Madam, I would like, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Ross-on-Wye to thank all those people who supported our recent Sponsored Walk and Concert in aid of our 'Bottoms Up' appeal for the new Endoscopy Suite at the Ross Community Hospital. Since July 1st we have raised in the region £7,500 of the £20,000 required.

Our next event is the Swimathon on November 3rd and 4th at Monmouth Swimming Pool. This enables us to help other charities as well as our own. People enter teams of between four and six people who are able to raise money for their own favourite charity as well as the club project. Full details including entry and sponsorship forms can be found on the club website http://www.rossrotary.com">www.rossrotary.com or from me on 01989 567810.

We hope you might be able to join us.

Philip Dazeley,

Club Secretary