Theatre June

To June 30-Fool for Love by Sam Shepard at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £8-£16, Concs £1. Box Office (01684) 892277.

July

Until July 7-They Shoot Horses don't they? At the Courtyard, Hereford. 7.30pm. £9.50, concs £8. Box Office (01432) 359252.

2-7-What the Butler Saw by Joe Orton at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20, Concs £1. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts June

29&30-Summer Spirit by Malvern Christian Witness Choir at Lansdowne Methodist Church, Malvern. 7.30pm. Admission by donation, suggested Adult £2, Conc £1, Family £5. Proceeds to The Lay Witness Movement.

July

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

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Shrek (U) Daily 7pm, Sat, Sun & Weds 3pm.

Odeon Worcester: See it First - Lara Croft - Tomb Raider (12) Thurs Only 6.00, 7.00, 8.15, 9.15 (Free list suspend); Shrek (U) 12.15, 2.30, 4.45, 6.45, 9.00 (Free list suspend); Pearl Harbor (12) 2.30, 7.45; The Mummy Returns (12) Fri-Mon, Wed & Thurs 12.30, 3.15, 6.00*, 8.45* (* Not Thurs); Down to Earth (12) 3.30, 8.30; Say it isn't So (15) 1.00, 6.00; Bridget Jones's Diary (15) 1.45, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00; Get Over It (12) 12.45, 2.45, 4.45, 6.45, 8.45; Evolution (PG) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45; Projections presents - Elvis, That's the way it is (U) Tues Only 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.15; Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10.30am - The Emperor's New Groove (U) 10.40; The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (U) 10.40; Senior Screen Presents - Doors open 10am - Wed only - Message in a Bottle (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). Previews Thurs 5th July - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (12) 6.00, 7.00, 8.20, 9.15; Shrek (U) (11.30 Sat/Sun Only), 12.15, 1.45, 2.30, 4.00, 4.45, 6.15, 7.00, 8.30, 9.15; Evolution (PG) 12.40, 3.10, 6.00, 8.25; Get Over It (12) 12.30, 2.40, 4.45, 6.50; Pearl Harbor (12) 12.30, (4.15, 8.00 Not Thurs); The Mummy Returns (12) 12.00, 3.00, (6.00, 9.00 Not Thurs); Bridget Jones's Diary (15) (8.50 Not Wed); Saturday Kid's Club - 10am - Chicken Run (U); Brother (18) Wed 4th July only 8.40.

Pop and Rock June

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.

29-Peter Jay at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, nr Malvern. 8pm. Adm. free.

29-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

30-Gary Charman - a brilliant show - at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

30-Andy Valentine at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm.

30-Bad Manners support by the Skalinski's at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £10, £15 on door.

July

2-Black Jack at the Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern. 9-11pm. Adm. free.

5-Kate Ashby at the Bakery Inn, Malvern Link.

5-Fergus - great music & silly jokes - at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free

Folk and Jazz June

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 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.

July

1-Abbey Jazz with Zoltan Sagi (tenor/clarinet), Tony Pipkin (trumpet), Roger Heeley (piano) & Gary Allcock (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

Clubs & Societies June

Malvern Hills Green Party meets first Tuesday every month at 3 Manby Road Malvern, 7.30pm onwards, new faces welcome. Tel 574403, Mike & Trish Turner.

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 and District Branch of the Royal Engineers Association meets on the first Tuesday of each month at The Royal British Legion Club, Bosbury Road, Cradley. 8pm. Information Tom Jones, 5 Orchard Road, Malvern.

Malvern Motorcycle & Light Car Club. Meets Monday & Friday, Special events 1st Wednesday & 2nd Thursday. All welcome. Tel: (01886) 832546.

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.

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

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

First Wednesday of each month- Malvern Family History Group meet in Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30-9.30pm. No meeting in August.

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

Every First Monday-Malvern Breathe Easy Group meet at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 2pm. Family/carers welcome. Details: Elaine (01905) 760183.

First Tuesday of each month- Embroiders Guild, Worcester Branch meet at the Friends Meeting House, Worcester. 2.30pm. (excluding Jan & Aug). Visitors welcome. Details (01684) 575230.

First Tuesday morning of each month except August - Pickersleigh WI meet at United Reformed Church Vestry, Malvern Link. 10.30am-12.30pm. Details (01684) 892772.

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

July

3-Friends (Social Group) singles interested in making new friends in and around Worcester meet every Tuesday for pub nights at 8pm, this week the Crown, Powick. Details: Patricia (01905) 426474, Patrick (01905)723249, Denise (01905) 428252 or Sarah (01905) 757645.

4-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society meet at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 7.30pm. Ron Biddle - Satchmo Plays & Sings, Yeah.

Sales & Bazaars June

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.

29-Hanley Castle High School Summer Fair. 7-10pm. Admission Free. Pig roast, licensed bar, stalls, side shows, grand raffle. In aid of school funds.

30-Gardeners' Market at Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Great Malvern. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

July

7-"Parish-on-Sea" Summer Fayre at Malvern Parish School, Manby Road, Malvern. 2-4pm. Bouncy Castle, market, amusements, country dancing, refreshments and much more!

Miscellaneous June

Every Sunday come & hear some Good News at the Gospel Hall, Cowleigh Road, North Malvern. 6.30pm. Transport available Tel 569706.

Every 1st Wednesday-Tinnitus Self Help Group at Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern. 2-4pm. (01684) 567496.

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.

First Sunday of every month, St Wulstans Nature Reserve, volunteers day, 10am till 3.30pm. Help create this new reserve and have some fun and exercise in the bargain. Contact Roger Marceau (01684) 893676 or Andy Lyon (01684) 577142.

29-Barbecue & Cheese & Wine Evening at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn. 6.45pm onwards. Entrance £2. In aid of residents & day care clients. Organised by Friends of Beechwood.

29-Strawberry Evening at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 7.30-9.30pm. Admission £2.50 to incl refreshments. In aid of local Women's Refuge. Organised by Malvern Link 'E' Townswomens Guild.

29-Coffee Morning at the Guildhall, Worcester. 10am-12pm. In aid of the Worcester Branch of National Osteoporosis Society.

Until July 8-Ledbury Poetry Festival.

30-Choral Evensong at St James the Great Church, Colwall. 6.30pm.

30-Hereford & Worcester Dyslexia Association 25th Birthday Party at Coppertops, Oldbury Road, Worcester. 7.30pm-midnight. Adults £10, children (U18s) £5.

30&July 1 Flower Festival at St James the Great Church, Colwall (Theme - Songs of Praise) & All Saints, Coddington (Theme - Creation). 10am-5.30pm both days. Entrance £3.50, U16s free, to incl entry to both churches & 2 gardens in Coddington. Refreshments, organ music, bell ringing.

July

1-Songs of Praise at All Saints Church, Coddington. 6.30pm.

4-Hog Roast at Malvern Motorcycle & Light Car Club Clubhouse, Link Way, off Howsell Road, Malvern Link. 8pm. Children & non-members welcome. Details (01684) 893102.

4-Brookfarm Community Association AGM at the Octagon, Brookfarm Drive, Malvern. 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.

For Children June

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

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

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 June

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.

Until July 21-'Reflections & Impressions' at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. 9am-5pm, Mon-Sat.

To June 30-Acrylic Painting of the Malverns & scenes of Scotland by Gill Hooper at the Old Mayor's Parlour Gallery, Church Street, Hereford. 07801 701923.

Gardens June

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.

Every Wednesday & Thursday-Little Malvern Court, 5m S of Great Malvern on A4101, open 2.15-5pm. House & Garden £4.60, garden only £3.60.