by Terry Prue | Nov 14, 2023 | Newsletter
Dear Terry, Welcome to the November Newsletter – a little earlier than usual as we have added a meeting on the afternoon of Sunday 26th November in addition to the upcoming talk by Paul Lewis on Wilkie Collins on the evening of Tuesday 28th November. For those of you...
by Terry Prue | Nov 3, 2023 | Newsletter
Dear Terry, Manston Latest Following the recent refusal by Mr. Justice Dove not to grant leave to appeal against his earlier Judicial Review decision in connection with the Manston Airport DCO, solicitors Harrison Grant Ring have confirmed their intention to apply...
by Terry Prue | Nov 3, 2023 | Newsletter
Dear Terry, The announcement of the decision on the second Manston Judicial Review arrived just in time to be included here and we now present the basic facts as the first item for the month. Terry Prue Where now on Manston Airport? On Friday 22nd September Mr Justice...
by Terry Prue | Oct 21, 2023 | Climate Matters, News
We now publish a regular Climate Matters column in our members’ monthly newsletter – you can see back copies in the ‘Archive’ section of this website. It is of concern to many of us that recent government policy changes seem intent on rolling...
by Terry Prue | Oct 21, 2023 | News
2023 marks the centenary of the appointment of Ramsgate’s first female mayor and greatest benefactor, Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills. Her achievements are central to the 23 for 23 celebrations, including the fully-booked talk by Laura Probert on 26th Oct at the Sa Clu...
by Terry Prue | Oct 21, 2023 | Featured, News
The Ramsgate Society together with The Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust continue to hold regular meetings and work closely with the TDC Project Team to bring this scheme to fruition. Some £2.8million has been allocated from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund for...
by Terry Prue | Oct 21, 2023 | News
From November we will be charging a small fee of £2 for all talk bookings because we are no longer covering the costs involved. We hope this will not deter enthusiasm from members to attend. Non-members will still be asked to make an extra voluntary donation of £3 on...
by Terry Prue | Sep 18, 2023 | News
The Ramsgate Design Awards ceremony was held at Radford House on September the 15th. Nominators and representatives of the shortlisted projects gathered for a lively but informal evening of drinks and nibbles to hear the winning candidates in each of the various...
by Terry Prue | Aug 25, 2023 | News
Heritage Open Days is the country’s largest heritage festival with around 5,000 events, over 40,000 volunteers and more than three million visitors taking part. Celebrating local history, architecture and culture, the ten-day event offers everyone the chance to see...
by Terry Prue | Jul 17, 2023 | News
he Forum (RHDF) is affiliated to The Ramsgate Society and is a ‘statutory consultee’ that comments to and advises Thanet District Council and Ramsgate Town Council on urban design, conservation and heritage matters including plans, policies and applications. The Forum...
by Terry Prue | Jul 17, 2023 | Featured, News
The Society submitted detailed representations to the Secretary of State on the Redetermination of the Development Consent Order which had been quashed by the High Court. When redetermining the application the Secretary of State, having rejected the original advice of...
by Terry Prue | Jun 29, 2023 | Newsletter
Dear Terry, Welcome to a rather ‘bumper’ edition of our monthly members Newsletter. We hope you find it informative and, if local, will be able to attend some of the many activities through the remainder of this month and into May. Terry Prue The Proposed Manston...
by Terry Prue | Apr 23, 2023 | News
Full houses at our talks have become regular features and our next one on May 17th featuring Paul Lewis on the ‘Complicated Life of Wilkie Collins’ is already 100% booked. In response to requests made, we want to explore the possibility of recording and/or providing...
by Terry Prue | Apr 23, 2023 | News
We are now active on the East Cliff and welcome volunteers to help with cleaning and renovation. As always,the weather has to dictate which days we manage to get out on the shelters so it is very difficult to have set days. If you can help, get in touch, and we will...
by Terry Prue | Apr 23, 2023 | News
The future of the former Manston airport site has been a long running and controversial issue. The Society has conducted its own primary research and closely monitors the arguments for and against. The Society’s position was, and remains, firmly rooted in the...
