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  • Dumpy's nuts about his bike

    DUMPY recalls the first time he got his Rusty Nuts. I'd been in a few blues bands, playing pub boogie blues, but wanted to branch out into something a bit more heavy as a three-piece. We were in a pub in Dorking and someone just suggested it, and we kept

  • Why wasn't the traffic stopped?

    A WAR veteran has hit out at Worcester police for failing to stop the traffic for a two-minute remembrance silence outside the Cathedral. John Hewlett said he was ashamed when the Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Mary Drinkwater, was forced to break from

  • Fears for health

    FAMILIES are claiming that plans for a phone mast in their Worcester street will pose a threat to their children's health. They say telecommunications operator One2One's proposal is unsuitable because the mast would be in the middle of hundreds of houses

  • Nurses swap Far East for Worcester

    SEVENTEEN Filipino nurses have swapped the sweltering heat of the Far East for cold, wet Worcester. The group, which arrived on Tuesday, will take up positions within Worcester Royal Infirmary and Redditch's Alexandra Hospital. The nurses, who have all

  • Four held in death case

    FOUR men have been arrested following the suspicious death of a Herefordshire pensioner. Albert Ryall, aged 75, was found dead in his living room on Monday at the Hop Pole Inn, Risbury, near Leominster, by a postman. A post mortem later that day revealed

  • Anger at offer of car passes

    PEOPLE living in central Worcester have spurned an offer of car park passes, describing them as an "insult". The council has invited residents in Edgar Street, Severn Street and College Precincts to pay £10 to leave their vehicles overnight in the nearby

  • Forthcoming games

    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 BANKS'S BREWERY LEAGUE Premier division: Gornal Athletic v Malvern Town. EVESHAM CHARITY CUP Round Two: County Sports v Malvern Town Reserves. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 BANKS'S BREWERY LEAGUE Premier division: Malvern Town v Causeway

  • BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

    PLEASE note Janet's jumble sale is on Saturday, November 25 at 2pm at Berrow Village Hall. All proceeds to CLIC and Malvern Charities. On Thursday, December 7, The Salvation Army will be giving a Christmas concert in Berrow Church beginning at 7.30pm

  • BIRTSMORTOn Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

    THE Remembrance Service at Birtsmorton was very well attended. The opening service including the two minutes silence was held in front of the War Memorial in the churchyard and concluded with a laying of a poppy wreath by Mr E Hill. The remainder of the

  • CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

    ON the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month members of the Powick & Callow End branch of the Royal British Legion remembered the dead of two world wars. A short Act of Remembrance took place at the War memorial last Saturday, where the Standard

  • COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

    OVER 60 people enjoyed a ceilidh evening on Saturday, November 11 at Colwall Village Hall. This was organised by the Colwall Players to raise funds for their current building project. There was live music played by Roger from Bromyard on the accordion

  • CORSE Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273

    IT was inevitable that flooding in Straight Lane in the village of Corse would be the first on the agenda of Corse Parish Council's bi-monthly meeting, as it has been over the last 40 years when there have been floods. This despite all the efforts of

  • ELDERSFIELD Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: Birtsmorton 287

    ELDERSFIELD Christmas Fayre will be held in the school on Saturday, December 2 at 2pm. There will be competitions for adults and children, and Father Christmas will be attendance. The Benefice Choir will be singing carols and Christmas songs during the

  • FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292395

    THE prizewinners at the village hall fortnightly whist drive were: Ann Pullen, Philip Warner, Brenda Errington, Sylvia White, Jos Bunn, Nancy Devereux, Joyce Rusling, D Jefferies, Joe Skirten, Richard Devereux, Gary Quiney, Rena Harley, Paul Halling,

  • MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mr Tom O'Malley. Tel: 01684 575682

    YES folks, it's that time again when the floor of the village hall will echo to the sound of thumping feet, much laughter and as near unselfconscious Eeee-Haa's as we British can muster. You've guessed it, it's the barn dance - a weekend when the resident

  • WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Wilkin Tel: 01531 633853

    THE Wellington Heath Horticultural Society held their November meeting in Christ Church on Wednesday, November 8. Over 30 members attended to hear Mr Davis Myers give a talk/workshop of Cyclamen and Primroses. He went through the year of a grower and

  • Take a country stroll in the city

    IF you fancy a walk but prefer to avoid over-exuberant rivers and soggy fields, this country stroll in the city could be right up your street. Much of it is within Worcester Woods Country Park, but Leopard Hill, Ronkswood and Newtown feature too. The

  • Mast protest sending mixed signals

    IN case you've been leading a sheltered life, the arguments against mobile phone masts being erected in residential areas are well-rehearsed. The first is based on a so-far unsubstantiated fear - that no one has yet proved that masts are safe, so far

  • 17/11/00 - We won't go for a Burton vows Molby

    JAN Molby goes head to head against his former Liverpool team-mate Nigel Clough tomorrow with a stern "don't slip up" message to his Kiddermin-ster Harriers players. Harriers entertain Clough's Dr Martens League Premier Division high-flyers at Aggborough

  • Dangerous delay

    AS I have a gallery directly behind the Claremont House bus shelter I was, of course, very glad to hear that the council have at last agreed to its demolition and replacement (Malvern Gazette, November 3). I am, however, puzzled by a few points in your

  • Propaganda claim

    I WAS disappointed that you slipped from what ought to be an impartial political approach when publishing a patently propaganda letter from a Mr Ponti in your October 27 issue. I have waited for the subsequent issue to see if you have relented but obviously

  • Pattern emerging

    While I appreciate the endorsement of my letter by Mr D Olliffe (Postbag, October 20) regarding the siting of the proposed new sports hall, I fear that the publication of his letter has put him in mortal danger from the 'men in black suits'. For years

  • Standards at risk

    Whilst in Malvern Link recently I noticed the water feature. To me it seemed kitsch and bizarrely out of place. I doubt if one person will make a special trip to Malvern to see it. What does bring hundreds of people to Malvern every week is the Theatre

  • Bichel's call-up blow for Worcs

    WORCESTERSHIRE may have to think again over their overseas player for next season. A question mark is now hanging over the availability of new signing Andy Bichel following his call-up into the 13-strong Australian for next week's first Test against the

  • Murphy in B&H glory

    WEMBLEY-bound Shaun Murphy last night became snooker's newest champion with an outstanding victory over Stuart Bingham at the Benson and Hedges Snooker Championship in Malvern. The 18 year-old Northants prospect came of age at the Willie Thorne Snooker

  • We won't go for a Burton vows Molby

    JAN Molby goes head to head against his former Liverpool team-mate Nigel Clough tomorrow with a stern "don't slip up" message to his Kiddermin-ster Harriers players. Harriers entertain Clough's Dr Martens League Premier Division high-flyers at Aggborough

  • Quinnpoised to leave Bulls

    VETERAN striker Jimmy Quinn looks likely to have played his last game for Hereford United. The former Blackburn, Swindon, Reading and Northern Ireland front man signed for the Bulls from Northwich Victoria on a short-term basis but only played three games

  • 17/11/00 - More new faces set for Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers look set to have yet more fresh faces on show in tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division game at Atherstone United (3pm). Chief executive Pat Bannister says they are on the verge of signing an unnamed midfielder with Conference

  • whats on at your local Cinema.

    O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU (12): George Clooney stars in great comedy-musical set in the Deep South. Odeon, Worcester. 12.45, 3.15, 6.00, 8.20 (Fri, Mon-Thur), 6.00, 8.20 (Sat/Sun) LITTLE NICKY (12) Odeon, Worcester, 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30, 8.30. UCI

  • Town away in Cup

    MALVERN Town will visit Midland Combination Premier Division side Blackheath Invensys, who ground share with Halesowen Harriers, scene of Town's first round success, in the Rameses Midland Invitation Cup second round, to be played by December 21.

  • Malvern's top teams enter Sunday league

    MALVERN'S two leading cricket clubs, Malvern Ramblers and Barnards Green have been accepted into the Backup Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League for next season. Both clubs, with Worcester CC, had applications accepted at the League's recent annual

  • Ramblers' AGM

    MALVERN Ramblers Cricket Club's Annual General meeting will be held at their Regency Road headquarters at 7pm this Sunday, November 19. Members are asked to attend the first AGM in the Club's superb new facilities to discuss important issues for the forthcoming

  • Winning a new generation of fans

    THE distinctive sound of Lindisfarne can be heard at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, on Sunday, November 19, as the group nears the end of a gruelling nation-wide tour. Lindisfarne came out of Tyneside in the Seventies, with an instantly identifiable sound

  • Witty play about the lives of two women

    A TOUCHING but witty play portraying the life of two women engaged in a passionate affair before the Second World War is to be recreated at Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre. Production company Not the National Theatre, made up of former National Theatre actors

  • 17/11/00 - Bermuda boost for Atkinson

    WORCESTER Rugby Club Ladies wing Pip Atkinson is currently playing rugby in a warmer climate as she represents the England Women's Select at the Bermuda Classics Tournament. This is the first time that England have sent a women's team to the tournament

  • Teams ...

    MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 18 1st XV v Bromsgrove (Away). Meet Railway Inn 11am. Kick off 2.15pm. No. 1 Dress Code. S Cooper, D Handy, T Allies, V Hill, J Owen, P Hart, A Thomas, M Gaubert, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, B Kristoffersen, N Humphries, G Richards

  • Council to draw up child protection plan

    council during sports and other events has been drawn up. Councillors on Bromsgrove District Council's recreation, amenities and tourism committee are set to consider the policy on Tuesday. It has been drafted in response to high profile allegations of

  • 17/11/00 - Murphy in B&H glory

    WEMBLEY-bound Shaun Murphy last night became snooker's newest champion with an outstanding victory over Stuart Bingham at the Benson and Hedges Snooker Championship in Malvern. The 18 year-old Northants prospect came of age at the Willie Thorne Snooker

  • Taking pot-shots

    THE road artists and traffic managers have progressed. Dubious road re-modelling, a bewildering increase in signs and dazzling surface painting are not enough. Now they are introducing moving sculpture - rising bollards, as reported in Evening News on

  • Events taking place in and around Worcester.

    Nov 17 Machine Breakers. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Nov 18 The Splitters and 4' Fingers. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Brass in Concert - Worcester Brass. Whittington Church, Worcester. Nov 19 Will Killeen. The Bay Horse

  • Britain... America's satellite

    6 IN answer to N Taylor, who claimed America was a reluctant ally in the Second World War, I have to say that you wouldn't have thought so, judging by their Hollywood propaganda machine. During the First World War, America hesitated to enter the war until

  • Worcester's good for knight life

    GEORGE Cowley has replied to my inquiry about knights with crossed legs in Worcester Cathedral. His theory about a shortage of public lavatories in those days is in a similar vein to my own idea of knights maybe having had their "tackle" damaged in the

  • River Actions

    I AGREE with Stephen Peters when he says the Severn should be dredged. My father worked on the dredgers in the late 1940s and they used to dredge 43 points between Gloucester and Stourport regularly. Nowadays, there seems to be one dredger to work that

  • No stars in my eyes...

    THERE are rumours that our traditional passport - the pride of every British citizen throughout the world - is being stealthily altered by Tony Blair's Government to incorporate the EU ring of yellow falling stars. It's frightening. This comes as yet

  • Sports hall plan at risk

    PLANS to develop a sports hall in the heart of Malvern could be postponed under moves to tackle financial problems at Malvern Hills District Council. Councillors are preparing to make a series of decisions on services, jobs and Council Tax, aimed at reducing

  • Putting people first has firm in line for national award

    MIDLAND Communications is in the running for a national business award after being named on a shortlist of six for the final at the Millennium Dome. The Upton-based company was nominated through the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter for the We're

  • Echoes from the Past

    100 years ago ANOTHER District Council official has resigned. I refer to Mr H. Lupton, of the Surveyor's department, who sailed on Wednesday for the West Coast of Africa, where he has secured an appointment as engineering assistant on the Jebba survey

  • Debt campaigners join London rally

    MALVERN supporters of the Jubilee 2000 campaign are preparing to travel to London to take part a rally. The rally is part of a day of events which will be the last in the Jubilee 2000 campaign, although the cause of debt relief for the World's poorest

  • Its time to forgive and forget, says daughter of PoW

    THE daughter of a Second World War PoW who died working on the Burma railway says now is the time to forgive and forget. British men and women held in brutal captivity by the Japanese heard last week that they and their surviving spouses were to receive

  • Cinemas

    Malvern Cinema: Goya in Bordeaux (15) Daily 8pm (except Wed 22nd), Wed matinee 3pm. The Insider (15) Wed 22nd only 7.45pm. Dinosaur (PG) Sat 18th & Sun 19th only 3pm. Odeon Worcester: Little Nicky (12) 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30, 8.30; Bedazzled (12)

  • Vet to stand for Worcester seat

    MALVERN vet Richard Chamings has been selected to fight the Worcester seat at the next General Election for the UK Independence Party. Mr Chamings, of Storridge, is chairman of the UKIP West Midlands branch and contested the Leominster seat retained by

  • Chase girls pitch in to defend their sport

    BLUE knickers and short pleated skirts are the cause of a schoolgirl rebellion against sports, according to a Government report. The report, Girls in Sport, which was researched by the Youth Sport Trust, found that 40 per cent of girls aged between 12

  • 'Snipers' target in parting shot

    PEOPLE who snipe from the sidelines were criticised by chairman Brian Wilcock as he retired after three years as chairman of Malvern Hills Conservators. Mr Wilcock, who has presided over major changes in the management and structure of the Conservators

  • Shake-up would close churches

    A RADICAL shake-up of churches in Malvern has been proposed by a discussion group from a local parish. Members of the congregation at St Andrew's, Poolbrook, were responding to a call from the Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby, to consider

  • OAPs use bonus to aid others

    A MALVERN man is encouraging pensioners to use their £200 winter fuel bonus to help others. The idea has been put forward by David Annett, aged 83, a resident of the Beauchamp Community in Malvern Link. Every pensioner household gets the Winter Fuel Payment

  • Women moved in the foremost

    CORRESPONDENCE between two great women of the 20th Century forms the basis of Vita and Virginia at Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre next week. Actress and playwright Eileen Atkins, co-creator of Upstairs Downstairs and The House of Elliot, has created the work

  • No to mob rule

    I FULLY support the Government's stand in deploying the police to prevent the haulier's vehicles from entering London on Tuesday. I never did like mob rule. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.

  • Excellent Job

    THE Midland Red Inspectors and drivers did an excellent job operating from the Cornmarket during the recent floods. Drivers worked overtime to take country people home. MRS J EDWARDS, Cotheridge.

  • Who are the worst off?

    A WEEK or so ago, a correspondent sensibly stated that a mere £2.25 increase in basic pension would probably be swallowed up by council tax increase. This brought forth a response from George Cowley to the effect that the "worst off" pensioners don't

  • Negative Attitude

    MOTORISTS left fuming because of rush-hour gridlock (Evening News, Wednesday, November 8). How sad. Surely that's a very negative attitude? Crossing the City Walls Road bridge at 4.30 on Tuesday, I wondered whether to drive to near the motorway and park

  • Rangers in action if the pitches improve

    FOR the second consecutive week the Malvern Council closed the football pitches due to the ground being waterlogged, the decision being totally vindicated when Saturday's downpour came along. Rangers' home fixture versus Kempsey was one such casualty

  • Prize kit for school

    MALVERN Wanderers FC have recently donated a full set of football kit to Northleigh Primary School in Malvern. The kit, which was won in a national competition by Wanderers club member Dan Pickett, was handed over to the school who have a number of boys

  • Referees meeting

    WORCESTERSHIRE FA Referees' Co-ordinator Bill Allsopp will be the guest speaker at the Malvern Referees' Association's next meeting on Sunday (November 19) at the RSRE Club starting at 7.30pm. Mr Allsopp, a FA Referee Instructor and Assessor, will be

  • Keyz back on duty

    KEYZ 2000 are very happy to be back on Worcester League duty this Sunday with a trip to Worcester to take on AFC Vauxhall in Division Four. All players meet at the Cross Keys 9.15am prompt. Team from: Cecil, Gray, Kyte, Collard, G Smith, Reynolds, Haron

  • Ladies win in extra time

    ON Sunday Malvern Ladies, who are sponsored by First Floor Flooring, travelled to RAF Lyneham for a league cup first round match. RAF LYNEHAM 2, MALVERN LADIES FC 3 (AET) From the kick off Lyneham attacked and scored within one minute. Lyneham made it

  • Jim Callow's try is Malvern highlight

    MALVERN took advantage of Hinckley's postponed match to go two points clear at the top of the Midlands Two West league table with this hard-earned win at Spring Lane. MALVERN 29pts, SUTTON COLDFIELD 18pts On a windy day and a muddy pitch the conditions

  • Jobs loss in carpet factory closure

    SIXTY-six jobs will go when a Kidderminster carpet company shuts its town site. Heavy financial losses have been blamed for the closure of Georgian Carpets' Clensmore factory. Operations will now be moved to Cumbria. Georgian managing director Mike Lyman

  • Global success

    CARPET giant Brintons has smashed its financial records to break through the £10m profit barrier for the first time. The Kidderminster family-owned firm also saw worldwide sales increase by 10 per cent to £112m, bucking the trend of others in the industry

  • Jemma leads goal spree

    COLWALL 2nd XI finally produced a performance and score line which was reminiscent of their league winning play last season. COLWALL 2ND XI 10, EAST GLOUCESTER 3RD 1 Early sustained pressure was eventually rewarded when Coral Handley scored the opening

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK

    Dare To Dream - Lights (Sony Music) A real dazzler of a track to brighten up the dreariest of winter nights. With three superb mixes of the track - which in its original state sounds incredibly like the some of the early INXS music there is a version

  • Murder suspect quizzed

    DETECTIVES were today still quizzing a man arrested in connection with the Poppy Day murder of Rosemary Corcoran. The 25-year-old woman, of Castle Vale, Birmingham, was bludgeoned to death and then dumped in an isolated lane in Rashwood, near Droitwich

  • M5 shrapnel: Sharp lesson for whingers

    LETHAL shrapnel from gas canisters which flew across the M5 like "missiles" after a lorry fire could have caused an accident too horrific to consider, West Mercia police revealed today. Both lanes of the motorway were closed as 50 firefighters dealt with

  • Further education for college teachers

    WORCESTER MP Mike Foster today welcomed the Government's announcement that all new further education teachers will be required to have a formal teaching qualification. The measures aimed at driving up standards were announced by Baroness Blackstone and

  • Cashier caught on film

    A CASHIER pilfered money from her employer while being watched by security cameras, magistrates in Worcester were told. Peter Tooke, prosecuting, said Vanessa Jones had been accused of stealing £250 and £10 from Larkhill Service Station, in Worcester's

  • BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: Tewkesbury 293435

    A SHORT Service of Remembrance was held at Bushley's War Memorial after the 8am Holy Communion on Sunday. Poppy wreathes were laid by representatives of various organisations within the village and the names of those who served in two world wars were

  • CASTLEMORTON

    AS part of their studies of King Henry VIII, children from Class 3 recently travelled to Portsmouth to visit the Mary Rose and a 'younger' warship, The Warrior. The children learnt about the extensive work that has been involved in the recovery of the

  • LONGDON Correspondent: Mrs Eileen Moss. Tel: 01684 833256

    A REMINDER that a 60s disco is taking place tonight (Friday) at the village hall from 8pm to 1am, with hot dogs and a licensed bar. Tickets are £5 from committee members or on the door. For further details, call (01684) 833642. Bridge Builders takes place

  • PENDOCK Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

    A VERY successful jumble sale/coffee morning proved most profitable last Saturday morning at Hollybush for Pendock Playgroup & Pandas. A profit of £140 was raised towards funds. Thank you to everyone who supported it.

  • POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

    THE annual Remem-brance Day Service held last Sunday morning at St Peter's Church was well attended. Members of the Powick & Callow End branch of the Royal British Legion marched from the Red Lion Inn to the church, led by standard bearer John Mason

  • Benedict finds magic among remote tribes

    SPENDING time among shamans, medicine men and witchdoctors of remote tribes may not be to everyone's liking, but for explorer Benedict Allen it's a way of life. The author of several books, including Into The Crocodile Nest, Through Jaguar Eyes, Hunting

  • David lives to tell tale of record polar balloon trip

    BRITISH adventurer David Hempleman-Adams flew into the record books again this year with a solo balloon flight to the North Pole. Abandoning modern technology, he made the gruelling seven-day journey across the Arctic Ocean in an open wicker basket, soaring

  • 17/11/00 - Double ban blow for Reds

    REDDITCH United boss Rob Smith faces major selection problems ahead of tomorrow's home Dr Martens League Western Division clash with Weston-super-Mare (3pm). Both regular centre-halves -- Leon Jackson and Lee Knight --are serving one-match suspensions

  • The Yeoman of the Guard, Malvern Theatres

    ANOTHER superb presentation by the Carl Rosa Opera of Gilbert & Sullivan - this time the sombre comedy The Yeomen of the Guard. The first double chorus Tower warders, Under orders made a beautiful and spectacular picture, the muted sepia tints of

  • 17/11/00 - We won't go for a Burton vows Molby

    JAN Molby goes head to head against his former Liverpool team-mate Nigel Clough tomorrow with a stern "don't slip up" message to his Kiddermin-ster Harriers players. Harriers entertain Clough's Dr Martens League Premier Division high-flyers at Aggborough

  • Tireless worker

    Your editorial comment last week was so right - the people of Upton responded marvellously to the real emergency situation and many thanks are due to many people - but a special thank you to Dave Walker, our Fire Station Officer, who worked tirelessly

  • Grant cut serious

    COULD there possibly have been a mistake in the Malvern Gazette of October 20, when you reported that the Malvern Hills District Council had cut its grant to the Malvern Theatres by £50,000? The council justified this cut on the grounds that the Malvern

  • Philistine decision

    SO because only 24% of ticket sales went to people living in the town council's area the management committee has recommended that the £5,000 grant to Malvern Theatres could be cut (Malvern Gazette, October 13). Perhaps this idea of achieving a necessary

  • A job well done

    OVER the past week or so, Worcestershire has been subjected to traumatic weather conditions. Most towns and villages in the county have been put under extreme pressure from the floodwaters. On behalf of the county council, may I offer my sincere thanks

  • Closing toilets too loo-dicrous

    I READ the article on public toilet facilities (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, November 3) with incredulity. I find it difficult to believe that Herefordshire Council is considering closing existing toilet facilities over a wide area because

  • Comment

    CHILDREN - so often the innocent victims. Malvern Women's Refuge is planning a series of events to raise awareness of its work in the area. For the two years up to this April it received 312 referrals and admitted 84 women. A lot of these women,no doubt

  • 1800, and the nation is hit by floods, gales

    TWO hundred years ago this week, the nation was hit by gales and floods of a similar scale to those experienced recently. The Journal of November, 1800 reported on "the most tremendous hurricane which struck all along the south coast. It brought down

  • Skeggs tips England to beat Aussies

    AUSSIE Adrian Skeggs is tipping England to upset the Wallabies tomorrow at Twickenham. Worcester Rugby Club's director of coaching believes Clive Woodward's men will have too much for the Gold'n'Greens as the two sides battle for the Cook Cup. He said

  • Weir is ready to pep up City hopes

    MARTIN Weir looks set to make his first Worcester City appearance in almost two months at Stafford Rangers in the Dr Martens League Premier Division tomorrow (3pm). The former Kidderminster Harriers central defender has shaken off a knee injury suffered

  • Bermuda boost for Atkinson

    WORCESTER Rugby Club Ladies wing Pip Atkinson is currently playing rugby in a warmer climate as she represents the England Women's Select at the Bermuda Classics Tournament. This is the first time that England have sent a women's team to the tournament

  • Fadalko set for success

    FADALKO'S next outing has been eagerly awaited since his impressive victory at Wincanton last month and the day finally arrives tomorrow. Paul Nicholls sends the cracking seven-year-old to Huntingdon for the Victor Chandler Peterborough Chase and Fadalko

  • 17/11/00 - Bichel's call-up blow for Worcs

    WORCESTERSHIRE may have to think again over their overseas player for next season. A question mark is now hanging over the availability of new signing Andy Bichel following his call-up into the 13-strong Australian for next week's first Test against the

  • Gwyneth finds her singing voice

    IT takes two to tango, and in Duets that's Huey Lewis, rocker of the 80s, and Gwyneth Paltrow, Hollywood's queen for the 21st Century. The story concerns a sextet of lost souls, searching for meaning among the ruins of their lives, who converge in Omaha

  • ASHAMED OF BEING ENGLISH

    A WORCESTER nightclub manager is ashamed to be English after his staff discovered a foreign student badly beaten in a city centre alleyway. The European student was discovered slumped and bleeding after an attack in the early hours yesterday. He was taken

  • Choir on a high for its biggest ever date

    MALVERN Singers will be joining choirs from across the West Midlands for a massive weekend of concerts next Saturday and Sunday. The group will be taking part in the National Association of Choirs event at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham on November

  • Liberation band is still going strong

    A JAZZ band that started out as an amateur college combo on Liberation Day (May 5, 1945) is still going strong and about to appear in Worcester. The Dutch Swing College Band has existed in various guises over the years and has grown into a World-famous

  • Concert series is a sell-out success

    THE third concert in the English Symphony Orchestra's Schubert/Beethoven series will take place next Friday at Malvern Theatres. So far the series has proved very popular with tickets for the last two concerts virtually selling out and there are only

  • Characters from The Fast Show come to county

    The many sides of Simon Day WE all have many different sides to our character, but the chances are they're not as well known as those of comedian Simon Day. The comic has become better known to millions as Billy Bleach, Dave Angel and Tommy Cockles in

  • 17/11/00 - Skeggs tips England to beat Aussies

    AUSSIE Adrian Skeggs is tipping England to upset the Wallabies tomorrow at Twickenham. Worcester Rugby Club's director of coaching believes Clive Woodward's men will have too much for the Gold'n'Greens as the two sides battle for the Cook Cup. He said

  • 17/11/00 - Weir is ready to pep up City hopes

    MARTIN Weir looks set to make his first Worcester City appearance in almost two months at Stafford Rangers in the Dr Martens League Premier Division tomorrow (3pm). The former Kidderminster Harriers central defender has shaken off a knee injury suffered

  • 17/11/00 - Bowen is major doubt for Evesham

    TOP scorer Sam Bowen is a major doubt as Evesham United bid to stay with the Dr Martens League Western Division leaders at home to Gresley Rovers tomorrow (3pm). Bowen suffered a shoulder injury in the early stages of the midweek FA Umbro Trophy win at

  • Duty to know the facts

    I FELT truly humbled at the Social Services Scrutiny meeting at County Hall on November 6, by the orderly, dignified yet determined demonstration by those who genuinely require care and carers. Peter Pinfield lamely attempted to explain the disgraceful

  • Exhibitions in and around Worcester.

    Nov 17 Machine Breakers. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Nov 18 The Splitters and 4' Fingers. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Brass in Concert - Worcester Brass. Whittington Church, Worcester. Nov 19 Will Killeen. The Bay Horse

  • Praise for those who coped with the deluge

    THE recent floods brought considerable suffering and loss to those whose homes or businesses became inundated by the rising waters. Many others were affected to a lesser degree whether by frustrating traffic delays, difficulty in getting to work, or by

  • Classical and Easily listening- a guide to what's on near you.

    Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Nov 17. 8.00pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham (0121 780 3333). Free Chamber Music Concert by CBSO Players. Nov 17. 7.30pm. Edgbaston Quaker Meeting House, George Road, Birmingham. Worcester Male Voice Choir

  • Whats on at your local theatre.

    Yeoman of the Guard. Nov 10-11. Festival Theatre, Grange Road, Malvern (01684 892277). To Be a Farmer's Boy - Worcester Theatre Company. Nov 11. 7.30pm. Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester (01905 27322). Antigone - Courtyard Youth Theatre. Nov 10-11. 7.45pm

  • Dredge the Severn and avoid floods

    I WOULD like to add my penn'orth to the remarks about river dredging. Last year a fellow photographer and I met with a city councillor and the Warden for the west bank, at the riverside, to discuss our concerns about the amount of tree growth on the west

  • Henwick Halt should be back on agenda

    6 SOME months ago, I wrote to you suggesting that Henwick Halt be re-opened and the land adjacent used as a car park so that people who live on the St John's side of the town could use it to travel into Worcester. I made the same suggestion previously

  • 17/11/00 - Quinn poised to leave Bulls

    VETERAN striker Jimmy Quinn looks likely to have played his last game for Hereford United. The former Blackburn, Swindon, Reading and Northern Ireland front man signed for the Bulls from Northwich Victoria on a short-term basis but only played three games

  • 'Hidden loos' among problems facing town

    IN 1950 a five-year plan was put in place to build 10 new public toilets in Malvern. After a considerable delay, the Ministry of Health had agreed to fund two new blocks near the centre of town, at a cost of £3,000 each. Malvern had suffered from a policy

  • Kennedy tribute opens doors to concert

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  • Residents driven from their homes by blaze

    "LIKE the London blitz," was how one resident described a fire in Court Road, Malvern, in November, 1975. Such was the ferocity of the blaze, a dozen homes had to be rapidly evacuated with some residents forced to escape over back garden walls. The fire

  • Upton has a royal visitor

    THE Duke of Gloucester showed a keen interest in the difficulties of coping with a flood when he visited Upton-upon-Severn yesterday (Thursday). He talked informally to publicans and garage owners in Waterside and New Street, as well as policemen, firemen

  • Council finds temporary office space

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  • Malvern's roads to get extra £3m

    MALVERN roads could benefit by as much as £3 million in investment after the Government agreed a massive cash injection. Worcestershire County Council will get an extra £15 million over two years to boost its spending on the county's road network, increasing

  • Ward ranked among worst

    THE Langlands ward in Malvern is among most deprived areas of the country, according to figures just released. A survey on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions measured every ward in England against seven different indicators

  • School is fired with 'spirit of ambition'

    UPTON CE Primary is fired with a spirit of ambition that will make it a stronger school when it comes out of Special Measures, parents heard this week. "A school that has ambition regularly changes as new ideas are made to work," chairman of the governors

  • Spicer backs fire boat trio

    SIR Michael Spicer has stepped in to ensure Upton's fire crew can use the community rescue boat for non-999 emergencies. The West Worcestershire MP asked Chief Fire Officer David O'Dwyer to support the actions of three retained firemen. Dave Walker, Rowan

  • Birthplace may bid for last Elgar work

    THE Elgar Birthplace Museum, near Malvern, is looking at the possibility of buying the manuscript of the composer's last great work. The signed manuscript of The Severn Suite, written four years before Elgar died and dedicated to George Bernard Shaw,

  • Parade to cast light on issue

    PREPARATIONS are being made for a lantern-lit procession through the town to raise awareness for Malvern Women's Refuge. This year, the campaign is focussing on children in a gentle way to teach them about domestic violence. Sharon Rolliston, co-ordinator

  • New childcare centre to be opened bymayor

    A NEW day care unit and infants' department was due to be officially opened today (Friday) at Madresfield Early Years Centre. The day care unit, catering for children under three, was funded with the help of a £10,000 grant from Worcester-shire County

  • OAPs vow to keep up fight

    INCREASES in the basic state pension announced by Gordon Brown last week are a step in the right direction. But more still needs to be done, according to Malvern Age Concern. The Chancellor said single pensions would rise by £5 and £8 for couples, from

  • Very difficult

    GEORGE Cowley refers to some people as being anti-European, little Englanders. Not for the first time, through this newspaper's letters, he has been invited to recognise that sarcasm should not be the language of a churchman. It is a sin and a very bad

  • Arrogant English ... again

    IN reply to George Cowley's letter (Evening News, November 14) being of Scottish origin and British nationality I can never be described as being a "Little Englander." George is typical of the arrogance of the English as they describe our country as being

  • Noah, it can't be!

    THE other day I saw, floating down the flooded Severn, a large ark, containing an old man and lots of animals, walking around two-by-two. Was this an illusion - or reality? GEORGE COWLEY Windermere Drive, Warndon, Worcester.

  • Town's hero Shepherd hits hat-trick

    MALVERN Town scored an emphatic victory at home to Wellington on Tuesday night, and in doing so maintained a Banks Brewery League run that has now seen them pick up twenty points from their last nine outings. MALVERN TOWN 4, WELLINGTON 0 In form striker

  • Young pair of old 'uns enjoyed film

    MY wife and I took up your offer for free tickets to see Chicken Run at the new Warner Cinema on Sunday, November 5. What a great afternoon we had. After collecting our free drinks and popcorn we sat in really comfortable seats to watch a superb film,

  • Your complete Entertainment Guide for the area

    Theatre November To Nov 18-Conversations after a Burial by Yasmina Reza at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 8pm & 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277. 17-Richard Alston Dance Company present Waltzes in Disorder, Slow Airs almost

  • John Prescott tells Wychavon: This is the way to run council

    WYCHAVON District Council claims the public is being robbed of the real opportunity to choose how its council is run. The council has been told by the Government it cannot continue with its current committee structure and instead must consult on other

  • Don't be sniffy about British Cheese Awards

    STOW residents are being urged not to be sniffy and get behind next year's British Cheese Awards. Awards organiser Juliet Harbutt has confirmed that the awards, which were held in Stow for the first time this year, are coming back again in 2001 and will

  • Going mad for Pudsey

    STRATFORD has gone fund-raising mad this week as communities come together to raise cash for Children in Need today. Everyone from pub regulars to pre-school children has dreamed up a special event to raise as much as possible for the BBC charity, which

  • Car parking charges

    SHOPPERS could have to pay for their parking when they come to Moreton in future. Cotswold District Council's new draft parking strategy includes proposals to introduce the charges on its Old Market Way car park for the first time. With motorists now

  • All matches off in the Sterling Classic League

    ALL fixtures in the Sterling Classic Malvern Football League were postponed last Sunday because of the inclement weather conditions. The league hopes to resume with a full fixture list this coming Sunday. Top goalscorers in Division One are listed below

  • Junior Soccer Scene ...

    WELLAND were in control of this Mercian Elgar Under 14's Junior League match for the first 30 minutes - 30 minutes that included a superbly taken goal from James Griffiths. WELLAND 2, DROITWICH EAGES 3 Events then took a dramatic turn when Droitwich Eagles

  • West Malvern visit Oak Apple

    WEST Malvern's Worcester Saturday League Division One fixture at home against Inkberrow Reserves was called off due to the waterlogged pitch. Tomorrow (Saturday) West Malvern are due to visit last season's Division Two champions Oak Apple. Players meet

  • 17/11/00 - More new faces set for Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers look set to have yet more fresh faces on show in tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division game at Atherstone United (3pm). Chief executive Pat Bannister says they are on the verge of signing an unnamed midfielder with Conference

  • French flavour for top hotel

    ONE of Worcestershire's leading hotels has welcomed a new chef to build its culinary reputation. Brittany-born Jerome Besancon will take charge of the kitchens at Brockencote Hall Hotel in Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster. He joins the hotel from

  • Life's a gas...

    WHAT if I was to tell you my car does more than 2,400 miles to a full tank of petrol? You no doubt would call me a liar. I mean, what car does that amount of mileage before filling up? What if I then told you I pay nearly half the amount in fuel costs

  • Centuries record in B&H Champs

    A RECORD breaking Benson and Hedges Snooker Championship drew to a close in Malvern last night (Thursday) with first time finalists Shaun Murphy and Stuart Bingham battling it out for a £5,000 first prize. Murphy, one of the youngest finalists in the

  • Winners of Manor Park junior ladder

    CHRIS Tuck, Alice Huskinson and Richard Kempa took the first, second and third positions in the Nestle Junior Tennis Ladder staged at Manor Park Tennis Club. Juniors members arrange their own matches and can challenge up to two players above them. The

  • Points slip for Colwall

    AFTER a good West win last week Colwall Women's Hockey Club unfortunately continued their indifferent form against Cornish side, St Austell. COLWALL WHC 1, ST AUSTELL 2 Colwall started the match in confident mood by taking the initiative and creating

  • 11th try for Bob Ceen

    WELLAND driver Bob Ceen, aged 46, and Andy Bull, 29, are amongst the 150 world class teams gearing up for the Network Q Rally of Great Britain, the final round of this year's FIA World Rally Championship. Bob, a company director and Andy, a motorsport

  • Eagles still number one

    THE last four weeks of the Lamberts & Wade Malvern Table Tennis League Division One have seen a total of only eight matches played due to many postponements. Grosvenor Eagles are now back to full strength with the return of Dave White after a career