Fascinating Facts

Facinating Facts - Dr Alan Hartley

We all love handbells, we all enjoy playing them.  But how much do we really know about handbells?  In this talk I will try to give you some information that you may not know about handbells, handbell ringing and the instrument we play.  Maybe there will be some facts that you can use when introducing concerts.  All the information presented is in the public domain – it just takes time to find it!

Gifts and Hospitality

Register of Gifts and Hospitality

National and regional officers, and other members who accept gifts or hospitality when carrying out regional or national HRGB business, should record these on the form (downloadable below) and pass it to the Regional Secretary (for regional business) or National Secretary (for national business including matters relating to a national rally or similar event).

Healthy Ringing

Pre-ringing Warm Up

Whenever you've been away from ringing, whether for just a few days or for a longer period (such as during the Covid19 lockdown) it is good idea to 'warm up' before starting.  Athletes do it and know that it's essential to prepare the body's muscles and respiratory system so as to remain healthy and injury free.

Susan Berry from Detroit, Michigan USA, in her book Healthy Ringing, covers this topic exhaustively and it is recommended reading for ringers, leaders and teachers.

Audio Archive

HRGB Archive Audio Collection

The HRGB Archive has collected many audio items in various forms. The oldest of these is a selection of reel-to-reel tape recordings made in the 1970’s. All the tapes were made by members. The quality of the recordings varies but it should be remembered that the technology on audio recording has advanced considerably since the time of recording.