Photo of bellringers in action

The Australian and New Zealand Association of Bellringers was formed in 1962 to promote the art of change ringing in our two countries. There are currently around 400 members who ring at more than 70 bell towers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Non-ringers might like this introduction to bellringing. Groups interested in a tower tour, or a guest speaker are invited to contact our Regional Contacts in the first instance. Ringers and potential ringers can contact our association's office bearers or local towers and ringers.


Updated: 11 August, 2026

October 2026 Sydney Ringing School new

The October 2026 Sydney Ringing School will take place from 2nd to 5th October, at a range of towers in the inner Sydney area. Applications are now open for learners and helpers. First round learner applications will be assessed by 4 September so apply now! Applicants from both NSW/ACT and other states are welcome.

Apply here - https://anzab.org.au/SydneyRingingSchools/srs_application.php

For any enquiries, please contact me at

Kathi Downs
Coordinator

St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Adelaide - Sound Remediation new

View into a ringing chamber from below, showing exposed ceiling beams

In July 2026 the ceiling of St Francis Xavier ringing chamber was adjusted (see the photo above) providing a dramatic improvement in audibility. Following the initial work there was quite a bit of rope rattle, fixed by filling the ceiling bosses with lead. The next step is to balance the sound level of the various bells which is planned for early September. Then, in October, we hope to soften some of the harsher sound and reverb.

Philip Goodyer
9 August 2026

Teaching Started at Richmond new

Nine people standing in a row

Richmond's new recruits, Saturday 1st August 2026, attending their first bell handling lesson.

Ron Shepherd

Order a Bellringing Polo Shirt

four people with matching t-shirts

Polo shirts with a smaller version of the front logo shown above, are being ordered. There are also a few t-shirts available, left over from the previous printing. See details and find the order form here.

The polo shirts will be navy blue with a uni-sex and women's fit available.

ANZAB CPR Training and First Aid Assistance

ANZAB offers funding to all towers for ringers to train in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, to a maximum of two ANZAB members per tower. Each tower is also being offered a free poster providing details of CPR.

Read more about the Assistance scheme, and how to apply, by following this link.

 

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Updated: 12 August 2026

Sydney. St Philip's (Church Hill)
Wednesday practices cancelled, 26 August and 9 September. Resume 23 September.

Updated: 12 August 2026

2026

28-30 August
Mini-ring weekend
Bridgetown. The Alphabet Ring
Contact:

29 August
Parramatta Open Festival
Parramatta. St Patrick's Cathedral
Contact:

12 September
WAANZAB Branch Practice.
Bunbury. Bunbury. St Patrick's Cathedral
Contact:

2-5 October
Sydney Ringing School.
Contact:
Application form.

9-11 October
Sydney. ANZAB 12 Bell Weekend.
Register here
Contact:

23-25 October
Armidale 30th Anniversary Weekend.
Contact:

24-26 October
Wellington. Two Island Cluster meeting.
Information
Contact:

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email - looktoanzab

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2026

St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Adelaide - Sound Remediation - 9 August

Teaching Started at Richmond - 8 August

ART Modules at Wellington, July 2026 - 14 July

Ringing World Highlights - 11 July

Remembering Rusty - 24 June

Bells installed at St Canice, Katoomba - 23 June

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