Welcome to Ripon Civic Society

We are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the historic buildings and environment of the cathedral city of Ripon on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and of the surrounding area.

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?
  
  
  You can read the Society's column, which appears in the Ripon Gazette each week - and browse the archive, too.
  
  Read the LATEST NEWSLETTER (PDF file)
  
  NEXT MEETING
  The Society is now on its summer recess - we have three visits lined up over the summer.  Our next talk is on Thursday 5 September, when Andrew Coulson will speak about Ripon's St Wilfrid's Church.  The talk takes place at 7.30pm at Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall; everyone is welcome - non-members pay £3.00.
  
  CITY PLAN
  Have you had your say in the first round of consultations abour our Neighbourhood Plan - which is called the Ripon City Plan?  You can submit your comments either on line or on a questionnaire.
  
  
  RIPON REVEALED
  Our new ‘Ripon Revealed’ booklet, which offers two trails that take you round our green plaques, is now on sale at Ripon Tourist Information Centre and at the Little Ripon Bookshop in Westgate.
   
  
  
  
  
  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. 
  

Eura Audit UK, Accountants -*- Hutchinson & Buchanan, Solicitors -*- Low Lindrick Farms -*- Peters Associates -*- Practice Members, North House Surgery -*- The Ripon Spa Hotel 


                                                                                Ripon Civic Society is a Registered Charity, no 517434