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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

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Tickets available now for Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles annual Carols & Carillons Christmas Concert in Dunblane Cathedral on Sun 14 Dec at 7.30pm

Tickets (adult £10, concession £8, children free) from Meldrum’s, Dunblane High Street, & online: landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/4245...
Carols & Carillons Concert of Christmas Music presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles in Dunblane Cathedral
Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles present their annual Carols and Carillons Christmas Concert...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers performed Christmas carols at the Gold Postbox as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza tonight. Many thanks to all who clapped and cheered us along
November 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers will be performing Christmas carols at the Gold Postbox as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers will be performing, as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza, on Thursday 27 November at the Golden Postbox from 5.45pm-6.15pm. Come and enjoy our music, and say hello
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🗓️🇺🇸🎹 #OnThisDay 1868 American composer Scott Joplin was born. Here’s his Maple Leaf Rag performed by Canada’s Alberta University Faculty of Education Handbell Ensemble

▶️ youtu.be/B-3S4DCKuEI

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Maple Leaf Rag (arr. Sharon Elery Rogers)
YouTube video by Issar
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🎤🕺 #OnThisDay 1991 singer/songwriter, & lead vocalist of rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury died. Here’s his “We are the champions” performed by Baylor Bronze Handbell Ensemble

▶️ youtu.be/SyeHw-brSpQ

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
We Are the Champions (Freddie Mercury / arr. Paul McKlveen) - Baylor Bronze Winter 2008
YouTube video by BaylorBronze
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🗓️🇮🇸🎤✍️🎵 #OnThisDay 1965 Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk was born. Here she is performing her hit single "Who is it" along with handbells

▶️ youtu.be/pgk360PZJ7w

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Björk "Who Is It"
YouTube video by A.D.A.R.iammusic
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November 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🍎 It's #WilliamTellDay as Swiss folk hero William Tell supposedly shot an apple off his son's head with a crossbow on today's date in 1307. So here's the "William Tell Overture" performed by the Dallas Handbell Ensemble in the 1980s

▶️ youtu.be/MRvmRm1H4mE

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun
Rossini, William Tell Overture - Dallas Handbell Ensemble
YouTube video by Fans of Diane Bish
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November 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
It's #TheLittleMermaidDay as #OnThisDay 1989 Disney film "The Little Mermaid" was released. So here's film's “Under the Sea” song arr by Dunblane's Malcolm Wilson performed by Japan's Seibunsha Handbell Ensemble with Singapore's Damien Lim on percussion
youtu.be/dc2uoUdr5xU
Under the Sea
YouTube video by Seibunsha International
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November 17, 2025 at 7:24 AM
🗓️⚔️ #OnThisDay 1715 the Battle of Sheriffmuir was fought at Dunblane. Here’s the music for the song “Will Ye Go to Sheriffmuir” (Robert Burns penned the lyrics after he visited Dunblane) performed by Dunblane Cathedral Children’s & Youth Handbell Ensemble

▶️ youtu.be/JuvJ9Nn4obQ
Will Ye Go To Sheriffmuir performed by Dunblane Cathedral Youth and Children's Handbell Ensemble
YouTube video by DCHandbells
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November 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🗓️📄 Did you know that it's international #OrigamiDay today? So here's a video showing how to create an #origami handbell, devised and demonstrated by Japan's Nozomu Abe from Kobe

▶️ youtu.be/RXvEDIEGkmo

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
How to make an Origami Handbell
YouTube video by Malcolm Wilson Music
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November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Tickets available now for Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles annual Carols & Carillons Christmas Concert, Dunblane Cathedral Sun 14 Dec 7.30pm

Tickets (adult £10, concession £8, children free) from Meldrum’s Newsagents, Dunblane High Street, or online: landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/4245...
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#OnThisDay 1841 King Edward VII was born. He visited Dunblane Cathedral 28 Sep 1908 inaugurating tower bells & chime, "Alleluia Quarters" sounding every quarter hour. Here's "Fantasy on Alleluia Quarters" performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble youtu.be/H0UDhD-gbow
Fantasy on Alleluia Quarters
YouTube video by DCHandbells
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November 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Very many thanks to everyone who supported our craft fair today:
👩‍🎨 craft workers from around country
🛍️ all who purchased craftwork
🍜 all who bought refreshments
🎵 all who showed appreciation for live music performances
🪑 all who helped set up beforehand & tidy up afterwards
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November 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
IT’S TODAY
🎄Christmas Craft Fair
🗓️ Sat 8 Nov
📍Dunblane’s Victoria Hall
🕥 10.30am-4pm
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 craftworkers from around country
☕️ Café (morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea)
🎶 Handbell music performances to enjoy
🤝 In support of Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles
November 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
IT’S TODAY
🎄Christmas Craft Fair
🗓️ Sat 8 Nov
📍Dunblane’s Victoria Hall
🕥 10.30am-4pm
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Wide range of craftworkers from around the country
☕️ Café (serving morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea)
🎶 Handbell music performances to enjoy
🤝 In support of Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🗓️🇨🇦✍️🎵 #OnThisDay 2016 Canadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen died. Here’s his “Hallelujah” performed by Hungary’s Kisharang Handbell Ensemble, Miskolc

▶️ youtu.be/csSjlVFYYzs

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Kisharang Handbell Choir - Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah- Kovács László ének - Zenepalota -
YouTube video by Gyula Lajhó
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November 7, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🎵 #OnThisDay 1893 composer Tchaikovsky died, so here’s his Trepak from the Nutcracker ballet performed by Estonia’s Arsis Youth Handbell Ensemble

▶️ youtu.be/A9aYlJ3JQig

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Arsis handbell ensemble playing Trepak from Nutcracker
YouTube video by Arsis Handbells / Arsise kellade ansambel
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November 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Remember, Remember the 5th of November - so for #FireworksNight here's Menuet II from Handel's Music for Royal Fireworks performed in Dunblane Cathedral by trio from Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble

▶️ youtu.be/ThZ09HNb7jI

#fireworks #GuyFawkes #GuyFawkesNight #5November #BonfireNight
Menuet II from Handel's Music for Royal Fireworks performed by handbell trio in Dunblane Cathedral
YouTube video by Malcolm Wilson Music
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November 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
As it's All Saints Day today, here's "For All the Saints" performed by a handbell ensemble from Kobe, Japan under the direction of the arranger Nozomu Abe

▶️ youtu.be/v2TPodm-hyo

#AllSaintsDay
#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
ハンドベル, Handbell , For All the Saints, Ding Dong Ringers, Dir. Nozomu Abe, 2016 Nov
YouTube video by NOZ & Ringers (Kobe YMCA Bell-choir / Ding Dong Ringers)
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November 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
☠️ For Hallowe'en here's Danse Macabre performed by Hong Kong Youth Elite Handbell Ensemble

▶️ youtu.be/XnVxfsNH7zU

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Metamorphosis 蛻變 【Danse Macabre 骷髏之舞】by Saint-Saëns
YouTube video by 香港青少年手鈴樂團 Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble (HKYHE)
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October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🎄Christmas Craft Fair
🗓️ Saturday 8 November
📍Dunblane’s Victoria Hall
🕥 10.30am-4pm
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Wide range of craftworkers from around the country
☕️ Café (serving morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea)
🎶 Handbell music performances to enjoy
🤝 In support of Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles
October 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🗓️🇮🇹✍️🎵 #OnThisDay 1685 Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti was born, so here's his Sonata in B minor performed by the Pittsburgh University Handbell Ensemble

▶️ youtu.be/36XGgqdgZRk

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Sonata in b minor, K. 87
YouTube video by University Handbell Ensemble
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October 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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…/👇
October 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers took part in the HRGB Scottish Regional Association Rally today in Kirkcaldy
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
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM