Madam, As everyone is aware, the Ross-in-Bloom project for 2009 is to clean up and paint Pigs Alley.
Following a letter a few months ago I am delighted to be able to give you all an update on progress.
Thanks to the Police Authority, Ross Town Council and some individual donations we are now able to go ahead financially and order the paint.
However, before we start on this we will need to have a working party to get all the walls cleaned down ready for the undercoat, before we can start on the top coat and the fancy bits.
Could anyone who would like to help us with this, especially those that expressed an interest when we first published the project details, please leave their names and contact details (preferably with a telephone number) in writing with myself at Lucas Motorcycles or with Mary at Ross Heritage Centre. Could you please also indicate which days of the week you are most likely to be able to help. As soon as we can we will then work out the working parties.
We have all the necessary safety equipment ready as well as insurance so there are no worries on that score.
Please bear with us concerning the announcement of a starting date.
There has been major subsidence in Pigs Alley due to the drainage problems so the alley is at present closed. This means we are unable to work there at the moment. However, we are making these arrangements so that as soon as the alley investigations and any necessary work is completed we will be able to get straight to it.
Thanks you all again for your great enthusiasm with all of this and I look forward to hearing from everyone who can give us a hand.
Hopefully we will still be able to get this done ready for the Heart of England Judges visit in July. Fingers crossed.
Margaret Lucas, Chairman Ross-in-Bloom