A brilliant showcase of the talents of the county's young people was put on at the Phoenix Theatre in Ross on Friday. Many of the performers were familiar as we had met them before at the John Kyrle High School X-Factor finals, but there were some that we hadn't heard nefore and it was a very enjoyable evening.

Controversial Minds participated a good deal in the proceedings and the whole band performed 'Broken Home' before Dale and Lee performed the rap 'Soldier' which is on the 'Grounded' CD, the making of which all of these young people were all involved in. Becky and Sean, winners of the X-Factor final were also performing and the Mirror Kissers were very entertaining. Lofty and Lady Lyrics gave a fantastic performance of True Grit, encouraging audience participation and a good time was had by all.

Unfortunately we can't name all of the artistes in the photographs, but all did an excellent job and we wish them every success.

The event was sponsored by The Music Pool, Herefordshire Council Community Youth Service, The Phoenix Theatre, The Music Box and Newroots Youth Music Action Zone who do everything that they can to help and encourage the county's young people to develop their musical skills. Let's hope we see more of this kind of event.

Dave and Jacqui Newman would like to welcome you to the White Lion 16th Century Riverside Inn. Situated right on the banks of the River Wye at Ross, the White Lion is a picturesque local inn with an interesting history and is noted for its spectacular river views. The White Lion has long been a favourite place to relax by both local people and tourists alike.

The White Lion's extensive and picturesque gardens reach right down to the river's edge and are a wonderful place to enjoy views of the river. It is a great spot to watch the local otters, nesting swans and other wildlife.

Accommodation

Log Fire

Old Gaol Restaurant

Meals served every lunch time
and evening in the bar and restaurant

CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2008

As part of works to renew and refurbish water mains in Ross-on-Wye, a series of road closures will be necessary.

The works are essential to improve the quality of water supply in Ross and, in deciding on the road closures, Herefordshire Council has drawn up a plan in consultation with town and county councillors to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.

Councillor Brian Wilcox, Herefordshire Council's Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation, said, 'We have been working closely with businesses in the town to ensure the road closures are kept to a minimum. All access to frontages will remain open as will access to car parks. We want to stress that Ross-on-Wye will be very much open for business during these works and ask people to bear with us and help keep traffic flowing by following indicated diversions.'

The roads closures will be as follows:

· April 7: Smallbrook Road for two weeks
· April 21: Chase Road closed for one week
· April 28: Copse Cross Street and High Street (part) for two weeks
· May 12: Station Street and Broad Street junction closed for three days

Welsh Water Capital Manager Peter Childs said, 'This scheme is vital to ensure that our customers continue to receive a top quality and reliable supply of water direct to their taps. We would like to assure customers and businesses that work to upgrade the water mains in the area will be done with the least amount of disruption as possible to their water supplies.'

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