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Featured News
Read the Tall Ships Festival 2026 Feasibility Study
The Ramsgate Society and Ramsgate Regeneration Alliance organised a feasibility study to bring the Tall Ships to Ramsgate. Click to know more and to get your copy.
Latest Post
Climate Matters: The Clock is Ticking
Phil Shotton considers the barriers to achieving the the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and argues that time is running out; if we wish our children to inherit a planet in as good health as we did, we must do more. Now.
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News and Projects
New Water Stations for Ramsgate
A new water station will provide clean, fresh water for people to refill their water bottles on the beach – encouraging reuse and avoiding plastic waste.
Another Successful Ramsgate Society Litter Pick
Our thanks to everyone who helped with our “Chine to Chine” litter pick as part of the Great Ramsgate Spring Clean 2024
Why Does Climate Change Matter to Us?
We cannot say this is not our problem. Climate change is real, damaging effects are getting worse and affect us all.
Gift Aid your Ramsgate Society Membership
Please Gift Aid your membership fee – it costs you nothing but adds 25% to our membership income.
Climate Matters: Reducing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
Phil Shotton reviews ideas and plans for the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere but concludes it may be simpler to reduce consumption of fossil fuels
CLOCK HOUSE – the best jigsaw in Ramsgate!
It has taken time to remove obstacles but at last the team is in place and working vigorously on the regeneration of Clock House and Maritime Museum.
60 Years of the Ramsgate Society
John Walker opens the issue of the 60 year anniversary of the founding of the Ramsgate Society in 2024. Do you have memories of achievements to share?
Climate Matters and Staying Warm
Phil Shotton shares thoughts on ways to stay warm that have a lesser negative effect on the environment
Manston Airport Development Consent Order Leave to Appeal
Experts agree on lack of need and improbability of success for a new cargo hub at Manston but their analyses continue to be ignored in Government. What now? and why we support efforts to fund the Judicial Review.
THE CLOCK HOUSE – Small Steps are Good Steps
Small but significant steps mean the project is now moving in the right direction but there is still a long way to go.
Climate Matters January 2024 on COP28
Phil Shotton shares his thoughts about COP28 which ended on December 13th last year
Could You Step Up and Join Our Committee?
Could you join us as a trustee and committee member of the Ramsgate Society? Click ‘read more’ to learn more.
Clock House Regeneration – Still Alive and Kicking
Despite recent funding disappointments the critical work on the Clock House continues to move forward.
The National Grid ‘Sea Link’ Proposal and Local Environmental Concerns
Click to read more from our Climate Matters editor, Phil Shotton, on the Sea Link proposal and Minster Marshes
Free Illustrated Script from Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis has kindly provided an illustrated copy of his recent talk for free downloads.
Advent Doors 2023
Thanks to all who attended our Advent doors event despite the terrible weather.
Have you received the latest Ramsgate Matters?
Click below if you are a member and did not receive the pictured magazine.
Climate Matters: Sorting Fact from Fiction
There are many myths about why activities to reduce climate change should delayed or abandoned. We identify 10 such myths and present evidence to show they are wrong.
A Blue Plaque for Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills Unveiled by the Mayor
Our first female mayor and local benefactor honoured with a Blue Plaque at her home of East Court
Further Update on the Clock House
We are pleased to be able to report progress though there are still many hurdles to cross.