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Festive joy at Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre
Thousands of people visited the Christmas Fayre on Sunday 30th November embracing a day full of festive cheer at the annual celebration organised by Ross-on-Wye Town Council. Visitors enjoyed browsing over 80 stall holders offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats and
Mayor’s 2025 Christmas Card competition winner announced
Following the continued success of the Mayor’s Christmas Card competition, the current Mayor, Cllr Linden Delves, was keen to continue this tradition and to run the competition again this year. The Town Council was inundated with fantastic festive entries, and
New Twinning Partnership formed between Ross-on-Wye and Ukrainian Town of Ovruch
Ross-on-Wye Town Council is pleased to confirm that the official Twinning Agreement between Ross-on-Wye and Ovruch, Ukraine will be formally signed on Friday 5th December at 3pm. This historic signing marks the beginning of a long and supportive partnership between
Restoration of historic Plague Cross in Ross-on-Wye completed thanks to Historic England Funding
Ross-on-Wye Town Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of essential conservation work to the historic Plague Cross located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church. This important heritage project was made possible through grant funding of £2,305 from
Historic signs made available for public collections or display
This year, Ross-on-Wye Town Council began to restore and update the Town Centre’s cast iron wayfinding posts (pedestrian signage). The posts have been in place for over 3 decades and, previously indicated walking distances in yards, are now outdated with
The Countdown to the Annual Ross Christmas Fayre Begins
The much-loved Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre returns to the town centre on Sunday 30th November from 11am to 5pm, promising a fun-filled day of festive entertainment, shopping, and community spirit. Over 80 traders will line the streets, offering unique gifts, crafts,
Changes to Homs Road Car Park from 1st January 2026
Ross-on-Wye Town Council has announced that the Homs Road car park, which is currently free to use, will become a paid car park from 1st January 2026. This decision follows ongoing concerns around the misuse of the facility, including abandoned
Switch-on star announced for Ross-on-Wye’s 2025 Christmas Fayre
Following a huge number of nominations, Ross-on-Wye Town Council is delighted to announce that 7-year-old, Oliver Slater, has been picked to light up the town this Christmas. Oliver received an overwhelming number of nominations from the local community, and was
Half term activities return this October.
Ross-on-Wye Town Council continue to support local families with the provision of free activities in the school holidays. Following the popularity of the activities at Ross Community Gardens and craft sessions at the Market House earlier this year, these return