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Would you like to be shown the ropes at bell ringing? or find out what life was like behind bars in Victorian Ripon?
On Saturday March 9, local residents have the opportunity to enjoy, free of charge, the Sights and Sounds of the city at an event centred on the cathedral and featuring family-friendly activities, including dance, choir performances and poetry readings.
The cathedral will also host an exhibition where more than 40 local charities, public service providers and voluntary organisations., will display details of the work that they do.
Sights and Sounds will also includes activities at Ripon Library and the city's three museums
The event is organised by North Yorkshire Council as part of the Ripon My Neighbourhood partnership which involves a wide range of public and voluntary sector organisations working together, focusing on the Ripon Minster ward.
The cathedral will host bell ringing, tours of the belltower, family crafts and games, music performed by local choirs, a pop-up café and dancing from the Ripon City Morris Dancers and Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers.
Ripon Library is offering free storytime for under fives and a free Lego club
Alexa Vernon, director of Ripon Museum Trust, told the Stray Ferret:
At Ripon Library between 11am and 12.30 children will have the opportunity to put their building skills to the test at the free Lego club and from 11am until 11,30 and 12 noon to 12.30, there is storytime for under fives and their families.
Details of all events can be found here
Main image: A captivating experience awaits for Ripon residents visiting the Prison & Police Museum free of charge on March 9.
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