MADAM, Ross Educational Foundation offers grants to students up the age of 25, whose homes are within the boundaries of Ross Urban or Ross Rural Parish Councils. Grants are awarded for books, equipment etc, needed by students following courses at university or training colleges and those learning the theory of professional or skilled trades. Students studying music and other arts are also eligible to apply. The Trustees will be meeting again at the end of September and applicants should contact the Secretary, Mrs M Bickerton on 01989 563260 – during office hours only - for further information and an application form, which should be returned by March 1st.

Margaret Bickerton, Ross