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• 31/5/02 - Conditions test

  SEVERE wind and showers tested both teams to the full when Manor Park Men's D played against Hallow B at Hallow in midweek. read more

• Model view of buildings

  SCALE models of two new building projects planned for Upton will be on display as part of the Civic Society's Golden Jubilee exhibition. read more

• Party gets under way

  HANLEY Castle's Jubilee party takes place tomorrow (Saturday), from 1pm to 6pm, at Church End. read more

• Service of celebration

  A Golden Jubilee service takes place at Upton Parish Church at 9.30am on Sunday (June 2). Town councillors have been invited to attend. read more

• Early opportunity

  STRAWBERRIES are out a month earlier than usual in Upton. read more

• Presidential address

  THE president of the Upton branch of the Royal British Legion, Bert Loynes, is to give a talk to the group at the town's social club at 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 12. New members and visitors are welcome. read more

• Police act to halt rave fear

  POLICE presence in Castlemorton has been stepped up in an attempt to reassure residents ahead of the tenth anniversary of the infamous 'rave' on the common. read more

• Duck's luck runs out

  A DUCK had to be put out of its misery by a member of the public after it was run over outside the King's Head pub, in Upton, last Friday afternoon. read more

• Hill path plan worry

  Parish councillors in Colwall have criticised Worcestershire County Council's decision to re-route a major footpath away from the village. read more

• We're all set for partytime

  YOUNGSTERS from Hampton, Malvern College's pre-prep department, were among the first to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee this week - but the rest of the district will be right behind them. read more

• Still room on cruise

  PLACES are still available for a senior citizens' cruise on the River Severn to celebrate the Golden Jubilee. read more

• Stalls at hall

  A SALE takes place at the Memorial Hall, Upton, on Saturday, June 8, from 9.30am to noon, to raise funds for Worcester Cancer Aid. Stalls including shoes, rummage, bric-a-brac and tombola. read more

• Catwalk cash for cats

  A CHARITY fashion show is being staged in Hanley Swan to raise money for Cats' Protection. read more

• Praise for gas street lamps

  MALVERN'S famous gas street lamps, proudly surviving as part of the scene in the hillside town today, were winning lavish praise at this time a century ago. read more

• Saturday football opposed

  FOOTBALL even on Saturdays seems to have been frowned upon by some at this time 100 years ago. read more

• City rejoices at end of Boer War

  JOYOUS news of the end of the Boer War in South Africa arrived in Worcester at this time a century ago. read more

• £10,000 grant plea to boost transport

  A VASTLY improved public transport network that would boost trade in Upton could soon become a reality. read more

• Sponsors sought as town launches bloom town bid

  MORE than 80 hanging baskets and planters were being put up in Upton this week as part of the town's Britain in Bloom entry. read more

• Pop star at charity do

  BENNY Gallagher, of 70s pop duo Gallagher and Lyle, is appearing at the King's Head on Wednesday, June 22, as part of a fundraising night. read more

• Jubilee BBQ

  A JUBILEE barbecue takes place at the Swan Hotel, Upton, on Monday, June 3. It starts at 11am and continues throughout the day. read more

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