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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers
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Dunblane Cathedral's handbell ensembles for ages 8-adult have performed widely, on television & radio, across the country in venues large & small
📍Dunblane, Scotland

http://www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk/page/90/handbell-ringers

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It’s #BatmanDay today - aren't you glad your handbell group's director isn't like Batman!
September 16, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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#OnThisDay 1830 world’s first locomotive-hauled passenger railway line opened (Liverpool & Manchester Railway Line, first to connect major cities & first scheduled passenger service). Here’s “Steam Train to Mallaig” performed by Forté Handbell Quartet
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Steam Train to Mallaig
YouTube video by Forté Handbells
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September 15, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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🗓️✍️🎶🎵 #OnThisDay 1741 George Frideric Handel completed his oratorio Messiah so here’s the Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah performed by Estonia's handbell ensemble CAMPANELLI - käsikellade ansambel

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#Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Hallelujah Chorus, Handel, arr. Susan T. Nelson
YouTube video by Susan Nelson
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September 14, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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🗓️🇫🇷🎵✍️ #OnThisDay 1894 French Romantic composer Alexis-Emmanuel Chabrier died. Here's his España performed by Japan's fabulous Kinjo Gakuin University Handbell Ensemble

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
España
YouTube video by rampan
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September 13, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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#OnThisDay 1985 Super Mario Bros. was released in Japan for the NES, which started Super Mario series of platforming games. Here's theme from Super Mario Bros. performed by Bourgade High School Handbell Ensemble
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#Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Bourgade Bell Choir plays 'Super Mario Bros.'
YouTube video by Cody
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September 13, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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#OnThisDay 1957 German film score composer Hans Zimmer was born. Here's his "The Kraken" from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" performed by Twin Cities Bronze Handbell Ensemble

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
"The Kraken" - on Handbells performed by Twin Cities Bronze
YouTube video by Twin Cities Bronze
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September 12, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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#OnThisDay 1935 Estonian composer Arvo Pärt was born. Here's his Spiegel im Spiegel performed by Estonia's Arsis Handbell Ensemble

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
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September 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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#OnThisDay 1711 English composer William Boyce was born. Here's Gavotte from his Symphony No 4 performed by Hudson River Handbell Ensemble

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Hudson River Bells #14. Gavotte ( from Symphony No. 4 )
YouTube video by athny2010
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September 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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#OnThisDay 1659 English composer Henry Purcell was born. Here’s his Rondeau from Abdelazer Suite performed by Cairn University Handbell Ensemble

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Rondeau From Abdelazer Suite - Cairn University Handbell Chior
YouTube video by Dan Ellis
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September 10, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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It's #StarTrekDay as #OnThisDay 1966 Star Trek television series premiered. So here's theme from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" performed by Bells of Blue Ridge Handbell Ensemble

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#Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Bells Of The Blue Ridge - Theme From Star Trek: The Next Generation
YouTube video by Dean Jarvis
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September 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us TONIGHT, Sun 6 Sep, in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for FREE have-a-go session

🕠 CHILDREN aged 8-12 - 5.30pm-6pm
🕡 TEENS - 6.30pm-7.15pm
🕡 ADULTS - 6.30pm-7.15pm

Register:
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September 6, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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🗓✍️🕺 #OnThisDay 1946 singer/songwriter, & lead vocalist of rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury was born. Here’s his “We are the champions” performed by Baylor Bronze Handbell Ensemble of Baylor University

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#Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
We Are the Champions (Freddie Mercury / arr. Paul McKlveen) - Baylor Bronze Winter 2008
YouTube video by BaylorBronze
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September 5, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us on Sun 6 Sep in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for FREE have-a-go session:

🕠 CHILDREN aged 8-12 - 5.30pm-6pm
🕡 TEENS - 6.30pm-7.15pm
🕡 ADULTS - 6.30pm-7.15pm

Please register landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...
September 5, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us on Sun 6 Sep in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for a FREE have-a-go session:

🕠 CHILDREN aged 8-12 - 5.30pm-6pm
🕡 TEENS - 6.30pm-7.15pm
🕡 ADULTS - 6.30pm-7.15pm

Please register landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...
Free have-a-go at making music with handbells - children 5.30pm, teens and adults 6.30pm
Free have-a-go making music with handbells - groups for adults, children and teenagers, on Sunday...
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September 4, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us on Sun 6 Sep in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for a FREE have-a-go session

🕠 CHILDREN aged 8-12 - 5.30pm-6pm
🕡 TEENS - 6.30pm-7.15pm
🕡 ADULTS - 6.30pm-7.15pm

Please register:
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September 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us on Sun 6 Sep in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for a FREE have-a-go session:

🕠 CHILDREN aged 8-12 - 5.30pm - 6pm
🕡 TEENS - 6.30pm - 7.15pm
🕡 ADULTS - 6.30pm - 7.15pm

Please register landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...
September 3, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us on Sun 6 Sep in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for a FREE have-a-go session:

🕠 CHILDREN aged 8-12 - 5.30pm - 6pm
🕡 TEENS - 6.30pm - 7.15pm
🕡 ADULTS - 6.30pm - 7.15pm

Please register: landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...
September 2, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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🗓✍️📖 #OnThisDay 1973 “Lord of the Rings” author J R R Tolkien died. So here's themes from the film performed by Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble Elite

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All #JRRTolkien #LordoftheRings
【 Themes from Lord of the Rings 《魔戒》主題曲選段】arr. by Kathleen Wissinger - HKYHE ELITE
YouTube video by 香港青少年手鈴樂團 Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble (HKYHE)
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September 2, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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🗓🇩🇪🎶✍️ #OnThisDay 1653 German composer Johann Pachelbel was baptised. Here's his Canon in D performed by German handbell ensemble Handglockenchor Wiedensahl

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun
20150330-Canon in D-Handglockenchor Wiedensahl
YouTube video by Taiwan Handbell Music Channel 台灣手鐘音樂頻道
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September 1, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us Sun 6 Sep in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for FREE have-a-go session:

🕠 CHILDREN aged 8-12 - 5.30pm - 6pm
🕡 TEENS - 6.30pm - 7.15pm
🕡 ADULTS - 6.30pm - 7.15pm

Please register landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...
September 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM
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🗓🇫🇷✍️🎵🎶 #OnThisDay 1741 French composer Jean-Paul-Égide Martini was born. Here's a performance by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble of his "Plaisir d'amour" (on which the 1961 Elvis Presley hit "Can't Help Falling in Love" is based)

▶️ youtu.be/ob4LM3EMyDU
Plaisir d'Amour - virtual performance by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble
YouTube video by DCHandbells
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August 31, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us on Sun 6 Sep in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for FREE have-a-go session

More info here:
🔗 landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
August 31, 2026 at 5:53 AM
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🗓🗽 #OnThisDay 1986 sculptor Henry Moore died. He is best known for his semi-abstract outdoor monumental bronze sculptures so here's a figure ringing handbells in homage to his work

#Handbells #HandbellArt
August 31, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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We'd love for you to have a go at ringing handbells with us. Join us on Sun 6 Sep in Dunblane Cathedral Halls for FREE have-a-go session:

🕠 CHILDREN aged 8-12 - 5.30pm-6pm
🕡 TEENS - 6.30pm - 7.15pm
🕡 ADULTS - 6.30pm - 7.15pm

Please register:
🔗 landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...
August 30, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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#OnThisDay 1958 singer/songwriter Michael Jackson was born. Here's his hit "Billie Jean" performed by Norway's KG Handbells in Oslo Concert Hall

▶️ youtu.be/I6WaxJmUv44

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
KG Bells - Billie Jean
YouTube video by erikfishfisher
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August 29, 2026 at 7:43 AM