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Description: Black and white photograph showing a group of men and women. A woman in the centre is wearing a chain of office and three of the other women are holding small wallets with "First Aid" and the St. John Ambulance Maltese Cross logo printed on the front. From left to right, the group is named as: Mrs. S. Allen Mrs. M. Barnett Mrs. L. Bain Mrs J. H. Thomas (Mayor of Ross) Mrs. P. Davies Mrs. J. Harding Mr. W. J. Hazelton Mr. T. Ruck Dr. W. A. D. Jones-Roberts (instructor) Miss. E.Teiser Mr. E. Allen (instructor)

Description: Black and white photograph showing Mr. Terry Morgan and Miss. Lynne Marie Perkins who married at Ross Baptist Church.

Description: Black and white photograph showing four people in front of a van with "Join Herefordshire Foster Care Association" on the side. A man and woman in the centre are shaking hands. The woman is wearing a chain of office. A promotion event organised by Herefordshire Foster Care Association was held in the Market Place. From left to right, the group is named as: Mr. F. Booth (county social worker) Mr. Clive Brooks (chairman of the Herefordshire Foster Care Association) Mrs. Joyce H. Thomas (Mayor of Ross) Mr. T. W. Passey (secretary of the county association)

Description: Black and white photograph of a row of ladies sat on chairs with another row of ladies standing behind them. Although they are inside a room, two of them are wearing outdoor coats. There is no article heading. The occasion is a fundraising event organised by the Friends of the Chestnuts held at the Chase Hotel. It included a fashion show and songs performed by members of Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan Society. The two ladies wearing the coats probably took part in the fashion show - the theme being autumn and winter fashion. From left to right, the ladies are named as: Back row: Janet Cross Freda Gibbons Joyce Bengough Vera Farmer Betty Neal Front row: Pam Phillips Mavis Baker Margaret Thomas (from Warwick House) Winifred James

Description: Black and white photograph of Mr. Kenneth James Gough and Miss. Christine Yvonne Evans who married at St. Weonards Church.

Description: Black and white photo of 2 men performing handshake, 27th November 1975

Description: Black and white photograph showing a group of people on top of a building. In the centre is a man tapping a copping stone with the handle of a trowel. Beside him is a woman wearing a chain of office. On the left above the group is a small tree in a bag perched on the There is no article heading. Individuals are not identified in the article. However, in the centre is known local dignitaries Mrs. Joyce Thomas (Mayor of Ross) and Mr. Colin Shepherd M.P.

Description: Black and white photo of Eunice Saunders and others, building plan review, 27th November 1975

Description: Black and white photograph of Mr. Christopher James Payne and Miss. Lesley Carol Feltham who married at the Church of The Holy Jesus, Lydbrook.

Description: Black and white photograph of a group of four girls gathered around a woman who is holding an opened book. The woman is wearing a chain of office. The article is headed "MAYOR BACKS NEW LIBRARY". A competition entitled "Holiday Journey Through Time" had been run during August with the concept of encouraging children to use the library to find answers to a series of questions. The winners were presented with their prizes by the Mayor of Ross. The prize-winners are pictured with the Mayor and are named as: On the left, June Hurst and Victoria Perry In the centre, Mrs. Joyce Thomas, Mayor of Ross On the right, Caroline Bengough and Rebecca Morley Jones At the time, Ross Library was located in the Market House.

Description: Black and white photograph showing a group of cubs and scouts holding banners advertising a Christmas Bazaar. They are surrounding a lady wearing a chain of office and a hat with a material flower on the front. There is no article heading The occassion is the 1st and 2nd Ross cubs and scouts Christmas Bazaar which was held in their headquarters hut near the swimming pool (Red Meadow car park). The lady is the Mayor of Ross, Mrs, Joyce Thomas, who opened the bazaar and judged the banners. The winners are named (but not specifically identified in the photograph) as: Cub scouts 1. Paul and Andrew Davies 2. Clive Marshall 3. Peter Hayes Scouts 1. Neal Cooper 2. Paul Neville 3. Richard Pittaway

Description: Black and white photograph showing two men dressed in suits shaking hands and holding a certificate. The readable words on the certificate are: "starpacks 1975 Certificate of Award / gold star / Institute of Packaging" There is no article heading. The man on left is Mr. John Briggs, president of the Institute of Packaging, who is presenting Mr. Richard Powell, designer with Reed Corrugated Cases Limited, with a gold star certificate in the Institute of Packaging Starpacks Awards.

Description: Black and white photograph of Mr. Alan Pargeter and Miss. Glenys Page who married at Weston-under-Penyard Church. The reception was held at the "Wye Hotel" in Weston-under-Penyard where, at the time, Mr. Pargeter was the assistant manager. Today, the hotel is known as "Penyard House Hotel" and promotes itself as a conference and wedding venue.

Description: Black and white photograph showing a man and women looking at a piece of paper being held by another women stood in between them. She is also holding a pen and wearing a chain of office. The other woman is wearing a sash emblazoned with "National Savings Bank". There is no article heading. Front left to right, the group is named as: Mr. G. G. Gwatkin (chairman of Ross National Savings Committee) Mrs. Joyce Thomas (Mayor of Ross) Miss. Katherine Munro (Miss. National Savings Bank)

Description: Black and white photograph showing a group of people at a formal function. The article is headed "CONSERVATIVES HAVE HAD NOTABLE SUCCESSES, SAYS M.P." The group are attending the Ross Conservatives dinner-dance held at the Royal Hotel. From left to right, they are named as: Mr. J. L. Wallin (branch chairman) Mrs. Wallin Mr. Colin Shepherd, M.P. Mr. H. A. Porter Mrs. H. A. Porter, M.B.E. (president)

Description: Black and white photograph of Mr. John Bush and Miss. Jacqueline Margaret Vernon who married at Ross Parish Church. The previous year, Miss. Vernon won the title "Miss Ross of 1974". [Related article: Ross Gazette, August 29, 1974 - Front page]

Description: Black and white photo of Poppy day, St Weonards and District Royal British Legion, 13th November 1975

Description: lack and white studio portrait photograph of a young girl. The article is headed "132 ENTERED BABY COMPETITION". A baby photograph competition run by Walbrook Photography attracted 132 entries. The contest was advertised in the Ross Gazette four weeks previously (October 9, page 4). To enter the competition parents had to bring their "baby" along to Walbrook's studio for the photograph to be taken. The photographs were then submitted to a panel of judges who selected the "most appealing portraits". As a sales promotion, the photograph was offered for purchase at a "special discount price". On the panel of judges were the Mayor of Ross, Mrs. Joyce Thomas; Ross Gazette reporter, Mr. Martin Morris; Florist, Miss. Bridget Like and quantity surveyor, Mr. David Open. This girl is the 3rd prize winner, Michelle Powell who lived at The Crescent in Mitcheldean. She won a £2.50 "Kids in Fashion" voucher. Walbrook Photography's studio and shop was at 15, Broad Street. "Kids In Fashion" was a children's clothing and toy shop located at 7 Market Place.

Description: lack and white studio portrait photograph of a young boy wearing a bow tie. The article is headed "132 ENTERED BABY COMPETITION". A baby photograph competition run by Walbrook Photography attracted 132 entries. The contest was advertised in the Ross Gazette four weeks previously (October 9, page 4). To enter the competition parents had to bring their "baby" along to Walbrook's studio for the photograph to be taken. The photographs were then submitted to a panel of judges who selected the "most appealing portraits". As a sales promotion, the photograph was offered for purchase at a "special discount price". On the panel of judges were the Mayor of Ross, Mrs. Joyce Thomas; Ross Gazette reporter, Mr. Martin Morris; Florist, Miss. Bridget Like and quantity surveyor, Mr. David Open. This boy is the 2nd prize winner, Christian Howells who lived in Church Close, Ross. He won a £5 "Kids in Fashion" voucher. Walbrook Photography's studio and shop was at 15, Broad Street. "Kids In Fashion" was a children's clothing and toy shop located at 7 Market Place.

Description: Black and white studio portrait photograph of a young girl. The article is headed "132 ENTERED BABY COMPETITION". A baby photograph competition run by Walbrook Photography attracted 132 entries. The contest was advertised in the Ross Gazette four weeks previously (October 9, page 4). To enter the competition parents had to bring their "baby" along to Walbrook's studio for the photograph to be taken. The photographs were then submitted to a panel of judges who selected the "most appealing portraits". As a sales promotion, the photograph was offered for purchase at a "special discount price". On the panel of judges were the Mayor of Ross, Mrs. Joyce Thomas; Ross Gazette reporter, Mr. Martin Morris; Florist, Miss. Bridget Like and quantity surveyor, Mr. David Open. This girl is the 1st prize winner, Jacqueline Bennett who lived at Wilton. She won a £10 "Kids in Fashion" voucher. Walbrook Photography's studio and shop was at 15, Broad Street. "Kids In Fashion" was a children's clothing and toy shop located at 7 Market Place.