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  • 10/12/03 - Heeley eyes cup success

    IT'S becoming harder to fathom this Worcester City side by the week. One step forwards, three steps sideways and two steps back seems to be the pattern as they stumble from one match to the next scaling new heights for inconsistency. Just when they seem

  • KINDERTRANSPORT The Rose Theatre, Kidderminster. Until Saturday

    EXPECTING a rather stuffy exploration of a little-known aspect of the build-up to the Second World War - the title refers to the transportation of Jewish German children to England before the outbreak - I was pleasantly surprised by The Nonentities' latest

  • 12/11/03 - Juggling act for City manager

    FOOTBALL managers are by nature a wheeler-dealer bunch, especially at non-league level. It's part of the job and the maxim that you are only as good as your contacts (toss in budget to that equation as well) stands up to scrutiny. That's why when you

  • 22/1/04 - Premiership ambition still burns for Lyman

    JOB HUNTING tightheads who are beginning to hear Worcester's march on the Premiership should think on. Neil Lyman is not about to give up. Every year the prop, who began his career down the road in Kidderminster, is faced with a fresh challenge. A new

  • Gemma cracks top role

    IT'S a cracker! Teenage ballet star Gemma Chidlow has landed a part in Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker. Gemma, a pupil at Holy Trinity School in Kidderminster, was chosen to play the parts of a soldier and a flower during the full-scale production

  • EDUCATING RITA Rose Theatre until Saturday

    ONE of the best - and most popular - recent productions of the Nonentities details the intriguing journey of a chirpy scouse hairdresser to slick literary critic and her relationship with her jaded tutor along the way. Educating Rita has returned to the

  • 22/10/03 - Woodley playing for a City future

    CRAIG Woodley has been given a month to prove he's worth a contract at City. And the 27-year-old trialist, who made a fleeting appearances as a stoppage time substitute at Hinckley last night, is determined to win over Worcester boss John Barton. It's

  • AN EVENING WITH RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN Kidderminster Town Hall

    STOURPORT Choral and Operatic Society's spring concert comprised songs from musicals, such as The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Carousel and Oklahoma!. Knowing all these shows well, I could picture the characters when every song was performed

  • 18/12/03 - January is key for promotion race

    JOHN Brain believes next month will shape Worcester's season and could yet decide their promotion dream. The Sixways director of rugby has studied the run-ins of both the National One heavyweights and believes that January will be key for Worcester and

  • 20/11/03 - Richards powering a new mean machine

    WHEN Phil 'The Power' Richards arrived at Sixways in the summer he promised the players a 'brutal' time. He was true to his word and, five months on, Worcester can no longer be perceived as soft touches. The fitness coach, who learnt his 'skills for life

  • HALF A SIXPENCE Rose Theatre, Kidderminster Until Saturday

    Flash Bang Wallop! what a show by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society. Half a Sixpence tells the story of HG Wells's eponymous hero, Arthur Kipps, who goes from rags to riches and almost back again, losing sight along the way of what is really

  • 24/9/03 - Possession is king for Foy

    AS a young Birmingham City player in the early 1990s David Foy had it drummed into him the importance of possession. Anyone at St George's Lane on Saturday, in fact at any match that Foy plays in, will recognise those lessons have been taken to heart.

  • 17/9/03 - Changes fail to rouse City

    THREE defeats on the bounce doesn't constitute a crisis but on the other hand its difficult to see just where City's next win is coming from. John Barton rang the changes last night in a bid to shake up his side, relegating Mark Owen to the bench and

  • CATCH ME IF YOU CAN UCI Cinema, Merry Hill

    The story of Frank Abagnale Jr shows that teenagers really can make their dreams come true - as a Pan Am airline pilot, hospital doctor or qualified lawyer. The smooth-talking schoolboy just skips through the film, one step ahead of his FBI pursuers,

  • 3/9/03 - Trust shapes way for City

    MOVES are afoot to give City fans a far bigger say in how the club is run with the establishment of a Supporters' Trust. The idea simply involves greater input and access from those on the terraces of St George's Lane into the running and direction of

  • 23/10/03 - World Cup giving Ben a real buzz

    SCOTLAND have hardly set the world alight in rugby's showpiece event but for Ben Hinshelwood, nothing can dull the experience. Worcester Rugby Club's star centre is loving every minute of the World Cup in Australia and, having started Scotland's opening

  • 27/8/03 - Middleton silences snipers

    JOHN Barton believes Darren Middleton answered a few critics with his display against Moor Green on Monday night. It was packed with plenty of forward breaks plus a willingness to chase down and harry opponents, doing what Middleton calls the 'ugly side

  • 20/8/03 - Wilde card ace in the pack

    ADAM Wilde's less than auspicious start to the season when he hurt his ankle hanging out the washing will hopefully not be an omen for City's remainder of the season. There have been freak mishaps in the City camp before of course -- Ian Cottrill slipped

  • 2/10/03 - Jenner plays down Bees title bid

    OCTOBER may not seem the most lip smacking of months for Worcester supporters. In reality it is exactly what is needed. Two cup games and league matches against Manchester and Wakefield hardly fire the imagination. But for a Worcester side which has struggled

  • 11/9/03 - Hickey unmoved by Orrell's money jibes

    DREW Hickey talks an impressive game. The Australian will, however, be desperate to put some of those words into practice on Saturday when his former employers come to town. Orrell arrive at Sixways still smarting from Hickey's summer departure when he

  • Facts, figures and fixtures 2003/2004 season

    16/8/03 Ilkeston Town 0 REDDITCH UNITED 6 (Quiggin, Myers 3, Leadbeater, Ross) 23/8/03 REDDITCH UNITED 1 Clevedon Town 0 (Leadbeater) 25/8/03 Bromsgrove Rovers 0 REDDITCH UNITED 1 9Leadbeater) 30/8/03 FA CUP preliminary round: Leek CSOB 2 REDDITCH UNITED

  • Facts, figures and fixtures 2002/2003 season

    Pre-season 20/07/02 - Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 (Forsythe, Fenn, Bullard) 25/07/02 - Redditch United 3 (Hall, Knight, 2) Stourbridge 1 (Lee) 30/07/02 - Redditch United 1 (MacVarish) Burton Albion 1 (Garner) League 17/08/02 - Redditch United

  • Facts, figures and fixtures 2001/2002 season

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

  • ADAM WILLIS - Centre-half. 21/9/76. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 18.

    Impressed on trial with Harriers during pre-season and signed a one-year deal before the start of the 2003/04 season. Started his career as a young professional at Coventry but was not given a first-team debut for the then-Premiership club. The promising

  • Jack Black arrives as a bona fide superstar

    School Of Rock is the crowd-pleaser of the year, a movie that takes a pretty thin story idea - failed guitar god teaches cute kids how to get their ya-yas out - and turns it into an inspired, invigorating comedy that will have you laughing from its opening

  • Tom's rush of blood almost cost his head

    TOM Cruise almost lost his head, quite literally, while making his epic action-adventure The Last Samurai - but the superstar is still determined to carry on doing his own stunts. Being a $20m-a-role A-list star means you can easily have others take the

  • Greg gets stuck in to test boundaries of taste

    THE amicable Greg Kinnear usually likes working with other actors - but in his new comedy Stuck On You he found Matt Damon was just too close for comfort. The movie is a typically outlandish comedy by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, creators of There's Something

  • You'll be fine as long as you've got your elf

    ELF (PG, 96mins) Comedy. Will Ferrell, Edward Asner, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Mary Steenburgen, Daniel Tay. aT one time or another, we have all felt lonely and isolated - as if we simply don't fit in. Buddy (Ferrell) has felt that way

  • Even the sex scene didn't stop Linney!

    Laura Linney is one of just two Americans in Richard Curtis' very British romantic comedy Love Actually - and when it came to joining the ensemble she didn't have to be asked twice. "It was a real no brainer joining the cast, Richard just wrote me this

  • Business Groups

    Bewdley Town Centre Forum: Betty Bridgewater, Chairman (01299 403123). Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Herefordshire and Worcestershire: Enterprise House, Castle Street, Worcester (01905 723200) or Crossgate House, Crossgate Road, Park Farm North

  • Trading Estates

    Bewdley Commercial Centre Ltd: Longbank, Bewdley (01299 266794). Hartlebury Trading Estate (Saville Gordon Ltd): Estate office (01299 250733). West Bromwich Estates Ltd: Meadow Mills, Dixon Street, Kidderminster (01562 740588). Wilden Industrial Estates

  • 8/3/04 Kavanagh off in Swifts slump

    SWINDON SUPERMARINE 2, SWIFTS 1 RICHARD Kavanagh saw red as Stourport Swifts crashed to a 2-1 defeat at fellow strugglers Swindon Supermarine in the Dr Martens Western Division. The battling midfielder was given his marching orders just before the interval

  • 4/3/04 Giddings' lucky strike sinks Stoke

    SWIFTS 1, STOKE 0 STOURPORT Swifts booked a Staffordshire Senior Cup semi-final place after a Kerry Giddings goal saw off a young Stoke City side in a replay. But it needed Lady Luck to shine on Dave Titterton's side with the 53rd-minute winner arriving

  • 2/2/04 No end to Swifts' grim losing run

    A DEAN Perrow hat-trick condemned Stourport Swifts to a fifth straight defeat in all competitions on Saturday at Walshes Meadow. Swifts lost 3-0 to promotion-chasing Sutton Coldfield Town in a Dr Martens Western Division clash played out in atrocious

  • Tori's late saver

    Kidderminster Ladies 3, Evesham Utd Ladies 3 UNITED travelled to West Midlands Regional League Premier Division side Har-riers on Sunday for a friendly fixture. With the home side fielding seven regular first teamers, the Robins should be pleased with

  • 26/1/04 Saunders sinks Swifts in injury-time

    TEAM BATH 2, SWIFTS 1 STOURPORT Swifts returned from the West Country empty-handed after an injury-time goal gave Team Bath all three points in a 2-1 win. The Dr Martens Western Division result leaves the Swifts anxiously looking over their shoulders

  • Ladies locking horns

    NEVER mind Chelsea v Arsenal in the Champions League, get down to Common Road next Wednesday, March 24. What is hoped will be the first of an annual challenge match between the ladies of Evesham United and Stratford Town is taking place. The match kicks

  • 12/1/04 Form team edge win over Swifts

    SWIFTS 0, CIRENCESTER 1 STOURPORT could claim an 'A' for effort but rarely looked like scoring in a 1-0 home defeat to on-song Cirencester Town in the Dr Martens Western Division. The Gloucestershire side marched up to fourth in the table by extending

  • 7/1/04 Ronnie's rocket puts Swifts back on track

    RONNIE Sayer capped an outstanding display by grabbing Stourport Swifts' winner in their 2-1 defeat of Mangotsfield United at Walshes Meadow. The midfielder unleashed a powerful 25-yard drive that flew into the roof of the net nine minutes from time as

  • Busst blast for skipper

    WHILE Dave Busst had another go at the referee for sending off his skipper, the United manager had no sympathy for Lee Knight, writes Mervyn Collins. "It was another poor sending off in terms of the two decisions but, having spoken to Lee about his disciplinary

  • Stewart Pearl

    Position: Hooker. Age: 22. Previous clubs: Leamington. Plenty of under 21 experience under his belt should have brought him closer to the first team but with Chris Pearson and Chris Hall in front of him, his opportunities may be limited.

  • 5/1/04 More derby misery for Swifts

    STOURPORT Swifts crashed to another comprehensive defeat in a Worcestershire Dr Martens Western Division derby on Saturday with a 3-0 loss at Evesham. They served up a lack-lustre display following the 4-0 beating by Redditch on New Year's Day. Evesham

  • Robins hand boss Busst a two-year contract

    EVESHAM United manager Dave Busst has signed a two-year contract with the Common Road club, writes Mervyn Collins. The former Coventry City defender, whose career was tragically cut short through injury, took charge of team affairs last November when

  • 5/1/04 Runaway leaders steam over Swifts

    SWIFTS 0, REDDITCH 4 TWO goals in the opening 10 minutes swept aside Stourport Swifts on New Year's Day as Redditch tightened their grip on the Dr Martens Western Division title. By the end of their 4-0 win, Redditch had opened up a 12-point lead on the

  • Redditch set to move in on Flynn

    AFTER losing Lee Knight for four matches and then losing three successive matches, Evesham United face the prospect of losing Sean Flynn, writes Mervyn Collins. The influential midfielder is the subject of a seven-day approach by the Western Division

  • 29/12/03 Ball back to haunt Swifts

    RICHARD Ball leapt off the bench to score a debut goal and deny his former Stourport Swifts team-mates maximum points in a 2-2 draw at Halesowen Town. The striker linked up with Swifts' Dr Martens Western Division rivals at the start of the week and celebrated

  • No panic as revival halts

    THERE will be no sweeping changes when Dave Busst reflects on the abrupt end to Evesham United's recent revival, writes Mervyn Collins. The Common Road chief was understandably upset at the way his charges gifted Taunton three first-half goals last Saturday

  • Busst seeks swift tonic

    DAVE Busst will be desperately disappointed if his Evesham United side fails to bring back anything from Saturday's visit to Taunton Town, writes Mervyn Collins. After seeing his side meekly surrender their unbeaten record last weekend, the Common Road

  • Busst is manager of the month

    DAVE Busst has been named the Dr Martens League Western Division Manager of the Month for January, writes Mervyn Collins. The Common Road chief led his revitalised side to four wins and two draws in an unbeaten sequence that has lifted the Robins into

  • Acupuncture

    Compli-Medicare: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055).

  • David Officer

    Position: Centre. Age: 29. Previous clubs: Harlequins, Edinburgh. Officer signed a two-year deal at Sixways in June after expressing a desire to link up with assistant coach Andy Keast. Keast signed Officer for Quins but was replaced as coach before he

  • 20/11/03 Swifts fall at county rivals

    FOR all his shouting Dave Titterton could do little to stop Stourport Swifts losing 2-0 at Bromsgrove Rovers on Tuesday. The Swifts boss spent the majority of the game hurling instructions from the stand and then the touchline but his cries were in vain

  • Hugo Southwell

    Position: Full Back. Age: 22. Previous clubs: Bristol. Exciting product of the Bristol Academy, Southwell will push Duncan Roke for a starting place at 15 this season. Spent a time on trial last season and took the eye with a number of pacy displays.

  • Managers see red on a black day for Gloucester ref Green

    REFEREE Russell Green left both managers seeing red after last Saturday's Dr Martens league clash at Common Road, writes Mervyn Collins. Evesham United boss Dave Busst was fuming over the Gloucester official's decision to send off skipper Lee Knight,

  • Gavin Pfister

    Position: Flanker. Age: 28. Previous clubs: London Irish, Western Province, Stormers. Pfister will offer competition for places in the back row with the likes of Jim Jenner, Christian Evans, Mark Gabey, Richard Bates and Richard Nias.

  • Smudger reveals reasons for revival

    LONG serving Andy Smith revealed the reasons behind the amazing turnaround at Common Road in the past couple of months. The popular full back admitted he was close to walking out on the club he has served for more than four seasons prior to Dave Busst's

  • 10/11/03 Cirencester chop for Swifts' unbeaten run

    STOURPORT Swifts' five-match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end with a 3-2 Dr Martens Western Division defeat at deserving winners Cirencester. Swifts, out of action for a week, were caught napping as the home side took a ninth-minute lead and then proceeded

  • Perfect tonic for visit of leaders

    A MAGNIFICENT fightback at Ilkeston on Tuesday stretched Eve-sham United's unbeaten run to five matches. The Robins trailed by two goals after 17 minutes but, amazingly, found themselves 3-2 in front six minutes after the break. Dave Busst's men hit the

  • Adrian Olver

    Position: Prop. Age: 32. Previous clubs: Saracens, Rotherham. Vastly experienced tight-head prop arrives to add competition for places. Takes Alejandro Moreno's spot in the Sixways squad.

  • 29/10/03 Price is penalty king on debut

    ANDY Wright hit the winning penalty but keeper Ryan Price was the real shoot-out hero as Stourport Swifts finally clawed their way into the Dr Martens Cup second round. Swifts had been level at 1-1 with Worcestershire rivals Redditch after extra-time

  • Aromatherapy

    P. Holloway: 13 Delamere Road, Bewdley (01299 403309 or 0403 79445). Compli-Medicare: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055).

  • Jukes at Stourport but no swift return

    THERE could be a familiar face back in Evesham's new year line-up but there won't be one in Stourport's on Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins. Wesley Joyce was back at Common Road last weekend and he could force himself into the reckoning for the double-header

  • Back Care

    Kidderminster Back Care Association: Pat Mills, 15 Greenhill Close, Tenbury Wells (01584 811339). P Kitson: 84 New Road, Kidderminster (01562 861717).

  • Phil's men no pushover

    PHIL Mullen returns to Common Road on Saturday in charge of a team in a worse predicament than when he resigned as Evesham manager in October, writes Mervyn Collins. However, Cinderford's basement position hides the fact that the Forest of Dean side have

  • 15/10/03 Never-say-die Swifts rescue superb point

    RUGBY UNITED 1, SWIFTS 1 BATTLING Stourport Swifts displayed a never-say-die attitude to rescue a point at Rugby United with the final kick of the match. Substitute Steve Hawkes was the hero after popping up to drill home a superb shot to draw 1-1 with

  • Absent Andy another blow as Busst lines up new faces

    DAVE Busst has been dealt another blow in his bid to elevate Evesham United away from the lower reaches of the Dr Martens League Western Division. Ever-present full back Andy Smith is at a wedding tomorrow and will be missing for the trip to Ilkeston

  • Second call for Lee as goals dry up at home

    Evesham Utd 0, Halesowen Tn 2 DAVE Busst is yet to see his side score at Common Road as a third successive blank ended hopes of Worcestershire senior Cup glory at the first hurdle on a frosty Tuesday night. The Robins have found the net nine times on

  • Chiropodists

    Stephanie Ainsley and Kevin Boyle: 10 Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 746734). Mr and Mrs G Hamilton: Hardmans Dale, Milson (01299 271205). Jackson M. W: 4 Swiss Heights, Stourport (01299 878661). Jones P: 13 New Street, Stourport (01299 878058).

  • Knight set for debut

    WESLEY Joyce made a surprise return to Evesham colours last weekend and he will be joined by another player who will bring even more steel into United's ranks. Former Solihull and Redditch stopper Lee Knight signed from Willenhall earlier this week and

  • Busst in hunt for two new players

    SUCCESSIVE home defeats without finding the net will signal the hunt for new faces ahead of Evesham United's trip to Clevedon Town on Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins. Manager Dave Busst is set to meet up with an experienced defender tonight, while also

  • Dan Zaltzman

    Position: Lock. Age: 26. Previous clubs: Saracens, Leicester. Zaltzman built up a good partnership with Martin Morgan last season and it was no surprise to see him win a new Sixways contract. A great competitor.

  • Clinics

    Bewdley Clinic: Dog Lane, Bewdley (01299 403677). Cleobury Mortimer Medical Centre: Pinkham, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270209); Emergency line (01299 270278); District nurse: 01299 271356); Health visitor (01299 271499). Kidderminster Health Centre: Bromsgrove

  • Birds follow the storm

    IT was a windy day with gusts causing many of the lush greeny silver birch trees to bend back and shake their leaves furiously. The sky was a deep, rich blue, but all around stood tall ominous rain clouds. The tops of these clouds were billowing white

  • 1/9/03 Wood sets Swifts off on FA Cup run

    SWIFTS 1, BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS 0 JAMES Wood opened his Stourport Swifts account with a well-struck volley to steer Dave Titterton's side into the qualifying round of the FA Cup. But the Walshes Meadow side made hard work of beating a team struggling in

  • Tony Windo

    Position: Prop. Age: 33. Previous clubs: Gloucester. Windo won a new contract at Sixways on the back of a very consistent season. Will provide good competition for places this time around.

  • New man set for a starter at Yate

    CHAIRMAN Jim Cockerton is confident that the managerial vacancy at Common Road will be quickly filled, writes Mervyn Collins. Evesham United's committee has met and reached a short list of potential replacements for Phil Mullen and an announcement could

  • Dental Surgeons

    Atkinson R. and Harding T. W: Mercian House, York Street, Stourport (01299 827437). Bradley D. G., Shorthouse R. M: 25 Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 822052). Clarke P. M. Masters R and Bard A. M.: 51-52 Load Street, Bewdley (01299 403000). Comberton

  • 25/8/03 Davies loss proves costly

    SHEPSHED 1 SWIFTS 1 Everything looked rosy at the Dovecote as Stourport Swifts looked to build on an early wonder goal from Kerry Giddings on Saturday. Striker Antony Robinson was up to his usual ball juggling tricks and three Dr Martens Western Division

  • Six points the target

    SUCCESSIVE matches against fellow Western Division strugglers Yate Town could hold the key to Evesham's short and long-term future. Nothing fewer than six points will be demanded by the temporary management team of Micky Brennan and Paul West ahead of

  • 19/8/03 Sayer swoops but Swifts slip to defeat

    SOLIHULL 2 SWIFTS 1 A first Dr Martens Western Division goal from summer signing Ronnie Sayer failed to maintain Stouport Swifts' winning start to the season. The former Telford United midfielder rose to head home a Mark Jones cross midway through the

  • St Marks flies

    HOT sunny days in May are always great to go out in search of some of the districts more interesting creepy crawlies. Finding a south facing slope with a patch of bare sandy soil, I sat down on an area of soft hair grass and enjoyed the warmth of the

  • United boss resigns after Tuesday loss

    PHIL Mullen resigned as Evesham United's manager soon after watching his side lose for the tenth time in 15 matches this season, writes Mervyn Collins. The manner of Mullen's departure on Tuesday night was surprising but the parting of the ways was perhaps

  • 18/8/03 Late signing Robinson steals show

    SWIFTS 2 YATE 0 TALK of a top-six Dr Martens Western Division finish seems ambitious but Stourport may just have a chance if they can hang on to mercurial winger Anthony Robinson. The former Kidderminster Harriers and Stratford Town forward may well move

  • Fun of fair!

    THERE'S a programme fair at Common Road on Sunday when a huge selection of matchday magazines will be on sale. The event between 11am and 3pm takes place at the home of Evesham United and there's no charge for entry. So, just pop down and see what's on

  • Dental Technicians

    Bewdley Dental Laboratory: 51 Load Street, Bewdley (01299 400943). H and S Prosthetics: 25B Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 745504). Simmonds R. S: 54 Blackwell Street, Horsefair, Kidderminster (01562 60853). Spear Dental Ceramics: Lombard Lodge,

  • Bluebells

    MAY is here and the woods all around the district are ablaze with wild flowers. A trip to Hurcott Pools and Woods nature reserve, Kidderminster, is strongly recommended, as these are now a sea of blue. I always find it such an uplifting experience to

  • Laying down law

    JOINT temporary manager Micky Brennan has issued an ultimatum to Evesham United's players in the wake of Phil Mullen's resignation. "They can either have a go and help us get out of this mess or they can take the 'I can't be bothered attitude'", Brennan

  • Duncan Roke

    Position: Full back. Age: 27. Previous clubs: Henley, Leicester. Came to Sixways as a centre but by the end of the campaign had established himself as the number one full-back at Worcester. His pace is his greatest asset and will be a threat again this

  • 7/8/03 Robo dazzles Stourbridge

    SUBSTITUTE Antony Robinson changed the course of the game with a stunning second-half display against last season's Midland Alliance champions on Tuesday. Playing against his former club, Robinson bagged a double and had a hand in a third as Stourbridge

  • 31/7/03 Classy Wood on mark

    JAMES Wood showed he is more than capable of stepping up in class as Stourport Swifts' new striker produced an excellent performance. Wood, who won the Midland Alliance golden boot with Oldbury last term, led the front-line well and hit the equaliser

  • Fixture reshuffle to fill blank Saturdays

    EVESHAM face a major fixture reshuffle if they aren't to endure a trio of blank weekends. After Saturday's visit to Gloucester and next Tuesday's home date with Rugby United, the Robins find themselves with three blank Saturdays! Bromsgrove's FA Cup exploits

  • 24/7/03 Poor first half costs Swifts

    SWIFTS 1 STUDLEY 3 AN IMPROVED second-half display nearly saved Stourport Swifts in Wednesday's friendly but they eventually slipped to a disappointing home defeat. Swifts were only denied by teenage substitute keeper Paul Maynard who pulled off a string

  • Lose out after taking lead

    A DISAPPOINTING performance at Malvern on Sunday saw Evesham Ladies crash to defeat in the Wyvern Associates League Cup. Evesham took the lead after nine minutes when Lorraine Jones and Charlotte Benson-Wilson combined to set up Nicky Bond who slotted

  • Family Planning

    Family Planning and Cytology Clinic: Kidderminster Health Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 820091).

  • 24/7/03 Ball off to flyer with a hat-trick

    BROMYARD 1 SWIFTS 7 RAMPANT Stourport Swifts took no prisoners in their first pre-season friendly at depleted West Midlands League side Bromyard. Last season's hotshot Richard Ball bagged a hat-trick and there was also a superb overhead kick strike from

  • Gallant effort but nothing to show

    Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Burlish 3 UNITED staged a brave performance against the league leaders in Sunday's Kidder-minster Women's County League fixture. Evesham settled quickly and were the brighter team with the pace of frontrunners Nicky Bond and Tori

  • Health Authorities

    Health Promotion Services: Stourport Health Centre, Worcester Street, Stourport (01299 828778). Shropshire Health Authority: William Farr House, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury (01743 261300). Worcestershire Health Authority: Isaac Maddox House, Shrub Hill

  • Martin Morgan

    Position: Lock. Age: 23. Previous clubs: Cardiff, Llanelli. Great first season at Worcester from Morgan and built up a good understanding with Dan Zaltzman. Has represented Wales at youth, under-18, 19 and 21 level and cannot be far off a full cap.

  • 27/3/04 - Molby out to extend Viveash loan spell

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' director of football Jan Molby is keen to extend the loan spell of central defender Adrian Viveash. The 34 year-old's last match under his current one month loan stint from Swindon Town is due to be in today's Nationwide League

  • Clean sheet earns point

    Evesham Utd 0, Cirencester Tn 0 DEFENSIVE pride was salvaged at Common Road last Saturday as United took a deserved point from the surprise Western Division title chasers. After the shambles of the opening 20 minutes at Solihull seven days earlier, the

  • Past to put right on F A Trophy trail

    EVESHAM United will travel down the M5 on Saturday intent on salvaging respect from a couple of previous embarrassing results. The Robins visit Gloucester City in the FA Trophy and they will be keen to make progress on at least one knockout front after

  • 24/3/04 - Betts off to join Hereford

    HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has snapped up Kidderminster Harriers outcast Rob Betts. The 22-year-old midfielder impressed Turner during a recent friendly. "He's a holding player in a similar position to Jamie Pitman and could well force his way

  • Bromsgrove RFC First XV 2003/04

    Back row, from left, Della Bailey (Sports Therapist), Dean Ball (Director of Coaching), Mark Cornelius, Dave Hurcombe, Richard Arnold, Andy Bridge, Tom Churchill, Ross Baxter, Carl Bradley, Steve Phillips, Dave Wilkinson (Director of Coaching) and Neil

  • Third defeat on bounce

    Evesham Utd 0, Mangotsfield Utd 1 LAST week it was back to basics, now it could be back to the drawing board if Saturday's disappointing show is anything to judge, writes Mervyn Collins. Once again, fortune failed to shine on Dave Busst's side as Sean

  • Conservation plans

    I have to admit it even feels a bit strange to me, but it is at this time of year decisions are taken to plan the conservation work for the next 12 months. From what has already been decided it looks as though it is going to be quite an exciting year

  • Ladies get hit for six!

    Worcester City Ladies 6, Evesham Utd 2 AN INABILITY to make the most of their chances proved United's downfall last Sunday. Tori Southern hit the side-netting when well placed after only two minutes, while Charlotte Benson-Wilson was unlucky when a free-kick

  • Blank weekend follows Wednesday Harriers date

    FRESH from Saturday's emphatic victory over Taunton, Phil Mullen has arranged a friendly outing with Kidderminster Harriers for Wednesday night - September 10. United's players face a blank weekend following last week's ignominious FA Cup exit but they

  • Hospitals

    Kidderminster Hospital: Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 823424). Lea Castle Centre and North Warwickshire NHS Trust: Wolverley (01562 850461). Lea Castle Homes: Castle Road, Cookley, Kidderminster (01562 851968); Coombe House, Broomfield Road, Kidderminster

  • Jim Jenner

    Position: Number eight. Age: 30. Previous clubs: Bristol, Exeter, Newcastle. Jenner was named supporters' player of the season after a fine return following his one campaign in the Premiership with Newcastle. Brought an extra try scoring threat with his

  • Ben Hinshelwood

    Position: Centre. Age: 25. Previous clubs: Bedford. One of the players of the season at Sixways. Scored 23 tries from centre and full-back and should go from strength to strength this season in National One. A big plus for Worcester to have him after

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago March 19 1904 In about three months time Broadway will no longer be the isolated and, for many people, almost inaccessible place it has been hitherto. The date for the opening of the new railway from Honeybourne as far as Broadway is provisionally

  • Coach running to Hallen

    A COACH will be leaving the High Street at 4.30pm tomorrow for the FA Cup preliminary qualifying round replay at Hallen. There should be plenty of seats available but supporters wishing to cheer on the Robins are asked to ring Mike at the club on 01386

  • 6/3/04 - Molby in rallying call to his team

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' director of football Jan Molby has issued a rallying call as his side head for a crucial stage in their Nationwide League Division Three relegation battle. Harriers' hopes of avoiding the dreaded drop were boosted by a 2-1 home

  • Problems pile up for Mullen

    PHIL Mullen tried to sign an Australian goalkeeper last week . . . but it wasn't Damien Beattie, writes Mervyn Collins. The Common Road manager gave the impression that Beattie was in line for a surprise recall but the Down Under deputy was in fact the

  • 5/3/04 - More of same needed as Harriers bid to move up

    JAN Molby is urging his Kidderminster Harriers relegation fighters to produce a 'same again' performance against York City in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough. The Harriers boss was happy with their display on Tuesday, which

  • Early goals sink unbeaten hosts

    ANOTHER three points, another unbeaten record torn to shreds and a Manager of the Month in waiting. That's the triumphant tale of another successful Saturday. Two goals in the opening 17 minutes helped United raise their total of points collected since

  • Top seven finish bid

    A TOP seven finish will guarantee Evesham United a place in the new-look Dr Martens League Premier Division next August. Huge changes are due at the end of the 2003/2004 campaign that will see the introduction of Conference North and South sections that

  • Learning Disabilities Accommodation

    Arden House: 11 Roden Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 744056). Ashbourne House: 156 Chester Road North, Kidderminster (01562 822059) and 20 Comberton Road, Kidderminster (01562 823456 admin). Ashwood: 34 Woodfield Crescent, Kidderminster (01562 741455).

  • Craig pots penalties as Robins sink Reds

    Evesham Utd 2, Redditch Utd 0 DOWN to the bare bones in terms of personnel, Evesham produced a rattling good display to land Redditch's title hopes a body blow, writes Mervyn Collins. Ten points clear at the top of the Western Division table and unbeaten

  • Mullen chases Australian keeper ahead of opener

    PHIL Mullen is trying to sign an Australian goalkeeper in time for Saturday's Dr Martens League Western Division opener at Sutton Coldfield . . . but it isn't Damien Beattie, writes Mervyn Collins. The Common Road manager gave the impression that Beattie

  • 24/2/04 - Molby -- Donny don't scare us!

    JAN Molby believes Saturday's 2-0 win over Swansea City has helped relegation-haunted Kidderminster Harriers lose their fear of going to Nationwide League Division Three table-toppers Doncaster Rovers on Friday. The Aggborough director of football says

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago February 20 1904 It was unfortunate that the annual meeting of the Evesham Cottage Hospital was held at an hour, and on a day which was particularly inconvenient to the majority, for the very small attendance would indicate a lack of interest

  • Heathland birds

    WHEN they think of heath birds, most people imagine skylarks soaring above the heather or a kestrel hovering with amazing skill, ready to pounce on a hapless mouse. However, during the past week I had two encounters with birds which are not exactly rare

  • Mental Health

    MIND: Co-ordinator Bob Edge, Paddington House, New Road, Kidderminster (01562 865035). Shropshire Community Mental Health NHS Trust: Shelton Hospital, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury (01743 261000). South Shropshire Community Mental Health Team: 25 Corve Street

  • Christian Evans

    Position: Back Row. Age: 31. Previous clubs: Bayonne (France), Bristol. Evans was one of the unsung heroes of the Worcester squad last season and weighed in with some vital tries.

  • 21/2/04 - Harriers told to stay positive

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers players are being told to 'stay positive' in their bid to avoid relegation from the Nationwide League Division Three. Director of football Jan Mol-by's men have slumped to within a point of the dreaded drop zone after a depressing

  • Rampant Robins rattle Redditch

    Evesham Utd 2, Redditch Utd 0 DOWN to the bare bones in terms of personnel, Evesham produced a rattling good display to land Redditch's title hopes a body blow, writes Mervyn Collins. Ten points clear at the top of the Western Division table and unbeaten

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago January 30 1904 The annual dinner in connection with Pershore Co. 2nd V.B. Worcester Regiment was held at the Three Tuns Hotel when a good company sat down. Proposing "Success to the Pershore Company of Volunteers," General Davies said there

  • Snakes

    I recently saw a wildlife documentary, which featured a river python attacking, constricting and then consuming an antelope. This was quite a stunning bit of footage and I could not help but be impressed by this magnificent snake. Here in England we don't

  • George Davis

    Position: Prop. Age: 23. Previous clubs: Bristol. Enjoyed a number of first-team outings for Worcester last season after arriving at the beginning of the campaign. Is a useful squad player with his ability to play at tight or loose-head.

  • Home draws in FA Cup

    ANOTHER tough FA Trophy hurdle to cross but a more favourable FA Cup challenge came the way of Evesham United in last weekend's draws for the early rounds. Following last season's early exit at Merthyr Tydfil, the Robins must now travel to Glouces-ter

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago January 23 1904 Again it is necessary to call the attention of the managers of the Broadway School to the dangers which children run in being forced into the street to play. Somehow the school managers seem quite incapable of providing a

  • Ladies lose out after draw

    EVESHAM United Ladies fielded a team in the third WFA Women's Festival which at Pershore High School last Sunday. Competing in the Open Age section in a group including teams from Redditch, Worcester and Headless Cross, the Common Road side enjoyed mixed

  • Mullen snaps up new faces

    THE nucleus of Evesham United's first team pool is already in place ahead of the first training session on July 10. Wes Joyce, Nathan Jukes, Jay Powell, Andy smith and Mark Shepherd have all agreed to stay at Common Road, while manager Phil Mullen has

  • Nursing Homes

    Astley Hall: Church Lane, Astley, Stourport (01299 827020). Bryden House: Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster (01562 755888). Herons: Heronswood Road, Kidderminster (01562 825814). High Habberley House: Habberley Road, Kidderminster (01562 68422). Hollyfields

  • Ladies line up at WFA Festival

    EVESHAM United's ladies are back in action this weekend when they will meet up at Pershore High School for the Worcestershire FA Female Football Fest-ival. The club has also entered sides in the girls' category but it is the Common Road ladies who will

  • 10/2/04 - Keates signs for Harriers

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have agreed terms with Hull City midfielder Dean Keates. It is hoped the deal will be completed in time for the 24-year-old to make his debut in tonight's Nationwide Lea-gue Division Three clash with Cheltenham Town at Aggborough

  • Luncheon Clubs

    Adams House: Woodfield Street, Kidderminster (01562 740195). Age Concern: Tulip Tree Centre, Castle Road, Kidderminster (01562 827788). Age Concern: Helan Davies, Cleobury Day Centre, St Mary's Place, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270185). Arch Hill: Orchard

  • Opticians

    Chapman and Myers: 9 Rowland Hill Centre, Kidderminster (01562 822276). Crawford P: 8 Oxford Street, Kidderminster (01562 822577). Dollond and Aitchison: 6 Carlton House, Worcester Street, Kidderminster (01562 824474). Perrigo Opticians: 71 Load Street

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago December 19 1903 A circular was received by the Pershore Board of Guardians from the Haslingdon Union urging a reduction in the number of licensees, and the better control of clubs on the grounds that there were a great number of children

  • Errors mean another loss

    Evesham Utd 1, Sutton Coldfield Tn 3 TIM Clarke hardly had a save to make during the 90 minutes yet still ended up conceding three goals for a second successive Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins. He had hardly touched the ball when the diminutive Dean Perrow

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago December 5, 1903 The Christmas Fat Stock Show and sale at Shipston on Tuesday ranks as one of the best yet held. The quality throughout was of the highest order, especially the young steer class. The older bullock and the maiden heifer classes

  • Residential and Retirement Homes

    Areley House: Mrs Hook, Areley Lane (01299 823751). Broome House Rest Home: Broome Village, Clent, (01562 700417). Cambrian House: Chester Road North, Kidderminster (01562 825537). Drakelow Manor Rest and Retirement Home: Sladd Lane, Off Drakelow Lane

  • 6/2/04 - Harriers hunting Yeovil 'double'

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers hope to ease their Nationwide League Division Three relegation worries by securing their first victory in 2004 when they entertain Yeovil Town at Aggborough tomorrow. Harriers, six points away from the drop zone, will also be aiming

  • Second half salvo secures success

    Clevedon Tn 2, Evesham Utd 4 AN IRONIC twist of fate saw a sending off rebound in the faces of Saturday's hosts and United record a first win under Dave Busst's stewardship. Seasiders' central defender Shane Andrews saw red for kicking out at Andy Hammett

  • Physiotherapists

    Eatock J. A: 25 Silver Street, Kidderminster (01562 822117). Morley M: Mill Cottage, 7 Birmingham Road, Blakedown, Kidderminster (01562 700899). Strong Susan M (accredited): 94 Hurcott Road, Kidderminster (01562 751185). Watson, Rees and Dando: Physiotherapy

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago November 28, 1903 With regard to the Motor Car Act, the Surveyor submitted to Evesham Rural District Council, a list of district highways under 16 feet in width, limits and places where the speed of motor cars should not exceed ten miles

  • Late goals sink United

    DAVE Busst's worst fears were realised as Shepshed won for the first time in 17 att-empts last Saturday. The Western Divis-ion's basement side easily overcame the Robins who were woeful in attack and were then found out at the back in the final 20 minutes

  • Retirement and Social Clubs

    Age Concern Rural Links: Irene McFarland, Victory Hall, Clows Top (01562 827788). Association of Retired and Persons Over-50: Mrs G A Woolley (01562 822398). Civil Service Retirement Fellowship: Secretary Pam Hussey (01562 755632). NHS Retirement Fellowship

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago November 21, 1903 FARMERS and gardeners have to put up with a great deal of annoyance and loss from those who apparently have little knowledge or regard for the law of property, and who are continually, in the course of their walks, appropriating

  • Late attack of the Collett-wobbles!

    THE harsh realities of football management couldn't have been so amply illustrated at Lodge Road last Sat-urday, writes Mervyn Collins. Cruising to what appeared to be a winning start for new boss Dave Busst, Evesham conceded three goals in eight minutes

  • Looking back at 2002

    IN common with many people, I like to spend a few moments at the start of a new year reflecting on the highlights of the previous year. Last year as a whole is perhaps best categorised as being very mild, albeit a little soggy. With January 2002 being

  • 30/1/04 - Molby hopes to end Oxford run

    JAN Molby wants his Kidderminster Harriers troops to become record wreckers tomorrow when they travel to take on high-flying Oxford United. The U's have not lost a home Nationwide League Division Three match this season. Aggborough director of football

  • 29/1/04 - Wolves snap up keeper Jones

    WOLVES today confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Paul Jones from Southampton for £250,000. The 36-year-old former Kidderminster Harriers player underwent a medical at Molineux yesterday and will challenge Michael Oakes for the first-team keeper's shirt

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago October 31, 1903 On Sunday afternoon, after the children's service in Fladbury church, a special service was held to dedicate to the church two stained glass windows which complete every window in the sacred building of the same material

  • Psychological Counselling

    Naomi Richardson: 2 Farfield, Kidderminster (01562 829297). Options Analysis: Dr Pauline Reeve, 6 The Avenue, Waresley (01299 250169 or 01905 726727).

  • 28/1/04 - Lights go out on Harriers

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Nationwide League Division Three relegation battle against Cheltenham Town was called off for safety reasons last night after Aggborough was plunged into darkness by a power failure. A problem at a nearby power sub-station caused

  • Another cup of woe for Robins

    Sutton Coldfield Tn 3, Evesham Utd 2 THE only two good things to come out of Tuesday's Dr Martens League Cup tie was that it didn't drag into extra-time and I wasn't called upon to run the line when the referee was carried off early in the second half

  • Reflexology

    Compli-Medicare: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055). Holloway P: 13 Delamere Road, Bewdley (01299 403309 or 07703 794475). Miss S. Downton: 135 Linnet Rise, Kidderminster (01562 862835). Watson J: Sion Barn, Hillpool, Chaddesley Corbett,

  • 24/1/04 - Murray starting to make impact

    BOSS Jan Molby believes Adam Murray is just 'scratching the surface' of what he will be capable of in the future for Kidderminster Harriers. Midfielder Murray has battled back from having his career put on hold due to alcohol-related problems and is starting

  • From the archives

    100 years ago - October 17, 1903 THE programme for the Vale of Evesham Camera Club for the winter session has now been arranged. It is drawn on attractive and practical lines and should be the means of enabling members not only to enjoy some very pleasant

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago September 5, 1903 The Vale of Evesham fruit trade ought to be in full swing at this time of year, but just as bricks cannot be made without straw, so here can be no fruit trade without fruit, and everybody knows that the plum crop has been

  • Misery after goal salvo

    Gloucester City 3, Evesham Utd 1 DISPENSING with his top scorer looked to have been an inspired move but Phil Mullen was left to reflect on a seventh away reverse in eight trips on the road this term. Mark Shepherd was left languishing on the bench with

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago August 22, 1903 On Sunday evening about nine o'clock some visitors had been boating on the Avon at Fladbury, and a lady when attempting to alight from the boat stepped into the water owing to the intense darkness. The depth of the water

  • Defensive lapses gift leaders win

    Redditch Utd 3, Evesham Utd 1 SCHOOLBOY defending and a couple of old boys taught the Robins a harsh lesson at the Valley Stadium on Tuesday night, writes Mervyn Collins. The Western Division leaders were relieved to go in all-square at half-time as the

  • From the archives

    100 Years Ago August 15, 1903 The prospect for fruit is the worst for the last twenty years. Coloured plums a complete failure; a few egg plums in places. Apples a very poor crop; pears a complete failure, not a quarter so many as last year. Tomatoes

  • Khela sneaks in to snatch late leveller

    Evesham Utd 1, Gresley Rvrs 1 INDERPAUL Khela's last-gasp leveller was nothing more than Evesham deserved against the Western Division's form side. Gresley, who had taken all their ten points from their previous four league outings and also won two FA

  • Trophy torment as Tigers nick it

    Gloucester City 2, Evesham Utd 0 MISSED chances and a couple of dubious offside decisions saw the Robins crash out of the FA Trophy at the first hurdle. The final scoreline was harsh on Phil Mullen's side who were full value for at least a second bite

  • Shambles at the back as Robins lose again

    Mangotsfield Utd 3, Evesham Utd 1 SATURDAY'S was one of those matches that could have finished 6-1 or 3-3, writes Mervyn Collins. Defensively, the visitors were a shambles although it wasn't shortcomings at the back that allowed the hosts to profit but

  • 16/1/04 - Biggest game yet warns Molby

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers can move 11 points clear of the Nationwide League Division Three relegation area if they beat second-from-bottom Darlington at Aggborough tomorrow. Harriers director of football Jan Molby describes the clash as 'probably the biggest

  • 13/1/04 - Pride at stake claims Molby

    DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby has told his Kidderminster Harriers players that their pride is at stake in to-night's FA Cup third round replay against Premiership strugglers Wolves at Molineux. Harriers go into the clash (7.45) as rank outsiders after

  • Cash choker as minnows heap on FA Cup misery

    Hallen 2, Evesham Utd 1 (aet) THERE will be no lucrative FA Cup cash this season after the Robins crashed out of this year's competition at their opening hurdle on Tuesday night. Phil Mullen's struggling side made an embarrassing early exit at the hands

  • Bench men turn tables as United break duck

    Cinderford Town 0, Evesham Utd 3 SUBSTITUTIONS again sparked United into life as they finally gained their first Western Division points of the season. Mark Shepherd scored his fourth goal in three matches with a late brace in the Forest of Dean, while

  • 10/1/04 - Jesper relishing Wolves replay

    NEWCOMER Jesper Christiansen believes Kidderminster Harriers still have a chance of beating Wolves in Tuesday's FA Cup third round replay at Molineux. The 23 year-old Danish striker made his debut for Harriers last Saturday when they drew 1-1 with the

  • Robins rue Oakey miss as Town claim points

    Evesham Utd 2, Clevedon Town 3 POINTLESS, patched-up and in dire need of a pick-me up, that is Phil Mullen's side after Tuesday night's defeat, writes Mervyn Collins. The performance was 100 per cent better than the one at Sutton last Saturday but again

  • 9/1/04 - Jones set to fill the breach at Anfield

    FORMER Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper Paul Jones is being linked with Liverpool. The Welsh international, who made 242 appearances for Harriers between 1986 and 1991, is currently out of favour at Southampton. The 36 year-old has emerged at the top

  • New boys impress in a goalless warm-up

    A GOALLESS friendly at Common Road hardly seems the sort of contest to inspire optimism for the new season, writes Mervyn Collins. However, the performances of new signings Marc Burrow and Simon Marsh against Moor Green last Saturday will have delighted

  • 6/1/04 - Hammers home tie delight for Molby

    JAN Molby spoke today of Kidderminster Harrier's FA Cup draw which could lead to them facing a 'roll back the years' clash against West Ham at Aggborough. Harriers will take on the Hammers if they beat Premiership strugglers Wolves in a third round replay

  • 5/1/04 - Harriers set for £100,000 windfall

    HARD-up Kidderminster Harriers could rake in another £100,000 from next Tuesday's FA Cup third round replay with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. The tie has already earned them more than £100,000 from Saturday's match at Aggborough which ended in

  • Job is only half done - Molby

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are today enjoying their big FA Cup clash with Wolves - but boss Jan Molby will be wasting little time in turning his attention to next Saturday's far less glamorous Nationwide League Division Three trip to Mansfield Town. The former

  • Civic Societies

    Bewdley Civic Society: Ken Hobson, Chairman, 57 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley (01299 402700); Peter Archer, Secretary, 16 Park Dingle, Bewdley (01299 403845). Kidderminster Civic Society: Mr C. E. Talbot, Barratts Court, Rectory Lane, Rock, Kidderminster

  • 1/1/04 - Henriksen -- We can do it

    CROWD favourite Bo Henriksen believes Kidderminster Harriers can pull off an historic giant-killing act against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday's FA Cup third round clash at Aggborough. The Danish striker is warning the Premiership strugglers' stars

  • 31/12/03 - Cup tie misery for new boy Lee

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers newcomer Lee Jenkins is today coming to terms with the heartbreak of knowing he will miss Saturday's dream FA Cup third round clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 24 year-old faces a knee operation and could be out for up to

  • 29/12/03 - Murray makes Harriers switch

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today confirmed the signing of midfielder Adam Murray on an 18-month contract. The 22-year-old midfielder, however, is ineligible to play in Saturday's home FA Cup clash with Wolves as he made a substitute appearance for Notts County

  • Institutes

    Bewdley Institute: R. Gawne, 21 Load Street, Bewdley (01299 403423).

  • Converting the cash into high-quality care

    ENSURING health chiefs in Worcestershire do not spend a penny more than their budget, while keeping politicians happy and meeting targets, is "a significant challenge", according to Dr Richard Whitmore, a health chief at the South Worcestershire Primary

  • Lions Clubs

    Kidderminster and District Lions' Club: Mrs Linda Cross, Secretary, 25 Cleeve Close, Stourport (01299 825230).

  • I won't let this illness get the better of me...

    What exactly is multiple sclerosis? MS symptoms result from damage to myelin - the protective coating surrounding all the nerve fibres in the brain, eye and spinal cord. Myelin works like insulating cable, helping conduct messages quickly and efficiently

  • Miscellaneous

    Black Country Society: Pat Dunn, Wyre Forest Branch, Odell Centre, Kidderminster (01562 883748). Bridgnorth Vintage Machinery Club: Chairman John Parry (01299 400756). Cleobury Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes: D Purslow, Bell Inn, Lower Street,

  • 27/12/03 - Harriers count down to big day

    ALL roads will lead to Aggborough next Saturday when giant-killing hopefuls Kidderminster Harriers tackle Wolverhampton Wanderers in their big FA Cup third round clash (3pm). Excitement has been reaching fever pitch since Harriers were drawn against their

  • 20/12/03 - Skipper in cup 'circus' plea

    SKIPPER Wayne Hatswell is urging Kidderminster Harriers' players to ignore the 'circus' atmosphere which surrounds their dream FA Cup third round showdown with Wolver-hampton Wanderers on Saturday, January 3. The clash is generating massive interest but

  • Table Tennis Clubs

    Evesham and District Table Tennis Assn: Grahame Brown (01386 424115). Malvern Table Tennis League: G Foley (01684 565427). Upton-upon-Severn: R Davies (01684 593663). Worcester Table Tennis League: Sec, Mr D A Elliott (01905 724599).

  • 20/12/03 - Molby is banking on White repeat

    MANAGER Jan Molby is hoping for another man-of-the-match performance from striker Andy White when Kidderminster Harriers take on York City in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Bootham Crescent tomorrow (3pm). White, whose loan period from Mansfield

  • 19/12/03 - Harriers away form goes under the microscope

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers continue their Nationwide League Division Three relegation battle on Sunday by putting their improving away record under the microscope at York City. Harriers are just three points from the drop zone but have been boosted recently

  • Squash Clubs

    Canons Health Club Perdiswell Park: (01905 4453607). Evesham Rowing Club (01386 446131). Malvern: H Webber (01886 832817). Pershore and District Sports Club: Sue Rawles (01905 820165). Ryland Centre Squash: (01527 875207). Worcester Golf and Country Club

  • Skittles Clubs

    Malvern and District Men's League: N Taylor (01684 567369). Malvern Ladies League: S Waugh (01684 564104). Worcester and District Ladies League: Sec, Julie Awford (01905 352922).

  • 13/12/03 - Jesper can't believe his luck

    JESPER Christiansen still can't believe his first game for Kidderminster Harriers will be in their dream FA Cup clash at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, January 3. Harriers chief Jan Molby has agreed terms for the Odense Boldklub striker

  • Shooting Clubs

    Malvern Rifle and Pistol Club: J Bibby (01684 576988). Royal Oak Clay Shooting: M Warden (01684 562018). South Worcestershire Shooting Ground: J Clements (01684 310605). Worcester Norton Shooting Club: N Brazier (01384 390601).

  • 13/12/03 - Harriers to parade two new signings

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' new signings Scott Rickards and Lee Jenkins are both poised to make their debuts in today's Nationwide League Division Three clash with Leyton Orient at Aggborough. Manager Jan Molby completed both signings yesterday, with 22-year-old

  • 12/12/03 - Molby looks for win launchpad

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby hopes tomorrow's home clash with Leyton Orient will provide a winning launchpad for their hectic spell of matches before next month's big FA Cup showdown with Wolves. He wants relegation-threatened Harriers to pick

  • 11/02/04 - Injuries force Bailey's hand

    AN INJURY crisis forced Droitwich Spa First XV to forfeit their place in the North Midlands Cup. Spa were missing eight key players, including a entire front row, ahead of their second round match at Midlands One Luctonians last Saturday, leaving director

  • 8/12/03 - Molby thrilled with cup draw

    JAN Molby today described Kidderminster Harriers' dream clash with Wolves as a "classic FA Cup draw." The Aggborough director of football was ecstatic to see the Premiership side drawn to play his Third Division outfit next month and believes it sets

  • 6/12/03 - Telford ace Rickards wanted by Molby

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' director of football Jan Molby has admitted that he has made an offer to Tamworth for Scott Rickards. The former Liverpool star said earlier this week that he was interested in the transfer- listed striker. No official offer was

  • 2/12/03 - Danish transfer held up

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are have suffered a delay in their bid to bring Danish striker Jesper Christiansen to Aggborough before Christmas. The 23-year-old six-footer will not now be arriving until January 1, dashing hopes that he would be available to

  • Netball Clubs

    Dolphin Centre Netball Club: (01527 877123). Hillside Ladies: A Handy (01684 566098). Malvern Ladies/Seniors/Town: E Hill (01684 560984). RSRE Lasers: J Thomas (01684 569663). Ryland Centre Netball Club: S Perks (01527 832359).

  • Round Table

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

  • Mountaineering Clubs

    Worcester Mountaineering Club: Mr M Rice, (01905 22557). www.worcestermountineering.tripod.com

  • Life Guards

    South Worcester Life Guards: Anthony Higgs (01386 553565).

  • 27/11/03 - Molby tells defender Ayres he can go

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have parted company with defender Lee Ayres. The 21-year-old joined Harriers as a youth team player following his release by Walsall. After impressing at the heart of the defence, he quickly progressed through to the reserve side

  • Royal British Legion

    Bewdley: Scott Ward, Chairman (01299 404402). Cleobury Mortimer HQ: The Bell Inn, Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270305). Cleobury Mortimer Womens' Branch: Miss L. M. Jordan, Beechcote Lodge, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270035). Hartlebury Memorial

  • 23/12/03 - Goddard hands Spa win

    DEAN Goddard (pictured) marked his full senior debut for Droitwich Spa RFC First XV by giving them victory with a late try. The 21-year-old prop was on hand to score a crucial touchdown to give his side a 20-10 success in a match which also saw the return

  • 10/03/04 - Two wins from title showdown

    TWO more victories stand between Bromsgrove RFC First XV and a Midlands Two (West) title showdown with Derby next month. Dean Ball's side, who sit second, journey to second bottom Hereford this Saturday and host third bottom Barkers Butts on April 3.

  • 21/11/03 - Harriers defend Torquay record

    DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby is hoping history will repeat itself when improving Kidderminster Harriers take on Torquay United in a Nationwide League Division Three clash at Aggborough tomorrow. Harriers have never lost a league match against The Gulls

  • Scottish

    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

  • Hockey Clubs

    Colwall Women's Hockey Club: Nenna Powell (01531 636009). Droitwich Hockey Club: B Williams (01905 794589). Droitwich Spa Hockey Club: Simon Blackmore (01905 798588). Malvern Hockey Club: L Robinson (01684 593057). Pershore and District Sports Club: Sue

  • 03/03/04 - Kenilworth destroyed

    BROMSGROVE RFC First XV continued their push for promotion from Midlands Two (West) with an emphatic 51-0 thrashing of Kenilworth. And with last Saturday's result at Finstall Park Dean Ball's side, still a point behind leaders Derby, exacted revenge for

  • 25/02/04 - Town out for revenge

    BROMSGROVE RFC First XV aim to put the record straight this Saturday as they continue their Midland Two (West) promotion challenge. Dean Ball's side host Kenilworth at Finstall Park, the only team to have beaten them in the league this season. Bromsgrove

  • 25/02/04 - Narrow loss

    BROMSGROVE RFC Colts were narrowly beaten 21-20 by Bedworth at Finstall Park last Saturday. Bromsgorve scored one more try than their visitors, but crucially missed all their conversions. Bromsgrove were two converted tries behind before Rostrup fed Tom

  • 03/12/03 - Faulkener on brink of return

    JAMIE Faulkener is on the brink of an amazing recovery and could be fit to start for Droitwich Spa RFC First XV at Pershore this Saturday. Try machine Faulkener looked set to miss up to 12 weeks with ankle ligament damage. But director of rugby Julian

  • 8/11/03 - White to brighten us up - Molby

    DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby believes new on-loan signing Andy White will give Kidderminster Harriers' strike force a much needed boost. The 21-year-old front-runner made his debut in last Saturday's 2-2 Nationwide League Division Three draw against

  • Social Clubs

    Brintons Ltd Sports and Social Club: Oldington, Kidderminster (01562 824900). Brintons Chainwire Social Club: Oldington, Kidderminster (01562 69392). Chester Road Sports and Social: Chester Road North, Kidderminster (01562 824175). Cleobury Mortimer Sports

  • Football Clubs

    Badsey Rangers Football Club: Mick Loram (01386 832040). Barnards Green Juniors: D Roberts (01684 311232). Bell Inn 98 FC: R Allen (01531 634153). Colwall St James: S Badham (01684 567675, daytime). Droitwich Spa Boys FC: Mark Pearsall (01905 774696).

  • 26/11/03 - Spa victory is a chiller in the mist

    MATT Blackmore kicked four penalties from five attempts as Droitwich Spa RFC First XV defied the fog to beat Ledbury. Spa's first ever game under floodlights last Friday was tough on spectators who were unable to see large spells of the game due to dense

  • Fencing Clubs

    Droitwich Fencing Club: Pat and Dave (01905 778959). Lyppard Grange Fencing: Mr J Harding (01905 357628).

  • 04/02/04 - Birch masters the elements

    MATT Birch kicked four penalties and converted Lee Wainwright's try in a strong wind and driving rain as Bromsgrove RFC First XV's push for promotion rolled on with a 19-10 victory at Newbold-on-Avon. The wind favoured both sides during the course of

  • 19/11/03 - Star out for 12 weeks

    JAMIE Faulkener has been ruled out of Droitwich Spa RFC First XV action for up to 12 weeks with ankle ligament damage. The prolific try scorer, who has touched down seven times in his last two games, injured his left ankle scoring in Spa's 38-18 win at

  • 3/11/03 - Gazza set to play at Harriers tonight

    FORMER England star Paul Gascoigne is set to play for Wolverhampton Wanderers reserves tonight against their West Bromwich Albion counterparts at Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough ground (7pm). The former Newcastle United, Tottenham, Lazio and Rangers

  • Twinning Committees

    Bewdley Twinning Association: Janice Bell, Chairman (01299 402776). Stourport Twinning Association: Chairman Reg Knott, 95 Redstone Lane, Kidderminster (01299 826352). Kidderminster Twinning Association: Mr C. E. Talbot, Barratts Court, Rectory Lane,

  • 04/02/04 - Colts get good win

    BROMSGROVE Colts bounced back from defeat to record their second highest win of the season, beating Dudley Kingswinford 39-5 at Finstall Park. The Colts, defeated 20-17 by Burton in their previous match, restricted their opponents to a single unconverted

  • 19/11/03 - New website

    THIS week sees the launch of a new Advertiser/Messenger website dedicated to Droitwich Spa Rugby Football Club. The on-line resource will house all the latest news and match reports from the Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground as well as facts and figures and

  • 12/11/03 - Spa climb into third

    THREE more tries for Jamie Faulkener saw Droitwich Spa RFC First XV climb one place to third in Midlands Three West (South). Spa won 38-18 at basement side Keresley, from Coventry, last Saturday. The victory was the fourth league success in a row for

  • 1/11/03 - Molby is wary of rival's record

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is well aware his opposite number at Northwich Victoria Alvin McDonald will be aiming for another FA Cup upset next Saturday when the sides lock horns in a first round clash at Aggborough. McDonald was recently appointed

  • Walking

    Brintons' Walking Club: Eric Perks, Chairman/ Secretary, Brintons Ltd, PO Box 16, Exchange Street, Kidderminster (01562 820000).

  • 28/01/04 - Record goes for a 'Burton'

    Burton Colts 20 Bromsgrove 17 THE young Boars suffered a narrow defeat - their first of the year - against a Burton outfit who were able to field six replacements to none from Bromsgrove. The Boars, missing several players unable to play for a variety

  • 1/11/03 - Harriers signing

    STRIKER Andy White has joined Kidderminster Harriers in a two-month loan deal from Nationwide League Three rivals Mansfield Town. The 21 year-old is included in Harriers' squad for today's home clash against Cambridge United. The six-feet four-inch front-runner

  • Croquet Clubs

    Broadwas Croquet: Hugh Popplewell (01905 333288). Worcester Norton Croquet Club: Sec, George Dawson (01386 48187); Chairman, Mr D Clay (01905 452966); Publicity, Dr Allen J Laidlaw, (01905 353121).

  • 21/01/04 - Time off for teams

    BREAKS in the fixture schedule allowed Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove RFC First XVs to rest key players last Saturday. Both sides were without matches in the North Midlands Cup, giving Spa the chance to play Woodrush in a friendly and let Bromsgrove coach

  • 31/10/03 - Henriksen ready to lift Harriers

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby is hoping striker Bo Henriksen will be fit to face Cambridge United at Aggborough tomorrow. Henriksen's fitness has been hampered for various reasons this season, restricting him to just two goals

  • Cribbage Clubs

    Malvern and District: Mr K Baker (01684 572400). Powick: Mr F Wheeler (01684 562384). Upton and District: Mr L Brantigan (01684 594382).