The Ross Jubilee Committee is delighted to announce that it is organising a competition as part of the town’s jubilee celebrations.
Entries will consist of a piece of art with a surface area of no more than nine square inches (excluding the mount or frame), produced using any non- perishable medium. The competition is open to all ages, and both professiona…ls and amateurs.
All entries should be submitted with an application form available from the Town Clerk or to download from the Town Council Website (see below), to the Corn Exchange by no later than 1st May 2012. Entries will be displayed in Ross-on-Wye in June to coincide with the Jubilee celebrations.
Winning entries will be notified in writing and a total of £250 in prizes will be awarded. The winning entries will also be required for exhibition on Herefordshire Diamond Day on 11th July.
Terms and conditions of entry
1. The competition is open to anyone to create a work in any non-perishable medium (including photography) and of any image or style, with a surface area of no more than nine square inches.
2. All artwork submitted to the competition must be the original idea and creation of the credited artist.
3. The name of artist and title of the work should be entered on the back of the submission.
4. The work should be presented in a mount or frame of the artist’s choice suitable for public exhibition with a sturdy hanging cord attached to “D” rings.
5. Entries may be collected from the Corn Exchange after Wednesday 13 June. Items not collected by 29 June will be sold for charity. Winning entries may be collected after 16 July.
6. The committee may reject entries that it considers inappropriate for any reason.
7. Artists may only submit one entry.
8. All entries will be exhibited and cannot be removed from the exhibition.
9. Any enquiries should be addressed to:
The Town Clerk, c/o Ross-on-Wye Town Council, First Floor, The Corn Exchange, High Street, Ross on Wye, HR9 5HL Tel: 01989 562373
www.rosstc-hereforshire.gov.uk
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Have you entered The Ross on Wye Pancake Day on Tuesday 21st February.
It is still not too late to enter follow this link to download an application form http://blog.wiltoncourthotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Pancake-Races-Entry-Form-2012.pdf
The Wilton Court has taken a stand in the Market Square and our two lady chefs Stacey Barber and Rachael Williams will be cooking and serving pancakes from late morning through the afternoon. The pancakes will be served with a choice of Lemon and sugar at £1.00 or Toffee or Raspberry Sauce at £1.50
Jamie Williams from Sunshine Radio will be joining the Great Ross on Wye Pancake Races for the afternoon, commenting live on air from the event.
Even if you are not entering a race we do hope to see you there for a fun afternoon.
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First race 1.30pm Tickets Club from £75.00 Tattersalls from £45.00 Best Mate from £35.00
The climax of the entire Jump racing season is the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, the highlight of arguably the best days racing of the year, with an atmosphere to match.
In 2011 Long Run provided trainer Nicky Henderson with a long awaited first Gold Cup in a stunning renewal of the great race. Long Run beat Denman, Kauto Star and Imperial Commander who between them had won the previous four Gold Cups. Jump racings new young superstar will be aimed at the race again this season, but there will be plenty of new challengers eager to dethrone the reigning king.
Six other magical races, including two more grade 1 events and three fiercely competitive handicaps, make this a day to cherish.
For bookings contact 0844 579 30003 www.cheltenham.co.uk
Check out accommodation during Gold cup week at the Wilton Court Restaurant, the perfect end to the perfect day , superb accommodation and fantastic food. http://www.wiltoncourthotel.com/Just 40 minutes from Cheltenham Racecourse, go on why not treat yourself.
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Come and join us in our Mulberry Restaurant for a fabulous lunch on Mothering Sunday
Please follow this link to view the Wilton Court Mothering Sunday lunch menu
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The Wye Trow being built to represent Herefordshire in a pageant on the Thames to mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee is taking shape. And now the captain of Ross Rowing Club, Jeremy Picton-Tuberville, who is the Wye Trow Rowing Director, is inviting applicants to crew this prestigious craft.
The Wye Trow will carry a complement of 14 people, including the oarsmen/woman, who will row the craft from fixed seat positions using 15ft oars. It is expected that they will be dressed in period costume and the distance rowed is likely to be between 11-15 kilometres (which will take between 1 ½ and 2 hours).
The Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Lady Darnley, will be on board the Trow when it joins 1000 other water craft on June 3rd for what will be the biggest pageant of boats and ships the River Thames has seen for many centuries.
The Wye Trow project team is looking for athletes from Herefordshire to put their names forward for selection into a team of rowers to train for and take part in this historic event.
A squad of 16 oarsmen and woman will be selected from the volunteers to attend trials and crew training on the Sharpness Canel in Gloucester in April and May. From this squad, eight will be chosen to row the Wye Trow at the Pagaent.
The basic requirments for the trow rowers are: Must be aged 16 or more: Must be an experienced rower. (Fixed seat rowing experience an advantage but not essential); Good reach and flexibility; Excellent level of fitness; Must be available for crew training (likely to be in the first two weeks of April and the second week in May) and the Pageant weekend (May 31st to June 4th).
Applicants are invited to write to the Wye Trow Rowing Director summarising how they meet each of the basic requirements and adding briefly any other information they wish.
The address to write to is: Jeremy Picton-Turbervill, Coughton House, Coughton, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5SF or by email to jeremypt@hotmail.com.
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The real action though is on the track, with a fantastic seven race card featuring the sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase. The sight of the best two mile chasers going head-to-head around the famous Cheltenham circuit is, for many people, the highlight of The Festival. Last season, Irelands sizing Europe was a brilliant winner, beating 2010 Champion Big Zeb.
Tattersall tickets from £32.00 Club from £60.00 and New for 2012 Royal Package from £52.00 There is also a special ticket just costing £25 available on the day for racegoers under the age of 25.
For further details please visit www.cheltenham.co.uk
Just 40 minutes from the racecourse Wilton Court Restaurant with rooms is the perfect venue to relax after the race meeting and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Check out our website www.wiltoncourthotel.com for accommodation packages.
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The Mayor of Ross-on-Wye, Cllr David Ravenscoft, will be supporting the famous Ross-on-Wye Pancake Day Races which will be taking place through the main street of the town on Shrove Tuesday 21st February, culminating in front of the Market House Visitor Centre. Adult races from 2.30pm Children from 3.30pm
Prizes for winners and special achievements. There will be a Best Dressed Pinny Competition (sponsored by Essential Sewing) at 4.30pm in the Market Square.
The races are a simple 50m or 100m sprint, each entrant is to provide their own Frying Pan and each person must wear non-slip shoes suitable for running and an apron. Pancakes will be provided and each participant will be required to toss pancakes at the beginning, middle and end of the race.
Entry fee is £1 per person if pre-booked (£3 on the day) Any extra funds raised will be donated to the Association of Ross Traders to raise the profile of the town for the benefit of visitors and traders.
“Ross-on-Wye has a long history of organising an annual pancake race.” Said Helen Kiddy from ART (Association of Ross Traders), the organisation behind the revival of the popular event in 2010 and 2011.
Said Helen. “Races will take place throughout the afternoon in several numerous categories with lots of races for children of all ages, organised after the local schools close for the day.
Local shop keepers, businesses and individuals who would like to take part should get in touch with Helen Kiddy at Essential Sewing Services in Gloucester Road on 01989 566406. Entry forms are also be available at various places in the town from: Essential Sewing Services, Tudor Sweets, Field Fair and The Ross Gazette office from 1st February.
“Richard Mayo from Truffles Delicatessen has won the Retailers’ Race two years in a row and taken away the coveted trophy (a non-stick frying pan)”. Said Helen Kiddy. “We are determined that it won’t be Richard again this year!”
You can aslo download you entry form to the race here.Pancake Races Entry Form 2012
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Celebrated designer and broadcaster Chris Beardshaw and the Malvern Spring Gardening Show are looking for budding plant Picassos to show off their skills for an exciting new feature for 2012 – The Painting with Plants Gallery
Plant lovers who like to take part are invited to create a beautiful flower bed planting scheme, which creatively represents either a painting (famous or not), photograph, landscape or view.
Ten displays will be selected for the Malvern Spring Gardening Show at the Three Counties Showground from May 10-13. Three of these will be chosen during the event to win £1000 for their charity, local group, school or good cause.
As part of another show attraction, plantsman and award-winning garden designer, Paul Hervey-Brookes is looking for gardening enthusiasts to share their expertise in the plants and people arena theatre.
Anyone who opens their garden to the public and is bursting to let other gardeners in on their secrets could be on their way to being a gardening show expert on Paul’s panel.
Paul, who has designed several show gardens for both the Malvern and Chelsea Flower Shows said: ‘I thought it would be a great idea to ask gardeners who open their gardens for charity to have an opportunity to talk about their gardens, how they developed them, plants they particularly enjoy and the charities they support’
Keen gardeners who are interested in joining Paul Hervey-Brookes at the Malvern Spring Gardening show are invited to email isobelcoulter@threecounties.co.uk by February 1. Anyone interested in taking part in the Painting with Plants Gallery can find out more by contacting Nina Acton on 01684 584919.
The Wimberery Clogg meet every Thursday except the 3rd in the month at the Pludds Village Hall Gloucestershire from 8pm, new members are always very welcome, no previous experience required, its good fun and great exercise.
Contact them on 01594 542923 or 01452 830248
or check out thier website: www.wimberryclog.btik.com.btck.co.uk
Have you made plans for Valentines? Why not check out details of the Wilton Court’s celebrations
We are serving a special Valentines dinner menu on the 11th and 14th February or if you are planning an overnight break we have one and two night celebration packages available
For details of our Valentines menu please follow this link
Special last minute offer book Valentines dinner for two on the 11th or 14th February and we will extend you a special room rate of just £75.00 to include English breakfast Go on why not treat yourself
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