Ripon Civic Society protects and enhances the historic buildings and environment of the cathedral city of Ripon in North Yorkshire and of the surrounding area.
Ripon, North Yorkshire UK
Joined April 2012
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Our next meeting is on FRIDAY 8 February (note change of date). Neil Redfern, Executive Director of The Council for British Archaeology, will speak on 'Thornborough Henges: a recent gift to the Nation' at The Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE at 7.30pm.
As part of Ripon Civic Society's programme of talks we'll have a talk by Colin slator of High Batts Nature Reserve on 4 January 2024. Here's a piece from the Guardian to give you a taster.
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A Ripon councillor has strongly criticised Harrogate Borough Council after an officer confirmed a report costing £85,000 that was supposed to present a new vision for Ripon city centre remains unfinished buff.ly/3ZUFpj8
We have registered our objection to #RiponCathedal plans for a new building on the adjacent Minster Gardens. The deadline for comments is today, so if you are thinking of commenting, do so now.
@RiponCS criticism of the proposed annex at #riponcathedral has been publicised by @yorkshirepost and local BBC bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-yo…. An interview with our co-chairman will be live on @BBCYork about 7.10 on Sunday morning.
ALT Minster Gardens, showing some of the trees to be felled for the cathedral's proposed annex
Our next talk is by David Elstob of one of the North's newest and fastest growing auction houses, Elstob & Elstob in Ripon. He will discuss his work, and appraise items brought to the meeting, at The Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE, at 7.30pm; refreshments before.
Anyone @C20Society or elswhere know the sculptor of these four separate and forlorn concrete panels on a wall opposite Sunwin House, #Harrogate? May have been intended for Sunwin House (built 1950s) but rejected.
The Skell Valley Project and the Little Ripon Bookshop are hosting an evening called 'A Landscape of Trees', when Simon Toomer and Max Adams will celebrate the wonder of trees and introduce their latest books. Ripon Arts Hub, Fri 21 October, 7.30pm.
In the Society’s next talk Ripon-based architect Andrew Burningham will speak about the restoration of 13th century Belvelly Castle in Co Cork. Rescued near collapse, it has been transformed into a comfortable modern home. Workhouse Museum, Ripon, Thu 6 Nov starting at 7.30pm.
ALT Belvelly Castle, Co Cork
#heritageopendays in #Ripon continue until Sunday. Ripon Light Railway is open Mon, St Wilfrid’s Church Wed to Sun and Courthouse Museum Holding Cell Wed. Rowels, Mowers & Saddle Trees – a walk around Ripon industries – at 11.00am Wed from Market Square obelisk. All welcome.
ALT The Holding Cell, Ripon Courthouse Museum, open Wed 1 - 4 pm
Ripon Civic Society’s next talk is given by Mark Newman, the National Trust archaeologist, on ‘Studley Hall – Biography of a lost mansion’. It takes place in Ripon Workhouse Museum on Allhallowgate HG4 1LE on Thur 1 Sep, starting at 7.30 pm. All welcome – non-members pay £3.00.
A ‘Summer Fun Fest’ is being held by @RiponTogether between 6 and 18 August, with a wide range of sports and activities for children and young adults – all without charge, and with free bus travel between events. More information at ripontogether.com
There’s a rare chance to visit one Ripon's treasures - the 18th century Gazebo. Two towers are joined by a gallery provide views of a large garden and open countryside. Ripon Civic Society opens the Gazebo only for Heritage Open Days. Open: Fri 9 and Sat 10 Sept, 13.00 to 16.00.
Ripon Theatre Festival runs from 23-26 June at more than a dozen venues, including The Workhouse Museum. Among the events is ‘Vision, Perseverance and Good Fortune – The Story of The Georgian Theatre in Richmond’ on 24th June in Ripon library. See ripontogether.com/ripon-thea…
Ripon Civic Society’s Design Awards were held earlier this month; full details are at riponcivicsociety.org.uk/abo… - videos of The John Whitehead Award for Civic Excellence and the Hazzard Cup for Best New Building are available, with more to follow. #Ripon #RiponCS #CivicVoice
#RiponCS has announced an 'exceptional' shortlist for its Design Awards, back this year on 7 April for the first time since the 2020 event was cancelled because of Covid. Buildings and projects in #Ripon and beyond are featured. Details at riponcivicsociety.org.uk
Military Bridges - #BaileyBridges, #DemolitionBridges and #HeavyGirderBridges - developed at #Ripon’s military establishment played a vital role in both World Wars and the Cold War, research by Ripon Civic Society has established. tinyurl.com/52243f79
ALT The Heavy Girder Bridge, Laver Banks, Ripon (C) Private collection
Awards are for Best New and Best Restored Building, Best Environmental Improvement, Best Craftsmanship, Best Contribution to City Centre Revitalisation, and Sustainability. Nomination form available at riponcivicsociety.org.uk under About Us/Biennial Awards. Closing date 31 Jan
Ripon Civic Society is seeking nominations of projects for its Awards ceremony, to be held on 7 April 2022. Let us know of suitable projects, completed in the last four years, in Ripon and the villages around, email [email protected]. See next tweet for more details