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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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For #WorldUkeleleDay today here’s a ukelele with Valdez High School handchimes & handbells ensemble performing “Over The Rainbow”

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Valdez High School Handbells State Performance
YouTube video by Mickey Radotich
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February 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers contributed to music of worship in Dunblane Cathedral's morning service today. It was livestreamed via Dunblane Cathedral's YouTube channel which can be viewed here:
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#Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
February 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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All set up to perform in the Sunday morning service in Dunblane Cathedral
January 31, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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#OnThisDay 1937 US composer Philip Glass was born. Here's handbell performance by Bow River Handbell Musicians Society of Alberta, Canada, of his main title music from the TV series "Tales from the loop"
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Tales from the Loop (Main Title)
YouTube video by Bow River Handbell Musicians Society
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January 31, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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#OnThisDay 2011 English composer of film music John Barry died. Here's his "Born Free" (arranged in this recording for handbells, handchimes & accompaniment) from 1966 film (which won him multiple awards
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~RpB HB Music - Born Free - from the Movie
YouTube video by RpB
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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🧩 It’s #NationalPuzzleDay today so how quickly can you complete this online jigsaw puzzle of an image of handbells? As soon as you move the first piece of the puzzle the timer at the foot of the puzzle begins!

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#PuzzleDay #Handbells #HandbellsRFun
Handbells - jigsaw puzzle (35 pieces)
An online jigsaw puzzle with 35 pieces.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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🗓️🇺🇸👨‍🎨 #OnThisDay 1912 abstract US artist Jackson Pollock was born so here's a handbell image in homage to his style
January 28, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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For #InternationalLegoDay today here's #Lego mini-figure character handbell musicians #LegoDay

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January 28, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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For the anniversary of the birthday today of Mozart here's his "Andante Grazioso" (from the first movement of piano sonata number 11) arranged by Dunblane's Malcolm Wilson

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Andante Grazioso by W A Mozart arranged by Malcolm C Wilson performed on handbells
YouTube video by Malcolm Wilson Music
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January 27, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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🗓️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✍️🎵 #OnThisDay 1759 Scotland's bard Robert Burns was born so here's a performance by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble of his "Scots Wha Hae"

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Scots Wha Hae - Virtual Performance by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble
YouTube video by DCHandbells
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January 25, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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🗓️🇪🇸👨‍🎨 #OnThisDay 1989 renowned Spanish artist Salvador Dalí died. Here's a handbell-themed version in the style of one of his famous paintings
January 23, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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#OnThisDay 1901 Edward VII was proclaimed King. He visited Dunblane Cathedral on 28 Sep 1908 when he inaugurated tower bells & chime, "Alleluia Quarters" - here's "Fantasy on Alleluia Quarters" performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble

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January 22, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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🗓️🇺🇸👩‍💼 #OnThisDay 1980 US actress Zooey Deschanel was born. Here she is making music with handbells in an episode of the long-running popular sitcom New Girl.

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January 17, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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🪁 It's #InternationalKiteDay
#KiteDay today, so here's "Let's Go Fly a Kite" from Mary Poppins as an audience singalong with Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble

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Let's Go Fly a Kite - from Mary Poppins - by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble
YouTube video by DCHandbells
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January 14, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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🗓️🇺🇸✍️🎶 Today is #StephenFosterMemorialDay as #OnThisDay 1864 US songwriter Stephen Foster died. Here’s his “Beautiful Dreamer” performed on handbells

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Beautiful Dreamer , Ding Dong Ringers, Handbell (Dir. Nozomu Abe) 2017 Nov
YouTube video by NOZ & Ringers (Kobe YMCA Bell-choir / Ding Dong Ringers)
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January 13, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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It’s tonight!
🎵 RING HANDBELLS
with Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers
🆓 FREE TASTER SESSION
📍 Dunblane Cathedral Halls
🗓️ SUN 11 JAN

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

📝 REGISTER:
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January 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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It’s this Sunday!

🎵 RING HANDBELLS
with Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers
🆓 FREE TASTER SESSION

📍 Dunblane Cathedral Halls
🗓️ SUN 11 JAN

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

📝 REGISTER:
🔗 tinyurl.com/HandbellTast...
January 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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#OnThisDay 2016 English singer-songwriter David Bowie died. Here's his "Life on Mars" performed by Bell Appeal handbell ensemble, San Francisco, California, USA

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Bell Appeal performs Life on Mars?
YouTube video by Bell Appeal
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January 10, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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#OnThisDay 1935 Elvis Presley "King of Rock 'n' Roll" was born. He made his film debut with "Love Me Tender" (uses traditional melody "Aura Lee") so here it is performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble
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#ElvisPresley
#Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Aura Lee (traditional melody used for Love Me Tender) - Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble
YouTube video by DCHandbells
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January 8, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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🗓️🇺🇸✍️🎵 #OnThisDay 1924 US composer, George Gershwin, completed his "Rhapsody in Blue" so here’s a performance by Estonia’s fabulous Arsis Handbell Ensembles

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#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
Arsis handbell ensemble playing Rhapsody in Blue
YouTube video by Arsis Handbells / Arsise kellade ansambel
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January 7, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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#OnThisDay 1838 composer Max Bruch was born - best known for Scottish Fantasy for violin & orchestra, which includes tune "Hey Tuttie Tatie", used for song "Scots Wha Hae" by Robert Burns. Here's Malcolm Wilson's "Spirit of Freedom" based on that melody youtu.be/xYIzOFKXatU
Spirit of Freedom by Malcolm C Wilson in rehearsal at 17th International Handbell Symposium 2016
YouTube video by Malcolm Wilson Music
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January 6, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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#OnThisDay 1855 Austrian general immortalised by Johann Strauss I's Radetzky March, Johann Josef Graf Radetzky von Radetz died. Here's Radetzky March by Johann Strauss performed by Japan's Doshisha University & Kwansaigakuin University handbell ensembles
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Radetzky March /ラデツキー行進曲(Handbell ＆ Snare Drum ver.)
YouTube video by 同志社大学ハンドベル・クワイア Doshisha Handbell Choir
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January 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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It’s #NationalTriviaDay today. So for #TriviaDay did you know that handbells in Scotland can be traced right back to the time of Celtic missionaries from 5th century AD onwards. Uniquely the historic handbells of Scotland individually played three different notes
January 4, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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If you’ve always wanted the chance to ring handbells, then here’s the ideal opportunity for you!

🎵 RING HANDBELLS
with Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers
🆓 FREE TASTER SESSION
📍 Dunblane Cathedral Halls
🗓️ SUN 11 JAN
📝 REGISTER:
🔗 tinyurl.com/HandbellTast...
January 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Happy New Year, from Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers

Come and ring with us in 2026
🔗 tinyurl.com/HandbellTast...

#Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All
January 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM