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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers

@dchandbells.bsky.social

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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 www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk/page/9… #Handbells

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 7h

🗓️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎶✍️ #OnThisDay 1872 English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was born so here's a fantasy on his "King’s Weston" performed in Dunblane Cathedral by the University of Southern Mississippi Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/eacNmKLKtxc #Handbells #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

Carillon play Fantasy on King's Weston

YouTube video by Malcolm Wilson Music

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 7h

🗓️🇺🇸🎶 #OnThisDay 1997 US country music star John Denver died. Here's one of his most popular songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads" performed by Japan's Kantogakuin Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/qND9xZOxtVc #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Country Road (handbell)カントリーロード

YouTube video by domesoundsdg

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

#OnThisDay 1813 Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi was born. Here's "Grand March" from his "Aida" performed by a handbell quintet ▶️ youtu.be/Jj3nc_VCyH8 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

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

🗓️🎶 #OnThisDay 1940 singer/songwriter John Lennon was born. Here's his "Imagine" performed on handbells with voices ▶️ youtu.be/H9t8nTBavCE #Handbells #HandbellMusic #Handbells4All #HandbellsRFun

Imagine on handbells performed by 7th and 8th graders

YouTube video by ScottCo98

Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#OnThisDay 1870 French organist & composer Louis Vierne was born, so here's spectacular performance by handbell musicians of Distinctly Bronze East 2020 of Sondra Tucker's arrangement of Vierne's Toccata from Organ Symphony Number 1 youtu.be/xi0FIcbkApk

TOCCATA from ORGAN SYMPHONY NO. 1, Louis Vierne (5-7 octave Handbells)

YouTube video by Sondra Tucker

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's #NationalPoetryDay today so here's Wilfred Wilson Gibson's narrative poem (alongside specially composed music) about Flannan Isle lighthouse mystery when all lighthouse keepers stationed on Scotland’s Flannan Isles disappeared in year 1900 youtu.be/Fuh6DXaJCRs

Flannan Isle - Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

YouTube video by DCHandbells

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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers @dchandbells.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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

Skyfall performed by handbell duo, organ and piano

YouTube video by Malcolm Wilson Music

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

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

Engelberg - Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble

YouTube video by DCHandbells

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

The Phantom of the Opera

YouTube video by Handbell HK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexander's Ragtime Band

YouTube video by Stan Guinn

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

🗓🐘 It's #NationalElephantAppreciationDay #ElephantAppreciationDay #ElephantDay today so here's Baby Elephant Walk performed by Purdue University Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/uXfO7b8qGDw #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Baby Elephant Walk

YouTube video by Purdue Bells

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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

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

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

🏴‍☠️ Aarrrr, it's #InternationalTalkLikeAPirateDay #TalkLikeAPirateDay today, so have yer a listen, matey, to "Pirates of the Caribbean" performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble ▶️ youtu.be/7gQ7HgDf-LE #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All

Pirates of the Caribbean performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensemble

YouTube video by DCHandbells

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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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

YouTube video by athny2010

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

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

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

YouTube video by Dean Jarvis

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...

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

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

YouTube video by BaylorBronze

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

🗓✍️📖 #OnThisDay 1973 “Lord of the Rings” author J R R Tolkien died. So here's themes from the film performed by Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble Elite ▶️ youtu.be/UuG2hvQOwx4 #Handbells #HandbellMusic #HandbellsRFun #Handbells4All #JRRTolkien #LordoftheRings

【 Themes from Lord of the Rings 《魔戒》主題曲選段】arr. by Kathleen Wissinger - HKYHE ELITE

YouTube video by 香港青少年手鈴樂團 Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble (HKYHE)

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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

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...

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

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

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

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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