Bells of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta

21/09/2024

All ready for pre-service ringing.
Good morning all 🥰

20/08/2024

We are looking for new recruits!
Are you intrigued by the Ancient Art Of Bellringing?
Do you want to be part of a very exclusive group?
All we ask is you donate your time!
We meet for practice sessions every WEDNESDAY at 5:15pm
We ring for 10 am service every SUNDAY at 9:20am
Comment on this post, or send us a message if you are interested or have any questions.
Even if your first enquiry is just to have a sneaky peak inside the tower to see if it's right for you ☺️

28/07/2024

We had guests ring with our team this morning, from St Pauls Cathedral in Geelong. A lovely surprise!
Also to learn that they both completed a full peal at our tower back in January 1988! Thank you Mary & David 😊

27/07/2024

What a glorious Sunday morning 🥰
Our view is quite spectacular!

25/04/2024

ANZAC Day 2024.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

21/09/2023

Yesterday evening we were thrilled to have a visit from the Hobart bellringers at our practice night.
The first Hobart bellringers tour on the mainland in 132 yrs.
Wonderful to meet you all and we hope the rest of your Vic/NSW/Canberra tour is a lot of fun!

Full circle bellringing is an activity that is done all over the world and with a bit of planning you can meet many people (and bells!) as you travel 😊😊

08/08/2023

This architectural wonder was built in three stages, commencing in 1908, a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of its creators. Surprisingly, the timber clad bell tower we see today wasn't added until 1983 - initially intended as a temporary tower, it has now become an iconic part of the Cathedral's silhouette! 🤷

The bells within the tower hold an extraordinary history; they were cast in 1806 following the famous Battle of Trafalgar and stand as the oldest in a continuous row of 8 bells in Australia. 🛎️🇦🇺 Their resonance adds a touch of historic charm to this sacred place.

But wait, there's more! 🎹 The Cathedral houses one of the oldest organs in the country, producing captivating melodies that fill the space with timeless music.

Next time you visit Wangaratta, make sure to include Holy Trinity Cathedral in your itinerary. It's a treasure trove of history, culture, and architectural brilliance that will leave you in awe. 📍🌿

📍Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta
🚗 2:43hrs from Melbourne
👉https://bit.ly/3Oov8aM

09/06/2023

TODAY! Come along to the Farmer's market at the Cathedral!

Information sessions incl. demonstrations TODAY
10.30am
11.30am

Max of 6 for each session due to limited space.
Please note that tower access involves a narrow spiral staircase and may not suit those with mobility issues.
For safety reasons all attendees must follow instructions given by Holy Trinity Cathedral Bellringers.

18/05/2023

Wonderful to welcome back a young ringer to the tower last night after a few years' absence!
Was also wonderful to be able to practice on all 8 bells. :) :)

30/04/2023

🔔On Sunday 7th May 2023 our ringers will combine with the ringers from Beechworth to add our contribution to the coronation ringing. In addition to our regular Sunday service ringing (9.30-10am) there will be extra ringing from 11am after the service.
As a special sidenote - one of the ringers also rang for the *last* coronation! :) 🔔
There will be many Aussie and NZ towers involved with Ring for the King 👑

See the list below of times and locations in Australia and New Zealand where you can hear ringing for the Coronation of King Charles.

24/04/2023

Today, the bells of Holy Trinity Cathedral, cast in 1806, will ring half-muffled from 10am to honour the fallen and all who served.

13/03/2023

There's always a challenge.... 😒