THE windsurfing Solven brothers from Storridge have been hard at it during the first part of the 2000 season. Having both changed fleets, from one-design to Formula Windsurf (one short board and a quiver of three sails), their windsurfing has gone from
MANOR Park Tennis Club's Geoff Smith defeated the reigning champion on his way to lifting the Men's Singles Club Championship recently and then picked up two other titles. The Tennis Tournament Finals were played on the picturesque settings of the grass
MAGISTRATES have refused bail to a 20-year-old Stourport man accused of an £11,000 dwelling house burglary. Paul Lee Carpenter, of Park Crescent, was remanded in custody to await committal for crown court trial. He is charged with breaking into the house
THE weather was lovely when Andrew and Inis Compton opened their garden at Ambleside, Lawn Road, Corse, to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Fund and since last year a herbaceous border has been added to make the garden even more attractive and colourful
OUTER Limits, the Benefice Youth Group for Year 7+, next meets tomorrow (Saturday) evening from 7pm to 9pm at 1 Moss Green Cottages, Bushley. For more information, please contact Eileen Moss on 01684 833256. The next meeting of the Churchwomen's Fellowship
THE church at Powick was full last Sunday morning for Powick School Leavers' Service, which was conducted by Rev David Nichol, members of stall, parents ad friends attended the service along with Year 6 children and other pupils to wish the Year 6 well
The barbecue and garden party held in the grounds of the Memorial Hall on Sunday, July 16 was a great success, due in no small part to the beautiful sunny weather. There was a very high turnout, too many to count the organisers say. Everyone had a great
OVER the past couple of weeks, you might have seen a group of young people with film and sound recording equipment gathered around an old blue car. Local arts group Headed Note Paper have just finished shooting and editing their short film, Confessions
FROM its humble beginnings 14 years ago, The Barn at Hay Farm's summer art exhibition has grown to become a major platform for the work of local artists. This year's showing, at the venue at Clifford's Mesne, near Newent, which is entitled Ah Fill The
MALVERN United Angling Association members fished for the Chairman's Cup last Sunday and for the first time it was held on the Club's pool at Mathon. With warm temperatures forecast the resident carp were expected to feed and good catches were on the
ORIGINAL paintings by Tia Lambert went on show this week at the Ian Fearnside Gallery in Malvern's Church Street. A dramatic use of strong colour characterises her flower and still life paintings, in both oils and watercolours. "I tend to exaggerate colour
Angling Catfish Conservation Group: Ron Griffiths (Northern Region), 22 Cooper Close, The Heathlands, Bromsgrove (01527 835534). County Youth Sailing Centre Angling Section: The Secretary, County Youth Sailing Centre, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove (01527 861426
British Rail Birmingham and Worcestershire: (0345 484950) (times and fares for all national services; 24-hour service). Bus and Coach Services Community Transport Services Ltd: 9 Warwick Avenue, Bromsgrove (01527 875454). National Express: enquiries,
Farm houses Astwood Court Farm: Astwood Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove (01527 821362). The Durrance: Berry Lane, Upton Warren (01562 777533). Hill Farm: Rocky Lane, Bournheath, Bromsgrove (01527 872403). Lower Bentley Farm: Lower Bentley Lane, Lower Bentley
Bands Archdale Big Band: Allen Cook (01384 296541). Rubery Youth Marching Band: Mrs Susan Maybury, 17 Great Stone Road, Northfield (0121 608 0934). The VIPs: Andy Findon (01527 871197). Choirs Barnt Green Choral Society: Brian Jones, 104 New Road, Aston
Animal Clubs/Societies Bromsgrove & District Canine Society: Mrs D Morgan, Oak Tree House, 504 Birmingham Road, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove & District Canine Society (Ringcraft Section): Di Morgan (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove
National Farmers' Union Bromsgrove: 16 The Strand (01527 873083). Young Farmers' Clubs Young Farmers' Clubs County Federation: County Chairperson, Worcestershire Young Farmers' Clubs, County Office, Worcester College of Agriculture, Hindlip, Worcester
IT was definitely a case of love me, love my horse when Wickhamford rider Carolyne Ryan-Bell got married last Saturday. Carolyne, of Wickhamford Manor, could not bear to leave her retired advance eventer Hooray Henry II out of all the fun, so she hitched
I INITIALLY wrote to ask when the council was going to try a practical solution to the problem of dog fouling on the paths up to the Hills. However, I have been beaten to it by someone who clearly has no understanding of the psychology and physiology
I WAS fortunate enough to be invited to the recent opening ceremony at Malvern Library of the exhibition on the evolution and impact of radar. Apart from the local connection, it is startling to realise the major military importance that radar created
I WAS, as usual, very impressed by the Ledbury Poetry Festival and the way it brings in some of this country's best poets, as well as involving the whole town in what is actually quite a minority interest. But, as usual, I also felt frustrated that we
THERE should be some eyebrows raised at this week's story that just six parish councils are paying the lion's share of maintaining the Malvern Hills and Commons. We have commented before on how central Government should pay its part in helping to maintain
MALVERN has one of the lowest crime rates in the country according to new crime statistics released this week. Malvern Community Safety Officer, Jenny Lawrence, said the figures, which are based on crimes per 1000 head of population, meant Malvern was
IN a sign of the times, books are being removed to make way for computer terminals at Malvern Library. Up to 20 terminals will be installed as part of a "learning direct centre" which will enable people to study in their own time by computer. The project
THE boss of a Worcestershire haulage firm is to halve his European distribution amid mounting concerns over spiralling costs and fines. John Deacon, of Evesham-based Westbourne Services, says the threat of shelling out thousands of pounds if his lorries
AN Evesham care officer had a knockout encounter when he was given an unexpected gift by former boxing world champion Frank Bruno. Peter Williams, who looks after people with learning difficulties, was given a signed book by the celebrity as he walked
A PAIR of brothers assaulted a man in Pershore High Street last Christmas Eve after being taunted by two girls, a court was told. Keith Boulton, aged 24, and his brother, Wayne, 21, admitted common assault against David Jones. He suffered bruising to
TWO Malvern mountain bikers are off early next week to compete at the European Mountain Bike Champion-ships at Vars in the Southern French Alps. Both Martyn Reeley, of Upper Welland, and Mark Wesley from Welland, will be competing in downhill - a renowned
Pre-season training for the Malvern RFC Under 17/18 and Under 19 squads has begun at the club's HQ at Spring Lane in Malvern Link. The Thursday evening sessions are run from 6.45 to 8.30pm with the senior Malvern RFC coaching staff on hand to help and
CONSIDERING the traumatic nature of his most vivid childhood memories, it was rather surprising that Walter Taylor should have gone on to become a station master. In 1975 Mr Taylor shared with the Malvern Gazette some of his memories of growing up in
THERE is a double treat for film-goers at Malvern Cinema this week. Chicken Run (U) is the much-anticipated first feature film from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. A smash hit in America, the film tells the tale of a batch of battery chickens on a sinister
MALVERN couple Alyson and Paul Hawes were invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace yesterday (Thursday), in recognition of their work to help disabled people. Mr and Mrs Hawes, of Abbey Road, run a company called Sensory Software, producing computer
A JACK Russell owner is appealing for dog owners to keep their pets on the lead when they are being walked near other dogs. Jenny Spicer, aged 26, of West Malvern Road, said her dog, Jake, was regularly being attacked during walks on the Malvern Hills
HOOLIGANS are turning Upton into Dodge City after the pubs close and the criminal can be well on his way home before a police officer arrives, according to Upton's Betty Williams. Mrs Williams, who retired this year after 21 years in local government,
ORGANISERS of the Marcle Steam Rally, which took place at Rye Meadows, last weekend are hailing it as one of their most successful shows ever. The event, organised by the Herefordshire Traction Engine and Vintage Company Limited, attracted an estimated
Nomads relished the sunshine of last weekend with some outstanding cricket in which team and individual performances gave some fine results; even though a weak 1st X1 was thrashed by the Herefordshire team at Pencombe and the Saturday 2nd X1 and 3rd X1
HAVING won the toss Stone batted first on an excellent track. STONE v NEWLAND SUNDAY XI They lost two early wickets but M Taylor (86) was in full control and when he was joined by G Bryant (46) a partnership of 99 runs resulted and although the other
DROPPED on eight and finally dismissed for 96, in between Andy Wheeler of Barnards Green treated all at Regency Road to a rollercoaster of an innings that wasn't without its share of good fortune in this 40-over a side match last Sunday. MALVERN RAMBLERS
AFTER a five match winning sequence which has taken the team to the top of their division in the Worcestershire Cricket League, the Green 2nd X1 started this game against local rivals, Nomads, full of confidence. BARNARDS GREEN II v WORCESTER NOMADS II
THE official opening of the new cricket pavilion at Malvern Ramblers Cricket Club's Regency Road headquarters takes place next Friday (July 28) at 6pm. The ceremony will be performed by Lord MacLaurin the Chairman of the England & Wales Cricket Board
BARNARDS Green First travelled the short distance to Worcester Nomads on Saturday for this Worcester County League Division Two fixture. WORCESTER NOMADS 1ST XI v BARNARDS GREEN 1ST XI Nomads won the toss and inserted Barnards Green on a greenish looking
IT'S official - Malvern College boast the best Under 15's cricket team in the country after they defeated Whitgift School from Surrey in the final of the Taverners Trophy for Colts at Trent Bridge on Wednesday, July 12. More than 1,400 schools enter this
MALVERN Town's pre-season preparations have been going well with up to 40 players attending training sessions at the Langland Stadium. The vast majority of last season's squad have now re-signed including, despite speculation to the contrary, striker
AT the recent annual general meeting of the Lamberts & Wade Malvern Table Tennis League, the members heard good reports of the last year's activities. The league was successful in their application to the Lottery's Awards For All for money to purchase
COLWALL Primary School may not have the best tag-rugby team in the West Midlands but they can boast the most sporting. Colwall qualified for the West Midlands event after winning a regional competition held at Ledbury. RFU Youth Development officers Keith
FOLLOWING on from her success on Worcestershire Golf Club Lady Captain's Day, Cathy Harris achieved a fantastic score in the July Medal. She came in with a net 63 - gross 7, nine shots under her handicap of 14. It's good to see Cathy back on form after
BARMAID Julie Ann Williams was three times over the alcohol limit when she caused a crash in which three vehicles were written off, Kidderminster magistrates have heard. She swerved across the road and hit a transporter van and a four-wheel drive vehicle
ONE local couple who have lived in Bushley practically all their married lives celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary recently. Bert and Hilda Cox were married in Bushley Church on July 13, 1940. They lived at Church End with Hilda's family for
A Village concert took place last Friday evening at St James' Church, Colwall. There was a wide variety of talent including singers, instrumentalists, pianists, dancers and the spoken word. Those taking part were Guy Harland, organist at St James Church
THERE was a splendid service at St James the Great church last Saturday for the re-dedication of the bells. In 1998 when it was recognised that work would have to be done an application to the Church Bells Lottery Fund was refused. Apparently, there were
AS well as seeing beautiful gardens when they are open to the public, there is often the chance to see and maybe buy the work of a local artist, as at Hartpury when three gardens were open and Joe Wilks, who paints in oils, put two of his paintings for
MEMBERS of Staunton, Hartpury & Maisemore Over-60s Club enjoy a number of coach trips during the summer months and this year is no exception. Fifty three members spent a very pleasant day at Minehead recently then the next club meeting and ploughman's
If you enjoy jive, le roc, jazz jive, lindy hop or rock 'n' roll, you'll love Moppin & Boppin. An evening of dance at Cheltenham's Pittville Pump Rooms, it takes place on Friday, July 28, from 8pm to midnight.
SUDELEY Castle is the venue for the first event organised by a new Malvern company Classic Promotions on Sunday, August 6. Around 500 exhibitors are expected to attend the Cotswold Classic & Vintage Car Spectacular. Classic Promotions has been set
FABRIC kites embedded in wild and windy abstract landscapes are among the works in an exhibition by David Prentice. Kate's Kites, at the Cowleigh Gallery, Malvern, until the end of August, provides insight into the life of the artist before he became
A NEW venture at Witley Court, the ruined Victorian mansion north of Malvern, comes to fruition on Tuesday, August 1, with the opening of the Jerwood Sculpture Park. A joint venture between English Heritage and the Jerwood Foundation, it will provide
WYCHAVON councillors have voted to spend £800 on a study into possible health hazards from a mobile phone tower. Dolphin Telecommunications wants permission to add three panel antennas and two microwave dishes to a water tower in Droitwich. But the council
A HEROIN addict who tried to hold up a petrol service station near Droitwich with a knife and gun has been jailed for four years. Judge Michael Mott said, at Worcester Crown Court, that it was clear the offence had been committed to fund a drug habit.
Beer and Wine Droitwich Spa and District Wine Circle: Chris and Mike Martin (01905 778505). Lickey Wine & Social Circle: Mrs Sylvia Holbeach (0121 445 2475). Carnivals Bromsgrove Carnival Committee: Jeff Evans, President, 22 Moorsom Way, Aston Fields
County Councils Worcestershire County Council: Finstall Centre, Stoke Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 570566). County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP (01905 763763). District Councils Bromsgrove Council Offices: The Council House, Burcot
AIDS Intouch Hereford & Worcester Ltd HIV/AIDS Support Organisation: 14 Pierpoint Street, Worcester (01905 612002/611596). SAFE Project: (0121 440 0034). The Foundation: Sue Jordan, PO Box 225, Worcester WR5 3QZ (01905 611602). Alcoholism Alcohol
Allotments Bromsgrove: Bromsgrove District Council, The Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 873232). Garden Societies Barnt Green Garden Society: GW Verow, 9 Poplar Drive, Barnt Green (0121 447 7943). Horticultural Societies Belbroughton Horticultural
Adults' Schools Rubery Adult School: Mrs E Main, 25 Segbourne Road, Rubery (0121 453 4843). Colleges North East Worcestershire (NEW) College: Bromsgrove Campus, Blackwood Road, Bromsgrove (01527 570020). Learning Difficulties Bromsgrove Challengers Gateway
All Saints (CE): Bury Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 579849). Bible Society: Ron Davidge, Bromsgrove (01527 874698). Bromsgrove Baptist Church: New Road, Bromsgrove (01527 877190). Bromsgrove Christian Church: Broad Street (01527 579150). Bromsgrove Methodist
Charitable Organisations Age Concern: 46 Providence Road, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove (01527 871840). Amphlett Hall: Crown Close, Bromsgrove (01527 874665). Macmillan Cancer Relief: 6-8 Church Street, Bromsgrove (01527 872948 and 576105). Dodford Children's
Business Bromsgrove Junior Chamber: Jeff Evans, President, 22 Moorsom Way, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 576251). Business Link Hereford and Worcester: (0800 104010). Federation of Small Businesses: Diane Rayner (01684 566787). Institute of Management
Art All Saints Art Club: Tony Turpin, 89 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove (01527 876659). Bromsgrove Art Club: Mrs W Bird, Ingeva, Tutnall, Bromsgrove (01527 872300). Cofton Hackett Arts Society: Mrs J Wilson, 20 Holmes Drive, Rubery, Rednal (0121 453 7097
A GROUP of King Edward VI Grammar School boys set off for an adventure in the rainforests and mountains of Peru at the weekend. The main aim for the group of sixth formers will be friendship and culture as they spend time with local children and build
A STRONG protest needs to be made to the authority responsible for the great inconvenience caused to all pedestrians who have to suffer the new surface of Back Lane in Malvern, where it runs alongside the so-called water feature, stretching as far as
'COMPARE' is one of the key words imposed by government on local authorities. A fox loves to kill as a sport: usually chickens and very young lambs. A fox will behead a pen full of chickens and not bother to take one to eat. A fish only kills to eat!
I FELT I must write to add my support to Mrs Reynes call for better street cleaning provision in Malvern Link (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, July 7). I have noticed myself that particular bins always overflow before they are emptied and street
I was somewhat taken aback at some of the mean-spirited comments that Roy Green made (Postbag, July 7) regarding the plight of Malvern Athletic Football Club compared to the alleged favourable treatment enjoyed by Malvern Rugby Club. Malvern Rugby Club
A PERSHORE woman who prided herself on her almost spotless 22-year driving record has been fined for drink-driving. Leanda Saville was three times over the limit after downing wine and a fruit-based punch, a court heard. Police stopped the 47-year-old
A PIE-lovers' paradise has been created as part of a £120,000 revamp at an Evesham pub. Thirty different pies will feature on the menu at Porky's Pie and Steakhouse, part of the Vauxhall Inn. Owners Enterprise Inns released scores of balloons above the
A DELIVERY driver handed over a stack of mock examination papers to a man living on a traveller site, even though they were addressed to a doctor. Samuel Smith, from Evesham, could not read or write and signed for the package with the signature "Sam",
HOPES were raised today that the Wyre Piddle bypass could finally be built after Transport Secretary John Prescott announced funding for 70 road schemes as part of his £180bn, 10-year transport plan. Villagers have been demanding a bypass around Wyre
OUT Of The Ark Sound System, who have built up a reputation for delivering an extensive selection of reggae, roots, dub and ska, are appearing at Scallywags tomorrow (Saturday). They take to the stage at the Link Top venue at 7.30pm.
RUSSIAN music of various types will be on offer at Ascension Church, Somers Park Avenue, when the Konevets vocal quartet comes to Malvern on Sunday (July 23). The all-male quartet was founded by students and graduates of the St Petersburg Conservatoire
David Ingley will be performing on the electronic organ at Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, on Friday (July 28), at 8pm. A regular fixture at Organ Society concerts all over the country, Mr Ingley has appeared on radio and recorded several cassettes
MALVERN singer-songwriter Clive John is back after a successful visit to the US. And he will be appearing at one of his favourite haunts on Monday (July 24), the bar at the Foley Hotel at 9pm. During his US visit, Clive played to rapturous responses in
EAGLE-EYED CCTV operators in Bromsgrove have been praised by police for their vigilance. Sgt Jerry Reakes-Williams of Bromsgrove police said the first week of this month was "exceptional", with nine arrests attributed to the cameras. "The observational
100 years ago OUR missing summer has at last turned up. How long it means to stay with us is the doubtful point; but the heat of the past few days was certainly more than we had bargained for. Mark Twain was about right when he said we had no real climate
A DRIVER has been killed at an accident black spot which was supposed to have been made safe by traffic lights. Howard Roy Bouston, aged 52, of Upton-upon-Severn, died after a collision at the Blackmore crossroads, by the Three Counties Showground, on
A CALL has been made for a fairer distribution of the cost of maintaining the Malvern Hills and Commons. Six Malvern parishes are currently shouldering the burden, with a levy of £282,000 on their Council Tax, compared with just £5,800 contributed by
MALVERN firefighters saved a teenager who was "inches away from death" when they carried out a dramatic cliff rescue in the early hours of yesterday (Thursday). The 18-year-old from Worcester was camping on Midsummer Hill with four friends when he fell
MALVERN'S still unfinished skate park is proving a magnet for young people, bringing with it problems of noise and litter to Victoria Park. As well as skateboarding, they have been driving motorcycles and cars in the park, giving rise to safety concerns
A CONTROVERSIAL cull of pigeons in Malvern has been abandoned in favour of a more novel method of control. Malvern Hills District Council is hoping that a £3,000 dovecote and designated feeding area will be the answer to all its pigeon problems. The dovecote
A LOttery grant of more than £100,000 has saved the day for Malvern Borrower's Toy Library. Library members have been holding their breath waiting for the good news, as the volunteer-run service was threatened with closure. The library is currently based
MARTIN Brent who died last Thursday, aged 56, has been described by friends and family as a generous man who was always prepared to give his time to others. Mr Brent, of Dunns Copse in Ledbury, was the clerk to Colwall Parish Council for seven years but
REDUCING the number of litter bins on the Malvern Hills is part of a new strategy to overcome the litter problem. Providing more litter bins is not the answer, according to Ian Rowat, director of Malvern Hills Conservators. "I think we have to have bins
THE rector of a group of parishes north of Malvern is to become a bishop in Africa. Canon Michael Westall, rector of Alfrick, Lulsley, Suckley, Leigh and Bransford, will take up his post as Bishop of South West Tanganyika in the Anglican Church of Tanzania
A NEW venture at Witley Court, the ruined Victorian mansion north of Malvern, comes to fruition on Tuesday, August 1, with the opening of the Jerwood Sculpture Park. A joint venture between English Heritage and the Jerwood Foundation, it will provide
A RICHARD Williams century saw Colwall secure their fourth league victory in five games as they ran out winners by 36 runs against Malmesbury. COLWALL v MALMESBURY Winning the toss, skipper Dave Sutton elected to bat although Colwall struggled early on
ON a rare sunny Sunday afternoon at North End Lane, home skipper Andy Lamb won the toss and surprisingly asked local rivals Malvern Ramblers to bat in this 40-over contest. BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY 1ST XI v MALVERN RAMBLERS Visiting openers Baugh and Walker
BARNARDS Green 3rds travelled to Worcester on Saturday to take on fourth placed Bewdley in a WCL 3rd team clash. BEWDLEY III v BARNARDS GREEN III Newly appointed Green captain Andy Wheeler lost the toss and was asked to bat on a pitch looking good for
NEWLAND were frustrated by a dogged rear guard action by Cookhill in their Saturday Division Five encounter and had to settle for a winning draw. NEWLAND v COOKHILL Skipper Freeman lost the toss but was happy to be asked to make first use of a superb
ON a sunny afternoon at Mathon Court, one of West Malvern's old guard, Dave Cantrell, became a match winner. WEST MALVERN v STOURBRIDGE SOCIAL Stourbridge elected to bat and progressed slowly to 92-3 until Dave Cantrell was brought on to bowl and proceeded
TOP of the Worcestershire Cricket League division two table Bromyard Firsts visited Regency Road on Saturday looking to continue their excellent start to the season. MALVERN RAMBLERS 1ST XI v BROMYARD 1ST XI Malvern's captain Paul Young won the toss and
BERTOLT Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle is at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, next week. Based on a Chinese legend, the story describes a royal baby abandoned during a revolution, which is brought up by a maid. However, this leads to a conflict over
THE Wonderful West End is celebrated by a show coming to Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre on Saturday, August 5. Now in its 10th year, the concert features songs from 30 West End shows, including Les Miserables, Oliver, Mamma Mia and Chicago. Tickets cost £12.50
CHILDREN are being invited to create their own musical at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, during the summer holidays. Starting on Monday, July 31, there will be three workshops at which children will have the chance to turn their favourite pop songs
SHAKESPEARE is coming to Witley Court next week, with open-air performances of The Tempest and As You Like It, acted by the Warwickshire group Heartbreak Productions. Directed by RSC/NT actor Barry Stanton, this version of The Tempest promises to deliver
Theatre July 26-Tommy Mundon & Friend at The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 8pm. Tickets £5, £4 concs. Box Office (01885) 488575. Cinemas Malvern Cinema: Relative Values (PG) Fri, Sat, Mon, Tues, & Thurs 7.30pm only, Sun & Wed 4.30pm only. Chicken
MALVERN Wanderers Football Club recently held their Annual Award Night at the Chase High School in Malvern. Chairman Les Jones was able to welcome guests, parents and players with the news that the Club had had yet another successful season. In addition
