AS Worcester travel to Birmingham University for their clash with Moseley on Saturday, the rugby world awaits another memorial service for the game's heritage as a Premiership club bids for a new home. The aptly named Sale Sharks are eyeing up Manchester
I CAN picture the scene as negotiation teams lock themselves into a guest house to decide the way forward for English rugby today. "Whatever you do, don't mention promotion - I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it!" As rugby's top brass come
BOMB disposal experts were called in and two Worcester streets cordoned off after the discovery of what was believed to be bomb-making equipment in a city home. Holly Mount Road and Teme Road were sealed off for five hours yesterday while the Royal Logistics
A BUILDING in central Worcester left to the elements since the 1970s is to be bulldozed and replaced with flats. The fire-damaged former Pickfords warehouse in Sansome Street is to make way for 15 flats. It was gutted by fire on March 10, 1974. The city
PEOPLE living near a Worcester canal were waiting for news today after demanding action from the city council over new gates installed on the towpath. Residents of the Arboretum, in Worcester, are up in arms after nine sheep pen-style gates along the
PEOPLE living close to where a cyclist was killed claim the road will still be "a death-trap" when a long-awaited bypass is completed. The Wyre Piddle bypass will miss the spot where a cyclist died on Sunday, June 24 after being involved in a collision
PEOPLE living on a Worcester housing estate have been urged to "speak out" during a public consultation next month over plans to build a Baptist church and community centre. Members of St Peter's Parish Council have appealed for residents to have their
ATTACKS on paramedics have been branded "totally and utterly unacceptable" by Paul Leopold, chairman of Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Trust. Mr Leopold's comments followed an assault last week in which a crew member was punched in the face after he
A CARER stole money from a bedridden patient to highlight problems with her treatment, magistrates were told. Caroline Godfrey appeared before Droitwich magistrates yesterday accused of stealing money from Dorothy Seymour, who has needed 24-hour-care
A FOOTBALL tournament and disco is being organised in aid of a sports fund being set up in memory of a player who died during a routine operation. Stuart Thompson died from a rare condition hat affects just one in 30,000 people. The 28-year-old had a
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is appealing for help in the rush to re-open footpaths in the wake of the foot-and-mouth crisis. With 6,500 paths in the county, the environmental services team has a mammoth task to tackle overgrown vegetation. Now it has
PROUD owners of Morris Minor cars will be revving their way to Hanbury Hall later next month where they will be able to show off their much-loved vehicles. The annual rally of the Malvern Hills Branch of the Morris Minors Owners Club is set to take place
A CELEBRATION of music and merriment from all over the world has been raising the roof at a Worcester primary school. The Funpac 2001 event kicked off in the city on Wednesday and promised visitors a feast of art, craft and culture. A session at Stanley
THE recent Callow End School Fete was a great success in spite of the damp weather. Among the star attractions were a bouncy castle and go-karts, plus all the traditional stalls and games and bargains for sale. One of the most popular was the French ice
THE prizewinners at the Village Hall Fortnightly Whist Drive were:- Norah Armstrong, Claire Skirten, Joyce Rusling, Ann Pullen, Margery Halling, Hilda Archer, Joan Palmer, Gary Quiney, Ron Baxter, Eryl Williams, Patrick McCarthy, Michael Quiney, Rena
SO there we are, landlubbers cast adrift in an open boat (well partly open and not quite adrift!) negotiating the extreme tricky waters of the Avon River and clinging for dear life to our gin and tonics, whilst the skipper of our craft, The Pride of Avon
LAST week was a busy one for pupils of Powick Primary School. On Monday, two new classrooms were officially opened by the Ven Rev Dr Joy Tetley, the Archdeacon of Worcester Cathedral. The number of children attending the Church of England (Voluntary Controlled
A GROUP of creative photographers from the Malvern area are exhibiting their work in the town for the first time since 1997. Infinity Plus, formed in 1992, seeks to expand the boundaries of fine art photography through experimentation and a diversity
Graeme Hick registered the 114th first-class century of his career when he hit 123 against Nottinghamshire at New Road today. His ton helped the County to a total of 248 all out in their first innings, and by tea the visitors were struggling on 30-4 with
Graeme Hick was unbeaten on 75 at lunch as Worcestershire had reached 145-6 off 33 overs in their County Championship clash with Nottinghamshire at New Road.
AS the demolition and reconstruction of Upton's Hill Centre began this week, plans were already being made for its future management. A community association with charitable status has managed the building since 1992, when Malvern Hills District Council
THE sun shone, the beer flowed and the music played on in Upton last weekend as the 16th International Jazz Festival rolled into town. Thousands of jazz aficionados from across the world turned out on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to enjoy a range of styles
WORK has begun to turn redundant farm buildings into a children's day nursery at Clive's Fruit Farm, near Upton. A former piggery is being converted with the help of a grant from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), under the
GLADIATORS, sumo wrestling, crazy bikes and a bouncy castle will be among the attractions at a barbecue planned for Welland next month. Organised by the Parent Teacher Association of Welland Primary School in aid of new playground equipment, the event
UPTON Town Council has co-opted Mark Kerrigan, of Oakland Close, as a member for the Longdon Heath ward. Coun Kerrigan is general manager of a company making medical equipment and is a member of the Hill Residents' Association. He has been involved in
A LORRY carrying a load of rice pudding and custard was recovered on Monday after being stolen from a lay-by on the A38 near the Bluebell pub in Ryall. The articulated red and white Renault was stolen at around 3pm on June 24. Anyone with any information
A BARN dance is being held in aid of Earl's Croome and Strensham churches on Friday, July 6, at the Memorial Hall, Upton, from 8pm to 11pm. Music is by Steve and the Herbal Remedy and there will be a licensed bar. Admission is £4.50 and free for children
A mother was forced to endure a day of worry over her sick baby after doctors from a Malvern surgery refused to come out and see her. Anna Shail, of Yates Hay Road, called the Court Road surgery three times after her daughter Chloe, less than a year old
West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer has expressed his delight at being elected chairman of the Conservative Party's 1922 Committee. "It is a great honour and a great responsibility," he said following his election to the powerful committee of backbench
WELL done to MHDC for creating that excellent skateboard park at Link Top! The youngsters are so impressed with the lack of interference from cars that they have even brought along ramps to make a proper course. And what of the cars that used to park
NEARLY three homeless families a week are being given emergency shelter in the Malvern area. Another half-way hostel is also needed to accommodate families awaiting re-housing because the present hostel, containing 11 small flatlets, is frequently full
CASTLEMORTON CE Primary School has been recognised as one of the best performing schools in the country and awarded additional funding of £55,000 over the next three years. The school was given Beacon School status last week as part of a Government initiative
I FEEL that the time has come for the silent majority of my wartime generation to speak up before it is too late. We have had to sit back and watch our beloved country being given away by the truck load to the Socialist powers in Brussels. As teenagers
EXTERNAL staff are to be employed by Malvern Hills District Council at a cost of up to £10,000. The council needs to produce a statement for the government by the end of July about its approach to implementing electronic Government. Because of the time
A RARE South American rodent has been sighted at least three times in the Upton-upon-Severn area over the past fortnight. Members of the public have reported several sightings of an animal resembling a capybara to the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. The
WE held a "birthday bash" at Malvern Rugby Club to celebrate my 60th birthday. Donations were requested for the League of Friends of Malvern Hospital and the Macmillan Nurses. The evening was a great success raising £545 for the charities. Thank you to
Further to the most encouraging letter from Helen Clarke ('Priory clearly alive', Postbag, June 22), the Malvern Churches Justice & Peace Group who had organised the Peace Exhibition, currently in the Priory Church, was "not forced to look for a vicar
VANDALS caused hundreds of pounds of damage to hanging baskets and flowerbeds in Malvern's Priory Park on Friday (June 22). All 16 baskets decorating the bandstand were smashed, broken glass was strewn over the grass, a lamppost stand was thrown into
May I take the opportunity to thank the driver who overtook myself on the Ledbury to Malvern road this evening, just after the road had been resurfaced, sending chippings flying at me and other cars, causing damage. My children would also like to thank
A NEW audio tape released this week aims to transport listeners back through time to an agricultural world beginning 60 years ago, before the worries of modern farming. Memories of a Herefordshire Farmer has been recorded for The Crown House Press by
CRAIG Chalmers believes the challenge of propelling Worcester Rugby Club into the Premiership will re-ignite the world class talent within him. The 32-year-old, who will put pen to paper on a one-year deal today, is determined to make Worcester's dreams
EIGHT voluntary litter wardens have answered the call to arms in Malvern's war against litter louts. The new recruits responded to a plea by Stephen Thomas, head warden for the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust. People from Malvern Link, Link Top, Lower
THE devastating effects of foot-and-mouth on farmers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are just starting to be felt, according to a study by Herefordshire County Council. The report says a total of 165,224 animals were slaughtered in the two counties
FIRST past the post in the fashion stakes will take top prize at Worcester Racecourse's Ladies Day tomorrow. The annual event, which should attract a bumper crowd, will see the best dressed women awarded with prizes ranging from beauty treatments to clothing
DROITWICH'S John Bickerton fired a 67 at the Murphy's Irish Open at Cork to lie four shots adrift of first round leader Colin Montgomerie. Bickerton's four-under-par total included five birdies and his excellent round was only spoiled by a bogey on the
IT has been hailed as a victory for common sense and the words ring true. The decision to leave the North Midlands leagues just how they are is another example of the authorities at the bottom end of rugby's ladder listening to the people that matter
ONE of the delights of warm weather is sitting in the garden with a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Yes, simple pleasures, you can't beat them. This time of year, I seize any excuse to be in the open air - not for a tan, as I burn dreadfully - but just
THERE must be as many reasons for divorce as there are grains of sand on the beaches of the world. Yes, I do know the obvious and most frequent causes for break-up. But they are not quite what I have in mind. It's not my actual intention to sue for a
BILLED as "the greatest fairy tale never told", the DreamWorks cartoon Shrek is greater than the sum of all its parts. It's a blistering race through pop culture and it's also a spoof that blows apart the conventions of the Disney-fied "happily ever after
MALVERN Town FC, who finished in the highest position in the Banks's Brewery Premier Division for many years and reached the final of the Worcestershire Senior Urn, held their annual presentation night at the Malvern Town Social Club and the awards were
THE Journal edition of this week in 1901 brought news of impending works to stop the erosion of the river banks at Pitchcroft. "The frequent floods are washing away bits of Pitchcroft and the river bank is so irregular that it needs to be tidied up. As
A CENTURY ago, members of the Worcester City Police Force were still being given an annual outing, though it always had to be taken over two separate days. The Journal explained why: "Worcester is a well ordered city but it could not prudently be left
ANDY Croft won the toss for the Ramblers and decided to bat first in this Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League match. MALVERN RAMBLERS SUNDAY 2ND XI v FECKENHAM Ramblers got off to the worst possible start when R Cullen was caught and bowled for
BARNARDS Green 2nd X1 achieved their fourth straight win in the second division of the WCL with a victory over rivals Feckenham. BARNARDS GREEN II V FECKENHAM II Skipper Dick Brown won the toss and, as is usual in the league, asked the visitors to bat
NEWLAND made the trip to Stone for this Division Five WCL encounter and emerged victorious by five wickets after an awesome display of batting by Phil Birch. STONE v NEWLAND The Newland maestro struck 159no as his side achieved the 252 required for victory
MISSING first XI players caused a knock on effect right through the three Worcester Nomads Saturday teams and because of this all three teams lost matches in the Worcestershire Clubs League. The 1st X1 fixture at Bransford with Chaddesley Corbett did
THE MUMMY RETURNS (12): Spectacular sequel opens the summer blockbuster season. Odeon, Worcester. (12.30, 3.15 Fri-Mon, Wed & Thurs) (6.00, 8.45 not Thurs). UCI Merry Hill, (12.15 Sat & Sun), 3.00, 6.00, 9.00 Warner Village (9.25, not Thurs).
FOLLOWING four successive league defeats, Eastnor at last secured a win against Herefordshire rivals Brockhampton by 47 runs. EASTNOR 1ST XI v BROCKHAMPTON 1ST XI Eastnor won the toss and elected to bat with Keith Fortey (57) and Arshad giving the home
THE new programme of Worcester's Huntingdon Hall includes a mixture of new faces and old friends. The venue has a number of events to come before its summer break, including a visit by jazz singer Stacey Kent (July 6) and comedy from Hinge and Bracket
THERE'S a rumour flying around that Elvis is back from the dead and is set to perform in Malvern. In fact, two of rock's great legends will be performing live at this year's new-look Three Counties Summer Show in August. Elvis will be joined by Freddie
CHELTENHAM'S Interna-tional Festival of Music is set to fill the town with a variety of sounds and scenes. With an international reputation as one of the country's finest classical music events, the month-long festival will this year have a contemporary
I WAS in Ward 10, Ronkswood Hospital, for 14 days and all I can say is what wonderful treatment I had from everybody. People who moan about NHS should see how they cope at Ronkswood. They do excellent work. RITA GILES, Pinvin, Pershore.
Quiz Night - Friend's of St Stephen's (Proceeds to the Residents of St. Stephen's Home). June 29. 8pm. The Alma Tavern, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Cheese & Wine Evening with barbecue.( proceeds to Residents and day care Clients). June 29. 6.45pm.
June 29 Clive John. Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. ESCHA and Frantik. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. June 30 Come Together - 4 piece Beatles Band. Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club, The Moors, Worcester. Bad Manners support by The
PERSHORE Operatic & Dramatic Society would like to say a big thank you to all our supporters who followed us to the Swan Theatre, Worcester last week and helped to make our show Me and My Girl an outstanding success. The crowning glory had to be the
JOHN Norwood argues that proportional representation would lead to more frequent elections (You Say, June 22). But in saying that "no Government would be able to set out a manifesto and expect to carry it out" he neglects an important distinction. It
Henry V by William Shakespeare.(Festival Players Theatre Co). June 24. 5.30pm, ground open 4pm Sounion, Old Road North, Kempsey.(open air production, please bring own chairs, picnics etc, indoor if wet). (01905 820436). They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
F L JONES' suggestion concerning race relations merits serious consideration. All too often, misunderstandings arise which can be readily resolved with a little empathy. Recently, I was in conversation with an Asian neighbour. It was very much amicable
YOU may think that animal testing for cosmetics is no longer an issue in Britain. You may also think that very few animals are subjected to these cruel and unnecessary tests nowadays. You'd be wrong! Up to 40,000 animals die every year in Europe alone
PAUL H Griffiths thinks electoral reform to introduce PR for local council elections is necessary. This is a bit rich coming from a spokesman for the Liberal Democrats, a party which failed to fully participate in recent county council elections. Let
Saturday, January 20, 2001 SCOTT Barrow announced himself on the Union stage with a stunning display as Worcester Rugby Club ran out 56-18 winners over Henley Hawks to keep them top of National One. The 20-year-old, who moved to Sixways from Rugby League
Ground: Sixways, Pershore Lane, Hindlip, Worcester WR3 9SU Telephone: 01905 454183 Fax: 01905 757222 Club Colours - Jersey: Navy Blue and Old Gold. Shorts: Navy Blue. Stockings: Navy Blue and Old Gold Tops. Chairman: Vice-Chairman: Hon Secretary: Club
HURRAH for Elgar High School with its successful bid to become a specialist school. And congratulations also to Haybridge High School - doubly successful with specialist and beacon status - and those other schools who have achieved beacon status. Maybe
GONE are the days when post-16 education meant staying at your school's sixth form and studying for your A-levels. Pupils in Worcester have more exciting times ahead of them. It's this time of year when Year 10 pupils consider what they will do when they've
THE Queen's Hall in London was the venue a century ago for the first performance of Sir Edward Elgar's concert overture Cockaigne (In London Town), conducted by the composer. The work was composed between October, 1900 and March 23, 1901, when Elgar was
THIS intriguing old picture was discovered by members of West Malvern Social Club while they were cleaning out the cellar last week. It shows a football team, from 1905, as the date which can be seen faintly on the ball indicates. Club treasurer Peter
THE Malvern Gazette of 25 years ago this week reported the appointment of William Lucas to the headship of Dyson Perrins CE High School. Mr Lucas, who retired in the early 1990s, was only the second head in the school's history. The paper outlined his
MALVERN found itself in a heatwave 25 years ago this week. According to the Malvern Gazette of July 1, 1975, local weathermen measured the temperature at a sizzling 91F in the shade. It was so hot that parts of the Poolbrook Road and the Welland-Upton
100 YEARS AGO The telephone system is increasing throughout the town and during the week an enormous pole was placed in position at the rear of the Beauchamp Hotel. The work was by no means easy to accomplish considering the size and weight of the pole
Malvern Cinema: Shrek (U) Daily 7pm, Sat, Sun & Weds 3pm. Odeon Worcester: See it First - Lara Croft - Tomb Raider (12) Thurs Only 6.00, 7.00, 8.15, 9.15 (Free list suspend); Shrek (U) 12.15, 2.30, 4.45, 6.45, 9.00 (Free list suspend); Pearl Harbor
See them dance until they drop Hardship and humiliation of the marathons SOME things in life can be so misleading. Like political statements and get-rich-quick offers. Somehow, they never turn out to be what you expected. When They Shoot Horses Don't
THE role of a nymphomaniac is not one you might equate with prim and proper Jane Asher. Cake-baker and expert housekeeper are the images that usually spring to mind when her name is mentioned. But when she comes to Malvern in July, she will be stripping
OCTOGENARIAN celebrations will be taking place in Evesham this weekend. On Sunday the Royal British Legion celebrates its 80th birthday and that means a birthday too for the founder member branches in Evesham, Pershore and Offenham. The Legion is known
THERE is more to good nutrition for children than just eating your greens, writes CAROLYN MORRIS. Scientists are finding out more and more about how what we eat affects the delicate chemical balances in our bodies - and one woman seeing direct results
MATHS wizards at a Vale school totted up a total of 20 awards in the national Junior Maths Challenge. Pupils of Blackminster Middle School, South Littleton, earned six gold, six silver and eight bronze awards between them. Top pupil at the school was
MALVERN Rangers held its presentation evening on Saturday, June 16 with a meal at the Three Horseshoes. The award winners were as follows:- Kelvin Williams Trophy - Simon Rea; Players Player of the Year - Mark White; Clubman of the Year - Brian Burge;
WORCESTERSHIRE Football Association's first ever Female Football Festival proved a real hit on Saturday in Pershore. Thirty-three teams from all areas of the county enjoyed the lovely weather and played some great football in the under 10, 12, 14, 16
I PONDERED a couple of weeks ago why the Conservatives in Worcester hadn't wheeled out a youngish, female Parliamentary candidate to rival Mike Foster. It seems the party hasn't been blessed with a surfeit of women in their 30s keen to land a place in
SIR Michael Spicer could be named the new chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs next week - placing him in charge of the party's leadership battle. Elections for the prestigious post take place on Wednesday, with the West Worcestershire
TWO new branches of a business networking group have been launched in Worcester after the resounding success of the existing two. The Worcester and Kidderminster branches of the Business Networking International (BNI) was launched yesterday at the Swan
A CONTRIBUTORY factor in Manor Park Men's D Team's first victory of the season over Evesham D was an inspirational last minute tactical suggestion by one of the team members, Brendan Lawler. It worked and although rubbers were even, as were sets, Manor
MALVERN Parish School recently held a five-a-side football tournament for parents of the school to help raise money for a classroom. In a closely contested final "Paddocks Night Mares" triumphed 1-0 against "Who let the Reds Out" with the beaten semi-finalists
INVESTIGATIONS were being carried out today into the death of around 18,000 chickens which perished while being transported to Hereford's Sun Valley Foods. Officers from Herefordshire's environmental health department were due to meet the company to examine
TRIBUTES have been pouring in from all over the county following the death of Lady Rosamund Holland-Martin, OBE, a tireless fund-raiser and member of one of Worcestershire's oldest families. The energetic and indomitable chairman of the National Society
AN AWARD-winning Australian is to take up the post of writer in residence at University College Worcester. Bernard Cohen, who recently won an Arts Council of England Writers Award, will spend 18 months working with students and communities in Hereford
A RECRUITER at the Worcester Army Careers Office is heading back to join his regiment after two years in the city. Sergeant Andy Milton, of the Queen's Royal Hussars, has signed up more than 50 recruits from the county into the tank regiment during the
THE Sing for your Supper Evening in Berrow/Pendock Village Hall last Saturday attracted over 50 people from the Benefice. Excellent food was provided and enjoyed by all. The Benefice Choir under the expert guidance of Les Williams entertained with a wide
PENDOCK Playgroup & Pandas had a very successful jumble sale at Berrow/Pendock Village Hall last Saturday, when £164 was raised during the afternoon's proceedings. Thank you to all who contributed in any way.
JUNE 23 should have been the day Staunton & Corse Carnival was held. But the colourful event had to be postponed due to the foot and mouth epidemic until September 1. Unlike last year, when the show was hit by the weather, this year would have been
EVERYTHING one would expect to find at a village church fete, on a perfect English summer day, was there at Upleadon Church Fete, held in the lovely garden of the Old Vicarage. Plenty of parishioners patronising the very well-laden stalls. The fete was
THE waiting is over for supporters of Ledbury Poetry Festival now the event is underway. Last week the Gazette & Reporter previewed the first seven days of events and now we complete the festival diary. With some events now selling out it is worth
A HIGH energy July is on its way with a series of dance workshops and performances. DanceFest has organised a programme of classes and shows, beginning with an opportunity to work with the Motionhouse Dance Company for the whole of next week. On the last
A PORTRAIT of a bride, painted by Viv Barnett with a brush and a credit card, won first prize in Malvern Art Club's mixed media competition. Club members were invited to choose their favourite work from 29 paintings exhibited in the Sir Barry Jackson
MIDFIELDER Neil Mackenzie has agreed a new a new one-year deal with Kidderminster Harriers. The 25-year-old moved to Aggborough last November on a free transfer from Cambridge United and made 23 league appearances, scoring three goals. Harriers boss Jan
SOME of the biggest names in the world of sculpture have been setting up their works in the lush surroundings of Eastnor Castle this week. The peace of the open lawns, woods and lakesides around the Herefordshire stately home has been broken by the sound
BROWS will be furrowed among many St Peter's residents until next Tuesday - and maybe beyond - if the saga of a parcel of land continues as it has gone so far. The parish council sees massive differences between what it wants built on the land, and what
Basement Jaxx - Rooty (XL) IT'S the burst of steel drums on the fifth track, Jus 1 Kiss, that hooks you. The soaring "We'll be flying high" makes you wonder what happened to Balearic house before Ibiza went rotten. And suddenly we head to the other side
MOST bands start life in less than salubrious surroundings. The Cavern Club in Liverpool may have reached legendary status thanks to four mop tops, but the fans who had to endure sweat dripping off the walls may have seen if differently. So Worcester
SEVENTY-five minutes of unrelenting passion and drama on a hot summer evening may sound unappealing. But time sped by in the cool of Malvern Theatres at Tuesday's opening performance of Sam Shepard's play Fool for Love. The stark set, a motel room on
WORCESTERSHIRE soon lost Philip Weston after winning the toss and deciding to bat in the County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at New Road. He managed just five before driving at paceman Davis Lucas and being caught at third slip by Kevin
VISITORS to the jazz festival were offered spiritual and corporal refreshment at a flower festival in the town's Baptist Church. While the church was fragrant with flowers depicting journeys from the Old and New Testaments, the church hall offered freshly
THERE will be a family skittles evening at Longdon Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday), from 7pm to 11.30pm. There will be refreshments, a bar and prizes for the winners. Proceeds go to the hall.
A LOCAL company is playing a leading role in a nationwide survey to determine the shape of clothes to come. Select Research of Suckley has to recruit 10,000 adults whose bodies will be electronically measured. The National Sizing Survey - or Size UK -
REMAINING restrictions on access to the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being lifted. The area under the jurisdiction of Malvern Hills Conservators from British Camp to Raggedstone Hill will be open from today (Friday), together
ALERT Lower Howsell residents, having unanimously rejected any developers proposals for their declared open space, should be aware they are now facing a threat from another direction. Already bombarded daily on our roads by heavy lorries and machinery
Independent school The Abbey College is making improvements, according to its latest Ofsted report. The report says the Malvern Wells school has suffered from a "lack of continuity in recent years" contributing to "serious weaknesses in relation to leadership
The recent concert in aid of Acorns Hospice at the beautiful St Edmund's Hall was a musical treat. I really want to congratulate the Chase School A Cappella Choir on a very polished performance. A lot of work must have gone into it . Also at the concert
CHRISTOPHER Kingsley (Postbag, June 15) describes the 22,879 people who voted Conservative in the Leominster constituency as lemmings. Does he expect them to change their vote to him next time? The United Kingdom Independence Party have shown a peculiar
A PLAN to erect two large storage barns near one of the main routes into Malvern has been recommended for refusal by the town council. Coun Keith Smith, chairman of the planning committee, told members that the authority had been inundated with letters
COMPANIES in and around Malvern are being urged to put themselves forward for the 2002 Queen's Awards for Enterprise. The awards are the country's highest recognition of business success and are open to any type of business. There are three categories
AFTER an absence from the Malvern area of around 50 years, I recently have been lucky enough to have an extended break in the area. Although I see many changes, the general ambience still remains - that of a spa town built around the hills giving it an
A LACK of summer holiday schemes for children with special needs has angered Malvern parents. They say provision for their children has been whittled down in the past two years from a fortnight to just a few days of care during the long summer break.
MHDC has excelled itself in giving away very little with the new concessionary bus pass: it is useful around town but a trip to Pershore is 30p cheaper using the Senior Day Rover; Knightwick is 8p cheaper and, I suspect, Uphampton will just about break
MALVERN Wells businesses are set to see their trade suffer even more when county council contractors move in to carry out roadworks in August. Traders are already reeling from the closure of the hills due to foot and mouth and the laying of new gas mains
COULD any of your readers please help me in a search for a passing-out photograph of former soldiers who underwent basic training at Copthorn Barracks, in Shrewsbury, in January-February 1948, especially Sergeant Lewis' squad. All the lads were in the
BOAT owners who attended Upton's 16th jazz festival last weekend have been praised for their good-natured and well-disciplined behaviour. Canal and river warden Malcolm Griffiths, of British Waterways, patrolled the riverside during the festival with
I AM writing to add my protest to that of Mrs Mary Thomas (Postbag, June22) on the subject of treatment of minor injuries in the Malvern area. I think it is deplorable that a town the size of Malvern has no A & E facility. On a recent visit to Derby
IF you were asked to name a career that could take you around the world, the chances are town crier would not be the profession that immediately springs to mind. Yet for Bromyard town crier Peter Dauncey, that's exactly what has happened. His job has
SIR Berwick Hungerford Lechmere, 6th baronet, who was for many years a leading public figure in Hanley Castle and Upton-upon-Severn, died on Sunday at the age of 83. Although retired from public affairs in recent years, Sir Berwick ran the family estate
NORMAL refuse collections are set to resume in most parts of the Malvern Hills district, after the lifting of restrictions imposed during the foot and mouth crisis. During the crisis, restriction on access led to roadside collections being introduced
PUBS, petrol stations and food stores could be given 100 per cent rate relief in rural areas of the Malvern Hills district. Malvern Hills District Council already has the power to grant rural rate relief of up to 50 per cent to post offices and general
CENTENARIAN Lucy Beckley this week spoke of her fond memories of Malvern Community Hospital, where she was sister in charge of the outpatients clinic for 26 years. Mrs Beckley, who turned 100 last Saturday, worked there until she was nearly 70 and was
A WORRYING report into the current state of farming in Herefordshire has revealed the dire straits in which many farmers now find themselves. The study, carried out by the Centre for Rural Research at University College Worcester and highlighted in Herefordshire
JUNE has brought some lovely dry weather at last. We have been able to finally plant the maize crop for next winter's feed and take the first cut of grass for silage. The smell of freshly cut grass always seems to signify to me that summer is really here
PROTESTERS keen to force a rethink on current farming methods paraded down Ledbury High Street dressed as giant vegetables last Saturday. As part of a 'fancy dress trek', they handed out leaflets calling for a GM-Free Herefordshire and a national Real
WAITROSE is under fire from a Malvern man, who has criticised recycling facilities at its Back Lane store. Jon Rayner, of Abbey Road, says he is disappointed that it presently has only basic facilities for clothes, books and paper and no bottle bank.
WORCESTERSHIRE soon lost Philip Weston after winning the toss and deciding to bat in the County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at New Road. He managed just five before driving at paceman Davis Lucas and being caught at third slip by Kevin
MIDFIELDER Neil Mackenzie has agreed a new a new one-year deal with Kidderminster Harriers. The 25-year-old moved to Aggborough last November on a free transfer from Cambridge United and made 23 league appearances, scoring three goals. Harriers boss Jan
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
WORCESTERSHIRE'S churchyards are to take a more active role in promoting nature conservation. The move is part of a new initiative announced by the Worcester Diocese and Worcestershire County Council. Living Churchyards aims to promote, advise and carry
A Little Malvern hotel has been selected as one of the nation's Top Ten Favourite Small Hotels by a national newspaper's travel writer. Paddy Burt, of The Daily Telegraph, paid an 'incognito' visit to Holdfast Cottage Hotel earlier this year and described
WORCESTER Wolves have been given an early boost for next season with the news that star player Colin Chiverton is to stay with the club. Chiverton, a star player for the Wolves as they finished third in Division Three in their first season in the National
MALVERN Theatre Players have lost out on a grant due to a tight budget policy at Malvern Hills District Council. As part of its "Best Value" initiative, the council has decided not to offer a grant to the amateur dramatics group to pay for its wardrobe
MALVERN are facing the challenge of the highest league they have played in by commencing pre-season training on Tuesday. The sessions, also taking place on Thursdays, start at 7pm and are open to existing members and any other players who wish to play
VIRGIN Soldier may have lost last year's fight over the Northumberland Plate but he can win the war when hostilities commence for the £120,000 Foster's Lager-sponsored Showcase Handicap at Newcastle tomorrow. Mark Johnston's battle-hardened stayer was
CRAIG Chalmers believes the challenge of propelling Worcester Rugby Club into the Premiership will re-ignite the world class talent within him. The 32-year-old, who will put pen to paper on a one-year deal today, is determined to make Worcester's dreams
FIJIAN international Niki Little is in talks with Worcester Rugby Club over a move to Sixways. The 24-year-old is top of Worcester's shopping list to replace Earl Va'a at fly-half after the Samoan was released last month. Little, who spent two seasons
MALVERN Town Football Club is holding trials for its successful Midland Floodlit League Youth side on Sunday (July 1) at 10.30am at Langland Stadium. If you are over 15 and under 18 and believe you have the ability to become a semi-professional footballer
MALVERN Town are seeking to recruit additional people in two areas off the playing field. Anyone interested in undertaking a role that will help develop commercial activity, such as ground and programme advertising, match day sponsors etc, should contact
A POPULAR event in Worcester's calendar for many years was Lifeboat Saturday - a carnival-type event that drew big crowds on to the city's streets and raised considerable sums for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Lifeboat Saturday was held most
COLWALL'S Dave Powell and Will Hards' heroics with the bat saw Colwall to a two wicket win over league leaders Frocester on Saturday. COLWALL v FROCESTER In a tight encounter at Stowe Lane, Colwall were left chasing a difficult target after bowling Frocester
WEST Malvern CC were entertained at Dymock by the Sunday XI combination of Dymock and Ledbury. DYMBURY v WEST MALVERN West Malvern won the toss and elected to bat. Holiday and other commitments had forced West Malvern to field a very inexperienced team
NEWLAND'S Sunday XI's winning run came to an abrupt end when they travelled to a new fixture at Swindon. SWINDON v NEWLAND SUNDAY XI Batting first on an excellent wicket Newland's batsmen failed to capitalise and although led by C Genever (84) supported
GREEN 3rd XI entertained Ombersley on Saturday and put into bat, the Green made a solid start before Marc Jones was trapped lbw with the score on 30. BARNARDS GREEN III V OMBERSLEY III Lee Dyment took the anchor role with a solid 21, but three quick wickets
A FINE, undefeated century from Malvern College boy Will Gifford earned his side a creditable draw against their old rivals Shrewsbury School. MALVERN COLLEGE v SHREWSBURY SCHOOL No doubt heartened by the news that he has just been selected for the England
THE players deserved all the criticism they received after their performance at Birmingham & Solihull on Saturday. I watched the video of the game earlier this week and it was even worse second time around! We drew the game 26-26 but the most disappointing
COLWALL Girls played at home against Barnt Green on Monday. Colwall now have a squad of about 30 girls to select their side of eight players in the Michael Parkinson Trophy. Colwall faced a much older and experienced Barnt Green side, who fielded four
BARNARDS Green Sunday 2nd XI entertained Wallhouse 2nd XI from Cannock in a Sunday friendly game. BARNARDS GREEN 2ND XI v WALLHOUSE 2ND XI Wallhouse won the toss and chose to bat first. This proved to be a bad decision as Hooper took the first three batsmen
FOUR young musicians will be giving the next concert by Upton Arts Music Group at the town's Memorial Hall on Saturday, July 7. Felicity Hainge and Rosie Earl, who will play flute solos and duets, are pupils at Hanley Castle High School, where they play
MALVERN Rugby Club are facing the challenge of the highest league they have played in by commencing pre-season training on Tuesday (July 3). The sessions, also on Thursdays, start at 7pm, and are open to existing members and any other players who wish
TORY Councillor Colin Bruton says (You Say, June 18) that Tory Parliamentary Candidate Richard Adams twice, while canvassing, picked up rubbish and put it in his pocket. Why doesn't Mr Adams find a full-time job as a refuse collector? He'd be more use
WE hear so many incorrect statements about the virtues of joining the euro. The truth is that the Institute of Directors has come out against it and more and more companies don't want it. We export more goods to America than anywhere else in the world
Design and Technology - By pupils of Droitwich High School. June 26-July 7. The Librarian, Droitwich Spa Library, Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa, Worcs (01905 773292 or 779970). mac Staff Show - work by tutors of mac visual art and craft classes. June
I AGREE with Paul Griffiths on voting with proportional representation. However, I fear that with the coming of postal votes for all who apply, the abuse of which we are already seeing, that to put the two together would generate a totally uncontrollable
CBSO artSites Tour - Community Concert. June 29. 7.30pm. Perry Beeches artSite, Perry Beeches School, Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham (0121 360 4242). Summer Spirit - Malvern Christian Witness Choir (In aid of Lay Witness Movement). June 29-30. 7.30pm
THE Malvern United Angling Association's Wednesday night Sandford Series began last week and it was business as usual for five times champion Paul Bick. The recent warm spell raised hopes of a large catch and competitors were not disappointed with over
Saturday, January 6, 2001 IT says much about the expectation levels around Sixways that after a 25-6 victory over Exeter Chiefs, Worcester supporters went home disappointed on Saturday. Gold'n'Blues fans believed this was a home-banker and a bonus-point
MYSTERY and laughter are the main ingredients for the summer line-up of plays at the popular Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in July. The line-up offers gripping thrillers and hilarious comedies in a programme designed to cater for all ages and tastes. The
An alien man-eating plant is back in Bromyard and demanding to be fed by pupils at Queen Elizabeth High School. The school's production of The Little Shop of Horrors had to be cancelled in March, as the foot and mouth crisis broke and several farms in
Theatre June To June 30-Fool for Love by Sam Shepard at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £8-£16, Concs £1. Box Office (01684) 892277. July Until July 7-They Shoot Horses don't they? At the Courtyard, Hereford. 7.30pm. £9.50, concs
AFTER completing their first season in the Gloucestershire County Women's football League, Malvern Ladies FC held a presentation night at the RSRE Club. Presenting the trophies was Pete Cartridge of First Floor Flooring, who sponsored the club for the
CALLOW End-based Old Bush Football Club is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month and looking forward to the coming season following some major developments at the club. At the club's recent annual general meeting, manager Daniel Badham announced
YOU'VE booked the holiday, you've sorted the time from work and you're all ready to go...or are you? In the countdown to holiday time, amid fantasies of serenely sipping Daiquiris against a shimmering backdrop of a softly-melting sun, it is easy to forget
A POLICE sergeant has today been giving evidence at the trial of Omar Mohammed, the man accused of murdering Liam Gall in Redditch last year. Sgt Graham Mitchell, of Redditch police, told Worcester Crown Court of Mohammed's version of events after Gall
FACE it. Was it really a shock to discover that Worcester failed to make it into a list of favourite British cities? In case some of you didn't see the Guardian-Observer poll, readers of those august publications were invited to name a series of favourite
A BIG milestone in the career of a new MP is their maiden speech delivered in the Commons. Most members are keen to get to their feet in the chamber as quickly as possible - particularly as the date is logged next to their name for all eternity in Parliamentary
TWO Worcester skippers are navigating a niche in the market as they launch a river cruise business on the Severn. Phil Evans and Mike Jones, of Bewdley, decided to offer day trips on their boat, The Silver Mist, after Worcester Tourist Information Office
DAIRY farming in the two counties will be given an international flavour, thanks to a joint venture between a Worcestershire co-operative and Irish milk business. Lower Wick-based First Milk, Britain's largest farmer-owned dairy business, and Irish farmers
MALVERN Ladies Winter Darts League held its presentation night at the RSRE Club last Friday. A good turnout was entertained by the music of Head over Heals and trophies were presented by the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter sports editor Greg Edwards
A MALVERN rollerblader had to buy an entrance ticket from another competitor to take part in the Kidderminster National Street and Vert event and then raced off with first prize. James Ralph, aged 17, of Lavender Walk took first place in the street event
