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Stories from ‘A History of Change Ringing in Scotland’
Categories History

Stories from ‘A History of Change Ringing in Scotland’

Emily RoderickPosted on14 April 202214 October 2022

In this month’s fascinating episode, Simon Aves takes host Cathy Booth on an entertaining romp through Scotland’s bell ringing history. You may be surprised to learn it is very different to England’s. … …Stories from ‘A History of Change Ringing in Scotland’

Superstition
Categories Stories

Superstition

The Fun with Bells podcastPosted on14 October 202120 February 2022

Avoid all ladders, black cats and don’t whatever you do break a mirror in your … …Superstition

Young autistic bell ringer and historian : Oliver Lee
Categories Inclusion

Young autistic bell ringer and historian : Oliver Lee

The Fun with Bells podcastPosted on8 April 202120 February 2022

Interview with Oliver Lee In this fast-paced episode, podcast host Cathy Booth meets 20-year-old ringer, … …Young autistic bell ringer and historian : Oliver Lee

Lifting the WWII ban on ringing
Categories History Stories

Lifting the WWII ban on ringing

The Fun with Bells podcastPosted on7 May 202023 January 2022

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

Remarkable phd study of bellringers pay and habits : Gareth Davies
Categories History

Remarkable phd study of bellringers pay and habits : Gareth Davies

The Fun with Bells podcastPosted on12 March 202023 January 2022

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

100 year old handbells : Judy Vale
Categories Handbell - Tune Ringers

100 year old handbells : Judy Vale

The Fun with Bells podcastPosted on2 May 201923 January 2022

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

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

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

The Fun with Bells podcastPosted on28 March 201923 January 2022

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

The how-to and history of handbell ringing: Cat Nettle
Categories Handbell - Tune Ringers

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

The Fun with Bells podcastPosted on21 March 201923 January 2022

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

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