Congratulations to Society member Gary Audley (Roos) who rang his 1000th peal, Yorkshire Surprise Royal, at Grappenhall (St Wilfrid) on Monday 25 May 2026.
It is with sadness we announce the death of Helen Wastling, on 27 April 2026. A short obituary can be found under the In Memoriam tab.
Website last updated on 27 May 2026.
Today's selection from the gallery
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As part of our 75th birthday celebrations we published a 152-page book containing a brief history of the churches, bells and ringers at 43 towers in the East Riding. They are available by post for £7 inc postage.
The book makes an ideal gift for anyone interested in local history.
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williamalennox@yahoo.co.uk
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Today's random peal on this date.
Peal No 747
Beverley and District Ringing Society
On Monday 27th May 1996
PONTEFRACT, West Yorkshire. All Saints.
Tenor 12–1–7 in G. In 2h 59.
5058 YORKSHIRE SURPRISE MAJOR
Composed by Dale Barton
1........Helen E Billany
2........Susan J Watson
3........Kathryn J Pailing
4........Andrew J Bicknell
5........Simon D Mearns
6........Andrew J M Kaye
7........David R Mitchell (C)
8........John M Goldthorpe
First attempt - 1. First Surprise Major - 3. 18th wedding anniversary compliment to Joy and Mervyn Billany, mother and father of Helen also birthday compliment to Edna Doherty, grandmother of Helen.
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Today's random quarter on this date.
Quarter No 4396
Beverley and District Ringing Society
On Sunday 27th May 2012
BEVERLEY, East Yorkshire. St Mary.
Tenor 34cwt. In 54m.
1250 SUPERLATIVE SURPRISE MAJOR
Composed by trad
1........Dinah M Donovan
2........Ann Hughes
3........Neil Donovan
4........Nicholas D Soanes
5........A John Atkinson
6........Roderick R Horton (C)
7........Christopher L D Munday
8........James E Blackburn
For the Beverley United Churches Service.