Ross-on-Wye – The Ross Parishes: Ross-on-Wye, Walford & Brampton Abbotts

Christmas Tree Festival Lunchtime Treat

Posted on 18/11/2025 by racheld332e1f87d

On Monday 1st December at 1.30pm, Michael Lunts will go Christmas Crackers amongst the trees of St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival. His satirical take on Christmas customs will have you laughing as you sit back and enjoy a performance of songs from the likes of Donald Swann, Tom Lehrer, Noel Coward and Jake Thackray together with seasonal offerings from Ogden Nash and John Betjeman. Tickets are £10 and include entry to the Festival and a discount on the soup lunch (served from 12.30pm) or tea and cake following the performance. Tickets online at https://rossparishes.uk/news/christmas-tree-festival-2025/

Big Quiz

Posted on 07/11/2025 by racheld332e1f87d

Our Big Quiz for Tearfund is next Saturday 15th November starting at 7pm. Have you booked yet? Have you found your team mates?

Join us – Book here (we can put you in a team if you wish) at St Mary’s for an evening of fun. Bring a snack to share and make a donation to Tearfund – more opportunities for this on the night too!

St Mary’s Bells

Posted on 10/07/202510/07/2025 by racheld332e1f87d

Today, Thursday 10th July, the bells of St Mary’s are ringing as the Society of Royal Cumberland Youths ring a peal of 5,000 changes (Cornwall Surprise Major). This means that the order the eight bells are rung changes 5,000 times during the three and a quarter hours it takes to ring the peal. If you have been in town this afternoon, you will have heard them.

St George’s Day Concert – this Saturday 26th April, 7pm

Posted on 25/04/2025 by racheld332e1f87d

We’re looking forward to listening to the Hereford Police Choir as they return to St Mary’s tomorrow night. They will be joined by the Marches Military Wives’ Choir for what promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening. It’s not too late to buy a ticket (£10) – we have kept some back to sell on the door – or you can contact Ted to reserve a ticket by phoning 01989 564967.

Hereford Police Choir

Posted on 14/04/202515/04/2025 by racheld332e1f87d

Join us for a concert celebrating St George’s Day with Hereford Police Choir and their guests, the Marches Military Wives’ Choir on Saturday 26th April at 7pm at St Mary’s Church, Ross. Proceeds to St Mary’s Church.

Tickets available from Ross Parishes Benefice Office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings – not Bank Holidays), by phoning Ted Willis on 01989 564967 or online (£11.55 including fee), here.

Don’t forget Lent lunch!

Posted on 25/03/2025 by racheld332e1f87d

Drop in to church for a choice of two delicious homemade soups and bread and butter, on Wednesday at any time between 12 noon and 1.30pm. No set charge, but donations welcome for the MU Overseas Fund.

Love Letter to the Wye

Posted on 27/02/2025 by racheld332e1f87d

Saturday 8th March, 7.30pm at St Mary’s, Ross

Love letter to the Wye was written by local composer Fiona Taylor in response to concerns about the state of the Wye. The first half celebrates it’s history and importance to the area, and the second half is about the pollution and deterioration of the river. Local children, a community choir and musicians and wonderful soloists will be performing this moving and memorable work. Tickets £10, online or at the door.

Fantastic Draw at the Hedgehog Fayre

Posted on 02/08/2024 by racheld332e1f87d

A HUGE thank you to our wonderful Ross shops who have supported St Mary’s both in the draw and with other gifts for the Fayre. You can get your tickets at the Fayre, look for bargains on our stalls, and stop by for a pint and a pork or brisket roll at the Motley Hog in St Mary’s Churchyard or a cream tea and homemade cake at Mrs Tiggy Winkle’s Tea Shop in St Mary’s Hall. See you there!

Hedgehog Fayre – St Mary’s, Ross-on-Wye

Posted on 08/07/2024 by racheld332e1f87d

Join us for a fun day all about hedgehogs. Meet Archie the Hedgehog, find out more about these endangered prickly creatures from local hedgehog groups, Herefordshire Nature Trust and National Landscapes (formerly Wye Valley AONB). The Crown & Sceptre (Motley Hog Brewery) will provide the bar and smoked pork rolls, and with a barbecue and Mrs Tiggy Winkles Tea shop you won’t go hungry or thirsty. Plenty for the all family with face painting, games, storytelling, music and stalls – make a note of the date – Saturday 3rd August!

Christmas Tree Festival, St Mary’s, Ross

Posted on 18/10/202318/10/2023 by rcl53

St Mary’s is hosting Ross-on-Wye’s biannual Christmas Tree Festival from 25th to 28th November. If you haven’t booked a space for your tree, please complete the form on the website. The more trees we have, the more spectacular the festival will be! All businesses, charities, organisations and individuals welcome.

Enter your tree here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4rRUs716duxuiEcNKWUJXJZNJFvYclt0dC4T54mTQHyEGuA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Grants for Ross Students

Posted on 29/09/2023 by rcl53

Ross Educational Foundation offers grants to students up to the age of 25 whose homes are within the boundaries of Ross Town Council to help with the cost of books, equipment and travel who are following courses at universities and colleges and those at school undertaking special educational trips. The Trustees will be meeting again in October and applicants should contact the Secretary, Louise Jarvis tel. 01989 562175 or by e-mail administrator@rossparishes.uk for further information and an application form, which should be submitted before Friday 6^th October.

St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival

Posted on 27/07/2023 by rcl53

Decorate your tree at Ross-on-Wye’s popular Christmas Tree Festival. No charge to display a decorated tree – businesses, organisations and individuals all welcome. More information coming soon.