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.
Fundraising Racenight
Ripon Training Band are hosting a fundraising racenight at Ripon Bowling club. The first of eight races commences at 19.30. Bring along your family and friends for a fun filled evening. Entry is free.
Popup Business Advice Cafe
Have you ever wished that you had all the answers to your business questions in one place?
Well that's what a Popup Business Cafe is.
The Local Enterprise Partnership has teamed up with the City Development Team and Visit Ripon, as well as our friends in the local business community to pack Ripon Cathedral with volunteers who can answer your questions.
We will have local expertise waiting to give practical answers to your questions on a range of business topics. Totally informal, turn up when you like, leave when you like, come back again when you feel like it. It's a cafe, not a conference.
Oh, and did we mention that the advice is free?
So, come along and chat with an expert at our informal drop in sessions throughout the morning, for genuinely free business advice. Ask questions of people who know about:
Accounting, Apprenticeships, Business Planning, Customer Service Training, Digital Skills, Getting Paid, Growing your Business, Health & Safety, Law, Marketing, Raising Finance, Regulations, SEO, Social Media, Starting a Business, Tourism, Training staff, Tax effeciency, Websites.....and being in business
For details of all the people who are willing to have their brains picked, the free presentations, and the literature exchange please visit http://www.businessinspiredgrowth.com/events/2015/03/10/ripon-pop-up-business-advice-cafe/
Local and Family History Day 2015
The North Yorkshire County Record Office will be hosting another of its popular Local and Family History Days at The Pavilions of Harrogate, on the Great Yorkshire Show Ground (postcode HG2 8NZ) from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 14th of March and anyone who is interested in local or family history is encouraged to come along. Entry costs just £2. Further details can be found on our website www.northyorks.gov.uk/archives
Ripon Sights and Sounds - past, present and future!
Experience the sights and sounds of Ripon past, present and future by trying traditional crafts, making music, and much more! Join in with free family friendly activities and information in and around Ripon City Centre at the Workhouse, Prison and Police and Courthouse museums, Ripon Library, Ripon Cathedral, Community House and the market square.
Times: 11:00 - 16:00. For a full list of activities visit www.riponmuseums.co.uk.
Mother's Day Lunch @ Lightwater Valley
Mother’s Day Menu Sunday 15th March 2015
Treat your Mum to a three course lunch in the Granary, including a free glass of Prosecco for all Mums!
A wonderful choice of Starters, Main Courses & Desserts plus Tea or Coffee
Adults £13.95 Children (under 12) £7.95
Served from 12pm, booking is essential, please telephone the Granary on 01765 634507 for more information and to book your table.
Lightwater Valley, North Stainley, Ripon.HG4 3HT. Tel No: 01765 635321. Email: leisure@lightwatervalley.co.uk
Blood Donation Session in Ripon
NHS Blood and Transplant is calling on Ripon residents to think about those who are battling cancer when they make their blood donations this month.
NHS Blood and Transplant is reminding donors that blood and platelets are often crucial in the treatment of cancer patients. Due to either the cancer or the method of treatment, including chemotherapy or radiotherapy, cancer patients can develop anaemia (a reduction in the number of red blood cells in their blood) or have a reduced number of platelets (the clotting cells which prevent bleeding) in their blood. A blood or platelet transfusion can give a patient more energy and improve their quality of life.
A local Blood Donation session is taking place on:
Thursday 19th March 2015 Time:14:15 - 16:00 & 17:00 - 19:30 Ripon, Methodist Church Hall Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1SU
Donors can attend this session with or without an appointment. There will be a number of walk in appointments on the day but these are limited so therefore attendance is advised to book appointments. (IF FULLY BOOKED, PLEASE JUST WALK IN ON THE SESSION DAY)
To register as new donor, or if you wish to book an appointment please call 0300 123 2323 or alternatively visit www.blood.co.uk.
Lightwater Valley Theme Park opens for the 2015 season
Our theme park re-opens for the 2015 season, and with mini, mega and ultimate adventures there is something for everyone. We’re also home to the UK’s largest Angry Bird Activity Park, with over 30,000 square feet of interactive and imaginative play. Gates open at 10am, rides and attractions open at 10.30am. Please check our website before you visit as opening and closing dates and times do vary. Book online for great discounts on tickets. www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
Live it! In the Workhouse
Experience Victorian crafts and chores at the Workhouse Museum.
'Live It' with our costumed volunteers demonstrating Victorian chores at the Workhouse - join in with wash day, take part in a school lesson and learn the Victorian art of recycling by making a rag rug.
Visitors can also get their hands on some curious objects from our collections relating to nursing the sick and dying, who often spent their last days in the Workhouse. Will you be able to correctly match the object to its purpose?
'Live It' runs on Tuesday 31 March, Wednesday 1 April, Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 April. Standard entry prices apply, activities free. Museum open 10am - 4pm. Activities from 11am until 3pm. Ripon Workhouse Museum, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE For more information visit www.riponmuseums.co.uk / tel 01765 690799 / email admin@riponmuseums.co.uk
FREE Get Set for Volunteering Course
This is a great FREE course run by the Volunteer Centre in Harrogate for anyone thinking about volunteering
Would you like to get into volunteering but don’t know where to start?
Perhaps your confidence has taken a knock or you feel you need a little support to get up and running? Harrogate and Ripon’s Volunteer Centre is running a FREE short course to help you get started.
Who is it for? Anyone interested in volunteering but would to know more about what’s involved and the types of roles in the area.
What does it cover? This short six week course helps you to identify your skills, experience, and interests and explores what volunteering opportunities are available locally based on your needs. We take you through the basics on how to apply, training and support and you get to ask questions and find out more before deciding whether you wish to volunteer.
When is it? Our small, friendly group will meet once a week from 26th February at Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5RR
How do I book my FREE place? Either phone Sue Williams on 01423 509004, email her sue@harcvs.org.uk or book online at http://get-set-volunteering-2015.eventbrite.com/?aff=ripon