This week Tina speaks to actress, Virginia McKenna, who played the leading role in 'Born Free' and 'Carve Her Name With Pride', the well known film about the life and death of Violette Szabo GC. We meet Maureen and find out about Furze Hegehog Rescue. We visit Wilton Castle, talk to Mike Johnson, who won 'Best in Show' with his dry cider at the Three Counties Show. I film (very briefly) the planet, Saturn, Tina talks to Jack about the rapidly approaching Jamstand event and we finish with some of Jack's performance in Monmouth last Friday evening

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The grounds of Cartref at Wormelow were full of people on Saturday afternoon waiting to enjoy the eighth annual picnic, organized by Rosemary Rigby MBE in memory of war time heroine Violette Szabo.

Violette was an incredibly brave young woman who worked with British Intelligence during the second World War and was executed by the Germans. A film called 'Carve her Name With Pride' was made about Violette's short life and actress Virginia McKenna OBE played the starring role fifty years ago. Violette's story has had a profound effect on many people and each year a picnic is held in her memory at the place she visited in her youth.

Saturday's event was attended by Ross Town Mayor, Councillor John Davies, the Mayor of Hereford and many other dignitaries as well as members of the Royal British Legion from various parts of the country.

A special service took place in the afternoon and before the picnic itself began Virginia McKenna unveiled a statue of Violette which was sculpted by Angela Palmer and spoke to us for this week's WNTV News Programme.

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Congratulations to Mike Johnson of Ross Cider and Perry Company who returned home from the Three Counties Show with three awards and a huge trophy.

The dry cider that Mike had entered into the show won first place in its class and was later judged to be the Best in Show. As a result, Mike's produce was then judged as the 'Best in Herefordshire' and was also presented with a huge trophy. We went along to Broome Farm to congratulate Mike and talk to him about his latest achievement. You can hear what Mike had to say in this week's WNTV News Programme.

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

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