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Featured News
Further Update on the Clock House
We are pleased to be able to report progress though there are still many hurdles to cross.
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Climate Matters: Sorting Fact from Fiction
There are many myths about why activities to reduce climate change should delayed or abandoned. We identify 10 such myths and present evidence to show they are wrong.
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News and Projects
A Blue Plaque for Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills Unveiled by the Mayor
Our first female mayor and local benefactor honoured with a Blue Plaque at her home of East Court
Further Update on the Clock House
We are pleased to be able to report progress though there are still many hurdles to cross.
Booking Talks and Membership Costs
Membership fees unchanged but we must now charge a small fee of £2 to book talks
Mayors Speech East Court 23rd Sept 2023
Speech from the Mayor of Ramsgate, Patricia Moore, upon the occasion of the unveiling of the Blue Plaque for Dame Janet...
Building of the Year 2023 Awards
Click to read a report of the award ceremony and a list of all winners.
Heritage Open Days 2023
The 2023 Thanet Open Days start on 8th September. Click to read more and to see how to download the brochure of free events.
Tall Ships Presentation by Stephen Byrne
This presentation took place at: ROYAL TEMPLE YACHT CLUB 21 JULY 2023 Tall Ships Presentation Slides »
Chairman’s Report from our 2023 Annual General Meeting
Ramsgate Society Chairman’s Report AGM 6th July 2023 I am pleased to report that the Society has been very active since our...
Could You Join the Ramsgate Heritage & Design Forum?
The RH&DF is a panel of experts with a shared interest in the built environment of Ramsgate. If you have the skills to join us please read on..
Manston Airport Second Judicial Review
John Walker reports from the further judicial review that took place in Court 2 at the Royal Courts of Justice over the 5th and 6th of July.
A Callout for Technical Help
Our events are frequently over-subscribed. Could you, or someone you know help us explore making videos or offering live video links?
Renovating Shelters: When and where?
Renovation of the Ramsgate Shelters proceeds apace. We need volunteer workers and this post will tell you how to stay in contact and know when and where we are working – always weather permitting!
Manston: Second Judicial Review July 5th & 6th
The second Judicial Review is now set. We review the background and the call for donations towards legal fees.
Ramsgate Matters Spring 2023 out soon
All Ramsgate Society members should receive the next edition of our Ramsgate Matters bi-annual magazine over the next month. Click for more information about content.
New Developments on the Clock House and Pier Yard Revival
Four new items to report on the way forward at the Clock House
News about The Clock House and Pier Yard January 2023
We continue to report on plans to renovate the Clock House and re-purpose Pier Yard and there are positive signs of movement forward for 2023.
Environment and Climate Change: What Can We Do?
Ramsgate Town Council recently formed a Climate Change Task Group. Click to see some simple energy saving measures.
Send Nominations Now for 2023 Design Awards
Nomination for our 2023 Design Awards are due by April 14th. Read more to see categories, judging criteria and link to the nomination form.
New Membership Drive Starts Now!
There is never a better time to join the Society with 15 months of membership for the ‘annual’ fee
Ramsgate Society Civic Awards for 2022
On November 12th at The Falstaff Hotel we presented this year’s Ramsgate Society’s Civic Champion Awards to The Ramsgate Town Technician Team in the community category and The Discovery Planet CIC in the education category.