Notices and Adverts
Notices published in issue 6012 (July 17 2026) and in the two preceding issues
Deaths
REEVES, Paul Andrew, of Sparkford, Somerset. Tower Captain of Queen Camel, Somerset for over 50 years, having taken over from his father. Paul passed away 7th July aged 79. His funeral will be at St Barnabas, Queen Camel on 3rd August at 11.30am. If people would like to give notice that they are attending, please email clairelreeves@aol.com[3104]
PAUL, Geoffrey of Kingston upon Thames, formerly of Lincoln, Derby and Skipton, died on 6th July after a long illness. Funeral details to follow.
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DOWNHAM, Michael died on the 25th June 2026 at the age of 104 years. Formerly a ringer at St Botolph’s, Barton Seagrave and St Edmund, Warkton and a longstanding member of the Peterborough Diocesan Guild. Called home to rest at last.
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RICHARDS Charles T, formerly of Isleworth and retiring to Christchurch, died peacefully on Friday, 26th June aged 96.
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BENATAR, Niels, an American hand-surgeon living in Germany and a frequent visitor (especially to Tysoe, Tredington and Tulloch) for bellringing, sadly died on 23rd June. His funeral was on 6th July in Germany. Niels was a regular contributor of articles and watercolours to The Ringing World. He will be missed.
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DOWNHAM, Michael died on the 25th June 2026 at the age of 104 years. Formerly a ringer at St Botolph’s, Barton Seagrave and St Edmund, Warkton and a longstanding member of the Peterborough Diocesan Guild. Called home to rest at last.
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RICHARDS Charles T, formerly of Isleworth and retiring to Christchurch, died peacefully on Friday, 26th June aged 96.
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BENATAR, Niels, an American hand-surgeon living in Germany and a frequent visitor (especially to Tysoe, Tredington and Tulloch) for bellringing, sadly died on 23rd June. His funeral was on 6th July in Germany. Niels was a regular contributor of articles and watercolours to The Ringing World. [3103]
Change of Address
Publications
“CHANGE RINGING”, by Wilfrid G Wilson. The Art and Science of Change Ringing on Church and Handbells. Payment with order – £14 (p&p free in UK) from Alison Williams. Tel: 07970 286577. Email: arc102004@hotmail.com.
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University Announcements
Guild / Association Announcements
Tower Announcements
Weekday Meetings and Practices
LADIES’ GUILD SE DISTRICT, TUESDAY, 28TH JULY: Meeting at New Romney 11.30 to 12 30, Lunch own arrangements, Brookland 2.30 to 3.30. Everyone welcome [3001]
LADIES’ GUILD SE DISTRICT, TUESDAY, 28TH JULY: Meeting at New Romney 11.30 to 12 30, Lunch own arrangements, Brookland 2.30 to 3.30. Everyone welcome [3001]
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