Theatre August

To August 11-Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 5pm, 7.30pm & 8pm. Tickets £16-£22, concs 31. Box Office (01684) 892277.

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

14-Bananas in Pyjamas at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 1pm & 4.30pm. Adults £6, children £5.50, family £20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts August

12-Shirley Band in the Bandstand, Priory Park, Great Malvern. 2.30-4.30pm.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Cats & Dogs (PG) Fri 10-Thursday 16; Daily 3pm & 7pm.

Odeon Worcester: Planet of the Apes, (12) Thurs only, 12.30, 3.15, 5.50, 8.30 (Free list suspend) Final Fantasy (PG) 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 (Free list suspend); The Parole Officer (12) 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45; Help I'm a Fish (U) Fri-Weds12.30, 2.30; Rush Hour 2 (12) 1.00, 3.00, 5.00, 7.00, 9.00; Cats & Dogs (PG) 12.00, 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45; Swordfish (15) Fri-Weds 4.30, 6.45, 9.00, Thur only 9.00); Dr Dolittle 2 (PG) 12.30, 4.45; Jurassic Park 3 (PG) 12.00, 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45; Recess (U) 12.00; Shrek (U) Fri-Weds 2.30, 6.45, 9.00 Thurs only 2.30, 6.45; Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10.00am - Inspector Gadget (U) 10.30; Digimon the Movie (PG) 10.30, Rugrats in Paris (U) 10.30; Spykids (U) 10.30, A Bugs Life (U) 10.30; Senior Screen Presents - Doors open 10am - Wed only - The Wedding Singer (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 Thurs 8.50; Final Fantasy (PG) 12.30, 3.00, 6.00, 8.40; The Parole Officer (12) 2.00, 4.20, 6.40, 9.00; Cats & Dogs (PG) 11.30, 1.40, 3.55, 6.10, 8.20; Rush Hour 2 (12) 12.10, 2.30, 4.50, 7.00, 9.15; Swordfish (15) 6.35, 9.00 (not Thurs); Dr Dolittle 2 (PG) 11.50, 2.00, 4.15; Jurassic Park 3 (PG) 3.50, 6.10, 8.25; Shrek (U) 11.30, 1.35; Recess Schools Out (U) 11.50; Saturday Kid's Club - 10am - Home Alone 3 (PG).

Pop and Rock August

10-Seymour at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

10-Johnny Be Good at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

10-Clive John at The Railway Inn, Ripple.

10-The Diving Turkeys at the Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

11-New Blood at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

11-Clive John at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

11-Southern Streamline at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

11-Blush at The Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm. Admission free.

12-Jont + Jayne Powell & the Secret Medicine at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £3 on door.

16-Fergus at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

16-Luna-C at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. Free before 9.30pm & £4 after.

17 Stagefright Karaoke party night with Crazy Dot. The Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

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.

Folk and Jazz August

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.

10-Somers Traditional Folk Club Singers' Night with guest NC Stan Mitchell at the Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm.

12-Abbey Jazz with Mike Turner (clarinet/alto), Bev Pegg (guitar/vocal), Roger Heeley (piano) & Tony Caldicott (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

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

Clubs & Societies August

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

Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs' Club meets 2nd 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. Contact Sunnara Vivian on (01684) 891261.

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.

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

Second Tuesday-Royal British Legion Barnards Green Branch meet at Malvern Town Football Club, Langlands Stadium, Malvern. 7.15pm.

10-Narrow Gauge Railway Society meet at the URC Church Hall, Malvern Link. 8pm. Members' slides, films etc.

10-Malvern Northern Society, skittles evening at Willie Thorne's Snooker Club; finger buffet, 7.30pm. Details (01684) 566689.

11-The Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust are holding a barbeque preceded by a guided tour at Over Basin, just west of Gloucester on the A40. Barbeque at 6.30pm. Adults £5, Children £3. Tickets essential - please phone 01452 533835.

14-Friends (Social Group) singles interested in making new friends in and around Worcester meet every Tuesday for pub nights at 9pm, this week the Talbot, Barbourne, Worcester. Details: Patricia (01905) 426474, Patrick (01905) 723249, Denise (01905) 428252 or Sarah (01905) 757645.

15-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society meet at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Richard Dashper - Jazz Soup & Roger William - Jazz 'a la carte'.

15-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Foley Arms, Malvern. 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

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 August

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 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.

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

Every Tuesday-Pilates/Dancercise Class at Cecilia Hall, Church Street, Great Malvern. 8.45pm. £3.30. Contact 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 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.

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

11-Worcester's 10th Annual Health Show at the Guildhall, Worcester. 10am-4pm. Admission Free.

11-Earls Croome Village Rounders & Barbecue with fete at Earls Croome Village Hall & field. 2pm. Bar, teas, skittles, bouncy castle etc & evening disco. In aid of named charities & Earls Croome Church.

16-19-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 - My Way. Admission Free.

For Children August

Children's Line Dancing. Wednesday evenings. 4-6pm. Age 6-16. £1 per class. Local Malvern Link venue. Details Maureen (01684) 572075 or Denise (01684) 572662.

Every Saturday morning-Children's Ceramic Painting Classes. 10am-noon. Details fine Fettle Ceramics, Little Tarrington (01432) 890383. (Also adult classes).

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.

Borrowers Toy Library now open at Sixways Trading Estate, Barnards Green, Malvern. Tues 9.30am-4.30pm & Wed 2-7.30pm.

Exhibitions August

Summer Mixed Exhibition by David Bellamy, Aubrey Phillips, Martin Caulkin, Anne Chervey, Ian Cruickshand at the Ian Fearnside Gallery, Church Street, Malvern. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

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.

Walks August

11-Sir Edward Elgar: The Cradle to the Grave 2. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 10.5 mile easy walk starting along the Teme. Brig packed lunch. Leaders: Rita & Eric (01684) 563702. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

12-Meet 9.45am Gt Malvern Station for 10am hopper bus to Ledbury for town walk, about 2 hours. Return 3.02, 5.02 or 7.02pm bus. Powick Parish Ramblers.

14-Leisure walk 'Between Two Bridges'. Meet 9.30am for a 4.5 mile easy walk to Bransford Court & Powick Hams, returning via Lower Wick. Pub lunch & bar drinks available. Leader: Ray (01684) 575989. 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 WI tea & cakes at Redmarley Village Hall - book by August 18. Leader: Liz (01684) 892783. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.