Blacon 
Handbell
Ringers
Chester - United Kingdom The group is based at Blacon High School in Chester and, as Blacon High School Handbell Ringers, was formed in response to an appeal from the head teacher to raise funds for local charities. Initially the group used borrowed bells and only operated at Christmas. After a few years the team became affiliated to the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain as members of the North West Region, obtained their own set of American made Malmark bells and soon began to perform concerts throughout the year. The team is also a member of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers - AGEHR.
Chester's Civic Service - May, 2000
The founder and Director of the group is Derek Jackson, M.B.E. and Anthony Hilldrup is the Hon. Deputy Team Director. The team has played many times on radio and television - the most recent T.V. appearance being on the B.B.C's Blue Peter programme. They played for Her Majesty, the Queen when she visited Chester and have twice played for H.R.H. Prince Charles who , as Prince of Wales, is also the Earl of Chester.
In 1989 Blacon Handbell Ringers were very honoured to welcome, as Patron of the team , His Grace, the Duke of Westminster. Blacon Handbell Ringers have made many overseas concerts tours to the United States of America, France/ Germany and Cyprus.
For more information about the Team click on the picture above.
This site is still under construction - but please feel free to contact me at
jad@malvern61.worldonline.co.uk or by telephoning
Blacon High School - 01244 371475
