Theatre December

Until Jan 12-Dick Whittington at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. Times & ticket prices contact the box office (01684) 892277.

21,23,24-Christmas Quackery Codswallop at the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Malvern. Noon-4pm. £1 on door.

Concerts December

21-Christmas carol concert with Ledbury Choral Society & Tarrington Brass Quintet at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 7pm. £5 incl glass of wine from Ledbury Craft Centre.

21-Carol concert with Bromyard Wind Band at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 7.30pm. £5 & £4 from (01886) 488575.

21-Handel's Messiah by candlelight performed by the ESO with Saint Michael's Singers at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £16-£26. Box office (01684) 892277.

21-Festive Frolics family concert with Malvern Hills District Brass Band at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. 7.30pm. £6, concs £5 from (01905) 611427. In aid of County Air Ambulance.

22-Christmas carol concert with Malvern Festival Chorus at Great Malvern Priory. 3pm. £1.50. In aid of British Heart Foundation.

Cinemas December

Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) Fri 20 7.30pm, Sat 21 onwards 2pm & 6.30pm, Sun 2.30pm & 6.30pm, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day 2pm only. Closed Christmas Day.

Odeon Worcester: Sweet Alabama (12A) Fri-Mon & Thurs 12.00, 2.40, 5.30, 8.30, Tues only 12.00, 2.40; The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) Fri-Mon & Thurs 11.45, 12.45, 3.30, 4.30, 7.15, 8.15, Tues only 10.30, 11.15, 12.15, 2.50 (Free list suspended); Die Another Day (12A) Fri-Mon & Thurs 2.00, 5.15, 8.20, Tues only 12.00, 3.00 (Free list suspend); Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) Fri-Mon & Thurs 1.15, 4.45, 8.00, Tues only 11.45, 3.00 (Free list suspend); Like Mike (PG) 12.45, 3.15; The Santa Claus 2 (U) Fri-Mon & Thurs 1.15, 4.00, 6.15, Tues only 1.15, 4.00; Enough (15) Fri-Mon & Thurs 8.30; Anita & Me (12A) Fri-Mon & Thurs 6.30, 9.00; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only -10.30am - Scooby Doo (PG), Crocodile Hunter (PG), Stuart Little 2 (U). Cinema will be closed on Christmas Day.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) 11.15, 12.15, 3.00, 4.10, (7.15, 8.00 not Tues); Sweet Home Alabama (12A) 2.30, 5.10, (8.20 not Tues); The Quiet American (15) Fri, Sat &Sun 8.50, Mon-Thurs 5.45 (8.50 not Tues); Like Mike (PG) 12.10; Bond: Die Another Day (12A 11.00, 2.20, 5.20, (8.20 not Tues); Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 11.50, 3.40, (7.35 not Tues); The Santa Clause 2 (U) Fri 1.05, 3.50, 6.20, Sat, Sun 10.30, 1.05, 3.50, 6.20, Mon-Thurs 12.20, 2.50; UGC Kids - Sat only - Christmas Carol: The Movie (U) Doors 10, starts 10.15am. The cinema will be closed on Christmas Day.

Pop and Rock December

20-Stewart Lea at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

20-Christmas party showcase at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 7pm till late. £5.

20-Jungle Balls at the Great Malvern Club. £5 before 19pm. No entry after 11pm.

20-The Barflys the Malvern Hills Hotel.

21-Johnnie Wilson's Winter Wonderland at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm.

21-Tinkerbell + guests and DJ Ad-Lib + guests at the Great Malvern Club. £4.

21-Clive John at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm.

24-Christmas Eve party with Discofever at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

26-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel. 9pm.

26-Boxing Day Boogaloo with Sijen at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 7pm.

27-The Magic Bow Variety Show at the Great Malvern Club, Church Street, Great Malvern. £5.

27-Clive John at the Express Inn, Malvern. 9pm.

27-Christmas Motown cabaret with Chester Riggon at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 7pm. £5.

28-Will Killeen Band at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm.

Folk and Jazz December

22-Abbey Jazz Christmas special with Rik Vaughan (clarinet), Ted Taylor (trumpet), Martin Veasey (trombone), Roger Heeley (piano) &Roy Dutton (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-11pm. £3.

Clubs & Societies December

Malvern Motorcycle & Light Car Club (off Howsell Rd) club nights Mondays & Friday & speaker nights 1st Wed in month. Air rifle shooting 1st Fri, bikers' night 3rd Tues, skittles & social evening. Details (01684) 893102

Every Thursday Malvern Scottish Dancing Club at Poolbrook Primary School, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. Tel (01684) 561680/540047. (Sept to May only).

Malvern Retired Teachers' Association meets monthly for a varied programme of social activities. Details from J Rogers (01684) 573730.

Every Monday evening, Ledbury Sequence Dance Club, 8-10.30pm, Ledbury Community Centre.

Malvern Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings at St Andrews Church Hall, Poolbrook, Malvern, play starts 7.15pm. Tel: 01684 594379.

Old Meg Mixed Northwest Morris Dancers practice most Tuesdays. Contact Carol on 01905 424159 or Shelagh on 01684 574925.

Malvern Hills Green Party meets first Tuesday every month at 3 Manby Road Malvern, 7.30pm onwards, new faces welcome. Tel (01684) 574403, Mike & Trish Turner.

Malvern Link E Townswomens Guild meets every third Monday in the month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link at 7.30pm. Contact sec Mildred Pearce (01684) 560912.

Malvern Writers Circle meet second Wednesday of the month at Church Meadow Court, Graham Road. 7.30pm. Contacts (01684) 563784 (secretary), (01684) 569616 (chairman).

Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs' Club meets 2nd Tuesday of month at The Town Club, Worcester Road, Malvern, 7.30pm onwards. Details (01905) 351568.

Malvern Chess Club meets every Friday at Davenham House, Graham Road, Malvern, from 7.30pm. Details 01886 880010 or (01684) 574874.

Malvern and District Branch of the Royal Engineers Association meets on the first Tuesday of each month at The Royal British Legion Club, Bosbury Road, Cradley. 8pm. Information Tom Jones, 5 Orchard Road, Malvern.

Malvern 18 Plus Groups, a social organisation for all aged between 18 and 35, meet every Monday at The Manor Park Sports Club, Albert Road North, Malvern. 8.45pm. Phone (01684) 560249 or email malvern18plusUK @yahoo.co.uk for further information.

Malvern Northern Society meet last Tuesday of each month. Winter programme. Details (01684) 566689.

Malvern X Stitchers meet 2nd Monday of the month at the Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7.30-9.30pm. Details: Ellen Ingham (01684) 567168 or Barbara Cox (01886) 832246.

Every Monday & Wednesday-Ledbury Short Mat Bowling Club meet at the Community Centre. 9.30-12. New members welcome.

Malvern Recorded Music Society meets fortnightly on Mondays. Details (01684) 562779.

20-Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at the Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Details (01684) 575704.

24-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Portobello, St Johns & midnight carol service at local church. 8pm. The club meet Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 573398/892985.

27-Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at the Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Details (01684) 575704.

Sales & Bazaars December

21-Craft fair at the Guildhall, Worcester. 9.30am-4.30pm.

21-Farmers market at Malvern Council House car park. 9am-2pm.

Miscellaneous December

Spirituality Course based on the Bahai writings. 25 hours. Details (01432) 357314 (evenings).

20-Men's Drop In Health Centre at St Mary's Church Hall, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern. Mince pies. 9.30-11.30am.

20-Grandpa's Wigwam, a nativity with a difference at the Holly Mount Church Hall, Malvern. 5.30pm.

20-Rock band, New Men at Don Pedros, Malvern. 8pm. Admission Free.

21-Evening of Christmas words & music at Powick Parish Hall. 7.30pm. Details (01905) 831752/830838.

21-Parcel wrapping service & Father Christmas at Chill Out Zone Youth Caf, Newent. 10am-noon. Details (01531) 820224.

21-Fred Wedlock at the Coach House Restaurant, the George, Newent. 8pm. Details (01531) 820203.

22-Service of nine lessons and carols with the Pax Singers at All Saint's Church, Coddington. 3pm. Collection for Hospice Care Kenya.

23-Christmas words & music concert at Callow End Village Hall. 7.30pm. Details (01905) 831752.

23-Carol singing at the village centre Bishop's Frome. 6-8.30pm. In aid of Acorn Children's Hospice.

24-Bromyard Wind Band play carols outside the Falcon, Broad Street, Bromyard. 10am. In aid of Acorns.

28-Bosbury Big Breakfast at Bosbury parish hall. 8.30am. In aid of parish hall funds.

28-Festive Birds of Prey & Polecat Ferrets Day at the John Moore Countryside Museum, Tewkesbury. 10am-1pm &2-4pm. Adults £1, seniors/students 75p, children 50p, family £2.50. Details (01684) 297174.

Exhibitions December

Until Dec 21-Malvern Writers' Circle & Malvern Art Club exhibition at the Sir Barry Jackson Room, Grange Road, Malvern. 10.30am-4.30pm. Not Dec 14.

Until Jan 11-Trees: a cultural resource, work by 14 artists. Details (01886) 833337.

Until Jan 30-Paintings by Dave Peplow at Paper Moon, Malvern Link. 8am-5pm. Preview Dec 8, 1-5pm.

Walks December

20-Meet Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern 10am for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468. Sole Mates Walking Group.

21-In Tom Holland's Footsteps. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 9 mile easy walk taking in the Tom Holland Walk. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Maggie. MHDFS.

26-Boxing Day walk on the Hills. Meet Imperial Road 9.45am for 7.5 mile moderate walk on the Hills to the south of Wyche Cutting & returning by St Anne's Well. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Sybil. MHDFS.

27- Meet Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern 2pm for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468. Sole Mates Walking Group.

28-Walk off the pudding with Gerry. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 10mile partly hilly walk around the Frome Valley. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Gerry. MHDFS.