WITH only days to go until the rocket man descends upon Worcester, organisers behind the city's biggest musical extravaganza are ploughing ahead with preparations to ensure it is a storming success. Teams of workers began descending upon Worcestershire
PLANS to build thousands of new homes on Worcester's green belt will destroy the environment and leave thousands of people searching for jobs, claims Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff. The Conservative MP's comments come after the Worcester News revealed
ASPIRING archaeologists can unearth their own piece of history when a big dig gets under way this month. The Commandery dig, starting on Tuesday, June 20, is the ideal opportunity for history lovers to play a hands-on role in the rediscovery of Worcester's
CONSERVATIONISTS are to take to the Malvern Hills armed with a special piece of equipment - as they go on the hunt for moths. Several months ago the Malvern Hills Conservators bought a moth trap which comprises a silver-coloured flying-saucer-like dish
MORE than 400 people dropped in on the first Worcester News careers fair for people who want to work with children. Every Child Matters took place at the Fownes Hotel in Worcester yesterday. The show was organised by the Worcester News in association
AN Evesham club will be the first in England and Wales to introduce a blanket ban on smoking for all members. The announcement to the 400-plus members of the Avon Sports and Social Club on Waterside is endorsed by secretary John Guest, who is terminally
CLAIMS that proposals for a cull of diseased badgers should be abandoned because of a fall in the number of cattle diagnosed with bovine TB in the early part of this year have been labelled irresponsible.The Country Land and Business Association said
A NEW group has been set up in the Vale with the aim of saving the amount of unwanted articles finishing up in landfill sites.Sarah Cohen, of Lower Moor, was introduced to Freecycle through a group based on Malvern. "I though it was such a great scheme
TWO new gardens are among five in the Vale of Evesham opening their gates during June under the National Gardens Scheme.The Chase, Old Hall Close, Aston Somerville, is a six-acre parkland garden with a two-acre lake, knot garden, fernery, bamboo and exotics
A PRIZE-WINNING Broadway photographer, who has scooped awards for his wedding pictures, has walked off with another prize - in a different field.Kevin Smith, of Perrins Farm Studios, has won the Master Photographers Great Western Region Award for Under
MORE than 50 local people turned out for an inaugural meeting of the Bidford and District History Society, prompting organisers to hail it as a "great success".Chairman John Cole informed visitors that monthly meetings would be held on Friday evenings
A WELL-known Salford Priors resident Olive Smith was pleasantly surprised when she attended church. Olive who turns 90 this Saturday arrived at St Matthew's church in the village to an early birthday ceremony. The 89-year-old who first attended church
REDMARLEY D'Abitot festival weekend begins today (Friday), with a fashion show at the village hall at 7pm. Tomorrow and Sunday (June 11), a number of gardens will be open in the village, from 10.30am to 5pm, when there will be plant and other stalls and
THE four-day flower festival, Floral Rhapsody, held at the St James's Church, Staunton, was an outstanding success, with even the weather better than the forecast. Everyone connected with the event was delighted with the number of people who visited.
CHRIS Pennell's rugby career has received another boost after the 18-year-old was offered a full-time contract with Worcester Warriors. The teenager from Pershore was an integral part of England's squad that claimed third place at the Under-19 World Cup.Pennell
EVESHAM Rugby Club's title triumph last season has earned them a place in Midlands Four West (South) next season. The new Midlands League structure will see the Avon Street side in a 12-strong league that includes many old foes from Worcestershire and
LAST Sunday's Evesham Mixed Open - the popular Greensome Stableford competition - ended in victory for men's vice-captain, Stewart Ridley and Kirsty Law (Kings Norton) who amassed 38 points. Other scores: 2 Phil Wheeler & Josie Witts 37; 3 Eric &
making some noise in the name of charity as they hold a fund-raising gig at the University of Worcester this month. Crash Boom Bash, which takes place at the university's student union bar The Dive in Henwick Road, St John's, has been organised by Richard
A WORCESTER mum who got into DJing after having a go on her son's decks is getting ready to spin some tunes at one of the nation's biggest clubs after winning a competition. Thirty-five-year-old Talia Kepinska beat off stiff competition from more than
Tickets for David Gray at the NIA ACCLAIMED singer-songwriter David Gray is set to call in on Birmingham's National Indoor Arena on Wednesday, June 21. Gray released his new album, Life In Slow Motion, in September 2005 to widespread critical and commercial
A SINGLE goal victory at Cirencester on Easter Monday has left Evesham United's relegation fate still in the balance, writes Mervyn Collins. Their fate had appeared settled after Bath City had inflicted an 11th odd goal defeat of the season on Paul West's
Evesham Utd 2, Mangotsfield Utd 3 HE might have scored exactly half United's top flight goals but it's his mouth and not his feet that put Richard Ball in the spotlight last Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins. The striker's sending-off after 28 minutes left
IN FORM Kington inflicted a heavy defeat on a weakened Pershore side that could only manage to set a target of 186 in Saturday's Worcestershire County League first division clash. The visitors were asked to take first knock on a newly laid wicket that
Worcester City Res 5, Evesham Utd Ladies 3 SUNDAY'S League Cup semi-final was switched to St George's Lane where United succumbed to their second successive cup defeat. The visitors fell behind from an eighth minute corner when the ball struck the unfortunate
Northwood 1, Evesham Utd 2 THEY say the 'spine' of a team is crucial to success and that was definitely the case as United bagged a first away win for almost four months, writes Mervyn Collins. Goalkeeper Nathan Vaughan, central defender Steven Hands
THE success of the youth policy at Pershore was illustrated again last week when Alex and Katie Clasen showed their talents. Ten-year-old Alex took five wickets for eight runs in an Under-13s match against Worcester Dominies at Peopleton last Wednesday.On
A POINT from Saturday's soggy scrap would have been a bonus for Paul West's side. And, they deserved at least that as they gave the new table toppers a huge scare in a game played in horrendous conditions. A game of few chances saw City take one of their
A MAKESHIFT Pershore side reached the third round of the Worcester-shire County League Knockout Cup last Wednesday with an eight-wicket win at Droitwich. Fielding four regular second-teamers, the visitors were in control throughout after Martin Johnson
Leominster 1, Evesham Utd Ladies 1 ON A bumpy pitch Sunday's visitors were a goal up inside the first minute but found themselves hanging on at the end after injuries reduced them to nine players. Sam Perry shot wide from the opening Evesham attack but
THE Tunnel Barn Farms Masters will take place on Wednesday, June 21 at the Shrewley venue. Sponsored by Tek-Nek Trabucco, there is a top prize of £1,000 on offer together with various minor and section cash prizes.Payout is based on 100 anglers entering
Evesham Utd 1, Tiverton Tn 1 "ANOTHER kick in the teeth", that was how Paul West described Tiverton's late leveller that left Evesham eight points adrift of safety with matches fast running out. The Common Road manager, though, was far from depressed
Evesham Utd Ladies 8, Pershore Town 0 UNITED retained bragging rights as they completed a league double over their local rivals with Sunday's comprehensive victory. The hosts were in front in the fifth minute when Becky Handy rolled the ball home after
Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Worcester City Res 2 A LETHARGIC home team succumbed to defeat against a Worcester side reduced to ten players after the sending off of their goalkeeper on the stoke of half-time. The home goal had an early let-off, while goalkeeper
Aylesbury Utd 2, Evesham Utd 2 RICHARD Ball was back to his brilliant best - and his worrying worst - last Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins. Evesham's chief goal getter banged in a couple of beauties, had another wiped out for offside, missed a penalty
EVESHAM United's match at Mangotsfield was one of only two in the Southern League Premier Division to fall victim of the weather last Saturday but several other sides must have wished their games hadn't taken place. Mangotsfield remain in top spot after
Evesham Utd Ladies 5, Bredon 1 SUNDAY'S match was switched to Ashton-under-Hill due to the waterlogged state of Common Road and United ran out comfortable winners as Sam Perry once again showed her striking prowess. After a quiet opening period, the hosts
Evesham Utd 1, King's Lynn 1 IT WAS another frustrating afternoon for improving Evesham as an equaliser five minutes from time prevented a second successive Saturday success, writes Mervyn Collins. Second best for most of the opening 45 minutes, the Robins
Malvern Tn 2, Evesham Utd Ladies 1 A FIFTEENTH goal of the season for Sam Perry was scant reward for an impressive United performance last Sunday. The visitors had the better of the early exchanges with both Perry and Amy Summers forcing the home keeper
Banbury Utd 3, Evesham Utd 2 ANOTHER penalty, another red card and another odd goal defeat. That was the tale of another tortuous Tuesday for the Robins who should really have taken all three points, writes Mervyn Collins. They twice came from behind
Kidderminster Harrs Res 7, Evesham Utd Ladies 3 LOOKING to build on the previous week's impressive League Cup performance, United were brought back to earth with a bump on Sunday as third in the table Harriers ran out comfortable winners. Defensive howlers
Evesham Utd 3, Studley 3 (aet) Studley win 8-7 on penalties JUST when you thought things couldn't get any worse, United suffered a repeat of last season's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup defeat, writes Mervyn Collins. On a night of many ironies, the Bees
Evesham Utd 0, Gloucester City 0 THIRTEEN proved unlucky for Dave Busst's men at a soggy Common Road on Tuesday night when the home side did just about everything but score, writes Mervyn Collins. However, it was the seventh time this season that the
Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Redditch VC 1 UNITED made a tremendous start and were a goal up inside the first minute when Amy Summers chased down a long ball forward and forced the goalkeeper into a hurried clearance which found its way to Kayleigh Hateley who
Kings Lynn 2, Evesham United 1 ANOTHER narrow defeat and more discip-linary problems for a United side that has now gone a month without a Southern League Premier Division success. Saturday's win for the home side lifted them into third spot in the table
Evesham Utd 1, Halesowen Tn 1 TWO long balls, a goal at either end and both sides disappointed at only taking a solitary point from Tuesday night's cagey Common Road contest, writes Mervyn Collins. When Richard Ball fired United ahead nine minutes before
Evesham Utd Ladies 4, Burlish Olympic 6 THE visitors arrived at Common Road having taken maximum points from their opening three fixtures. United, who had never defeated the visitors, started slowly and found themselves two goals down after only 13 minutes
Chippenham Tn 2, Evesham United 0 HE says he fears no one in the Southern League Premier Division but Dave Busst's biggest fear is if his players continue to produce displays like the one last Saturday that saw three more points go begging, writes Mervyn
Evesham United 0, Tiverton Town 1 IT WAS hardly surprising the chance of club coffers being swelled by £6,000 was lost when United were forced to play 100 minutes of their two FA Cup first qualifying round tie a man short, writes Mervyn Collins. When
Evesham Utd 2, Aylesbury Utd 0 ON THE day the Ducks visited Com-mon Road Evesham United broke a few of their own! Saturday saw the Robins win the Southern League Premier Division for the first time, Richard Ball find the net for the first time this season
Rugby Town 1, Evesham Utd 3 by Mervyn Collins A NEW era is dawning at Common Road and, on the evidence of Tuesday night's second half showing, it promises to be an exciting one for United fans. Only four players who helped the Robins defeat Bromsgrove
Evesham Utd 2, Salisbury City 2 SUBSTITUTE Jamie Bailey was the hero as the Robins pocketed their first top flight point last Saturday. Bailey scored with a delig-htful header from a Matty Hall cross to earn the Robins a deserved share of the spoils 17
MORE than 100 people took a step back in time to investigate the area's past and try their hand at quill writing. The occasion was the first exhibition held by Hanley Village Society, which was staged at the village hall on Saturday, June 3. Society secretary
A RUNAWAY dog in Colwall got more than she bargained for when she caught the last evening train for Birmingham. The Harford family of Old Church Road were frantic but not too surprised when Peggy, a nine-year-old Jack Russell, went missing last Friday
LAST Wednesday evening I joined approximately 1,200 ladies in the Race for Life, held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. It was the best evening of the year so far, and walking and running was a real treat. Everything was so well organised except
A GREAT big thanks to all involved in organising the Malvern Fringe Festival. What a wonderful weekend of chilled music and activities for all ages. We loved it. From Flamenco to Jazz, to Latin and Trance. Brilliant and so good to see Malvern like this
CENTRAL Trains has been criticised for treating its passengers like cattle by a Colwall councillor. "If we're paying a reasonable price to go somewhere is it unreasonable to expect a seat?" Coun Phil Browning asked train company representatives at a public
CLASSICAL music fans turned out in large numbers to support the Elgar Festival. "It was fantastic," said Alison King of the English String Orchestra. "There was a great atmosphere and everyone pulled together." The festival went ahead despite the ESO
The damage to Ledbury's trade, highlighted on the front page of last week's Ledbury Reporter, isn't only caused by the Market House refurbishment. There's also the closure of the Knapp Lane 'rat-run' used by through traffic between the Hereford and Malvern
RESIDENTS are banding together to oppose plans to turn a field into allotments. Malvern Town Council is proposing to use the field, off Jamaica Road, as a replacement for existing allotments in Madresfield Road, which will be lost to the expansion of
I have just spent £260 replacing the tyres on my car. Two were worn out, the other two were destroyed by 'impact' damage. I have been here before but am frankly fed up with the lack of management of our roads. Why were the roundabouts on the Spring Lane
QINETIQ says it is disappointed by a planning inspector's decision not to amend the Local Plan to allow a housing development on surplus land at the site. Malvern's largest employer had hoped to raise money by selling 4.5 hectares for housing. The land
A YEAR 6 school leavers' prom will be held at the Hill Centre in Upton. The prom on Saturday, July 15, is believed to be the first of its kind for primary school pupils. It is aimed at youngsters finishing primary school and moving on to Hanley Castle
THREE elderly women who died in a car crash on the A4104 at Upton last week were all from Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. They were on their way to a day trip on the river when the crash happened at about 1.30pm on Thursday, June 1. The three, all members
A FRUIT farmer has called for Leominster MP Bill Wiggin to resign his position as the Shadow Minister for Agriculture. Mr Wiggin has been speaking out against the spread of spread of polytunnels and this week told the Ledbury Reporter he is refusing to
ROMANCE during a round-the-world yacht race led to a wedding at Colwall church between Ledbury yachtswoman Sasha Peake and Devon-based businessman Grant Holden. Sasha failed to make it round the globe last year, because of a back injury suffered in a
LIVING here, you have the impression of Malvern as a place where more than the average number of people are aware of ecological issues, so it was surprising to see the town in the news this week facing the charge of not being green. A report by the World
PEOPLE in Malvern are using up more natural resources per head than anyone else in the West Midlands, according to a new report. The report, Ecological Budget UK - Counting Consumption, commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund, is the first comprehensive
VETERAN Malvern fundraiser Reg Box will be saluted for his long service to local charities on Monday, June 19. He will be presented with a certificate marking his contribution to the Malvern area at a dinner at Worcestershire Golf Club, organised by Malvern
TWO men from Malvern are crossing the Pyrenees by bike. Justin Major and Paul Garner aim to cycle over the mountain range, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, in seven days. They will cover 840 kilometres and climb 17,270 metres, equivalent to two
VOLUNTEERS have clocked up more than 14,000 hours on the restoration of Croome Park. The landscape park, near Upton, is marking ten years of painstaking work this month. A thank-you lunch for volunteers and contractors takes place on Tuesday, June 20,
CAPTAINS Steven and Melanie Smith, who have been ministers at The Salvation Army, Malvern, for the last four years are moving on. The couple are taking up an appointment at at bigger church in Leek, Staffordshire. The husband and wife team virtually began
IT has been another busy time for the Malvern Joggers, with members competing in the Crowle 10k and the Warndon Villages runs. The Crowle event attracted a field of 440 with some strong runners at the head of things. It was visitor Matt Bond of Sale Harriers
SATURDAY CRICKET CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XIs: Barnards Green v Eastnor; Brockhampton v Alvechurch; Romsley & Hunnington v Bromyard. Division One 2nd XIs: Alvechurch II v Brockhampton II; Bromyard II v Romsley & Hunnington
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has stressed that a move for Christopher Whitehead Language College is still very much on the cards - despite what he calls "misleading" statements by the county council last week. Mr Foster added that the council should "pull
WEST Mercia Constabulary's top policeman paid a visit to Worcester yesterday to meet the people on the streets. Chief constable Paul West spent the afternoon chatting to members of the public and shopkeepers. He told the Worcester News why it was important
A psychic who said that Wayne Rooney would play in the World Cup weeks ago when the nation believed he had little hope of going to Germany is predicting a dramatic entrance for the boy wonder in tomorrow's opener against Paraguay. However, she is predicting
A TOWN'S deputy mayor is to be prosecuted for allegedly failing to comply with planning law. Legal action is being taken against Tim Perry, the deputy chairman of Upton-upon-Severn's town planning committee, over his failure to remove a garage. He built
THE Mercian Festival Junior Football League's annual general meeting will be held at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester, next Sunday (June 18), starting at 8pm. This will be followed by a league meeting and only teams that have paid their subscriptions
NEWTOWN Sports Juniors U14s are holding training sessions at Sling Lane playing fields in Malvern at 6.30pm until 7.30pm on June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25 and August 8, 15, 22 and 28. New players who would like to train and trial with this year's league
WITH only days to go until the rocket man descends upon Worcester, organisers behind the city's biggest musical extravaganza are ploughing ahead with preparations to ensure it is a storming success. Teams of workers began descending upon Worcestershire
MORE than 400 people dropped in on the first Worcester News careers fair for people who want to work with children. Every Child Matters took place at the Fownes Hotel in Worcester yesterday. The show was organised by the Worcester News in association
A WORCESTER family law team is urging couples not to blow the whistle on their marriage during the World Cup. Jonathan Brew, senior partner and family law specialist at Harrison Clark, believes that while absenteeism from work is often the major problem
AN AIR of optimism emerged from in the wake of the club's relegation and the end of a 38-year tenure at Common Road. "It isn't all depressing," remarked Evesham United manager Paul West. "I couldn't have asked for more from my players during the past
IT'S not difficult to pinpoint why Evesham failed to gather enough points to avoid relegation - they drew too many matches. Three of those draws came at Common Road where six points were lost due to late equalisers and some dubious officiating. Kings
EVESHAM manager Paul West says it will be a fabulous honour to be in the opposite dugout to boyhood hero Luther Blissett on Saturday. It promises to be an emotional occasion in more ways than one for the Common Road chief, who became a a father for the
RICHARD Ball might have signed off without a goal last Saturday but he has signed on for more two years at Common Road, writes Mervyn Collins. The striker's ignominious conclusion to a fabulous scoring season saw Ball limp out of Saturday's game against
SKIPPER Leon Blake will be missing for an Easter weekend when Evesham United's fate may be decided, writes Mervyn Collins. Blake is on holiday for the matches at home to Bath City on Saturday and Monday's trip to Cirencester, when two defeats coupled
SIX points from Evesham United's next two matches will lift them out of the bottom three in the Premier Div-ision of the Southern League. However, come the end of the season that might still not be enough to save the Robins from relegation! Fifth bottom
A DISAPPOINTED Lee Knight didn't want to leave Common Road, writes Mervyn Collins. The tough tackling central defender has joined Stourport Swifts on loan - a move he understands rules him out of any return to Evesham. "I spoke to their manager Roy Rencher
AFTER seeing his side concede two quality goals last Saturday, Evesham United manager Paul West has set his players the task of producing two of their own, writes Mervyn Collins. Those "goals" should be enough to stave off relegation from the Southern
ONE win and nine points from the last 11 matches is hardly the sort of form to lead Evesham supporters to believe that their side can avoid relegation, writes Mervyn Collins. However, the Robins have managed to avoid defeat in seven of those games and
EXPERIENCE or enthusiasm! That's the conundrum facing Dave Busst should John Williams shake off a hamstring strain, writes Mervyn Collins. United head for Halesowen on Sat-urday seeking to extend a four-match unbeaten sequence but also hoping for a first
AN INCREDIBLE backs to the wall display earned Evesham a priceless point after they had been reduced to nine men with only half-an-hour on the watch. Steve Duncan and Lee Knight were the pair to see red cards but amazingly Tuesday's visitors had the audacity
SKIPPER Gavin O'Toole will definitely return for Saturday's home date with Merthyr Tydfil when Evesham United will be hoping for a winning end to what has been a topsy-turvy 2005. Richie Robinson, who also missed Tuesday's 4-0 defeat because of suspension
SUSPENSIONS, injury worries and transfer targets could all conspire to make it a far from happy Christ-mas for Dave Busst, writes Mervyn Collins. Evesham United's manager is already without the services of Gavin O'Toole and Richie Robinson for next Tuesday's
IT MIGHT only be the middle of November but Saturday's fixture against Northwood bears all the hallmarks of a "must win" match for Evesham United, writes Mervyn Collins. However, David Busst describes Saturday as a "must not lose game"! "We've got to
EVESHAM United manager Dave Busst was annoyed and frustrated when news of the signing of Paul Williams leaked out last week, writes Mervyn Collins. The former Premiership star had put pen to paper for his ex-Coventry City teammate after returning from
IF EVER a referee epitomised the falling standards of the men in black then you need look no further than Andy Williams, writes Mervyn Collins. It's ironic that Tuesday's official should hail from Hereford as some of his decisions were a "load of bull
RATHER than bemoan the quality of his side's finishing or rue the lack of discipline, Dave Busst's anger was firmly directed at the officials after Evesham's FA Cup exit, writes Mervyn Collins. "They were bad on Saturday but their decisions on Tuesday
Evesham Utd Ladies 6, Hayes Harriers 2 SUNDAY'S Birmingham County Women's League visitors took an early lead in the at Common Road but United came back to lead with two goals from Samantha Perry and one from Charlene McLoughlin. A second goal before half-time
THERE was plenty for manager Dave Busst to ponder over after his Evesham United side started a hectic pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win at Alvechurch on Tuesday night, writes Mervyn Collins. The action on the pitch at Lye Meadow wasn't the prettiest
WHEN Lee Knight was helped off the field at Yate Town in early March, the no-nonsense defender's durability would surely mean a swift return, writes Mervyn Collins. Almost four months on and Evesham United's club captain is set to pull on a red and white
AFTER being handed the long trek to Tiverton Town in the FA Cup, Evesham United's opening Southern League Premier Division game also takes them to the same north Devon venue, writes Mervyn Collins. Saturday, August 13 is the date for the Robins' first
AFTER being handed the long trek to Tiverton Town in the FA Cup, Evesham United's opening Southern League Premier Division game also takes them to the same north Devon venue. Saturday, August 13 is the date for the Robins' first ever top-flight clash
HANLEY Castle and Upton first XI travelled to South Wales to play Monmouth in their latest game in the Crusader Worcestershire League division three south. MONMOUTH v HANLEY CASTLE & UPTON Both teams had been without a game for three weeks due to
BARNARDS Green seconds entertained Alvechurch seconds on a hot sunny day for this WCL division one fixture. The home team were asked to bat, Jason Brewer without the pressure of captaincy, immediately dominated with a series of boundaries he reached his
AFTER last week's abandoned game against Kempsey, due to torrential rain, Malvern Artefacts were keen to return to winning ways against an experienced Crowle side. MALVERN ARTEFACTS v CROWLE After electing to bat, the Malvern side were soon in trouble
DURING the half term, district sides from the north, east, west/central and south Worcestershire contested the U11 and U13 district festivals. Many players from the area came through winter trials to be part of the squads to represent the south district
BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, June 10 1st XI v Eastnor (Home). Meet noon. C Smedley (capt), R Williams, R McCard, K Golder, J Clarke, T Clarke, P Drinkwater, P Harris, T Williams, S Spencer, D Bell, scorer I Shaw. 2nd XI v Eastnor (Away). Meet 12.10pm.
BARNARDS Green first XI travelled to Alvechurch for this week's division one match in the Worcester County League. ALVECHURCH & HOPWOOD v BARNARDS GREEN The weather at last was set dry and sunny, and a good game was in prospect. Alvechurch won the
MALVERN suffered a disappointing defeat against basement club Lye in their Worcester County League Division Two match on Saturday at Regency Road. MALVERN v LYE Openers Adam Dovey and Mark Baugh both fell to the faintest of nicks and when Ollie Bendall
AN appeal to pay for much-needed repairs to the stonework of Malvern Priory was launched 50 years ago. The appeal was for £50,000 and, after a meeting at Malvern Winter Gardens, £5,802 15s had already been raised, reported the Gazette. "The architect,
YOU have find to the truth within the situation. You have to believe that these people exist." That, according to actress Samantha Giles, is what attracted her to characters in Emmerdale and Where The Heart Is. It is also why she could not say no to playing
Pershore people will salsa into the summer during a night of passionate Latin dance. Thomas and Anna Melendez, better known as Salsa del Sol, will present a night of salsa at Number 8 community arts centre on Saturday, June 17. London's Coco Xpress will
Former pupil of Worcester's The King's School, Rik Mayall is bringing the infamous politician Alan B'Stard back to life. Mr Mayall, whose family live in Droitwich, created the odious Tory for The New Statesman which ran from 1987 to 1992. In the new stage
UNTIL JUNE 9 Light From The East Photography by local artist, Kate Standen, the Gallery, Worcester Arts Workshop. JUNE 17 Art Through Our Minds Eye An exhibition of art work created by people with a visual impairment from Worcestershire Association for
tonight The Steaming Heads - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Michael McGoldrick - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Stone Farm - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. The Sunset Trio - Royal British Legion Club, Salwarpe Road, Droitwich. The Futureheads
JUNE 9 The Pearl Fishers Presented by Swansea City Opera at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. Tickets available from box office. UNTIL JUNE 10 Killing Castro An explosive new comedy by Brian Stewart starring Clive Mantle and Edward Hardwicke, at Malvern
SIR - Tom Southam (May 26) writes about foreign nurses. In Powick Hospital in the 1960s, the West Indian, Italian and Polish nurses were every bit as friendly and helpful as their English counterparts. I used to write admiring letters to one beautiful
SIR - On the one hand, the Government claims that by us paying for the privilege of giving them 51 items of personal information which are then included on the new ID cards we will help to deter terrorism. On the other hand their justice spokesman in
PARISH COUNCIL: At the annual meeting of the parish council, Cllr Tony Wilkins was re-elected chairman. The meeting then discussed the recent housing survey carried out by Warwickshire Rural Community Council. Charles Barlow, the rural housing enabler
MALVERN Town FC are holding their presentation evening tonight (Friday) at Langland Stadium, starting at 7.30pm. The event is due to be held in a marquee and all Town teams will be involved. Food is available.
WICK WIVES: The evening of May 22 was typical for this year, being cold and damp. This did not stop 21 members and friends attending a bring-and-buy event, held at the home of Marjorie Cox. There were the usual stalls for this kind of occasion - cakes
HAWKER Annette Special thanks to all Doctors and Nurses for all the care I have received, over the last five weeks, in Worcester Royal Hospital, Intensive Care, Published in paper 09/06/2006
HILL Sandra Thinking of you on your birthday today. We all love and miss you very much. God bless darling. Love always Hubby John and family xxx Published in paper 09/06/2006
MORGAN Beryl Mal and Theresa would like to thank Everyone who attended their Mums funeral, for the floral tributes and donations, for Father Kev Kavanagh for the lovely service and the Staff at AV Band and The Barn Owl. Published in paper 09/06/2006
CLARK Olive Arnold and Family would like to thank all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their donations, cards and kind messages of sympathy at this very sad time. Special thanks to all the Staff at Stanfield Nursing Home, for their wonderful care
EDEN Margaret Nan passed away June 9th 2005 Nan. It does not take a special day, To bring you to our minds. For the days without a thought of you, Are very hard to find. God bless, nan. Sue, Mark, Louise and Jackie, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
EDEN Margaret Fell asleep June 9th 2005. Swift and sudden was God's call. When He took you I lost my all;We were so happy, you and I, Then you were gone without a last goodbye. I miss you in a million ways, With you I spent my happiest days What would
BANNER Len Treasured memories of my dear husband, passed away one year today. Sadly missed. Never forgotten. Pam. Published in paper 09/06/2006
HARRIS Bruna June 9th 2005. You were taken from us one year ago today. So painful is this time of year, Missing you, whom we love so dear. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you're always there. Loved and remembered always. Your loving
HILL BeatriceTrixie formerly Moore One Year today. A million words wont bring you back, I know because I've tried, Neither will a million tears, I know because I've cried, You left behind a broken heart and happy memories too, But I never wanted memories
BANNER Leonard Len A year ago since that sad sad day. You lost your battle and slipped away. As time goes by we miss you no less. We love you Dad, Goodnight and God Bless. Love always Sarah and Mark xx ----------- Twinkle twinkle bright shining star.
BANNER Len Never far from our thoughts. Love Diane, Rich and Family. xx Published in paper 09/06/2006
JONES nee Homes Doris Passed away three years today. Treasured memories of a dear Mother, Nan and Great Nan. If tears could build a stairway and memories a Lane, we would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. Love you, Derek, Trevor, late
HARRIS Miriam Of Dorset House, Droitwich formerly of Penrice Road. Peacefully on June 6th 2006, aged 89 years. Widow of Ralph. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, June 13th at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome at the Service and at Droitwich
BATEMAN FORMERLY DAVIES Peggy Passed away suddenly after a short illness on June 6th, 2006 aged 76 years. A much loved wife, mum, nan and great nan, who will be sdaly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service at St Barnabas Church on Thursday June 15th
SMART Percy John On May 27th 2006 peacefully, aged 91 years. Widower of Edna and beloved uncle of Cynthia and her Family. The funeral has taken place. Published in paper 09/06/2006
FANS of the late musician Johnny Cash are in for a treat this month when a Malvern singer-songwriter takes to the stage to pay tribute to the legendary 'man in black'. Clive John, of Worcester Road, Malvern Link, will be playing at Worcester's Marr's
A WORCESTER mum who got into DJing after having a go on her son's decks is getting ready to spin some tunes at one of the nation's biggest clubs after winning a competition. Thirty-five-year-old Talia Kepinska beat off stiff competition from more than
Tickets for David Gray at the NIA ACCLAIMED singer-songwriter David Gray is set to call in on Birmingham's National Indoor Arena on Wednesday, June 21. Gray released his new album, Life In Slow Motion, in September 2005 to widespread critical and commercial
DORE Abbey Music Festival takes place at the end of June with featured artists including world renowned violinist Tasmin Little with John Lenehan (piano) and Simon Crawford-Phillips with The Craswall Players. The festival marks the beginning of a summer
TWO of the area's leading girls schools are set to merge. Malvern Girls' College and St James's School, which is also in Malvern, are set to join forces to create a new school called Malvern St James. The change is set to take place this September. Malvern
TALENTED youngsters at a Droitwich Spa school performed the Charles Dickens classic David Copperfield as a musical for parents. Year four, five and six pupils at Whitford Hall and Dodderhill School joined together for a memorable show that featured three
Four young chemists from Saint Martin's in Solihull have beaten boys and girls from 12 other Midlands schools to win The University Challenge at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry at the University of Warwick. The event, one of 48 one-day chemistry festivals
AS the top independent school in the country for both GCSE and A-level results in 2005, King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS) in Edgbaston is gearing up for another successful exam season. But at KEHS we know that there is much more to secondary
When Daisy, played by Natalie Brown, wins a scholarship to a private girls' boarding school some of the other pupils are not at all pleased and try to make Daisy's life rather miserable. She does however find true friends in Trixie Martin, played by Laura
Patrick Wildin has been given a matriculation offer by Christ's College, Cambridge. "A matriculation offer is given only to exceptional candidates before they take their exams which Patrick will do this summer," said Roy Allen, head of the history department
King Edward VI High School for Girls is building on a strong science tradition - the first female professor of medicine was a King Edwards girl and so was the first woman elected to the Biochemical Society. KEHS women produced international breakthrough
A GROUP of musical youngsters hit the right note when they celebrated St David's Day. Pupils at Whitford Hall and Dodderhill School, in Crutch Lane, Droitwich Spa, marked the occasion with a Welsh national Eisteddfod. The first Eisteddfod was held in
Saint Martin's, Solihull, is playing a leading role in Shell Connections, one of the world's largest celebrations of youth theatre, with its production of Lorca's The Shoemaker's Incredible Wife. As well as staging Lucinda Coxon's new translation of The
Chave and Jackson in Hereford will already be familiar to many of you, and there has been a pharmacy in the same Broad Street premises since the 1830s. But we would like to invite you to see what we have on offer for the 21st Century. Since becoming part
City Personnel offers a personal and friendly recruitment service, free of charge at all levels to its candidates. What sets them apart from their competitors is that they take the time to interview each of their candidates fully, to try to better understand
MEMBERS of two of Bromsgrove School's day houses, Thomas Cookes and School, held their annual dinner dance at the Bromsgrove Hilton Hotel. The glittering event was organised by the Parents' Association. Sixth formers and their parents enjoyed a lively
STUDENTS at Wolverhampton Grammar School held a non-uniform day to raise money for the National Deaf Children's Society. Each student paid £2 to wear their own clothes under the provision that they dressed to impress. The final total raised is expected
IT is not just the girls of 2006 who run everything. In the great 19th century novel, Vanity Fair by Thackeray, we see forceful women in action despite the restrictions of their role in society. Vanity Fair, dramatised for schools, made for a brilliant
THE Duke of Westminster dropped in by helicopter when he opened Bromsgrove School's new £4m humanities building. The duke enjoyed a tour of the new facility accompanied by the head boy and girl - Rose Lake and Ben Rymer. He saw the new departments and
Solutions, which is part of the Priory Healthcare group, operate eleven children's homes in Herefordshire and Welsh border counties, including three schools and a fostering agency for young people between the ages of 8 to 16 years. The young people who
HUNDREDS of people who live and work in Hereford have already discovered the fabulous food on offer at the Aubrey Street Deli. Now, as the food-lover's haven celebrates its first birthday, owner Rachel Tobey and shop manager Helen Marlow are issuing a
Children from the Knoll School in Kidderminster had an egg-cellent week fundraising for Barnados. The pupils were set a task of decorating an egg and there was a vast range of ideas including an Arctic penguin, a space rocket, a motor car and many more
Exciting things are afoot at The Grafton Inn! Neil Wadelin has managed this popular roadside pub for some time, but now as Herefordshire Country Inns, Neil is in charge and here to stay! From today The Grafton Inn on the A49 Ross Road opens at 5pm every
Finding the perfect setting for your wedding and reception is one of the most important things to be considered when planning your big day. If elegance and a glorious landscape are high on the list, Holme Lacy House Hotel is confident that the launch
LOVE was in the air at the King Edwards site in Edgbaston on Valentine's Day when red roses were delivered by upper sixth girls to raise money for charity. The budding cupids faced an early start when they headed to Birmingham's Flower Market to buy roses
At Dawe Brothers, Roger Oliver and his dedicated team offer professional guidance in all aspects of funeral arranging. Dawes Brothers are very well known in Hereford being in existence for over half a century and are conveniently situated opposite Hereford
Girls and boys from Hallfield School did not turn their noses up when given the chance to make sewage soup on an educational trip with a difference. Indeed the year six pupils relished the task of using ingredients such as washing powder, toothpaste and
Organisers of the expowest hospitality, catering and convenience/fast food trade exhibitions. The first expowest event was launched in mid Cornwall in1980 with just over 60 exhibitors. As the Cornwall show evolved the organisers looked east to Devon,
After winning the title of British National Kurash Champion in the U-36 kilos category, 11-year-old Lottie Millington was taking it all in her stride as she returned to lessons at Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School. Lottie said: "It was great. I started
Back in Bromyard after having spent three years working in a small animal practice in Kidderminster, vet Martin Flamank has returned with his wife Kerry. Opened last week, Bromyard Veterinary Surgery has been purpose built at the site of a former car
The feoffees and governors of Old Swinford Hospital are delighted to announce that their application for capital funding from the Department for Education and Skills to improve facilities and to expand the school has been successful. Around £9.5 million
Pupils from Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School are celebrating taking first place at the Wyre Forest Junior School Swimming Gala. The Holy Trinity girls notched up a total of 40 points to achieve their first place. Head of PE Jeanette Thomas said: "What
THE Hop Pole is back to its best! After some years in the Irish wilderness, The Hop Pole is back in private hands and offering a warm and welcoming return to the best of traditional hostelries. "The Hop Pole has had a full refurbishment and in a clean
Luke Radford, who is a pupil at Bromsgrove School, has joined the Warwickshire Cricket Academy for the 2006 season. Luke comes from a cricketing background as his father Neal played for Worcestershire and England during the 80s. Academy director Richard
With its dramatic and intriguing history, The Commandery in Worcester is a site of regional and national significance as well as being one of the city's favourite museums. Now a £1.4 million renovation project, in conjunction with international creative
Pupils in year one at Bromsgrove Pre-Prep and Nursery School were in a spin when Ashes hero Ashley Giles dropped in for a visit. The top spin bowler, who played a key part in England's Ashes victory against Australia last summer, talked to the children
The start of summer brings a veritable feast of Shakespeare to the region, as the RSC continue on their year-long journey to perform every single one of the Bard's plays and poems. Guest stars and invited theatre companies from around the world will be
ELEGANT and romantic, Herefordshire's Holme Lacy House Hotel is renowned as a relaxing, restorative getaway destination. But behind its elegant good looks and effortless style lies a secret that has long been known to the many guests who regularly visit
In just six short years, Wye Leisure has grown to become Herefordshire's premier health and leisure club. It's a position they've achieved by applying the same degree of dedication to the business that their members put in to enjoying their leisure time
IN just three short years Beds and Mattresses Direct have outgrown their Hereford Cattle Market premises and moved to a brand new showroom on the newly built Hereford Trade Park. They may be bigger, but the main focus of the company remains the same -
THE FEEL GOOD factor kicks in the minute you walk through the door at Blue Lizard Fitness and Tanning Centre and then it just gets better ... The facilities at the East Street centre are second-to-none, with state-of-the-art tanning booths and an extensive
EXERCISE is central to a healthy lifestyle, with far reaching benefits for the long-term quality of your life. Making your visit an absolute pleasure is their aim - from the complimentary freshly laundered towel you're handed when you arrive to the fabulous
THERE'S nothing like a good hair day to make you feel fantastic. And, as everyone knows, the key to having hair that looks that good is finding a hairdresser who can make it happen. At Headlines, the newly modernised and totally refurbished Hereford salon
From its idyllic location to the warmth of its welcome, from the quality of the golf to the standard of the cuisine, Belmont Lodge and Golf exceeds all expectations. As it winds its way through lush green Herefordshire countryside beside Belmont, the
Leominster Enterprise Park, owned by Advantage West Midlands, offers the exciting opportunity for owner-occupiers and developers to build quality 21st Century business accommodation and offices in a landscaped environment. The historic Herefordshire market
EXPERTISE and attention to detail are key to the increasingly successful restoration and repair business started more than seven years ago by Cheryl and Colin Spencer-Brown. Retained by major insurers to carry out loss adjustment and repairs and restoration
WHATEVER the occasion, there's one Hereford venue that aims to hit the spot every time for everyone, offering versatility, flexibility and above all, quality, to its discerning customers. Saxtys in Widemarsh Street is one of the very few family owned
YOU have find to the truth within the situation. You have to believe that these people exist." That, according to actress Samantha Giles, is what attracted her to characters in Emmerdale and Where The Heart Is. It is also why she could not say no to playing
Pershore people will salsa into the summer during a night of passionate Latin dance. Thomas and Anna Melendez, better known as Salsa del Sol, will present a night of salsa at Number 8 community arts centre on Saturday, June 17. London's Coco Xpress will
Former pupil of Worcester's The King's School, Rik Mayall is bringing the infamous politician Alan B'Stard back to life. Mr Mayall, whose family live in Droitwich, created the odious Tory for The New Statesman which ran from 1987 to 1992. In the new stage
ALWAYS on the lookout for new work with a contemporary twist, Parkfields Gallery opens the summer season with a gem. Exhibitor Sally Stafford paints exuberant oil paintings full of colour and life - complimented by glazed vases made by Lisa Katzenstein
JUNE 9 Narrow Gauge Railway Society Meeting at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link, at 8pm for a talk by Martin Fisher on Swiss NG. All narrow gauge railway enthusiasts welcome. The Birmingham & Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry A
UNTIL JUNE 9 Light From The East Photography by local artist, Kate Standen, the Gallery, Worcester Arts Workshop. JUNE 17 Art Through Our Minds Eye An exhibition of art work created by people with a visual impairment from Worcestershire Association for
WHO really owns the countryside and do they have its best interests at heart? Who has the blueprint for the rural landscape of tomorrow and how will changes impact on everyone? What drives its future prosperity and at what price?To highlight and debate
mmediately by government to key rural support organisations which help farmers deal with stress.Five organisations with close links with the farming community are drawing up proposals for providing additional advice and emotional support for those most
PLANS to install posts at the side of the High Street in Broadway to protect the footpath from heavy vehicles have been given the thumbs down by local residents and parish councillors.But further talks are expected to be held before any formal view is
THREE charities are set to benefit from a share of more than £1,000 raised at The Golden Cross pub, Ardens Grafton recently.Warwickshire Air Ambulance, Grove Hill Millennium Path, a benefactor of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, and Temple Grafton Cricket
THE future of Bidford fire station appeared to be more secure this week after fears that it faced imminent closure as part of a cost-cutting exercise.The alarm was raised several weeks ago when it was revealed that the fire service had been instructed
HOLY Trinity's patronal festival celebrations start this evening (Friday) with a Music for All concert at the church at 7.30pm. This annual concert is a showcase for local talent and performers range in age from eight to 80. Tickets are available on the
CASTLEMORTON Gardening Club will be visiting the gardens at Croose Farm, Woolhope, on Thursday (June 15), meeting at 7pm for 7.30pm at Croose Farm.
THERE will be a table-top sale at Colwall Village Hall on Sunday (June 11), from 9am-3pm, in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice. A few tables are still available and can be booked by calling Caroline on 01684 541167.
WEST Fest 2006, billed as the annual festival of music and fun, is scheduled to take place at the playing fields on the late summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 28). The programme will start at midday with music and activities and will carry on into late
A WORCESTER punk band's World Cup song has gone on sale in HMV this week. Blind Granny's Taxi Nightmare - whose name comes from a Worcester News headline - are hoping there will be so many sales of Hi Ho Come On England they will rocket to the top of
EVESHAM Ladies Hockey Club celebrated winning promotion at the Worcestershire HA's annual general meeting when they were presented with the league trophy and an award for boasting the best defensive record in the league - they conceded just seven goals
HENRY Burling added another trophy to his collection when he won the Junior Open at Redditch last Wednesday. The 15-year-old is one of the Vale Golf and Country Club's talented young players and that was seen to the fore as the teenager's gross round
FANS of the late musician Johnny Cash are in for a treat this month when a Malvern singer-songwriter takes to the stage to pay tribute to the legendary 'man in black'. Clive John, of Worcester Road, Malvern Link, will be playing at Worcester's Marr's
THE annual general meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior Football League will be held at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester on Sunday, June 18 at 8pm. The AGM will be followed by a league meeting when only teams that have paid their subscriptions for
TWO Midland Alliance sides and two from the Conference North have agreed to play warm-up matches against Evesham United. Common Road will host three of the friendly games with the opener at Alve-church on Tuesday, July 18 (7.30).Worcester City are the
AN AMAZING spell of bowling from Paul Jones saw him take six wickets for no runs in the space of 13 balls, writes Mervyn Collins. Bretforton's captain brought himself into the attack midway through Shipston's pursuit of 245 for victory at Station Road
BADSEY'S Saturday score of 275-8 proved too many for Highley to chase as they settled for a losing draw at Ballards Park. Tim Evans top scored with 91 and shared stands of 88 and 57 with Nick Powell (31) and George Cowley (60) before being caught in the
AN AMAZING finish at Avon Street on Saturday saw Evesham take the last four Fordhouses wickets for just two runs as the Birmingham League second division clash ended in a tie. Neal and Luke Radford were the perpetrators of the tremendous escape act that
EXHALL and Wixford, who have a habit of taking their npower Village Cup games down to the wire, surpassed themselves to earn a place in the Leicestershire and Warwickshire group final. Last Sunday's thrilling clash at Fillongley ended with the scores
Evesham Utd 3, Chesham Utd 1 DOWN but not out! That was the message sent out by United's gallant staff after ending the season with a victory that couldn't preserve Southern Lea-gue Premier Division status, writes Mervyn Collins. Northwood's goalless
Evesham United Ladies 1, Malvern Town 1 UNITED could have found themselves a goal behind inside the first minute when the ball was played in to a Town striker who contrived to shoot wide. Sam Perry then bore down on the visiting goal but her shot was
Cotswold Hills LeagueResultsPremier Division: Bretforton 244, Shipston 73; Earlswood 174, Moreton-in-Marsh 211-7; Exhall & Wixford 225-1, Tanworth 224-7; Overbury 304-5, Broadway 212-9; Stratford Bards 156-3, Win- chcombe 155. Division One: Alcester
Yate Town 1, Evesham United 1 ONLY the kitchen sink was missing in a frantic final few minutes that failed to bring United a deserved victory last Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins. It was home goalkeeper Tony Court who prevented the visitors claiming what
WHILE Paul Jones was blasting Bretforton 17 points clear at the top of the Cotswold Hills League, Exhall and Wixford again displayed their intentions to defend their Premier Division title. Early pacesetters Tanworth were the visitors and they were quickly
Worcester City Res 5, Evesham Utd Ladies 1 AFTER taking an early lead in Sunday's Women's County Lea-gue game, United capitulated to a heavy defeat as they gifted their hosts all five goals in an all-round below par performance. A second minute clearance
Evesham Utd Ladies 2, Burlish Olympic 5 EVESHAM were forced to field a weakened side due to injuries and unavailability but Sunday's hosts put up a good performance in the Kidderminster Hospital Cup semi-final. After thwarting a couple of early attempts
Evesham Utd 2, Hitchin Tn 0 SATURDAY'S first victory for more than two months highlighted the fine line between success and failure, writes Mervyn Collins. On another afternoon, goalkeeper Nathan Vaughan would have been sent off after handling the ball
Evesham and District Disabled ACELEVEN members and guests contested the fourth match in the Fiesta Cake Summer Evening League at Manor Farm in Harvington. The Middle Pool was fished and it was Wayne Panting who came out on top with a winning weight of
Evesham Utd 0, Chippenham Tn 2 AS if the absence of suspended trio Richard Ball, Lee Knight and Steve Duncan and the departure of captain Gavin O'Toole wasn't enough, injuries also prevented ever-present Anthony Watson and goalkeeper Dave Adey taking
Bedford Tn 1, Evesham Utd 1 SUBSTITUTE Adam Blake thundered in an injury-time header to give United a deserved point in their battle to beat the drop, writes Mervyn Collins. Blake had only been on the field for 16 minutes when he met namesake Leon's corner
MIXED vegetable soup provided a tasty winter warmer on a dreary afternoon at Common Road. The only problem with the cup of interval cheer on offer was that the "veg" got stuck at the bottom . . . and that's where Evesham are heading on the evidence of
Halesowen Tn 2, Evesham Utd 0 TWO or three more weekends like the last one will see Dave Busst's men's current precarious state become an unavoidable exit from the top flight of the Southern League, writes Mervyn Collins. On a day when both Northwood
Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Leominster Tn 0 SUNDAY'S League Cup quarter-final tie finally went the way of the hosts but only after a young Leominster side had put up a terrific fight. It was the visitors who took an early grip and United goalkeeper Mandy Upton
ANOTHER point in the battle against relegation on an afternoon when it could easily have been none but should really have been three! It's hard to understand just how United find themselves in such a predicament when you look at the spirit and commitment
Evesham Utd 3, Rugby Tn 0 LIKE him or loathe him, you just can't help but admire the influence of Lee Knight, writes Mervyn Collins. The central defender was recalled to United's starting 11 but it was his attacking instincts that helped the Robins to
Evesham Utd Ladies 0, Phoenix Hereford 5 EVESHAM went into Sunday's game looking to extend their winning sequence to four games but found it difficult to make any great impression against the league leaders. Coming into the game with a 100 per cent league
A STRANGELY subdued Common Road witnessed Evesham's worst league display of the season and one that doesn't augur well for the new year! The fickle faithful couldn't even be bothered to vent their anger at Tuesday's pitiful showing as the players left
Hitchin Tn 2, Evesham Utd 2 by Mervyn Collins IT makes a nice change to report on a game in which United should have come away with nothing yet left their shellshocked hosts reflecting on two dropped points. The boot's been on the other foot so many times
Evesham Utd Ladies 5, Droitwich Spa 2 EVESHAM recorded a third successive win last Sunday when they overcame a determined visiting side that could perhaps consider themselves unlucky to come away from the game with nothing. Droitwich started brightly
Evesham Utd 0, Banbury Utd 0 by Mervyn Collins ON AN afternoon of few talking points on the field, the biggest one off it was why the referee had undertaken a 200-mile round trip. However, had Stockport's Chris Byrne pointed to the penalty spot when Matty
Hinton 3, Evesham Utd Ladies 7 A STUNNING second half fightback saw United come from behind to earn a place in the next round of the League Soccersite Trophy. The visitors found themselves two goals behind after only six minutes and, forced to field only
Evesham Utd 4, Northwood 0 THREE top quality goals and a tap-in for top scorer Richard Ball helped Evesham to a first home win for more than two months, writes Mervyn Collins. Three of Saturday's goals were delivered by home debutants, while a third player
Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Malvern Tn 4 (aet) UNITED lost Sunday's keenly contested Hereford and Worcester FA Challenge Cup second round tie to an extra-time strike. Malvern took a seventh minute lead when Heidi Barlow's free-kick was headed out but fell kindly
Evesham Utd Ladies 5, Leominster Town 1 DESPITE conceding an early goal, United recovered to earn a well deserved victory against the league newcomers. The visitors took the lead from a fourth minute corner but Sam Perry and Amy Summers forced saves from
Chesham Utd 0, Evesham Utd 2 by Mervyn Collins FIREWORKS night produced a spark-ling display as the introduction of a couple of fresh faces looks like igniting United's season. Matty Lewis and John Williams both made impressive bows but it was scorer-in-chief
Evesham Utd 0, Yate Town 1 WHEN you dispense with three of your four strikers you are digging a massive hole for yourself if your side fails to find the net. Admittedly United were playing the side with the second worst defensive record in the division
Evesham Utd Ladies 18, Hereford LC 0 SUNDAY'S embarrassingly one-sided League Cup tie saw the hosts coast to a record score against a young Lads Club side. Sam Perry netted from the first att-ack after a pass from Stephanie Clem-ents and the scorer then
Evesham United 0, Solihull Borough 2 NO wins in seven games, five goals in ten and a second successive first hurdle failure in a knockout competition. That's the tale of woe after last Saturday's FA Trophy first qualifying round reverse. Add to that defeat
Droitwich Spa 2, Evesham Utd Ladies 2 SUNDAY'S dour struggle saw Evesham having to settle for a share of the spoils against determined hosts. United had the better of the early exchanges but lacked the composure to turn chances into goals with the best
Bredon Ladies 0, Evesham Utd Ladies 1 EVESHAM pocketed their first points of the season last Sunday. The opening period was a scrappy affair in which the visitors created the better of the chances, The fact that it took until the 23rd minute for the first
Tiverton Tn 1, Evesham Utd 1 A BATTLING final half-an-hour's display after Steve Duncan was sent off earned the Robins a second bite of this season's FA Cup cherry, writes Mervyn Collins. The midfielder might have felt harshly done by after a tangle of
Evesham Utd 0, Grantham Tn 2 THERE was an air of gloom and despondency around Common Road after Monday's defeat and it's difficult to understand why, writes Mervyn Collins. Admittedly, four points out of 18 is hardly the best possible start to a first
THERE should have been only one winner in Hertfordshire last Saturday . . . and it definitely wasn't the home side, writes Mervyn Collins. United outplayed their hosts throughout but a failure to turn chances into goals proved costly. And, just when you
Evesham United 0, Team Bath 1 PROMOTED Evesham are still searching for their first win in the Southern League Premier Division after a below-par display saw them narrowly lose against a Team Bath side who themselves tasted victory for the first time.
Tiverton Town 3, Evesham United 0 THE perils of West Country holiday traffic proved an unexpected obstacle to United's hopes of starting their new life in the Southern League Premier Division on a high note. After a gruelling, caravan-blighted coach journey
A YEAR 6 school leavers' prom will be held at the Hill Centre in Upton. The prom on Saturday, July 15, is believed to be the first of its kind for primary school pupils. It is aimed at youngsters finishing primary school and moving on to Hanley Castle
A NEW fence screening Boye Meadow Caravan Park in Upton from the busy A4104 has been branded "ridiculous". It was erected by Worcestershire County Council with a wooden planked top half and steel mesh at the bottom. "It looks ridiculous. It's only half
n A summer fete takes place at the The Boynes nursing home on Upper Hook Road, Upton, tomorrow (Saturday), from 2pm to 4pm. Entry is 50p, including refreshments and quiz entry. n UPTON Arts Music Club will host a concert by Worcester Classical Guitar
MAY I say a huge thank you to everybody who helped to make last week's Elgar Festival Fringe such a massive success. It would be impossible here to name all the people and organisations who contributed to the festival, but special thanks in particular
