| Peal Records for All Saints, Huntsham, Devon 2026 |
| I N D E X |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| January 8th 2026 | ||
| 5088 | ||
| Alliance Delight Surprise Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 2 Lesley A Knipe | 6 Michael C Hansford | |
| 3 Lawrence C Bignell | 7 Harry J Andrews | |
| 4 Michael R Spencer | 8 Donald B Carter | |
| Composed by: J W Washbrook | ||
| Conducted: Donald B Carter | ||
| 2 hours 47 min | ||
| Peal Number 767 (RW 5990.140) First blows in the method by all 50th peal together - 5 & 8 Believed to be the first peal rung in this method (previously only rung in 2 quarters) Rung to celebrate the forthcoming Golden Wedding Anniversary of Lawrence and Margaret Bignell on Saturday 10th January. |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| January 15th 2026 | ||
| 5088 | ||
| New Cambridge Surprise Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 2 Margaret J Bignell | 6 David P Hammonds | |
| 3 Jane C Spencer | 7 Lawrence C Bignell | |
| 4 Lesley A Knipe | 8 Michael R Spencer | |
| Composed by: R D S Brown (101678) | ||
| Conducted: Michael R Spencer | ||
| 2 hours 51 min | ||
| Peal Number 768 (RW 5990.140) A Golden Wedding compliment to 2 and 7. First in the method 2 and 7. 350th peal together 1 and 8. |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| January 22nd 2026 | ||
| 5056 | ||
| Dunedin Surprise Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 2 Michael R Spencer | 6 Christopher Renyard | |
| 3 Lesley A Knipe | 7 Harry J Andrews | |
| 4 Jane C Spencer | 8 Donald B Carter | |
| Composed by: A J Pitman | ||
| Conducted: Donald B Carter | ||
| 2 hours 48 min | ||
| Peal Number 769 (RW 5989.105) 1250th peal - 2 300th peal together - 1 & 4 First blows in the method by all Believed to be the first peal rung in the method (previously only rung to a quarter). Rung as a 90th birthday compliment to Mary Beresford for Monday 26th January. Remembering Harold Rogers of Isleworth whose enthusiasm inspired many. |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| January 29th 2026 | ||
| 5088 | ||
| Gainsborough Surprise Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 Michael R Spencer | |
| 2 Margaret J Bignell | 6 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 3 Jane C Spencer | 7 Lawrence C Bignell | |
| 4 Lesley A Knipe | 8 Joseph St J Beaumont | |
| Composed by: Not Known | ||
| Conducted: Joseph St J Beaumont | ||
| 2 hours 49 min | ||
| Peal Number 770 (RW 5991.153) 5088 Gainsborough Surprise Major by Not Known B M W 3rds F H - 2 36452 - - 24653 - - 24536 - s s 2 25346 - 52436 3 part. 64 crus 24 56s & 8765s Remembering Jeffrey Knipe who passed away 4 years ago tomorrow. |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| February 5th 2026 | ||
| 5088 | ||
| Melvyn Surprise Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 Lesley A Knipe | |
| 2 Harry J Andrews | 6 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 3 Jane C Spencer | 7 Edward C Westlake | |
| 4 Kate J Wills | 8 Donald B Carter | |
| Composed by: N J Pitstow |
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| Conducted: Donald B Carter | ||
| 2 hours 52 min | ||
| Peal Number 771 (RW 5991.153) 1000th peal for the Association - 8 Rung in memory of Melvyn Carter of Westwood in Wiltshire who passed away last week aged 80 First peal in the method Melvyn Surprise Major -36-14-58-3678-1478-58-1236-78 le12 b This peal named a new method or variation. |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| February 12th 2026 | ||
| 5088 | ||
| Snowy Surprise Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 2
Lesley A Knipe |
6 Christopher Renyard | |
| 3 Michael C Hansford | 7 Michael R Spencer | |
| 4 Ian J Rees | 8 Fergus M S Stracey | |
| Composed by: Robert D S Brown | ||
| Conducted: Fergus M S Stracey | ||
| 2 hours 48 min | ||
| Peal Number 772 (RW 5993.204) |
| Devonshire Society | ||
| February 19th 2026 | ||
| 5056 | ||
| Nailstone Surprise Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 Lesley A Knipe | |
| 2 Margaret J Bignell | 6 Lawrence C Bignell | |
| 3 Richard H Johnston | 7 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 4 Ringer Four | 8 John R Martin | |
| Composed by: J R Ridley | ||
| Conducted: John R Martin | ||
| 2 hours 48 min | ||
| Peal Number 773 (RW not yet published) 777th peal - 7. 150th on the bells - 3. 200th together - 3,4. Welcome back to peal ringing for Richard. |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| February 26th 2026 | ||
| 5152 | ||
| Sarum Castle Surprise Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 Lesley A Knipe | |
| 2 Jane C Spencer | 6 Edward C Westlake | |
| 3 R Nicholas Lawrence | 7 Harry J Andrews | |
| 4 Richard H Johnston | 8 Michael R Spencer | |
| Composed by: Graham A C John | ||
| Conducted: Michael R Spencer | ||
| 2 hours 56 min | ||
| Peal Number 774 (RW not yet published) A birthday compliment today - 5. First in the method for all. 60th anniversary of first peal - 4. |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| March 5th 2026 | ||
| 5054 | ||
| Spitfire Delight Major | ||
| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 Lesley A Knipe | |
| 2 Kate J Wills | 6 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 3 Jane C Spencer | 7 Donald B Carter | |
| 4 Michael R Spencer | 8 Roy LeMarechal | |
| Composed by: A P Smith | ||
| Conducted: Roy LeMarechal | ||
| 2 hours 52 min | ||
| Peal Number 775 (RW not yet published) Rung on and for the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of K5054, the prototype aeroplane that became the Spitfire. See Photos on Bellboard Birthday compliment to Bryony Dorrington. 300th together - 5,7. |
| Bath & Wells Diocesan Association | ||
| March 12th 2026 | ||
| 5056 | ||
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Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway Surprise Major |
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| 1 Michael Hatchett | 5 Lesley A Knipe | |
| 2 Jane C Spencer | 6 R Nicholas Lawrence | |
| 3 Michael R Spencer | 7 Harry J Andrews | |
| 4 Richard H Johnston | 8 Donald B Carter | |
| Composed by: A J Pitman | ||
| Conducted: Donald B Carter | ||
| 2 hours 54 min | ||
| Peal Number 776 (RW not yet published) Rung to mark the 60th anniversary of the closure of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway. The best wishes of the band go to Richard Newman ahead of his knee surgery tomorrow. First peal in the method Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway Surprise Major -38-14-1258-1678-1478-38-12-78 le12 b This peal named a new method or variation. |