Wyenot News Issue No. 19, 16th November 2004

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December at Ross Heritage Centre

Ross Lions 'Tree of Memories' at the Heritage Centre.			Ross Market House is building up to Christmas, extending the exhibition by local artists until at least mid December. Doug Eaton, Jerry Whitehouse, Lawrence Hughes, Humphrey Stanley and Rex Foley are exhibiting a variety of art works to suit all tastes with both paintings and prints for sale. This exhibition has been extended to enable visitors and local people alike to purchase something different for Christmas. Cards for Good Causes have set up their tables, and will once again be selling Christmas Cards, Gift Wrap and Calendars until Saturday 11th December. The first week has once again been very popular, so if you wish to purchase your cards it is best to call in as soon as possible. Thursday, 2nd December will see the Market House open until 7 pm for viewing the exhibitions and for sales of gifts and books. This evening will coincide with the towns late night opening, enabling people who work to shop and visit the centre. Another chance for late night Christmas shopping will occur on Saturday, 18th December until 6pm. Father Christmas and his helpers will be in Ross on this occasion to visit the Market House and meet local children. During December the Centre will be holding a fun quiz for the whole family, over the holiday period. Question sheets will be available from the Heritage Centre desk, the Ross Gazette or Ross Recorder. Prizes will be awarded to the first two correct answer sheets opened after the closing date of 31st December. This is a free competition open to all agegroups. Further information on all forthcoming events and exhibitions at the Heritage Centre can be obtained by visiting or telephoning 01432 260675 during opening hours - 10.30 am to 4 pm Monday to Saturday. (Closed for lunch between 1 pm and 1:30 pm.)

Topical Photography This Week
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Above: The cast of Babes in the Wood, who will be performing the play, put on by the Larruperz Community Theatre at the Larruperz Centre between 1st and 4th December.

Right: Helen Boughen and father, Colin Boughen. Brave Helen, who is recovering well after operations for cancer of the face will be appearing in the show.

Below: Damage caused by the fire at the Rosswyn Hotel, High Street. The fire started in the early hours of Wednesday, 10th November and was reported in an extra edition of Wyenot News.

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Your Letters - Is anybody able to help?
I am looking for someone called Ernest Cecil Winter. He was lodging at 10, Greytree Road during the early 1940s. Also at The Crofts in 1948. He worked on ther railway during this time. Many thanks. Maria If you are able to help Maria, please email here and I will pass the information on.

Now is the time for all good men (and women) . . .

'Empty your glasses, get off your bottoms and clear off home!'
(Not quite how it used to be phrased but I'm sure you get the gist!)

Before you do that however . . .

Why not spend the evening meeting old Potters Bar friends in the original
'Potters Bar' building for a

Potters Bar Reunion

Conservatory - Hope & Anchor

Original Potters Bar Music - recordings of the original juke box records!
At least one original barman - less hair than in those days but will wear a hat to hide it!
Even those who were under age are welcome - You must be old enough by now!

Saturday 27th November 2004 - 8:00 pm until 11:10 PRECISELY!!!
(Not overly serious about that last bit.)

Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, John Cleese, The Eagles, Steely Dan, Queen, Mott the Hoople, Bob Marley,
Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Squeeze, Eric Clapton, The Who, Pretenders, Genesis . . .

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