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?
Read the LATEST NEWSLETTER (PDF file)
NEXT MEETING
The Civic Society is now on its summer break, but we have two visits coming up - to Undercliffe Cemetery and Saltaire on Wednesday 4 July and to Halifax on Saturday 18 August; if you would like to join us, please e-mail for further details.
Our next talk is on Thursday 6 September 2012 when Helen Whittaker will speak about 'The Light of a Stained Glass Artist' The meeting takes place at Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall in Ripon, and starts at 7.30pm. All are welcome - guests pay £3.00.
PORTAS PILOT FILM
See the film made in support of Ripon's bid for government money to run a 'Portas Pilot' to bring new life to the city.
NEW YOUTH AWARDS!
For the first time we are hoping to make awards to young people at our Awards Ceremony in October.
REMEMBER THE WALKS LEAFLETS AS THE WEATHER IMPROVES!
Our six themed walks have been published jointly by Ripon Civic Society and Ripon Ramblers. They take you around the city and out into the countryside around.
You can read the Society's column, which appears in the Ripon Gazette each week - and browse the archive, too.
Ripon Civic Society is a member of
Civic Voice, the national charity for
the civic movement, and of
The Yorkshire and Humber
Association of Civic Societies
(YHACS)
CORPORATE MEMBERS
Ripon Civic Society is grateful to its corporate members for their support. We invite other local businesses to join them - contact info@riponcivicsociety.org.uk.
