The 140th anniversary of the founding of the Mothers’ Union was celebrated on July 14th.

A group of 17 members of the Mothers’ Union from Ross-on-Wye attended the Diocesan Festival Eucharist in Hereford Cathedral to mark the anniversary.

This was a joyous occasion and the patron Her Majesty the Queen was represented by the Lord Lieutenant, the Countess Darnley.

Following the service members moved to the Bishop’s Palace garden for a picnic lunch and ceremonial cake cutting.

The week before, the Ross branch hosted an afternoon tea party to raise funds for the work of the Mothers’ Union at home and overseas. They were delighted that the Mayor and Mayoress were able to attend. It was a very successful afternoon which raised £220.