MADAM, on behalf of the Ross-in-Bloom team, I am writing to thank you for helping prepare Ross for the annual summer visit of the Heart in Bloom Judges. We could not have done it without your help.
As you are aware, the judges visited Ross on Tuesday July 20th, and they seemed very impressed with what they found. At one time they were overheard to say that Ross was probably the cleanest and tidiest town they had visited this year.
They were also very impressed with the friendliness of local people, as well as the efforts put in to make the town bright and colourful. They also enjoyed meeting representatives of local groups.
The judges were particularly delighted with the Pigs Alley project (partly funded by the Town Council and the police) and plans for the Walk of the Arts of Ross.
They were also pleased to be able to join in with the presentation of the Community Spirit Award to Councillor Gordon Lucas for his hard work throughout the town, all year round.
Next year we hope to show them a completed Pigs Alley, as well as the completed Walk.
Margaret Lucas, Ross-in-Bloom chairman