FOLLOWING strong public interest, Ross-on-Wye Town Council have confirmed their promise to revive the town’s carnival.

The Carnival had been a prominent event in the town’s calendar, being held on the first Saturday of August every year since 1977 when it was revived by a dedicated committee in celebration of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, having not run for a number of years.

The carnival’s last outing was in 2019 and didn’t return during the covid pandemic lockdown in 2020 and the ongoing restrictions in 2021.

The event, which was previously organised by a community group, has not taken place since 2019.

The council have decided that it will stick with the tradition of hosting the Carnival on the first Saturday of August, with the parade going from Ashburton Industrial Estate to Rope Walk.

Cllr Linden Delves, the current town mayor, said: “It’s great to see the Ross Carnival returning. Events like this are key for bringing people together and remind us why our town has such a strong sense of community spirit.

“I’m looking forward to seeing everyone enjoy it again.”

Councillor Ed O’Driscoll told members of the town council at its recent meeting that because of the lack of established infrastructure that the carnival would be a non-motorised parade, ending at the riverside with a funfair.

It is proposed that grants of between £50 to £100 to be made available by Ross Town Council to groups to decorate their parade entry.

Events such as this are not possible without public support and all individuals interested in getting involved should email [email protected] regarding the Carnival’s working group or to lend a hand on the day.

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