SPECIAL RINGING EVENTS
For centuries the role of bell ringing has been a celebratory and honorary one – ringing in the joy of weddings, victories and special anniversaries – and also to intone the sadness of deaths and funerals.
The Bell Tower are rung for ceremonial occasions, marking the incoming year on the New Years Eves since opening and are now an integral part of the Australia Day Lotto Skyworks.
Australia Day Skyshow Precinct.
The Bell Tower is front and centre of the Australia Day Skyshow celebrations, with a special family-friendly precinct area cordoned off and ticketed entry to Barrack Square surrounding the Belltower, with rides and activities and the best picnics areas in town!
Special Occasions & Remembrances.
The Bell Tower is a part of the community. The Bell Tower is a key member of the City of Perth and the State community and is proud to have a position to uphold community values and cultures through its ringing in celebration, honour and commemoration of days special to the local community. In remembrance of the second anniversary of the Bali tragedy on 12 October 2004, the Bells were tolled at dawn (5.40am), 16 times each hour on the hour from 7am-10pm and then for the last time at 11.08pm, the actual time the tragedy occurred.
The world-wide tragedy of September 11 was also remembered with a special ringing on the anniversary, as was the London Bombings, with a special tribute ring for the victims.
ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and the celebration of the success of the Australian athletes at the Commonwealth Games are some of the many events of special significance to the community that are paid tribute to at the Bell Tower with a special ringing.
Special Visits & Events
2008
January
Saturday 26th - Australia Day Celebrations
February
Wednesday 6th - Peal by visiting UK band
Friday 8th- Peal by visiting UK band
Thursday 14th- Valentine’s Day.
“Bring your sweetheart for free"
Couples entry half normal full price.
Saturday 23th Peal for “Circle of Life” promoting organ donation
March
Friday 21st Good Friday, Swan Bells closed
April
Tuesday 15 to Tuesday 22nd Society of Royal Cumberland Youths. Visiting UK bellringing group in Perth to ring Swan Bells
Friday 25th to Monday 28th ANZAB Festival in Perth. Over 100 bellringers from all over Australia and New Zealand gather for their AGM and lots of ringing!
May
Sunday 11th Mothers Day. Mums accompanied by any sibling admitted free of charge
June
Monday 2nd Foundation Day
October
Tuesday 21st Trafalgar Day – 202nd Anniversary
2010
10 DEC 10th birthday Swan Bells
The visiting band from England, led by Paul & Ruth Curtis, so enjoyed their recent 7 week visit to Australia and New Zealand that they have already decided to return here in 2010.
Phone: 08 9218 8183
Email: info@thebelltower.com.au
Bellringing Events
2008
2009
ANZAB Festival in Perth. When Australia and New Zealand ringers gather for AGM.
[Over 100 ringers and lots of ringing!]
2010 During the year - A visiting band of ringers from England, led by Paul & Ruth Curtis, intend coming again.
Giving back to the community
At Swan Bells we often donate our time and services to local and international charities and organisations such as the Cystic Fibrosis society, Rotary, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Australia Cambodia Foundation amongst others.
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