There were spooky goings on at the Hope & Anchor on Saturday night when the pub was visited by witches, ghosts, ghost busters and even the Devil himself.

The Devil, whose name was Dave Walker, was actually on his way to Hereford but called in at the Hope and Anchor for a pint on the way and won a meal for two in the Hope & Anchor restaurant as first prize in the pub's Hallowe'en fancy dress competition.

Pictured above, wicked sisters, Liz and Ave cast a spell on me when I took their photograph on Saturday. I think it went something along the lines that I will be supplied with free beer for life, whenever I visit the Hope & Anchor. Shame really as I only drink about twice a year and I'm saving myself for the Potters Bar Reunion which is coming up soon.

Below: four 'Ghost Busters' capture a ghost called Clive in the parlour restaurant. A collection of very friendly looking ghouls, ghosts and witches. Staff, Danny, Iain, Tigger, Tina and Christo relax after closing time.

Like many other public houses in Ross-on-Wye, the Hope & Anchor is not without its 'genuine' ghosts. Tina telephoned me a week or two back because she was there alone, early in the morning and could hear the sound of a bar stool being dragged across the floor. Things also get mysteriously moved in the Boat Bar.