IN his 1979 Schoolmaster sketch, Rowan Atkinson regaled his shambolic schoolboys with: "The Comedy of Errors has the joke of two people looking like each other. Twice." And that's it. That's the joke. Two sets of twins, one high-born, one low-born, are
THOUSANDS of river-loving folk were set to descend on Worcester today for a three-day extravaganza. Organisers of the Severn Boat Festival hope to attract 45,000 to the Severn for the spectacular which will see thousands testing kayaks, cruisers and catamarans
RESIDENTS and businesses will be able to help shape the future of Worcester under a scheme designed to give the community more input in to city planning. Worcester City Council's Statement Of Community Involvement, or SCI, outlines how residents will
HEADTEACHER Marian Jay has been praised by Government inspectors for her role in improving standards at a Worcester primary school. The inspectors' report says St Joseph's Catholic Primary in Warndon has improved greatly in five years thanks to Mrs Jay's
PEOPLE who live in four Worcestershire villages will be able to get out and about on their own doorstep this summer thanks to the creation of four new village greens. The greens are in: l Spring Green, Primsland, in Droitwich l Welland, near Malvern l
SHOPPERS are being urged to think before they buy and select chickens reared in good conditions when planning their barbecues this summer. The RSPCA has launched its Better Welfare campaign this week to raise awareness of consumer choice and the poor
LES Hines has given the thumbs-up to Worcester City's new-look defence and believes it could be the bedrock behind the club's promotion bid. In three out of four pre-season friendlies, player-manager Andy Preece has stuck to the trio of Chris Smith, Des
Romance is as much a part of working life as computers and coffee machines. A quarter of long-term relationships begin at work, according to estimates by The Trades Union Congress. So why do so many of us use the office as the place to meet a potential
CALLOW END Primary School ended the summer term on a high note - with a performance of Bugsy Malone. Among the cast were James Kerry in the title role, with Will Brant as the radio presenter, Bethany Allard (Tallulah), Catherine Nichol (Blousey Brown)
THE Rev. Douglas Walker will be taking the United Benefice Service of Holy Communion this Sunday at St Mary's Church, Madresfield, at 10.30am. There is no other service in the parish or benefice this Sunday. All are welcome.
POWICK Guild members enjoyed glorious weather for their trip to Eastnor Castle recently. The house and contents were beautiful, the guides helpful and the video interesting. Following a picnic, members wandered around the lake and woods and explored the
The first thing to remind everyone of is the Welland Steam Rally and all the fun of the fair starting today (Friday), tomorrow and Sunday. All the usual fun and excitement, together with the stands where you can buy those odds and ends. A great day out
State-of-the-art weaponry from the 16th and 17th Century will be the focus of a special event at Eastnor Castle. The Arms and Armour Day on Sunday (July 31) features 50 suits of mostly French and German armour collected in the 1800s by a former owner
More than 28,000 pints will be served at CAMRA's Beer and Cider Festival from August 11-13. Beers, ciders, perries and wines from across the country will be on tap at Worcester's Pitchcroft Racecourse, along with live music and food. Entry is £5 or £3
A NEW book by military historian Dilip Sarkar MBE is being published later this year. The book is the long-awaited second volume of Johnnie Johnson: Spitfire Top Gun, which covers the period around D-Day and the campaign in Normandy. Johnson was the RAF's
Plate-spinning, juggling and a gladiator challenge are among the family activities on offer at Eastnor Castle during Children's Fun Week. More than 10,000 parents and children are expected at the event, from August 15-19. Families can brush up on their
AN afternoon of fun, games, stories, parachute drama and refreshments is available at the Holly Mount United Reformed Church in Malvern. The next in the series of parachute fun-days is on Wednesday, August 3 from 2pm to 4pm. Aimed at six-10-year-olds,
VISITORS to Worcestershire already have somewhere to buy some of the best teacups in the land. Now they have a fine place in which to sit and sip some of the stuff that goes in them, too. Royal Worcester's porcelain factory is well-established on the
A TEA room which was once a favourite haunt of Worcestershire composer Sir Edward Elgar is brewing up to toast success after being named one of the top places in the country for a cuppa. Following a rigorous inspection process earlier this year, including
A HEROIC youngster has been given an award in recognition of his quick-thinking actions in rescuing his father after a nasty fall at home. Nine-year-old Robin Craig was swift to react when he returned to his Stockton-on-Teme home late one evening in April
REGULAR farmers' markets will return to the riverside in Upton. The first takes place from 9am to 2pm tomorrow (Saturday) with bread, cakes, vegetables, wine and meat among the goods on sale. Markets were held in the town last year but were halted due
A NARROW boat stranded on the River Severn had to be rescued by Upton's newly launched rescue team Misar. The Black Prince holiday boat was initially stranded above Bevere Island at about 8pm on Sunday, having missed the channel. But rising waters meant
MALVERN Radar return to light training this Sunday at Victoria Park at 10.30am. They have been promoted to division one of the Worcester Sunday League and anyone interested in joining the club to play in a good standard on Sunday mornings is most welcome
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a builder who apparently died after a fall. John Uzzell, aged 71, of Gardens Close, Upton-upon-Severn, was found at the foot of the stairs in his home. He died of internal head injuries on Wednesday, July 20
A RAINBOW group is to be launched in Upton for girls aged five to seven. Anyone interested in joining should call Robyn Elliott on 07929 321294.
A BINGO evening takes place at Beechwood care home in Holly Green on Saturday, August 2, at 7pm. A garden party will be held on Tuesday, August 6, at 2pm.
A CRAFT fair takes place at St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle, from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, August 6 and 11am to 5pm the following day, to raise money for the roof fund at Gabriel's Church, Hanley Swan.
DAREDEVIL pensioner Biddy Meade-King spent her 80th birthday on the back of a Harley Davidson motorbike. The trip on Monday was organised as a surprise by her friend Maureen O'Mahony. Mrs Meade-King, of Malvern, mentioned a few weeks earlier that she
THE granddaughter of a Malvern couple is fighting for her life after she was injured in the Eygyptian bombings. Ann and Jurgen Mast, of West Malvern, are devastated after 16-year-old Hannah Lloyd suffered 70 per cent burns in the attack at the Sharm-El-Sheikh
Mr and Mrs Peter Maiden's "Bid to save the childhood garden of Elizabeth Barrett Browning" (Ledbury Reporter, July 8) is a campaign against a proposal for an attractive house within his walled garden by the owner - who already has full planning approval
COMMUNITY sports facilities in Malvern are set to get a major boost with the £1.3m redevelopment of Dyson Perrins sports hall due to begin in October. The 12-month project will see the current gym and sports hall at the high school refurbished and joined
I must respond to the letter in last Friday's Gazette regarding the 1992 Castlemorton Rave. Having survived the Castlemorton Rave - sorry, outdoor party as Mr A Weaver puts it - I wish to bring to him the real horror of the time for residents. The rave
IN reply to Mr A Weaver's letter in last week's Gazette - 'Need another Castle-morton'. Like Mr Weaver, when I was young I craved the energy and immediacy of pop and rock and like him escaped to Brighton from a country area, it was wonderful. When I matured
A MAJOR airport in Canada is the first to buy a radar safety device made in Malvern. The Tarsier system was developed by scientists at QinetiQ after the Concorde crash at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in 2000. The aircraft crashed after it was hit by
I HAVE lived in Knapp Lane since 1978 and while I would love to see it return to the quiet country road it was then, I realise what adverse effect any restrictions to its use would have on other parts of the town. They would also cause great inconvenience
A development of affordable homes is being proposed once again for the former treasurer's site by Malvern Hills District Council. Under plans to sell off a number of council properties, the authority has agreed to invite registered social landlords to
J M Dempster's comments (Your Letters, July 15) regarding the recent changes to First's Red Line (Route 44) may need some clarification as to what has been involved in this change on June 12. Fares within the Malvern Hills area have remained comparably
During last Thursday's AGM of Age Concern Ledbury and District a question was raised asking whether Age Concern could express disquiet over the urgent issue of Leadon Bank. It transpired that neither trustees nor office had received any information concerning
Are your readers aware that unelected regional assemblies have been set up? The regional assembly is part of the EU plan to break up national borders, and in this case is being used to override local local planning issues. In addition, the EU is going
GRASS track motorcycle racing looks set to return to the Three Counties Show as a permanent fixture after an absence of 16 years. The high-speed action used to be the finale of the annual summer show and attracted thousands of spectators. Now talks are
A NEWLAND landowner has been ordered to apply for planning permission for an area of his field where his sons ride motorcycles. Shaun Sabin of Newland Grange, Stocks Lane, says he and his family have been riding on the land for many years. But following
Ledbury Town Council could push for blue lighting to be installed in public toilets, to make it difficult for drug users to see their veins and inject themselves. The issue was due for discussion at the full town council meeting in the Market House last
A brave Bromyard resident waded waist deep into a river to help a woman trapped in her upturned car on Sunday night. David Jones, of Linton Park, helped the terrified woman after her car plunged 20 feet down a bank into the River Frome. "I ran straight
THE decision to close Woodgate residential home in Malvern quite obviously came as a brutal shock to its residents, who now face being uprooted at a time in their lives when peace and security is vital. There is also the staff to consider, whose jobs
NEW Road favourite Graeme Hick takes on the Australians -- possibly for the last time -- admitting it is the ultimate challenge. The 39-year-old Worcestershire batsman has tasted countless duels with the Aussies for more than 15 years in England and County
WITH just a day before the match against the Australians begins, the excitement at New Road is building as the final preparations get underway. In for training this morning, the Worcestershire team were looking forward to the game that lies ahead and
THE Cradley Produce Show is to be resurrected after an eight-year absence and promises to be a weekend of music, competitions and entertainment. A National Lottery Awards for All grant of nearly £4,000 has enabled the village hall committee to revive
A YOUNG Stourport Swifts side gave rivals Redditch United a stern test before falling 3-2 at Walshes Meadow last night. Asa Charlton's majestic 41st-minute header turned out to be the winner against his old club as both sides made a series of second-half
TWO veteran Malvern athletes enjoyed success in the 35th British Masters Track and Field Championships held at Perry Bar, Birmingham. Walker Les Scrivens competed in the 3000m 60/64 age group on Saturday in hot conditions and continued his early season
BROMYARD School of Tae Kwon Do squad had another successful medal haul at the WUMA Kickboxing Championships at Perdiswell Leisure Centre last weekend. Veteran fighters Julian Burton and Pete Rogers put their gloves back on after breaks of eight (Burton
LEDBURY darts ace Terry Jenkins looked set for the quarter-finals of the Stan James World Matchplay competition at Blackpool but his hopes were dashed by a great Peter Manley comeback. In his first time in the event, Jenkins had defeated former world
BRIAN Boswell used his hill climbing capabilities to good effect in the recent Velo Club Sevale 12-mile hilly time trial, which takes in the climbs of Little Malvern, British Camp and Hollybush. His time of 34min 49sec was over two minutes faster than
SATURDAY CRICKET WEST OF ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE Glos/Wilts One: Colwall v Devizes; Hatherley & Reddings v Redmarley. Glos/Wilts One 2nd XI: Devizes v Colwall II. Glos/Wilts Two 2nd XI: Redmarley II v Wodmancote II. CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE
AN opportunity has arisen for coaches and managers to join the Malvern RFC Youth Development Section to deliver first-class rugby tuition to over 30 youngsters in the Malvern Angels rugby development squad. The coaching posts are for the Malvern Angels
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers fell behind at Rushall Olympic but went on to beat last season's Midland Alliance champions 3-1. Gareth Sheldon scored two and Rushall added an own goal. Harriers will field the full first-team squad when Bristol Rovers head to
A MAN who helped set up the new Cathedral Ferry in Worcester 23 years ago has been awarded for the outstanding contribution he has made to Worcestershire's waterways. Mark Glossop is a shining example of the kind of people we are highlighting in our Pride
A talented young Malvern musician will display her skills during a concert at the Malvern Theatres. Cellist Heather Uren, 16, performs with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, on Tuesday, August 2. Heather, a former Malvern Parish pupil, will
MALVERN Hills District Brass Band urgently needs new members. Secretary Jenny Cobley is particularly keen to hear from any cornet players. Additional euphonium and tenor horn players would also be welcome. Earlier this month, the band was well received
AUSTRALIA have rung the changes for tomorrow's match at New Road -- with several key names omitted. Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee, the opening bowlers in the 239-run first npower Test victory over England at Lord's, are absent along with spin wizard Shane
NEW Road favourite Graeme Hick takes on the Australians -- possibly for the last time -- admitting it is the ultimate challenge. The 39-year-old Worcestershire batsman has tasted countless duels with the Aussies for more than 15 years in England and County
MALVERN Town played a big part in an entertaining friendly game at Langland Stadium on Saturday against a strong Worcester City side. MALVERN TOWN 1, WORCESTER CITY 3 Malvern were missing midfielders Nathan Jukes, Rik Halion and Darren Bullock and newly-signed
PROSTATE cancer kills one man every hour in the UK and the incidence of testicular cancer has risen dramatically over the past 20 years. Yet many men are unaware of the signs and symptoms of these cancers, and reluctant to go to their doctors if they
July 26-30 Les Misrables (School Edition) Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society's Youth Section (WODYS). Show contains all the characters and songs from the West End production, but is performed entirely by students. Swan Theatre, Worcester. July 29
IN my opinion, these wicked, mindless irresponsible people who cause unnecessary suffering to defenceless animals should be birched, given an automatic minimum prison sentence and left in solitary without food and water. But then I suppose that would
A NEW report by the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) - the government's advisory body - has made recommendations on the welfare of animals at livestock markets, most notably that all animals are provided with water. This is one of the many welfare issues
IN his letter headlined "Let's see evidence" (Worcester News, Saturday, July 16) Councillor Geoff Williams' writes "in replying to Councillor Paul Denham over congestion, N Taylor claims: Doesn't this demonstrate that most councillors on the planning
FOUR members of the Malvern Hills Riding Club have qualified for the British Riding Club Three Day Championships to be held at Offchurch in Warwickshire on August 5, 6 and 7. The team consisting of Janet Schooling riding Brithdir Lakerie, Sue Peckham
SOLDIERS doing National Service training at the Merebrook army camp near Malvern 50 years ago were expected to be properly dressed both on and off duty, as a story in the Gazette made clear. Two soldiers had been told off for turning up at camp with Teddy
100 years ago Malvern Archers: The first prize meeting of this remarkable club was held on the Cricket Field on Tuesday of last week, when there was a good attendance. Mrs Ralph Lyon won the ladies' (beginners) prize for highest score, a set of club arrows
ROALD Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens at Malvern Cinema today (Friday). The new film version of the much-loved children's book stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and tells the story of young Charlie Bucket and his trip to Wonka's famous chocolate
Theatre July Every Thurs, Fri & Sat until Sept 3-Quackery Codswallop III, the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. Noon-5pm. £1 on demand. 30-The Improvisers with Stephen Frost at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £14 &
A HEROIC youngster has been given an award in recognition of his quick-thinking actions in rescuing his father after a nasty fall at home. Nine-year-old Robin Craig was swift to react when he returned to his Stockton-on-Teme home late one evening in April
A TRIP to the Black Country against Stourbridge Social for ten-man Barnards Green thirds brought about an excellent all- round performance and 16 valuable points. Green arrived at the ground just before the start due to reasons beyond their control. Stourbridge
BARNARDS Green seconds travelled to Kidderminster Victoria seconds hoping to continue their recent run of victories which have moved them up to second in the league table. Having been asked to bat first, the opening pair of Goodman and Lewis put on 31
WITH the summer holidays well and truly under way, a local contractor has taken great steps to forewarn children of the dangers of playing on building sites. Thomas Vale Constr-uction, eight times British Safety Council award winner, is educating curious
THE Foal Yard Gallery in Bransford, near Worcester, is taking part in a new scheme that makes buying high quality, original art, easy for everyone. It has joined the Arts Council initiative, Own Art, which allows people to apply for zero per cent interest
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons, which has a store in Malvern, said it had been encouraged by recent trading after like-for-like sales showed a five per cent improvement. The group, which has been beset with problems following the acquisition of Safeway,
A TEA room which was once a favourite haunt of Worcestershire composer Sir Edward Elgar is brewing up to toast success after being named one of the top places in the country for a cuppa. Following a rigorous inspection process earlier this year, including
IN his 1979 Schoolmaster sketch, Rowan Atkinson regaled his shambolic schoolboys with: "The Comedy of Errors has the joke of two people looking like each other. Twice." And that's it. That's the joke. Two sets of twins, one high-born, one low-born, are
More than 28,000 pints will be served at CAMRA's Beer and Cider Festival from August 11-13. Beers, ciders, perries and wines from across the country will be on tap at Worcester's Pitchcroft Racecourse, along with live music and food. Entry is £5 or £3
A NEW book by military historian Dilip Sarkar MBE is being published later this year. The book is the long-awaited second volume of Johnnie Johnson: Spitfire Top Gun, which covers the period around D-Day and the campaign in Normandy. Johnson was the RAF's
Plate-spinning, juggling and a gladiator challenge are among the family activities on offer at Eastnor Castle during Children's Fun Week. More than 10,000 parents and children are expected at the event, from August 15-19. Families can brush up on their
The chance to learn a new skill or take up a hobby is on offer during an extensive summer school at Malvern Hills College. More than 65 adult courses are available, from jewellery making and belly dancing to computer skills and sculpture. Courses range
An antiques and collectors' fair takes place at the Three Counties Showground on Sunday, August 7 at 10am. Admission is £2.50 adults and free for children under-16s. Early entry is available for trade buyers from 8.30am. For details, call 01636 708146
A talented young Malvern musician will display her skills during a concert at the Malvern Theatres. Cellist Heather Uren, 16, performs with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, on Tuesday, August 2. Heather, a former Malvern Parish pupil, will
Richard Leach's 7 Stars of Jazz will fill Malvern Rugby Club with music on Sunday. The group, made up of Gordon Whitworth, Rod Chambers, Brian Mellor, Mike Graver, Brian Price and Richard Leach, perform at the Spring Lane venue from 8pm as guests of Abbey
Tonight Magic Rocks Summer holiday activities, starting at 10.30am at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. Call for further details. July 30 Summer Fete At PAL's Care, 79 Ombersley Road, Worcester. Tombola, cake stall and lots more. Ballroom and sequence
Until July 30 The Language of Art Word-inspired work at Artistree Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury. Until July 31 Truth - Discovering the Passion of a Personal God Dean's Chapel, Worcester Cathedral. Daily Life in Mediaeval Worcester. An exhibition exploring
TONIGHT Backdoor Blues Corporation - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Funky Skunk - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Rise featuring Mr Nobody, Dirty Soul and The Flames - Bar Academy, Birmingham. Levi French and Screamin' Tree - City Inn
ROALD Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens at Malvern Cinema today (Friday). The new film version of the much-loved children's book stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and tells the story of young Charlie Bucket and his trip to Wonka's famous chocolate
A tale of dastardly deeds and daredevil escapes will hit the stage at the Malvern Theatres. John Buchan's romantic whodunnit The 39 Steps comes to Malvern from Monday to Saturday, August 1-6. Brought to the silver screen by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, the
ON Wednesday evening I got together with some 33 Worcester News readers at the new Waitrose store in Droitwich. to taste a few wines for drinking this summer. For over two hours we sipped and slurped our way through eight wines, starting with a welcoming
GIANT rodents will be letting themselves loose on Worcester's streets next month, but there is no cause for alarm. The warning is not a heed for residents to lock their doors and get out the giant rat-traps, but a call for music lovers to head to the
State-of-the-art weaponry from the 16th and 17th Century will be the focus of a special event at Eastnor Castle. The Arms and Armour Day on Sunday (July 31) features 50 suits of mostly French and German armour collected in the 1800s by a former owner
Celebrated musicians and vocalists are lining up for the world's oldest music festival. The Three Choirs Festival, now in its 278th year, brings together established and novice performers from the classical and contemporary music world. It runs from August
Her grandson plays on his, her daughter sleeps under hers and now the work of a skilled Malvern quilt-maker will be showcased at a national event. Sheilah Daughtree will join 450 exhibitors at Birmingham's NEC for the Festival of Quilts, which runs from
PLACES are still left for a new series of salsa dance classes at Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern, at 7pm on Thursdays. For more details, call Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.
AN afternoon of fun, games, stories, parachute drama and refreshments is available at the Holly Mount United Reformed Church in Malvern. The next in the series of parachute fun-days is on Wednesday, August 3 from 2pm to 4pm. Aimed at six-10-year-olds,
Nigel Kennedy manages to make a party whenever he performs, via his compulsive rapport with the audience! Rehearsing in Malvern, with the ESO and Polish conductor Jacek Kaspszyk, Kennedy's utilization of time was efficient, knowing exactly what he needed
Former Footballers' Wives star Susie Amy swaps her role as Chardonnay to play a blind woman at Malvern Theatres. SHE'S probably best known for her role in hit ITV television drama Footballers' Wives, which kept over 7.5 million viewers glued to their
MALVERN Hills District Brass Band urgently needs new members. Secretary Jenny Cobley is particularly keen to hear from any cornet players. Additional euphonium and tenor horn players would also be welcome. Earlier this month, the band was well received
A GROUP of singers from Canada will perform at Great Malvern Priory on Tuesday, August 9. The Cathedral Singers of Ontario present a recital of sacred music at 1pm. The conductor will be David Low and organists will be Ian Sadler and Andrew Adair. There
The Elgar Birthplace Museum in Lower Broadheath is the setting for a pianola concert on Friday, August 5. Pieces by Elgar, Percy Grainger, Ethel Smyth and Frank Bridge will be performed by Michael Broadway and soprano Vaninne Parker at 7.30pm.Tickets
An open-air jazz concert takes place at Hellens, Much Marcle, on Saturday (August 6). Peter Lay's Gambit Jazzmen will play New Orleans-style jazz in aid of the Herefordshire branch of the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen's Families Association- Forces Help
July 26-30 Les Misrables (School Edition) Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society's Youth Section (WODYS). Show contains all the characters and songs from the West End production, but is performed entirely by students. Swan Theatre, Worcester. July 29
IT wasn't that long ago that the prospect of giving a public tasting of English wines filled me with horror. Today it's altogether different. The grapes are cultivated to produce small crops packed with character, rather than huge yields that create frankly
Theatre July Every Thurs, Fri & Sat until Sept 3-Quackery Codswallop III, the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. Noon-5pm. £1 on demand. 30-The Improvisers with Stephen Frost at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £14 &
EDDIE Jones, who spent four years as licensee of the Bank House Inn in Bransford, near Worcester, during its 1970s heyday as a discotheque, has died. Through the late 60s, 70s and early 80s, the Bank House was a mecca for clubbers from across the Midlands
PEOPLE with mental health problems who rely on the services provided by a Worcester charity have reacted angrily to news of its imminent closure. As reported in the Worcester News on Monday, Worcester City Mind, which provides a drop-in caf, counselling
A BUDDING designer from Stourport-on-Severn has seen the results of her hard work on the catwalk at a Birmingham fashion show. Eighteen-year-old Leanne Wright, of Astley Cross, who has just completed her first year at the Birmingham Institute of Art and
STAFF at Worcestershire County Council take on average four fewer sick days a year than their counterparts at Worcester City Council. The Worcester News highlighted the relatively high incidents of sickness among staff at the city council on Monday -
YOUNG footballers scored a cash prize by holding a sponsored day-long game in Droitwich. The 'footballathon' saw players from Droitwich Boys' and Girls' Football Club playing for 30 minutes from 9am to 9.30pm. Town mayor Councillor Richard Morris, who
THE announcement by the people who run the Worcestershire Royal Hospital that they have decided to bring in 'management consultants' to find a way to slash spending by a whopping £20m a year has, understandably, got people worried. After all, the news
Entries are already being accepted for Cradley Produce Show, to be held on Saturday, September 10. Keen gardeners will have a variety of classes to choose from and other competitions include photography, floral art and family classes. Entry forms are
St James's Church of England Primary School, West Malvern will start the new academic year in September with a new permanent headteacher. She is Karen Surrall, who takes over from Sally Davies, acting head since the beginning of this year. For the past
Celebrated musicians and vocalists are lining up for the world's oldest music festival. The Three Choirs Festival, now in its 278th year, brings together established and novice performers from the classical and contemporary music world. It runs from August
Her grandson plays on his, her daughter sleeps under hers and now the work of a skilled Malvern quilt-maker will be showcased at a national event. Sheilah Daughtree will join 450 exhibitors at Birmingham's NEC for the Festival of Quilts, which runs from
The chance to learn a new skill or take up a hobby is on offer during an extensive summer school at Malvern Hills College. More than 65 adult courses are available, from jewellery making and belly dancing to computer skills and sculpture. Courses range
An antiques and collectors' fair takes place at the Three Counties Showground on Sunday, August 7 at 10am. Admission is £2.50 adults and free for children under-16s. Early entry is available for trade buyers from 8.30am. For details, call 01636 708146
PLACES are still left for a new series of salsa dance classes at Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern, at 7pm on Thursdays. For more details, call Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.
THE latest cup contest in the Malvern United Angling Association's calender was fished for on the Severn at Holdfast last Sunday, when members competed for the Fitzwater Cup. Driving rain and wind throughout the match were terrible conditions to fish
MALVERN United Angling Association members kicked off the new river season by contesting the Ashwin Cup. The venue was their newly acquired stretch of the Severn at Holdfast, where thanks to a small band of dedicated workers, the venue has been transformed
HEALTH foods shop Holland & Barrett has been fined £10,000 after hygiene inspectors found mice at its Worcester branch. Mouse droppings were found all over the shop in Mealcheapen Street. Inspectors also noticed a strong smell of urine and saw a mouse
MEASURES to reduce the number of teenage girls getting pregnant and having abortions in Worcestershire have been successful, new figures reveal. The number of under-18s who terminated pregnancies fell dramatically last year in South Worcester-shire to
Nigel Kennedy manages to make a party whenever he performs, via his compulsive rapport with the audience! Rehearsing in Malvern, with the ESO and Polish conductor Jacek Kaspszyk, Kennedy's utilization of time was efficient, knowing exactly what he needed
UPTON naval hero Admiral Sir William Tennant was at the centre of the town's entry in the Heart of England in Bloom competition. The bloom committee decided to use the evacuation of Dunkirk, in which Sir William played a crucial role, as the theme for
DANCERS Kym Lane and Russell Dudley tripped the light fantastic for an exhausting 12 hours to raise money for Upton Youth Band. The pair, both members of the band, held the sponsored dance marathon at The Chase school in Malvern on Saturday, July 16.
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted at an open-air disco in Earls Croome. The man was attending a Young Farmers' event on Friday (July 22) in a field beside the A38. He is believed to have been assaulted around midnight with a
WORCESTER Warriors have reported a 35 per cent increase in season ticket sales with five weeks still to go before the start of the season. The club has sold 4,700 season tickets and debentures -- a substantial increase from last year's figure of 3,500
WEST Malvern Football Club begin training for their coming season in the Worcester Saturday League on Monday (August 1) at West Malvern playing field, Old Hollow, at 7pm. Any new players are invited to turn up or contact Terry Cole on 01684 575477.
PUPILS at Bredon School, near Upton, were given a talk by former pupil Jonathan Merricks, now a millionaire entrepreneur. Mr Merricks, who has dyslexia and attention deficit disorder, spent two years as a boarder at the school and said it transformed
A COFFEE morning takes place at Albion Lodge, Hanley Swan, on Saturday, August 6, from 10.30am to noon. The event has been organised by Hanley Castle and Swan Senior Residents to raise money for Upton Doctors' Surgery.
PENSIONERS were left in tears after being given the shock news that they must leave their care home within three months. Thirteen residents will be made homeless when Woodgate Residential Home, in Albert Road North, closes in October. London-based Greensleeves
STARS including supermodel Jodi Kidd have been invited to special film screening at Malvern Theatres on August 13. Lucinda Cooper, of Earls Croome, is organising the showing of Six Days in May, a documentary based on the Gumball 3000 celebrity car rally
BUSINESSES in Malvern have been celebrating after winning top accolades. The Blue Bird Tea Rooms, in Church Street, has been invited to join the Tea Guild, which only admits places that serve the best tea. It takes its place alongside top London hotels
SOUTH Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has lost a performance 'star' in a Healthcare Commission rating. The trust went from a two stars last year to one this year. The commission said that while the trust had made good progress in some respects, other
A MOBILE phone mast planned Chance's Pitch has met with objections from Colwall Parish Council. Members felt the 14.7m T-Mobile mast would be too near a house and stick out above trees at the Old Lane site. It was suggested T Mobile should investigate
A HOUSE at Upper Colwall was flooded out for the third time in a year after Sunday's heavy rain. Anne Bridgens, owner of Brockhill Cottage, off Walwyn Road, said: "It was a shock. It was knee deep at times and there was six to eight inches of mud in the
Bands and DJs from across the country performed to crowds in the sunshine at a music festival in Bromyard. Festival-goers pitched their tents and enjoyed music, bars, an array of stalls and chainsaw wood sculpting demonstrations at the 8th annual Nozstock
Raw sewage covered a Malvern road when heavy raid caused sewers to overflow. The incident on Leigh Sinton Road on Sunday is part of an ongoing problem in the area. Residents fear the situation could be made worse when North Site is developed for housing
NEIGHBOURS on Somers Park Avenue in Malvern woke to find their road ripped apart by a burst water main. The incident, on Monday night, saw paving slabs lifted by the water pressure. Resident Lee Harrison said: "When I went out it looked like there had
STEVE Rhodes reckons Worcestershire can boost England's poor Ashes start by thwarting Australia's winning run. The rampant Aussies take on the County at New Road tomorrow for a three-day tourist match, in preparation for next Thursday's second npower
MALVERN'S thriving University of the Third Age, or U3A, celebrated its 10th birthday with a special event. U3A is an educational and cultural group for retired people which allows them to learn from and teach each other. Malvern Cricket Club was the venue
AUSTRALIA have rung the changes for tomorrow's match at New Road -- with several key names omitted. Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee, the opening bowlers in the 239-run first npower Test victory over England at Lord's, are absent along with spin wizard Shane
The minister for health could be asked to intervene to end the deadlock over plans for a new hospital in Malvern. The town council believes the project had stalled and wants local MP Sir Micheal Spicer to use whatever influence he can to get things going
COMMUNITY groups in the Malvern Hills area are celebrating after being given a cash handout. Under its Community Grants scheme, the district council distributed £20,000 to 48 local projects. These included £500 to Malvern Theatre Players to stage its
BEEFBURGERS and beer were among the local food and drink on offer at the Malvern Hills Hotel on Saturday. An outside bar and barbecue were set up for the Southern Marches Festival of Food and Drink, organised by the Wye Valley Brewery and backed by Morgan
WORCESTER Warriors have reported a 35 per cent increase in season ticket sales with five weeks still to go before the start of the season. The club has sold 4,700 season tickets and debentures -- a substantial increase from last year's figure of 3,500
LES Hines has given the thumbs-up to Worcester City's new-look defence and believes it could be the bedrock behind the club's promotion bid. In three out of four pre-season friendlies, player-manager Andy Preece has stuck to the trio of Chris Smith, Des
Brilliant blooms and terrific topiary adorned shops, businesses and houses across the town for this year's Malvern in Bloom competition. Brian Strain, of Graham Road, won the residents' category, after impressing judges with overflowing hanging baskets
HEREFORD United hope to welcome back two of last season's first-team regulars for the visit of Notts County tomorrow (3pm). Tony James and Ryan Green both sat out the Bulls' 2-0 victory at Bromsgrove Rovers on Wednesday night, but should feature against
THE winners of the inaugural John Hofton Memorial Trophy played at Sapey Golf Club on Saturday were Jim Bell, Phil Hodgson, Mark Morris and Andy Pritchard with 129 points. The runners-up with 124 points were J Coghill, J Newing, E Galea, R Collett. Other
WHAT Arden Sailing Club at Defford lacked in numbers on the water, it more than made up for with enthusiasm from those who sailed in last Sundays racing programme. Pouring rain and gusty wind did not deter Val Jolly in a Topper and Jane Smee in a Laser
THE team of four girls and four boys from St Joseph's Primary School won through to take the trophy in the Malvern Primary Schools Mini Tennis Tournament held at the Malvern & County Indoor Tennis Centre. Malvern Parish Primary School were the runners-up
THE World Association Croquet Championship is to be held at the Cheltenham Croquet Club from next Saturday (August 6) until August 14. The venue is one of the three largest croquet clubs in England, is long established and includes the headquarters of
THE Malvern RFC youth rugby website, www.malvernrugbypost.co.uk has become a 'big hit' with rugby fans who surf the net. The latest 'visitor' figures provided by Newsquest (Midlands) Ltd, which hosts the website at the servers in Nottingham, show a massive
A MAN who helped set up the new Cathedral Ferry in Worcester 23 years ago has been awarded for the outstanding contribution he has made to Worcestershire's waterways. Mark Glossop is a shining example of the kind of people we are highlighting in our Pride
Former Footballers' Wives star Susie Amy swaps her role as Chardonnay to play a blind woman at Malvern Theatres. SHE'S probably best known for her role in hit ITV television drama Footballers' Wives, which kept over 7.5 million viewers glued to their
Richard Leach's 7 Stars of Jazz will fill Malvern Rugby Club with music on Sunday. The group, made up of Gordon Whitworth, Rod Chambers, Brian Mellor, Mike Graver, Brian Price and Richard Leach, perform at the Spring Lane venue from 8pm as guests of Abbey
A GROUP of singers from Canada will perform at Great Malvern Priory on Tuesday, August 9. The Cathedral Singers of Ontario present a recital of sacred music at 1pm. The conductor will be David Low and organists will be Ian Sadler and Andrew Adair. There
The Elgar Birthplace Museum in Lower Broadheath is the setting for a pianola concert on Friday, August 5. Pieces by Elgar, Percy Grainger, Ethel Smyth and Frank Bridge will be performed by Michael Broadway and soprano Vaninne Parker at 7.30pm.Tickets
An open-air jazz concert takes place at Hellens, Much Marcle, on Saturday (August 6). Peter Lay's Gambit Jazzmen will play New Orleans-style jazz in aid of the Herefordshire branch of the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen's Families Association- Forces Help
STEVE Rhodes reckons Worcestershire can boost England's poor Ashes start by thwarting Australia's winning run. The rampant Aussies take on the County at New Road tomorrow for a three-day tourist match, in preparation for next Thursday's second npower
A CEREMONY is to be held prior to the start of the tourist match -- honouring former England and Worc-estershire cricketer Basil D'Oliveira with his CBE. Basil's son Da-mien D'Oliveira will be presented with the award, recently revealed in the Queen's
THE three-day match between Worcestershire and Australia should be largely unaffected by rain. Despite torrential downpours in the city yesterday, Worcester News weatherman Paul Damari expects the weather to improve throughout the weekend. The forecast
WITH just a day before the match against the Australians begins, the excitement at New Road is building as the final preparations get underway. In for training this morning, the Worcestershire team were looking forward to the game that lies ahead and
BARNARDS Green 1st team entertained Kidderminster at North End Lane on Saturday and saw their WCL division two season finally stutter to a shuddering halt after another poor performance. Leading the division by 25 points at one stage, the Green now find
MALVERN entertained WCL division two third-placed Coombs Wood on Saturday and came away with a maximum 24 points after a superb performance. Malvern had first use of an excellent batting wicket with David Arnold and Mark Baugh opening up. Arnold was in
Tonight Magic Rocks Summer holiday activities, starting at 10.30am at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. Call for further details. July 30 Summer Fete At PAL's Care, 79 Ombersley Road, Worcester. Tombola, cake stall and lots more. Ballroom and sequence
Until July 30 The Language of Art Word-inspired work at Artistree Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury. Until July 31 Truth - Discovering the Passion of a Personal God Dean's Chapel, Worcester Cathedral. Daily Life in Mediaeval Worcester. An exhibition exploring
TONIGHT Backdoor Blues Corporation - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Funky Skunk - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Rise featuring Mr Nobody, Dirty Soul and The Flames - Bar Academy, Birmingham. Levi French and Screamin' Tree - City Inn
'STARTLING Accident' was the headline over a small item in the Gazette 100 years ago . . . and they weren't joking. "A sensational accident occurred at midnight on Friday, at St Ninian's, Lauderdale Road, the residence of Mr E H Cookson," said the paper
A tale of dastardly deeds and daredevil escapes will hit the stage at the Malvern Theatres. John Buchan's romantic whodunnit The 39 Steps comes to Malvern from Monday to Saturday, August 1-6. Brought to the silver screen by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, the
ON Wednesday evening I got together with some 33 Worcester News readers at the new Waitrose store in Droitwich. to taste a few wines for drinking this summer. For over two hours we sipped and slurped our way through eight wines, starting with a welcoming
IT wasn't that long ago that the prospect of giving a public tasting of English wines filled me with horror. Today it's altogether different. The grapes are cultivated to produce small crops packed with character, rather than huge yields that create frankly
MALVERN'S famous water has taken the town's name all over the world. One of the highlights of Malvern Pride Week is a chance to see the water being bottled at the plant in Colwall. Tickets for the tours, which take place twice daily from Monday to Friday
GIANT rodents will be letting themselves loose on Worcester's streets next month, but there is no cause for alarm. The warning is not a heed for residents to lock their doors and get out the giant rat-traps, but a call for music lovers to head to the
COLWALL seconds got back to winning ways on Saturday with an impressive 93-run league victory against struggling Trowbridge seconds. Having won the toss, Colwall lost Burgess early but a steady partnership between Dudfield (17) and Powell (29) got the
BARNARDS Green Singles cruised to a six-wicket WCL division five victory over Hallow thanks to some fine batting from veteran Rob Lewis and a very mature Rich Brown innings. Hallow won the toss and elected to bat on a grassy but hard Newland track. Izod
MALVERN seconds visited Coombs Wood on Saturday in a top-of-the-table WCL division two match. With Coombs Wood lying in third position before the start of play, Malvern knew they had a tough task ahead of them. This was made even harder when captain Neil
THE discount Poundstretcher brand is to be no more after retailer Brown & Jackson announced plans to ditch its corporate name after more than 20 years. The company will be reborn as Instore whose fascia is being introduced across its portfolio of
BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, July 30 1st XI v Hagley (away). Meet 11.15am. C Smedley (capt), R Williams, K Golder, D Flynn, M Hooper, P Drinkwater, A Binks, J Clarke, T Williams, D Dell, C Harrison. 2nd XI v Hagley (home). Meet 12.30pm. P Spencer (capt
SMALL business owners could be forced to break the law because of new hazardous waste regulations. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Hereford-shire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, has warned the Environment Agency (EA) that its latest rules,
