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.
Blood Donation Session in Ripon
As Mother’s Day approaches, NHS Blood and Transplant is asking Ripon residents to think about mothers and children whose lives have been saved by blood donations.
A local Blood Donation session is taking place on: Methodist Church Hall Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1SU
Times: 14:15 - 16:00 & 17:00 - 19:30
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.
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.
While many people think that blood is used mainly for accident and emergency procedures, donated blood is vital for a wide variety of life-saving procedures. A blood transfusion can help to save the life of a new mother or be used during pregnancy to help treat both the mother and the baby. Premature babies may need a blood transfusion as well, as they may not make enough new red cells to replace the blood that is taken for essential testing.
Death, Disease and Curious Customs
Find out more about death & disease in Victorian times! Object handling and gruesome craft activities inspired by our new Funeral Bier. Grisly fun for all the family, including:
A Potions and Poisons trail around the Workhouse museum to discover the odd customs of Victorian funerals and some of the curious cures for common ailments (self guided trail for families throughout the Easter holidays).
Workhouse Funeral Party - come and join the funeral party and experience a historic re-enactment, inspired by the arrival of the funeral bier, to include a dramatic poetry reading with costumed volunteers.
Family Crafts – make and take away elegant memorial jewellery reminiscent of Queen Victoria’s jet mourning brooches and create your own peg doll puppet as part of the mourning party.
'Death, Disease and Curious Customs' runs on Thursday 2 April and Thursday 9 April. Standard entry prices apply, activities free. Museum open 10am - 4pm. Activities from 11am until 3pm.
Ray Mutimer Art Exhibition at Saint Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate
Saint Michael’s Hospice, Crimple House, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8QL
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 11am – 4pm
Free entry
Best known for his illustrations for 40 Postman Pat Books, local artist Ray Mutimer is exhibiting a selection from a lifetime of illustrations and painting to raise funds for Saint Michael’s this April.
In addition to images of well-loved characters, including Postman Pat, Paddington Bear, and Rupert, visitors will also have the chance to purchase some of Ray’s beautiful rural scenes in acrylic and watercolour, with items to suit all budgets. There will be a short presentation by Ray at 2pm on Sunday 19, followed by a mini auction.
You can view some of these items in advance at: http://www.raymutimer-artist.co.uk/gallery_654525.html. For more information, contact the Saint Michael’s fundraising team on (01423) 878 192 or info@saintmichaelshospice.org
St.Cecilia Orchestra Spring Concert
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Spring Concert A great programme of music from East of Vienna Who: St Cecilia Orchestra When: 18 Apr, 2015 7:30pm Where: Ripon Cathedral, Ripon The young Australian pianist, Jayson Gillham, is making a considerable name for himself and he has already performed twice for the Cathedral Concert Society. We are delighted to welcome him to play not just one but both of the short but amazing piano concertos by Franz Liszt. The concert begins with Hungarian and Slavonic Dances by Brahms and Dvorak and we finish with the stunning "Concerto for Orchestra" by Bela Bartok - one of the great orchestral showpieces of the 20th Century. Tickets from the usual outlets or by phone: 01765 677413 Contact details: tel: 01765 677413 e-mail: mail@st-cecilia.org.uk web: www.st-cecilia.org.uk Adult £18 Concession £16 Student £5 Under 18 £0
Lightwater Spring/Summer Charity Fashion Show
Step into Spring with this seasons fresh colours and classic styles; with on the go fashion for busy, stylish women. Tickets £6.00; includes complimentary raffle ticket and refreshments on arrival. Pre-book tickets 01765 635321. All profits will be donated to the Dementia Forward Charity.
Get Set for Volunteering FREE six week course
Would you like to get involved in 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. We particularly welcome people with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, both of which are underrepresented in volunteering.
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 between 1.00-3.00pm from 23rd April to 4th June at Harrogate Community House (there will be a 1 week break for May half term holiday).
How do I book my FREE place? Either phone Carol Gaiger in the Volunteer Centre on 01423 509004 or email her at volunteer@harcvs.org.uk. You can also book online at http://get-set-volunteer-april2015.eventbrite.com/?aff=riponevent
Address: Harrogate and Ripon Volunteer Centre, Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5RR Website: http://www.harvolunteercentres.org.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
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