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 The 22nd International Handbell Symposium
4th – 8th August 2026

Handbell Set Bequests and Gifts

HRGB/WHMF are frequently made aware of intended bequests or gifts of handbell sets to the Society.

For sale: 3 chromatic octaves of Taylor handbells looking for a good home;  37 bells, base bell 22C.  Bells are in excellent condition; currently living in Newport, Gwent.  If interested please contact: dorothy.clarke2016@outlook.com  or 01633 275198.   All reasonable offers considered.

Set of 42 Malmark Handbells (3.5  Chromatic octaves)  C7 to G4 including all accidentals.  Used but in Good condition, a number of handles replaced due to splitting.  Including carrying cases (not Malmark) Large collection of sheet music.. Offers in the region of £12000.  Can be viewed in Cheltenham Gloucestershire.  Contact  Reg Hitchings

07923936029 or email rchmob@virginmedia.com

Change Ringing

Discover all about the ancient art of change ringing; what it is and how it developed, how a church bell is rung, how change ringing is done on handbells and ways we can adapt that for use by handbells teams. No bells are required for this. Everything will be demonstrated using pictures, diagrams and video clips of ringing on both church bells and handbells.

Judith Frye from Dunblane in Scotland.

Terms and Conditions

Booking and Cancellation Policy

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For Sale:  4 and half octaves of English handbells.  Mainly Whitechapel – bass bell 25G.  A lovely old set, very mellow in tone; all playable although some would benefit from overhaul/adjustment. Price £3,000 or near offer.  Can be seen in West Devon – contact Jean on 01647 440438

Thank you anyway.

Terms and Conditions

Booking and Cancellation Policy

This policy applies to HRGB members as they apply to attend HRGB national events and to non-members of HRGB as they apply for HRGB events which they are permitted to attend.

Booking an Event (using agreed HRGB booking procedures)

Any HRGB event booked should be paid for in the following way: