A free return trip to any destination on the 675 bus route through the village on any Friday or Saturday in June and July is the attractive offer being promoted to heighten awareness and increase use of the service.

The route runs between British Camp and Ledbury, via Malvern Wells, Great Malvern, West Malvern and Colwall.

The offer will apply both to Newburys' daytime service and the evening service operated by DRM. The offer is available to West Malvern residents via a leaflet with a coupon to be handed to the driver on boarding the bus.

The leaflet should be delivered to all households in the village as an insert in the Hills Echo within the next few days. Copies may also be available in other locations such as the church and the pubs.

New travellers should be aware that not every bus calls at every destination - so take careful note of the timetable before planning your trip!

Sorry about the confusing dates given last week for the Village Hall entertainment Bless 'Em All. The dates were right, the days were wrong.

However, all is not lost. Tickets are still available for tonight's performance (Friday), at 7.30pm on the door, or in advance from Valerie Blackbourn on 564893.

A final reminder about Monday's car boot sale at the playing fields, from 10am-2pm. This is the last until the end of August, so addicts shouldn't miss it. Anyone requiring further details, should contact Richard Hammond on 01684 893951.