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Bewdley Round Table: Gareth O'Hara (0121 459 5995). Kidderminster and Hagley Round Table: Chairman Mike Blanchard (01562 824474).

Worcester Golf and Country Club at Boughton Park: Greg Edwards (01905 830803). Canons Health Club: Perdiswell Park, Worcester (01905 453607).

THE hospital battle is accelerating and spreading. This week we have had news of threats to Whitehaven, nearly 40 miles from Carlisle, to Kendal which we have regarded as a workable model, and to the A and E Department at Oswestry. On the other hand,

Worcester and District Ladies League: Sec, Julie Awford (01905 352922).

Avon Sailing Club: Contact, Mr G Keighley, 6 Old Rectory Close, Powick, Worcester (01905 830719). Wyre Mill Club: Resident steward (01386 552079).

Midfielder/Striker - Quick and bustling player who joined United from Cradley Town last season.

Kidderminster and District Scottish Society: Mrs M. Roy, Secretary, 4 Munro Close, Kidderminster (01562 822189). Wyre Forest Scottish Country Dance Club: Secretary Mrs A. Hodgkins, 24 Lansdown Green, Kidderminster (01562 632076) or Mrs. G. Wire (01299

Worcester Racecourse: Pitchcroft, Worcester, Manager, Catherine Self (01905 25364). For race details see Worcester Evening News.

Worcester Mountaineering Club: Mr M Rice,19 Flag Meadow Walk Worcester (01905 22557)

AUTUMN is always a time of change and this is reflected in the work of the Wyre Forest District Council Rangers. As a ranger, summer is a time to celebrate the beauty of the natural world and to show this off to as many people as possible. The Rangers

THE closest encounter in the second round of the Worcester Friendly Skittle League's Doris Styles Memorial Trophy for Monday teams saw Sharpshooters go through by the narrowest margin. The 'Shooters established an early advantage over their op-ponents

Mercian Elgar Junior Football League: George Silverman (01684 572704) Worcester and District Football League: Sec, D C Hodges, 36 Battenhall Rise, Worcester (01905 767477). Worcester City FC: St George's Lane, Worcester (01905 23003). Worcester City Supporters

A SIGHT I often take pleasure in is of magnificent birds of prey twisting in thermals or tearing across woodland clearings in the sky above the reserves. These birds are one of the signs that the natural environment on these reserves is a healthy one

Milo's Dragon Boat Club: Mrs L Mellor, 138 Columbia Drive, Lower Wick, Worcester (01905 424982).

Cyclists Touring Club: (South Worcs Section. Ken Ashman 30 Coombes Road, Worcester (01905 456315). St John's Cycling Club: Contact, Gavin Poupart, 84, Northfield Street, Arboretum, Worcester (01905) 724690. The Rookery Road Wheelers Veteran Cycling Club

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: Coalbrookdale and the Ironbridge Gorge was the subject of the most recent meeting of the Local History Society, the speaker, Brian Draper. Brian Draper's enthusiasm for the area which formed the cradle of our industrial society

Worcester Norton Croquet Club: Sec, Li Potter (01905 360163); Chairman, Mr D Clay, 356 Ombersley Road, Worcester (01905 452966); Publicity, Dr Allan J Laidlaw, 8 Cromwell Crescent, Worcester (01905 353121).

Tuesday, January 29, 2002 STOURPORT Swifts reached the final of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Senior Cup last night with a 2-1 win at Bromsgrove Rovers. Swifts played like a side higher in status from the start and created the better chances. Andy Wright

Worcester (St John's) Chess Club: Sec Mr G Dyett (01905 421859). Worcester City Chess Club: Sec, J. Keene, 51 Cornmeadow Lane, Claines (01905 458417).

Tuesday, January 15, 2002 Bromsgrove Rovers were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Stafford Town in the Midland Alliance last night. Rovers went behind in the 14th minute. Indecisive defending allowed Phillip Skelton to loop a shot over Matt Lowe. The

Worcester Canoe Club: Mike Vater (01905 350354).

RECENTLY my duties as Countryside and Conservation Officer for Wyre Forest District Council took me for a walk along the River Stour near Puxton Marshes. Walking along the banks near Puxton Marsh nature reserve is a commonly enjoyed pastime for many of

Swan With Two Nicks Bridge Club. David Fowler (7870618493).

THE Worcestershire County League has announced a sponsorship agreement with Crusader Sports & Leisure Ltd. Crusader, from their new purpose built premises three miles north of Worcester at Ball Mill Top Business Park, Grimley, are Worcestershire's

J Pinches, The Retreat, 93 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester (01905 754429). Cripplegate Ladies Bowling Club: Sec, Mrs J Broderick, 2 Marsh Avenue, Longmeadow, Worcester (01905 724937). Kays Bowling Club: Sec, George Cummings (01905 426197). Powick

OUTDOOR net sessions for junior members of Pershore CC start on Friday, April 25. The two-hour practice starts at 6pm and young players aged between seven and 16 are welcome to join an already thriving junior section. Ring the club on 01386 552856 for

Suzy Q: 1a Shrub Hill Industrial Estate, Worcester (01905 612939). Westside Snooker Centre: Hylton Road Trading Estate, Hylton Road, Worcester (01905 429300).

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

Orillo Basketball Club: President, D F Wilks, 403 Astwood Road, Worcester (01905 456657). Perdiswell House Panthers: Contact, Sue Foster, 9 Mulberry Tree Hill, Droitwich (01905 778897). Worcestershire League: Sec, Mrs E Miller, 71 Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior

MANY of us will have or will be planning to take a trip to the seaside this summer to relax and enjoy the natural facilities found at the beach. What we often do not realise is when we are visiting the beach we are visiting one of nature's harshest habitats

Badminton Juniors and Adults: Owen Sidaway, Lyppard Grange Community Centre, Millwood Drive, Worcester (01905 21459). Bishop's Badminton Club: (01905 740148/371289) Email: bishops_bad@hotmail.com Web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/badminton/ Pitmaston Badminton

Worcester Athletic Club: Ian Atkins, 3 Portland Street, Worcester. (01905 357661). Worcs Amateur Athletic Association/Disability Athletics: John Clatworthy, 91 Elm Road, Evesham (01386 47409).

Droitwich Archery Society: Sec Mrs E Duggan, 64 St Anne's Road, Worcester (01905 454348).

Fly Dressers Guild: Mr R McAdam, The Orchard, Bransford, Worcester (01886 832295). Worcester and District United Anglers' Association: President, Collin Pettifore, 11 Shrubbery Road, Barbourne, Worcester (01905 25193). HQ Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club

Hereford u14s 33, Bromsgrove u14s 27. A COUPLE of controversial refereeing decisions didn't help the Bromsgrove cause. The match though contained a good sprinkling of excellent end-to-end rugby that was a joy to watch. Bromsgrove's try scorers were Matt

City of Worcester Parks: For information on parks, contact the park and cemetery manager, Mr Ian Yates (01905 722327). Worcester Sports Development Unit: c/o Community Services, Orchard House, Farrier Street, Worcester (01905 722324). Wychavon Sports

Saturday, November 17, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers slumped to their first home defeat for three months as mid-table Barwell scored a surprise 3-0 win in the Midland Alliance. Parading a new green and white striped kit, the Greens suffered a set-back before

Brooklyn Ford, Worcester Road, Malvern (01684 892345). A E Clegg, Hallow, Worcester (01905 640228). Benson Car Sales, Bromyard Road, St John's, Worcester (01905 748128), and Howsell Road, Malvern Link, Worcs (01684 891808). P J Nicholls Ltd, Station Road

A. V. Band Ltd, 41 St Nicholas Street, Worcester (01905 22892/22048). Bedwardine Funeral Services, 1 St John's, Worcester (01905 748811). Co-operative Funeral Service, 17 Lowesmoor, Worcester (01905 22137). G. Crump, 33 Hanbury Road, Droitwich (01905

Assemblies of God Church: Rev Peter J Boyd, St Paul's Church, St Paul's Street, Worcester (01905 22022). Christadelphian Church: St George's Lane North, Barbourne, Worcs. Bible Line (0800 358 6101). Also Sarah Robinson 46 Cornmeadow Lane, Claines, Worcester

Saturday, October 20, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers eased into round two of the FA Vase with an impressive 4-0 triumph at Midland Alliance rivals Cradley Town. Leading scorer Sam Bowen got the Greens off to the perfect start after ten minutes with a cool finish

WORCESTER NORTON 1sts 4 WEST BRIDGFORD 3 WITH only three games to go in DTZ Midlands Division One, Worcester Norton men's first team are in pole position to be promoted to the Midlands Premier League after a tough win at home to West Bridgford. They now

Droitwich Church: Mrs G M Wright (sec), 5 Leigh Grove, Droitwich Spa (01905 772793) Fernhill Heath Baptist Chapel:, O'Keys Lane, Fernhill Heath, Worcester; Church Sec (01905 458930). Rainbow Hill Baptist Church: Rev David Laskey, Astwood Road, Worcester

PERSHORE 1sts 5 ASTON UNIVERSITY lsts 0 THE scoreline flattered Pershore following a disjointed performance in their penultimate DTZ League match of the season. They started confidently and created several chances which they failed to convert, Dale-Smith

Diocese of Worcester: Bishop: The Rt Rev Dr Peter Stephen Maurice Selby, MA PhD BD (1997), The Bishop's House, Hartlebury Castle, Kidderminster (01299 250214). Area Bishop: Rt Rev David Walker, Bishop's House, Bishop's Walk, Cradley Heath, Cradley Heath

Weather Communications International: Mr P Damari, 10 Northwick Walk, Worcester (01905 28888).

Saturday, September 8, 2001 FORMER Worcester City striker Sam Bowen hit a hat-trick to make it nine goals in six games as his new club Bromsgrove Rovers thumped Rushall Olympic 6-0 in the Midland Alliance. Rovers had to wait until the 31st minute before

SIXTEEN teams from England, Scotland and Wales compete in the 16th annual DTZ indoor tournament on January 4 and 5. The tournament, part of which is held at Wyre Forest Glades Arena in Kidderminster, is a major event in the English indoor hockey calendar

THIS weekend promises to be the most exciting so far in Worcester Norton's women's first team squad's successful season. Saturday could be the defining game in the race for leadership of the Midland Premier League as the leaders Worcester take on second

WORCESTER Norton ladies' comprehensive defeat of basement team Luton puts them within two points of league leaders Charnwood Livingwell, who are the visitors to Nunnery Wood at 3pm on Saturday. This sets up the most eagerly anticipated clash so far in

OLD HALESONIANS 0 WORCESTER NORTON 9 WORCESTER went into this DTZ Midlands League Division One game still unbeaten, but with three draws and one win they needed victory to make up their four point deficit from the league leaders. With the squad at full

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

WITH the week's break over for the National Championships, the league programme gets back into full swing for Worcester Norton Ladies. They lie in second place in the Midland League Premier Division and play third placed, Nottingham Highfields. Last season

Upton: The Library, School Lane, Upton-upon-Severn (01684 563611). Droitwich: 44 High Street Street, Droitwich (01905 795225). Malvern: The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern (01684 563611). Worcester: The Hopmarket, Worcester (01905 611371). Wychavon: 110

BRIDGNORTH 3 WORCESTER NORTON 3 WORCESTER were looking for all three points to consolidate their good start in the DTZ Midlands Division One. They went a goal down after defensive errors allowed Bridgnorth to score from close range. Worcester replied

Chamber of Commerce Training Company Ltd: Enterprise House, Castle Street. Worcester. (01905 744450/724828). Droitwich Careers Centre: At Droitwich JobCentre, Clarendon House, 16 St Andrew's Street, Droitwich (01905 796700). Droitwich JobCentre: Clarendon

WORCESTER Norton ladies aim to bounce back following their shock defeat last week in order not to be playing catch-up in the Midland Premier League title race. Saturday's opponents at Nunnery Wood (3pm) are Nottingham Highfields who Worcester beat 3-1

Malvern Fire Station: Worcester Road, Malvern Link (01684 572948). Hereford & Worcester Fire Station HQ: Copenhagen Street (01905 24454). Droitwich Fire Station: Friar Street (01905 771515). Training Centre (01905 795889). Fire emergency -- Dial 999

Team colours: Home: Red shirts, red shorts, red socks. Away: Sky blue shirts, claret shorts, sky blue socks. Contacts: Commercial Director: Pat Cremin, 01527 67450 Chairman: Neil Pagett Manager: Rod Brown Assistant manager: Gary Whild Official Club Website

BROMSGROVE Rovers look set to ring the changes for their Dr Martens League Western Division trip to Shepshed Dynamo tomorrow (3.0). The expected switches come in the wake of last Tuesday night's 5-0 defeat at Moor Green. Manager Steve Daley was far from

City Museum and Art Gallery: Foregate Street, Worcester. Includes Museum of the Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry (Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars) and the Museum of the Worcestershire Regiment. Also full programme of art exhibitions and events. Museum

Braley House Approved Probation and Bail Hostel: 89 Ombersley Road, Worcester (01905 723975). County Court & Crown Court: Shirehall, Foregate Street, Worcester (01905 730800). Droitwich Magistrates Court: The Law Courts, Ombersley Street East, Droitwich

Department of Social Security: Local offices, Vine House, Farrier Street, Worcester (01905 720300). Inland Revenue: HM Inspector of Taxes: Block A, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester (01905 361500). District Valuers and Valuation Officers

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

MALVERN Festival Chorus will be staging Orff's Carmina Burana at Malvern Theatres. The work is being staged on May 31, alongside Tippet's spirituals from Child of our Time and Brahms' Liebeslieder. Details of the concert appear in the new season brochure

Worcester Sea Cadet Unit: Chairman, John Sanders, 3 St Oswalds Hospital, The Tything, Worcester (01905 23130).

TA Centre: 214 BTY Royal Artillery (V), Silver Street, Worcester (01905 613574).

SOLIHULL all but sealed their third successive championship when an under-strength side turned over relegation-haunted Stourport 50-12 at the weekend. The Powergen North Midlands One leaders were without ten regulars but fears they might suffer proved

REDDITCH'S fate is still in the balance after a morale-boosting 31-10 win at Upton at the weekend which hoisted them to fourth from bottom. Stan Hull's troops knew an away win was vital to keep his side out of reach of struggling Stourport. With Five

Bushwackers, Trinity St. 26878. Chicago's, 4 New St. 724910. Images, The Butts. 21005. Bamboo, Tybridge St. 429800. Tramps, Angel Place 20218.

First Midland Red: (01905 763888 - all inquiries). Travel Line West Midlands: Bus and train (0870 608 2608).

FULFILLING a teenage ambition to work in a job helping the community has left Ellen Coe contented in her work. The community development worker at Kidderminster's Oldington and Foley Park Community Network is delighted to have played a major part in raising

WOODRUSH could still hold the fate of arch rivals Redditch in their hands when they visit third from bottom Bromyard on the last day of the season. The Old Icknield Street side saw off Cleobury Mortimer 26-10 at the weekend to secure a fifth place finish

100 Years Ago March 28 1903 A meeting of the Broadway Reading Room committee was held on Wednesday week. Mr A. G. Morris was voted to the chair, and after a lengthened discussion on the letter that appeared in the Evesham Journal of last week on the need

ALCESTER saved their best away day performance for their last road game of the season - a 27-3 win at Spartans. With little more than pride at stake for both sides, the visitors rose to the occasion to confirm their position as one of the top four sides

100 Years Ago March 14 1903 At a meeting of the Pershore Board of Guardians the Master's journal stated complaints had been made about the diet. Pea soup should only be given in the winter; bread should be given as well as vegetables with meat, and the

FIVE Ways Old Edwardians take another much-needed break from league action on Saturday when the club stages a testimonial for prop John Woolley. The Masshouse side went down to an almost respectable 50-7 home defeat to high-flying Veyseyans at the weekend

DEAR EDITOR -- In your edition of March 12 where the Mayoress of Droitwich expressed she would be travelling on public transport, I thought - well let's hope we can get something done. At least while I was Mayor of Droitwich Spa in 1995/96 travelling

100 Years Ago February 28 1903 The Fire Brigade sub-committee resolved to recommend to award all present members of the Brigade who have served five years and upwards a stripe to be worn upon their uniform in recognition of their services; also to arrange

Cleobury Mortimer Bridge Club: Steve Clifton (01746 718434). Kidderminster Bridge Club: Mrs G. Woodward, 543 Chester Road South, Kidderminster (01562 824458).

100 Years Ago February 21 1903 On Tuesday evening Mr W J Sheldon, of Avonside, Birlingham, with characteristic kindness, gave a magic lantern exhibition to the inmates of the Pershore Union. The Rev J H Feek presided, and there were other guardians present

IN 1968, at the height of the Swinging Sixties, while the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix ruled the nation's airwaves, a musical 'revolution' of a much gentler sort was getting under way in Kidderminster. But the 'New Music Society' was not all

Bewdley Carnival Association: Angela Pitt, Secretary, 35 Shaw Hedge Road, Wribbenhall, Bewdley (01299 402723). Kidderminster Carnival: Colin Hill, Chairman, 31 Dunnington Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 751634). Stourport Carnival: Publicity Officer Pete

100 Years Ago January 31 1903 The minutes of Evesham Town Council Committees refer to several matters of general interest. Amongst them, and perhaps the most important, was the re-introduction of the matter of electric lighting. It is some time since

Orchids, 21 Friar St. 745902.

Tuesday, November 12, 2002 AN ABDOU Sall header finally put the lights out on Swindon Town's LDV Vans Trophy challenge last night as Kidderminster Harriers won 3-2. Harriers triumphed over a 75-minute kick-off delay due to power failure, a two-goal deficit

100 Years Ago January 24 1903 A VERY successful smoking concert was held at the headquarters of the Royal Oak Sick and Dividend Club, Badsey, on Friday evening, there being 60 members present. The following were some of the singers: Messrs C. Emms, G.

Little Lakes: Lye Head, Bewdley (01299 266400).

Saturday, November 9, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Ian Britton criticised his players' disciplinary record after Scott Stamps and Sean Flynn were sent off in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Carlisle United at Aggborough. The Cumbrians also had substitute

Azure, 35 Broad St. 25832.

RETIREMENT usually brings the opportunity for rest, relaxation and generally living the quiet life. But Reg Chapman will be shouting louder than ever when his career comes to an end as soon as a replacement can be found at his workplace Forest in Stanford

100 Years Ago January 10 1903 A heavy thunderstorm passed over this district on Saturday at 10am, accompanied by hail and rain. The lightning was very vivid and some sharp crackling peals of thunder broke immediately overhead. Thunderstorms in January

Deep Pan Pizza, Foregate. 723643. Il Pescatore, 34 Sidbury. 21444. Little Venice, 1 St Nicholas St. 726126. Valentinos. Hastings House, 43 Foregate Street. 617773

100 years ago December 20 1902 The two new bells which have been purchased to complete the octave at Badsey Church arrived on Monday and were hung during the week. It will be remembered that the old bells were re-hung a short time ago. It is hoped that

Abduls, The Tything. 723478. Akaash Balti Restaurant, 63 Lowesmoor 611124. Anarkali, 47 The Tything. 21412. Ashley's Balti, 11 The Tything. 611747. Bombay Palace, 38 The Tything. 613969. Iqbal's Cuisine, 82 Sidbury. 763337. Monsoon Indian, 35 Foregate

100 Years Ago December 13 2002 THROUGH the kindness of Mrs Ernest Bomford, of Spring Hill, the inmates of the Union Workhouse in Pershore were given a tea and entertainment in the Baptist Schoolroom on Tuesday evening. There were about 60 present, and

Souviaki, 50 Friar St. 22972.

The picture above shows Kidderminster General Hospital in Mill Street, taken in 1984, prior to the complete re-location to its current site in Sutton Road, the outside of the Victorian building appears virtually unchanged, being turned into a development

A KINDLY widow who let youngsters into her home for a drink, only to discover later they had stolen cash from her, will be among the first in the district to get a free doorway device reminding her not to let strangers in. The 79-year-old, who suffers

BALLROOM dance teacher Wynne Freeman has rubbed shoulders with all the greats - Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Black Sabbath, Marc Bolan. For during the 60s and early 70s, the Kidderminster dance school she ran with her late husband, Frank, also served

100 years ago. December 6, 1902 A MEETING of the creditors of Robert Heritage, market gardener of Wickhamford, Evesham, was held at the bankruptcy offices in Worcester on Monday morning. The causes of failure alleged by the bankrupt are: "Expense of cleaning

FANATICAL Aston Villa supporter Les Jones completed two very different marathons during the glorious weekend of his team's last FA Cup final appearance a year ago. He followed a marathon drinking session on the day of the game by completing the Hereford

Team Rikok (Really Interesting Kites Over Kidderminster): David Montague-Smith (01562 66102).

South Quay. 26263. Burger King, 21 The Cross. 617727. Caf Rouge, 5 Friar St. 613055. Eclat, 27 College Street. 611786. Glass House Restaurant, Church Street. 611120. King Charles Restaurant, 29 New St. 22449 Lemon Tree, 12 Friar St. 27770. McDonald's,

100 years ago November 8 1902 GEORGE Redding, labourer, of Head Street, Pershore, was summoned for defacing the paint on a house contrary to the borough by-law on striking matches thereon on October 25. Inspector Yarnold said he saw defendant and others

Almonry Heritage Centre, Abbey Gate, Evesham. Local history. Contact for opening time, (01386 446944). Avoncroft Museum of Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, agricultural buildings, industrial buildings,

Worcester: Guildhall, High Street (01905 726311). Bromsgrove: 26 Birmingham Road (01527 831809). Droitwich Heritage Centre: St Richard's House, Victoria Square, Droitwich (01905 774312). Evesham: The Almonry Heritage and Tourist Information Centre, Abbey

JUSTIN Parker is a happy man. But then, he has every reason to be. Two years ago, at 27, he was made the youngest ever partner by solicitors Morton Fisher, in Kidderminster, where he heads the firm's property division. Around the same time he took up

100 years ago November 1 1902 AT a meeting of Evesham Rural District Council last Monday, a letter was read out from South Littleton Parish Council complaining about the dangerous state of a road at the north end of the village. The state of the road

A £7.5 MILLION loan awarded last week to the loss-making trust which runs Kidderminster Hospital has to be re-paid by the end of the month. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust borrowed the cash so it could continue paying wages and bills until fresh

Bewdley: Load Street, Bewdley (01299 403303). Cleobury Mortimer: 2 Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270490). Friends of Cleobury Library: Chairman, Mrs M. Cartwright, 11 Lower Street, Cleobury (01299 270725). Kidderminster: Market Street, Kidderminster

WORCESTER DIVISION Division Commissioner: Mrs Janet Long, 13 Celandine Drive, St Peter's, Worcester (01905 358272). Assistant Division Commissioner: Mrs P Instan, 24 Gorsehill Road, Worcester. NORTH DISTRICT (North Worcester, Claines and Fernhill Heath

100 years ago October 18 1902 ALFRED Plant, a sweep, pleaded guilty to stealing two bottles of champagne with a total value of 7s, from Geo Quiney at Evesham. He had been twice convicted and had been in prison since July 24 awaiting trial, so was let

SWIFT clean-up action has been taken after watchdogs slammed the disabled toilets at a health centre as "disgusting". The toilets at Stourport Health Centre were "very unhygienic", according to the report by Kidderminster and District Community Health

100 years ago October 11 1902 EDWARD Archer, a labourer from Hinton-on-the-Green, was summoned for driving a vehicle without a light on September 24. PC Norman stated while on the Hampton Road, he saw the defendant driving a horse and dray without a light

SOCIAL services chiefs have pledged to install dozens of hi-tech doorway devices in the homes of elderly folk to stop them falling foul of conmen callers. Worcestershire's director of social services, Jennie Bashforth, promised her support for our Keep

100 years ago October 4 1902 ON Wednesday evening, after the annual tea, the members of the Wesleyan persuasion in Evesham and district, held a public meeting in their chapel to welcome their new minister, the Rev L L Swift. Mr W A Fisher took the chair

Monday Club: St Andrew's Methodist Church, Pump Street, Worcester. Sec, Mrs Burrow, 35 Camphill Road, Worcester. St Wulstans Women's Fellowship: Hall, Cranham Drive, Warndon. Meet 2nd Tues 7.30pm. Chairman, Mrs E Clayton (01905 23632). The Worcestershire

THERE is nothing unusual about celebrating your birthday with a glass of beer - unless the drink in your glass has been brewed for the occasion. That is the situation Bewdley woman Anne Wilkins hopes to find herself in when she turns 50 in June - toasting

Bodenham Arboretum: Earth Centre, Wolverley, Kidderminster (01562 852444). Cookley and Wolverley Footpaths and Countryside Conservation Society: Roy Hall, Chairman (01562 850869). Kidderminster Field Club: Anne Witte (01562 752929) or Secretary Gwen Jones

Worcestershire Federation of Women's Institutes: 11 Pierpoint Street, Worcester WR1 1TA (01905 22575, fax 01905 619912). Federation of Administration: Heather Jefferies (as above). Barbourne: Miss K Whitehouse, 20 Eltric Road, Claines, Worcester (01905

CELEBRATION was in the air in more ways than one for a 90-year-old Kidderminster woman last week. Dorothy McClurg reached the landmark and also became the oldest ever volunteer at the British Heart Foundation's charity shop in Kidderminster. Mrs McClurg

Worcester: (South) President: Mrs R Chace (01886 833038).

FINDING somebody in a job which they never wish to retire from is something of a rarity but it is the "great" situation animal lover Phil Rudlin finds himself in. The Wyre Forest wildlife ranger is still "relishing every day" of his work in the woodland

100 years ago August 30 1902 WILLIAM Staite, a labourer of Childswickham, was summoned for using obscene language on August 8. PC Dainty stated that he heard the defendant using most indecent language outside the Sandys Arms. He was fined 5s and costs

Graham Howlett (01905 773476). Worcester: President, David Orr, 1 Tinberry Avenue, Lyppard Kettleby, Worcester (01905 616092).

POLICE are hunting a pair of conmen who got into the home of an elderly Kidderminster woman - and made off with £140. The crime - which occurred in Offmore Road at about 12.25pm on Monday - bore all the hallmarks of a "classic" distraction raid, with

Stourport Steamer Co: Riverside Walk, Stourport (01299 871177).

Droitwich Spa: Chairman, Mr I Godwin, 38 Rebekah Gardens, Droitwich 01905 778518.

Blackheath (0) 0, Fairfield Villa (0) 2 FAIRFIELD kept their championship hopes alive with this victory. Villa did the early pressing and were unlucky not to lead at the break with a post denying Phil Upton. Two minutes into the second half, Villa took

MEAT sellers are in every shopping street, but butchers are becoming a rare breed. So says Cleobury Mortimer's cheerful High Street butcher of more than 30 years John Cope. Mr Cope has good reason to be proud of the skills he acquired as an apprentice

100 years ago August 23 1902 THOMAS Loveridge, a labourer of no fixed abode, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Merstow Green on August 18. Defendant admitted the offence. PC Humphreys, said at 8.15pm, he was on duty on Merstow Green when

100 years ago August 16 1902 The Coronation illuminations in Evesham were decidedly the best ever seen in the town, and reflected much credit on all the inhabitants. Perhaps the best display of all was on Merstow Green, where hundreds of lights were hung

Droitwich Flower Club: Sheila Jarrams (01905 776334). 68 Floral Art Group: Sec Mrs S M Gordon, 49 Foley Road, St John's (01905 423765). Worcester Floral Arrangement Society: Mrs R Griffin, Tighna-craig, Bank Road, Little Witley, Worcs.

COFTON Falcons will be chasing a cup double this month. The Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger District League side has continued to make great strides in what is its first season in open age football. Having been founded as recently as 1996, the team could

Wednesday, July 24, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers survived an injury scare over Scott Stamps in last night's 2-0 pre-season friendly defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers reserves at Aggborough. The Harriers defender was stretchered off in the 78th minute

100 years ago August 2 1902 PRINCE Henry's Grammar School held its annual speech day and prize distribution on Wednesday afternoon, and was fortunately favoured with congenial weather. A large number of parents of the boys and friends of the school had

Bewdley Tourist Information Centre: in Bewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley (01299 404740). Kidderminster Tourist Information Centre: (01299 404740).

Sunday, July 21, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers suffered a second defeat within three days with a surprise 4-3 defeat to Dr Martens outfit Solihull Borough yesterday. Ian Britton's side started brightly and were ahead after just five minutes when Sam Shilton

100 years ago July 26 1902 AT a meeting of Evesham's Board of Guardians, the Medical Officer reported that all the sick inmates had been moved to the new infirmary by Inspector Yarnold and two policemen who were all skilled in ambulance work. The removal

Allsorts Dog Training Group: Mrs Dot Kyte, 58 Wolsey Close, Newtown, Worcester (01905 354207). Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: (RSPCA), 12 Sansome Place, Worcester (01905 20822); Hotline for Central Region (0870 555599): Headquarters

100 years ago- July 19 1902 HERBERT Emms, a labourer of Broadway, was summoned for using obscene language at Broadway on July 2. Defendant admitted the offence. PS Lewis said, that at 9.45pm, he heard a disturbance near the New Inn. He found the defendant

Bodenham Arboretum: Earth Centre, Wolverley, Kidderminster (01562 852444). Hagley Hall: (01562 882408). Hartlebury Castle: Hartlebury (01299 250416 ). Hartlebury Castle State Rooms: Secretary Julie Wright (01299 250410). Harvington Hall: Mrs S. Breeden

100 years ago July 12 1902 AMY Phillips, of The Parkes, Evesham, was charged with riding a bicycle without a light at Bidford on June 24. She admitted the offence, stating that the candle she had in her lamp had burnt away. PC Sharpe gave the particulars

Appleyard Traditional Ladies Dancing: Contact, Mrs Dianna Hannah, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke (01905 371268). The Band of West Mercia Constabulary: Chairman, Mr E W Barry, Police HQ, Hindlip Hall, Worcester (01905 723000 ). Caledonian Dancers

Tuesday, May 1, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers were unlucky not to come away with all three Dr Martens Lea-gue Western Division points in a spirited 2-2 draw at Glouc-ester City. But after Cinderford pulled off a 2-0 win at Cirencester last night, Rovers' point

THIS week has seen another crest in the storm waves that have gathered over plans for a giant incinerator in Kidderminster. For Chris Connor, three years in the Stop Kidderminster Incinerator campaign hotseat, the Wyre Forest District Council meeting

Sunday, April 29, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers will have to perform miracles in the last week of the season if they are to avoid a third relegation in five seasons. Two weekend defeats, 2-1 against Paget Rangers on Saturday and 1-0 at Racing Club Warwick yesterday

100 years ago - June 21 1902 ANNIE Pickering, of the Leys, Bengeworth, was summoned for using obscene language at Bengeworth on May 31. Defendant pleaded not guilty. PC Merritt said that at midnight on duty in Bengeworth, he heard a terrible row in the

County Administration: Co-ordinator: Sandra Bennett (01905 621616), Youth Field Worker Lucy Gobbins (01905 620064) WFYFC County Office, Shires Farm, Hawford, Worcs (01905 621616). County Groups at: Abberley, Bromsgrove, Crowle, Cutnall Green, Hagley,

MOLLY Dowell sees herself as a crusader in the cause of art, which has been an abiding passion from the days of her childhood. She is passing on the benefit of her experience to students in the Wednesday Painters' club that meets in Shrawley Village Hall

100 years ago - June 14, 1902 A VERY large congregation assembled at All Saints' Church, Evesham, at a quarter to twelve on Sunday morning in response to a public invitation to attend a service of thanksgiving for the termination of The Boer War. The

Ancient Order of Foresters: Midland Branch (0121 4721921). Amnesty International. (Asst Sec): David Keyworth, 8 Ombersley Road, Worcester (01905 745420). Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry (Worcester Branch): Chairman, Mr R G Field

Saturday, April 21, 2001 GLOUCESTER City player-boss Tommy Callinan headed a 67th minute winner to condemn Bromsgrove Rovers to a 1-0 defeat in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Callinan was left unmarked at the near post to head home from Gary

Alexander Patterson, Kidderminster. Mrs M E Calvert. (01562 851396) Blakebrook Special, Kidderminster. Mr M D G Russell (01562 753066) Chadsgrove Special, Bromsgrove. Mr R H Aust. (01527 871511) Cliffy House Special, Hanley Castle.Mrs H P Maskew A/H.

100 years ago - June 7, 1902 HENRY Ingles, a labourer of Wickhamford, was summoned for being drunk at Bengeworth on May 24. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Dainty said just before midnight, while on duty on Bench Hill, he found defendant lying on the road

100 years ago - May 31, 1902 THOMAS Oldham, a farmer of Lower Moor, was summoned under the by-laws for using indecent language at Fladbury on May 20. Defendant did not appear. PC Johnson proved service of summons and in stating the case, he said he saw

Alice Ottley School, Upper Tything, Worcester. Mrs M Chapman (01905 27061). Barbourne Preparatory School and Cygnet Nursery School, Cypress House, 47 Waterworks Road, Worcester (01905 24785). Bowbrook House School, Peopleton, Mr Stephen Jackson (01905

Saturday, March 31, 2001 A SUPERB all round performance saw Bromsgrove Rovers brush aside high-flying Mangotsfield United 3-1 at Cossham Street. It gave Rovers three vital points in their fight against relegation from the Dr Martens League Western Division

100 years ago - May 24, 1902 THE Cyclist Corps of the 1st V.B South Staffordshire regiment under the command of Captain S W Tonks, of Moseley, Birmingham, have been encamped in Pershore during the Whitsun holidays. They came on their cycles on Saturday

A NEW face will be saying 'allo, allo, allo' to the media and public after taking up a community relations role at Kidderminster Police Station. Caroline Schubert has been appointed media liaison and public relations officer at Kidderminster Police. However

100 years ago - April 26, 1902 CHARLES Sorrell and Herbert Best, labourers of Harvington, were summoned for throwing stones on April 14 in Harvington. The defendants did not appear. PC Hancock stated that he saw the defendants in front of Sorrell's house

One on One Creche: One on One Fitness Centre, Bromyard Road, Worcester. Monday-Saturday 9-1.30pm. Contact, Mrs Sajeeda Begum (01905 422285). Tolladine Creche: Rowan Avenue, Worcester, Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30-12.00. Mrs L Leonard (01905 20922). Captain Croc's

100 years ago - April 5, 1902 ALL the services throughout Holy Week and Easter were attended by large congregations. The three-hours service on Good Friday was conducted by the Rev O P Wardell-Yerburgh, vicar of Tewkesbury. The church was crowded in the

Saturday, February 10, 2001 LEE Hughes hit a hat-trick for Bromsgrove Rovers as they scraped a remarkable 5-5 draw with Bilston Town, knocking them off the top of the Dr Martens League Western Division in the process. In a sensational finish, Hughes,

100 years ago - March 29 1902 THE Avon Lodge Order of Oddfellows had their annual dinner on Wednesday night in Evesham Town Hall, when Col C W Long MP occupied the chair. Immediately after the dinner itself, a smoking concert was given and the sixpence

Club captain and a reliable rock in the heart of the defence. Voted player of the season and supporters' player of the season in 2001/2002.

IF the traditional image of a painter's life is of isolation in a garret with only an easel for company, it does not fit with Colin Simmonds, of Kidderminster. Mr Simmonds is a well-known personality in Wyre Forest and he will not have to rely on posterity

Drs Nicola Elliott, C R Ellson, Veronica M Wilkie, W R Woof, M J W Pickworth: The Corbett Medical Practice, 36 Corbett Avenue, Droitwich Spa. (01905 795566). Drs A J Kelly, Alison Blake, R I Kinsman, Suzanna Panton, Steven: The Health Centre, Ombersley

DANCE has always played a big part in the life of Lin Hickinbottom. The 50-year-old mother-of-two, a veteran of the late Frank Freeman's school of dance, now supports a younger generation of dancers through her work with the Royal British Legion Wyre

Mr C R Johns, State Reg, visiting practice (01905 356311).

TWO happenings in the life of Carole Swingler have made the last few weeks a time of celebration. They are the birth of a first grandchild and a record early rush for tickets for what promises to be a bumper Bewdley Festival in October. The two events

ELEVEN-year-old Louisa Harper has only spent one day in school. She was seven and discovered she could only have a drawing class once a week. Her nine-year-old brother Robert has never been to school and has no desire to be taught in a classroom by a

A WOMAN with a natural talent for organisation has pledged to bring a Wyre Forest advice service up to date for the 21st century. And Kate Bennett is relishing the task after being installed as manager at Kidderminster's Citizens Advice Bureau on New

OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS (who test sight and supply glasses) Actons & Attewell: Corn Market Corner, Worcester (01905 22156/723537). Brauchli Opticians: 7 St Swithin's Street, Worcester (01905 26193). Boots Opticians Ltd: 26 Chapel Walk, CrownGate, Worcester

HIDDEN away in the basement of Worcester College of Technology the record producers and musicians of the future are learning the tricks of the trade. While their comrades are slogging over textbooks or carrying out scientific experiments with precision

LEON Blake's third red card of the season on Saturday will land the Stourport Swifts midfielder with a big ban. Blake, a signing from Hinckley, was sent off during the weekend's 1-1 Dr Martens Western Division draw with Gresley. Swifts take their four-match

ERIC Kent is a man on a mission with his work for children's charity ChildLine. The Stourport man's work involves organising events including teddy bear celebrity auctions, fire-walking contests, bike rides and abseiling - and he loves every minute of

NO ONE can deny that Pershore High School is a busy place. Every week, the achievements of its pupils and coverage of the activities on offer feature in the Evening News. It's one of those places where if you stand still you will be volunteered for something

WHEN a new school for Worcester is built it will mark the end of years of relentless criticism aimed at a city establishment. Although nothing is yet set in stone, the first steps towards a new Christopher Whitehead High School have already been taken

Acting Manager of Women and Children. Midwifery and children's services at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Toni Martin (01905 763333 ext 30186)

THE horse road running through Stoke Works, the middle of which formed the boundary between Bromsgrove and Droitwich, was in a terrible state of repair. And the path in front of Sagebury Terrace, which was the responsibility of the Salt Union, was no

Divisional Superintendent. Mrs G Teague (01527 541991). Droitwich Spa Quadrilateral Division: Kathy Fulloway, The Old Library, Droitwich (01905 797206) Hereford-Worcester County Chief Executive: Joyce Marshall (01905 359512). St John Ambulance (Malvern

A FULL military funeral was to be held in Bromsgrove for young town soldier Lance Corporal David Jones, 23, who, with a colleague, had been shot while on patrol in County Londonderry. He had planned to marry this week. BROMSGROVE people in the future

P Davis: 18 Corbett Avenue, Droitwich (01905 773887). R A J Morris, K Mountford, Sally J Evans: 67 Ombersley Street East, Droitwich (01905 778873). I Hussain: The Dental Surgery, 47 Blackfriars Avenue, Droitwich (01905 773111/779956). R D Sheen: 2 Old

AFTER supporting the club as a teenager, Steve Thomas has just landed his dream job - as Kidderminster Harriers' new media development manager. The 25-year-old, who used to watch his Aggborough heroes from the terraces, will now be the man who deals with

A PARTNERSHIP between University College Worcester and the Wolves basketball team has slam-dunked another first for the county. After the continuing rise in popularity of the sport, and success within the community, a degree scholarship for female players

WORCESTER W.J. Biddle, D N Howcroft, Sally-Ann Clarke: 7 Shrubbery Avenue, Worcester (01905 20136). P.J. Brooks, D Tipton, I B Hetherington: Oasis Dental Care, 25A St John's, Worcester (01905 748248). A.P. Cole, B H T Griggs, P R Vickery: Bull Ring Dental

SITTING at a computer learning how to get the most out of information and communication technology is not just confined to youngsters in school classrooms. All across the county, in village halls, community centres and even in car parks, adults are also

Droitwich: Ombersley Street (01905 681000). Evesham: Merstow Green Health Centre (01386 502309). Malvern: Victoria Pk Rd, Malvern Link (01684 612703). Pershore: Priest Lane (01386 502000). Worcester: Spring Gardens Health Centre (01905 681720). Claines

THIS is Worcester, will be featuring a photo gallery of as many local events as possible from the Comic Relief Red Nose Day on Friday, March 14. As well as comprehensive coverage from the Worcester Evening News - we want you to send us your pictures.

Drayton Manor familt theme park has opened its gates for a new action packed, magical season which includes the opening of a new multi-million pound family attraction during the Easter holidays. Building on the successes of the stomach churning Maelstrom

TUESDAY'S rain falling on already freezing footpaths and roads in the Bromsgrove district quickly turned them into skating rinks. Long queues of patients nursing a variety of broken bones and sprains caused by the slippery surfaces built up at hospital

Saturday, October 7, 2000. BROMSGROVE Rovers continued to falter in their attempts to improve on last season's performance as they were beaten 1-0 by Gresley Rovers in the Dr Martens League Western Division. A goal after just two minutes was enough to

TWO members of Bromsgrove Women's Voluntary Service, Mrs Butcher, of the Old Forge, Park Gat, and Mrs Graves, from Marlborough Avenue, have joined a national "flying squad" of volunteers to help with the East Anglian flood disaster. The two women had

GO FISHING 2003 took place at the NEC at the weekend. I took my annual pilgrimage on the opening day, Friday, and was pleasantly surprised -- the format is definitely getting better. There were masses of punters walking about with tackle they had purchased

IT took Malvern three missed opportunities and almost 20 minutes to get into their stride at Spring Lane against bottom club Barkers Butts. MALVERN 85pts, BARKERS BUTTS 5pts However, once prop Shaun Lancett's opener had gone on the scoreboard, the tone

INJURED striker Michael Moore is unlikely to be back in a Stourport Swifts shirt this season, according to boss Dave Titterton. Moore was a big hope for Swifts when he signed in October but despite four goals and several man-of-the-match displays, the

AN inquest was held at Powick Lunatic Asylum into the sad death of 49-year-old inmate George Spicer, from Droitwich Spa. George died from haemorrhaging caused by a four-and-a-half inch long beef rib bone having been lodged in his gullet for a week. Staff

If you fancy a perfect day out - you will be at home when the BBC Good Homes Show returns to The NEC, May 8 until 11 with even more ideas to get you in the mood for "Summer Living." Packed with fantastic new features to inspire every visitor, 2003 is

HOOLIGANS and vandals were making life a misery for scores of people in Rubery especially the elderly who were afraid to venture out after dark. Gang warfare between pupils at schools in the area was also a cause of concern for local people. A lack of

JUST over a week to go now. The big one is just around the corner and although we cannot wait, it's good that we have to. This week was always going to be a vital one to get the various niggles and injuries out of the way before April 12. I remember the

IF you're about to leave school and are still unsure of what you want to do in life then look no further than the Army. Joining up doesn't mean you are training only to be a fighting soldier for worldwide conflict situations. You can learn trades valid

Monday, August 28, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers continued their exciting yet frustrating start to the new campaign as they were held to a 3-3 draw against Blakenall yesterday in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Last year's leading scorers Mark Benbow

DEFENDING champions John Cook and Audrey Taylor were pipped for the 2003 title when Evesham staged the Whitehouse Cup, a prestigious foursomes medal competition. Conditions were perfect for the club's first major cup event of the season and it proved

WILLIAM Sparkes, a saltmaker from Union Lane, appeared before Droitwich magistrates on a "nuisance" charge." He had committed the offence while hopelessly drunk at Stoke Works Railway Station. Stationmaster George Barker told the court that several people

Saturday, August 19, 2000 NEW boss George Rooney's "toughest job" began with defeat as Bromsgrove Rovers lost 3-1 against Rugby United in their first Dr Martens League Western Division game of the new season. A Bromsgrove side containing the majority

HOT-SHOTS Mangotsfield United are the next challenge for in-form Stourport Swifts who made it three wins in a row on Saturday. The 3-0 success over fellow Dr Martens Western Division bottom-half side Shepshed Dynamo lifted Swifts to sixth from bottom,

ONE hundred and fifty years ago the relatives of pupils at Inkberrow First School were starting their first day in the classroom. The school opened as Inkberrow National School with 140 five to 14-year-olds in 1851. The Rev George Gray and his parishioners

BROMSGROVE Nail Forgers Ltd held their 14th annual general meeting. The chairman expressed his pleasure at the favourable state of the balance sheet. He remarked the provident fund had also been most useful, in the case of the death of a member a £4 grant

FAME Academy, Popstars and Pop Idol will have nothing on pupils at a Worcester school in the years to come. While these television shows currently satisfy the public demand for reality television, Bishop Perowne CE High School will be producing stars

THERE is almost a cup final feel about Sunday's game at Orrell and I think that's how we are approaching these matches now. We have five league games to go now until the clash with Rotherham at Sixways and it is vital that we keep on winning. There is

CONSIDERING the effort Stourport's Avis Field puts into her work as a volunteer worker at Kemp Hospice, it is small wonder she has any time left to enjoy the whole array of hobbies she has. Mrs Field, who spent many years in midwifery and as a district

JANE Hatton can be expected to cope well in the Three Peaks Challenge team she joins for charity this month. Climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in 24 hours must be a doddle to someone who has faced as many challenges as 35-year-old Mrs

Croome: Mr R A A Bullock, (Con) The Drive, Whittington, Worcester (01905 360103). Hallow: Mr A E Davies (Con), The Cobbins, Wichenford (01886 888263). Malvern Chase: Mrs Diane Rayner (Lib Dem), Tintern House, 12 Abbey Road, Malvern (01684 566907). Malvern

Visitors will see three wheel spinning days of action as The Bike Show rides into The NEC between April 25-27. And the Shuttle/Times and News has tickets to the show to be won. The Bike Show is the yearly extravaganza for cyclists of all disciplines and

SKATEBOARD crazy youngsters were warned that they were likely to be disappointed because Bromsgrove would most probably be the last town in the West Midlands to get its own skateboard ramp. A request by the Recreation committee to build a skateboard ramp

WORCESTER Bedwardine: Mr D W Prodger (Con), 52 Cormorant Rise, Worcester (01905 426293). Claines: Mr A C Roberts (Con), 5 Tyndale, Harley Goodacre (01905 21799). Nunnery: Mr R C Peachey (Lab) 36 York Place, Worcester (01905 28858). St Barnabas: Mrs M

THERE'S no point in feeling sorry for ourselves after Otley. We won the game convincingly but lost Ben Hinshelwood in the process. With the amount of injuries we are picking up we are beginning to wonder just when our luck is going to turn! I looked on

Social Services: 31 Ombersley Street East (01905 772288).

THE main talking point at Sixways this week has been the move for Craig Quinnell and I must admit, it's an exciting signing. We have not had our fair share of luck with injuries this season and to lose not one but two of your main impact players has been

FOR someone who only joined his first Scout group because he was persuaded to by his father, Kidderminster's Ted Ebury has gone on to record a remarkable list of achievements. Mr Ebury, who will be 91 in August, has just finished serving on the executive

WE'RE all going on a summer holiday, fun and laughter for a week or two - or is it really tantrums and tears for a mammoth six weeks? Every child across Worcestershire is now basking in the glory that alarm calls are of no consequence and school is a

County Youth Service: County Buildings, St Mary's St (01905 763763). Education: PO Box 73, Worcester -- Pupils admission transfers and exclusions, free school meals, school transport, essential clothing. County Buildings, St Mary's St, Worcester (01905

THE image of "old chalky", of Dennis the Menace fame, may be long outdated. But there can be few to equal Astley's Graham Campbell for matching a modern schoolchild's view of what makes a "cool" headmaster. The 80-odd pupils at the rural primary school

BROMSGROVE and Stoke Prior were thrown into a high state of excitement when inmates at Stoke Reformatory rebelled and escaped. The Messenger said: "If the emergency had not been met promptly and determinedly the outcome might have been serious, but the

GOVERNORS at North Bromsgrove High School were to make representations to the county council for £29,000 to refurbish the school's swimming pool which had fallen into disrepair. THE Bromsgrove family grocery firm of John B Wilson and Sons held a dinner

STRIKER Michael Moore will be back in training with Stourport Swifts tonight but boss Dave Titterton has ruled out a quick return to action. Titterton has a strong squad to select from for Saturday's game at home to Gloucester City and can afford to give

CONGRATULATIONS all round for those celebrating various awards this term. It comes as no surprise that Worcestershire has an abundance of projects to celebrate. Whether they are individual awards or for the whole school, they are all something to be proud

THE first of four men only Sunday afternoon services was held at St John's Church in Bromsgrove. A fairly large congregation turned up to hear the vicar give his sermon on the subject "Workingmen and the Church." The aim was to encourage more men to attend

PUPILS at Elgar Technology College are marking the end of what has been a transitional year for the school. It is 12 months since the school was awarded specialist status as a technology college. And what a year it has been! Walking through the building

Chief Executive: Mr David Wareing (01905 722200). Director of Corporate Services P Betts (01905 722002). Chief of Finance Officer: Mr Graham Lucas (01905 723471). Director of Community Services: Mr Anthony Audas (01905 722300). Director of Development

DAVE Titterton is calling for Stourport Swifts players to begin producing results as he nears the final piece of his squad jigsaw. The Swifts boss expects to complete the signing of a highly rated 17-year-old forward from the lower leagues next week.

PUPILS in Bromsgrove were taking packed lunches because of the small portions dished out by schools, the town's Trades Council claimed after receiving complaints from parents. Presently one in four youngsters were in receipt of free meals. CAMPAIGNERS

SOME 65 veteran members of Bromsgrove Labour Club sat down to their annual supper. Most of them had supported the club since its formation in 1927. A capital meal had been prepared by Mrs Dyer, Mrs H Webley, wife of the secretary, and Mrs Troth the stewardess

EXAMS may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean students will stop being tested. They may only be half way through their sixth form studies but, for hundreds of students across the county, it's time to find out what they want to do in the future.

Pershore 26pts, Keresley 30 SATURDAY'S match was possibly Pershore's worst league performance of the season. Even taking account of a few late cry-offs, there was still enough quality in the team to have won the game. Pershore started the stronger and

AT least seven players will be missing as Stourport Swifts tackle Dr Martens Western Division leaders Bromsgrove on Saturday. The crisis is likely to force boss Dave Titterton into making his first start for about eight months in front of a bumper crowd

A TOTAL of 32 cases of scarlet fever, in Bromsgrove during December and the first two weeks of this month, had been notified to the town's medical officer Dr Kidd. He suspected that in the case of children, the epidemic was being made worse by parents

A WATERLOGGED Bedworth pitch prevented Stourport Swifts from making up ground on their Dr Martens Western Division rivals on Saturday. Swifts remain fourth from bottom with the teams below them all losing and they are three points behind Rocester, who

BOSS Dave Titterton has launched an audacious bid to bring former skipper Asa Charlton back to Stourport Swifts on loan. The versatile 24-year-old, who joined Worcester City earlier this season, is battling back to match fitness after a groin injury.

PERSISTENT drunks appearing before magistrates in Bromsgrove and Droitwich would pay higher fines in line with new national licensing laws aimed at trying to cut drinking. However, many believed it went against the fundamental right of the individual

Who to contact in an emergency... AMBULANCE Hereford-Worcester Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Ambulance HQ. 01886 834200. Central Control 01886 834244. Southern Divisional HQ 01905 763344. Western Divisional HQ 01432 353525. Northern Divisional HQ 01527

OFTEN you hear coaches say that teams didn't play well during a draw or defeat. You don't hear it too much when you've scored 11 tries during a match! We beat Bedford Blues 69-10 on Saturday and there were some good aspects to the display. However, I

THE sales were in full swing with many shops in Bromsgrove taking large adverts in the Messenger. John Justin in High Street had men's suits on offer at £17.99 and shirts for just £2.59. Avalon three-piece suites at £244 were selling well at Baylis furnishers

STOURPORT Swifts defender Parfait Medou-Otye is hoping to earn a professional deal at Conference promotion challengers Chester City. The 25-year-old, who is also being targeted by league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers, was due to play for Chester's reserves

LIFE took an abrupt right-angle turn for Mike Lewis the day he was told to wear glasses. All of a sudden this 50-something boss of a Kidderminster printing firm, well known in his home town as assistant district commissioner for Scouts, turned into Rolf

THE Greek Government is set to recognise David Walker's service during the Second World War by awarding him a medal. The Royal Army Service Corps driver was captured in Crete during the Second World War and held for four years. He had been on the British

ANYONE drawn to a key role in influencing important changes in the way society is organised would envy Isobel Dale's CV. It is difficult to imagine better credentials for her new post from April as a non-executive director of the new Worcestershire Community

A FIREMAN had to be lowered down the face of a cliff in Leach Green Lane, Rednal, to rescue a dog trapped on a ledge. The animal, which was none the worse for its ordeal, belonged to Mr Johnson from Leach Heath Lane. THE death occurred of well-known Bromsgrove