The eminent Ballarat Bellringers can be seen practicing at the Town Hall every second Sunday of each month .At St Peters they practice every Wednesday evening and service ring every Sunday morning In addition they also sound the bells for annual civic events such as Christmas and festivals, as well as prestigious one-off occasions.
Think you might have what it takes to be a bell ringer? Quite possibly you do. You don't require great strength or an understanding of advanced calculus, (although you are still welcome to join in if you do!) you merely need a sense of rhythm, memory and concentration. Coming from all professions, ringers range in age from twelve to ninety.
Why not give it a go from the comfort of your own chair? Have a go at following the score below by clicking on the different bells. Confused? Don't worry, if you want to try it for real, you can always follow someone's lead.
The inscriptions cast on the eight bells in St. Peters Tower
