MADAM, I was very pleased to open the charity shop that has been arranged by Iris Price and her band of volunteers in aid of my nominated charity SSAFA Forces Help (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association).

This charity helps both serving and ex service men and women who might be having a range of difficulties. Last year along SSAFA Forces Help dealt with around 80 cases just in Herefordshire, which demonstrates the need within our County.

If you would like to help by donating some saleable jumble please call in at the shop in Gloucester Road in Ross.

The local line for anyone wishing to access the services of SSAFA is 01432 273932. If you would like to make a donation to the Mayor's Charity please send to the Town Clerk, Council Chambers, High Street, Ross-on-Wye.

Mayor of Ross David Ravenscroft

Editor's note: The total collected at Morrison's supermarket for the mayor's Charity SSAFA was actually £1, 135.