Until Aug 1: If you're aged 13-18 and love dancing then check out danceFest's Summer School at University College, Worcester. Telephone 01905 611199 for further details.

Until Aug 1: If you're aged 9-14 don't miss the Summer School at Malvern Theatres. No previous experience necessary. Telephone 01684 892277 for further details.

Aug 2: JazzJive Swing at Whittington Village Hall, Whittington, Worcester. For further information telephone Vanessa on 01453 828557.

Aug 2: Worcester Animal Rescue Shelter Summer Fayre at The Guildhall, Worcester. Telephone 01905 830014 for further details.

Aug 2: Sequence and Ballroom Dance, at Christopher Whitehad Girls School, Worcester. Tel 01905 458407 for further details.

Aug 3: Worcester Ramblers are meeting at the Half Way pub, Fernhill Heath for a 5 mile morning walk in the surrounding countryside. Telephone Beryl on 01905 774883 for further details.

Aug 5: British Lung Foundation are holding a meeting at Osborne Court, Osborne Road, Malvern Link with guest speaker. Telephone Peter Davidson on 01684 891653 for further details.

Aug 5: The Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Service is meeting, at United Reform Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further information contact Doreen Cook-Hopkins on 01905 26966.

Aug 6: Take Two Social Group for the unattached is meeting at the Bank House, Bransford. For further details telephone 427281/27415 or 428567.

Aug 6: Who Killed Sid Signet? Join the Wildlife Constabulary to help find out. Booking in advance is essential. Telephone the Rangers Desk at Young Rangers Club on 01905 722328 for further details.

Aug 8: August Jazz & Poetry at Pershore Town Hall.

Aug 8: Pershore Flower Festival, Angel Hotel, Riverside Garden, High Street, Pershore. For further details telephone Val Wood on 01386 554235.

Aug 8: Brian and Philomena would like to invite you to practice your Ballroom and Latin skills at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall, Worcester (A38 between Droitwich and Worcester) to Brian's Supersounds. 8.30-11.00. Bring your own refreshments. For further details and table reservations, telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338.

Aug 8: Narrow Gauge Railway Society are meeting in the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link (nearly opposite Malvern Link Railway). All narrow gauge railway enthusiasts welcome. For further details telephone Mr R F Walland on 01684 562772.

Aug 9: Brian and Philomena invite you to a Ballroom & Sequence Evening, in aid of St Richards Hospice. Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at St John's Sports Centre, Worcester. 8.00-11.30pm. Licensed bar. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 to book a table.

Aug 9: Worcester Rock 'n' Roll, featuring Rockabeats at Christopher Whitehead School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. For further details telephone Gerry on 01905 21313. Please bring your own drinks as there is no bar available.

Aug 9: Pershore Flower & Craft Show at Angel Hotel, Riverside Gardens, Pershore. Telephone Val Wood on 01386 554235 for further details.

Aug 9-10: Pershore Jazz Festival, Angel Hotel, Riverside Gardens, Pershore. Telephone Peter Farrall on 01386 554235 for further details.

Aug 9: Funky Face Painting! Bell Square, CrownGate, Worcester.

Aug 9: Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards - The Grand Opening of the Worcester Festival, starts from the Elgar Statue, High Street, Worcester.

Aug 9 - 22: Summer Festival Worcester Society of Artists, at All Saints Church. Deansway. Tel 357833 for further details.

Aug 10: Dance at 8 are offering a FREE American Swing dance workshop at Abbey Park Middle School, in conjunction with the Pershore Jazz Festival. Just come alone and have a great time! For more information telephone Paul Pritchard on 01386 556665 or e-mail info@dance8.freeserve.co.uk

Aug 11 & 18: Carnival! Arts Activities for Children at Worcester Arts Workshop. 21 Sansome Street, Worcester, daily. To book places telephone 01905 21095.

Aug 11-15: Movement Mania Dance Workshops for 9-13 year olds presented by DanceFest, at Worcester Arts Workshop, 21 Sansome Street, Worcester.

Aug 13: The Wildlife Games. This is your chance to race as a centipede, survive a sparrowhawk attack and have all you can eat at a worm restaurant! Telephone the Rangers Desk at Young Rangers Club on 01905 722328 for further details. Booking in advance is essential.

Aug 13: Take Two Social Group for the unattached is meeting at the Portobello, Bransford Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 427281/27415 or 428567.

Aug 13: Lunchtime Organ Recital given by Scott Ellaway at All Saints Church, Deansway, Worcester.

Aug 14-16: The 5th Worcester CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival at Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester.

Aug 14: The Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Service is meeting, at United Reform Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further information contact Doreen Cook-Hopkins on 01905 26966.

Aug 14: Worcester Ramblers are meeting at the Old Bush public House, Callow End for a 5-6 mile morning walk in the surrounding countryside. Telephone Chris on 01905 831415 for further details.

Aug 16: Ballroom & Sequence Evening at Powick Village Hall. Come along and dance the night away to Brian's Supersounds. 8-11pm. Bring your own refreshments. Telephone Philomena or Brian on 01905 454338 to reserve your table.

Aug 16: Worcester Ramblers are meeting at the Hawkbatch Car Park, on the right of B4194 for a morning walk in the surrounding countryside. Telephone Chris or John on 01215 503080 for further details.

Aug 16: Antiques Valuation Day at St Helen's Church, Fish Street, Worcester. £2 per item to be valued.

Aug 16: Paul and Enid invite you to their Charity Dance in aid of Acorns Childrens Hospice, at Dyson Perrins CE High School, Yates Hay Road, Malvern. Bring your own refreshments. For further details telephone 01684 574741.

Aug 17: Worcester & District Model Engineers Running Day at the club site Waverley Street, Diglis, Worcester.

Aug 17: Hunters Inn Farmers' Market, Longdon. Locally produced quality food, rural country crafts, refreshment and entertainment. Owl and Parrot Rescue, good service and a warm welcome! Contact Anne Mietke on 01684 833240 for further details

Aug 19: The Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Service is meeting, at United Reform Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further information contact Doreen Cook-Hopkins on 01905 26966.

Aug 20: Earth Walk. Discover miniature worlds, scratch and sniff your way through the hedgerows. Telephone the Rangers Desk at Young Rangers Club on 01905 722328 for further details. Booking in advance is essential.

Aug 20: Take Two Social Group for the unattached is meeting at the Foley Arms, Malvern. For further details telephone 427281/27415 or 428567.

Aug 21: Worcester Ramblers are meeting at the Lickey Hills Visitor Centre for a 7 mile morning walk in the surrounding woodland. Telephone Dave or Val on 01905 456338 for further details.

Aug 23: Worcester Ramblers are meeting at Whitbourne Village Hall Car Park for an easy 8 mile morning walk in the surrounding countryside. Telephone Cedric on 01905 779872 for further details.

Aug 23: Gardeners' Market with a good selection of hardy plants, at Church Room, Upton upon Severn. Admission free.

Aug 23: Great Comberton Show at Brailes Orchard, Pershore, with over 100 classes for fruit, vegetables, flowers, art & craft and wines. For further details contact Mike Newson on 01386 710252.

Aug 25: Pershore Plum Fair and Farmers' Market in Pershore Town Centre. A popular vibrant and musical town fair. For further details contact Lew Hammond on 01386 565518.