Rose rust

Thanks for your reply, whitewave. I'm reluctant to buy a fungicide spray as they warn that bees are affected by them. I bought this rose from the grower at the Harrogate flower show and it is supposed to be highly disease resistant. I have treated the fence and the trellis behind it with a solution of Jeyes Fluid to get rid of any spores, but more in hope than expectation! There are two other roses (not climbers) on the same fence but they are not affected by the rust - one has blackspot and the other is fine, as they were last year.

Hollyhocks are notorious for rust, but what they have wont affect your roses and vice versa.

You can get a fungicide for rose rust, but I think you are nlucky as it is relatively rare. It may be that the particular rose you have is more susceptible.
The modern varieties are much healthier, so if you find it a loosing battle you could call it a day and then have the pleasure of choosing a new one!