6/6/21: Wilton Sports centre finally reopens
7 June 2021
Ross Sports Centre finally opened on Friday 4 June after what can only be described as one of the worst years in its history.
Not only did they suffer devastating flood damage back in February 2020 but a month later, the pandemic kicked in, challenging progress with the building works and testing morale to the limit. Despite this, the team’s incredible community spirit and hard work brought them to this point on Friday – as the sun shone down on the new clubhouse,
Paul Flitney, Director of Ross Sports Centre, said how grateful he was for all the financial support they’d received, including the National Lottery, and how touched he was by the relentless efforts of the volunteers and the team at Vanstone Building & Consultancy.
We wish them huge congratulations for this amazing achievement and all the very best for the future.
PhotoFront (L to R): Tricia Walker (Ross Juniors FC), Debbie Moore (Ross CIC), Rachel Billington (Ross CIC), Sue Wall (Ross CIC), Paul Deneen, Cllr Ed O’Driscoll, Deputy Mayor, Ross-on-Wye Town CouncilBack (L to R): Richard Jeffryes (Ross Cricket Club), Tony Featherstone (Ross CIC Chairman), Billy Moore (Ross CIC), Cllr Louis Stark, Tomy Thompson (Project Manager), Jim Loftus (Ross CIC)