Richard Mayo, chairman of the Association of Ross Traders presented the Community Shield to Alan Wood, the founder of the Wyenot website on Saturday, May 14th.

Richard said the award was made on behalf of the traders, and all the people of Ross, for all the work Alan has done through his website, and popular short films, in promoting the town.

They also presented his partner, Tina, with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of all the work she does alongside Alan.

Last year the Association of Ross Traders presented the new award to Mel Hodges at the John Kyrle Day in May. This was organised by ART to celebrate the new mosaic at Ros Library. For many years Mel had organised Ross Carnival as well as various other local activities.

This year members of ART, and representatives of other community groups, assembled at Alan's house to surprise him with the award.