THE 1ST Ross-on-Wye Rainbows have been taking part in Girl Guiding UK'S

'Changing the World' project which marks the start of Guiding's Centenary

Celebrations. The Rainbows have been carrying out tasks for the Woodland

Trust which has included hunting for tree seeds and recycling Christmas

Cards. The Woodland Trust has now given the Unit 30 trees, including silver birch, rowan and wild cherry, to plant in the town. After discussion with Herefordshire Council, a suitable site was identified and the Rainbows set to with a will to get the young trees planted. Margaret Lucas and Mary Sinclair Powell, from Ross-in-Bloom, came along to see the Rainbows in action and to hear their plans to make a colourful wildlifefriendly

area in an otherwise rather neglected area of the town.Mrs Lucas told The Ross Gazette that Ross-in-Bloom had been given 100 daffodil bulbs by Colin Smith of the Market Garden in Brookend Street, and she planned to plant them in between the Rainbow's new trees. Rainbows are between 5 and 7 years old. They take part in many activities, in and around their meeting place, including games, songs and stories as well as craft activities, usually involving copious amounts of glitter. They also do more traditional Guiding activities, such as badgework and community projects. For Information about Ross Rainbows please contact Rainbow Guider Jules King on 01989 568941. For information about Guiding in Ross please contact Julie Morgan, Guide Guider and district commissioner on 01989 562591