Merseybells news feed as published

MOTÖRHEAD Song Played By Oslo City Hall Bell Tower In Honor Of LEMMY - BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 09:28 AM PST

BLABBERMOUTH.NET

MOTÖRHEAD Song Played By Oslo City Hall Bell Tower In Honor Of LEMMY BLABBERMOUTH.NET As the Millennium was approaching, and with the City of Oslo celebrating its 1000th anniversary and the City Hall its 50th, it was decided to install a new, enlarged carillon. The order was subsequently given to Olsen Nauen bellfoundry. With its 49 ...

​Balsham, West Wickham, Weston Colville, West Wratting: New Year, Women's ... - Cambridge News

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 05:14 AM PST

​Balsham, West Wickham, Weston Colville, West Wratting: New Year, Women's ... Cambridge News NEW YEAR BELLS The six church bells of Holy Trinity Balsham slowly rang out the old year of 2015 and at midnight (spot on in the church, though, due to the travel of sound, may have seemed slightly late in different parts of the village) the twelve ...

Gifts bring Christmas cheer to the trenches - Ilkley Gazette

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 04:39 AM PST

Gifts bring Christmas cheer to the trenches Ilkley Gazette In most townships there were New Year Eve dances or parties where young people were able to find enjoyment, but there was no midnight peal on the church bells, and in most households the ceremony of "Letting in the New Year" was quietly observed, ...

£17k bronze of poet will help boost tourism, councillors hope - Oxford Mail

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 04:01 AM PST

Oxford Mail

£17k bronze of poet will help boost tourism, councillors hope Oxford Mail The town council has awarded Oxfordshire-based sculptor Martin Jennings the task of creating the bust, which will be positioned on a stone plinth outside the Church Street museum. The artwork will be based on Mr Jennings' statue of the poet at London's ...

Five great things to do this weekend - The Northern Echo (registration)

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 03:18 AM PST

The Northern Echo (registration)

Five great things to do this weekend The Northern Echo (registration) The programme will include a mixture of musical genres and seasonal favourites with individual performances from the three community choirs, a guest appearance from St Mary's Hand Bell Ringers and some wonderful ensemble pieces from the joint choir.

Historical Society celebrates 50th year of Highland House Museum - The Highland County Press

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 02:48 AM PST

The Highland County Press

Historical Society celebrates 50th year of Highland House Museum The Highland County Press With the ringing of the massive bell in front of the Highland House Museum by Justin Harsha at midnight Dec. 31, 2015, the yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Highland County Historical Society has transitioned into the 50th anniversary ...

Bellringers ring out the old and ring in the new at Hillsborough Parish - Ulster Star

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 02:37 AM PST

Ulster Star

Bellringers ring out the old and ring in the new at Hillsborough Parish Ulster Star L to R: Simon Walker (Tower Captain), Daryl Jameson, Gary Patterson, Charles Kilpatrick, Alice Kilpatrick, Billy Chapman, Andrew Walker, Neville Turkington, Sarah Kilpatrick, Stan Scott and Stephen Walker. Ross Morrow presided at the organ and led the ...

Epiphany at Oshevensk: A miracle of traditional art in the Russian North - Russia Beyond the Headlines

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 02:32 AM PST

Epiphany at Oshevensk: A miracle of traditional art in the Russian North Russia Beyond the Headlines The church bell tower stands separately to the northwest with its own vertical cap. The two complement ... The basic form of the "heaven" is a polygon segmented by flat beams extending from the top of the walls to a ring in the center. The beams are ...

Siouxland choir director considers hanging up her handbells - Sioux City Journal

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 02:04 AM PST

Sioux City Journal

Siouxland choir director considers hanging up her handbells Sioux City Journal Eleanor Tasker, center, the bell choir director at First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, counts out beats as she and other choir members practice their musical selections on Dec. 29, 2010. The 35th Annual Twelfth Night Ring Handbell Festival ...

Bid to find living relatives of those affected by Zeppelin attack - LoughboroughEcho.net

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 01:52 AM PST

LoughboroughEcho.net

Bid to find living relatives of those affected by Zeppelin attack LoughboroughEcho.net An artist has produced a drawing of the plaque and Taylor's Bell Foundry is on board to create the memorial, which will be installed on the 100th anniversary of the raid. Kevin Ryan of Charnwood Arts, said: “It's been remarkable to read about and hear ... and more »

Historic church bells are reinstalled - Barnsley Chronicle

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 01:50 AM PST

Barnsley Chronicle

Historic church bells are reinstalled Barnsley Chronicle However a party of bell ringers, parochial church council members and friends have visited the foundry to see work in progress on the bells, including the restoration of the wheels used to support the bells, using three different types of wood. When ...

Patriotic Voices: My dad stared death in the face and carried on - Newark Advertiser

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 11:03 PM PST

Newark Advertiser

Patriotic Voices: My dad stared death in the face and carried on Newark Advertiser Neeve Bellringer at the 2012 remembrance service with, front row from left, former Grenadier Guardsman Leigh Darrington; her father, Ken; and her mother, Chris. Back row are former patriotic fund members Dan Derry and Karen Grayson. A bomb disposal ... and more »

If only Christmas spirit lasted 12 months, not 12 days - The Guardian

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 10:01 PM PST

The Guardian

If only Christmas spirit lasted 12 months, not 12 days The Guardian That's because Congresbury's church – Grade I listed, lively bell-ringing group – this time last year began a drive to encourage its congregation to perform random good deeds, such as washing someone's car or (with consent) painting their fence. More ...

KC Chapel Choir offers variety - Jamaica Gleaner

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 09:02 PM PST

Jamaica Gleaner

KC Chapel Choir offers variety Jamaica Gleaner There we had playful pieces like Carol of the Bells and Ding Dong Merrily on High, in which the boys' voices mimicked the ringing of bells. There were also bouncy pieces like African Noel (which featured strong drumming by the band), Ernie Smith's All ...

Oxford: Where time is fluid, Latin is far from dead and every stone tells a story - Washington Post

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 04:36 PM PST

Washington Post

Oxford: Where time is fluid, Latin is far from dead and every stone tells a story Washington Post But when it's 9:05 p.m. in the rest of Great Britain, Great Tom, a six-ton bell in the gate tower of Christ Church College, tolls — not nine times to mark the hour, which would make some kind of sense, but 101 times. .... Now I walk across the quad ...

Brant Broughton, Lincs

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 04:00 PM PST

Mytholmroyd, W Yorks

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 04:00 PM PST

West Meon, Hants

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 04:00 PM PST

Ringing out the old and in the new - Morpeth Herald

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 10:59 AM PST

Morpeth Herald

Ringing out the old and in the new Morpeth Herald They then shared a bottle of fizz that was brought along by town council representatives Alison Byard, Morpeth Mayor, Andrew Tebbutt and Joan Tebbutt. Tower Captain, Rev Simon White, said: “It was a fun evening. It's important to keep the tradition ...

Wars of the Roses: the UK's 10 best heritage sites - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 09:47 AM PST

Telegraph.co.uk

Wars of the Roses: the UK's 10 best heritage sites Telegraph.co.uk One of the most extraordinary historical buildings in Britain, the Tower of London is a particularly special destination for anyone interested in the Wars of the Roses, since it was here that the 12-year old King Edward V and his younger brother Prince ... and more »

BELLS RING FOR STO. NIÑO - Inquirer.net

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 09:39 AM PST

Inquirer.net

BELLS RING FOR STO. NIÑO Inquirer.net The bell tower crumbled during the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu and Bohol on Oct. 15, 2013. Its reconstruction was finished only ... Thousands of devotees spilled over to the streets surrounding the church. Large LED screens and television ... and more »

Bigger crowd: 300000 devotees join prayer walk - Inquirer.net

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 09:39 AM PST

Bigger crowd: 300000 devotees join prayer walk Inquirer.net Niño entered the basilica's gates amid the pealing of bells at 5:26 a.m. yesterday. Chief Inspector Señor said the religious ... As of 5 a.m., police said several devotees were still in Colon St., heading toward the church. “There were police personnel ... and more »

Diyarbakir's Christians Suffer in Margins of Turkey-PKK War - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 09:08 AM PST

The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

Diyarbakir's Christians Suffer in Margins of Turkey-PKK War The Armenian Mirror-Spectator DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Al-Monitor) — The peal of church bells mingles with children's laughter. The Muslim call to prayer floats through the air. In the cobbled courtyard of the Surp Giragos Armenian Orthodox Church, young lovers sip wine and plan their ... and more »

Daily Meditation: Releasing Judgment - Huffington Post

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 08:22 AM PST

Huffington Post

Daily Meditation: Releasing Judgment Huffington Post We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life. Today's post features a guided meditation by Buddhist ... and more »

The gods of the first days of the year - Business Mirror

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 07:31 AM PST

The gods of the first days of the year Business Mirror The sound of commerce rings and sings of the cash register, for as the bells peal for the birth of the new dawn, more fruit vendors and fruit distributors are richer and more of those who have linked their stars to fruits are poorer. But who are we to ...

Bellringers' tribute to war hero - Blackpool Gazette

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 07:16 AM PST

Blackpool Gazette

Bellringers' tribute to war hero Blackpool Gazette The tribute to him was the bellringers' 11th quarter peal – 45 minutes' continuous ringing with more than 1,200 changes – in honour of St Annes' First World War dead so far. A total of 180 men from St Annes were killed during what was termed at the ... and more »

Creditsafe plans to hire 250 within 3 years in South Whitehall - Allentown Morning Call

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 05:02 AM PST

Allentown Morning Call

Creditsafe plans to hire 250 within 3 years in South Whitehall Allentown Morning Call CreditSafe, a business credit reporting service company based in the U.K. which opened their U.S. headquarters facility in Allentown three years ago, recently moved to a larger facility on Crackersport Road in Allentown. The company currently employs ... and more »

Tree festival lands Ticknall church £625 - Burton Mail

Posted: 07 Jan 2016 04:30 AM PST

Tree festival lands Ticknall church £625 Burton Mail St George's Church, in Ticknall, was resplendent over the Christmas period, with trees decorated by local organisations, including Ticknall Garden Club, Dame Catherine Harpur School and Ticknall Bell ringers. Refreshments were provided by the church ...

The big 2016 movie preview - Empire

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 09:11 PM PST

Empire

The big 2016 movie preview Empire The former - Tom - plays a doctor freshly moved into a dystopian tower block; the latter - Luke - leads the charge to the mayhem that soon envelops it. Joseph Fiennes finds himself in the .... Louis CK, Lake Bell, Kevin Hart and Steve Coogan are among ...

Thousands of devotees attend 'Walk With Jesus' procession - Inquirer.net

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 07:18 PM PST

Inquirer.net

Thousands of devotees attend 'Walk With Jesus' procession Inquirer.net Several devotees spilled over to the streets surrounding the church for the first novena Mass. They watched the ... At the start of his homily, Fr. Jonas Mejares, rector of the basilica, said he was extremely happy to hear the pealing of the bells ... and more »

600 antiwar protesters arrested, 1991 - SFGate

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 02:41 PM PST

SFGate

600 antiwar protesters arrested, 1991 SFGate The flames flared up into the belfry of the church casting a pall of smoke over Chinatown. One hundred and seventy firemen with 40 pieces of equipment battled the blaze. Fire Chief William Murray ... A crowd of thousands was startled when at 9 p.m ...

Church bells mark 500 years of Gillingham School - Western Gazette

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 10:31 AM PST

Church bells mark 500 years of Gillingham School Western Gazette CHURCH bells rang out across Gillingham last week to mark the 500th anniversary of the town's school and the passing of one of its longest serving head teachers. Students, alumni, parents, staff and invited guests watched bell ringers mark the historic ...

Beyond the Beach in Hawaii - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 09:50 AM PST

Fort Worth Star Telegram

Beyond the Beach in Hawaii Fort Worth Star Telegram It wasn't a tower — just a small corner bedroom on the second floor of the opulent palace. But the queen ... Then change out of your bathing suit or hiking boots and explore more of what makes this island the true cultural heart of Hawaii. ... There's ... and more »

The bells at St Peter's are ringing out once more thanks to the community - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 07:08 AM PST

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard

The bells at St Peter's are ringing out once more thanks to the community Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard We will ring them before each service and this will be a reminder to all and sundry, whether they go to church or not of the magnificence of a peal of church bells.” The work on restoring the bells was carried out by Whites of Appleton, near Abingdon ...

Daily Meditation: Be Transformed - Huffington Post

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 06:45 AM PST

Huffington Post

Daily Meditation: Be Transformed Huffington Post We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life. Today's post features a song by "neo-Hasidic" music ... and more »

Philip Henslowe anniversary opens Shakespeare 400 year - London SE1

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 04:15 AM PST

London SE1

Philip Henslowe anniversary opens Shakespeare 400 year London SE1 The timber-framed building became the clergy house, or 'deanery', for the chaplains to St Saviour's Church, now Southwark Cathedral, for the next 250 years. The deanery is now just two ... Henslowe served as vestryman and churchwarden of St Saviour's ...

50 people helped Historical Society participate in Candlelight Stroll - The Laconia Daily Sun

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 03:32 PM PST

50 people helped Historical Society participate in Candlelight Stroll The Laconia Daily Sun Thanks to the First United Methodist Church of Gilford for their Hallelujah Bell Ringers for playing their chimes at the Meetinghouse. Under the direction of Vickie Woods Parrish and Alice Bryant, Candlelight Stroll director, they were: Alice Bryant ...

Daily Meditation: Be Healed - Huffington Post

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 09:27 AM PST

Huffington Post

Daily Meditation: Be Healed Huffington Post We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life. Today's post features a song by American vocalist ... and more »

Homepage ( Leaderboard Top ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: - Philippine Star

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 08:33 AM PST

Homepage ( Leaderboard Top ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: Philippine Star Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. — Psalm 37:24. The clock tower at Westminster, which contains the bell known as Big Ben, is an iconic landmark in London, England. It is traditionally thought that the ...