Pershore

HERITAGE AND HISTORY SOCIETY: The next monthly meeting will be held today (Thursday) at 7.30pm at Wulstan Hall, Priest Lane, Pershore. The speaker will be Mr Gerald Heath and his subject will be 'Evesham Past and Present'. Admission is free to members and £1 for visitors. Everyone is welcome.

TREFOIL GUILDS AND THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION: Are holding a fund raising, bring and buy coffee morning on Saturday, May 4 at St Andrews Hall, Pershore, 10am to noon. Entrance is 30p which will include tea/coffee and biscuit. The coffee morning is to raise funds for 'Acorns Hospice and Pershore Trefoil Guild.

INNER WHEEL AND ROTARY CLUBS OF WORCESTER: Raising money for St Richard's Hospice invite you to a concert given by the Band of West Mercia Constabulary and Rebecca Taylor with Eileen Trevis in Pershore Abbey on Saturday, June 1, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 which include a glass of wine. The compere will be Mike George. Tickets are available from A La Carte, Blue and Sugar 'N' Spice, Pershore or by ringing 01905 770896.

ANIMAL CHARITIES FAIR: At the Big Hall, Peopleton, is being held on Saturday, May 11, between 2pm and 4.30m. There will be barn owls, ferrets, snakes, frogs and many more animals. The event is supported by many other animal charities, who will be supporting the event. Home made cakes, provisions, tombola, and raffle and refreshments will be available. Unfortunately no dogs will be allowed in the hall.

FLOWER AND CRAFT SHOW: Are now circulating programmes, schedules and entry forms for this year's show which will take place on Saturday, August 10, between 1pm and 5pm at The Angel Hotel Riverside Gardens, High Street, Pershore by kind permission of Mr Juan Mendez. Programmes and schedules are available in most shops in town.

ARTS THEATRE CLUB: The club's AGM was followed by an evening of words and music, provided by club members, which was very much enjoyed by all present. It was noted that the club was formed in 1963 to provide fund raising support to the Swan Theatre in Worcester and will have its 40th anniversary next year, and it was agreed that special events should be organised to celebrate this.

An outing to the Symphony Hall in Birmingham to talk on the hall's new organ, followed by an organ concert was enjoyed. A visit to Birmingham Hippodrome to see the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 'Hobson's Choice' has been arranged for May 25. Outings to Gloucester Cathedral and Nature in Art at Twigworth, Castle Bromwich Gardens and to Chavenage are being organised for the summer months.

The final evening meeting of the season will take place on Friday, May 17, at 7.30pm at St Agatha's Hall, when Dorothy Norman will give a talk entitled 'Music and Me'. New members are always welcome. Contact Jean Norcott on 01386 561624 about future events.

DANCE AT 8: Present Salsa and Latin Line dancing at Abbey Park First School, Pershore starting on Tuesday, May 7. Salsa will commence at 7.30pm until 8.30pm and Latin Line from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Costing £3 per person with a special for both classes of £5.

MICROCHIPPING YOUR DOG: The Evesham National Canine Defence League, with the support of Wychavon District Council will be microchipping dogs for only £9.50 at Pershore One Stop Shop, Civic Centre, Pershore on Tuesday, May 21 between 10am and 2pm.

WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST: Spring Open Day at Tiddesley Wood, nature Reserve, Pershore on Sunday between 10am and 5pm.

GOLDEN JUBILEE CONCERT IN THE PARK: Monday, June 3, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, featuring the Allen Francis Big Band followed by fireworks. For further information ring 01386 554235.

FRIENDS OF PERSHORE COTTAGE HOSPITAL: Are having a coffee morning on Thursday, June 13, at 10am at St Andrews Church Hall. The annual raffle will be drawn with many prizes donated by the trades people of Pershore in support of the local Cottage Hospital.

WORCESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: Are presenting an Afternoon Concert in Pershore Abbey. The concert is being held on Saturday, May 18, at 2.30pm. Tickets are £6 (concessions) £5, students £3, children free.

DANCE AT NUMBER 8: Fridays, join anytime: 6:30-7:30pm, Video Pop Stars. Age 7 to 16. Join anytime.

7:30-8:30pm Improvers Latin and ballroom club, for those who would like to add to their dancing.

8:40-10:00pm Practice Party. Every Friday, Latin, Ballroom, Salsa, Merengue, and Swing. Only £2.50 per person. No partner necessary, ongoing.

Mondays 8:30-9:30pm, Loads of Latin, for absolute beginners. Latin American dance class which includes Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Mambo basics (8 weeks)

Tuesdays, am, join any time, 10:30-11:30 Gentle Steps (Over 50s or for those for feel they are). Age Concern-trained instructor. Fun exercise for men and women. Only £2.50 per person per week

Abbey Park First School Pershore:

Tuesdays (starting May 7)

7:30-8:30pm, Salsa for absolute beginners. No Partner necessary (8 weeks)

8:30-9:30pm Latin Line Dancing. A fun Dance/Exercise class.

Rhythms Learn actual Latin Dance steps professional, easy to

Special Deal - take both classes,Salsa and Latin Line for only £5 per person per week

For more information phone 01386 556 665.