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Melvyn John Hiller

Date of Birth: 26/10/1946

Date of Death: 18/10/2019

Trade or profession: School teacher

Biographical references:

Societies:

Salisbury Diocesan Guild
Kent County Association
Central Council of Church Bellringers

Places:

Place of Birth: Bradpole, Dorset

Began ringing at: Bradpole

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1960

Notable performances: 13,440 Ashtead Surprise Major 31 Oct 1970 at Stratton, Cornwall 11,872 London Surprise Major 13 Feb 1971 at East Tytherley Conducted 157 Doubles m/v 28 Sep 1970 6360 Bob Minimus 19 Aug 1971 at Long Burton

First peal:

Grandsire Doubles

Bradpole

06/05/1964

Total peals rung: 637

Total peals conducted: 121

Tower bell peals rung: 637

Tower bell peals conducted: 121

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 8

YearSocietyParticipation
1972Salisbury Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1973Salisbury Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1974Salisbury Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1975Kent County AssociationSociety Representative
1976Kent County AssociationSociety Representative
1977Kent County AssociationSociety Representative
1978Kent County AssociationSociety Representative
1979Kent County AssociationSociety Representative