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Mike Argento: Fred Phelps at the pearly gaytes - York Daily Record

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 01:13 PM PDT

Mike Argento: Fred Phelps at the pearly gaytes York Daily Record NEWS ITEM: Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for its gay-bashing protests at funerals, has died. Fred Phelps approached ... The gatekeeper rang a little bell and the bellhop seemed to appear out of nowhere. He was a stocky man ... and more »

Couples married at church asked to return for 150th birthday - Get Surrey

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 09:49 AM PDT

Get Surrey

Couples married at church asked to return for 150th birthday Get Surrey Other celebrations include a bellringers' reunion and a visit from a former Zimbabwean cricketer as the parish church opens its doors to the village community. Lesley Matthews, a parishioner of 29 years, is a member of the 150th Group, a committee that ...

Couples married at church asked to return for 150th birthday - Get Surrey

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 09:49 AM PDT

Get Surrey

Couples married at church asked to return for 150th birthday Get Surrey Other celebrations include a bellringers' reunion and a visit from a former Zimbabwean cricketer as the parish church opens its doors to the village community. Lesley Matthews, a parishioner of 29 years, is a member of the 150th Group, a committee that ...

Couples married at church asked to return for 150th birthday - Get Surrey

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 09:49 AM PDT

Get Surrey

Couples married at church asked to return for 150th birthday Get Surrey The wedding celebration service is just one of a host of events lined up throughout 2014 to mark the special year for Christ Church. Other celebrations include a bellringers' reunion and a visit from a former Zimbabwean cricketer as the parish church ...

Evesham Cyclefest plans gather pace - Tewkesbury ADMAG

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 06:32 AM PDT

Evesham Cyclefest plans gather pace Tewkesbury ADMAG The Abbey Bell Tower appeal, which has been backed by the Journal since its launch last summer, needs to raise £500,000 to carry out essential repair and conservation work to the 16th century building and organisers are hoping this event will help ... and more »

Evesham Cyclefest plans gather pace - Tewkesbury ADMAG

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 06:32 AM PDT

Evesham Cyclefest plans gather pace Tewkesbury ADMAG This year the first ever Cyclefest in Evesham will span three weekends in September and see cyclists riding across the country to raise money for the Evesham Bell Tower campaign. The Abbey Bell Tower appeal, which has been backed by the Journal since ... and more »

Heritage centre plan is revived - Morpeth Herald

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 03:49 AM PDT

Heritage centre plan is revived Morpeth Herald Churches and other small organisations, such as Morpeth Clocktower Bellringers, could be invited to join as associated members. Kim Bibby-Wilson, who is a member of Morpeth Antiquarian Society, the Friends Of Morpeth Museum and the Greater Morpeth ...

Heritage centre plan is revived - Morpeth Herald

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 03:49 AM PDT

Heritage centre plan is revived Morpeth Herald Churches and other small organisations, such as Morpeth Clocktower Bellringers, could be invited to join as associated members. Kim Bibby-Wilson, who is a member of Morpeth Antiquarian Society, the Friends Of Morpeth Museum and the Greater Morpeth ...

Heritage centre plan is revived - Morpeth Herald

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 03:49 AM PDT

Heritage centre plan is revived Morpeth Herald “A lot of the groups have an ageing membership so we would also like to bring heritage to young people and the schools and get a younger generation involved. “It was felt that we needed more connectivity between the various heritage groups so everyone ...

Sharing time with others is - The Tennessean

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 03:16 AM PDT

Sharing time with others is The Tennessean Tutors, builders, gleaners, bell ringers — civil servants all — can be any age. The only qualification is that caring must be part of a person's ... It could be arranged through your church or school. It might be an idea suggested by your family ... and more »

Sharing time with others is - The Tennessean

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 03:16 AM PDT

Sharing time with others is The Tennessean A young gang member wanted to pull himself up and out of his hopeless lifestyle. He agreed — even ... Tutors, builders, gleaners, bell ringers — civil servants all — can be any age. The only ... It could be arranged through your church or school. It ... and more »

TV gardening expert brings in bell funds - Exmouth Journal

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 02:58 AM PDT

Exmouth Journal

TV gardening expert brings in bell funds Exmouth Journal The East Budleigh Bell Ringers were amongst those attending the talk. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref exb ... A TV gardening expert has been given a grilling in East Budleigh to raise funds for the village church's bell appeal. Comments; Email; Print. To ...

TV gardening expert brings in bell funds - Exmouth Journal

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 02:58 AM PDT

Exmouth Journal

TV gardening expert brings in bell funds Exmouth Journal Gardening television presenter, Peter Seabrook, visited East Budleigh on Wednesday, March 12 to give a talk to enthusiasts at the village hall. The East Budleigh Bell Ringers were amongst those attending the talk. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref exb ...

Series takes GO ART! back to the salon - The Daily News Online

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 02:00 AM PDT

Series takes GO ART! back to the salon The Daily News Online The English handbell evolved as an instrument used to practice the change ringing of church tower bells. Many pubs in the 17th, 18th and 19th century England had sets of handbells available so the change ringers could sit by the fire, purchase a pint ...

Series takes GO ART! back to the salon - The Daily News Online

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 02:00 AM PDT

Series takes GO ART! back to the salon The Daily News Online The English handbell evolved as an instrument used to practice the change ringing of church tower bells. Many pubs in the 17th, 18th and 19th century England had sets of handbells available so the change ringers could sit by the fire, purchase a pint ...

Series takes GO ART! back to the salon - The Daily News Online

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 02:00 AM PDT

Series takes GO ART! back to the salon The Daily News Online In 2010, he was named a Thomas P. Johnson Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Rollins College. He is currently working on a ... The English handbell evolved as an instrument used to practice the change ringing of church tower bells. Many pubs in the 17th ...

Series takes GO ART! back to the salon - The Daily News Online

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 02:00 AM PDT

Series takes GO ART! back to the salon The Daily News Online “Tales from Japan” is a collection of traditional Japanese tales, where treasure is discovered in unexpected places, Kiebala said. “Even the most unassuming ... This Salon includes an English inspired menu, bell choir concert and some exciting audience ...

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... - Western Daily Press

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 01:35 AM PDT

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... Western Daily Press I strongly feel that supporters of Manchester United should boycott at least one game in protest at this disgusting plundering of their money. I'm sure there are a great many level-headed football supporters in this country who would like the game to ...

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... - Western Daily Press

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 01:35 AM PDT

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... Western Daily Press Thanks to research undertaken by John Cornock, of Stone, we know the names of the bell ringers from this area who died and at which church they rang. Their details are recorded in the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers Rolls of Honour which are ...

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... - Western Daily Press

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 01:35 AM PDT

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... Western Daily Press The Wotton-under-Edge branch of the Gloucester and Bristol Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers is planning to remember the 18 bell ringers who were members of the branch and who died in the conflict. They came from eight churches in this area ...

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... - Western Daily Press

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 01:35 AM PDT

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... Western Daily Press Their details are recorded in the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers Rolls of Honour which are held in St Paul's Cathedral, London. The Wotton-under-Edge branch of the Gloucester and Bristol Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers is planning ...

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... - Western Daily Press

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 01:35 AM PDT

Letters, March 20: Footballers' wages; First World War tributes to bellringers ... Western Daily Press Thanks to research undertaken by John Cornock, of Stone, we know the names of the bell ringers from this area who died and at which church they rang. Their details are recorded in the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers Rolls of Honour which are ...

SXSW's Little Sister: Savannah Stopover Music Festival - PopMatters

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 12:12 AM PDT

PopMatters

SXSW's Little Sister: Savannah Stopover Music Festival PopMatters And the weather was fine, a light breeze rustled through the still branches of old growth trees as one passed hulking bronze statues devoted to Confederate heroes on the way to the opening night kickoff at the Knights of Columbus Theater. ... a vocal ...

Thatcher and Benn - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 11:58 PM PDT

Thatcher and Benn Telegraph.co.uk ... in this case bells that have chimed for 140 years in Knighton, Radnorshire. Surely people who buy houses anywhere near bell towers, whether they be church or civic buildings, should check on the frequency of the ringing before they buy. Bravo to ...

Ray Waddle: Church bells gently resonate amid multitude of distractions - The Tennessean

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 11:06 PM PDT

Ray Waddle: Church bells gently resonate amid multitude of distractions The Tennessean It arrived from a few blocks away: the chiming from a church bell tower. It rang out with a hymn or gently gonged the midafternoon hour. Either way, it kindly refused the hard sell. It seemed to say: We're not going to annoy you with lots of noise ...

Ray Waddle: Church bells gently resonate amid multitude of distractions - The Tennessean

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 11:06 PM PDT

Ray Waddle: Church bells gently resonate amid multitude of distractions The Tennessean It seemed to say: We're not going to annoy you with lots of noise. Just know the church is here. The news is here if you need it. In medieval towns, life was regulated by the peal of the parish bells. They announced the time of day, declared worship ...

Ray Waddle: Church bells gently resonate amid multitude of distractions - The Tennessean

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 11:06 PM PDT

Ray Waddle: Church bells gently resonate amid multitude of distractions The Tennessean Just know the church is here. The news is here if you need it. In medieval towns, life was regulated by the peal of the parish bells. They announced the time of day, declared worship and funerals and shooed away evil. Now, they're mostly a novelty ...

Cathedral Basilica to bless special Papal Bell - Historic City News

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 06:50 PM PDT

Cathedral Basilica to bless special Papal Bell Historic City News ... the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord at 7:00 p.m. The tintinnabulum consists of a small gold bell within a hand-carved, wooden frame crowned with the papal tiara and the crossed keys, traditional symbols in the Catholic Church for the ...

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Posted: 19 Mar 2014 05:00 PM PDT

Tom Sutton and Sianagh Gallagher up for Community Pride youth award - The Press, York

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:58 PM PDT

The Press, York

Tom Sutton and Sianagh Gallagher up for Community Pride youth award The Press, York Although only 13 years old Tom helps at Sunday school and church youth clubs, is a bellringer and server in his church, and plays in York Steel Pan Ban raising money for St Leonard's Hospice. He has also thrown himself into helping Corey, who was born ...

Tom Sutton and Sianagh Gallagher up for Community Pride youth award - The Press, York

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:58 PM PDT

The Press, York

Tom Sutton and Sianagh Gallagher up for Community Pride youth award The Press, York Although only 13 years old Tom helps at Sunday school and church youth clubs, is a bellringer and server in his church, and plays in York Steel Pan Ban raising money for St Leonard's Hospice. He has also thrown himself into helping Corey, who was born ...

Tributes paid to bell-ringing captain - East London and West Essex Guardian Series

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:22 AM PDT

East London and West Essex Guardian Series

Tributes paid to bell-ringing captain East London and West Essex Guardian Series He was particularly skilled at ringing peals, a specific type of performance involving 8 to 10 bells and rang over 975 peals in his lifetime. David Baker, a ringer at St Mary's first worked with Mr Hewitt in 2008. "I met up with Dennis in 2008, when ...

Tributes paid to bell-ringing captain - East London and West Essex Guardian Series

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:22 AM PDT

East London and West Essex Guardian Series

Tributes paid to bell-ringing captain East London and West Essex Guardian Series He was particularly skilled at ringing peals, a specific type of performance involving 8 to 10 bells and rang over 975 peals in his lifetime. David Baker, a ringer at St Mary's first worked with Mr Hewitt in 2008. "I met up with Dennis in 2008, when ...

£350k bill for repairs to Southampton Civic Centre's clock tower after storm ... - Daily Echo

Posted: 17 Mar 2014 09:08 PM PDT

£350k bill for repairs to Southampton Civic Centre's clock tower after storm ... Daily Echo The works will include replacing about a third of the copper roof, repairing the bell and bell-frame and major stone and steelwork repairs. If the plans are approved by the Cabinet today, work is expected to begin within the next few months. A huge ...