Phil (contrib) 171, 816, 1147 Trigger, Sam 668 Trinity UK Tour 785 (T)RopeAdviser 1155 (let) Trueman, Ivor H. (obit) 191–192 Trueman, Richard (contrib) 191–192 Truro DG, South West 12 Bell Competition for the

Higby Trophy 1096–1097 Tudball, Margaret (obit) 366 Tulloch Ringing Centre, Scotland: Edinburgh ringers go

to Tulloch 410–411; interview with Peter Bevis 480–481; Reading and Channel Islands 1152–1153; Sussex County Association trip 639

Turner, Matthew (contrib) 952 Turramurra S Major 421 twin hunt methods 244 UBSCR see Bristol University Society ULSCR see London University Society Underdown, David (contrib) 533–534, 625 (let) United States: Houston, Texas, Apollo 11 anniversary

ringing 768; ringers invited to reception in US Embassy 477–478; St James Guild 184; Trinity UK Tour 785

Universities Association Summer Tour 903 university ringing: "award winners – where are they

now?" 985; sustaining university societies and other ringing groups 909–911; Welsh Colleges Society 837–838

50 Years Ago: life membership 75 Uphill, Michael (contrib) 168 Uprichard, Dan (contrib) 1–3, 351 Valentine’s Day 171 Vant, George (contrib) 97, 217 VE day anniversary, planning for 75th anniversary

ringing 624, 1012 (let) see also D-Day anniversary

Venn, Edward R. (Ted) (obit) 858, 974–975 Vernet 2019 Summer School 861–862 Vernet-les-Bains, France, S George: "a first at" 745

(let); BellBoard 402, 966; Easter 393; "fête des cloches et de l’entente cordiale" 1008–1009; new bells 100

Vickers, Raymond 1068 Victoria, Queen of England 156 visiting ringers 739, 787, 989 (let) W&DCRA see Worcester, Worcestershire and Districts

Change Ringing Association library W&PDG see Winchester & Portsmouth DG Waby, Edward, Private 1142 Waddy, Richard F. (obit) 48 Wakefield, Gillian (contrib) 1220 Wales, "mysterious ring of six bells" 1106 (let), 1131

(let) Walkden, Greater Manchester, S Paul, long length

509 Walters, Jane (contrib) 156 war memorials 349, 1108 Warboys, John (contrib) 306–307 Warboys, Stephanie (contrib) 1073, 1143–1144,

1224 Wardell, Anne (contrib) 173–175 Warrington, county lines 1058 (let) Washington, DC, United States, Cath Ch of S Peter & S

Pau 1053, 1054, 1076, 1082 (let) Washington, DC, United States, Old Post Office Tower

1053, 1054, 1106 (let) Waters, Deborah (contrib) 417–418 Waters, Stephen (contrib) 468 waveform, blue line as 989 (let), 1012 (let) Wayfarers 2019 Tour 929 Webb, Matthew (obit) 907 webcam installation 816 websites: Central Council 399, 554 (let), 601 (let),

625 (let); Dove’s Guide for Church Bell Ringers to the Rings of Bells of the World 963; (T)RopeAdviser 1155 (let)

weddings, church weddings in decline 371, 398 (let), for individual occasions see marriages

Wellen, Robert (contrib): Dorset "circled" 715; obituary of Ivan L. Andrews 411–412; Rampisham, Dorset mystery 20; Salisbury DG artwork 345; Salisbury DG festival and AGM 545–546; Salisbury DG young ringers 860; Slatford, Frederick Sidney


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(Fred) (obit) 880 Wellington, New Zealand, bells from S Edmunds 269 Welsh Colleges Society, university ringing 837–838 Westley award for church bell maintenance 759,

905–906 Westman, Rich (contrib) 602 Westminster Abbey, Greater London, Collegiate

Church of S Peter, 100 Years Ago 109, 370 Westminster, Greater London, S Clement Danes, 100

Years Ago 726 the Westminster Hospital 575 Westwood, John (contrib) 1223 Whitaker, Sarah (contrib) 472 White, Arthur (obit) 688 White-Horne, Catherine (contrib) 121–122 White, Michael V. (contrib) 268, 927 White, Richard (contrib) 688 White-Spunner, Cameron 526 Whitechapel Bell Foundry Ltd, Nigel Taylor interview

193–194 Whitechapel Trophy 1071 Whiteley, Martin (contrib) 1084–1085 Whiting, Roland C. (obit) 496 Whitstable, Kent, S Alphege 990–991, 999 Whittaker, Philip (obit) 472 whole-pull ringing, Framework for Method Ringing 7 'Who's Who' 223 (eds); Bevis, Peter 480–481;

Brown, David 372; Christian foundations 398 (let); de Kok, Paul 720–721; Hyde, Linda 1032; Johnson, Jennifer 420; Page, Jack 576–577; Phillips, Helen 221, 222–223; Pullin, Robert 276–277; Roulstone, Claire 528–529; Willans, Maggie 324–325, 349 (let)

Wickham, Anne (contrib) 1170 Wilby, Andrew (contrib) 789–791 Willans, Maggie, interview 324–325, 349 (let) Willans, R. William (contrib) 1005–1007 Williams, Zoë (contrib) 396 Willis, David (obit) 1268 Willis, Geoff (obit) 1168 Willson family 506 Wilson, Nich (contrib) 1213 Wimbotsham, Norfolk, S Mary 907 Winchester & Portsmouth DG (W&PDG): Armistice

archive 1035, 1082 (let); false peals 798 (let); firsts f/night 1140; War Centenary commemorations 497–498

Winchester Guild, 100 Years Ago 678

Winchester, Hampshire, Chapel of S Mary, Winchester College 1156–1157

Winchester, Hants, Cath Ch of Holy Trinity, S Peter, S Paul & S Swithun 125

Winstanley, Keith 836 Winter, Alan (contrib) 599 the Wirral, ancient yews and pleasure gardens 1146 Witchell, David, Revd (contrib) 23, 499, 1027 Woodhouse ringing machine 522 Woolley, Robin (author) 819 Worcester, Worcs, Cath Ch of Christ & BVM: BellBoard

9, 229; dedication 617; Paddington Bear fund raising 1267; youngest ringer 668

Worcester, Worcs, sounds & craftsmanship of Worcestershire’s church bells 1098

Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association (W&DCRA), library 280–281, 715

World Scout Jamboree 787 World War I: badges 775, 938; "before the War"

787; Chester, Cheshire, Cath Ch of Christ and BVM 241; first officers’ peal 533–534, 625 (let); Great War Memorial booklet 573–574; Itchen Stoke, Hampshire ringing 796; New Alresford, Hants, S John Bap ringing 22; personal stories behind commemorative peals 1142; Railway Memorial Service 1102–1103; Rampisham, Dorset mystery 20; ringers' badges fund raiser 1201; Townsend, John Alfred 1079; W&P War Centenary commemorations 497–498; war memorials 349

see also Armistice Centenary; Rolls of Honour World War II: Polish bell marks 80th anniversary of

German invasion 884, 928 75 Years Ago: the future 887 (eds); peal ringing in

war-time 1047 Wratten, Cyril 218 Wright, Chris (contrib) 348, 593 Wrycroft, George (contrib) 1194–1195 WW2 see World War II WWI see World War I Wycherley, Michael 195 Wyld, Colin (contrib) 1242–1245 YACR see Yorkshire Assoc Yates, Derek Frank (obit) 1045 Yeoman, Jimmy L. (contrib) 888–890 yoga for ringers 504–505 York, N Yorks, Cath & Metropolitical Church of S Peter

(York Minster), St Martin's Guild at 1169


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Yorkshire Assoc (YACR), Grand Day Out 440 Yorkshire S Major 572 Young, Hayley (contrib) 1096 young ringers see ringers, young Ypres, Belgium, S George: Clavis Lodge tour 468;

Shropshire ringers go continental again 434–435

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