Theatre October

Every Sat-Quackery Codswallop - A nonsense puppet show. The shortest show in the smallest theatre - five minutes of nonsense on demand. Tickets £1. 11am-4pm.

To Oct-12-Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. Fri and Sat 5pm & 8pm. £16-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277.

11-Fern Hill & Other Dylan Thomas by Guy Masterson at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm £8. (01684) 892277.

12-Phil Fryer sings the song & love songs of Sinatra at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £16, £14. (01684) 892277.

14-Ann Widdecombe at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £8. Box Office (01684) 892277.

14-19-LADS presents Meeting Bea by Eric Pringle at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £6, £4 students from Ledbury Books & Maps, High Street, Ledbury.

15-19-La Cages aux Folles by Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30 & 7.30pm. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts October

12-Music in October at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £4, children £2. Refreshments included. Proceeds to loop system for Christ Church.

12-Herefordshire Symphonic Wind Band conducted by Kenneth Booth with Choirs from the Chase at Great Malvern Priory. 7.30pm. £6, children £3, family £12 from Lyttelton Well, Just So, Home-start & on door. In aid of Home-Start Malvern Hills.

13-Piano & cello recital by Roger Nichols & Corinne Frost at the Downs School, Colwall. 3pm. £8.50 (U21 £5) on door. In aid of Friends of ESO.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: The Bourne Identity (12) Fri-Sun 7pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm. Matinees Sat & Sun 3pm. Ken Russell's Elgar at Malvern Theatres Cinema. Sat Oct 12th Only. 11am. Part of the Autumn in Malvern Festival.

Odeon Worcester: See It First! - Thurs Only - XXX (12A) 12.45, 5.15, 8.10 (Free list suspended); Red Dragon (15) 12.30, 4.00, 8.00 (Free list suspended); Lilo & Stitch (U) 1.15, 3.45, 6.15, 8.45 (Free list suspended); One Hour Photo (15) 1.00, 3.25, 6.00, 8.30; Road to Perdition (15) 2.00, 5.00, 8.00; Signs (12A) 1.00, 3.25, 6.0, 8.30; My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) 1.30, 3.45, 6.00, 8.15; Van Wilder - Party Liaison (15) Fri-Weds 12.50, 3.00, 6.15, 8.40; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed Only - Hart's War (15) 10.30; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am -Monsters Inc (U), Star Wars Episode 2 (PG), Snow Dogs (PG).

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Advance Screenings from Nov 8th - Book NOW - Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PGtbc); Advance Screenings from Nov 20th - Book NOW - Bond: Die another Day (12Atbc); Advance Screenings Thurs October 17th only - XXX (12A) 12.30, 3.10, 5.50, 8.30; Red Dragon (15) Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2.40, 5.30, 8.30, Sat, Sun 11.45, 2.40, 5.30, 8.30; Lilo & Stitch (U) Fri 2.00, 4.15, 7.00, Sat 11.40, 2.00, 4.15, 7.00, Sun 11.40, 2.00, 4.15, 6.20, 8.25, Mon - Wed 2.00, 4.15, 6.20, 8.25, Thurs 2.00, 4.15, 6.20; My Little Eye (18) Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, 9.00, Sat, Sun 11.15, 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, 9.00; Road to Perdition (15) Fri, Sat, Sun (12.45 Fri only), 3.20, 6.00, 8.40, Mon, Tues, Wed 12.45, 3.20, 6.00, 8.40, Thurs 8.40; Van Wilder: Party Liaison (15) Fri, Sat only 9.00; My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) 1.20, 3.40, 6.00, 8.20; Signs (12A) Sat, Sun 11.40; Spider-Man (12A) Sat, Sun 11.40; UGC Kids - Sat Only - Ice Age (U) Doors 10am, starts 10.15am.

Pop and Rock October

11-Clive John at the Gay Dog, Baughton. 9pm.

11-Dave Miles at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

11-Dave Day at the Star Hotel, Upton-upon-Severn. 8pm-late. Admission Free.

12-Discofever at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8pm.

12-Clive John at the Swan, Hanley Swan. 9pm.

12-Stan Terry as Rod Stewart at the Star Hotel, Upton-upon-Severn. 9pm-late. £5.

13-Clive John at the Kings Head, Upton-upon-Severn. 9pm.

15-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern.

Folk and Jazz October

11-Singaround at the New Inn, Lower Howsell Road, Malvern. 8.30pm. Contact (01684) 577390.

12-Folk Dance Playford Style at Hanley Swan Village hall. 2.30-6pm. Caller Jill Price, live music. £3.50 to include refreshments.

13-Abbey Jazz with Mike Turner (clarinet), Jon Stone (trumpet), Bill Bickerton (piano) & Tony Caldicot (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

Sales & Bazaars October

Malvern WI Friday Market 9.00-11.00am.

Ledbury WI Friday Market 9.45-11.30am.

Every Thursday at Holy Trinity Parish Hall - Coffee & Stalls. 10-11.30am.

Every Friday at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road. 10-noon. Coffee, tea, refreshments, greetings cards.

Clubs & Societies October

11-Narrow Gauge Railway Society Hereford & Worcester Area meet at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 8pm. Lawrence Weeks - Far East Miscellany.

11-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Dave Withey - Tour de France et Angleterre.

11-Somers Trad Folk Club meet at the Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers Night.

15-Friends Social Group for singles aged 26-48 years meet at the Crown, Powick. 9pm. Weekly pub nights in and around Worcester. Contact (01905) 350525/759415/426474.

16-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Foley, Great Malvern. 8pm. The club meets Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 573398/562695.

16-Alfrick Dance Club meet at Alfrick Village Hall. 8-10pm. Details (01886) 832403.

Miscellaneous October

Every Sunday-Cash bingo at Malvern Town Football Club. Doors open 6.30pm. Eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance, alternating with Thornton House Disabled Children's School.

Every Friday--Cash bingo at Malvern Town Football Club. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance Funds.

Worcester Divers/ BSAC 0562 meet every Thursday at Sansome Walk Pool, Worcester. 8-10pm. Come along and meet us.

Every Wednesday evening - The Comedy Zone at Gonzos, 57-59 Lowesmoor, Worcester. Tickets £4/£5.

Every Tuesday-Coffee morning at St Matthias Hall, Malvern Link. 10am-12 noon. Organised by Age Concern, Malvern & District.

Every Wednesday-Malvern Samba Club meet at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern 8-10pm. Contact (01684) 540909.

Every Wed-Sun & Bank Holiday-Lower Brockhampton House (National Trust) open noon - 5pm. 14th C moated manor house on A44 nr Bromyard. Details (01885) 482077.

Adult tap, jazz & ballet. Details (01684) 573663.

Tuesdays & Saturdays-Improvisation & Text based Drama Workshops at West Malvern Village Hall. Tues 7-9.30pm, Sat 3.30-6pm. A series of workshops exploring inner characters through game & role play & rehearse short texts. Contact Martin for further details on (01684) 577756.

Every Thursday-Five-a-side football at the Chase High School. 8-9pm. All ages, all abilities. Contact George (01684) 591517.

Tues, Wed and Thurs-Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Classes at Pyramid Hall, The Pavilion, Ross Road, Ledbury. Tues 7-8.30pm, Wed 10.30am-noon, Thurs 7-8.30pm. First class £5, then £8. Details 07973 837680.

Every first and third Wednesday except Aug-Circle Dance evenings at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top. 8-10pm. Newcomers welcome. Sunnara Vivian (01684) 891261.

Teddy, Toy and TV Memorabilia Museum, Bromyard open Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Tuesday. Tel: (01885) 488329.

Every Tues-Tai Chi beginners class at Northleigh Primary School, St Peters Road (off Cowleigh Bank), Malvern. 7.30pm. Let go of stress gently. Altair (22 years experience) (01684) 562528.

Every Weds-Taoist self healing group meet in Malvern Link. 7.30-9pm. Details (01684) 892023 or 07977 875226. www.universal-tao.co.uk

12-Norwegian & English Day presented by Robson Ward, Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern. 11am-4pm. Cookery demonstration, exhibition, food and drink. Admission Free. Part of Autumn in Malvern Festival.

16-Reiki Healing at the Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 7-9pm. Details: (01684) 594882.

18-Tea Dance at Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. £1.50. Organised by Age Concern Malvern & District.

For Children September

Every Monday and Thursday-After school 'Mental Maths' classes at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. £38 per month. Suitable for children four years & upwards. Details: Rachel Tobin (01905) 423724.

Borrowers Toy Library now open at Sixways Trading Estate, Barnards Green, Malvern. Tues 9.30am-4.30pm & Wed 2-7.30pm.

Every Thursday-Parent and Toddler Group meet at the Salvation Army, Newtown Road, Malvern. 10am-noon. All children welcome for birth - 4 years incl. Contact Captain Melanie Smith (01684) 578078.

Every Mon & Fri-Welland Toddler Group meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. Birth to school age. £1 incl drinks, biscuits & activities for children & coffee for parents. Details: Louse (01684) 593838.

Every Thursday-Learn to dance like a pop star - Age 7-15 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 6.30-7.30pm. £3. Details (01386) 556665.

Talks October

11-Prospects for sheep farming by John Thorley, head of National Sheep Association at Welland Village Hall. 8pm following CPRE AGM (7.45pm). Non-members welcome.

13-Malvern Churches by Pamela Hurle at the Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern. 11am. Part of the Autumn in Malvern Festival.

14-Death of a King: the fate of Edward of Caernavon by Martin Haines at the Bradbury Centre, Worcestershire Association for the Blind, Sansome Walk, Worcester. 2.15pm. £2 visitors. Presented by Worcestershire Archaeological Society.

15-Evening talk by Bernie Prior at the Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 7.30-9.30pm. £5 on door.

17-Scott goes South - Travel slides from S America by Thelma Scott at the Lyttelton Rooms. 1pm. Part of Priory Lunch Box.

Exhibitions October

Until Oct 30-Exhibition of paintings by Malvern Terrace Artists at Malvern Town Council Office, 28 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern. 9am-1pm Mon-Fri.

12&13-The Four Seasons by Malvern Quilters at Malvern Hills College, Great Malvern. 10am-5pm. £2. Lucky door prize every day. Tea, coffee, raffle quilt.

Gardens October

Every Sat & Sun-Garden at Coddington Vineyard open. 2-5pm.

Daily-Garden at Moors Meadow, Collington, Bromyard open. 10am-5pm. £2, children free. Plants for sale. Tel (01885) 410318.

Every day until Oct 20-Picton Garden, Colwall open. 11am-5pm. Home of National Collection of Michaelmas Daisies. £2. Plants for sale. In aid of NGS.

13-National Collection of Nerines at Brookend House, Welland open 2-5pm. £2.50, children free. Tea & plants. In aid of NGS.

Walks October

11-Meet Langlands Community Centre, Sherrard's Green Road, Malvern 10am for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468. Solemates Walking Group.

12-Meet Hollybush top car park 10am for walk to include Raggedstone Hill & Chase End. Leaders: Hazel & Ann. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

12-Kilbury Camp. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 10 mile moderate walk to Kilbury Camp, Wellington Heath & Oyster Hill. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Sid. MHDFS.

12-Little used paths in Worcestershire. Meet 10am picnic site by Stoke Bliss & Kyre Village Hall on B4214 or Bridge Street car park 9.30am for seven mile moderate walk. Leader: Mike. Bring packed lunch. Leadon Vale Group of Ramblers Assoc.

13-Chase End Hill & Dingle Wood. Meet Whiteleafed Oak 2pm prompt for Gatekeeper Trust walk. Children & dogs welcome. Leader: Fiona. £3.

16-Dave Humphrys Memorial Walk. Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for 6.5 mile easy walk around Kempsey Common & Pirton. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Frank and Meryl. MHDFS.

17-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for pleasant five mile walk from Redmarley around the River Leadon valley. Leader: Tom. Ledbury Walkers' Club.