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Creepy Corner: Poveglia, "the World's Most Haunted Island" is For Sale! - xoJane

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 11:12 AM PDT

xoJane

Creepy Corner: Poveglia, "the World's Most Haunted Island" is For Sale! xoJane Eventually it seems, the doctor himself started being tormented by the spirits of both plague victims and his own victims, and he leapt to his death from the top of Poveglia's iconic bell tower, a remnant of a church that was demolished on the island ... and more »

Social impact investing takes center stage at NYSE - Devex

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 04:34 AM PDT

Social impact investing takes center stage at NYSE Devex In a symbolic traditional on the trading floor of the world's financial capital, the bell ringers will be representatives of the U.S. National Advisory Board to the Social Investment Task Force, an initiative launched in connection with last year's G-8 ...

Ghosts of Imber strike up in mourning for village lost to the Army - Western Daily Press

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:33 AM PDT

Western Daily Press

Ghosts of Imber strike up in mourning for village lost to the Army Western Daily Press Civilians are allowed to visit on special open days held every year, including Easter weekend, and the bells of St Giles' Church, which remains in the ownership of the Diocese of Salisbury, are rung. On Saturday, there was a concert of folk music in ...

Annual St George's day celebration on today - Harrow Times

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:07 AM PDT

Annual St George's day celebration on today Harrow Times ... at the famous Ye Olde Wheelbarrow Race in Pinner. The annual St George's Day event will take place in Pinner today from 1pm and will include a performance from the Merrydown Morris Dancers, bell ringing from the Parish church and a Punch and Judy ... and more »

Stop the village clock chiming every 15 minutes says the man who can't sleep - Daily Mail

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 06:36 PM PDT

Daily Mail

Stop the village clock chiming every 15 minutes says the man who can't sleep Daily Mail Chiming every 15 minutes for more than 100 years, the sound of the church clock is as familiar to the villagers of Wherwell as birdsong. But one resident finds it far from ... It was restored in time for yesterday's Easter services with the help of a ... and more »

On The Town: Dreams really do come true in Pasadena - Pasadena Star-News

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 05:05 PM PDT

On The Town: Dreams really do come true in Pasadena Pasadena Star-News Nicoletta Baffo, the second Richardson awardee, dreamt of introducing traditional liturgical dance to her church community by creating an original piece for the Easter season. She recruited students ... That's how and why the Pasadena Community Gardens ...

Futuristic Domestic Living at Arcosanti - Guardian Liberty Voice

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 04:17 PM PDT

Guardian Liberty Voice

Futuristic Domestic Living at Arcosanti Guardian Liberty Voice The futuristic Arcosanti does not have a traditional heating or air conditioning system, but instead boasts unique architecture designed to regulate the temperature of the dwellings. In the winter, the heat from the bronze bell foundry is ducted ...

Bingley, W Yorks

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 04:00 PM PDT

Fulham, Gr London

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 04:00 PM PDT

Archdeacon Frank a tower of strength - Central Western Daily

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:13 AM PDT

Archdeacon Frank a tower of strength Central Western Daily A bell enthusiast, Ron Shepherd was contacted by Archdeacon Hetherington who set him to work to find bells fit for Holy Trinity Church. Funds were found and 5, ... For the first time in Orange on Saturday afternoon of April 26, a peal will ring ...

A packed programme promised - Evesham Observer

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 05:45 AM 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 »

Gearing up for Cyclefest - Evesham Observer

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 04:15 AM 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 ...

Egg-citing Easter event for Evesham - Evesham Observer

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 04:15 AM 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 »

Church and chapel opens doors for archive project - Cotswold Journal

Posted: 19 Apr 2014 07:34 AM PDT

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 ...

Church and chapel opens doors for archive project - Evesham Journal

Posted: 19 Apr 2014 06:46 AM PDT

Evesham Journal

Church and chapel opens doors for archive project Evesham 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 ...

Royal Maundy Service takes place at special event - Lancashire Telegraph

Posted: 17 Apr 2014 09:17 PM PDT

Royal Maundy Service takes place at special event Lancashire Telegraph After the service, experienced campanologists from all over the north west were taking part in a bell ringing epic, due to start at 3pm and lasting around three hours and 10 minutes. A special peal of 5,000 changes – meaning the bells change their ...

Watch live 25th anniversary memorial of Hillsborough disaster - Express.co.uk

Posted: 16 Apr 2014 04:34 PM PDT

Express.co.uk

Watch live 25th anniversary memorial of Hillsborough disaster Express.co.uk The minute's silence ended with a round of applause, as across the city bells tolled 96 times at churches and civic buildings. The service concluded with the gospel choir and the entire crowd on its feet to sing the fans' anthem, You'll Never Walk ...