Dear Editor,

Once again we appeal to the good folk of Ross and the surrounding villages to support Christian Aid week - from May 15th – 21st. Over 100 volunteers from the local community will be calling house to house.

We hope that you, the residents, will be generous, courteous and supportive as the money raised is to help relieve the poverty in our world.

This year the appeal highlights the needs of flood victims in Bangladesh.

Most envelopes will be picked up by a group of very loyal and hard-working helpers, but inevitably some will be missed.

This year there are two local outlets who will receive envelopes: Lucas Motorcycles in Brookend Street, and Wyedean Wholefoods at 8, Gloucester Road.

If people miss giving then late gifts are welcome at these addresses or at any of the churches.

Christian Aid week sees all the churches in the local area working closely together with special prayers in the services on Pentecost Sunday, May 15th.

The local committee organises the collection for Ross Town, Bridstow and Wilton, Brampton Abbotts, Peterstow, Walford, Linton, Lea, Aston Ingham, Upton Bishop and the St Weonards parish.

Reverend Glyn and Sheila Jenkins

Christian Aid Secretaries

Ross-on-Wye