Newbiggin GatherRing 2022
In October 2022 a GatheRing was held in person at Newbiggin, Cumbria.
NEWBIGGIN RALLY, 31 OCTOBER 2022.
Gypsy Rover. I remember singing it at Sunday School to different words.
Acker Bilk would be proud to hear your version of Stranger on the shore, on hand bells Maureen, very nice.
to think the first music was written in 1885/ 1891 by Frank White. Made famous by Glen Miller and his band. Still gets our feet tapping to this day.
Thank you, Alan for your help with 6/8 timing. Personally, it is my favourite timing.
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Christmas Concert Saturday 10th December 2022
Christmas Concert with Voices in Achord
Saturday 10th December 2022
Kinder Handbell Ringers will be joining Voices in Achord choir in a Christmas concert.
The concert will take place at St Thomas' church, Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport SK4 4QG from 7.30pm.
Voices in Achord's very popular Christmas Concert returns with the very talented hand bell ringers, the Kinder Ringers and Roy Parrish oboe.
Kinder ringers concerts in September and October
Kinder Concerts - two in a weekend
Kinder Handbell Ringers have had two recent concerts in September and October. The first was at New Mills Town Hall as a fringe event for New Mills Festival and New Mills Brass Band along with Chapel Male Voice Choir. We had a last minute change to our line up as one team member was poorly, so we had only practiced the new music the night before! As always the concert was fantastic and it is always a great pleasure when we get asked to return the following year. The second was at the Stockport Ukrainian Club hosted by Voices in Achord which was held in aid of the British-Ukrainian Aid charity.
In between we held a farewell meal for Irene Merson who will be moving over to God's Own Country but will still be involved in Northwest region events.
The team will be joining with Voices In Achord again for their Chrismas Concert.
Concert for Ukraine 1st October 2022
Kinder Concert for Ukraine with Voices in Achord
Saturday 1st October 2022
Kinder Handbell Ringers will be joining Voices in Achord choir in a concert for Ukraine.
The concert will take place at the Ukrainian Club,
185 Buxton Road, Stockport SK2 7AA from 6.30pm.
Also performing will be Mistral, Clarinet choir and guitarist Geoffrey Brunt.
All proceeds from this concert will go to British Ukrainian Aid, Registered Charity 1164472.
NorthWest Autumn Rallies 2022
Autumn Rallies
Two events we will be held in the Autumn -
one North, the other at the South end of the Region. They are as follows:
- Saturday, 29th October at Newbiggin Village Hall, near Penrith.
- Saturday, 12th November at Disley Methodist Church, about 5 miles from Stockport.
They will follow the pattern of Autumn Rallies in the olden days with team ringing and massed ringing pieces which will be sent out in advance. For more information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
As always, it's "first come, first served", so don't delay!
The Committee is also planning to hold a full Regional GatheRing next Spring - we are in the process of arranging a date and venue.
Maghull Summer Concert 23rd July 2022
Maghull Summer Concert on Saturday 23rd July 2022
Maghull Parish Handbell ringers are holding a summer concert with Yooks! Ukulele Band.
The concert will take place in Maghull Parish Hall on Saturday 23rd July from7pm.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee 2022
Sale GatherRing 2022
In March 2022 a GatheRing was held in person in Sale, Greater Manchester.
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Handbell Ringers in Buxton appeal for new ringers
Handbell ringers appeal for new ringers
Burbage Handbell Ringers, who are linked with Christchurch, Burbage, Buxton are appealing for more ringers. Unfortunately, during Covid lockdowns their numbers have dropped. This means they are unable to continue to play the music they did pre-pandemic. The team’s history goes back more than a century. The tower bell ringers bought a set of handbells to practice with when they couldn’t use the big bells. Now they are mostly used for tune ringing including classic and traditional songs and carols.
In the past they have played at Chatsworth House, Buxton Community School and Burbage Harvest Festival.
New ringers do not need to be able to read music but should be available for practice for two hours each week. Anyone who is interested in joining the team should ring 07967106297