Gilpin2020

10/02/2024

Does anyone know what theses signs are? There are three of them now, in Ross.

26/05/2023

Calling volunteer history guides! We're looking into trialling a small number of hour long history walks in Ross-on-Wye town centre over the summer and need enthusiastic, knowledgeable volunteer guides to help bring our history to life. If this is something of interest to you and you think you could convey an animated story of Ross on any topic to visitors, please get in touch! Details in the attached or:

- Email: [email protected]
- Tel: 01989 562373 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-1pm)

Visit Ross-on-Wye Tourism Association

29/06/2022

The revamped Museum Without Walls for Ross by createROSS is now launched with 7 sites to see (that’s 4 new ones), commentaries built into the app and a trail around the town for you to follow.

On High Street (from outside the Man of Ross) you can can see the entry to the town as it was on the day George IV came to town. If fact, ... watch out, I think he's coming ...

You’ll need to download the app to your smartphone then scan the sign by the Man of Ross pub. Perhaps stop for a pint while you're there. https://museumwithoutwalls.uk/get-the-app

21/03/2022

This afternoon's episode of Escape to the Country, 3pm BBC1, features the Wye Valley and Ross. See our own Eleanor Kercher at Made in Ross interviewed on the benefits of living in this beautiful area.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0015plz

Steve Brown shows a couple around some tempting properties in the Wye Valley.

10/11/2021

09/10/2021

If you’re wondering what to do this evening then come along to this concert in St Mary’s. You can buy tickets online now or just turn up this evening. Hosted by createROSS.

07/10/2021

Schools project nearing completion - finally!

24/07/2021

24/06/2021

Two Gilpin 2020+ related exhibitions will be in St Mary’s throughout July. One by Ross Civic Society looks at listed buildings in the town (as described by the Royal Commission in 1929 & …

17/09/2020

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Welsh harpist, Catrin Finch, and Senegalese kora player, Seckou Keita, will be bringing their sublime, critically acclaimed and multi award-winning collaboration live online to the .

Tune in, from the comfort of your own home, on Saturday 26 September at 8pm to watch and listen to their extraordinary performance as the ultimate finale to our River Sessions. We cannot wait for this stunning exhibition of world-class musicianship 🎶

More information:https://www.wyevalleyriverfestival.co.uk/catrin-finch-and-seckou-keita/

12/03/2020

In the light of the rapidly changing situation with Coronavirus which has caused the cancellation of other official events in Ross this weekend we have decided to postpone tonight’s event. We will rearrange at some point in the future when it’s safe to do so and will be in touch with everyone who booked tickets with further information.
https://gilpin2020.org/2020/03/12/gilpin-2020-launch-cancelled/

In the light of the rapidly changing situation with Coronavirus which has caused the cancellation of other official events in Ross this weekend we have decided to postpone tonight’s event. We will …

08/03/2020

Another national paper has published an article on . Thank you Travel Tonic PR for arranging.

Sarah Baxter meanders through the valley that inspired Britain’s first tour guide 250 years ago The window-cleaner paused mid-squeegee. I’d disturbed him on the lofty terrace of Ross-on-Wye’s Royal Hotel, and now we were both looking west to the river’s handsome horseshoe bend. He smiled: .....

04/03/2020

A service of music by female composers from the Chapel of The Queen’s College, Oxford.

20/02/2020

An image of JMW Turner's self portrait c1799, appears on the newly released £20 note. Turner visited the Wye Valley twice in the heyday of the Wye Valley Tour and made several drawings of Tintern Abbey.

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19/02/2020

14/02/2020

The team at Made in Ross are looking for volunteers to help steward our exhibition at Goodrich Castle starting on 13th June. If you would like to help or find out more details please contact Eleanor Kercher
https://gilpin2020.org/2020/02/14/made-in-ross-appeal/

The team at Made in Ross are looking for volunteers to help steward our exhibition at Goodrich Castle starting on 13th June. If you would like to help or find out more details please contact Eleano…

14/02/2020

Here's a great short film commissioned by Ross Town Council commemorating the November visit of Prince Charles. Please share!
https://gilpin2020.org/2020/02/14/the-prince-of-wales/

Here’s a great short film commissioned by Ross Town Council commemorating the November visit of Prince Charles. Please share!

09/02/2020

Following medical advice this event has now been postponed. Tickets (required) for this are going fast. Thursday 12th March, 7.30 in St Mary's Church. Free drink and nibbles and a talk by Richard Humphreys of Tate Britain on Gilpin and the picturesque movement. There will also be a book launch of the reprint of Gilpin's guide. We are delighted that the event is now being sponsored by The King's Head Hotel as well as Harrison, Clarke Rickerbys inc Shawcross.
https://gilpin2020.org/2020/02/09/gilpin-2020-launch-thursday-12th-march/

Free Tickets (required) for this are going fast. Thursday 12th March, 7.30 in St Mary’s Church. Free drink and nibbles and a talk by Richard Humphreys of Tate Britain on Gilpin and the pictur…

03/02/2020

Gilpin 2020 Launch

The first event in the Gilpin 2020 calendar for the year will be a launch of the festival in St Mary's Church Ross on Thursday 12th March at 7.30. This will double as a book launch and the book will be a reprint of Gilpin's guide by London publisher Pallas Athene. The introduction to the book has been written by Richard Humphreys (Tate Britain) who will be talking on the night about… [ 34 more words ]
https://gilpin2020.org/2020/02/03/gilpin-2020-launch/

The first event in the Gilpin 2020 calendar for the year will be a launch of the festival in St Mary’s Church Ross on Thursday 12th March at 7.30. This will double as a book launch and the bo…

01/02/2020

Exploring the Wye Valley: In the footsteps of Gilpin's Wye Tour – On the Luce travel blog

Exploring the Wye Valley: In the footsteps of Gilpin's Wye Tour – On the Luce travel blog

Highlights of the Wye Valley, on the border of England and Wales, with castles, abbeys and scenic views, in the footsteps of Gilpin's Wye Tour 250 years ago

15/01/2020

Wye Photographs

Over recent months many members of Ross Photographic Society have been out and about photographing a range of activities and events in and around the town. Their collection includes many of the Wye Valley. The society would be pleased for people to use them for any Gilpin 2020 related activity. Please credit “Ross Photographic Society” if you do so. You can find the growing collection here.
https://gilpin2020.org/2020/01/15/wye-photographs/

Over recent months many members of Ross Photographic Society have been out and about photographing a range of activities and events in and around the town. Their collection includes many of the Wye…

15/01/2020

The Steering Group had an excellent meeting last night. Thank you Royal Ross On Wye for hosting us once again. The programme for this year's events is coming together thanks to all the volunteers who are getting involved. We are very pleased The Ross Gazette and sister papers will be covering the year with a regular, dedicated section. This will help enormously to inform people of what is going on. You can also view the programme as it develops on our website. The next meeting is on 11th February.
Wye Valley AONB Visit Ross-on-Wye Tourism Association Shop in Ross-on-Wye

08/01/2020

Gilpin 2020

The Steering Group has a meeting 14th January 7pm at The Royal Hotel (usually in The Coach House). We have a nice programme of events coming together, totally dependent on groups and individuals who have decided to get involved with the anniversary. If you or a group you belong to would like to theme an event to mark it's not too late. Get in touch here or via the website www.gilpin2020.org. The more the merrier.

Revisiting the Wye Valley, the birthplace of British tourism.

12/12/2019

St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye

St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye

... Then this may fit the bill for a discerning Ross resident. A framed (or not) copy of Thomas Wakeman's 1823 map of the parish and / or town. Full details and historical background here: The Friends of St Mary's have recently had this fascinating map scanned and high quality copies are now on sale. If you want it for Christmas though you'll need to be quick as there are only a few left. We'll be doing more print runs but only after Christmas.
http://rawchurch.org.uk/2019/12/12/looking-for-a-more-unique-christmas-present/

03/12/2019

Country Walking Magazine includes a piece on the Wye Valley in its current edition and even mentions The Birthplace of Tourism. Country Walking Magazine Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival. We love the comparison of the meandering Wye to a Ronnie Corbett joke, brilliant. www.walkinginross.co.uk