Freeman Care part of the M F Freeman Group of Companies has successfully secured consent for a 90 bed home for the elderly, a C2 use, that will provide 30 bedrooms for the frail elderly, 48 bedrooms for dementia care, 12 bedrooms for “end of life” dementia care, day rooms, dining rooms, office, shop, café and a cinema room. This state of the art facility has been carefully designed to provide leading healthcare facilities.

Here at MF Freeman we are working hard to support a charity that is very close to our hearts: Joshua’s wish to walk. Joshua is 8 years old and has Cerebral Palsy which affects all four of his limbs, his legs more that his arms. Josh enjoys normal boy activities however is mostly dependant on his parents and carers at school for his daily living. Joshua has been accepted for life changing surgery at St Louis Children’s hospital is the USA. This specialist procedure is called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, this is a highly advanced form of surgery, which will eventually allow Joshua to walk with crutches.

On Tuesday 25th January, Alastair Sawday visited the Mill Race to talk about his latest title "Go Slow England & Wales" and the Slow Food Movement while guests enjoyed a marvellous three course meal.

HOPE, the local charity which supports children whose families are affected by life threatening illness has taken a brand new unit at Alton House. Launched by Sue Trevethan in October 2009, HOPE is a local charity based at Alton House in Ross on Wye.

The exclusive development of seven executive homes is conveniently close to the town centre; each home is highly appointed with great views across the beautiful landscape of the Forest of Dean.