Theatre January

To Jan 26-Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society present Rapunzel by Michael Buchanan-Smart at the Market Theatre, Market Street, Ledbury. Tickets £6, £4 students from theatre or telephone (01531) 633760/632769.

To Jan 19-Malvern Theatre Players present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. £6.50 & £8.50, Box Office (01684) 892277.

22-26-Worcester Gilbert & Sullivan Society present HMS Pinafore with Trial by Jury at the Malvern Festival Theatre. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £8-£10. Box office (01684) 892277.

Concerts January

20-ESO & Sergei Khachtryan (violin) perform Ernst/Schubert, Chausson, Ysaye, Sarasate, Ravel & F Waxman at the The Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £6-£22. Box office (01684) 892277. Part of the ESO 21st Anniversary Season.

24-Douglas Boyd (oboe) & the Vellinger Quartet perform Haydn, Bliss, Mozart & Brahms at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £12. Box Office (01684) 892277. Presented by Malvern Concert Club.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (PG) 7pm daily, 2pm Sat, Sun & Thurs.

Odeon Worcester: Booking now for Monsters Inc (U) - Released Feb 8th. See it first. Vanilla Sky (15) Thurs only 6.15, 9.00; Black Hawk Down (15)* 1.30, 4.45, 8.15 (* Warning: Contains frequent strong battle horror); Mulholland Drive (15) 2.30, 5.30, 8.30; Long Time Dead (15) 12.15, 2.30, 4.45, 7.00, 9.10; Lord of the Rings (PG) 11.45, 12.45, 3.30, 4.30, 7.15, 8.15; Harry Potter (PG) Fri-Weds 12.00, 3.15, 7.00, Thurs Only 12.00, 3.15; Rat Race (12) 12.30, 3.00, 5.30, 8.00; The Princess Diaries (U) Sat & Sun Only 11.00; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - The Grinch (PG) 10.30, Atlantis (U) 10.30, Shrek (U) 10.30; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed Only - Doors Open 10am - Americas Sweethearts (12) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Monsters, Inc (U) Book now - Advance screenings Sat Feb 2nd & Sun Feb 3rd 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, 6.30, 8.30; Black Hawk Down (15) Contains frequent strong battle horror 1.30, 5.00, 8.10; Long Time Dead (15) (1.50 not Sat/Sun), 4.00, 6.20, 8.40; Vanilla Sky (15) Advance Screening - Thurs 24th Only 8.20; Rat Race (12) 12.30, 2.50, 5.45, 8.40; Lord of the Rings (PG) The Fellowship of the Rings (Battle, violence & fantasy horror, may not be suitable for under 8's) 12.30, 3.00, 4.15, (7.30 Not showing Thurs 24th), 8.00; The Princess Diaries (U) 12.50 Sat/Sun Only; Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (PG) (Sat/Sun Only11.40), 12.10 , 4.00, 7.15; UGC Kids - See Spot Run (PG) Doors 10am, starts 10.15am - Children & adults £1.50 - Under 8's must be accomp by adult.

Pop and Rock January

Every Friday-Jam sessions at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, near Malvern, 8.30pm. Free Admission. All musicians welcome.

18-Silvertone at the Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

18-Gary Charman at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern.

18-Intrigue at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall. Admission Free.

19-Take Two, popular duo, at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

19-Stagefright Karaoke Roadshaw with DJ Veggieboy at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8pm.

19-Clive John at the Express Inn, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

22-Dave Beale at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern.

Folk and Jazz January

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 Friday, Somers Traditional Folk Club, The Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Contact Sam Simmons (01684) 575704.

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.

18-The Kenny Davern Quartet at Hanley Castle High School, near Upton-upon-Severn. 8pm. £10 (members £8) from Pepperpot Print or (01684) 593794. Presented by Friends of Upton Jazz Festival.

20-Abbey Jazz with Ted Taylor (cornet/flugel), Chris Pearce (clarinet), Brian Mellor (guitar/banjo) & Tony Caldicott (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

Clubs & Societies January

Friends Social Group for Single People aged 26-46. Meet Tuesdays & weekends. Phone Martin (01905) 613796.

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.

Every Tuesday, Old Meg (Northwest Morris Dancers and Band) at Malvern. 8-10pm. New dancers and musicians welcome. Liz (01684) 540279 or Jane (01684) 892725.

Malvern Chess Club meets every Friday at the Malvern Hills College from 7.30pm. Details 574874 or 568398.

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.

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

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

Every Wednesday-The Rotary Club of Ledbury meet at 7pm in The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury. Contact Roy Poole (01531) 632349.

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

Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) Over 60 Club at the Salvation Army, Newtown Road, Malvern. 2.45pm. Details 01684 574458.

Malvern National Woman's Register meet regularly offering informal discussion. Contact Pat Hindle on (01684) 572723.

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 Northern Society, Winter Programme. Details (01684) 566689.

Malvern Women's Singing Group meet every Tuesday (from September) 8-10pm. Sunrise Centre. Wonderful harmonies learned by ear. Tel: (01684) 892482 or 565854.

Every Saturday - Malvern Petanque Club (French Boules) meet outside Great Malvern Station (weather permitting). 2pm. Details (01684) 891999/564807.

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

Malvern Motor Cycle & Light Car Club (off Howsell Road, Malvern Link meet every Monday & Friday, special interest nights 1st Wednesday & 3rd Tuesday. Members & non-members welcome. Details (01684) 893102.

18-Ledbury Embroiderers' Guild meet at Leadon Bank Day Centre, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Members £1.50, visitors £3. Talk by Frances Pickering.

19-Ledbury Embroiderers' Guild workshop with Frances Pickering at the Community Centre, Ledbury. 10am-4pm. £14 members, £17 non-members. Contact (01531) 670179.

22-Malvern Motorcycle & Light Car Club (off Howsell Road) AGM. 8pm. All members welcome.

22-Malvern Floral Art Club meet at St Andrew's Hall, Poolbrook, Malvern. 2pm. Bob Harris - Over the Rainbow.

23-Take Two Social Cub for unattached adults meet at the Crown, Powick. The Club meet Wednesday and weekend at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 561874/562695.

23-Alfrick Sequence Dance Club meet at Alfrick Village Hall. 8-10pm. With tuition (01886) 832403.

24-Worcester Philatelic & Postcard Society meet at Powick Parish Hall. 7.30pm. Trevor Radway - Inland Revenue.

24-Institution of Civil Engineers Midlands Assoc Hereford & Worcester Group meet at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. 6pm for 6.30pm. A Journey down the River Severn - Don Shuker. Details 0121 456 2345.

25-Ledbury & District Society meet at Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Roy Palmer - Secret River: an exploration of the Leadon Valley.

Sales & Bazaars January

WI Friday Market now open 9.30- 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.

Miscellaneous January

Every Tuesday evenings, Rising Dragon Tai Chi weekly classes at Ascension Hall, Malvern. Local instructor Daphne Robson (01886) 812571.

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 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 Monday (except Bank Holidays) -Spiritualist Meetings at Earls Croome Village Hall, 7.30pm. Details on (01684) 594775.

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-12 noon. Also Sundays 2.30-4.30pm at Social Education Centre, Off Geraldine Road. Details (01684) 574709.

On-going Meditation Groups Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm. 10 week course. £60. Details: Helen Lees (01684) 560317.

Every Fri-Enjoy Painting with Glynis Wilsdon at Langlands Community Centre. 2-4pm. Bookings (01684) 574265.

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) 573663/563750.

Every Tuesday & Wednesday-On-going Meditation Groups. 7.30-9.30pm. £60 per ten weeks. Details: Helen Lees (01684) 560317.

Every Monday-Spiritual Awareness Meditation Group at the Sun Rise Centre. £3. Contact Jayne Frost (01684) 568647.

Every Wednesday-Quiz Night at Malvern Hills Hotel. 8.30pm. £1 per person. Great cash prizes.

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

Every Wednesday-Self-healing & internal arts (meditation & Tai Chi) at the Wheel of Life Centre. 8pm. Details Anthony Rushton (01684) 578315.

Every Thursday-Meditation Group Longchen Bhuddist Foundation at the Wheel of Life Centre. 8pm. Mary Spears (01886) 832090.

Every Thursday-Netball Coaching run by Malvern Comets at the sports hall, Dyson Perrins High School, Malvern. 6-8pm. Minimum age 14 yrs. Contact (01684) 560984 or (01905) 359293.

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

Every Tuesday-Learn to Jive, Jazz/Jive Swing dance classes for all at Dyson Perrins C of E High School, Yates Hay Road, Malvern. Beginners 7pm, Intermediate 8.30pm. £4.50. Tel: Vanessa (01452) 720425.

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

21-Reiki Natural Healing Clinic at Welland Village Hall. 2-4pm.

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

For Children January

Every Monday & Thursday - Welland Teddy Bears meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. Details Julia (01684) 565842.

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.

Walks January

19-The Longest Field in Worcestershire? Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for a 10 mile moderate walk crossing the Worcestershire Way ridge twice in the morning followed by a gentle stroll near a Worcestershire Way circular, through orchards, in the afternoon. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Mike (01684) 562943. MHDFS.

19-Meet Beacon Road car park 10am for a 4 mile walk on the hills. Leaders: Hazel Court & Suzanne Keen. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

19-Meet Bridge Street 9.40am for a 4.25 mile walk from Much Marcle towards Marcle Ridge and returning near Marcle church. Leaders: Eric & Jill. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

24-Madresfield - Callow End. Meet Imperial Road 9am for a 9 mile easy walk to Callow End - out via Madresfield and back via Newland. Pub lunch available - names to leader by Mon, Jan 21. Leader: Tom (01684) 562883. MHDFS.