The Blackpool Bells

UK Handbell Ringers

Answer YES to any of these questions
…and Handbell Ringing is for you.

These are the essential qualities needed to be a Handbell Ringer with The Blackpool Bells.

Do you have……..

  1. A minimum of one, preferably two hands? (Important)
  2. The ability to count to 4 or, at a push, to 6?
  3. An in depth knowledge as to which is your left or right hand? (Without looking)
  4. The ability to have a good laugh? (At yourself and more particularly at others)
  5. The ability to say “Sorry” when you ring a wrong note?(Better still is not owning up at all)
  6. The ability to listen to the tune that is being played? (No Handbell Ringer has ever been able to do this as they are too busy counting.)
  7. The ability to count in time with everybody else? (Very rare skill)
  8. The ability to bring chocolate biscuits for the half time tea break? (Essential)
  9. The ability to regularly attend our meetings on Monday Evenings from 7.30 – 9.30pm?
  10. The ability to look in several directions at the same time? (At the person on each side, the rest of the team, the conductor and the bells while also reading the music)