Theatre January

Until Jan 5-Cinderella at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5pm & 7pm. £8-£16. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (PG) 2pm daily, 6.30pm daily

Odeon Worcester: Booking now for Monsters Inc (U) - Released Feb 8th. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (PG) 11.45, 12.45, 3.30, 4.30, 7.15, 8.15 (Free list suspended); Harry Potter & the Philosophers Stone (PG) 1.30, 4.45, 8.00 (Free list suspended); Serendipity (PG) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45 (Free list suspended); A Christmas Carol - The Movie (PG) Fri-Sun Only 12.15 (Free list suspended); Mean Machine (15) 2.00, 4.15, 6.45, 9.00 (Free list suspended); The Princess Diaries (U) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45 (Free list suspended); Behind Enemy Lines (12) 12.30, 3.00, 5.30, 8.00 (Free list suspended); Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - The Grinch (PG) 10.30, Atlantis (U) 10.30, Shrek (U) 10.30; Senior Screen - Greenfingers (15) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Lord of the Rings (PG) The Fellowship of the Rings (Battle, violence & fantasy horror, may not be suitable for under 8's) 10.30, 12.30, 2.30, 4.15, 7.30, 8.00; Serendipity (PG) 8.00; The Princess Diaries (U) 11.45, 2.20, 5.00; The Mean Machine (15) 8.40; Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (PG) 11.30, 1.00, 3.00, 4.30, 7.15; Behind Enemy Lines (12) 1.30, 3.50, 6.15, 8.45; UGC Kids - Dr Dolittle 2 (PG) Doors 10am, starts 10.15am - Children & adults £1.50 - Under 8's must be accompanied 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.

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

Every Wednesday-Ceroc French Jive at Coppertops, Worcester, 7.45pm. Details (01905) 567717.

4-Simon Grant at the Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

Folk and Jazz January

Appleyard Traditional Folk Dancers meet every Thursday at Earls Croome Hall, near Upton. 8pm. New dancers (female) and musicians (male or female) welcome. (01905) 371268.

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.

4-Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at The Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm.

Clubs & Societies January

Friends Social Group for Single People aged 26-46. Meet Tuesdays & weekends. Phone Avrill (01905) 20541 or Martin (01905) 613796.

Every Thursday Malvern Scottish Dancing Club at Poolbrook Primary School, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. Tel (01684) 561680/540047.

Malvern Retired Teachers' Association meets monthly for a varied programme of social activities. Details from J Rogers (01684) 573730.

Malvern Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings at St Andrews Church Hall, Poolbrook, Malvern, play starts 7.15pm. Tel: 01684 594379.

Kawasaki Motorcycle Owners Club meets third Tuesday each month at Malvern Motorcycle & Light Car Club, Link Way (off Howsell Road), Malvern Link.

Ledbury Branch ARC, Whist Drive on third Wednesday of every month at St Michael's, Ledbury, 8pm.

Malvern Writers Circle meet second Wednesday of the month at Church Meadow Court, Graham Road. 7.30pm. Contacts (01684) 563784, 561215 or 564318.

Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs' Club meets second Tuesday of month at The Town Club, Worcester Road, Malvern, 7.30pm onwards. Details (01905) 351568.

Circle Dance evenings at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Link Top, Malvern, 8-10pm, first and third Wednesdays each month (except August). Contact Sunnara Vivian on (01684) 891261.

Malvern 18 Plus Groups, a social organisation for all aged between 18 and 35, meet every Monday at The Manor Park Sports Trust, Albert Road North, Malvern. Phone 07968 261138 or email malvern18plus @dial.pipex.com for further information.

Malvern X Stitchers meet 2nd Monday of the month at the Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7.30-9.30pm. Details: Lesley Brankin (01684) 892259 or Barbara Cox (01886) 832246.

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 first Monday of the month the Malvern & District Aquarist Society meet at 8pm at The Anchor Inn, Yates Hay Road, Malvern Link.

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 First Wednesday-Parkinson's Disease Society (Herefordshire & Worcestershire Branch) meet at Storer Court, Geraldine Road, Malvern. 2pm. Contact (01905) 424977.

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

4-Malvern Architectural Society meet at the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College, Albert Road North, Malvern. 7.30pm. Joe Hillaby - Early Churches of Eastern Europe (Georgia) pre 1000.

9-RSPB Worcester & Malvern group meet at Powick Village Hall. 7.30pm. Adults £1, children free. Chris Beer - Whale Watch in the Azores.

9-Take Two Social Cub for unattached adults meet at the Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern. The Club meet Wednesday and weekend at various venues. Telephone (01684) 561874/ 562695.

9-Malvern Civic Society meet at the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. AGM & Ian Wilson - The Ironbridge Project.

10-Worcester Philatelic & Postcard Society meet at Powick Village Hall. 7.30pm. John Mayne - Togo II.

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

10-Beacon Camera Club meet at the Wyche Institute, Malvern. 7.45pm. Audio Visual - Mel Stalworthy AWPF LRPS LMPA.

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.

6-Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair at Three Counties Showground. 8.30-10am £3.50, 10am-5pm £2.50.

Miscellaneous January

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

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.

Meditation on Monday evenings, 8-10pm, for beginners and experienced. For more details (01684) 566254.

Make beautiful quilts for your home! New classes starting in patchwork and quilting - beginners welcome. Well qualified and experienced teacher, small friendly groups. Interested? Call (01684) 575835 for details.

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 Saturday, weather permitting - Come and play French Boule at the Marlbank Pub. From 2.15pm. No equipment needed. Contact Sarah Tindle (01531) 890978.

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 Thursday-Taoist Meditation & Healing with Salvador March at the Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road. 8.30pm. Tel: (01684) 892023. Also Tai Chi & Qi Gong, 7pm.

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 573663/563750.

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

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 (10684) 578315.

Every second Wednesday each month. Malvern Cancer Support Group. At 7.30pm, Touchstone Centre, Geraldine Road, Malvern. Support and friendship for patients and their families. Tel (01684) 564831.

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.

For Children January

Every Monday-Kung Fu & Yoga for Children at the Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 4.45pm. Details (01684) 572443.

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.

Exhibitions January

Until mid-Jan-Landscape Contrasts by Pam Foort at Malvern Hills Gallery, Worcester Road, Malvern. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

Walks January

5-East of Worcester. Meet Imperial Road 8.40am for an easy 10.5 mile walk via Spetchley Park, Oldhouse Farm, Wolverton Hall, White Ladies Aston, Broughton Hackett & Bredicott. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Gerry (01684) 561157. MHDFS.

5-Meet main car park Old Hills 10am for a walk in the Callow End area. Leader: Alan Reilly. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

8-A Walk centred on Bransford. Meet Imperial Road 9am for an easy 7.5-mile walk around the parishes of Bransford & Leigh. Leaders: Meryl & Frank (01684) 575114. MHDFS.