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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 2d

Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers performed in HRGB Scottish Regional Association Rally today in Kirkcaldy: “The Agincourt Song” arr. Guy Ratcliffe (as Battle of Agincourt took place on exact same day 1415); & “I'm gonna be (500 miles)” by Craig Reid & Charlie Reid (with…/👇

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · 2d

The final massed ringing piece at the HRGB Scottish Regional Association Autumn Rally today was “Hosanna!” by Jason Krug, conducted by Ruth Cantlay

#Handbells #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · 2d

The second massed ringing piece at the HRGB Scottish Regional Association Autumn Rally today was “You are my sunshine” from the Philip & Don Bedford Collection, conducted by Sandra Winter

#Handbells #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · 2d

The massed ringingfor the HRGB Scottish Regional Association Autumn Rally today started with “The Merry Peasant” from the Philip & Don Bedford Collection, conducted by Malcolm Wilson

#Handbells #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · 2d

Ringers taking part in HRGB Scottish Regional Association Autumn Rally today were from teams Blair Bells, Caithness Handbell Ringers, Cumnock & District Handbell Ringers, Cushnie Handbell Ringers, Duddingston Bells, Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers, Eden Handbell Ringers…/👇

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · 2d

The HRGB Scottish Regional Association Autumn Rally was held today, Sat 25 Oct, in Kirkcaldy, with Bennochy Bells, as hosts, in Langtoun Central Church Bennochy Building, Kirkcaldy.

A warm welcome was given to everyone by Margaret Simpson of host group Bennochy Bells…/👇

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Handbell Ringers of Great Britain @hrgbnational.bsky.social · Sep 7

Watch a playlist of videos, courtesy of Philip Gregory, of performances for the 2025 HRGB National Residential Ringing Week (via the HRGB YouTube channel)

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · Sep 1

The September 2025 Newsletter of the Scottish Regional Association of the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain is available to download now:

www.hrgbscotland.org.uk/news/septemb...

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Handbell Ringers of Great Britain @hrgbnational.bsky.social · Aug 20

Registration opens at 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025 for the 22nd International Handbell Symposium to be held 3-8 August 2026 in Aberdeen

To register please visit the Symposium website:
ihs26.handbells.org.uk

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Handbell Ringers of Great Britain @hrgbnational.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Handbell Ringers of Great Britain @hrgbnational.bsky.social · Aug 7

All are welcome to the free concert of the HRGB National Residential Ringing Week on Friday 8 August at 7.30pm at The Edge, Sheffield University, South Yorkshire, S10 3ED. Enjoy fantastic music performed by around 90 musicians in the UK's largest handbell concert

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Lindsay Trevarthen @morningoak.bsky.social · Aug 6

Ringing handbells this week for HRGB’s National Residential Ringing Week. 90 ringers from around the UK & from the US, working with 3 conductors - Matthew Compton & Michael Glasgow from the US, & Sandra Winter from the UK. Hard work but great fun!

#handbells #nationalresidentialringingweek

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Handbell Ringers of Great Britain @hrgbnational.bsky.social · Jul 22

All are welcome to the free concert of the HRGB National Residential Ringing Week on Friday 8 August at 7.30pm at The Edge, Sheffield University, South Yorkshire, S10 3ED. Enjoy fantastic music performed by around 90 musicians in the UK's largest handbell concert

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · Jun 14

Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers today took part in @HRGBScot.bsky.social workshop hosted by Jordanhill Handbell Ringers, with session led by Dunblane’s Malcolm Wilson, assisted by Helen Wilson, on techniques for managing multiple handbells, including weaving, milk-the-cow, belltree & 4-in-hand

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · Jun 14

HRGB Scotland workshop hosted by Jordanhill Parish Church Handbell Ringers, with sessions led by Dunblane’s Malcolm Wilson, with Helen Wilson (handling multiple bells), & Jordanhill’s Lynda Barclay, Christine Reid (travel world with handbells), & Ruth Cantlay (techniques)

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · Jun 14

HRGB Scotland workshop hosted by Jordanhill Parish Church Handbell Ringers, with sessions led by Dunblane’s Malcolm Wilson, with Helen Wilson (handling multiple bells), & Jordanhill’s Lynda Barclay, Christine Reid (travel world with handbells), & Ruth Cantlay (techniques)

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · May 11

#OnThisDay 1904 artist Salvador Dalí was born. Here's a handbell-themed version of one of his famous paintings

#HandbellArt

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · May 11

Register now for Handbell Workshop in Jordanhill, Glasgow on Sat 14 Jun, covering handbell techniques, using weaving technique for handling multiple bells, & what it’s like to attend national/international handbell event. More information & registration form www.hrgbscotland.org.uk/calendar/han...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · May 12

🗓️🇫🇷✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1845 French composer Gabriel Fauré was born so here’s his Pavanne performed by Houston Bronze Handbell Ensemble

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Pavane

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · May 13

#OnThisDay 1842 composer Sir Arthur Sullivan was born. Here's his "Modern Major General" performed by Utah Valley Handbell Ringers

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Utah Valley Handbell Ringers play Modern Major General

YouTube video by bellplayer

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · May 13

Tickets available now for Music for Summer Evening concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles in Dunblane Cathedral Sun 8 June 7.30pm

🎟️ Tickets from Meldrum's Newsagent in Dunblane's High Street or online: landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/3905...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · Mar 25

🗓️🇫🇷✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1918 French composer Claude Debussy died. Here’s his "La fille aux cheveux de lin" performed by River City Ringers of Omaha, USA

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

The Girl with the Flaxen Hair 2021

YouTube video by River City Ringers Channel

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · Mar 21

#OnThisDay 1685 Johann Sebastian Bach was born. Here’s 3rd movement from Brandenburg Concerto Number 3 performed on handbells by Raleigh Ringers, North Carolina, USA

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Brandenburg Concerto No 3 Movement 3

YouTube video by RaleighRingers

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · Mar 19

At the recent Spring Rally of HRGB Scottish Regional Association held in Haddington, host team Holy Trinity Handbell Ringers performed Colors of Joy

Video courtesy of Campbell Barkby

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HRGB Scotland @hrgbscot.bsky.social · Mar 19

At the recent Spring Rally of HRGB Scottish Regional Association held in Haddington, host team Holy Trinity Handbell Ringers performed Skaters’ Waltz

Video courtesy of Campbell Barkby

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