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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 13h

It's #GlobalJamesBondDay today. So here's Skyfall, 23rd James Bond film theme music, performed by handbell duo Gay & Alan Cooper in Dunblane Cathedral with Matthew Beetschen on organ & Malcolm Wilson on piano youtu.be/JFpG-fRBdns #JamesBondDay #JamesBond #SoundOfBond

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Skyfall performed by handbell duo, organ and piano

YouTube video by Malcolm Wilson Music

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#OnThisDay 1883 the Boys' Brigade, the international youth organisation, was founded. This photograph from 1922 is of 1st Leith Boys' Brigade handbell group. There were many Boys' Brigade handbell groups in the country #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All #BoysBrigade

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Did you know that today is both #LincolnshireDay & #InternationalMusicDay so here's Lincolnshire Dance Song by Australian-American composer Percy Grainger performed by Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble Elite youtu.be/p23MeeV-RYo #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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A Lincolnshire Dance Song

YouTube video by Emily Li

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1852 composer Sir Charles Villiers Stanford was born. Here is his "Engelberg" performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/WtsGplCKyyQ #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Engelberg - Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble

YouTube video by DCHandbells

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's #BroadwayMusicalsDay today so here's a medley from one of the most popular musicals on Broadway, "Phantom of the Opera" performed by Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/BFfOTOuOhUE #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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The Phantom of the Opera

YouTube video by Handbell HK

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#OnThisDay 935 Saint Wenceslas died. He is the subject of the well-known "Good King Wenceslas" carol, performed here on handbells ▶️ youtu.be/SVSYQm0c3p4 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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手鐘 Handbells Good King Wenceslas arr. John Behnke

YouTube video by hsushla

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🗓️🇺🇸✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1898 US composer George Gershwin was born. Here’s a medley of some of his music performed by Hong Kong’s SKH TIn Wan Chi Nam Primary School Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/Bnxe4k9M3yM #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Gershwin

YouTube video by Perpetua Lee

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🗓️ #OnThisDay 1975 TV presenter Declan Donnelly was born. Here's his fun handbell performance along with Anthony McPartlin on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway ▶️ youtu.be/bD0VPhQrqNI #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Ant and Dec - Bell Ringing

YouTube video by Everything ITV

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1849 Austrian composer Johann Strauss I died, so here's his famous Radetzky March performed by Japan's Doshisha University & Kwansaigakuin University Handbell Ensembles ▶️ youtu.be/fByrkErbf_c #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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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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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🗓️🇫🇷✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1683 French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau was born. Here's his Minuet performed by Trinity Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/-nY1PRr12Nw #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Trinity Handbell Ensemble - Spring 2018 Concert - 2 - Rameau - Minuet

YouTube video by TrinityMusicDepartment

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🗓️🔆 #OnThisDay 1870 French engineer & inventor Georges Claude, who patented the neon discharge tube for use in advertising, was born. So here’s a handbell-themed message #HandbellsRFun4All in neon lighting

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s the birthday today of US composer Matthew Compton so here’s his “Catalyst” performed by Handbell Musicians of America Distinctly Bronze East 2023 handbell musicians under the direction of Fred Gramann ▶️ youtu.be/OeTwecUVB3w #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

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Catalyst - Matthew Compton

YouTube video by Matthew Compton

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🗓️✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1989 composer Irving Berlin died, so here’s his “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” performed by San Diego Harmony Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/y4u9MSRqg-8 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Alexander's Ragtime Band

YouTube video by Stan Guinn

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1874 composer Gustav Holst was born so here’s Thaxted from the Jupiter movement of his Planets Suite performed in Dunblane Cathedral by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble, HRGB Scotland’s Celtic Carillon & Japan’s Kobe YMCA Handbell Ensemble youtu.be/pkYZ3gkAr6g

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Thaxted from Jupiter movement of Holst's Planets Suite

YouTube video by Malcolm Wilson Music

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1957 Finnish composer Jean Sibelius died. Here's an arrangement by Sandra Eithun of his Finlandia performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble with pianist Adam Wilson & showing scenes in Dunblane youtu.be/rtX9ofBtDEo #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1905 Irish philanthropist founder of children's homes Thomas John Barnardo died. In 19th & 20th century Barnardo's Boys Handbell Ensemble toured Canada, Australia & New Zealand presenting concerts to raise funds for Barnardo's Children's Homes youtu.be/bPR0_MGo2ak

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Where Are The Boys Of The Old Brigade (1932)

YouTube video by British Pathé

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s #BatmanDay today - aren't you glad your handbell group's director isn't like Batman!

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#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 youtu.be/lgSRvOF7d_c

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Steam Train to Mallaig

YouTube video by Forté Handbells

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🗓️✍️🎶🎵 #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 ▶️ youtu.be/oZ2pVZ6cOss #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Hallelujah Chorus, Handel, arr. Susan T. Nelson

YouTube video by Susan Nelson

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🗓️🇫🇷🎵✍️ #OnThisDay 1894 French Romantic composer Alexis-Emmanuel Chabrier died. Here's his España performed by Japan's fabulous Kinjo Gakuin University Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/q-_wGVtFQSg #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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España

YouTube video by rampan

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#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 ▶️ youtu.be/AtqZBpfocY0 #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Bourgade Bell Choir plays 'Super Mario Bros.'

YouTube video by Cody

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#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 ▶️ youtu.be/DOBUvjobgUk #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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"The Kraken" - on Handbells performed by Twin Cities Bronze

YouTube video by Twin Cities Bronze

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1935 Estonian composer Arvo Pärt was born. Here's his Spiegel im Spiegel performed by Estonia's Arsis Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/xwERE2I2m8E #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1711 English composer William Boyce was born. Here's Gavotte from his Symphony No 4 performed by Hudson River Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/2Faq8VjhqbY #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Hudson River Bells #14. Gavotte ( from Symphony No. 4 )

YouTube video by athny2010

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1659 English composer Henry Purcell was born. Here’s his Rondeau from Abdelazer Suite performed by Cairn University Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/P-fvyky5Udo #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Rondeau From Abdelazer Suite - Cairn University Handbell Chior

YouTube video by Dan Ellis

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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 ▶️ youtu.be/JCLh8QYBddA #LiveLongAndProsper 🖖 #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Bells Of The Blue Ridge - Theme From Star Trek: The Next Generation

YouTube video by Dean Jarvis

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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: landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🗓✍️🕺 #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 ▶️ youtu.be/SyeHw-brSpQ #Handbells #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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We Are the Champions (Freddie Mercury / arr. Paul McKlveen) - Baylor Bronze Winter 2008

YouTube video by BaylorBronze

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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...

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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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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🗓🇩🇪🎶✍️ #OnThisDay 1653 German composer Johann Pachelbel was baptised. Here's his Canon in D performed by German handbell ensemble Handglockenchor Wiedensahl ▶️ youtu.be/NWm5AWd4EMk #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

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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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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🗓🇫🇷✍️🎵🎶 #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

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Plaisir d'Amour - virtual performance by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble

YouTube video by DCHandbells

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🗓🗽 #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

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

#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

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KG Bells - Billie Jean

YouTube video by erikfishfisher

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today is #ReadComicsInPublicDay so here’s a comic version of something which has surely never happened in any handbell ensemble! No, never...ever 😂#InternationalReadComicsInPublicDay 💥

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#OnThisDay 1955 first edition of Guinness Book of Records was published in Britain. Guinness World Record for longest continuous time an individual has played handbells is 28 hr 50 min 21 sec by Joe Defries in Penticton, BC, Canada 5-6 July 2005. He played 511 separate tunes

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🗓🐕🐾🐶 For #NationalDogDay #DogDay today here's an image, in the style of 17th century artist Ferdinand van Kessel, of puppies clambering over music and handbells #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🗓🇸🇬✍️🎶 #OnThisDay 1956 Singaporean singer/songwriter Dick Lee was born. Here’s his "Bunga Sayang" performed by Singapore’s Ministry of Bellz Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/9Ij0Br5P5vw #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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BUNGA SAYANG, on handbells by MOB (Singapore) 2018

YouTube video by Ministry Of Bellz

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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 at this link: 🔗 landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/5529...

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Spaces are filling up for the Craft Fair on Saturday 14 November in Dunblane’s Victoria Hall. Craftworkers are invited to use this link to book a table: forms.churchdesk.com/f/04Gs4nOlYm

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