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SUMMARY:Results of Feasibility Study to bring back Tall Ships Regatta to Ramsgate
DESCRIPTION:Almost a year ago in July 2023 we hosted a talk by Paul Bishop and Stephen Byrne on the possibility of bringing Tall Ships events back to Ramsgate as a way of using Ramsgate’s maritime heritage to boost the visitor economy. \nEarlier this year the Ramsgate Society and the Ramsgate Regeneration Alliance jointly commissioned a report on the Feasibility of bringing a Tall Ships Regatta to Ramsgate harbour in May 2026. We received a grant from Ramsgate Town Council\, and sponsorship from local resident Graham Burrell and specialist developers Arcvelop Ltd. (Arcvelop will shortly be starting a new development in Albion Place\, which has received good design reviews from the Ramsgate Heritage and Design Form – you can read more about them here (Link to https://arcvelop.com ) \nThe feasibility Study has been carried out by Paul Bishop of Tall Ships Global and he will be presenting the results of the study at a Ramsgate Society Talk on Thursday 20th June at 7pm at the San Clu Hotel. \nPaul has had a life-long career in sail training and Tall Ships Races. Early on\, he was the skipper of the sail training ketch Scott Bader Commonwealth in the 1980s\, when he was a frequent visitor to Ramsgate harbour and the Royal Temple Yacht Club! \nHe went on to have a number of management and leadership roles with sail training organisations and was the Race Director for Sail Training International for 14 years before setting up Tall Ships Global Consultancy Limited in 2020. He has been responsible for over 70 Tall Ships Race host ports all over the world as a Race Director and now uses his extensive experience and specialist knowledge with ports planning to put on Tall Ships events. He is delighted to be involved with the proposed Royal Ramsgate Tall Ships Festival 2026. He was honoured to be awarded an MBE in the 2023 Kings New Year’s Honours list for services to young people through Sail Training. \nThis opportunity to meet Paul again and to be informed about the next stage takes place on June 20th at the San Clu. As usual doors open at 6:30pm and the talk of about 45 minutes will start at 7pm and be followed by about 15 minutes of Q & A. Places must be booked in advance at £2 (+ 88p for Eventbrite costs). Non-members of the Ramsgate Society will be requested to add a voluntary donation of £3 on the door. \nBook here https://bit.ly/TallShipsFeasibilityWeb \nor click the ‘Website’ link below
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/results-of-feasibility-study-to-bring-back-tall-ships-regatta-to-ramsgate/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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SUMMARY:Free Presentation on the Green Plaque Scheme
DESCRIPTION:This June sees the annual Great Big Green Week (June 8th – 16th)\, a nationwide week of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. \nThe Ramsgate Society is pleased to be hosting a presentation of the Green Plaque Scheme\, which seeks to encourage more sustainable living by providing an environmental assessment of your home and how you live in it. \nThe scheme will advise on how best to improve your environmental footprint and improve the comfort of your home\, all while saving you money. \nThere is no charge – just come along to the presentation on Thursday 13th June 7.00-9.00pm (doors open 6.30pm)\, in the upstairs function room at the Queens Head\, 78 Harbour Parade\, Ramsgate\, CT11 8LP. \nPhil Shotton\, Ramsgate Society Lead on Environment and Climate Change
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/free-presentation-on-the-green-plaque-scheme/
LOCATION:The Queen’s Head\, 78 Harbour Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT118JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T200000
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SUMMARY:Peeling Back the Layers of History for the Old Fire Station
DESCRIPTION:If you were lucky enough to be in the audience for the talk by Dianne Harvey-White on our Heritage Harbour\, you will understand why we have invited her back to talk about her work for Ramsgate Town Council on a Conservation Management Plan for the Grade II designated Old Fire Station (Radford House). \nThe conversion to Radford House as a community events centre is\, of course\, its second change of use since the building was not constructed as a Fire Station but converted from a private dwelling in 1904. Her research into the building known as “Effingham” revealed family links to the Tomson and Wootton brewery and also challenges several Ramsgate myths about the construction of the town. In a tantalising aside she suggests Effingham Street may not have been all it was talked up to be. \nThe building itself reveals clues to the previous layout and demonstrates an Edwardian interpretation of a Georgian building. Analysing the fabric reveals interesting phases of construction which contribute to the palimpsest of the building and its historic significance\, providing information about the changes to domestic buildings over that time. \nThe talk takes place in Radford House on May 23rd and\, time permitting\, will also afford the opportunity to explore the building. As usual\, doors open at 6:30pm and the talk of about 45 minutes will start at 7pm and be followed by about 15 minutes of Q & A. Places must be booked in advance at £2 (+ 88p for Eventbrite costs). Non-members of the Ramsgate Society will be requested to add a voluntary donation of £3 on the door. \nTo book go to https://bit.ly/RadfordTalk or simply click where it says ‘Website’ below. \nTerry Prue \nCommunication Lead
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/peeling-back-the-layers-of-history-for-the-old-fire-station/
LOCATION:Radford House (The Old Fire Station)\, Effingham Street\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240411T200000
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Mining Heritage of East Kent
DESCRIPTION:Those relatively new to Ramsgate may be unaware that we have any connection with coal mining but all the main Kent collieries were within 15 miles of us and because they were all in rural locations it was in towns like Deal and Ramsgate that many miners were living. \n\nIn the early 1900s when the main Kent mines were opening\, much of the skilled labour force had to be imported from existing pits elsewhere. As an example\, Ramsgate became home to the majority of the miners coming from Wales to work the Chislet Colliery in Hersden\, about 12 miles from Ramsgate on the way to Canterbury. \n\nOur talk on April 11th will include slides\, films and personal memories from Jim Davies\, an ex-miner volunteer at the Kent Mining Museum at Betteshanger. Jim is the son of a Welsh miner who made the transfer to Kent. He later followed in his father’s footsteps down the mines until (in his own words) he had the task of “putting the lights out” at the last working mine in Kent. He also remembers coming to the Ramsgate Tunnels to test for gas! \n\nThis unique event that combines formal research with oral history takes place on April 11th at the San Clu. As usual doors open at 6:30pm and the talk of about 45 minutes will start at 7pm and be followed by about 15 minutes of Q & A. Places must be booked in advance at £2 (+ 88p for Eventbrite costs). Non-members of the Ramsgate Society will be requested to add a voluntary donation of £3 on the door. \nBook at bit.ly/MiningTalk or via the website link below
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/remembering-the-mining-heritage-of-east-kent/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T200000
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SUMMARY:Looping the Loop: Talk now postponed
DESCRIPTION:Suzy Humphries set up Looping the Loop and will talk about current projects\, the job of building the partnerships and funding needed to create new theatre work\, and how we hope a revitalised Theatre Royal Margate may be possible. \nLooping the Loop was set up by charity Ramsgate Arts in 2013\, responding to a callout from Battersea Arts Centre for towns around England\, suffering from deprivation\, to join a new programme – the Collaborative Touring Network. The aim – to rethink the notion of ‘touring theatre’\, to make it less about piloting in and disappearing straight after the last show but about really involving\, working with and supporting the towns and people that shows visit. \nIn 2019 Looping the Loop became a separate Community Interest Company and is still creating theatre here in Thanet. They have worked with people of all ages and groups including Inspiration Creative\, East Kent Mencap\, Newington Community Centre\, Copper Kettle Home\, Homefleet House\, Jo Jo’s Dance School and migrant families in Cliftonville\, involving people directly in shows and projects\, building a stronger community through the sense of belonging and purpose gained through the group dynamic. Some members may have seen Bunker of Zion in 2022\, a joyous celebration of Zimbabwean dance and music; Inspiration Creative members worked with the company for a week and were a principal part of the performances in this national touring production. \nThe talk will take place at the San Clu Hotel in their downstairs meeting room with full disabled access and much nearby on street parking. To attend you must book in advance at £2 (+88p Eventbrite fee) a ticket. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Non members of the Ramsgate Society are requested to make a further voluntary donation of £3. \n \nTickets available from: https://bit.ly/LoopingtheLoopTalk or just click on the website link below.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/looping-the-loop-being-serious-about-sometimes-being-silly/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T190000
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SUMMARY:February 22nd Talk on Our Heritage Harbour
DESCRIPTION:Our next Ramsgate Society talk will be by Diane Harvey-White\, a heritage consultant and part of the design team from Curl la Tourelle Head (CLTH)\, the architects appointed in March 2023 for the regeneration projects in Ramsgate Harbour. \nShe will be drawing on her research to produce a Conservation Management Plan for the harbour\, a project that involved the research of eight individually designated buildings (including the Grade II* Clock House) and structures as well as four that come under the harbour designation – also Grade II*. Through this work she was able to plot the succession of engineers to the harbour and pinpoint who was responsible for various phases of construction and repair from 1773 through to 1926. \nHer analysis places Ramsgate Royal Harbour into the wider context of engineering innovation that includes it in the canon of work by the engineers responsible for Scarborough Harbour\, Holkham Estate\, Sheerness Dockyard\, London Bridge\, the London Docks and Newlyn Harbour. She contributes a greater understanding of the choices made for construction and materials\, showing how fashionable considerations have shaped innovation\, including the social care of the seafaring community\, for centuries. \nA focus for this presentation is not just to look back\, but to look forward and provide a greater understanding of the challenges our 280 year old harbour presents today. She will touch on conservation and sustainability\, including collaboration and partnership with other heritage harbours around the country\, and discuss the issues TDC have to deal with as owner\, which can often be misunderstood by the public. \nThis talk will take place at the San Clu Hotel in their downstairs meeting room with full disabled access and much nearby on street parking. To attend you must book in advance at £2 (+88p Eventbrite fee) a ticket. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Non-members are requested to make a further voluntary donation of £3. \nBook at bit.ly/HeritageHarbourTalk or use “Website” link below
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/february-22nd-talk-on-our-heritage-harbour/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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SUMMARY:January 18th Talk on Ramsgate Historic Quarter
DESCRIPTION:We start 2024 with a talk by Robert Milton Wallace\, a writer and filmmaker who moved to Ramsgate in 2016. After taking an MSc in Architectural Conservation at the Kent School of Architecture\, Robert launched the Ramsgate Historic Quarter regeneration scheme as a joint venture with English Heritage and Thanet District Council to help conserve historic buildings\, promote neighbourhood pride and encourage visitor numbers. \nThe Ramsgate Historic Quarter grew up around the Upper High Street area of the town from the 17th century. The area was originally known as Westminster\, not only because of the road pointing in a westerly direction but also because of the quality of its architecture. Among the surviving examples are the red brick Georgian mansions and Dutch Gabled cottages that were homes to sea captains and merchants engaged at Kent’s busiest port. \nRobert will advocate the benefits to be gained today by recognising the unique character of this area. Not just from protecting and conserving its historic building but also from contemplating about what this area tells us about how life was lived in the 17th and 18th Centuries \nThis talk will take place on January 18th at the San Clu Hotel in their downstairs meeting room with full disabled access and much nearby on street parking. To attend you must book in advance at £2.88 a ticket. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Non-members are requested to make a further voluntary donation of £3. \nBook at  https://bit.ly/HistoricQuarterTalk or use “Website” link below
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/january-talk-on-proposal-for-a-ramsgate-historic-quarter/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T200000
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SUMMARY:Paul Lewis talk on Wilkie Collins
DESCRIPTION:This talk was planned for last May but had to be cancelled. We are now delighted to welcome the rearranged visit by Paul Lewis. Paul is probably best known as presenter of Radio 4 ‘Moneybox’ but he has also been Secretary of the Wilkie Collins Society for more than 20 years and has family associations with Ramsgate.  \n\n\nHe will be revealing new facts about Wilkie Collins’s close connection with Ramsgate\, what he wrote or planned here\, scenes in his novels\, and where he stayed and even what he paid during two decades of trips to the seaside town. This will include why his affection moved from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and some new information about his family’s friendship with a local landlady!  \n\n\nThe rearranged date is Tuesday November 28th at the Royal Oak Hotel in Harbour Parade. As usual doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Booking is essential and you can do it here: https://bit.ly/PaulLewisTalk \nThere is a £2 booking fee for everyone and non-members of the Ramsgate Society are requested to pay an additional voluntary contribution on the door of £3.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/paul-lewis-talk-on-wilkie-collins/
LOCATION:Royal Oak Hotel\, 66 Harbour Parade\, Ramsgate\, CY118LN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T200000
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SUMMARY:Talk by Laura Probert on Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills: Ramsgate's Clifftop Amazon
DESCRIPTION:The year 2023 marks the centenary of the appointment of Ramsgate’s (and Kent’s) first female mayor and greatest benefactor\, Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills. To commemorate this\, Ramsgate Working History have identified inspiring women from the town’s past whose contributions have sometimes been overlooked and lost to time. The 23 for 23 Leading Ramsgate Women are pioneers and trailblazers in civil rights\, politics\, business and the arts. Their legacy has shaped not only Ramsgate\, but also the world we live in today. \nDame Janet Stancomb-Wills achievements are central to the 23 for 23 celebrations and Laura Probert will illustrate why she was such a commanding and influential figure in the history of Ramsgate. \nAs to the ‘Cilifftop Amazon’ title of this talk\, it was in 1922 that the Revd Hertslet\, Vicar of St George’s Church\, commented that he was sure Dame Janet would have had no hesitation in leading a squadron of amazons on the East Cliff during the war\, repelling any attempt at a German landing with her own hands had the need arisen. \nDoors open at 6:30pm and the talk will run from 7pm to 8pm. Our room at the San Clu Hotel has full disabled access and facilities. There is also on-street unrestricted parking in the streets close to the venue. \nIt is free to Ramsgate Society members. Everyone is welcomed but a £3 voluntary donation will be requested from non-members. Booking in advance is essential here: https://bit.ly/DameJanetTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/talk-by-laura-probert-on-dame-janet-stancomb-wills-ramsgates-clifftop-amazon/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230921T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230921T200000
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Talk by Catriona Blaker on Jane Pugin
DESCRIPTION:The Ramsgate Society presents this talk by Catriona Blaker in support of the Ramsgate History Working Group’s ’23 for 23′ celebration which this year is drawing attention to twenty-three leading Ramsgate women\, past and present. Jane Pugin is one such woman who married Pugin in 1848 and came to live with him in The Grange\, Ramsgate. She was handsome and dignified and did not die until 1909\, thus experiencing a whole series of changes and attitudes in Ramsgate and elsewhere. \nCatriona’s talk is titled ‘Jane Pugin: a First-Rate Gothic Woman and More’ and will explore how this resourceful woman coped and how she occupied her time\, both while married to her illustrious husband and through her long life after. Doors open at 6:30pm and the talk will run from 7pm to 8pm. The room has disabled access and there is on-street parking around the venue of the San Clu Hotel. \nIt is free to Ramsgate Society members. Everyone is welcomed but a £3 voluntary donation will be requested from non-members. Booking in advance is essential at https://bit.ly/MrsPuginTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-talk-by-catriona-blaker-on-jane-pugin/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230827T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230827T153000
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SUMMARY:The Moving Essence of Home presented by Dave Neita
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to partner with The Ramsgate Festival of Sound to bring you a talk by Dave Neita. Our involvement with this event grew out of our collaboration with Sabina Desir on the ‘Banned’ project although it is something much wider than that. It is not specifically concerned with Ramsgate but we hope you will be inspired to come along to this very special event in our town. \nIt will explore the manner in which the concept and nature of home changes over a lifetime\, with a special focus on the global traveler. \nDave Neita is a lawyer\, a published poet\, lecturer and international speaker specialising in cultural leadership.  He is a commentator on race\, politics\, mental health and the arts. An advocate for human rights and an expert in organisational development and mental health\, Dave has worked with the Zurich Corporation\, Hartford Financial Services and NASA and has delivered a sermon at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Redemption and Transformation. He continues to speak widely in Churches in the UK and abroad\, promoting a redemptive and inclusive message of bringing about harmony in community. \nHe has an MA in Cultural Leadership\, volunteers his time in the community and served as the UK ambassador for the European Year of Equal Opportunity for All: Face of the Year Campaign.  Known for his success as a member of the legal team behind a class action suit against a major multinational corporation on behalf of thousands of injured South Africa Miners\, Dave continues to work as an advocate for underprivileged\, exploited or disenfranchised people\, everywhere. In February 2019 Dave participated in\, and won\, the Cambridge Debate (Oldest Debating Society) at Jesus College\, Cambridge University.  Taking a creative approach to campaigning\, he has written a play on the Windrush Scandal called The Bitter Windrush Blues and he has performed and toured this play across the UK demanding justice for those adversely affected by the hostile environment. \nThis is a free event with donations welcome. Reserve a place through the Ramsgate Festival of Sound website https://ramsgatefestival.org/event/david-neita/
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/the-moving-essence-of-home-presented-by-dave-neita/
LOCATION:Royal Oak Hotel\, 66 Harbour Parade\, Ramsgate\, CY118LN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230721T200000
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SUMMARY:The Tall Ships and Ramsgate
DESCRIPTION:Our next Ramsgate Society talk will be led by Paul Bishop and Stephen Byrne on the possibility of bringing Tall Ships events back to Ramsgate as a way of using Ramsgate’s maritime heritage to boost the visitor economy on which the town is so dependant. \nPaul Bishop is the Race Director for Sail Training International (STI) and was responsible for The Tall Ships Races 2022. He also advises on technical aspects of sail training within STI and liaises with host ports on the infrastructure\, in-port facilities and port programme necessary for the Tall Ships Races. Stephen Byrne is a Ramsgate resident and long-time supporter of the idea of bringing the Tall Ships back to Ramsgate and will talk about the Ramsgate perspective. \nRamsgate Royal Harbour was designed as a port of refuge for Tall Ships and presently hosts occasional tall ships\, usually attracting a great deal of local and visitor interest. \nThe last tall ship fleet welcomed to the harbour was in 2009 when a group from Holland were hosted by the Royal Temple Yacht Club where this talk will be held.\nThe popularity of Tall Ship events is clearly evidenced by the remarkable consistent success of such events managed by Sail Training International  which organises Regattas (port to port events with typically 15 to 20 vessels) and Tall Ship Races (long distance events covering many ports for larger fleets and larger vessels). \nAll are welcome and attendance is free for members of the  Ramsgate Society with non-members requested to make a voluntary donation of £3. Doors open at 6:30pm  with the talk starting at 7pm. \nTo attend you must book in advance here: bit.ly/TallShipTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/the-tall-ships-and-ramsgate/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230515T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230515T200000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Talk on Wilkie Collins
DESCRIPTION:We are terribly sorry to have to cancel tonight’s fully booked talk due to our speaker being now unable to attend.\nWe will try to rearrange when he is able to come again and apologise for this last minute development upsetting plans\nTerry Prue
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-talk-on-wilkie-collins/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Talk: Banned. Place\, Belonging\, Identity
DESCRIPTION:The Ramsgate Society provided research support to the curator of this exhibition\, Sabina Desir\, by gathering stories from those who were in our town (as children of course) during the time the American Airforce was stationed at RAF Manston during the ‘Cold War’ period of 1951 to 1958. \nNewspaper research\, our calls for people with memories through social media and our monthly Society newsletter produced nearly 100 recollections and from these we traced many of the images and stories you will find at the exhibition currently running till May 8th at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. \nThe exhibition\, curated by Sabina\, with Richard Birch as Visual Adviser\, explores differing responses by town council and local people to having 2\,500 USAF servicemen on their doorstep. These servicemen included 200 African American’s and other non-whites who\, because of the racial segregation of the US military\, were directed to be billeted and to seek entertainment in Ramsgate while the white servicemen were encouraged to concentrate in other Thanet towns. \nWe hope you will be pleased to learn that Ramsgate residents demonstrated a general hospitality to the airman\, regardless of race\, and fought against their own town council when the mayor suggested banning all American servicemen at Manston from having access to the town facilities. \nThe presentation on March 17th by Sabina Desir\, with support from Terry Prue\, will provide extra detail on what we found and some of the stories behind what you can see at the Turner. It is also a ‘thank you’ from us for the wealth of information we collected from Ramsgate residents before the passing of time risked that it would be gone forever. \nAs usual you must pre-book to attend and doors open at 6:30pm for the presentation and discussion runs from 7pm to 8pm. \nBooking at bit.ly/BannedTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-talk-banned-place-belonging-identity/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20230123T111734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T113417Z
UID:1917-1677265200-1677272400@ramsgate-society.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting about Continuing Sewage Releases on our Coast
DESCRIPTION:The Ramsgate Society is non party political but we note an upcoming free public event arranged by The Green Party on the subject of pollution from sewage releases. \nSpeakers will be Green Party peer Jenny Jones (former archaeologist and member of the London Assembly 2000-2016) and Feargal Sharkey (former Undertones singer and now an active campaigner against pollution of our rivers and coastline). \nSadly we understand that this was fully booked within 24hours of announcement but you might want to join the waiting list for returns and\, we understand\, there is a possibility of moving to a larger venue. Eventbrite link for free tickets should they become available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thanet-greens-public-meeting-with-feargal-sharkey-jenny-jones-tickets-514756730237
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/meeting-about-continuing-sewage-releases-on-our-coast/
LOCATION:The Modern Boulangerie\, 29-31 Harbour Street\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20221214T113325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T151349Z
UID:1863-1674241200-1674244800@ramsgate-society.org.uk
SUMMARY:Radford House: Past\, Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Our next Ramsgate Society talk brings takes us into Radford House to listen to the Ramsgate Town Councillor Anne-Marie Nixie and Radford House Project Managers Michael Fowley and Andrew Hadden talk about this important building: \n\nWhat was it before it became the fire station?\nWhy did the fire station move elsewhere\nHow did it come to be owned by Ramsgate Town Council?\nWhy has it been renamed?\nWhat is the place now going to be offering and what will it look like?\n\nThis will be your chance to not just learn about future plans but also to contribute ideas for how it could become an essential and well used community asset. \nSince the capacity is slightly less than our normal venue it will be even more important to book your place – but please do not do so unless you really are sure you will be attending. \nClick here to book https://bit.ly/RadfordHouseTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/radford-house-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Radford House (The Old Fire Station)\, Effingham Street\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20221017T081431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T081431Z
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Talk: Geraint Franklin "Researching Ramsgate"
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Geraint Franklin from Historic England to give more context to the historic development of our town. \nAutumn 2022 marks the publication of Historic England’s Ramsgate Historic Area Assessment (HAA)\, the final research outcome of the Ramsgate Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) initiative. The report charts the historical development of the town and profiles its character and significance. In this talk Geraint provides an introduction to the HAA\, including both insights and opportunities for further research. \nOriginally a fishing community in the parish of St Lawrence\, Ramsgate assumed greater importance on becoming a limb of the Cinque Port of Sandwich. The commencement of a ‘harbour of refuge’ in 1750 coincided with Ramsgate’s growing popularity as a sea bathing resort. Improvements in passenger boats and the arrival of the railway opened up the resort to an increasingly broad social spectrum of visitors\, resulting in investment in bathing facilities\, entertainment venues and civic infrastructure. Ramsgate also attracted minority faith communities\, represented by the Montefiore Synagogue and A. W. N. Pugin’s Roman Catholic church of St Augustine. \nGeraint’s talk will explore the historical development of the town and profile the character and significance of its built heritage\, providing an evidence base for sustainable regeneration. The Historic Area Assessment is intended to assist stakeholders\, the local community and others in showing how Ramsgate has assumed its present form\, in identifying a range of building and landscape types and relating them to wider historical contexts. \nThe talk is free for Ramsgate Society members. Non-members are welcome but are asked to consider a voluntary donation of £3. Doors open at 6:30pm for the talk from 7pm to 8pm. As always\, places must be booked in advance. \nClick here to reserve your place: bit.ly/FranklinTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-talk-geraint-franklin-researching-ramsgate/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221021T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220925T092845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T093158Z
UID:1773-1666378800-1666382400@ramsgate-society.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Talk: Ivan del Renzio presents ‘An Architect’s Vision for Ramsgate’
DESCRIPTION:Ivan is a co-director of del Renzio & del Renzio\, a Ramsgate based RIBA Chartered practice\, who also teaches at the school of Architecture at the University of Kent focusing on regeneration projects in coastal towns. He argues that with the advent of the levelling up funding and previous piecemeal interventions in and around Ramsgate a joined-up plan is required. The practice will present some ideas and provocations to further the discussion on how Ramsgate could be made even better with small\, medium and larger ideas across Ramsgate with a brief history of the areas. The ideas have been developed through dialogue with residents\, students and practitioners. \nThe talk is free for Ramsgate Society members. Non-members are welcome but are asked to consider a voluntary donation of £3. Doors open at 6:30pm and places must be booked in advance. \nClick here to reserve you place:  bit.ly/delRenzioTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-talk-ivan-del-renzio-presents-an-architects-vision-for-ramsgate/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220924T142246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T101022Z
UID:1768-1665846000-1665853200@ramsgate-society.org.uk
SUMMARY:A history-based talk to raise funs for St Laurence Church
DESCRIPTION:Margaret Bolton returns to St Laurence Church for another local-history based talk with all proceeds going to church funds. She will be looking at the lives of Katheryn Sprackling killed in 1652 and Sarah Noel who died in 1893. It will not be some sensationalist revelling in an evil act but rather an attempt to understand what shaped the two victims. What were their childhoods like? What education did they have? What happened at their weddings? What was their experience of motherhood and marriage? What was the parish like when they were here? Katheryn was a Puritan gentlewoman and Sarah a girl of humble origins who became a businesswoman. Both were active Christians and both met brutal ends before being laid to rest at St Laurence. How did the parish respond to each of the tragedies? What became of those left behind? And what is the link to Sherlock Holmes? Tickets will be available from the Parish Office at £5 a head which includes refreshments. All proceeds to church funds. Pre-booking is not essential but it does make it much easier for catering.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/1768/
LOCATION:St Laurence Church\, High St\, St Lawrence\, Ramsgate\, CT110QW
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Laurence  Parish Office":MAILTO:office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221002T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220915T112948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T113542Z
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SUMMARY:Montefiore Fund Raising Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Ramsgate Montefiore Heritage Society has organised a walking tour led by Blue Barge Guide\, Sandra Silva\, to raise funds towards next years annual concert. The tour will explore Ramsgate’s 19th century connections with the Jewish philanthropist and activist \, Sir Moses Montefiore . A man who became a legend throughout the entire Jewish world during his own life time and who left a legacy which even today continues to benefit Jewish communities worldwide. \nTour starting point : Madeira Gardens\, Ramsgate CT11 8HD at 2.30pm Sunday 02 October 2022. (Weather permitting) \n\n\n£5.00 members of the Ramsgate Montefiore Heritage Society\n£10.00 non members\n\nTour will take approximately 2 .5 hours . It will follow a more linear route omitting the strenuous Victoria Road hill \, walking along East Cliff at a gentle pace to The Plains of Waterloo where the contract was signed to build the famous Jerusalem Alms Houses .Passing through part of Lady Augusta Albion estate whose husband  the Duke of Sussex was a close friend of Sir Moses and who helped him in the fight for Jewish emancipation. The route will stop at other points then continue towards George VI Park terminating at the synagogue.\n\nPre booking is essential by phoning Sandra on 07525 443100
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/montefiore-fund-raising-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Madeira Gardens Ramsgate\, CT11 8HD
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220902T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220802T133319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T133735Z
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Talk by Rob Kenyon and Kevin O’Connor on plans for Granville House and the Arts Barge
DESCRIPTION:As event organisers ourselves we are very aware that Ramsgate is lacking in creative spaces and indoor venues so we are particularly pleased to welcome the leaders of two social enterprise not-for-profit organisations with ambitions to fill the gap through major renovation projects. \nRob Kenyon is CEO and Founder of Heritage Lab CIC which has an overall aim to help regenerate Ramsgate and to support the local community and creative sector. One of their headline ambitions is to take over and renovate the currently unused public spaces within Granville House. \nKevin O’Connor is Director of the Ramsgate Arts Barge CIC which has ambitions to create a new multi-faceted arts and cultural space on a 133-year old Dutch barge permanently moored in Ramsgate Harbour. \nTo hear and to be able to ask questions about their plans and (hopefully) their progress you must reserve a place on the Eventbrite site. Doors open at 6:30pm. A voluntary donation of £3 is requested to help funding for the Festival. \nClick on the website link below (bit.ly/CICVisionTalk) to reserve a place
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-talk-by-rob-kenyon-and-kevin-oconnor-on-plans-for-granville-house-and-the-arts-barge/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220831T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220801T150312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T151559Z
UID:1669-1661972400-1661976000@ramsgate-society.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Talk by Maggie Gee on her new novel "The Red Children"
DESCRIPTION:Once more the Ramsgate Society is supporting the Festival of Sound by adding talks to the events programme. The first talk will be by local author\, Maggie Gee\, on her acclaimed new novel set in Ramsgate. Building on her extensive knowledge of Ramsgate history\, its landmarks and its people she weaves an unexpected tale: Who were the Neanderthals\, & what do they have to teach us? Long before and long after the Romans landed near us\, migrants from Europe\, including Neanderthals\, have come to Kent. What if they returned? \nHer talk takes place at 7pm on August 31st at the Royal Temple Yacht Club. Places must be reserved in advance on the Eventbrite site. Doors open at 6;30pm. A voluntary donation of £3 is requested to help funding for the Festival. \nClick here on website link below ( bit.ly/MaggieGeeTalk ) to reserve a place
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-talk-by-maggie-gee-on-the-red-children/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220806T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220730T092351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T092759Z
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SUMMARY:Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve Celebration
DESCRIPTION:After an inspiring Ramsgate Society talk in July we are delighted to promote this event to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of National Nature Reserves with a one day event on our doorstep. \nAbout the event\nDiscover the wonderful wildlife and heritage of Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve through a variety of walking tours\, stalls\, drop-in activities and games for all ages.  Join Kent Wildlife Trust\, Bird Wise East Kent\, Thanet Coast Project\, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory\, KCC Country Parks and many more to find out what we are doing to protect nature across Pegwell and Sandwich Bay and beyond. \nSuitable for all ages. \nThere’s something for everyone: \n\nPond Dipping and Mini Beasting\nBirdlife Games and trails\nCrafts for Children\nEnvironmental artist Jane Hills Kinsella\nSavvy Sea Dogs training (various times)\nGuided Heritage Walk with CITiZAN\nWildlife Walking Tours\nRefreshments from Campuccinos and Salty Seal Café\n\nBooking is essential for guided tours. All other activities are drop in. \nClick here for booked events Book \nPlease contact  nina.jones@kentwildlife.org.uk for more information.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/pegwell-bay-nature-reserve-celegration/
LOCATION:Pegwell Country Park car park\, Sandwich Road\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT12 5JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220715T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220521T095457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T154922Z
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SUMMARY:Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Agostina Campodonico talks of the wildlife of the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay areas and of the ambitious future plans for the site. \nSandwich and Pegwell Bay is a coastal reserve full of incredible wildlife. Elusive cuckoos\, rare lizard orchids and harbour seals can all be found here. Though it is recognized for having the best preserved sand dune system in South East England\, this reserve is probably best known as a birdwatcher’s gem. Spring and summer give passage migrants a warm welcome as they stop for the breeding season. Nightingales and Cuckoos loudly advertise their territories whilst the perfectly camouflaged eggs of Ringed Plovers go unnoticed on the shingle. Autumn and winter see the arrival of a spectacular number of birds completing epic journeys from places as far as Canada\, Siberia and Southern Africa\, attracted by the warmth and vast expanse of the soft\, unfrozen mudflats of the bay. \nTo hear about the work that goes on to support this natural gem come to this Ramsgate Society Talk – all are welcome but non-members of the Ramsgate Society are asked to consider a voluntary donation of £3. Doors open at 6:30 and places must be booked in advance. \n\nClick here to reserve a place: https://bit.ly/PegwellTalkTickets
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/sandwich-and-pegwell-bay-national-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220625T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220613T183324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T111126Z
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SUMMARY:Talk on Building the Medieval Church
DESCRIPTION:The parish church of St Laurence will be holding a talk that we think will be popular with many of our Ramsgate Society members. The church is Grade 1 listed and nearly 1\,000 years old and the local historian Margaret Bolton will be giving a presentation on ‘Building the Medieval Church. \nShe will be covering questions like: \n\nHow did they build the church?\nWho worked on it?\nWhere did the materials come from?\nHow much did it cost?\nWhy did they build it here?\nWhat do all the carvings mean?\nHow long did it take?\n\nIt is a fully illustrated talk in two parts. the first will look at how and why churches were planted in the middle ages and at how the buildings developed. There will then be a half hour or so refreshment break during which people can explore the church if they wish. St Laurence is around 900 years old and has some excellent medieval carvings. The second part will look at the people involved in the building process\, where they came from\, how the materials were sourced and brought to site\, the way in which the work was done and what it all cost. \nTickets £5 (including refreshments) available from the Parish Office.  Email office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk   Phone 01843 592478 \n \n 
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/1592/
LOCATION:St Laurence Church\, High St\, St Lawrence\, Ramsgate\, CT110QW
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Laurence  Parish Office":MAILTO:office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220617T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220527T121434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T175609Z
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SUMMARY:Dickens the Celebrity
DESCRIPTION:Terry and Janet Prue venture to our neighbouring town for a talk on how Dickens worked hard to create his celebrity status and that Broadstairs (and even Ramsgate) helped a bit. \nTickets £8  or £10 on the door. Advance tickets will be available from the Festival Information point on Victoria Gardens from June 16th and other outlets may be added – we’ll post an update when we have one.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/dickens-the-celebrity/
LOCATION:York Street Methodist Church Hall\, York Street\, Broadstairs\, Kent\, CT101PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220602T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220507T093448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T145728Z
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SUMMARY:From Roman province to Saxon kingdom: the Transformation of Kent in the Age of St Augustine
DESCRIPTION:. \nThis is not our event but we know many of you will be interested to hear Dr Michael Bintley give this talk at 7pm on June 2nd at the Visitor Centre\, St Augustine’s Church. \nDr Bintley will explore all aspects of this transformation – the buildings\, the roads\, the laws\, the wars\, the literature and\, of course\, the religion. He will have plenty to say about the place of Augustine’s mission in this historic change and also tell us about the contribution of the great abbots and abbesses who followed in Augustine’s footsteps here in Kent and further afield. He will (he promises) have new facts to reveal about St Eanswythe whose relics were discovered a couple of years ago in a Folkestone church. He will also read extracts from the exciting Old English story called Andreas – and tell us what it means.  We are told that Dr Bintley\, who mainly lectures to adults at Birkbeck College\, is an excellent speaker and a real enthusiast for his subject. I am sure it will be a fun and informative evening. The cost is £3 to cover Dr Bintley’s expenses.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/from-roman-province-to-saxon-kingdom-the-transformation-of-kent-in-the-age-of-st-augustine/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220520T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074235
CREATED:20220316T094235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T094235Z
UID:1153-1653073200-1653073200@ramsgate-society.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fight the Good Fight .. Christian Wars of Religion in 19th-century Ramsgate
DESCRIPTION:In our Society talk for May\, Stephen Davies considers the motivation behind the expansive creation of new places of worship in 19th Century Ramsgate. He will be building upon his research for his recent publication\, ‘The Vale’ – an intricately detailed history of Vale Square on the west cliff of Ramsgate and the home of writer for 40 years. \nThe talk takes place at the Royal Temple Yacht Club from 7pm to 8pm with doors open from 6.30pm. After the talk all attendees are welcome to continue discussing in the Club Bar. \nAs always\, there is no charge to reserve a place to attend this talk but you must book in advance so that numbers can be controlled. Non-members of the Society are very welcome in return for a voluntary donation on the evening. \nReserve your place
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/fight-the-good-fight-christian-wars-of-religion-in-19th-century-ramsgate/
LOCATION:Royal Temple Yacht Club\, 6 Westcliff Mansions\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Tree Stories at the Churchill Tavern
DESCRIPTION:To thank our 50 ‘tree adopters’ we are holding a talk on 1st May 2022 at the Churchill Tavern\, 19-21 Paragon\, Ramsgate CT11 9JX. The talk and presentation will celebrate the folklore of trees and the value they add to our life and environment. \nRefreshments available from the bar.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/tree-stories-at-the-churchill-tavern/
LOCATION:Chruchill Tavern\, 19-21 Paragon\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220318T190000
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SUMMARY:The History of Ellington Park
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming in March\, we are pleased to announce we have Catriona Blaker with a visual feast of a presentation on the History of Ellington Park. As always\, there is no charge to reserve a place to attend this talk but you must book in advance so that numbers can be controlled. Non-members of the Society are very welcome in return for a voluntary donation on the evening. Catriona will also be selling her booklet on the Park’s history\, with all funds going to The Friends of Ellington Park. \nReserve your place for the Ellington Park talk on March 18th at the Royal Temple Yacht club. Doors open at 6:30 \nReserve your place
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/the-history-of-ellington-park/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Talks
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