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Community News: Machynlleth.

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:52:30 +0100

THE Friends of the Tabernacle exists to support the Machynlleth ... was John Randal Bradburne, a name that didn't ring too many bells within the group. ... He then saw active service with Brigadier Orde Wingate's Chindits in Burma.

Beer Albion all set to celebrate their centenary with game against Axminster Town on Saturday

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:26:15 +0100

Beer's infant days did not stop them reaching the very first Morrison Bell ... knocked out and Beer went on to share the trophy with Exmouth Church ...

Beer Albion all set to celebrate their centenary with game against Axminster Town on Saturday

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:26:15 +0100

Beer's infant days did not stop them reaching the very first Morrison Bell ... knocked out and Beer went on to share the trophy with Exmouth Church ...

Police arrest Louisiana man for death of 75-year-old Baton Rouge community organizer

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:03:45 +0100

Ronn Jermaine Bell, 37, was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with first-degree ... Paul said the arrest was made due to the help of the community who .... at least 21 merit badges and completing a community service project.

Paris attractions, built in the middle Ages. Photo

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:33:45 +0100

In April, a fire destroyed Notre Dame, one of the main attractions of Paris. ... collection of bells. Here is the heaviest bell in France, weighing 18.8 tons.

Obituaries, July 17

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:15:00 +0100

Funeral services were held on July 10, 2019 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, ... Philadelphia, PA, Willie Mae Kinloch and Bertie Mae Bell, both of Miami, FL, ... Mrs. Anderson also enjoyed taking care of people, cared for two Alzheimer ...

The Most-Loved Companies in Every State

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:15:00 +0100

... aerospace and defense firm based out of Farmington, Connecticut. But, while United Technologies might not ring any bells, you might have heard of ...

Slain activist exuded a 'quiet power' as she enriched her community

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 02:29:46 +0100

A room inside has pictures of Barack Obama's inaugurations. ... exhibit outside the museum, designing fliers for Juneteenth, another celebration of ... Ronn Jermaine Bell, 38, a tenant in one of Robert-Joseph's rental homes who was ...

Historian and Civil Rights Activist Sadie Roberts-Joseph Found Killed

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0100

Authorities estimated Bell owed Roberts-Joseph $1,200. ... "On behalf of the family of Sadie Roberts-Joseph we would like to express our honest ...

Police: Man arrested in murder of Louisiana African-American museum founder Sadie Roberts ...

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 22:56:15 +0100

Bell was living in one of the homes Roberts-Joseph was renting out and it is believed he was several months behind in rent payments, police said.

Six Presbyterian Churches Join for Service, Picnic

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:46:50 +0100

Brad Morgan, pastor of Mount Airy, gave the sermon and it was tied to the gardening/farming theme. The combined bell choirs from Kirkpatrick and ...

Six Presbyterian Churches Join for Service, Picnic

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:46:50 +0100

For the sixth time during the summer, a group of Presbyterian churches in ... and Mercer counties held a combined outdoor service, followed by a picnic, at the ... The combined bell choirs from Kirkpatrick and Lambertville performed ...

Man arrested for murder of Sadie Roberts-Joseph was renting apartment from her

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:37:30 +0100

According to Paul, Bell was a tenant in one of the homes Roberts-Joseph rented. He was behind several months rent and owed her about $1,200.

Steeplejack atop Clinton United Methodist Church might 'pique' one's interest

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:03:45 +0100

The 59-year-old steeplejack and rigger has been contracted to do repair work on the steeple and bell tower at the Halstead Street church, which was ...

Man arrested in murder of Louisiana African-American museum founder Sadie Roberts-Joseph ...

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:47:30 +0100

Bell was living in one of the homes Roberts-Joseph was renting out and it is believed ... Authorities estimated Bell owed Roberts-Joseph $1,200. .... meant "to celebrate, to embrace" African American history and to "learn of our past ...

St. Stephen's Church to continue concert series

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:07:30 +0100

The carillon is a very old instrument that developed way back in the 15th ... Bells are often found in church towers, and it became fashionable to join ...

Jamestown Unearthed: Recreating a sound heard 400 years ago

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:00:28 +0100

The replica will be inside the Memorial Church, but not inside its tower. ... The plans to put the bell in a belfry are a recent expansion of an original plan ...

Village near Stamford marks air tragedy when 32 died

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:07:10 +0100

Tinwell came together last Sunday to mark the deaths of 32 airmen in July ... Bell-ringing launched the service, Royal British Legion standards were ...

This week in The Ringing World – 19th July

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:57:36 +0100

Coming in this week’s edition of The Ringing World on Friday 19th July:

+ More coverage of the 2019 RWNYC – including all team photos in colour

+ Next year’s RWNYC venue announced

+ ‘Our path to success’ – by the winning ODG team

+ The Cheshire Cats’ journey across the Mersey

+ Handbell Workshops at Liverpool RWNYC – by Tom Hinks

+ 950^th Anniversary of Shinfield Church – by Bobbie May

+ Obituary of Joseph Thornley – by Jim Andrews

+ Teaching Tips from the Association of Ringing Teachers – by Heather Peachey

+ The New bells of Yorktown, Surrey – by David Pearson

+ Thought for the week – by Phil Tremain

+ Pushed to achieve in Bucks & Berks – by Peter Jasper

To subscribe or buy a copy & read the above in full, head over to https://ringingworld.co.uk/

Bridgwater Quayside Festival returns this weekend

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:52:30 +0100

Bridgwater Quayside Festival returns this weekend ... and entertainment for the return of the Quayside Festival this Saturday (July 20). Taking place from 11am to 5pm, the festival will be the biggest yet, with more than ... The bells of the Church of Saint Mary in the centre of Bridgwater will ring out at 10am ...

Bridgwater Quayside Festival returns this weekend

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:52:30 +0100

BRIDGWATER will be awash with colour, music and entertainment for the return of the Quayside Festival this Saturday (July 20). Taking place from ...

8 Derelict London Buildings That Time Forgot

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0100

This workshop was built in 1869 as a sail-maker's and ship-chandler's ... The Whitechapel Bell Foundry, founded in 1570, cast some of the most ...

Quectel Announces Listing on Shanghai Stock Exchange

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:15:00 +0100

caption: Quectels bell-ringing ceremony at Shanghai Stock Exchange. A group of four people including Patrick Qian, Quectel Chairman and CEO, ...

Peggy Bell

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:11:15 +0100

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Villa Grove Cemetery, Villa Grove, with Isaac Bell officiating. A celebration of life and ...

Deaths published Tuesday, July16, 2019

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:26:15 +0100

Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church. ... Gadberry, Charlsie A., 86, retired Southwestern Bell accounting clerk, died Sunday, ...

Peggy J. Bell

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:33:45 +0100

Peggy J. Bell, 70, of Villa Grove, formerly of Eagle's View, Rantoul, died at 8:07 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, ...

Mary Ann Grow, 82, Foley

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0100

Mary Ann Grow, age 82 of Foley, passed away July 11, 2019 at the Foley Nursing Center. ... Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home. ... She worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a switchboard ...

Toronto Fringe Festival Smashes All Box Office Records

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:41:15 +0100

The 2019 Toronto Fringe Festival wrapped up yesterday after 12 successful days of ... This is an increase of just over $40,000 from our 2018 festival. .... MPP Jessica Bell, City Councillor Joe Cressy) attended our opening night party ...

Play Mario Kart and Compete for Prizes at Robin Bell's “Arcade” Instillation

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 22:00:00 +0100

Lately, though, Bell says he's been worn out by the relentless cascade of political scandals and has used video games “to detach just a little bit to not ...

Hundreds of British tourists queue for 'dangerous' bell tower after Notre Dame fire

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:03:45 +0100

Hundreds of British tourists queue for 'dangerous' bell tower after Notre ... A quirky relic of medieval Paris still considered one of the most dangerous ... who miss out on ascending the 226ft (69 meter) twin towers of Notre Dame.

Service commemorates Andrustown Massacre

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:45:00 +0100

Service commemorates Andrustown Massacre .... The seven families forming the first settlement of Andrustown were Bell, Crim, Frank, Hoyer, Lepper, ...

Funeral Notices – Tuesday 16th July

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:33:45 +0100

Funeral Notices is a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz and whatsonsouthland.nz. EVANS ... Dear sister of Moira Bell (Invercargill).

This bell cast by Paul Revere's apprentice will soon ring again over a Maine church

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:33:45 +0100

WELLS, Maine — The historic bell atop the Congregational Church of Wells will soon ring again. The church's steeple, a focal point on Route 1, and its ...

This bell cast by Paul Revere's apprentice will soon ring again over a Maine church

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:33:45 +0100

“It was very emotional when I saw the bell,” said parishioner Nancy Worthley, who ... management of the steeple project with help from his team and church member volunteers. ... 14, including a ringing of the bell 12 times at noon.

Get your summer arts fix at outdoor theater, student events

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:52:30 +0100

“Celebrating the Spectrum: A Festival of Music and Life” brings advanced .... are free and after they end, visitors can see the bells and tour the tower.

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church celebrates anniversary

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:41:15 +0100

In the years since, the building housing Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church has grown to include a bell tower, a pipe organ, and an additional wing.

Pinchbeck-born former builder and county council chairman dies at 94

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:07:30 +0100

Writing on social media, Elizabeth said: "Did you hear the single church bell ring 94 times this morning? This was the passing or death bell rung today ...

Bridgwater Quayside Festival 2019: Everything you need to know about this year's event

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:50:28 +0100

Quayside Festival will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 11am until 5pm. The bells of the Church of Saint Mary in the centre of Bridgwater will ring out ...

Traveling Artist Captures Europe's Charming Cityscapes with Watercolor and Ink

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:22:30 +0100

From the historical castles of Ireland to the charming riverside towns of France, ... ornate palace, as well as the many historical churches, and bell towers. ... With its beautifully restored old town and scenic location on the river Elbe, ...

From 'Crystal Cathedral' to Christ Cathedral: Orange Diocese to Celebrate Grand Opening

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:48:45 +0100

The Diocese of Orange, in Southern California, is preparing for the grand opening of its new ... Chapel Exhibition”; a carillon (bell tower) with 52 bells; the Christ Cathedral Academy for grades ... The Register is a service of EWTN.

From 'Crystal Cathedral' to Christ Cathedral: Orange Diocese to Celebrate Grand Opening

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:48:45 +0100

The Diocese of Orange, in Southern California, is preparing for the grand ... The cathedral building is the most prominent of multiple structures on a ... Chapel Exhibition”; a carillon (bell tower) with 52 bells; the Christ Cathedral ...

Cancer patient rings bell for last treatment

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:48:45 +0100

Laura Brawley recently rang the bell at Novant Health Oncology Specialists in Thomasville ... She said they all went out of their way care for her. ... Such a ceremony is widespread in cancer clinics across the United States.

Agnes Charlotte Scanlon

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0100

HARRISVILLE, NY ~ Agnes Charlotte Scanlon, 97, formerly of 14461 Maple St., Harrisville, ... For much of her younger life, Agnes was a mother and homemaker, taking care of her large family of six children. ... Patricia Jones Botteicher, David Bell, Jennifer Bell McMullen, Kirk Scanlon, Patrick Scanlon, ...

Their Long Island homes are their sanctuaries (of sorts)

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:56:15 +0100

People who buy homes that once were churches know they come with ... They stopped the bell, took the cash and bought 10 stained glass windows. ... folk sometimes had picnics on the hill behind the residence after the service and ...

Captain Fryatt remembered across Harwich

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 06:06:15 +0100

On Monday, a civic service was held at the church to mark the anniversary. ... to Captain Fryatt's grave where wreaths were laid and the bell from his ship the ... “The church was packed and everybody went to the grave afterwards.

Political notebook: Dan Forest to kick off run for governor in August

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 04:56:15 +0100

Community Care Clinic of Rowan County is included for $50,000. Bell Tower Green has $50,000 allocated and the Renewal School System received ...

Chasing Summer: A Visit To Croatia

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:30:00 +0100

Check out local wine bars and seafood restaurants. ... To appreciate this world heritage site, climb up the bell tower of St. Domnius Cathedral.

UK-HRH The Duke of Gloucester invited to cast a plaque at historic Loughborough Bellfoundry ...

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:07:30 +0100

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester will be paying a special visit to the Loughborough Bellfoundry this July; discovering the vast heritage of the ...

UK-HRH The Duke of Gloucester invited to cast a plaque at historic Loughborough Bellfoundry ...

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:07:30 +0100

The visit will take place on Tuesday 23 July – with the bellfoundry bells set to ring ... More than a staggering 25,000 bells have been cast on site since the ... said: “We are delighted to welcome The Duke of Gloucester to John Taylor's ...

UK-HRH The Duke of Gloucester invited to cast a plaque at historic Loughborough Bellfoundry ...

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:07:30 +0100

UK-HRH The Duke of Gloucester invited to cast a plaque at historic ... the bellfoundry bells set to ring loud and proud over Loughborough to welcome The ... from London's St Paul's Cathedral to Washington National Cathedral in the ...