Theatre May

To May 18-Three Sisters by Anton Chekhow at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30 & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts May

18-ESO with Helen Roberts (viola) perform Mozart at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. Tickets £6-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277. Part of the Mozartfest.

19-Chandos Symphony Orchestra perform Wagner at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.45pm. £8-£13. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Bend it like Beckham (12) Fri 8.30pm, Sat 3pm & 8.30pm, Sun 3pm & 7pm, Mon-Thurs 7.30pm. Mulholland Drive (15) Wed 22nd only 8.15pm in the Forum.

Odeon Worcester: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) 11.40*, 2.40, 5.40, 8.40 (* Fri, Sat & Sun Only) (Free list suspended); Panic Room (15) 12.00, 3.00, 6.00, 8.30; Gosford Park (15) 12.00, 3.00; Dog Soldiers (15) 6.00, 8.30; Bend it like Beckham (12) 12.00, 6.00; I am Sam (12) 2.45, 8.30; Ice Age (U) Sat & Sun Only 11.40; Dark Blue World (12) 1.45, 4.15, 6.40, 9.00; Showtime (12) 12.30, 6.30; Y Tu Mama Tambien (And your mother too) (18) 3.00, 9.00; About a Boy (12) 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 8.45; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - The Princess Diaries (U) 10.30, Monsters Inc (U) 10.30, Harry Potter & the Philosophers Stone (PG) 10.30; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed Only - Doors Open 10am - Pearl Harbor (12) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: New early bird ticket - all prices before noon Sat & Sun only £2.95, Adult prices before 5pm Mon-Fri only £3.90 - Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) Fri 1.00, 1.45, 4.15, 5.00, 7.45, 8.15, Sat, Sun 10.45, 1.00, 1.45, 4.15, 5.00, 7.45, 8.15, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1.00, 1.45, 4.15, 5.00, 7.45, 8.15; Panic Room (15) Fri 3.10, 5.50, 8.40, Sat. Sun 11.55, 3.10, 5.50, 8.40, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 3.10, 5.50, 8.40; About a Boy (12) Fri 2.10, 6.00, 8.30, Sat, Sun 11.40, 2.10, 6.00, 8.30, Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 2.10, 6.00, 8.30; Dog Soldiers (15) Fri 1.20, 3.40, 6.10, 8.45, Sat, Sun 6.10, 8.45, Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 1.20, 3.40, 6.10, 8.45; Bend it like Beckham (12) Fri 2.15, 5.15, 8.15, Sat, Sun 11.30, 2.15, 5.15, 8.15, Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 2.15, 5.15, 8.15; Ice-Age (U) Sat, Sun 11.50, 2.00; UGC Kids - Monsters Inc (U) Doors 10am, starts 10.30am - Children & adults £1.50 - Under 8's must be accomp by adult. ID may be required for 12, 15 & 18 Cert films.

Pop and Rock May

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

Every Wednesday-Ceroc French jive at Archdales Club, Blackpole, Worcester, 7.45pm. Details (01905) 567717.

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

17-Stewart Lee at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

17-Bluesman Bill Thomas from Texas + support at O'Malleys, Bromyard. 8.45pm. Admission Free.

18-Up & Running at the Express Inn, Malvern. 9.15pm. Admission Free.

19-Sijen at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8.45pm.

21-Phil Bates at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

Folk and Jazz May

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.

Clubs & Societies May

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

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 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.

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

Every Tuesday-P H Badminton Club meet at Malvern College Sports Hall. 8-10pm. Social standard. Visitors welcome. Contact (01684) 575656.

Wyvern Swim & Sun Club naturist swims on 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Small club site near Ledbury. Enquiries (01452) 417004.

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

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

Malvern Northern Society, Summer programme. Details (01684) 566689.

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

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

17-Ledbury Embroiderers' Guild meet at The Community Centre, Ledbury. 7.30pm. £1.50 members, £3 visitors. Richard Box - Adventures in Embroidery.

18-Ledbury Embroiderers' Guild Workshop with Richard Box at the Community Centre, Ledbury. 10am-4pm. £18 non-member, £14 members. Details (01531) 670179.

18-RSPB Worcester & Malvern Members' Group visit to Knotbury. 10am.

19-Falconers Country Dance Club meet at Bromyard Leisure Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard. 7.45-10.30pm. Sheila Mainwaring.

21-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the GWRSA Club, Barton Yard, Hereford. 8pm. G Davies - Steam slides.

21-Friends Social Group for singles 26-48 weekly pub night at the Oakapple, Spetchley Road, Worcester. 9pm. Contacts (01905) 350525/426474/723249/759415.

22-Take Two Social Cub for unattached adults meet at the Portobello, St Johns, Worcester. 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) 573398/562695.

23-Worcestershire Naturalists' Club meet Langdale Wood car park, nr Malvern Wells. 7.30pm. Leader: Michael Pettigrew.

Sales & Bazaars May

Malvern WI Friday Market 9.30-11.30am.

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, Traidcraft.

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

18-Gardeners' Market at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

18-Jumble Sale at St Katherine's Hall. All proceeds to the Doctors Surgery at St Katherine's.

Miscellaneous May

Every Wednesday, Extend, exercise for the retired (over 50s). Join our friendly weekly class, 9.15am in the Link Room, St Matthias' Church, or 11am in the Lyttelton Room, Church Street, Great Malvern. (01684) 562220.

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 Willie Thornes Snooker 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 Willie Thorne Snooker 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 Wednesday-Malvern MIND weekly Support Groups at Lyttelton Rooms. 10.30am-Noon. Also Sundays 2.30-4.30pm at Social Education Centre, Off Geraldine Road. Details (01684) 574709.

Every Fri-Paint on location with tutor Glynis Wilsdon throughout the summer term. Please telephone (01684) 574265 for details.

Every Wednesday-Healing clinic at the Therapy Centre, Runnings Park. 8pm. Tel (01684) 573868.

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

Every Thursday-Modern dance class at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £3.30. Contact (01684) 573663/563758.

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.

17-Manor Park outdoor bowls social evening. 6pm for 6.30pm. New bowlers welcome. Details (01684) 574630.

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

18-Open Garden & coffee morning & Bring & Buy Sale at 3 Stocks Lane, Newland, Malvern. 10am-12.30pm. All Welcome. Proceeds towards providing paper for printing Chinese bibles.

18-Something Different charity ballroom & sequence dance at Dyson Perrins C of E High School, Malvern. 8-11.30pm. £2.50. Bookings (01684) 574741/564823. In aid National Assoc for Colitis & Crohn's Disease.

18-Manor Park outdoor bowls Coffee Morning. 10am. All welcome. Cakes, books etc.

20-Reiki Natural Healing Clinic at Welland Village Hall. 2-4pm. Details (01684) 594882.

For Children May

Every Monday & Friday - Welland Teddy Bears meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. Details Louise (01684) 593838.

Every Monday & 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.

Talks May

17-Dr Steve Brady - Living in the Light of Eternity at Lansdowne Methodist Church, Great Malvern. 7.30pm.

18-Geoff Martin of Unison - PFI at County Hall, Spetchley road, Worcester. 1-5pm. £5, concs £2.50. Organised by Worcester Trades Union Council

18- Dr Steve Brady - Living in the Light of Eternity at Lansdowne Methodist Church, Great Malvern. 3.30pm & 6.30pm.

21-Mr S Cox - The work of SARA, the Severn Area Rescue Association at the Great Hall, Royal National College, College Road, Hereford. 7.30pm. Organised by Herefordshire & Marches Assoc.

Exhibitions May

To May 31-Rhythms & Colours by Mike Storer at Upton-upon-Severn Library throughout May. Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat.

To June 1-Spring Awakening, oil paintings by Pat Handley at the Foal yard Gallery, Bransford. Info (01886) 833337.

To June 15-Spring Botanical & Floral Exhibition at On the Wild Side, Great Malvern. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Entrance free.

Until June 30-Exhibition of work by Lawrence McGowan, Adrienne Craddock & Jan Fryer at the Hay Makers Gallery, Hay-on-Wye. 10.30am-5pm.

Gardens May

Every Wed, Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday 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 Wed & Thurs-Garden open at Little Malvern Court, 5m S of Great Malvern on A4104. 2.15-5pm. Hall & garden £4.80, garden only £3.80.

Walks May

18-Spring Special - Cotswold Stately Homes & Stately Stones. Meet Imperial Road 8.30am for 14 mile moderate walk partly on the Macmillan Way. Bring packed lunch. Leader; Gerry. MHDFS.

18-Alternative Longdon Marsh. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 6mile easy walk around Welland Court, Hill End, London March Wildlife Trust property to Castlemorton Church & Common. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Dorothy & Stella. MHDFS.

19-Meet 2pm at Langland Centre, Sherrards Green Road for 2-3 mile circular walk. Sole-Mates Walking Group.

19-Meet 10am lay-by off A438 Fromes Hill for 8-10 mile moderate walk with good views from Fromes Hill. Leader: Janet. Leadon Vale Group of the Ramblers' Assoc.

21-A Trip to the Glasshouse. Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for 8 mile moderate walk in the May Hill area. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Roy & Peggy. MHDFS.

22-Meet 7pm at Langland Centre, Sherrards Green Road for 2-3 mile circular walk. Sole-Mates Walking Group.

23-Meet Bridge Street 9.20am for a 5mile walk taking in the views from May Hill. Pub lunch available. Leaders: Alan & Hilary. Ledbury Walkers' Club.