The Christmas tree, purchased by Ross-on-Wye Town Council, with a donation from Ross Rotary Club, was erected in the Market Place on Tuesday, November 14th.

The lights were then checked and placed on the tree by Ross Fire Fighters who used a cherry picker from Ermin Plant Hire.

The lights will be switched on again, by the Mayor of Ross, Cllr Nigel Gibbs, and the winners of the Art Competition organised in conjunction with the Ross Gazette, on Sunday, November 19th at the Ross Christmas Fayre.

The winner of the Under eight category is Eleri Bateman, age five, who also wins a prize donated by Tudor Sweets.

Jessica Chandler is the winner in the eight to 15 age category and she also wins a book voucher donated by Rossiters.

Jane Wheble won the over 16 category and a voucher for Caffé Eleganza.

The three winners have been invited to join the Mayor in the Market Place at 4pm to help press the button to light up the Christmas tree and the Market House.