Bretforton Ladies 1, Marlborough 3 SATURDAY'S home game against the league leaders ended in misery for the hosts. They found it difficult to get any rhythm to their play and were pinned back in their own half in the early stages. The Wiltshire side's
Bloxwich 7, Evesham 4 AFTER a promising first half that ended even, Evesham produced a poor performance they will quickly want to forget. Having to make a number of changes - both personnel and positional due to suspensions and unavailability - the visitors
SUNDAY'S visit from Surrey-based Purley Walcountians brought a swift end to Bret-forton's interest in this season's Women's National Trophy. Playing a division above the Station Road hosts, Purley ran out 4-1 winners despite a fine Bretforton display
A BUSINESSMAN is donating £25,000 to the Friends of Pershore Cottage Hospital in memory of his parents who died earlier this year. The significant windfall to the Friends is coming from management consultant David Russell of Upton Snodsbury, in memory
A NEW nursing service to help those who care for people that suffer with dementia was due to be launched in the Wychavon area today. Admiral Nursing is a scheme that sees specialist dementia care and support provided to carers and families of people with
Worcester City Council finance chiefs will spend an extra two weeks anxiously waiting for news of its Government hand-out. Whitehall has delayed announcing details of the all-important support grant for 2005-6 until the end of November, a fortnight later
A DRIVER who was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital after his car was involved in a collision with a van in Belbroughton, near Kidderminster, shortly after 8am on Tuesday is in a serious but stable condition. The grey Peugeot 206 and white Ford Escort van
LIGHTS of love dedicated to special friends and family members will be shining across Worcester when Christmas tree lights are officially switched on tonight. The annual event is in aid of St Richard's Hospice, based in Rose Hill, near Worcester city
SPORTY pupils at a Worcester school have helped it claim a coveted national prize. Stanley Road Primary has received an Activemark Gold award for its commitment to physical education and health, and for encouraging pupils to maintain an active lifestyle
ARE you a bride-to-be who dreams of walking down the aisle to the beautiful sounds of a male voice choir? Maybe you are hosting a club dinner and need some exceptional, powerful after-dinner entertainment. Perhaps it is your wedding anniversary and you
DON'T forget Janet's bumper jumble for CLIC and Malvern children's charities on Saturday, November 27 at Berrow/ Pendock Village Hall commencing at 2pm. All items are needed, including jumble, bric-a-brac, white elephant, cakes and raffle prizes, any
GOOD news about the village shop and post office. Under arrangements, which the parish hall committee are about to finalise, the shop should be re-opening in January, with the post office counter opening a few weeks later. Watch this space for further
THERE will be a memorial service at St Mary's Church, Bromesberrow for Mrs Anne Windsor-Clive, who died recently, at 3pm on Friday, November 26. Mrs Windsor-Clive was well known in the area, having lived at Bromesberrow, but for some years had lived at
TONIGHT (Friday), come and be thrilled at the murder mystery evening at Callow End Village Hall at 7.30pm. There will be prizes for the super sleuths, a raffle and licensed bar. Tickets are £5, including supper. A barbecue organised by members of the
IF you have not already bought your tickets for The Revellers' jazz evening on Saturday, November 27, get moving. They can be obtained from Pat O'Malley on (01684) 575682, priced £6. The evening begins at 7.30pm for a foot-tapping time to the music of
UPTON travelled to the eastern side of Birmingham to play against last season's promoted team Birmingham Civil Service in this North Midlands One (South) fixture. BIRMINGHAM CIVIL SERVICE 7pts, UPTON-UPON-SEVERN 27pts Both teams have suffered injuries
A COFFEE morning to raise funds for the Children's Society will be held at 78 Malvern Road next Thursday, November 25 from 10am till noon. There will be a cake stall, bring and buy stall and a superb raffle. At the RSPB meeting in Powick Parish Hall last
THE Year 7 rugby team from Hanley Castle High School currently lead the field after the first stage of the Malvern Gazette- sponsored Super 12s Challenge series was completed last weekend. Watched by a large crowd of friends, family and senior members
This is not a wind-up. Belly dancing has come to West Malvern. A number of local ladies are attending classes with Dawn-Marie Wedlock in the village hall on Mondays from 6-7pm. Strictly ladies only, and no spectators - though we understand that a distinguished
The Malvern Lynx Marching Band finished off the season in style at the Welsh National Indoor Championships. The band came second overall and won the best entertainment award as well as ten individual awards. The event, in Tylorstown, Rhondda was organised
DESPITE a wet morning Upton entertained Ludlow in the third round of the national knock out cup on a dry afternoon with the pitch yet again giving a lot of grip. UPTON 6pts LUDLOW 17pts Ludlow arrived with a reputation for playing with strong forwards
FRANCIS Baron's exit from England Rugby Ltd may have slipped under the radar for many. His departure, however, could yet play a significant role in Worcester's fortunes. Baron, who last year used his casting vote to ensure the continuation of relegation
WESLEY Joyce has been fined a week's wages after being sent off against Mangotsfield last Saturday. However, that is the only punishment the fiery striker will receive from the club although a three-match ban is coming his way, while a succession of cautions
SQUIRRELS could be the cause of constant power cuts in Droitwich. The furry creatures were responsible for three power cuts on Sunday in the Primsland area of the town. And residents say it is just the latest incident in a constant battle to keep their
SICK and injured children taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital will benefit from a bundle of new toys, thanks to the efforts of a group of Droitwich people. The Droitwich Spa Area Forum for Older People has collected two boxes full of toys and books
MORE cash must be pumped into Worcestershire's music service to allow budding talent to thrive, county councillors have warned. The cost of a half-hour music lesson outside school has soared to £18.93, sparking fears it will turn into an elitist service
THE Chandos was on top form for last Sunday's concert with its regular conductor Michael Lloyd and leader Edward Bale. Overture: Les Francs Juges began in a fever of excitement as low strings gave a slight acceleration to herald a superb contingent of
SHORT prison sentences are not working, magistrates and judges in the Two Counties have been told. The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) is calling for more use of community sentences which it says are more effective than short-term sentence
PLANS to extend Upton Library were revealed this week. Malvern Hills District Council wants changes to the building in School Lane so it can provide a similar service to the Customer Service Centre in Malvern. At a town council meeting on Tuesday, district
A CHRISTMAS fair held in Upton Church Rooms raised about £400 for charity. The event, on Saturday, featured a tombola, bric-a-brac, cake stalls and competitions. It was organised by Fun Events, a fundraising group with members from Hanley Castle, Upton
BEST Mate merchandise is expected to prove a Christmas winner when it goes on sale at an Upton charity shop. Jim Lewis, from Callow End, has registered his champion racehorse as a trademark and is donating the profits from sales to charities including
A BEER festival at the Three Kings pub in Hanley Castle proved a great success, according to organisers. It was the 11th the pub has hosted and landlady Sue Roberts said it had been as popular as ever. "The customers will start planning the 12th very
A CHRISTMAS dance will take place at Upton Memorial Hall at 8pm on Friday, December 3, to raise money for next year's water festival. A live band will play swing music and there will be food and a bar. Tickets are £7 from The King's Head and Rosie's Corner
Stratford and District Alliance THE dizzy heights of top spot in the Journal Premier Division obviously went to Ilmington's heads as they crashed to a shock reverse at the hands of lowly Henley Forest. The Revolution took their goals total to 29 but their
Evesham Utd Ladies 0, Worcester Athletic 3 A DISAPPOINTING performance on Sunday saw Evesham slump to another defeat as their inability to convert chances again bro-ught about their downfall. Worcester got off to the best possible start when taking a
HALF the total needed to restore the war memorial at Hanley Castle has been raised. The parish council has been asked by the Royal British Legion to help find £2,000 to restore the memorial, as some of the engraved names are becoming faint. The council
THE changing Malvern landscape is the subject of a talk at Hanley Swan Village Hall at 7.30pm tonight (Friday). It has been organised by the Hanleys Village Society and the speaker is Med Snookes. Entry is free to members and £2.50 for guests.
A wine-tasting evening takes place at Hanley Swan Village Hall on Tuesday. The event, organised by the Hanley Swan Committee, starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7, details on 01684 310272.
REFURBISHMENT at The King's Head in Upton is due to be finished next week. The interior of the Waterside pub has been opened up and the old beams exposed.
A FUN quiz takes place at Strensham Village Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday. Entry is £2.50 with proceeds to Earl's Croome and Strensham churches.
RANGERS completed an early season double over local rivals Bromyard Town Reserves having beaten them 5-3 at Bromyard a month ago. MALVERN RANGERS 5, BROMYARD TOWN RESERVES 1 Except for the opening minutes of both halves, Rangers virtually dominated the
THREE Soccer Site Malvern League teams based at the Cross Keys competed in the Evesham Hospital Minor Cup on Sunday. Cross Keys went through courtesy of a 5-2 victory at Badsey Rec whilst Keyz 04 went down 2-6 at home to Peopleton despite twice being
POWICK were looking to extend their unbeaten run and lead in the Worcester Saturday League division one when taking on second-placed Inkberrow. INKBERROW 1, POWICK 7 Powick were in fine form and produced their best performance of the season. The scoreline
PAUL Park notched a superbly taken hat-trick to inspire Anchor Falcons to a sixth win in seven league games and move them back into third spot. TRINITY SPORTS RES 1, ANCHOR FALCONS 7 The second half of this game, played at Ronkswood, heralded all eight
I would like to correct the impression given by Coun Rumney (Your Letters, November 12) concerning the role of mayor. As the consort of the last mayor of Malvern, Frances Victory, I have some authority in the matter. Firstly, the allowance was £3,200
A golden handshake will be welcoming new businesses to Great Malvern in the form of grants or rate cuts. The New Trader Support Grant aims to support and attract businesses to the town centre and encourage them to fill vacant retail premises. Businesses
STRIKER Adam Webster believes it is vital Worcester City maintain their ruthless streak during tomorrow's Nationwide North fixture at rock-bottom Bradford Park Avenue. The struggling Yorkshire club are propping up the league table after chalking up just
EARLIER this year I had to apply for permission to cut down one smallish diseased acer in my front garden. Two days ago I received a four-page questionnaire from the planning department of Malvern Hills District Council asking for my views about the service
QinetiQ is set to go ahead with plans to erect three large satellite dishes on the roof of a building at its St Andrew's Road site. The firm's application was approved at a meeting on Wednesday of Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning
AN insurance claim will not cover the cost of all the sheep that vanished from land belonging to Malvern Hills Conservators. The sheep, worth £3000, were allegedly stolen from Colwall Lands, Brockington, last year, but the loss only came to light following
I WAS astonished by the innocuous little news item in last week's Malvern Gazette (November 12) headed 'Grave safety tests resume'. I thought the message had come across loud and clear that the people of Malvern do not want their cemetery desecrated in
I wish to inform your readers of a newly created Book of Remembrance that now exists for Malvern folk. After the death of my father, who was originally from Malvern but was then residing in Merseyside, back in February 2002, the family were faced with
THE search is on to find a buyer for a unique building in Great Malvern - a converted church currently housing a ladies-only fitness centre. Emmanuel Hall, in Wells Road, and the four-bedroom house beneath it are on the market at a guide price of £600,000
HAVING read in the Malvern Gazette about moving the hospital to the council site in Pickersleigh Road, this must be the craziest move ever. What about the bad junction at this road and not a very good outlook, whereas Worcester Road is the ideal site,
A PLAN to create eight flats in Great Malvern town centre for first-time buyers has been approved. The application by Edward Blake Ltd is to refurbish the floors above W H Smith and Tizzies on Belle Vue Terrace. Members of Malvern Hills District Council's
A CRAFT market is being sought for Abbey Road in Great Malvern on Saturday mornings. A farmers' market is already held once a month, but the road closure order leaves open the possibility of a market also being held on other Saturday mornings. At this
Many, many thanks to the kind lady who helped my wife off Peachfield Common last Tuesday, November 9, after she had fallen while walking our two beagles and managed to break her ankle in two places and could not walk. You were truly a Samaritan that day
Continued from page one. Dave Jackson, of Wildlife Coppice Crafts, who was working at the centre's woodland area, said: "It's twice now the hounds have just wandered around and come into my open air workshop when I was teaching kids. "Only one dog came
A WIDOW who lost her husband to breast cancer is campaigning to raise awareness of the disease among men. Former county councillor Stephen Cooper was originally diagnosed with cancer nine years ago but thought he had beaten it. He died in May, aged 79
NEW signs for visitors are due to transform the centre of Malvern early in the New Year. Signs are proposed at the Priory Steps, Priory Gateway, Edith Walk, St Ann's Road, opposite Malvern Theatres and in Worcester Road, opposite Brays. Existing signs
A NEW community bus service is being launched next month in time to help villagers with their Christmas shopping. The Sphere minibus service will serve Alfrick, Lulsley, Suckley, Leigh and Bransford. Its first run is on Thursday, December 2, and continues
A shop raising money for a well-known Malvern charity is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Firsts and Seconds Shop, on Worcester Road, was set up to benefit the Council of Community Service, which is now Malvern Community Action. Since it originally
THE problems experienced by people in Ledbury trying to contact police with information about a suspicious car is sadly indicative of a wider situation. West Mercia Police and its various divisions cover a wide area, much of it rural and it is far from
Twenty-four charities are represented at this year's charity Christmas card shop in Malvern. The shop, based at Arcos in Church Street, offers cards featuring everything from the Nativity through to robins, angels and local landscapes. The seasonal shop
REMEMBRANCE day was marked with a parade, wreath-laying and a church service in Malvern on Sunday. The parade, led by Malvern Hills District Brass Band, began at 2.20pm and proceeded along Graham Road. Representatives from organisations including the
WORCESTER City make the long haul to struggling Bradford Park Avenue tomorrow knowing that victory offers an outside chance of claiming third position in Nationwide North. Other results must go in City's favour for that to happen but with fifth-placed
YOUNG people in Ledbury turned out in force on Sunday to pay their respects to those lost in conflict. Lloyd Meredith, chairman of Ledbury Royal British Legion, said he was delighted to see representatives from the Girl Guides, Cubs and Ledbury Swifts
SHAUN Cunnington may be a favourite at Grimsby Town but his old employers will not want to do his management prospects any favours at Blundell Park tomorrow. Cunnington, a popular midfield dynamo with the Cleethorpes club between 1988 and 1992, has lost
MALVERN Town search for a 30-year best tomorrow as they face their biggest match of the season at the Langland Stadium (3pm). They host Midland Combination Premier side Coventry Sphinx in the FA Vase second stage knowing victory would put them in the
HANLEY Swan's world record holder Anna Bailey rows in the British Indoor Rowing Championships once again at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena, where a record entry of more than 3500 will be competing in age groups from 11 to 94. All senior gold medallists
THE match between the top two teams in division two of the Brewin Dolphin Securities Malvern Table Tennis League resulted in a resounding victory for leaders Wombats, although Ledbury Exhaust were unlucky not gain a point. John Meredith took Steve Baker
THE last 16 players in the Malvern Gazette Men's Skittles League's singles competition are: T Williams (Lansdowne), A Tandy (Powick Nomads), L Jakeman (BGCC), T Barker (BGCC), G Bass (Kyboshwhammos), K Burton (Badgers), K Barnard (Kuman Avago), N Williams
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA VASE Second Round: Malvern Town v Coventry Sphinx (3.00); Ledbury Town v Sutton Town (3.00) WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Pershore Manor Rovers v Welland Athletic. Division One: Kempsey v Oak Apple; Koinonia v
AFTER THE SUNSET (12A) Pierce Brosnan puts Bond behind him. Odeon, Worcester 2.00, 6.20, 8.30. VUE 1.50, 4.20 6.50, 9.30. Fri/Sat Late 12.05. UCI Merry Hill 3.30, 6.30, 9.10, Fri/Sat late 11.50 THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (15) Remake of the classic conspiracy
Thought I would write a few lines this week about the farmers in our community. Last Friday I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of farming folk in North Worcestershire. Then, on Sunday, I was taking a stroll along the Severn riverside when I picked
A FOLK-rock band from Upton hopes to start a feelgood revolution through the release of a new album. Members of Zen Archeray have been working since the summer on a new album, Love Has No Boundaries, at Airtime Studio and expect it to be finished shortly
TICKETS for the next concert at Malvern Theatres by the English Symphony Orchestra have all gone. The concert next Friday, November 26, features world-renowned pianist Jeremy Menuhin, and is the second event of the orchestra's Mozart project. The project
HAYDN'S classic piece The Creation will be performed by Malvern Festival Chorus on Saturday, November 27. The performance features soprano Julie Kennard, tenor Daniel Norman and bass Stephen Roberts and will be directed by Iain Sloan. The Creation is
LEICESTER prop Colin Noon, who had a six-week trial with Worcester Warriors at the start of the season, has been banned for six months after he was found guilty of deliberately stamping on an opposition player's head. Noon, 29, was on loan to Rotherham
Evesham II 59pts, Birmingham Wyvern 7 EVESHAM'S second string continued their fine run of results when scoring 11 tries in Saturday's rout. Although Wyvern had a far larger pack, Evesham competed well up front to secure a steady supply of good ball for
Evesham and District Association LAST Wednesday's Open match on Town Waters saw David Harrell take top spot with prime chub weighing 18lbs 8ozs from T46. Brian Bennett was second with 14lbs 12ozs of roach from TH9. Matches continue every Wednesday - fishing
THE article in headed "Anger over bid to ban prayer" (Monday, November 1) disgusted me. We have been a Christian country for more than 1,350 years. Now, some idiots think because we may upset the people who come to this country for shelter, or for financial
HOW long has Bradders been a qualified psychiatrist? He says poor Su Pollard is "mad, barmy, off her trolley." What an insult to a highly-gifted actress. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
MORE than 70 members and guests attended a celebration dinner at The Worcestershire's clubhouse to celebrate the club's 125-year anniversary. Surprisingly in 1879, the year when a group of Malvern gentlemen founded the club, the nearest golf club to Malvern
GIVEN the certainty that there will be disputes in our countryside over hunting, so long as wildlife remains the quarry, MPs seeking to resolve this problem must force the conversion of animal hunting to the humane alternative. Against stiff opposition
Nov 20: The choristers of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury, and the talented youngsters of the Gloucester Academy of Music String Orchestra are combining forces in a concert to celebrate the life of St Nicholas, the patron saint of children, in Tewkesbury
IT is interesting that Mike Morgan (Evening News, Saturday, November 13) does not quote any evidence for his statement that the Conservative vote is "hardening from its poor position at the last General Election". This is not surprising, as the Conservatives
Until Nov 20: Journey's End. Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office: 01684 892277. Until Nov 20: St John's Players present The Edge of Darkness at The Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Until Nov 20: Conquest Productions present A Man for
DID I witness a war crime on TV? Channel 5 news on Thursday, November 11 showed a group of US Marines in Falluja. They had a wounded Iraqi insurgent between two walls. Normally, under the Geneva Convention, this man would have had medical treatment and
I WAS very pleased to read that Peter Luff welcomes the extra cash going to local schools (You Say, Monday, November 15) but wonder why he voted against it in Parliament. He asks me to stand up for schools - but that is exactly what I have been doing,
I WOULD like to add my protest to those of other recent correspondents regarding the state of Worcester's bus service. A rail company with this record would have lost its franchise by now. The county council is no doubt partly to blame, having withdrawn
THE end of season presentation dinner for Barnards Green CC was held at the RSRE Club on Friday. With 93 players, sponsors and guests sitting down to a hearty meal, raconteur Andy Lamb once again entertained with a whimsical view of the past season. This
WESLEY Joyce has been fined a week's wages after being sent off against Mangotsfield last Saturday. However, that is the only punishment the fiery striker will receive from the club although a three-match ban is coming his way, while a succession of cautions
EVESHAM High School students have made history by becoming the first ever hockey team from the town to qualify for the Midlands stage of the National Indoor Cham-pionships. The girls have made good progress this season and have already competed in the
A WELL-ATTENDED extraordinary general meeting of Wychavon Sport overwhelmingly decided that the Wychavon Parish Games should continue. However, because all the other existing aspects of Wychavon Sport's activities are currently duplicating those done
THE big event in the town a century ago, which was covered in depth by the Malvern Gazette, was the reopening of the town's hospital. The hospital, off Newtown Road, had originally been opened in 1868 following an horrific accident two years earlier.
Malvern Hills District Council decided 25 years ago that it should not award itself a shiny new headquarters complex. The council, frustrated by the problems of having its staff scattered between several different buildings, decided to look at the possibility
BRIDGET Jones: The Edge of Reason (15), is showing for another week from tonight (Friday) at Malvern Cinema. Starring Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth, it is on daily at 7.45pm, with 4.30pm showings on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.
MOVIE-goers have a choice at Ledbury's Market Theatre on Sunday, November 28. At 3pm, romantic comedy Love Actually (15) features a star-studded cast including Colin Firth, Liam Neeson and Hugh Grant. At 7pm, Cold Mountain (15), a drama set in the American
From Britney Spears to Frank Sinatra, this year's production from the Midland Musical Theatre Group has something for everyone. The show, called Can't Stop the Music, runs from Monday to Saturday, November 22 to 27, at the Malvern Theatres. It feature
Pershore 24pts, Barkers Butts 22 SATURDAY'S top of the table clash was an excellent advert for the game, played at a frantic pace throughout with great skill and total commitment from both sides. Pershore got off to a flyer from the game's opening kick
A WELL-ATTENDED extraordinary general meeting of Wychavon Sport overwhelmingly decided that the Wychavon Parish Games should continue. However, because all the other existing aspects of Wychavon Sport's activities are currently duplicating those done
FIRST division Mickleton Rangers followed last week's County Cup win, with an excellent home Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League victory over third-placed Upton Snodsbury. Rangers led at the interval through a Helbert effort, before Fisher added a second
Newtown 1, Pershore 3 PERSHORE'S Coaching Solu-tions campaign continued with the long trip to Newtown in deepest Powys. The game began at a frenetic pace with the hosts in the ascendancy but it was Pershore who took the lead with a move down the right
UNDER a brilliant blue sky, the usual enthusiastic dinghy racers at Arden SC at Defford enjoyed a superb afternoon's sailing on Sunday. A light but consistent south-westerly gave ideal conditions for the second race of the Handicap Series. There was a
WEST Midlands Soccer School has been running in Evesham for seven years and it is now seeking to expand. Sessions take place on Friday nights at Evesham High School for five to 13-year-olds with youngsters split into five different age groups including
MALVERN entered the run-in to the difficult pre-Christmas period of tough fixtures knowing they had to win to keep their Midlands Two (West) promotion hopes alive. MALVERN 37pts, OLD LAURENTIANS 5pts They set about the task with vigour against a Laurentians
MALVERN'S seconds played host to Old Laurentians seconds on a dry, if chilly, afternoon last Saturday and maintained their fine recent record with another comprehensive win. MALVERN II 36pts, OLD LAURENTIANS II 5pts Playing down the slope with the sun
AFTER stumbling to a 27-10 defeat at the hands of The Gordon League U16s a week previous, the Malvern U16 Pirates were eager to impress when they faced a very well-drilled outfit from Dudley Kingswinford at Spring Lane last Sunday. MALVERN U16 PIRATES
THE end of season presentation dinner for Barnards Green CC was held at the RSRE Club on Friday. With 93 players, sponsors and guests sitting down to a hearty meal, raconteur Andy Lamb once again entertained with a whimsical view of the past season. This
MALVERN Cricket Club will hold their annual general meeting at the Regency Road clubhouse tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm. All members should have had prior notice of the meeting and are asked to attend. An invitation to any new players who would like to play
STRATFORD Players Wheelchair Basketball team was formed in May 2003 following a split from a team based in Cannock. Initially, there were six players but newcomers were quickly recruited and an amalgamation with Stratford Storm two months later led to
Evesham and District Table tennis Association UNBEATEN Wyre Barbed-wyre are the early pacesetters in Division Two and ended Bengeworth Green's unbeaten start when they came away from the Church House with an 8-2 victory. The two Mikes, Moore and Vick,
UNDER a brilliant blue sky, the usual enthusiastic dinghy racers at Arden SC at Defford enjoyed a superb afternoon's sailing on Sunday. A light but consistent south-westerly gave ideal conditions for the second race of the Handicap Series. There was a
TUESDAY night saw three excellent matches in the A division of the Cotswold Floorball League. St Catharine's put recent practice into good use when they surprised Blockley with a 3-2 win. Two from Robbie Powell and one from Grace Williams were answered
Evesham and District Airgun League IT'S all change at the top of the league table after Stanton Club crashed to a first defeat of the season. Conquerors Offenham RBL have moved into second spot behind Lygon Arms are now followed by Badsey RBl and Stanton
Broadway and District League Results - Division One: Wheatsheaf 5, New Inn B 3; New Inn A 7, Sun B 1; Bretforton Spts 5, Crown & Trumpet 3. Division Two: Seagraves Arms 2, Sun A 6; Stanton Club 1, Hedgehogs 7; Bretfo-rton RBL 2, Broadway FC 6. Highest
IF YOU love motorsport, don't miss this once in a lifetime chance to win a unique set of BTCC star Jason Plato's very own SEAT Sport UK overalls in which he made his Touring Car debut with Seat in 2004. All you have to do to qualify for this fabulous
REPUBLIC, the fashion retailer, will open its doors in the High Street, Worcester, tomorrow. The store will stock such well-known names as FCUK, Golddigga, Hooch, Lambretta and Playboy accessories, as well as its own Republic brand. "Worcester is a very
WEST Midlands Euro-MP Liz Lynne was due to be a keynote speaker at the RNIB Techshare 2004 conference in Birmingham today. The Liberal Democrat MEP has long campaigned for people with disabilities both as an MP and now in the European Parliament. The
THE term 'it's a small world' springs to mind when you hear how two members of the up-and-coming music act Angel Brothers met. Percussionist and co-founder member Keith Angel, from a small pit village near Doncaster - was travelling around Spain about
LAST Saturday Town Reserves played host to Stafford Town and started the game in cracking form, totally dominating from the first whistle. MALVERN TOWN RES 1, STAFFORD TOWN 1 First teamer Des Cox showed great skill on the ball turning defenders at will
Newtown 1, Pershore 3 PERSHORE'S Coaching Solu-tions campaign continued with the long trip to Newtown in deepest Powys. The game began at a frenetic pace with the hosts in the ascendancy but it was Pershore who took the lead with a move down the right
PET OWNERS in Evesham and Pershore could be entitled to free veterinary care thanks to the introduction of charity PDSA's PetAid service. Owners in receipt of council tax benefit or housing benefit and living in postcode areas WR10 and WR11, will be able
THE Bristol Bach Choir concert booked for the evening of Saturday, November 20, at Pershore Abbey, has now been cancelled.
EVENING News weatherman Paul Damari is warning people to wrap up warm tonight with temperatures set to plummet. "There will be extreme frost as ground temperatures go down to -5 degrees Celsius," said Paul. "It's going to be pretty chilly for outdoor
POLICE in Hereford have renewed an appeal for help in tracing a missing city woman. Candis Kurtis, aged 40, went missing from her home on Wednesday October 13 this year. Described as "vulnerable", Candis, or Candy or Kris to her family, was on prescribed
FIST-fights with transsexuals and punch-ups with prostitutes are all in a day's work for actor Christopher Key. If this isn't enough to cope with, every day the ex-Bewdley High School pupil also has to deal with the fact that his 'wife' wants to become
A COFFEE morning and bring and buy will be held at Chevenham tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am. Admission 50p to include coffee and biscuits. This is in aid of the Hereford Hospital Rheumatology Trust Fund. This month's Parish Praise is going to be taken by
Cradley Royal British Legion will host a quiz night on Saturday, November 27, in aid of the Poppy Appeal. The evening will begin at 8.30pm. Tickets are £5 for teams of four and will be available on the door. A 1960's night is being held at Storridge Village
THE Castlemorton Common Association held another extremely successful ferret racing event on Friday, November 12 at Castlemorton Village Hall, complete with bar, tote and faggots and peas for supper. The committee would like to thank all those who helped
A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped, supplied or contributed in any way towards the jumble sale at Hollybush church rooms. This resulted in a profit of £173.73p, which will be used to decorate the porch of our church.
MEMBERS from the villages of Staunton, Hartpury, Ashleworth and Maisemore had the benefit of hearing a speaker from the local pensions service at a recent meeting of Staunton & District Over 60s Club, promoting awareness of the benefits available
THE Remembrance Day service was well attended by about 30 people, who paid their respects to those fallen in wars past and present. Reverend Mayell's son Luke played the Last Post and Reveille and Hugh Ransome-Williams laid the wreath below the Roll of
Family relationships are at the centre of the next play at the Swan Theatre. Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie follows the story of domineering mother, Amanda Wingfield who is trying to control the lives of her shy daughter Laura and rebellious
PAINTER Anthony Leahy is holding his regular annual exhibition tomorrow (Saturday) at Welland Village hall. The artist, who lives in the village, holds the exhibition every year and says it had become quite a popular event. He will be exhibiting pictures
THE Chase Brass Band, Single Reeds wind band and McLean Handbell Ringers feature in a Christmas concert at 7.30pm on December 3 at The Chase. It features carols and other music. Tickets cost £5 (£3 concs) on the door or on 01684 565048.
A trio of artists and craftspeople have joined forces to set up a new gallery. The venue, called Studio 33, is based at the Hop Pocket Craft Centre, near Bishops Frome. It has been set up by Alexandra Gordon, Patricia Tromans and Susan Ashby, and features
THE debate about whether foxhunting should be banned has dominated the headlines over recent years - and the furore is unlikely to die down now the Hunting Bill has been made law. In fact, the ban looks likely to stir up emotions even further, with Prime
IN recent years, the phrase "charity fatigue" has been developed to describe the never-ending stream of appeals that are made towards us to give. Whether it is in the street, through the post or on the television, we face a relentless barrage of pressure
Saturday, August 14 Runcorn FC (away): Runcorn 0-1 REDS (Simon Hollis) Tuesday, August 17,Worcester City (home): REDS 0-4 Worcester Saturday, August 21, Alfreton Town (home): REDS 1-3 Alfreton Town (Mark Taylor) Tuesday, August 24, Kettering Town (away
THE ecology of the Malvern Hills could be under threat if Coca-Cola Enterprises gets the go-ahead to tap into a second source for the area's famous spring water, it is feared. The global company has submitted plans to lay a pipeline from Walms Well on
ONE hundred gallons of diesel fuel was spilled near the River Severn after a rush-hour collision between a lorry and a large van left a man trapped in his vehicle. One of the drivers was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after the crash on Carrington
PEOPLE power has won the day in a fight to stop a 50ft phone mast being built near a children's play area. Mobile phone company Hutchinson 3G submitted plans to Worcester City Council to build a mast on Newtown Road, opposite Ripon Road, Ronkswood, in
PUDSEY the Bear geared up for Children in Need by attending the grand switch-on of Worcester's Christmas Lights. He watched as The Mayor of Worcester, Coun Allah Ditta, and Evening News competition winner eight-year-old Katherin Munn, turned on the twinkling
CRICKET lovers of all ages packed into a Worcester bookshop to meet England fast bowling legend Fred Trueman. "Fiery" Fred, who was in Ottakar's promoting his new book As It Was, chatted to fans about everything from Worcestershire County Cricket Club
VANDALS have launched a series of attacks in Upton, including ripping apart a wreath laid on Remembrance Day. Now rewards could be offered to encourage the public to help catch the yobs who have left a trail of damage in the Severn-side town. In recent
WET weather is taking its toll on the scarecrows guarding a Cotheridge fishing lake from hungry cormorants. The fake anglers have to be moved two or three times a week in order to deter the birds and their straw stuffing soon deteriorates. Now St John's
THE foxhunting community has vowed to continue fighting a ban after it was revealed the Hunting Bill will become law in three months. The Government had proposed to delay the Bill's implementation until July 2006, but peers voted against it, deciding
OPERA lovers have given a major boost to two Worcester charity appeals by raising more than £10,000 by holding a musical evening at the city's Cathedral. The cash will be divided equally between Acorns - which is currently building a new hospice in Bath
IF anyone should ever doubt the importance of Remembrance Day, this production of Journey's End will convince them otherwise. Based on RC Sheriff's own experiences in the trenches of the First World War, the play conveys with total clarity and little
RESIDENTS in Wychavon were revealing their talents after creating 35 artistic cakes - which they donated to charity. Members of the Wychavon Sugarcraft Guild gave the cakes to St Richard's Hospice to be raffled or sold to raise money for the charity's
SHOPAHOLICS could quench their appetite for clothes - and at the same time help raise cash to fund a new Worcester hospice for patients with life-threatening illnesses. A special day of shopping, dining and champagne has been organised in a bid to raise
A COUNCIL worker is to be awarded after he raised more money than any other person who took part in a Worcester bike ride to generate cash for charity. David Boydell will receive £25 worth of book vouchers as a way to thank him for single-handedly raising
A Longdon Heath company was fined £12,000 plus costs for breaching health and safety regulations after a construction worker fell through a skylight. Neil Williams suffered a fractured skull, jaw, vertebrae, wrist and pelvis when he fell more than three
AN Upton teenager is helping to organise a rock concert for Cancer Research after his mum was diagnosed with the disease. The concert takes place at 7pm tonight (Friday) at Upton Sports Pavilion. Organised by Matt Stockton and friends, it features a host
COOKS Bakery in Upton is the first in the district to be given a Food Guard award for hygiene. The Old Street shop, owned by Sue and Aubrey Russell, was given the award by Malvern Hills District Council's environmental health department. It scored highly
AN Upton couple have raised £2,800 for the town's Baptist church over the past two years. Bob and Ayleen Read, of Longfields, recently held a candlelight supper at the Baptist Church Rooms which raised £770. Barclays Bank, Mr Read's former employer, then
PICTURES from all the festivals in Upton this year have been put together on a CD. It has been compiled by amateur photographers Graham Mealand and Tony Parsons. "It was quite incredible that with so many festivals drawing in crowds of people, there was
Littleton Jnrs U-11 5, Alcester 2000 2 LITTLETON maintained their 100 per cent league record with a hard-fought win. They got into stride almost from the kick-off when William Russell finished well and the scorer then turned provider for Nathan Brain
FIRST division Mickleton Rangers followed last week's County Cup win, with an excellent home Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League victory over third-placed Upton Snodsbury. Rangers led at the interval through a Helbert effort, before Fisher added a second
QUEENHILL Church will hold a Christmas fair at Upton Memorial Hall from 9.30am on Saturday, December 4. There will be bric-a-brac, gift and book stalls, as well as a raffle, refreshments and a tombola. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the church
Littleton 4, Loughborough 3 A GOAL in the 94th minute earned Littleton a hard-fought Midland Combination victory against the first division's basement side. Littleton opened strongly and had a chance in the first minute but Matthew Staley's header was
A LITTLE Party People disco takes place at the Hill Centre tonight (Friday), from 7pm to 9pm, for children under 11. Entry costs £2, of which 25p will be donated to Children In Need. For further details, call 01684 594461.
Evesham Utd Ladies 0, Worcester Athletic 3 A DISAPPOINTING performance on Sunday saw Evesham slump to another defeat as their inability to convert chances again bro-ught about their downfall. Worcester got off to the best possible start when taking a
WEST Midlands Soccer School has been running in Evesham for seven years and it is now seeking to expand. Sessions take place on Friday nights at Evesham High School for five to 13-year-olds with youngsters split into five different age groups including
A TEDDY bear club for parents, babies and toddlers starts in Upton on Thursday (November 25). The sessions will run in the Baptist Church from 9am to 11am every Thursday and cost £1 per family. For more information call 01684 592755.
SHERRY and mince pies will be on offer at Beechwood at 11am on Tuesday. There will also be a tombola, raffle and cake stall.
What a splendid idea of Coun Tom Wells and South Worcester-shire Primary Care Trust (Malvern Gazette, November 12) to site the proposed new hospital and health centre on the old council depot in Pickersleigh Road. While we are about it, what about two
I WAS horrified to read (Malvern Gazette, November 12) that after years of arguing, haggling, involving MPs, public meetings and money, South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust and Malvern Hills District Council are considering NOT building a hospital
VANDALS have ripped apart a wreath which was laid as part of the Armistice Day commemorations in Upton. The incident is part of a spate of vandalism which Upton Town Council wants to combat by rewarding people who can identify those responsible. Residents
MALVERN Ladies moved to joint top of the Kidderminster league with this win over fourth-placed FC Phoenix. MALVERN LADIES 5, FC PHOENIX 1 In an action-packed first half, the teams battled to dominate matters and both goalkeepers were called upon to save
I FEEL I should respond to Mr James' letter on Best Value (Your Letters, November 12). I understand that his point is that the plan should not have been printed on single sided paper. With this point I agree, but I am proud to be associated with the production
TRAFFIC is endangering the lives of pupils at The Chase high school in Malvern, according to the headteacher. Kevin Peck said children have problems crossing Geraldine Road and surrounding streets safely in the morning and evening. "I think it's dangerous
WEST Malvern travelled to high-flying Kempsey on Saturday and once again had to reshuffle when the goalkeeper cried off with an injury from the previous week. KEMPSEY 4, WEST MALVERN 1 Midfielder Mitchell Probert took over in goal and had an excellent
RADAR'S unbeaten run of seven games came to an abrupt halt last Sunday against a well-organised Claines side, who have also yet to be beaten. CLAINES 4, MALVERN RADAR 0 Radar found themselves 2-0 down after just 10 minutes, Mark Webb scoring with a well-struck
MALVERN has a unique and distinct character, hence its status as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is reinforced by the policies of both the district and county councils not to allow development on greenfield sites and not to extend development
POLICE are to hand out leaflets warning youngsters to respect the alcohol bylaws in Malvern's Priory Park. Reports of young people holding drunken gatherings in the park last weekend have prompted the move. The leaflets warn that continuing to drink in
WORCESTER City make the long haul to struggling Bradford Park Avenue tomorrow knowing that victory offers an outside chance of claiming third position in Nationwide North. Other results must go in City's favour for that to happen but with fifth-placed
RETAILERS joined a scheme to crack crime this week. Police gave radios to six shops in Barnards Green and four in Malvern Link under the Shopwatch scheme. Already used in 10 Great Malvern stores and five on the Three Counties Retail Park, these allow
I have always had great respect for the knowledge of my fellow councillor Roger Hall-Jones on the history of Malvern. However, when it comes to the future of Malvern he seems to be losing the plot. Having proposed his pet project to destroy the green
Twelve people were arrested in Malvern on Wednesday afternoon as part of a major drugs operation. Three more arrests were made in Worcester as police put their operation to target drug dealers and users into action. The arrests were made by West Mercia
THE Malvern and Ledbury Supporters' Group of WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature) would like to thank all who took part in the annual sponsored walk at Eastnor in October. As in previous years, this event was strongly supported by children from Ledbury Primary
A WEBSITE developed and run by QinetiQ in Malvern to help people trace their ancestors has proved a massive success. Since the 1901 census website went on line in January 2002, is has handled some 100 million hits. Ten million of them were paid downloads
A RECENT letter to property owners from Malvern Hills District Council states that Malvern Town Council has just reduced its annual precept by 11.1 per cent. This is to be applauded. But the same letter indicates that West Mercia Police Authority has
I DO hope our Conservators will respect the requirements of the Malvern Hills Act and reject any suggestion of placement of a statue on our precious open common land. Surely the appropriate place for erection of a Morgan car statue would be in the centre
BOTH teams started this league match brightly with shots on goal and pressure at both ends of the pitch but it was Wanderers who opened the scoring on 14 minutes with a fine free kick by Ollie Mason. MALVERN TOWN WANDERERS U15s 6, INKBERROW EAGLES U15s
A MAJOR sale of Formula 1 cars and memorabilia is under way in Ledbury, ahead of the Minardi team's move to Italy. The team has been based at European Aviation in Ledbury and the four day sale, which started on Wednesday, is being held at the firm's Parkway
A National Lottery grant is the reward for Guarlford History Group's efforts to preserve memories of the village. The £9,000 grant from the Local Heritage Initiative is to cover the cost of publishing a book resulting from 18 months of research. "The
Memories of their wedding day in the snow are still fresh in the minds of a Malvern couple celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday. John and Anne Rawlings, of Sherrards Green Road, were married at the former Register Office on Belle Vue Terrace
School children in the Malvern area have been saying hello to a new road safety officer. Christine Powell's aim is to visit every primary schools in district to teach youngsters how to stay safe. Her visits include talks and videos about the danger of
STRIKER Adam Webster believes it is vital Worcester City maintain their ruthless streak during tomorrow's Nationwide North fixture at rock-bottom Bradford Park Avenue. The struggling Yorkshire club are propping up the league table after chalking up just
FORMER Olympic swimming silver medallist Nick Gillingham MBE has thrown his support behind an initiative to get more Worcestershire and Herefordshire people active. Gillingham, who won 200m breaststroke silver in 1988 and bronze in Barcelona four years
FORMER Burnley boss Jimmy Mullen has been appointed the new manager at Bromsgrove Rovers. Mullen, who managed the Turf Moor club for five years in the 1990s, was unveiled as Joe Jackson's replacement last night. The 51-year-old, who left his post with
Upton saw the biggest turnout for many years at its remembrance ceremony on Sunday. Residents of all ages paid their respects the fallen at a service at the Parish Church, before parading to the Old Churchyard, where the Act of Remembrance and laying
LEICESTER prop Colin Noon, who had a six-week trial with Worcester Warriors at the start of the season, has been banned for six months after he was found guilty of deliberately stamping on an opposition player's head. Noon, 29, was on loan to Rotherham
A BOOK commemorating local people who have died in conflict since the beginning of the Second World War was presented to West Malvern Royal British Legion on Sunday. The book had been compiled by Ron and Anna Brazier and was presented as part of the branch's
HEREFORD United return to the cut and thrust of the Nationwide Conference at new boys Canvey Island tomorrow in a desperate attempt to rejuvenate their league campaign. The Bulls have basked in the limelight of their exploits in the FA Cup and LDV Vans
Traffic using Malvern's Lower Chase Road as a rat-run could cause a fatal accident. That is the fear of around 80 people living at the narrow top half of the road, who say they are fed up with drivers ignoring Access Only signs. They say police and highways
COLWALL battled to a draw with local rivals Hereford IIs in their Severn division one match at Ledbury Leisure Centre on Saturday. COLWALL WHC 1, HEREFORD II 1 After their poor start to the season, Colwall were looking to build on their excellent 8-0
WITH both Malvern and Upton sharing the same home pitch this season, Malvern had chance to continue their recent good form with an 'away' match on familiar territory on Saturday. UPTON LADIES 1, MALVERN LADIES 3 With a slow start to the game both teams
HARRY Solven from Storridge, near Malvern, has ended his windsurfing season on a high. Harry was presented with his trophies at the United Kingdom Windsurfing Association annual prizegiving ball at Hayling Island on Saturday. Harry's titles for 2004 include
UNDER a brilliant blue sky, the usual enthusiastic dinghy racers at Arden Sailing Club (Defford) enjoyed a superb afternoon's sailing on Sunday. A light but fairly consistent south-westerly gave ideal sailing conditions for the second race of the November
MALVERN Priory Bowling Club held their annual luncheon and presentation at the Civil Service Club, Pickersleigh Road. The following trophies were presented: Men's championship: H Potter, r/up H Willis. Ladies' championship: Ros Devereux, r/up Jean Groves
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 20 1st XV v Burton (Away). Bus meet Spring Lane 11.15am, Ketch Hotel Worcester 11.30am. Kick off 2.30pm. No 1 dress code. Maroon warm up jacket, navy blue shorts & socks. M Richardson (capt), A Wenden, S Lancett, J Drage
WARWICKSHIRE will be returning to Swan's Nest Lane next summer despite Stratford's name missing from cricket's 2005 First-Class fixture list that came out last Friday, writes Mervyn Collins. The county were hoping to stage the four-day clash with Hampshire
LEADING Malvern-based chamber choir The Hills Singers will be presenting A Taste of Christmas later this month. Ably assisted by the Cambrian Ensemble of Colwall, the choir will perform a concert of Advent carols, partsongs and other seasonal music at
SLOWBURNER, who have supported well-known acts such as Wishbone Ash and Dr Feelgood, are headlining at Worcester's Marrs Bar tonight (Friday). Supporting them are Stitch, a young local band influenced by Nirvana. Entry is £5. Tomorrow (Saturday), the
A JAZZ session takes place at Malvern Rugby Club on Sunday. Organised by Abbey Jazz, the concert features Mike Turner on clarinet, Nick Gill on piano, Tony Caldicott on drums and Musti on vocals. It is at 8pm and entry costs £3.
A TRIBUTE to Bing and Bob Crosby takes place in Hanley Castle High School on Friday, November 26, at 8pm. This year is the centenary of Bing's birth and singer Roy Chappell and the Alan Gresty/Brian White Ragtimers will pay tribute to him and his bandleader
SHAUN Cunnington may be a favourite at Grimsby Town but his old employers will not want to do his management prospects any favours at Blundell Park tomorrow. Cunnington, a popular midfield dynamo with the Cleethorpes club between 1988 and 1992, has lost
Broadway Season's honours - John Freeman Trophy: Oliver Combes. Raynor Booth Trophy: Winner, Scott Lumsden; runner-up, Chris O'Hagan. George Chandler Trophy: 1 C O'Hagan; 2 Peter Stedman. Founders Cup: C O'Hagan. Gorin Cup: Chris Bennett; Geoff Hands.
EVESHAM Under 13s, skippered by Ben Farrah, entertained Bredon last Sunday when it was the visitors who emerged victorious 31-7. Bredon made sure that the home side were going have to work hard as they crossed the home line within the first ten minutes
MALVERN Town play the biggest game of their season so far tomorrow (Saturday) when they entertain Midland Combination premier division outfit Coventry Sphinx in the second round proper of the FA Vase. Malvern hope to progress to the third round for the
THE scene is set for an epic encounter on the banks of the Trent tomorrow (Saturday) as Malvern RFC visit the Midlands Two (West) leaders Burton for the first of two league games within a month. Malvern director of rugby David Robins was pleased with
Evesham. Local history. Contact for opening times 01386 446944. Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, agricultural buildings, industrial buildings, timber-frame houses, mission
Evesham WMC THE Workies were back on the river at Cropthorne and most members struggled. Rick Huxley, however, found four chub and a few roach for a runaway win with a bag weighing 9.5.0. Phil Preston had a couple of chub and roach for 3.4.8, while Andy
Nov 19/20: The Lychgate Players autumn production of the hilarious farce Kindly Keep It Covered at St Andrew's Methodist Church Hall, Pump Street, Worcester. Tickets available on the door or in advance from Audrey Watson on 01905 353659. For further details
Nov 17-Dec 24: A series of paintings and pictures, contemporary, prints in colour and mono by artists Paul Powis and Sarah Hayward at The Studio, 74 Battenhall Avenue, Worcester. For further information please telephone 01905 357563. Nov 20: Just who
Nov 19: The Poozies - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester; Slowburner - Marr's Bar, Worcester; Woody & The Stuntcocks - Drummonds Bar, New Street, Worcester; Modest Mouse plus The Basement - Carling Academy 2, Birmingham; Soul Satisfaction - Bamboo, Tybridge
MANOR Park Tennis Club ended their best season in recent years in fine style by beating three-times winners Esporta Croydon in the final of the National Peugeot Inter-Club Challenge, held at the Hampshire Centrecourt Hotel in Basingstoke. The competition
Pershore 24pts, Barkers Butts 22 SATURDAY'S top of the table clash was an excellent advert for the game, played at a frantic pace throughout with great skill and total commitment from both sides. Pershore got off to a flyer from the game's opening kick
Keresley 17, Evesham 17pts EVESHAM travelled to lofty Keresley and gained a valuable point as their successful season continued. The hosts possess one of the most formidable forward packs in rugby, so Evesham had to meet fire with fire. And they certainly
100 years ago Seldom have the inhabitants of the Wyche been so excited as they were on Monday when it was discovered that Rusland Lodge, the property of Mr A E Woodward, had been broken into and many articles stolen. The police were at once sent for and
The pantomime season is nearly upon us and villagers in Stoke Lacy have been busy preparing for their production. A cast drawn from people of all ages has been assembled for Goldilocks and the Three Bears on November 27 and 28. Carriann Clarke will star
Secret affairs and a hypochondriac cat are at the centre of the next performance by the Whitbourne Amateur Dramatic Society. Alan Ayckbourn's comedy Round and Round the Garden is a tale of troubled relationships and family disputes. Its star, Norman,
REGENCY England will be recreated on the Bosbury stage with a new production of Pride and Prejudice. The Bosbury Players will bring an adaptation of Jane Austen's famous novel to Bosbury Parish Hall from Thursday, December 2. Mr and Mrs Bennet are played
AUDIENCES are invited to join the society wedding of the year when Cole Porter's High Society comes to Malvern Theatres. The show, adapted from the Hollywood film, is described as a giddy blend of corking songs, fizzing one-liners and Champagne-fuelled
THE Chase school is putting on Shakespeare's As You Like It next Friday and Saturday (November 26-27). The production features pupils from all the school's years and starts at 7.30pm in the main hall. Tickets are £6 for adults and £3 for children from
Theatre November Until 20-Journey's End by R C Sherrifs at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. (01684) 892277. Until 20 & 25-27-A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt performed by the Conquest Players at the Conquest Theatre
VENTURE a little further afield this week for a walk in beautiful countryside between Ludlow and Craven Arms. There are wonderful views to enjoy from the aptly named View Edge, while other highlights include the paths through Brandhill Gutter and Aldon
IT'S the British Indoor Rowing Championships at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena on Sunday when where a record entry of more than 3,500 will be competing in age groups from 11 to 94! The county-based Old Wrecks Club will be present as always, this year
SUNDAY'S club run travelled to Henley-in-Arden and was led by Evesham Whe-elers' Audax organiser John Webster. The ten B riders set off into a frosty but lovely sunny morning through the lanes via Bidford-on-Avon. Passing the Manor House at Aston Cantlow
THE season drew to a close at the Evesham club on Sunday and what a fabulous day it turned out to be. With clear blue skies, warm autumn sunshine and a steady breeze, conditions couldn't have been much better and the turnout of boats and spectators was
Vale of Evesham League Results: Angel B 5, Angel 4; Ivy 5, Chestnut Club 4; Offenham RBL 3, Evesham WMC 6; Swan (Birl) 5, Dug Out 4; Queens Head 4, Cider Mill 5; Ambassador 1, Golden Cross 8; Talbot 5, Bretforton RBL 4; Swan 5, Horse & Hounds 4. Current
Evesham and District League Fixtures for Monday Knockout Cup third round: Ivy Inn v Hospital Club C, Talbot Inn v Offenham RBL, Bear Hotel v Angel Vaults, Bidford RBL v Swan Inn. Consolation Cup first round: Talbot Inn B v Badsey RBL, Bridge Inn A v Queens
TRADITIONAL estate agents could soon become a thing of the past in Worcester as text messages, e-mail and the internet play a bigger part in the sale of houses. Just last week, the Property Centre pulled staff out of its St John's office to focus on a
