I was pleased to read (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, December 26) that the Hereford-shire Nature Trust has at last decided, in part, to do the decent thing with regard to the bequest of my late great-aunt and uncle, Mr Charlie and Mrs Annie
MISSED chances again cost Stourport Swifts dearly as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Swindon Supermarine in the Dr Martens Western Division. Swifts, warming up for Tuesday's clash with county rivals Bromsgrove, had to settle for a point despite having
WORCESTER Wolves need to win three of their last four games to book a top four finish in the National Basketball League Division One. That's the view of player-coach Rick Solvason as his side takes on Mansfield Express in their last scheduled home game
SO far, the weather this month has been glorious, nearly always hot with just a few humid days. People throughout the district have been enjoying the weather and have chosen to visit some of the numerous nature reserves in the area. However, the warm
RESIDENTS in the Malvern Hills area can do their bit to help the environment by using the kerbside recycling scheme being launched on Monday (January 12). The district council is asking residents on three of its collection rounds to sort recyclable material
IN response to the young person who wrote to your paper with concerns over the increased drugs problem in our town (Ledbury Reporter, January 2), I too am worried and angry that children are being preyed upon by heroin dealers and that some are as young
NORTH Malvern Post Office will close in March following a Royal Mail review of West Worcestershire. The review, which included a public consultation, said that there were a sufficient number of post offices nearby to provide services for residents. Bob
ORGANISERS of Malvern's charity Christmas card shop have announc-ed a big jump in profits in its first year at a new location. Shop manager John Rowe said the venue took £21,620 in its eight weeks of operation in the run-up to Christmas. The shop, run
Position: Prop. Age: 32. Previous clubs: Saracens, Rotherham. Vastly experienced tight-head prop arrives to add competition for places. Takes Alejandro Moreno's spot in the Sixways squad.
Parents across Worcestershire are being urged not to forget the deadline for new school places. The last date for applying for a child's place at first or primary school for 2004 is Friday, February 6. Worcestershire County Council officers are reminding
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Position: Centre. Age: 23. Previous clubs: Harlequins, Bristol. Seventeen stone centre has struggled to reach his potential but is hoping a move to Worcester under former mentor Andy Keast can resurrect his career.
JANUARY was certainly a time when it looked as if Armageddon had broken loose on Burlish Top Nature Reserve. Tractor mounted heavy-duty flail mowers were used to cut into large swathes of scrub gorse. Six-foot gorse and broom were transformed into great
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FORMER West Brom star Des Lyttle outclassed high-flying Ilkeston and lifted Stourport Swifts out of the bottom four with a 3-1 away win. Lyttle headed home a 12th-minute corner and then produced a diagonal pass for Steven Hawkes to score six minutes later
WORCESTER Wolves completed an impressive 109-83 National Basketball League Division One win over Black Country Bears at University College Worcester. It was the Bears who took the initiative with former Bullets players Simms and Allen penetrating the
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Position: Prop. Age: 23. Previous clubs: Swansea. The 6ft, 18 stone prop spent time on-loan at Worcester last season and played a couple of Warriors matches. Impressed against Leicester and won a contract on the back of his performances.
BUY, beg or steal a ticket to see Much Ado about Nothing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre which is a joy from start to finish. Gregory Doran who directed this marvellously life-affirming production must now surely be a front-runner for the position of
ON behalf of the Midland Musical Theatre Group I would like to thank all the patrons who packed the theatre each night when we performed this very special 25th anniversary show Let the Good Times Roll at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, between November
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Position: Lock/Flanker. Age: 28. Previous clubs: Bristol, London Irish, Bath. One of Worcester's most eye-catching signings for this season. The forward is happy either in the second or back row and is a powerful scoring threat.
SO Mrs Jenny Baker (Your Letters, January 2) has also fallen foul of the very confusing Christmas free parking notices posted on Malvern Hills District Council's pay and display ticket vending machines: so did a member of my family in the Grange Road
WORCESTER Wolves were pipped at the death by North West London who ran out 83-74 winners in this National League Division One clash. The home team started the game with an aggressive full court press yet the Wolves had anticipated this and passed their
Position: Winger. Age: 25. Previous clubs: Leicester, London Irish. The Nigerian-born speed king should prove a big threat this season. Was rated as one of the quickest backs in the Zurich Premiership last season.
SWIFTS 1, CINDERFORD 4 STOURPORT Swifts slumped to their third defeat in four games as they were swept aside 4-1 by rampant Cinderford on Friday. Richard Ball bagged a second-half penalty for Swifts but this could not stop the Forest of Dean side from
NOMADS were the week's top scorers in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League. Their total of 402, led by 43 from M Bannister and 41 from K Spink, was enough to beat Crown Jewels by 26 pins in Division One. Division One Dragons 353 (0) K Preece
LIKE most people, I always enjoy a beautiful summer's day, but the occasional blast from a passing storm is always spectacular too. Whether it is just because I'm out more, or there is a better contrast between conditions, the best storms always seem
Position: Flanker. Age: 30. Previous clubs: Natal Sharks, London Irish. Hardman Bates should be a tough competitor in National One this season if he makes a full recovery from a shoulder injury picked up in January.
SWIFTS 3, STUDLEY 2 STOURPORT Swifts can look forward to a trip to Division Three neighbours Kidderminster Harriers in the Worcestershire Senior Cup second round after clinching a last-gasp 3-2 win over Studley. And it was striker Richard Ball who was
The top two teams in Division Three of the Worcester and District Skittle League -- Newsboys and Flintstones -- played each other on Sketchleys Club. Away side Flintstones took an early lead after the first leg of two pins, but a 95 second leg by Newsboys
THE organisers of farmers' markets around Malvern have been given official certification. Worcestershire Farmers' Mar-ket Group has received the accolade from the National Association of Farmers' Mar-kets. It means consumers can be confident that local
IS Abbey Road the worst in Malvern? I wonder if the council have secretly rented it to Land Rover or the Army to test new models! Once this lucrative contract ends, what plans does it have to reinstate this road to something approaching normal? Donald
AMERICAN ace Josh Cooprider came good when it mattered as Worcester Wolves pulled off a vital 99-89 victory over Hull Icebergs in the National Basketball League Division One. Cooprider was plunged straight into the action less than two days after a gruelling
Latest results in the E&E Engineering sponsponsored Worcester Wednesday Friendly Skittle League are: Division One: Outlaws 416(5) (J. Evans 48, M. Fisher 40), Vics 423(15) (C. Wood 45). New Castings 445(18) (J. P. Carey 45, J. Bradley 44, S. Hooper
ALL life on earth is dependent on capturing energy. With very few exceptions this energy is the radiation given off by our solar system's sun. While we may enjoy its warmth, cold-blooded creatures like reptiles and amphibians rely on basking in its warmth
COLWALL Green Methodist Church will close at the end of January after serving the village for nearly 150 years. Church authorities decided to close the building, known as the chapel on the green, in the face of dwindling numbers and an elderly congregation
BOTH choirs will be visiting Husum next year, and this concert in celebration of the twinning of the towns, raised cash to help towards the trip. Compered by Charles Talbot of the Twinning Association, this was again a most relaxing evening, with plenty
SWIFTS 1, BROMSGROVE 2 SWIFTS old boy Peter Sutton had a point to prove after an unhappy spell at Walshes Meadow last season and the former Redditch United ace undid the hosts with a lively first half performance on Tuesday night. The home fans might
CINDERFORD 0, SWIFTS 1 A FIRST-HALF goal from Jamie Wood was enough to give Stourport their first away win of the season on Saturday. Swifts made all the running in the first period and Cinderford goalkeeper Andy Fisher made a tremendous save on 11 minutes
NOMADS scored an impressive 289 to beat Hallow Belles by 107 pins in the first round of the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League's King Pin Cup. Results: Hallow Belles 182 J Wilks 32, Nomads 289 D Hyde 37(14), K Spinks 33(6); Archers 197, J Jennings
IT is the time of year again, when the marshlands undergo a slight change which affects everyone's perception of these beautiful areas. The marshlands are still developing their distinct spring/summer flora. Various plants like cuckoo flowers, wood anemones
PRESSURE is being applied to have Worcestershire declared a GM-free zone. Members of the Green Party will present a 1,000-signature petition to Worcestershire County Council on Thursday, January 15, calling on it to declare the county free from genetically
IT is always going to upset the purists to see old organs dismantled and digital pipe-less organs put in their place. St Anne's in Bewdley has, therefore, shown great wisdom in leaving the 1854 Holdich organ in place and intact for future generations
SWIFTS 0, RUGBY UNITED 3 A SECOND-half goal spree sent Stourport Swifts crashing out of the FA Cup at Walshes Meadow on Saturday. Swifts held off sustained pressure after the break in the first qualifying round tie until Rugby's dangerous forward Justin
SKITTLES: Latest results in the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League Wednesday divisions: Division One New Castings 446 (2) R. Gallagher 47, J.P.Carey 45, L.Carey 40, New Raiders 483 (18) D.Richings 51, C.Ford, J.Rushton 47, C.Blincoe
MORGAN'S American launch of the Aero 8 sports car has brought in orders worth about £4 million in less than a month. The Malvern-based company unveiled the US-specification version of the Aero 8 at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the weekend but had started
OUTSIDE, objectors to the proposed redevelopment of the Stratford theatres (Hands Off Our Theatre) were protesting - in the most genteel way. Inside, the capacity (?) audience were also having a hoot. This was simply one of the best productions by the
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club face a race against time to get their American star Josh Cooprider back for their home National League Division One clash against Hull on Saturday. Cooprider returned to the United States for Christmas and was due to fly
IT was a windy day with gusts causing many of the lush greeny silver birch trees to bend back and shake their leaves furiously. The sky was a deep, rich blue, but all around stood tall ominous rain clouds. The tops of these clouds were billowing white
SWIFTS 1, BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS 0 JAMES Wood opened his Stourport Swifts account with a well-struck volley to steer Dave Titterton's side into the qualifying round of the FA Cup. But the Walshes Meadow side made hard work of beating a team struggling in
John Sturt had top score of the week, 51 including 13 and 17 spares, as Poachers beat Redhill Dropouts by 23 pins in the Worcester and District Skittle League Division Two. The County Cup team to play Malvern Ladies on Saturday on The Motor Cycle Club
MALVERN Hills Conservators are suggesting that people can commemorate their loved ones with stone waymarker signs. For years, people have been sponsoring benches on the Malvern Hills to commemorate their relatives. But with 360 benches already placed
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club will be looking to revive their promotion challenge tonight as they go into a four-week break. Wolves take on London United at University College Worcester (7pm), still smarting from last week's three-point defeat at Mansfield
LATEST results in the E & E Engineering Worcester Monday Friendly Skittle League are: Division One: Cardents 393(2) (T.Southam 41), Hillbillies 440(18) (D. Faulkner 48, Dean Faulkner 43, D.A.Faulkner 42). Crown Regulars 408(8) (M.Lowe 38), Dirty Dozen
The match of the round certainly lived up to its billing when New Castings took on Wednesday Division One rivals Highwaymen at the Herefordshire House in the Worcester Friendly Skittle League's Doris Styles Knockout preliminary round. Castings had the
CHILDMINDING is demanding work that requires training and a lot of commitment, yet many people regard it as little more than babysitting. Ledbury-based childminders' support group, Leadon Tots, is hoping to challenge that perception. The group, made of
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SHEPSHED 1 SWIFTS 1 Everything looked rosy at the Dovecote as Stourport Swifts looked to build on an early wonder goal from Kerry Giddings on Saturday. Striker Antony Robinson was up to his usual ball juggling tricks and three Dr Martens Western Division
WORCESTER Wolves will be hoping to move into joint top spot in the National Basketball League Division One tonight. The Wolves, currently in equal second place, travel to Mansfield (8pm) confident of their fourth win in five league matches, while leaders
A LEADING scientist has won a further honour for his work at QinetiQ in Malvern. Dr Colin Boyne, of Welland, has been awarded an OBE for his work on high performance sensors for the military in the area of electronic surveillance. He has worked for QinetiQ
TO say this Chaste Maid was on the cheap side would be like saying Liberace's taste was a little brash. It must rank as one of the single worst pieces of theatre I've seen. The fact that it was a production by an associate director of the acclaimed Almeida
SOLIHULL 2 SWIFTS 1 A first Dr Martens Western Division goal from summer signing Ronnie Sayer failed to maintain Stouport Swifts' winning start to the season. The former Telford United midfielder rose to head home a Mark Jones cross midway through the
LATEST results in the Monday divisions of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League: Division One Transporters 364 (15) C.Sier, A. Sier, P.Cooper, C.Lane 35, Thunderbirds 355 (5) N.Hardman 38; Travellers 421 (16) E.Hill, P. Humphries
ALTHOUGH not a massive Crowded House fan, I personally find their laid-back sound the perfect accompaniment to those idyllic, lazy summer evenings. And, on the weekend the clocks went forward, two hours listening to a Kidderminster tribute act who come
FROM Monday around 15,000 households in Malvern Hills district will be given the opportunity to put their money - or, to be more accurate, their rubbish - where their mouth is when the council introduces its much-trumpeted kerbside recycling scheme. People
BUTCHERS will be showing the finest of their produce at an annual awards event organised by the Meat and Livestock Commission. The event, formerly held at the Three Counties Showground, is now hosted by Worcester Rugby Club. Butchers in Shropshire can
THE revival of Hobson's Choice, best known for the film version starring John Mills and Charles Laughton, seemed a somewhat odd choice by recently appointed Birmingham Rep artistic director Jonathan Church, being a period piece - 1880 to be exact - if
SWIFTS 0, WORCESTER 3 MANAGER Dave Titterton must be grateful Stourport Swifts will not have to deal with too many players as good as Leon Kelly in the Dr Martens Western Division. The striker gave the Stourport defence the run-around for 30 minutes on
WORCESTER Wolves triumphed 104-90 in their National Basketball League Division One clash against North West London. A full house at University College Worcester welcomed Lord Faulkner of Worcester who presented a cheque on behalf of the Sport and the
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has slapped Darren Middleton on the transfer list. The forward is included in the squad for tomorrow's Dr Martens Premier Division clash at Newport County, but the St George's Lane boss is now prepared to listen to offers
Grosvenor Vikings were one of the giant killers in the first round of the Worcester & District Skittle League Team Knockout Cup. Vikings of Division Four played Division Two side Poachers on the Coppertops and despite losing the first two legs managed
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper Paul Jones is being linked with Liverpool. The Welsh international, who made 242 appearances for Harriers between 1986 and 1991, is currently out of favour at Southampton. The 36 year-old has emerged at the top
The many charities, groups and organisations around the Malvern Hills rely on the help of excellent volunteers. But they also need funding and Malvern Hills Lions Club, itself a voluntary organisation, is trying to ease this burden with its community
JAMES Wood showed he is more than capable of stepping up in class as Stourport Swifts' new striker produced an excellent performance. Wood, who won the Midland Alliance golden boot with Oldbury last term, led the front-line well and hit the equaliser
YOUNG hockey ace Robert Allen is celebrating after being se-ected for the England Under 16 squad. The 15-year-old, a pupil at Worcester's Nunnery Wood High School, will be one of the youngest players in the squad which has been selected for two forthcoming
SWIFTS 1 STUDLEY 3 AN IMPROVED second-half display nearly saved Stourport Swifts in Wednesday's friendly but they eventually slipped to a disappointing home defeat. Swifts were only denied by teenage substitute keeper Paul Maynard who pulled off a string
WORCESTER Wolves clinched their first National Basketball League Division One win of the season when they beat the Black Country Bears 94-72 at Stourbridge. Wolves gave a National League debut to Tom Thornton, while Paul Gerald made a welcome return from
A LOCAL brewery is saying cheers to 2004 by brewing a different beer for each month of the year. The Wye Valley Brewery, in Stoke Lacy, produced a guest beer each month last year but 2004 is the first time a calendar to accompany the beers has been released
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KIDDERMINSTER Male Choir were in excellent voice on Saturday evening, with songs to please every taste, while their guests, Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra, had us all tapping our feet. Does the old adage that one is getting old when policemen look younger
BROMYARD 1 SWIFTS 7 RAMPANT Stourport Swifts took no prisoners in their first pre-season friendly at depleted West Midlands League side Bromyard. Last season's hotshot Richard Ball bagged a hat-trick and there was also a superb overhead kick strike from
WORCESTER Wolves are targeting tomorrow's local derby at Black Country Bears (4pm) to give them their first National Basketball League Division One victory of the season. Wolves lost their opening league match at Westminster by a single point but are
JAN Molby has told his Kidderminster Harriers players to be fully focused on tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-flying Mansfield Town at Field Mill. The Aggborough director of football does not want his troops to be distracted
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Position: Lock. Age: 23. Previous clubs: Cardiff, Llanelli. Great first season at Worcester from Morgan and built up a good understanding with Dan Zaltzman. Has represented Wales at youth, under-18, 19 and 21 level and cannot be far off a full cap.
WORCESTER Wolves will have to be at their best if they are to reach the semi-finals of the National Basketball Trophy tonight. Wolves face a tough quarter-final tie away to National Conference side Worthing Thunder (8pm). But Wolves have already beaten
GEORGE Rooney plans to sit down for a 'quiet chat' with Paul Wyatt following a number of blunders by the goalkeeper lately. The Bromsgrove Rovers stopper gifted two goals against Wolves in midweek and also made a mistake to enable Halesowen to snatch
DURING the last few weeks I have greatly enjoyed watching the warm weather propel the changing of the seasons from winter at spring at almost break-neck pace. Fresh green shoots have been sprouting everywhere, and the first spring flowers are now in bloom
THE two Korean sisters delighted the audience on Friday night when they made their recital debut at the 28th Young Musicians Recital organised by the Classical Music Society. There was a lovely duet by Mozart, and the girls each played several solos.
BOTH newly promoted sides in Wednesday Division One of the E&E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League opened up with wins. The Polecats led from the start thanks to a 109 leg. Stretching the advantage to 25 after two proved too much for Morganite
NEARLY 50 years on after its premiere, Waiting for Godot, voted the most significant English language play of the 20th century in a recent Royal National Theatre poll, has lost none of its ability to amuse, bewilder and exasperate. Essentially, nothing
WORCESTER Wolves have lost out on a possible home quarter-final in the National Trophy following a ruling by the English Basketball Association. Wolves' final group match against Plymouth Raiders, scheduled for last Sunday, was cancelled after the club
LAST season's Division Four champions in the Worcester and District Skittle League, the Sausagemen, made a winning start in Division Three with a 33- pin away victory against the Outsiders. Sausagemen won every leg with Simon Clarke top scoring with 36
WORCESTER Wolves are through to the quarter-finals of the National Basketball Trophy - despite not playing at the weekend. Their away game against the Plymouth Raiders yesterday was postponed after Wolves took advice not to travel to Devon for the game
Worcester Friendly Skittle League Monday Division One Glovers Needle 482 (18) I.Blincoe 58, G.Mowbray 47, D.Jones 44, T.Price, Dean Price 42, Dave Price 40, Dirty Dozen 436 (2) K.Smith 46, H.Pearson 44, I.Fourlong 42; Rushwick 402 (4) W.Hill, B.Griffiths
Sketchley Floaters will play Scaplehorns on the Goodrest and Rockets will play Poachers on the Herefordshire House in tonight's semi-finals of the Worcester & District Skittle League Knockout Cup. Third division Sketchley Floaters comfortably beat
I have to admit it even feels a bit strange to me, but it is at this time of year decisions are taken to plan the conservation work for the next 12 months. From what has already been decided it looks as though it is going to be quite an exciting year
THE concert on Saturday began with the rousing Academic Overture by Brahms - I particularly love the final Gaudeamus Igitur passage. The brass section had a few problems in the opening passage but the rest of the piece was played well. The piece de resistance
HILLBILLIES wrapped up the Monday Division One title in the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League after a nine-pin victory away to Cardents. Cricketers finished 50 points clear of The Lakes in Division Two. Division One Cardents 429
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This performance was virtually a dress rehearsal for the group's entry in the annual Worcestershire Theatre Festival, which is being held this year in Evesham. On Saturday the actors will be presenting this play, which has been written especially for
February had some wonderfully warm and sunny days, which after what had been a drab, but relatively mild winter were most welcome. It was on one of these days I chose to visit Hurcott pools and wood nature reserve. I rode my bicycle there, which meant
Position: Centre. Age: 25. Previous clubs: Bedford. One of the players of the season at Sixways. Scored 23 tries from centre and full-back and should go from strength to strength this season in National One. A big plus for Worcester to have him after
WORCESTER Wolves player-coach Rick Solvason has urged his players to keep their feet on the ground as they prepare for a crucial National Basketball Trophy match tonight. Wolves take on Bath at University College Worcester (7.45) still bubbling after
MONDAY Division One of the E&E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League has been thrown wide open thanks to Crown Regulars' defeat of leaders Hillbillies by 16 pins. It was a close game over the first four legs, with never more than two pins
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ONLY those with a fondness for walking around with paper bags on their heads will have missed the hype surrounding this impossibly cool New York five-piece band. But the arrival of debut album Is This It last year proved there was impressive substance
LADY Warriors were the week's top scorers in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League. They floored 411 pins to beat Flinstones by 14 in Division One. Division One Kingpins 374 (1) (G Knowles, J Jones, C Band 35, D Hayes, B Smith 33), High Flyers
FOR those of you who missed the comedy act Garth Marenghi (Duke of Darkness) at the MAC, Birmingham, on Thursday, stop kicking yourselves. It was awful. Not just plain awful, but real fancy. The wit - such as there was - lay in the piece's brevity - just
BUDGIES have been crowned champions in Division One of the Worcester and District Skittle League. In their game away to the Saints, and requiring two points to be champions, an opening leg of 110 against 74 set up a comfortable victory. The other champions
WORCESTER Wolves bid to complete a rapid 'double' when they visit Oxford Devils in the National Basketball Trophy tonight (7pm). Wolves opened their season with a surprise 100-96 victory over National Conference side Oxford at University College Worcester
THE Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League had an excellent end to the County Cup season by beating leaders Worcester Friendly League. The ladies floored 474 thanks to S Oxenham 53 (15 spare) and R Callaghan 47 (12 spare) against the Friendly League's
I will always remember my first encounter with grass snakes at Puxton Marsh. It was the first year and the first day of the grazing animals project and I had the job of carrying out the daily animal welfare checks. Nettles and balsam formed a thick, almost
* (I) indicates Internet entries THE following each won a set of the new Rugby World Cup stamps: E Alderson, Shady Bower, Salisbury (I); L Biggs, Shirley Park, Aston on Trent (I); M Bugg, Montana Road, Kesgrave (I); A Clarke, Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness
NEW Raiders maintained their 16-point lead over Highwaymen in Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. They won by 27 pins away to Windshields, led by 53 from former Worcestershire cricketer Steve McEwan.
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THIS thought-provoking and perceptive play captures the problems of growing old and the thoughtlessness of youth. In the first half we see the 90-something lady whose forgetfulness worries her, her carer who copes with the problems of incontinence with
WORCESTER Wolves are targeting a top four place in their second season in the National Basketball League Division One. Although their start to the season this evening has been delayed, as the Coventry Crusaders stadium failed the safety requirements,
Budgies are the King Pin Cup winners in the Worcester and District Skittle League. They beat Arbos in the final by 17 pins. Scores: Budgies 262 (D Jones 39), Arbos 245 (R Griffiths 33) n The final Coronation Cup game this season will be played on Saturday
IT has been four years now since cattle grazing was introduced on Wyre Forest nature reserves. Habitats such as marshland and heathland were naturally created and maintained by large grazing animals which, many thousands of years ago, used to wander wild
BACH has become very much a symbol of all that is correct and orthodox. It is difficult, even in the hands of a persuasive and enthusiastic advocate like Geoffrey Weaver, to see beyond the familiar and hear his music with fresh ears. Geoffrey's talk at
CRICKETERS have been crowned champions in Monday Division Two of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League, despite losing by 18 pins to the Interliners. Division One Glovers Needle 454 (16) (D. R. Jones 49, G. Mowbray 47, D. Price 42
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AFTER poor reviews of some current shows and the uproar over the radical re-structuring of the company, the RSC needed a hit - The Prince of Homburg, I suspect, isn't it. With Neil Bartlett directing - whose recent production of Marivaux's The Dispute
WORCESTER Wolves have had a busy summer strengthening both the playing and coaching team. Having already secured the services of Colin Rhooms from Coventry Crusaders Robbie Baven from Derby Storm and Joshua Cooprider from Northwest Nazarene University
FLINTSTONES won a high-scoring clash with Crown Jewels by seven pins in Division One of the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League. Division One Harlequins 337 (3) M Allies, M Birch 33, K Price, L Wilde 32, Lady Warriors 342 (8) J Wickson 37, S
COME high summer, most of the wetland nature reserves are covered with tall, rank vegetation. However, on each of the reserves, tall reeds and rushes usually tower above this jungle-like tangle, where they grow together to form dense patches which sway
WORCESTER Wolves have been handed a tough draw in this season's National Basketball Trophy. They are in a group with three teams from the higher-graded National Conference - Coventry Crusaders, Plymouth Raiders and Oxford Devils - as well as Division
NEW Raiders were the top scorers in the Wednesday divisions of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. Their 476 was 11 too many for Rushwick Cavalier in Division One. Division One Here' Bulls 453 (16) J.Edwards 49, C.Beale 47, D.Gill
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WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club are celebrating after winning a £70,000 grant to install new permanent seating for spectators at their home matches. The National League Division One club have been given the green light by the Foundation for Sport and
With the expansion of towns and cities and the intensification of agriculture to support an ever-increasing human population, a tremendous strain has been put on the natural world. Many species have found it increasingly difficult to survive either through
THE woods at Hurcott Pools and Wood nature reserve have a wonderful appeal. Even now, with the bluebells just a fading memory and the views of the magnificent marshland flora obscured by the dense growth, the wood is still a pleasant place to take an
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THE dark evenings of January can be dismal and I often find myself longing for warm, sunny summer evenings. However, I have found there are some advantages to the short daylight hours. My favourite time of day is dawn as I always feel there is something
THE story features two maids, sisters, working for the same "madame". They like to play-act when madame is out, taking it in turns to play the mistress, ordering the maid about and belittling her. They appear bitter about madame's treatment of them, feel
Sketchleys scored only their second win of the season in Wednesday Division Three of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League, the bottom team beating Harvesters by 11 pins. Division One Windshields 404 (2) A. Lock, D.Beech 39, Rams
Age Concern Rural Links: Irene McFarland, Victory Hall, Clows Top (01562 827788). Association of Retired and Persons Over-50: Mrs G A Woolley (01562 822398). Civil Service Retirement Fellowship: Secretary Pam Hussey (01562 755632). NHS Retirement Fellowship
THE familiar strains of Down at the Old Bull and Bush opened this evening of nostalgia when the audience joined in the choruses with gusto. We sang along to many old standards, such as Daisy, Daisy, and For Me and My Gal, and I particularly enjoyed some
AS the weather begins to warm up, the heathland nature reserves become increasingly devoid of water. Their sandy soil quickly drains away any rainfall. Hence, any bodies of water remaining are particularly precious. Even ponds on these nature reserves
CARDENTS won 460-400 against Castaways in Monday Division One of the E & E Engineering sponsored Worcester Friendly Skittle League. Full results are: DIVISION ONE Transporters 392(16) (G. Cooper, A. Sier 38), Thunderbirds 389(4) (T. Williams). 42:
THE rangers special four- legged conservation volunteers have returned to the Wyre Forest District Council's nature reserves. This year, their first mission is to help increase numbers of the beautiful southern marsh orchid which grow within the Site
TRAVELLERS and Countymen could not be separated in the E&E Engineering Friendly Skittle League. Travellers 407(9) P.Knight 48, G.Rudge 40-Countymen 407(11)M.King47:Runaways 425(18) S.Bourton 40- Dirty Dozen378(2) B.Lawrence40: Castaways 397(4) S.Taylor
Age Concern: Helan Davies, Cleobury Day Centre, St Mary's Place, (01299 270185). Age Concern Kidderminster and Wyre Forest: Chief Officer, Pat Simmonds, Tulip Tree Centre, Castle Road, Kidderminster (01562 827788). Age Concern Shropshire, Telford and
Resident group The Nonentities turned their attention to farce, a notoriously difficult genre to perform, with their latest production at The Rose. Despite one or two slips in the timing, a crucial element in plays such as Ray Cooney's Funny Money was
RISING Stars were the week's top scorers in the Worcester and District Ladies' Skittle League. They floored 405 to win by 18 pins away to the Lady Warriors, despite an impressive 47 from Warriors' J. Wickson. County Cup Worcester Ladies 435 P Powell 39
NOW the trees are almost if not completely bare, there are some things which seem to stand out in the woodlands, things which may well have previously gone unnoticed. Many plants with evergreen leaves are now standing proud in the woodlands. Several of
KEVIN Truby was in top form as New Raiders beat Outlaws by 28 pins in Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. His 66 included four spares (16, 15, 15, 6, 14). Division One New Raiders 475 (18) K.Truby 66,
THE latest in the Classical Music Society's Live at the Library series featured popular local pianist Janine Smith. In Beethoven's Sonata in D Major, Janine's fingers scampered over the keys in an expressive presto movement, and she brought out the various
TEARAWAYS scored a vital victory over fellow Toby's Tavern team Independents in the Worcester and District Skittle League Division One. Tearaways were 13 pins ahead after the first leg, but Independents hit back to lead by 11 after four. But after a strong
DOWNING my eighth vodka in the Rose Theatre bar before Monday night's performance, I pondered with some scorn the ridiculous clich that all journalists are heavy-drinking slobs. But on a more serious note I was thoroughly impressed with the evening's
AS I am not usually a fan of Alan Ayckbourn's plays, my enjoyment of this production was probably largely due to the first class interpretation by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society. The play circulated around a production of The Beggar's Opera
MOST of us either when we were at school or, from an early age, learned a little about the lifecycle of butterflies. They start off as an egg, which hatches into a caterpillar. The caterpillar then eats and eats before pupating within a chrysalis to emerge
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Shawbury United v Bromyard Town; Wolverhampton Casuals v Malvern Town. Division One South: Bridgnorth Town Reserves v Ledbury Town Reserves, Malvern Rangers v Ludlow Town Reserves (1.45). Herefordshire
IT may have been a wet month, but in terms of temperature it has been very mild. One indication of just how mild it has been is the fact that there are some wild flowers still in bloom. On a recent trip to Redstone Marsh nature reserve I encountered three
I REALLY enjoyed this performance by Kidderminster College students, who had created a clever set and had gone to a great deal of trouble with their costumes. Kurt Weill's music is difficult to sing, but without exception they performed the musical items
LATEST results in the Monday divisions of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League: Division One Wasps 376 (2) R.Band 40, Cardents 411 (18) P.Smith 40; Runaways 379 (17) R.Beard 38, Marauders 368 (3) A.Manton 40, only 11 players; Transporters
For four years, Wyre Forest District Council's nature reserves have been managed with the help of grazing animals. Even after this length of time, the sight of these magnificent rare breed cattle wandering across the reserves is a delight. The cattle
GOOD weather, especially at this time of the year, always seems to bring out the best in a nature reserve. There may not be the spectacular blasts of colour we will see when the majority of springtime flowers come in to bloom a little later this month
THE childhood of Laurie Lee unfolds in a series of "pictures", accompanied by glorious dialogue. James Stevens excels in the Nonentities' production as the young Laurie (Loll), the actor always making his presence on stage felt, and showing much promise
Mick Lewis and Geoff Edge both scored 50 as Archdales "B" beat their previous highest home score by 30 pins when scoring 467 against Poachers in Division Two of the Worcester and District Skittle League. Three other Archdales players scored over 40, with
DESPITE its title, this is not a dreary play. It shows how three widows, close friends, deal with the deaths of their husbands in different ways, visiting the cemetery once a month together, for a few quiet moments by the graves. As the apparently flighty
LATEST results from the Monday divisions of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League: Division One Cardents 437 (18) P.Holt, A.Read 42, C.Richings 42, M.Darling, A.Hudspith 40, Thunderbirds 418 (2) T.Williams 54; Crown Regulars 395
AS the weather begins to warm up many of the rarely seen residents of local nature reserves slowly wake up from hibernation. A recent walk across one of the districts' heathlands with a fellow Ranger produced an unusual sight. Basking in the midday sun
JAN Molby has told his Kidderminster Harriers players to be fully focused on tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-flying Mansfield Town at Field Mill. The Aggborough director of football does not want his troops to be distracted
SHOOTERS and Alleycats changed second place in the Fourth Division of the Wor-cester and District Skittle League. Alleycats, who were in second place before the game, found visiting Grasshoppers too consistent on the night. Grasshoppers led by three pins
OCTOBER has given us our first few chilly days. One consequence of this is the low lying land which runs along the district's major river corridors has been shrouded in a deep creepy mist. Marshes have often had supernatural stories associated with them
TRAVELLERS saw their lead cut to seven points in Monday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League after they went down by 22 pins to Wild Bunch. Hillbillies narrowed the gap on them after winning by 12 pins away to Runaways
RUSHWICK Cavalier were the top scorers of the week in Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. They scored 486 to defeat visitors Surfers by 33 pins. Division One Legionaires 414 (14) G.Loat 42, Freshmen 410
I HAVE always harboured a soft spot for foxes. Perhaps this is due to being a dog owner - I am able to recognise the facial expressions and general body language of foxes as these are very similar to those of domestic dogs. This has certainly helped me
AT this time of year when most trees are still bare and lifeless, blackthorn comes into bloom. It is a most uplifting sight to encounter the first of the blackthorn blossom, as unlike most trees which rely on the wind for pollination, the blackthorn tries
WORCESTERSHIRE had no doubt about what was top of their agenda when they launched their 2001 season -- promotion. And that meant hauling themselves out of the second divisions in both the CricInfo County Championship and the Norwich Union League. It was
AS we move into October and the weather starts to turn we often start to think about getting out our warmer winter clothing. Animals out on the nature reserve will also be making preparations for winter. Many of our common summer birds have already left
Bewdley Civic Society: Ken Hobson, Chairman, 57 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley (01299 402700); Peter Archer, Secretary, 16 Park Dingle, Bewdley (01299 403845). Kidderminster Civic Society: Mr C. E. Talbot, Barratts Court, Rectory Lane, Rock, Kidderminster
Ken Tudge of the Poachers recorded the highest score so far this season with 61 against Old Reynards on the Norton Sports Club in Division Two of the Worcester and District Skittle League. He scored six, 16, 15, 16 and eight as Poachers won by 13 pins
One animal which always seems to be around in abundance at this time of year is the spider. There are the house spiders, which scuttle across the carpet of your living room, or those which hang towards the centre of a beautifully constructed cartwheel
When out for a stroll in the countryside it is quite a sobering thought that maybe, just a few metres away hidden in the undergrowth lurks a predator which has a fabled reputation for being one of the most ferocious and vicious on earth. Legend has it
DURING the summer recess I have had a week in mid-Wales and a week in Suffolk with my family. The highlight for me was superb bird watching. In Wales, two red kites resting disconsolately in misty rain and lazily gliding from one fence post to the next
BEFORE opening the new nature reserve of Hurcott pools and wood in October last year, a huge amount of work was needed to make the site safe for visitors. Part of this was inspecting the trees that bordered the paths and those trees to be at risk of falling
DRAGONS roared to the highest score of the week in Division One of the Worcester and District Ladies' Skittles League. They floored exactly 400 pins to defeat Rising Stars by 32. The highest individual score was recorded in the Flower Box third round
Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Association Kidderminster and District Branch: L. Billingsley, 3 Badland Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 741532). Polish Ex-servicemen's Club: Alpine House, 29A St George's Terrace, Kidderminster (01562 740048). RAF
RAMS beat Surfers 400-395 in Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. Division One Rams 400(15) (S. Cannon, A. Collins 40), Surfers 395(5) (C. Bushell 39). Rushwick Cavalier 500(19) (M. Heywood 54, R. Bradley
The two teams based at the Heenans Club, Flintstones and Heenans 'A', ended all square when they played each other in Division Three of the Worcester and District Skittle League. Starting with an opening leg of 75 Flintstones found themselves seven pins
Summer has always been a hectic time ever since I started working for the Wyre Forest District Council Ranger Service. This year was no exception, and, if anything was even more busy. Through the school holiday the ranger service hosts a wide range of
OLD boys and girls of Wyre Forest can reminisce about their school days with the launch of a new Shuttle/Times and News website. Class pictures which are more than 20 years old can now be submitted for inclusion in our Old Schools site. Hundreds of pictures
KINGFISHERS beat Wasps 406-390 in Monday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. DIVISION ONE Kingfishers 406(15) (J. Ridlinton 41), Wasps 390(5) (T.Ford 44). Cardents 440(16) (A.Minton 45, A. Read, M. Darling, Paul
Cleobury History Society: Dr Pat Treves, Old School House, Neen Savage (01299 270319). Kidderminster and District Archaeological and Historical Society: Secretary Miss C. Guest, 178 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 823530). Richard Baxter Society
DRAGONS were the top scorers of the week in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League. They scored 404 for a 54-pin away win over Nomads in Division One. Division One Rising Stars 372 (9) N Upson, S Burrow 35, D Baylis 33, Flintstones 359 (2) S
They say that in our world, change is the only constant, and change is recognised as something that leads to uncertainty, and can lead to stress. In recent years the rate that the process and function of our life changes has risen dramatically, as has
I HAVE just returned from a brief visit to Brussels as a part of the Health Committee's inquiry into sexual health. We met the European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Affairs, who explained the limited powers of the commission. It cannot become
THESE days low-lying wetlands, bogs and wet woodlands are habitats which are under threat from the pressure of mankind. In the past century many thousands of hectares of these types of land have been lost from Worcestershire, only leaving a tiny percentage
AS the frost and snow of the New Year period melt, the first green leaves to be seen in the woody areas of Habberley Valley are thoseof the small and unobtrusive plant called dog's mercury. It grows no more than 30cms tall, in large numbers and can be
LATEST results in the Monday Division of the E & E Engineering sponsored Worcester Friendly Skittle League are: Division One Marauders 398(11) (P. Hinton 40), Crown Regulars 398(9) (P. Jones 41). Wasps 347(0) (R. Band 41), Wild Bunch 389(20) (L. Brixey
THE Malvern U16 Touch Rugby team, the Malvern Flyers, recently made a trip to Welford Road, the home of Leicester Tigers. The Flyers took part in the regional final of the Tigers Community Touch Rugby competition for £250 worth of Webb Ellis rugby equipment
CHILTERN Railways plan to start the through-train service from Kidderminster to Marylebone at the end of September. Initially, trains will run to London in the early morning, returning in the evening, but from June next year they hope to extend the service
KINGPINS were the week's highest scorers in Division One of the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League. They floored 416 pins to defeat Harlequins by 15. Division One Kingpins 416 (9) S Robinson 38, G Knowles 38 (9,15), G Fowles 36, Harlequins 401
YARDLEY and District made the noble effort to travel to Spring Lane but suffered a heavy defeat for their pains. MALVERN U14S 49pts, YARDLEY & DISTRICT 7pts Andy Tighe showed true spirit by volunteering to play for Y & D's, and scored the visitors
NEW Raiders moved 11 points clear at the top of Wednesday Division One in the E&E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League thanks to a 38-pin success over Legionaires. Division One Outlaws 419 (4) M.Fisher 42, Rams 441 (16) K.Weston 47, C.Awford
IT would seem to me this summer there are more puddles to be found on the nature reserves than usual. These puddles are doing the animal life no end of good. Many of the reserves' larger animals will be glad of this extra water at this time of year, particularly
A STRIKING victory for commonsense has been announced regarding the A&E department at Solihull. This was due for downgrading to a minor injuries unit. However, after pressure from residents and MPs there has been a U-turn and the local Primary Care
DESPITE the World Cup and threatening weather, crowds turned out to watch the procession at Bewdley Carnival. Those of us walking with the procession were kept abreast of the score by people who left their televisions briefly to watch the procession pass
IN the Nationwide Doors & Windows Worcester Billiards League, GWR & St Johns B have extended their lead over St Stephens B and St Stephens A. The highest break of the week, 52, was made by M Painter, for St Stephens A. Results: Suzy Q 4 Heenans
RESULTS from the E&E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League: Monday Division One Travellers 397 (6) G.Rudge 40, Marauders 401 (14) B.Smith 45, A.North 40; Kingfishers 454 (18) Jim Foley 42, A.Collins, Jason Foley 41, D.McFee, J.Ridlinton 40
IN the Nationwide Doors and Windows Worcester Billiards League, it's tight at the top with GWR and St Johns B leading the way. They are followed by St Stephens B and St Stephens A who are a point behind. ST JOHNS A 2 SUZY Q 2 (E James 95, M Morris 100
THE festive season is upon us and many of us will be sending each other Christmas cards. On the front of these there will often be an animal or bird portraying a Christmas or winter scene, robins seem to be a particular favourite in a snowy scene. This
THE Goodies were the week's highest scorers in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League. They floored 403 pins to defeat Hills Angels by 26 in their Division Two clash, led by a fine 45 from M. Brewer including a 12 spare. Division One Jubilees
THE start of the new season of the Nationwide Doors and Windows Billiards League saw last season's champions St Johns 'B' get off to a flying start with a 4-0 win at home to Callow End. Elsewhere, GWR, Heenans 'A', and St Stephens 'A' all had comfortable
BURLISH Top is one of the districts' heathland nature reserves. On a recent visit I was rewarded with a beautiful and yet completely unexpected scene. The last few weeks have, in my opinion, produced one of the most spectacularly beautiful autumn landscapes
Evesham and District Table Tennis Assn: Grahame Brown (01386 424115). Malvern Table Tennis League: G Foley (01684 565427). Upton-upon-Severn: R Davies (01684 593663). Worcester Table Tennis League: Sec, Mr D A Elliott (01905 724599).
MARAUDERS beat Castaways 415-387 in Monday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle Lea-gue Division One Marauders 415 (16) M.Vobe 41, Castaways 387 (4) D.Wade 41, S.Morse 40; Cardents 440 (16) A.Minton, Paul Smith 55, J.Pegram
(01527 874395). Canons Health Club Perdiswell Park: (01905 4453607). Evesham Rowing Club (01386 446131). Malvern: H Webber (01886 832817). Pershore and District Sports Club: Sue Rawles (01905 820165). Ryland Centre Squash: (01527 875207). Worcester Golf
In the Nationwide Doors & Windows Worcester Snooker League, Division One is once again led by Pershore B, although only by a point over Hallow A. In Division Two, GWR D stay top with St Stephens D chasing hard. In Division Three St Johns L are way
A MAGNIFICENT 106 break from John Smith helped St Stephens A to a 3-1 win over Suzy Q in the Nationwide Doors & Windows Worcester Billiards League. The race for the title sees St Johns B remain just ahead of St Stephens A. Results: Suzy Q 1, St Stephens
Malvern Rifle and Pistol Club: J Bibby (01684 576988). Royal Oak Clay Shooting: M Warden (01684 562018). South Worcestershire Shooting Ground: J Clements (01684 310605). Worcester Norton Shooting Club: N Brazier (01384 390601).
THE Highwaymen saw off the challenge of Rushwick Cavalier in Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League -- but only just! Results -- Division One: Highwaymen 453(14) G.Hanson 49, M.Fowles 46, R.Franklin 40, Rushwick
It was a great privilege for my wife and myself to attend the presentation of the loyal addresses to the Queen in Westminster Hall. This was a combination of pageantry and simplicity. Richly uniformed trumpeters silhouetted against gloriously coloured
THE cattle grazing on the Rifle Range and Devils Spittleful Nature Reserves have been munching away on the heath. Their choice of food has been the patches of acid grassland, which is part of the heathland plant community mosaic. It is defined by wavy
Heenans A caused a major upset in the Semi-Finals of the Nationwide Doors and Windows Billiards League's Peter Robinson Cup when they overcame a large deficit to defeat league leaders St Stephens A by 116 points. In the league, St Johns A moved off the
THUNDERBIRDS pipped Glovers Needle by just one pin in the E&E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League Monday Division One. The Needle were chasing a Thunderbirds target of 421 for victory but they fell agonisingly short on their last leg. MONDAY
The semi-finals of the Nationwide Doors & Windows Worcester Billiards League's Peter Robinson Cup saw Suzy Q and St Stephens A take 3-1 leads into the second legs. In the league, St Stephens A lead by a point from St Johns B. The highest break of
THE prime requisite for a frontbencher in the House of Commons is a loud voice. The conclusion of the Budget debate on Tuesday evening was even more rowdy than Prime Minister's Question Time. Serious points made by many MPs during the debate were completely
CATTLE in the Grazing Animals Project have been on the heathlands of the Rifle Range and Devils Spittleful nature reserves for a few weeks now. This year there is one main herd composed of 16 rare breed Belted Galloways. This is the largest herd that
Evesham Rowing Club: John Lomas (01386 446131). Worcester Rowing Club: Brian Johnson (01684 573011). Club (01905 22099)
RUSHWICK Cavalier's N. Gray set a new highest individual score of 64 (6,15,15,15,13) in his side's win over Redhill All Stars in Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. New Raiders also had the season's highest
Excellent statements from Government and Shadow Ministers had an amazing degree of unanimity during a debate on the Middle East. The Government made it clear military action is not imminent or inevitable in Iraq and all Britain's efforts now are aimed
John Phillips was in brilliant form for the Rockets in a high-scoring Division One game in the Worcester and District Skittle League against the Avengers on Barbourne Ex Servicemen's Club. Starting with a 14 spare he followed with a nine then 14, 15 and
SHARPSHOOTERS were the top scorers in Monday Division Two of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. They scored 425 to edge out Dingles by four pins, despite M. Jeynes' 47 for the visitors. Division One Dirty Dozen 402 (16) R.Tinsley
Worcester Racecourse: Pitchcroft, Worcester, (01905 25364). For race details see Worcester Evening News.
Malvern: Reg Reynolds (01684 572945). Malvern and District Pool League: G Deegan (01684 574777).
Dolphin Centre Netball Club: (01527 877123). Hillside Ladies: A Handy (01684 566098). Malvern Ladies/Seniors/Town: E Hill (01684 560984). RSRE Lasers: J Thomas (01684 569663). Ryland Centre Netball Club: S Perks (01527 832359).
LIFE as a butterfly is rather hazardous. Butterflies are seen by many a creature as a welcome snack. Most birds see butterflies as a welcome meal and many carnivorous insects see butterflies as a source of food. To defend against predators some butterflies
Bewdley Rotary Club: Secretary, Eric Rowland (01299 401081). Kidderminster Rotary Club: Roger Dudfield, Five Ways, Shenstone, Kidderminster (01562 777711). Stourport Rotary Club: Pete Roberts (01299 826930).
Droitwich Spa Judo Club: T Ewins (01905 796365). Judo Kwai: D Cotterill (01527 836168). Karate (general): Mark Beeby, Lyppard Grange Community Centre, Millwood Drive, Worcester (01905 771564). Lions Claw Kung Fu: Sijo Lee (01905 423884/07932 683357).
A WALK through the countryside at this time of year has always been a favourite of mine as it blends some of the most beautiful features of autumn with a last chance to get a glimpse of the remnants of summer wildlife. This was just the case on a recent
Bewdley: Scott Ward, Chairman (01299 404402). Cleobury Mortimer HQ: The Bell Inn, Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270305). Cleobury Mortimer Womens' Branch: Miss L. M. Jordan, Beechcote Lodge, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270035). Hartlebury Memorial
FOR the last few weeks our skies have been filled with formations of foreign birds. Their approach is announced by a low rhythmical whooping sound, then wing tip to wing tip in giant v-shaped formations gaggles of canada geese race overhead. As their
MY gripe this week is about the railways. The commuters among you will know how frustrating train travel has become. I had my worst journey last Thursday. I left Euston on the 14.40 train to New Street. Just before Birmingham International, the train
Colwall Women's Hockey Club: Nenna Powell (01531 636009). Droitwich Hockey Club: B Williams (01905 794589). Droitwich Spa Hockey Club: Simon Blackmore (01905 798588). Malvern Hockey Club: L Robinson (01684 593057). Pershore and District Sports Club: Sue
