Hello
and welcome to this week's Wyenot News. It has
taken some catching up with but I hope you like
the results. In the main, this week has been good
and it has been lovely to see that strange yellow
round thing in the sky again at times instead
of perpetual rain. Let us hope that the sun will
come out to pay tomorrow
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Congratulations to Andy and Maria Gooding who on
Saturday, 28th April celebrated their first anniversary
of taking over the Eagle Inn. Andy and Maria have
worked hard to transform the once run down and troubled
pub into a welcoming inn where patrons can enjoy
a range of great food and drink, including some
excellent
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There is just one day left to go until Ross-on-Wye
May Fayre and the Association of Ross Traders, (ART)
are really excited about the fantastic day they
have . . .
Belated birthday greetings go to my friend, Ave
Pennonen of the White Lion Inn at Wilton who recently
celebrated her 30th birthday. Ave
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Ross ROADies are great supporters of the Midlands
Air Ambulance and recently presented the proceeds
of their two latest road runs through the beautiful
Herefordshire countryside to a representative of
this very important charity. The presentation is
the second time that the Ross Owners And Drivers
club have had
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Local MP Jesse Norman has praised Hereford's new
flood defences, after weeks of heavy rain put them
through their paces for the first time last week.
Jesse visited the Yazor Brook Flood Alleviation
Scheme while it was being constructed last summer.
The Scheme diverts flood water from the Yazor Brook
near
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I have to say that I find the current staff at Wetherspoons
in Ross-on-Wye a nice team of young people; polite,
friendly and game for a laugh. On meeting two of
the staff in town one evening I was informed that
on Mothering Sunday, Matt, who had pretty wild hair
at the time was going to have it all shaved off
and his
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I was absolutely delighted when I was invited to
the recent christening of Liam, Douglas Emerton.
Liam was born on 21st October, just a couple of
week's after his parents, Shell and Stef knew they
were expecting a baby. Shell shocked but very happy,
the couple threw themselves into a whirl of activity,
getting
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Ledbury Town FC played host to the Jewson Herefordshire
Sunday Football League Division 1 Cup Final between
Ross Juniors and Woolhope Allstars recently ; and
no one could have predicted the drama that was to
play out over the 120 minutes. The 6-4 score line
fails to reveal the full story of the match. A match
that will ...
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Max is a six years old Lurcher who urgently needs
a new home where he will be loved as much as he
is now. Max has a wonderful temperament, loves children,
gets on well with other dogs and his owners are
reluctant to part with him but their circumstances
are such that it is necessary. John spends weeks
...
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It has been fantastic to see the reinstatement of
the annual Ross Pancake Day Races over the last
two years thanks to ART and I am really looking
forward to covering this year's event. Ross Town
Mayor, Councillor David Ravenscroft will be supporting
this year's event, which will be taking place on
Shrove Tuesday, 21st February
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Belated but very special birthday greetings go to
Paige and Rachel Darker and Claire White, who all
held their celebrations at the Eagle Inn in Broad
Street last weekend. Paige is now 18 and her father
Sean and step mum Rachel booked the function room
on the upper floor of the Eagle where they celebrated
with family and
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Ross ROADies held yet another successful road run
recently and together with their last event have
raised £1,000 for the Midlands Air Ambulance. This
will be presented to the charity at a date yet to
be determined. Colin Davies of Colin's Tyrecare,
founder member of Ross ROADIES sent in the following
report to
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Alan and I always enjoyed welcoming in the New Year
at Ross Market House. Alan would set the cameras
up about 20 or so minutes before Midnight and together
we would watch people slowly beginning to gather
there. At Midnight, there was always a kiss, then
the taking of many photographs or film of the
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I have always found New Year's Eve in Ross-on-Wye
to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening out, however,
I embarked on last Saturday's event with some reluctance
as this time, I was going alone. Still, it had to
be done so, after a quick drink at the Eagle Inn
where I left some excess baggage, I called a taxi
and
headed for the White Lion ...
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After spending a lovely hour or so at the White
Lion, I headed off to my next port of call, the
Hope & Anchor, where another party was in full swing.
Everybody seemed to be having a really good time,
from DJ Darth Vader, aka Tim Yates, to the Arab
(Mick) who, using the threat of a machine gun made
sure that nobody was
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I returned to the Eagle Inn in plenty of time for
a pint before heading for Ross Market House and
the place was packed. Everybody seemed to be in
happy mode and the atmosphere was lovely. I met
with many friends I had not seen for a while as
is often the case on New Year's Eve and I enjoyed
a dance or two with friend
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Every Christmas, Ross Lions Club, in conjunction
with other local organizations arrange for the elderly
and those who would otherwise spend Christmas Day
alone to enjoy a lovely Christmas Lunch at the Ryefield
Centre. Transport is laid on for those who cannot
get there under their own steam and for those too
ill to
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The streets of Ross-on-Wye were lined with thousands
of people on Saturday, 17th December. The crowds
were awaiting the arrival of Santa, who pays an
annual visit to the town before Christmas to see
how good all of the children have been and to give
each and every one of them a pre-Christmas present.
Whilst waiting for
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The Ross Acorns Support Group (or the Acorns Gang
as I know them), certainly know how to have a good
time and I was delighted to be invited to their
Christmas party which took place on Saturday, 17th
December. During the past two years, the gang have
raised thousands of pounds for Acorns Childrens'
Hospice
...
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The Association of Ross Traders (ART) held their
annual Christmas Shopping Festival on Sunday, 4th
December and Ross Market House was very busy with
shoppers all keen to find themselves a bargain or
unusual Christmas gift. The latest was the third
such event hosted by ART and was a huge success.
The area
...
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The Gresleys always looks spectacular during the
run up to Christmas. No expense appears to be spared
to make The Gresleys the brightest, prettiest neighbourhood
in Ross-on-Wye and a big switch on ceremony is held
each year, which raises a lot of money for Macmillan
Cancer Support. Almost every house
...
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It was a very busy night for Wyenot News on Friday,
2nd December. The evening began in town to photograph
the beautifully decorated function room at the Eagle
Inn, then I headed off to the Hope & Anchor, where
Landlord Rick was awaiting his fate. Rick and Debbie
and their regulars raise a lot of money for St Michael's
Hospice and ...
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After the hair raising or rather, money raising
event at the Hope & Anchor, I went along to a friend's
18th birthday party which was being held at the
Mighty 8 Pool Club. Ryan Dobbs and his friend, Tom
Knight shared the party at the club where lots of
friends and relatives turned up to help the two
young men to celebrate. A disco ...
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I was absolutely delighted when in November, Richard
and Kelly Bailey of Orles Barn Restaurant with Rooms
invited me along to their Open Day, when they launched
their Autumn / Winter menu contrived with Chef Dan
Wall. Orles Barn is full of charm with a relaxed
atmosphere, where the food is wonderful and the
rooms ...
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h.Art week is always a fascinating week when artists
and crafts people display their works in various
venues around the county, creating an artistic trail
for locals and visitors to enjoy. I was invited
to the Bridge at Wilton on Sunday, 18th September
where popular local artists, Doug Eaton, his partner,
Sally Sarneski and
friend, Sally Stafford were ...
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More people than ever turned up to see the Christmas
lights being switched on in Ross-on-Wye last Saturday
and the whole afternoon was a great success, with
lots going on to entertain those attending. The
Hereford Salvation Army Band set up in Broad Street
at 3:30pm and played their
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Regular readers of Wyenot News may recall that immediately
prior to the popular Broome Farm Cider Festival,
the Hairy Bikers paid a visit to the lovely Peterstow
farm to record part of their TV series, 'Best of
British.' The visit actually took place during the
Friday afternoon, with the festival beginning on
the ...
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BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester's Wincy Willis is
coming into Ross-on-Wye on Saturday, 26th November
to switch on the town's lovely Christmas Lights.
Wincy will be helped with task by two schoolchildren
at 5:30pm but as well as the switch on there will
be lots more going on throughout the afternoon.
From 3.30 until
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When Andy and Maria Gooding took over the Eagle
Inn in April this year, they had an awful lot of
work to do to redeem the once run down and troubeld
pub. However, they and their team of friendly staff
set to work, turning this lovely pub back into into
a real local and those who visit today are very
impressed with the...
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Belated Happy Birthday greetings go to local man,
Richard Davies. Richard's family and friends had
arranged a surprise 30th party for him
in the Stable Suite at The Eagle Inn in Broad Street.
The theme of the party was 'Black and White' and
the room was beautifully decorated in keeping with
this by Landlady, Maria Gooding. Even the
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Please forgive the pun but The Eagle Inn has recently
become a favourite haunt of mine, (sorry!) and both
this lovely main street pub and Charlie's Bar were
brilliantly decked out to celebrate Hallowe'en.
Most of the staff were given the task of carving
pumpkins into the most horrible looking 'things
to ward off evil' and f ...
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The monthly Karaoke at the Hope & Anchor last Friday
was a little different to their usual last Friday
in the month event, for instead of the usual crowd
of Jen, Tim, Mark, Chris, etc. turning up to give
their finest renditions to an adoring public, there
was Dracular, Beetlejuice, and a whole host of other
horror film stars ...
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Following a great start to the new academic year,
the John Kyrle High School held an open evening
on Thursday 20th October to enable year six students
and their parents to see for themselves the kind
of excellent education they can expect from the
school. There were diplays from the various key
stages in each ...
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2011 has been a very busy year for Ross-on-Wye Cider
& Perry Co. Ltd. Immediately after the extremely
successful festival, the team went straight into
the new cider and perry making season! As you may
have read, all the apples and pears are falling
early so there was no respite after the hectic weekend;
it was a case of ...
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A weakened Ross team suffered a heavy defeat last
Saturday as a dominant forward display from Gloucester
Old Boys ensured they ran out comfortable winners.
The initial stages of the game saw a re jigged forward
pack with Adam Clements dominant contest well,l
however the home side's forward pack started...
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If you are wondering what to do with the children
this coming half term holiday, why not take them
along to Hilltop
Bop, the birds of prey centre at Llangarron?
The kids are bound to be fascinated by these magnificent
birds, owned and flown by Mike and Lorna Hill. Visitors
not only get to see the birds in flight, however...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 5th September 2011.
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Dear Wyenot,Following my safe return back from my
world challenge expedition in Southern Tanzania,
I would once again like to say a big thank you to
all those that helped and supported me to raise
all the funds to get there. I walked into what instantly
felt like a large family as the people of Tanzania
...
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TV favourites, The Hairy Bikers visited Broome Farm
in Peterstow on Friday, 2nd September as part of
their new series. Si and Dave are a very friendly
pair and happily posed for a few photographs before
having a delicious lunch prepared for them by Hilary
Draper. Apparently, they were also very impressed
with the meat supplied by...
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Staff and students of the John Kyrle High School
enjoyed a very successful year during the last academic
period with outstanding A level, (100% pass rate)
AS Level and GCSE results. Under the leadership
of Head Teacher, Nigel Griffiths, the school now
enjoys Academy status, offering the very best service
to local students. There is always something happening
at JKHS, whether it is a ...
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The Hope & Anchor car park was absolutely full of
motorcycles on Saturday, 13th August and despite
what you may think, they hadn't called in for a
drink on their way back from a music festival, rock
concert or bikers' convention. They were doing the
rounds of places with 'Hope' in their names, collecting
the monies raised for ...
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The Ross Acorns Support Group had a very busy Bank
Holiday weekend, raising lots of money for the Acorns
Childrens Hospice. On Sunday, 28th August, a good
number turned up to take part in the charity fancy
dress bike ride. The weather wasn't great but nobody
seemed to mind as they set off to make their way
from ...
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Ross ROADies conducted their third road run on Bank
Holiday Monday to raise money for their favourite
charity, the Midlands Air Ambulance which provides
a vital service in air lifting casualties to hospital.
Ross ROADies was formed by Colin Davies of Colin's
Tyrecare, Alan Williams and Eric Lilwall who each
own classic and ...
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Ross Rowing Club was justifiably proud of the universally
accepted success of their regatta weekend despite
some intermittent weather problems. Ross Masters
and Juniors Regatta on Sunday attracted 486 competitors
in 286 crews from 24 clubs from around the country
and the Open Regatta on Bank Holiday Monday was
an even...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 1st August 2011.
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Britain in Bloom judge, Angela Pendleton visited
Ross-on-Wye recently to assess the 'It's Your Neighbourhood'
Campaign entries. Angela began her tour at Ross
Court, going on to the Tudorville Allotments and
ended it with a visit to the new Thomas Blake Memorial
Garden Project in Wye Street. All three entries
are very diverse and Angela told Ross-in-Bloom that
not only was it a delight to...
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Twenty five food producers open their doors to visitors
this August in the first county food tour set in
the rolling hills of deepest Herefordshire. Cider,
vodka, wine, chocolates, ice cream and organic produce
will all be available to sample while getting a
behind the scenes look during the first ever Herefordshire
Food Week running from 13th to 21st August. Many
producers are opening for the first time and some
are putting on special events to...
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Ross Rowing Club's Junior Academy was celebrating
more success at the weekend as Morgan Baynham-Williams
came home from the Coupe de la Jeunesse 2011 held
in Ottensheim, Austria (the junior European Championships)
sporting the silver medal she won with the GB Women's
Eight. Morgan, aged 17, who has been a member of
the Junior...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 25th July 2011.
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After what turned out to be a stressful week it
was so good to get out to Broome Farm on Saturday
evening to cover the charity Ceilidh taking place
there. These events are always a lot of fun and
I decided to make a night of it and camped in the
Old Orchard. The music was provided by the excellent
Ceilidh band 'Skirrid' who expertly called the moves
and...
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The Heart of England in Bloom judges visited Ross-on-Wye
last Tuesday and were very impressed; not only with
the way the town looked on 'Judgement Day,' but
also with the community spirit which became more
and more evident to them as they made their tour
through the streets. Local traders and volunteers
as well as Amey...
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Once upon a time there were three young men who
decided over a pint at the Hope & Anchor that they
would like to do something to help St. Michael's
Hospice, a very important local charity close to
the heart of many local people. St. Michael's offers
specialist care to individuals who have a life limiting
illness and also their families and...
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Local businesses are being invited to apply for
grants which could enable them to buy equipment,
modernize the way the way they work or diversify
their product range. Herefordshire Business Board
has announced that the Business Booster and Training
Voucher Schemes will again be available to help
local businesses through the continuing...
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Ross Town Band held their Summer Fete at the Bandstand
recently and many people turned out to sit and enjoy
the sunshine whilst listening to the band's brilliant
performance. Many local charities and organizations
were there with stalls, trying to boost their funds
and a great range of side shows were available for
...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 11th July 2011.
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Don Pasquale was a fantastic production brought
to the barn at Broome Farm by Clementine Lovell's
newly formed opera company, Pop-up Opera. Clementine
and her friends have often thought it unfair that
opera be exclusive, only being staged in big theatres
in cities and the like. They wanted to take opera
out to the barns and village halls etc. where...
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The talent of the students at the John Kyrle High
School never ceases to amaze me. When I visited
the school's recent Art & Design Technology Show,
I was completely taken aback by their innovative
ideas and the quality of their finished products.
One item I saw, a beautifully made bathroom cabinet,
I would quite happily have...
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Ross Acorns Support Group held yet another brilliant,
fun event at the weekend by holding a charity Golf
Day at Raglan Golf Club followed by an auction,
raffle and live music at the Mighty 8 Pool Club.
The event was held in memory of Harry Williams,
in order to help other children severely affected
by disabilities and life limiting illness. Harry...
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The Young Poet Laureates for Herefordshire Hal Husbands
and Ben Ray, had their biggest audience yet when
they supported the Poet Laureate Carol Anne Duffy
at the opening event of the Ledbury poetry festival.
The community centre was packed out, all the £10
tickets had sold out completely and the poets performed
for...
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Henley Masters Regatta, held on the same course
as Henley Royal Regatta (although half the length)
and coinciding with Henley Festival, has always
been a very special event for senior rowers. This
year, Ross Rowing Club sent three coxed fours, two
men's and one women's to compete...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 27th June 2011.
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The Ross Rocks team had hoped, but never thought
in their wildest dreams that the recent festival
would be the huge success that it was and I, along
with the rest of the team would like to thank everybody
who helped to make it so. To see such a result after
sitting round tables discussing and planning, with
various difficulties arising along the way...
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I shall not say too much here, other than to say
that I hope you enjoy the photographs and videos
of Ross Rocks! We are currently planning a two day
event for next year when we hope to provide you
with an even bigger range of family entertainment
as well as the best of local musical talent. In
order to do this...
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Over 220 Year 6 students attended John Kyrle for
their induction day on Wednesday, 30th June so that
they could become familiarized with their new surroundings,
tutors and teachers before the new school year starts
in September. The day involves a range of taster
lessons, quizzes, a question and answer session
with current students and a free...
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The weekend of Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th June
saw more success for Ross Rowing Club at Peterborough
and Ironbridge. On the Saturday, Ross Rowing Club
Junior Academy travelled across the country to compete
at the Peterborough Junior Championships, held over
a very scenic 1km, four-lane lake course at the....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 13th June 2011.
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On Friday 17th June 2011, 700 year old St. Mary's
Church, Ross-on-Wye was the venue for a Celebration
of the Life of a hugely admired man, Alan Wood.
The service was sensitively conducted by Reverend
Sarah Jones, much of the content having been put
together by Alan himself some weeks before he died.
From where I was sitting, the large Church appeared...
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The Ross Acorns support group are always looking
for innovative and fun ideas to raise money for
Acorns Childrens Hospice and on Saturday, 11th June
they held a Hawaiian evening at the Mighty 8 Pool
Club. Everybody was dressed for a Hawaiian Summer's
evening with colourful clothes and leis and a disco
was provided to the group free of charge. Money
was raised for...
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To commemorate the founding of the Wye Valley Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty 40 years ago, it was
decided to hold a Georgian Day in Ross-on-Wye, this
being one of several events in the AONB area to
raise the profile of the River Wye and its environs.
The Georgian period (1714 - 1837) saw significant
commercial activity in Ross and the Wye Valley,
partly because...
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Ross
Rowing Club's Junior Academy continued their success
last weekend, with wins at Stratford Regatta. The
WJ12 quad of Jess Saxon-Macrostie, Anna Barker,
Gabby Howell and Frankie Crilly, coxed by Ollie
Sturgess rowed up against a WJ13 quad from Worcester
in their heat. They made a great start, pulling
away from the older, bigger crew, beating them by
....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 30th May 2011.
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Jesse Norman, MP has called the death of Alan Wood
last week a 'huge loss to Ross-on-Wye.' In a statement,
he said, 'Alan Wood was a wonderful man, who captured
Ross-on-Wye in pictures in a way that has never
been surpassed. His web site Wyenot.com has long
been the first port of call for any visitors ...
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I have not got an awful lot to write this week as
my condition has worsened and I struggle to sit
at the computer. Tina has finished her work at the
White Lion and is now able to stay home and look
after me. I became unable to climb the stairs, so
I now have a bed downstairs, which is not quite
as comfortable but has ...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 16th May 2011.
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During her term as Ross Town Mayor, Councillor Jo
Lane has had a very busy year, appearing at all
kinds of occasions for all kinds of causes, whilst
also raising funds for her chosen charity the Macular
Society. In her speech at the Mayor Making ceremony
which was attended by many local dignitaries and
Mayors from other towns, Councillor Lane...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 9th May 2011.
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A very special update plus:
The course of a true, cunning. conniving plan never
runs smoothly and it is a wonder that this event
happened at all. Some weeks ago now, Chairman of
the Association of Ross Traders, Richard Mayo of
Truffles Delicatessen asked me if it would be possible
to get Alan down to the Caroline Symonds Gardens
on...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 2nd May 2011.
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In the last issue of Wyenot News we were pleased
to publish the great success of Ross Cider & Perry
Co. Ltd who won four awards with their wonderful
produce at the Putley Big Apple Cider Trials. Ross
Cider, based at Broome Farm in Peterstow came up
against some stiff competition as there were 67
different producers and over 180 entries, which
were ...
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After
dominating the game for the majority of the North
Midlands Shield semi final Ross fell behind to two
late scores to see a place in next weeks final snatched
away by a determined Droitwich outfit. The visitors
did start brightly, moving the ball quickly away
from contact and stretching the Ross defence. However,
some strong tackling by Craig Smith and ....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 25th April 2011.
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Local print and broadcast media have been quick
to take up the news that Ross is soon to have a
fully fledged cinema. Nicola Goodwin of BBC Hereford
& Worcester interviewed Former Ross Mayor, Councillor
John Edwards and Phil Preston, the driving forces
behind the project, last Thursday morning. Screen
at the Phoenix...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 18th April 2011.
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Alun and Lisa of The Hostelrie at Goodrich held
at Sausage and Cider Festival over the Easter weekend
and the event was a great sucess. The weather was
gorgeous and many people turned up to try the tastiest
locally produced sausages and the most delicious
of locally produced ciders whilst enjoying performances
from the best of ....
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Ross
progressed to the semi finals of the North Midlands
Shield after a dogged display in energy sapping
conditions last Saturday at Greytree. They will
now play either Pershore or Droitwich who play their
quarter final this week, at home on Saturday, 7th
May. Both teams started positively, looking to move
the ball at every opportunity....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 11th April 2011.
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Officers from Herefordshire Council's trading standards
team, West Mercia Police and Her Majesty's Revenue
and Customs recently visited an Eastern European
store in Ross-on-Wye where they seized more than
25,000 cigarettes where the UK duty had been evaded.
Following increasing tip-offs from the general public
there have been more raids....
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Ross
were not able to end the season with a win against
Widden old boys, but a run of home wins since the
turn of the year enabled them to pull clear of the
relegation zone and secure their place in the Gloucester
Premier League for next season. On a sunny afternoon,
Widden proved too strong....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 4th April 2011.
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Sixteen foreign exchange students visited Ross-on-Wye
last week from twin town, Conde-sur-Noireau in Normandy,
France. The exchange was part of the annual arrangement
with the John Kyrle High School and the visiting
students were able to work in a number of different
restaurants, schools and shops around ....
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Ross
RFC 1st XV were comfortable winners in their last
home game of the season and in doing so secured
their place in Gloucester Premier for the 2011/12
season, running in four tries to secure a 26-8 win
against an under powered Old Boys outfit. It was
the visitors who took the lead with a 10th minute
penalty....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 28th March 2011.
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James Alan Ball will be sadly missed by his mother,
Pauline Ball, his father, Richard Ball, his elder
brother, Andrew Ball and his nine-year-old daughter,
as well as his extended family and friends. James,
who died after receiving stab wounds on 26th March,
used to love fishing on the River Wye and when you
asked what he had done that day, he would say, 'I
had a good day's fishing.'..
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 21st March 2011.
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A man who died after being found with stab wounds
at a flat in Copse Cross Street, Ross-on-Wye on
Saturday night, has been named as 30-year-old James
Alan Ball. Mr Ball was found at the flat at just
after 8.45pm on 26th March and was pronounced dead
shortly after arriving at....
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Ross
were unable to replicate their recent good home
form on to the road last Saturday and found themselves
well beaten by a well drilled and organized Frampton
side. Defeat for relegation rivals Brockworth however
virtually ensure Gloucester Premier rugby for Ross
next season. It seemed the long journey had not
left the away team....
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The boat I use for photographing and filming the
River Wye was stolen from my garden over night on
Tuesday/Wednesday 22/23 March 2011. If you find
yourself by the river or see a boat (pictured below)
in the area, would you please report it to the local
police. The boat will be identifiable to the police
as I marked it using....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 14th March 2011.
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The South Wales Classic Car Club visited Ross-on-Wye
on Sunday and members enjoyed a lovely drive through
beautiful Herefordshire countryside before stopping
at Wilton Court for a delicious lunch. Over twenty
beautiful classic cars carrying 42 members took
part in the rally and....
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Ross
RFC 2nd XV put in a much improved performance on
Saturday, pushing league leaders, Old Halesonians
all the way before conceding victory with a late
converted try that saw the home team win 26-19.
In perfect conditions it was the home side that
started the brightest, running in two converted
tries within the first fifteen minutes....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 7th March 2011.
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Congratulations go to Ryan Green, a member of Ross-on-Wye
LEO Club who has recently been selected as the Lions
Young Ambassador for Great Britain and Ireland.
Facing stiff competition from 12 other fantastic
young people from all parts of Britain and Ireland,
Ryan had to tell the judges just what he did and
how he ....
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They
say when the going gets tough, the tough get going
and on Saturday, Ross toughed out another crucial
victory against Southmead, taking themselves eight
points clear of the relegation zone. With only 3
league fixtures remaining it looks as if Ross have
secured their place in the Gloucester Premier League
for another
season. With a....
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 28th February 2011.
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The Ross Pancake Day Races were such a great success
last year, that the Association of Ross Traders,
(ART) decided to repeat the event this year and
lots of local shop keepers, business people, members
of the public and their children signed up to join
in the fun. The races on Tuesday began at 2:30pm
with...
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The pupils of Goodrich CE Primary School Celebrated
World Book Day in style on Friday, 4th March, by
dressing up as the characters from their favourite
books. During break times, the younger children
enjoyed the stories that were read to them by Year
6 pupils....
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Despite
having another good turn out, Ross 2nds were disjointed
in their home game to Bromsgrove, losing 20 points
to 34. Position changes before the kick off had
a big part to play, although a spirited performance
saw Ross come back into the game after trailing
17-3 at one stage. Bromsgrove started brightly with
an experienced side and..
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 21st February 2011.
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Plans for new festival, 'Ross Rocks' are coming
together very nicely and the organizers are delighted
that sponsorship for the event which, subject to
licences being granted, will take place on Saturday,
25th June, has already been forthcoming. Plans are
to stage the event from 11am until 11pm with the
aim ...
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After
falling back into the relegation zone last week
and with league games running out, it was crucial
for Ross to win last Saturday. Cometh the hour,
cometh the men and Ross dug deep, eventually overwhelming
Frampton to record their fourth win of the season
and in doing so climb out of the relegation zone.
Ross dominated the first quarter...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 14th February 2011.
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The new Ross Market House Visitor Centre was officially
opened by the 'Man of Ross', John Kyrle, in the
guise of Brian Jackson on Thursday, 17th April.
Brian was joined by wife Judy, dressed as Kyrle's
housekeeper Miss Jude, for the official opening
and his opening speech gave people an insight into
the historical ...
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Ross
failed to build on last weeks win, losing out to
a committed and fluent Bristolians outfit and with
Brockworth gaining a losing bonus point found themselves
back in the relegation zone on points difference.
This sets up a nervy end of season run in but with
three home games still to play, Ross will be confident
of...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 7th February 2011.
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The Main Hall at the John Kyrle High School has
played host to many an outstanding production over
the years, but none more outstanding than Saturday's
performance of the Ben Elton / Queen musical comedy,
'We Will Rock You!' With a brilliant stage set wonderful
costumes, some fantastic technological effects and...
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The children of Llangrove CE Primary School and
Kings Caple Primary School are celebrating the huge
success of their first joint initiative which raised
over £1,200 for The Midlands Air Ambulance last
week. The two schools form part of the Herefordshire
Marches Federation of Schools which is a partnership
of four...
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Ross
bagged their first league win since last November
in this thrilling encounter, where the result was
in the balance right up to the last play, with Ross
scoring the crucial bonus point try to put them
outside the drop zone. This was a crucial game for
Ross who had found themselves in automatic relegation
prior to this...
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Constantly
updated Three Day Forecast, Ross-on-Wye Weather
statistics from both Ross Weather Station and the
'Wyenot' Weather Station for the weeks beginning
Monday, 31st January 2011.
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The families of two pedestrians killed in a road
traffic collision in Hereford on Monday, 7th February
have paid tribute to the couple. Thomas Matts, aged
29, and Terri-Ann Barnett, aged 24, a couple who
lived in Broxash Drive, Hereford, were killed when
a heavy goods vehicle shed its load of timber building
supplies near the railway bridge on...
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Another
hard working performance from Ross was undone by
three late scores from Whitehall putting an underserved
gloss on the score line leaving Ross with a hard
end of season run in if they are to avoid relegation.
The visitors started the brightest establishing
early possession in the Whitehall twenty two...
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Dear Sirs, I write with considerable concern about
the various roadworks projects that are being undertaken
in the town at the moment, in particular, Cantilupe
Road. We now appear to have traffic calming in a
road that is already at a standstill for most of
the day? We
have a pedestrian crossing, where pedestrians are
obscured by a line of parked buses; how safe is
this?...
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