VIKRAM Solanki's competition best score of 92 was not enough to save Worcestershire from defeat by a single run in a thrilling Twenty20 clash at Bristol. Gloucestershire skipper Jon Lewis held his nerve with the visitors requiring just three off as
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed England international Andy Gomarsall will not see out the final two years of his contract at Sixways. The club have given no reason for the scrum-half's departure, which comes just 12 months after he moved up the M5
JUNE 26 - JULY 1 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers A rootin' dancing, singing revival of Howard Keel's classic musical at Malvern Theatres. JUNE 26 - SEPTEMBER 2 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Starring Brian Conley and Gary Wilmot. A truly scrumptious
JUNE 30 A Fair Trade Concert An eclectic collection of local talent performing in aid of Oxfam, at the Angel Centre, The Butts, Worcester from 7.30-11pm. All welcome. JULY 1 Best of the West End The world's greatest musicals in concert at
JUNE 30-JULY 1 County Drama Festival At Areley Kings Village Hall. JULY 1 Sequence, Ballroom and Latin Dance Come and join Debbie at Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Road, Worcester from 7.30pm. Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Dancing
HIS old band hit the top 10 with a cover of a Christina Aguilera song and toured with Bryan Adams - and now a former Droitwich musician is aiming for further fame with his new act. Twenty-four-year-old bassist Tom Swann's band Speedway graced the charts
HE released his first single in the UK in late 1983, appeared in the original Live Aid and, two decades on, synthesiser guru Howard Jones is still going strong. The acclaimed musician, who has achieved massive worldwide record sales and topped the US
IMAGINATIVE work by members of the Swan Youth Theatre will provide an Extravaganza of family entertainment next weekend. More than 100 children, aged from five to 19, will stage a series of short performances devised in workshops on themes suggested
LOADS of people have sent donations towards air-conditioning at the Swan. Please, keep them coming. Absolutely every penny counts, and moves us towards our target. It will make such a difference to the theatre. The Festival Brochure should reach
CONTEMPORARY work by art and multimedia graduates from the University of Worcester is on show in a free exhibition this week. The 12 exhibitors are aged from 20 to 60 and have produced a wide variety of textiles, ceramics, paintings and multimedia productions
ANTIQUES expert Henry Sandon, one of Worcester's best known celebrities, has an infectious enthusiasm for his subject that spills over into everything he does. At 78, he is still collecting pots, `not just one a week, more like one a day' and working
EVER since Mankind first lurched out of the caves and decided to construct something a little more salubrious, builders have strode the earth, lords of all they survey as they scurried about scaffolding and rooftop. Of course, we know them well. They're
MORE than 20 workers have been told that they will lose their jobs when a company based in Pershore relocates to eastern Europe. Matthew Schneider, aged 20 is one of the 23 staff members at Garners Foods on the Racecourse Road Trading Estate, who were
FOUL-MOUTHED youths are making life misery for residents of a city housing estate. At this week's St Peter's Parish Council meeting, residents living near Power Park, in Broomhall Green, said children using foul language were making so much noise they
TWO Worcester pensioners who ran a popular city pub for almost two decades are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today. Ray and Shirley Freeman ran The Wheatsheaf in Henwick Road, St John's, for 17 years before they retired to settle in Penhill
A NEW housing scheme which aims to ensure homes are fit and proper to live in has proved a big success, according to the city council. The new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) scheme allows private landlords to obtain a special licence to prove the
A £2.2m development of affordable properties for homeless people in Worcester is finished. A total of 22 one and two-bedroom apartments, all for rent, have been built by Spa Housing Association, working with Worcester City Council, in New Street, the
THE sight that once met the Luftwaffe will be seen again this weekend in the skies over Worcestershire. A Second World War RAF Spitfire and a Douglas DC3 Dakota will both fly over the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth tomorrow
Auctioneer David Probert thought the letter was a joke, but a phone call to the Health and Safety Executive office in Worcester soon revealed that it wasn't. After more than 40 years as an auctioneer in the county, Mr Probert has been asked to respond
THE wait is finally over for many Pershore youngsters as work is set to begin on the town's new skate park after years of consultation were completed last week. The skate park will cost around £100,000 to build and will be sited in Abbey Park near
CAT lovers everywhere are being urged to go to the rescue of the RSPCA in Worcester, which has become so inundated with felines, it is now in a "crisis situation". The Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch of the RSPCA covers Worcester, Droitwich, Malvern
A KEEN biker is bracing himself for an epic 1,000-mile trip in a single day as he motors across the UK in aid of Worcester's Acorns Children's Hospice. Forty-year-old Stephen Bliss, of Westminster Road, Malvern Wells, is due to set off from the hospice
THE last-minute discovery of nesting sparrows means Worcester's historic pavilion cannot be demolished until the birds leave in the autumn. Demolition workmen had already started work on the 130-year-old building at the Cinderella Ground yesterday morning
A PENSIONER has died after a fire broke out in the bedroom of his Evesham flat. The man in his 60s was unconscious when firefighters broke into his first-floor home and, despite efforts by paramedics to resuscitate him he, was pronounced dead. The
THE headteacher of Christopher Whitehead Language College has welcomed a massive investment in the dilapidated school. Three million pounds will be spent on refurbishing the school, on Bromwich Road, St John's, over the next two years. Headteacher
LEERING builders who shouted comments about the size of a woman's breasts and peered down her top have been told to stop by the police. The woman was so angry about being subjected to a daily barrage of lewd comments on her way to work she contacted
PATIENTS across Worcester and the south of the county will have access to medical expertise for longer thanks to a city pharmacy. The Halt pharmacy in Henwick Halt, Henwick Road, St John's, has extended its opening time to 100 hours a week, which means
PETER Turner is refusing to be downbeat despite missing the cut in his first event on the Europro Tour. The Vale Golf and Country Club pro made his tour debut at the Heydon Grange Classic in Hertfordshire at the start of the month and fired rounds of
ASTON Fields Middle School from Bromsgrove have won the ASDA-sponsored Worces-tershire Schools Year Six Kwik Cricket Championship. They beat Comberton Mid-dle School from Kiddermin-ster in the finals staged at Worcestershire County Cric-ket Club's New
GRAHAM Turner will hope former Aldershot hot-shot Tim Sills can deliver goals on the Football League stage. Sills, 26, was one of five new signings unveiled by Hereford United as they returned to pre-season training yesterday. The forward was unable
TENNIS ran in the family as Worcester Women's `A' team tackled Pershore `A' in a recent league match. Janet Mason, 39, was joined by daughter Joanne, 15, and mother Pat Mayo, 66, for the Hereford and Worcester Summer League division two fixture. Mayo
THIS weekend sees an exciting variety of cars and motorcycles at Shelsley Walsh. Saturday brings the The Reg Phillips Trophy Meeting named after a great competitor and supporter of Shelsley. There will be cars of all description from modern racing
WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton fell one short of equ-alling the course record with an eight-under-par 63 to lead the French Open by two shots. The Droitwich golfer came storming through a pack of players with five birdies in his final seven holes to
VIKRAM Solanki's competition best score of 92 was not enough to save Worcestershire from defeat by a single run in a thrilling Twenty20 clash at Bristol. Gloucestershire skipper Jon Lewis held his nerve with the visitors requiring just three off as
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed England international Andy Gomarsall will not see out the final two years of his contract at Sixways. The club have given no reason for the scrum-half's departure, which comes just 12 months after he moved up the M5
TAI Chi continues at the village hall on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. There will be sessions on July 5, 12 and 19, then starting again on September 6. Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society holds its monthly meeting at the village hall on Monday at 7.30pm
IT was good to see so many in St Peter's Church on Sunday morning to celebrate its patronal festival, including members of 7th Worcester Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and 1st Powick Brownies and their leaders. The service took the form of a songs of praise
SOME members of Staunton and District Over-60s Club enjoyed a trip to Evesham County Park in May and Val Brooks had shown lovely slides of wildflowers and butterflies at a club meeting. The thanksgiving service to mark the club's anniversary had been
Remember there is the pre-school car boot on Sunday at Welland recreation ground at noon. All the usual stalls will be there and either way there are excellent cakes/teas and coffees in the hall. Another reminder, because England will be playing the World
ALTHOUGH comfortably defeated by the West Malvern XI, the Brewers Arms' side, which included three ladies and several juniors, including 11-year-old Jack Dakin, put up a creditable performance in last Sunday's match at Mathon Court. The home side made
PATIENTS across Worcester and the south of the county will have access to medical expertise for longer thanks to a city pharmacy. The Halt pharmacy in Henwick Halt, Henwick Road, St John's, has extended its opening time to 100 hours a week, which means
HE released his first single in the UK in late 1983, appeared in the original Live Aid and, two decades on, synthesiser guru Howard Jones is still going strong. The acclaimed musician, who has achieved massive worldwide record sales and topped the US
BANDS from all over the world, blazing sunshine and a town packed with thousands of visitors meant Upton Jazz Festival went with a swing. Organiser 'Sir' Alan Buckley described the 21st annual event as "absolutely fantastic" and promised it would be back
THE 50th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh award was celebrated at Bredon School with a night-time challenge. Around 70 pupils from the school near Upton, along with youngsters from Malvern College, Hanley Castle High School and Malvern Youth Centre
RIDERS now have the chance to join the Pony Club without owning their own horse. Worcester Riding School, Severn Stoke, has been awarded Pony Club Centre status by the National Pony Club, allowing children and young adults to use the school's horses,
TUBS, borders and even boats full of flowers are being planted in Upton for the judging of Heart of England in Bloom. This year's theme is Children of Upton and the Upton in Bloom committee is appealing for children and parents to help plant bedding plants
Discussions are under way about the redevelopment of Upton Library as a one-stop shop for a variety of services. At a meeting of Upton Town Council last week, Coun Mary Wilkinson said it could be completed by the end of the financial year.
A BARBECUE takes place at Upton CE Primary School tomorrow (Saturday), from 4pm to 8pm. Attractions include a bouncy castle, face-painting, beer tent, skittles and live music from the Fabulous Boogie Boys. All are welcome to the event, organised by the
VOLUNTEER marshals are needed for Upton Water Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Anyone able to help should call Peter Webb on 01684 594552.
I was extremely disappointed to read about Malvern Town Council's proposal to turn a field off Jamaica Road into allotments. I fully support the local residents' opposition to the move and I say this with good cause. The town council already owns an allotment
I am always struck by how busy it is on the A4103 through Leigh Sinton. With the development of around 450 new homes at North Site, it's going to get a lot busier as this is the preferred approach route for construction lorries using the B4503 Leigh Sinton
I wanted to give support to Richard Penhaligon (Your Letters, June 23). Some of the people of Malvern have worked hard to develop a brilliant space and events to celebrate and enjoy this summer, something for the young and old alike. It's wonderful to
I READ with a mixture of bemusement and outrage the letter from Richard Penhaligon (Your Letters, June 23). Far from living in a "cocoon", those of us who admire Elgar (who is arguably Britain's greatest composer) are actually very active in the modern
During the recent hot weather, polytunnel strawberry production hit your headlines, when Leominster MP Bill Wiggin supported his constituents living near polytunnels by boycotting the 'plastic' variety of strawberry for the seasonal and outdoor one. Some
I WOULD like to say an enormous thank you to all your readers who supported the plant sale held recently at his Newland home by Peter Lodge. He sold a wide range of plants he had grown himself or had donated from Bransford Webbs Plant Company. In total
AS a long-retired local headmaster, I wish to extend my sympathy to Mr Peck, the headmaster of the Chase school. His dilemma reminds me of those Israelites who were expected to make bricks without straw! HARRY REEK, Meadow Road, Malvern Link.
ONE saved from closure and making outstanding progress, the other rated as one of the country's best - two very different schools have been praised by Government inspectors. Pupils, staff and governors from the Wyche CE Primary School and Malvern Hills
WHEN it comes to riding up hill, one wheel is better than two, according to Malvern unicyclist Paul Himsworth. He was part of a four-man unicycle team that competed against top mountain bikers from across Britain in Mountain Mayhem, the world's biggest
RETT Syndrome Association founder Yvonne Milne has been nominated for a European Women of Achievement Award. Mrs Milne, from Castlemorton, is one of four finalists in the humanitarian award category travelling to London for a ceremony organised by the
A THIEF stole around £2,000 at a West Malvern community event held to raise funds for St James's Church organ fund. Party and Proms organiser Richard Hammond has given £1,000 of his own money to try and make up for the loss. West Malvern resident John
IT'S time to get tough on speeding drivers Colwall Parish Council heard this week. From now on, people caught speeding and parking on pavements will be ticketed and fined, according to Sgt Russ Winfield of West Mercia Police. He was reporting back to
A FORMER mayor who campaigned to keep Ledbury ambulance station open may owe his life to the fact it is still in town. Coun Noel Roberts suffered a heart attack on Tuesday morning, when he was taking part in a safety inspection at the recreation ground
WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton fell one short of equ-alling the course record with an eight-under-par 63 to lead the French Open by two shots. The Droitwich golfer came storming through a pack of players with five birdies in his final seven holes to
A woman who took a stand against nuisance neighbours and another who runs an after-school club have both won Community Star awards. Festival Housing Group launched the competition among its tenants to find people who make a difference in their neighbourhood
VIKRAM Solanki's competition best score of 92 was not enough to save Worcestershire from defeat by a single run in a thrilling Twenty20 clash at Bristol. Gloucestershire skipper Jon Lewis held his nerve with the visitors requiring just three off as many
PLANS for a tractor-pulled land train to take visitors from Great Malvern to St Ann's Well are still under discussion. The train is one idea in the Malvern Hills Conservators' strategy for how the hills and commons should be managed over the next ten
GRAHAM Turner will hope former Aldershot hot-shot Tim Sills can deliver goals on the Football League stage. Sills, 26, was one of five new signings unveiled by Hereford United as they returned to pre-season training yesterday. The forward was unable to
TENNIS ran in the family as Worcester Women's 'A' team tackled Pershore 'A' in a recent league match. Janet Mason, 39, was joined by daughter Joanne, 15, and mother Pat Mayo, 66, for the Hereford and Worcester Summer League division two fixture. Mayo,
THIS weekend sees an exciting variety of cars and motorcycles at Shelsley Walsh. Saturday brings the The Reg Phillips Trophy Meeting named after a great competitor and supporter of Shelsley. There will be cars of all description from modern racing cars
RARE Icelandic horses are among the attractions at this year's Mathon Horse and Dog Show. They will be shown by their owners Fi Pugh and Luan Sayle, two of Britain's most experienced trainers and riders of the breed. Fi has kept Icelandic horses at the
ASTON Fields Middle School from Bromsgrove have won the ASDA-sponsored Worces-tershire Schools Year Six Kwik Cricket Championship. They beat Comberton Mid-dle School from Kiddermin-ster in the finals staged at Worcestershire County Cric-ket Club's New
JAMES Rose secured the Irish Cup with a net 67 in division one at the Worcestershire Golf Club's summer meeting medal event. There were wins too for Graham Chatterton, whose net 70 was good enough to take the Parker Vase in division two, and Mike Harding
MEMBERS of Arden Sailing Club (Defford) gathered for the annual fundraiser for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on Sunday. Entry fees from this race series and the proceeds of cake sales are to be donated to the RNLI. Race one was sailed in light
MALVERN Rugby Club have signed lock-forward Nick Tisdale, formerly of Stourbridge in the National League, to boost their Midlands West Two promotion campaign. Director of rugby Dave Robins said: "Nick will give us more power in the scrum and his height
SATURDAY CRICKET CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XIs: Barnards Green v Brockhampton; Eastnor v Chaddesley Corbett; Kington v Bromyard. Division One 2nd XIs: Brockhampton II v Barnards Green II; Bromyard II v Kington II; Chaddesley
THE headteacher of Christopher Whitehead Language College has welcomed a massive investment in the dilapidated school. Three million pounds will be spent on refurbishing the school, on Bromwich Road, St John's, over the next two years. Headteacher Neil
LEERING builders who shouted comments about the size of a woman's breasts and peered down her top have been told to stop by the police. The woman was so angry about being subjected to a daily barrage of lewd comments on her way to work she contacted the
THE last-minute discovery of nesting sparrows means Worcester's historic pavilion cannot be demolished until the birds leave in the autumn. Demolition workmen had already started work on the 130-year-old building at the Cinderella Ground yesterday morning
FOUL-MOUTHED youths are making life misery for residents of a city housing estate. At this week's St Peter's Parish Council meeting, residents living near Power Park, in Broomhall Green, said children using foul language were making so much noise they
MORE than 20 workers have been told that they will lose their jobs when a company based in Pershore relocates to eastern Europe. Matthew Schneider, aged 20 is one of the 23 staff members at Garners Foods on the Racecourse Road Trading Estate, who were
A KEEN biker is bracing himself for an epic 1,000-mile trip in a single day as he motors across the UK in aid of Worcester's Acorns Children's Hospice. Forty-year-old Stephen Bliss, of Westminster Road, Malvern Wells, is due to set off from the hospice
CAT lovers everywhere are being urged to go to the rescue of the RSPCA in Worcester, which has become so inundated with felines, it is now in a "crisis situation". The Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch of the RSPCA covers Worcester, Droitwich,
Auctioneer David Probert thought the letter was a joke, but a phone call to the Health and Safety Executive office in Worcester soon revealed that it wasn't. After more than 40 years as an auctioneer in the county, Mr Probert has been asked to respond
A £2.2m development of affordable properties for homeless people in Worcester is finished. A total of 22 one and two-bedroom apartments, all for rent, have been built by Spa Housing Association, working with Worcester City Council, in New Street, the
THE sight that once met the Luftwaffe will be seen again this weekend in the skies over Worcestershire. A Second World War RAF Spitfire and a Douglas DC3 Dakota will both fly over the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth tomorrow
TWO Worcester pensioners who ran a popular city pub for almost two decades are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today. Ray and Shirley Freeman ran The Wheatsheaf in Henwick Road, St John's, for 17 years before they retired to settle in Penhill
MALVERN claimed their first win of the season after a superb team performance away on Saturday. NETHERTON v MALVERN Netherton batted first on a wicket which gave bowlers plenty of assistance. Adam Dovey claimed the important wicket of Simon Oseland but
SKITTLED for just 42 last week, West Malvern bounced back with a final ball victory at Spring Meadow. OLD HILL III v WEST MALVERN Put into bat on a green wicket, Old Hills' S Elsworth and M Powell set about exploiting short boundaries and aggressive field-placing
MALVERN Artefacts were no match for MCT XI in this Worcester Evening League division three game, losing by 92 runs, and in so doing suffering their biggest losing margin to date. MCT XI v MALVERN ARTEFACTS After electing to bat the home side's opening
Nomads U15s v Badsey BADSEY were indebted to M Powell's 52no as they struggled to reach 114-3 off their 20 overs. Jack Watkins, James Smith, Tom Malone and Richard Puckett all bowled tightly to ensure the run chase was not too demanding. Ollie Flower
'EARTHQUAKE Shock - Malvern Slightly Affected' was the headline in the Gazette 100 years ago. "At 9.45 on Wednesday morning, Malvern was slightly affected by an earthquake which was felt over an area of more than 20,000 square miles and caused much alarm
100 years ago That the great heat of Friday and Saturday last would be followed by a thunderstorm was generally anticipated. On Friday, the highest shade temperature, as registered by Mr A Mander, was 75 deg, and on Saturday 78 deg. Just before midnight
LOADS of people have sent donations towards air-conditioning at the Swan. Please, keep them coming. Absolutely every penny counts, and moves us towards our target. It will make such a difference to the theatre. The Festival Brochure should reach you either
IMAGINATIVE work by members of the Swan Youth Theatre will provide an Extravaganza of family entertainment next weekend. More than 100 children, aged from five to 19, will stage a series of short performances devised in workshops on themes suggested by
CONTEMPORARY work by art and multimedia graduates from the University of Worcester is on show in a free exhibition this week. The 12 exhibitors are aged from 20 to 60 and have produced a wide variety of textiles, ceramics, paintings and multimedia productions
ANTIQUES expert Henry Sandon, one of Worcester's best known celebrities, has an infectious enthusiasm for his subject that spills over into everything he does. At 78, he is still collecting pots, 'not just one a week, more like one a day' and working
tonight Born In Chicago and Dave Arcari - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Acker Bilk & The Paramount Jazz Band - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Come Together - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Cheltenham Music Festival - Various venues
JUNE 30 A Fair Trade Concert An eclectic collection of local talent performing in aid of Oxfam, at the Angel Centre, The Butts, Worcester from 7.30-11pm. All welcome. JULY 1 Best of the West End The world's greatest musicals in concert at Spetchley Park
MALVERN Town will entertain neighbours Worcester City in a pre-season friendly next month. The Langland Stadium outfit have a number of games already arranged for their first, reserve and youth teams with more games still possible. Fixtures so far, in
HE released his first single in the UK in late 1983, appeared in the original Live Aid and, two decades on, synthesiser guru Howard Jones is still going strong. The acclaimed musician, who has achieved massive worldwide record sales and topped the US
LOADS of people have sent donations towards air-conditioning at the Swan. Please, keep them coming. Absolutely every penny counts, and moves us towards our target. It will make such a difference to the theatre. The Festival Brochure should reach you either
IMAGINATIVE work by members of the Swan Youth Theatre will provide an Extravaganza of family entertainment next weekend. More than 100 children, aged from five to 19, will stage a series of short performances devised in workshops on themes suggested by
CONTEMPORARY work by art and multimedia graduates from the University of Worcester is on show in a free exhibition this week. The 12 exhibitors are aged from 20 to 60 and have produced a wide variety of textiles, ceramics, paintings and multimedia productions
ANTIQUES expert Henry Sandon, one of Worcester's best known celebrities, has an infectious enthusiasm for his subject that spills over into everything he does. At 78, he is still collecting pots, 'not just one a week, more like one a day' and working
JUNE 30-JULY 1 County Drama Festival At Areley Kings Village Hall. JULY 1 Sequence, Ballroom and Latin Dance Come and join Debbie at Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Road, Worcester from 7.30pm. Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Dancing With Brian's Supersounds
UNTIL JULY 1 From the water to the hills: Photographic art exhibition by Womanseyeview at Malvern. Worcester Branch for the Embroiderers' Guild: Exhibiting in the Craft Cases at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester. Open Monday-Friday
JUNE 26 - JULY 1 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers A rootin' dancing, singing revival of Howard Keel's classic musical at Malvern Theatres. JUNE 26 - SEPTEMBER 2 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Starring Brian Conley and Gary Wilmot. A truly scrumptious occasion
PHOENIX Masonry goes from strength to strength as plaudits for its work on Worcester Bridge just keep rolling in. The company, which has been based in the city's Hylton Road since 2003, returned the bridge to its former glory seven months after a bus
YOU don't have to be a celebrity to improve your smile. The team at Oasis Dental Care based in St John's, Worcester, are at the cutting edge of dental technology and provide a range of treatments to put the sparkle back into your smile. One of the most
MANY women find gyms, with their emphasis on youth, weight training and high impact exercise, intimidating places. But Gymophobic's unique 30 minute exercise circuit is specially designed to make figure improvement FUN. Ladies will love the female bias
LEE Dave and Alison nee Warner A daughter Charlotte-Jane Emily, Born on June 23rd, sister for Jessica-Anne. Published in paper 30/06/2006
SMITH Grace The Family of the recently departed Grace wish to express their appreciation to the following: Staff at St Stephen's Care Home, Medical Staff on Laurel Ward, Co-operative Funeral Care, Father Keith of St George's Roman Catholic Church and
CAMM June Aged 70 years, of Upton upon Severn. Peacefully in hospital on June 25th. The much loved wife of the late Jim and devoted mother of Jenny and Mike. The funeral service will take place at Upton Parish Church on Wednesday, July 5th at 10.45 a.m
BOURNE William Thomas Tom Peacefully after much suffering, on June 28th 2006 aged 65 years. Beloved partner of Pat, dear father of Tina, Richard and Mark and a loving grandad. Funeral Service at Upton Warren Church on Thursday, July 6th at 2 p.m. Family
EDEN William Farmer Bill Of Ombersley Road, Worcester. Peacefully in hospital on June 20th, aged 86 years. Devoted husband of the late Marge and a much loved brother, uncle and great uncle. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, July 7th
ANDREWS Eileen Kate Kitty Of Droitwich. Peacefully on June 27th 2006, aged 90 years. Widow of George, beloved mother of Wendy and Peter. Loving nan of Colin, Alison, Sarah and Craig and much loved great nan of Aaron, Ashton, Laura, Georgia, Cara and James
KYTE Doris Ada Ciss Peacefully in hospital on June 23rd, 2006, aged 78 years, of Malvern. Beloved wife of Cyril. Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church, Malvern on Tuesday, July 4th, at 2.30 p.m., followed by Cremation. Family flowers only please but
BUNN Olive Aged 93 years. Sadly passed away at home on Sunday, June 25th 2006. Wife of the late George Bunn and a very much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium
BOSBURY Educational Foundation has grants available for further education. The grants are for school leavers going on to further education and applicants must have lived in the parish of Bosbury for at least three years. The grant amount is at the discretion
ON July 8-9, All Saints, Hollybush, will play host to a flower festival with the theme of capital cities. A fantastic array of arrangements will greet you as you approach the gate and beyond. There is more than adequate parking on Hollybush Common, which
HIS old band hit the top 10 with a cover of a Christina Aguilera song and toured with Bryan Adams - and now a former Droitwich musician is aiming for further fame with his new act. Twenty-four-year-old bassist Tom Swann's band Speedway graced the charts
VIKRAM Solanki's competition best score of 92 was not enough to save Worcestershire from defeat by a single run in a thrilling Twenty20 clash at Bristol. Gloucestershire skipper Jon Lewis held his nerve with the visitors requiring just three off as many
MEP Philip Bushill-Matthews will be guest of honour at a pig roast organised by Upton and Hanleys branch of West Worcestershire Conservative Association. The event takes place at Duckswich House, Yewleigh Lane, tonight (Friday). Mr Bushill-Matthews will
IT'S bingo time at Upton Memorial Hall on Tuesday (July 4), at 7pm for 7.30pm. The session is being run by the Friends of Beechwood, in aid of residential and day care clients at the home in Ryall.
UPTON will welcome members of the Co-operative Group celebrating International Co-op Day tomorrow (Saturday). Members will arrive after a cruise on the River Severn from Worcester and go to the Memorial Hall. There Labour chief whip Jacqui Smith will
I wonder if any of the council ostriches were sitting in the same Newtown Road traffic queue as I was this morning (Friday, June 23) at 8.45am. The queue stretched from the shops (a notorious pinch-point) right back past St Joseph's school (making road
Your report on the "half fence" erected on the Upton viaduct (Malvern Gazette, June 9) raises several important, but unanswered issues. The trees were declared unsafe well after the viaduct construction had been completed. Had they been unsafe during
A SITE has been chosen for a new statue commemorating Morgan Motor Company founder H F S Morgan and his son Peter. The £80,000 bronze statue will be located near the Abbey Gateway in the centre of Great Malvern. Roger Moran, the man behind the project
Drunken youngsters who have assaulted at least two residents who challenged their behaviour are part of a worrying trend of anti-social behaviour in West Malvern, say police. A spate of damage to cars, hedges and signs in the area has coincided with the
teenager Matthew Green has won an award for his life-saving action after helping a school friend who collapsed. Matthew, 15, a former pupil at Dyson Perrins, High School in Malvern, was one of 11 youngsters from Worcestershire nominated for West Mercia
THE death of her much-loved dog has inspired a Malvern woman's plans to open a pet crematorium. Kate Preston, of Half Key Farm, is going into business with vet Rowena Fourie to create a service she says is needed by pet owners. After her labrador/collie
WHEN he supported the campaign to retain Ledbury ambulance station,former mayor Noel Roberts had no idea how glad he would be the campaign was successful. On Tuesday, Coun Roberts suffered a heart attack while taking part in a safety inspection at the
World Cup fever is upon us. England is awash with flags. Flags on cars; flags hanging out of windows; gardens covered with flags. Meetings and other events are cancelled so people don't miss a match. People are enthralled. People's idiosyncrasies come
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed England international Andy Gomarsall will not see out the final two years of his contract at Sixways. The club have given no reason for the scrum-half's departure, which comes just 12 months after he moved up the M5 from
PROTESTERS against plans to convert open land in Greenfield Road into allotments have presented Malvern Town Council with an 80-name petition. At a meeting on Tuesday, the council also heard a short presentation from Les Wiggett, representing the residents
Rescuers battled through the dark to reach two young men trapped in Tank Quarry, North Malvern. The pair were eventually lowered to safety after a two-hour operation involving firefighters and a police helicopter. The men, from the Birmingham area, raised
PETER Turner is refusing to be downbeat despite missing the cut in his first event on the Europro Tour. The Vale Golf and Country Club pro made his tour debut at the Heydon Grange Classic in Hertfordshire at the start of the month and fired rounds of
THE Reg Phillips Trophy meeting will be held at Shelsey Walsh, ten miles west of Worcester, tomorrow (Saturday). Featuring a variety of cars and motorcycles - from pre-war Austin 7 racers to Lotus sports cars and sidecars - it is named after a great supporter
FIVE novice riders were among the 17-strong field in the second of Velo Club Sevale's 'come and try it' time trials. Fastest of the five was M Pedder, although I Wall took the over-40 award, whilst experienced club members Mike Amery and Bill Douglas
AN open tennis evening is being held for adults at Manor Park Club, Albert Road North, Malvern tonight (Friday, June 30) at 6.30pm. It is a chance to tour the club's facilities, don your tennis kit and try out the courts, rackets can be provided.
THE eleventh running of the Worcester Pitchcroft 10K and fun run has been organised for next month. As with the Race for Life event, both races follow a route around the Worcester racecourse on Sunday, July 16. This popular event provides the opportunity
A PENSIONER has died after a fire broke out in the bedroom of his Evesham flat. The man in his 60s was unconscious when firefighters broke into his first-floor home and, despite efforts by paramedics to resuscitate him he, was pronounced dead. The blaze
As the new football season approaches, Powick FC are on the lookout for players aged 17 and over. For the first time, Powick will be running three sides this season, one Saturday and two Sunday. Anyone interested in playing can contact Graham Bird on
AFTER last season's first league honours, Leigh and Bransford Badgers FC are undergoing major expansion. The club starts the season in its new ground, Ralfs Field Stadium, which it has been developing over the last 18 months. It boasts two mini-soccer
A NEW housing scheme which aims to ensure homes are fit and proper to live in has proved a big success, according to the city council. The new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) scheme allows private landlords to obtain a special licence to prove the
THE wait is finally over for many Pershore youngsters as work is set to begin on the town's new skate park after years of consultation were completed last week. The skate park will cost around £100,000 to build and will be sited in Abbey Park near the
BROMYARD opted for first use of another fine batting wicket for this WCL division one fixture at North End Lane. BARNARDS GREEN II v BROMYARD II Openers Williams and Benbow added 44 quick runs before the former fell for 15. This brought in D Scorer and
Worcester Nomads I V Coombes Wood GOOD all-round batting helped Nomads as they were sent in after losing the toss in this Worcestershire Cricket League division two game. WORCESTER NOMADS I v COOMBES WOOD Malcolm Jones (38) and Simon Harris (62) gave
AN early start time due to football seemed to bring good fortune to Barnards Green second XI on Sunday. BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY II V DROITWICH II Skipper Marek Wajzer elected to bat first but Droitwich got off to a great start, getting openers Dave Marshall
BELBROUGHTON hung on for a WCL division four draw as Green were unable to prise out the last two wickets, despite having 15 overs to do so. BARNARDS GREEN III v BELBROUGHTON On a lively track due to overnight rain, Green were sent in and set about posting
MORE than 250 children played Kwik Cricket in a tournament at Upton's Hill Centre. The mixed event was for children in Years 5 and 6 and was organised by Malvern Hills District Council, through the Community Cricket Scheme. A total of 24 teams from 22
BARNARDS GREEN CRICKET CLUB WEEKEND TEAMS Saturday, July 1 1st XI v Brockhampton (home). Meet 12.30pm. C Smedley (capt), A Binks, T Williams, R Williams, P Harris, P Drinkwater, J Clarke, D Bell, K Golder, R McCard, T Clarke. 2nd XI v Brockhampton (away
MALVERN cyclist Ben Dale was a member of the winning team when riders descended on Eastnor Castle Deer Park for the world's biggest 24-hour mountain bike festival. The winning team, Giant, completed 46 laps in 24 hours, nine mins, 23 secs to beat Scott
MALVERN'S Liam Killeen scored his best result in World Cup XC racing with second place at Mont-Sainte-Anne in Canada. Christophe Sauser won the event, giving Liam's Specialized Factory Team a 1-2 in the penultimate round of the UCI World Cup. In hot and
BROMYARD's openers shared a stand of more than 240 to chase down a competitive score at home on Saturday. BROMYARD v BARNARDS GREEN Opponents Barnards Green had been sent in and Rich Williams and Kev Golder put on 47 in nine overs before the former was
"FOUR cab drivers appeared as witnesses at the Malvern County Court on Monday, when the death of an Irish terrier formed the subject of inquiry," reported the Gazette a century ago. "The dog had been killed by a motor, and the cabbies - two subpoenaed
JUNE 30-JULY 1 County Drama Festival At Areley Kings Village Hall. JULY 1 Sequence, Ballroom and Latin Dance Come and join Debbie at Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Road, Worcester from 7.30pm. Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Dancing With Brian's Supersounds
UNTIL JULY 1 From the water to the hills: Photographic art exhibition by Womanseyeview at Malvern. Worcester Branch for the Embroiderers' Guild: Exhibiting in the Craft Cases at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester. Open Monday-Friday
JUNE 26 - JULY 1 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers A rootin' dancing, singing revival of Howard Keel's classic musical at Malvern Theatres. JUNE 26 - SEPTEMBER 2 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Starring Brian Conley and Gary Wilmot. A truly scrumptious occasion
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed England international Andy Gomarsall will not see out the final two years of his contract at Sixways. The club have given no reason for the scrum-half's departure, which comes just 12 months after he moved up the M5 from
EVER since Mankind first lurched out of the caves and decided to construct something a little more salubrious, builders have strode the earth, lords of all they survey as they scurried about scaffolding and rooftop. Of course, we know them well. They're
JONES Rosemary John and Alison express sincere thanks to all Family, Friends and Colleagues for the love and support extended to them at this very sad time. Also, for the many cards, letters, messages and kind donations received in memory of Rosemary
AMOS David "Binne" Fell asleep June 30th, 1967 Who had a beautiful nature and a heart of gold, To us a memory that will never grow old. Always in our thoughts. Grace and Babs. Published in paper 30/06/2006
HIS old band hit the top 10 with a cover of a Christina Aguilera song and toured with Bryan Adams - and now a former Droitwich musician is aiming for further fame with his new act. Twenty-four-year-old bassist Tom Swann's band Speedway graced the charts
Events/talks June 30-July 9, Ledbury Poetry Festival, www.poetry-festival.com. July 1 Dilwyn School Fete, 2.30pm. 1 Almeley Village Fete and Barbecue, 2pm-6pm. 01544 327314. 1 Scything Workshop, Llanwarne Churchyard, 10am-1pm, 01568 611154. 1 Llangarron
tonight Born In Chicago and Dave Arcari - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Acker Bilk & The Paramount Jazz Band - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Come Together - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Cheltenham Music Festival - Various venues
JUNE 30 A Fair Trade Concert An eclectic collection of local talent performing in aid of Oxfam, at the Angel Centre, The Butts, Worcester from 7.30-11pm. All welcome. JULY 1 Best of the West End The world's greatest musicals in concert at Spetchley Park
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