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Did You Know: St. Mary's Basilica Is The Oldest Catholic Church In Phoenix - KJZZ

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 02:32 PM PST

Did You Know: St. Mary's Basilica Is The Oldest Catholic Church In Phoenix KJZZ The Spanish style bell towers and dual staircases highlights the main entrance. Did You Know that St. Mary's Basilica has been designated ... They still ring. There are three of them of various sizes. They have been part of the church since the 1930s ...

Somerset County church news for Nov. 16 - Daily American Online

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 02:11 PM PST

Somerset County church news for Nov. 16 Daily American Online On Wednesday, White Bell Choir rehearses at 6:30 p.m. and senior choir at 7:45 p.m.. Food Bank is in the church parking lot at 10 a.m. Thursday. The Moldova Mission Team has pumpkin rolls ... This coming week's activities include: Wednesday at 6 p.m ...

The World is a Stage - Tillsonburg News

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 01:57 PM PST

The World is a Stage Tillsonburg News There will be two tree lightings -- the Tillsonburg Christmas Festival Committee, with the Mayor and members of Avondale United Church, will light a tree at the church on Sunday, Nov. 17. At this time Mayor ... Turkey Supper at St. Paul's, Crèche ...

Beau Chant's Christmas concert tickets now on sale - Southernminn.com

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 01:44 PM PST

Beau Chant's Christmas concert tickets now on sale Southernminn.com The concert, directed by Dione Peterson, will feature pianist Brett Eisenbeis, flutist Ellen Raaen, cellist Susan Oftedahl, Shattuck-St. Mary's Pre-Conservatory Strings, and the Bell Ringers from First English Lutheran Church. Advance tickets are $10 ... and more »

Join Steve Whysall to see the world's biggest flower show - Vancouver Sun

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 12:00 PM PST

Join Steve Whysall to see the world's biggest flower show Vancouver Sun Attendance-wise, the Seattle show pulls in about 60,000 people; Chelsea attracts 160,000, but the Philadelphia show clocks up a massive 265,000 plus some. I went to the ... The landscaping around the building has just gone through a three-year ... and more »

Around Town Nov. 15 to Nov. 19 - Lexington Clipper Herald

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 11:27 AM PST

Around Town Nov. 15 to Nov. 19 Lexington Clipper Herald Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 E. 7th Street in Lexington, will host a simulcast Christmas Celebration, titled Women of Faith Christmas, on Friday, Dec. 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted, refreshments will be provided. The ...

Elderly bellringers run for cover as church bell crashes 20ft through two ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 10:59 AM PST

Daily Mail

Elderly bellringers run for cover as church bell crashes 20ft through two ... Daily Mail The bell smashed into the timber beams in the clock chamber floor and scattered timberwork and debris. ... They are led by the oldest bell ringer in the Bath and Wells Diocese, 90-year-old John Fowler, who first began bell ringing as a 12-year-old in 1933. and more »

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS: Nov. 15 - Wicked Local

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 10:28 AM PST

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS: Nov. 15 Wicked Local KINGSTON – The Unitarian Universalist community of Kingston will hold its annual Silver Bells Fair Nov. 16 and 17, in the Beal House parish hall at 222 Main St., Kingston. .... Details and tickets for The Polar Express and all Edaville events can be ... and more »

Elderly campanologists run for cover as church bell crashes 20ft through two ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 09:31 AM PST

Daily Mail

Elderly campanologists run for cover as church bell crashes 20ft through two ... Daily Mail The bellringers are from the local Radstock group who practice at the church between 7.30pm and 9pm every Tuesday. They are led by the oldest bell ringer in the Bath and Wells Diocese, 90-year-old John Fowler, who first began bell ringing as a 12-year ... and more »

Adams Homestead offers Siouxland an early taste of Christmas - Sioux City Journal

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 08:49 AM PST

Adams Homestead offers Siouxland an early taste of Christmas Sioux City Journal Christmas carolers sang for a crowd in the preserved Stavenger church, and children completed arts and crafts projects at the nearby Lamont Country School. Christmas wreaths and ornaments adorned both buildings. David Elder ... Asked about his favorite ...

True fact: Britain is losing its brains - Register

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 08:31 AM PST

True fact: Britain is losing its brains Register But the study also has implications for education policy here in the West. Why educate people in science and technology if other countries are going to reap the reward? We may as well train up more jugglers, bell-ringers, or barristas. You can download ...

Austin Mahone To Headline Rock The Red Kettle Concert - Look To The Stars

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 08:23 AM PST

Look To The Stars

Austin Mahone To Headline Rock The Red Kettle Concert Look To The Stars Music veteran Kelly Rowland will kick off the concert at Universal CityWalk's “5 Towers” concert venue in Los Angeles by celebrating the work of The Salvation Army before turning over the mic to hot new artists Bean, Coco Jones and headliner Austin ... and more »

Neil Simon's 'Fools' on Stage at Stratford High School - Patch.com

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 08:04 AM PST

Neil Simon's 'Fools' on Stage at Stratford High School Patch.com However, upon arriving in the village, he finds people doing things that can only be described as stupid. ... Slovitch (The Butcher), Justin Gendron; Yenchna (The Vendor of Various Wares), Samantha Rivera; Mishkin (The Postmaster), Chris DeCrescenzo ...

Festive fun: Christmas event listings 2013 - Get Surrey

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 07:16 AM PST

Get Surrey

Festive fun: Christmas event listings 2013 Get Surrey The Christmas concert at St Martin's Church, Church Street, Epsom starts at 8pm and be in aid of the Epsom & Ewell mayor's charities. Called With Christmas in Mind, it will be performed by the Wandle Ringers, a team of hand bell ringers. Tickets are £6. and more »

In memoriam - David Alan Strong

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 06:40 AM PST

St Mary's Nov 16 - Limerick Leader

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 04:04 AM PST

St Mary's Nov 16 Limerick Leader This momentous occasion was marked by the joyful ringing out of bells from the belfry of St Mary's Cathedral and also the presence of St Mary's Prize Band as they marched along Nicholas Street in full regalia. A massive gathering turned out in response ...

Peel will ring out at St Andrew's for the 'Father of Change Ringing' - Reading Post

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 03:22 AM PST

Reading Post

Peel will ring out at St Andrew's for the 'Father of Change Ringing' Reading Post The piece, which will last about 45 minutes, will feature the distinctive pattern of bell ringing devised by Fabian Stedman. English tower bell ringing is unique and Stedman, who is often called the Father of Change Ringing, devised a ring pattern that ... Bell-ringing pioneer to be honoured Church Times all 2 news articles »

Winter Dreams hits World of Color and Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. - MiceChat

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 03:05 AM PST

MiceChat

Winter Dreams hits World of Color and Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. MiceChat Buena Vista Street Christmas is all rolled out and spreading cheer. The bell ringers are out, the tree is up, and even the Red Car News Boys have a new holiday themed show. How cool! IMG_2487. IMG_2565. IMG_2567. IMG_2568. IMG_2569. IMG_2571.

Remembering those who gave their all - Ivybridge South Brent and South

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 02:06 AM PST

Ivybridge South Brent and South

Remembering those who gave their all Ivybridge South Brent and South In Ugborough around 120 people of all ages, including serving members of the armed forces, attended the Remembrance Sunday Service in St Peter's Church. Before the service, the bellringers rang a half-muffled peel to mark the day and the names of the ... and more »

Action packed switch-on day - Morpeth Herald

Posted: 14 Nov 2013 11:10 PM PST

Action packed switch-on day Morpeth Herald In addition, there will be some festive bellringing by the Clock Tower Bellringers. Saturday will ... Vocal harmony group Scarlett Street will treat shoppers to some Christmas classics and Santa will also be visiting the centre throughout the afternoon ...

PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter - Packet Online

Posted: 14 Nov 2013 10:22 PM PST

PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter Packet Online A jacket and purse were stolen from the The Tower Club on Prospect Avenue while the victim ate dinner there between 6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 11. The total value of the loss is estimated at $110. ... Police said he had been rummaging through a ...

Sullivan Co. Red Kettle campaign kicks off - MyWabashValley

Posted: 14 Nov 2013 09:40 PM PST

MyWabashValley

Sullivan Co. Red Kettle campaign kicks off MyWabashValley From now until Christmas Eve you'll hear the sounds of the season as the Salvation Army begins its annual Red Kettle campaign. Sullivan County volunteers started ringing ... His family also joined in on the bell-ringing action. Volunteers will be ... and more »

Bell-ringing pioneer to be honoured - Church Times

Posted: 14 Nov 2013 04:23 PM PST

Bell-ringing pioneer to be honoured Church Times ... 17th-century bell-ringer who wasburied in St Andrew Undershaft, in the City of London, on 16November 1730. The ringer was Fabian Stedman, who devised a method ofchange-ringing of extraordinary beauty and variability, which hasbeen rung ever since. and more »

Long service for Wiltshire man so ap-pealing - Wiltshire Times

Posted: 14 Nov 2013 04:09 AM PST

Long service for Wiltshire man so ap-pealing Wiltshire Times In 1942, Eric Hitchins, along with his brother Laurie and two other youngsters, Fred Slatford and Donald Lee, were taught to ring at St Nicholas Church, North Bradley by Percy Harding, a very experienced ringer. This was at a time when bell ringing was ... and more »

£106m budget cuts could hit support for sheltered housing - This is Somerset

Posted: 13 Nov 2013 09:43 PM PST

£106m budget cuts could hit support for sheltered housing This is Somerset An Aster Group spokesperson said:"We're aware of the sheltered housing support consultation currently being run by Somerset County Council. "If any customers living at the ... Bellringers escape death from falling bell at Kilmersdon church. Thumbnail ...

Choir singer performs with pupils - This is Somerset

Posted: 13 Nov 2013 09:43 PM PST

This is Somerset

Choir singer performs with pupils This is Somerset Thumbnail image. 5. Bellringers escape death from falling bell at Kilmersdon church · Thumbnail image. 1. Farm minister says government intends to cull badgers in more... Thumbnail image. 2. Store unchanged in Saxonvale revisions · Thumbnail image. 3.

Dover church bells will ring out for pioneer - Kent Online

Posted: 13 Nov 2013 04:37 AM PST

Kent Online

Dover church bells will ring out for pioneer Kent Online It will mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Mr Stedman, who is widely celebrated among bell ringers because of the enormous influence he had upon on the development of the familiar and evocative style of bell ringing known as “change ringing”, ...