The Rooster aims to provide topical information and a record of the life of the community within Roos Parish.
It carries reports likely to be of local interest including the activities of local groups and associations. It gives an edited report of parish council proceedings to complement the 'official' minutes published on notice boards and elsewhere on this web site. It welcomes editorial contributions which should be sent to:
Mr. Willis Ainley, Outlands, South End, Roos, HU12 0HE.
Telephone 01964-670266.
E-mail willainley@tiscali.co.uk The Rooster is published monthly.
Click The Rooster Association. for more information.
History.
There is evidence that a news magazine entitled The Rooster was produced by Roos Primary School in the late 1970's. However it was short lived.
In August 1985 Leslie Helliwell published a village newsletter entitled The Rooster. It consisted of two grey sheets of typescript produced on a rotary duplicator. A far cry from the technologies now readily available more than twenty five years later..
Until he left the area, a Withernsea based professional printer provided his services free of charge, a service which enabled the introduction of photographs.
Sadly, this was not to last and for the following four years The Rooster was produced on a word processor and reproduced by photocopying. The quality was poor.
Later, with computer desk top publishing and printer, a good quality master was able to be generated. This was then laser printed commercially. Distribution extended to cover residents in Tunstall, Hilston and Owstwick and beyond.
In 2006, Leslie Helliwell, its publisher and editor for over twenty years, initiated the formation of a committee, The Rooster Association, to ensure its continuity. This body is now responsible for its editorial policy and publication.
In July 2007, the purchase of a laser printer ensured greater independence but was very time consuming for those involved. As a consequence in 2009 printing was undertaken by a professional printing company. In early 2011, the committee perceived that support and interest was waning and it recommended that publication cease and its affairs wound up. At the 11th hour, on the point of closure, volunteers came forward and it became possible to establish a new committee and a 'new look' Rooster to be developed. A "root and branch" review of the Rooster was undertaken. The valuable advice and encouragement of a professional graphic designer led to the reintroduction of an A4 format, professionally printed and stapled publication. A full colour version was developed for uploading to the parish web site.
Publication on-line
Current and recent editions of The Rooster may be accessed by clicking on the navigation links on the left of this page
Early editions of The Rooster, starting with No. 1,first published in March 1985, are now on-line. They provide a fascinating glimpse into events of times now past.
These can be viewed by clicking on the navigation links.
Funding
Normally, by donation, contributions in kind and small advertising.
For further information please contact;
Vice Chair. Mrs Sheila Tyson, 18 Elm Garth, Roos. Telephone 01964 670507
Treasurer. Mr.Ken Cross, Tall Trees, Hinch Garth, Roos. HU12 0HR. Telephone: 01964 671732;