nelsonhandbells

Concert for the Friends of Wilne

nelsonhandbells — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:40:56 +0000

Well we had a lovely evening at Wilne. We performed a varied programme of music, including ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’, Pachelbel’s Canon, ‘We’ll Gather Lilacs in the Spring’ and ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ by Elgar. The audience and players certainly enjoyed it!
Our next ‘gig’ will be at the Royal Oak in Ockbrook on Friday 2nd December at 7-30pm when we shall play Christmas music at the ‘Christmas Tree Lights Switch On’. Come and listen to us, and see Santa arrive!
We shall also play at The Moravian Church, Settlement Singers Christmas Concert on Saturday December 17th.
If you would like to try your hand at ringing, contact us by e-mail: nelsonbells@hotmail.co.uk

Wowing Wilne

nelsonhandbells — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:53:27 +0000

We are honoured to have been invited by the Friends of St. Chad’s to ring the bells at their concert on Saturday October 8th. We have been practising hard and hope that they will enjoy our ‘something for everyone’ programme. If you are in the area, why not come along and hear us and also enjoy the organ recital by Graham Grammar. Tickets are available on the door.

Handbell Ringers do it in white gloves

nelsonhandbells — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:24:04 +0000

Washing the kit

Had hoped to have a photograph of the ringers in action at Broadway Baptist Church’s New Outlook meeting this afternoon, but was so busy ringing that I forgot to snap. However, all went well with our little entertainment and our audience joined in with gusto.O.K. one or two dropped off, but what can you expect if you play Brahms’ “Cradle Song” and “Golden Slumbers” after they have eaten a substantial lunch?
Next practice: Tues. 14th June at 1.45
Contact: nelsonbells@hotmail.co.uk

Canons and Reels

nelsonhandbells — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:39:39 +0000

After practising a little for our afternoon’s entertainment at Broadway Baptist Church, on June 1st, we set ourselves to have another go at the aforementioned Canon (OK,there are people on utube who can do it better, but we had a good time anyway!), and then attacked a new piece, the Cumberland Reel. Watch this space!
Contact us if you would like to try your hand: nelsonbells@hotmail.co.uk
Next practice is Tuesday 24th May at 1.30.

Morning and Afternoon

nelsonhandbells — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:22:09 +0000

It’s really encouraging to have enough members now to be able to practise even if one or two people are missing. We had a good session last Tuesday afternoon and we’re making good progress with an arrangement of “Morning” from Grieg’s Peer Gynt suite.

We’re having a little break for Easter. Next practice Tuesday 3rd May at 2.30.

Celebrating a new arrival

nelsonhandbells — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:22:52 +0000

Monday this week saw the christening of our little ‘top A’. We have made steady progress with our ringing since acquiring 2 octaves of Mayola handbells through a lottery grant in 2006, but the new addition to our bell family meant that we could try an arrangement of Pachelbel’s Canon. Hoping it won’t be too long before we can add the piece to our concert repertoire.

Bells and bellringers come in all sizes. If you would like to try your hand contact us at:
nelsonbells@hotmail.co.uk