Plans for Ross Town Carnival 2010 are now well underway and this year's event promises to be the biggest and best for many years. Ross Town Mayor, Councillor Jo Lane will be travelling in the procession using the same transport mode as last year's Mayor, Councillor John Edwards; a double decker Routemaster bus, the loan of which has been kindly donated by the bus company.

Staff from the new sweet shop, Tudor Sweets will be joining in the fun this year and will be giving away sweets to the children as they go around the streets and the Police will be on duty to help with the procession, making sure that it moves safely through the streets and keeping a watchful eye out for people who think that the 'Road Closed' signs don't apply to them.

On the Carnival Field, which this year will again be situated on the Ropewalk, there will be lots of attractions and activities for the family to enjoy. There will also be displays from the Forest of Dean Birds of Prey, the Majorettes and Ross Razzmatazz and hopefully a sled dog display. If you enjoy looking at cars, the popular Vintage Vehicle display will be there too.

The programme of events this year also includes a dog show with a range of classes for your family pet to enter such as the waggiest tail, the best tit bit catcher and many other classes, the details of which can be found in the Carnival Programme.

The Carnival Committee look forward to seeing you all having fun at Ross Carnival 2010. If you wouuld like a Carnival Programme, they are available from Ross Library, Ross Heritage Centre, the Tourist Information Centre and Lucas Motorcycles.