Jane Fogarty and Leslie Taylor preparing for the Christ Church Cathedral ... Irish Independent "In the belfry, as we strike midnight we can hear people cheering outside," said ringing master Leslie Taylor. "We don't know how long the bell ringing has been taking place but it has been going on for at least a 100 years," Mr Taylor said. ... See all stories on this topic »

After 117 years bell ringers swing into action
Western Advocate
BY JO JOHNSON FOR the first time in more than a century, the bells of All Saints' Cathedral will be rung to herald the New Year. The Society of Bathurst Bell Ringers will ascend the tower tonight to ring the New Year's rounds from 11.50pm. ...
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Lincoln Cathedral bell Great Tom repaired for new year BBC News Cathedral staff were worried the bell would not be ready for New Year's Eve, but a new spring has now been made and fitted by a specialist firm. Bell ringers will be ringing out the old year from 23:00 GMT. The Dean's Verger John Campbell said: "They ... See all stories on this topic »

Volunteers help save tradition for whom bell tolls
Irish Independent
However, a shortage of volunteers to ring the bells in churches has been answered by young and old. Earlier this year, the bell ringers of Limerick city's two biggest churches appealed for more people to come forward to help them. ...
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Chardstock church prepares to ring in the New Year
Chard & Ilminster News
The group has enjoyed increased interest this year, following an exhibition in July, which showed the history of bell ringing in the village. Tower captain Derrick Goff said: “We have had some recruits but not as many as we'd like – so we're looking ...
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Bell ringers needed for ambitious jubilee celebration
Isle of Wight County Press
One man who has already pledged to take part is Isle of Wight Council chairman Cllr David Williams — also the chairman of the Island's diamond jubilee organising committee — who joined bell ringers at Newport Minster for a practice session. ...
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Ring of bells to play again in West Tytherley

BBC News

Bells at a Hampshire church will peal for the first time in more than 30 years following their restoration. The bells at St Peter's Church, West Tytherley, include one from 1260, believed to be one of the oldest church bells in the world.