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3rd
August 2011 |
HEART OF ENGLAND JUDGES IMPRESSED WITH ROSS. |
The
Heart of England in Bloom judges visited Ross-on-Wye last
Tuesday and were very impressed; not only with the way the
town looked on 'Judgement Day,' but also with the community
spirit which became more and more evident to them as they
made their tour through
the streets. Local traders and volunteers as well as Amey
Herefordshire had been out from early that morning to ensure
that everything was still in order for the important visit.
Ross-in-Bloom
work hard all year round, planning their latest campaign
and their hard work pays off with them generally doing very
well in the awards.
Guided
by the Ross-in-Bloom team, the judges, Mark Wiltshire, Roger
Bache and David Franks visited the riverside, St. Mary's
Churchyard, including the Garden of Remembrance, which is
beautifully kept by a small team of volunteers. They were
taken around the town and were also proudly shown Ross-in-Bloom's
pet projects for the year; the continual improvement of
Pigs Alley and the Jubilee renovation of the Thomas Blake
Memorial Gardens. They seemed particularly interested to
learn that the whole family of Radcliffe
House Guest House and other residents of Wye Street
are actively taking part in this major makeover. Whilst
at the garden, the judges were asked to select the winner
of the Ross-in-Bloom Childrens' Scarecrow competition, sponsored
by the Ross Gazette.
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Carnival Princess Hazel Ashrat joins the Ross-in-Bloom team and
the judges at the riverside. Photograph by John Bullough. |

The judges select the winning scarecrow. |

A welcome sign for the judges in the ever improving Pigs Alley. |
During
their tour, the three gentlemen were driven round in a vehicle
kindly loaned to RiB for the day by Charmaine Danter and
on the way were pleased to be greeted by members of ART
and the wonderful sight of floral arrangements provided
by Ross
Garden Store. After visiting the Charities Market at
Ross Market House where many organizations were raising
money for their causes, the judges continued their journey
through the town before being taken to The Chase Hotel where
they enjoyed a delicious tea. We shall know the outcome
of their visit in September and will keep our fingers crossed.
Ross-in-Bloom
Chairman, Margaret Lucas said that she was delighted with
how well the day went adding that she was very pleased to
see so many people and so much colour around the town. 'Ross
was spotless and I would like to thank everybody who did
their bit to make the visit an enjoyable and light hearted
occasion. Everybody knows who they are, so to avoid the
embarrassment of leaving people out, please accept a blanket
'Thank you' on behalf of myself and my team who once again
pulled out all the stops.'
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One of the delightful mini murals which brighten up Pigs Alley. |

The once intimidating Pigs Alley is now bright and cheerful thanks
to Ross-in-Bloom. |

Mayor and Mayoress Ravenscroft raising money for SSAFA at the charities
market. |
Ross-in-Bloom
are also pleased to announce that the winners in their local
'Best Dressed Windows for 2011' competition are as follows:
Traders
Gold (joint) and The Leadership Trust Trophy: Ruby Tuesday
and Like's Florist.
Silver Gilt: Parkfields, The County Collection, George Nicholls,
Essential
Sewing, Cushty and Hallmark Cards.
Silver: JD’s,
Bam Boozled, Little Chic and Pedlars Nest.
Charity
Gold and the Sinclair-Powell Trophy: Oxfam
Silver Gilt: Barnardo's and Sue Ryder.
Well
done to you all
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Iris Price supporting Help for Heroes. |

The Ross Branch of the Royal British Legion. |

Commander Lampert raising funds for Training Ship Ross. |

Evidence of the work of Ross-in-Bloom in black & white (and
glorious colour). |

At the end of a hard day's judging, everybody returns to The Chase
Hotel for tea. |
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