VILLAGERS near Malvern are fighting to stop their local pub being turned into houses. More than 100 people turned up for a public meeting about the future of The Crown, on Bosbury Road, Cradley. And 375 villagers have signed a petition against the planning
A SENIOR citizen from Herefordshire has proved it is never too late to study. Seventy-four-year-old Paul Og-den, from Woolhope, near Ledbury, graduated with an MA in History at University College Worcester. He chose to return to studying in 1994 when
AN animal lover battling to save her rescue centre has to raise £28,000 in just five days if she is to escape eviction. Linda Hill, of Hillfield Farm Animal Sanctuary in Bromsgrove, was given a temporary lifeline following an appeal in the Evening News
THE great Jimi Hendrix played it with his teeth, Joe Brown played it behind his head and Bert Weedon taught just about every embryo rock 'n' roller in the land to play it. The guitar. In the old days, when spotty teenagers were fed up with using a cricket
MIDLANDS ONE Saturday, November 23 Malvern v Longton. Saturday, November 30 Malvern v Bromsgrove. Saturday, December 7 Barkers Butts v Malvern. Saturday, December 14 Longton v Malvern. Saturday, December 21 Malvern v Kenilworth. Saturday, January 4 Spalding
A SPECIAL shopping trip was laid on in Worcester city centre to help the elderly and disabled beat the Christmas crush. Volunteers were on hand to push wheelchairs and escort shoppers, who were dropped off and picked up by special transport for yesterday's
A WORCESTER jury heard a businessman ask undercover police to break a man's arms or legs. The tape of Robert Breese's conversation, played yesterday at Worcester Crown Court, explained how he was beaten up in a pub after encountering his girlfriend's
A WORCESTER man who has admitted breaching an anti-social behaviour order has had his sentence adjourned until next week. Justin Wynn, aged 23, admitted breaching the order during the period between Wednesday, October 2, and Tuesday, October 8. Wynn,
A MEMBER of the European Parliament for Worcestershire has welcomed plans to use microchips instead of tattoos to identify pets who travel abroad with their owners. John Corrie said owners of dogs and other pets were delighted when the tattoo was introduced
THIS delightful walk has much to recommend it, but for many people the best bit will probably be from Knightwick Manor to The Grove Farm, where the path runs through a charming secluded valley then climbs gently uphill to give good views of the surrounding
A DANGEROUS driving charge was dropped at Worcester Crown Court after it was discovered that a notice of intended prosecution had not been served in time. Swearing in the jury had just begun when the mistake was noticed. Judge David McEvoy QC commented
LAST Sunday's pudding evening proved to be a great success. Young and old were able to meet with friends, listen to the very enjoyable music provided by the quartet from the Bishop of Hereford's School and consume huge quantities of the delicious puddings
WE were amazed to hear that Simon Chorley has given over 200 talks on the Summerfield Collection over the past 13 years. Our village hall was the venue for the most recent one on Friday, November 15. Ron Summerfield was the curmudgeonly antiques dealer
There will be a Christmas coffee morning on Saturday, November 30, at Castlemorton parish hall from 10am until noon. Entrance 50p to include coffee and biscuits. Proceeds to St Gregory's Church and Golden Jubilee Bell Restoration. All welcome. There will
THE annual meeting of the Castlemorton Common Association will be held on Tuesday, December 3, at the parish hall starting at 7.30pm. The agenda includes chairman's report, treasurer's report, followed by election of officers and committee. Also included
THERE will be a Christmas bazaar at Guarlford Village Hall at 2pm on Saturday, November 30. On Sunday, December 1, a special benefice service for Advent will take place at St Mary's Church, Madresfield at 6.30pm and will include anthems by the combined
A TOTAL of £160 was raised at the jumble sale at Hollybush Church Rooms last Saturday for playgroup funds. Thank you to everyone who helped and donated items for sale.
Some dates for your diary: Welland Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) between 1pm and 5pm, an exhibition of pictures and paintings by Tony Leahy, admission free! On December 8 (Sunday) at the Village Hall there will be a craft and Christmas fayre from 10.20am
A PARISH council meeting will be held in the hall on Tuesday next, November 26 at 7.30pm. The main topic will be the annual budget and the proposal is for the precept to remain the same as at present. Copies will be on the notice boards and if anyone
A CELEBRATION of two of the most recognisable British cars ever produced is to take place at the Three Counties Show-ground on December 8. Minis and Morris Minors will be taking over the Avon and Wye Halls during the Mighty Mini and Morris Minor Bash.
St Michael's Hospice is the beneficiary of a charity fair on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 It will take place against the backdrop of Preston Court, near Dymock, home to the event's organiser and interior designer Rosery Ford. She has
Variety, the Spice of Life returns to Bromyard's Conquest Theatre next month following a sell-out appearance in March. Cabaret, comedy and tribute acts run for a week from Friday, December 13. The all singing show will feature Marc Lee, from Hereford,
TWO days of Christmas entertainment are being laid on at the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath. This includes words and music by singers, instrumentalists and readers, together with seasonal refreshments and family quiz. The event is on Saturday
AN established Malvern artist has widened his artistic range by publishing a book of poetry. Ian Fearnside has found considerable success as an artist and illustrator, but his new book Child Against Time he explores an alternative side to his expression
THIS was the first time Upton had played this Birmingham side, but they went prepared for a challenging and bruising North Midlands One encounter and so it proved. WOODRUSH 15pts, UPTON 9pts General weather and light conditions were atrocious but Upton
Chain-smoking, woolly hat-wearing lad Badly Drawn Boy seems to possess few of the fantasy traits of a pop star - and thank heavens for that. Let's face it, the last thing the world needs is another pop idol with six-pack, sterile bland looks and blond
1802: A few days since, a person fell off the causeway by the side of the London Road in this city and unfortunately broke a leg. The bad state of that much-frequented place has long been a subject of complaint. The drawing of the English State Lottery
IT'S come as a bit of a surprise to me to discover that as comparatively recently as 50 years ago netting of salmon in the River Severn was still being permitted. For centuries, fishermen had been allowed each year to catch many thousands of salmon with
THIS month marks the centenary of the official opening of the former "Sanatorium for consumptives" at Knightwick. The Journal of November 1902 carried a lengthy account of the ceremony where Countess Beauchamp of Madresfield Court, Malvern, opened what
TOMORROW (Saturday) Malvern Town entertain local rivals Bromyard Town (2.45pm) and will be looking to extend a run that has seen them pick up 19 points from their previous eight West Midlands League games. Town will also be looking to secure a double
Cabaret, the musical, is being staged this week courtesy of the abundant talent within Malvern College. The entire production exuded confidence and style, and included some first class individual characterizations. Masters of Ceremony at the Kit Kat Klub
The full capacity Priory audience acclaimed the inestimable Boyan Ensemble of Kiev, as the magnificent voices reverberated once again in Malvern. First, music enriched with wonderful harmonies of the Eastern Orthodox Church was heard. An old Bulgarian
Stunning and original choreography, beauty of movement always, and perfection in the selection of music, were fused together in this staging by Richard Alston. Stampede, performed to music of 14th Century mediaeval Italian dances, involved the whole company
PLANNERS from Malvern Hills District Council are to visit Upton Marina to see for themselves the site of a controversial application. The council has received more than 100 letters objecting to Walton Marine's scheme to extend the marina. The company
PROPERTY insurance and the raising of the A4104 between Holly Green and the bridge into Upton will be on the agenda at a special meeting being called by mayor Eric White. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Memorial Hall at 6pm on Friday, January
CLASSICAL, jazz, Celtic and folk music played on flute, bass flute, panpipes and didgeridoo will give a tuneful insight into Christianity on Thursday evening (November 28). Upton Parish Church is hosting a musical evening with a difference with Simeon
A DONATION of £300 to the Christmas lights has been made by Upton Town Council. The money will be given to the Tourism and Trade Association, which is planning to put up 90 illuminated trees outside the town's shops on Sunday (November 24). A 25ft tree
NOTICES have been put up advertising the extension of the 40mph speed limit on the A4104, from Tunnel Hill to beyond Duckswich, on the edge of Upton. If no objections are received by December 6, the change will come into effect in around a month.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE gardens will be the focus for a talk by Ron Hill at the next meeting of Upton Garden Club on Thursday (November 28), at 7.30pm, at the Memorial Hall. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Liz Jones on 01684 593821.
TRIBUTES have been pouring in following the death of Evesham coach operator Graham Spring, aged 56, who was one of six people killed in last weekend's horrific coach crash on the M25. Work at the family run company, WR Spring, based in Lime Street, in
AS a serving firefighter based at Malvern may I thank members of the public for their overwhelming support during last week's difficult 48-hour strike. The decision to strike was not taken lightly by the staff here and was heart-rending for all concerned
PLANS to build a new Malvern hospital at Seaford Court are under threat after the revelation that South Worcestershire's health authority is £5 million in the red. Campaigners who had been expecting approval for the new hospital at a meeting on December
IN years to come, when people are trying to list the Bond movies in order, Die Another Day will be the one they forget. It begins quite promisingly. Contrary to the spy's usual miraculous escape from hoards of enemies, he's captured, tortured for 14 months
IN the Malvern Gazette (October 25) front page item "£1.25m plea for new M50 access" the final sentence reads "Sir Michael Spicer is also supporting the bid for an M50 slip road". This support is reiterated in the Upton news item on page 4 of the same
A BRAVE Malvern husband is about to make the sacrifice of a lifetime to free his wife from dependency on dialysis to stay alive. Christopher Osborne is due to undergo a major operation to remove one of his kidneys at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
YOUR report last week (November 15) of the public meeting to discuss the M50 junction near Pendock did not mention that a letter had been read out from me; this letter included the words, "My initial reaction is that the B4208 already provides adequate
I REPLY to Mr Hulls (Your Letters, November 8) regarding his objection to the proposed reduction in speed limit on the Upton to Welland road. As a local driving instructor I believe any improvements to road safety can only, and should only, be welcomed
HEADTEACHERS at both Malvern secondary schools have warned they would not be able to cope with the huge demand for school places if North Site is sold for housing. The Ministry of Defence, which owns the site, indicated at an exhibition held yesterday
I WOULD like to concur with R Hulls (Your Letters, November 8). It seems that all too often a knee jerk reaction is to reduce/extend the speed limit. Surely a more sensible approach would be to consider the road layout, the quality/condition of the road
MALVERN Rangers' scheduled home West Midlands League Division One South fixture against Bustleholme Reserves tomorrow (Saturday) has been postponed as Bustleholme are involved in a Birmingham Vase cup fixture which was postponed last Saturday. Rangers
CAN someone explain how the building site of Westbury Homes is allowed to leave the Hereford Road in such a disgusting muddy state? Standing at the bus stop, which I have to, was sheer delight with the muddy spray caused by traffic. The mud was also flowing
FATHER Christmas is arriving early this year, when he makes a special visit to Barnards Green for the opening of a new Acorns Children's Hospice shop today (Friday). Santa will be making a special donation of toys to the shop at 1c Court Road, to encourage
I HAVE been out several times over the last few days to see the new Speed Readers in action. This is a device which stands at the roadside, probably on top of a parked car, and tells you, in big red figures, the speed your vehicle is doing. It can be
A £750,000 scheme to refurbish a sewage works which serves some 300 homes in West Malvern is to go ahead next year. Severn Trent is upgrading the plant to comply with new Environ-ment Agency regulations on the quality of discharge into streams. The work
WITH an already depleted side, made worse by non-arrivals, Keyz RM's hopes for success in this season's Bernard Finnegan Cup were not high. KEYZ RM 1, VIRGIN SPORTS 4 The home side fought bravely for 60 minutes then two own goals in the space of five
I AM passionately interested in railways and as I was in your area last Sunday, I decided to visit the two stations at Malvern. In spite of having a detailed map, it took about 20 minutes of driving up and down to find Malvern Link station. There would
AN Evesham man whose early ambition was to become a concert pianist is now playing a big part in a new IT company, determined to carve out a niche market in the town and surrounding area. Christopher Cox is a director of C7 Solutions Ltd (www.c7solutions.com
MOBILE phone operator Orange has been given permission to add a 60-centimetre dish to the television mast on North Hill. The firm has also been allowed to replace several other antennas on the mast. Members of Malvern Hills District Council's southern
MADRESFIELD only managed a narrow win at home to lowly St Peters last week but for this game they were in a different mood. MADRESFIELD 9, EEORE 1 With Gordie Mansell available, who led the attack in great style, and Steve Brookes and Chris O'Neil at
I was interested to read the article in today's Malvern Gazette (November 15), highlighting the appalling service offered by Central Trains for passengers travelling from Malvern. I relocated to Malvern in August and decided to use the train to travel
A developer's plan to build flats in woodland has been thwarted. Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning sub-committee refused Ciel Properties, of Birmingham, permission for the scheme when it met on Wednesday. The firm wanted to build
OH how I agreed with the letter from John McCarry, 'Every night is bonfire night!' (Your Letters, November 15), as would almost everyone I know. To whom should we address our complaints within the Government so we can make our feelings felt? I personally
Councillor Raine and Colin Davis used the Government's audit commission and housing watchdog to defend the procedures, probity and performance of Malvern planners last week (Your Letters, November 15). We are reassured that by national standards their
CURTAINS that once hung in the study at Elgar's Hereford home, Plas Gwyn, have been given to the Birthplace Museum, at Lower Broadheath, where they have now been hung at the study window. The curtains are a gift from a great-nephew of the composer, Paul
Much Marcle train artist Eric Bottomley has described his first solo publication as his "life's work". Copies of The Transport Art of Eric Bottomley will be on sale during a book launch and signing at the Three Counties Bookshop, in Ledbury, tomorrow
A verdict of accidental death was recorded on a holiday-maker killed in an accident involving a Morgan sports car. Worcestershire's deputy coroner Tim Sherwood said Catherine Ralphs, 74, who was known by her middle name of Marjorie, died from traumatic
A year of celebrations is planned at The Chase High School, in Malvern, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the largest school in Worcestershire A series of events to mark the occasion is being drawn up by staff, governors and The Chase Association
ALL those who have worked so hard, over so many years, to see a new hospital built in Malvern must, like the chairman of the Malvern Hospital League of Friends, Pat Merrick, be feeling very let down today. Supporters of the project to build a new hospital
RICHARD Nias has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's title showdown at Rotherham tomorrow. The flanker took a blow to his neck during the weekend win over Wakefield before being stretchered off the field. Despite making good progress this week, Nias
EVESHAM United have been give the go-ahead to build a new 2,500-seater stadium bringing a 13-year search for a site to an end. Wychavon District Council's development control and licensing committee voted to approve the club's plans after a long debate
BUS shelters in Malvern are set for an overhaul, following a meeting of the town council's planning and transportation committee. Members decided to refurbish the shelter in Barnards Green and set up a working party to find a cheaper solution to the replacement
WORCESTER City are waiting on the fitness of midfielder John Snape before finalising their side to play at Hastings United in the Dr Martens Premier Division tomorrow (3pm). Snape is rated as "50-50" by manager John Barton after missing their last game
CCTV coverage for Barnards Green cannot come soon enough, according to the owner of one vandalised property. The glass covering four display boards outside Gaynor-Smith, Owen and Co solicitors was smashed overnight on Thursday, November 14. "Three were
HIGH-riding Kidderminster Harriers plan to have midfielder Sean Parrish back in action for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Oxford United at Aggborough (3pm). He missed Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at Torquay United to give him maximum
THE founder of a Bransford business which became one of the UK's foremost growers and suppliers of garden plants has died aged 89. John Tooby took over New House Farm in 1936, growing hops and fruit. He established the nursery now known as Bransford Garden
JOINT manager Gary Hackett has promised that table-topping Bromsgrove Rovers will not suffer a cup hangover when they entertain Rocester in the Dr Martens League Western Division tomorrow (3pm). Rovers suffered a jolt on Tuesday night on when they crashed
MANAGER Phil Mullen is rating Evesham United's Dr Martens League Western Division match against high-flying Weston-super-Mare at Common Road tomorrow (3pm) as a 'must win' clash. Weston are currently in third place in the table with mid-table Evesham
MALVERN LADIES 1, STOURPORT LADIES III 1 MALVERN hockey team continued their undefeated streak with a very well earned draw against a strong Stourport side. Malvern played the whole match with only two players over 20 and the majority of their players
LAST Saturday saw the junior and cadet Worcestershire County Closed Champion-ships held at Christopher Whitehead School, Worcester with players from Dudley, Evesham, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Worcester and Malvern all taking part. In the cadets
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Ledbury Town v Sedgley White Lions; Malvern Town v Bromyard Town. Division One South: Bridgnorth Town Res v Ledbury Town Res; Mahal v Malvern Town Res. WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division
WHEN Britt Ashmore asks "where will all the youth groups go if the Swan is closed? On to the streets and into the bars?" (You Say, November 18), she highlights probably the most damaging consequence of losing our theatre. Options for young people other
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (PG): The second adventure of the Hogwart's hero is brought to life in a long-awaited sequel to the Philosopher's Stone. Odeon, Worcester. (10.00, 10.45, 1.15, 2.00, 4,45, 5.30, 8.00, 8,45 Sat & Sun only) (12.15
THE music of Mozart will be taking centre stage at Malvern Concert Club's next event on Thursday, November 28. The concert is a chance to hear a group of well-established chamber musicians, most of whom have visited the club before as members of the Florestan
BEETHOVEN'S Fifth Symphony will be played by the English Symphony Orchestra at its Austro-German Romanticism concert in the Forum at Malvern Theatres at 7.30pm on Friday, November 29. The orchestra's guest soloist will be John Anderson, playing Richard
THE Gentlemen of Jive will be providing evenings of jazz at the Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle, on Sundays, Decem-ber 1 and 15, starting at 8pm.
ABBEY Jazz present their fortnightly evening of Jazz, this Sunday (November 24) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane from 8pm to 10.30pm. Admission is £2.50. The concert features John Burnett on trumpet, Peter Carlton on clarinet and saxophone, Roger Heeley
SOMERS traditional Folk Club is meeting at The Albion pub, 48 Bath Road, Worcester, tonight (Friday) at 8.30pm. Performers and audience members are welcome, admission for visitors is £1.50.
RALLY duo Bob Ceen and Alistair Douglas failed to capitalise on the difficult conditions faced by competitors on last week's Network Q Rally of Great Britain. The South Wales stages were extremely slippery after heavy rain and this led to the retirement
TOWN might have gone out of the WFA Senior Urn at Studley on Wednesday night, but the scoreline barely reflects on a performance which saw Town dominate the game for long periods, but miss a catalogue of chances. TUDLEY BKL 3, MALVERN TOWN 1 Not surprisingly
THIS was the first time Upton had played this Birmingham side, but they went prepared for a challenging and bruising North Midlands One encounter and so it proved. WOODRUSH 15pts, UPTON 9pts General weather and light conditions were atrocious but Upton
WORLD Champion Anna Bailey (Old Wrecks IRC) of Hanley Swan, still suffering from a back problem, took gold at the British Indoor Rowing Championships held at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena last Sunday. Anna took first place in the Women's 50-54 class
THE expenditure of £4.3m in the first five months of this financial year on agency nurses is an indication of the inefficiency of the NHS in Worcestershire. One of the important factors is the failure of local management to address the issue of conditions
THOSE who love Worcester will be deeply depressed to find the Friar Street Museum of Local Life is to be flogged off. This is truly the people's museum, its displays selected and displayed with great care and affection. The kids come in for their Victorian
GEORGE Cowley is concerned that belief in salvation is in Christ alone is an insult to the followers of non-Christian religions (You Say, November 15). Jesus Christ himself claimed that salvation was through following him (John 14:6). This belief was
I FULLY support Maria Edmands in her concerns over the proposed mixed sex or village changing arrangements for the Worcester swimming pool. The fathers to whom I have spoken to are all alarmed at the thoughts of their wives and young daughters being expected
THE Rev Dr Jeni Parsons says (Evening News, November 6) we look for perfection in our partner, then reality breaks in. Could this partly explain why, at 65, I'm still a lonesome old bachelor? GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
THE UK still has the choice to remain Genetically Modified (GM) free and people can still exert an influence. The trials are coming to a close and the results will be published in spring next year. If GM crops are grown commercially in Britain, you will
IAIN Duncan-Smith was right to say that the Tories must now "unite or die". However, there is a fatal flaw that ensures this unity is not possible. The fatal flaw is that, much as Tory MPs try to say otherwise, there has been for many years a total divergence
HAVING just read G Walton's letter about the "loudmouthed" female presenter on BBC Hereford and Worcester I was forced to reply. I heard the programme and thought it was excellent, as indeed are many on BBC Hereford and Worcester. At least the presenter
AN evening of chilling supernatural stories will be held at the Bull's Head Inn in Inkberrow. Midlands playwright David Calcutt will be sharing his collection of supernatural stories and reading poems and plays about the mortal and spirit world. "David
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BUDDING Beethoven's are being urged to join a town music group. The Droitwich Area Music Centre wants to hit the right note with schoolchildren and increase the volume of its lively youth ensemble. The young musicians meet every Wednesday, from 4 to 6pm
THE Vale of Evesham is in mourning this week following the M25 motorway tragedy which claimed the lives of six people. A wave of sympathy has swept through the area following the news. The Mayor of Evesham, councillor Diana Raphael, and the Reverend Richard
MALVERN halted their sequence of away Midlands One defeats in the gloom and mud of Kenilworth on Saturday. KENILWORTH 5pts, MALVERN 26pts A dour battle up front, with the Warwickshire side taking advantage of "poor" refereeing, kept the points-hungry
HIGH-riding Kidderminster Harriers plan to have midfielder Sean Parrish back in action for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Oxford United at Aggborough (3pm). He missed Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at Torquay United to give him maximum
SACKS of potatoes, wood for the brazier and bottles of beer were some of the gifts from sympathetic passers-by that kept spirits high among firemen picketing at Malvern Fire Station. That was the report in the Malvern Gazette 25 years ago this week, the
THE Queen became the patron of a Malvern-based charity 50 years ago. The Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances was founded in 1886 by Miss E M Smallwood. In 1952 its headquarters were at Lancaster House, Hornyold Road, where they
THE latest James Bond film, Die Another Day (12a), is on at Malvern Cinema until Thursday, November 28. Pierce Brosnan stars as 007, caught up in an adventure which takes him across the globe from Korea to Iceland. Appearing alongside him are Halle Berry
New Roots, A Saturday Club at the Arts Workshop - giving young musicians the chance to meet and play music - is being held Saturday mornings until December 7 for children 7-11. For further details please telephone Helen on 01905 821832. Visit the Christmas
Centre Stage Series. CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham. November 22. For further information telephone 0121 767 4050. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. November 22. Tickets available from 0121 780 3333. Kidderminster
GETTING meaningfull fixtures for the Malvern second string has become hard, to get one at home harder still. MALVERN II 'DOGS' 10pts, OLD PATESIANS III 0 On this dour rain swept afternoon, the Dogs played only their second game at home in 10 weeks, ending
WORCESTER City are waiting on the fitness of midfielder John Snape before finalising their side to play at Hastings United in the Dr Martens Premier Division tomorrow (3pm). Snape is rated as "50-50" by manager John Barton after missing their last game
We can all take precautions to minimise the risk of fire... OFFICE In the event of a fire everyone should evacuate to a place of safety. Door fastenings on exit routes and final exits must be easy to open. All fire-resisting structures should be maintained
THE eight-day strike followed accusations that the Government was behind a last-minute intervention which "wrecked" the chance of a peace deal. Talks throughout the night were on the verge of achieving a dramatic deal but, just three hours before the
MILITARY personnel covering Herefordshire and Worcestershire during the strike say they are carrying out duties expected of them. But they do not expect to be able to use the fire brigade's own vehicles. More than 150 RAF personnel from bases across the
With Christmas fast approaching, Freeserve, the UK's No.1 for the Internet, has partnered with one of the UK's leading youth charities, UK Youth, for a once in a lifetime online auction. On offer are Christmas presents that money can't buy from a host
MALVERN Cricket Club will be holding their annual general meeting this Sunday (November 24) at 7pm at Regency Road. All members are asked to attend. This is also an ideal opportunity for any new playing members wishing to join the club to come along and
SHOPPERS continued to confound expectations last month with a higher-than-forecast surge in High Street sales, official figures showed this week. Retail sales were 0.8 per cent higher in October than in September, according to data from the Office for
THE red-hot housing market that has enjoyed spiralling price inflation in the past 12 months appears to be cooling. Figures released by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) show the market is stabilising, with an average 26 per cent fall in
TOWN might have gone out of the WFA Senior Urn at Studley on Wednesday night, but the scoreline barely reflects on a performance which saw Town dominate the game for long periods, but miss a catalogue of chances. TUDLEY BKL 3, MALVERN TOWN 1 Not surprisingly
MALVERN Town quickly got over their disappointing mid week home defeat against Wellington, with a seven goal power show against Brierley Hill at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 7, BRIERLEY HILL 1 Town started this West Midlands Premier
A MAN terrorised his family in their Droitwich home, after his stepmother refused to pretend his stepfather was dead to gain an ex-girlfriend's sympathy. Dorian Simmonds smashed a picture frame and damaged a table after they refused to go along with his
CARELESS drivers travelling on the A4103 Hereford to Worcester road will be targeted by police throughout next month. Police will be using marked and unmarked vehicles to target inconsiderate drivers and speeders. They say speed has been the main cause
A LETHAL combination of speed and lack of braking distance resulted in a Morgan car being involved in a fatal road accident in Worcestershire. Seventy-four-year-old Catherine Ralphs, known by her middle name Marjorie, died instantly in the accident in
THE city's first public footbridge to span the Worcester to Birmingham canal is finally nearing completion. The eight-ton bow-shaped bridge will be a direct walkway from the city, providing links to the canal towpath and the St Modwen retail development
A GUIDE to help old people protect their homes from the perils of winter has been published by Age Concern. A Practical Guide for Protecting and Maintaining Your Home, gives the elderly tips on how to prepare their homes for winter, how to cope with storm
A FATHER-of-four faces losing his job after he was caught drink-driving. Gary Clifford Vaughan, aged 35, was stopped as he drove his Bedford van on Sunday evening. Kiernan Cunningham, prosecuting, said police in an unmarked car stopped Vaughan, who identified
THE fight against fly-tipping has been given a shot in the arm after the Government earmarked £350,000 to stamp out Worcestershire's "fridge mountain" fiasco. The grant is a slice of £40m of Government cash set aside for local authorities to cope with
A NEWLY-constructed dam across a brook at Longdon Marsh has raised new flood worries for people in the Longdon and Upton-upon-Severn areas. The dam would increase the level of water in a substantial tributary to Longdon Brook, bringing it to within a
A PROLIFIC thief who moved to Worcester to escape his drug-ridden past has been caught stealing again. Kiernan Cunningham, prosecuting at Worcester Magistrates Court, said Craig Neary was held by a store detective following a shoplifting bid, last Saturday
THREE beagles that could be worth up to £4,000 have been stolen. The beagles, two bitches aged three and two-and-a-half, and a dog, aged six, were taken from a house in Ashperton near Ledbury, sometime during the afternoon of Monday, November 18. The
A GROUP of senior doctors and nurses from Herefordshire are going on a fact-finding mission to the US next month. The main party will spend a week visiting services in Sacramento, while a smaller group will visit a specialist orthopaedic centre in New
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, November 23 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Bromyard Town (2.45). Saturday, November 30 Premier Division: Ettingshall HT v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Ledbury Town
WHAT a tremendous effort for our auction of goods and promises last Friday. We certainly did show the county what a small village can achieve. Our thanks to Jill and Julie (our hosts at The Farmers Arms) and to our brilliant auctioneer Brian Woodcock
THE Community Fair is at Callow End Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 2-4pm with cakes, tombola, handmade gifts, decorations, paintings by local artists and a raffle. Contact John Bell for more details on (01905) 830061. Peter Harris leads a parish
Well done to all the Brownies who attended the Remembrance Day Service at St Peter's Church, especially Juliet Wilkes who carried the flag and Lucy Woolstenhume and April Freeman who escorted. Members of the 7th Worcester Beavers, Cubs and Scouts joined
FATHER Christmas will be arriving at Redmarley village hall at 2pm on Saturday, November 30 when you can do your Christmas shopping as there will be stalls well laden with all kinds of good things. The atmosphere will be very jolly and festive in which
A DOUBLE bill gave members of Staunton & District Over 60's Club a very enjoyable meeting with a curio and keepsake exhibition followed by Gary's Musical Movements. £200 was raised with the club's recent sale towards funding their Christmas party
The recently revitalised West Malvern Toddlers' Club will be holding a Christmas fair in the Village Hall on Saturday week, November 30, from 10am- noon. Father Christmas will be there and there will be childrens' activities and a second hand childrens
ONE of the most macabre murder mysteries of the 20th Century is put under the microscope by renowned crime author Richard Whittington-Egan in his latest book, The Great British Torso Mystery. The discovery, on February 3, 1938, of a human torso in the
A FORMER air stewardess from Alfrick is flying high in the world of publishing as she celebrates the publication of her first children's book. Mary Allan, 35, is the author of A Visit To The Dentist, the first in a series of books about Munks the cheeky
LEDBURY people could have a chance to see their screenplay ideas transformed into a film. Rural Writes is a new project from the Rural Media Com-pany, offering people the chance to learn how to write screenplays and pitch stories. Organisers are looking
Three Ledbury-based artists are exhibiting at the Old Mayor's Parlour, Church Street, Hereford from tomorrow, (Saturday) until November 30. The trio of exhibitors are Pat Jacobs of Wellington Heath, and Daph and Roy Willett of Little Marcle Road. All
ARTIST Patricia Marshall is returning to Malvern's Sir Barry Jackson Room with a new exhibition opening tomorrow (Saturday). The Magic of Malvern showcases work in both contemporary and traditional styles by the Worcester based artist. The exhibition
STUDENTS on the hairdressing and beauty courses at Malvern Hills College raised £553.64 for Children in Need on Saturday (November 15). They recreated some of the key fashion looks from the 20th Century and then went around the town centre with collecting
UPTON Rugby Club has appointed a new club physio with a brief to clear a backlog of injuries. Phil Morton, aged 38, has joined the North Midlands One outfit as physio and sports injury specialist and has been asked by club captain Rob Heeley get a number
The Instruments of the Orchestra written and narrated by Jeremy Siepmann. This must surely be the most comprehensive guide to each and every instrument of the orchestra, and more, that you could ever wish for. Armed with a boxed set of seven CDs and a
A BAND who recently played the Cavern Club of Beatles fame as part of their mini-tour will be playing Worcester's Marr's Bar next week. A Way To Manchua, who formed in May this year, describe their music as poppy punk with synth sounds. Peter Adams, who
A GRIEVOUS robbery perpetrated on a young mother in her own home just outside the Faithful City was fully reported by the Worcester Journal this week exactly 250 years ago. The edition of November 1752 explained: "On Monday last in the afternoon, a man
FIREFIGHTERS throughout the county will have heavy hearts this morning after the breakdown of pay talks. As everyone is aware, firefighters - who are normally willing day-in, day-out to put their lives on the line to protect us all - have no wish to strike
AN evening of other world encounters and supernatural tales lie in store in Inkberrow next weekend. Mouthpiece Theatre Company presents Between The Worlds II at the Bulls Head Inn on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1. Playwright and storyteller
SENIOR police officers have made a personal plea to the town council to rethink its opposition to the introduction of new laws banning outdoor drinking in the centre of Upton. Insp Neville Sheldrick, beat manager Sgt Robert Werner De Sondberg and divisional
OPPOSITION to proposals to building a link from the M50 to the A438, near Pendock, was voiced by councillors at a meeting of Upton Town Council on Tuesday. Fears were raised that the plans could harm the chances of getting Government funding for the raising
A DAY of experimentation and discovery took place at Upton CE Primary School this week. Normal lessons were put on hold for a day devoted completely to science, with each year group tackling different areas of study. A morning assembly on Wednesday (November
AN exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the closure of Upton's railway line will go on display at Upton CE Primary School tomorrow (Saturday). The line between Ashchurch and Great Malvern closed on December 1, 1952. The exhibition, with photographs
ARCHITECTS are to be commissioned to make working drawings of Upton Memorial Hall. These are required so the town council can investigate grants available to bring the building into line with the new Disability Discrimination Act. Mayor Eric White said
A PLAN to build three B&B units at a pub near Upton was given the go-ahead by Malvern Hills District Council. The application was to convert an outbuilding and add an extension at the Jockey Inn, Baughton. Although the parish council and local residents
A HAMPER worth more than £100 will be the star prize in a raffle at a Christmas fair at Upton Memorial Hall tomorrow (Saturday). There will be a children's chocolate tombola and a jumble sale. Father Christmas will also be there to hand out lucky dip
UPTON Town Council is to write to Worcestershire County Council asking whether Banjo's needs a licence to serve food to people using pavement seating outside its Old Street premises. This follows concern that pavement space is being encroached on by some
OPINION in last week's Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter (Novem-ber 15) raised two serious questions affecting the future of Malvern that merit further debate. To deal with the future of North Site is relatively simple. I have yet to hear a single
I note from the Malvern Gazette (November 15) that Malvern Hills District Council is to consider building a new HQ. I am sure all councillors will recall the very real anger expressed by the Council Tax-payers of Malvern over the cost of the town council's
THE future management of Malvern Theatres will be decided when Malvern Hills District Council meets on Tuesday. Councillors will be deciding whether to accept a bid from Malvern Theatres Trust to take on the running of the venue. A working party has been
STOLEN goods worth £350,000 were seized after dawn raids on two houses in the countryside near Malvern. Police swooped on the two addresses in the early hours of Tuesday and arrested one man at each house. The haul recovered includes cigarettes valued
PLANS to convert a car showroom on the edge of Malvern Link into a country superstore came a step closer this week. Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning committee agreed to back an application by John Brook to change the use of the
BULL Allstars moved to within a point of leaders Talbot Head in the Soccer Site Malvern Football League following their 4-1 away victory over another title contender Club AC 30 on Sunday. At the half way stage this was a close game, although Jamie James
WORK could start soon on a new NHS dental clinic for Malvern. Members of Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning committee this week approved a plan to build the clinic on land off Osbourne Road, Malvern Link. The application was made
IN this Bernard Finnegan second round cup tie, Express found themselves one down within ten minutes when they were caught square at the back. PERDISWELL 2, EXPRESS 3 Veteran striker Stuart Summers restored parity on the half-hour mark only for Perdiswell
IT is not my intention in any way to comment on the merits or otherwise of the present firefighters dispute, other than to point out that ultimately we, the Council Tax-payer, have to foot the bill. Not the government or the employers. It was my understanding
MALVERN Town Wanderers faced a strong and determined Lyppard Rangers in their latest league encounter. LYPPARD RANGERS U14s 1, MALVERN TOWN WANDERERS U14s 2 Play was very well balanced with Wanderers probably more creative but at the interval the game
MALVERN Radar's match last Sunday against CMB Sports was a victim of the weather, their third postponement in a row. They should therefore be raring to go this Sunday when they play rivals Express 88 at Victoria Park. Radar players meet at 10am sharp.
A MALVERN woman who spends around £30,000 a year saving horses from cruelty and death is applying for charitable status. Sue Penny devotes her evenings to running two Malvern-based taxi firms, Classic Cabs and Sue's Taxis. The businesses help to subsidise
MALVERN Town U18s have been presented with a new England-style football strip after winning the Worcestershire FA's Fair Play Award. The award, for the 2001/2002 season, is a Football Association initiative based on UEFA rules. The Town team was nominated
WE entirely concur with the views about fireworks expressed by John McCarry (Your Letters, November 15) and so does our dog, who has suffered almost every evening for a month! We would only question his time scale as this nuisance starts in mid-October
DISGRUNTLED regulars at a Malvern pub are banding together to try and persuade its management to reinstate their New Year's Eve disco. Drinkers in the Blue Bell Inn, on Guarlford Road, have welcomed the New Year in with a disco every year for the past
PROPOSALS to rehouse all departments of Malvern Hills District Council under one roof could end up as "an appalling white elephant", according to a local councillor. Powick's Tom Wells said he could foresee the district council, Worcester City Council
FREE car parking to encourage seasonal shoppers to visit Hereford and Ross-on-Wye has been denounced by Ledbury traders, who say they have been left off Hereford-shire Council's Christmas list. Ledbury is to get no free car parking on its two main car
A MALVERN businessman who has been without his phone line for nearly a month has criticised BT for not fixing the problem. Kevin Austin, of Como Road, runs a bed and breakfast and has had no phone or internet link with which to take bookings since the
CRADLEY residents are looking to Prince Charles for help in saving their pub. More than 100 residents have formed an action group to save The Crown, which has been closed for 15 years. A public meeting took place on Sunday, at the village's Royal British
A FORMER Malvern College headmaster, described as "one of the great headmasters of the 20th Century", has died at the age of 92. Donald Lindsay CBE, who was head from 1953 to 1971, passed away at Malvern's Court House Nursing Home in the early hours of
BUS passengers starting their journey from Pound Bank can now wait in greater comfort, thanks to a new shelter. Malvern mayor Frances Victory officially opened the shelter, on Pound Bank Road, on Wednesday, November 13, accompanied by town council operations
RURAL bus services around Malvern could receive a massive boost in the New Year when Worcestershire County Council finds out if it has been successful in a bid for £1 million. A demand-based service linking Knightwick with Worcester, Malvern and surrounding
HEREFORD United have an injury doubt over Matt Clarke for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference trip to Dagenham & Redbridge (3pm). The former Kidderminster Harriers defender is battling to overcome a swollen knee which he sustained during the Bulls 1-
HASTINGS United could feel the full backlash of Worcester City's frustration at their recent goalscoring drought. That's the view of newcomer Adam Wilde as second-placed City prepare for a long trip to the Sussex coast in the Dr Martens Premier Division
This year has been one of the busiest and most successful in the history of the Malvern Hills Conservators, according to board chairman Richard Graves. Mr Graves was delivering his annual report at a meeting of the board last Thursday. He pointed specifically
THREE students from Malvern and Martley Shukokai Karate Clubs competed in the Samurai Karate National Championships held at Hereford Leisure Centre. Daniel Hutchinson fought very well to win his first fight but was eliminated in the following round, losing
COLWALL first hockey XI returned to winning ways with an impressive 3-2 victory over league leaders Clifton in an exciting game played at a frantic pace. COLWALL 3, CLIFTON LADIES II 2 Both sides battled to take the upper hand in the opening quarter and
CRACKPOTS B scored their first victory of the season in Division Two of the Whatley Recordon Malvern Table Tennis League. Two wins apiece for Ted Cates and Stephen Lindner and together the doubles along with a win for Max Davidson gave them the win over
DURING the winter months golf at the Worcestershire Golf Club will have a fresh appearance to most of the members. The competition committee have decided to alter the sequence of holes played for a trial winter period so giving the course a more balanced
I AM writing to complain about the council's withdrawal of money from Worcester's Swan Theatre, which will lead to its untimely closure. As a young actress, who has just started training at Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (one of the top drama
MUSIC at the Marr's Bar in Worcester tonight (Friday) is provided by Italian blues artist Rudy Rotta. Having worked with John Mayall and BB King, the guitarist will be demonstrating his skills at a cost of £6.50 on the door, with support from the band
VITAL Spark, Malvern's West Gallery choir, is making a number of appearances in the run-up to Christmas. The choir was formed in 1992 to keep alive the West Gallery style of church music. This was once the dominant style of music in English churches but
Voyaging the Pacific: In Search of the South by Miles Hordern (John Murray, £17.99) WHAT makes people set off on lone voyages across the world's seas? What drives them to endure weeks, and sometimes months, upon treacherous waters, with only their radios
A History Of Britain - Volume 3 by Simon Schama (BBC Worldwide, £25) OCCUPYING the middle ground between the lofty towers of academia and dumbed-down populist histories, Simon Schama completes his marathon series in resounding fashion. With this, his
Flight: 100 Years of Aviation by R G Grant (DK, £30) A monumental account of Mankind's mastery of the skies this is a book that is big on visuals - and the middle years of the 20th Century are given generous amounts of space. It is impossible to disengage
MALVERN Town quickly got over their disappointing mid week home defeat against Wellington, with a seven goal power show against Brierley Hill at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 7, BRIERLEY HILL 1 Town started this West Midlands Premier
CHASE Sixth Form student Faye Cadman and Sarah Jenkins, who both train at the Worcester Olympic Gymnastics Club ('98) at University College, Worcester will be competing in the British Ladies Challenge Cup at Rushmore Gymnastics Academy this Sunday (November
I FEEL that something needs to be done about the poor attitude of Tesco Express towards the community of London Road and Wyld's Lane. They claim it was not their wish to put others out of business, rather that they wanted to provide a choice. We already
REGARDING the letter (You Say, November 7) from Ahmed Raza, I note that he uses the phrase "look what your capitalist state has done to its people". From that statement it does appear that he does not belong to our state. Blaming PM Tony Blair or Bush
CHILDREN tapped into the digital age when they became the only West Midlands school to win national recognition for their website. Surfing the net is on the timetable for kids as young as four at Bromsgrove's Sidemoor First School and Nursery. And now
CELEBRATING its 13th birthday the Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of The Nutcracker will return to Birmingham. Peter Wright, then director of the BRB, created this production of The Nutcracker for the city of Birmingham to say thank you to for it
A BROMSGROVE home for the elderly looks set to be demolished and the land developed, following a decision made by county councillors on Thursday. Days could be numbered at Blackmore House after Worcestershire County Council's executive cabinet decided
MALVERN'S Forum Theatre is to undergo a makeover of truly Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen proportions for six days in early December when it is transformed into a huge ice rink. A spectacular 30 tonne frozen stage is to be built in the arena for the visit of
100 years ago The difficulty of getting the telephone into Southfields and College Road will, I understand, soon be solved in a manner satisfactory to the council and the town. Plans are under consideration for laying underground wires, and the company
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 23 1st XV v Longton (Home). Meet Spring lane 1pm. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts & socks. J Daniell, A Logan, S Lancett, V Hill (Capt), C Smith, D Hill, S Rieter, M Gaubert, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, D
AMADEUS - The Director's Cut (PG) is showing at Malv-ern's Forum on Wednesday, November 27, at 8.15pm. Winner of eight Oscars, it stars Tom Hulce as Mozart and F Murray Abraham as Salieri, and has new footage and digitally rem
Almonry Heritage Centre, Abbey Gate, Evesham. Local history. Contact (01386 446944). Avoncroft Museum of Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, agricultural buildings, industrial buildings, timber-frame houses
Bei Meiner Ehre : On My Honour. International Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition at Foyle Gallery MAC Centre Birmingham. November 9 - January 1 2003. For details telephone 0121 440 3838. Bollywood in Love Exhibition at Public Space Galleries. MAC Centre
Friday, November 22 Rudy Rotta - The Marr's Bar. Saturday, November 23 Jackie - Sketchley's Sports & Social Club. Mirror Image - Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club. Simon Honey Boy Hickling - The Marr's Bar. Sunday, November 24 Pzazz - Barbourne Ex-Servicemens
A PLAY ranked among the best works of one of the most important playwrights of recent times is to start a run in Malvern on Monday, December 2. The Touring Consortium's interpretation of Arthur Miller's classic tale of love, jealousy and betrayal, A View
THE acclaimed Shakespeare 4 Kidz Theatre Company is bringing music, magic and mayhem to Malvern Theatres with its version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The company adapts the Bard's great plays to introduce youngsters to the wonders of Shakespeare in
THERE are spooky goings on afoot at Bosbury Village Hall next weekend. The Bosbury Players' latest production is The Ghost Train, which will be pulling into the village on Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30. Arnold Ridley's classic thriller was originally
STUDENTS at The Chase in Malvern and John Masefield High in Ledbury are demonstrating their dramatic prowess. The Malvern school will be recreating Stella Gibbons' classic novel Cold Comfort Farm on stage next week. Rehearsals have been taking place since
Theatre November Until Nov 22-Cabaret performed by Malvern College at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £8, concs £5. Box Office (01684)892277. 24-Showbusiness - A Little Bit More at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. 25-30-The Rhythm of Life by
TWO unbeaten records were on the line last Sunday and Malvern put their coach and supporters through many agonies before finally preserving theirs intact. MALVERN U15s 22pts, OLD HALESONIANS 0 The home side started slowly and for once the Spring Lane
RICHARD Nias has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's title showdown at Rotherham tomorrow. The flanker took a blow to his neck during the weekend win over Wakefield before being stretchered off the field. Despite making good progress this week, Nias
FROM the outset Malvern U9s took the game to a strong Old Halesonians mixed U9/U10 side. Joe Budd, taking the ball straight from the kick-off, scythed through the home defence as if it wasn't there. The home team came back with a vengeance, using their
MALVERN U8s travelled to Old Halesonians with a severely depleted side on Sunday, to play what were to be two well-contested games of mini rugby. Malvern captain Dan Clee won the toss and elected to play the first pass, and with practised handling and
IT took a while for Malvern to get into top gear in this Midlands One fixture on a dank, wet afternoon at Spring Lane. MALVERN 35pts, SPALDING 0 They lost skipper Vince Hill in the first minute with a blood injury, which upset the early rhythm, but he
HASTINGS United could feel the full backlash of Worcester City's frustration at their recent goalscoring drought. That's the view of newcomer Adam Wilde as second-placed City prepare for a long trip to the Sussex coast in the Dr Martens Premier Division
FIREFIGHTERS who have reluctantly started an eight-day strike today believe they have the blessing of people across the two counties, a union boss claims. At a blaze hours before the strike began, people flocked to give their support, said Steve Laugher
A WOMAN treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in her bedroom might not have been so lucky if it had happened tonight. Firefighters attended the house in Christine Avenue, Rushwick at 11.45pm yesterday. Breathing apparatus was used to enable firefighters
BARNARDS Green Cricket Club recently held its presentation evening at the RSRE club in Malvern. After an excellent meal, Andy Lamb thanked all of the clubs sponsors, without whom the section could not continue to promote local cricket in particular in
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Bretforton Old Boys v Inkberrow 'A' Res (E Hardman); Bromyard Town v Henwick Academicals (R Fisher); Droitwich Spa v Hallow WMC (S Plane); Kempsey United v Perrywood (J Wynne); Upton Town v Tolladine
