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you’d expect Clarence House to get the new titles correct, would you not?

Michael McFarland Campbell

The other official titles given to the couple by The Queen on their wedding day, are The Earl and Lady of Strathearn and The Baron and Countess of Carrickfergus. from Clarence House website accessed 4 May 2011 at 0030 Oopsadaisy! I think that Clarence House means: The other official titles given to the couple by The Queen on their wedding day are: The Earl and Countess of Strathearn, and the Baron and Lady Carrickfergus. as Buckingham Palace issued a statement regarding the titles of HRH The Duke of Cambridge on Friday past. Simple really: wife of an Earl is a … Continue reading you’d expect Clarence House to get the new titles correct, would you not?

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A new era for politics…

Michael McFarland Campbell

… in East Antrim Politics Can Get Better Isn’t about time we elected politicians who could move this place forward? I am told that the Alliance Party members living in the East Antrim parliamentary constituency have received a leaflet from a candidate who is seeking selection as the Alliance candidate for the next General Election. No stranger to new methods of working, Gerry Lynch is probably the first Alliance member to mail all the members of the Association. He has also set up a campaign website. Gerry Lynch promises to get the Assembly moving create a shared future argue Northern … Continue reading A new era for politics…

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Quarter lost

Michael McFarland Campbell

Tonight saw eight ringers gather at the Church of St Nicholas, Carrickfergus for a Quarter Peal attempt. When I was in England, such events were rather routine, but here in N. Ireland it seems like it is a big event to even attempt such things. We started about five past eight and managed ten minutes, then realised that two bells had crossed in the method. Then we tried again and managed about fifteen minutes. And the method: Plain Bob Triples. Stood up again, some of us drove back to Belfast, others were heading to the pub. At least tomorrow we have a … Continue reading Quarter lost

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