Happy Birthday to Daniel Taylor (right), who will be 8 on Wednesday, 14th December!

Love from

Tina, Alan and family

Children at Goodrich School enjoyed a healthy Christmas lunch. Fresh vegetables accompanied the seasonal meal in a bid to encourage children at the primary school to eat more healthy foods.

At their Annual Genearl Meeting, Ross Action Committee were thrilled to be presented with a cheque by Mr. Nigel Mummery, owner of ABT Products Ltd.

After a good year, Mr. Mummery had decided that some of the success of this locally based company should be shared by two local voluntary, charitable organizations, one of which was the W.R.V.S and the other, Ross Action Committee.

Mr. David Rose, Action Committee Chairman, said that this generous gesture by Mr. Mummery and ABT to a long standing community project was a fantastic Christmas present and was very much appreciated. Mr. Rose said that the Action Committee, which is composed of representatives of all the voluntary organizations of the town, has depended, since the "Action Bus" started its service to the elderly, blind and disabled of the area in 1971, on voluntary support, donations and fund-raising in order to continue. The people of Ross have never allowed the service to stop.

Mr. Rose recalled that he had said at the conclusion of the previous meeting, how encouraging it was to have such a marvellous cross-section of the town's activities represented.

The presentation of this cheque from ABT marks a further milestone for the Action Committee in receiving support from local industry, not just in terms of the donation but in its recognition and appreciation of the service the Action Bus provides.

If you are looking for a calendar with a difference to present as a gift this year, or even to keep for yourself, then Rosemary Rigby could have the ideal one for you.

Rosemary, who owns the Violette Szabo Museum in Wormelow came up with the idea of producing a calendar featuring photographs and drawings associated with World War Two heroine Violette. These calendars are now on sale at Colemans or Grandma Peggy's. Alternatively you may obtain one from Rosemary by telephoning 01981 540 477.