THE family of a Worcester toddler critically injured in an accident with a taxi have revealed how the community has rallied around to pray for the youngster. Two-year-old Hamad Shahid was described as being in a stable condition today at the Diana, Princess
THE victims of two teenage wildcats are leaving Worcester to draw a line under their ordeal. Michelle Turnnidge - Yeomans before she re-married - and her family expect to move out of their Warndon home next month. She fears the pair, who were locked up
A MAN beat up his partner after he found himself locked out of their home, magistrates were told. Paul Dawson had been watching the FA Cup final at a Worcester pub before he returned home and had to stand for more than half-an-hour outside. Paul Whitehead
A WORCESTER barman whose car was pelted with bricks is still demanding to know why police failed to come to his aid - despite two men being arrested in connection with the attack. The victim claims police could have caught the man responsible red-handed
THE father of a Worcestershire paperboy murdered by a sex fiend is bracing himself for a letter saying his son's killer has been freed. Homosexual Victor Miller may take advantage of the Human Rights Act, which means he would be considered for release
HUNTINGDON Hall dynamo Esther Blaine is to leave her job for a month to join the Press team at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival. Esther, who is assistant director of the Worcester city centre music venue, beat hundreds of hopefuls to take up the temporary
A CHIP shop in Worcester's Newtown Road has been given the green light - 16 years after the first attempt. Four previous planning applications to convert a shop at 41 Newtown Road had come to nothing. But on this occasion, the applicants sent Worcester
A COUPLE who saw red after complaints about the colour of the bricks they used for their extension are set to rebuild it - in yellow. Janine and Steve Hodson tore down part of the £10,000 dining room extension fearing they would lose if they went into
A THIEF stole two bottles of Martini from a Worcester store to find it was an "acquired taste". CCTV cameras spotted 20-year-old Barry Simpson taking the £4.99 bottles from a shelf at Ambleside Food Market and hiding them in his coat at 8.30pm on April
THE weather has held fine for Malvern's Three Counties Championship Dog Show, which attracted more than 8,000 entries. The four-day show, which opened on Monday, has enjoyed yet another successful year. "It's going extremely well and the weather has been
Age Concern: County Group: 6 Sansome Street, Worcester WR1 1UH (01905 726652). Droitwich and District Group: The Spinning Wheel Shop, Droitwich, WR9 8DY (01905 772126). Malvern Group: The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern, WR14 3HA (01684 560666). Worcester
"The hero of the election" - Private Eye editor Ian Hislop on satirical TV show Have I Got News for You. "If Tony Blair is serious about improving the NHS he should appoint as Health Secretary Dr Richard Taylor. "It would make a change to have a Government
RICHARD Taylor will have at least one ally when he steps into the daunting atmosphere of the House of Commons for the first time. New Conservative Leominster MP Bill Wiggin, whose constituency covers Rock, Ribbesford, Bliss Gate, Heightington, Callow
THE result in Wyre Forest was the unique exception in a highly predictable General Election. Analysis of the result shows that voters were prepared to abandon traditional party loyalties and deliver a protest vote. Both Labour and the Tories took massive
1983 Esmond Bulmer (Conservative) 24, 809 Anthony Batchelor (Lib-SDP Alliance) 16,632 Roger Williams (Labour) 9,850 TURNOUT: 75% 1987 Anthony Coombs (Conservative) 25,877 Anthony Batchelor (Lib-SDP Alliance) 18,653 Nigel Knowles (Labour) 10,365 TURNOUT
JAZZ legend Andy Sheppard heads the line-up at the Royal Shakespeare Company's new Summerhouse venue in Stratford. One of Britain's leading tenor and soprano jazz saxophonists, he will be playing at 7pm on Sunday supported by bass player Chris Laurence
RENOWNED singer songwriter Sarah Jane Morris is set to provide the high spot of this year's Stratford Music Live festival with a talk at the RSC's Summer House. The ex-Communard will be talking about what it is like to be a politically aware woman surviving
THERE will be an almost non-stop day of music when the annual Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival takes place next month. The event features 20 bands performing around 30 concerts. The Midsummer Brass Festival be held on July 7. A first for this year will
CONCERT pianist Marcel Zidani is set to perform in aid of the Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust. Marcel, who lives in Bengeworth, will perform on Saturday at 7.30pm at All Saints Church in Evesham. The 27-year-old started his musical career as a trumpet player
PUPILS at a county school are being rewarded for choosing healthy options at lunchtime in an innovative scheme aimed at educating children for life. Children at Windmill CE Middle School will receive stickers each time they chose pasta over chips, or
GOVERNMENT inspectors have praised a new Worcester school for providing its pupils with excellent, challenging teaching in a "close-knit family". Lyppard Grange Primary School, in Warndon Villages, has only been open for three years, but has taken its
WOLVERLEY postmaster Richard Watkins was acting in self-defence when he stabbed to death a robber armed with a sawn-off shotgun, Worcester Crown Court was told. The gun was pointed in his face by 28-year-old Scott Griffiths and Mr Watkins was defending
A DIGGER worth £7,000 was stolen from a Kidderminster industrial estate by thieves who raided another compound for a trailer to tow it away. Police say security camera footage captured the thieves breaking into Geoff Hand Automotive Engineering to take
I would like to thank everyone who made it possible for me to succeed in the recent election. I appreciate your support and the trust you have placed in me and I look forward to representing you all on the County Council. Coun Peter Barnes, Milcote Road
I would belatedly like to thank the kind person who anonymously donated money by post to Abbey House Residential Home in St Wulstans Close, Evesham, at the end of March. I have purchased a new table and hammock for the garden, for residents to use and
THE Vale of Evesham Volunteer Centre would like to thank everybody involved in our Street Collection held on Saturday 2nd June. We would like to thank our collectors and the people who donated. The Street Collection raised £145.46, which will go towards
I AM very grateful to the electors of Mid Worcestershire for the confidence they showed in me at the general election. To all of those who cast their votes for me last Thursday I say thank you. It is a great honour to represent such a fine and diverse
I REALLY must take issue with the letter June 7 from Councillor Don Lawley. The information which he claims was clearly set out in a letter to Broadway Parish Council was not clear to me, nor to the Chairman of our Finance Group, nor to our Clerk. This
I WAS dismayed to read in The Journal (May 31) that Broadway Parish Council refused to approve a grant to the Mother and Baby group in the village. Surely it is in everybody who has a heart and soul to nurture and care for the welfare of the young of
WORCESTERSHIRE were inspired by an unbeaten century from Gurdeep Kandola on the second day of the Second XI Championship match against Glamorgan at Abergavenny. The 22-year-old trialists blasted 152 not out as the County made 371 off 90.2 overs in reply
I WOULD like to thank all the people of Wyre Forest who voted for me to be their new Member of Parliament. It was a marvellous result for the voice and power of the people, which has so far been stifled on the main issue of local concern, the downgrading
SIMON Clifford and his friend Juninho bought Futebol de Calao to Britain in 1995. They established the first Futebol de Salao (FDS) league in Leeds in 1996, the first Brazilian Soccer School quickly followed this, and are now sponsored by the Lego Company
WE are writing, as Kidderminster's senior NHS clinicians working in mental health, to reiterate our support for the new Wyre Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor, and to refute the impression repeatedly given by his predecessor that "virtually all" local clinicians
We have had local county council elections to democratically elect the people we wish to represent us, and have now had our say in electing Dr Taylor. Perhaps Tony Blair will remind us what is the election date where we get to vote for the health authority
I read with interest in The Guardian of June 9, that the newly elected Independent Health Concern MP for Wyre Forest, Dr Richard Taylor, intends to spend "a great deal of his time with constituents rather than at Parliament". He claims that several of
HEALTH campaigner Dr Richard Taylor obliterated the opposition in a landslide General Election victory in Wyre Forest. The retired hospital consultant recorded an unprecedented win to become the first independent to be elected on a local issue in the
WORCESTER City have boosted their defence with the signing of centre-half Matthew Gardiner from rivals Hereford United. The 27-year-old defender is the third new face to join manager John Barton's squad. He follows the summer arrivals of Jon Holloway
DR Taylor has already been dubbed the man in the white coat as he carries the flame of independence from Martin Bell. Mr Bell, called the man in the white suit after his triumph as an independent against Tory sleaze at the last General Election, showed
THE result in Wyre Forest was the unique exception in a highly predictable General Election. Analysis of the result shows that voters were prepared to abandon traditional party loyalties and deliver a protest vote. Both Labour and the Tories took massive
NOEL Coward sang that only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun but referees and linesmen would be equally at home in this group. Admittedly it is not always sunny during the football season but anyone who runs the gauntlet of foul-mouthed
THE inaugural Worcestershire Open Pool competition was held at Suzy Q Snooker and Pool Club in Shrub Hill, Worcester, and was well attended by players from all over the county. The eventual winner was international pool tour star Dave Arnold from Kidderminster
LOOK for a touch of Sartorial elegance in the shape of Peter Makin's sprinter at York tomorrow. The five-year-old has been a difficult horse to train, but he showed that he had retained all his speed on his comeback run also on the Knavesmire last month
100 years ago June 15, 1901 Atch Lench: Mary Young, of Atch Lench, was charged with behaving in an indecent manner in Coopers Lane on June 7. PC Groves furnished the particulars and PS Yarnold corroborated, deposing that he had had complaints from a great
A TRY from Worcester Rugby Club hooker Nicola Goodwin helped England to a 27-7 win over Waikato Province yesterday. Goodwin was joined on the pitch by fellow Sixways player, wing Nicola Crawford. Crawford and Worcester scrum-half Joanne Yapp are in the
BEWDLEY'S best ever firework display got the town's annual carnival off to a flying start on Friday evening. That was the verdict of carnival secretary Angela Pitt, who described Saturday's festivities as "brilliant - despite the downpour". The parade
A WELDING student had a reunion with a familiar face after he discovered a mask of himself he had made and then lost more than 30 years ago. Dave Smith, 63, of Meadow Rise, Wribbenhall, had the plaster cast made when he was 25 and five years later decided
TWYNING are proving the most successful club so far this summer in the Cotswold Hills League, sponsored by Readers and John Shepherd Estate Agents. The club's senior side retained third place in Division One after seeing off Tanworth by the comfortable
EVESHAM'S improvement continued as they got the better of a Division Two draw at home to leaders Astwood Bank last Saturday. Injuries mean the side is not at full strength but, with Jon Gregory again among the runs and the reliable Barry Clements in fine
WORCESTER City have boosted their defence with the signing of centre-half Matthew Gardiner from rivals Hereford United. The 27-year-old defender is the third new face to join manager John Barton's squad. He follows the summer arrivals of Jon Holloway
THE Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, is playing host to the latest production of West Side Story. Direct from London's West End, the show arrived in the Midlands on Tuesday and plays here until June 23. For full booking details ring the box office on 0870
DISABILITY ADVICE AND INFORMATION: Did you know you could get information and advice on disability issues in Broadway? DIAL South Worcester will have a member of staff at 'Signpost', 4 Keil Close, Broadway on Monday June 18 at he new time of 1-3pm. They
A NEW exhibition at Pershore's new art gallery gets under way this month. Sheep... and Other Animals showcases two artists - the pen and ink drawings, sometimes with colour thrown in, of artist Seren Bell, from Wales, whose work mainly features sheep
Gilly Whittington is craftsperson of the month for July at Chipping Norton's Oxfordshire Craft Guild Marketing Co-operative. Gilly is a potter producing ash glazed stoneware, which she exhibits at her showroom in Burford.
ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: Matters arising: The chairman's report was read which commented on mains drainage/sewerage plant, wetlands, flooding (Upper End), speed strategy, grass cutting/potholes, heavy vehicles entering the village and the millennium
RAF ASSOCIATION: (Evesham Branch) put on a successful social evening at the BBC Club, Evesham with a raffle bringing in funds for the branch. The following Tuesday a party of members went to the arboretum at Alrewas a huge garden of remembrance in a 150
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Met on June 6 when Mrs M Booth presided. Birthday cards were distributed and we were glad to hear that Mrs Carter is now home from hospital. The mystery tour and cream tea at Cosy Corner, Broadway was a huge success and members hope to
NO 8 GALLERY: Glimpses of Pershore, watercolours by local artist Eunice Allen to 16 June. FILM AT NO 8: Pershore and District Film Society, Jean de Florette, PG. Saturday at 7.30pm. TOWNESWOMEN'S GUILD: The Chairman was delighted to welcome new members
PARISH COUNCIL: At the beginning of the June meeting of the Parish Council, Chairman, Coun David Close paid tribute to Mr D Grantham who died on May 29. 'Don' to his friends, served the village in many capacities. He took a keen interest in all aviation
THE writing is on the wall for up to 22 jobs at a Hartlebury printing firm, it has been announced. TPL Loose Leaf is to close its paper over-board ring binders operation in July. The move follows a collapse in the market for partworks, or magazine instalments
Rose, Kidderminster - Cider With Rosie until Saturday. Witley Court, Great Witley - The Tempest Thursday. Rep, Birmingham - Morning Glory until Saturday. Malvern Theatres - Theft until Saturday. Grand, Wolverhampton - Doctor Doolittle until June 30. Alexandra
MID-WORCESTERSHIRE's MP, Peter Luff, re-elected with a thumping majority last week, says his party needs to improve its presentation if it is to return to power. "I think we are seen as out-of-touch, out-of-date an irrelevance," he said. "The fundamental
SIR Michael Spicer says he never thought his victory in his West Worcestershire constituency was in doubt. With 20,597 votes to his nearest rival, Liberal democrat Mike Hadley's 15,223, he increased his majority to 5,374. Labour candidate Waqar Azmi polled
SO the turnout in Worcester for the General Election was 44,210. Not true. This is the total of votes cast for the various candidates. Our household made the effort to go the polling station in order to spoil our ballot papers, being unwilling to endorse
I WROTE in this page sometime ago, that we in Wyre Forest needed to give Dr Richard Taylor a good majority to give the main parties the message that they ignored the electorate at their peril. We have done that in no uncertain terms. I am sure we have
Evesham Jubilee AS THE season starts on Sunday with members fishing for the Simon de Montfort Cup. Following the lifting of MAFF restrictions, the event - part of the Avon Shield series - will be staged at Fladbury with the draw at the Jubilee Bridge
I WOULD like to thank the electors of Bromsgrove Constituency for their support last Thursday. The Liberal Democrats were the only one of the main parties to make any progress at the election, increasing the overall vote share to just under 19 per cent
WORCESTERSHIRE finally dismissed Warwickshire for 277 in the County Championship Division two match at New road today. Keith Piper, on 79 overnight, made an undefeated 92 which including 16 fours off 149 balls. The visitors had resumed on 256 for 9 off
C R Burrows: 29 Hampden Road, Malvern Link (01684 561168). Shelagh Dressel: 6 Old Street, Upton-upon-Severn (01684 594654). Marguerita Jones: 4 De Walden Road, Malvern (01684 564612). Malvern Chiropody Surgery: David Williams, 64 Worcester Road, Malvern
E C Merry & J Long DC: Worcester Chiropractor Clinic 102 Bromyard Road, St John's (01905 428956). J Gibbins & D Sangway: Alexandra Road, Malvern (01684 567480).
Council for the Protection of Rural England: Sec Miss J Chamberlain (01684 540293). County Conservation Volun-teers: Mr and Mrs R Jauncey (01905 451185). Malvern Civic Society: Chairman John Winsor (01684 574477). Gloucestershire Trust for Nature Conservation
Malvern Community Hospital: Lansdowne Crescent Malvern (01684 612600) Upton Clinic: 69 Old Street, Upton (01684 612804).
Colwall: Drs J C Pearce & E N Smith, The Surgery, Stone Drive, Colwall (01684 540323). Corse: G J Fowler, A D Docherty, I Macleod & J Mason, The Surgery, Staunton, Gloucester (01452 840228). Cradley: Drs B W A & S E Herriot, The Surgery, Bosbury
POLICE Malvern D Division, West Mercia Constabulary, Victoria Road, Malvern. (01905 723888). In emergency dial 999. For Ledbury or Hereford Police (01432 276422). AMBULANCE Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service headquarters: (01886 834200). In emergency
H Handley: Little Hereford Street, Bromyard (01885 482216/483364). F B & H Hawcutt: 133 The Homend, Ledbury (01531 632084). Hollands Funeral Services: 71 Barnards Green Road, Malvern (01684 575343). D Preece: The Lottery, Redmarley, Glos (01531 650513
Abbeyfields (Malvern) Society: 1 St Andrew's Road, Malvern (01684 562138). Adult Literacy: Malvern Hills College (01684 565351). Alcohol Advisory Service: 10 Sansome Place, Worcester (01905 27417). Al Anon: For relatives of problem drinkers (0171 403
Beacon Camera Club: Thursdays, Sept to April. Sec Mrs Jean Straughan (01684 572316). Bellringers, St Matthias Church: Mr G Morris, 31 Westward Road, Malvern (01886 832781). Campaign for Real Ale, Worcester Branch: Peter Bottomley, 84 Guarlford Road, Malvern
Bromyard Floral Art Club: Chairman Mr E Howe, 127 Winslow Road, Bromyard (01885 483368). Bromyard & District Garden Club: Mr J Davis (01886 880646). Malvern Floral Art Club: Mrs P East, 20 Coppice Close, Malvern (01886 832517). Malvern Horticultural
Malvern: Jenny Regan (01684 566382). Newent: Chairperson Julie Simons (01531 890224). Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
(Solicitors who give legal advice under the Legal Aid Act 1974). GLOUCESTERSHIRE Madge, Lloyd & Gibson: Church Street Chambers, 22-24 Church Street, Newent (01531 820088). Treasure: 17 St John's Lane, Gloucester (01452 525351). Slade & Co: 5 Broad
A PERSHORE steam trains enthusiast aims to give people a trip down memory lane in his latest video. Michael Clemens owns the Wireless Supply chain which sells electrical goods. But at his Pershore branch, he also sells videos of a bygone age. Entitled
The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern (all departments 01684 892700). Chief Executive: Chris Bocock, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern (01684 862197). Director of Administration, Legal and Personnel Services: Kevin Douglas, The Council House,
ATSA: North site (01684 892781). DERA, Malvern: South site (01684 894000); Sports and social club (01684 575928). ARMY Careers Information Offices: Commercial Road, Hereford (01432 273917); 44 Foregate Street, Worcester (01905 723677); Station Road, Gloucester
Aldwyn Consort of Voices: Artistic director, Mr P W Smith, 42 Worcester Road, Malvern (01684 569721). Bromyard & District Choral Society: Chairman, Dr Alan Dodson (01885 482653). Bromyard Wind Band: Musical Director David Thomas, 3 Holmer Road, Hereford
I R Elias, DOMRO, and Miss H Yeoman, DO MRO: 8 Tibberton Road, Malvern (01684 575379). Ethel M Scott DO MORO: Holly Cottage, 4 Old Wyche Road, Malvern (01684 562970). K C Smith BSC DO MCO and Stephen C Pike: Orchard Lodge Clinic, 48 Church Stre-et, Malvern
Malvern Hills College Creche: Chris Durham (01684 561234). Other groups: Malvern Priory Group, Lyttelton Rooms (Mon 10.30am-12pm); Welland Village Hall (Tues 2-3.30pm); St Matthias, The Scout Hut, Redland Road (Tues 2-3.40pm); Ascension Church, Church
ABBERLEY: Mr P G Leopold, Highlands, Wynniattes Way, Abberley (01299 896802). ACTON BEAUCHAMP GROUP: Mrs J Morris, The Woottons, Cottage, Acton Beauchamp (01886 896802). ALFRICK & LULSLEY: Mr B P Jeffery, Flaxlands, Alfrick (01886 884224). ASHPERTON
West Mercia Constabulary: Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, Hindlip (01905 723000). Malvern: Victoria Road Ledbury: Worcester Road Upton: School Lane Bromyard: New Road All (0345 444888).
Malvern: Graham Road (01684 561223). Bromyard: 34 Church Street (01885 482657). Colwall: Humphrey Walwyn Library, Walwyn Road (01684 540642). Ledbury: Barrett Browning Institute, The Homend (01531 632133). Upton-upon-Severn: School Lane (01684 592176)
Wyche & Colwall: Secretary Mrs Y Williamson, Lyndhurst, Jubilee Drive, Upper Colwall (01684 562051).
TRAMPOLINE ace Stuart Lightfoot has jeopardised his chances of competing in the British championships - by breaking his foot. The 11-year-old Rubery resident is now in a race against time to be fit for the two-day competition, at Birmingham's National
LIFE really is a circus if you're a pupil at Blackminster Middle School. Pupils have been hitting the road this week for a host of activities in and out of school. Year Six youngsters have had the chance to learn the skills of the Big Top, picking up
POSH and Becks were in Honeybourne at the weekend, but don't fret if you missed them, they were only scarecrows. The England captain and his pop star wife were just a couple of the exhibits on display at the Honeybourne scarecrow festival. Other famous
YET another battle has been launched on behalf of beleaguered Throckmorton residents - this time against plans by DERA to store cars on the former airfield near Pershore. Villagers living around the site are already on alert, after Maff announced last
WHEN Debbie Oakes' best friend died of leukaemia six years ago she never forgot her. Debbie, from Atch Lench, left school, went to university and now has a top job in London, but the memory of her brave chum Tracy Sollis fighting for her life, always
EVESHAM will be full of eastern promise later this month when the town hosts its first Asian food and arts fair. Billed as the only event of its kind in the West Midlands, the fair, to be held at the Workman Gardens on June 23, promises to tickle the
County Field Officer - Herefordshire and Worcestershire: Responsible for welfare and fund-raising, including the Poppy Appeal - Mr A H Hartley-Woolley, 30 St George's Square, Worcester (01905 29614). Bromyard: Mr G T Ashford, 1 Little Hereford Street,
MALVERN DISTRICT President: Mr R C Storer, 40 Woodshears Road, Malvern (01684 572242). Chairman: Mr G James, 81 Poolbrook Road, Malvern (01684 565242). District Commisioner: Mr R D Bond, 18a School Lane, Upton (01684 592030). District Commissioner: Mr
Angling Ledbury: David Fletcher, Windrush, Bridge Street, Ledbury. Malvern: Mr M. Perks, 11 Lechmere Crescent, Malvern. (01684 561777). Upton: G. Shinn, 23 Old Street, Upton-upon-Severn. (01684 592102). Aikido Malvern: Ian Hollman (2nd Dan), The Wyche
Rural Transport Adviser: Madeleine Sumner, Comm-unity Council of Hereford and Worcester, Gt Malvern Station, Station Approach, Malvern (01684 573334). Railtrack: Stations at Malvern Link, Great Malvern, Colwall and Ledbury. For train inquiries in these
(Homeopath) Mrs A D Morris: Prospect Cottage, Kempsey Common (01905 820185). R J Chammings: 38 Worces-ter Road, Malvern (01684 560940). Chase Veterinary Clinic: R J Imberger, Stoneacre, School Lane, Ripple, nr Upton (01684 592333/593434). Freshacre Veterinary
HEREFORDSHIRE County Administrator: Lucinda Reff, The YFC Centre, Beech Business Park, Tillington Road, Hereford (01432 274187). Ledbury: Miss A Badham, Brooklands, Putley (01531 670561). Pencombe: Miss K Hodges, New Ramsden, Little Cowarne, Bromyard
THEY say that variety is the spice of life and in National Super Pro Drag Racing this weekend at Shakespeare County Raceway, nothing can be further from the truth. Where else can you expect to find a 150p mph Mki Ford Cortina racing an eight-litre Vauxhall
Evesham B 49, RSRE Ladies 39 EVESHAM were slow to get started and found themselves level at 10-10 after the opening quarter. Strong attacking was mixed with passages of careless and erratic play but their game improved in the second quarter as they slowly
THE latest round of matches in Division One of the PRS Summer League saw Alcester continue their improvement with a 4-0 demolition of a weakened Tanworth A side. Alcester dominated a one-sided match which leaves Tanworth A languishing at the bottom of
EVESHAM Wheelers were represented in the West Wales Cycle League 25-mile Time Trial on the R25/3 Glyneath course. A slight headwind on the long outward leg precluded fast times but the times of 56.49 by Brian Newton, 58.26 from Ken Hayes and 59.24 of
EVESHAM beat Con-corde League champions Droitwich by three shots with Jonathan Haines having the highest scoring rink of 25-13. Evesham 97, Droitwich 94: K Bridgewater, I Marshall, B Quarterman, N Gould 20; M Roberts, V Marshall, R Hall, M Ormsby 15.
EVESHAM Swimming Club came away victorious from the TSB gala held last weekend at Droitwich when there were a host of first places and several personal best times. In the nine-year-old age group there were second and third places for Sofia Mayhew in the
EVESHAM'S Darren Selvey helped Gloucestershire men defeat reigning county pool champions, Northamp-tonshire, at the Matchplay Club in Stroud last weekend. Selvey was in outstanding form as Gloucestershire's rise to the top gathered momentum as their opponents
A SALES executive from the Evening News has won a prestigious award for her outstanding advertising prowess. Lynne Masters was thrilled to be named Telesales Executive of the Year Runner-Up during Newsquest Media Group's Awards for Advertising Excellence
A WORCESTER-based interior designer is confident her slot on a new television show will boost her business. Helen Gray, who owns Grays Interiors in The Tything, used her expertise to help redecorate Quail Hollow in Kempsey which features in the first
CUSTOMERS at Safeway enjoyed the operatic genius of 'Pavarotti' on Saturday. The Warwick Highway store invited the wannabe singing star, with a variety of guests, to celebrate its Italian month.
THE history of entertainment is littered with family double acts - the Lloyd Webbers, the Gallaghers and the Carpenters, to name but a few. Now a brother and sister are following that long tradition in Studley, each heading the village's two theatre groups
TROUSER-splitting 60s pop idol P J Proby left his Worcestershire home in a derelict state after being asked to quit the property, according to the landlady. Patricia Fraser claims a washbasin, taps, light fittings and furniture were missing when she visited
A JOBLESS Worcester man who ran up a string of fines has been given a suspended jail sentence in an attempt to make him pay. Michael Reay, aged 36, appeared before magistrates in Droitwich after failing to pay fines that dated as far back as 1995. He
A PILOT holiday for "damaged" youngsters who have embarked on a groundbreaking back-to-work programme has been hailed a huge success by its Worcester organisers. Gary Swift and his team from Lifeskills, based in Farrier Street, took eight youngsters to
NIGHTCLUBS and pubs in Worcester are to come under closer scrutiny after the city council agreed to increase licence fees to fund more staff. Members of the licensing committee approved proposals to increase fees by up to 700 per cent to fund two part-time
THE man in charge of Worcestershire County Council is to take a prominent role in regional politics as moves are made to modernise England's local government system. Rob Sykes, the council's chief executive, has been put forward as the West Midlands Local
TOP Kidderminster consultants say services can still be restored to the town's award-winning hospital after blasting "blatant" pre-election spin they supported its downgrading. The medical experts have taken strength from Dr Richard Taylor's historic
ANOTHER Kidderminster man on his way to Westminster is Tom Watson, who won the safe Labour seat of West Brom-wich East. Mr Watson, 34, was victorious in the constituency held by Peter Snape for 27 years. The Labour majority slipped from 13,584 to 9,763
RICHARD Taylor's crushed rivals have warned him the district will expect results following his landslide victory. Conservative Mark Simp-son said voters would expect progress within 12 months on the fight to restore services to Kidderminster Hospital.
WEST WORCESTERSHIRE (including Dunley) Michael Spicer (Con) 20,597 Mike Hadley (Lib Dem ) 15,223 Waquar Azmi (Labour) 6,275 Ian Morris (UKIP) 1,574 Malcolm Victory (Green) 1,138 Conservative hold MID WORCESTERSHIRE (including Hartlebury, Torton, Summerfield
DR Taylor has already been dubbed the man in the white coat as he carries the flame of independence from Martin Bell. Mr Bell, called the man in the white suit after his triumph as an independent against Tory sleaze at the last General Election, showed
Adoption West Midlands Post-Adoption Service: 92 Newcombe Road, Handsworth, Birmingham (0121 523 3343). Advocacy Bromsgrove & Redditch Citizens Advocacy: (01527 575239). Age Concern Age Concern: 103 Easemore Road, Redditch (584653). Group website
TUCKED away in a quiet corner of the Cotswolds, there is a famous musician busily doing his bit to give local people better access to classical music. Regular visitors to The Theatre in Chipping Norton will have heard the name Michael Bochmann and classical
MUSIC lovers are to be treated to two charity concerts in the Vale. The Avon Singers will be performing the Gloria by Vivaldi and excerpts from Dido and Aeneas by Purcell at St Barbara's Church in Ashton-under-Hill on Saturday. This ambitious performance
THE existence of the Human Rights Act may provoke the ire of some because of the fact that it originated within the European Union. But the difficulties of its birth should not detract from praise for its intent - protection of the rights of the individual
Charitable Organisations Age Concern: 46 Providence Road, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove (01527 871840). Group website www.achw.org.uk Amphlett Hall: Crown Close, Bromsgrove (01527 874665). Macmillan Cancer Relief: 6-8 Church Street, Bromsgrove (01527 872948 and
TONIGHT: Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - John Martyn & Danny Thompson. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. Birmingham: Ronnie Scott's - Dr Robert Band. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - The Stereotonics. TOMORROW: Birmingham
Formed:1885 Directions: The Victoria Ground is situated on the north side of Bromsgrove on the Birmingham Road, which is off the A38 Bromsgrove by pass. The M5 and M42 join the A38 to the north of the town making it easy to get to the ground without having
THERE are some things in golf that I hate including my swing, Davis Love III and slow four-balls eking their way round a course. But what I do love is to play a new course for the first time because a change from my normal course is refreshing and secondly
GOLF has never been more popular with thousands of youngsters dreaming of joining the European Tour. But for every Nick Faldo and Lee Westwood achieving success, hundreds fall by the wayside. Many talented golfers instead plump for a career as a golf
I AM writing to appeal to your readers to support The Cancer Research Campaign's Foreign Coin Collection. Loose foreign coins, which are worthless in this country are actually a potential pot of gold for funding a cure for cancer. One of my jobs, as a
WITH reference to your article in June 7 Journal regarding 'Bravery Award' page 13, may I add my support in the decision to award Major Patrick Webb with a certificate of merit. I believe this is most deserved award for a man who has contributed so much
We'll keep it short, but we want to maintain the awareness of just how annoyed residents of Throckmorton and Tilesford are. Our property is less than 200 metres from the airfield boundary. It is closer to the burial cells than the temporary offices on
THE shockwaves of Dr Richard Taylor's massive election victory in Wyre Forest are reverberating throughout the political structure of the country. The pundits in Westminster may consider the people of Wyre Forest to be simple folk, but they have long
EVESHAM United's players, management, committee and supporters came together to celebrate a marvellous season at the club's presentation evening. Photographer Ian Cameron was there to capture the main moments on film and he brought together the night's
In Wyre Forest election material produced by the Labour Party, I recently expressed a number of views in support of David Lock. Some of that material may have given the impression that these views were also those of Bewdley Medical Centre and the colleagues
We have had local county council elections to democratically elect the people we wish to represent us, and have now had our say in electing Dr Taylor. Perhaps Tony Blair will remind us what is the election date where we get to vote for the health authority
RICHARD Taylor's crushed rivals have warned him the district will expect results following his landslide victory. Conservative Mark Simp-son said voters would expect progress within 12 months on the fight to restore services to Kidderminster Hospital.
WORCESTERSHIRE finally dismissed Warwickshire for 277 in the County Championship Division two match at New road today. Keith Piper, on 79 overnight, made an undefeated 92 which including 16 fours off 149 balls. The visitors had resumed on 256 for 9 off
WYRE Forest's new MP Dr Richard Taylor was able to read about his stunning success at the polls within hours of his election thanks to the Shuttle/Times & News. We were first to bring readers a comprehensive round-up of interviews and pictures from
A TRY from Worcester Rugby Club hooker Nicola Goodwin helped England to a 27-7 win over Waikato Province yesterday. Goodwin was joined on the pitch by fellow Sixways player, wing Nicola Crawford. Crawford and Worcester scrum-half Joanne Yapp are in the
WORCESTERSHIRE were inspired by an unbeaten century from Gurdeep Kandola on the second day of the Second XI Championship match against Glamorgan at Abergavenny. The 22-year-old trialists blasted 152 not out as the County made 371 off 90.2 overs in reply
KEVIN Ingram, produced a career best haul of 8-29 from 22 overs to take the Evening News/Duncan Fearnely Cricket Sales Ltd. Cricketer of the Week award. It is the second time the Dominies & Guild seam bowler has won the award after he took 7-38 and
THE returning officer for the General Election in Wyre Forest has paid tribute to staff who ensured the count ran smoothly under "intensive" circumstances. Wyre Forest District Council chief executive Walter Delin told the Shuttle/Times & News nine
A VALE horse owner is warning riders to be extra vigilant after she and her horse narrowly avoided serious injury while out hacking. Alison Brain was riding her four-year-old gelding Bertie Bumper when they narrowly avoided colliding with a bus on the
THE childhood of Laurie Lee unfolds in a series of "pictures", accompanied by glorious dialogue. James Stevens excels in the Nonentities' production as the young Laurie (Loll), the actor always making his presence on stage felt, and showing much promise
THE Classical Music Society's latest "Live At The Library", provided an evening of piano trios. Pianist Michael Jones had played in Kidderminster many times, and Dawn Gwilt on cello was making a welcome return to the society. Howard Marshall was unknown
PLANS for radical traffic calming measures in Bewdley have been temporarily shelved after an outcry by townsfolk. Worcestershire County Council now plans to work in partnership with residents over proposals for 20mph speed restrictions in dozens of streets
PETE Boorman took a hat-trick as his final over in Sunday's Wadworth 6X National Village Championship yielded four wickets as Dumbleton dismissed for Slaughters United for 221. Chappell top scored with a half century as the Cotswold side made a brave
TWO former first-class cricketers and a woman umpire are among the attractions in the annual match between the President's XI and Broadway on Sunday. The President's XI includes Neal Radford, the former Worcestershire and England star and David Churton
BREDON managed to win this exciting Under-12 top of the table encounter by two runs in the last over. Asked to bat, the North Cotswold Young Cricketers found scoring difficult on a bouncy track against a lively attack. Matthew Spencer (12) was the only
EARLSWOOD continue to find life in the Premier Division difficult after losing for the sixth successive week to Shipston by 108 runs. Earlswood invited their visitors to bat first and were rewarded in the second over with the wicket of Gary Betteridge
BEN Bales has been in fine form with the bat at both junior and senior levels. The Pershore teenager top scored with 40 as the club's second string extended their unbeaten record in a losing Worcestershire County League draw at Pedmore last weekend. Luke
ALCESTER and Ragley will be back on their travels after initially hoping to return to their Ragley Park base this weekend. Unfortunately, fellow league clubs were unwilling to accept an earlier start time of 11am - due to the early closure of the park
FOLLOWING the success of an evening with Glenn McGrath last summer, the Worcestershire Cricket Society has arranged another similar event for 8pm on Wednesday, July 4. Christopher Martin-Jenkins is this year's guest and the popular cricket broadcaster
A MAJOR new production of children's favourite Alice in Wonderland is one of the highlights of the forthcoming Royal Shakespeare Company's winter season at Stratford. New versions of The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream are also lined
HIGH quality entertainment is the promise of Malvern Theatres, which has just announced its summer line-up. Jane Asher, Michael Pennington and Julian Lloyd Webber are just some of the big names due to appear. From July 2-7, Jane Asher and Michael Pennington
A BROADWAY businessman has hit out over highway advertising restrictions he claims are affecting his company. Julian Rapp, managing director of Glasshouse Interior Designs at Childswickham, has been ordered by Wychavon District Council to remove a directional
A group of Broadway mothers have called on parish councillors to drop into their baby and toddler group, to see for themselves what a fine service they provide for the community. Members of Peek-a-Boo, the village's parent, baby and toddler group, are
PEOPLE interested in the youth of Broadway are invited to an open meeting at the youth club next Wednesday. Club leader Betty Phillips wants representatives of all the users to attend, as well as community spirited people willing to become committee members
POPULAR Broadway bank manager Ellen Wagstaff was all at sea when she won a top award - she was sent on a luxury cruise. Ellen's hard work was recognised when she was chosen out of 1,700 branch managers for the HSBC's top accolade. Not only did she win
LAUGH and learn at a stand-up comedy workshop at Stratford College on Saturday. The one-day course is aimed at beginners and those who have just started doing stand up. It focuses on creating material, performance skills and stage character. You will
Sat Aug 13 DMW Sutton Coldfield Town H 0-2 480 Tue Aug 17 DMW Bedworth United A 0-3 253 Sat Aug 21 FAC Stourbridge A 1-3 Jinks 417 Sat Aug 28 DMW Hinckley United H 1-2 Winstone 362 Tue Aug 30 DMW Bilston Town A 1-1 Payne (pen) 235 Sat Sep 11 DMW Moor
THE appeal launched by the Three Counties Agricultural Society (TCAS) to help farmers in difficulty as a result of the foot and mouth crisis has so far raised £13,600. The appeal will culminate with the Three Counties Summer Show on August 17-19 which
JEREMY Robinson collected a pay cheque worth £11,000 on Sunday but it could have been so much more, writes Mervyn Collins. The 35-year-old Evesham golfer produced his best form for many months to tie for 16th place at the Compass Group English Open at
EVESHAM'S Craig Moss helped Worcester-shire to victory in last weekend's Midland County Golf Championships at Moseley. Moss and partner Matthew Feayvour, though, had to do it the hard way as they found themselves three down after nine holes to their opponents
APART from the occasional storm, Evesham's Hospital Bowl was played in fine conditions, resulting in some excellent scores, making the standard scratch for the day 71. The winner was Pete Stanley who carded a net 65 playing off an handicap of 10, from
TREVOR Collingwood has been appointed general manager of Henley Golf and Country Club in Henley-in-Arden. He arrives at Henley with a wealth of experience in all aspects of golf club management. His responsibilities will include the day to day running
SIXTY visitors from 26 clubs across the Midlands converged on Broadway last Wednesday for the club's Mixed Open. In cool and breezy weather, to which the 48 home players are well acclimatised, but which renders the course more of a challenge to the visitor
LUXURY Kidderminster yacht manufacturer Sealine has been bought by a US company for £48 million. Sealine is now aiming to recruit more staff to join 400 employees at its Whitehouse Road site after being acquired by boat firm Brunswick Corporation. The
A SPECTACULAR open-air theatre production coming to Great Witley later this month promises to transport audiences back to Shakespearean Venice. Acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company actor Barry Stanton, currently appearing in the RSC production of Twelfth
REDDITCH high school children will be swotting up on their language skills next month as they visit France. Year 9 pupils at Abbey High School will be off to Disneyland Paris as part of the school's European Year of Languages. Fifty-seven pupils will
THE future make-up of Worcestershire County Council has been thrown into confusion by the triumphs of campaigners fighting to save Kidderminster Hospital. The Independent Kidderminster Hospital Health Concern group won six county council seats in the
Age Concern Gloucestershire: Bleak House Station Road, Gloucester (01452 422660). Age Concern Oxfordshire: Mary Daniel, The Lodge, Rivermead, Abingdon Road. (01865 240619/246580). Age Concern Hereford and Worcester: Sansome Street, Worcester (01905 726652
THE comprehensive victory by Richard Taylor in the Wyre Forest constituency was truly remarkable and probably unprecedented in modern times. But while his success has brought tremendous publicity to the cause, it seems highly unlikely that the decisions
A LAD about 10 said to me: "You're ugly". I replied: "Have you looked in a mirror lately?" He looked angry, I smiled, he smiled back and rode off on his bike. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
ON Saturday, June 2, I had a bad fall in the town and I would like to thank everybody who helped me, especially the young man who stayed with me till the ambulance arrived. You were all great and I thank you all. S THOMPSON, Worcester.
The Tory Party" sorry, "New Labour" swept to victory in the General Election despite the majority of people not bothering to vote. Let us all just hope that they can improve considerably on the last four years of utter stagnation. If what they have promised
I WOULD like to thank the people of Worcester for giving me a further opportunity to serve them as Labour Member of Parliament for the city. Just over four years ago, I stated that it was a great honour and privilege to be elected as the first-ever Labour
COULD I warmly thank all those who took time to vote in last week's General and County Council elections. A special thanks should go to those who voted for me to be the Droitwich County Councillor. I am now entering my 12th year as the town's representative
LIKE D Doherty of Cheltenham I, too, was at the Australian match, sitting a few yards from the streaker he witnessed. My perception of things was somewhat different. While play was going on, the mood of the crowd was sometimes loud and raucous, but always
IF all the pensioners in the land worked together, they would be able to have the link between state pensions and earnings restored. Everyone should write to MPs, no matter to which political party they belong. Also, more pensioners should turn up for
REGARDING your front page story (Evening News, June 9), I commend your attempts to have these brats named. I believe I am not in the minority of mature, reasonably-minded people who feel the time has come, to not only name these yobs, but to expose them
"PUNISHED" Labour will need to fight to win back the trust of people in Wyre Forest, former Worcester-shire County Council chairman Nigel Knowles has warned. It follows a drubbing by voters in the Worcestershire County Council elections in which the party
A SUMMER concert featuring a brass band and Kidderminster school children has been organised by town group New Dimensional Experience Choir. The City of Birmingham Brass Band and pupils from Comberton Middle School will be lining up alongside the choir
STAFF from the Moat House Inn, Kings Coughton, have made a 'wheel' effort to help a national children's charity. The employees took part in a sponsored bike ride to raise money for the NSPCC. Old English Inns, the national chain that owns The Moat House
Gas Consumers' Council, West Midlands Region (Hereford and Worcester Committee): Broadway House, 60 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, B15 1TH (0121 454 0285). Office of Electricity Regulation: Hagley House, Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8OG (0121 456 4424).
Cats Protection League: Worcester and District Branch (01905 454181). Herefordshire Beekeepers Association: Secretary David Sutton (01885 482673). Malvern & District Aquarist Society: Honorary Secretary F Myatt, 8 Willow Grove, Malvern (01684 572644
WORCESTER AND DISTRICT HEALTH AUTHORITY Headquarters: Isaac Maddox House, Worcester (01905 763333). Ambulance Service: Operational inquiries (01905 834200); adminsitration (01905 830630). Dental Clinic: Pickersleigh Grove Clinic (01684 572045). Family
Collection Gallery: 13 The Southend, Ledbury (01531 634641). Cowdy Gallery: H Cowdy, 31 Culver Street, Newent, Glos (01531 821173). Cowleigh Gallery: Mr W Nicholls, 14 Coweligh Road, Malvern (01684 560646). Forge Gallery: Mrs J Ashley, The Forge, Staplow
Institute of Management (Hereford & Worcester): Mrs G Jones, Doverdale Manor Farm, Doverdale, Droitwich (01905 797739). Bromyard & District Chamber of Commerce: Chairman Mr M Cresswell, 15 Pump Street, Bromyard (01885 483964). Ledbury Chamber
Amnesty International Malvern Group: N Churchill, St Gabriels, Worcester Road, Hanley Swan (01684 310465). British Association of the Experiment in International Living: 287 Worcester Road, Malvern Link. Contact Mr A MacLeod (01684 562577). Cancer Research
MALVERN Barnards Chemists Ltd: Unit 1, 74 Barnards Green Road, Malvern (01684 567281). Claremont House Pharmacy: 119/121 Church Street, Malvern (01684 575686). Boots The Chemists Ltd: Albion House, Church Street, Malvern (01684 572905). Victoria Pharmacy
WEST AND SOUTH WORCESTERSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND Alfrick, Lulsley, Suckley, Leigh & Bransford: Canon M R Westall, The Rectory, Leigh Worcester (01886 832355). Broadheath, Crown East and Rushwick: The Rev G T M Nott, Crown East Vicarage, Rushwick (01905
COUNTY COURTS Gloucester: Kimbrose Way (01452 529351). Hereford: 1st Floor, Barclays Bank Chambers, 1/3 Broad Street (01432 357233). Worcester: Shirehall, 48 Fore-gate Street (01905 730800). CROWN COURTS Hereford: Clerk's Office, Crown Court, Shirehall
Dental Services Manager: Mr R McAndrew (01905 763333). Malvern: J C Thomas, P J Jones, S R Guilding & P Bennett, Buckingham House, Graham Road, (01684 573109); D F Watson, K J Fieldhouse & W D Fleming, 4 Graham Road, Malvern (01684 563723); Miss
Ledbury Ploughing Society: Sec Mr P Smith, The Nortons, The Downs, Bromyard (01885 482357). Madresfield Agricultural Society: Sec Major G Waugh (01684 576604). National Farmers' Union Ledbury Branch: Sec Mr P Jenkins (01989 563086). National Farmers'
DSS LOCAL OFFICES For pensions, national insurance, income support and general inquiries. All areas: (01905 720300). NATIONAL INSURANCE LOCAL APPEAL TRIBUNALS Independent Tribunal Serv-ice, Auchinleck, Broad Street, Birmingham (0121 643 6464). EMPLOYMENT
MALVERN DIVISION Secretary: Miss A L Fish, 35 Tanhouse Lane, Malvern (01684 564331). Divisional Commissioner: Mrs Barker, 5 Tibberton Ro-ad, Malvern (01684 569527). Malvern Trefoil Guild: Mrs G Shaw (01684 566448). MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT Commisioner:
Dr M R Draper: Avenue Road, Malvern (01684 576657). Jill White: Malvern Natural Health Centre, Abbey Road, Malvern (01684 893238). J Sherr F S: North Malvern Road (01684 563192).
Evesham Cottage Hospital: 01386 502377. Froome Bank Community Hospital: Worcester Road, Bromyard (01885 488080). Eye Hospital: Eign Street, Hereford (01432 355444). Eye Hospital: Worcester Royal Infirmary (01905 763333). Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Leadon Vale: Feathers Hotel, Ledbury. President Mr Gager (01531 633502). Meet 1st and 3rd Mondays in month. Malvern Hills Lady Lions: Mrs S Macintosh (01684 574621). Malvern Hills: President B Davies (01684 560068).
"HE was a super man but, obviously, he is not the person he was," Patricia Baker reflects, as she sums up life with husband Edwin, who has had Alzheimer's for 10 years. Patricia, too, has to live with the effects of Edwin's deteriorating condition. Her
Manor House: Grange Road, Malvern (01684 892002). Clerk: Mr D L Judge, Manor House (01684 892002) Financial Officer: Mr J E Taverner, Manor House (01684 892002). Ranger: Mr A J Parsons, Orchard Cottages, 2 Halfkey Lane, Malvern Link (01684 892002 or 574018
OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS R D Hall: Lambert House, Edith Walk, Malvern (01684 892727). OPTICIANS Rodney Hill: Upton-upon-Severn (01684 594654). K R Holland: 16 Graham Road, Malvern Link (01684 573942). A C Jelley: 34 High Street, Bromyard (01885
Age Concern Malvern & District: The Pavilion, Montrose Hotel, Graham Road, Malvern (01684 560666). Group website www.achw.org.uk Civil Service Pensioners Alliance: Secretary Mr P. Lloyd, 82 Albert Road South, Malvern (01684 574534). Civil Service
S R Montgomery BSC MCSP: Malvern Hills Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic, 127 Church Street, Malvern (01684 574053).
ALMONRY MUSEUM: Merstow Green Evesham. Local history. Open every day, Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 2-5pm (01386 446944). AVONCROFT MUSEUM OF BUILDINGS: Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, barn, granary, nail and chain workshops
Herefordshire Labour Party: 01981 550355. Ledbury Branch, North Herefordshire Conservative Association: Chairman Mrs Mary McBride, 9 Elmsdale Road, Ledbury (01531 632008). Ledbury Liberal Democrats: Chairman Jack Huggins (01531 633317). Ledbury &
Abberley: 01299 896213. Bishops Frome: 01885 490207. Bromyard: 01885 482201. Bromsberrow: 01531 650293. Bushley: 01684 293999. Callow End: 01905 830243. Clifton-on-Teme: 01886 812272 Colwall: 01684 540214. Colwall Green: 01684 540215. Cradley: 01886 880212
SIXTIES pop star P. J. Proby is at the centre of a housing row in Evesham after being asked to quit his Vale home. The veteran singer has been left rocking after denying claims that he left his previous home in the town in a derelict state following a
Malvern Division Centre: Howsell Road, Malvern Link (01684 561374). British Red Cross Society, Malvern: Mr P Williams, 6 Meadway, Malvern (01684 564828). Medical Loan Wheelchairs: 01684 561374. Red Cross Shop: 6/8 Graham Road, Malvern (01684 563571);
plans for a major flats development in Bengeworth have been given a cautious welcome. Cotswold-based Goalside Developments has applied for planning permission to build 57 flats and 100 parking spaces off Lime Street. Despite concerns at Evesham Town Council
Ascension Playgroup: Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern Link. Mrs P Palmer (01684 567220). Baxhill Nursery & Pre-school group: 179 Worcester Road, Malvern. Mrs T Walton (01684 893344). Bosbury Pre-school Unit: Bosbury School, Mrs P
Bromyard: Births, marriages and deaths, Registrar J R Tringham and Supt Reg Mrs G Dovey, 1 Rowberry Street (01885 482730). Mon, Wed, Fri, 9.30-11am: births and deaths; Mon, Wed, Fri 11.15am-1.15pm: marriages. Ledbury: Births and deaths, Registrar Mrs
Colwall: Meets Colwall Park Hotel, Wed evenings. Secretary Mr R Hunt, Silverdale, 28 Peters Road, Malvern (01684 505926). Ledbury: Meets Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, Wednesdays (01684 541111/01531 631500). Malvern: Meets Mount Pleasant Hotel, Monday evenings
Malvern Hills: Gulab Chauhan, Laurel Bank, Westminster Road, Malvern (01684 561910). Ledbury: Chairman Adrian Toon. Meets at The Verzons, Hereford Road, Ledbury (01531 670658). Newent: Chairman David Battrick, 1 Doddington Close, Barnwood, Glos. Meet
Malvern Combined Cadet Division: Supt Miss B Holl-and, 178 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern (01684 567239). Ledbury: Headquarters, The Southend, Ledbury. Comb-ined Division: Div Supt, Mrs E Nichols, 9 Woodfield Road, Shepherds Gate, Ledbury (01531 633601).
Colwall Players: Chairman Mrs Trisha Hockett (01684 564872). Colwall Players also run a Young Colwall Players fortnightly on Saturday mornings. For more info please ring the Chairman. Conquest Theatre: Tenbury Road, Bromyard. Box office: Bromyard (01885
Malvern: 21 Church Street (01684 892289). Bromyard: 1 Rowberry Street (01885 482038). Ledbury: The Homend (01531 636147). Upton: 4 High Street (01684 594200). Gloucester: St Michael's Tower, The Cross (01452 421188). Tewksbury: Museum Building, 64 Barton
Paul Damari Weather Communications International: 10 Northwick Walk, Barbourne, Worcester (01905 28888).
Meridian - women's business networking organisation: President Miss P Sayer (01905 612347 or 01746 780531). Hereford & District National Childbirth Trust: Chairman Cheryl Kirby, Newtown Cottage, Yarkhill, nr Ledbury (01531 670550). Malvern Hills National
WORCESTERSHIRE County Federation: 11 Pierpoint Street, Worcester (01905 22575). MALVERN GROUP Group Secretary: Mrs Coffin, 11 Sommers Court, Upper Howsell (01684 574334). Guarlford: Mrs J Cameron (01684 310276). Malvern: Mrs P Norman (01684 563863). Malvern
COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE Hereford and Worcester County Council Divisional Youth Office: 227 London Road, Worcester (01905 768474). Bromyard Youth Centre: Church Street. Barry Lockwood (01885 488269). Ledbury Youth Centre: Bye Street. Mr A Conway (01531 632301
AT a time when Pershore High School has had its Sportsmark status renewed, it is fitting that several students should be awarded county recognition. Year 8 pupils Nimneh Hyde (athletics), Tina Ridings (cricket), Chris Doughty (hockey) and Holly Johnson
VEHICLE components supplier United Engineering Forgings has fallen into administration, causing concern for nearly 1,600 staff. The group, which employs 770 staff in Bromsgrove and Kidderminster, has suffered losses in the last two years, after forming
A BIDFORD man was killed after he was involved in a collision with a 7.5-tonne lorry as he walked along the road with his girlfriend on Monday evening. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident in which Paul John Reeves, aged 22, died. Police
A NEW lunch club in Bidford aims to serve up a good time for everyone. The club, set up by Age Concern Warwickshire, attracted 11 people in its first week when it began on June 6 and it hopes to build on its successful start. Held weekly at Westholme
A STRATFORD canteen manager who forged bank paying-in slips to cover up the loss of money he had 'borrowed' from his employers has been fined by a judge at Warwick Crown Court. Former army caterer Adrian Bonsell, aged 41, of The Leys, Bidford, pleaded
