Theatre January

To Jan 27-Worcester Gilbert & Sullivan Society present The Gondoliers at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm. Tickets £5-£10. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts January

27-Upton Arts Music Group Fun party with Variations at the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 3pm. £4 members pre-booked, £1 students, £4.50 at door & non-members from E Felmingham (01684) 592310.

28-Schubert's Octet at the Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham. 2.30pm. Tickets £6, Concs £5. Box Office (01242) 227979. Part of the Sunday Showcase Series.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Charlie's Angels (15) Fri & Sat Evenings 8pm, Sun evening 7.30pm, Mon-Thurs evenings 7pm, matinees Saturday & Sunday 5pm & Wednesday 3pm. 102 Dalmatians (U) Saturday 2pm & Sunday 2.30pm.

Odeon Worcester: Traffic (18) Fri 2.10, 5.10, 8.10, Sat 11.00, 2.10, 5.10, 8.10, Sun-Thurs 2.10, 5.10, 8.10; Pay It Forward (12) Daily 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30; Vertical Limit (12) Daily 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30; 102 Dalmatians (U) Sat & Sun Only 12.10; Unbreakable (12) Fri 1.40, 4.00, 6.20, 8.50, Sat & Sun 2.40, 6.20, 8.45, Mon-Thurs 1.40, 4.00, 6.20, 8.50; Meet the Parents (12) Daily 1.30, 3.50, 6.20, 8.50; The Grinch (PG) Sat & Sun 12.30, 3.00; Bounce (12) Fri 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, Sat & Sun 6.30, Mon 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, Wed & Thurs 1.50, 4.10, 6.30; Bless the Child (15) Fri-Mon 8.40, Wed & Thurs 8.40; Cast Away (12) Fri 2.10, 5.10, 8.10, Sat 11.30, 2.10, 5.10, 8.10, Sun-Thurs 2.10, 5.10, 8.10; Projection Season - Tues Only - House of Mirth (PG) 12.30, 3.00, 5.40, 8.15; Movie Mob presents - Sat only -Doors open 10.30am - Tickets £1 - Little Vampire (U) 10.40, Flintstones 2 (U) 10.40, Road to Eldorado (U) 10.35; Senior Screen - Wed only - Doors open 10am - The Closer You Get 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). Traffic (18) 12.40, 4.10, 8.20; Pay it Forward (12) 2.10, 5.30, 8.40; Vertical Limit (12) (12.30 not Sat/Sun), 3.20, 6.20, 9.00; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (12) 12.10, 2.50, 6.10, 8.55; Cast Away (12) 1.10, 4.40, 8.00; Unbreakable (12) (12.30, 3.10 Not Sat/Sun), 6.40, 9.15; Pokemon - The Movie 2000 (PG) Sat/Sun Only 12.40; 102 Dalmatians (U) Sat/Sun Only 12.50, 3.40; The Grinch (PG) Sat/Sun Only 11.50; Saturday Kid's Club - 10am - The Little Vampire (PG).

Pop and Rock January

26-Marade at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

26-Stuart Lee at the Red Lion Inn, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

27-Clive John at the Swan, Hanley Swan.

29-Splatt! at the Foley Arms Hotel, 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.

Clubs & Societies January

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

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.

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.

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

Singing for Women. Malvern Hills College, every Wednesday, 2.45-4.15pm. (01886) 880573.

Women's Singing Group, meets at Sunrise Centre 8pm to 10pm every Tuesday. No ability needed, all welcome. Tel (01886) 880573.

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.

Chase Badminton Club - club nights Monday & Thursday. Home matches on Tuesdays. Contact (01905) 831165

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.

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.

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

Last Tuesday of each month-Malvern & District Branch of the Royal Artillery Association meet at the RSRE Club, Malvern. 8pm. Details (01684) 540605/561987.

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

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

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

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

26-Malvern Museum Association meet in the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. Dr John Harcup relives Elgar in Malvern.

30-Malvern Northern Society. "My Plans for the Hills" - a talk by Ian Rowat from the Malvern Hills Conservators at URC Hall, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Details (01684) 566689.

31-Take Two Social Club, for unattached adults, meet at the Portabello, Bransford Road, Worcester. The club meets Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 561874/562695.

February

1-Alzheimer's Society Worcester & District Branch meet at Woodgreen Evangelical Church, Warndon, Worcester. 7.30pm. Problem Sharing.

1-Beacon Camera Club meet at the Lower Wyche Institute, Old Wyche Road, Malvern. 7.45pm. A Beginners Guide to Wildlife Photography - Peter Preece Dip AD.

2-West Worcestershire Conservative Association Malvern Wells Branch Annual General Meeting in Malvern Wells Village Hall. 7.30pm. Guest Speaker Mr Philip Bradbourn OBE MEP. Refreshments. Everyone welcome.

5-Powick Parish Ramblers Annual Dinner at the Halfway House, Bastonford. 7.15pm. Book by January 30. Enquiries to Pat Ash 830094.

Sales & Bazaars January

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 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 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-Spiritualist Meetings at Earls Croome Village Hall. Details: Dave or Hazel (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 Wednesday-Healing Clinic at the Therapy Centre, Runnings Park. 8pm. Tel (01684) 573868.

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

26-Quiz Night at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.30pm. In aid of Newtown Sports.

27-"Live" in the bar & DJ Melvindaloo at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

Exhibitions January

Until Feb 16-Janet Mills at The Ian Fearnside Gallery, Malvern. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Until Feb 21-Landscapes, Figure Studies & Abstracts by local artist Chas Perrett at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Information (01886) 833337.

Until Feb 26-Dennis Davies at The Ian Fearnside Gallery, Malvern. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Walks January

27-Geology & Scenic Walk in assoc with the Nation-wide Geology Club. Meet North Malvern Clock Tower 10.30am for an all day walk. Bring packed lunch. Leader: John Cooper (01684) 899052.

27-West of the Teme - A choice of distance. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for a figure of 8 walk, 4 miles towards Lulsley in morning, 4 miles toward Whitbourne in afternoon. Bring packed lunch for all day walk. Pub lunch & drinks available. Phone leaders for afternoon start time & place. Leaders: Peggy & Roy Haycock (01684) 574461. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

February

1-Malvern to Upton via Wood Street returning by bus. Meet Rosebank Gardens, Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern 9am for an 8.5 mile easy and interesting walk to Upton-upon-Severn via Wood Street & Hanley Castle. Return on 2.38pm bus. Bring a packed lunch. Check bus times with leader. Leader: Kenneth Wells (01694) 572193. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.