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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:20240324T110000
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SUMMARY:Chine to Chine Litter Pick
DESCRIPTION:The Ramsgate Society Chine to Chine Litter Pick is an annual event for members\, friends and families who would like to help keep our town tidy. Litter is a national scourge but with the cutbacks in Council budgets local authorities are finding it more and more difficult to keep on top of the problem\, so it’s up to us to do our bit to show we care about the public spaces which we all share. \nThis event is part of the Great Ramsgate Spring Clean and is our annual volunteer clean-up\, which is part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Big Spring Clean. The Town Council and Town Team have supported this event for some years now as a way to engage residents\, build civic pride and help get Ramsgate spruced up for the visitor season. \nWe will assemble outside the Clock House on Sunday March 24th at 11am and finish at 1pm. All equipment will be provided. \nIt’s usually a very sociable occasion – suitable for all the family- the kids really enjoy doing their bit\, so bring them along as they need to be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/chine-to-chine-litter-pick-2/
LOCATION:The Clock House\, Royal Harbour\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T200000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T193000
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society 'Advent Door'
DESCRIPTION:Once again it will soon be time for Ramsgate to embark on the lovely tradition of Advent Doors when from December 1st until Christmas Eve local people decorate their porches\, shop windows and front yards and invite everybody to an event to raise money for charity. \nFollowing on from last year’s successful Sea Shanty Advent Door outside the Maritime Museum\, the Ramsgate Society is again joining with our event which will be on Saturday December 2nd 6.30-7.30pm. \nThis year as the museum yard is inaccessible the Queen’s Head has kindly offered us their outside area. There will be mulled wine (small charge) with a free mince pie. \nCome along and take ‘A Snowy Walk in Ramsgate.’ \nAdvent Doors will be raising funds for a local charity; still to be decided and highly likely to be for the local Winter Shelters. So please bring along some cash for the collection if you wish to contribute. \nRamsgate Society members raised over £300 last year so let’s give ourselves a target to raise that amount and even more. \nLook forward to meeting you for a snowy walk!! \nSue Gyde
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-advent-door/
LOCATION:The Queen’s Head\, 78 Harbour Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT118JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T070000
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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:20231126T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231126T163000
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SUMMARY:Meeting on 'Sea Link' Proposal and Local Environmental Concerns
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel you understand the issues involving the proposed National Grid Sea Link project? This will be an informal meeting for Ramsgate Society members to hear from those with environmental concerns so we can feel better informed to respond to the feedback forms sent to Ramsgate residents. It is free and takes place in a room at the Queen’s Head at 3pm on Sunday November 26th. \nThe event will be chaired by John Walker for The Ramsgate Society with contributions from: \nBecky Wing – Thanet District and Ramsgate Town Councillor \nKeith Ross – a Ramsgate & Pegwell Bay wildlife guide and wildlife filmmaker \nNik Mitchell – Local wildlife campaigner. \nClick the website link below to book a place or copy and paste this link: https://bit.ly/SeaLinkMeeting
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/meeting-on-sea-link-proposal-and-local-environmental-concerns/
LOCATION:The Queen’s Head\, 78 Harbour Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT118JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T230543
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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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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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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230706T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230706T190000
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society AGM 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Ramsgate Society AGM will take place at 6pm on the 6th of July at Radford House. All are invited – though only members can vote on any issues that may arise. \nAgenda for the event: \n1.	Welcome and introductions\n2.	Apologies for absence\n3.	Minutes of 2022 AGM\n4.	Matters arising\n5.	Chairman’s Report\n6.	Treasurer’s Report and Accounts for 2022\n7.	Election of Executive Committee\n8.	Election of Officers\n9.	Members’ questions/comments/suggestions\n10.	Any other business \nIf you wish to attend please register here: https://bit.ly/RamSocAGM2023
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-agm-2023/
LOCATION:Radford House (The Old Fire Station)\, Effingham Street\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230618T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230618T171500
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Day
DESCRIPTION:The Ramsgate Society and Ramsgate Town Council are very pleased to be holding a Climate Action Day for Ramsgate residents. The purpose of the day is to give an opportunity for residents to share their views and to learn how we can all play a part in the mitigation of our climate crisis. It will be a positive and powerful day with many ideas for change that participants can apply in their everyday lives. We are delighted that Dr. Chris Newman\, a local environmental activist and Dr. Hannah Scott\, TDC’s Climate Officer will be leading presentations and discussions in the morning. We will participate in Take The Jump\, leading us to 6 simple things we can do to make an impact on climate change. \nThe afternoon will be a 3 hour Climate Fresk session\, facilitated by Dr. Chris Newman and Phil Shotton\, a local green activist and a member of The Ramsgate Society Commitee. \nFresk is an exhilarating group activity helping people\, whether or not they have any science background\, to understand the fundamentals of climate change.  The day will end with a focused discussion on positive ways forward. Lunch has been arranged for all participants at Flavours by Kumar\, just down the road from Radford House. A fine Indian cuisine offering special vegetarian and vegan choices for our Climate Change Day. This day is being offered to all Ramsgate residents so please make an early booking on Eventbrite.  \nThe cost is £9.00 and includes a Kumar lunch and all handouts. Please bring a water bottle for the day. Free tap water available.  Click here to go to Eventbrite to purchase a ticket Climate Action Day \nA special plea. DO NOT BOOK unless you are absolutely certain that you can attend. The group work sessions need a full complement of participants to work successfully. If you have booked and are unable to attend please let The Ramsgate Society know well in advance. We anticipate a waiting list to participate in this day. \nWe very much look forward to seeing you all at Ramsgate’s first Climate Action Day.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/climate-action-day/
LOCATION:Radford House (The Old Fire Station)\, Effingham Street\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230514T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230514T130000
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SUMMARY:Walk - Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve (NNR)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 14th May. Meet in the reserve car park (CT3 4BB) at 11.00am. Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve (NNR)\, is located just outside Canterbury between Stodmarsh Village and Grove Ferry Picnic Site and is one of the best places in the country to enjoy the outdoors and experience spectacular wildlife. It is owned by Natural England and managed for wildlife and visitors. The nature trails across the Reserve will help you get the most from your visit and take you past wildlife hotspots. You could bring a pair of binoculars to get a close-up view of the wildfowl from the bird hides. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the reserve if they are on a lead. \nThe reserve car park is east of Stodmarsh village\, located along with the turn off between the Red Lion pub and the church (CT3 4BB). Voluntary car parking charges can be paid in advance or on the day using the RingGo app. \nThe walk will take approximately 2 hours and can be wet in places if it has rained recently\, so appropriate foot ware is recommended. To book at place click the link Stodmarsh Nature Reserve \nWe are asking for a booking fee of £5\, which will go toward our sustaining our current projects.  \nIf you wish\, you can book lunch after the walk (approximately 1.00pm) at the Grove Ferry Inn. (Grove Ferry Road\, Canterbury\, CT3 4BP). www.groveferryinn.co.uk. Call 01227 860302 or email info@groveferryinn.co.uk \n 
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/walk-stodmarsh-national-nature-reserve-nnr/
LOCATION:CT3 4BB\, Stodmarsh Nature Reserve\, Kent\, CT3 4BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T213000
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Hustings in advance of Local Elections
DESCRIPTION:A date for your diary. \nThe Ramsgate Society is organising a non-selective hustings in advance of the local District and Parish elections that will take place on May 4th. \nRepresentatives from each of the main parties from all Ramsgate wards plus some independents will be invited to address potential voters about how they intend to work for and with residents to bring about change for the better. \nThe hustings will be held at The Modern Boulangerie\n29-31 Harbour Street\nRamsgate\nCT11 8HA\non Tuesday April 25th\nfrom 7pm until 8.30pm. \nEach candidate will be asked to speak for a few minutes. \nPlease encourage your friends\, family and neighbours to come along to hear what candidates have to say. \nTo get your free Eventbrite ticket please click here: https://bit.ly/RamsgateHustings \nREMEMBER\nYou now need photo ID to vote. Find out more from The Electoral Commission\n(The date and venue for this event has had to change from our original notification so ignore any previous posts) \nClick here to reserve a place: https://bit.ly/RamsgateHustings
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-hustings-in-advance-of-local-elections/
LOCATION:The Modern Boulangerie\, 29-31 Harbour Street\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230331T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230331T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T091441Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of Radford House
DESCRIPTION:Were you inspired by our January Radford House talk about the ambition of Ramsgate Town Council to create a valuable community asset out of the old Fire Station? Or perhaps you missed the event and want to learn more before you could decide to contribute to the discussion of possibilities. What is there in this building that could be useful to you?  Your views will be especially welcome if you are an event organiser or a member of a community organisation that could do with more space. \nWe have arranged a follow-up\, starting at 2pm on 31st March\, for up to 20 people to tour the building and to engage with Suzy Humphries\, the Radford House Community and Events Organiser. You must book for this free event\, but please only do so if you will definitely attend – numbers are strictly limited. \nNote that until renovations start\, which include installing a lift\, the two upper floors at Radford House are reached by fairly steep staircases. We apologise but please bear this in mind.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/tour-of-radford-house/
LOCATION:Radford House (The Old Fire Station)\, Effingham Street\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230326T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T230543
CREATED:20230316T110049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T100932Z
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SUMMARY:The Ramsgate Society’s Chine to Chine litter pick Sunday 26th March
DESCRIPTION:Ramsgate Society Litter Pick Sunday 26th March \nThe Ramsgate Society are very pleased once again to be part of the annual Great British Spring Clean. Together with other local volunteer litter picking groups we want to make Ramsgate a place to be proud of\, for both residents and visitors alike. We meet at Pier Yard by the Clockhouse Museum at 11am.\nWe will divide into groups and litter pick in both directions; east towards the Eastcliff chine and west through the harbour to the Westcliff chine.  Just bring some strong gloves and everything else will be provided.\nSince beginning our litter picks the number of society members participating has increased year on year so let’s make this the best yet!\nEveryone is welcome\, family\, neighbours and friends.\nPlease sign up via Eventbrite.  Litter Pick\nThis will enable us to organise the correct amount of equipment.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/the-ramsgate-societys-chine-to-chine-litter-pick-sunday-26th-march/
LOCATION:Ramsgate Clock House\, Royal Hbr Approach\, Ramsgate\, CT11 8LS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230326T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230326T130000
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Chine to Chine Litter Pick
DESCRIPTION:The Ramsgate Society are very pleased once again to be part of the annual Great British Spring Clean. Together with other local volunteer litter picking groups we want to make Ramsgate a place to be proud of\, for both residents and visitors alike. We meet at Pier Yard by the Clock House Museum at 11am on Sunday March 26th \nWe will divide into groups and litter pick in both directions; east towards the Eastcliff chine and west through the harbour to the Westcliff chine. Just bring some strong gloves and everything else will be provided. Since beginning our litter picks the number of society members participating has increased year on year so let’s make this the best yet!\nEveryone is welcome\, family\, neighbours and friends. \nRegister here: bit.ly/MarchLitterPick
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-chine-to-chine-litter-pick/
LOCATION:Ramsgate Clock House\, Royal Hbr Approach\, Ramsgate\, CT11 8LS
CATEGORIES:Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T230543
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T132318Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Visit and Tour to Goodnestone Park Gardens
DESCRIPTION:An especially arranged visit for The Ramsgate Society members to Goodnestone Park Gardens\, a hidden treasure. The house and gardens have been in the Fitzwalter family for over 300 years.\nThe gardens cover approximately 15 acres and include a 17th century walled garden\, woodland area\, formal planting and impressive views over the parkland. An hour’s tour of the gardens will be given by Paul Bagshaw\, Head Gardener. After the tour members will be able to stroll around the gardens at leisure.\nRefreshments are available at The Old Dairy Cafe but if you wish to have lunch then it is advisable to book. See menu card below. \nGoodnestone Park Gardens are near Wingham.  Post Code CT3 1PL \nThe tour takes place on Thursday 23rd March.  Meet outside The Old Dairy cafe at 11am.\nTicket costs £15. This includes £12 entry to the gardens\, head gardener’s tour and £3 to The Ramsgate Society to fund a range of events. 20 places are available. Click the link for tickets. Goodnestone Park Gardens Visit \nMembers to make their own way independently to Goodnestone. You will need to drive slowly through the village of Goodnestone. There is ample parking to the front of the cafe/walled garden. If anyone needs a lift then please email suegyde@hotmail.co.uk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/garden-visit-and-tour-to-goodnestone-park-gardens/
LOCATION:Kent
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230317T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230317T200000
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T102702Z
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SUMMARY:All Day Nature Walks:  2nd and 16th March
DESCRIPTION:Photo: David Mills / Pegwell Bay looking towards Pegwell village \nThese specially organised nature walks  will run two times in March. It will be led by Keith Ross\, our local wildlife guide & filmmaker who’s work has appeared on BBC Springwatch & The One Show.The walk is around 6 miles. Bring your own drink and a picnic\, binoculars (2 pairs can be borrowed) and sturdy footwear. We will be walking at a steady pace over uneven ground so you will need to be fit and healthy.  We will be looking out for kingfishers\, fulmars\, peregrine falcons\, waders & visiting winter wildfowl. Also\, there’s a possibility of catching sight of lizards and seals.  The maximum group size will be 6 members.\nCost – £20 of which  £5 to Ramsgate Society and £15 to Keith. All day – start at Sailors church at 10 am. Return about 4.30. \nBook through Eventbrite here   Nature Walk \n 
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/all-day-nature-walks-2nd-9th-and-16th-march/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T230543
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:20230223T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T230543
CREATED:20230212T143533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T143533Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Roamer Walk from the Clock House at Ramsgate along the Thanet Coastal Path to Botany Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a beach roamer walk from the Clock House at Ramsgate along the Thanet Coastal Path to Botany Bay on Thursday 23rd February.  We will meet at 11.00am outside the Clock House\, the walk takes you past quaint beach huts\, and secluded sandy bays taking in unbeatable views across the English Channel. We will walk along the coast to Dumpton Bay\, Louisa Bay\, Viking Bay and onto Stone Bay\, from which there are steps up to a short stretch along the road to Joss Bay\, Kingsgate Bay and then on to Botany Bay. The walk is approximately 4.4 miles and will take about 2 hours. At Botany Bay you can stop for lunch at the Botany Bay Hotel\, you can book a table on their website: https://www.botanybayhotel.co.uk Apart from the steps at Stone Bay the walk is mainly flat\, but if walking back is not for you then you can walk up Percy Avenue from Botany Bay to George Hill Road and catch the Loop back to Ramsgate. \n\n\nWe are asking for a booking fee of £5\, which will go toward our sustaining our current projects. Bookings for the walk will be available from 14.02.23. To book at place click the link Walk to Botany Bay
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/beach-roamer-walk-from-the-clock-house-at-ramsgate-along-the-thanet-coastal-path-to-botany-bay/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T230543
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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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SUMMARY:Southern Water Event
DESCRIPTION:Many members have been angered by untreated sewage being expelled into the sea nearby. If that includes you\, we hope you will be interested to attend an event on Monday 12th December 2022 at the Comfort Inn\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, CT11 8DT from 6pm to 8pm. \nIt will be a mix of explanations\, plans and a rare chance to question and perhaps challenge. \nThey describe the event as an ‘information evening’ and this is what their publicity says you can expect: \n“This will be a great opportunity to understand the solution\, discuss with some members of the Southern Water Task Force Team\, meet our contractors supporting the programme delivery\, and input your local knowledge of the area into the plans. \nActivities at the “Information Evening” event will include\, \n\nIntroduction to the Task force and introduction to our ongoing interventions.\nUpdate on Beach Buoy and Water Quality.\nOpportunity to join the team from Groundwork to provide us with knowledge of Margate to help improve the development of schemes.\nView work of Rescue2\, who are completing our connectivity surveys on rainwater going to a combined or foul sewer.\nQuestion time for residents to ask any questions to the Southern Water Team.”\n\nYou can also read more about their approach to dealing with storm overflows here.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/southern-water-event/
LOCATION:Comfort Inn\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, CT118DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects
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