MINI-RINGS AND SIMULATORS
The mini-rings and simulators (dumbbells) listed here belong to individuals and organisations affiliated with ANZAB.
While every effort is made to keep this list up to date, local circumstances can change at short notice, and availability cannot be guaranteed.
It is essential to contact the owner or custodian of the ring should you wish to use it.
New Zealand
North Island
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Wellington, The John David Mini Ring
Bells: 8 Tenor: 9lb 10oz
Availability: By arrangement.
Notes: Portable; normally in the Ringing Chamber, Wellington Cathedral.
Location: Wellington Cathedral, Corner Molesworth and Hill Streets
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South Island
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Eyrewell Forest, Karearea Bells
Bells: 8 Tenor: 10 lbs 6 oz
Availability: By arrangement.
Location: Downs Road, Eyrewell Forest, West Eyreton [near Christchurch]
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Oamaru, Kowhai Mini-Ring
Bells: 8 Tenor: 10 lbs 3 oz
Availability: By arrangement.
Notes: Portable frame available, which can be used if ring is transported to other locations. Formerly the Waikato Mini-Ring (Hamilton, North Island).
Location: 245 Pukeuri-Oamaru Road
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Australia
Queensland
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Brisbane, The LittleToze Mini Ring
Bells: 8 Tenor: 10 lbs 10 oz
Availability: By arrangement. Proposed practice/quarter peal locations will listed on the Northern Towers web site.
Notes: The LittleToze Mini Ring is fully trailer mounted and can be transported to any suitable location. The mini ring was donated to Northern Towers by Mike and Reg Toze.
Location: mobile
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South Australia
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Adelaide, Ringing Centre
Bells: 8 dumbbells Tenor: 4 cwt each
Availability: Tue 6:00-7:00pm, or by arrangement. Flexible access.
Notes: Available for a wide range of teaching and development. Includes classroom, library and computer facilities.
Location: St Peter's Cathedral, King William Road
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Victoria
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Bendigo, The Norfolk Ring
Bells: 8 dumbbells
Availability: By arrangement. General ringing, peal length achievements and quarter peal attempts available upon request.
Notes: 1.2m diameter weighted wheels rung in the same manner as "light" tower bells. Rope action as normal. Signals from sensors on wheels processed to generate sound from top of tower.
Location: 19 Norfolk Street, North Bendigo
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Melbourne, The Roslyn McKenzie Mini Ring
Bells: 8 Tenor: 20 lbs 10 oz
Availability: Fri 6:00-7:00pm. Check ahead.
Notes: The Roslyn McKenzie Mini Ring, donated to VicANZAB by John Martin, Bendigo.
Location: St James' Old Cathedral, King Street
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Western Australia
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Balga, The Cygnet Ring
Bells: 8 Tenor: 16 lbs
Availability: By arrangement.
Notes: The Cygnet Ring belongs to The Swan Bells Foundation.
Location: 45 Favell Way
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Bridgetown, The Alphabet Ring
Bells: 8 Tenor: 15 lbs 3 oz
Availability: By arrangement.
Location: 63 Roe Street
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mini-rings beyond
Australia & New Zealand?
See the Mini-Ring Directory maintained by Michael A. Williams.