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  • 18/9/03 Brit calls for a lot of bottle

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers players must show much more "bottle" to turn their poor Division Three form around, according to boss Ian Britton. Harriers have claimed just two points out of the last 18 in Division Three, sliding closer to the relegation places

  • . . . but missing leaflets cause anger

    ANGRY residents have slammed council chiefs after leaflets advertising a new rubbish collection day for about 800 houses were not delivered. Wyre Forest District Council apologised for the confusion - which saw wheelie bins left unemptied for days - and

  • 1/11/03 - Lawrence misses out

    WORCESTER loose-head prop Ben Lawrence will miss North Midlands 18 Group Clubs' Midlands Championship match against Staffordshire at Telford Hornets tomorrow (2pm). Lawrence suffered a back injury in the 45-0 defeat by Warwickshire at Coventry last Sunday

  • Learning curve for staff and residents

    BOTH binmen and residents are on a "learning curve" as recycling is rolled out. But most people have taken to the new system well, according to recycling operator Colin Faulkner. "There's obviously some confusion as to what can and can't be recycled and

  • 31/10/03 - Rookies handed big cup chance

    WORCESTER Rugby Club's young guns have been handed the ammunition to shoot down the 'old guard' if they perform at Wakefield tomorrow. John Brain -- the Sixways director of rugby -- has included a number of academy graduates in the team for the fifth

  • 18/9/03 Next for Harriers

    LINCOLN City moved above Kidderminster Harriers in the Division Three table on Tuesday night. City, who visit Aggborough on Saturday, triumphed 2-0 at struggling Southend to claim their first away win. Loan forward Marcus Richardson and midfielder Richard

  • 30/10/03 - Rookie winger set for call-up

    YOUNG gun Martin Freeman looks set to inject raw pace into Worcester Rugby Club's attack on Saturday. The academy wing is in line for a start in the Powergen Cup fifth round clash at Wakefield (2.30pm). Freeman has been called up because of injuries to

  • Vehicles

    Goods Vehicle Testing Station: Worcester Road, Summerfield, Kidderminster (01562 745857).

  • Heart Foundation

    British Heart Foundation Kidderminster Branch: Mrs P. Davis, Secretary, 11 Lobelia Close, Kidderminster (01562 60069).

  • 18/9/03 QPR cup test in store

    ANOTHER new venue awaits Kidderminster Harriers after the LDV Vans Trophy first round draw. Harriers must travel to Queen's Park Rangers on the week commencing October 13 for a southern section clash. Former top-flight club QPR, managed by Ian Holloway

  • 29/10/03 - Brain in no rush to recall Olver

    JOHN Brain has revealed he is under no financial pressure to keep Adrian Olver at Gloucester. Worcester's director of rugby sent Olver on loan to Kingsholm last month in order for the prop to get some much-needed game time. However, the dual benefit for

  • 11/9/03 Defence role for Gadsby?

    MATT Gadsby stands by to fill the boots of suspended summer signing Adam Willis who has made a big impact at Aggborough. Centre-half Willis, serving a one-game ban for his red card at Cheltenham, has improved Kidderminster Harriers' back line and also

  • Chiefs get wheelie tough on rubbish

    COUNCIL chiefs have pledged to get tough with residents who overfill their wheelie bins once a new recycling scheme starts next month. Refuse collection crews are to enforce existing policies by refusing to take bins which do not have a fully closed lid

  • 27/10/03 - Keast pays tribute to star man Drew

    DREW Hickey continued his rapid rise in a Worcester shirt with another man of the match display against Wakefield. The number eight shone in the 46-15 victory which underlined his growing presence in a Warriors outfit. "Drew was one of the players on

  • 11/9/03 Next for Harriers

    MACCLESFIELD manager David Moss has been unhappy with their defending so far with 10 goals conceded in six games. The Silkmen, who entertain Harriers on Saturday, let a one-goal lead slip at Mansfield last weekend and lost 3-2. But they have made an unbeaten

  • Water

    Severn Trent: Severn Trent plc Headquarters, 2297 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham (0121 722 4000); out of hours leakline (0800 783 4444), Customer contact centre (0845 750 0500).

  • Band's ready to woo fans

    A GREAT week of entertainment is set to take place at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall, with some great names such as Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Stacey Kent, The Fortunes and The Ivy League. With more than 300 major concerts to date, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

  • Hospital League of Friends

    League of Friends of Kidderminster Hospitals: Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 67653).

  • 11/9/03 Scheme kicking off

    FORMER Sunderland player Dave Edge will be head coach as Harriers Community Scheme begin their season of mini-kickers soccer for five to nine-year-olds. Edge, an advanced licence coach, leads the weekly sessions at St Johns Middle School, Kidderminster

  • 23/10/03 - World Cup blow for Worcester utility back

    WORCESTER Rugby Club back Ben Hinshelwood has lost his place in Scotland's World Cup squad for the match against France at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney on Saturday. Hinshelwood started at full-back in the opening game against Japan and was then dropped

  • Ready for a rubbish revolution

    A "REVOLUTION in rubbish" is to finally get under way in parts of Wyre Forest in seven weeks. Weekly kerbside recycling collections and a fortnightly wheelie bin collection service will be introduced in tandem at 9,000 households in parts of Kidderminster

  • Night with DJ Talia will blow you away

    A RECORD-spinner who won an Evening News competition to improve her skills on a DJ Academy course will be the lead vinyl jockey at a brand new night of alternative entertainment. Talia Kepinska will be playing her soulful, funky house music from 8pm to

  • 18/10/03 - Fortey proving to be 'real find'

    JOHN Brain has hailed Lee Fortey as 'one of Worcester Rugby Club's best signings'. The Sixways prop, who came from Birmingham & Solihull during the summer, made his first National One start on Saturday at Manchester and im-pressed with a hard-working

  • Real nappy drive to cut waste

    A NEW drive is under way to persuade more parents to use "real" nappies - and do their bit to cut the mountain of disposables thrown away every week in Wyre Forest. Parents are being urged to try out alternatives as part of the "Get Sorted!" initiative

  • 24/03/04 - Rovers boss quits

    GEORGE Rooney has resigned as manager of Bromsgrove Rovers. Rooney (pictured), and assistant Doug Griffiths, left the Victoria Ground yesterday (Tuesday), bringing an end to a ten-month spell in charge. Steve Pope will take over as caretaker player/manager

  • La Leche League

    Kidderminster and District (Breastfeeding Support): Leader Philippa (01384 402149).

  • 4/9/03 Next for Harriers

    BRISTOL Rovers' early form would suggest they will be a different prospect to the side Kidderminster Harriers met last season. Harriers, who visit The Memorial Stadium on Saturday, won 2-1 in the city during the 2002-03 campaign as Rovers struggled in

  • Castanets calling

    POPULAR flamenco duo Delphine and Domingo are proving to be a big hit with the younger generation. The pair, who have made more than 100 television, radio and film appearances in this country, are already booked to play a large number of schools in Worcestershire

  • Schools aim for top prizes

    ARTISTIC youngsters across Wyre Forest are today given a wonderful opportunity to make their mark on a new recycling initiative - and help spread the Get Sorted! message. District council chiefs are offering schoolchildren aged four to 14 the opportunity

  • 24/03/04 - Fans forum

    BROMSGROVE Rovers fans can have their say on the latest happenings at the club at a fans forum next week. It starts at 7.30pm at the Victoria Ground club on Tuesday, March 30.

  • Meals on Wheels

    WRVS Kidderminster, Meals On Wheels: Mrs Wilkinson, Tulip Tree Day Centre, Castle Road, Kidderminster (01562 827010). Cleobury Mortimer Meals on Wheels: Mrs T. Chapman, Ragged Edge, Ludlow Road, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270575).

  • 28/8/03 Let's out-pass them - Danny

    MIDFIELD favourite Danny Williams is urging Kidderminster Harriers to rediscover their traditional passing game for the campaign's toughest test yet. Harriers tackle one of the early-season pace-setters, Oxford United, at Aggborough on Saturday after

  • Latest album coasts into stores

    IT has been five years since The Stranglers' last studio album and 13 years since they were signed with a major label but, at last, the new album Norfolk Coast is finished and set for release on Monday, February 16. The Stranglers have spent the best

  • 17/03/04 - Collins is a Yeltz target

    ROSS Collins (pictured) is on the verge of leaving Bromsgrove Rovers for his former club Halesowen Town. Rovers boss George Rooney has received an approach from local rivals the Yeltz for his midfielder. Rooney said he wanted to keep Collins, injured

  • 28/8/03 Next for Harriers

    OXFORD have always been tricky opponents for Kidderminster Harriers since their relegation from Division Two in 2001. But Ian Atkins' side promise to be an even tougher prospect on Saturday when they visit Aggborough. They have started the campaign in

  • Hundreds take up bin offer

    MORE than 500 people bagged a cheap compost bin as part of a promotion during national composting awareness week which finished at the weekend. Wyre Forest District Council teamed up with Original Organics to offer cut-priced bins for between £10 and

  • 27/8/03 Free-kick is best shot at old rivals

    CHELTENHAM 2, HARRIERS 1 DANNY Williams' stunning 30-yard rocket free-kick only served to demonstrate Kidderminster Harriers' inability to score goals from inside the penalty area. Harriers struggled to create chances in a low-key derby between two below-par

  • 17/03/04 - Ruck treble in thrashing

    A STEVE Ruck hat-trick helped Bromsgrove Rovers Reserves thrash Highgate United 6-0. Ruck scored twice in the first half and once in the second along with Sean Maynard, Danny Lennon and Matthew Morrison last Saturday. Rovers host Highgate, without a point

  • 16/3/04 - Molby targets away win

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers aim to secure their first away win since Boxing Day in tonight's Division Three clash at Scunthorpe United (7.30). Since winning 2-1 at Yeovil Town on December 26, Harriers have gone seven matches on the road without tasting victory

  • 9/3/04 - Molby vows to secure survival

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby today vowed that his relegation fighters will not be stepping off the gas following their dramatic upturn in fortunes. Harriers have climbed nine points clear of the Nationwide League Division Three drop zone after

  • Time to discover the joy of decks

    THE Tidy Boys will be once more spinning the discs at Caesar's nigthclub, Westside, Worcester, when they take to the stage there on Friday, February 6. The Tidy Boys are Amadeus Mozart and Andy Pickles who are also the founders of the Tidy Empire. These

  • 'Think again' on rubbish

    BIN lorries deliver a staggering 150 tonnes of household rubbish every day to Wyre Forest's landfill site at Waresley - and at least half of it is capable of being recycled. The rubbish, collected from homes across the district, is piled into deep pits

  • 17/2/04 - Molby looks to Lilleshall for lift-off

    JAN Molby is today putting his Kidderminster Harriers players through their paces at Lilleshall in preparation for their forthcoming relegation battle. The Aggborough troops also used the National Sports Centre facilities yesterday in a change to their

  • 10/03/04 - See hypnotist

    TICKETS are still left for a comedy hypnotist evening at Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club. Peter Kingsley will be bringing his show to the Victoria Club, in Birmingham Road, on Friday, March 19. Doors open at 7.30pm and a female vocalist will perform before

  • Muscular Dystrophy

    Muscular Dystrophy Kidderminster Branch: T. Chipp, Secretary, Myln Awelon, Titton, Stourport (01299 879676).

  • 10/03/04 - Reserves lose

    BROMSGROVE Rovers Reserves produced an uncharacteristically disjointed performance in losing 1-0 at home to Hinckley United. Rovers, who wasted four first half chances, conceded the only goal of the game after 15 minutes when midfielder Platanuer ran

  • 21/8/03 Irish eyes smile on new Harrier

    SUMMER signing Graham Ward created history for Kidderminster Harriers as a professional club by becoming their first permanent player to earn an international call-up. The Republic of Ireland U-20s skipper made a late substitute appearance for his country's

  • Wildlife plan for quarry site

    THE Waresley site is in a quarry used by neighbours Baggeridge Brick. It opened eight years ago, with the rubbish filling in the void created by the extraction works. The site will be temporarily vacated in a couple of years to allow the brick firm to

  • Young farmers

    Young Farmers Gloucestershire County Office: North Wing, Agriculture House, Gloucester 01452 526032. Oxfordshire Federation of YFCs, 25 Estate Yard, Cuckoo Lane, North Leigh. 01993 882440. Warwickshire County Office: YFC Centre, 10th Street, National

  • 23/12/03 - Forget defeat at York says Molby

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Jan Molby is urging his players to put Sunday's disappointing defeat at York City behind them and make it a happy Christmas for fans still fearing the threat of relegation. Despite a steady upturn in their fortunes since

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Gloucester City 1

    Tuesday, March 16, 2004 A GOAL two minutes before half time condemned Bromsgrove Rovers to defeat in this vital match. George Rooney's side, who have now lost twice by the same score to Gloucester this season, produced a below par performance in a match

  • 21/8/03 Summer holiday courses

    HARRIERS Community Scheme finish their summer holiday courses at Stourport next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am until 3pm. It is for boys and girls aged between five and 14. Anyone interested can call 01562 863821.

  • One for the Anoraks... blues fans, of course

    PEOPLE are promised a great live music event when a special Blues night is launched. It's hoped the new night, which is being held at The Railway in Evesham, will become a regular feature - but it depends on how successful the opening night is. Popular

  • Feedback from families to shape future recycling

    A WASTE chief has promised to act on feedback from families involved in a trial of the district's kerbside recycling scheme. The families - all Shuttle Times & News readers - were picked to test out the scheme, which will be rolled out to homes from

  • 25/02/04 - The hunt is still on

    GEORGE Rooney has not given up hope of signing a new striker despite failing to secure the services of three forwards. The Bromsgrove Rovers boss has seen attempts for one Conference, Dr Martens Premier and a Midland Alliance striker fall by the wayside

  • Ilkeston Town 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 2

    Tuesday, March 9, 2004 BROMSGROVE Rovers let a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 at Ilkeston Town. George Rooney's side were ahead in the Dr Martens Western clash on 15 minutes through Mark Bellingham, his third in as many starts. Steve Pope, playing with

  • 20/8/03 Wonder strikes grace new arena

    DARLINGTON 0, HARRIERS 2 THERE have been numerous Kidderminster Harriers moments in Division Three when you wonder what could have been. And it seemed that way at half-time during Darlington's first game at the impressive new 25,000-seat Reynolds Arena

  • Plenty to Bragg about at Huntingdon Hall...

    A LOT of laughter will be on the bill tonight when a special guest makes an appearance with The Ric Sanders Trio at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall The three-piece band have been working with comedian Bobby Bragg, who was recently featured on the Harry Hill

  • Home incentive for Bromsgrove

    BROMSGROVE Rovers will finally have home advantage in the next round of the FA Cup with a clash against Warrington Town or Whitby Town. The Victoria Ground club have been forced to play four successive away matches to reach the fourth qualifying round

  • 25/02/04 - Late goals give win

    TWO late strikes gave Bromsgrove Rovers Reserves a 2-0 home victory over Rushall Olympic. Last Saturday's result at the Victoria Ground gives Rovers the double over Rushall and keep them third in the Midland Combination reserve division. Rovers stepped

  • Wedding is a perfect date for Reflections

    IF you go to see The Reflections play, don't be surprised if you catch Ocean Colour Scene's vocalist and guitarist Simon Fowler on stage with the band. Simon was recently spotted on stage with the four-piece at a gig in Wychbold, and he'll most likely

  • 13/10/03 - Scotland cup ace praised by Brain

    JOHN Brain has praised Ben Hinshelwood's World Cup debut after an impressive showing against Japan. Worcester Rugby Club's back was one of few players to come out of yesterday's match with any credit after Scotland struggled to impose themselves against

  • 18/02/04 - Rooney eyes new hitman

    BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney hopes to add another striker to his squad this week. Rooney is hopeful of securing the services of a Dr Martens Premier Division hitman within the next few days. Although the identity of the possible arrival is under

  • Testing time for recycling families

    A UNIQUE experiment to test out the district's new recycling scheme got under way this week. Four families selected by the Shuttle/Times and News have taken delivery of their recycling boxes and began the "Get Sorted!" test on Tuesday. The families were

  • 11/10/03 - Garrard set to face University

    CHRIS Garrard is one of the stars set to play in Monday night's United match at Sixways. The winger, who has lost his place in the first team following the form of newcomer Wes Davies, will be one of a host of first teamers in the match with Oxford University

  • 14/8/03 Cup bid ends in extra time

    IPSWICH 1 HARRIERS 0 (aet) BRAVE Kidderminster Harriers were a whisker away from a Carling Cup first round shock after taking Division One giants Ipswich Town to extra time last night. An excellent defensive display, featuring a clutch of great saves

  • 9/10/03 - First league start for Wes

    WES Davies has won the wing battle to start at Manchester. Worcester Rugby Club's new signing, who marked his first start with two tries against Harrogate last weekend, is again given the nod for Saturday's National One clash at Grove Park (3pm). Davies

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Swindon Supermarine 0

    Saturday, February 28, 2004 JUST 48 hours after being involved in a car accident, Paul Szewczyk scored twice as Bromsgrove Rovers beat Swindon Supermarine 3-0. Szewczyk, Rovers' top marksman this season, escaped with bruises after rolling his car on black

  • German way is more efficient

    "WE lost our hearts twice when we worked in Heidelberg for three months - once to the frequent, highly efficient transport network (a tram every half-hour on Christmas Day?) and once to the equally efficient waste disposal and recycling system. Recycling

  • 8/10/03 - Bees tie in store for the Warriors

    WORCESTER Rugby Club could be set for a sixth round clash with Pertemps Bees in the Powergen Cup. The two Midland sides, who occupy the top two places in National One, have been potentially drawn together for a sixth round match on November 15. The Sixways

  • 12/8/03 Henriksen leaves the Stags in a Stu

    HARRIERS 2, MANSFIELD 1 THE Division Three campaign got off to an extraordinary start for Kidderminster Harriers keeper Stuart Brock and striker Bo Henriksen. While Brock pulled off some truly outstanding saves, Henriksen bagged an early goal-of-the-season

  • 6/10/03 - Battle for number 10 is 'interesting' admits Brain

    JOHN Brain admitted that the James Brown show is gathering pace. Worcester's director of rugby was delighted with the professional display by all in the 59-0 defeat of Harrogate. However, he paid tribute to the fly half after an outstanding show at Sixways

  • 21/10/03 - Cobblers to give Molby early test

    JAN Molby is going straight in at the deep end following his return to struggling Kidderminster Harriers as Director of Football. The former Liverpool ace today held a Press conference at Aggborough before taking his players to Northampton Town for a

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Clevedon Town 0

    Saturday, February 14, 2004 THREE goals in the first half an hour and it was job done. Two goals from Paul Szewczyk and a Mark Bellingham strike handed Bromsgrove Rovers three crucial points in their quest for a top seven spot. And it would not have flattered

  • Queuing to be 'guinea pigs'

    DOZENS of wannabe recyclers have stepped up to volunteer their services as rubbish-sorting "guinea pigs" after a Shuttle/Times and News appeal. We asked for volunteers to test the new recycling and wheelie-bin collection scheme which, from July, is set

  • Tourism

    Broadway: 1 Cotswold Court, The Green, Broadway. 01386 852937 (March - December). Burford: Sheep Street. 01993 823558. Chipping Norton: Guildhall. 01608 644379. Cirencester: The Cornhall, Market Place. 01285 654180. Evesham: The Almonry Heritage Centre

  • 23/9/03 - Pressure is building on Britton

    MANAGER Ian Britton says he fully understands the frustration Kidderminster Harriers fans are going thr-ough during the Nationwide League Division Three side's current dismal run of results. After winning their opening two league games of the season Harriers

  • Town councils

    Alcester Town Council: D J Ward, town clerk, c/o Globe House, Priory Rd. 01789 762352. Chipping Campden Town Council: Clerk: Mrs P Clarke. 01386 841298. Chipping Norton Town Council: The Guildhall, Goddards Lane. Clerk Mr M J Fletcher 01608 642341. Evesham

  • 7/8/03 Next for Harriers

    ANOTHER big League Cup draw has paired Kidderminster Harriers with major Division One opposition next Wednesday when they face Ipswich Town for the first time. Harriers, who tackled Nottingham Forest last season and lost 4-0, travel to Portman Road (7.45pm

  • 3/10/03 - Davies and Hylton in cup call-up

    WES Davies and Jon Hylton will be handed their first starts as Worcester play Harrogate at Sixways. The new signings, who joined last week to bolster John Brain and Andy Keast's squad, are both included in the side for the third round Powergen Cup clash

  • 9/9/03 - It's down to the players -- Britton

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Ian Britton is urging his players to get back to the kind of form they produced last season when they made a strong bid to reach the Nationwide League Division Three play-offs. After opening this term's campaign with encouraging

  • Gloucester City 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0

    Tuesday, February 3, 2004 BROMSGROVE Rovers were beaten 1-0 at Gloucester City last night as the two sides finally managed to complete 90 minutes. The teams have been dogged by bad luck in their attempts to play a fixture this season. Both Dr Martens

  • Table tennis

    Evesham and District Association: Press officer, Rob Sexton, 40, Harvey Road, Evesham WR 11 5BQ (01386 41618).

  • 'Doorsteps' will go green

    THE new recycling system will be slowly phased in across Wyre Forest from July. Every household will eventually get two recycling boxes for newspapers, plastic, cans, glass and textiles, which will be collected weekly. A wheelie bin for the remaining

  • 19/8/03 - Ward wins Irish call-up

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' new boy Graham Ward has been drafted into the Republic of Ireland's squad for tonight's under-21 clash against Poland. The talented midfielder's inclusion makes him the first Harriers player to be called up for international duty

  • Swimming

    Chipping Campden Sports Centre: 01386 841595. Evesham Club: Carole-Anne Burton (01386 853166). Evesham Leisure Centre: Davies Road, Evesham (01386 47542). Pershore Club: Catharine Stone (01684 593304). Pershore Leisure Centre: King Georges way (01386

  • 29/9/03 - Keast blasts officials after second-half horror show

    ANDY Keast heaped praise on his Worcester Rugby Club side after seeing them outclass London Welsh 34-0 at Sixways. With the backs enjoying so much possession due to an outstanding lineout platform, the Worcester coach was delighted with a real team display

  • 2002/2003 season

    Sideline articles from last season can be found by following the 'archive' link, left.

  • Squash

    Evesham Rowing Club: (01386 446131). Pershore Squash Club: Sec, Mrs S Rawles, (01905 820165).

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Bedworth United 2

    Saturday, January 24, 2004 OVERALL this was a very poor performance from a sad and sorry Rovers with the visitors coming from behind in the second half to deservedly gain victory, writes Chris Fox. Bedworth were simply better in all departments of the

  • 7/8/03 Happy to be an underdog - Brit

    IAN Britton is more than happy for Kidderminster Harr-iers to be written off again as Division Three's unlikely lads. Harriers upset more than a few of the competition's so-called bigger teams last season and Britton is keen for that to happen again.

  • Raw pace is the key for new duo

    WORCESTER'S new signings both have the key to unlock National One defences - raw pace. Wes Davies and Jon Hylton signed into Sixways this week as the Warriors reinforced their squad for the promotion push. Both backs are blessed with talent but for coach

  • Sports councils

    Sport England (West Midlands): 1, Hagley Road, Five Ways, Birmingham B16 8TT (0121 456 3444). Wychavon Sport: Sec, Sue Collins, 13, Beech Avenue, Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcs WR10 2BJ (1905 841269).

  • What's in a name? Well, not much, actually...

    THERE'S no deep meaning hidden behind the band name Sideways Glance - it's simply what singer and songwriter Paul Sewell was doing when he was racking his brains trying to think of a name. "It came into my head as I was glancing sideways, then I realised

  • 18/02/04 - Maynard on target

    A SEAN Maynard brace helped Bromsgrove Rovers Reserves to a 3-2 victory at Rushall Olympic. Maynard scored twice before the interval but needed Steve Ruck to net ten minutes from time to secure the points. Rushall led on 15 minutes but Maynard rounded

  • 7/8/03 Signings boost attack options

    IAN Britton boosted his 14-man squad with some rapid transfer dealings before Saturday's Division Three opener with Mansfield Town. The Kidderminster Harriers manager confirmed the return of Andy Bishop on a month's loan and the short-term signing of

  • Feverish anticipation for up-and-comers' home gig

    YOU may not have heard of The Fever just yet, but watch this space because they are already a hit with speccy Scottish folk duo The Proclaimers. During the band's four-day guest tour round Scotland last month, which was a sell out, The Proclaimers could

  • Aim is to promote recycling

    THE issue of recycling - and how to encourage people to think before they bin their rubbish - is set to be a high priority for Wyre Forest District Council in the year ahead. The proportion of rubbish recycled in the district stands at just 5.58 per cent

  • Wolverhampton wanderer returns

    BLACK Country songstress Carina Round will be performing in her home town when she plays Wolverhampton's Little Civic on Sunday, January 25. Carina, who grew up in the deprived Low Hill area of the city, didn't get out much when she was young. "It's not

  • 24/9/03 - Davies looks to shine at Sixways

    WES Davies believes his move to Sixways can ignite his international career. The former Wales rugby league star made the switch back to union this week with Worcester and is already setting his sights on the international stage. The grandson of rugby

  • Shooting

    Childswickham Gun Club: Steve Keyte (01905 381165). Evesham and District Air Gun League: Sec, Phil Nicholls (01386 832011). Throckmorton CPSC: Alan Bewley (01905 840586).

  • Air Training Corps

    Air Training Corps 156 (Kidderminster) Squadron: Nigel Lockwood, TA Centre, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 745082).

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5

    Tuesday, January 6, 2004 ROVERS were dumped out of the competiton as they were found wanting against the sheer exuberance of a youthful Wolves side. Although they showed plenty of commitment the home side had little answer to the pace they had to face

  • 7/8/03 Brit forgiving over lack of friendly fire

    HEREFORD 2, HARRIERS 1 A VISIT to former Conference rivals Hereford United was always going to be a potential pre-season banana skin for Kidderminster Harriers. And so it proved as former Nottingham Forest striker Steve Guinan coolly finished off a 70th-minute

  • Sailing

    Arden Sailing Club: Helen Williams (01905 23298). Evesham Sailing Club: Peter Green (01527 577120).

  • 04/02/04 - Reserves keep third place

    BROMSGROVE Rovers Reserves remain third in the Midland Combination reserve division following a 0-0 draw with Bedworth at the Victoria Ground. Tom Nelson and Arron Lloyd were the stars of last Saturday's match as they defended, attacked and passed their

  • 23/9/03 - Warriors snap up two backs

    WORCESTER Rugby Club have made a dramatic double swoop to sign Wes Davies and Jon Hylton. The two backs have been brought in to add more depth to the Sixways squad following another setback for Nnamdi Ezulike. The former London Irish wing looks set to

  • Schools

    Abbey Park First School and Nursery, Abbey Road, Pershore. 01386 552722. Abbey Park Middle School, Abbey Road, Pershore. 01386 552667. Abbey School, Church Street, Tewkesbury (Independent). 01684 294460. Alcester Grammar School, Birmingham Road, Alcester

  • District sets out 5pc rise in tax

    A FIVE per cent council tax increase has been recommended by district chiefs. The rise is said to be "in line" with Wyre Forest District Council's financial strategy which aims to sustain and improve services. It will be in addition to Worcestershire

  • 22/9/03 - Brain - happy with result, not display

    JOHN Brain slammed Worcester's performance at Goldington Road but admitted he was pleased with the result. "We're not happy with the performance," said the director of rugby. "We created problems for ourselves and we're just relieved to get out of Bedford

  • Samaritans

    Linkline: 08457 909090 (national number). Banbury: 33 Albert Road. 01295 270000. Cheltenham: Victoria House, Black Albert Place, Pittville. 01242 515777. Gloucester: 9 Parkend Road. 01452 306333). Oxford: 60 Magdalene Road. 01865 722122. Stratford-on-Avon

  • 28/01/04 - Meeting date

    THE annual general meeting of Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club has been set for next month. It will take place on Thursday, February 19 in the Victoria Ground's boardroom. The club has also re-arranged its away match with Evesham United for Tuesday, March

  • Volunteers

    Cleobury Voluntary Car Service: Rev William Elliott (01299 270993). Wyre Forest Volunteer Bureau: 47 Worcester Street, Kidderminster (01562 862757).

  • Redditch United 4 Bromsgrove Rovers 0

    Saturday, December 27, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers slumped to their heaviest defeat of the season in front of a record gate as local rivals Redditch United comprehensively beat them 4-0 at the Valley. A huge 1,386 crowd, the best in the Dr Martens Western

  • Band that shows the symptoms of success

    THINGS are hotting up for The Fever after a chance hearing of their debut album landed them a support slot with The Proclaimers on their Scottish tour last week. It started to take off when The Proclaimers heard the album Call It What You Want while they

  • 20/9/03 - We must play it cool says Warriors skipper

    WERNER Swanepoel has called on his Worcester team-mates to play it cool at Bedford today. The Sixways skipper watched on in Worcester's opening National One match of the season at Otley as tempers spilled over. On that day, Craig Gillies was yellow carded

  • WORCESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

    Formed: 1902 St.George's Lane, Worcester, WR1 1QT Tel: 01905 23003 Fax: 01905 26668 Club web site: www.worcestercityfc.org.uk Chairman: David Boddy Vice Chairman: Laurie Brown Directors: Brian Lancaster, Jon Prescott, Alan Wills, Tony Partridge, David

  • Rugby

    Bredon Buzzards: Jeremy Phillips (01684 772180). Chipping Norton: Sec, Ian Rumble (01608 677409). Evesham: Sec, Mrs C Robinson (01386 881653). Pershore: Blair Hunter (07710 880875). Shipston: Sec, R Slatter, Woodhills Farm, Todenham, Moreton-in-Marsh

  • GUYS AND DOLLS Rose Theatre, until Saturday

    KIDDERMINSTER Operatic and Dramatic Society have come up with another winner. Damon Runyan's story of gamblers, Sky Masterson who falls for Salvation Army Captain Sarah Brown, and Nathan Detroit who has been promising to marry Adelaide for 14 years, is

  • 21/01/04 - Bowen is off to Newport

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have seen two strikers leave the Victoria Ground inside a week following the departures of Sam Bowen and Michael Swan. Bowen, who has had spells with Forest Green and Westfields already this season, left for Dr Martens Premier side Newport

  • 21/01/04 - Former Blue could still play for Rovers

    FORMER Birmingham City striker Kevin Francis (pictured) has not ruled out the possibility of one day playing for Bromsgrove Rovers. Francis, aged 36, has officially retired from the professional game following knee trouble and is currently working towards

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Gresley Rovers 2

    Saturday, December 20, 2003 A GOAL in each half condemned Bromsgrove Rovers to their third Dr Martens Western home defeat of season. Rovers, beaten by Redditch United and Rugby United at the Victoria Ground earlier in the season, were disappointing for

  • 18/9/03 - Bench role for Hayes at Bedford

    TOMMY Hayes - the hero of Worcester's weekend win over Orrell - will only make the bench on Saturday. The former Cook Islands international fly half is named as a substitute for the Warriors' National One trip to Bedford (3pm) as James Brown comes into

  • 17/9/03 - Otley video inconclusive

    WORCESTER Rugby Club will not be citing any Otley players after video evidence failed to reveal anything untoward at Cross Green. The Sixways club were sent the video by Otley from their opening National One match where a number of incidents occurred

  • Rowing

    Evesham Rowing Club: Rowing and Squash Abbey Park, (01386 446131). Stratford-upon-Avon Boat Club: Swan's Nest Lane, (01789 297265).

  • Coronation time

    FIFTY years ago this week, huge celebrations swept the country as people marked the Queen's coronation at Westminster Abbey. The Coronation was on June 2, 1953, and as part of the festivities, the residents of Yvonne Road in Crabbs Cross decided to get

  • Boys Brigade

    1st Kidderminster: Stephen Bentham, Milton Hall, Kidderminster (01562 630471). 2nd Kidderminster: Stephen Howles, HQ Trinity Methodist (01562 748678).

  • Cinderford Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 3

    Monday, December 15, 2003 TWO goals in as many minutes just before the break last Monday put Rovers in command and on course for a third round trip to Tiverton Town next week. Cinderford, to their credit, put up a spirited resistance but often looked

  • 16/9/03 - Warriors must wait on Ben decision

    BEN Hinshelwood will know tomorrow whether he can play one more Worcester game before the World Cup. The Sixways centre was released from Scotland duty to play in the 40-14 victory over Orrell on Saturday. Warriors coaches John Brain and Andy Keast are

  • Registrars

    Banbury: (births and deaths) 33a Crouch Street, Banbury. 0845 1295900. Chipping Norton: Welch Way, Witney. 0845 1295900. Cheltenham (Main Office): 01242 532455. Cirencester: Sheep Street, Cirencester. 01285 652893. Evesham: County Offices, Swan Lane,

  • THE LAST SAMURAI, Certificate 15

    TOP Gun becomes Shogun in this epic tale of honour and conflict between eastern and western cultures. Tom Cruise stars as American soldier Nathan Algreb who is headhunted by the Japanese Emperor to defeat the country's Samurai warriors so an arms treaty

  • Taunton Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 2

    Saturday, December 13, 2003 TWO second half goals gave Bromsgrove Rovers a 2-1 victory in a heated encounter at Taunton Town. Steve Pope and Steve Frost both found the target with headed efforts within 15 minutes of each other to hand George Rooney's

  • 15/9/03 - Sixways fans find new hero in Hayes

    TOMMY Hayes was delighted with his stunning 60-metre penalty which inspired Worcester during their 40-14 victory over Orrell. The fly-half, who enjoyed a standing ovation from the Sixways crowd following another impressive display, kicked the three points

  • Girls Brigade

    1st Kidderminster: Mrs Bentham, Milton Hall, Kidderminster (01562 630471). 2nd Kidderminster: Mrs Green, HQ Trinity Methodist, (01562 748186).

  • 31/7/03 Brighter news on Gadsby

    HOPES are high summer recruit Matt Gadsby could return from injury for Kidderminster Harriers' first away game at Darlington. The former Walsall and Mansfield defender - Ian Britton's only signing of the summer so far- tweaked his knee ligaments in a

  • 13/9/03 - Warriors chase cover in backs

    WORCESTER Rugby Club will search for cover in the wake of Ben Hinshelwood's World Cup call up. Wing Jon Hylton was released from his Sixways trial period this week after failing to secure a contract. And coaches John Brain and Andy Keast will now be on

  • Railways

    Network Rail: Helpline including emergencies: 08457 114141. Customer Services Central Trains Ltd: 0121 6541200. Thames Trains Ltd: 0118 9083678. Virgin: 0121 654 7400. Chiltern Railways Co Ltd: 01296 332114. Great Western Trains: 0845 6005604. National

  • 20/01/04 - Sutton match waterlogged

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' Worcester Senior Cup Second Round tie at Sutton Coldfield Town tonight has been called off to a waterlogged pitch. A re-arranged date has yet to be set.

  • 11/9/03 - Wake-up call for Sixways players

    COACHES John Brain and Andy Keast are demanding a performance from Worcester Rugby Club's under-achievers. The Sixways management duo watched on in horror during Worcester's weekend win at Otley and have made their views clear to the squad this week.

  • Police

    Gloucestershire Constabulary HQ: 08450 901234. Thames Valley Police HQ: 01865 846000). Warwick Constabulary HQ: 01926 415000. West Mercia Constabulary HQ: 01905 723000. Alcester:01789 762207. Banbury: 01295 252525. Bourton-on-the-Water: 01451 820222.

  • 14/01/04 - Rooney stands by goalkeeper Wyatt

    GEORGE Rooney is tipping Paul Wyatt (pictured) to develop into an "exceptional goalkeeper". The Bromsgrove Rovers boss is standing by his top choice stopper, blamed for a number of goals conceded this season, including two against Wolves last week. But

  • Guides

    District Commissioner For Stourport, Wilden and Hartlebury: Geraldine Sunderland (01562 631452). District Commissioner For Bewdley: Sheree Johnson (01299 400821). Division Commissioner for Kidderminster: Sue Clifton (01562 745870).

  • 24/7/03 Defensive pair catch the eye

    TWO defensive trialists are looking strong possibilities for contracts at Kidderminster Harriers. Former loanee Kenny Coleman, who has played as a right wing-back, and centre-half Adam Willis have impressed boss Ian Britton and fellow players. Harriers

  • 10/9/03 - Injury jinx hits Sixways again

    WORCESTER Rugby Club are already struggling with injuries just one week into the season. The Sixways club, who suffered a terrible time last year with a catalogue of injuries, will be without Dan Zaltzman, Drew Hickey and David Officer for Saturday's

  • Playgroups

    Worcestershire Abbey Road Playgroup, Abbey Park First School, Pershore. Adventurous Aardvark Club: Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham. Adventure Kids Pre-School: Evesham Adventure Playground, Woodlands, Evesham (01386 442154). Alphabet House

  • 14/01/04 - Former star dies

    FORMER Bromsgrove Rovers player Bob Beechey has died aged 57. Mr Beechey passed away in Poole, Dorset, last month. Bob began his career at the Victoria Ground, playing half of the 1962/63 season before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers aged 16. Educated

  • 9/9/03 - Ben wins Scotland World Cup call

    BEN Hinshelwood has spoken of his delight after being named in Scotland's World Cup squad. Worcester Rugby Club's centre was this morning named in the squad bound for Australia later this month for the autumn showpiece event. Hinshelwood has battled his

  • 24/7/03 Shilton family's Leicester fame

    HARRIERS 1 LEICESTER 1 IT WAS particularly fitting winger Sam Shilton should swoop for the equaliser against the club his father Peter served so well. During the 1970s, England international Shilton senior achieved legendary status at Leicester City who

  • 07/01/04 - Boss belief in top seven

    BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney remains optimistic his side can achieve a top seven place this season. Rovers picked up four points from six over the New Year after a 3-3 draw with Halesowen on New Year's Day and last Saturday's 1-0 victory at Solihull

  • Rugby United 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 5

    Saturday, November 15, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers got their revenge on second place Rugby United in emphatic style at Butlin Road. George Rooney' side, beaten 3-1 at the Victoria Ground in September, had Kevin Banner, James Dyson, Marcus Jackson and Paul

  • 8/9/03 - Brain watches video 'nasty'

    WORCESTER Rugby Club will decide today whether to take action after hooker Ben Daly was kicked in the head at Otley on Saturday. The Australian ran through for a last-minute winning try at Cross Green before getting a whack to the head courtesy of an

  • PHOENIX NIGHTS SERIES TWO Channel 4 Productions

    IT'S fair to say funnyman Peter Kay and his hilarious pal Dave Spikey have created a timeless masterpiece in Phoenix Nights - and the second series provided me with a laugh a minute. The simple yet hilarious brand of humour surrounds wheelchair-bound

  • 17/7/03 Brit looks at Lightbourne

    ANOTHER experienced forward was due to join Kidderminster Harriers' army of trialists today in the form of Kyle Lightbourne. The 34-year-old, who scored 13 goals for Macclesfield last season, joins fellow veteran front man John Williams in trying to impress

  • 24/3/04 Wayne Hatswell after Macclesfield

    HONEST skipper Wayne Hatswell apologised to keeper John Danby and admitted Harriers fans had every right to slate them after Saturday's Macclesfield horror show. Danby, in his home league debut, was beaten four times but was given little protection by

  • Youth Centres

    Bewdley Youth Centre: Mrs M. Appleyard, Stourport Road, Bewdley (01299 401723). Far Forest Residential Youth Centre: Brian Richards, Secretary (01299 266554). Kidderminster Youth House: Adrian Jenkinson, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 752711)

  • 6/9/03 - Brain poised for Hylton decision

    WORCESTER Rugby Club will make a decision on trialist Jon Hylton over the next week. The former Wasps wing has been involved in Worcester's warm-up games, notably scoring a hat-trick of tries against Stourbridge. With wing Nnamdi Ezulike still recovering

  • 31/12/03 - Big matches to start year

    BROMSGROVE Rovers face two huge matches in as many days this week as they attempt to get 2004 off to a winning start. Rovers host local rivals Halesowen Town at the Victoria Ground on New Year's Day (3pm) and travel to Solihull Borough this Saturday.

  • 4/9/03 - Hayes wins fly-half battle

    TOMMY Hayes has won the race for number 10 at Sixways. Worcester Rugby Club's new signing has been given the vote by coaches John Brain and Andy Keast ahead of the Warriors' trip to Otley on Saturday (3pm). Hayes, who signed from Glasgow in the summer

  • NSPCC

    Gloucester Child Protection Centre: (0800 500 800). NSPCC Pershore and Evesham Group: Mrs N Clarke, The Old Off-Licence,Peopleton WR10 2EE. (01905 841672). Worcestershire Children's Information Service: (01527 834770).

  • Youth Groups

    Cleobury Youth Club: Irene Stelfox, Ludlow Youth Office (01584 874723). Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs: Shires Farm, Hawford (01905 620064). Wyre Forest Watch (Nature/Environment) for 8-13 year-olds: Chris Doncaster (01562 745550). Young

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Weston-Super-Mare 3

    Tuesday, November 4, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed out of the FA Trophy after this home replay defeat against Weston-Super-Mare last night (Tuesday). George Rooney's side, who also miss out on a second round tie with Bognor Regis Town, battled for long

  • 14/7/03 Two wins away for Harriers

    A DOUBLE victory over the weekend got Kidderminster Harriers' pre-season campaign off to a useful start. Harriers used all their first-week trialists in a 3-1 win at Evesham on Saturday and a 1-0 success in Stratford the next day. John Williams, Eliot

  • 11/3/04 Adrian Viveash after York

    ADRIAN Viveash intends to help steer Kidderminster Harriers clear of the Division Three drop zone before he returns to fight for his place at Swindon Town. The commanding centre-half is still in Swindon boss Andy King's long-term plans but needs games

  • New Year's treat for concert-goers

    NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT Midland Concert Orchestra Town Hall, Kidderminster THIS super concert has certainly become part of my New Year celebrations, but I was surprised at the number of empty seats - perhaps the inclement weather put people off, but they

  • 14/7/03 Rooney set for Aggborough?

    THE likes of England wonderkid Wayne Rooney and a host of top Midlands Premiership stars could all be playing at Aggborough this season. Harriers will be hosting West Brom's reserve fixtures during the winter months on Monday nights in a money-spinning

  • 3/9/03 - Ben set to play in Otley opener

    WORCESTER Rugby Club look likely to be bolstered by Ben Hinshelwood's presence at Otley on Saturday. The Sixways club get their National One campaign underway in the Cross Green clash and had expected their star centre to be away on Scotland duty. However

  • Museums

    Cotswold Motor Museum: The Old Mill, Sherborne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water. 01451 821255. Bourton-on-the-Water: Model Village, High Street. 01451 820467. Cheltenham: Borough Council Art Gallery and Museum. 01242 237431. Chipping Norton: Local History

  • Whitby Town 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 1

    Wednesday, October 30, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers' FA Cup adventure came to an end with a 2-1 final qualifying round replay defeat at Whitby Town. George Rooney's side, the last Dr Martens Western team left in the competition at the start of play, let a single

  • 30/8/03 - Hayes makes Wasps suffer

    WORCESTER Warriors put in a spirited performance to beat last season's Zurich Premiership champions London Wasps 16-13 in a highly competitive friendly at Six-ways last night. It was a deserved win with the Worcester forwards outstanding. From the start

  • 4/3/04 Jan Molby after Doncaster

    JAN Molby was furious with Scott Stamps for his sending off and an "extremely poor" team performance at Doncaster. He fumed: "The sending off was schoolboy stuff. Scott decided twice in the first half to kick JJ Melligan and I will never know why as Melligan

  • Motoring

    Evesham Autograss Club: Pete Haines (01285 750330) or Norman Grasby (01527 523041).

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Whitby Town 2

    Saturday, October 25, 2003 THIS was how FA Cup football should be. Bromsgrove Rovers and Whitby Town played out a pulsating cup tie that had the crowd on tenterhooks throughout. There was no doubt everyone knew what was at stake - £10,000 and a place

  • 3/7/03 Key addition for Harriers

    CONSTRUCTION firm Barrs have handed over the keys to Kidderminster Harriers for their new east stand. Harriers' vice-chairman Barry Norgrove, who has been overseeing the stand plans for the club, accepted them from project director Steven Gunn yesterday

  • 22/12/03 - Rooney faces selection problem

    GEORGE Rooney faces a selection problem ahead of tonight's Dr Martens League Cup third round tie at Tiverton Town. The Bromsgrove Rovers boss, already without James Dyson for the rest of the season, is missing both Ryan Mahon and Kevin Banner, who have

  • 22/8/03 - Warriors in Welsh test

    WORCESTER Warriors step up their preparations for the new season with a tough 'warm-up' match against the newly combined Welsh side Neath/ Swansea at the Gnoll tonight (7pm). Sixways director of rugby John Brain today named a starting line-up, but is

  • 19/6/03 Harriers target freed by club

    THE release of Tony Barras has improved Ian Britton's chances of bringing the experienced centre-half to Kidderminster Harriers. Britton has reportedly already made an offer to Barras whose contract with Division One side Walsall will not be renewed.

  • Molby can keep us up

    RETURNING prodigal son Ian Foster has backed boss Jan Molby to keep Kidderminster Harriers alive and kicking in the Nationwide Third Division. The 27-year-old striker was a shock inclusion in the team held to a goalless draw by rivals Cheltenham Town

  • 17/12/03 - Dyson to miss rest of season

    JAMES Dyson will not play again this season after breaking his leg for the second time in his career. The Rovers midfielder suffered clean breaks to the tibia and fibular in his left leg after coming off worse in a 50-50 tackle minutes before the interval

  • 3/7/03 Flying hitman in bid for deal

    MUCH-TRAVELLED forward John Williams was among the new faces at Kidderminster Harriers' first pre-season training session yesterday. The Midlands-based 35-year-old, released by Swansea, is bidding to extend his professional career by earning a deal at

  • 19/6/03 Cash boost from change

    VISITING fans are to be housed in part of the new East Stand next season in a change to admission policy that should net Kidderminster Harriers more gate receipts. Travelling supporters will be given at least 591 seats rising up to 760 if necessary, meaning

  • Congleton Town 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 2

    Saturday, October 11, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers reached the final qualifying round of the FA Cup with a no-nonsense second half defensive display against Congleton Town at Booth Street. First half goals from Marcus Jackson and Mark Benbow saw Rovers to their

  • Swanepoel eyes comeback boost

    WERNER Swanepoel could be set to make a dramatic comeback at Neath-Swansea next weekend. Worcester Rugby Club's skipper has made significant prog-ress in his recovery from an Achilles injury and may yet play some part in the club's second pre-season friendly

  • 4/2/04 Jan Molby after Oxford

    AGGBOROUGH director of football Jan Molby branded the conditions "farcical" at Oxford on Saturday but felt Harriers more than matched their high-flying opponents in the first half. Molby said: "If Oxford had had to go the way we went in the second half

  • Magistrates

    Banbury, N. Oxfordshire and Chipping Norton: 01295 452000. Cheltenham: 01242 532323. Evesham and Pershore: Law Courts, Ombersley Street, Droitwich. 01905 771089. Pershore 01386 565000.

  • 10/12/03 - Fans trying to heal rift

    BROMSGROVE Rovers Supporters Society is keen to heal the rift between themselves and the football club. Relations between the two groups have broken down in recent months and the society want to put things right. The society approached the Advertiser/

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Ilkeston Town 0

    Tuesday, October 7, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers made it six league and cup games unbeaten with a 3-0 victory over Ilkeston Town last night. Two Steve Frost headers and a Marcus Jackson fluke goal inside 21 minutes gave George Rooney's side the points. Until

  • 10/12/03 - Saga rolls on

    THE on-going saga that is Bromsgrove Rovers against Cinderford Town has taken yet another twist. The clubs' Dr Martens League Cup second round tie has been brought forward 24 hours and will be played at Cinderford next Monday, December 15 (7.45pm). The

  • 10/12/03 - Clubs remember Ashley

    A ONE minute silence was held ahead of Bromsgrove Rovers' match with Cirencester Town last Saturday to remember the life of Ashley Read. Ashley, who was just 18, played for both clubs during his short career before he tragically died following a car accident

  • 12/6/03 Molby making comeback

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Conference-winning connection, Molby and Mike Marsh, have both linked up with Nuneaton. Midfielder Marsh, now retired from playing, will be assistant manager to Alan Lewer at the Dr Martens Premier Division club. Ex-Kidderminster

  • 21/1/04 Adam Murray after Darlington

    GOAL-SCORER Adam Murray saw troubled Darlington hit back with a late equaliser and then admitted Division Three had got much tougher. He scored seven goals in 13 games in a loan spell at Mansfield when they clinched promotion from the division in 2002

  • 03/12/03 - Cinderford match moved again

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' Dr Martens league cup match at Cinderford Town has been moved for the second time and will now be played on Tuesday, December 16. The match, originally set for December 2, was put back a week to allow for Cinderford's FA Trophy home

  • 3/7/03 Visit Red Devils

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Community Scheme are organising a summer trip to Manchester United's home, Old Trafford, on Thursday, July 24. The stadium tour includes a visit of the dressing rooms, museum and superstore. The coach leaves Aggborough at 9.30am

  • 12/6/03 No change to play-offs for now

    PLANS to expand the Nationwide League play-offs to include six teams have been put on hold after doubts were raised by the Football Association and the Premier League. The 2003/04 Division Three fixtures will be released next Thursday.

  • Journal correspondents

    Bidford: Dennis Malin, 34 Jubilee Close, Bidford. 01789 772698. Bourton-on-the-Hill: David Day, 7 Bowes Lyon Close, Moreton-in-Marsh. 01608 651622. Brailes: Vanessa Boyce, 1 Bakery Cottages, Lower Brailes. 01608 685371. Bredon: K W Harrison, Bredon Dene

  • The Classics with Annie Dendy

    Mozart in Turkey - Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail. Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Paul Groves (tenor), Lynton Atkinson (tenor), Yelda Kodalli (soprano), Desiree Rancatore (soprano). Conductor Sir Charles Mackerras. BBC/Opus Arte DVD OA 0891 D. THIS DVD recording

  • 25/6/03 Long trip to Division One giants ahead

    CHAIRMAN Colin Youngjohns has hailed Kidderminster Harriers' first-round draw in the Football League's Carling Cup. After visiting Nottingham Forest last season, Harriers make another trip to a big Division One club in Ipswich Town. The game is due to

  • HM Taxes

    Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road 01295 225000. Cheltenham: Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3BE 01242 585585. Evesham: Lower Leys 0845 302 1482.. Gloucester District: Bentinck House, Bruton Way 01452 397000. Oxford District: Trinity House, Oxford

  • 03/12/03 - Duo to miss out as Allen comes in

    BROMSGROVE Rovers are likely to be without Danny Scheppel and Richard Tomkins for this Saturday's Dr Martens Western visit of Cirencester Town. Scheppel, who also missed last Saturday's 2-1 victory over Sutton Coldfield, has a knee injury while Tomkins

  • Studley 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 1

    Saturday, September 13, 2003 CAPTAIN Steve Pope rammed home a dramatic injury time penalty to send Bromsgrove Rovers into the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round. Pope stepped up in time added on after Mark Benbow's weaving run was cut short by Mark Beddows

  • 6/8/03 - Worcester fighting fit for new season

    WORCESTER Rugby Club's new boys are already packing a punch at Sixways after it was revealed boxing has been introduced into training. The 10 summer signings have impressed the coaching staff so far with their efforts in Phil Richards' new regime. However

  • 8/1/04 John Williams after Wolves

    IT WAS John Williams' nickname of Premier League, rather than Tortoise, that will have been echoing around Aggborough after his sensational strike against Wolves. The 35-year-old, only on a week-to-week deal at Harriers, said he is known as Tortoise due

  • Hockey

    Badsey Ladies: Jane Rickey (01386 833947). Blockley Ladies: Jo Peachey (01386 852245). Bidford Ladies: Linda Webb (01789 772113). Bourton Ladies: Veronica Woodford (01451 821496). Bretforton Ladies: Sophie Corbett (01789 763081). Chipping Campden: Sarah

  • The Classics with Annie Dendy

    Statira, Principessa di Persia. Francesco Cavalli. Conducted by Antonio Florio. Cappella de'Turchini. Nave CD OP 30382. Baroque opera is a new genre of the form for me and Cavalli a new composer. Born in 1602, Pier Francesco Caletti was taken to Venice

  • 5/8/03 - Swanepoel backing recruitment drive

    WERNER Swanepoel is backing Worcester Rugby Club's recruitment drive following John Brain's summer shopping spree. The Sixways skipper is still recovering from an Achilles injury and hasn't yet been fully involved in training since reporting back to the

  • 8/1/04 Graham Ward after Wolves

    FOR ex-Wolves player Graham Ward, it was particularly satisfying to do so well against a club that did not consider him good enough for their first team. Ward, desperate to prove a point to his former employers, pulled no punches when he said: "Everybody

  • 26/11/03 - Cobb joins Rovers staff

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have added an assistant physiotherapist to their backroom staff. Stephen Cobb, who has impaired sight, joins forces with the Victoria Ground club's physio Stuart Elwell with immediate effect. Rovers are also preparing for the run up

  • 2/8/03 - Davis relishing Sixways clash

    GEORGE Davis is already eyeing a return to Sixways after signing for Exeter Chiefs. The prop, who was released by Worcester Rugby Club earlier in the summer, signed for the County Ground side this week on a one-year deal. However, the former Bristol man

  • 5/6/03 Aggborough set to be Premier stage

    PREMIERSHIP stars are set to be on show at Aggborough next season after West Bromwich Albion cut a deal to play reserve-team fixtures at Kidderminster Harriers. The Hoo Road ground will host six or seven Premiership Reserve games during the mid-season

  • Gas (Transco)

    General emergency escapes: 0800 111 999. Energywatch (formerly the Gas Consumers Council): 0845 9060708. The 0800 111 999 number is now the main contact for all inquiries including: general inquiries; bill inquiries (all areas; moving home (all areas)

  • The Classics with Annie Dendy

    Rodrigo - complete Orchestral Works 8. Concierto Pastoral, Fantasia para un gentilhombre. Joanna G'froerer, Flute. Asturias Symphony Orchestra, conductor Maximiano Valdes. Naxos 8.557801 Joaquin Rodrigo died in 1999, aged 98, and is Spain's foremost composer

  • 31/7/03 - Sixways training regime pays off

    PHIL Richards' training regime is already beefing up Worcester Rugby Club's squad. The new fitness coach has had the Sixways players under his command for the past month and, according to John Brain, the hard work is already paying off. Worcester's director

  • For Elderly

    Age Concern Gloucestershire: Bleak House Station Road, Gloucester (01452 422660). Age Concern Oxfordshire: Mary Daniel, St Edmund House, West St Helen's Street, Abingdon. (01235 849400). Age Concern Hereford and Worcester: Sansome Street, Worcester. (

  • 26/11/03 - Reserves held to a draw

    ROMSGROVE Rovers Reserves drew 1-1 with Chasetown Reserves at the Victoria Ground last Saturday. The hosts attacked in the early stages and it was no surprise when Ross Collins gave them the lead, turning in a corner after 25 minutes. Passes then began

  • The Classics with Annie Dendy

    John Tavener - A Portrait. Various Performers. Naxos CD 8.558152-53. THIS double CD has been presented by Naxos as a tribute for the composer's 60th birthday. It includes part of his most popular work The Protecting Veil and the Song for Athene sung so

  • Gresley Rovers 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 3

    Saturday, August 23, 2003 THREE second half goals helped Bromsgrove Rovers to win a hard fought victory against the Moatmen of Gresley Rovers. Strikes from Marcus Jackson on 50 minutes, Sam Bowen's penalty on 67 minutes and Kevin Banner on 83 minutes

  • 17/12/03 Andy White after Leyton Orient

    ANDY White pressed home his claim for a permanent move to Kidderminster Harriers with another eye-catching display on Saturday. The forward, whose loan from Keith Curle's Mansfield runs until the end of this month, is focussed on still being at the club

  • Floorball

    Cotswold League: Andrew Clough (01386 840216).

  • Bedworth United 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 0

    Tuesday, August 19, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers continued their unbeaten start to the new Dr Martens Western season with a stalemate at Bedworth United last night. George Rooney's side, 2-1 home victors against Taunton Town in last Saturday's opener, found

  • 5/6/03 Add a bit of flair to game

    COMMUNITY coaches will be working with budding footballers during the close season to improve their technical skills and flair. Kidderminster Harriers' player development centre will encourage youngsters to try skills they are afraid to use in competitive

  • 17/11/03 - Swifts match back on

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' Dr Martens Western home derby with Stourport Swifts is back on tomorrow night (Tuesday) following some confusion. Last week it was announced George Rooney's side would play their league cup second round game at Cinderford Town but Cinderford

  • The Classics with Annie Dendy

    Symphonies Nos 1 and 4 - Abertura Festiva .Carmago Guarnieri and the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Neschling. Bis CD 1290 WITH a Sicilian father and a Brazilian mother, Mozart Carmago Guarnieri was bound to have a musical future. All

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Taunton Town 1

    Saturday, August 16, 2003 TWO goals from on-loan striker Mark Jones got Bromsgrove Rovers off to a winning start. Jones hit the target on 13 and 38 minutes to hand George Rooney's side an opening day Dr Martens Western victory over Taunton Town. And if

  • 26/7/03 Worcester set for Bates boost

    JOHN Brain has hailed his new signing at Worcester - Richard Bates! The Sixways director of rugby felt desperately sorry for the South African last season as he missed most of Worcester's campaign through injury. However, after Bates' recovery from a

  • Ex-Service

    Aircrew Association, Stratford-upon-Avon and District Branch: Secretary, Mr J R Brandish, 29 St Andrews Crescent, Stratford. (01789 266143). Falcon Hotel fourth Tuesday of the month. Burma Star Association (Evesham and District Branch): Secretary, Ron

  • 12/11/03 - Cup run is worth £13k

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' FA Cup run has seen their bank balance swell to the tune of £13,000. Figures released by the Victoria Ground club, recently out of administration, will make good reading for directors and fans alike following Rovers' six-game stay in

  • 25/7/03 - Sixways centre braves the cold

    BEN Hinshelwood is staying cool about his World Cup bid but it's hardly surprising after braving temperatures of -130c. Worcester Rugby Club's centre jetted off with the rest of the Scottish national squad earlier this month bound for Poland and a pre-World

  • 29/5/03 Sports editor's mailbag

    WHAT is going on at the Harriers? I have followed the goings on at the club over the years and have always come to terms with the ways of "the powers that be". I am a pensioner but am unable to attend matches because I still work every Saturday. I am

  • 4/12/03 Jan Molby after Boston

    ANDY White's first goal of the season was a just reward, according to director of football Jan Molby. The forward had failed to find the net at Mansfield or on loan at Boston but ironically netted against the Pilgrims for Harriers in his fifth game of

  • Riding Schools

    Debdale Equine Centre: Cookley, Kidderminster (01562 850662). Hartlebury Equestrian Centre: Manor Lane, Waresley (01299 250710). Manor Farm Riding School: St John's Road, Stourport (01299 822403). Severn Valley Junior Riding Club: Rachel Kingsley, Secretary

  • Alvechurch 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 4

    Thursday, August 7, 2003 TWO goals from Marcus Jackson and strikes for Richard Tompkins and Steve Frost. ROVERS Gandy, Nelson (sub Henry 46 mins), Banner, Pope, Hillman, Benbow (sub Gibson 61 mins), Dawson (sub N Broadhurst 81 mins), Frost, Sutton (Whyte

  • 29/5/03 Sports editor's mailbag

    I HAVE supported Kidderminster Harriers Football Club for over 30 years and I am astounded to read in the Shuttle/Times & News on May 22 that Peter Picken has resigned because the club would not discuss his concerns on safety issues, which is a most

  • 26/11/03 Jan Molby after Torquay

    A DIVISION Three home win eluded Kidderminster Harriers for the fourth match in a row on Saturday. Boss Jan Molby admitted their struggles on Aggborough turf would just drag them deeper into a relegation battle, despite fine form on the road. Molby said

  • Electricity

    AQUILA (previously Midlands Electricity):- All numbers now centralised for all areas. Emergencies: 08457 331331. General inquiries: 08457 353637. Southern Electricity Call centre: Woodstock Road, Yarnton, Oxford OX5 1PR. All calls (other than appliance

  • The Classics with Annie Dendy

    Chill with Tchaikovsky. Various. Naxos CD 8.556785. Think of Tchaikovsky and you think of the 1812 Overture. Just how do you chill with cannon going off in you ear? However, both you and I know that Tchaikovsky wrote some of the most beautiful ballet

  • Causeway United 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 0

    Monday, August 4, 2003 SAM Bowen was sent off just ten minutes after coming on as a substitute as Rovers were held at Causeway's Halesowen Town base. ROVERS Gandy, Henry, Nelson, Benbow, Pope, Banner, Scheppel (sub Jackson 46 mins), Beckett (sub N Broadhurst

  • 19/07/03 - Chairman boosted by fans' response

    CECIL Duckworth has praised Worcester Rugby Club supporters for their commitment after a season ticket price hike. The Sixways chairman consulted the supporters club during the close season to test the water on a price increase and was delighted with

  • 20/11/03 Matt Gadsby and Jan Molby after Rochdale

    MATT Gadsby's patience appears to be paying off as he celebrated his longest run in the Kidderminster Harriers team with his first senior strike. The versatile defender or midfielder has been given a new role protecting the back four with Danny Williams

  • 05/11/03 - Tomkins knocked out in cup loss

    RICHARD Tomkins was in hospital with heavy concussion last night following a horror collision in Bromsgrove Rovers' 3-0 FA Trophy replay defeat by Weston-Super-Mare, which caused the match to be delayed by 23 minutes. The Rovers midfielder was knocked

  • Stratford Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 3

    Saturday, August 2, 2003 TWO second half goals helped Bromsgrove Rovers win 3-1 at Stratford Town last Saturday. The visitors led four minutes from half time when Richard Tompkins slid the ball underneath Starkey and Marcus Jackson doubled Rovers' advantage

  • 13/11/03 Dean Bennett after Northwich

    DEAN Bennett believes Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby knows how to unleash his attacking instincts on Division Three. The 25-year-old was relieved to end a lengthy goal drought with Saturday's double to beat non-league Northwich 2-1 in the FA Cup

  • District valuers

    Gloucestershire: Ley Court, Barnet Way. 01452 360200. Oxfordshire: 01865 441200. Warwickshire: 0121 633 1000. Worcestershire: Block A, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester. 01905 687600.

  • 05/11/03 - Cup havoc

    BROMSGROVE Rovers or Halesowen Town have been drawn at Cinderford Town in the Dr Martens League Cup second round - once they get their first round out of the way. The sides have tried on two Tuesdays to play the match at the Victoria Ground but Rovers

  • Bard's birthplace is a bustling honeypot

    WILLIAM Shakespeare was born in Stratford in 1564 and died there in 1616 writes JULIE ROYLE. His birthplace soon became a place of literary pilgrimage, but it was not until 1769 that the phenomenon, which is Stratford tourism really began. A Shakespeare