In memory of Martin - top concert at Ross Live!
One of the most popular shows on the programme for Ross Live! will be a concert in memory of Martin Morris MBE the Chief Reporter at the Ross Gazette for over 40 years, who died recently. Mr Morris was a highly respected and popular figure – both locally, and in wider journalistic circles. His family will be attending the concert on August 5th given by the New Rope String Band, which is made up of highly skilled musicians, playing an assortment of hoedown pan-celtic, old- time, up-beat music. As a taste of the treats to come shoppers at Labels Outlet Shopping, Ross, will be greeted with live music on Saturday, July 21st, when the string quartet will be performing at the store from 12 noon - 2.30pm - before this years Ross Live Festival begins on Saturday, August 4th, and runs until Tuesday 14th. Ross Labels' Managing Director, Rachel Addison said: "We are delighted to be Principal Sponsor to the Festival once again this year. We endorse any encouragement given to young people to take an active interest in live music, and this years' line-up certainly does that." Among the attractions for youngsters this year are two workshops at the YZone, Hill Street, given by the New Rope String Band on Saturday 4th August: under 16s 10am - 1pm, and 16s and over, 2pm - 5pm. Tickets for the workshops are £3 each, obtainable from YZone. For further details, contact Barry Stevens, Tel 01432 260738. The full length gig is on Sunday, August 5th in Ross Baptist Church and promises to be an energetic and exuberant show. Tickets cost £10 in the Nave, £5 in the Gallery, with children under 16 admitted free if accompanied by a ticket holder. Other sponsors of the RossLive! Festival include Ross-on-Wye Town Council, Rehau Limited, PGL Travel Limited, and a number of other local businesses. For further information and tickets, contact the Box Office on 01989 562768.