My first peal was in November 1976 and my 1,000th peal was in October 2018. My thanks to everyone who helped me reach my 1,000th peal. It has been my ambition since the early 1980s.

Peal 1

Kent County Association
Minster (Sheppey), Kent
St Mary and St Sexburga
Friday, 4th November 1976 in 3h 04 (10–2–0 in G)
5,760 Plain Bob Minor
1 x 2,160 and 5 x 720 each called differently

1. Christopher I Pearson
2. Julie A Gardner
3. Neil K Moring
4. Howard Gardner
5. Raymond A Hutchings
6. Phillip R J Barnes (C)

First peal: 1, 2, 3 and 5
Longest length: 4 & 6
First peal as conductor: 6

Peal 1,000

Lancashire Association
Heptonstall, West Yorkshire
St Thomas the Apostle
Monday, 29 October 2018 in 3h 2 (18–1–3)
5,040 Ruby Alliance Major
Composed by Ian Butters (no 737)

1. Lee Pinnington
2. D Robert Pettifor
3. Pauline Campling
4. James E Andrews
5. Andrew J Rawlinson
6. Raymond A Hutchings
7. Derek J Thomas
8. George H Campling (C)