ANZAB 2025
Goulburn-Canberra-Yass, 24-27 April 2025
Invitation : Provisional Program : Registration : Merchandise : Non-Ringing Program : Contact : Accommodation : Transport : Weather and Climate
Invitation to ANZAB 2025
The Goulburn-Manuka Bellringers look forward to welcoming you for the 2025 Ringing Festival & AGM, 24-27 April 2025.
Registration is now open.
The ANZAB 2025 Organising Committee
Provisional Program
Thursday, 24 April
- Early bird registration
- Ringing in Canberra and Goulburn
- ART Module at Yass (TBC)
- Set-up of the Little Toze mini-ring
Friday, 25 April (ANZAC Day)
- Dawn Service participation
- The AGM at St Saviour's, Goulburn (approx 11am start, TBC)
- Afternoon ringing Goulburn and Yass + the mini-ring (not Canberra)
- Evening Civic Reception at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre
Saturday, 26 April
- General ringing and QPs in the morning
- Striking competition in the afternoon at St Paul's, Manuka
- Afternoon ringing Goulburn, Yass and the mini-ring
- Festival Dinner 6 for 6:30pm at the Goulburn Soldiers Club
Sunday, 27 April
- Service Ringing at all three towers + the mini-ring
- Ringers' Service (10am Goulburn)
- After service ringing Goulburn, Canberra, Yass and the mini-ring
- BBQ Lunch at St Saviour's Hall, Goulburn
- General ringing and QPs in the afternoon
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 
Follow this link the the Registration Form.
If you are interested in purchasing a Festival Polo Shirt or a Tea Towel, check out the Merchandise options before registering.
Registrations close on 4 April 2025.
Attractions (non-ringing)
All Weekend
- A scavenger hunt in Goulburn (with prizes!)
Friday, 25 April (ANZAC Day)
- Goulburn Historic Waterworks tour
Saturday, 26 April
- Visit to Canberra bell installations: (a) the National Carillon, (b) St John's Ellacombe chime, and (c) the "Great Bell" at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture
- A tour of Tribe Brewery, Goulburn
- A tour of the railway roundhouse and museum, Goulburn
Contact
Contact the for information and assistance.
Accommodation
Most people will find it convenient to stay in Goulburn, with Friday and Saturday evening events there. Attendees are encouraged to book early.
Registrants are responsible for their accommodation bookings and arrangements.
Transport
We are hoping to offer a shuttle bus running a regular service between Canberra-Goulburn-Yass at around $5 per person per trip.
links to important files
Climate and Weather
Goulburn Climate
Canberra Climate
Goulburn Weather
Canberra Weather
Yass Weather
(up to 7 days ahead)