Welcome to Ripon Civic Society
Our aims include:
- promoting heritage protection and conservation projects in the city and area
- promoting the highest levels of architecture, planning and design
- stimulating public awareness of the best qualities of Ripon and the surrounding area
acting as a leading voice in the development and prosperity of the city and the surrounding area.
The Society has almost 200 members and is a strong voice in Ripon. Why not join us?
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 6 September when David Winpenny, the Society's Chairman, will talk on 'Secret Ripon' The talk takes place in the Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon. Everyone is welcome; guests pay £3.00 per talk.
17-May-2018 Golden Jubilee
Dinner at the Old Deanery Hotel. Download the menu and booking form here.
23-Jun-2018 National Civic Day: Further information will follow
11-Aug-2018 Day visit by Coach to East Yorkshire, including RAF Holmpton Bunker: Further information will follow
06-Sep-2018 Secret Ripon -
David Winpenny, Chairman of Ripon Civic Society
04-Oct-2018 Golden Jubilee Awards Ceremony at Ripon Spa Hotel
01-Nov-2018 The Work of the Landmark Trust in Yorkshire - Linda Lockett, Regional Property Surveyor, The Landmark Trust. This talk will be followed by the Society's AGM
06-Dec-2018 Christmas Social Evening: further information will follow
We're delighted to tell you that our project (generously funded by HLF and NYCC) is moving on apace. The Ripon Re-Viewed Project has a collection of over 7000 images and we're looking forward to sharing them in an engaging and innovative way.
