Four of the staff at Chaseview Veterinary Surgery, Dawn Meadows, Rachel Harries, Caz Brown and Helen Bigmore, decided to do a 12000ft freefall parachute jump in order to raise money for the charities Help for Heroes and Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Despite the -23 degrees C temperature everyone managed to pluck up the courage to complete the jump, on Sunday, January 31st, and all landed safely. In total they have raised over £1500 and money is still coming in!

Lots of visitors to the surgery have very kindly donated money and the girls are very grateful to each and every one of them for their support.

If anyone would like to support either charity they can still donate money by sending money via Chaseview Vets.

Pictured with the girls is Kate Kerry who also completed the jump.

Ross revives Pancake Races

The ancient tradition of the pancake race is to be revived in Ross this year.

Permission has been given to close the road between the Market Place and New Street and on Tuesday, February 16th, various races will be held in Broad Street.

It will cost £1 each to enter to help cover costs, any profit will be donated to a local charity. Mums, Dads, the under 5s, children, teenagers, work colleagues, social groups, playgroups etc can take part and there will be a special prize for the best dressed apron!

The event is being organised by the Association of Ross Traders in conjunction with Ross in Bloom. The event last took place in Ross in the late 1970s.

The races will take place between 10:00am - 12:00am Shrove Tuesday, February 16th which is during half term.

If you would like to enter the race as an individual or with friends contact [email protected]">[email protected] Prizes for the winners will be donated by the retailers of Ross.