Above and Below: Students at John Kyrle Sixth Form Centre held a party for visiting children from Ashfield Park Primary School on Wednesday, 14th December.

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Above: Key Stage One pupils at Brampton Abbotts Primary School dress for their Christmas Play, 'Little Blue Star' and Key Stage Two for 'Cinderella In A Nutshell'.

Below: Children at Gorsley Goffs ready for their Nativity Play.

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Above: Infants from Ashfield Park Primary School get ready for their annual Carol Concert in St. Mary's Parish Church.

Below: Ashfield Park Juniors prepare for their Carol Concert.

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Above: Children from Abacus Pre-school hold a Carol Concert at Ross Baptist Church.

Below: Infants at St. Joseph's Primary School ready to perform their Annual Play, 'Minty Mouse' while the Junior children perform individual acts.

Ross well and truly took the Christmas message of "giving" to heart on Saturday as they "gave" Ledbury a lesson in how to play high tempo rugby, running in thirteen tries with another dozen going begging.

From the off Ross were in total control moving the ball quickly out of contact and giving Ledbury no chance to set their defence. Tries came at an alarming rate, with Mike Davies getting two tries within ten minutes, after which Tim Hanks, Wayne Bishop, Andy Hunt and Alistair Rees got on the scoreboard. By half-time Ross were 40 - 0 to the good.

Ledbury looked to stem the tide in the second half, bringing on a number of subs. However, this only served to delay the continued try glut, with Andy Hunt adding two more tries to his first half effort and Tara Barnett, Dan Weston,TC Leach, Tim Hanks and Baz joining in on the try bonanza.

The final whistle could not come quick enough for Ledbury leaving the final score 75 - 0.

W ith the first game of the season back in early September being Ross's only defeat, their season has progressed well with the squad playing a fast and open brand of rugby which has seen them top the league with seven straight wins. Ross now enter the Christmas break with their next fixture on January 7th, at home to Sully RFC from Penarth in South Wales.

If you are looking to shake off that Christmas Day excess, Ross RFC are holding their annual Boxing Day Spring Chickens (under 30's) versus Mature Cheeses (30+) on Monday 26th December at Ross Sports Centre. Kick off is at 12:00 noon. There will be refreshments for players and spectators alike. So whether you are looking to dust those boots off and have a game or prefer the more leisurely pursuit of spectating, please join us down at the Sports Centre.

Ross RFC wish all those who have supported the club, whether playing or helping out on match days a very Happy Christmas and we will hopefully see you on Boxing Day.