What's On
Keep up to date with the events that are happening throughout the year in Ripon and the surrounding area. We welcome you to add your own event to the Ripon Internet diary.
Third Sharow Open Photographic Competition - April 2008
Details of the Third Sharow Photographic Competition in April 2008 can now be found on their website: www.sharowphotocomp.co.uk
This next year's competition is in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care. In 2008 they are celebrating their 60th anniversary, so this is a golden opportunity to support them by entering the competition.
An information poster is also available to print out from the website, for notice boards, as a handout or to email to your membership. http://www.sharowphotocomp.co.uk/poster.php
Why not enter now? no need to wait! - we are ready to receive your entries any time at your convenience. http://www.sharowphotocomp.co.uk/entryforms.php
They are challenging categories for this next year's event. http://www.sharowphotocomp.co.uk/categories.php
Special Category (10-19 years old) for school/students (or maybe grandchildren!) http://www.sharowphotocomp.co.uk/schools.php
(The second competition in April 2007 was very successful and built on the success of the first in September 2006. Thanks to everyone's support this national competition is now a regular prestigious photographic charity event (the only one of its kind in the UK) in April each year - we are proud of our success. signed David Page Chairman).
Music & Lights at Christmas
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Saturdays and Sundays only.
3.30pm-5pm. Indulge in festive shopping and at our large National Trust shop and lunch at Fountains Restaurant and then enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Elizabethan Manor House bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded).
Normal admission charges apply
Last admission 4pm
Further information 01765 608888
Christmas Twinkle - Angels & Stars
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Saturdays and Sundays only
11am-3pm Make your own Christmas decorations for our trees or to take home. Drop in self-led activities for children in Swanley Grange.
Normal admission applies
Further information 01765 608888
Mother Christmas Parade
Mother Christmas Parade to open the Christmas Grotto at Ripon's Court House Museum.
Entry to the Christmas Grotto will cost £2.00 per ticket which will include a raffle ticket for the grand prize of the Butterscotch Pony donated by The Knowledge Magnet
For opening times please call into The Knowledge Magnet, Court House Museum or the Ripon Tourist Information Office.
Golden Egg Hunt
Golden Egg Hunt – Sponsored by Philip Halls, please pop into their stores for details.
Christmas Musical Evening
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
7.30pm. Live seasonal music in the Visitor Centre Theatre. Tickets £10 Booking 01765 643164 / 643199
Christmas Musical Theatre Evening
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
7.30pm. A celebration of the festive season in the Visitor Centre Theatre. Tickets £10 booking 01765 643164 / 643199
A Traditional Christmas Evening
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Saturday nights only
6pm - 10.30pm. Enjoy a seasonal dinner with Christmas family entertainment in the floodlit Abbey and Fountains Restaurant. Adult £35 Child £17.50. Booking essential, telephone 01765 643197
Mayor's Charity Christmas Fayre
The Mayor's Charity Christmas Fayre 10-4pm in the Town Hall.
Food and Gift Stalls, Refreshments, Tombola and much more – all proceeds for the Mayor's local charities.
Carols by Candlelight
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
3pm - 3.45pm. Traditional carol service in the Abbey with candles for children.
Normal admission applies.
Further information 01765 608888
Lockwoods Cafebar and Restaurant Second Birthday
Special Celebration menu accompanied by a complimentary glass of champagne and live smooth jazz.We hope to see all our friends at this one. Please book early.
Lockwoods Cafebar and Restaurant
83 North Street
Ripon
01765 607555
Fitness Spectacular
Fitness Spectacular 12-3pm on the Market Square. Brimhams Fitness Centre and The Students of Harrogate College will be undertaking pre Christmas work outs to help tone up for your festivities.
The Students Challenge you to a Rowing Competition – Come to the market square and see if you can row the furthest in a minute. Also there will be a Self Defence demonstration by the students.
Kirkgate Christmas Market
Kirkgate Christmas Market – stalls, tombolas will guide you through to the Cathedral & the Grotto at the Court House
Farmers Christmas Market
Farmers Christmas Market stock up with tasty produce for a mouth watering Christmas
OPEN AFTERNOON
Jennyruth Workshops is having an OPEN AFTERNOON again at their workshops on Tuesday, 18th December. Come and see our workshop on a guided tour, if you haven't done that before. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with mince pies and do some last minute Christmas shopping while you listen to Christmas Carols, played by our friends, the Wetherby Accordians. We look forward to meeting you or seeing you again! Our address: Unit 5, Red House Farm, off Borughbridge Road, Ripon, HG4 5AY or phone for further details: 01765 606620 or email: info@jennyruth.co.uk
carol concert
One eyed rat annual carol concert featuring the traditional brass band. Starts 8pm . Come and soak up the atmosphere a great night for all be early if you want a seat as its very popular!!!!
Christmas Window Display Judging
The judging will take place to find the winner of the Best Christmas Window Display
Eleven Pipers Piping
Hear live pipers on the Market Square from 11- 12noon.
Also the Royal Oak will be offering festive cheer with mulled wine and mince pies on the square.
Christmas Jazz Sunday Lunch, Lockwoods Cafebar and Restaurant
Take a break from the last minute shopping and enjoy our traditional Sunday lunch with a contemporary twist. Please book early.
Lockwoods Cafebar and Restaurant
83 North Street
Ripon
01765 607555
Twelve Drummers Drumming
A lively drum festival for the whole family. A chance to try out the percussion instruments and hear a live band.
Hogmanay Barn Dance
Jennyruth Workshops will repeat the successful and funfilled Hogmanay Barn Dance in Marton-cum-Grafton Memorial Hall on 31st December 2007. Like last year there will be dancing to live music with caller as well as a superb supper and licenced bar. Don't miss it! Ring us for details, tickets and ticket prices etc. 01765 606620 or email us: info@jennyruth.co.uk
The Gallery - Hornseys at 3, Kirkgate Ripon Exhibition of Contemporary and 20th Century "Modern Masters"
‘the gallery’ is a Yorkshire based art dealership, located in Ripon, specialising in high quality Fine Art ranging from the 17th to the 21st Centuries. Cutting edge contemporary artists are shown alongside leading 20th century artists. Artworks include original works, lithographs, chromolithographs, engravings, etchings, pochoirs, photography, textiles, jewellery, ceramics and sculptures.
• Services include: Private and Corporate Commissions, Off site exhibitions & rental, Hire to buy, Wedding Lists, bespoke framing and many others please do not hesitate to call us to discuss.
• Up Coming Selling Exhibitions:
Summer Modern and Contemporary Art Selling Exhibition. June - September 2007
• New to ‘the gallery’ are ceramics, textiles and jewellery.
Modern Masters from "the gallery's" collection will be on show, works will include Lithographs, etchings, photogravures and prints by Picasso, Miró, Matisse, Leger, Degas, Man Ray, Moore, Pasmore, Hockney and many others.
Contemporary canvases and prints will be on display at the gallery also. Works by artists, who have exhibited in London and New York, include Richard Walker, Lucie Bennett, Ellie Howitt, John Simpson, Viktoria Hellenius, Nathaniel Fowles, Barry Morgan, Rebecca Baker, Hannah Munns and Kate Lowe.
Also available is Australian artist Wendy McArthur, Jane Kennelly, Nancy Murgatroyd and Winifred Hodge; her impressionistic landscapes use mixed media which capture the intense colours of the Scottish and Yorkshire scenery.
• Latest exhibitions will be advertised on our website www.hornseys.com as well as on this ripon-internet site.
Our full catalogue can be viewed at www.hornseys.com, if you have any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact us via email thegallery@hornseys.com or telephone 01765 602878.
• Opening times: Wednesday – Saturday 10.00am – 5.30pm or by appointment.
Hornseys’ continue within the book trade; rare and second hand books are offered for purchase through ‘the gallery’ by appointment or when the subject matter complements the exhibitions. Hornseys' also have many books, on a wide variety of subjects available to be viewed & purchased online in their ebay shop - hornseys2005.
Do the Alpha Course On a Wednesday!
Ever wonder what it's all about - life the universe and everything?
Here's a great opportunity to find out what Christianity has to offer. Over 2 million people in the UK (8 million worldwide) have already enjoyed Alpha, a short course which will be running again soon at Holy Trinity Church Ripon. It starts on Weds 8 October with a shared meal, and runs for a further 8 Wednesday evenings plus an away-day near Ripon. Everyone's welcome, and it's free: if you're interested, visit www.holytrinityripon.org.uk
"What is attracting thousands of people is permission to discuss the big questions - life and death and their meaning." - The Guardian
"What distinguishes Alpha from other initiatives is the easy-going, relaxed feel of the proceedings." - The Times
Hornseys - the gallery Christmas Contemporary Art, Glass, Ceramics, wood & Jewellery Exhibition. Featuring the Northern Potters Association.
Our Christmas Exhibition for 2007 will feature Modern and Contemporary Art alongside fine quality ceramics, glass, furniture, fine and rare books and jewellery. The exhibition will show a broad range of work over two months.
This will be the first time that the Northern Potters Association have held an Exhibition in Ripon and this will become a regular event and the work of NPA potters and ceramicists will be on permanent display in our gallery: Eric Moss, Stephen Plumstead and Chui-I already show their work at ‘the gallery’ and a full list of The Northern Potters will follow.
A substantial body of new work by Winifred Hodge will be exhibited along with new abstract works by Nancy Murgatroyd, paintings by Ed Kluz, Peter Sarginson, Ken Jones, Angela Keeble and Lesley Coates Jones.
Works by 20th century artists to include Picasso, Braque, Moore, Hockney, Man Ray and Miro will also be available to view along with Sir John Tenniel’s wonderful original wood-engravings to Alice in Wonderland.
Fine original prints will be available by Peter Wray, Heather Foster, Sarah J Venus, David Zaccardelli and Joe Simpson.
This will also be the first time that we show fine botanical photographic studies by Helen Exelby, a recent graduate in photographic art from Newcastle University who had previously attended the Ripon Grammar School.
We will have new jewellery by Lynne Glazzard, who primarily works in silver and enamel, Chris Philipson, silver and Sarah J Venus who uses ceramics and glass beads.
In addition, we will be showing works from our stock of rare and out-of-print books to include childrens’ books, art reference, artist illustrated books, architecture and Yorkshire topography.
The private view for this exhibition will be on November 3rd from 12noon to 8pm. We will also be open in the early evenings on the six weekends leading up to Christmas to tie in with other events planned in Ripon over the Christmas period. For further details please visit our website at www.hornseys.com or call Daniel Hornsey on 01765 602878
Ripon Arts Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings by members of Ripon Arts. At Ripon Town Hall. Open 10am to 4pm every day. Free addmission. Rafel to win an original Painting. Original paintings make great Christmas gifts .
Tel Pauline 01765 606158
Continental Christmas Market on the Market Square
There will be a large selction of produce available on the Market Square provided by Made in Yorkshire and Feast.