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Bell ringing, classroom lessons mark Constitution Day in greater Williamsburg ... - Virginia Gazette

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:03 PM PDT

Bell ringing, classroom lessons mark Constitution Day in greater Williamsburg ... Virginia Gazette Students from PCS had the chance to ring the Bruton Parish Church bell with the Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of Constitution Day, while students at WCA learned about the writing and signing of the Constitution. By Christine Sampson ... and more »

Vertical Harvard - Harvard Gazette

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 12:28 PM PDT

Harvard Gazette

Vertical Harvard Harvard Gazette By 1932, Appleton Chapel had been razed to make room for Memorial Church, whose gleaming spire still points to the heavens. For both secular and sacred architecture, wrote Kamin, “Towers lift us above the profane (the ground) and toward the sacred (the ...

What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Sept. 18 - The Record (New Westminster)

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:21 AM PDT

What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Sept. 18 The Record (New Westminster) Massey Victory Heights Residents' Association meeting, 7:30 p.m., Mount Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 10th Avenue and Cumberland St. In addition to the usual association business, some of the candidates for mayor, council an school board for this ...

As it happened: Scottish independence campaign, 6am to 12pm on results day ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 06:50 AM PDT

As it happened: Scottish independence campaign, 6am to 12pm on results day ... Telegraph.co.uk "This referendum has woken up political engagement in the UK and that is something to be celebrated, it's absolutely vital that we take heed of that but it's what all of Britain, regardless of political creed, wants." 11.55 MEANWHILE, IN ..... 07.50 ...

Closed to Phobic - Sun.Star

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 05:46 AM PDT

Closed to Phobic Sun.Star For safety reasons, there were ropes to hold on but our guides just strutted on one hand with the lamp in tow and the other helping out us amateurs. We, however, had cameras or smartphones on one hand and taking pictures or ... What woke us up was the ...

Recruitment of Chairperson

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:08 AM PDT

RINGING FOUNDATION LTD – RECRUITMENT OF CHAIRPERSON Brian Meads is standing down as chairman of the Ringing Foundation, after six...

15 things that you (probably) didn't know were made in London - Time Out London

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 01:59 AM PDT

Time Out London

15 things that you (probably) didn't know were made in London Time Out London Cast back in 1752 in what is now known as the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, that big ol' ding-a-ling is a fine example of British craftsmanship, and the foundry is still going strong today. You can buy anything from a dainty hand-bell to a massive clanger ...

Ringers need help to get bells back in tune - Shoreham Herald

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 01:10 AM PDT

Shoreham Herald

Ringers need help to get bells back in tune Shoreham Herald “We have had them assessed by the bell foundry and it is going to cost us £2,000 to carry our the necessary refurbishment and tuning to ensure that all the bells across the two sets are properly in tune to ring with each other. “This will enable us to ... and more »

Clock Tower and Chimes, War Memorial, NC State College, Raleigh, NC - Goodnight, Raleigh

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 12:50 AM PDT

Goodnight, Raleigh

Clock Tower and Chimes, War Memorial, NC State College, Raleigh, NC Goodnight, Raleigh The largest bell, a 2,000 pounder, was gifted to the Bell Tower by the Class of 2010. By 2012 two additional bells were funded by private donors. The three bells are a part of the 5-bell set required to ring the Westminster Chime. These first three are ...

Sydney Open unlocks doors to the city's most private, secret and coveted spaces - The Daily Telegraph

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 09:27 PM PDT

Sydney Open unlocks doors to the city's most private, secret and coveted spaces The Daily Telegraph ... tenor bronze bell chimes on the hour, with more bells in lower chambers that ring on the Westminster quarter hour. Today the clock tower is dwarfed by taller city buildings, but remains significant as it houses one of Sydney's few remaining public ...

TWC News: Old Salem Receives Federal Grant for $150000 - TWC News

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 06:26 PM PDT

TWC News: Old Salem Receives Federal Grant for $150000 TWC News The school building was actually built before the church was and I think that's a really important fact because it just shows how much education was valued in the town of Salem in the 18th Century, but isn't it the same for us today," said Ragan Folan ... and more »

Bells ring out for first ever Cyclefest - Evesham Observer

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 04:20 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

Bells ring out for first ever Cyclefest Evesham Observer A CELEBRATION of pedal power was held in Evesham when the town hosted its first ever Cyclefest event. Raising cash for the Bell Tower Appeal, the packed day of events last Sunday (September 14) was aimed at families with plenty of exhibits and ... and more »

Bell Tower helpers are handed awards - Evesham Observer

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 04:20 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

Bell Tower helpers are handed awards Evesham Observer MORE groups and individuals have been rewarded for their dedicated support to the Evesham Bell Tower appeal. The third round of Bell Tower Appeal awards was held last month during the appeal's fund-raising music festival with Evesham mayor Coun ... Pedal power comes to Evesham Evesham Journal all 3 news articles »

Proud campaign set to fly the flag - Evesham Observer

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 04:20 PM PDT

Proud campaign set to fly the flag Evesham Observer BANNERS to showcase Evesham to motorists and tourists have been unveiled on the town's Abbey Bridge following a £5,000 investment by Worcestershire County Council. The vital lifeline into the heart of Evesham will now promote the best the town has to ... and more »

Seaton, Rutland

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 04:00 PM PDT

Scottish independence campaign: the referendum as the votes were counted ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 03:04 PM PDT

Scottish independence campaign: the referendum as the votes were counted ... Telegraph.co.uk 07.50 One Telegraph reader suggested in a letter to the paper last week that church bells should ring if Scotland votes No. It's a "lovely idea," Rory Stewart MP, the chairman of the defence select committee, says. .... 07.33 Royal Bank of Scotland ... and more »

America's Best Oktoberfests - Huffington Post

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 07:38 AM PDT

Huffington Post

America's Best Oktoberfests Huffington Post The St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest (September 26–28, 2014) stands out for its weekend-long celebration of German life in and around the magnificent St. Alphonsus church in Lakeview. Newly added to the festival is their Craft Beer Night, where over 20 local ... and more »

Chardstock School and St Andrew's Church celebrate milestones this weekend - This is The West Country

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 02:09 AM PDT

Chardstock School and St Andrew's Church celebrate milestones this weekend This is The West Country Many pews have been removed, leaving part of the north and south aisles for exhibitions and refreshments, while chairs are provided for large congregations. Before 1868 the tower had five bells, but now there are six for ringing and one for striking ... and more »

LOCKPORT NEWS - Daily Comet

Posted: 17 Sep 2014 01:26 PM PDT

LOCKPORT NEWS Daily Comet Clean the church: the Ladies Altar Society at Holy Savior Church is in need of volunteers to help clean the church. Please call 532-3533 for more information. Rosary March for Life/5K Run: The Heart of Jesus Dominican Laity Chapter is sponsoring a ...