The fall in community numbers is reflected in the statistics quoted in The Ripon Club 120th Annual Report: eight new members enrolled, 10 members resigned and 15 members expired.
The management of the club however is optimistic about the future of the institution. "With more younger members joining the club today, the Managing Committee feels that our club will maintain a steady growth and hopes that our members will patronize the club and use its facilities to the maximum,” states the report.
The total membership figure stands at 606 of which 59 are life members, and 71 are women, states club secretary......