What We Do

We ring according to an old art known as Change Ringing, which was developed in the United Kingdom in around the 16th century. Tower bells are hung on a full wheel and swung by a rope until they are facing upside down. They are then rung from balance point to balance point, enabling small but precise changes in the timing of when the bells strike. However, we do not ring traditional tunes due to the length of time it takes for the bell to swing - instead, we ring methods, whereby bells move in a set pattern and at a maximum of one place at a time, producing different 'permutations'. These methods are completely memorised - you are not allowed to have physical aid during ringing, which is what makes bell ringing such a fun mental exercise! Click here to find out more about change-ringing. 

The Wellington Combined Society of Bellringers has been a registered charity in Wellington-Wairarapa since 2016. You can view our information on the New Zealand Charities Register here, including our Constitution.