Handbell Concert in Sandbach
Saturday 27th September 2025
on Saturday 27th of September 2025 at 7pm.
Join them for a fabulous evening of enjoyable music celebrating hymns and pop songs alike.
Refreshments will be available afterwards and the best part, it's FREE!
Of course, they would appreciate any donations and any money raised will be shared between Brereton Handbell Ringers and the venue.
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Handbell Concert in Sheffield
Friday 8th August 2025
All are welcome to the free concert of the HRGB National Residential Ringing Week on Friday 8 August at 7.30pm at The Edge, Sheffield University, South Yorkshire, S10 3ED.
Enjoy fantastic music performed by around 90 musicians in the UK's largest handbell concert
Northern Bell Orchestra Events 2025
The Northern Bell Orchestra, as well as having a brand new website, are holding three events in 2025.
The first concert in Sale Methodist church M33 4PL also features the MYC choir and will take place on Saturday 7th June 2025 from 4pm to 5.30pm.
The second, on Saturday 12th July 2025 will be at St Mary's church, Greasborough, Rotherham S61 4DX from 3.30pm to 5pm. This also features Bronze Carillon and a soloist Emily Wong.
If anyone fancies having a go and would like to see a rehearsal for themselves there will be an open day on Saturday 19th July 2025.
For more details please see www.northernbellorchestra.co.uk
Welcome!
Our Region
The North West Region is part of Handbell Ringers of Great Britain, whose aim is to promote tune ringing on handbells by organising activities and providing support and advice for its members.
The Region covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, parts of Derbyshire and West Yorkshire, North Wales, the Isle of Man and Ireland.
Our activities are organised for members of the Region, but there’s a warm welcome for prospective members so if you would like to try out one of our events, contact our Secretary, Irene Merson.
The Region also has a Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1223433977844693/
Ringing in the North West Region
Vaughan Evans Fund
Vaughan Evans Fund
for Young Ringers
This fund was set up in memory of Vaughan Evans who died in 2007. Vaughan had been a devoted supporter of HRGB serving in all three of the Officers’ posts as well as leading one of the country’s large teams of handbell ringers, St Wulfram’s, in Grantham. He always supported young ringers and financial grants are available through this fund.
Who can apply?
Funding may be given to handbell ringers from the UK in full/ part-time education, and aged under 24, to attend an HRGB event. Applicants should be members of HRGB. Membership of HRGB is free of charge for those in full-time education aged under 24.
What can be applied for?
The full cost or part of the cost to attend any HRGB sponsored event whether Regional, National or International.
How to apply:
Fill in the short application form (see the link below), if possible, 2 months before the closing date for the event
Applicants are expected to write a statement explaining what they require, outlining why they want to go to the event and saying how they would expect to benefit attending.
If the applicant is aged under 18, details should be given of a chaperone who can take responsibility for the applicant and act in loco parentis.
Return the form by email to the HRGB Secretary – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Applicants will be informed of the result of applications, when the request has been considered by representatives of HRGB.
If you are successful:
Participate fully in the event.
After the event, successful applicants should complete a feedback form and acknowledge the support from HRGB by writing about their experience in the national magazine (Reverberations).
Golden Jubilee Rally 2025
HRGB NorthWest Golden Jubilee Rally - Preston 2025
A golden day inside and out!
Saturday 10th May dawned warm and sunny and that was the greeting when we arrived at Lostock Academy for the NW Region's golden anniversary.
Everyone had gone to a lot of trouble to wear something golden yellow, even the competition cakes were a yellow sight to behold.
After setting up,the hard work began, learning the set pieces of music for the day. Concentration,mixed with anecdotes and laughter was the order of the day.
Much 'competition' cake was consumed in the afternoon and copious cups of tea and coffee were made.
I hope all enjoyed the day as much as Norbury ringers and we'll all meet up again very soon.
Congratulations to Beth McCord who has become our latest Honorary Life Member of HRGB.
See the photos in the Gallery - 2025 Golden Anniversary Rally
Lostock Hall - Golden Jubilee Saturday 10th May 2025
Lostock Hall Academy,
Saturday 10th May 2025
Preston PR5 5UR
You can come as an individual if you can't get your team together on that date BUT even if you can't come as a team please send us a video clip (under 5 minutes in .mp4 format) of your team in action for our video montage. Closing date for receipt of these is Sunday 29th April.
Guest conductor Malcolm Wilson will be joining us from Dunblane Cathedral.
There will be a bake-off cake competition with prizes and opportunities to share your photos of NorthWest Handbell Ringing events.
Please wear Yellow or Gold items of clothing and if you can, send us a video of your team performing.
The event is for all members of HRGB NorthWest whether in a team or not and we look forward to seeing you there.
Skills Day Worcester Saturday 7th June 2025
Maghull Movies & Musicals Concert 2025
Maghull Concert -
Saturday 1st March 2025
On a sunny spring day in March a large audience enjoyed a marvellous concert at Maghull by Maghull Parish Handbell Ringers.
On display were many different techniques which added to the texture and diversity of the programme of
Movies and Musicals Music.
Leading up to the concert, Maghull Parish Handbell Ringers were unfortunately moved out of their regular practice room, the Remy Room, as Maghull Council had to use it whilst repairs were being carried out on their Town Hall. Fortunately the dance class in the hall agreed to alter their sessions so that handbell practices could take place in the hall.
The programme consisted of :
The Pirates of the Caribbean Theme
Favourite Things from the Sound of Music
Theme from The Lord of the Rings
Lion King Medley
Phantom of the Opera
Hallelujah from Shrek
The Muppets Theme
A Medley of Les Misérables music
Beth explained how the money raised would go towards replacing a cracked "E" bell.
She thanked past members and conductor, Judith Barker who had helped set up the team.
In the interval, refreshments were served on the stage even though the tea room was out of action.
A raffle was held and Jocie and Issie performed an excellent double act drawing out the numbers. A challenging Movie Quiz also taxed the audience’s memory and set the mood for the concert.
Afterwards, people were invited up to look at the bells and the music and ask questions.
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