Monday, 31 October 2011

Christchurch to deconsecrate quake-damaged cathedral
The Guardian
The future of Christchurch's most famous landmark hangs in the balance following an announcement that the city's 19th-century cathedral will be deconsecrated and partially demolished.
Fund launched in memory of Norfolk bell-ringer
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
By ADAM GRETTON Sunday, October 30, 2011 A memorial fund has this evening been launched in a bid to create a lasting reminder to a Norfolk bell-ringingambassador, who died two years ago. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their ...
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Sunday, 30 October 2011

Bell-ringing record at Blackburn cathedral
This Is Lancashire
Campanologists who came up with 10000 permutations of St Mary's 10 bells on Saturday.Bell-ringers travelled from across the UK and abroad to attempt the unique feat, under the watchful gaze of no less than three umpires. ...
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Saturday, 29 October 2011

Bell ringing world record attempt at Blackburn Cathedral
Lancashire Telegraph
A WORLD record attempt is taking place this morning by bell ringers at Blackburn Cathedral. The team aims to set a ringing record with a peal of 10000 'changes', lasting up to six and a half hours. Most full peals involve 5000 'changes' or numerical ...
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Thursday, 27 October 2011

Return of church bells finally rings true
Worcester Standard
Church vicar Reverend Stuart said the bells, which have not been heard in St John's for four years, could be ringing again within two weeks time. "There's almost a sense of disbelief if I'm honest," said Rev Stuart. "It feels like it has been so long ...
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Abbots Langley Bell Tower ringers seek volunteers
Watford Observer
By Amie Mulderrig » Campanologists in Abbots Langley claim the art of bell ringing could die out, following a poor response to a recruitment drive held in the village. Members of Abbots Langley Bell Tower ringers held at an open day at St Lawrence ...
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Abbots Langley Bell Tower ringers seek volunteers
Watford Observer
By Amie Mulderrig » Campanologists in Abbots Langley claim the art of bell ringing could die out, following a poor response to a recruitment drive held in the village. Members of Abbots Langley Bell Tower ringers held at an open day at St Lawrence ...
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