History – Fun With Bells

Timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of D day, this unique episode sees host Cathy Booth, joined by a whole cast of ringers, bust the myths about ringing during World War II, in ‘thirty voices, seventy-five years, one story’. And what a story! … …Lifting the WWII ban on ringing

HIstorians

Remarkable phd study of bellringers pay and habits : Gareth Davies

The Fun with Bells podcast12 March 202012 March 2020

In this podcast, historian Gareth Davies challenges everything you ever thought about the history of bell ringing in one of host Cathy Booth’s most engaging interviews yet. … …Remarkable phd study of bellringers pay and habits : Gareth Davies

Handbell ringers

100 year old handbells : Judy Vale

The Fun with Bells podcast2 May 20195 May 2019

Judy Vale explains the history of the 100 year old hand bells that her team plays … …100 year old handbells : Judy Vale

Personalities

Prolific peal ringer and the inspiration behind the Ringing Remembers campaign: Alan Regin MBE

The Fun with Bells podcast28 March 201921 March 2019

An interview with Alan Regin MBE In this fascinating podcast, Cathy Booth catches up with … …Prolific peal ringer and the inspiration behind the Ringing Remembers campaign: Alan Regin MBE

Handbell ringers

The how-to and history of handbell ringing: Cat Nettle

The Fun with Bells podcast21 March 201917 March 2019

Hand bells, bell plates, hand chimes and boomwhackers – who knew there was so much variety!?! In this episode, Cat Nettle talks Cathy Booth through the wonderful world of handbell ringing, filling her in on the history, range of instruments and styles of ringing, … …The how-to and history of handbell ringing: Cat Nettle