New lighting is being installed on the driveway to a Harrogate church. Ten low level lighting bollards are being placed along the grass at the side of a pavement leading to St John’s Church in...
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New lighting being installed outside Harrogate church
New lighting is being installed on the driveway to a Harrogate church. Ten low level lighting bollards are being placed along the grass at the side of a pavement leading to St John’s Church in Bilton. Simon Dowson, rector at St John’s, said: “Currently the church...
Ripon Civic Society raises concerns about £8m cathedral development
The validity of the ongoing consultation on Ripon Cathedral's controversial annexe plans has come under further scrutiny. A complaint about the way in which the programme of drop-in sessions at the cathedral are being run has been sent to North Yorkshire planners by...
We need to work hard and intentionally to be kind, help each other and build up community
Our Christmas message this year comes from the Bishop of Ripon, the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham. On behalf of the whole team at The Stray Ferret we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful 2024. In my last church, when I was a new vicar, I soon learnt there...
Ripon’s Boxing Day pilgrims won’t have to pay for entrance to Fountains Abbey
The annual Boxing Day pilgrimage from Ripon Cathedral to Fountains Abbey will be held on Tuesday (December 26), As in previous years, pilgrims who take part in the four-mile walk, starting from outside the Cathedral at 10.15am, will not have to pay to enter the World...
Organ donation brings £350,000 instrument to Ripon church
St Wilfrid's on Coltsgate Hill, Ripon, has received an amazing early Christmas gift - an organ worth £350,000. The Grade II listed church, which is among the city's architectural gems and described as one of the finest Catholic parish churches in England, has taken...
Warm welcome at evensong for new Bishop of Ripon
The newly-appointed Bishop of Ripon received a warm welcome at a special choral evensong service yesterday. For the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham the service, at which she and six others were installed as canons of the cathedral, provided an opportunity to meet for the...
Ripon Cathedral to play a central role in mourning The Queen
From today and over the period of national mourning, the doors of the iconic cathedral, founded 1,350 years ago by St Wilfrid, will be open to all, who wish to pay their respects to Her Majesty.
Harrogate district churches open for tributes, reflection and mourning
Churches across the Harrogate district are opening so people can pay tribute to the Queen and books of condolence are also open to sign. We report on what each parish has planned to allow people to mourn, reflect and celebrate the her life.
Safety fears over plans for public art on Ripon bypass roundabout
Ripon City Council is objecting to plans to site a five-metre high montage depicting the building of ancient Rome on the bypass roundabout.
Ripon’s patron saint is the focus of celebrations in the city
With the sun shining, Ripon was in holiday mood yesterday as the serenity of 1,350 anniversary celebrations at the cathedral concluded with a concert on Market Square
New artworks commissioned for Ripon Cathedral anniversary
Ripon’s patron saint, Wilfrid, is the inspiration for a special exhibition. From “Rome to Ripon” is a partnership between Ripon Cathedral and Art in the Churches and will include internationally known artists.
‘Community goodwill’ helped to overcome anti-mosque campaign, says Harrogate Islamic Association
Zahed Amanullah, a member of Harrogate Islamic Association, says the goodwill of the community and support from other religious organisations helped to win approval for the town’s first mosque.
