Wyenot News Issue No. 29, 25th January 2005

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25th January 2005

This Week's Issue: [Tsunami Fund-raisers, Rebox Anniversary] [Nature Watch - Topical Photography] [Rugby, Archive Ross]

Successful Tsunami Fund Raising Event

Jay Hill, M.C. of the evening. Ref: DSCN1529			A successful fund-raising event in aid of the recent Asian Tsunami was held at the Prince of Wales last Saturday, 22nd January. With only two weeks to organize the event, Councillor Jay Hill and his fellow 'Glo-Worms,' a local fund raising group, put together a tremendous evening's entertainment which was extremely well attended. The evening began with a performance by local band, ''The Zebras,' followed by an auction of various kindly donated lots, including a 'Jazzy Jay Disco Night,' a full day's gardening, 'Girl's Night In,' and 'Romantic Evening In' goodie boxes, meals at various venues and a keg of beer. Well done to auctioneer, Paul Truman for encouraging people to bid so well for these items. A raffle was held later in the evening, followed by the premier performance of the recently formed rock band, 'The Dandy Lion Killers'. 'Gypsy Lulu Rose' told people's fortunes and the rest of the entertainment was provided by Jay Hill and his disco. A sum of approximately £1500 was raised as a result of this event. It is nice to see so many individuals and organizations in Ross-on-Wye raising money to help those who have suffered as a result of the recent natural disaster.

Thank you to Tina for taking the photographs and for having to endure drinking four pints of lager as I was unable to attend due to illness.

The Zebras at the Prince of Wales Tsunami Fundraiser. Ref: DSCN1521

Tsunami Benefit Auction by Local Artist

			Local Artist, Dave Swinnerton is kindly auctioning one of his paintings to help survivors of the Asian Tsunami via the Oxfam Relief Fund. If you would like to bid for this beautiful painting, pictured left, you may do so by visiting Dave's web site at: www.daves-artworld.co.uk.

ReBox Recycling celebrates a successful first year
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WCR, in partnership with council run Enviroability formed 'ReBox' a year ago. ReBox collect recyclable material in the blue boxes supplied to Ross Town and Rural homes and have been amazed at local community spirit.

Thanks to Rural Recycling, all volunteers have had a chance to do something very positive in their own villages. The rural collections will be extended on 31st January.

Pictured above, Dennis Humble and the ReBox Team hold their first anniversary celebration in the Noah's Ark pub, Tudorville. Below, Deputy Mayor, Gordon Lucas and his wife, Margaret join the celebration.

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