AN Upper Slaughter couple have been overwhelmed by the public response to their appeal for funds to help their disabled son. When Wendy and Robert Brain decided to hold a Christmas sale at the village hall earlier this month, they expected to raise a
IT was a red letter day for Shipston Primary School when one of Britain's most experienced politicians paid a visit. Lord Howe of Aberavon, formerly Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe, visited the school with his wife, Lady Elspeth, last Friday on what
THE sun shone down on a clear, if somewhat chilly day, as large crowds turned out for Remembrance Day services across the Cotswolds. Hundreds gathered around Moreton's war memorial last Sunday and stood in silence to remember all those who gave their
A MALVERN high school has been named the 17th best state comprehensive school in the country after achieving top A-level results. Top marks for students at The Chase gained its place in the Government's list of top 50 comprehensive schools, published
THREE animal activists who took on the Government in a test case over its controversial badger culls have lost their battle. Research scientist Maximillian Gadstone, Carey Jurczyk, and Chloe Thomas were convicted of smashing up a trap at a cull near Hereford
A BUSINESSMAN who fell victim to a spate of thefts from his village home near Worcester has praised police for their help. Steve Baldwin had two trailers stolen from the same spot outside his house in Fernhill Heath, near Worcester, within two weeks of
Sport England (West Midlands): 1, Hagley Road, Five Ways, Birmingham B16 8TT (0121 456 3444). Wychavon Sports Council: Sec, Sue Collins, 13, Beech Avenue, Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcs WR10 2BJ ()1905 841269).
GIFTS from the crowned heads of Europe to a Kidderminster man who rose through the ranks at Buckingham Palace to become one of the first royal bodyguards go under the hammer next week. Crackshot Harry Payne was born in Kidderminster on March 11, 1875
Evesham and District Association: Chairman, Ray Woods (01386 422689). Evesham and Junior District Junior AC: Sec, Mal Jones (01386 832218). Lenches Lakes (Evesham): 01386 871035. Shipston-on-Stour AC: Sec, Mr E Draper, 37, Station Road, Shipston (01608
Evesham Archery Club: Laurence Gregory, 3, New Road, Elmley Castle, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3BN (01386 710278).
Alveston: Mr Nigel Boorman (01789 298740. Broadway: Mr B Palmer, "Melville", Station Road, Broadway (01386 853645). Evesham League: Mr B Palmer, "Melville", Station Road, Broadway (01386 853645).
Aston Somerville: Church Lane, Aston Somerville, Broadway. Sec, B Wilmore (01386 446945). Avon BC: Recreation Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon. Bidford: Salford Road, Bidford. (01789 772225). Bredon: (Men) Sec, D Grainger (01684 772650. Ladies: M Litherland
Evesham Club: Sec, C Richards (01386 750118). Pershore Duplicate Club: Sec, John Rosier (01386 554410). Shipston Club: Mrs A Brocklehurst, Yew Tree Cottage, Mill Lane, Halford, Shipston (01789 740077). Stratford-upon-Avon Duplicate Club: The Bridge Centre
Evesham and District League: Bill Catchpole, 142, Pershore Road, Hampton, Evesham (01386 45002). Moreton and District League: Neil Harvey (01608 661901). Pinvin and District League: Doug Langdon (01386 750872).
Adlestrop: Sec, E Gordon 01451 830793. Alcester & Ragley: Sec, Andrew Haines (01789 765140). Alveston: Sec, Mark Cole (01789 266303). Ashton-under-Hill: Sec, Alan Norcott (01386 881807). Badsey: Sec, Colin Baldwin (01386 830867). Bidford: Sec, Henry
Evesham District Wheelers Cycling Club: Sec, Mrs Val Taylor, 3 Foster Road, Evesham (01386 443025).
Broadway League: Roger Mills (01789 450162). Campden and District League: Chairman, Robert Robinson, 20 Dovers View, Weston-sub-Edge, Chipping Campden. (01386 841012). Evesham and District Ladies League: Match sec, Bill Catchpole, 142 Pershore Road, Hampton
The Football Association: 16 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3LW (0171 262 4542). Gloucestershire FA: P Britton, Oaklands Park, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4AG (01454 615888) Birmingham FA: M Pennick, County Offices, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham (0121
Badsey Ladies: Jane Rickey (01386 833947). Blockley Ladies: Carol Whitehouse (01386 830893). Bidford Ladies: Linda Webb (01789 772113). Bretforton Ladies: Jane Wheeler (01295 810632). Chipping Campden: Shirley Aubrey (01386 593469). Evesham Ladies: Sec
PLANS to stave off a winter NHS crises in Worcestershire got off to a positive start after leading NHS Acute Trust members and county council officials met the Public Health Minister. Health and social services chiefs from the county yesterday met Minister
Evesham Rowing Club: Rowing and Squash Abbey Park, Evesham (01386 446131). Stratford Boat Club: Clare Amos (01789 267843).
TWO Evesham pubs are doing their bit to boost the town's live music scene - within yards of each other. The new landlord of the Vauxhall Inn, on Merstow Green wants to strike a chord with folk fans by forming a folk club. While the Trumpet, also on Merstow
Chipping Norton: (Mens, womens & juniors) T Cripps, Greystones, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxon (01608 643968). Evesham: Sec, Mrs C Robinson (01386 881653). Pershore: S Cook, 7 Allsebrook Road, Badsey (01386 882456). Shipston: Sec, R Slatter (
BLOCKLEY Ladies Choir is bringing the fashions of yesteryear back to life again with a special performance this weekend. Costumes that were once the property of the long since defunct Blockley Players drama group have been in storage at Cirencester's
THERE'LL be a new face on the rostrum when Pershore Choral Society next perform in the town abbey. The man with the baton will be new musical director Andrew Wilson, who has taken over from Michael Anderson following his retirement last season after 18
Childswickham Gun Club: Steve Keyte (01905 381165). Evesham and District Air Gun League: Sec, Phil Nicholls (01386 832011).
POLICE investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found on Remembrance Sunday near Droitwich Spa are seeking permission to extend the detention of a man arrested in connection with the killing. Detectives investigating the discovery of Rosemary
A MOTORIST has been killed in a car accident near Droitwich. Police received a call at 5.30pm on Wednesday to say a car had gone off the road in Porter's Mill, Ladywood, near the spa. The driver of the red Volkswagen Golf was pronounced dead at the scene
A DNA match trapped an alleged burglar 19 months after he committed a break-in, a jury was told. Gavin Shuck was said to have raided Whitehouse Farm, Beechtree Lane, Ismere, near Kidderminster, stealing a hi-fi. A married couple had been refurbishing
A DRIVER has died after the car he was driving careered off the road near Fernhill Heath. Five firefighters from Worcester's White Watch were called to the scene at 5.30pm yesterday in Back Lane, Porters Mill, Ladywood. Alec Mackie, spokesman for Hereford
STOURPORT runner Matthew Vaux-Harvey was first British runner home in sweltering conditions at the World Half-marathon Championships in Mexico. And the 24-year-old, after finishing 52nd overall, was delighted to have made the distance in one hour nine
TALENTED keeper Adrian Hipkins joined Ted Baylis in trials for the English Schools football side at the weekend. The Foley Park 17-year-old, who like Baylis has also fought back from a broken leg, plays for unbeaten Bewdley Town after being released by
AMBITIOUS Stourport youngster Chad Yarranton competes in the televised Aiwa Youth UK Supercross Championships at Birmingham NEC this weekend. After riding his Cradley Kawasaki to a strong second place finish in the Aiwa Youth 80cc Championship opener
KIDDERMINSTER'S John Wyatt has been made captain for Sunday's K-1 heavyweight kickboxing battle against the formidable Japanese at Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham. Wyatt's cool head and experience will lead team-mates Mark Russell and Chester's
WEIGHTLIFTER Lee Seymour Denver achieved a personal best as he won his class to become the American Athletes Union International Bench Press Champion in Nevada. Denver, who competes in the disabled 82.5kg section, is now fifth best in Britain after less
A LATE goal from Andy Maw salvaged some pride and a share in the points for Kidderminster Boundary Hockey Club 1sts as they drew 2-2 at Rugby. Rugby, newly promoted to the DTZ League, took the lead early on but Adam Robson put his team back on level terms
TEN-YEAR-OLD Peter Macbeth won two races above his age group and then joined the 15-years medley team for Wyre Forest Swimming Club in Speedo League Division Three. Macbeth achieved his individual victories in the 11-years section as two teams from the
LIBERTYS have lifted themselves out of the bottom two in Kidderminster and District Monday Snooker League Division Three with a 5-0 defeat of Bewdley B, putting them in fifth place. Franche D joined Snooks A at the top of Division One after a 5-0 win
STOURPORT Athletics Club's youngsters came away with a brilliant third place in the National Reebok Cross-country Challenge. The U-11 boys team of Louis Benton, Aiden Dourneen, Adam Granger and James Humphries achieved the bronze medal in Birmingham.
CLEOBURY Mortimer Sports Centre Basketball League Division One leaders Bewdley Slicks narrowly avoided defeat at the hands of Tenbury Tornadoes. Bewdley sneaked a 41-35 win after the teams were locked 35-35 with under two minutes remaining. Dean Sadler
LINDSAY Pulley recorded a creditable one hour 6 minutes 50 seconds in the Keele University seven-mile event. Pulley was the sole representative for Amazing Feet Running Club and the runner performed well on the muddy Staffordshire course.
ALAN Harrison was co-winner of two events at Habberley Golf Club. Harrison partnered D McDermott to victory in the Saturday Christmas Fayre and, with his wife Janet, won the Mixed Winter League. Gents Saturday Christmas Fayre: Alan Harrison and D McDermott
SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Peter Kitchen has become the youngest team captain in the 100-year history of Kidderminster Chess Club. Kitchen has been thrown in at the deep end as the Pawns prepare for a Worcester and District League Division One fixture against
I AGREE with Andrew Flaxman that the skateboard site has gone on long enough in Moreton. It is true that the Moreton-in-Marsh Parish Council has tried hard to find a site that wasn't objected to over and over the last three years.But may I suggest the
IN view of the recent floods, when the rivers have subsided enough - next spring or summer - do you think it would help to lower the height of the river by dredging it as deep as possible? The soil removed could be used to build up the banks - like the
IN reply to the letter signed 'a local cynic', what a world-weary, negative attitude Mr Cynic has. There is a great demand for cinema in Evesham but sadly the facilities offered by the Regal have been eclipsed by modern cinemas in Stratford, Worcester
Evesham Utd U-13 5, St Johns 0 UNITED maintained their recent form with a five-star show against the Worcester-based Saints. Evesham missed a series of early chances on a muddy pitch but their pressure finally told when Liam Burtenshaw squeezed in the
LEAGUE champions Bretforton VIC suffered their first Evesham Sunday League defeat for two seasons as they crashed at home to table toppers Moreton Wanderers. Despite having a player dismissed after only ten minutes, the VIC led at half-time through a
Perrywood 2, Littleton 4 LITTLETON avenged their defeat on the opening day of the season with a victory of 4-2 when visiting Perrywood. On a new pitch with lush grass, the tendency early on was to under hit the ball, but both sides adapted well to produce
A RELIEVED Phil Mullen was full of praise for his Evesham United charges after their midweek win in difficult circumstances. A long journey down the M25, a power cut in the dressing room before the game and a horrid stench - the aftermath of terrible
Leatherhead 1, Evesham United 2 A COMPOSED second half showing saw Evesham safely through to the second round of the FA Umbro Trophy on Tuesday night, writes Mervyn Collins. The visitors overcame the shakiest of starts to see off the Surrey side, who
BENGEWORTH business leaders are calling for radical solutions to halt the area's decline. Evesham Chamber of Commerce members were meeting to hear Wychavon District Council's views on development of the town's river frontage. Planning officer Denise Duggan
STOURPORT Swifts are set to host their delayed FA Vase second round clash with Chasetown on Saturday after an intense clean-up operation on the Walshes Meadow ground. Secretary Nigel Green indicated the game against their Midland Alliance rivals will
Steve Selby, a former chairman of Wychavon, failed in his bid to return to the council last week. The Labour candidate was beaten by just 25 votes in the by-election for the vacancy created by the sudden resignation of town and district councillor Richard
PLANS for Bidford's new school, library, nursery and parish meeting room go on show to the public this weekend. Bidford county councillor Brian Slaughter hopes that putting the plans on show will kill rumours circulating in the village about the scheme
GRANT Underhill scored six goals to help Ferndale Youth U-8s beat Droitwich Spa Lions 8-4 in the Stourport and District Youth Football League on Saturday. Areley Kings gained a good 7-1 victory over Fernhill Heath at U-10 level. U-8: Areley Kings 3, Worcester
BROADWATERS gained their first win of the season in Division One of the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League at King Charles Astro with a convincing 5-2 scoreline over Peacock. Division One: Horsefair 4, Six Pack 2; Dream Team 0, All Weathers 5; Comberton
WORK is to start soon on the demolition of Durcott Lodge, the former county council elderly people's home in Evesham, to make way for a new care home. There was a nostalgic return visit to the Church Street building, which has been empty for the past
A COUNTY court judge has granted an injunction to Worcestershire County Council banning Wadborough-based Ivory Plant Hire Ltd from tipping unlawful waste - but the firm says it will continue to use the site for building materials. The company must not
VALE people turned out in their thousands at the weekend to pay homage to the fallen of the First and Second World Wars. On Saturday at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month they paused in supermarkets, offices and shops for two minutes silence
CROWDS of Droitwich Spa residents gathered in the town centre to honour fallen soldiers. Families and war veterans joined in Sunday's Remembrance Parade. Mayor Don Lawley led the procession, which began in Station Street, at 10.15am and made its way to
MISSING three regulars did not help Cleobury Mortimer 1sts as they went down 11-5 to leaders Droitwich in Midlands Four West (South). Fly-half Colin Smith and centre Paul Harding were called out to work for the Environment Agency, while Colin Todd was
STOURPORT'S scheduled North Midlands One fixture with Bishops Castle was postponed due to the flooding - but they made hard work of a 25-7 friendly win at Droitwich 2nds. The home side, fielding a changed but strong line-up, rose to the challenge well
TRIALIST striker Andy Hodgetts scored twice as Worcester City beat old rivals Hereford United 3-2 in a Central Conference League Cup tie last night. The former Kidderminster and Evesham striker gave City a 12th minute lead with a cool finish after running
BROMSGROVE and Malvern rugby clubs go head to head on Saturday in the clash of heavyweights in Midland West Two. The two county sides square up at Finstall Park with the Spring Lane side hoping to extend their lead in the division after yet another impressive
BUOYANT Hereford Rugby Club welcome high-flying Broadstreet to Belvadere Lane on Saturday hoping to continue their impressive Midland One form. Andy Douthwaite's side face the third-placed team on the back of two consecutive league wins which has seen
AFTER a highly successful first season the Backup Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League is set to be further strengthened next season by the inclusion of other leading clubs in the county. At their recent annual general meeting, the league accepted
GET Real looks the answer to a tricky poser at Ascot tomorrow. Though the sport4cast.com Handicap Chase has a small field, it has a select line-up and appears to be a tough race to call. But on balance course specialist Get Real must be the selection
Midlands Electricity plc Severn region - NOW NPOWER Emergencies: 08457 331331.. Other enquiries: 08457 353637.
Environment Agency: 0645 333111, 24-hour emergency hotline, 0800 807060. Severn Trent Leakline: 0800 585940. Severn Trent all other enquiries: 0800 783 4444. The Lower Avon Navigation Trust Ltd: Trust office: Mill Wharf, Mill Lane, Wyre Piddle, 01386
Magistrates Banbury, N. Oxfordshire and Chipping Norton: 01295 452000. Cheltenham: St George's Road 01242 532323. Cirencester: 01285 652270. Evesham and Pershore: Law Courts, Ombersley Street, Droitwich. 01905 771089. Leamington: 3 Newbold Terrace, south
Gloucestershire Constabulary HQ: 01242 521321. Thames Valley Police HQ: 01865 846000). Warwick Constabulary HQ: 01926 415000. West Mercia Constabulary HQ: 01905 723000. Alcester:01789 762207. Banbury: 01295 252525. Bourton-on-the-Water: 01451 820222.
Broadway: 1 Cotswold Court, The Green, Broadway. 01386 852937 (March - December). Burford: Sheep Street. 01993 823558. Chipping Norton: Guildhall. 01608 644379. Cirencester: The Cornhall, Market Place. 01285 654180. Evesham: The Almonry Museum, Abbey
Banbury: 33a Crouch Street, Banbury. 01295 262163. Chipping Norton: Welch Way, Witney. 01993 703062. Cirencester: Sheep Street, Cirencester. 01285 652893. Evesham: County Offices, Swan Lane, Evesham. 01386 443945. North Cotswolds: Council Offices, High
Gloucestershire: Ley Court, Barnet Way. 01452 360200. Oxfordshire: 01865 792422. Warwickshire: 01926 435555. Worcestershire: Block A, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester. 01905 687600.
DOZENS of public toilets look set to close after vandals and drug users went on a wrecking spree. Used needles, blood swabs, spoons and foils, soiled clothing and human waste are among the hazardous rubbish which has been found in toilets in Bromyard,
Gloucestershire: Hillfield House, Denmark Road, Gloucester. 01452 426200. Oxfordshire: PO Box 618, County Hall. 01865 815000. Warwickshire: Advice Line: 01926 414000. HQ, Old Budbrooke Road. 01926 414040. Worcestershire: 01905 765763. 01905 765362.
Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road, Banbury. 01295 455000. Cheltenham: Rivershill House, St George's Road, 01242 843400 Coventry Benefits Agency: Cofa Court, Cheylesmore, Coventry. 02476 232200. Gloucester: Cedar House, Spa Road (off Southgate Street
Vale of Evesham Friends of the Earth: Glyn Hayter 01386 871253. Stratford Friends of the Earth: Lucy Newsam, 14, Verbey Drive, Stratford. 01789 267571. British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, South Worcsestershire: 01905 610289. Dian Fossey Gorilla
100 YEARS AGO - NOVEMBER 17, 1900 MORETON: Popular concert. The first of a series of popular entertainments which proved such a success two years ago was held in the Mann Institute on Wednesday evening. The committee entrusted with the arrangements and
100 years ago - November 17, 1900 STRATFORD: Mayoral Sunday - the mayor and corporation paid a state visit to Holy Trinity Church on Sunday morning last, accompanied by the volunteers, the fire brigade and the town band. The Mayor was accompanied by the
HEALTH chiefs at Ronkswood have admitted the hospital may have unwittingly misled parents over the retention of their baby's heart. Worcester Royal Infirmary is the latest hospital to be implicated in the "stolen hearts" scandal after investigations into
A RIOTOUS tour through the Bard's bawdy bits is being made at Cheltenham Everyman's The Other Space. Shakespeare's Bottom, a new comedy by Cheltenham playwright Alec Hamilton, focuses on siblings Thomas and Harriet Bowdler, who decided to publish a "family
TWO actors took time out from their Christmas play rehearsals to do some research - at a Stratford butcher's. Guy Adams, who is to play Scrooge, accompanied by Tiny Tim, John Roberts, visited Barry The Butchers in Chapel Street to have a look at a real
THE events continue to come in for Broadway's revamped Lifford Hall. Next week brings a treat for lovers of the late great Louis Armstrong when Keith "Mr Hefty Jazz" Smith presents a tribute concert. Old favourites like All the Time in the World, Jeepers
Singers for ringers THE Oriel Singers from Cheltenham are in concert at All Saints Church, Evesham, on Saturday (7.30pm). The choir, twice a finalist in the BBC Sainsbury Choir of the Year competition, will present a programme of music by Elgar, Bach,
Bishampton Tiddlers: The jumble sale held at The Villages' Hall on November 4 raised £200. This is to be donated to The Villages' Hall. Villages' Hall: The next meeting of The Villages' Hall Management Committee will take place at 8pm next Monday at The
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: The AGM of Badsey, Aldington and Wickhamford Women's Section was held at headquarters, there was a very good attendance. The chairman, Mrs Bet Westmacott welcomed everyone and asked for any apologies. The president
HOSPITAL COLLECTORS NEEDED: Moore Cottage Hospital has its annual door to door collection in the Spring and is anxious to recruit more helpers who will undertake a collection of donations either in Bourton or in one of the outlying villages. If you can
CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Feldon Club are holding a bring and buy sale/Christmas Fair on Saturday at 10.30am to noon at the Free School, Lower Brailes. VILLAGE QUIZ: This Saturday 7.30pm at Brailes Village Hall, teams of four, bring your own drinks, ploughman's
Banbury: 126 Merton Street (01295 262895). Moreton: Queens Head House, High Street, Moreton (01608 651781). Chipping Norton and Witney Group: Agriculture House, Stanton Harcourt Road, Eynsham, Witney. (01993 882988). Cirencester: College Farm, Tetbury
Andoversford: Tayler and Fletcher, auctioneers, valuers and estate agents, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Livestock market, Andoversford, Wednesday - fatstock auction 11am Occasional Fridays - special sales store cattle, store sheep, auction 11am head
VILLAGE FAIR: Chairman, Mr Thompsett has made it clear that without more support from the people of Bredon, the Village Fair will cease to exist. Five of the seven current committee members will be retiring at the AGM on November 15. It has long been
Young Farmers Gloucestershire County Office: North Wing, Agriculture House, Gloucester 01452 526032. Oxfordshire Federation of YFCs, 25 Estate Yard, Cuckoo Lane, North Leigh. 01993 882440. Warwickshire County Office: YFC Centre, 10th Street, National
COFFEE SHOP: On Saturday there is another coffee shop morning in the village hall between 10am and 12noon. Bring and buy, proceeds in aid of the village hall fund. CHURCH NEWS: On Sunday, there is a service of Holy Communion at St.Nicholas at 9.30am to
West Midlands, Divisional Office: 42 Bridge Street, Hereford (01432 271333). Warwickshire: York House, Leamington Spa (01926 335001). Warwickshire College, Leamington Spa and Moreton Morrell: Warwick New Road, Leamington (01926 318000).
FAMILY TREES: For those people who are interested in tracing their family trees, Peter Tyrell will be giving a talk on 'Genealogy for Beginners', at the next Over Norton History Group meeting. The meeting will be held on November 23, in the village hall
Evesham Market: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7am-6pm. Auction 11am. Bennetts Hill Farm, South Littleton. 01386 831819. Nova Wholesale (Evesham ) Ltd: Central Market, Avon Street, Evesham. Monday- Friday 7am-5 pm. Auction 10.15am. (01386 443344).
AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR: The annual Craft Fair held at the village hall on November 4 was organised by Emma Jayne Colling, of Eckington, and was an ideal pre-shopping venue for both local people and visitors. Stalls of hand painted, glassware, village artists
HILL & MOOR PARISH COUNCIL: Minutes of meeting held in Lower Moor Village Hall on November 2. Salters Lane: Cllr McDonald reported an increasing concern by Salters Lane residents with regard to the traffic using the lane. The chairman read a letter
WEDNESDAY CLUB: On November 8 members had a wonderful afternoon devoted to nostalgia. Mr Dennis Flower delighted the meeting with reminiscences of Ilmington characters and events from the past. The 1934 Christmas Broadcast tape featuring Shepherd Walton
CHRISTMAS SALE: On Saturday, at the WI Hall in Moreton, the WI Drama group present a Christmas sale starting at 10 am. Stalls include cakes, books, bric a brac and gifts. Refreshments available. Proceeds to the WI Hall refurbishment fund. HUNDRED CLUB
GARDENING CLUB: The next meeting will be on November 23 at 7.30pm and will be at Wulstan Hall - a mince pies and wine evening, with a Worcester Wild Life sales table, and a talk by Gary Blake on Our National Parks. As always, new members and guests will
LUNCH ORGANISER NEEDED: At the moment, it looks unlikely that the Senior Citizens' Christmas lunch will take place in the village this year as there is no organiser. If you would be willing to volunteer to organise the lunch, please contact Peter Fairbank
North Cotswold Council Offices: Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1ZX. 01285 643643. Branch office: High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh. 01608 650881. Stratford Council offices: Elizabeth House, Church Street. 01789 267575. Alcester Area-office: Council Offices
THE offer to buy Littleton and Badsey Growers undervalued the company, the LBG board claims. The future of the co-operative is at the heart of controversy between the board and its shareholders. "Many shareholders want to sell the company but the board
Alcester Town Council: D J Ward, town clerk, 01789 762352. Chipping Campden Town Council: Clerk: Mr R Parsons. 01386 841298. Chipping Norton Town Council: The Guildhall, Goddards Lane. Clerk Mr M J Fletcher 01608 642341. Evesham Town Council: Clerk: Mr
Worcestershire County Hall: Spetchley Road, Worcester. 01905 763763. Fire Service: Evesham, Merstow Green. 01386 446388. Probation HQ: 3/4 Shaw Street, Worcester. 01905 723766. Evesham area, Swan Lane, Evesham. 01386 765689. Social Services: Area office
N. Cotswolds Adlestrop: Martin Edwards, Honeybrook Cottage, 2 Main Street, Adlestrop, GL56 0YN. 01608 659396. Aston-sub-Edge: Mrs V Jackson, Rodcombe, Aston-sub-Edge, Chipping Campden, Glos. 01386 840776. Batsford: Mr D Hoare, Batsford Estate Office.
REDDITCH kickboxing school CMA Freestyle are sending the pick of their fighters to contest the Commonwealth Team Championships in Maidenhead at the weekend. The Oakenshaw Community Centre outfit have teamed up with Black Country school Apollo Freestyle
THE last time Jeremy Robinson attended Tour School he ended up using one of his golf clubs as a walking stick. The 34-year-old Evesham player will thus be hoping there is no repetition of his back problems when he begins his bid to regain his European
Dudley Kingswinford 17 pts, Pershore IV 13 WITH many games being called off due to pitches being unfit for play Pershore travelled to Dudley happy to be getting sport. The weather threatened to spoil conditions but only short bouts of rain failed to disrupt
Alcester: I F Salmon, Diane E Smith, , The Old Tile House, Market Place (01789) 762567, NRI Groves, 19 Priory Road (01789 400111) Warwickshire patients only. Bidford-on-Avon: A P Meixnor, C Meixnor, V Miller, 11 Church Street. (01789 772897). Broadway
Dollond & Aitchison, 12 Bridge Street, Evesham. (01386 446176). H R Waller 108 High Street, Evesham. (01386 446477). 65 High Street, Pershore. (01386 552505). 18 Bell Court, Stratford-upon-Avon. (01789 296520). James R Osborne, 1-3 Swan Lane, Evesham
Alesbury P A: Bengeworth Pharmacy, 48 Port Street, Evesham (01386 446244). Waterside Pharmacy, The Chapel, Waterside, Evesham (01386 443422). Boots: 19-21 Bridge Street, Evesham. (765252). 11 Bridge Street. (01789 292173) and The Maybird Centre Stratford-upon
Alcester Hospital: Kinwarton Road (01789 762470). Moore Cottage Hospital: Bourton-on- the-Water (01451 820228). Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road (01242 222222). Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford (01865 741841). Ellen Badger Hospital, Shipston-on
Age Concern Gloucestershire: Bleak House Station Road, Gloucester (01452 422660). Age Concern Oxfordshire: Mary Daniel, The Lodge, Rivermead, Abingdon Road. (01865 240619/246580). Age Concern Hereford and Worcester: Sansome Street, Worcester (01905 726652
Aircrew Association, Stratford- upon-Avon and District Branch: Secretary, Mr J R Brandish, 29 St Andrews Crescent, Stratford (01789 266143). Falcon Hotel fourth Tuesday of the month. Burma Star Association (Evesham and District Branch): Sec. Ron Walker
Stratford: Holtom Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, 01789 298236. Hereford and Worcester county office: 1 St Mary Street, Worcester, 01905 27581. Chipping Campden Meals on Wheels: Camden Voluntary Help Group. 01386 841509. Evesham Meals on Wheels: Mrs Jarvis
Gloucester British Red Cross HQ: Red Cross House, Cainscross, 01453 762288. North Cotswolds (Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the- Water, Stow-on-the-Wold) Red Cross Centre Organiser: Joan Oughton (830580). Oxfordshire HQ: 101 Banbury Road
Deals with first aid courses and injuries. Oxfordshire HQ: High Street, Kidlington 01865 378228. Warwickshire HQ: National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, 01203 696521. Worcestershire HQ: 148 Wylds Lane, Worcester 01905 359512. Evesham
POLICE investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found on Remembrance Sunday near Droitwich Spa are seeking permission to extend the detention of a man arrested in connection with the killing. Detectives investigating the discovery of Rosemary
SIX-hitters Stuart Bingham and Shaun Murphy produced sensational potting displays to set up a potentially explosive best of 17-frame final in the Benson and Hedges Snooker Championship at Malvern today. Bingham trounced past winner Andy Hicks in the semi-finals
TRIALIST striker Andy Hodgetts scored twice as Worcester City beat old rivals Hereford United 3-2 in a Central Conference League Cup tie last night. The former Kidderminster and Evesham striker gave City a 12th minute lead with a cool finish after running
WHAT heart-warming headlines in the Evening News (Friday, November 10) regarding the kind gesture of Mrs June Sayce and the kind thoughts of her late husband. It's wonderful that they are to sell their land for the building of the long- awaited Children's
6 NO one has suffered more irritation at George Cowley's comments than myself over the last few weeks. But where have all these people suddenly sprung from who wish to deny him his right of opinion and free expression? They should remember the value in
WE were born before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen food, contact lenses, videos and the Pill. Before dishwashers, tumble driers, electric blankets, air conditioning, drip-dry clothes, double-glazing and before man walked on the moon. We got
Gloucestershire County Federation: 2 Brunswick Square, Gloucester. 01452 523966, 01452 529611. Alstone & Teddington: Mrs K Morrison, Parkcombe, Alstone. GL208JD.01242 620298. Ashchurch: Marion Watkins, 7 Ley Road, Northway, Tewkesbury.GL20 8PE. 01684
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Hereford & Worcester: 12 Sansome Place, Worcester. 0345 888999. Gloucestershire: Alleyne Lodge, Knapp Road, Cheltenham. 0345 888999. Oxfordshire: Oxford Area Inspector. 0345 888999. Warwickshire: Coventry Animal Home, Brownshill Green Farm, Coundon
MARK Simpson, Conservative, complains (You Say, November 11) that Tony Blair was recently surrounded by an entourage which kept the people at bay. How else do you safeguard against some mad fool thumping or stabbing him? GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive
Abberton (St Eadburgha), Naunton Beauchamp (St Bartholomew) and Bishampton (St James) with Throckmorton North Piddle (St Michael) and Grafton Flyford (St John the Baptist and Flyford Flavell (St Peter): The Rectory, Bishampton. 01386 462648. Alderminster
THE new matron and manager of Moreton and Bourton hospitals, Maggie Arnold thinks these are good times for community healthcare. Mrs Arnold, who lives in Oxford and left a job at Cheltenham General Hospital in August to take over at Moreton, said: "It's
STRATFORD Post Office is set for a new look next year when a mini supermarket is installed next to the traditional counters in a bid to keep the office open. The post office in Henley Street will continue to be the town's main office but will feature
VILLAGERS have won the backing of planners in their efforts to mark the millennium by resiting a piece of village history. Residents of Salford, near Chipping Norton, wanted to celebrate the millennium by moving the remains of an old wayside cross from
STRATFORDIANS could have heard a pin drop at 11am on Sunday when townspeople and ex-service personnel fell silent to honour those who gave their lives in the first and second world wars. Shops, pubs and householders joined together to respect the two
Evesham DAA THE first leg match of the Winter League series was transferred from a flooded Avon to the Worcester Canal at Perdiswell. Offenham's Paul Norledge took top spot in the individual standings with the Bait Box Yellow winning the team prize. The
POLICE have made a number of arrests following a spate of racially motivated assaults in Redditch. Six youths were arrested and charged with five offences relating to public disorder and assault in the town centre. One has been remanded in custody, a
TWO further finals in the 2000 Wychavon Parish Games took place last week. On Tuesday, the final of the ladies' darts took place at Avonside Hospital Social Club. This was a repeat of the crib final being between Evesham Hampton and Pebworth. This was
Evesham C 58, Miltronics 10 AFTER having the last two games cancelled due to the flooding, Evesham C stormed back to winning ways with a comprehensive win over Miltronics. Evesham stamped their mark on the game early in the first quarter and led by 13
THE top clash between Ben-geworth 49ers and Wyre Piddle Outcasts saw the 49ers inflict the first defeat of the season on the Outcasts in Division Two of the Evesham and District Association. Brian Gregory was unbeaten on the night and his 13-21, 21-11
Studley 0, Campden 5 SURFACE water slowed the action down but it failed to halt Campden's charge to an easy victory. It was the Cotswolds side best performance of the season and a 3-0 interval lead ensured a comfortable second period as Studley tightened
Pershore 3, Simba 1 PERSHORE returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Simba in Saturday's DTZ West Midlands first division match. Pershore started brightly and were rewarded when Hughes scored following a well-disguised pass from Risdale. Simba
Evesham III 1, Hampton-on-Arden III 1 SEEKING their first home points of the season, Eve-sham entertained fellow strugglers Hampton-in- Arden, and they were unfortunate not to secure maximum points. In what was probably Evesham's best display of passing
THE players of Evesham Rowing Club's tennis section celebrated a stunning success when they won the Herefordshire and Worcestershire LTA Men's Summer League title. It will be the first time since 1991 that the club's senior side have appeared in the First
LOGISTICS training is being offered at CrownGate's Unicorn Chambers to Worcester businesses. Companies can send employees on formal training programmes at the Worcester Management Centre, leading to assessment and a nationally-recognised qualification
ORDER books are still empty as demand for goods from the West Midlands slump. Only the Yorkshire & Humber region matched the region's gloomy outlook. Production is declining too, in contrast to the East Midlands and south-west which is reporting rising
YOUNG entrepreneurs at St Mary's Convent School, Worcester, have come up with a unique idea which they hope will earn them a top business title. The youngsters have set up their own Young Enterprise company which will organise golf days for just £25.
AN Oxford University graduate, who is travelling to Iraq with medical aid, believes he is risking up to five years in prison. Justin Alexander, aged 22 and from Stow, is determined to highlight the impact of international trade sanctions on the ordinary
CHILDREN in a Cotswold village could soon have a better place to play after district councillors agreed to pay for half the costs of a new climbing frame. The frame will now be installed at Longborough's play area and will replace another wooden climbing
WINCHCOMBE residents should soon be able to hear the latest news and give their views on the town's bid to buy its former junior school. A public meeting is likely to take place next month, possibly at the parish hall in Cowl Lane on December 12, although
Abbey Park First School, Abbey Road, Pershore. 01386 552722. Abbey Park Middle School, Abbey Road, Pershore. 01386 552667. Abbey School, Church Street, Tewkesbury (Independent). 01684 294460. Alcester Grammar School, Birmingham Road, Alcester. 01789 762494
MURDER victim Rosemary Corcoran was spotted leaving a Birmingham nightclub less than four hours before her battered body was found. The 25-year-old brunette was bludgeoned to death and then dumped in an isolated lane in Rashwood, near Droitwich, on Sunday
A TEENAGE girl flew into such a rage when she saw her friend being arrested she hurled abuse at police, and lashed out when taken away in a squad car, Worcester magistrates heard. The 15-year-old was arrested following the incident in Worcester, during
A COMPLETE signed manuscript of Elgar's last major work is expected to reach £30,000 when it is auctioned by Sotheby's in London. The 98-page Severn Suite was composed in 1930, four years before Elgar's death, and dedicated to his friend, Irish playwright
MYSTERY surrounds a blaze which has destroyed a boat lived in by a man dubbed a neighbour from hell. Firefighters battled severe flames to ensure Tom Morris and his girlfriend Melanie Poole were not aboard the burning barge, moored near Worcester's Tallow
WORCESTER'S southern road bridge at Clerkenleap should bear the name of the man who helped make the concept a reality, it has been claimed. County and city councillor Derek Prodger believes it is high time the late Ronald Carrington, OBE, was remembered
A MANCHESTER United football shirt signed by David Beckham is among the items up for grabs in an auction to aid a Worcester youngster. Hundreds of items of sporting memorabilia will be auctioned next month at Worcester Rugby Club. As well as the signed
Bidford Gliding Centre: Bickmarsh Airfield (01789 772606). Avon Microlight Club: Sec, Ian Clarkson (01789 261811).
Bourton Roadrunners: Lynn Spedding (01451 821882). Stratford AC: Nick Thomas (01789 293971).
Avon Sporting Motor Cycle Club: Don Payne, 19 Slingates Road, Stratford (01789 268649). Evesham Motor Cycle Club: D Kimberley, Honeydew, Plough Road, Tibberton. (01905 345395). National Association of Supertwins (Motor Bike Drag Racing Club): Sue Beneke
BOY racers are inflicting misery on residents living near a Kidderminster car park with loud music and revving of engines. The youngsters are gathering in Vale Road car park and have been using it as a meeting place over a prolonged period of time. Kidderminster
Arden Sailing Club: L R Trace, 21 Avon Green, Pershore (01386 554109). Evesham Sailing Club: Ian Haywood, Greenacres, Upper Moor, Pershore WR10 2JR (01386 860573).
A CHARITY concert at St Edward's Church in Stow, has attracted several leading musicians. The evening, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief, on Saturday, starts at 7.30pm and features the choir from Kingham Hill School, who will be singing Faure's Requiem
Evesham and District League: Chairman, JF Bell, 103 Badsey Lane, Evesham, Worcs WR11 6AY (01386 45779).
Evesham Sports Club: Avon Street, Evesham. (01386 446469). Pershore Sports Club: Sue Rawles, (01905 820165).
Evesham Rowing Club: (01386 446131). Pershore Squash Club: Sec, Mrs S Rawles, (01905 820165).
Avon Valley Pool: Pershore (01386 552346). Chipping Campden Sports Centre: 01386 841595. Evesham Club: Sec, Mrs S Owen, 2 Peewit Road, Evesham (01386 40538). Evesham Leisure Centre: Davies Road, Evesham (01386 47542). Pershore Club: Catharine Stone (01684
Evesham and District Association: Sec, Ray Griffiths, 12, Avon Green, Wyre Piddle, Pershore (01386 552561)
Bredon: Linda Whitaker (01684 772030). Bidford: Corin Bishop (01789 778357). Chipping Norton: David Quick (01608 641511). Evesham Rowing Club Tennis Section: Sec, Mrs Jeannette Farmer, c/o ERC, Abbey Park, (01386 446131). Fladbury: President, Colin Craske
Hereford and Worcester Volley Ball Association: Sec, Mrs R Grimes, 16 Croome Close, Drakes Broughton.
SUNDAY: Hailes Abbey and Greet, 10am, a five, relatively flat, mile walk. Details: 01905 841280. Burton Dassett, 1.30pm, park at Burton Dassett Country Park, leader Alan Garfield. Details: 0121 705 6640. TUESDAY: Larkstoke/Foxcote, 10am, park Hidcote
MURDER victim Rosemary Corcoran was spotted leaving a Birmingham nightclub less than four hours before her battered body was found. The 25-year-old brunette was bludgeoned to death and then dumped in an isolated lane in Rashwood, near Droitwich, on Sunday
A COUPLE of weeks after taking a critical number of county teachers to task during the flooding crisis, it's important to pour some words of praise in the profession's direction. The picture painted by Worcestershire's Secondary Performance Table results
IT would appear all Lanes lead to black belt after one Bewdley family saw their third member reach the coveted grade in judo. Rod Lane has been promoted to first dan to join his daughter Ali and son Stuart at Samurai Judo Club. Stuart and Ali started
BEWDLEY snooker professional Richard King was happy with his efforts at Malvern's Benson and Hedges Championships as he won his first games in the tournament since 1992. World No 146 King now goes on to the UK Championships in Bournemouth this Saturday
I CAN picture the scene as negotiation teams lock themselves into a guest house to decide the way forward for English rugby today. "Whatever you do, don't mention promotion - I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it!" As rugby's top brass come
A HAT-TRICK from Phil Lashford gave Stourport their second English Hockey League Division One win of the season, beating Indian Gymkhana 3-2 at home. They are sixth in the table after stepping up their form and getting over a difficult start. Lashford
CHADDESLEY Corbett could have no complaints after being beaten 3-0 by a strong Aston University team in the DTZ League. The students totally dominated the first half and only some backs-to-the-wall defending from Robin Hemmings and Rikki Kitson restricted
Council of Disabled People in South Warwickshire: 01926 889349. Crohn's in Childhood Research Association: Mrs G O'Neil, Pine Tree Cottage, Laverton. 01386 584280. Dance at 8- Salsa and Ballroom: 8 High Street, Pershore.01386 556665. Egdon Lodge RAOB:
STOURPORT HS A kept their lead in Kidderminster Table Tennis League Division Three with a 10-0 hammering of Stourport HS B. D Morgan, R Powell and G Lyth all won three games as the A team kept yet another clean sheet. Lying in third place is Bewdley Institute
BLACK Boy's narrow victory over Rising Sun Stourport in the Wyre Forest Trivia League has thrown the league wide open. They now share the leadership with last year's champions Wren's Nest. Results: Boat Club A 62, Wren's Nest 65; New Inn 62, George B
ON Sunday we remembered the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Fewer veterans than last year, resplendent and proud, campaign medals on their chests, looked on a parade line split by a parked car. When the parade marched down
MAY I please through your columns say a huge and heartfelt "thank you" to all the good and hardy people of Stratford who turned out to our firework display. Despite atrocious weather, they crowded into the Rugby Club determined to brave the elements and
HAVING just been a patient in Morton-in-Marsh Hospital, may I through you thank all the staff there for the care and attention I received and ask local residents to give it their strong support. JOAN C HOCKINS, Blockley.
I NOTICE the Rev Pat Phillips (Thought for the week, October 19) is vicar of Childswickham, Aston Somerville (where I was brought up), Buckland, Laverton and Snowshill.The Church of England certainly spreads its vicars thinly nowadays. How does she cope
WHILE staying with friends recently I visited your Arts Centre on Saturday evening to enjoy the wonderful show 'Belles and Brass' what talent you have in the Vale in the name of 'Vale Connection' a great show from start to finish, a complete sell out
I, AND a party of members from the Evesham and District Branch of the Blind Association attended a concert given by the Avonbank (Evesham) Brass Band, on Sunday, November 5, at the Evesham Arts Centre. The entertainment given by Avonbank and guest artist
Bishampton: Michael Trollope, Rose Cottage, Bishampton, WR10 2LX. 01386 462260. Bourton-on-the-Hill: David Day, 7 Bowes Lyon Close, Moreton-in-Marsh. 01608 651622. Brailes: Vanessa Boyce, 1 Bakery Cottages, Lower Brailes. 01608 685371. Bredon: K W Harrison
I HAVE just read the article in Journal about how memories flowed at the open day of the Walker Hall. I could not visit as I have been ill but my first memory of the hall goes back to January 23, 1929. I was, at eight years, enrolled as a Brownie, by
I READ Mr Gordon Drew's letter in the Journal with some interest. He referred to the recent, welcome, decision of Wychavon District Council to refuse planning permission for the conversion of a dwelling in Whitcroft Road, Pershore into a dental surgery
JOHN Rosier (Journal, November 2) is absolutely right. The real problem at all of Worcestershire's hospitals is bed blocking. This is something I have been warning about in speeches and letters to ministers for two years. It was one of the major themes
ON Sunday, as many others in villages, towns and cities across the country, we remembered those who gave their lives in battle. The warmth and beauty of the day as we stood at the War Memorial, gazing down through the park and across the river, made the
NICK Burrows was the toast of Badsey on Saturday night after his hat-trick sunk Stratford upon Avon Alliance Herald Division One hosts FISSC Reserves. The Rangers hit man ploughed a lone furrow against the Farmers as Rangers relied on a one-man show to
A £1 MILLION fleet of dustbin lorries has been taken off the road a month after its introduction. The action was taken after two of the lorries overturned last Thursday. Wychavon District Council and its refuse collection contractors Focsa unveiled the
FAMILY, friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the energy and enthusiasm of Pershore's former mayor, Councillor Elizabeth Turier who died this week. She became mayor in May but resigned last month after being diagnosed with cancer, and died last
TWO Vale youngsters hitched a lift with a very important person to make a flying visit to Evesham Country Park last weekend. Michael and Corinne Brown and their mum Kim, accompanied Father Christmas when he arrived at the park to host his annual grotto
CLOWS Top angler Ben Anderson landed 17 rainbow trout to 2lb using a montana on the Masters Lake at Shatterford Fishery. But the top angler of the week caught 18 to 2.5lb with a viva, also on the Masters, and a Worcester angler landed 12 to 2.5lb with
YOUNG car enthusiasts have won an award for their environment-friendly racing car of the future. Young people from Worcester and the Vale have been busy working with Evesham College engineering lecturer Gary Witcombe, Vale Cycles and the Arts and Dyslexia
BRINTONS twice gave away leads as they had to settle for a 2-2 draw in Banks's Brewery League Division One South against fellow high-fliers Bustlehome. Third-placed Brintons just failed to take the lead on five minutes when Flowers sent Mullen down the
WYRE Forest stumbled in the Smedley Crooke Cup as they lost 2-1 to fellow Midland Combination Division Two side Cadbury Reserves. The Foresters are without a win in six matches and need to get back to winning ways with a visit to Rugby AFC in the league
PLANS to demolish the backs of several Grade II listed buildings in Bridge Street, Evesham, leaving just their frontages intact, were thrown out by Wychavon District Council at its last meeting. Transeuropean UK Investments, which owns the Riverside shopping
THREE Crowns took advantage of a cup-dominated weekend in the Kidderminster and District Football League as they jumped from fifth to second place in Sunday Division Five with a 6-3 defeat of rock-bottom Oldswinford Shrub. Brintons B&G, who play in
FORMER Evesham mayoress Joyce Davey is back from five weeks in Nepal helping to set up a clinic in a remote mountain village. The village, Kermi stands 10,000ft - about two miles - above sea level in the Himalayan country's remote, poverty-stricken Humla
Ferndale Flyers gave a determined performance as they beat Meadow Park 6-2 in the Stourport and District Youth League U-12 Girls Division. Flyers ignored the heavy pitch conditions, giving their best display yet with four goals from player of the day
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians recorded their second win in Midlands Three West (North) with a convincing 30-3 home success over Birmingham Exiles. They rarely let their opponents into the match after the visitors had opened the scoring with a fourth-minute
BEWDLEY, who aim to take their place in North Midlands Three next season after starting friendlies earlier this year, are trying to form a second team. They take on Clee Hill 2nds this Saturday at their home base of Bewdley Sports Centre. Anyone interested
SIX-hitters Stuart Bingham and Shaun Murphy produced sensational potting displays to set up a potentially explosive best of 17-frame final in the Benson and Hedges Snooker Championship at Malvern today. Bingham trounced past winner Andy Hicks in the semi-finals
QUEENSLAND paceman Andy Bichel, signed by Worcestershire to play at New Road next season, is a surprise choice in Australia's 13-man squad for next week's first Test against the West Indies in Brisbane. The squad also includes veteran Mark Waugh and opener
WITH their two wins from last weekend Worcester Norton Hockey Club Ladies first team have climbed to second in Midland League Division 'A' with a total of 12 points from five games. Charnwood are three points in front and in third place, two points behind
Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road 01295 225000. Cheltenham: Parabola Road, Cheltenham, G50 3BE 01242 585585. Evesham: Lower Leys 01386 712800. Gloucester District: Bentinck House, Bruton Way 01452 397000. Oxford District 1, 2 and 3: Trinity House
Banbury: 2 Broughton Road, Banbury. 01295 256224. Cheltenham: 4 Imperial Square, 01242 250317. Evesham: Swan Lane, Evesham 01386 421111. Stratford-upon-Avon and South Warwickshire: The Willows. off Alcester Road 01789 266841. Pershore: Head St 01386 504700
Times and fares: 0345 484950. Railtrack Helpline including emergencies: 0345 114141. Customer Services Central Trains Ltd: 01216 543833. Thames Trains Ltd: 0118 9083678. Virgin: 0121 654 7400. Chiltern Railways Co Ltd: 01296 332114. Great Western Trains
Banbury and District: Borough House, Marlborough Road. 01295 279515. Cheltenham and District: 51 Rodney Road, Cheltenham. 01242 515388. Pershore and District Voluntary Help Centre: 16 Priest Lane, Pershore WR10 1EB. 01386 554299. Shipston-on-Stour: Volunteer
Gloucestershire County: Library Arts and Museum Service. 01452 425020. Worcestershire: County Council Libraries and School Library Service. Bibliographical and School Library Service. 01905 766234. Oxfordshire: County Council Libraries HQ. 01865 873766
A MALVERN high school has been named the 17th best state comprehensive school in the country after achieving top A-level results. Top marks for students at The Chase gained its place in the Government's list of top 50 comprehensive schools, published
Banbury: Cornhill House, Cornhill. 01295 264637. Cheltenham: 14 Royal Crescent. 01242 522491. Chipping Norton: 6a Horsefair. 01608 641367. Cirencester: 2/3 The Mews, Cricklade Street,. 01285 652908. Evesham: 110 High Street, Evesham. 01386 443737. Stratford-upon-Avon
Linkline: 0345 909090 (national number). Banbury: 33 Albert Street . 01295 270000. Cheltenham: Victoria House.01242 515777. Gloucester: 9 Parkend Road. 01452 306333). Oxford: 123 Iffley Road. 01865 722122. Stratford-on-Avon: 1 Shakespeare Street. 01789
Cheltenham: Relate, 24 Cambray Place. 01242 523215. Gloucestershire: 27 Park Road, Gloucester. 01452 522071. Oxfordshire: 33 Iffley Road, Oxford. 01865 242960. Stratford-upon-Avon: 7a Rother Street. 01789 414227 (Tue/Thurs only). Worcestershire: Relate
100 years ago - November 17, 1900 EVESHAM: Town hall and library improvements - The matter had been before the committee on several occasions and some progress had been made. The resolution that was proposed and carried applying to borrow £10,500 for
THERE have been a few bruised egos around the club this week after our cup defeat at Saracens but I think the team can turn that hurt into something positive against Otley on Sunday. The result was a poor refection on our effort in the Tetley Bitter Cup
QUEENSLAND paceman Andy Bichel, signed by Worcestershire to play at New Road next season, is a surprise choice in Australia's 13-man squad for next week's first Test against the West Indies in Brisbane. The squad also includes veteran Mark Waugh and opener
Cotswold Motor Museum: The Old Mill, Sherborne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water. 01451 821255. Bourton-on-the-Water: Model Village, High Street. 01451 820467. Cheltenham: Borough Council Art Gallery and Museum. 01242 237431. Chipping Norton: Local History
AFTER a highly successful inaugural season the Backup Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League is set to be further strengthened next season by the inclusion of other leading clubs in the county. Applications for membership have been accepted from from
Worcestershire Abbey Road Playgroup, Abbey Park First School, Pershore. Adventurous Aardvark Club: Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham. Aphabet House Pre-school: St Richard's Hall, Fairfield, Evesham. Ashley's Montessori Nursery: Cannon House
PETER Polycarpou admits to never having read Frances Hodson-Burnett's The Secret Garden before being offered the challenging role of Dr Neville Craven in the RSC's latest Christmas production but he didn't let that stop him. Since then he has buried himself
KEEN young dancers are being urged to join the fun and get involved in an event being organised by youth charity Young Gloucestershire and the county's Youth and Community Service. Dance 2000 is open to anyone aged between eight and 18 who can take part
Absurd comedy ALAN Ayckbourn's sharp, comic play Absurd Person Singular opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre tomorrow (Friday). The play is centred on a trio of Christmas parties in social climbing 70s suburbia. Taking turns to host the annual gathering
THE latest line-up for Worcester's Huntingdon Hall includes a mix of blues, folk and even a Dutch swing band. The fun kicks off tomorrow (Friday) with Chris While and Julie Matthews, one of the country's leading duos and established songwriters. They
AUTHOR, explorer and TV programme maker Benedict Allen delves into the mysterious world of shamans, medicine men and witch doctors at Malvern next Monday. His current series on BBC 2, The Last of the Medicine Men, has seen him exploring their dramatic
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: On October 27 - a cold damp day, seven members were given, not only a warm welcome by the staff at BBC Wood Norton, but a most interesting and informative tour. Some members were able to add to the enjoyment by contributing
AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY: The society's latest production played to capacity audiences last week and was greeted with great and well-deserved enthusiasm. Their choice of play-a comedy/farce by Ray Cooney entitled Out of Order - was ambitious, farce
FUND RAISING EVENING: Tomorrow (Friday) Lombali and Friends are at Cottage Barn, Sunnybank, Longborough between 7 and 10pm. An evening of Christmas shopping which offers many items including African wood carvings, terracotta pots, cards by Ann Blockley
North Cotswolds Guides: North Cotswold Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Guiders helped to plant a rare tree at Batsford Arboretum near Moreton in Marsh. The tree should have been planted as part of the Millennium Camp held at West Park in August, but it
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: The Sedgeberrow branch of the Royal British Legion held their annual Remembrance Sunday Service at Sedgeberrow where the service was taken by the branch chaplain Rev C J Johnston-Hubbold and the Address given by Rev Julian Bomyer.
EMBROIDERERS' GUILD: The guest speaker at the November meeting of the Stour Valley branch of the Embroiderers' Guild was Mrs Jennifer Short. Jennifer outlined the Embroiderers' Development Scheme set up by the Guild, which includes the advantage of receiving
GARDENING CLUB: The AGM was held at the Memorial Hall on October 25. Mr Colin Hill, chairman, opened the meeting and welcomed those present. He then reported on the club's progress for the last year and had, once again, been very pleased with both the
FLOWER CLUB: At the last meeting of the Wellesbourne Flower Club, Jill Horton presented 'Travel Across the Continent'. The first demonstration, a triangular arrangement, depicted Ireland. It contained white stallion and double white chrysanthemums with
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the meeting held on November 9: Severn Waste: The parish council were represented at the recent liaison meeting with Severn Waste at which it was noted that there will be a presentation/demonstration on the leachate plant early
Cotswold: G Clifton-Brown (Con). Constituency office 01242 514551. West Worcestershire: Sir Michael Spicer (Con). Agent: 98 High Street, Evesham. 01386 442469. Mid Worcestershire: Peter Luff (Con). 01905 763952. Stratford-upon-Avon: John Maples (Con).
Stratford, Tuesday STRATFORD-on-Avon Stock Sales report medium steers to 89.50p (average 75.08p), heavies to 99.50p (82p). Light heifers to 49.50p (49.50p), medium to 96.50p (79.36p), heavies to 90p (76.34p). Standard lambs to 86.21p (81.87p), medium
