Massed music at HRGB Scottish Region 30th anniversary rally: “The Handbells of Scotland” composed for occasion, & conducted by Katrina Gordon, “Pearl Fishers” by Bizet arr Sandra Winter conducted by Kirsty Hill, & “March of the Golden Pearl” composed & conducted by Malcolm Wilson

HRGB Scottish Regional Association today celebrated 30th anniversary at rally in Bankfoot. There was specially made cake, cut by all who’ve held role of chairperson in the past 30 years: Malcolm Wilson, Lynda Barclay, Christine Reid, Elaine Duffus, John Elcock and Kirsty Hill

Teams represented at the HRGB Scottish Regional Association rally today were: Aberdour Handbell Ringers Blair Bells, Blairgowrie Bennochy Bells, Kirkcaldy Caithness Handbell Ringers Cushnie Handbells Duddingston Bells Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers …/👇

HRGB Scottish Regional Association today celebrated its 30th anniversary at the spring rally held in Bankfoot, near Perth. Fifteen groups performed in massed ringing all together, and there were some individual team performances.

The February 2026 Newsletter of the Scottish Regional Association of the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain is available to download now www.hrgbscotland.org.uk/news/februar...

HRGB Scottish Regional Association Spring Rally & AGM will be held on Sat 14 Mar 2026 in Bankfoot, near Perth Click on link below for more information, registration form & details of the massed ringing music. www.hrgbscotland.org.uk/calendar/hrg... #Handbells #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

Just a reminder that £650 Early Bird registration for the International Handbell Symposium in Aberdeen 3-8 August 2026 closes on Friday 30 January. ihs26.handbells.org.uk From 21 January, full registration fee of £700 will apply

/…the rally being in Fife, and to celebrate Fife’s famous band The Proclaimers). Thanks to Sandra Winter, Ruth Cantlay and Lynda Barclay for joining our group for these performances

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…/👇

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

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

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

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…/👇

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…/👇

Massed ringing music for HRGB Scottish Regional Association Autumn Rally on Sat 25 Oct in Kirkcaldy, will be “Hosanna” by Jason Krug (to be conducted by Ruth Cantlay), “You are my sunshine” (conducted by Sandra Winter), & “The Merry Peasant” (conducted by Malcolm Wilson) …/👇

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

HRGB Scottish Regional Association Autumn Rally will be Sat 25 Oct in Kirkcaldy, with Bennochy Bells as hosts Click on the link below for more information, registration form and links to the massed ringing music: www.hrgbscotland.org.uk/calendar/hrg... #Handbells #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

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

Blair Bells are celebrating 25 years of Handbell ringing. Join them to mark this momentous occasion if you’re in the Blairgowrie area on 29th August.

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

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)

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)

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

Join us for a Handbell Workshop in Jordanhill, Glasgow Sat 14 Jun Want to refine your handbell skills? Learn essential techniques, master the art of weaving multiple bells, & get insider insights into national & international handbell events! www.hrgbscotland.org.uk/calendar/han...

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...

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...

You can now view recordings of the performances of individual groups as well as massed ringing performed at the Spring Rally of HRGB Scottish Regional Association held in March in Haddington www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun #handbells

📰 The April 2025 Newsletter of the Scottish Regional Association of the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain is available to download now. Click on the following link to access this latest newsletter: www.hrgbscotland.org.uk/news/april-2... #handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

HRGB Scottish Regional Association teams represented this weekend at the HRGB National Rally held in Milton Keynes were Jordanhill Parish Church Handbell Ringers and Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers

🗓️🇫🇷✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1918 French composer Claude Debussy died. Here’s his "La fille aux cheveux de lin" performed by River City Ringers of Omaha, USA ▶️ youtu.be/MyuuZPXP-6Q #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

#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 ▶️ youtu.be/fbiPQZl1W9c

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

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

#OnThisDay 1844 composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was born so here’s his Flight of the Bumblebee performed by Estonia’s fabulous Arsis Youth Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/ifc-JLgjGVM #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

☘️ For #StPatricksDay today here’s handbell duo Larry and Carla performing traditional Irish melody Morrison’s Jig ▶️ youtu.be/dc_U-cSOd3E #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

#OnThisDay 1823 English composer William Henry Monk was born. Here’s his “Eventide” as used for hymn “Abide with me” performed in Dunblane Cathedral on handbells by Malcolm Wilson accompanied on piano by Lysbeth Wilson ▶️ youtu.be/VeUDMdz8G2U #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

At the AGM of HRGB Scottish Regional Association, today in Haddington, Kirsty Hill of Caithness Handbell Ringers was elected the new Chair of HRGB Scottish Regional Association, and the chain of office was handed over by retiring Chair John Elcock

Teams at HRGB Scottish Regional Association Spring Rally today: Blair Bells Caithness Ringers Cumnock & District Ringers Cushnie Ringers Duddingston Ringers Dunblane Cathedral Ringers Holy Trinity Ringers Jordanhill Parish Church Ringers Poltney Ringers

The massed music at the HRGB Scottish Regional Association Spring Rally today: Sweet Nightingale arr Elaine Duffus, conducted by Stuart Clelland Willis Waltz by A Ryan Price, conducted by Malcolm Wilson Messin’ About on the River by Tony Hatch arr Dorothy De Salis, conducted by Ruth Cantlay

Chair of HRGB Scottish Regional Association John Elcock, on today standing down in the role after 8 years, was presented with an engraved carafe by HRGB Scottish Regional Association Secretary Ruth Cantlay

The AGM of HRGB Scottish Regional Association was held today in Haddington, Holy Trinity Church, with Chair of HRGB Scottish Regional Association John Elcock standing down in the role after 8 years. Pictured with HRGB Scottish Regional Association Secretary Ruth Cantlay & Treasurer Michelle McGowan

Peter Hill of Caithness Handbell Ringers was today presented with his certificate, by Rector of Haddington Holy Trinity Church Rev Liz O’Ryan, for achieving the mf level of the HRGB WHMF Crescendo Award handbells.org.uk/crescendo

The Spring Rally of HRGB Scottish Regional Association was held today in Haddington, Holy Trinity Church, with the welcome given by Rector of Holy Trinity Church Rev Liz O’Ryan, and Chair of HRGB Scottish Regional Association John Elcock

#OnThisDay 1804 Austrian composer Johann Strauss I was born. Here's his famous Radetzky March (for which he’s perhaps best known) performed by Japan's Doshisha University and Kwansaigakuin University Handbell Ensembles ▶️ youtu.be/fByrkErbf_c #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

🗓️🇦🇷✍️🎶 1921 Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla was born. Here's his Libertango arranged by Inna Lai performed by Estonia's Campanelli Handbell Ensemble with Aivar Oroper (Accordion) & Toomas Söelsepp (Cymbells & Maracas) ▶️ youtu.be/p-1JPoGw2B4 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

🗓️🇺🇸✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1910 US composer Samuel Barber was born. Here’s his Adagio performed on handbells ▶️ youtu.be/53u0BDdO200 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All

🗓️🇫🇷✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1875 French composer Maurice Ravel was born so here’s his Boléro performed by the outstanding Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble and The Clappers Handbell Emsemble ▶️ youtu.be/kzw8Q-TXwfY #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

In homage to artist Piet Mondrian born #OnThisDay 1872 "Composition handbell with yellow, blue and red 2013"

🗓️🇭🇺✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1967 Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály died. Here's his "Bells" piece performed by Japan's KIRIKU Handbell Ensemble ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0K5... #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

🗓️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1951 Welsh singer/songwriter Ivor Novello died - here’s his “Keep the home fires burning” performed by Dunblane Cathedral Youth & Children’s Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/8ovlN01dVRk #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All