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Featured News
Civic Voice Annual General Meeting 2024
John Walker reports back from the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Civic Voice – the national organisation for civic societies in England that was founded in 2010 after the demise of the former Civic Trust.
Latest Post
Our Work Continues on the Ramsgate Sea Front Shelters
Ramsgate’s sea facing shelters are in regular need of redecoration and our Chair, John Walker, reviews the work done in 2024 and the plans we have for the future.
Next Event
A Diary Date for the New Year: January 30th
Our first talk of 2025 will take place on January 30th and be by members of The Steam Tug Cervia Preservation Trust on the Past, Present and Future for the Steam Tug Cervia. It will be back at The San Clu and further details plus the link for booking will follow later.
News and Projects
Climate Matters: The Clock is Ticking
Phil Shotton considers the barriers to achieving the the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and argues that time is running out; if we wish our children to inherit a planet in as good health as we did, we must do more. Now.
Civic Voice Annual General Meeting 2024
John Walker reports back from the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Civic Voice – the national organisation for civic societies in England that was founded in 2010 after the demise of the former Civic Trust.
Litter Pick October 27th
Thanks to all for another very successful Chine-to-Chine litter pick
Climate Matters: Turtles and Plastic
A guest item from a local veterinary surgeon on the damage plastic waste does to turtles.
Climate Matters: Is there a technological fix for climate change?
With the recent announcement of £22 billion pounds investment in carbon storage and capture research by the new government, it is pertinent to ask whether technological solutions may allow the planet to avoid the worst ravages of climate change.
Proposed Ramsgate Tall Ships Regatta 2026
An update on discussions with TDC which present a challenge to proposals to bring Tall Ships to Ramsgate Harbour in 2026
Climate Matters: Climate Change and Sustainability
Our post this month recognises that climate change is just one facet, albeit a massive one, of the overall degradation of the planet caused by unrestrained growth.
Last chance to visit our Ramsgate Harbour Exhibition
Act now to come and visit the exhibition – RAMSGATE’S HARBOUR. Last day is October 6th.
Ramsgate Main Sands Water Fountain Installation
On August 14 a new water fountain designed to lessen the use of one trip plastic bottles became operational on our main beach thanks to the actions of a team including the Ramsgate Society.
Heritage Harbour and Heritage Open Days – A Double Celebration
Ramsgate now has a ‘Heritage Harbour’. Learn about the FREE events within Heritage Open Days this September to commemorate this designation plus so much more!
Chairman’s Review from 2024 AGM
A full copy of our Chairman’s Review of the Year from the 2024 AGM is available here
Time to book for talks celebrating Heritage Open Days in September
There are three talks coming up in September. All are FREE but two require pre-booking. Click here for more details or go straight to ‘Events’ from the index to this website
Why is Climate Change Being Ignored?
Are you a climate denier, a climate delayer or someone who accepts the problem but feels powerless to take any meaningful action? Phil Shotton explores the trade off between immediate gains and long term benefits.
Read the Tall Ships Festival 2026 Feasibility Study
The Ramsgate Society and Ramsgate Regeneration Alliance organised a feasibility study to bring the Tall Ships to Ramsgate. Click to know more and to get your copy.
Nomination Form for Community Champion Awards 2024
The Ramsgate Society together with Ramsgate Town Council is proud to announce the Community Champion Awards 2024, an event...
Climate Matters: 1.5°C – Does It Really Matter?
You will have heard of the target to “limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels” but what is so special about 1.5°C and does it really matter?
Full Steam Ahead on the Westcliff Shelters
We have the materials but need help to paint the Westcliff shelters through the summer. Click to learn more and to see dates to volunteer your help.
Manston Airport: Court of Appeal Judgement
We now know the result of the appeal by Jenny Dawes to quash the DCO (Development Consent Order) granted by the Secretary of State for Transport but what happens next?
Minster Marshes National Grid Proposal
What next now the public consultation on this development is now closed and we await the National Grid’s response?
Southern Water Investment Plans
The Ramsgate Society welcomes Southern Water’s recent announcement of investment 2020-2025 of £427 million in Kent but is it really enough?