Theatre September

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

23-28-English Touring Theatre present King Lear with Timothy West at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2pm & 7.45pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts September

20-Gospel music performed by Malvern Witness Choir at Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £2, children free, available from church or on door.

October

4-First concert of the new English Symphony Orchestra series at Malvern Theatres presents an evening of Austro-German Romanticism with soloist Noriko Ogawa. Tickets £7 to £23, concs £1, ESO Friends 25 per cent discount, under-18s £6, from the box office on (01684) 892277.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: The Sum of All Fears (12) 8pm daily except Mon 23rd. Matinees Sat & Sun 3pm

Odeon Worcester: Tuesday Bargain Day, every film, every seat, every body £3. Signs (12A) 1.15, 3.45, 6.15, 8.30 (Free list suspended); Swimfan (12A) 1.00, 3.00, 6.00, 8.15; Bourne Identity (12A) 1.00*, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 (* Not Sat/Sun); Spiderman (12A) Sat & Sun only 11.00; O (15) 1.30, 6.15; Alternative Odeon presents - Once upon a time in the Midlands (15) 4.00, 8.30; Stuart Little 2 (PG) Sat & Sun only 11.00; A Walk to Remember (PG) 12.45, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30; Lantana (15) 3.30, 8.15; The Guru (15) 1.15, 6.00; My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) 1.40, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed Only - Doors open 10am - Free tea, coffee & biscuits - About a Boy (12A) 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: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 1.20, 3.40, 6.00, 8.20, Sat/Sun 11.10, 1.20, 3.40, 6.00, 8.20; Swimfan (12A) Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2.10, 4.30, 6.40, 9.00, Sat/Sun 11.55, 2.10, 4.30, 6.40, 9.00; Signs (12A) Fri & Sat 12.30, 1.30, 3.00, 4.00, 5.45, 6.30, 8.30, 9.10, Sun 11.55, 12.55, 2.30, 3.25, 5.30, 6.10, 8.15, 8.45, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 12.55, 2.30, 3.25, 5.30, 6.10, 8.15, 8.45; The Bourne Identity (12A) Fri, Mon, Tues,Wed, Thurs 2.30, 5.20, 8.20, Sat/Sun 5.20, 8.20; The Importance of Being Earnest (U) Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2.40, 5.30, 8.00, Sat/Sun 5.30, 8.00; Men In Black 2 (PG) Sat/Sun 12.10, 2.30; Scooby Doo (PG) Sat/Sun 10.30; Spider-Man (12A) Sat/Sun 11.10,2.10; UGC Kids - Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (U) Doors 10am, starts 10.10am.

Pop and Rock September

Every Friday & Saturday-Over 30s disco at Great Malvern Club, 8pm. Dress smart casual.

Every Thursday, Friday & Satur-day-House and club classics at Don Pedros.

20-Phil Bates at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

21-Doomsday Rockers at Hanley Castle School. £6. Organised by Malvern Crepes & Drapes.

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

24-Silvertone at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

Folk and Jazz September

Appleyard Dancers meet every Thursday at Earls Croome Hall, near Upton. 8pm. New dancers (female) and musicians (male or female) welcome. (01905) 830285.

Music session at the Prince of Wales, Ledbury every Wednesday 8.30pm. Bring instruments.

Malvern Folk Dance Group meet Mondays 7.30-9.30pm, St Andrew's Hall, Poolbrook. Contact Malvern 572055. Classes in english folk dances.

Every Sunday-Free acoustic jam session at West Malvern Social Club (next to village hall). Friendly session for musicians of all levels. Bring your own instruments. 8.30pm-11pm.

Every Tuesday-Perdido Street Jazz Band at the Fox & Hounds, Lulsley. 9pm.

21-Jazz Jive Club Night at Whittington Village Hall. 8pm. £5. Details (01453) 828557.

22-Jazz Jive new class - learn to jive at Fernhill Heath War Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. £4. Contact (01453) 828557.

23-Abbey Jazz with John Burnett (trumpet), Peter Carlton (clarinet/tenor) & Ken Jones (piano) at the Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook, Malvern. 8.30-11pm. Admission Free.

Clubs & Societies September

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

Malvern Special Needs Swimming Club, every Saturday at Splash 5.15 - 6.15pm. Tel. Evelyn Cunningham (01684) 560445.

Every Monday-Ledbury Badminton Club play at the Leisure Centre, John Masefield High School. 6.30-9.30pm. Social standard. Visitors & new members welcome. (01531) 631892.

Every Monday evening-Foley Arms Bridge Group play rubber or Chicago bridge at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. Details: Doreen Elliott (01684) 561525.

Malvern Women's Singing Group meet most Tuesdays 8-10pm. Sunrise Centre. Tel: Mary (01684) 892482.

Every Saturday - Malvern Petanque Club (French boules) meet outside Great Malvern station (weather permitting). 2pm. Details (01684) 891999.

Chase & Upton Badminton Club club nights Monday & Friday. Home matches on Thursdays. Contact (01684) 574684 or (01684) 592125.

Every Wednesday-Ledbury Salsa Club meet at 8pm at the Royal Oak, The Southend, Ledbury. £4. Beginners very welcome. Contact (01531) 635187.

Malvern Hills National Childbirth Trust organises social events for parents with young children, antenatal classes, breast feeding counselling, Valley cushion & breast pump hire etc. Information Paula (01886) 880134.

Every Thursday-Dance at 8 - best dancing in Worcestershire at Malvern Link Top. Details (01386) 556665.

Last Tuesday of month (Exc Aug & Dec)-University of the Third Age meet at the Youth Centre, Malvern. Enqs D Huntley (01684) 561016.

Every Thursday-Malvern Samba band meet at West Malvern Village Hall. 8-10pm. Contact Sam (01684) 540909.

20-Ledbury & District Embroiderers' Guild AGM at the Community Centre, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Helen Keenan - Patchwork & Quilting. Visitors £3, members £1.50.

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

24-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at GWRSA Club, Tolladine Road, Worcester. 8pm. John Holliday - A Gricer's lot in 2001.

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

24-Malvern Northern Society meet at URC Hall, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Oberammergau: a talk with slides by Amos Fugler. Details (01684) 566689.

25-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Crown, Powick. 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.

26-Worcester & District Philatelic & Postcard Society meet at Powick Hall. 7.30pm. Committee entertains.

Sales & Bazaars September

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.

Every Friday-Tea & coffee served at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 10-11.45am.

20-Autumn fair at the United Reformed Church Hall. 10am-noon. Stalls, cakes, refreshments, competitions. Organised by Malvern North District Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice & District Funds.

21-Gardeners' Market at the Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

Miscellaneous September

Every Tuesday Coffee Morning at St Matthias Church Hall, Malvern Link. 10-noon. Everyone welcome. Transport may be provided. Contact Age Concern Malvern on (01684) 560666.

Every Thursday Ballroom & Latin dancing. Welland Village Hall. 8-10pm. (01684) 310624.

Every Thursday - Yoga in Pregnancy at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 10-noon.

Every Thursday afternoon-Post Natal Yoga at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 12.45-2.45pm.

Every Sunday come & hear some Good News at the Gospel Hall, Cowleigh Road, North Malvern. 6.30pm. Transport available. Tel (01684) 569706.

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.

Modern Dance classes and tap at Cecilia Hall, Church Street, Great Malvern. £3.40. Contact (01684) 573663.

Every Thursday-Jazz dance class at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £3.30. Contact (01684) 573663/569755.

Every Tuesday-On-going meditation groups. 7.30-9.30pm. £60 per ten weeks. Details: Helen Lees (01684) 560317.

Every Wednesday-Yoga at the Wheel of Life Centre. 10am & 6pm.

Every Wednesday-Angel meditation class at the Wheel of Life Centre. 8.30-9.30pm. Details Anthony Rushton (01684) 578315.

Every Monday-Meditation Group Longchen Bhuddist Foundation at 7 Clay Green, Alfrick. 7-9pm. Mary Spears (01886) 832090.

Every Tuesday-Tai Chi at Friends' Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. Inner Dance School of Tai Chi & Chi Gong. Details (01684) 562528.

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 and role play and rehearse short texts. Contact Martin for further details on (01684) 577756.

Second and fourth Wednesdays-New circle dance group at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road. 10am-noon. Beginners welcome. Tel: Mary (01684) 892482.

20-Tea Dance at Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. £1.50. Organised by Age Concern Malvern & District. (01684) 560666 for times.

21-Charity Dance with Something Different at Dyson Perrins C of E High School. 8-11.30pm. £2.50. In aid of Nat Assoc for Colitis & Crohn's Disease.

21-Birds of Prey Day at the John Moore Countryside Museum, Tewkesbury. 10am-1pm & 2-5pm. Adults £1, OAP & Students 75p, children 50p, family £2.50.

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-12 noon. All children welcome for birth - 4 years incl. Commences September 5. 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 September

23-Joe Hillaby - Halesowen Abbey: The National Significance at the Bradbury Centre, Worcestershire Association for the Blind, Sansome Walk, Worcester. 2.15pm. Organised by Worcestershire Archaeological Society.

Exhibitions September

Until Sept 25-Pencil to Paint, an exhibition of paintings & drawings by Barbara Graham at the Malvern Gallery, 1 Worcester Road.

To Sept 29-Artspace 200 - Contemporary art at Church Farm, Shrawley, nr Worcester. Admission Free. Details (01223) 832920.

26-28-Age Concern Malvern & District 12th Hobbies Exhibition at the Library, Graham Road, Malvern. 10am-4pm.

Gardens September

Every Wed, Sat, Sun until end September- Garden at The Bannut, Bringsty, near Bromyard open 2-5pm. Home-made teas. Plants propagated from the garden. (01885) 482206.

Every Thursday until end September- Garden at Barnards' Green House, Malvern open 2-6pm. £2.50, children free. Teas, plants. No dogs. In aid of National Gardens Scheme.

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.

Walks September

21-Eldersfield & Chacely. Meet Imperial Road 8.30am for 11 mile level walk based on Walk No. 52. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Sid. MHDFS.

25-Meet Langlands Community Centre, Sherrard's Green Road, Malvern 2pm for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468. Solemates Walking Group.

25-Beauty of a Brookside path. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 5 mile moderate walk in Shrawley & Holt Heath area. Pub lunch available. Leader: Tom MHDFS.

26-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for 5 mile walk near the River Severn from Maisemore. Leader: Oliver. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

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