Herefordshire Homestart recently held a window dressing competition to raise awareness of who they are and what they do. Ten shops in Ross took part in the competition, dressing their windows using homestart colours, incorporating posters and information about the charity in a bid to recruit more volunteers to help with the work they do to support local families.

The competition was organized by Jo Grafton, Volunteer Recruitment Officer who was really pleased with the interest shown both in the contest and in the charity.

Mrs. Joyce Thomas, MBE-DL was delighted to be asked to judge the competition, despite the fact that she had only landed from the USA the previous evening. Mrs Thomas and the other judges finally decided that the new lingerie shop in town, Lucy Gray's had the best display and proprietor Janet Worrall was both surprised and very pleased to hear that her display was chosen as the winning entry. David Williams, Chairman of Herefordshire Homestart and Mrs. Thomas then presented Janet with a lovely hamper for her efforts.

Janet informed those present that many people had commented on the display and that three people had picked up information on how to become a Homestart volunteer. You can see more of the presentation and learn about the invaluable work that Herefordshire Homestart do in this week's WNTV NEWS programme.

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After watching the Ross Ramblers set off on their Walk for Health on Saturday afternoon, Ross Town Mayor, Councillor Derek Bedford informed us that he had another engagement at Ross Market House, if we would like to go along and take a photograph.

When we arrived we were greeted by Paul Keetch, MP, Sarah Carr, Parliamentary candidate for the Liberal Democrats and Deputy Leader of the party, Vince Cable. Until our arrival, we were unaware of this visit and were unprepared for an in depth interview. However, we spoke briefly to Mr. Keetch and Sarah about her first year as candidate, before having a brief chat with Mr. Cable.

Had we known about the event beforehand, we could have conducted a far better interview. However, you can see more in this week's WNTV NEWS programme.

In the light of the Conservative party's victoyy in the Old Gore by election last week, and having spoken to members of the Liberal Democratic Party, Wyenot News invited Jesse Norman, Parliamentary candidate for the Conservative party to talk to us about his support of local issues and the recent election.

Jesse very kindly took time out between engagements to be interviewed.

The results of the Old Gore by election are as follows:

Barry Durkin (Conservative) has been elected to Herefordshire Council following the by election in the Old Gore ward with 422 votes.

John Gartside (Independent) had 401 votes

Josephine Lane (Liberal Democrat) 241 votes

Adrian Worgan (Green Party) 49 votes

No votes were rejected.

You can watch our interview with Jesse Norman in this week's WNTV NEWS programme.

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Fridge Door Cabaret is a series of monthly, acoustic open mic nights which are organized by local entertainer, Sol..

Previously known as Open Art Surgeries, these sessions are great if you want to go along and share your talents, whether you play or sing, tell stories or read poetry, with like minded people, and are very entertaining if you just want to go along to watch and listen.

The first of these Fridge Door Cabarets is to take place on Thursday, 24th April at the White Lion Inn, Wilton and will begin at 8pm. If you want to perform, it is advisable to arrive early to book a slot. Admission is free.

This particular session will be dedicated to the memory of Alan Lyus, who died suddenly on Saturday, 29th March. Alan and his wife Chris used to host Sol's open mic nights at the Nature's Choice Cafe in Broad Street. Alan was a lovely man. No matter how busy he was, if we called in to see him or Chris, he always emerged from the kitchen to come and have a word. Alan always enjoyed the sessions and found Sol's new name for them very amusing.

If you would like to join in the fun, go along to the White Lion on Thursday, 24th April.

Do Mr. A and I Gurney read Wyenot News?

Alan

We recently received a postcard address to our house but a name that neither us nor the neighbours know, and there has only been one previous owner of our house. We also had a Christmas card for them.

The addressees are Mr A&I Gurney at Blake Avenue Ross-on-Wye and both cards were from 'Dad and Sheila'. So if 'Dad and Sheila' are wondering why they had no response from their cards to A&I Gurney it's because the address is wrong.

If they want to contact me I can let them have the postcard. robin.e.shaw@btinternet.com

Dad and Sheila are having a great time in Spain, by the way.

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