Breathtaking sunsets and foreboding skies over the Malvern Hills have been captured in a calendar. Skies of the Malvern Hills features images by local amateur photographers and is being sold to raise money for St James's Church, West Malvern. The inspiration
NIFTY needlework by a group of local artists will be on shown at a textile art exhibition in Malvern. The Malvern Makers are 11 textile artists who studied at Malvern Hills College. Between the Lines, which is their fifth annual display, runs in Theatre
THE opening night of a George Bernard Shaw play in Malvern is certain to pull in the crowds and You Never Can Tell was no exception. Laughter echoing around the packed theatre proved the audience was not disappointed by the superbly acted farce. After
John Lawson's Circus came to Ledbury for the first time this week but performers promised to return, following a warm response from local audiences. The big tent was put up on the cricket field and was packed out on the opening night on Monday, with smaller
WORLD-famous classical guitarist John Williams is coming to Huntingdon Hall as the guest of Worcester Concert Club. Tickets (£22.50) for the concert on Sunday, November 13, are already selling fast. Other highlights from the club's new season include
FAIRIES will be flying in the Swan Theatre, Worcester, when the city's Gilbert and Sullivan Society performs Iolanthe. Iolanthe, or The Peer and the Peri, is a fairy opera that doubles as a light political satire and was the first Gilbert and Sullivan
CORNISH band Three Daft Monkeys should get the audience dancing in The Pheasant, Welland, on Wednesday, September 14. The band has a good following and has appeared at numerous festivals this summer, including Glastonbury and the Big Green Gathering.
Tonight Croome Park Open Day Free entry, guided tours, church tower open, 18thC re-enactor. Tomorrow Annual Flower and Vegetable Show Worcester and District Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society are holding their show at Laylocks Garden Centre, on the A44
TONIGHT Funky Skunk - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Stone Farm - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Stereophonics - National Indoor Academy, Birmingham. Generation (under 18s only) - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton. Reggae Rockz 2005 - Centenary
Sept 10 Vocal Variations, the group for solo singers Carice Elgar Room of the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath. Mozart Summer Festival Croome Park Church at 7.30pm. Sept 11 Grand Musical Allsorts The Worcestershire Youth Jazz
The Worcester Male Voice Choir will be singing in Bell Square in Worcester's CrownGate shopping centre in Worcester on Saturday from 11am until 1pm. Proceeds from a collection being carried out during the event will be in aid of county charities, including
ONE of Worcester's finest musical exports will be peddling their own brand of electro-pop-rock when they play a gig in the city later this month. Hot on the heels of releasing their debut double A-side single Hi Fi Low Life and Four Years To Be An Artist
ISSUES of racism, apartheid and oppression in South Africa are dramatically explored in The Island at Malvern Theatres. Set in the notorious Robben Island prison, the action follows two political prisoners as they prepare and stage a production of Sophocles
A MOTHER-OF-THREE from Pershore will be doing it for the girls when she competes in the ELF Renault Clio Cup. Amy Chambers is now the only woman competing in this year's event and is keeping up to speed with her male competition. The 37-year-old landscape
YOUNGSTERS in Worcester have had a very active summer thanks to a Co-op donation of £1,000. Streets Ahead, in Dines Green, offers its members a range of educational, training and recreational activities and used its Co-op award to fund a summer programme
A LACK of communication between Malvern Hills District Council and Powick Parish Council has left parish councillors feeling let down. "There are matters causing great concern to parishioners, including on-going worries about the future of Stanbrook Abbey
DAREDEVIL dustman "Bind-iana Jones" who has had brushes with danger in hotspots such as Rwanda, Iraq and Haiti has had a narrow escape in... Kiddermin-ster. The globetrotting binman, real name John McBride, famed for taking holidays in war-torn countries
POLICE have warned the public to be wary of offers of laptop computers from unusual sources after three were stolen. Two laptops were taken from Rashwood, Droitwich and one from a city school. There is nothing linking the incidents, but South Worcestershire
ANDY Preece delivered a simple battlecry ahead of tomorrow's St George's Lane showdown with Hucknall Town -- no more mistakes! Worcester City entertain last season's FA Trophy finalists with an undesired reputation for handing too many soft goals on a
PLANS to put up a temporary building to house 12 beds at Worcestershire Royal Hospital received a mixed response from Warndon Parish Council. Ray Morris, in charge of planning at the council, said he was worried because the structure was "in a very, very
THE fifth annual Worcester News Jobs and Careers Fair has been hailed a massive success. The event, which took place yesterday at the Guildhall, attracted exhibitors ranging from health and recruitment agencies to the Armed Forces and the police. The
THERE'S a dazzling kitchen with the granite worktop you've been dreaming of and you can just imagine Junior playing in the spacious, landscaped garden. Ever since you clapped eyes on the house you know you've got to have it - and that's where the nightmare
THE parish hall committee has now submitted an application to Herefordshire Council for approval of the planned improvements to the hall. A copy of the drawings, together with an artist's impression of how the building will look, are on display at the
AS always, Bromesberrow Gardening and Social Club was well-attended at its August meeting with nearly 50 members present. The speaker, Dudley Brook, was welcomed, representing the Malvern Hills Conservators. He gave a lively presentation and slide show
DERRY Watkins, of Special Plants Nursery, near Bath, is coming to Castlemorton Gardening Club on Thursday, September 15 to talk about Unusual and Long Blooming Garden Plants. Derry is a well-known speaker and plant collector. She has introduced many new
Celebrations after Cradley Show will continue this Sunday with a Grand Musical Allsorts at Church Stile Farm. The Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra will headline the event, with local rock bands Velvet and Neptune, and Trevor Emeny will be performing
A VERY hot sunny afternoon greeted visitors to the Greyhound for the annual fundraising event. A lot of hard work organising and serving teas resulted in £810 being raised for the Air Ambulance. More volunteers needed for next year please.
A SUPERB evening was spent in the garden of Dr and Mrs Williams at Cliffords Mesne by members of Redmarley Women's Fellowship Group, with wonderful refreshments provided by their hosts. A quiz was won by Elizabeth Solesbury and Tegwen Harrison and £84
MEMBERS of Staunton Parochial Church Council are hoping for a fine, warm day on Sunday when they will be serving cream teas as a fundraising event for Staunton Parish Church. The event will be held at The Hill, Staunton, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs
For a couple of hours last Sunday evening, St James's School's rather austere Anstruther Hall was the setting for some high-class jazz that would have been not have been out of place in the more intimate surroundings of Ronnie Scott's! Nick Blunn and
Breathtaking sunsets and foreboding skies over the Malvern Hills have been captured in a calendar. Skies of the Malvern Hills features images by local amateur photographers and is being sold to raise money for St James's Church, West Malvern. The inspiration
NIFTY needlework by a group of local artists will be on shown at a textile art exhibition in Malvern. The Malvern Makers are 11 textile artists who studied at Malvern Hills College. Between the Lines, which is their fifth annual display, runs in Theatre
PAT Sanderson has warned his Warriors team not to underestimate London Irish when the sides meet at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday. The Worcester skipper insists Irish are the Premiership's form side following their 27-11 win against Leeds. He said: "
LAST Sunday saw the first games of the new Malvern Football League season but the day was tinged with sadness as all teams observed a minute's silence for the late chairman of the league Norman Simmons. If the runners-up for the last three seasons, Oak
THE opening night of a George Bernard Shaw play in Malvern is certain to pull in the crowds and You Never Can Tell was no exception. Laughter echoing around the packed theatre proved the audience was not disappointed by the superbly acted farce. After
I read with some consternation the letters published last week, with reference to the closure of the Hawthorn public house in Upper Welland. It has been stated that the landlord, Mr Stuart, has complained that the village has not supported him in his
I refer to your article regarding the closure of the Hawthorn Inn. I have lived in Malvern Wells for over 22 years and have treated the Hawthorn Inn as my 'local'. I attended the 'Last Supper' on Saturday night with other regulars that I recognised from
IT is shame to read about the closure of the Hawthorn Inn at Upper Welland. The pub was very well known for its excellent food until a few years ago and a table had to be booked in advance. There was a superb restaurant area but that sadly is no longer
I HAVE recently been discharged from Worcestershire Royal Hospital after a two-week stay. It seems to me these days that everyone is critical of the NHS, however I would like to praise the treatment I received from the doctors, nurses and everyone who
A WINDOW of opportunity has opened for Malvern Glass with a £5 million, five-year contract with Festival Housing Association. The door and window replacement deal, for Festival properties across the Malvern Hills and Droitwich, secures 20 jobs and has
THE axe is poised to fall on the troubled Malvern Hills Primary School. At Monday's meeting of Worcestershire County Council's cabinet, education officials are recommending the school be closed. Only 54 pupils go there, even though it has space for 140
WHEN their daughter was first diagnosed with a genetic disorder that would leave her profoundly disabled, Yvonne and Chris Milne felt they had nowhere to turn. Today, 20 years after Yvonne founded the Rett Syndrome Association UK, they are confident other
Plans for a £270,000 refurbishment of Bosbury Village Hall and grounds have been lodged. The hall committee submitted its planning application to Hereford-shire Council this week and artist's impressions of the scheme were put on show in the hall. If
The Ledbury in Bloom team is celebrating a gold award in this year's Heart of England regional finals. Ledbury, the overall winner last year, competed in the town category again, having moved up from the small towns bracket for the first time in 2004
A TOWN-wide effort and a unique theme helped Upton to victory in the Heart of England in Bloom awards. Committee chairman Eric White was thrilled after Friday's ceremony in Staffordshire, where the town won both a gold award and the overall title in the
Bells, baubles, fairy lights and Christmas trees. It can't be that time of year already? Or can it? Every year people moan that Christmas is starting earlier and this year, at Leigh Sinton Garden Centre, it is. The sun may be shining and the summer holidays
ANDY Preece delivered a simple battlecry ahead of tomorrow's St George's Lane showdown with Hucknall Town -- no more mistakes! Worcester City entertain last season's FA Trophy finalists with an undesired reputation for handing too many soft goals on a
LONGDON Primary is the first school in Worcestershire to take advantage of a new traffic-calming scheme. The speed limit on the road past the school will be reduced to 20mph - but only when warning lights are flashing. County councillor Tom Wells launched
MID-WEEK goal ace Gareth Sheldon should get the nod to reproduce his heroics at early leaders Grays Athletic tomorrow. Sheldon's four-goal haul may have come in a reserve friendly win at Tamworth but Kidderminster Harriers boss Stuart Watkiss believes
THIEVES used a digger to smash down a wall and steal a cash machine from Lloyds TSB bank in Bromyard. The raid took place in the early hours of Saturday and left a gaping hole in the wall of the Broad Street branch. The digger used to rip the ATM from
COMEBACK star Jamie Pitman is excited at the prospect of taking up battle in Hereford United's midfield once again. After five gruelling and frustrating months recovering from a shoulder operation, the 29-year-old is now ready and waiting to taste the
A MALVERN couple's disabled children can now enjoy playing in a garden converted especially for them. Julie Baylis and Spiros Vlachos decided to adapt their garden because Alexandros, aged five, and Aliki, three, both have a life-limiting disease. On
BROMSGROVE Rovers intend to rectify a poor run of results with success in the FA Cup. The Victoria Ground side have lost their last two Southern League Division One West matches -- 2-1 at Willenhall Town and 2-0 at home to Swindon Supermarine. Manager
BRYAN Small has been appointed player-coach at Stourport Swifts after Kevin Sweeney's departure. Sweeney quit as Dave Titterton's right-hand man to take over a coaching role with Southern League rivals Rushall Olympic. It brought an end to his three-year
NINE-year-old showjumper Sophie Stratton reached the finals of Golden Bear national Tiny Tots Championship held at Staffordshire County Showground last weekend. Sophie (pictured right on her pony Hot Chilli Pepper), from Colwall and a pupil at Colwall
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA CUP FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING Willenhall Town v Malvern Town. WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Dudley Town v Bromyard Town; Pelsall Villa v Ledbury Town. Division One: Malvern Rangers v Tenbury United; Malvern Town Reserves v Bilston
The Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society will perform Iolanthe at the city's Swan Theatre from Tuesday, September 20, until Saturday, September 24. "It is many years since the society performed at the Swan Theatre and we do hope that our audiences will
MALVERN Angels opened their season with a development fixture against Midlands Two team Hereford Grey-hounds. Malvern opened the scoring with a fine try. Following a line-out for Malvern, a flurry of fast hands down the back line led to the try, scored
MALVERN RFC Saturday, September 10 1st XV v Camp Hill (Away). Meet bus Spring Lane 12.15pm, Ketch Hotel Worcester 12.30pm. Kick-off 3pm. No 1 dress code. Navy blue shorts and socks. M Richardson (capt), M Wenden, S Lancett, J Drage, C Smith, C Edwards
YORKSHIRE worked their way into a strong position after reducing Worcestershire to 126-4 before bad light stopped play with 27 overs left at Headingley yesterday. Rain further delayed the start of play today. A superb unbeaten 173 from Anthony McGrath
WORLD-famous classical guitarist John Williams is coming to Huntingdon Hall as the guest of Worcester Concert Club. Tickets (£22.50) for the concert on Sunday, November 13, are already selling fast. Other highlights from the club's new season include
FAIRIES will be flying in the Swan Theatre, Worcester, when the city's Gilbert and Sullivan Society performs Iolanthe. Iolanthe, or The Peer and the Peri, is a fairy opera that doubles as a light political satire and was the first Gilbert and Sullivan
MUSIC of all types will shortly be performed at Huntingdon Hall and the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Roll Out the Barrel at the Swan on Friday, Septem-ber 16 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, takes audiences on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with show songs and cockney
MID-WEEK goal ace Gareth Sheldon should get the nod to reproduce his heroics at early leaders Grays Athletic tomorrow. Sheldon's four-goal haul may have come in a reserve friendly win at Tamworth but Kidderminster Harriers boss Stuart Watkiss believes
MALVERN Rugby Club drew their opening Midlands Two West game against Leamington on Saturday and director of rugby David Robins was delighted by the commitment shown by the side. The Spring Lane team were losing at home by 14-7 but a last gasp effort produced
MALVERN Town's goal frenzy continued on Tuesday evening when they made it 28 goals from seven games with a 6-2 thrashing of Cradley Town at the Langland Stadium. MALVERN TOWN 6, CRADLEY TOWN 2 Midland Alliance leaders Malvern produced another blistering
MALVERN TOWN 5, BIDDULPH VICTORIA 0 MALVERN Town stormed to the top of the Midland Alliance table following an emphatic second-half performance at Langland Stadium on Saturday. In hot conditions and on a hard, difficult pitch, Malvern's class finally
BARNARDS Green CC travelled to Harborne on Saturday knowing that 13 points would finally secure promotion to division one of the Worcestershire County League. HARBORNE v BARNARDS GREEN With this in mind, and a hot day and flat wicket, Green skipper Chris
TONIGHT Funky Skunk - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Stone Farm - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Stereophonics - National Indoor Academy, Birmingham. Generation (under 18s only) - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton. Reggae Rockz 2005 - Centenary
PHILIP Bushill-Matthews, MEP, has yet again sprung to the defence of the EU (Letters, Tuesday, August 20) so could he explain why the group to which the Conservatives belong in the EU Parliament has, through their leader, stated just last week that the
WHAT a glorious late summer we are having. But just before you slap on the sun cream and head for the beach or garden, spare a thought for the hedgehogs and other wildlife that find this heat difficult to bear. The ground becomes hard as it dries out,
RANGERS' disappointing start to life in the West Midlands division one, both from results but more importantly performance level, continued on Saturday at home to Stafford Town. MALVERN RANGERS 2, STAFFORD TOWN 4 Not for the first time this season, they
THE Malvern U17s Pirates open their league season with a tough match against Worcester U17s at Spring Lane this Sunday. The Pirates have been strengthened by the arrival of a number of new players over the summer break to fill key positions where cover
SCOTTISH rockers Franz Ferdinand are set to drop in on the area as they launch a full-out musical assault on the nation. Fresh from a storming performance at V Festival last month, the band - fronted by Alex Kapranos - are preparing for the release of
BACK in the heady days of the 60s, a handful of little-known musicians were regularly taking to the stage at venues across Birmingham. The musicians - Robert Plant, John Bonham and Kevyn Gammond - would perform at four different venues across Birmingham
TWO musicians described as "legends" of the 1960s are to bring a night of nostalgia and to a Worcester venue. Mike Pender, the voice of The Searchers, will be performing all of the group's hit records with his band, joined by the well-known Dave Berry
"With sincere regret, which will be shared by many elsewhere, we record the death of Mr Christopher D Barker JP DL, which took place at his residence, Radnor House, College Road, on Sunday," reported the Gazette 100 years ago. "In his demise, the town
100 years ago Early on Tuesday morning, a fire was discovered at the Grange Farm, Newland, in the occupation of Mr James Meek. In a short space of time, no fewer than three Brigades were on the spot - the Malvern, under Chief Officer Williams; Worcester
Malvern Cinema: The Wedding Crashers (15) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mat 4pm. Weds only: The Consequences of Love (Le Conseguenza dell'amore) (15) 8.15pm. Odeon Worcester: Green Street (18) 1.55, 4.05, 6.10, 8.20; The Longest Yard (15) 2.00, 4.25
COLWALL CC will be hosting a 70s six-a-side reunion game against Barnards Green on Sunday (September 11). Players who in their prime competed in this fixture 30 years or so ago are looking forward to a rematch under different rules. The game will start
COLWALL made the long trip to Warminster for their final league game of the season. Traffic hold-ups forced the visiting team to take to the field with just seven players as the home skipper gleefully chose to bat. Unable to post more than one boundary
BARNARDS Green Sunday seconds cantered to an eight-wicket victory over Bewdley at North End Lane in their final league fixture of the season. On a muggy afternoon, the Green's skipper Marek Wajzer inserted the opposition on another Roy Mayo 'belter'.
HANLEY Castle and Upton finished their Crusader Worcestershire County League division four campaign as they had started it, with an excellent win. TENBURY v HANLEY CASTLE & UPTON Unfortunately, there has only been one other victory to brighten a disappointing
BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, September 10 1st XI v Netherton (Home). Meet 11.25am at club. Sponsored by Link Tools. C Smedley (capt), A Binks, T Williams, R Williams, T Clarke, P Drinkwater, J Clarke, D Bell, G Lewis, K Golder, D Flynn. 2nd XI v Netherton
MALVERN'S seconds' new season got off to a flying start last Saturday on a hot afternoon as the home side ran in ten tries against Chaddesley Corbett firsts. MALVERN II 64pts, CHADDESLEY CORBETT 0 The home side gave debuts to four new players, while maintaining
STAFF at a Worcester pub and restaurant have set themselves a challenge of raising £1,000 for Acorns Children's Hospice - and they are asking local people to help. The Three Pears Beefeater in Warndon is organising a host of fund-raising events during
AN Evesham plants company has gone into liquidation owing nearly £1m. Falling plant sales and increasing costs have been blamed for the failure of Proculture at Knowle Hill in the town. Former sales and marketing manager Derek Jarman said: "The two big
A SECURITY training company based in Droitwich has become the first firm in the UK to run a new City & Guilds course. Train 4 Security - which offers courses and workshops tailored to raising standards in the private security industry - has gained
A MAN who started working for a DIY store at the age of 14 is still going strong 51 years later - and has vowed to continue for as long as possible. Derek Lakey first worked for Stourport-on-Severn business Wigley, on Saturdays and in school holidays.
CITY Mayor Aubrey Tarbuck is fuming after finding the historic entrance to Worcester Guildhall closed to the public. Following a £650,000 programme to provide access for the disabled, the Guildhall's grand entrance doors, approached by a flight of steps
A NEW control centre in Worcester set to keep Britain on the move during the winter months will also help ensure the safety of the country's children. The centre, owned by the engineering consultancy firm, Atkins, will provide 24-hour logistical support
MALVERN Town stormed to the top of the Midland Alliance table following an emphatic second-half performance at Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 5, BIDDULPH VICTORIA 0 In hot conditions and on a hard, difficult pitch, Malvern's class finally
PIROUETTING her way to stardom is a young dancer from Old Hollow, West Malvern Colette Higgs, 13, has won a scholarship to the Tring Arts Educational School, in Hertfordshire, worth £22,000 a year. She shined at two auditions to win her place and began
The Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society will perform Iolanthe at the city's Swan Theatre from Tuesday, September 20, until Saturday, September 24. "It is many years since the society performed at the Swan Theatre and we do hope that our audiences will
MUSIC of all types will shortly be performed at Huntingdon Hall and the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Roll Out the Barrel at the Swan on Friday, Septem-ber 16 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, takes audiences on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with show songs and cockney
Until Sept 10 Starlight Express Birmingham Hippodrome. You Never Can Tell Starring Edward Fox and Diana Quick, at Malvern Theatres. SeptEMBER 12-17 National Hero Starring Timothy West and Nichola McAuliffe, at Malvern Theatres. SeptEMBER 17 Mrs Blossom's
SCOTTISH rockers Franz Ferdinand are set to drop in on the area as they launch a full-out musical assault on the nation. Fresh from a storming performance at V Festival last month, the band - fronted by Alex Kapranos - are preparing for the release of
BACK in the heady days of the 60s, a handful of little-known musicians were regularly taking to the stage at venues across Birmingham. The musicians - Robert Plant, John Bonham and Kevyn Gammond - would perform at four different venues across Birmingham
TWO musicians described as "legends" of the 1960s are to bring a night of nostalgia and to a Worcester venue. Mike Pender, the voice of The Searchers, will be performing all of the group's hit records with his band, joined by the well-known Dave Berry
Malvern Cinema: The Wedding Crashers (15) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mat 4pm. Weds only: The Consequences of Love (Le Conseguenza dell'amore) (15) 8.15pm. Odeon Worcester: Green Street (18) 1.55, 4.05, 6.10, 8.20; The Longest Yard (15) 2.00, 4.25
AFTER three years of conversion work, Malvern Theatre Players' Coach House Theatre has hosted its first performance. An all-youth production of The Musicians, by Patrick Marber, played to a full house. The conversion has resulted in a theatre space with
Theatre September Until 10-You Never Can Tell by Bernard Shaw at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £16-24. Box office (01684) 892277. 12-17-National Hero by Terry Mackay at Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box office
TOWN Reserves travelled to last season's division two champions and met a team playing full of confidence, after winning their opening two matches. PARKFIELD LEISURE 4, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 2 Malvern included a couple of first teamers who were coming
A BRAVE teenager is attempting to scale one of Britain's tallest peaks - just months after undergoing a life-saving liver transplant. Charlotte Worton, of Stourport-on-Severn, is set to walk to the summit of Mount Snowdon tomorrow to raise money to say
DRIVERS are being warned that the Bull Ring in St John's, Worcester, will be closed to traffic on Sunday while resurfacing works take place. Diversions will be in place. Meanwhile, Severn Trent will be carrying out work in Sabrina Road and Park View Terrace
WORCESTER City Council has responded to a scathing report by the Ombudsman by offering compensation to a resident who complained a bungalow was built without his knowledge. The council's standards committee agreed to pay a maximum of £750 of taxpayers
AFTER a short break, Janet is holding a jumble sale tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm at Berrow/Pendock Village Hall. If you have any items you wish to donate, with the emphasis on bric-a-brac and jumble or raffle prizes, please bring them along during Saturday
THIS Sunday at Birtsmorton Church, we will be drawing a £50 prize in the 100 Cub. Renewals are now due so please join us and help our church at the same time. Cheques payable to Birtsmorton PCC.
DIGBY Fairweather (jazz trumpet supremo) will be appearing in concert with Nick Blunn Trio on Sunday at the Downs School, Colwall. Doors open 7.30pm and further information is available on (01684) 540277. A bring and buy sale will be held at Chevenham
CONGRATULATIONS seems an understatement for the tremendous result of fundraising at the annual fete held in Hollybush Church Room last Saturday. A total of £2,302 was raised. Putting out all those marvellous notice boards certainly paid off. This was
PIROUETTING her way to stardom is a young dancer from Old Hollow, West Malvern Colette Higgs, 13, has won a scholarship to the Tring Arts Educational School, in Hertfordshire, worth £22,000 a year. She shined at two auditions to win her place and began
THE Malvern United Angling Association's junior cup was contested on the pool at Mathon on Saturday. With various prizes to fish for, competition was keen. Adam Price was the first angler to land a fish, thus scooping the first fish prize, Adam went on
FINALLY the season is under way and Warriors have got their first points on the board. It might not have been the prettiest rugby in the world but it was important for Worcester to get something out of the game. Losing is not a habit you want to get into
ONLY days after the anniversary of the Battle of Worcester, we are left wondering what Oliver Cromwell would have had to say about the closing of the historic Guildhall doors. After all, the Lord Protector had seen many battles in his time. Perhaps he
ANCHOR Falcons' season got off to a poor start with a heavy defeat at Diglis Lane against Sporting Worcester, both sides making their debut in the re-organised Worcester League division two. SPORTING WORCESTER 3, ANCHOR FALCONS 0 The Falcons, sponsored
THE next Meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior Football League will be on Sunday (September 11) at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester, starting at 8pm. It is important that all clubs are represented.
WEST Malvern FC begin their Worcester Saturday League campaign tomorrow (Saturday) with a visit to Pershore Manor Reserves. Meet Bakery Inn car park at 2pm, kick-off 3pm.
NEWTOWN Sports Junior FC re-start their TOPS accredited coaching centre from tomorrow (Saturday) at Lower Howsell playing fields from 9-10.15am. The sessions are open to all primary school aged boys and girls, irrespective of whether or not they have
John Lawson's Circus came to Ledbury for the first time this week but performers promised to return, following a warm response from local audiences. The big tent was put up on the cricket field and was packed out on the opening night on Monday, with smaller
VEGETABLES, fruit and crafts were on display at Upton-upon-Severn Garden Club's annual show on Saturday. The open show welcomed everyone to exhibit produce and crafts in the town's Memorial Hall. Club secretary Liz Jones said: "There were fewer entries
ROWERS will be partying on the river tonight (Friday) to celebrate Upton Rowing Club's 10th anniversary. The party is onboard the MV Conway Castle cruiser on the River Severn. "A party afloat is appropriate for a rowing club and it's nice that we can
n PICK-your-own sunflowers are now available at Clives Fruit Farm, Upton. Spokesman Alex Walker said they could be used for decoration and seeds eaten or planted. They are available for picking for around a week. A parent and children fun-day runs at
I feel I must add my comments to those already received from other concerned locals regarding the fate of the Hawthorn, the one and only public house in Upper Welland. I have personally used the Hawthorn since the early 1970s "when it was a popular, well-run
I AM appalled to learn that our cherished Malvern Theatres are once again to host an arms conference. This is in spite of widely-supported opposition and protest at the time of the two previous events, aimed both at the theatres' management and Malvern
For the last two years, I have been one of Malvern Town Council's representatives on the Town Centre Regeneration Committee. The committee is presided over by the leader of Malvern Hills District Council and is staffed by three members of MHDC's Economic
WE gather that as a better alternative to closing the public toilets in Lower High Street, Upton, someone at MHDC has had a bright idea to mothball them but open them for festivals. Are residents expected to cross our legs in between times? WENDY HANDS
THIS year sees the 10th anniversary of Kids Klobber, St James' Church, Welland, fundraiser. To that end we would like to invite all stallholders, past and present, to come to the next sale on September 17 to help toast our success with a glass of wine
MAY I express my appreciation of the play Duet for One, by Tom Kempinski, presented by Ad Hoc Theatre as part of the Worcester Festival last Friday. One would naturally expect competent performances by two such experienced players as Jane Lush and Ian
Does Mrs Speare (Your Letters, August 19), who wishes to ban bonfires, realise the amount of work needed to look after even a few trees? I have between 50-100 trees dropping twigs, leaves and dead branches. As this is a conservation area, I could not
A LARGE sculpture of buzzards could tower above Great Malvern if an idea to transform Rose Bank Gardens comes to fruition. Peter Smith, artistic director of the Autumn in Malvern Festival, would like to see the neglected gardens transformed to catch the
RESIDENTS and police discussed crime in Upton at a meeting on Wednesday. Ch Insp Sharon Gibbons gave crime figures for the area and an overview of policing in Upton to the Police Community Consult-ative Group "Policing in this area is a priority for us
A Malvern school has emerged with flying colours from its latest Ofsted inspection. Northleigh Primary is described by inspectors as a very good school, where pupils achieve well and have good attitudes and behaviour. The inspection took place in July
While German bombs rained down on Britain, hundreds of workers buried away in the Malvern countryside held the defence of the nation at their fingertips. In 1942, teams of young scientists and engineers were sent to Malvern's top secret Telecommunications
The suggestion by Peter Smith of a refurbishment of Rose Bank Gardens in Great Malvern has a great deal to recommend it and the scheme he outlines is persuasive. It is also a scheme whose time has come as it could slot in nicely with other developments
PAT Sanderson has warned his Warriors team not to underestimate London Irish when the sides meet at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday. The Worcester skipper insists Irish are the Premiership's form side following their 27-11 win against Leeds. He said: "
YORKSHIRE worked their way into a strong position after reducing Worcestershire to 126-4 before bad light stopped play with 27 overs left at Headingley yesterday. Rain further delayed the start of play today. A superb unbeaten 173 from Anthony McGrath
A COLWALL pub has applied for a licence for late-night opening. The Crown Inn, Walwyn Road, wants permission to open to midnight on weeknights and 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. Neil Bowring, a parish councillor who lives 80 yards away, has alerted
EVESHAM United have released former captain Lee Knight ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup first qualifying round clash at Tiverton Town (3pm). The no-nonsense defender joined Midland Alliance outfit Alvechurch after being deemed surplus to requirements by Robins
MALVERN College pupil Rhys Davey competed in the U14 age group in the National Triathlon Inter Regional Championships at Speke, Liverpool, on Saturday. To qualify for this event Rhys, who lives in Upper Welland and trains with Ledbury & District ASC
NEWTOWN Flights darts team have won the Malvern Men's Darts League second division in their first year. Playing at the Newtown Club, and only formed in April by captain Pete Nicklin, the Flights have defeated all- comers in the division and remain undefeated
TWO of Malvern's young ten pin bowlers look set to make a big impact on the sport following amazing scores at Strikes Junior Club. Georgia Hennessy, aged eight, clocked up a brilliant score of 174 pins but her older brother Elliot, 10, then bowled an
WHY is it that hotels in British cities are so hot? This week, I had occasion to go to the fine city of Bristol. The BBC sent me on a course, old dogs and new tricks type of thing, the course I have to say was very good. But the hotel I stayed in was
CORNISH band Three Daft Monkeys should get the audience dancing in The Pheasant, Welland, on Wednesday, September 14. The band has a good following and has appeared at numerous festivals this summer, including Glastonbury and the Big Green Gathering.
IT was fantastic to sign a contract extension and I'm really looking forward to seeing where we can go with the club. My time here has been a big challenge but it has been massively rewarding -- Sixways is certainly somewhere I want to end my career.
WITH around half of last year's squad having departed or collected injuries, the opening fixture of the Midlands West Two season saw a new look for the Malvern first XV. MALVERN 14pts, LEAMINGTON 14pts Some of the emerging talent from the second team
Tonight Croome Park Open Day Free entry, guided tours, church tower open, 18thC re-enactor. Tomorrow Annual Flower and Vegetable Show Worcester and District Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society are holding their show at Laylocks Garden Centre, on the A44
MALVERN turned in an impressive all round performance against Kidderminster Victoria and came away with a winning draw in this WCL division two encounter. KIDDERMINSTER VICTORIA v MALVERN Malvern were invited to bat on a superb looking wicket at Regency
Sept 10 Vocal Variations, the group for solo singers Carice Elgar Room of the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath. Mozart Summer Festival Croome Park Church at 7.30pm. Sept 11 Grand Musical Allsorts The Worcestershire Youth Jazz
Until Sept 10 Starlight Express Birmingham Hippodrome. You Never Can Tell Starring Edward Fox and Diana Quick, at Malvern Theatres. SeptEMBER 12-17 National Hero Starring Timothy West and Nichola McAuliffe, at Malvern Theatres. SeptEMBER 17 Mrs Blossom's
MANY years ago, it was felt that professional trainers might benefit from a sales techniques course, when we duly presented ourselves to Bircham Newton Training Centre in Norfolk. On a well-conducted course, we learnt that: "You have to sell yourself
I FEEL I must respond to the letter from Mrs J Green (Thursday, September 1) regarding the Race for Life. I took part in the race this year and returned my money several weeks ago. I recently received a card from Cancer Research saying it was not too
The Worcester Male Voice Choir will be singing in Bell Square in Worcester's CrownGate shopping centre in Worcester on Saturday from 11am until 1pm. Proceeds from a collection being carried out during the event will be in aid of county charities, including
ONE of Worcester's finest musical exports will be peddling their own brand of electro-pop-rock when they play a gig in the city later this month. Hot on the heels of releasing their debut double A-side single Hi Fi Low Life and Four Years To Be An Artist
THE shadow of the Cold War hung heavy 25 years ago and in just one edition of the Gazette, there were three stories about the nuclear threat. Emergency planning officers at Hereford and Worcester County Council, as it was then, were appealing to parish
THEFT of ferrets was an unusual court case reported in the Malvern Gazette 100 years ago. The two animals, worth ten shillings, were the property of butcher James Coles, of Alfrick, and were stolen from a shed behind the Swan Inn in the village. A Leigh
ISSUES of racism, apartheid and oppression in South Africa are dramatically explored in The Island at Malvern Theatres. Set in the notorious Robben Island prison, the action follows two political prisoners as they prepare and stage a production of Sophocles
AFTER three years of conversion work, Malvern Theatre Players' Coach House Theatre has hosted its first performance. An all-youth production of The Musicians, by Patrick Marber, played to a full house. The conversion has resulted in a theatre space with
AFTER returning from the club's cricket tour of Torquay, the seconds side was decimated by injuries and unavailabilities. BARNARDS GREEN II V HARBOURNE II Leading bowlers Sam Spencer and Lewis Hooper were unavailable due to injury. The side to play visiting
IN a dramatic finale to the season, Barnards Green Singles gained the necessary points off the last ball of the match to see them crowned as the Worcestershire County League division five champions. The Singles were asked to make first use of a dry wicket
WORCESTER Nomads entertained Pedmore in the Worcestershire County League division two. Nomads made use of the pitch that produced over 500 runs the week before by deciding to bat first. This proved a good decision as they gained victory by 192 runs. The
Theatre September Until 10-You Never Can Tell by Bernard Shaw at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £16-24. Box office (01684) 892277. 12-17-National Hero by Terry Mackay at Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box office
TOMORROW (Saturday) Malvern Town have a tough-looking away game at higher-graded Willenhall Town in the FA Cup (3pm). A coach will leave Langland Stadium at noon, adults £6, children £3. On Tuesday (September 13) Malvern Town are due to be away at Alvechurch
STAFF at a Worcester pub and restaurant have set themselves a challenge of raising £1,000 for Acorns Children's Hospice - and they are asking local people to help. The Three Pears Beefeater in Warndon is organising a host of fund-raising events during
Aga warmed KITCHEN equipment maker Aga said today that it was reducing its reliance on the cautious UK consumer by bumping up sales of its iconic cooker abroad. The Solihull-based firm said foreign customers bought a quarter of the 6,200 of its own-branded
IT'S just not cricket. As the sport regains popularity this summer thanks to an epic Ashes struggle against the Australians, one of Worces-ter's best known teams has been banned from using its historic pavilion. Members of Kays Cricket Club, who play
THE LARGEST archaeological dig Worcester has seen in 15 years has revealed a fascinating story of riches to rags. The excavation of Newport Street has brought to the surface some truths about the Faithful City and the artefacts that bring the story to
