THE sound of church bells ringing has returned to the Isle of Wight after lockdown easing allowed bell ringers to meet once again. During four months of virtual sabbatical in lockdown, only special events and occasional special events were possible, with Beccy Noyes tolling a bell 100 times for Captain Sir Tom Moore at Brighstone. The Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers supports ringers from across the Island With a full relaxing of measures due on Monday June 21, Newport Minster s bell ringers are appealing for new people to join their ranks. Martin Hough, vice-captain of the Newport Minster ringers, said: Most people will pick up the basics with a couple of hours of tuition. The training is ongoing and you learn more as time goes on.
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Cathedral bells across England have been rung 99 times in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Cathedrals in Canterbury, Exeter, Worcester, Lichfield, Gloucester, Liverpool, Manchester and Chichester were just a few of those involved.
Jay-Dee Williams drove 20 miles to come to Exeter Cathedral to commemorate the life of the duke. A lot of people don t understand what he s done for us, he said. He s led an amazing life and has been crucial to the royal family , he told the BBC.
image captionJay-Dee Williams travelled to Exeter Cathedral to pay tribute to the duke
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GUN salutes to mark the death of Prince Philip are expected later today after his peaceful passing at Windsor Castle on Friday.
Below is what to expect this weekend as the UK mourns the rich and long life of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip s death.
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The funeral
Prince Philip is expected to be given a military funeral with a private service held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor and the burial in Frogmore Gardens.
The date has yet to be confirmed but is due to be staged eight days after Prince Philip s death - meaning it could be held on April 17.