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Helping Ukrainians In Ross

Many of us may not be in a position to host a Ukrainian family but we may have wondered how we can help. The Ross Refugee Support is a newly formed independent network of volunteers who are offering help. Some are hosting Ukrainian families but others are simply offering a little of their time.

The Support Group meet every Wednesday in the lower room of the Ross Baptist Church in Broad Street.  This is an opportunity for Ukrainians to meet others from their country, helping them to feel less isolated and chat with others who are in the same situation, which in itself is helping many settle in to a new temporary life in the UK. The hosts have also found it useful to meet other hosts who have been able to offer accommodation and they too can exchange useful ideas on many day to day situations.

The Ross Refugee Support Group is planning to help in other areas. Margaret King, who is responsible for steering this group said

“In addition to hosting families and individuals, we can help in so many practical ways such as helping them improve their English, help with transport, form filling, job applications, health and mental wellbeing.”

If you know of any Ukrainian families or hosts who would benefit from this or if you can help by offering a couple of hours or more, please contact us via our website at www.rossrefugeesupport.org.uk

It’s Choral Evensong today at 6 – the best free show the Church of England has to offer. There’s no need to do anything just come along and unwind. The Church of England invented mindfulness back in 1549!

An evening of local history, stories from St Mary’s churchyard.

We’ll begin the evening in church with a presentation from Heather, over a glass or two of wine to hear about the development of the churchyard and its surrounding buildings and who is buried in it. After that, weather permitting, we’ll wander out for one of Heather’s guided walks (a short one) to see it all in context.

And if you’re a member of the Friends of St Mary’s, our AGM is immediately before it at 6.30 pm.

This event has been organised by the Ecochurch group.

We are soon to invest a considerable amount of money into a new sound system in St Mary’s. We have a trial of speakers (the vital bit) on Tuesday 7th June at 3pm. If you’ve ever complained that you can’t hear properly in church we want your views on the next bit of tech. Please come along for a cup of tea.

Don’t miss the exciting events taking place today around the churchyard all provided by the Wye Valley River Festival.

Full details here: https://wyevalleyriverfest.com/events/the-streets-of-ross/#jp-carousel-2866

Coffee and delicious homemade cakes are on offer now (until noon) in church.

This evening Ross welcomes the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, down at the bandstand. Tickets and details here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ross-platinum-festival-with-the-pasadena-roof-orchestra-tickets-329668305777

Congratulations to Mark Sanderson who has been awarded a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours List “For services to the community in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire”. Thank you for all you have done, and all you continue to do.

We are soon to invest a considerable amount of money into a new sound system in St Mary’s. We have a trial of speakers (the vital bit) on Tuesday 7th June at 3pm. If you’ve ever complained that you can’t hear properly in church we want your views on the next bit of tech. Please come along for a cup of tea.

Yesterday we said goodbye to Canon Chris Blanchard from The Ross Parishes ministry team in a service at Walford Church. Here are some pictures of the occasion.

An evening of local history, stories from St Mary’s churchyard.

We’ll begin the evening in church with a presentation from Heather, over a glass or two of wine to hear about the development of the churchyard and its surrounding buildings and who is buried in it. After that, weather permitting, we’ll wander out for one of Heather’s guided walks (a short one) to see it all in context.

This event has been organised by the Ecochurch group.

This morning we bid farewell to a much loved member of the community and St Mary’s Congregation.

Russ Mellor’s memorial service is at 11.30 in St Mary’s Church. You can join us there or online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stRfuNv4Oj8

A request from the KTS Crafts Warehouse (Trenchard Street), from a lady who goes into Ukraine and often near the front. They need socks and sanitary towels for the soldiers. The soldiers put sanitary towels in their boots to absorb moisture.

Men, please bring in a pair of socks, a pair from their own sock drawer would be perfect (you don’t have to knit them and they don’t need to be blue and yellow!).

Can we ask all women to bring in a packet of sanitary towels each. If everyone can do this that would be a fantastic help.

Don’t miss tonight’s exciting concert in St Mary’s

Reserve tickets now at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/createross/t-rereno?fbclid=IwAR24SBk0RoUxOLK4mga5n9A_y8Tka3jrPDPZgQ1Sq0LTiACEkRBBiZpPigU

Our organ recital on Saturday evening given by Suzy StClair raised just over £1000. The money has been divided between Katie’s tremendous efforts from her premises on Trenchard Street, and the Bridge Charity, based in Poland who are supporting refugee efforts in Ukraine.

Thanks to everyone who came, and especially to Suzy for a tremendous evening.

Please support createROSS in helping to keep classical music live in Ross.

Reserve tickets now at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/createross/t-rereno?fbclid=IwAR24SBk0RoUxOLK4mga5n9A_y8Tka3jrPDPZgQ1Sq0LTiACEkRBBiZpPigU

Why not join us for a fun evening, eating, meeting and sharing good company?

From 6.15 pm – Meet at the church

7.00pm – Starter

8.00pm – Main course

9.15pm – Dessert served in church

£15 per person To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/319065873617

Further information: https://rossparishes.uk/safari-supper or contact Paul Cummings – 07970 315630

Everyone is welcome. Booking deadline – Saturday 30th April