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Since 1964, we’ve been dedicated to preserving and enhancing Ramsgate’s unique heritage and environment.
Here, you’ll find information about our ongoing projects, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in our community initiatives.
Explore our latest news, delve into Ramsgate’s rich history, and discover how you can contribute to making our town a better place for all.
Join us in celebrating and safeguarding the beauty and character of Ramsgate!
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Featured News
Civic Voice Annual General Meeting 2024
John Walker reports back from the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Civic Voice – the national organisation for civic societies in England that was founded in 2010 after the demise of the former Civic Trust.
Latest Post
Renovation of the Smeaton Dry Dock
We are recommending that some of the outstanding Levelling Up Fund money is spent on renovating Smeaton’s Dry Dock. This post includes links to support material.
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News and Projects
The Goodwin Sands saved from dredging
A year ago we hosted a talk led by Joanna Thomson of the Goodwin Sands Preservation Trust which
included the threat from marine aggregate extraction to the Sands. Now that threat has passed!
More on Manston
For those of you following this important and long running saga, we provide an update as at 3rd November.
East Cliff Shelters: Work Has Started
Professional work has started on the East Cliff but we will soon be asking for volunteers too.
Granville Theatre: Now we know!
Finally we can welcome new owners of the Granville Theatre and their aims to renovate this community asset.
Latest on planned cargo hub at Manston Airport
The latest in the ever-changing saga of the planned cargo hub close to the town perimeter
Plans for East Cliff Shelter Renewal
We will be heading to the East Cliff shelters soon and volunteers welcomed.
Clock House and Pier Yard Update September 2022
Progress on the Clock House and Pier Yard redevelopment has been slower than we would have liked. Click below for an update by our Chair, John Walker.
Ramsgate Heritage Action Zone Draws to a Close
Ramsgate’s Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) has reached the end of its fifth and final year and we include a digest of activities from their closing press release.
The Maritime Museum and Stirling Castle Artifacts
On Monday 11th July two highly experienced conservators from the NMRM visited the Clock House and started the detailed work of cataloguing the Stirling Castle items in advance of the renovation of the Maritime Museum.
Vacancies on Ramsgate Society Committee
We meet monthly at 6pm and usually on the first Thursday of the month at the Custom House. There are two posts for which we hope to recruit new members. For the role of Honorary Secretary there will be an induction period working alongside our current Secretary whereas the Green Agenda Lead is a new post.
What’s Happening at the Granville Theatre?
The future direction for the now near-derelict Granville Theatre should be determined in a matter of weeks. UPDATE ADDED JUNE 25th
Ramsgate Matters Spring 2022
All Society members should now have received the Spring 2022 copy of our 'Ramsgate Matters' magazine. This bi-annual...
Ramsgate Society 2022 AGM
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Ramsgate Society took place on 19th May and included a review from the Chair of our activities in 2021
Civic Champions Awards 2022
The Ramsgate Society Committee is asking all members to nominate potential Civic Champions for 2022. Consider the criteria of the six categories and write a brief synopsis of why you think this person, team or organisation should be considered.
Ramsgate Port application by TDC provokes strong reactions
TDC plans for Berths 4/5 have been widely criticised. Click to see the response from The Ramsgate Heritage and Design Forum
Update on the Granville Theatre / Sandcastle Project
At time of writing the proposed takeover of the, now-closed, Granville Theatre by the Kent Film Foundation is not being supported by Thanet Council. We regret this and hope the strong community support for the plan will be successful.
Thanet Local Plan Update
Thanet District Council invited interested parties to submit their views as part of a consultation exercise for a ‘partial update’ of the Thanet Local Plan. An overview and a full copy of The Ramsgate Society response can be read on this site.
Save Our Seas
How could anyone argue that it remains acceptable to dump raw sewage into the sea? Our local swimmers and other concerned residents want as many people as possible to say this has just got to stop!
Ramsgate Society Submission to the Independent Aviation Assessor’s Draft Report on Manston Airport December 2021
The Independent Aviation Assessor’s Draft Report, commissioned by the Secretary of State for Transport, was published on...
Update on Our Conservation Area Tree Planting
A year on from our planting of 50 trees most are flourishing but nine now need replacing – more details to follow