Theatre December

26-30-The Plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner by David Wood at the Forum Theatre presented by Malvern Theatre Players. 2pm &5.30pm. Tickets adults £6.50, children £5. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Until 30-Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm , 7.30pm & 8pm. Tickets £14-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts December

27-Carols for All conducted by Carole Davies at Malvern Theatres. 3pm. Box Office (01684) 892277. In aid of Malvern Special Families Charity. Presented by Malvern Festival Chorus.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Until December 28 - Meet the Parents (12) Daily 7pm (except 24th & 26th) also 1.30pm 26th, 27th & 28th and 2pm 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd and 2.30pm 24th (Closed 25th).

Odeon Worcester: Meet the Parents (12) 12.50, 3.20, 5.45, 8.15; ; Pokemon 2000 (PG) 12.20, 2.30, 4.40, 6.50; Billy Elliott (15) 9.00; Family Man (12) 12.10, 2.50, 5.30, 8.10; 102 Dalmations (U) 12.20, 2.25, 4.30, 6.35; What Lies Beneath (15) 8.40; Charlie's Angels (15) 12.30, 2.40, 4.50, 7.00, 9.10; The 6th Day (15) 12.40, 3.30, 6.10, 8.50; The Grinch (PG) Sun & Wed 1.15, 3.30, 5.50, 8.30, Fri & Sat, Mon,Tues & Thurs 11.00, 1.15, 3.30, 5.50, 8.30; Movie Mob - Saturday & Mon-Thurs - Doors open 10.30am - The Santa Claus (U) 10.40, Stuart Little (U) 10.40, Chicken Run (U) 10.40, My Dog Skip (U) 10.35; Senior Screen - Wed only - Doors open 10am - High Fidelity (15).

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. (Minimum subscription of 12 months required). Pokemon - The Movie 2000 (PG) (10.45 not 26th), 1.15, 3.45, (6.20 not Dec 24th); Merlin - The Return (PG) 12.00; Family Man (12) 12.10, 3.00, (6.10, 8.55 not 24th); Meet the Parents (12) 12.20, 2.50, (6.40, 9.10 not 24th); The 6th Day (15) (8.50 not 24th); 102 Dalmations (U) (10.35 not 26th), 12.50, 3.30, (6.10, 8.40 not 24th); The Grinch (PG) (10.35 not 26th), 12.55, 3.20, (6.20, 9.00 not 24th); Charlies Angels (15) 2.20, (4.40, 7.00, 9.20 not 24th); Saturday Kids Club - 10.00am - The Santa Clause (U). Cinema closed - Christmas Day.

Pop and Rock December

Every Friday-Jam sessions at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, near Malvern, 8.30pm. Free Admission. All musicians welcome.

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

22-Clive John at the Red Lion Inn, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

22-Mike B at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

22-Graham Morris at the Malvern Hills Hotel. 9pm. Admission Free.

23-Clive John at the Green Dragon, Guarlford. 9pm. Admission Free.

23-Rag, Tag & Binbag at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

23-Andy Valentine at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

24-Diving Turkeys at the Red Lion Inn, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

26-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel. 9pm. Admission Free.

26-Tree Frogs at the Brewers Arms, Lower Dingle, West Malvern. 9pm. £1 entry after 8pm.

26-Johney's Kareoke and his Talking Doll at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

29-Advant Bard at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

31-Rag, Tag & Binbag at the Malvern Hills Hotel. 9pm. Admission Free.

Folk and Jazz December

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.

Clubs & Societies December

27-Take Two Social Club, for unattached adults aged 45+, meet at the Talbot, Barbourne. Club meets Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. On your own? Need a social life? Phone (01684) 561874/562695.

28-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Cub. A winter stroll with Philip Weaver. A walk on May Hill prior to lunch at the Glasshouse Inn. Meet Bridge Street car park 10.15am.

Sales & Bazaars December

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 December

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.

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

Every Wed to Sat-Lower Brockhampton (National Trust) open 1.30pm-4.30pm. A44 Leominster - Worcester Road. (01885) 488099.

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-Spiritualist Meetings at Earls Croome Village Hall. Details: Dave or Hazel (01684) 594775.

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

Every Tuesday-Tai Chi. Let go of stress, strengthen your body - mind gently. 7.30pm. Inner Dance School of Tai Chi & Qigong. Enquiries - Altair (01684) 562528.

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

24-Christmas Eve Party Nite at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm. Admission Free.

28-The Pool Christmas Cracker at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 12 noon tip offs. Entry £5. Big cash prizes.

30-Birds of Prey & Polecats Ferrets Day at the John Moore Countryside Museum, Tewkesbury. 10am-1pm & 2-4pm. Admission: adults £1, children 50p, students & senior citizens 75p, family £2.50.

For Children December

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-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.

Exhibitions December

To Jan 5-Mixed Exhibition at The Ian Fearnside Gallery, Church Street, Malvern. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Until Dec 23-3-D installations by Maureen Gamble, Landscapes by Ian Black & abstract enamels from Tina Cartledge & Patricia Schelper Jones at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Opening times call (01886) 833337.

Walks December

23-Maggie's Meander. Meet Imperial Road 10.15am for a 7-mile easy walk. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Maggie Rider (01684) 573148. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

26-A Boxing Day walk round Alfrick. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for a moderate 8-mile walk through varied countryside. Bring a packed lunch. Leader: Sybil Heeks (01886) 880604. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

30-Stoke Lacy & Pencombe. Meet Imperial Road 8,45am for a 9.5-mile moderate walk in lovely country from Stoke Lacy to Little Cowarne & Pencombe. Pub lunch available - essential to phone Tom Clapton by Wednesday, December 27 or bring packed lunch. Leaders: Tom Clapton (01684) 562883 & Ray Ward. MHDFS.

January

4-Colwall & Evendine Lane. Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for a 4.5-mile morning walk. Leader: Sid Keating (01684) 573920. MHDFS.