Events in and around Worcester

May 6 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, for further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 7: Morning jumble sale, in aid of St Mary's Church, at the Old Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich. All welcome.

May 7: Worcester Record and CD Fair at Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester (next to Tramps night club). Admission free.

May 7: Worcester Rock 'n' Roll, featuring Doomsday Rockers, plus support disco, at Christopher Whitehead High School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. No bar, so please bring your own drinks. Tickets available on door. For further details telephone Gerry on 01905 21313.

May 7: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Members' Group) is meeting for a six-mile walk to Elan Valley. A minibus is available provided enough people book places. For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

May 7: Friends of Beechwood are holding a summer plant sale, in aid of residents and day care clients, at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn. There will also be a raffle, tombola, white elephant and more. All welcome.

May 8: Take Two social club for unattached adults is meeting at National Trust car park next to Royal Oak, Bromyard Downs, for a three-mile circular walk on the Downs, including Brockhampton parkland. For further details telephone Rex on 01885 483180.

May 8: Plant Fair at Croome Park. Normal admission to park. Further details 01905 371006.

May 9: Timberdine Machine Knitting Club meet every second Monday of the month at Timberdine Home for the elderly, Timberdine Avenue, Worcester. We are a friendly group and meet to exchange ideas and help each other. For further information telephone 01684 569438 or e-mail stananna@tiscali.co.uk. All welcome.

May 9: Worcester Society of Artists outdoor sketching at Shrawley Wood, meet at the Countryside Centre. For further details telephone Derek Davis on 01905 355038.

May 9 and every Monday: Country Western line dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, for further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 9: Computer Club for the over 50s, beginners, learners of internet and e-mail. Details from Angie Harris 01905 726652.

May 10: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Members' Group) is meeting for a morning walk, led by Garth Lowe, to Alfrick. Meet at Alfrick village hall car park. SO748532. For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

May 10: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

May 10: Friends, Worcester Group is meeting at The Portobello St John's, Worcester. For further information telephone 01905 428666 or 345340.

May 10: Editing camcorder films on Adobe Premiere elements, will be demonstrated at the meeting held by Worcester Camcorder Club at Perdiswell Youth Club, Worcester. For further details, telephone Ruth Bennett on 01905 423439.

May 10: Bat Walk at Croome Park. Join bat consultant Rebecca Collins to learn more about Croome's nocturnal residents. Booking recommended. For further details please telephone 01905 371006.

May 11: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Members' Group) is meeting for a talk on Churchill, in Search of Ross's Gull by Brayton Holt. For further details telephone Margaret Jupe on 01684 893808.

May 11: Take Two, Social group for the unattached is meeting at The Mount Pleasant, Malvern. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

May 11: WI New Group meets every second Wednesday every month at the Pump House, Gheluvelt Park. Please come and join us.

May 11: Live Wyres, social singles club, is meeting at The Talbot, Barbourne, Worcester. For further details telephone 01562 742389.

May 11 and every Wednesday: Country Western line dancing at Martley Village Hall. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 12: Wetlands and Woodlands Walk at Croome Park. Join NT Nature Conservation Advisor Simon Barker to learn about the flora and fauna of Croome wetlands and woodlands. Booking recommended. Further details from 01905 371006.

May 13: Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of ballroom and sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 for further details.

May 13 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 14: Brian and Philomena invite you to a ballroom, Latin and sequence evening, in aid of St Richard's Hospice. Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at St John's Sports Centre, Worcester. Licensed bar. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 to book a table.

May 14: Food and folk evening at Rushwick Village Hall, Rushwick. (no bookings necessary). For further information telephone Eddie on 01905 425651.

May 14: Morning car boot sale in aid of Worcester & District Cats Protection at Knights Cider Farm, Storridge.

May 14: Craft Fayre at the village hall, Bredon. Free admission. Refreshments available. For further details telephone Three Shires Craft Guild on 01386 750475.

May 15: Car boot sale in aid of Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter at The Shelter, Hawthorn Lane, Newland, Malvern. All welcome.

May 16: Worcester Society of Artists is meeting in the Studio at the Swan Theatre for a demonstration by Ron Jones Portrait Pastels. For further details telephone Derek Davis on 01905 355038.

May 16: Computer Club for the over 50s, beginners, learners of internet and e-mail. Details from Angie Harris 01905 726652.

May 16 and every Monday: Country Western line dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 17: Watercolour tuition with David Birtwhistle at Croome Park. Further details from 01905 371006.

May 18 and every Wednesday: Country Western line dancing at Martley Village Hall. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 18: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Portobello, Bransford Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

May 18: Live Wyres social singles club is meeting at The Blackpole, Blackpole, Worcester. For further details telephone 01562 742389.

May 19: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

May 20: Rock and Roll with Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome.

May 20 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 21: Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of ballroom and sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 for further details.

May 21: A charity dance at Dyson Perrins CE School Malvern organised by Paul and Enid McGuire in aid of County Air Ambulance. For further details and table bookings please telephone 01684 574741.

May 21: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Members' Group) is meeting for a walk. Meet at Hollybush car park on A438, 2 miles from Eastnor. SO 759369. For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

May 23: Worcester Society of Artists is meeting in the Studio at the Swan Theatre for an appraisal of members' recent work by Giuliano Ponzi. For further details, telephone Derek Davis on 01905 355038.

May 23: Computer Club for the over 50s, beginners, learners of internet and e-mail. Details from Angie Harris 01905 726652.

May 23 and every Monday: Country Western line dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, for further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 24: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

May 25: Take Two, social group for the unattached, are meeting at The Crown, Powick. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

May 25: Live Wyres social singles club is meeting at The Perdiswell, Droitwich Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 01562 742389.

May 25 and every Wednesday: Country Western line dancing at Martley Village Hall, for further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 26: Worcester Northwick Townswomen's Guild is meeting at Young People's Leisure Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 454318. New members welcome.

May 27 and every Friday: Country Western partner dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, for further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

May 28: Ballroom and sequence dance in aid of Leukaemia Research 2005, at St John's Sports and Leisure Centre, Worcester. Dancing to Stephen Gill. To book a table telephone Jacque on 01905 455265. All welcome.

June 1: Live Wyres social singles club is meeting at The New Inn, Ombersley Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 01562 742389.

June 1: Take Two, social group for the unattached, are meeting at The Northwick Arms, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

June 1: Ramblers' Association Worcester Group is meeting at Chaddesley Village Hall GR888736 off the A448 for an easy five-mile walk going through the Randans and Nutnells Wood. Telephone leaders Janet and John 01905 772122 for details.

June 2: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

June 4: Social Night with Brian's Supersounds. Music for all tastes at Droitwich British Legion, Salwarpe Road, Droitwich. Licensed bar. For further enquiries telephone 01905 770080. Members and bonafide guests.

June 4: Garden open to the public at Gladderbrook Farm, Heightington, Bewdley, three miles west of Stourport -on-Severn.

June 4: Worcester Rock 'n' Roll, featuring Persuaders, plus support disco, at Christopher Whitehead High School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. No bar, so please bring your own drinks. Tickets available on door. For further details telephone Gerry on 01905 21313.

June 4-5: Garden open to the public at Orleton House, Stanford Bridge, from Worcester (A443) 10 miles then B4203, 6 miles east of Tenbury Wells.

June 5: Dog Show and Fun Day in aid of Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter at Hawthorn Lane, Deblins Green, Nr Malvern. For further details telephone 01299 823571.

June 5: Ramblers' Association Worcester Group is meeting in Ombersley village by Cricket Club Explorer 204 GR845633, park on roadside for a 5 mile moderate walk. Passes Hadley, Oldfield and Uphampton. For further details telephone Mary on 01905 353503.

June 5: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Members' Group) is meeting for a walk to Ashmoor Common. For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

June 8: Take Two, social group for the unattached, are meeting at The Mount Pleasant, Malvern. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

June 8: Burford House Gardens open to the public. Eight miles from Ludlow on A456, 1 mile west of Tenbury Wells.

June 9: Ramblers' Association Worcester Group is meeting at The Garage, Bringsty Common (GR 703552) for a moderate 8 mile circular walk through Knightwick, Suckley and Whitbourne. For further details telephone David and Val 01905 456338.

June 10: Narrow Gauge Railway Society is meeting at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link, when Bryan Boskett will be talking about Vintage Welsh NG. For further details telephone Bill Burton on 01684 567928.

June 11: The Walled Garden, at 6 Rose Terrace, Worcester is open to the public. Half mile from Cathedral via Fort Royal Hill, off London Road A44.

June 12: Open garden at 24 Alexander Avenue, Droitwich Spa.

June 12: Astley Country gardens, 3 miles of Stourport-on-Severn are open to the public.

June 12: Pershore Gardens in centre of town are open to the public.

June 12: Prickley Bungalows, Martley, seven miles north-west of Worcester is opening its garden to the public.

June 15: Take Two, social group for the unattached, are meeting at The Portobello, Bransford Road. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

June 16: Ramblers' Association Worcester Group is meeting at St Peter's Church car park Landranger150 GR014572 for an 8 mile moderate walk via the Millennium Green and Morton Underhill. For further details telephone Brian or Rene 01527 893182.

June 18: Ramblers' Association Worcester Group is meeting at Little Hereford church MR 554680, for a moderate eight mile walk to include Brimfield, Ashford Carbonell and Little Hereford. For further details telephone Cedric on 01905 779872.

June 18: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Members' Group) is meeting for an evening walk to Cannock Chase. Meet at Seven Springs car park SK 003204.For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 20891.

June 18: Gardens open to the public at Eastgrove Cottage Garden Nursery, Shrawley, between Shrawley and Great Witley B4196/A443.

June 18: Craft Fayre at St Michael's Hall, Bishops Cleeve. Free admission. Refreshments available. For further details telephone Three Shires Craft Guild on 01386 750475.

June 19: Open garden at The Tynings, Stoulton, five miles south of Worcester.