Two large events have been cancelled in Ross-on-Wye due to concerns about bringing people together during this time.

The Mayor of Ross, Councillor Jane Roberts told the Ross Gazette that she had felt the only course of action was to cancel the Mayor’s Ball, which would have been a barn dance at the Larruperz Centre on Saturday, March 14.

She said the Town Council had sold a large number of tickets but it would not be sensible to continue with the event at this time.The launch event for Gilpin2020 which was due to take place at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church tonight has been postponed. The organisers said: "It has not been an easy decision, but with a rapidly changing situation in relation to the coronavirus we feel it would be wrong to bring so many people together for an indoor gathering of this nature.

"We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We intend to reschedule the event."