Theatre August

To August 18-Family Storytelling at the Courtyard, Hereford. 11ma & 2.30pm. Tickets £2.50. Box Office (01432) 359252.

18-Syd Lawrence Orchestra & Singers at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £13/£15, no concs. Box Office (01684) 892277.

22-Sept 1-Copenhagen by Michael Frayn at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 3pm & 8pm. Tickets £12-£20, Concs £1. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts August

19-Malvern Hills District Brass Band in the Bandstand, Priory Park, Great Malvern. 2.30-4.30pm.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Planet of the Apes (12). Fri 17 to Thurs 23 August. Fri and Sat 8pm. Sun to Thurs 7.30pm. Matinees - Sat, Sun, Wed 3pm.

Odeon Worcester: Heartbreakers (12) Thurs only 8.30pm (Free list suspend); Planet of the Apes, (12) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30 (Free list suspend); Final Fantasy (PG) 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45 (Free list suspend); The Parole Officer (12) 12.00, 2.00, 4.15, 6.15, 8.15; Help I'm a Fish (U) 12.30; Rush Hour 2 (12) 2.15, 4.15, 6.15, 8.15; Cats & Dogs (PG) 12.00, 2.00, 4.15, 6.15, 8.15; Swordfish (15) Fri-Weds 8.30; Dr Dolittle 2 (PG) 12.30, 4.30; Jurassic Park 3 (PG) 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 8.15; Recess (U) 12.00; Shrek (U) 2.30, 6.30; Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10.00am - Toy Story (U) 10.30; Digimon the Movie (PG) 10.30, Rugrats in Paris (U) 10.30; Spykids (U) 10.30; Senior Screen Presents - Doors open 10am - Wed only - Miss Congeniality (12) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: The first cinema subscription card 'Unlimited' is now on sale costing only £9.99 per month. This would allow you to see unlimited movies. (Terms & conditions apply - details available at cinema). Planet of the Apes 12.00, 3.00, 6.00, 8.50; The Parole Officer (12) 11.50, 2.10, 4.30, 6.50, 9.10; Final Fantasy (PG) 12.30, 3.20, 6.00, 8.40; Cats & Dogs (PG) 11.30, 1.40, 3.55, 6.10, 8.20; Rush Hour 2 (12) 4.15, 7.00, 9.15; Dr Dolittle 2 (PG) 11.50, 2.00; Jurassic Park 3 (PG) 3.50, 6.10, (8.25 not Thurs); Shrek (U) 11.30, 1.35; Saturday Kid's Club - 10am - Rugrats in Paris (U).

Pop and Rock August

17-Stagefright Karaoke party night with crazy dot. The Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern 8pm.

17-James Frame at the Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

17-Medford at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

17-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern.

17-Gaxki at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

18-Electric Leg at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

18-Clive John at the Swan, Hanley Swan.

18-Tony Mac at The Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm.

19-Edie Morton of the Bushbury's at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £3 on door.

19-Clive John at the Three Kings, Hanley Castle.

19-BBQ in the garden & music from "I've Just Seen Roger". The Brewer's Arms, West Malvern from 3pm. Admission free.

21-Dave Miles at The Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, 9pm. Free Admission.

21-Uncle Brian & Bowling for Soup at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £5 on door, free to junior members.

23-Mark Brannelly at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. Admission free.

23-Edwin Avenue at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. Free before 9.30pm & £4 after.

Folk and Jazz August

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.

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

Last Wednesday of the month-Singaround at the Nags Head, Malvern. 8pm. Contact (01684) 577390.

17-Somers Traditional Folk Club Singers' Night at the Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm.

Clubs & Societies August

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) 566201.

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 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.

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

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

20-Malvern ARP/050 Centre meet at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 10.30am. Mr Ramsay Baxter - Once Blind Twice Sighted.

21- Worcester Locomotive Society meet at GWRSA Club, Barton Yard, Hereford. 8pm. Bring your own slides & prints.

21-Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust meet at Verzons Hotel, Trumpet, nr Ledbury. 7.30pm for 8pm. Natter & noggin, informal get together. Contact (01432) 264366.

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

Sales & Bazaars August

18-Summer Garden Fete at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton. Opening 2pm in aid of residents & day care clients.

Miscellaneous August

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.

Every Wednesday evening Inner Dance School of Tai Chi and Qigong at Friends Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road. Details from Altair de Almeida 01684 562528.

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

Every Tuesday-Tai Chi beginners class at Friends Meeting House, Orchard Road, Gt Malvern. 7.30pm. Altair de Almeida (01684) 562528.

To August 19-Worcester CAMRA Real Ale & Cider Festival at the Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester. Aug 16 7-11pm, Aug 17/18 12-11pm & Aug 19 12-3pm. Details (01684) 573018 or www.worcesterbeerfest.org.uk

17-Talk by Roger Alma at Malvern Library Art Gallery. 12.30-1.30pm. Techniques & Methods - MyWay. Admission Free.

18-Coffee Morning Bring & Buy at Somers Park Methodist Church. 10am-noon. Admission 20p. In aid of British Legion.

18- Old Meg Northwest Morris at The Three Counties, 1pm and 4pm. New recruits (male and female) welcome.

18- Reptile Rescue Live Creatures Day at The John Moore Countryside Museum, 41 Church Street, Tewkesbury. 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. Come and meet exotic snakes and lizards. Admission Adults £1.25, Students & Seniors £1.00, Children 75p, Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £3.50.

19-Malvern Town Football Club Gala Day at Langlands Avenue, Malvern. 10am. Fun football match, fun fair, side stalls, car boot sale, music & loads more.

For Children August

18-Bouncy castle and slide, Ledbury Youth Centre, Bye Street, 2-6pm. Admission £1.

Exhibitions August

To Aug 18-Landscapes by Malvern artist, Antony Bridge at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. 9am-5pm Mon-Sat. Details: (01886) 833337.

Until 25-Display of photos & programme material for Malvern Concerts Club's 2001-02 season at Malvern Library.

Gardens August

Every Thursday-Barnards Green House, 10 Poolbrook Road, Malvern, garden open. 2-6pm. Teas & plants. Admission £2, accompanied children free. No Dogs. In aid of the National Garden Scheme.

Every Wednesday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays-The Garden at The Bannut, Bringsty, Nr Bromyard open. 2 acres of formal & informal gardens. 2-5pm. Refreshments & plant sales. Tel: (01885) 482206.

18-West Malvern Garden & Nature Club at West Malvern Village Hall. Entries accepted 11am & 1.30pm. 11am-3.15pm. Ann Mast (01684)568214.

19-Bridges Stone Mill, Alfrick Pound, Nr Worcester garden open. 2-5.30pm. Teas & plants. In aid of National Gardens Scheme.

Walks August

18-A tour of the five Lenches plus Abberton & Bishampton. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 11 mile moderate walk in peaceful countryside close to Warwickshire border. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Gerry (01684) 561157. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

21-Your Turn again Dick Whittington. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 7 mile circular walk via Redmarly D'Abitot, Cutmill, Durbridge Farm, Pauntley Court & Playford Bridge. Picnic lunch with W I tea & cakes at Redmarley Village Hall - book by August 18. Leader: Liz (01684) 892783. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.