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Attempt at world's longest ding-dong due next month - Western Gazette

Posted: 20 Sep 2014 08:34 AM PDT

Western Gazette

Attempt at world's longest ding-dong due next month Western Gazette The 12 highly experienced ringers are subject to rules laid down by the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers. Each ringer has to ring his bell for the whole time without a break. It is expected the record peal attempt will take approximately 14 hours ...

America's Best Oktoberfests - Huffington Post

Posted: 20 Sep 2014 05:57 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 »

Childhood sweethearts enjoy their diamond day - Brighouse Echo

Posted: 20 Sep 2014 05:06 AM PDT

Brighouse Echo

Childhood sweethearts enjoy their diamond day Brighouse Echo The childhood sweethearts, who are past presidents of Brighouse Rotary and Brighouse Inner Wheel clubs, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a party for family and friends at The Ring O Bells, Thornton. The couple, who say they have been ...

The Harness Makers Dream: The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas - Daily Beast

Posted: 20 Sep 2014 04:14 AM PDT

Daily Beast

The Harness Makers Dream: The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas Daily Beast Nearby, they could hear the bells of the historic San Fernando Cathedral ring in the cathedral's soaring Gothic bell tower. In 1899, with a three hundred dollar investment, they opened a small saddlery and harness shop. From the very first, those who ... and more »

Echoes of Jesus in the Valley of the Cross - The Times of Israel

Posted: 20 Sep 2014 01:23 AM PDT

The Times of Israel

Echoes of Jesus in the Valley of the Cross The Times of Israel Solomon's workers cursed the beams, and cast them aside. According to legend, a thousand years later the ill-fated ... At that time, two upper floors and a belfry were added to the monastery, cells were transformed into lecture rooms, and the refectory ...

Heritage Ireland: The church at the crossroads of Dublin's ancient past - thejournal.ie

Posted: 20 Sep 2014 01:20 AM PDT

thejournal.ie

Heritage Ireland: The church at the crossroads of Dublin's ancient past thejournal.ie In some cases the artefacts have been found to have been burned, perhaps suggesting that these were prized possessions of the deceased, and that they were also placed on the funeral pyre. ... In the 15th century a four-storey bell tower was constructed ...

Religion Calendar - Press Herald

Posted: 20 Sep 2014 01:05 AM PDT

Religion Calendar Press Herald “Exhibition of the Bells,” 11 a.m. to noon, fundraising ceremony to raise $12,000 to purchase the four bells of St. Louis Church that were cast in the world-famous Paccard Bell Foundry of Annecy, France, and were blessed and installed in 1916 in the ...

Lodi District Chamber of Commerce releases plan to boost city's economy - Lodi News-Sentinel

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 11:36 PM PDT

Lodi District Chamber of Commerce releases plan to boost city's economy Lodi News-Sentinel “This truly came organically from the community,” Chamber president and CEO Pat Patrick said. “We had people from just about all corners (of Lodi's workforce), including wineries, transportation, health care, police, churches, schools and nonprofits ...

Local roundup: Middletown, Coginchaug capture Going to the Sun crowns - Middletown Press

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 08:44 PM PDT

Local roundup: Middletown, Coginchaug capture Going to the Sun crowns Middletown Press Also scoring for the Bellringers were Kate Rivard-Lentz, McKenzie Boyce, Madison Roberts, and Erin Provost. Parish Hill sophomore Sabrina Chesters (18:56.94) was the individual girls winner. Other Top 10 finishers included runner-up Avon's Molly Hamel ...

Bulletin Board - Canon City Daily Record

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 05:32 PM PDT

Bulletin Board Canon City Daily Record Weigh-in starts at 7:15 a.m. Meeting starts at 8:45 a.m. at First Christian Church, 320 N. 16th St. For more information, call 269-3978 or 275-7939. 8:30 a.m. "Drop Beginners Road Trip" will start at the Red Canyon Cycles in the alley behind 420 Main St. and more »

Bells ring out for first ever Cyclefest - Evesham Observer

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:09 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: 19 Sep 2014 04:09 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 ... and more »

Proud campaign set to fly the flag - Evesham Observer

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 04:09 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 »

Scottish Independence: referendum result and reactions, 6am to 12pm on results ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:04 AM PDT

Scottish Independence: referendum result and reactions, 6am to 12pm on results ... 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 ...

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

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 06:39 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 ...

DOWN YOUR WAY: Chideock news - Bridport and Lyme Regis News

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 06:11 AM PDT

DOWN YOUR WAY: Chideock news Bridport and Lyme Regis News Many thanks must go to all who made the exhibition and commemoration such a success, namely, John Forsey, Robyn and Eve Symes, Raymond Jerrard, The Chideock Society, The Chideock Players, St Giles Bellringers, The Chideock Trust and my fellow committee ... and more »

Pedal power comes to Evesham - Evesham Journal

Posted: 18 Sep 2014 01:09 AM PDT

Pedal power comes to Evesham Evesham Journal AFTER weeks of cycling events in Evesham and the arrival of the Tour of Britain in the county the theme continued this weekend in the town as Cyclefest's second event Pedal Power took place. Aimed at families and in aid of the Bell Tower Appeal the day ... and more »