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The power and glory of the music - The Salinas Californian

Posted: 19 Apr 2014 08:16 AM PDT

The power and glory of the music The Salinas Californian Musicians and worshipers such as Dueñas await Easter services. They're eager to play a role in shaping the music that's part of those services. While the musical presentations — they include adult choirs, children's choirs, cantors, pianos and even ...

Church and chapel opens doors for archive project - Cotswold Journal

Posted: 19 Apr 2014 07:37 AM PDT

Cotswold Journal

Church and chapel opens doors for archive project Cotswold Journal St Lawrence Church began the day with a peal of bells by local bell ringers and an organ recital before Church Wardens and Parochial Church Council members explained the building's features. Mickleton received a £40,100 grant from the Heritage Lottery ... and more »

Church and chapel opens doors for archive project - Tewkesbury ADMAG

Posted: 19 Apr 2014 06:46 AM PDT

Tewkesbury ADMAG

Church and chapel opens doors for archive project Tewkesbury ADMAG St Lawrence Church began the day with a peal of bells by local bell ringers and an organ recital before Church Wardens and Parochial Church Council members explained the building's features. Mickleton received a £40,100 grant from the Heritage Lottery ... and more »

Bells will chime to marks Sydney's day - Kenilworth Weekly News

Posted: 19 Apr 2014 05:53 AM PDT

Bells will chime to marks Sydney's day Kenilworth Weekly News Bells at St Nicholas church will ring out in celebration of former resident Sydney Cox's 100th birthday on Sunday. A rare peal - comprising of 5040 changes over three hours - will be rung by family members and friends, who are well-known bellringers ...

A quick Taal tour - Sun.Star

Posted: 19 Apr 2014 04:12 AM PDT

A quick Taal tour Sun.Star Its belfry at the left side of the façade was destroyed by an earthquake in 1942 and was reconstructed in a way that did not match the church's general design. It was restored in 1953. Its full restoration to how it was when it was first completed was ...

Original Easter Customs of Greece - Greek Reporter

Posted: 19 Apr 2014 02:32 AM PDT

Greek Reporter

Original Easter Customs of Greece Greek Reporter The objective is to hit the bell tower of the church of the other side. The rockets are wooden sticks loaded with an explosive mixture containing gunpowder and ... On the island of Corfu, the morning of Holy Saturday after the First Resurrection that ... and more »

Gearing up for Cyclefest - Evesham Observer

Posted: 18 Apr 2014 04:22 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

Gearing up for Cyclefest Evesham Observer Spanning three weekends in September, Cyclefest aims to get all residents enjoying cycling around different parts of the Vale as well as raising money for one of the town's biggest fund-raising projects - the Evesham Bell Tower Appeal. And organisers ... and more »

Town council commit to project spending - Evesham Observer

Posted: 18 Apr 2014 04:22 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

Town council commit to project spending Evesham Observer Members of the town council had agreed to allocate £150,000 to the Almonry Museum project and a further £100,000 for the Evesham Bell Tower appeal from upcoming New Homes Bonus cash. Every time a new home is built and occupied in Wychavon, the ...

Egg-citing Easter event for Evesham - Evesham Observer

Posted: 18 Apr 2014 04:22 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

Egg-citing Easter event for Evesham Evesham Observer The former legal adviser told The Observer she was looking for ways to raise money for the Evesham Bell Tower Appeal and spoke to her daughters who suggested the hunt was the way to go. "It's something nice for the kids to do in the Easter Holidays ... and more »

A packed programme promised - Evesham Observer

Posted: 18 Apr 2014 04:13 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

A packed programme promised Evesham Observer Bretforton Silver Band treat audiences to a Spring Concert in May too, while Brass, Pipes and Drums sound out at the end of the month in support of Evesham's Bell Tower Appeal. There's a whole summer of laughter at the Arts Centre this season with one ... and more »

Acton, Gr London

Posted: 18 Apr 2014 04:00 PM PDT

Bradwell on Sea, Essex

Posted: 18 Apr 2014 04:00 PM PDT

Burnham on Crouch, Essex

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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

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Purleigh, Essex

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Vale, Guernsey

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The Old North Church - Boston Globe

Posted: 18 Apr 2014 03:20 PM PDT

The Old North Church Boston Globe Full Screen · February 21 1982 / fromthearchive / Globe Staff photo by Stan Grossfeld / The landmark steeple. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff. Feb. 21, 1982: The landmark steeple of the Old North Church houses the oldest change-ringing bells in North America.

Liverpool remembers the 96 fans who tragically lost their lives at ... - Metro

Posted: 16 Apr 2014 01:10 AM PDT

Liverpool remembers the 96 fans who tragically lost their lives at ... Metro Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are attending the service at Liverpool's Anfield stadium to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. Bells across the City of Liverpool will ring during a one minute silence. A total of 96 ...

96 bells …for all of those we lost: City's tribute as toll of victims rings ... - Metro

Posted: 15 Apr 2014 04:39 PM PDT

Metro

96 bells …for all of those we lost: City's tribute as toll of victims rings ... Metro Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said: 'This year marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Hillsborough tragedy and the families' long fight for justice. 'This is a day for us to unite as a city and remember each one, and also their families and ...

St George's day celebration on next week - Harrow Times

Posted: 15 Apr 2014 09:34 AM PDT

St George's day celebration on next week Harrow Times There will also be a performance from the Merrydown Morris Dancers, bell ringing at the parish church and a Punch and Judy show. The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Pinner, with the support of Harrow Council, and is open to all the family. and more »

Hillsborough disaster: Bells rung to mark anniversary - BBC News

Posted: 15 Apr 2014 07:16 AM PDT

Hillsborough disaster: Bells rung to mark anniversary BBC News Bells have been rung 96 times across Merseyside to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. The bells of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool Town Hall and churches in Merseyside rang at 15:06 BST during a one-minute silence.

Chicken breeder faces court over noisy cockerel - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 14 Apr 2014 11:15 PM PDT

Telegraph.co.uk

Chicken breeder faces court over noisy cockerel Telegraph.co.uk ... South Downs National Park, Hants. Locals complain it keeps them awake and makes their lives a misery. Winchester City Council - whose officers have visited the site around five times - served Mrs Rogers with a noise abatement notice in August last ... Wake-up call for chicken breeder summoned to court over noisy cockerel ... Daily Mail Chicken breeder taken to court over 'noisy' rooster Express.co.uk all 4 news articles »

Boston Retakes Its Marathon One Year After Terror Bombing - Bloomberg

Posted: 14 Apr 2014 09:16 PM PDT

Boston Retakes Its Marathon One Year After Terror Bombing Bloomberg A minute later, Old South's 2,020-pound tower bell will peal, signaling grief as well as rebirth for Bostonians, said Nancy Taylor, the church's senior minister. “We're going to reclaim the finish line and take our race back,” she said. Leading up to ...

City falls silent for Hillsborough - Belfast Telegraph

Posted: 14 Apr 2014 08:29 PM PDT

City falls silent for Hillsborough Belfast Telegraph As the city remembers in silence, church bells will toll 96 times at 3.06pm, the exact time a quarter of a century ago that Liverpool FC's fateful FA Cup match was abandoned as the tragedy unfolded. The silence will be observed at Anfield, where loved ...