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SUMMARY:December Talk: Mike Goldwater and Sarah Tait “Behind the ISLAND”
DESCRIPTION:For this last event of 2024 we will be at The Oak Hotel with mulled wine and mince pies on offer. It will be particularly lovely to be getting together with our regular talk attenders. \nJust over three months ago\, photographer Mike Goldwater and poet Sarah Tait launched their book I S L A N D and promptly sold out the first print run. Whether you bought it or not we hope you will come and hear some of the background to the authors\, their love of Thanet and how the book came about. \nIsland is a collection of 129 black and white photographs taken in Thanet between 2019 and 2024. It is a celebration of Thanet as a place of deep history\, rich ecologies and shifting human tides. The photographs pay tribute to the beauty\, challenge and unique character of this special place. \nPhotographer Mike Goldwater will briefly introduce his experience as an international photojournalist before moving on to talk about his work in Thanet. He will focus on his new book I S L A N D\, discussing the stories and experiences behind some of the images. \nTo complete the project\, Mike teamed up with Ramsgate poet\, Sarah Tait. As well as giving us her insight into the craft and thought behind the poems in I S L A N D\, Sarah will be sharing some highlights from some of her other Ramsgate-related poetry\, wrapping aspects of place\, history\, and community within her work. \nSarah will also share with us some information on her plans for 2025 – including the Clock House Museum project\, and a Jane Pugin/Knill anniversary community event. \nAs usual please book your place in advance. Remember this time we are at the Oak but still with the usual time of 6:30 open doors and the talk from 7pm to 8pm. \nPurchase tickets by clicking the website link below or copy and paste this address:  https://bit.ly/ISLANDtalk \n 
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/mike-goldwater-and-sarah-tait-on-inspiration-for-the-island-book/
LOCATION:Royal Oak Hotel\, 66 Harbour Parade\, Ramsgate\, CY118LN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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SUMMARY:Our November Talk on Aspects of Town Planning in Ramsgate
DESCRIPTION:Our Talk on 28th November will be given jointly by David Gullick\, conservation architect and Chair of the Ramsgate Heritage and Design Forum (RHDF) and Marc Turnier\, Andy Graham and Mike Clay\, Directors of Arcvelop Investor Group the architects & developers of the former Council offices in Albion Place. \n \nRHDL works with and supports both Town and District Councillors and local planners in their efforts to raise the quality of design in both restoration projects and new developments of which the Arcvelop project in Albion Place is an excellent example. \n\nIn the first half of the talk David Gullick will explain the work of the forum across a number of areas including planning applications\, planning policy\, conservation areas and heritage at risk. David will then hand over to Marc Turnier and his colleagues from Arcvelop who will talk about the restoration project in Albion Place of which RHDF were very supportive when it came to them for consideration. \n\nAs usual the talk doors open at 6:30pm and the talk will run from 7pm to 8pm\, including Q&A. Tickets cost £2.88 – click the link below to book. Non-members of the Ramsgate Society are requested to make an additional voluntary donation of £3. \nPurchase tickets here or by pressing the website link below https://bit.ly/RHDFTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/our-november-talk-on-aspects-of-town-planning-in-ramsgate/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T120000
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SUMMARY:October ‘Chine to Chine’ Litter Pick
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again folks! \nThe Ramsgate Society’s next Litter Pick will take place on \nSUNDAY 27th OCTOBER from 10am to 12noon \nMeeting outside The Clock House in The Royal Harbour \nThis will be in collaboration with the Ramsgate Litter Forum and will be part of a series of clean-up events through Thanet during October. \nAs in previous years – we look forward to seeing people from other local community groups\, the Sea Cadets and Guides as well as local residents and members of The Ramsgate Society to make this another successful event! \nH&S guidance in relation to Litter Picking will be available\, with High Viz Jackets\, Litter Picks and Sacks provided courtesy of Ramsgate Town Council and Thanet District Council.  Disposable gloves in all sizes and stickers for any children who take part will be provided by The Ramsgate Society. \nDO COME AND JOIN US!  IT’S A REALLY WORTHWHILE ACTIVITY AND ALSO GREAT FUN FOR CHILDREN! \nSusanne Ford \nLead on Events and Community Engagement
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/october-chine-to-chine-litter-pick/
LOCATION:The Clock House\, Royal Harbour\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Litter Picks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T200000
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SUMMARY:Talk on the Dunkirk Little Ships and Ramsgate
DESCRIPTION:A major event in May 2025 will commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo and the role of the Little Ships in the Dunkirk Evacuation. A fleet of 60 of the original vessels is planned to assemble and then embark from Ramsgate Harbour. \nOur next talk on October 24th 7pm at the San Clu will set the scene! \nThe talk will be presented by: \nKevin Finn. Commodore of The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships\, owner of ‘Brown Owl’ and Ramsgate resident. \nIan Gilbert. Honorary Vice Admiral of The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships and owner of ‘Lady Lou’. \nThe evening will cover two areas: \n\nOperation Dynamo and the Dunkirk Little Ships.\n\nA historical review of Operation Dynamo from different perspectives\, together with a look at the types of vessels who took part and how. \n\nThe Commemorative Return to Dunkirk 2025.\n\nWhat does this mean for Ramsgate\, what events are taking place\, how many Little Ships are attending\, what is a support Fleet. How can you engage in the events taking place. \nDoors open at 6:30pm and the talk of about 45 minutes will start at 7pm and be followed by about 15 minutes 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 by clicking on website link below or direct to: https://bit.ly/LittleShipsTalk
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/talk-on-the-dunkirk-little-ships-and-ramsgate/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T153000
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SUMMARY:Royal Harbour Tour
DESCRIPTION:meet at the Obelisk\, Pier Yard\, CT11 8LP\nSaturday 14th September\n2pm – 3.30pm (approx) \n(Heritage Open Day event in association with the Ramsgate Society)
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/royal-harbour-tour/
LOCATION:Pier Yard\, CT11 8LP
CATEGORIES:Heritage Harbour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240913T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Talk on Ramsgate Harbour - Royalty and the Every-day
DESCRIPTION:For the second Ramsgate Society talk on the Friday of the week of Heritage Open Day activities we are delighted to welcome back Diane Harvey-White. As a freelance heritage consultant Diane was part of the design team for the architects appointed in March 2023 for regeneration projects in Ramsgate Harbour and\, more recently\, provided a historic background for Ramsgate Town Council on Radford House. \nBestowed with the honour of becoming the Royal Harbour in 1821\, Ramsgate is the only Royal harbour in the country. But what did this actually mean? Harbour business was conducted with the focus on the working requirements of the industries or organisations based in or using the harbour and yet throughout the nineteenth century royal visits would embark and disembark from Ramsgate. This included the voyages of the European Royal families and their entourages. Diane Harvey-White explores the impacts and comedic elements of a working harbour that had to accommodate royal personages at the same time as operating efficiently for the every-day occurrence. \nIncluded in her talk will be content to help understand why George IV chose Ramsgate as his departure point in 1821\, but it will then focus on the harbourmasters and the royal visits up until the Royal Temple Yacht Club was granted its Royal title. \nDoors open at 6:30 with talk and questions between 7pm and 8pm. As part of the Heritage Open day initiative this talk\, although organised by the Ramsgate Society\, is open to all and free of charge (though voluntary donations welcomed). \nAlthough free\, we are requiring you to book here so we can control numbers and you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3ymo3U0 or click the website link below
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-talk-on-ramsgate-harbour-royalty-and-the-every-day/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240911T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240911T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
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SUMMARY:A Pugin Society Event: 30 Years On - Celebrating the 1994 V&A Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to help promote a Pugin Society event that will also be taking place within the Heritage Open Days activities in September. \nPaul Atterbury\,\, exhibition curator at the V&A for the 1994 Pugin exhibition and familiar to many through the Antiques Roadshow\, will be in discussion with Rosemary Hill\, author of the outstanding biography of Pugin ‘God’s Architect’. They will reflect upon how Pugin has come to be regarded over the last 30 years since the V&A exhibition and after this the floor will be open for questions and debate. \nThis event is free and all are welcome with no pre-booking so just turn up in good time at St Augustine’s Church.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/a-pugin-society-event-30-years-on-celebrating-the-1994-va-exhibition/
LOCATION:St Augustine’s Church\, St Augustine's Road\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 9NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Pugin Society":MAILTO:catriona@thepuginsociety.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
CREATED:20240731T080359Z
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society Talk: Where Heritage Harbours have come from and what they could achieve
DESCRIPTION:For our first Ramsgate Society talk on the Monday of the week of Heritage Open Day activities we welcome Henry Cleary\, Chair of the Maritime Heritage Trust\, the national membership organisation for heritage vessels and maritime projects. This timely event celebrates the accreditation of Ramsgate in 2024 as a ‘Heritage Harbour’. \nThis new accreditation scheme is a joint initiative of the Maritime Heritage Trust\, National Historic Ships UK and Historic England. \nHeritage Harbours are about a joining up between historic vessels\, buildings and the land and water space around them and attracting support from the wider community to help them survive and prosper. Smaller ports are critical for the historic vessel fleet and there is increasing support for the amenity and health benefits they can offer. From 7th September 2024 there will be 14 Heritage Harbours and Heritage Inland Ports nationally\, supported by National Historic Ships UK\, Historic England and the Maritime Heritage Trust (which currently hosts the national meetings). For the future the challenge is to grow and strengthen this network through joint promotion\, lobbying and co-operation. \nCome along to the San Clu Hotel on September 9th to hear more about the scheme and what it could mean for Ramsgate. Doors open at 6:30 with talk and questions between 7pm and 8pm. As part of the Heritage Open day initiative this talk\, although organised by the Ramsgate Society\, is open to all and free of charge (though voluntary donations welcomed). \nAlthough free\, we are requiring you to book so we can control numbers. You can book here: https://bit.ly/3YqaLAE or click the website link below.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/where-heritage-harbours-have-come-from-and-what-they-could-achieve/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
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SUMMARY:Royal Harbour Costumed Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside The Clock House\, \nPier Yard\, CT11 8LP\nSaturday 7th September\, 2.30pm – 4pm (approx) \n(Heritage Open Day event in association with the Ramsgate Society)
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/royal-harbour-costumed-walk/
LOCATION:Pier Yard\, CT11 8LP
CATEGORIES:Heritage Harbour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
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SUMMARY:The Sailors’ Church
DESCRIPTION:Military Road\, CT11 9LG \nSaturday 7th & Sunday 8th September\, 10am – 4pm \n(Heritage Open Day event in association with the Ramsgate Society)
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/the-sailors-church/
LOCATION:Military Road\, CT11 9LG
CATEGORIES:Heritage Harbour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240906T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
CREATED:20240819T153822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T153832Z
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SUMMARY:The Steam Tug Cervia
DESCRIPTION:Pier Yard\, CT11 8LP\nFriday 6th – Sunday 15th September\, 10am – 4pm \n(Heritage Open Day event in association with the Ramsgate Society)
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/the-steam-tug-cervia/
LOCATION:Pier Yard\, CT11 8LP
CATEGORIES:Heritage Harbour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240906T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
CREATED:20240819T152140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T112403Z
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SUMMARY:The Clock House Museum Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Arch 6\, Military Road\, CT11 9LG \nFriday 6th – Sunday 8th & Friday 13th – Sunday 15th September\, 10am– 4pm \nSee “Clock House Ramsgate” on Facebook »
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/the-clock-house-museum-exhibition/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Heritage Harbour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240901T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
CREATED:20240819T154311Z
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SUMMARY:Harbour Highlights self-guided audio tour - available any time!
DESCRIPTION:self-guided audio tour\, \navailable free on all smartphones\nDownload the USEEUM app\, and \nselect Ramsgate/Harbour Highlights \n(Produced by Mischievous Theatre and Walkie-Talkie Audio for Ramsgate Town Council)
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/harbour-highlights-self-guided-audio-tour-available-any-time/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Heritage Harbour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
CREATED:20240617T092941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T092941Z
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SUMMARY:Ramsgate Society 2024 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are a member of the Ramsgate Society\, you are invited to join us at the 2024 Ramsgate Society AGM which will take place after the Clock House talk at 8pm on the 25th of July at the San Clu. \n. \nAgenda for the event: \n1. Welcome and introductions \n2. Apologies for absence \n3. Minutes of 2023 AGM \n4. Matters arising \n5. Chairman’s Report \n6. Treasurer’s Report and Accounts for 2023 \n7. Election of Executive Committee \n8. Election of Officers \n9. Members’ questions/comments/suggestions \n10. Any other business \nN.B. this event is only open to members and we particularly welcome your contribution on item 9 of the agenda.
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/ramsgate-society-2024-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsgate Society":MAILTO:news@ramsgate-society.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
CREATED:20240617T091951Z
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SUMMARY:Regeneration of the Clock House and Ramsgate's Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION:We return to the San Clu on July 25th and will welcome Rob Warren (Museum & Gallery Consultant on the Ramsgate Society Committee) and Lucia Tanner (Regeneration Project Officer at Thanet District Council) to bring us all up to date on what is happening on the Clock House and Maritime Museum: the building\, the collection\, the finances\, the opportunities and the problems. It is your chance to catch up and also to raise any questions you may have. \nTo quote Rob Warren\, Museum Curator and our advisor on the Ramsgate Society committee : “Museums are not full of old objects – museums are full of people and stories. And not just of a harbour or a town or an island\, but of the culture\, of the legacy\, and of the world. The Clock House is brimming with such objects\, revealing their invisible recordings to anyone who wants to discover them. The preservation of these objects is a critical first step towards returning our Maritime Museum to the town and in this talk I want to look at how we aim to rediscover those people and stories through the Collection Project taking place over the summer.” \nHe also keen to acknowledge the support he is receiving to keep the project moving: ‘There are two reasons why this is going well. One is the continuing support of TDC\, demonstrating their desire to reinstate the Clock House as a museum at the heart of the town and community. But the real stars are the volunteers. A team of passionate and dedicated folks who come down to the harbour every day\, rain or shine\, and give their precious time\, energy\, and effort. Always with a smile and always happy to do whatever is needed.’ \nWe will also be delighted to welcome Lucia Tanner who can set the scene from the TDC point of view regarding the importance of this project within the Levelling Up funds allocated to Ramsgate. \nThis is sure to be a very popular event and pre booking is essential at £2.88 a ticket for Society Members. Non members will be asked to make a voluntary donation of a further £3 on the door. \nAs usual\, doors open at 6:30pm and the talk will start at 7pm and run for an hour including questions. \nTo book click here: https://bit.ly/ClockHouseTalkWEb or use the Website Link below
URL:https://ramsgate-society.org.uk/event/regeneration-of-the-clock-house-and-ramsgates-maritime-museum/
LOCATION:San Clu Hotel\, Victoria Parade\, Ramsgate\, Kent\, CT11 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Projects,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240324T130000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T070000
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
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: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:20260422T115928
CREATED:20230919T104343Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
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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
DTSTAMP:20260422T115928
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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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