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The aim has been to provide entertainment for local residents and bring visitors to the city centre, for the benefit of retailers, hospitality businesses and Ripon's heritage attractions.
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Oct 2021
Last Updated: 28/10/2021
Helter skelter twist for Halloween in Ripon
Ripon's programme of free public events continues on Market Square on Sunday, with a helter skelter and two roundabouts among the family fun.
A Halloween helter skelter for people of all ages, will add to the family-focused fun in Ripon on Sunday.
In the latest in a series of free events organised by Ripon City Council, the ride will take its place alongside two roundabouts for younger children.
While the mini-fairground is in operation on Market Square South, in front of the town hall, a Little Bird artisan market will be held on the northern portion of the square.
The event runs from 10am until 4pm.
City council leader Andrew Williams told the Stray Ferret:
"During the summer, in addition to the artisan markets, we have had the roundabouts and a climbing wall to cater for children of all ages.
"This time, the wall is replaced with a helter skelter so that adults can also take their turn."
As the city has emerged from the covid lockdowns, which prevented large-scale public gatherings from taking place, Ripon has used money from the parish precept to pay for free concerts featuring tribute acts, a Last Night at The Proms event, firework displays and the children's rides.
The aim has been to provide entertainment for local residents and bring visitors to the city centre, for the benefit of retailers, hospitality businesses and Ripon's heritage attractions.
There are more events to follow before the year is out, with the switch on of the festive lights on the evening of November 20, Christmas markets on December 5 and 12 and a New Year's Eve tribute act concert on Market Square.
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