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Mr Bumble from Oliver played by John Holmers, a volunteer at Ripon Workhouse museum, with  street urchins Gretel, 4 and Anna Monger, 8, sisters from London taking part in the Dickens event at the Ripon workhouse museum.

Workhouse event marks Dickens’ birthday

Ripon Museum has been celebrating Dickens’ birthday this week.

Thirsk town centre will the focal point for a number of Jubilee events later this year.

Councils join for Jubilee

Thirsk Town Council and Sowerby Parish Council are working together to co-ordinate arrangements in the Thirsk and Sowerby area for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Private funeral for Ripon hotelier

The funeral for Mrs Georgina Curry will be a private service.

MP William Hague. (S)

MP to speak at hospital protest rally

WILLIAM Hague is to address a protest rally of thousands against plans to close services for mothers and children at a North Yorkshire hospital after uniting with council chiefs against the proposed withdrawal.

Anger over youth service restructuring

A YOUTH worker has spoken out about his concern for the future of the district’s youth clubs.

Announcements rss

: Obituary

Published in the Ripon Gazette on 18 February 2012

: Obituary

Published in the Ripon Gazette on 17 February 2012

: Acknowledgement

Published in the Ripon Gazette on 17 February 2012

: Acknowledgement

Published in the Ripon Gazette on 17 February 2012

: Memorial

Published in the Ripon Gazette on 17 February 2012

Local businesses rss

l Parental approval: the Old Foundry Kitchen cafe in Boroughbridge. (S)

Cafe voted ‘most family-friendly’

A BOROUGHBRIDGE cafe has been recognised for its family-friendly service by a popular parenting website.

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Firm takes advantage of out of town site

A FIRM of landscape architects and ecologists has swapped the bustle of a town centre location for more peaceful surroundings at a business park between Harrogate and Knaresborough.

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Will Rory be the top Apprentice?

AN APPRENTICE at a Harrogate firm has reached the finals of the Heating & Ventilation Industry Awards.

Wensleydale Railway volunteer Mike Alexander waiting on Herriot Hospice Homecare fundraiser Helen Murphy and her mother, Gill Murphy. (S)

Great charity idea for Mother’s Day...

A HOSPICE charity is offering an unusual scenic treat this Mother’s Day.

Farmers markets in Ripon market square have ended due to poor attendances.

Hunt on for £40k city guru

Major plans to shake up Ripon’s economic future are in motion as the city council begins its hunt for a development supremo.

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Wednesday 22 February 2012

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