History

At 07.30 hours on July 1st 1916, whistles blew along the front lines, consisting of miles of trenches. 120,000 brave “British Tommies” went “Over the Top”…

We at the Wilderness Outdoors Centre on Plump Hill, Mitcheldean are pleased to invite you to our Open Day, taking place on Sunday 17th April from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are representing a school looking for a residential venue or a member of the public looking for a fun day out!

Members of the Border Counties Vintage Club have confirmed that their annual Steam and Country Show at Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth, will take place again this year on Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May.

In the heart of Much Marcle Hellens is one of England’s oldest historic houses and well worth a visit. A Jacobean manor house with earlier origins it has a fascinating history. The house and gardens open for 2016 on Easter Sunday, 27 March (note our new opening times!)

As part of the Ross Royal British Legion 100 Group Commemorations please Remember in this month of March 2016 local men who were killed in action or died due to wounds sustained on active service at home or abroad as part of their military service 100 years ago during World War One