| 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 not yet published) |
| 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. |