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Featured News
THE CLOCK HOUSE – Small Steps are Good Steps
Small but significant steps mean the project is now moving in the right direction but there is still a long way to go.
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Climate Matters and Staying Warm
Phil Shotton shares thoughts on ways to stay warm that have a lesser negative effect on the environment
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Chine to Chine Litter Pick
The Ramsgate Society Chine to Chine litter pick returns on March 24th as part of the Keep Britain Tidy Spring Clean
News and Projects
Manston Airport Development Consent Order Leave to Appeal
Experts agree on lack of need and improbability of success for a new cargo hub at Manston but their analyses continue to be ignored in Government. What now? and why we support efforts to fund the Judicial Review.
THE CLOCK HOUSE – Small Steps are Good Steps
Small but significant steps mean the project is now moving in the right direction but there is still a long way to go.
Climate Matters January 2024 on COP28
Phil Shotton shares his thoughts about COP28 which ended on December 13th last year
Could You Step Up and Join Our Committee?
Could you join us as a trustee and committee member of the Ramsgate Society? Click ‘read more’ to learn more.
Clock House Regeneration – Still Alive and Kicking
Despite recent funding disappointments the critical work on the Clock House continues to move forward.
The National Grid ‘Sea Link’ Proposal and Local Environmental Concerns
Click to read more from our Climate Matters editor, Phil Shotton, on the Sea Link proposal and Minster Marshes
Free Illustrated Script from Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis has kindly provided an illustrated copy of his recent talk for free downloads.
Advent Doors 2023
Thanks to all who attended our Advent doors event despite the terrible weather.
Have you received the latest Ramsgate Matters?
Click below if you are a member and did not receive the pictured magazine.
Climate Matters: Sorting Fact from Fiction
There are many myths about why activities to reduce climate change should delayed or abandoned. We identify 10 such myths and present evidence to show they are wrong.
A Blue Plaque for Dame Janet Stancomb-Wills Unveiled by the Mayor
Our first female mayor and local benefactor honoured with a Blue Plaque at her home of East Court
Further Update on the Clock House
We are pleased to be able to report progress though there are still many hurdles to cross.
Booking Talks and Membership Costs
Membership fees unchanged but we must now charge a small fee of £2 to book talks
Mayors Speech East Court 23rd Sept 2023
Speech from the Mayor of Ramsgate, Patricia Moore, upon the occasion of the unveiling of the Blue Plaque for Dame Janet...
Building of the Year 2023 Awards
Click to read a report of the award ceremony and a list of all winners.
Heritage Open Days 2023
The 2023 Thanet Open Days start on 8th September. Click to read more and to see how to download the brochure of free events.
Tall Ships Presentation by Stephen Byrne
This presentation took place at: ROYAL TEMPLE YACHT CLUB 21 JULY 2023 Tall Ships Presentation Slides »
Chairman’s Report from our 2023 Annual General Meeting
Ramsgate Society Chairman’s Report AGM 6th July 2023 I am pleased to report that the Society has been very active since our...
Could You Join the Ramsgate Heritage & Design Forum?
The RH&DF is a panel of experts with a shared interest in the built environment of Ramsgate. If you have the skills to join us please read on..
Manston Airport Second Judicial Review
John Walker reports from the further judicial review that took place in Court 2 at the Royal Courts of Justice over the 5th and 6th of July.