Many thanks to all who came along to our concert tonight in Dunblane Cathedral. We very much enjoyed performing our programme of music for a summer evening. And it did bring out the lovely weather! What were the memorable highlights for you?

Tonight’s the night. All are welcome to the Music for a Summer Evening concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles in Dunblane Cathedral on Sunday 14 June at 7.30pm 🎟️ Admission at the door: 💷 Adult £10; Concession £8; Children free

It’s just one more day until Music for a Summer Evening concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles in Dunblane Cathedral on Sun 14 Jun at 7.30pm 🎟️ Admission at the door 💷 Adult £10; Concession £8; Children free

🌹🥀 It's #RedRoseDay today so here's a performance by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble of "My Love is like a Red, Red Rose" ▶️ youtu.be/elV6MIVec0s #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

St Columba died #OnThisDay 597. St Columba was founder of Iona Abbey in year 563 AD. So here's tune St Columba (associated with text "The King of Love My Shepherd Is") performed by solo handbell artist Derek Nance youtu.be/pzZ_rj7YK7w

#OnThisDay 1772 renowned Scottish lighthouse engineer/designer Robert Stevenson was born. Here's Wilfred Wilson Gibson's narrative poem about Flannan Isle lighthouse mystery when all lighthouse keepers there disappeared youtu.be/Fuh6DXaJCRs

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Here's the word "Handbells" in the style of lettering by Scottish artist, designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh who was born #OnThisDay 1868 #Handbells #HandbellArt #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Did you know it's #NationalYoYoDay today? So here’s “The Red Yo-Yo” (penned by renowned Scottish singer/songwriter Matt McGinn) performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble #YoYoDay ▶️ youtu.be/N9ReOuPeM78 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

#OnThisDay 1965 author & poet Eleanor Farjeon died. One of her notable texts include song “Morning Has Broken” set to Scottish melody Bunessan. So here’s “Morning Has Broken” arranged and conducted by Dunblane's Malcolm Wilson at Singapore's SingBellz Fest youtu.be/9r9RXwRPvqo

#OnThisDay 1857 composer Edward Elgar was born so here’s his Pomp & Circumstance No. 4 performed by Japan’s fabulous Kinjo Gakuin University Handbell Choir ▶️ youtu.be/mOtICGPDA2Y #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

It’s #WorldOutlanderDay today, marking publication of first Outlander novel #OnThisDay 1991, so here’s performance by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble of arrangement by Dunblane’s Malcolm Wilson of Skye Boat Song. theme tune for #Outlander TV series youtu.be/3HIEqdTmyVo

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🗓 As James Bond author Ian Fleming was born #OnThisDay 1908, here's Bond "Skyfall" movie theme music performed by handbell duo, organ and piano in Dunblane Cathedral ▶️ youtu.be/JFpG-fRBdns #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

#OnThisDay 1934 English composer Gustav Holst died so here’s Thaxted from Jupiter movement of his Planets Suite performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers, Celtic Carillon Handbell Ensemble & Japan’s Kobe YMCA Handbell Ensemble in Dunblane Cathedral youtu.be/pkYZ3gkAr6g

🗓️🇺🇸✍️🎵 #OnThisDay 1974 American bandleader & composer Duke Ellington died so here’s his “It don’t mean a thing” performed by Palmetto Bronze Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/HEqi4A3WLO0 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Today is #NationalMaritimeDay so here's Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble performing "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" (song about 19th century Scottish whaling ship which sailed on dangerous journey from Scotland through pack ice to Davis Strait youtu.be/59g9q-PYAMQ

#OnThisDay 1813 German composer Richard Wagner was born. Here’s the prelude from his “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” performed by Japan’s Andante Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/tnf2nLK1Lc0 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

🐝 For #WorldBeeDay today here’s Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee performed by Estonia’s fabulous Arsis Handbell Ensembles Youth Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/ifc-JLgjGVM #BeeDay #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

#OnThisDay 1786 English composer John Stanley died, so here’s his Trumpet Voluntary performed by Estonia’s CAMPANELLI - käsikellade ansambel Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/6cIUW5z7Bwc #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

#OnThisDay 1975 composer Leroy Anderson died. Here’s his “The Typewriter” performed by Japan’s fabulous Kinjo Gakuin University Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/wbp3BRe3UDI #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

#OnThisDay 1866 French composer Erik Satie was born. Here’s his Gymnopedie No 1 performed on handbells ▶️ youtu.be/IZMMrXeOSCM #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

#OnThisDay 1842 composer Sir Arthur Sullivan was born. Here's his "Modern Major General" performed by Utah Valley Handbell Ringers ▶️ youtu.be/n72NF_aeBU4 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

🗓️🇫🇷✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1845 French composer Gabriel Fauré was born so here’s his Pavanne performed by Houston Bronze Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/2lkhfzT1U6s #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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

#OnThisDay 1991 composer Jean Langlais died. Here's his Pasticcio performed on handbells ▶️ youtu.be/3j7WTZtIHkE #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

🎵🇩🇪✍️ #OnThisDay 1833 German composer Johannes Brahms was born so here's his Hungarian Dance No 5 on handbells by Estonia's Tartu Kellade Ansambel ▶️ youtu.be/m6kf7UlQaqQ #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Today is #WorldCartoonistsDay, so here’s cartoon version of something which has surely never happened in any handbell ensemble! What funny incident has happened in your handbell group which you could imagine in cartoon form? #NationalCartoonistsDay #CartoonistsDay

🗓️🇺🇸✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1919 US singer/songwriter Pete Seeger was born. Here's "If I had a hammer" written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays, arranged, and performed on handbells, by Mark Lewis ▶️ youtu.be/iZmCSNlrdsk #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

For #InternationalHarryPotterDay today here's a high school handbell group performing an arrangement of the Harry Potter main theme music "Hedwig's Theme" ▶️ youtu.be/pUrWxSraLIk #HarryPotterDay #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

#OnThisDay 1786 Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” premiered at the Burgtheater in Vienna. Here’s the overture to that opera performed on handbells by Bells on Temple Square ▶️ youtu.be/BwlTMShtuWA #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

For #InternationalJazzDay today here's Hong Kong handbell ensemble Bellprints - HK performing "The Journey" - a jazz quartet arrangement by Brian Yip of a very well-known popular song in Hong Kong called “Loving You” originally by the band “Beyond” ▶️ youtu.be/-eLN-5OD7TI

#OnThisDay 1899 American bandleader & composer Duke Ellington was born, so here’s his “It don’t mean a thing” performed by Palmetto Bronze Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/HEqi4A3WLO0 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

🎵 ‪#OnThisDay 1891 Ukrainian-born composer Sergei Prokofiev was born. Here’s "March" from his opera "The Love for Three Oranges" performed by Estonia's fabulous Arsis Handbell Ensembles ▶️ youtu.be/Mx52Hf9T8-U #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Many thanks to all who supported, in any way, the Craft Fair on Saturday in support of Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers. All support is very much appreciated - thank you!

IT’S TODAY! Craft Fair, Sat 25 Apr, Dunblane’s Victoria Hall, 10.30am-4pm. Crafty creatives from around country, café (morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea), & handbell music performances to enjoy. In support of Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/4681...

It’s tomorrow! Craft Fair on Sat 25 Apr in Dunblane’s Victoria Hall, 10.30am-4pm - makers & artists from around country, café (morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea), & handbell music performances. In support of Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/4681...

#OnThisDay 1996, "Mary Poppins" author P. L. Travers died. So here's "Let's Go Fly a Kite", from the Mary Poppins film, as an audience singalong with Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/NvLT7u7Ssyc #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun #handbells #HandbellMusic

🗣️ The original Broadway production of the hit musical "Annie" opened #OnThisDay 1977. So here's "Tomorrow" from "Annie", performed by reBELLion handbell ensemble of Wichita Falls, Texas, USA ▶️ youtu.be/qXsyrs4Ye8I #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Craft Fair on Sat 25 Apr in Dunblane’s Victoria Hall, 10.30am-4pm. Crafty creatives, makers & artists. Café (serving morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea). Handbell music performances to enjoy. In support of Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/4681...

#OnThisDay 1882 Charles Darwin, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution, died. So here's a handbell related image 😀 #HandbellHumour #HandbellFun

For #NationalHaikuPoetryDay today here’s a handbell haiku poem: “Handbells in the air; Beautiful sounds all around, Uplifting the soul” #Handbells #NationalHaikuDay

🎨 🧶🧵 Makers, artists, and crafty creatives - this is your moment! Showcase your creations at the Craft Fair on Saturday 25 April in Dunblane’s Victoria Hall, 10.30am-4pm, in support of Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers. Secure your stall here: forms.churchdesk.com/f/NY3NMcfOhw

#OnThisDay 1912 passenger liner RMS Titanic sank in North Atlantic. Here is "My Heart will go on" from "Titanic" by James Horner arranged by Kevin McChesney performed by Children's Handbell Ensemble from Dunblane Cathedral www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7J... #Handbells #HandbellsRFun

#OnThisDay 1759 composer George Frideric Handel died so here’s his Passacaglia performed by Estonia's Arsis Handbell Ensembles Youth Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/EvRhqHg3Oc8 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

🅰️ #OnThisDay 1899 Scrabble creator Alfred Mosher Butts was born, so for #NationalScrabbleDay here’s a Scrabble-inspired handbell image #ScrabbleDay #HandbellsMakeBeautifulMusic

🗓🎸🎶 #OnThisDay 12 April 1954, at Pythian Temple studios in New York, Bill Haley & His Comets recorded "Rock Around the Clock". Here’s "Rock Around the Clock" performed by Singapore’s Guangyang Primary School Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/ZKCPEg63Lio #Handbells

🎨 🧶🧵 Makers, artists, and crafty creatives - this is your moment! Showcase your creations at the Craft Fair on Saturday 25 April in Dunblane’s Victoria Hall, 10.30am-4pm. Secure your stall here: forms.churchdesk.com/f/NY3NMcfOhw

#OnThisDay 1830 English photographer & cinematographer Eadweard Muybridge was born. In 1878 he devised way to take series of photographs to prove all four feet of horse leave ground when it runs - became basis of motion pictures. Here’s handbell ringing presented in his style