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.
The Courage of Cowards - Author Book Signing at Ripon Hotel
Knaresborough author Karyn Burnham will be signing copies of her new book 'The Courage of Cowards' at the Ripon Spa Hotel, Park Street, Ripon, HG4 2BU on Thursday 8th May at 7.30 pm. Tickets for this event are available from The Little Ripon Bookshop, 13 Westgate, Ripon, Tel: 01765 606689.
After completing a Literature degree with the Open University, Karyn Burnham gave up working full time to pursue a long held ambition to become a writer. Fascinated by the First World War for as long as she can remember, her interest in writing about consicentious objectors came from a desire to understand why these men did what they did - and why they were treated so terribly as a result.
The Courage of Cowards The Untold Stories of First World War Conscientious Objectors Karyn Burnham
In January 1916, with the death toll mounting, Prime Minister Asquith took the radical step of introducing conscription. For the first time in British history, the government had the right to call the ordinary working man to arms – and those who opposed war for religious or political reasons were about to face the biggest battle of their lives. 'The Courage of Cowards' is a fascinating insight into the First World War through the eyes of the men who felt compelled not to fight. From memoirs, letters and official records, Karyn Burnham reveals the untold stories of conscientious objectors who had the courage to stand by their beliefs when the country was against them. Pilloried, bullied, imprisoned and even threatened with death, these ordinary men had remarkable experiences. This innovative new history reconstructs their personal lives, bringing the reader face-to-face with their varied, often brutal, stories.
RRP £16.99 134 Pages • Hardback ISBN: 9781781592953
Author Book Signing at Ripon Spa Hotel - The Courage of Cowards
Knaresborough author Karyn Burnham will be signing copies of her new book 'The Courage of Cowards' at the Ripon Spa Hotel, Park Street, Ripon, HG4 2BU on Thursday 8th May at 7.30 pm. Tickets for this event are available from The Little Ripon Bookshop, 13 Westgate, Ripon, Tel: 01765 606689.
After completing a Literature degree with the Open University, Karyn Burnham gave up working full time to pursue a long held ambition to become a writer. Fascinated by the First World War for as long as she can remember, her interest in writing about consicentious objectors came from a desire to understand why these men did what they did - and why they were treated so terribly as a result.
The Courage of Cowards The Untold Stories of First World War Conscientious Objectors Karyn Burnham
In January 1916, with the death toll mounting, Prime Minister Asquith took the radical step of introducing conscription. For the first time in British history, the government had the right to call the ordinary working man to arms – and those who opposed war for religious or political reasons were about to face the biggest battle of their lives. 'The Courage of Cowards' is a fascinating insight into the First World War through the eyes of the men who felt compelled not to fight. From memoirs, letters and official records, Karyn Burnham reveals the untold stories of conscientious objectors who had the courage to stand by their beliefs when the country was against them. Pilloried, bullied, imprisoned and even threatened with death, these ordinary men had remarkable experiences. This innovative new history reconstructs their personal lives, bringing the reader face-to-face with their varied, often brutal, stories.
RRP £16.99 134 Pages • Hardback ISBN: 9781781592953
Woofs and Wellies
Where: Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ
Time: 10.00am
Price: £10 per dog (with as many walkers as the dog would like to bring). All walkers must register. Individual sponsorship welcomed.
Sponsored by: Forest House Veterinary Surgery.
Take the lead and support Saint Michael’s fun family sponsored 6k dog walk in the Crimple Valley starting at the home of the Great Yorkshire Show. All funds raised are for the benefit of patient care at Saint Michael’s.
For further information/to register please call 01423 879687
Registration closes Friday 2 May 2014
Big Top Ball
Big Top Ball Saturday May 17, 2014
Roll up, roll up, for the best summer ball on earth! Organiser Saint Michael's Description If you like your glitz and glamour wrapped up in a good cause, then this May's Big Top Ball is not to be missed! Get your glad rags on and join us at the Pavilions of Harrogate for a night of dinner, dancing, live music and circus entertainment. There'll be a luxury raffle and auction, with fantastic money-can't-buy prizes to be won. Tickets are strictly first come, first served. Venue Pavilions of Harrogate Time 7pm Cost Tickets are £65 or £600 for a table of 10 Tel (01423) 879 687 Email events@saintmichaelshospice.org
Concert - Missouri State University Concert Chorale and St Paulinus Singers
Thursday 22 May at 7.30pm Missouri State University Concert Chorale (USA) performs at Ripon Cathedral as part of the choir's twelfth European tour. The group has enjoyed high praise on its home turf and across Europe and is delighted to share the concert with local group St Paulinus Singers.
Proceeds in aid of Age UK.
Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QS
Tickets available from: Age UK North Yorkshire, Community House, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 lLE tel: 01765 606872 or on the door.
Ticket price £5 (£3 concessions) to include interval refreshments.
The Sandow Clowns All Laughter Show.
Special Whitsun holiday treat! Clowning for CLIC Sargent- The Sandow Clowns All Laughter Show. The best value clean slapstick theatre comedy on stage for all the family. Hilarious comic sketches, juggling, balancing, stilt walking, comedy musical car, stage participations and lots of prizes! All profits covenant to CLIC Sargent national registered charity number 1107328. Over £25,000 donated on our tours. Check out our Childrens Choices Facebook page! Have a great time with us at the Ripon Hugh Ripley Hall, on Tuesday 27th May, with one 80 minute performance at 2pm. All tickets £3.50 adults and children three years and over, free for two years and under. Tickets on the door from 30 minutes prior to performance. Info line 0796 993 3236. www.childrenschoices.co.uk
Ripon City Brass Band
The award-winning Ripon City Brass Band in concert at St John's Church Sharow
Tickets £10 (under 16 free) from Alan's Gallery Kirkgate or telephone 01765 604474 or 605576
Light refreshments included
Lightwater Valley Theme Park Opens
Our theme park opens on Saturday 5th April 2014. Please visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk for further details on opening dates, times and prices.