March 25: 25th Annual Alf Westover Memorial Lecture at the Frank Parkinson Lecture Theatre, Pershore College of Horticulture. An illustrated talk by Mr Michael Upward.

March 25 until Sept 28: The garden at The Bannut, Bringsty, near Bromyard will be open Wednesdays, weekends and bank holidays. Homemade light lunches and teas available. For further information telephone 01885 482206.

March 26: Ballroom and Sequence Dance in aid of Leukaemia Research 2005, at St John's Sports and Leisure Centre, Worcester. Dancing to Brian Supersounds. To book a table telephone Jacque on 01905 455265.

March 26: Special Easter Farmers' Market, at Bredon Village Hall, Worcestershire. Come along and purchase your local season fruit and veg preserves, eggs, cheese, wines, breads, sausages and more. For further details telephone Anne Mietke on 07730 326945 or visit www.worcestershirefarmersmarchkets.net

March 26-28: Craft Fayre at Memorial Hall, Upton upon Severn. Free admission. Refreshments available. For further details telephone Three Shires Craft Guild on 01386 750475.

March 26: April 8: Easter Activities at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. Bring the children along during the Easter holidays to join in the fun. Telephone: 01905 25371 for details.

March 26: Morning jumble sale in aid of Droitwich Canal Trust at the Old Library, Ombersley Street, Worcester. All welcome.

March 27: Worcester Rambling Club is meeting for a ten mile walk in the Longdon area, along the Worcestershire Way and Severn Way. For further information telephone 01905 28567.

March 27-28: Easter Trail at Croome Park with quiz questions leading to prizes in the park. There will also be a colouring competition, plus activities, and an Easter bonnet competition. Normal admission applies, but children wearing an Easter bonnet will have free entry to park. Small charge for activities. For further details please call 01905 371006.

March 28: Red Martley Hill Climb at Walsgrove Farm, Great Witley, Worcs. For further information telephone 01886 888803 or 01384 376780.

March 29: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

March 29: Intermediate Line Dance classes at The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard. Dance instructions followed by social dancing. For further information telephone Pam or Roger on 01905 452123. All welcome.

March 29: Worcestershire Camera Club's monthly meeting at Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester. India and other short stories by Leigh Preston.

March 29: Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern & Jazz. Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday's

All ages from 3 years to adults at the Emmanuel Church Community Hall, Blake Avenue, Droitwich. Contact Kirsty Purvis RAD Graded Examiner on 01905 29125.

March 30: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Foley Arms, Malvern. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

March 30: U3A meeting at University College, Worcester. Angela Hugman - Working as a physiotherapist in the Middle East. For further information telephone 01905 820018.

March 30: Live Wyres for social singles are meeting at The Perdiswell, Droitwich Road, Worcester. All welcome.

March 31: Worcester Lymphoedema Support Group are holding a Body Shop evening at Worcester City Football Club, St Georges Lane, Worcester. Everyone welcome. New members needed. Phone Lynette on 01905 25880 for further details.

April 1: The Malvern fundraisers for St Richard's Hospice are holding a Quiz Evening at Powick Village Hall. Tickets available from Joan Shiner on 01684 563269.

April 3: Worcester Rambling Club is meeting for an eight mile walk in the Cotswolds area of Birdlip. For further information telephone 01905 28567/763299.

April 3: Vintage Auction and Boot Sale at Alveley Social Club, 5 miles North of Kidderminster on A442. Proceeds to County air ambulance and Bridgnorth Vintage Machinery Club. No need to book. For further details telephone 01299 400756.

April 5: Institution of Civil Engineers (Midlands Region) are meeting at The Three Counties Hotel, Belmont Road, Hereford for a talk by Alan Rimmer on Roman Engineering in Hereford Part 2. For further information telephone Andrew Culley on 01432 261955.

April 5: Worcestershire Camera Club's monthly meeting at Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Match a slide competition.

April 5: The Lyppard Garden Society is meeting in The Barn, adjacent to St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Lane, Warndon Villages for a talk by Mr Pearce on Peonies. New members are very welcome. Any enquiries, please contact Cynthia or David Eastwood on 01905 22069.

April 5: Archaeologist, Angie Bolton will be at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum to help amateur collectors and excavators identify and record their finds. For further information telephone 01905 361827 or 25371.

April 5 and every Tuesday: New Adult Beginner/Improvers Line Dancing at St. Joseph's RC School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester. Dance to all music country/pop/latin and you don't need a partner. Further details Sharon on 01905 424415/07818 406108.

April 6: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Northwick, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

April 6: Live Wyres for social singles are meeting at The New Inn, Ombersley Road, Worcester. All welcome.

April 6 and every Wednesday: Kids Beginners Pop Dance to the latest dance/pop music and Kids Latin Class - cha, salsa, jive etc for boys and girls at St Josephs RC School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester. Further details Sharon 01905 424415/07818 406108.

April 7: Showcase at Gainsborough House Hotel, featuring bands and artistes from across the UK, to include Stars in their Eyes performers, Andy Nolan as Ronan Keating; Rob Cairns as Marc Bolan; Natalie McGraph as Kylie and more. For further information telephone Upfront on 01562 66350.

April 7: Powick Parish Ramblers are meeting at the Almonry, Evesham for a 5 mile walk. Telephone leaders Isobel and Peter Brant on 01905 23853 for further details.

April 7: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

April 7 and every Thursday: Adult Beginners Latin in Line, Waltz, Cha Cha and Swing Jive classes at St Swithin's Institute, The Trinity, Worcester. For further details Sharon 01905 424415/07818406108.

April 8: Brian and Philomena invite you to a practice night of Ballroom and Sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338.

April 8: Narrow Gauge Railway Society meeting at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link, when Jason Hickling/Phil Cotterill will be talking about Chinese and Austrian NG. Details: Bill Burton on 01684 567928.

April 9: Paper Gloves and Stockings workshop at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. Places are limited so book early. Call at Art Gallery or phone 01905 25371.