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.
Abbey Tours
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Daily at 11am, 1pm Join a tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks. Meet at Porter’s Lodge. * *Normal admission prices apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Mr Aislabie's Garden Tour
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 11.30am Enjoy a guided tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. Meet at Porter’s Lodge. * *Normal admission prices apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Yoga in Ripon - Hot Calorie Blasting Burn & Hatha Chill Classes
Shoulda Woulda Buddha Yoga Ltd Hot Yoga and Traditional Hatha Yoga Classes - Wednesday evenings in Hugh Ripley Hall
Burn Yoga 6.30-7.45pm Fun, energetic, calorie burning, toxin releasing hot yoga performed to funky upbeat music in a heated room - please bring a mat, bottle of water and a small towel
Chill Yoga 8.00-9.15pm Relaxing, muscle lengthening, strengthening, toning yoga performed to funky chillout music - please bring a mat and warm clothes or a blanket for relaxation.
£7 per class, block booking course of 10 (mix and match burn and chill) = £60 ... save £10!!!
Also available: Classes in Harewood, private one to one and group/corporate yoga tuition in North and West Yorkshire
web: www.swbyoga.co.uk email: info@swbyoga.co.uk 'phone: 07539 351362
A Celebration of Richard Rodgers
Ripon Amateur Operatic Society are currently preparing for their autumn concert, “A Celebration of Richard Rodgers” which will be performed on 4th and 5th October 2012 at 7.30pm.
The programme will consist of lively chorus numbers as well as solos and pieces performed by smaller groups. Members of the Ripon Youth Theatre will also be joining the cast.
Favourites from Oklahoma, The King & I, Sound of Music, South Pacific and Carousel will be interspersed with jazz numbers such as My Funny Valentine, Manhattan and Blue Moon.
The programme will be linked by an engaging narration giving the audience insight into some of the great composer’s history.
This year the society have decided on a change of venue and are excited to be performing for the first time at Holy Trinity Church, Ripon which has, throughout recent years, been converted into a modern and comfortable performance space within the city centre.
Tickets are just £8 and available from two venues in Ripon and Harrogate; Alan’s Gallery, Kirkgate, Ripon, 01765 690498 and Pomp & Circumstance, Commercial Street, Harrogate, 01423 504035. Tickets will also be available at the door subject to demand.
Fountains by Floodlight
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 5pm – 10pm (last admission 9pm) Bring all the family and discover Fountains Abbey in a whole new light. Follow our mysterious monk on a tour, listen to live choral performances and Gregorian chant resounding through the atmospheric Abbey ruins. * *Normal admission prices apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Dine & Dance 2012
The Dine and Dance Charity Event is back and hopeing to raise much needed funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the Dine and Dance Events have been a huge success for the past 3 years.
Venue: Ripon City Golf Club Date: 13th October 2012 Times: 7pm until 1am Ticket Price: £15.00 Dress code: Smart/casual
On the night:
Walk round table magic by Henry Norris
Raffle
Charity Auction
Yorkshire Air Ambulance Guest Speaker
Evening Buffet
Disco & chocolate fountain by BGN Events
www.dineanddance.co.uk
Fountains by Floodlight
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 5pm – 10pm (last admission 9pm) Bring all the family and discover Fountains Abbey in a whole new light. Follow our mysterious monk on a tour, listen to live choral performances and Gregorian chant resounding through the atmospheric Abbey ruins. * *Normal admission prices apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
World Heritage Site Tour
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 10.30am – 1pm Find out what makes Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal a World Heritage Site. Meet at the Visitor Centre. * *Normal admission prices apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Dine with the Deer Warden
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 10.30am-1.30pm Find out more about the deer that live in the parkland with John our deer warden on a guided walk followed by lunch in Fountains Restaurant. £21.95. Booking Essential, tel: 01765 643198. www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Specialist Tour, The Aislabie's Deer Park
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 1.30pm – 3.30pm Join a guided tour to find out more about this fascinating part of the estate. Visit St Mary’s church, the Valley of the Seven Bridges, the Ice Houses and see where Studley Hall once stood. Meet at the Visitor Centre. * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Deer Park Walk
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 2pm – 4pm A family walk to enjoy the view of over 500 wild deer that live in the medieval parkland. Meet at the Visitor Centre. * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Specialist Tour, Seen and Unseen – the architecture of Fountains Abbey
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
1.30pm – 3pm
Join a guided tour to find out about the architecture of the Abbey over 400 years looking at the incomplete remains following the Dissolution. Meet at the Visitor Centre. *
*Normal admission charges apply
www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
01765 608888
The Ripon Sunrise Walk
The Ripon Sunrise Walk gives people a chance to get their walking shoes on, experience some of North Yorkshire’s most beautiful countryside while also raising vital funds for Saint Michael’s Hospice.
The event, sponsored by Eura Audit Ripon, is suitable for all ages and abilities and walkers are welcome to bring their dogs
The six mile route leaves Sawley Village as the sun rises and passes Fountains Abbey and Studley Deer Park before finishing at Ripon Cathedral with hot drinks and a breakfast buttie from Appleton’s of Ripon for each walker.
Date: Sunday October 14 2012, time to be determined. Registration costs £10 and £5 for children and every participant is asked to raise sponsorship for Saint Michael’s. Places are limited and participants must register before Friday October 5 2012.
Contact:
Tel: Saint Michael’s fundraising team (01423) 879 687
E Mail: events@saintmichaelshospice.org
Web: http://www.saintmichaelshospice.org/
Light up a life
Dedications open October – December 2012 Events: Sunday 9th December at Saint Michael’s, Crimple House (Outdoor Service – limited seating available) – event begins 4pm Sunday 16th December at Ripon Cathedral – event begins 3pm
Light up a Life is an important opportunity for those in our communities and wider to join together and remember those who cannot be with us during this festive season.
Discover Ripon Twitter Hour
Online novices can book to join a social media workshop which runs in the Mayor's Parlour in the Town Hall from 7pm until the end of #DiscoverRipon hour at 9pm. Members of the Discover Ripon Hub will be on hand to help businesses and organisations get going with Twitter, make contact with other local groups, develop their social media presence online, or simply demonstrate how Twitter works as a marketing tool. This workshop is free of charge but booking is essential as places are limited.
To book a place, email Suzanne Bowyer admin@riponcity.gov.uk or call 01765 604097. Please bring along your laptop or smartphone (iPhone, Android etc) if you have one. There is free WiFi available.
Fountains by Floodlight
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 5pm – 10pm (last admission 9pm) Bring all the family and discover Fountains Abbey in a whole new light. Follow our mysterious monk on a tour, listen to live choral performances and Gregorian chant resounding through the atmospheric Abbey ruins. * *Normal admission prices apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Fountains in Autumn
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 2pm – 4pm Discover the delights of autumnal nature on a guided walk around the estate. Meet at the Visitor Centre. * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Fountains by Floodlight
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 5pm – 10pm (last admission 9pm) Bring all the family and discover Fountains Abbey in a whole new light. Follow our mysterious monk on a tour, listen to live choral performances and Gregorian chant resounding through the atmospheric Abbey ruins. * *Normal admission prices apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
School Holiday Fun- Spiders and Webs
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 11am – 3pm Follow the clues on our trail and join in with drop-in craft activities in Swanley Grange. * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Lantern Parade
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Create a lantern in our craft workshop then join in with our magical parade through the floodlit Abbey ruins. BE 01765 643176. * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Murder Mystery Evening
Ripon Mayoral Charity Appeal are presenting a murder mystery evening with the Ripon Rowel Players at Dishforth Village Hall at 7pm tickets £15 and include a 2 course supper. There is aslo a licensed bar for tickets please contact Sue Fisk 07966 475733 or Sue Mudd 07577 832418
Autumn Drive Through
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 6pm – 8pm Discover the beauty of the Abbey and Water Garden floodlit on a drive through the estate for less able visitors. Enter at Studley Royal. Free admission. www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Creepy Crawlies- Hibernation Box Making
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm Create your own insect hibernation box in our drop-in craft workshops in Fountains Mill. £2.50 per box. * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
A Cartoon History of Here: With Ian McMillan and Tony Husband
Join Bard of Barnsley Ian McMillan and several times Cartoonist of the Year Tony Husband for comedy, cartoonery, poetry & improvisation based on Harrogate’s spa history. Join these two top funny men as they cook up poems and cartoons – for audiences 7 to 107! Ian and Tony will be inspired by you, the audience, the art of Herbert P Templar and local stories to create poems and cartoons before your very eyes. Expect an hilarious live-action cartoon of the community starring its friendly folks, fantastic fortunes, dazzling ambition and tenderest moments.Tickets: £10 adults, £8.50 conc, £7 children Tickets and more information from : www.ripleylive.com (go to the Cinema and Theatre page) Tel 01423 556188 museums@harrogate.gov.uk Mercer Art Gallery (Swan Road. Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SA)
Geocaching Taster Day
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 11am – 3pm Join in with our digital treasure hunt. Find out how to hide and seek our geocaches and borrow GPS units to have a go. BE 01765 643176 * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
It's A Monks Life
at 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. Suitable for 7s and over. Meet at the Visitor Centre. * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Halloween Fun
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Abbey Tours
at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Daily at 11am, 1pm, 2pm Join a tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks. Meet at Porter’s Lodge. * *Normal admission charges apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888
Mr Aislabie's Garden Tour
At Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Daily at 11.30am Enjoy a guided tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. Meet at Porter’s Lodge. * *Normal admission prices apply www.fountainsabbey.org.uk 01765 608888