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  • Five runs off Spa target

    CHADDESLEY Corbett came within five runs of gaining a memorable Worcestershire League Division One victory over Droitwich Spa on Saturday. A win would have taken Chaddesley out of the relegation zone but they narrowly missed out in a thrilling finish.

  • Cookley search for consistency

    INCONSISTENT Cookley's Jekyll and Hyde season continued in Worcestershire League Division Two after a sound beating from lowly Belbroughton. Despite their opponents being second from bottom in the table, they romped home by nine wickets. Put into bat

  • Division Two ever closer for rampant Stourport

    A MAXIMUM-POINT win has left Stourport closing in on promotion from Worcestershire League Division Three. The town recorded a 112-run win over third-from-bottom Rushwick at Walshes Meadow on Saturday. The home side began brightly with important contributions

  • Win number two for KCC

    KIDDERMINSTER thirds beat Hallow by nine runs in their Worcestershire League Division Five encounter. Batting first, they scored 114-6 on a slow wicket with Simon Trickett (29) and Andy Logan (30) helping the score along. Trevor Bransford took 3-17, Logan

  • Top students show true class

    THOUSANDS of Worcestershire teenagers made history today as they received the last of the old-style A-level results. While national figures show a rise in the number of passes for the 18th year running, students in the county have achieved the best-ever

  • Abandoned show is set for summer daze

    MALVERN'S Three Counties Showground was a frenzy of activity today as last-minute preparations were made for the three-day Summer Show. The event, which opens tomorrow, replaces the traditional Three Counties Show, held annually in June. This year's extravanganza

  • Meeting on stores' plans

    TWO meetings have been scheduled in September as a "united front" to protect St John's. Dennis Ogle, the chairman of the St John's Traders and Residents' Association, said he was reluctant to comment about the pros and cons of the Tesco supermarket application

  • Working project on new website

    WORKERS across Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being encouraged to write a short account of their working day for a new community project. Bernard Cohen, the writer-in-residence at University College Worcester (UCW), is trying to discover the processes

  • Warning from Air Ambulance

    PARENTS in Worcestershire are being urged to be extra vigilant when taking children to remote areas this summer. The warning comes as the National Association of Air Ambulance Services (NAAAS) says that call-outs soar during the summer months. Summer

  • Willow makes artistic mark at gallery

    A GALLERY in Worcester is helping to bring ancient skills alive once more through its latest presentation. The Bevere Vivis Gallery is hosting a range of creations made with young pliable willow fronds, which are shaped into intricate and imaginative

  • Club testing the waters

    A SCHEME to build a swimming pool in Upton-upon-Severn has received a lukewarm response from townspeople. Few people turned up to see a draft plan put forward for public comment by Upton Social Club, which wants to develop land previously used for allotments

  • Festival ready for thousands of beer fans

    AROUND 3,000 drinkers are expected to descend on Worcester Racecourse this weekend for the third annual beer and cider festival, due to start today. Hundreds of different beers and ciders from small breweries all over England will be on offer at the festival

  • £215,000 gift to offset sport loss

    CONTROVERSIAL plans to build industrial units on a sports field owned by carpet giant Brintons have been given the go-ahead by Wyre Forest planners. Under the deal, the carpet firm will hand over £215,000 to create new council sports pitches on nearby

  • Natural hiss-tory

    BENSON the Burmese python will be the star attraction at the County Museum for a day of 'animal crackers' bank holiday fun. The snake, from Central England Reptile Rescue, will be among weird and wonderful creatures including ferrets, owls and butterflies

  • Drummer gets nod as Harriers do U-turn

    BEN Warman would not be beaten - but his drum certainly will be now after the 31-year-old Kidderminster Harriers fanatic collected hundreds of signatures backing his bid to play at Aggborough. He received a call from club chairman Lionel Newton on Tuesday

  • Sun, sand, seaside and shopping

    KIDDERMINSTER people need not travel hundreds of miles to the beach this weekend - the beach is coming to them. Wyre Forest District Council has organised the Kidderminster-on-Sea event that will see the town centre transformed on Saturday and a host

  • New village hall to cost £570,000

    EXCITEMENT for "years to come" is in store after a business plan for a new £570,000 village hall was rubber-stamped. Those behind the Areley Kings Village Hall scheme expect building on the new venue to begin next April once the existing Parish Room is

  • Spy camera trial is a hit

    TOWN centre businesses have heralded a major breakthrough in the battle to beat mindless hooligans and are calling on others to join the fight. A trial of new CCTV cameras set for Stourport town centre has proved images from the devices are good enough

  • Why these four girls hope to tempt F8

    THE pop-buying public may be smitten with Atomic Kitten, but four Pershore girls are aiming to put the Vale on the music map and get their claws into the charts. Amy Spilsbury, Penny Carter, Az Hanna and Gina Lee, known as F8 (Fate), hope to take their

  • 16/8/01 Harriers fight off 'pretty' tag

    NEW skipper Mark Blake revealed Saturday's 1-0 triumph over Scunthorpe was inspired by some strong words from boss Jan Molby. Blake, 30, the former Aston Villa, Leicester City and Walsall midfielder, led by example with a determined display in the Harriers

  • 16/8/01 - County dimmed after bright start

    WORCESTERSHIRE lost to Nottinghamshire despite making a bright start with a 3-2 lead in the foursomes. But Notts produced a convincing singles performance at Coxmoor for a 10-5 victory. Andrew Smith, from Gay Hill, made a winning debut for the first team

  • 16/8/01 - Gregg in shot at national title

    ASPIRING Hereford golfer Gregg Morgan's success on the course is good news for his ambition to become a professional but bad news for his family's furniture as cabinets wilt under the weight of trophies the youngster has won. The 16-year-old has enjoyed

  • Classy Todd takes bronze

    SWIMMING sensation Todd Cooper broke the Scottish record as he took two bronzes at the British Short Course Swimming Championships. Cooper, who headed north of the border to train and study at the University of Stirling, was delighted with his third place

  • Harveys are spot on

    ARCHERY: harp-shot Ron Harvey has completed a stunning hat-trick of golds in the European Field Archery Championships. Stourport's Harvey, 62, took to Switzerland's hills over a gruelling five days to return his third bowhunter recurve veteran win in

  • Ready for battle

    Redditch rugby club stepped up their pre-season training this week under coach Danny Badham as they prepare for life back in the North Midlands League.

  • A flaming good day

    WANNABE firefighters have the chance to find out about a hot career and do their bit for charity at the same time at an event this weekend. The annual Stourport Fire Station open day takes place on Saturday and young and old can discover what it takes

  • Chad's win at a price

    MOTOR SPORT: There was joy for motocross racer Chad Yarranton in the British Youth Championships in Scotland - but the success proved expensive for his father Buster. Just after the 12-year-old had pipped Swindon's Charlie Wood to take the third round

  • Caravans would be blot of landscape

    A BID to site caravans on a Stourport hill to put them out of the reach of floodwaters has been rejected by planning chiefs. Stourport Motor Yacht and Bungalow Association wanted to move 24 caravans based at Lickhill Meadows from the rear of the site

  • Smoke damage

    A bedroom fire at a Stourport home caused smoke damage to four other properties after a loft hatch was left open. The blaze at The Gilgal at 4pm on Saturday was attended by crews from Stourport and Kidderminster. It began after a pile of rubbish, which

  • A chance for youngsters

    TENNIS: Budding Tim Henmans' and Venus Williams' can try and fulfil their potential with a new scheme at Stourport. Worcestershire All Sports Partnership are launching a new talent identification programme with the county's lawn tennis association. It

  • Library is open longer

    Bookworms have extra chances to settle down with their favourite stories after Stourport Library extended its opening hours. From August 28 the Worcester Street centre will open at lunchtimes and on Saturday afternoons. Librarian Jenny Lythall said the

  • Amos records best time

    ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet's John Amos recorded a personal best at Worcestershire Midweek Series' Clent 10k road race, finishing in 37-29. Debbie Sault also recorded a best in 44-59 with Eddie Sanders also running in 44-57. Sault received the trophy for

  • Smile!

    SAY cheese! This merry group of daytrippers certainly knew how to smile - and so they should as they were all members of Redditch Camera Club. Here they are in summer 1952 on a photographic outing to Tardebigge Locks. The gentleman with the glasses in

  • Sapey second

    GOLF: Anne Needham and partner G Hayes were runners-up for Kidderminster Golf Club at Sapey's gross competition. The winning duo were Woodhouse and Tina Wooldridge of the host club with 80 points, while Needham and Hayes finished on 88.

  • Club hunts goals

    THIEVES quite literally moved the goalposts when they struck at playing fields used by a Kidderminster football club. Two metal goal frames were taken from a pitch at playing fields in Lea Castle between 1pm on Saturday and 9am on Sunday - leaving St

  • £20,000 haul of toys

    THIEVES netted a haul of garden toys valued at more than £20,000 when they stole a lorry from a Stourport firm. The Scania lorry, carrying £22,288 worth of trampolines, swings, slides, climbing frames and tents, was taken from the yard of Tube Plastic

  • Man opts for dock silence

    A man accused of making telephone threats and causing fear of violence refused to answer to his name at Worcester Crown Court. Peter Collins also declined to enter a plea when the charges were put to him. Judge Marten Coates ordered not guilty pleas be

  • MOORLANDS FARM

    TUESDAY, junior match, Meadow, three hours: Aaron Munslow 51-8 (55), D Tasewych 36-3, S Brown 30-11. Wednesday, Meadow: Paul Foster 82-10 (11), B Jones 79-14 (39), P Rowbury 67-8 (7). Wednesday, Silver Fish, three hours: Munslow 17-8, B Marklew 13-12,

  • D-Day veteran in shotgun incident

    SECOND World War veteran Ronald Potter grabbed a shotgun when he was confronted by three men in a pick-up in a narrow lane at Hartlebury. He suspected they had been flytipping in field gateways and he refused to back up his Mercedes when he came face

  • KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT AA

    JENNY Monger retained her Junior Championship title at Cookley Canal on Saturday. There were 22 anglers taking part and everyone had a prize, supplied by Marks Tackle, of Stourport. Junior Championship: Jenny Monger 2-0, Josh Perry 1-12, Daniel Poxon

  • MARKS TACKLE

    OPEN, Haye Farm: C Carter 31-8, D Lewis 25-3, R Cox 23-5. On Bank Holiday Monday, August 27, an Open will be held at Haye Farm. Draw at the shop is at 7.30am and the first 23 names will take part. On Sunday, September 16, the Lyttelton Open on 50 pegs

  • Mum offers reward for missing bike

    THE mother of a 17-year-old who has been "throwing money" at his prize Yamaha is offering a reward for the safe return of the stolen motorbike. Jamie Knowles, of Abberley Avenue, Stourport, was shocked when his Yamaha DT 125 was stolen from the driveway

  • Vandals target trains

    YOUNG vandals smashed windows on a passing steam train, endangering passengers, in two attacks in as many hours in Kidderminster. Police have urged parents to warn children of the dangers of throwing stones and playing near the railway after the attacks

  • MP was right; leave it up to individual

    REGARDING Miss Moyse's response to the article concerning Peter Luff and fishing. Regrettably her letter seems fairly typical of the misleading rhetoric so often employed by anti-field sport groups. While various extremist organisations target individual

  • Fishing for an angle on hunting debate?

    I AM writing in support of Miss Moyse in last weeks Journal regarding Peter Luff's article of August 2. His view that 'all sensible people' should 'agree not to ban any human activity that does not harm another human' is, particularly from one in Mr Luffs

  • Pet lands owner in court

    JULES the alsatian, who loves his family but does not trust strangers, is on probation after he bit an 11-year-old boy who called at his Kidderminster home. Jules bounded out of the house in Offmore Road, Kidderminster magistrates heard. He jumped up

  • MALLARDS

    NORDLEY Pool 2: C Gale 34-0, M Rogers 28-0, M Lewis 21-1, B Cooper 21-0. Eckington (River Avon): Rogers 4-3, R Read 4-0, D Guthrie 2-14, Lewis 2-1. Aggregate: Lewis 30, Rogers 30, Guthrie 29, A Biles 28, P Harper 24.

  • No incidents during dance venue trial

    FOLLOWING your publication of the story regarding the injury to Councillor Robinson (Evesham Journal August 2) I would like to take this opportunity to clarify a point raised by your article. The incident that took place was completely un-connected to

  • Not on official duty at lap-dancing local

    I WOULD like to take this opportunity to respond to the story on the front page of the Evesham Journal two weeks ago, which has now been picked up by the national press and TV. In the article I am quoted as being on a fact-finding mission to observe the

  • Trailer hunt

    POLICE are trying to track down a horse trailer worth £1,800 that was stolen from a field in Trimpley Lane, Bewdley, at the weekend. The silver Ifor Williams trailer is registered M96 MNP and is a single axle, double-wheel horsebox with broken rear reflector

  • WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC

    UNWINS Farm, Hunter Pool: K Green 8-15, P Cox 7-12, T Cooke 1-1, J Middleton 0-11.5, D Sauners 0-9.

  • Teenager cleared of cottage burglaries

    A KIDDERMINSTER teenager has been cleared at Worcester Crown Court of taking part in burglaries at isolated cottages near Stourport. Joanne Fryer, 19, of Windermere House, Hurcott Road, said she had been at home the day that Myrtle Cottage, Wilden Lane

  • OLD BEAR AC

    WINNALLS A: P Cox 8, A Crawford 4-1, S Rowe 3-13. The next seniors contest is on Sunday at Trimpley - cars leave at 6.30am. There will be a juniors contest on Saturday at Franche Pool - meet at Old Bear car park at 8.30am. Names of those interested in

  • Forged letter bid ended in prison

    A TALENTED artist and musician has been jailed for two months for trying to get a friend to forge a letter to a magistrates court. Jonathan Phipps asked Scott Denton to use his computer to alter a letter from Kidderminster Hospital about the location

  • Paint is preferred to blood

    PLEASE allow me to let Keith Williams "in on the joke" of the traffic calming measures being carried on the A449 between Kidderm-inster and Worcester (Letters, August 2). I agree, there may be some inconvenience for those that live locally in having the

  • FRANCHE VILLAGE CLUB AS

    FRANCHE Pool: J Williams 10-3, S Stebbings 9-12, N Williams and D Bowers 8-12, P Connolly 6-8. There will be a contest on Sunday at Northwood Lodge, draw 7am.

  • HARE AND HOUNDS

    JAM Factory: G Wilkes 17-12, E McKeown 12-15, R Jordan 12-11. Points to date: C Brown 88, McKeown 84, G Wilkes and B Hale 75, D Mole 73. Singles Knockout: G Wilkes beat T Hyrons, Jordan beat DG Mole. The next contest will be on Sunday, August 26, at Hucks

  • There is plenty of concern

    IN the letter from John F Gittus (August 9 issue) he states, on the felling of trees, that only one or two people complain, and then it is too late. Fortunately, during the last week I have found the opposite. In our close we have a lovely woodland, with

  • Town looking good after last pre-season friendly

    Pershore Town 2, Shortwood 2 PERSHORE Town's last pre-season friendly against the Gloucestershire-based Shortwood ended in a draw, which was a fair result. Shortwood were first to attack. Paul Groves shot from the right which flashed across the face of

  • We don't want a penny spent on superloos

    I HAVE no intention of developing the subject of Cooper's Lane toilets into a saga, but in the light of Councillor June Salter's response to my letter of the previous week, I felt that I must respond to remedy her inaccuracies. Firstly, I think it should

  • Stop this lethal practice

    THERE is no by-law restricting the lighting of bonfires. We have two local tips which will take rubbish free, yet in the recent hot weather with many people opening doors and windows to the air and children playing outside, the stench of burning plastic

  • Elections should be called

    SO Rachel Lewis has left Health Concern and joined the Liberals. What a surprise. She says that they are more interested in local issues. Is she admitting that Health Concern are a single issue party? It is about time this swapping parties when in office

  • Corbett changes

    CHADDESLEY Corbett begin their West Midlands League campaign with a visit to Ludlow Town Reserves. Chaddesley, who finished fourth last season, are hoping for a similar position in 2001/02 under managers Martin Westcott and Adrian Billings. However, pre-season

  • Town sides near kick-off

    THE Kidderminster and District Football League gets underway at the weekend with the following fixtures. Saturday Premier: Furnace Sports v Tipton Town. Division One: Clee Hill United Reserves v Samson and Lion 2000. Sunday Division One: Tavern v Areley

  • Top pair struggle

    THE two top teams in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side Soccer League continued their losing streak. Briars soundly beat Ryans Wanderers 5-2 and Mistermen won a tight encounter against Sureal Madrid 3-2. Other results: Mostyn Rangers 2, Sporting Madrid 4; Mostyn

  • Keeper coaching

    COACHES in Wyre Forest will be given tips on training junior goalkeepers from Aston Villa Academy's Mark Phillips. Working with Worcestershire FA, Phillips will demonstrate skills and techniques for coaches to learn from and take to their own clubs. Worcester's

  • Nick takes nine to seal vital win

    A CRUCIAL nine-wicket haul has earned Nick Husbands our Evening News/Duncan Fearnley Cricket Sales Ltd. Cricketer of the Week award. The Bromsgrove pace bowler took 9-73 to help his side to an eight-wicket win at Smethwick in the Birmingham League Division

  • Splash out on Swiss Lake

    Swiss Lake can bounce back to form at Newbury tomorrow. She was undoubtedly disappointing on her last outing when well fancied for the Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot. Gerard Butler has made no secret of the regard in which he holds the daughter of

  • Recovery tips for crisis-hit farmers

    WYRE Forest farmers were among more than 50 from across the county getting advice on how to recover from the foot and mouth disease crisis. The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs held a seminar in Bromsgrove offering farming and business

  • IT unit 'can do better'

    GOVERNMENT inspectors have told Wyre Forest District Council's computer department to improve as part of a major audit. The information technology service, which employs 13 people and has a £680,000 budget, was rated only as fair by inspectors. The survey

  • From Journal the archives

    100 years ago - August 17, 1901 THE teachers of the Sunday Schools and many of the workers with the Broad Street Baptist Church had their annual outing on Thursday in last week, visiting Bredon Hill, the views of which are always fresh and invigorating

  • All aboard for the Hogwarts Express

    HARRY Potter fans will have the chance to taste a bit of magic when the Hogwarts Express - the steam locomotive which featured in the launch of J K Rowling's latest book - steams into action at Severn Valley Railway. The bright-red engine, which shot

  • Grant boost to save energy

    HOUSEHOLDERS in Wyre Forest are to get new help to cut their heating and lighting bills following a £130,000 cash boost to the district council. The money, which has been jointly awarded by the Energy Saving Trust to Wyre Forest and Malvern Hills district

  • Leaving in a blaze of glory

    A LONG-SERVING firefighter has left his hotseat of tackling blazes and union work to enjoy retirement and prepare for a tour of Europe. Leading firefighter Reg Moule, of Kidderminster Fire Station, has stepped down after 26 years in the service, 11 of

  • 'Danger' of barn homes go-ahead

    PLANNERS who gave the green light to the conversion of barns currently in use at a Rock farm into housing were warned they were setting a "very dangerous precedent". Councillor Jim Cooper told Wyre Forest District Council's planning (development control

  • Redditch on top

    REDDITCH 1sts were hosts to Lichfield on Saturday and were winners by 8 wickets. Lichfield batted first and were dismissed for 107 in 45 overs. Guy Muspratt 4-24, John Lostitch 4-10 and Richard Young 2-31 well supported by Alan White 0-24 off 10 overs

  • High stakes derby

    ASTWOOD Bank have everything to play for in the derby crunch at Feckenham on Saturday (1.30pm start). The league leaders dropped more points at the weekend in a winning draw against Evesham and saw title rivals Romsley beat Brockhampton to close the gap

  • New chapter for library

    BEWDLEY Library has come up with a "novel" scheme - opening for business during the lunch hour. The library, which traditionally has been closed between 1pm and 2pm during the week will now stay open, thanks to a £50,000 cash boost for the service from

  • League round-up

    Cotswold Hills League In the Premier Division, leaders Bidford lost and their lead is cut to just one point over Shipston. Third place Wellesbourne await a slip up. At the bottom, Bretforton won their second successive game as the relegation battle really

  • Title hopes all but fade

    Kington v Pershore PERSHORE visited top of the table Kington in a Worcestershire County League division one game on Saturday and the Herefordshire club all but put paid to Pershore hopes of the title this season. After home skipper Ken Gwynne won the

  • Me, EastEnders and TV fame

    SOAP performers must dread it when the script calls for them to get into a taxi - it's one of the favourite ways for writers to spirit characters off into the night. Many a household name has symbolically looked back as the street disappears behind them

  • ...or highlights

    HIGHLIGHTS of the RSC's Visitors' Season this autumn include two concerts by Van Morrison and a sing-along version of the Sound of Music. Morrison, the legendary Irish songwriter, will perform two gigs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on November 9-10

  • Cash prize to help egg firm crack on

    A BROADWAY firm specialising in the production of coloured eggs has won a major cash award. "It is very exciting because it is the second such award in two years," said Janet Lee Woolf, of Clarence Court Ltd, based at Coach House Farm in the village.

  • Broadway

    GARDEN CLUB: Brenda Jones spoke about "Old Traditions and New Techniques". The competition vase of three sweet peas was won by Christine Savage. The next meeting will take place on August 20 at the usual time and venue. The speaker will be Paul Williams

  • Evesham

    RAF ASSOCIATION: The branch held another successful social evening in the concert hall of Evesham Working Men's Club. There were members and their wives representing Chipping Campden, Tewkesbury and Bromsgrove RAFA branches. Good company, good food, and

  • Ilmington

    PARISH COUNCIL: Members, chaired by Councillor Tony Wilkins, heard that several blocked gullies round the village which were in need of jetting had been reported to the divisional surveyor. The divisional surveyor had reported that the county council

  • Farmers rally at Three Counties

    LEADER of the National Farmers Union Ben Gill will have a head-to-head with local farmers at the Three Counties Summer Show tomorrow. "I am very pleased to be able to spend a day at the show and to have the opportunity to meet members of the local agricultural

  • Ladies results

    Broadway Golf Club Ladies' Section Results Queen Mother's Cup Having won the preliminary round of the Queen Mother's Cup at Broadway Golf Club in May, Jane Wheeler went on to represent the club in the regional round at Cottrell Park GC. On the day Jane

  • Theatre

    Malvern Theatres - Copenhagen Wednesday until September 1. Grand, Wolverhampton - The Unexpected Guest until Saturday. Blithe Spirit Tuesday until August 25.

  • KIDDERMINSTER, HABBERLEY WI

    Members received a free gift of tea bags at the August meeting. Sue Stone reminded members of the forthcoming produce and craft show, and plans are underway for a visit to the brine baths. Retired policeman Alan Benjamin entertained with tales of the

  • 16/08/01 - Aeonghous off

    REDS target Aeonghous Martin has joined Dr Martens Western rivals Halesowen Town. The Ireland under 21s midfielder has joined the Grove outfit. And Reds boss Nicky Cross has recruited teenage left winger Ben Smith ahead of Saturday's league opener.

  • 16/08/01 - Reds on PR mission

    REDDITCH chairman Rod Laight is out to mend a few fences this season after a change of managers. The Reds chief referred to the Crazy Gang antics of Nicky Cross' predecessor Rob Smith, who left last season. "There are a few clubs we visited and left the

  • KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARTHRITIS CARE SELF HELP GROUP

    On Monday there will be a meeting in the training room at the Glades Leisure Centre, from 2pm until 4pm. The speaker will be Mr Hughes, on the subject of osteopathy and how it is used to help arthritis. New members will be welcome - for further information

  • 15/08/01 - Three out for league opener

    UNITED manager Nicky Cross fielded a settled side against groundshare tenants Feckenham last night as he prepared for the big kick-off at Gloucester City on Saturday (ko 3pm). The Reds player-boss has added midfielder Gavin Barratt, Sutton Coldfield Town

  • KIDDERMINSTER, AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY

    A planning meeting for the SSB Field Day contest on September 1 and 2, was held at the Sutton Arms. This international annual event is a 24-hour competition between teams of radio amateurs who set up and operate portable stations from mobile generators

  • KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB

    This week the club is meeting up with other sections for the annual district association tea party at Welland Village hall, near Malvern. The A ride will start at 9am and the B ride at 9.30am to arrive at Welland by 3pm. The ride will leave from the Green

  • KIDDERMINSTER, CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

    The first programme in the autumn schedule, entitled Schubert, Tragic but Great, will be presented by committee member Alison Osborne. This is the latest programme in the Full Circle series, when complete works are played, as opposed to extracts from

  • STOURPORT, BURLISH PARK TG

    Mr Hill from Severn Valley Railway gave a talk at the July meeting. Members are invited to a coffee evening at the home of the chairman, at 7.30pm tonight. The next meeting will feature a talk by Mr Clewes about the work of the RSPB. The sales table will

  • STOURPORT FLORAL ART CLUB

    Jennifer Shipton from Stroud was the July demonstrator, with the title Floral Cornucopia. A green and white design in a wicker basket depicted a monastery garden, a vertical design of white roses portrayed the new millennium, and a mixture of delphiniums

  • WYRE FOREST, BRINTONS WALKING CLUB

    The Severn Valley Winter Walk number six, which was re-scheduled due to the foot and mouth crisis, will take place on Sunday. Those taking part in either the six-mile or 12-mile event, can check in at the Jarvis Heath Hotel, Wribbenhall, from 8.30am,

  • WYRE FOREST, NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME

    Tythe Barn House, Chaddesley Corbett, will open in aid of the scheme on Sunday, August 26 from 2pm until 6pm. This .75-acre garden includes roses, herbs, heathers and herbaceous borders, shrubs and trees, vegetable plot, and wildlife pool. Tythe Barn

  • Your day to day guide to the Best sounds around

    August 17 Medford, The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. August 18 Electric Leg, The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester Tony Butler (Big Coun-try). The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Rainbow Ends Duo. Barbourne Ex-servicemen's Club

  • Classical and Easy listening - a guide to what's on near you

    BBC Proms Concert - City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Aug 19. 7.30pm. Royal Albert hall, London (020 7589 8212). Karen Tweed's May Monday (Family Con-cert). Sept 10. 8pm. Huntingdon Hall, Crowngate. Worcester. (01905 611427). Viva Verdi- (A cele-bration

  • Give generously for war veterans

    I AM writing to you on behalf of The Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA), to ask you to support The Battle of Britain Wings Appeal. The Appeal needs to raise £5m this year to allow RAFA to continue looking after war veterans and serving RAF personnel

  • Pool ace Darren is aiming to conquer a green world Pool

    SIX-TIMES Evesham singles champion Darren Selvey has made the successful transition from club tables to the international green baize. The 29-year-old pool ace achieved a lifelong ambition earlier this year when he earned a long awaited call-up to the

  • 16/8/01 Drummer gets nod as Harriers do U-turn

    BEN Warman would not be beaten but his drum certainly will be now after the 31-year-old Kidderminster Harriers fanatic collected hundreds of signatures backing his bid to play at Aggborough. He received a call from club chairman Lionel Newton on Tuesday

  • 16/8/01 Does club shop sell Harriers earplugs?

    HARRIERS fans have been writing in to the Shuttle, Times & News over the Captain Crazy debate. Derek Watkins, of Broadwaters Drive, Kidderminster, wrote: Congratulations to the Harriers, having started their second season in the Football League with

  • 16/8/01 May set for new role

    LEROY May will be getting his kit back on this season after a year out of football. Former Harriers forward May, who became infamous for his job as a stripper, looks set to join Halesowen Town in the Dr Martens League Western Division. May's contract

  • Cooking up a winner

    THE BELLOWS of town crier Keith Tomlinson and the smell of cooking drew the crowds to Alcester Baptist Church on Saturday. A fete was held in the grounds.

  • Weaving piece of hall's history

    RAGLEY Hall has ordered an exquisite hand-woven carpet for the Red Saloon. The carpet design is based on one from Lahore, India, circa 1650, in colours suited to the interior of the room. The room dates from the mid-late 18th century, when Thomas Witty

  • Band launch CD to mark fresh line-up

    "ANGRY" Kidderminster band Weak13 have announced a new CD and a beefed-up new-look line up as they set their sights on the big time. The group, who peddle a distinctive fusion of rap, metal and hardcore, claim their sound has changed for the better now

  • 16/08/01 - Strach out for Studley

    BKL star Richard Kavanagh has pulled out of the visit of Halesowen Harriers on Saturday. 'Strach' has been forced to withdraw because of work commitments leaving left back a problem position for manager Mark Chambers with Rob Powell out. The Studley boss

  • Studley held

    Studley BKL 0 Oadby Tn 0 STUDLEY did everything but score in an entertaining end-to-end encounter at the Beehive marred only by an appalling refereeing performance by Mr W Ramsey. The hosts came flying out of the blocks in front of a large crowd in their

  • Striker - no comment

    FECKENHAM manager Clive Campion has persuaded Studley hitman Brian Powell to join his side. The Millers open up their Midland Combination Premier campaign at home to Massey Ferguson on Saturday (2.45pm). And the prolific forward joined the Valley tenants

  • Halfords warm-up

    Halfords continued their build up to their debut in the Midlands Combination with two 4-0 victories. On Thursday, Rednal Social gave a battling performance for seventy minutes before goals from Matt Betts, Paul Hayden and a brace from Richard Willets

  • Gwen's lasting wildlife legacy

    IT is thanks to a former member of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that the Gwen Finch Nature Reserve exists. It takes its name from Gwen Finch, believed to be at one-time a Birlingham resident, who, when she died in 1996, left a £40,000 donation to the

  • Verdant village!

    WYTHALL gardeners have proved themselves the green fingered greatest after sweeping the boards in the best garden competition. Out of 156 gardeners who entered the Bromsgrove district competition, Wythall gardens secured first place in all three categories

  • It's zero to hero!

    MORE than 5,000 people turned up at Wythall Carnival at the weekend. Villagers packed Wythall Park, Silver Street, on Sunday and enjoyed a variety of events, even without the much-loved street procession. All the money raised has gone towards the Wythall

  • Teenage boys in fire rescue drama

    A teenager is being hailed a hero after rescuing his baby sister during a late-night house fire in Evesham. Sixteen-year-old James and his brother Aaron, aged 13, were playing on their computer at about midnight when James smelt burning. He opened the

  • £1,000 donation to help save the Regal

    A BENEFACTOR, who wishes to remain anonymous, has handed over £1,000 to help save the Regal Cinema in Evesham. The owner, John Angel, said in June that unless he got financial help towards the cost of a ceiling inspection, necessary before a health and

  • Children told: stay off farms

    THOUSANDS of pounds worth of damage is being caused throughout the Vale by bored youngsters. Farmers, visitor centre managers, and animal sanctuary volunteers are appealing to children to stay off their land. Police are also urging parents to keep a tight

  • Tudor times

    CHILDREN travelled through time to meet some Tudor maids at Green Hill School in Evesham. The Tudor morning continued their adventure through different ages running over four weeks this summer. The activities included singing, listening to Tudor language

  • When people are sold a pup

    CALLOUS dog owners dumped a litter of puppies in a field before a Vale rehoming centre gave them a new lease of life. A carer at the National Canine Defence League's (NCDL's) Wickhamford centre appealed to people to think twice before abandoning dogs

  • Vale woman to head taskforce

    A VALE woman is heading up a taskforce that is overseeing the biggest shake-up of care services to take place in Worcestershire. Jacqui Cravos, chairman of Worcestershire Health Authority, is also chairing the Health and Social Care Task Group managing

  • Bob helps bikers with country trek

    A MICKLETON man plans to set off on a mega-hike for charity on Monday. Bob Mooney, 70, of Cedar Road, is hoping to raise £5,000 by walking and hitch-hiking from Mickleton to John O'Groats, down to Lands End and then back to Mickleton, covering a distance

  • Time for action on high hedges

    HIGH hedges should be cut down to size, according to the Vale's MP, who has renewed a call for the Government to act on the problem. Peter Luff claimed intolerable strain caused by the problem led to disputes over high boundary hedges and that constituents

  • TV can be bad for your child's health

    IT'S well into the summer holidays and your patience is wearing a little thin. You always swore you'd never be the parent who plonked your child in front of the TV - but let's face it, the obligatory trips to Alton Towers and Weston-Super-Mud have all

  • Headaches for Studley boss

    THE problems have already started for Studley FC manager Mark Chambers after two of his players went AWOL. New keeper Melvin Watson failed to show for Saturday's 3-1 opening day defeat to Willenhall after being told Duncan Turk would start in place of

  • GKN to shed 50 office jobs

    REDDITCH-based engineering giant GKN is to axe more than 50 jobs from its corporate offices in Ipsley. The move follows the de-merger of its industrial services wing which has joined up with Australian logistics company Brambles. The automotive and aeronautical

  • Darts

    Evesham and District Ladies Darts League REGISTRATION of teams for the 2001/2002 season will take place at the Evesham Hospital Club on Tuesday at 7.30pm. The entry fee is £15 per team. For further information contact Marion Brighton 01386 832906. Stratford

  • Aspiring creation

    AFTER months of restoration work, the top of Redditch's most famous landmark finally sees the light of day. Stonemasons are slowly but surely replacing corroded stonework on St Stephen's Church spire. Work should be completed by October.

  • Fighting the Scots mists Motorbikes

    British Supersports Knockhill - Round 8 Simon Andrews had an eventful weekend at Knockhill in Scotland. The weather played a major part in how things worked out for all the teams. Thursday's test day turned out wet but Friday's was dry. Qualifying on

  • Go-faster Joy gears up for the comeback trail Motor racing

    THE memories will come flooding back when an Evesham driver revisits the scene of her finest hour. Joy Rainey used to dominate the go-faster world of hill climbing back in the 1980s. She still holds the outright ladies record at Shelsley Walsh and this

  • Fitness is now the target

    POLE position in qualifying emphasised the improved performance of his Knotts Honda but it's rider Pete Jennings who now has plenty of room for improvement. "The bike's in order now, so I've just got to get myself in order," Jennings admitted. Saturday's

  • Top tip for energy

    A LOCAL energy supplier has been singled out for its customer service. Countrywide Energy, based at Defford, near Pershore, was one of only two companies in the country, about which gas and electricity consumer watchdog, Energywatch, had received no complaints

  • Gala Day to brighten Christmas

    GALA Day in Bidford, on August Bank Holiday Monday, promises to be even bigger and better than ever this year, raising lots of cash for the Christmas lights. For many years, villagers organised an annual carnival but, two years ago, it looked as if the

  • Alarm bells still ringing despite last-gasp draw

    STRUGGLING Kidderminster crawled off the bottom of the Birmingham and District Premier League when they held on for a draw against Barnt Green. But the town side still remain in relegation peril after only gaining seven points out of the Worcestershire

  • Failure with bat costly

    A BATTING collapse cost Bewdley in Worcestershire League Division One after a good bowling and fielding display against title challengers Pedmore. Bewdley eventually lost by 115 runs and could only pick up four points in their battle to stay away from

  • One-sided local derby

    Bretforton 8, Blockley 1 This was a local derby that was very evenly matched at the start. Somewhat against the run of play Bretforton took an early lead. A short corner hit out by Bobbie Handley was stopped by Sarah Hall for Debbie Slatter to strike

  • An end to end game

    Evesham Ladies 3 Bretforton Extra's 3 EVESHAM started well and soon took an early lead. But Bretforton gradually started to build and create pressure. Kate Williams was unlucky not to convert a super corner strike but fortunately Gilly Wright was on hand

  • Stone jump to fourth

    SUPERB bowling by Matthew Tyrrell and Nick Powell gave Stone a 76-run victory in the Worcestershire League Division Five when they beat Vine. Stone batted first and recorded 165-8 but Vine then were bowled out for 89. Tyrrell took 5-12 and Powell 5-22

  • Winners Wolverley near the title

    WOLVERLEY Social are favourites to be crowned Stainweld Cricket League Sunday Premier Division champions with one match to go. But if Social fall to Worths at the weekend, Tumbling Sailors/Fire could steal the title by beating Spennells A. On Sunday,

  • Woman was obsessed by city school

    A WOMAN became "obsessed" with a personal vendetta against a Worcester school and harassed and threatened staff for two months. On one occasion, police officers called to Christopher Whitehead High School had to chase Violet Miller who bolted through

  • Villagers left to clean-up rubbish

    A SMASHED-up caravan and piles of rubbish dumped by travellers in Inkberrow are spoiling the picturesque village, an angry councillor claims. Audrey Steel is blaming travellers, who set up camp near Withybed Lane, for the mess. The group left at the weekend

  • Celebrations for record pass rate

    HUNDREDS of Worcester teenagers were celebrating today after chalking up a record A-level pass rate. Students at the city's Sixth Form College made it a bumper year with the 95.1 per cent pass rate the best in the last decade. This morning marked the

  • Civil servants to strike for pay rise

    GOVERNMENT workers in Worcester who say they are sick and tired of being the "poor relations" of the civil service are going on strike on Monday. Up to 160 Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) members at the Whittington branch of Department for

  • Woman's action plea after pathway ordeal

    A WOMAN shocked to discover a man urinating in bushes near a busy Worcester road has called for a clean-up of the area. Polly Rendall fears bushes lining the pathway off City Walls Road could hide muggers and is worried about possible attacks on the elderly

  • Golf club steps in over flooding

    A DROITWICH golf club is teeing off into a successful future by helping to save homes from a flooding nightmare. Gaudet-Luce Golf Club, in association with Severn Trent and funding from Barratts, has helped in the completion of a surface water sewer system

  • A1 decision over Atomic Kitten's place at festival

    AWARD-winning pop band A1 are set to play the Ross International Festival. The group, who won best newcomer at the Brit Awards 2000, will also be joined by former Another Level frontman Dane Bowers, the Honeyz and The AllStars. A1, who have had chart

  • Swifts turn to a new chapter

    PROMOTED Stourport Swifts take a step into the unknown with their first Dr Martens League Western Division game on Saturday. Rod Brown's men entertain Shepshed Dynamo (3pm) as they write a new section in the club's history books. Swifts finished pre-season

  • Astley's heady taste of success

    STAFF at Astley Vineyard are raising a glass to toast a haul of successes in a national wine contest. The prestigious 2001 Wine of the Year Competition saw the vineyard presented with four awards to mark its achievements in wine making. Astley Vineyard

  • Incinerator appeal bill fears

    FEARS taxpayers will foot the bill for the appeal against the decision to refuse the Kidderminster incinerator are coming true, according to a Stourport county councillor. John Gordon raised the doubts after receiving what he described as an "unsatisfactory

  • Major break puts James on star trail

    THE mockery of former Prime Minister John "grey" Major may seem a distant joke to many, but a man who spent his childhood in Kidderminster before hitting the big time has hailed it as his big break. James O'Brien, who made his debut hosting television

  • Villagers ready to buy pub

    VILLAGERS have drawn their battle swords and vowed to buy the last surviving pub in Rock to save it from being turned into housing. The consortium, which already has 16 members in the fight to save the Rock Cross Inn, Rock Cross, says it will not let

  • Row over car space U-turn

    ANGRY calls for a rethink have been sparked by highway chiefs' U-turn over proposals to create three disabled parking spaces in a Kidderminster town centre street. Hoobrook county councillor Howard Martin said he was "livid" over the decision by the Highways

  • Moaning traders slammed

    TRADERS have been accused of hypocrisy by a highways chief who says they are complaining about road repairs they demanded. Wyre Forest Highways Partnership manager Stuart Reynolds said rebuilding in Kidderminster's Horsefair was being carried out at the

  • Take this for a career in music

    THINK you could cut it in a boy band? If the answer is yes, then get yourself to Birmingham. Pershore music production company Little Devil Productions is holding open auditions at The Birmingham School of Speech and Drama on John Bright Street, near

  • What's On

    THURSDAY: Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Bad Manners. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Free At Last. FRIDAY: Kidderminster: King Billy - Andre. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Red Red Wine. Wolverhampton: The Longacres - Ballroom Glitz. Robin R'n'B2 - Love Train

  • Making a splash at regatta

    ROWING: A Dutch ladies' rowing club joined crews from across England for Stourport Boat Club's annual regatta. About 600 entries and healthy support flocked to the banks of the River Severn during Saturday and Sunday. The boat club reported no problems

  • High-rise dinosaur causes stir

    A SIX foot dinosaur is causing quite a stir on the roof of a Stourport day centre for people with learning difficulties. But there is no outbreak of pre-historic creatures to deal with in the town - this creature is made partly from old copies of the

  • Kart talent nurtured at Lilleshall centre

    MOTOR SPORT: The learning experience is continuing for promising kart racer Nathan Freke after he was selected for a national development programme. Freke, of Kidderminster, was among 12 motor sport enthusiasts out of a possible 6,000 to be invited to

  • Judo stars make grade

    JUDO: A devastating series of victories at the Midlands Combined grading saw Kidderminster's Samurai Judo Club gain a host of new grades. The Friday night parents and senior beginners were at the fore as Samurai won 80 per cent of contests. Mark Donnelly

  • Smith shines in Clent 10k

    ATHLETICS: Steve Smith was the first from Kidderminster Running Club to complete the Clent 10k road race, the last of the Worcestershire Midweek series. Smith was second overall in 33 minutes 52 seconds, followed by Kevin Green in 35-09, Ian Townsend

  • Adding a splash of colour to centre

    STOURPORT Youth Centre is reopening next month with a colourful new image - thanks to a splash of paint and no little imagination from its users. About a dozen youngsters spent two days rubbing down and painting the walls of the coffee bar area of the

  • Village's big win

    TENNIS: Hartlebury recorded another victory in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire League on Sunday, beating Manor Park 6-0. John Gunn and Richie Phillips and the brothers Gary and Greg Small came out on top in both their rubbers. It left the number

  • Divine Davis

    GOLF: Judith Davis won the Lady Captain's Medal at Little Lakes, four points ahead of second-placed Pat Hill. The club's men beat Habberley 4-2 in a friendly match. Meanwhile, the seniors played a series of matches, beating Tolladine and Habberley at

  • Club close call

    GOLF: Only two points separated first and third places in the Seniors Medal at Cleobury Mortimer. Clive Bailey won with 67 nett, playing off a handicap of 25. In second place was Alan Whittaker, 68 nett off 21, and Frank Perry, 69 off 24, finished third

  • Facts, figures and fixtures 2001/2002 season

    Pre-season 21/07/01 - Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (Hadley, Hinton, Middleton) (friendly) 24/07/01 - Redditch United 2 (Danks 2) Gloucester United 3 (Tatton, Meadows, Freeman) (friendly) 28/07/01 - Weston St Johns 2 Redditch United 6 (Campbell

  • Ellor in control

    GOLF: Margaret Ellor won the Ladies August LDU Medal at Wyre Forest ahead of Val Bow and Jean Whale. Bow finished second on countback and also took the threes prize on the 15th hole. Result: Ellor 93 gross 28 handicap 65 nett, Bow 89-18-71, Whale 97-26

  • Tanner's day

    GOLF: Neil Tanner was the President's Day winner at Habberley Golf Club. Result: Tanner 82 gross 20 handicap 62 nett, Ross Hawken snr 73-10-63 (on countback), John Plant 80-17-63, Roger Prior 82-17-65. Lowest gross: Mark Dudley 69-3-66. Nearest the pin

  • Raiders attack man, 70

    A PENSIONER was hit over the head with his own fire extinguisher after he bumped into two burglars leaving his house. The man, who has not been named by police but is said to be in his 70s, was returning to his home in Load Street in Bewdley from a night

  • Facing stolen vehicle trial

    A Stourport man has pleaded not guilty to handling stolen vehicles including a Land Rover and quad bike. Matthew Doe, 36, of Berrington Bungalows, Astley, was remanded on bail at Worcester Crown Court for a trial date to be fixed.

  • SHATTERFORD FISHERY

    STOURPORT'S James Terry caught 15 trout to 2.5lb on a Shatterford Special as he fished the Wyre Dell lake at Shatterford Fishery. Kidderminster angler Ian Harper used a cats whisker to catch seven trout to 3lb during an evening session on the Wyre Dell

  • Letterbox attack

    POLICE are investigating after burning paper was pushed through the letterbox of an 80-year-old Kidderminster woman in an attack they say could have had tragic consequences. The woman discovered a burnt-out newspaper in the hallway of her Birchen Coppice

  • SILLIGROVE FISHERY

    GILT Edge Angling Club winner Richard Broadhurst took 27lb 9oz of fish, including a 10lb 14oz carp. In second place was Frank Guest with 10lb 14oz and third Peter White with 10lb 10oz. Kevin Duffield, of Kidderminster, had the top trout of the week, a

  • POOLE HALL

    ONE angler landed 70lb of mixed fish on peg five of the Heron, including carp of 13.5lb and 10lb, using luncheonmeat as bait. All pools have fished well with weights recorded from 32lb to 65lb. Popular baits have been catmeat, corn, maggot and luncheonmeat

  • Burglar told 'find a new career'

    FAILED burglar Troy Woodsworth has been advised by a judge at Worcester crown court to embark on a new career. After hearing that Woodsworth had been before courts 30 times for break-ins, Judge David Matthews told him: "You're not a very good burglar.

  • WOODLAND VIEW

    TUESDAY, Deans, 35 fished: Alan Jordan (Nigel Williams) 77-15 (60), Mark Tooze (Woodlands) 56-1 (62), T Robson (Woodlands) 41-13 (38). Wednesday, Arles, 20: Tim Guise (Fishermans Friend) 62-1 (31), Stu Pullsar (Shakespeare) 58-7 (26). Thursday, High,

  • WILLOW MARSH

    THE Friday Evening Open was won by Debbie Tonks with sweetcorn on the hook at four metres and loose feeding sweetcorn. Tonks also scooped the Golden Peg prize. Friday Evening Open, Dragonfly: Tonks 42-11, John Keay 32-12-8dr, Doug Greenhough 30-13. Sunday

  • Trailer taken from farm

    A trailer worth £1,850 was taken when raiders broke into farm buildings in Titton, Stourport, between 11.30pm on Sunday and 6.40am the following morning.

  • Hazard for walkers

    THERE has been much correspondence concerning the state of roads and problems experienced by motorists and cyclists as a consequence. It is not only motorists and cyclists who have hazards as they travel, but pedestrians and the state of pavements; especially

  • Revenge motive for DJ attack

    AN assault upon a disc jockey outside a Stourport nightclub was a case of delayed revenge, Worcester Crown Court heard. Twenty-year-old Peter Grosvenor confronted DJ Stuart Percy and said: "Don't you remember knocking me off my bike when I was 12?" Mr

  • Swine of a problem

    I WAS recently told that at one time, a pig-market was held in The Square. The adjoining street was called Swine Street. When the pig-market was disbanded, in order to upgrade the tone of nearby properties, Swine Street was changed to Vine Street. Can

  • All praise for the Christian Aid Week

    THE Evesham and District Christian Aid committee wish to thank everyone who helped in any way to raise our total for this year's Christian Aid Week of £8,000.62. This was a splendid contribution towards the overall total throughout the UK of £12 million

  • WOLVERLEY AC

    HAYE Farm: R Billingham 37-8, G Reece 27-4, R Hughes (visitor) 19-15. Singles Knockout: P Brookes. Doubles Knockout: Billingham and M Pitt. The next meeting is on Wednesday when the team for Wolverley against Franche Club will be picked.

  • It's good news for renal research funds

    MAY I express my sincere thanks and gratitude to all those in the Wychavon area who contributed to a recent house-to-house collection between February 17 and March 4, 2001 for the National Kidney Research Fund. The total sum raised was £5,852.36 and will

  • Dismay at reports of county's good roads

    I was dismayed at reports which said that Worcestershire's roads were of a good standard. The main roads may be, but the state of minor roads in the county is disgusting. The surface is breaking up leaving large, and in some cases, dangerous pot holes

  • TOMKINSONS AC

    KDAA Pool: P Wilson 2-10l, T Wills 2-8, A Toal 1-15-8, M Carey 1-14-8. There will be a contest on Sunday at Hawford Pools (top pool) with a 7.30am draw at the venue. Limited places are available and members are asked to call secretary R Price to book

  • Thanks to cottage hospital

    I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest thanks, via your letters page, to the staff at the Pershore Cottage Hospital. I am 87 years of age and just had a knee replacement operation and in order to help me get back on my feet before

  • Hospital first, then Captain!

    WHAT is life coming to in Kidderminster? Firstly we have the disgraceful downgrading of our local hospital and now shockingly the captivating, comical, charismatic, Captain Crazy has resigned following the proposed downgrading of his services at our local

  • COOKLEY AS

    FIXTURES, Sunday: Hawkbatch, KDAA, 6.30am from village. Sunday, August 26: Pensham Avon, Worcestershire Federation, 6.30am from village. Sunday, September 2: Carnival Trophy, canal - names to Harold Price.

  • Does club shop sell Harriers earplugs?

    CONGRATULATIONS to the Harriers, having started their second season in the Football League with an excellent performance against very formidable opposition. Unfortunately, the off-field entertainment was pathetic. Captain Crazy, although he had one or

  • Firm has ignored local feelings

    SEVERN Waste Service's appeal against the decision by the county council's planning committee to reject the application for the incinerator on the British Sugar site in Kidderminster, must concern us all. It speaks volumes about Severn Waste as a company

  • More than ready for a new season

    THERE will only be one new face in the Evesham United side when the new Dr Martens League season starts at Bloxwich Town on Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins. Former Worcester City man Steve Lutz will take his place in a midfield quartet alongside Steve

  • PARK INN AC

    POOLE Hall: D Peters 28-8, S Pearce 20-14, B Chesson 19-9. A sponsored ladies match will be held on Saturday - meet at Park Inn at 12.30pm. Anyone interested in the Docklow trip is asked to contact Carl Carter on 0785 5050913 as soon as possible.

  • Memorial cup

    THE Evesham Hospital Cup Committee is launching a new competition in memory of a local football stalwart. Marshalls Transport has given the committee a cup which will be played for in memory of Barry Brotherton. Barry was heavily involved in local football

  • Now or in future, this is no jewel

    I READ with interest a recent letter regarding Crown House in Kidderminster. Quite clearly, in this case, beauty is in the eye of the beholder if this building is considered, in the writer's opinion, to be a future "jewel in Kidderminster's crown". However

  • GOLDEN MAGGOT AC

    WASSELL Grove, Bank Pool: Tim Jones 12-6, Keith Clarke 7-8, Warren Jennings 5-8, John Holden 5-6, Joe Thornton 5-4, Dean Banner 4-4. Woodston Manor, Match pool: Jones 44-2, Jennings 41-0, Ken Hall 17-0, Jolden 12-10, Clarke 10-12, John Harbord 6-12. Aggregate

  • BRIDGE AC

    A MATCH has been organised for Sunday on KDAA waters at Winterdyne. The draw will be at 7.30am and anglers should park in the gravel lay-by on the switchback.

  • Call to firms to sign up for code

    CARPET giant Brintons is the first Wyre Forest firm to sign up to a code of practice aimed at helping to banish grime from the district. The company, a global leader in carpet manufacturing, is leading the way as the Grime's A Crime campaign, run by the

  • Exploring a fateful night

    A gripping drama visits Malvern Theatres next week following a highly successful two-year West End run. Copenhagen, starring Anna Carteret and David Horovitch, is set in 1941 when German nuclear physicist Werner Heisenberg made a mysterious visit to the

  • Academy aim for rugby star

    RUGBY prospect Becci Lewis is hoping to take a major step up to full England honours by joining a new rugby academy. But the 18-year-old former Stourport High School pupil is looking for financial backing to take her place at Oldfield School, Bath, on

  • Striker Stant signs for City

    WORCESTER City boss John Barton has rounded off a busy week in the transfer market by completing the signing of veteran striker Phil Stant and securing a 12-month extension to his own contract. Stant, who finished last season with Brighton & Hove

  • County trio win through

    JOAN Parfitt's Broadway team went on a scoring rampage in the Steradent Women's All England Bowls Triples Championship at Leamington. Parfitt and her club mates Sue Davies and Viv Hall led 11-6 after five ends of their first round clash with Pauline Proud's

  • Six-hit contest for club players

    CALLING all club cricketers -- here's your chance to play on the hallowed turf of Worcestershire County Cricket Club's New Road ground! The Evening News, in association with Worces-tershire CCC and Norwich Union, today launches the Big Hitting Challenge

  • Shelsley set for the roar of success

    SHELSLEY Walsh Hill Climb is a unique motor racing experience combining the thrills of Formula One and the spills of rallying. The full-blooded roar of the engines shooting up the 1,000-yard course in the Teme Valley sends adrenaline pumping through the

  • Preparations are ready to pay off

    AFTER six months preparation Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb is ready for the biggest motor sport event ever to be staged in its history, celebrating the Midland Automobile Club's 100th birthday party tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. Among the attractions

  • Former rector dies at age of 81

    A FORMER rector of Hartlebury and chaplain to the Bishop of Worcester has died aged 81. Rev Harry McClatchey died of pneumonia after a long illness. Mr McClatchey was born in 1920 and educated at Merchant Taylors School, Liverpool, and Brasenose College

  • Basic guides to horse-fare

    THE British Horse Society has produced two new guides, one on horse care and welfare, and the other on BHS Examinations. Horse Care and Welfare has been produced by BHS in conjunction with The Home of Rest for Horses. It outlines recommendations for basic

  • Hot success

    A SUCCESSFUL charity curry night at Cookley Tandoori raised £250 for the village on Sunday. Syed Ahmed, owner of the Bridge Street eatery, donated half the profits of the event to the Cookley 2000 project, which has raised funds for a range of causes

  • Puzzle of gifts goes on

    A HAPPIER Christmas is in store for distressed folk this year thanks a £2,600 donation from a mysterious foreign benefactor. Through an extraordinary set of circumstances, Cleobury Mortimer will rec-eive the full proceeds of the sale of a 1928 Raleigh

  • Bringing a bit of cheer

    A NEW cheerleading group is inviting non-league soccer and rugby clubs in Wyre Forest to put a bit of pzazz into their Saturday fixtures. The Cheerzone, which was founded three months ago by two Kidderminster women, is proving so popular with youngsters

  • Makeover will aid police team work

    OUTDATED offices and workspaces at Kidderminster Police Station have been given a £262,000 makeover. Offices in the Mason Road building were outdated and cramped with many large areas hardly used. Chief Supt Ron Whitfield said the old interior belonged

  • Book shows spirit of area

    MANY of Wyre Forest's fascinating facets are featured in a new book that aims to capture The Spirit Of Worcestershire in photographs and paintings. Cash has been raised for a range of charities by a limited edition run of the Arrow Valley book which is

  • Cricket fixtures

    (2pm start unless otherwise stated) Saturday, August 18 BIRMINGHAM SENIOR LEAGUE DIVISION 2 WEST REDDITCH v Pelsall 12.30pm WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO FECKENHAM v ASTWOOD BANK 1.30pm WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION THREE Rushwick

  • Alcester romp

    ALCESTER & Ragley strengthened their promotion chances on Saturday with an impressive 10-wicket win at home to Stratford. Alcester won the toss and put the visitors in on a damp wicket. After losing a wicket in the first over, Stratford struggled

  • 16/8/01 - Striker Stant signs for City

    WORCESTER City boss John Barton has rounded off a busy week in the transfer market by completing the signing of veteran striker Phil Stant and securing a 12-month extension to his own contract. Stant, who finished last season with Brighton & Hove

  • Mystery noise was nightjar

    AN 81-year-old Bewdley woman had a surprise when she woke to the sound of what she thought was a burglar - but it was a rare bird humming in her conifer tree. Gladys Carter said she was awoken at 3.30am on Sunday and initially feared an intruder inside

  • Shedding new light at station

    STAFF at Bewdley Station are hoping to complete its authentic 1920s look by installing replica oil lamps - and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The £6,400 project involves replacing 20 electric platform lamps and is the last stage of the station's

  • Good start

    Pershore II v Kington II IN this Worcestershire League game the hosts were put in to bat. Pershore made a good start with Graeme Rushin (26) and Sam Howell adding 44 runs for the first wicket in 12 overs. The hosts then lost two quick wickets, before

  • Steve tames the visitors

    Fladbury II v Worcester Norton Taverners III A SUPERB all round performance by Steve Leonard helped Fladbury II to a victory over visiting Worcester Norton Taverners III by 65 runs in their Worcestershire Counties League match on Saturday. Losing the

  • All round effort

    Pershore U-14 v Nomads PERSHORE won the toss and chose to put Nomads into bat. Dalley opened with a maiden over. Howell's stumping of Miles Illingworth off Lloyd's bowling was closely followed by O'Driscoll's wicket. During the batting spell it was very

  • Seven wicket win

    Mickleton v Alcester II VISITORS Alcester won the toss and put the home side into bat on a damp track. After the openers were dismissed, wickets fell rapidly in the middle order with D Turner (4-40) doing most of the damage. There was then a spirited

  • 16 August - Habberley Valley

    HABBERLEY Valley Nature Reserve is a location many people visit over the holidays to take in the beauty of the landscape, enjoy a stroll and relax in the countryside. What makes Habberley Valley an appealing place to visit is the number of different habitats

  • RSC by invite.

    THOSE with a love of the theatre and stately homes are being invited to indulge in both passions tomorrow and next Friday. The Royal Shakespeare Company is bringing its unique combination of skill and talent to Charlecote Park near Wellesbourne for two

  • Redditch United FC - Club Facts

    Team colours: Home: Red shirts, red shorts, red socks. Away: Sky blue shirts, claret shorts, sky blue socks. Contacts: Pat Cremin, commercial director, 01527 67450 Rod Laight, chairman, 07747 775510 Manager: Nicky Cross Assistant manager: Gary Hackett

  • Exhibition is a work of arts

    MORE than 250 framed and unframed works of art are on show at King Edward VI Grammar School, Stratford. The paintings are the work of members of the Stratford-upon-Avon Art Society whose ages range from 16 years to over 80. The society, which is the longest

  • The tourists are the attraction

    A VERY apt exhibition on day trippers can now be seen at The Gallery in Stratford. The top tourist town welcomes about 3 million sightseers a year with open arms, but more so during the summer months. Now the tables will be turned with day trippers themselves

  • Moans to health watchdog on rise

    HEALTH watchdogs have received a major rise in complaints since the downgrading of Kidderminster Hospital. Complaints to Kidderm-inster and District Community Health Council rose from 45 in 1999-2000 to 74 in 2000-2001. The CHC's annual report said there

  • Tom's last cup of tea and sympathy

    A TEA-MAKING volunteer has poured his last cup at Kidderminster Hospital after calling time on his kettle duties - at the age of 88. Tom Healey, of Crescent Road, Kidderminster, has stirred hundreds of thousands of brews in five successive decades in

  • Bredon Hancock's

    EDUCATION FOUNDATION: The revision of the charity scheme means that the trustees are now able to pursue the distribution of income from the trust. Initially grants will be made to assist students to purchase books or essential equipment for their courses

  • Pershore

    GARDEN PARTY: Over 80 people attended the 21st annual Worcester and District Cats Protection event. The final figure is yet to be confirmed and organisers thank everyone who participated in any way. ARTHRITIS RESEARCH: The annual flag day in Pershore

  • Reilly has a rough ride

    LEGS 11 superbiker Kelvin Reilly had an eventful weekend at Knock Hill before finishing 20th. After two days of dry testing the heavens opened for qualifying at the Scottish circuit. Australian Championship leader Paul Young started 27th on the grid after

  • Invitation day

    Broadway Ladies' Invitation Day Broadway Ladies' Captain, Denise Parker, partnered by Jane Lawrie, the Chipping Norton Ladies' Captain, took first prize at the Broadway Ladies' Invitation Day on August 7. In conditions ranging from sunshine to torrential

  • A welcome ray of sun

    RAIN might have ruined last week's Wales Open at Celtic Manor but there was a welcome ray of sunshine for Jeremy Robinson. The 35-year-old Evesham Tour professional was handily placed after 36 holes, five shots behind the leaders, when heavy overnight

  • In a flutter over owls

    AN owl prowl will be one of many features of a twilight woodland walk in the Wyre Forest next week. Forestry Commission wildlife experts will introduce folk to all manner of creatures as the sun sets in the woodland. Education ranger Lynne Owen for next

  • £15,000 fine after acid blast

    A Stourport--based company has been fined £15,000 after an explosion at a plant which left a female employee with burns to her arm. Hansa Vaghela, who works for Morgan Matroc Ltd, also suffered cuts and a broken hand after she mistakenly mixed nitric

  • BEWDLEY E TG

    John Powell took his collection of old toys and games, some dating back to Victorian days, to the July meeting. Names were taken for quizzes on October 1 and October 18. Outings are organised to Severn Valley Railway on August 11, Burlish harvest supper

  • BEWDLEY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

    Old slides of Beaucastle gardens in the making, never seen before by the public, were accompanied by a talk by Ken Williams, retired head gardener of Beaucastle. He recalled the time when land owners could afford to employ many gardeners full time. The

  • KIDDERMINSTER AND FRANCHE FLORAL ART CLUB

    Paul Cook of Cook's nursery and garden centre, was the speaker at the August meeting. He talked about the various plants he had brought along, such as alstoemerias, roses, lavatera, hibiscus and lilies. Paul explained the "do's and don'ts" of chemicals

  • MEMORIAL HALL, WOLVERLEY

    A committee meeting was held on August 6. A letter had been received from Paddy Addison, in thanks for his retirement gift. With a view to increasing the use of the hall during the daytime, the committee would welcome inquiries from anyone willing to

  • WORCESTERSHIRE WIs

    Outdoor bowls has been organised at Brinton Park, Kidderminster on August 30, from 2pm until 4pm. Non-members will also be welcome at the event.

  • Event' taking place in and around Worcester

    3rd Worcester Real Ale & Cider Festival. Aug 16- 6-11pm, Aug 17/18 11-11pm. Aug 19 12-3pm. Worcester Race-course Pitchcroft. (01905 350079) Worcester & District Model Engineers. Aug 19. Waverley Street, Di-glis. 2.30pm-5pm. Mod-els loco's for

  • Weather cools sport for weekend anglers

    Tunnel Barn Farm THE cooler weather, rain and high winds slowed sport for the weekend anglers. All baits are still working well with floating baits when the sun shines. Worm, maggot, hemp and tares, corn and meat are all giving good results on all pools

  • Blood, sweat

    I WONDER how old the lady is who wrote "you only get what you pay for". Many elderly must cope with just receiving £72.84 a week. They had to endure horrific bombing and war work, blood, sweat and tears. They didn't get second pensions! I've nothing against

  • Exhibitions in and around Worcester

    Painting With Smoke; Raku Ceramics by David Roberts. July 7-Aug 19. Cotton Gallery, mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham (0121 440 3838). Venerable Beads: The narrative necklaces and beadwork of Eleyne Williams. Aug 4-Sept 23. Cheltenham Art Gallery &

  • Cowley

    SO some people don't like George Cowley. But at least he is perfecting the art of making one point briefly in each letter. Perhaps we all, including religious pundits, should follow this example. D E WILLIAMS, Madresfield, Malvern.

  • St Johns Co-op

    IN RESPONSE to your article on Thursday, August 2, the St John's Co-op did close in the afternoon of Wednesday, August 1, due to a serious computer fault that was beyond our control. It is extremely rare that we are forced to close a store in such circumstances

  • The people must have final say

    PAUL Stammers (County Commentary, July 7) says "let's bow to the inevitable". Then, on August 2, same reporter states that "residents want new shop". This is hardly creditable reporting, relying on a handful of people's opinions in the street. I am sure