TOWN Reserves travelled to North Birmingham for their opening fixture of the season against Great Wyrley in the newly formed West Midlands League Division One. GREAT WYRLEY 5, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 2 After three pre-season warm up games, with two wins
A WORLD class British jazz singer will be joined by a trio of top musicians when a special charity night is held to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief. Vocalist Lee Gibson will be accompanied by pianist Geoff Eales, bassist Roy Babbington and drummer
TWO of Hereford's footballing legends have been honoured by the city. John Charles CBE, who died in February, aged 72, was Hereford United's most celebrated player. Charles Flats will be the name of a block being built in Canal Road, Hereford in memory
A SMALL fun day which has grown into an event raising thousands of pounds for charity in the past seven years, will be better than ever this time, say organisers. Seven bands will feature at this year's annual charity fun day on August Bank Holiday Monday
PENSIONERS in St John's, Worcester, will have access to expert advice on the new Pension Credit and other benefits for older people, when The Pension Service comes to the area. The service, which is part of the Department for Work and Pensions, is working
CONTRACTORS have begun the major works programme which will bring flood protection to more than 100 properties along a riverside street in Bewdley. Work started last week to create an underground buffer to stop waters penetrating the ground and flooding
HI-TECH residents in Droitwich and other parts of Wychavon can now re-register on the electoral roll via the internet. From September, Wychavon District Council is sending out canvass forms to all homes, and if all the details are correct, it is offering
A GROUP of travellers has parked on land on the Berry Hill Industrial Estate in Droitwich. The encampment is the latest in a long line in the town, some of which have caused controversy and others which have departed quietly, without leaving a mess. It
A BOUNCY castle and plenty of stalls will be just some of the fun to be had when an annual show and summer fayre takes place at St Wulstan's Church, Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester. People will be able to enjoy refreshments and various exhibits. The
A LANE was closed on the M5 southbound carriageway at 6am this morning following a accident involving a lorry. No one was hurt. The lane, just before Junction 7, was reopened after the lorry was moved.
PEOPLE who have always fancied being part of a theatre production will now have the opportunity to do so in one performance - thanks to the interactive show HMS Pinafore From Scratch. London Operetta will be presenting its famous Gilbert and Sullivan
MICKLETON SOCIETY: The annual garden party was held at Field House by permission of Mrs Pam Cross. It was also Pam who co-ordinated the other ladies of the committee to provide excellent food for the finger buffet supper. Sandra Barlow, Sheila Hilton
FOR A-level students across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, yesterday was a day of drama, relief, tears and excitement. Years of hard work finally paid off, giving Britain's schools and colleges the highest pass rate after the 22nd consecutive year
THERE was a familiar ring to the recent pleas coming from Dines Green, where residents wanted police to crack down on teenage yobs whose shoplifting, foul language, violence and intimidation has been making life a misery. West Mercia responded by saying
AN evening of passion, power and precision is promised when some of the most talented flamenco dancers take to the stage. The Spanish gipsy-style dance, described as the fiercest expression of the human spirit, is an adventure for performers and the audience
RESULTS day threw up a string of success stories at a city college, which is celebrating another successful year for A-level results. Worcester College of Technology achieved an overall pass rate of 89 per cent, while half the subjects enjoyed a 100 per
POLICE have issued an E-fit picture of a man who held a Droitwich woman at gunpoint in her home before punching her in the face and escaping with £15. Victim Dawn Hodges, of Elizabeth Court, spoke of her ordeal exclusively to the Evening News last week
A DETERMINED Stourport-on-Severn woman has put the heartache of seven attempts at IVF over eight traumatic years behind her now she is the proud mother of twin baby boys. After overcoming a series of setbacks, Helen Roscoe and her partner, Russell Stokes
ORGANISERS of Stourport-on-Severn's Carnival are urging people with vintage vehicles to come forward to join in the procession. Carnival committee spokesman, Pete Roberts, said there had only been one entry so far in the procession's vintage class - and
THE draw has been made for the preliminary rounds of the Mercian Festival Juniors League cups. In the U10s Talbot Page-Jones Memorial Shield, Malvern Town Wanderers Colts will play Goodrest Juniors. In the U11s Phillip Jeynes Memorial Cup, Newtown Sports
LEUKAEMIA sufferer 11-year-old Karys Bolland is hoping a family fun day in the Vale of Evesham will bring her a step closer to realising her dream. The Blackminster schoolgirl, who was diagnosed with the illness last November, has an ambition to swim
A CORONER has been unable to explain why an artist from Evesham lost control of her car, which then collided with a tree - an accident that led to her death nine days later. Vivienne Grosvenor-Hulme, of Monks Walk, Bridge Street, had been returning from
THE organisers of a controversial ultimate fighting contest, due to be held near Evesham, say there is nothing wrong or illegal about the martial arts event. Combatants who use a range of fighting styles will converge on an open-air site in Lenchwick
CARELESS anglers are being blamed for causing suffering to swans, with at least one case of birds tangled with fishing equipment reported every day in Evesham. John Payne, who looks after the swans on a voluntary basis, said the problem was particularly
RARE and endangered pheasants have returned to Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe after an absence of more than 30 years. The castle was well-known for its unique collection of colourful pheasants but the collection gradually died out and was not replaced.
WORCESTERSHIRE have suffered another major injury blow ahead of their Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy final against Gloucestershire at Lord's a week tomorrow. Their latest casualty is all-rounder Andy Bichel who suffered a hip injury yesterday during
HEREFORD United will again be without defender Ryan Green for the trip to York City tomorrow. The Welsh international injured his back in pre-season but was expected to figure for the Bulls after taking a fortnight's rest. Green, 23, missed out on the
PERSHORE Town hope to emulate Malvern Town's recent success by taking on a former Langlands Stadium driving force. Richard Anson quit Malvern in the summer over a lack of support from the club's committee following their promotion to the Midland Alliance
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Joe Jackson has urged the success-starved Victoria Ground fans to be patient. Jackson takes his side to Swindon Supermarine tomorrow (3pm) looking to chalk up their first win of the season. A midweek defeat at Cinderford Town
PLANS for a new bungalow in Bidford, described by parish councillors as "totally unsuitable" and "a danger to children", could be given the thumbs up today. Stratford District Council planning officers have recommended the proposed two-bedroom home on
EVESHAM United manager Dave Busst returns from holiday early next week. But daily phone calls from his Mediterranean sun-lounger means he knows just what a good job assistant boss Paul West has done over the past fortnight. West has guided the Robins
* (I) indicates Internet entries. THE following each won a set of Rowland Hill stamps: R Dean, Waresley Court Road, Hartlebury; E Dorrell, Witley Way, Stourport; L Edwards, Hermitage Way, Stourport; M Forrester, School Lane, Wolverhampton (I); J Hand,
COMPETITION was keen and the standard of play exceptional in the John Scott Trophy and James Cup, played in ideal golfing conditions on The Worcestershire Golf Club's Malvern Wells course last weekend. In Division One the first six players all returned
ARDEN Sailing Club helms battled it out for top place in the ninth pursuit race of the season on Sunday at the club's base on the Avon at Defford. Coming from behind, Jeremy Griffiths with new crew, Josh, sailed his Enterprise at a cracking pace to catch
ROY Jones won the 0-15 handicap monthly stableford competition at Sapey Golf Club. Twelve handicapper Roy carded 39 points to win from Mark Heason (9) and Steve Thompson (11), who both scored 37 points, Mark having the better back nine score. In the 16
THE longest journey of the season awaits Worcester City but little will faze them at the moment. Fresh from a whirlwind 4-0 victory at Redditch United, John Barton's side take a Conference North trip into the unknown to face Barrow tomorrow. Though the
VJ SUNDAY: The Burma Star Association (Western area) attended a VJ Parade and Service at St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol, on Sunday, attended by the Lord Mayor of Bristol, coun J Hawthornwaite and area officers of the Royal British Legion. Thirty-six
THE Theatre, Chipping Norton's autumn programme which has just been published in-cludes drama, films, music and exhibitions to suit all tastes. A new venture at The Theatre is First Spark, its own short film festival on October 2 and 3, a weekend to celebrate
THE VILLAGE (12A) Another spooky tale from the creator of The Sixth Sense and Signs. Odeon, Worcester 12.00, 2.30, 5.00, 8.00. VUE 11,00, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.10. Fri/Sat late 11.40 A CINDERELLA STORY (PG) Modern-day fairy-tale featuring put-upon Fiona
100 Years Ago August 20, 1904. There were very meagre attendances at the parish meetings held at Pershore last Thursday evening for the purpose of receiving the accounts under the Lighting and Watching Act and determining the mound to be raised for the
MALVERN'S mountain bike star Liam Killeen has to wait until next Saturday (August 28) for his chance to lift an Olympic medal for Great Britain. The one-off cross country race in Athens is due to be televised by the BBC1 from 10am to 11.30am. Killeen,
MALVERN Town played host to Ludlow Town in a mid-week fixture that was to be another stepping stone in Malvern's first season in the Midland Football Alliance. MALVERN TOWN 3, LUDLOW TOWN 1 Back off holiday, last season's top goalscorer Dean Roberts looked
BARNARDS Green's first team travelled to Lye on Saturday knowing a win would secure promotion from the Crusader WCL Division Three as champions. LYE v BARNARDS GREEN The Green seemed to be pre-occupied by this thought and were comprehensively outplayed
Sept 3: Chorus songs to start the evening, Somers Traditional Folk Club, The Albion, 48, Bath Road. Aug 20: Slowburner, Marr's Barr, Worcester. Aug 21: Jeff Kestrel, Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester; The WildKatz with support from Mybe, Marr's Bar
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is to retain the Post Office services in Pershore when it converts the High Street's One-Stop to a Tesco Express. The company will be giving the convenience store a facelift this autumn and plans to keep the Post Office going,
IN responding to L Spiteri's letter headlined "Does he know a better source of information," I think the best approach is for me to refute the entire contents of his letter, given that Mr Spiteri does not quote precisely from my previous letters. The
VALE people are being invited to take along their treasures to an antiques valuation day at Pershore Horticultural College. The event, to raise cash for the Army Benevolent Fund Worcester Appeal, is next Wednesday. Doors will be open from 10am to 4pm
I WAS hoping some of your readers might be able to help me. I am trying to trace relatives of my mother. Her name was Rosalind Potter, now (Toner). She was born in 1935 and her parents were called Thomas and Katherina. They lived in Bringsty, near Bromyard
Aug 21 and 25-28: Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine at Swan Studio, The Moors, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Aug 20: The Musical Celebration of Heartbeat, Malvern Forum Theatre. Until Aug 21: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Birmingham
YET again your frequent correspondent E F Showell (You Say, Worcester 13 August) is simply wrong. North Claines Parish Council does indeed have a Parish Footpaths Warden and did so when Mr Showell wrote his first letter on the subject. I would also add
TODAY'S picture has been sent in by Pat Easabrook, of Malvern Link, and shows Colwall Rangers FC during the 1959-60 season. They won the Malvern League, Malvern Hospital Cup, Malvern Oglivie Cup and Hereford Junior Cup. Team members are, standing left
I SEE Sandra Chapman supports the council's closure of the car boot. I bet the council chiefs are overjoyed they have a new recruit on their side. Although Sandra is against the boot sale, I expect she will still visit until it closes. Sandra brings up
THE tumultuous period of the English Civil War and Restoration is being revived in Worcester when a band of performers take the floor at the historic Commandry. The Oxford Waits, who take their name from a real band of musicians flourishing in Oxford
GORY special effects, blues music and circus skills are on the agenda for youngsters who want to try something different. A series of workshops for young people are being held at The Roses theatre, Tewkesbury, next week. On Monday they can find out how
A LECTURE on the art collection of The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will take place at The Shakespeare Centre in Stratford today. Trust director Roger Pringle will give an illustrated talk on its finest and most interesting pictures, focusing on portraits
SIX years ago an Evesham teenager was left fighting for his life after an accident which paralysed him. Now Daniel Merrett is ready to leap thousands of feet from a plane to raise money for the County Air Ambulance crew who saved his life. Daniel, who
THE Winget wicket, which had suffered under the midweek rains, was the key factor in this low-scoring West of England Premier League Glos/Wilts Division One game. WINGET v COLWALL So green was the wicket that skipper Tom Wolfendale had not the least hesitation
BARNARDS Green Seconds suffered throughout a pleasant afternoon at North End Lane in this Crusader WCL Division two clash. BARNARDS GREEN II v LYE II They lost Brian Hancock to illness before the start, then lost the vital toss. Further deep damage was
THIS top-of-the-table clash with Droitwich Thirds saw Barnards Green Thirds come away with 20 points in a convincing eight-wicket win at Newland on Saturday. BARNARDS GREEN III v DROITWICH III Put in to bat, Droitwich lost opener Westwood in Hoddy's first
A WORCESTER firm who helped to produce the world's first commercially available talking book has been recognised for its work at an award ceremony. The collaboration between Dolphin Audio Publishing, a division of Worcester-based Dolphin Computer Access
BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, August 21 1st XI v Oldswinford (Home). Meet 11.45am. Sponsor: Duncan Fearnley Cricket Sales. C Smedley (Capt), P Drinkwater, J Doughty, R Williams, J Clarke, T Williams, M Brookes, R Richards, C Churchill, T Clarke, D Bell.
GOVERNMENT red tape has forced a businessman to close his family firm of 85 years. Nick Warner, who owns the Boomerang Bus Company in Tewkesbury, has blamed new legislation for his decision. He said he was fed up of having to log every journey and was
THE story of black South African music from tribal times to the present day can be savoured at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Umoja, which means The Spirit of Togetherness, is a celebration of dynamic talent, thrilling energy, great voices, sensual dancing
TWO exciting music names have announced live gig dates at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. Finnish rockers The Rasmus and cool cats Franz Ferdinand will both be playing at the venue on separate autumn tour dates. The Rasmus, whose music has been described as
POLICE are reminding motorists to take extra care driving in torrential rain after the area has been battered by heavy storms. North Worcestershire Police were notified of at least six flooded roads during Wednesday's heavy downpours. Affected areas included
LITTLE Richard French was delighted when he got up close to fluffy chicks at a roadshow in Worcester aimed at promoting the farming industry. The three-year-old was one of scores of city residents to attend the National Farmers' Union event in Angel Place
LEISURE facilities for Bidford residents are set to get a massive boost after plans to build a swimming pool were approved. The pool is part of development plans at Bidford Grange Hotel and Golf Club, which also include 70 additional hotel rooms, two
IN an admission that will probably give heart to all aspiring thespians, Roy Hudd said he has the very devil of a job remembering his lines. "Always have done," he complained. "Ever since the age of 12. "I don't know what it is. I suppose I can put it
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: The club held a coffee morning at the WI Hall in Moreton in aid of Moreton Hospital and the County Air Ambulance. In spite of unsettled weather it was well attended and £386 was raised.
RBL WOMENS SECTION: Chairman Wendy Griffiths opened the meeting with the silent tribute and exhortation. Names were taken for the group meeting and for the forthcoming visit to Highgrove. On Thursday members attended a coffee morning in the chairman's
THE Malvern United Angling Association stretch of the Severn at Hanley Castle finally showed some form this season when members fished for the Taylor Cup. The weather was hot and sticky and the river was carrying some extra water due to recent storms.
NOEL Coward's comedy Blithe Spirit is at Malvern Theatres next month staring Penelope Keith. Author Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth hold a sance in order for Charles to learn the tricks of the trade as he researches his new novel. Expecting
His latest movie The Village has just topped the US box office charts but actor Joaquin Phoenix definitely won't be queuing up for his popcorn. The famously shy star says he never watches himself on screen and hates listening to the sound of his own voice
NEW bus passes could be introduced in Worcester forcing elderly and disabled passengers to pay more for their journeys. The city council is considering reducing its contribution to bus companies' concessionary fares as part of plans to save £1.5m in next
AN 88-year-old grandmother has spoken of her delight at seeing her granddaughter walk up the aisle in the wedding dress a wartime bomb meant she never got the chance to wear herself. Edith Bourne married her Stourport sweetheart, the late Leslie Bourne
A COLOURFUL dance show will be mesmerising audiences tomorrow when the finest Flamenco talents of Madrid and Jerez come to The Swan Theatre. Flamenco Express is a group of dancers which has performed throughout the country to rave reviews. Six dancers
A MECHANICAL horse developed by Worcester scientists will help hone the sport of polo at this year's VII World Championship in France. Motion analysis experts from University College Worcester, in Henwick Grove, have created state-of-the-art equipment
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of unique, hand-crafted Masonic jewellery has been stolen in a burglary in Stourport-on-Severn. Andrew Skidmore, managing director of The Freemason Masonic Supplies, in Stourport, said he was devastated to find the jewellery,
RANGERS travelled to Wolverhampton for their opening fixture in the newly-formed West Midlands League Division Two. BILBROOK 2, MALVERN RANGERS 4 They got off to the worst possible start, conceding a goal in the opening five minutes, before going into
THE first meeting of the Soccer Site Malvern Football League for the forthcoming season will be held on Monday (August 23) at 7.30pm at the Civil Service Club, Malvern. All club secretaries and managers should attend as handbooks will be available and
LEIGH and Bransford Badgers FC have entered several teams in the Mercian Festival Junior Football League for next season at ages U9s through to U13s. They also run a U7s Development Squad (ages four to six years). The club still have some vacancies within
CELEBRATIONS will be continuing into the weekend after Evesham students enjoyed remarkable success in their A-levels. Youngsters at Prince Henry's High School achieved a pass rate of 99.7 per cent with only one exam failed out of 350 taken. Pupils and
THE Eckington gipsies are appealing against Wychavon's refusal to let them stay on an unofficial site on the outskirts of the village. District councillors unanimously turned down a retrospective planning application from the group at last Thursday's
HUNDREDS of historic vehicles chugged and chuffed their way to Evesham for the town's annual vintage steam rally. The estimated 4,000 people who attended the event last weekend were spared the bad weather until the closing hours of the rally on Sunday
PEOPLE in the Vale who have stood up to anti-social behaviour may be in for a national award. The Home Office Taking a Stand awards recognise the achievements of individuals and groups who have helped improve their community by preventing or tackling
PLANS to demolish an Evesham health centre to make way for a state-of-the-art medical practice have been given the thumbs down. Members of Wychavon District Council's development control committee feared the scheme to combine Merstow Green's two health
MEMBERS of an Evesham-based band are on the lookout for a few more people to blow their own trumpets. The Celebration Reed and Brass Band is desperately short of cornet players - and could do with a couple of bass players too. In fact the 26 musicians
WORCESTERSHIRE have suffered another major injury blow ahead of their Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy final against Gloucestershire at Lord's a week tomorrow. Their latest casualty is all-rounder Andy Bichel who suffered a hip injury yesterday during
WORCESTER'S Simon Jones, Arthur Jackson and Mark Atkins unleashed a powerful finish to book their place in the third round of the National Express All-England Bowls Triples at Worthing. Atkins and company were all-square with Edwin Young's Dorchester,
THE longest journey of the season awaits Worcester City but little will faze them at the moment. Fresh from a whirlwind 4-0 victory at Redditch United, John Barton's side take a Conference North trip into the unknown to face Barrow tomorrow. Though the
WINGER Stuart Roberts could be added to Kidderminster Harriers' threadbare side to tackle Mansfield Town at Field Mill tomorrow. Harriers are today hoping to sign the former Wycombe and Swansea player on a short-term basis initially after he played for
SATURDAY FOOTBALL THE TRAVEL FACTORY MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALlIANCE Malvern Town v Stratford Town (3.00). EXPRESS & STAR WEST MIDLAND LEAGUE Premier Division: Ledbury Town v Smethwick ST (2.45); Bromyard Town v Wolverhampton Casuals (2.45). Division One
AN elegant al fresco afternoon and evening of classical music and poetry reading is on offer in Stratford this weekend. The Rudolfe Kempe Society, which supports young musicians, is holding a garden concert entitled Divertimento at The Muses, Waterside
JAZZ enthusiasts are in for a treat when top entertainers Lee Gibson and the Geoff Eales trio appear at the village hall in Inkberrow next month. Inkberrow Jazz started in January this year to promote mainstream/modern jazz in Worcestershire, after villagers
MAKING their first appearance in Stratford for five years, The Hamsters will be playing at Cox's Yard on Saturday. Now in their 18th year together and soon to be performing their 3,500th concert - their mailing list exceeds 20,000 - the Hamsters are established
THE 1950s rock-and-roll scene when blue suede shoes were all the rage will be centre stage at The Roses theatre in Tewkesbury this weekend. At The Hop will include the music of such greats as the Everley Brothers, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Cliff Richard
JIVE enthusiasts can put on their dancing shoes and head for Stroud on Friday, August 27. Just Jive will be holding a monthly dance night at the Subscription Rooms, George Street. Tickets are £6 (members £5) and the dancers will start getting into the
Have you been watching the Olympics? I haven't seen it all, just bits and bobs, but it is a great sporting festival. And it's great that our local lad, Leslie Law, is in the medals. During the last Olympics in Sydney, I'd dislocated my knee playing cricket
MALVERN soldier Katy Lancaster will make history next month when she represents England at the World Tug of War Championships. Gunner Katy Lancaster, aged 20, is a member of the Army Ladies Tug of War (560 Kg) team that has been invited to take part in
MALVERN Town started their education in The Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance with a trip to Boldmere St Michaels on Saturday and came away with a creditable 1-1 draw. BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS 1, MALVERN TOWN 1 Malvern were a goal down after only three
MALVERN CC play their annual Brian Thompson and Alf Hinton memorial cricket match at Regency Road on Sunday (August 22) at 2.30pm. The match will be played between past and present members of the club and friends of both Brian and Alf and all monies raised
Aug 20: Brian and Philomena would like to invite you to practise your ballroom and Latin skills at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall, Worcester (A38 between Droitwich and Worcester) to Brian's Supersounds. Bring your own refreshments. For further details and
Until Aug 21: Selection of original prints by Thomas Rowlandson to The English Dance of Death, Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum at Clarence Street, Cheltenham. For more information telephone 01242 237431. Aug 28-Nov 6: Tony Meeuwissen: Remarkable Animals
PERSHORE got its own Tarzan of the Apes when gorillas moved into Pershore's Abbey Park. Brave Matthew Keyte, from Pershore, was fearless as he cuddled up to one of four huge hairy primates who ambled in to play yesterday, under the watchful eye of an
Aug 20: Theme Night and Now For Something Completely Different, Somers Traditional Folk Club, The Albion, 48, Bath Road. Aug 27: Singers Night, Somers Traditional Folk Club, The Albion, 48, Bath Road. Aug 27: Midsummer Melody with The Oakville Singers
WINGER Stuart Roberts could be added to Kidderminster Harriers' threadbare side to tackle Mansfield Town at Field Mill tomorrow. Harriers are today hoping to sign the former Wycombe and Swansea player on a short-term basis initially after he played for
PERSHORE Town hope to emulate Malvern Town's recent success by taking on a former Langlands Stadium driving force. Richard Anson quit Malvern in the summer over a lack of support from the club's committee following their promotion to the Midland Alliance
LONG-suffering villagers of Willersey are prepared to hold fire on civil action until a crucial meeting calling for a lorry weight restriction takes place next month. About 80 residents turned up to a public forum in the village hall to listen to Gloucestershire
YOUNGSTERS and adults alike can enjoy their fill of their favourite fruity characters when Bananas in Pyjamas come to Tewkesbury. The new show, called It's Singing Time, will be at The Roses theatre next Thursday. Singing and dressing up are at the heart
A MULTIPLE Sclerosis sufferer who gives his time to rescue people's old photographs has been granted lifetime membership of the Millennium Awards Fellowship. Over the past year Ron Payne, aged 59, has digitally restored hundreds of cherished pictures,
MALVERN Town hope to continue their unbeaten start to their first season in The Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance tomorrow (Saturday) when they entertain Stratford Town at Langland Stadium (3.00). An opening 1-1 draw at Boldmere St Michaels last
MALVERN Seconds continued their good run of Crusader WCL Division Two form with a comfortable victory over a weakened opposition. MALVERN II v ASTWOOD BANK II With that in mind Astwood elected to bat first but were soon in trouble. Skipper Jessup played
A FANTASTIC bowling and fielding performance made way for the most woeful batting of the season and a 38-run defeat in a low scoring Crusader Worcestershire County League Division Five encounter. HIGHLEY V BARNARDS GREEN SINGLES Winning the toss skipper
SUB-OFFICER Kevin Barry has handed over the reigns of command at the Bidford retained fire station to Brian Wilkes. Sub-officer Barry, aged 55, joined the Warwick County Fire Brigade in January 31, 1979, and served with the village retained fire station
