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.
Karaoke and Disco with Barbeque
Jennyruth Workshops are organising a Karaoke and Barbeque Evening with Disco on Saturday 3rd October, 7.30pm. This Fun Event will take place in the Barn at Grange Farm, Bridge Hewick, next to The Black-a-Moor. Come along and show us your talents. Tickets £10 and £8 concessions, fully licensed bar. Contact us for tickets or further information: Tel. 01765 606620 or email to info@jennyruth.co.uk
The Big Draw
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
11am-4pm
Draw inspiration from Fountains Abbey. Materials provided.
Normal admission applies
Jennyruth Sales at Sainsburys
JENNYRUTH WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS – a workshop for adults who have learning disabilities in the Ripon area - are the selected charity 2009 of Sainsbury’s Ripon and will therefore have a sale in the foyer of Sainsbury Ripon (Market Place entrance) on Tues 13th October from appr. 10.30 to 4.30. They have a different theme every month with beautiful individual items matching that theme. We will certainly bring our normal popular items as well – so don’t miss this opportunity! Inquiries: www.jennyruth.co.uk, info@jennyruth.co.uk or ring 01765 690278
School Holiday Fun - Spiders and Webs
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
11am-3pm
Free trails and drop in self-led activities for children in Swanley Grange.
Normal admission applies
Fountains in Autumn
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
10.30am
A gentle walk for anyone wishing to begin to discover the delights of autumnal nature around the estate.
Meet at the Visitor Centre. Normal admission applies
Autumn Drive Through
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
6pm-8pm
A free floodlit drive through the estate for less able visitors. Enter at Studley Gates, exit at West Gate. Light refreshments available.
It's A Monk's Life
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
2pm
Join us for a family tour of the Abbey. Dress in monks' robes and learn about their daily life. £1.50 plus normal admission applies. Suitable for 7s and over.
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Halloween Story-telling
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
2pm
Spooky stories for 4-9 year olds. Dress up and win a prize for the best costumes. £1.50 per person (including refreshments). Booking essential, tel: 01765 643166.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Swanley Grange.
Joe Cornish Photography Exhibition "Water and Stone: Essence of Yorkshire" at Lockwoods
Joe Cornish the internationally renowned photographer, author and lecturer, especially known for his work for the National Trust has a passion for the outdoors, and believes photography has a vital role to play in inspiring environmental conservation. The outstanding landscapes of Northern England are Joe’s inspiration.
Matthew Lockwood, owner of Lockwoods Restaurant in North Street Ripon has a passion for food made from fresh locally produced ingredients, and the ethos of his restaurant is “a refreshing experience of traditional flavours, in a relaxed contemporary setting”
A major six month long exhibition of photographs by Joe Cornish, “Water and Stone: Essence of Yorkshire”, will be featured at Lockwoods in North Street, Ripon.
Joe Cornish said, “I am delighted to be sharing my love of landscape, of wild places, and of creative artistic photography in a venue such as Lockwoods that reflects the same values, and encourages care for the environment. “
Matthew Lockwood said, “Fresh locally produced food is good for the environment, and healthy for body and mind. I am delighted that we will be exhibiting Joe Cornish’s outstanding and inspiring photography to add to the Lockwoods experience”.
Lockwoods Restaurant
83 North Street
Ripon
HG4 1DP Tel: 01765 607555
www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
Fountains by Floodlight
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Saturday nights only
dusk-10pm
Experience the Wonder of the North bathed in floodlight. Guided tours at 7pm and 7.30pm, recorded Gregorian chant, hot seasonal food and a different choir performing in the Abbey each week from 8pm-9pm.
Last admission 9pm. Normal admission charges apply
Photography Exhibition
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
10am-5pm
Yorkshire based photographer Chris Ceaser hosts an exhibition of his work in Fountains Hall.
Normal admission applies.
Sir Terry Frost RA & Sandra Blow RA: Two St Ives Artists: Hornseys' - the gallery, Ripon
In collaboration with CCA Galleries and Coriander Press, Hornseys' - the gallery will host a remarkable exhibition of the work of two St Ives artists, Terry Frost and Sandra Blow. The exhibition runs from the 25th September to the 28th October. The private view will be held on Friday 25th September from 6.30pm - 8.30pm.