A YOUNG first aider saved the life of an elderly man who lay unconscious on a railway line minutes before a train was due. Fifteen-year-old Tamie Kellard jumped down on to the track and opened the man's airways after spotting him in a crumpled heap near
CITY councillors have demanded an alternative site be found for Worcestershire's busiest waste tip. During yesterday's planning meeting, the committee strongly disagreed with the county council's decision to keep Bilford Road open until 2003. Last year
A CHORUS of disapproval echoed around the Guildhall last night when city councillors were asked to consider extending Hallow Road waste tip. West Mercia Waste Management's application to widen access and bring in seven-day opening received an overwhelming
AN outraged family claim they were treated "like dirt" at Castle Street Hospital when they asked for Calpol for their four-year-old son who was recovering from an operation. Darren Gouldingay says matters went from bad to worse on Bates surgical ward
WORCESTER Citizens Advice Bureau has received a boost from a major scheme which aims to award £1m of internet-ready PCs to community groups across the country. BT Community Connections has awarded the bureau a PC and one year's access to the internet.
PLANS to set up a caravan site near Worcester have been rejected amid fears children would be "sucked under lorries". Wychavon district councillors were also worried the scheme would destroy the rural character of the area. The proposed site was a 1.2
A CHILDREN'S library will be going animal crackers when weird and wonderful creatures come to Worcester. Animal expert Roger Pearson will be bringing feathered, furry and scaly friends to meet youngsters on Thursday, August 16. Children between the ages
LOCAL artists will be lining up along the riverside to display their work and talk to visitors on two Sundays this month. Local professional painters such as wildlife specialist Valerie Briggs will be among the 25 artists appearing on Sunday, August 12
THE winners at the whist drive held on July 25 were: S White, C Skirten, J Rusling, M Millington, D Quiney, L Hopkins, R Pullen, J Rose, E Williams, F Jeffreys, J Skirten and L Quiney. Mr N Pittman was the MC. There will be no whist drive in August, the
THE prize winners at the village hall fortnightly whist drive were: Ann Coates, Betty Awford, Nancy Devereux, Hilda Archer, Marjorie Halling, Marian Jones, Nancy Bennett, Jos Bunn, Betty Parsons, Audrey evans, Audrey Peters, Rena Harley, Pat Miles, Bob
ON July 25, members of Longdon Churchwomen's Fellowship enjoyed a beautiful evening in the garden of Longdon Hall by kind invitation of Pat Unwin. The committee had prepared a considerable meal of hot and cold dishes. This was followed by an array of
FATE has dealt Instead of Against a cruel blow. Just when they found a vocalist who bonded with the Worcester hardcore band, he decides to go to university. Not very rock n' roll, but very sensible. But it's left guitarist Nick Brighton, drummer Jim Saunders
ORGANISERS of next week's Three Counties Summer Show are determined to give rural life a boost with a new event aimed squarely at the family and with fun as its main ingredient. The spectre of a now six month-old foot and mouth crisis put paid to the
ADVENTUROUS youngsters searching for things to do this summer need look no further than a West Malvern activity centre. Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre at Old Hollow is running a residential activity holiday for five days starting on Monday (August 13).
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE made a solid start as they tried to overcome a 103-run deficit against Worcestershire in their County Championship Division Two clash at Trent Bridge. Resuming on 39-1, skipper Darren Bicknell and Australian Greg Blewett had little trouble
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
MALVERN Athletic FC, formerly Colletts Green, have disbanded and withdrawn from the Midland Combination Division Two due to lack of support. The club, which played on the Council-owned Victoria Park, has had a couple of turbulent seasons narrowly avoiding
CALLOW End rider Fi Pugh is due to compete for the British team at the World Championships for Icelandic Horses in Austria from August 12-19. There are six riders in the British team, two more of which are from the Midlands, Luan Crawford from Worcester
SHELSLEY Walsh Speed Hill Climb is staging the biggest event in its history to celebrate the Midland Automobile Club's 100th birthday party - the oldest motoring club in the UK - on August 17, 18 and 19. A massive crowd is expected from all parts of the
The Joseph bandwagon rolled into Malvern for the umpteenth time this week, in a production largely unchanged from the performances earlier this year. This of course was no bad thing. Kiwi Glen Drake still makes an excellent Joseph, and still has the Slim
A LARGE but strangely subdued crowd turned up to The Crown, Worcester, last Saturday for an evening that brought loud guitars, mad banshee-singers and a little bit of blood. First up was Malvern metalcore group Instead Of Against, who pulled off an impressive
TO my amazement I have now been an MP for six weeks. The learning process continues with a meeting with representatives of the local medical committee, a very instructive time with Ray Brookes and the other executive officers of Wyre Forest Community
THE initial excitement of arriving at Westminster and the intense press interest is now settling down. It means I am tackling the routine work of the constituency and the relevant debates and divisions in the House itself. Having to make up one's own
MUCH has happened in Westminster in the last week. I have taken part in several divisions voting with the Opposition on amendments to give foot and mouth disease a higher priority in the Queen's Speech, but then voting with the Government on the speech
It has been an amazing few days since June 7. My initial impression of the House of Commons is a maze of buildings staffed by people who are uniformly kind and helpful. All other members that I have met so far have given me a warm welcome, regardless
THE future of the Hill Centre is hanging in the balance as the search gets under way for volunteers to join its new-look management committee. If Upton people are not willing to support the Hill and District Association, the centre could be turned over
REDDITCH United manager Nicky Cross is confident of landing RC Warwick hitman Paul Eden in time for the big kick-off. Eden, who was attracting interest from VS Rugby as well as his former club has been offered terms but has not signed yet because of a
DOZENS of people taking part in a charity cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats stopped off in Upton last Friday (August 3). More than 60 riders camped overnight on the sports field before setting off again the following day on their marathon rider,
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help run an historic landscape park near Upton. The National Trust is looking for people willing to give up their time to help out at Croome Park, designed by Capability Brown. The park is officially free of foot and mouth
Upton Tourism and Trade Association is hosting a fundraising disco and buffet tomorrow (Saturday) in aid of the Water Festival. This takes place at The Talbot pub at 9pm and has a 60s and 70s theme.
Horse Hotel, chairman of the Bromyard Publicans' Association, said he hoped the threat of a blanket ban would not have to be acted on very often, but would be a deterrent. He said: "We are hoping to encourage people to bring their wives and even their
OVERHEAD electricity cables which cross a Malvern Link industrial park are set to be moved to make the estate more attractive to investors. The 132,000-volt cables currently carry electricity into a sub-station at Spring Lane in the Enigma Business Park
A SUCKLEY farmer is urging walkers not to use footpaths across her land despite Government assurances the countryside is open for business. Jill Hammonds, who has run Pewcroft Farm with husband John for more than 30 years, said that while the public are
I AM doing some research on Richard Twygge and Thomas Wodshawe, glass painters who it is believed had their workshop in your area in the late 1400s. The window in the north transept facade of Great Malvern Priory is documented as being their work. Although
I WRITE in reference to a letter by Ian Morris (Postbag, July 27). I cannot forbear to make comment on this long letter which includes many misconceptions. There are many things wrong with the European Commission, particularly its lack of democratic accountability
THE Duckworth Worcestershire Trust has hailed its volunteer litter warden scheme a success after over a dozen people signed up to clear litter in Malvern and Worcester. Ahead of a trust meeting in Malvern later this month, volunteer Ann Silk said many
A DEPRIVED Malvern area has been described as "absolutely disgusting" by an elderly resident fed up with years of crime, drug abuse and vandalism. Now 75-year-old Eric Williams, of Pound Bank Road, has joined the Malvern Town Action Group (MTAG) to try
I would like to support the letter by Ian Morris (Postbag, July 27). I have just returned from a trip which included the former East Germany, and I was surprised by the number and style of new houses that have been built there. I do not begrudge the people
A "TIME-warp" Victorian garden in the heart of Worcester is being opened to the public to raise money for a Malvern church. Cash paid by visitors to the garden at 6 Rose Terrace, Fort Royal Hill, will go to the tower repair fund at Little Malvern Priory
THE Government's plans to delay the clean up of farms affected by foot and mouth disease could spell disaster for many small livestock farmers already on the edge. The plight of our farmers is far too great to allow any long pause in this urgent clean
A MALVERN man who held a hymn-singing marathon has given £1,200 to four charities. Patrick Plunkett, of Arosa Drive, spent 9 hours singing hymns and spirituals at Lyttelton Well on Saturday, June 2. This week he handed £300 each to the Lyttelton Well,
MALVERN town council will provide 'infrastructure' lighting in the town this Christmas but will leave individual shops and businesses to come up with their own festive decorations. A proposal for the move, put forward by Coun David Williams at last Thursday's
A RARELY-seen TV film about composer Edward Elgar, made in Malvern by maverick film director Ken Russell, is set to see the light of day again after years of obscurity. The British Film Institute, based in London, has started to rerelease classic TV programmes
local historian Peter Garnett has called for every effort to be made to preserve the faade of Ledbury's Seven Stars pub, which was destroyed by a fire a fortnight ago. Mr Garnett, a trustee of the Ledbury and District Society Trust, said: "It's absolutely
AN estate could have its streets "reclaimed" for non-motorists if a bid for inclusion in a new Government initiative is successful. The area around Duke of Edinburgh Way, in Malvern Link, could become one of three "home zones" to be introduced in Worcestershire
MISS Gwen Forster, the first physiotherapist at Malvern's hospital, has died aged 97. Gwendoline Myra Forster was born in Weston-super-Mare but she came to Malvern at the end of First World War with her parents. She trained at Bristol General Hospital
THE first meeting of the Malvern Hills Community Planning partnership last Thursday (August 2) was a success, according to participants. The group was put together by Malvern Hills District Council to prepare the first-ever Community Strategy. The Local
EVERTON boss Walter Smith will decide later today whether Paul Gascoigne travels with an Everton XI for their friendly against Hereford United at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). The former England star has played just 10 minutes of pre-season football and
THE site of a controversial pig farm near West Malvern has been sold by auction for more than £600,000. The piggery, at Park Farm, had attracted criticism for its appearance since it was built, some 20 years ago. But the farm closed about six months ago
BROMSGROVE Rovers' boss Steve Daniels begins the huge job of trying to restore their ailing fortunes tomorrow with a tough away fixture in the Midland Alliance at Oldbury United (3pm). Rovers have been in free-fall since their heady days in the Nationwide
WORCESTER-based cyclist Steve Dring clinched the Mallory Park circuit race series in Leicestershire with his sixth win of the season. He sprinted for victory to take an unassailable lead in the season-long competition. It was an outstanding success for
MAKE Ben Hanbury's Mugharreb the banker when Ascot stages the third running of the Blue Square Shergar Cup tomorrow. The lightly-raced three-year-old takes his chance in the £100,000 Dubai Duty Free Sprint, the closing contest on the six-race card, and
Aug 22 - Paget Rangers (A) 1-3 Booth Aug 25 - Newport AFC (H) 1-1 Giddings Aug 29 - Bilston Town (H) 1-0 Booth Aug 31 - Moor Green (A) 3-0 Burton 2, Giddings Sep 5 - Matlock (A) (FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND) 1-4 Burton Sep 8 - Bedworth Utd(H) 2-1 Hall, Fergie
COMEDIAN Steve Coogan gave us the cringeworthy TV host Alan Partridge and student-hater Paul Calf. Now he's spead his wings to bring a new creation to the big screen with the big screen in The Parole Officer. Coogan and co-writer Henry Normal take that
THIS week half-a-century ago, the Journal highlighted the resounding success of a Malvern Pageant held to mark the 1951 Festival of Britain. "A memorable chapter has been added to the life of Malvern by this Pageant in Priory Park. Last Friday saw the
1801: TO be sold by auction - A very desirable freehold estate called "Cleveload Farm" in the Parish of Madresfield. Being on the banks of the Severn and distant only six miles from Worcester and four from Malvern Wells, it enjoys a peculiarly desirable
THE Journal offered a very jaundiced impression of London social life in 1901 through the eyes of the woman correspondent who wrote the Berrow's Ladies' Column from the capital. "To many people, London loses its interest when the travelling season sets
RACE weeks at Worcester two centuries ago were clearly big social events in the local calendar, with dances, theatricals and a whole range of convivial outdoor activities. Advertisements in the Journal for Worcester Races week of 1801 give just a flavour
COLWALL'S hopes of a Lords final are over for another year after championship holders Elvaston's comprehensive bowling performance overwhelmed the home side at Stowe Lane on Sunday. WADWORTH 6X NATIONAL VILLAGE KNOCKOUT Quarter-final COLWALL v ELVASTON
THE Barnards Green 1st XI lost at Cookley on Saturday by seven wickets in a Worcestershire League Division Two game. COOKLEY 1ST XI v BARNARDS GREEN 1ST XI Losing the toss the Green were asked to take first knock on an easy paced wicket. They lost Kevin
MALVERN Ramblers travelled to Evesham on Saturday for this Worcester County League Division Two match and came away rueing the weather in a rain-effected game. EVESHAM v MALVERN RAMBLERS Malvern captain Neil Thompson lost the toss and the home side had
WORCESTER Nomads continue to play the vast majority of the organised fixtures and played the first eleven match against Old Elizabethans when many other games in division one of the Worcestershire League were cancelled because of wet conditions Once again
BARNARDS Green 2nd X1 failed to complete this week's WCL 2nd Division game due to the rain which had been forecast but ruined a promising position established by the Green batsmen in the late afternoon. BARNARDS GREEN II v COOKLEY II Openers Jez Clarke
TIBBERTON have been forced to play all their home games away from their Spetchley ground because of the foot and mouth crisis and the slowness of the pitch at their temporary home at King's Hawford School led to a slow game. TIBBERTON v WEST MALVERN CC
Saturday, August 11 1st XI v Eastnor (Home). Meet Club 1.00pm. M Heaton, I Scullion, D Creese, R Williams, C Hill, J Drew, G Glendinning, T Clarke, B Adams, P Drinkwater, P Divito. 1.30pm start. Match sponsor: Julian Hall Garden Services. 2nd XI v Eastnor
THE cathedral city of Gloucester is playing host to the 274th Three Choirs Festival, starting on Saturday, August 18. The event comes in the 100th anniversary year of the birth of composer Gerald Finzi and the programme includes a many of his best-known
REDDITCH United have completed the signing of four players ahead of the friendly at home to Leamington tomorrow (ko 3pm). Former Solihull striker Joey Dowling has put pen to paper after a year out of Saturday football. And Neil Beagan has joined from
ONE of the few British musicians to play alongside the legendary Louis Armstrong is to perform at Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre. Terry Lightfoot, accompanied the great man in Soho in 1956, after forming his own jazz band the year before. Then in 1965 Terry
A PROFESSIONAL Lyric Soprano is to return to her roots next weekend to raise the profile of a Worcestershire theatre. Eleanor Peberdy, whose repertoire covers both early and contemporary music including operetta, musicals, oratorio and solo, will return
TO many, the Second World War represents good over evil, the victorious allies overcoming the Nazi regime. However, the latest production coming to the Malvern Theatres could give a different perspective of the war, by offering an insight to the thoughts
Pictures from the Per-manent Collection. July 23- throughout the summer. Daily at Worcester Museum & Art Gallery. Foregate Street. (01905 25371). Painting With Smoke; Raku Ceramics by David Roberts. July 7-Aug 19. Cotton Gallery, mac, Cannon Hill
n How many readers are fed up with phone calls from people who withhold their number. To put an end to this costs £10 a quarter. Could not BT charge OAPs £3 or £4 as its OAPs who can least afford it. Please BT, give us some help. R PARTRIDGE, Worcester
n I RECENTLY went into a Marks & Spencer store with my grandson and, not being able to find what we wanted, I asked one of the young lady assistants where boyswear could be found. Her mouth opened, her jaw fell and her eyes flew open. After gawping
August 10 Clive John, Railway Inn, Ripple. August 11. Modesty Duo. Bar-bourne Ex-servicemen's club. The Moors. Worcester. Clive John, Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern August 12. Pete Cresswell. Bar-bourne Ex-servicemen's club. The Moors. Worcester
n AT July's full Worcester City Council meeting, we finally witnessed the obvious embarrassing public acknowledgement by the New Labour group that the actions, or even non-actions, of the New Labour Government have placed the present Worcester City Council
Joseph and the Amaz-ing Technicolor Dream-coat. Malvern Festival Theatre. Until Aug 11. Tickets available on (01684 892277). Bananas in Pyjamas. Musical show for 2-7year olds. Malvern Theatres. Aug 14. 1pm and 4.30pm. tickets available on (01684 892277
n In his argument to include the Third World countries into the global economic system, D Margrett seems to recommend capitalism with a measure of compassion (You Say, July 31). I liken present-day capitalism with the medieval feudal system - "Fat Cats
n My mother has recently moved from the Worcester Christian Nursing Home, London Road, after nearly three very happy years. Her quality of care, while she was there, was exceptional and compassionate - she suffers from the advanced states of Alzheimer's
n THE heart of our ancient city and its character are being destroyed by our city fathers who are allowing supermarkets to be built around the place. It is criminal to see these monstrosities being erected on such a grand scale because they outshine and
THE August bank holiday was held at the beginning of the month a century ago, and it seemed to be a great success, according to the Malvern Gazette of 1901. The weather was kind, but what seemed almost more important to the paper's columnist 'Ariel' was
"ENGLAND has reached the depths of degradation" - that was the grim message delivered by Lady Monckton and recorded in the Malvern Gazette in 1951. The wife of MP Sir Walter Monckton was speaking at a fete organised by the Upton-upon-Severn branch of
COMEDY night at Don Pedro's in Malvern next week features Roger Monkhouse and Andrew Murrell. Roger is one of the most experienced stand-ups on the circuit, having performed internationally. He has also headlined at all of the major UK comedy clubs with
Theatre August To August 11-Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 5pm, 7.30pm & 8pm. Tickets £16-£22, concs 31. Box Office (01684) 892277. 11-18-Family Storytelling at the Courtyard, Hereford
Encarta Concise English Dictionary (Published by Bloomsbury/Microsoft/St Martin's Press/Macmillan Australia, £17.99). Editor in Chief: Dr Kathy Rooney. This new edition of a dictionary is unique in that it helps the bad speller to overcome his lack of
Morgan's Run, by Colleen McCullough, (Arrow, £6.99). Colleen McCullough started off her prestigious literary career in Australia, and in her latest book she has returned to southern shores. Spanning the years of 1775 to 1793, Morgan's Run tells of Richard
Redditch United 3 Brierley and Hagley Alliance 1 (friendly) THREE goals in 10 minutes secured a Redditch United victory against Banks's Premier outfit Brierley and Hagley Alliance. An early goal from Brierley Hill hitman Richard Perry shocked the Reds
Studley BKL 2 Redditch United 2 TEMPERS boiled over in a heated pre-season friendly at the Beehive on Saturday. A mass brawl erupted after Studley hard man Mark Neath punched Redditch striker Paul Danks in front of the United bench in the second half.
NICKY Cross' ragtag Redditch army recorded their first friendly win of the season by the seaside on Saturday. With four of the goals in a 6-2 win coming from trialists the new player-manager will feel vindicated in his revolving door policy of looking
MALVERN Athletic FC, formerly Colletts Green, have disbanded and withdrawn from the Midland Combination Division Two due to lack of support. The club, which played on the Council-owned Victoria Park, has had a couple of turbulent seasons narrowly avoiding
MALVERN Rangers travelled to Pershore on Saturday to play New Inn, last season's Worcester League Division One champions and who this season will compete in the Premier Division. Rangers enjoyed a comfortable 6-0 victory with two splendid first half goals
TWO courses for junior team management are being run by the Worcestershire FA at University College, Worcester. Course one is on Wednesday, August 22 from 6.45-9.45pm and on Saturday, August 26 from 9am-3.30pm. Course two is on Wednesday, September 5
THE region's hi-tech industry has been under the spotlight with a visit from West Midlands MEP, Malcolm Harbour. Mr Harbour is one of the leading MEPs in the field of electronic commerce and high technology and was here to visit three businesses at the
TWO Worcestershire vineyards have won medals at the 2001 Wine of the Year competition. The contest, organised by the UK Vineyards Association and held at the House of Lords in London, is the benchmark for Britain's wine producers. Tiltridge Vineyard,
THE Worcestershire Sporting Club, known for holding its fund raising amateur boxing events at the Three Counties Showground, is holding a pig roast supper dance at the Bank House Hotel, Bransford, on Friday, September 14. The event, in the Rothchilds
CALLOW End rider Fi Pugh is due to compete for the British team at the World Championships for Icelandic Horses in Austria from August 12-19. There are six riders in the British team, two more of which are from the Midlands, Luan Crawford from Worcester
INDOOR rower Anna Bailey of Hanley Swan has recently added two further records to her existing British Championship Women's 45-49 Heavy-weight and British 50-59 Women's Heavyweight 2000 metre distances. At the One On One Fitness Centre in Evesham, Anna
ONE of the highlights of the recent summer fair at Christ Church in Avenue Road, Malvern was a karate display by children who train at the club in Christ Church Hall. The fair was a big success and raised profits of £930. This enabled the church to make
A BLACK leopard was reportedly spotted near Upton last night - by a cat expert who believes the animals are roaming the region. Tom Jenkins, of Hanley Swan, spotted the black Alsatian-sized cat at twilight in Gilberts End. Mr Jenkins, a self-confessed
KIDDERMINSTER hospital could treat emergency patients again under plans for a health service U-turn. A special group has been set up to rethink the delivery of acute services in hospitals around Britain. It could lead to a restored blue light service
A LONELY lurcher is looking for a new home after her kennel mate of three years had to be put down. Staff at the Evesham branch of the National Canine Defence League are desperately looking for a new home for Bridget, whose partner John died two weeks
A DETERMINED adventurer will soon embark on his dream journey overland to South Africa for charity. Lance Warwicker will brave deserts and tropical rainforests when he travels for nine months to raise money and gather equipment and supplies for African-based
THE post-mortems on two elderly brothers found dead in their Malvern home were held today. Pathologists examined the bodies of Harold and Charlie Sawbridge after a delay of 24 hours. Worcester police confirmed that initial reports from the post-mortems
NEWS that an independent inquiry into the foot-and-mouth outbreak will not be public has met with a cool response in Worcestershire. Investigations into the epidemic, the prevention and control of future disease outbreaks and the future of farming have
MIDFIELDERS Sam Shilton and Mark Blake will make their debuts for Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow when they launch their Nationwide League Division Three campaign against Scunthorpe United at Aggborough (3pm). Both players have impressed during pre-season
A coffee morning and bring and buy sale is being held at St James' Church on Saturday, August 18 in aid of sick children in Africa. There will be on sale pictures, cakes, books and greeting cards. Congratulations to Christian Fry who has gained a BA Honours
COMBINING mountain climbing and a lifelong ambition with fundraising for his local church, Bert Moffat, of the parish of Corse, climbed the four highest mountains in Great Britain, Scafell Pike in England, Snowdonia in Wales, Ben Nevis in Scotland and
STAUNTON and Corse Guides and Brownies and Hartpury Girls' Friendly Society met together for a fun evening of rounders, games etc and hot dogs and baked beans were enjoyed by the forty-two children who attended to share the fun. As a result £75 was raised
THE 27th fete and car boot sale organised by Powick Playing Field Association went ahead on June 21 under threatening clouds but the rain held off and over 500 people enjoyed a variety of activities on the playing field. The usual attractions of face-painting
ON a rather gloomy evening after an afternoon of heavy rain, ten members of Staunton and district Rambling Club enjoyed a town and country walk at Tewkesbury. Passing through Clarks Alley, the Mill Avon was crossed and Tewkesbury Ham was circumnavigated
THERE'S still time to enrol in the summer activities being organised by Malvern Hills District Council at The Chase High School. The general playscheme, which has been running for two weeks, has already proved a hit with local youngsters. Ian Mumford,
ONE of a new generation of classical musicians, Vanessa-Mae has helped make it a vibrant and modern art form with a combination of wonderful talent and sheer style. Vanessa-Mae is one of the stars of this year's Ross Festival line-up, her appearance having
Malcolm Arnold Symphonies Nos 7 and 8 ARNOLD, at 80 years of age, is one of the most traditional of English composers. But for all that there are strong traces of jazz in his compositions and, without a doubt, tremendous fire and verve in what he does
COLWALL'S hopes of a Lords final are over for another year after championship holders Elvaston's comprehensive bowling performance overwhelmed the home side at Stowe Lane on Sunday. WADWORTH 6X NATIONAL VILLAGE KNOCKOUT Quarter-final COLWALL v ELVASTON
Club facts, contacts, key staff, directions, trophy cabinet etc - to be prepared before start of new season...
THE House of Commons is in recess so I will take this opportunity of telling you about the Parliamentary Health Select Committee. There are 16 departmental select committees and although these have no executive power they can affect Government policy
INDOOR rower Anna Bailey of Hanley Swan has recently added two further records to her existing British Championship Women's 45-49 Heavy-weight and British 50-59 Women's Heavyweight 2000 metre distances. At the One On One Fitness Centre in Evesham, Anna
AFTER a hectic last week of my first Parliamentary session, the House adjourned for the summer recess on July 20. It was a productive week, ending with a meeting with Yvette Cooper, the Public Health Minister, who has special responsibility for the West
AFTER the initial excitement of arriving at Westminster it has been hard work for my secretary and myself coping with masses of correspondence punctuated by periods of high adrenalin flow waiting to be called to speak. The Queen's Speech with the pageantry
AN ambitious project is being launched to turn a plot of land behind Upton Social Club into an asset for the town. The club will hold an open day tomorrow (Saturday), starting at 1pm, inviting ideas from local people on how the 1,000 square metre site
AN appeal for drivers has been launched by Upton Community Care. The charity is looking for people to drive those unable to get around themselves. Volunteers can specify when and where they drive and have the option of refusing when asked if it inconvenient
AN exhibition spanning a century of washing is on display in Upton Library. The "Spick and Span" exhibition is on loan from Hartlebury museum until the end of August. It is made up of four large display cases containing washing equipment through the ages
A TRAIL of destruction was left by the driver of a silver Mitsubishi coupe on the A4104 Welland Road in Upton last Sunday night (August 5). The car collided with a bus stop sign, two lampposts and a hedge before coming to rest in another hedge further
A FUNDRAISING coffee morning for the Arthritis Research Campaign is being held tomorrow (Saturday) in the Memorial Hall, Upton, from 10am to 12pm. Cake and coffee will cost 50p and there will be a variety of different stalls.
NEIGHBOURS and acquaintances of the two brothers whose bodies were found in a Malvern house on Wednesday afternoon have spoken of their shock at the news. Police confirmed yesterday afternoon (Thursday) that the bodies were those of 80-year-old Charles
MYSTERY surrounds the sudden closure of Cromwell's, the well-known Upton-upon-Severn chocolatiers, which ceased trading last Friday. Marina Bray, of accountants Smith and Williamson, would only confirm the firm had gone into liquidation with effect from
I WALKED down to Barnards Green today and stopped to admire the glorious blaze of colour in the central traffic island. Someone from the MHDC Contract Services department was there weeding, so I paused to comment on the lovely display we get every season
A CHILDCARE group in Malvern's Langland area is having to close its doors because of a shortage of cash and volunteers. Langland Kids' Club, which meets at St Mary's church hall, Sherrards Green, will have to shut down at the end of this month. Malcolm
IN reference to the flooding in Pound Bank and Skyrrold Road, it does not surprise me at all, when you look at the drains in Madresfield Road and the entrance to Elgar Avenue, for example, you will find grass growing from all the vents. Often only one
AM about to retire and move back to Malvern following a career which has included chief officer and director posts in two county councils and director with an international consultancy practice. My present post being clerk to a parish (a town really)
A couple say they are fed up with continued flooding of their garden with sewage. Jack O'Brien, 79, and his wife Frances moved to their house in Lydes Road, by Great Malvern Primary School, nearly 20 years ago. They have had regular problems during bad
I find it sad that what started as a real cry from the heart by Muriel Pushman (Postbag, June 29) about the standards of behaviour of our young people and a worry about our companies being sold off to European and other foreign establishments, plus my
AN appeal by a mobile phone company against refusal of planning permission for a mast has been withdrawn. One 2 One Personal Communications Ltd was turned down in its bid to erect a 15-metre mast on land off the B4197 at Collins Green, Knightwick. The
I AM researching family history and would like to know if any of your readers know the names of Ledbury Ironmongers, say between 1900 and 1914. My late uncle, Sid Williams, did his apprenticeship there in that trade around those years. He was from Hay
A PACKED congregation at Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church, in Malvern, said farewell last Sunday to the Rev Terence Isherwood. Rev Isherwood left Malvern this week with his wife Jean after seven years as the minister with responsibility for the Lansdowne
A 150-mile footpath linking five market towns, including Ledbury and Bromyard, could help attract visitors to the area. The leader of Herefordshire Council, Terry James, is among the supporters of the path, which would connect Leominster, Bromyard, Ledbury
A clinic offering an alternative to the MMR vaccine will continue despite its doctor, Peter Mansfield, facing a General Medical Council hearing. The Desumo clinic is working with parents from Ledbury on the initiative of local mum Deborah Ryding, who
'Save our pub' campaigners are hoping to enlist the support of the Prince of Wales. Locals battling to ensure that the Horseshoe Inn at Broom's Green is not turned into a house, have written to Prince Charles. Spokeswoman Penny Ely said: "We want to adopt
PEACE campaigners held a vigil in Malvern Priory churchyard last Saturday in memory of the atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Members of Malvern Churches Justice and Peace Group alternated readings, prayers and silence as they remembered the victims
CRAIG Chalmers has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's pre-season friendly at Irish side Clontarf tomorrow. Scotland's record-breaking fly-half picked up a knee injury in training last week and head coach John Brain is not willing to risk the 32-
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE made a solid start as they tried to overcome a 103-run deficit against Worcestershire in their County Championship Division Two clash at Trent Bridge. Resuming on 39-1, skipper Darren Bicknell and Australian Greg Blewett had little trouble
CRAIG Chalmers has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's pre-season friendly at Irish side Clontarf tomorrow. Scotland's record-breaking fly-half picked up a knee injury in training last week and head coach John Brain is not willing to risk the 32-
WORCESTER City have an early opportunity to put some silverware in the cabinet when they travel to Margate (3pm) for the Dr Martens Championship match tomorrow. League cup winners City take on the title holders, and for Worcester it is a chance to avenge
MIDFIELDERS Sam Shilton and Mark Blake will make their debuts for Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow when they launch their Nationwide League Division Three campaign against Scunthorpe United at Aggborough (3pm). Both players have impressed during pre-season
A UNIQUE new scheme that uses the humble household fridge to store information that could help elderly and vulnerable people in emergencies has been launched in Colwall. Data Link is an emergency information scheme promoted by Neighbourhood Watch and
BROMSGROVE Rovers' boss Steve Daniels begins the huge job of trying to restore their ailing fortunes tomorrow with a tough away fixture in the Midland Alliance at Oldbury United (3pm). Rovers have been in free-fall since their heady days in the Nationwide
WORCESTER City have an early opportunity to put some silverware in the cabinet when they travel to Margate (3pm) for the Dr Martens Championship match tomorrow. League cup winners City take on the title holders, and for Worcester it is a chance to avenge
MALVERN Town visited Worcester League champions and Midland Combination Division Two newcomers Littleton in a friendly on a Saturday and returned comfortable 2-0 winners. LITTLETON 0, MALVERN TOWN 2 In a competitive game Town generally controlled things
NEWLAND were involved in a fruitless exercise on Saturday when their match against the Vine was abandoned with Newland on 121 without loss and their opponents showing no inclination in actually wanting to play cricket. NEWLAND v VINE Newland were invited
RAMBLERS' skipper Andy Croft won the toss and decided to bat first on a lovely Sunday afternoon. MALVERN RAMBLERS SUNDAY 2ND XI v BROMSGROVE 2ND XI Dave Sharp (5) and Richie Cullen (31) put on 32 for the first wicket. Runs were not all that easy to come
RUSH HOUR 2 (12): The fastest hands in the East - Jackie Chan - and the biggest month in the West - Chris Tucker - join forces for this sequel. Odeon Worcester 1.00, 3.00, 5.00, 7.00, 9.00. UCI Merry Hill 12.45, 2.00, 3.00, 4.15, 5.15, 6.30, 7.30, 8.45
MALVERN Ramblers 2nd XI captain lost the toss and was asked to bat first again. Then followed a very good opening stand of 35 runs by David Cox (25no) and Ollie Sawle (6). MALVERN RAMBLERS II v EVESHAM II However, just as Luke Hallion was 10no and Malvern
BARNARDS Green Sunday 1st XI recorded their sixth win of the season in defeating a young Halesowen side on Sunday at North End Lane by the comfortable margin of six wickets. BARNARDS GREEN 1ST XI v HALESOWEN 1ST XI The visitors won the toss and elected
VIOLINIST Shulah Oliver joins lyric soprano Eleanor Perberdy at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich later this month. The two musicians will be appearing as part of Music for a Summer's Evening at the theatre on Saturday, August 18 at 7.45pm. The programme
South Wales-based contemporary roots band Bluehorses have pledged to rock Worcester's Huntingdon Hall when they appear at the venue on Saturday, September 8. They guarantee a genre and age-transcending show that defies classification. Drummer/songwriter
A DISCO Inferno will take over the Gloucester Guildhall tonight. Cover band Studio 54 are appearing at the venue to perform 90 minutes of disco hits from the 1970s. Staff at the Guildhall will also be getting in the swing of things, dressing in hot pants
MUSIC and colour are promised when the English Symphony Orchestra take to the stage at the Three Counties Showground. The Last Night of the Proms concert on Sunday, August 26, is supported by a fireworks and laser show and 16 Malvern Gazette & Ledbury
A NEW exhibition opens at the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath later this month to celebrate the centenary of one of his best known works. The Pomp and Circumstance Exhibition marks the anniversary of Sir Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance
SWISS punk ska group The Peacocks appear at The Crown in Crown Passage, Worcester tomorrow night (Saturday). The group has won critical acclaim both in Europe and in the US, and has toured with bands including the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. They will be
MALVERN Light Opera Society has launched an appeal for budding Broadway stars to appear in its next production. The society is in the process of casting for Oliver next year. It particularly wants youthful singers, although anyone is welcome to turn up
EVERTON boss Walter Smith will decide later today whether Paul Gascoigne travels with an Everton XI for their friendly against Hereford United at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). The former England star has played just 10 minutes of pre-season football and
ON Page One today we report the incredible rescue of an elderly man from a county railway line by 15-year-old Tamie Kellard and her sister Charlene, who is just 13. Tamie leapt down on to the track, cleared the man's airways and, with help, hauled him
n It is interesting to see the interpretation put on decisions of the council in relation to the Abbey Park Pershore draft plan (among others). Ideas were considered by the council and formed the basis for consultation with the public and interested bodies
WOMEN'S cricket was on the agenda in the Malvern Gazette in 1976. The paper had an extensive report covering the Women's Cricket Association week, which was celebrating its 50th birthday that year. Fourteen teams were taking part in the week. Matches
100 years ago Mr F G Willoughby, the College cricket coach, is getting well-deserved praise from press cricket writers for the large number of first-rate players he has turned out for the College. The latest acquisition to the County XI is the captain
Malvern Cinema: Cats & Dogs (PG) Fri 10-Thursday 16; Daily 3pm & 7pm. Odeon Worcester: Planet of the Apes, (12) Thurs only, 12.30, 3.15, 5.50, 8.30 (Free list suspend) Final Fantasy (PG) 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 (Free list suspend); The Parole Officer
MIDFIELDERS Sam Shilton and Mark Blake will make their debuts for Kidderminster Harriers in Saturday's match (August 11) when they launch their Nationwide League Division Three campaign against Scunthorpe United at Aggborough (3pm). Both players have
IT is a sign of a very special play when an actor who has starred in as many different roles as David Horovitch desperately wants to be a part of it. That is what happened in the case of Copenhagen, Michael Frayn's critically acclaimed play that will
REALITY TV culture seems to have permeated onto the stage, if the Swan Theatre Company's upcoming play Teechers is anything to go by. Not content with enacting John Godber's realistic, gritty dramatisation of life spent teaching drama in a comprehensive
Redditch United 2 Gloucester United 3 ANOTHER make-do-and-mend United squad of trialists and youngsters slumped to a 3-2 defeat to a lower division outfit on Tuesday. Gloucester United ply their trade in the equivalent of the Alliance, a league below
Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (friendly) IT took Third Division Kidderminster Harriers just 11 minutes to get off the mark in a comfortable friendly win over sluggish Redditch United. Trialist Darren Middleton outpaced Reds' one-paced new
Club facts, contacts, key staff, directions, trophy cabinet etc - to be prepared before start of new season...
THE cut in interest rates announced by the Bank of England has been welcomed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Spokesman for the institute's West Midlands region, Harvey Williams, said the reduction, of one-quarter per cent, was good news
SHELSLEY Walsh Speed Hill Climb is staging the biggest event in its history to celebrate the Midland Automobile Club's 100th birthday party - the oldest motoring club in the UK - on August 17, 18 and 19. A massive crowd is expected from all parts of the
CLARE Eckersley from Manor Park Club took the Malvern Junior Open Tennis Tournament Girls Under 18 title when she defeated Rachael Stubbs from Notts in the final 7/6. 6/3. Clare also went on to take the 18U Doubles Title with Camilla Knight from Devon
WITH the venue of the last two years, Eastnor Castle's Deer Park being close due to foot and mouth, the British Off Road Boarding Championships (The Max Track Classic) have moved to Court Farm, at Tillington near Hereford. Better known as Mountainboarding
ALL teams wishing to be represented in the official Malvern & District Pool League must have a person present at the AGM on Sunday evening at 8.30pm at The Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. Telephone (01684) 572945 for entries and details.
ANY team wishing to participate in the Malpo Invitation Domino League is invited to attend at Madresfield Club on Thursday, August 23 where registration for all teams will take place between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. New teams will be most welcome. Any further
