Gwyn Gillard is active in the musical life of Geelong, Victoria, where she plays the pipe organ and works as an accompanist. An enthusiastic handbell ringer, she has been director of the Geelong Hand bell Choir since 1992. The choir has appeared on national television and makes regular guest appearances in local and state-wide venues. Gwyn's interest in the previously untold story of touring family handbell ringers has led to several articles in bellringing journals.