Madam, On behalf of Ross on Wye Town Council I would like to thank everyone who has made the Christmas lights such a success this year. The atmosphere in the town at the celebration event on Saturday was really exciting and even the weather was kind (for most of the afternoon).
Special thanks are due to:
1.All the traders who have made such a magnificent effort this year to put up trees and lights above their shops.
2.St Mary's for the Christmas Tree Festival and all the stall holders on the High Street
3.Voice Squad, the Larruperz pantomime, the organ grinder and the Town Band for their musical contributions
4.Aston University for building Rudolph the LED-nosed reindeer and bringing him to Ross
5.Wye Valley AONB for funding the energy efficiency drive and Marches Energy Agency's visit. Over 300 people visited the Light Fantastic exhibition in the High Street to receive their free energy efficient light bulb and information about home energy saving.
6.Last but by no means least, Rachel Lewis, the Deputy Town Clerk, for all the work she put in organising the events.
If you missed Rudolph and the Light Fantastic event they are returning to Tudorville on the morning of Saturday 12th December and Three Crosses that afternoon.
The Christmas lights in Ross this year are saving so much energy that about one tonne of carbon emissions are being avoided over the Christmas period. But, as a town, we can save energy in other ways as well. One important way to save petrol is to shop local - by doing your Christmas shopping in Ross this year you will be doing the planet a favour, saving petrol money and supporting your local community. Don't forget the Christmas Shopping Extravaganza on Sunday, December 6th December, 10-4!
Cllr Jane Roberts