True artists should not give the Olympic Games their blessing
The Guardian (blog)
We do not believe ringing for three minutes nor ringing as fast as possible is really suitable for churchbell-ringers." Such a position of refusal vis-à-vis Creed's ill-thought-out project is echoed by art world scepticism regarding the value, ...
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Fakenham church bells may not ring at Christmas
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
As large dynamic forces and stress are imposed by the heavy clapper when the bells are rung it is feared that the heavy clapper could break free, causing immense danger and risking the lives of bell ringers. The problem was discovered during a recent ...
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Martin Creed's Wit fails

Rotund World

“All of the bells in a city or town rung as quickly and as loudly as possible for three minutes,” October 20 and 21, 2006, in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico...

[Not news exactly, but it is interesting that this is not an original idea thought up especially for the 2012 Olympics - ed]

Cornish bell-ringer Viv Williams' 80 years of service BBC News Viv Williams, 85, who now lives in Leeds, was presented with a special certificate at a service to rededicate Truro Cathedral's new bells. His bell-ringing highlights include the coronation of King George VI, the Queen's coronation and the Queen ... See all stories on this topic »

Bradford Cathedral installs bell simulator to boost ringers BBC News A computer-based bell ringing simulator has been installed at Bradford Cathedral to encourage more bell ringers. The cathedral's bells have been ringing out for nearly 170 years. There has been a decline in the number of people volunteering to ring ... See all stories on this topic »

For Christchurch Bellringers Sydney Churches Offer a Chance to ...
Over a long weekend, the 12 bellringers from earthquake-devastated Christchurch were able to practice, train and ring the bells at the seven churches, including ...
www.sydneycatholic.org/news/latest.../20111123_212.shtml

Appeal sounds for bellringers
Yorkshire Post
An open afternoon is being held to encourage new members to join a church's bellringing team. Bellringers are in short supply and All Saints' Church, Hessle is inviting people to come along on Saturday, between 1pm and 4pm. Barry Baxter, who with wife ...
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