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Pippa Bennett is married and works as a project officer for Forum for the Future which promotes sustainable practises. A. The Green Party supports local food production for local consumption, the maintenance and increase in numbers of small local and

TWO Birmingham and District Premier League draws take Kidderminster Cricket Club into a tough visit to Halesowen on Saturday. Kidderminster, still fourth from bottom, managed 21 points from their clashes with Aston Unity and struggling Barnt Green. And

Stephen Hart lives with his wife and their two children in Colwall. He works as a solicitor specialising in the field of pensions. A. Our farmers' problems go wider than foot-and-mouth. They affect arable, poultry and fruit farmers as well as those with

WORCESTERSHIRE'S James Pipe blasted a superb 132 not out for Kidderminster but they had to settle for a home draw with Aston Unity. Pipe starred in Saturday's Birmingham and District League Premier Division game as Kidderminster took 13 points and their

Celia Downie is the Liberal Democrat candidate. The former teacher is married with two children. A. The countryside has faced one crisis after another against a background of neglect of rural areas by Westminster. Shops, small schools and post offices

CUP-CHASING Chaddesley Corbett progressed to the fourth round of the National Village Championships with a 10-wicket win over Feckenham on Sunday. Sent in to bat, Worcestershire League Division Two side Feckenham raced to 72-1 in the 13th over. But their

IT WAS a mixed day for Cookley in Division Two of the Worcestershire League with two high-scoring affairs. The firsts were beaten by five wickets in a crucial clash with leaders Astwood Bank. But the seconds completed a fine seven-wicket victory over

STONE were four runs short of victory in a tense game at Cutnall Green in Division Five. They needed nine off the last over but failed to score a run off the final three balls. The home side had elected to bat first and raced to 93-1 off 21 overs - despite

We asked Mid-Worcestershire's candidates the following questions about issues which affect the lives of everyone in the constituency. - The constituency has suffered from foot-and-mouth. What plans do you have to ensure a return to prosperity for both

THERE are fresh fears over foot-and-mouth disease in Worcestershire after blood tests at a county farm proved inconclusive. The tests are being carried out on livestock within the 3km rings around foot-and-mouth infected farms. The Ministry of Agriculture

A WORCESTER man who has set up a controversial business on a busy city road was advised to wait until he had planning permission, it has been revealed. Peter Yates, of Worcester City Council's planning department, said the owners of Pots Direct, on Droitwich

POLICEMAN Paul Green swapped his regular town centre beat to pound the streets of London, all in the name of charity. The Kidderminster town centre beat manager raised more than £1,300 for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust after running the London Marathon

We asked Worcester's four candidates to answer the following questions about issues which affect the lives of everyone in the Faithful City. - Worcestershire consistently ranks very low in education funding league tables. What would you do personally

THIEVES who stole part of a memorial to pupils killed in a tragic minibus accident have been urged to return the piece - no questions asked. Outraged townsfolk said raiders cut through steel bands to take the "irreplaceable" carved panel from the Hagley

He has lived in Worcestershire since 1978 and represented the Liberal Democrats at district and county council levels. He fought South Worcestershire in the General Elections of 1987 and 1992, and stood for Worcester City in 1997. He now lives in Malvern

HE'S a 50-year-old veterinary surgeon and father of four daughters, aged 14 to 21 years, all state-educated. He stood for the UK Independence Party in Leominster in the 1997 General Election, and was on the party's list for the West Midlands in the 1999

MODELS hit the dancefloor of a Worcester nightclub to raise cash for a children's charity. Tramps nightclub, in Angel Place, held a fashion show for Acorns Children's Hospice last night. The charity's latest project is a hospice in the city, and by parading

THE theft of part of a public memorial to pupils killed in a tragic minibus accident more than seven years ago has been greeted by universal shock and outrage. Raiders armed with tools cut through steel bands to remove the central carved panel of the

FAMILY and friends are gathering today to say farewell to a "bubbly and beautiful" young Kidderminster woman who was killed in a car crash. The funeral of Rachel Sugden, of Marlowe Close, is being held today in the town's St George's Church. She died

HARTLEBURY residents look set to reject a waste firm's offer to discuss their fears over potentially harmful waste being dumped in a village quarry. HALT - Hartlebury Against Landfill Toxins - has hired environmental consultant Alan Watson to represent

AN Antarctic scientist who hails from Wyre Forest has been appointed by the Irish Government to a national body set up to advise and develop policy on environmental and heritage issues. Antarctic scientist Dr Simon Berrow who has been given a top environmental

VANDALS responsible for wrecking sprees in a Stourport park have been blasted for "creating a poor reflection of society" by the town's mayor. Stourport mayor Michael Grinnall surveys the damage to trees in Lickhill Memorial Park. Councillor Michael Grinnall

PETROL thieves are putting the lives of people in Kidderminster at risk with a series of fuel line cutting incidents, firefighters have warned. About 20 litres of petrol leaked into a drain in a residential street in the latest incident and could easily

THERE'S a chance to enjoy some soothing music after the excitement and banality of the General Election next week. St John's Church, Beckford, is the venue for an appearance by the Galliard Brass Ensemble which will play a range of music dating from the

A Stourport man who came close to death after taking an ecstasy pill told a jury that it was "ludicrous" that he should be accused of peddling the drug. Adam Godfrey said he went into a coma five years ago after taking a single tablet at a nightclub.

PROFESSOR and head of music at Cardiff University, Robin Stowell will be solo violinist with the Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra in concert at Pershore Abbey on June 2. He is to perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto, is one of two Beethoven works the orchestra

TREORCHY Male Choir will be raising the roof and raising funds at Cheltenham town hall on June 2. The concert is in aid of the Fund for Oncology Centre Users at Cheltenham General Hospital and begins at 7.30pm. Tickets on 01242 227979.

HISTORY buffs can immerse themselves in tales of two villages from decades gone thanks to new books which have hit the shelves. Cookley author Betty Caswell has unveiled her 13th book on the village, which focuses on the 1930s and 40s. And the memories

ENJOY a visit to romantic Venice and the company of gondoliers - via a trip to Cheltenham. The Everyman Theatre is hosting The Cotswolds Savoyards' summer production: The Gondoliers from June 4-9. Booking: 01242 572573.

LEADING jazz musicians are offering their tribute to Duke Ellington when they come to Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, tomorrow (Friday). Stan and Clark Tracey's Ellingtonia are due on stage at 8pm. Seats: 01905 611427.

THERE'S still time to go back to the days of the Rat Pack in Las Vegas - in Brum. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin live again in a series of tribute performances at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre this week. They continue until June 2.

WHICHEVER party controls the council from next week will inherit a series of transport projects and plans. Roads tend to be the responsibility of the county council, but authorities such as Worcester City Council are involved in the process too, under

A STOURPORT resident who woke to hear burglars attempting to break in to their house foiled the attempted raid. The householder, in Severn Side, was woken by the sound of someone attempting to break into their front window at 11.50pm last Friday. The

TWO Wyre Forest exercise enthusiasts been given special awards to mark their achievements in fighting flab and getting fit. Stourport's Sue Baylis, 39, who has lost eight stone since joining Banana Fitness and Health two years ago, has been judged member

GOLF: Margaret Ellor is the first medal winner of the year at Wyre Forest Golf Centre. Ellor also won the Threes competition, while Sue Giblin had a "two" on the 10th hole. The start of the season had been delayed as the April medal had to be called off

ATHLETICS: Steve Smith was again first to finish for Kidderminster Running Club, this time in the third and final race of the Hereford 5k series. Smith came 13th overall in a time of 16 minutes 25 seconds. Tom Kenderdine was 20th overall in 16-48 and

HOLY Trinity School's Faye Lingwood has again impressed in the swimming pool with a gold in the Midland Districts U-13/14 Freestyle Relay. Competing for Stourbridge, the Kidderminster pupil also managed a bronze in the medley relay. Lingwood competed

GOLF: Steve Walker won the Men's Open at Habberley Golf Club with a nett 62, off a handicap of 20, finishing two ahead of the next three golfers. Men's Open: Steve Walker (Habberley) 82-20-62, Paul Bateman (Sandwell) 77-13-64, Martin Bedwell (Bewdley

ALLEGATIONS of violence arising from ice-cream sellers' differences on the Spennells estate in Kidderminster are to go for trial at crown court, town magistrates have ruled. Three men accused of causing fear of violence in Dunlin Drive on May 18 were

BURGLARS got away with horse saddles and a TV in two separate raids on properties in Kidderminster. In the first incident, raiders entered a house in Rays Court, Offmore Road, between 1pm and 5.08pm last Friday and escaped with a television set. In a

A 45-YEAR-OLD Kidderminster man is to appear before a crown court judge in June on four charges of indecent assault on a young girl. The offences are alleged between 1996, when the girl was 10, and February this year. Ronald Hussey, of Woodbury Road,

A DRIVER accused of deliberately colliding with a woman in Castle Road, Kidderminster, in April, is to go for crown court trial, magistrates decided. Leighton Mitchell, 20, of Chequers Close, Stourport, was bailed to await committal for trial on charges

A DRIVER who was more than three times over the alcohol limit when he crashed his car at Broadwaters has been bailed by Kidderminster magistrates for a report. Lee Barth and his two passengers ran from the accident and were arrested later in Springfield

DRINKS from the night before put an early shift worker over the limit when he was stopped on the way to his office at 5.30am. Matthew McKenzie, 23, of Aster Avenue, Kidderminster, was banned for a year and fined £160, with £55 costs. He admitted driving

PASTOR John (Thought for the Week, May 24) still believes literally in Adam and Eve, despite Darwin's theory which proves beyond reasonable doubt that we have ancestors in common with gorillas and chimpanzees. Does Pastor John also believe in Father Christmas

BLOOD found on broken glass in the window of a Bewdley jeweller's shop led police to a 19-year-old warehouseman, magistrates were told at Kidderminster. Lee Davies, of Lea Street, Kidderminster, was fined £150, with £30 compensation and £69 costs when

FOR 40 years my mother impressed upon me the duty to vote. Emily Wilding Davidson had died in the cause of women's suffrage. My mother died last year at 93. I shall not vote on June 7. All the candidates for the Vale seats are men. Until the parties realise

WHILST prospective MPs here are currently busier outside, (electioneering) I hear Canadian MPs are getting noisier inside their House. During their 'Question Period' as it is called, MPs put questions to Ministers, just as is done here in our Commons.

FOLLOWING on to the comments by myself in last weeks Evesham United, "On course to build a field of dreams" article, we the residents in the area affected would like to put our points of view over to the rest of the population in Evesham, to let them

EACH year thousands of pensioners come home from hospital to discover that their pension or income support has been cut. The rule that allows the Department of Social Security to do this is little publicised and can feel like the last straw for an older

THIEVES made off with items of clothing after entering a bedroom at Stone Manor Hotel, Stone. The intruders gained access through a window before removing some items belonging to a guest. The incident happened between 8.20pm and 11.12pm last Thursday.

Norton Rangers 11 Worcester Juniors 0 NORTON had to win to complete a dream double for manager Rob Knight. Rangers have already won the cup and a win from this last game could seal the league title. With a full squad Norton were quietly confident of defeating

AS the councillor who seconded the recommendation to refuse the incinerator plan, I am sure you would agree that I may be in a better position than Councillor Warren (who I understand was not at the April 9 planning meeting) to state the reasons put forward

STOURPORT Swifts will be preparing for their first season in the Dr Martens League Western Division - once the celebrations are over. The men from Walshes Meadow secured the Midland Alliance title with a 3-0 win at Bloxwich last Thursday. Many of the

I WOULD like to thank the taxi driver who went to the assistance of an elderly gentleman who had fallen in Kidderminster on Thursday, May 17, and brought him safely home. I think he deserves recognition. Many thanks from the warden. Name and address supplied

THERE could not be a much better time for Stourport Swifts to hit the top of the Midland Alliance. One of the factors behind Swifts' almost nerveless season was that they had been playing catch-up throughout, never once being in first place. And when

KIDDERMINSTER angler John Brooks caught 11 rainbows to 5.25lb at Silligrove fishery. The Troutmasters fish-off saw the town's Trevor Bransford end in second place with eight fish behind a Solihull angler. A catch of six rainbows, included one of 8lb,

IT IS not often in a club's history that everyone can just let go and savour the moment of picking up a coveted trophy. The champagne corks were certainly popping last Thursday as Swifts toasted their Midland Alliance success and promotion to the Dr Martens

PACE ace Glenn McGrath is back at New Road for the next three days -- and keen to turn in the kind of lethal performance he produced regularly for Worcestershire last year. Indeed, the Aussie star was so successful for the County last term that he made

Ryan's Wanderers extended their lead at the top of Kidderminster Six-a-Side Soccer Leagues Division One when they beat Serial Chillers 8-3. Mistermen beat second-placed Woodthorpe Wanderers 6-1. Results: Sureal Madrid 3, Serial Chillers 0; Woodthorpe

ANDY Bichel has decided to re-charge his batteries for Worcestershire's double promotion bid rather than face his fellow Australians at New Road over the next three days. His decision to stand down is backed by Director of Cricket Tom Moody, who is anxious

Far Forest Scouts were runners-up in their first competition at the Stourport and District Scouts five-a-side football competition. Luke Johnson scored as Forest beat Great Witley 1-0 and then two Anthony Williams goals earned a 2-0 success over St Michael's

CORELEY Cruisers have four wins from as many games in the opening week of Cleobury Sports Centre's Junior Girls Five-a-Side U-14s Football League. They defeated Coreley Drifters 2-0, The Daring Devils 4-0, Ice Cold 2-1 and Team Extreme 2-0. Ice Cold are

ANURAG Singh tuned up for the match against the Australians with a fine unbeaten half-century for Worcestershire in their Second Eleven Championship match with Northants at Kidderminster. Singh, captaining the side, scored 58 not out to help lift the

STOURPORT High School sixth-former Becci Lewis converted her chance to take a place in the England U-18 rugby squad. The 18-year-old Worcester Rugby Club player captains the West Midlands team and was selected after trials at Lichfield Rugby Club. Lewis

ANDY Bichel has decided to re-charge his batteries for Worcestershire's double promotion bid rather than face his fellow Australians at New Road over the next three days. His decision to stand down is backed by Director of Cricket Tom Moody, who is anxious

ANURAG Singh tuned up for the match against the Australians with a fine unbeaten half-century for Worcestershire in their Second Eleven Championship match with Northants at Kidderminster. Singh, captaining the side, scored 58 not out to help lift the

PREMIERSHIP star Chris Yates is the latest big-name star to be snapped up by Worcester Rugby Club. The 29-year-old centre, who was not offered a new contract by Gloucester coach Philippe Saint-Andre at the end of the season, moves to Sixways after two

MARK Twain famously dismissed golf as a good walk spoiled but that is not a view shared by 93-year-old golfer Bob Good-all. The sprightly veteran plays 18 holes twice a week at Droit-wich Golf Club and claims the game "keeps him going." In fact when he

PETARGA can storm home in the Stalham Sprint Handicap at Yarmouth tomorrow after making a pleasing seasonal re-appearance. James Toller's six-year-old mare was behind in the early stages over the extended five furlongs at Bath last week, but came flying

FISHING for votes was on the election agenda at a Kidderm-inster chip shop. Foley's Fish Bar is serving up lip-smacking delicacies in its quest to ensure all parties get a battering. Nick Akathiotis, of Foleys Fish Bar, rustles up an election special

IT was a schoolboys' reunion for Dr Richard Taylor when independent MP Martin Bell joined satirical star John Fortune to boost his campaign. Martin Bell, Richard Taylor and John Fortune outside Kidderminster Hospital. Both Dr Taylor and the former foreign

RIDERS are being offered the chance to hack out in comfort while raising money to care for neglected horses. Janet Taylor who runs the Farm Animal Sanctuary in Middle Littleton has 10 specially designed trekking saddles, made in the south of France, and

WORK has begun on a controversial scheme to prevent Kidderminster town centre from flooding. Crossley Park developer Castlemore Securities is building a flood storage area in Puxton Marsh on behalf of the Environment Agency by putting embankments across

A FRUSTRATED prostate patient, who claims Kidderminster hospital patients are suffering unnecessary delays, has been given a new date for next Wednesday. The Shuttle/Times & News contacted Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to see why Keith

PLANS to build 162 homes on a popular Kidderminster open space were due to be considered by the district council's overview and scrutiny committee yesterday. The controversial scheme by Prowting Homes to build on the current Kidderminster College site

A CAUSE close to the heart will be the inspiration behind the efforts of two cousins ready to take part in a marathon charity golf event. Melvyn Davies, 30, and Sean Williams, 25, will both complete a 72-hole sponsored circuit of the Little Lakes Golf

100 years ago June 1, 1901 Pershore: William Cotteril, a labourer, of Pershore, was summoned to Pershore Petty Sessions for being drunk at Pershore on May 25. PC Milsom said on Thursday, at about 10.35pm, he saw the defendant come out of The Talbot Inn

VILLAGERS at Hartlebury are offering their skills at a promises auction next week to raise money for the parish church. More than 80 lots, including the promise of bellringers at a wedding, will be auctioned by David Parker in the Parish Hall on Friday

BROMSGROVE has been highlighted as one of the most closely contested seats in the General Election -- according to a report by an independent electoral monitoring group. The town is one of only 214 constituencies where the most recently elected MP is

How Aussies in the outback were vital to Neil Armstrong's moon walk. Sam Neill stars. Odeon, Worcester 12.45, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30. UCI Merry Hill 1.30, 4.00, 6.45, 9.30. Fri/Sat late 12.10.

Ben Affleck stars in Disney's $135m blockbuster as one corner of a wartime love triangle between a Navy nurse and two pilots. Odeon, Worcester (Thurs only 12.30, 4.00, 7.45) UCI Merry Hill, (Thurs only 12.15, 4.15, 8.15). Warner Village (Thurs only 11.45

The TV cartoon tots in second great cinema outing. Odeon, Worcester Fri-Wed 12.15, 2.15, 4.15. (Thurs only 12.00) UCI Merry Hill (11.45 Not Fri or Thurs), (5.00 Tue & Wed Only). Warner Village (Not Fri 11.50).

Odeon, Worcester. 1.45, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00. UCI Merry Hill, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15, 8.45. Fri/Sat late 11.40. Warner Village (Not Fri/Sat/Thu 11.20) 1.40, 3.55, 6.15, 9.15. Sat Late 11.45

Spectacular sequel opens the summer blockbuster season. Odeon, Worcester. 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45. UCI Merry Hill, (11.10 Not Fri), 12.00, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00. Fri/Sat late 11.00, 12.00. Warner Village. (Not Fri

Who is standing where... CANDIDATES standing in the forthcoming Worcestershire County Council Elections Thursday June 7, 2001 Alvechurch: Docker, Sandra (Lib Dem) Wythall. Lord, George (Con) Marlbrook. Waters, Derek (Lab) Alvechurch. Hagley and Furlongs

Pershore II v Bewdley II IN this Worcestershire league match Pershore were put into bat on a good batting pitch and openers Graham Rushin (68) and Dave Wickersham (64) put on 132 runs for the first wicket. Good support from 15-year-old Rob Handley (31

Fladbury v Knighton-on-Teme SPONSORED by the Anchor Inn, Fladbury maintained their top three position in the Worcestershire County League division six with a five wicket win over Knighton-on-Teme. All the bowlers picked up wickets with the best performance

Broadway v Shipston SHIPSTON'S highest league score this season was not enough to avoid a comprehensive defeat at Broadway. Invited to bat first openers Julian Morris and Howard Bentham found runs difficult to come by as Powell and Schaus extracted pace

A YEAR-long fund-raising project to raise £1 million is being launched in Pershore at the end of June. Described by organisers as "Worcestershire's most exciting fund-raising initiative this century," the Pershore Theatre Arts Association Number 8 is

BROADWAY parish councillors voted against a grant for the village baby and toddler group at a meeting last week. Peek-a-Boo applied to Wychavon District Council for cash to pay for bean bags, cushions and books. In accordance with the rules the application

GARDENING SOCIETY: The May meeting was well attended. The monthly competition of a jam jar of herbs was won by Mrs Pam Smith, second Mrs Webb, third Mrs Hale and fourth Mrs Kitson. The Loft Workshop was introduced by the co-ordinator who showed examples

COLLEGE - PERSHORE group of Colleges is holding its annual open day on Saturday, commencing at 10am and finishing at 5pm. This year it is planned that the open day will be bigger and better than ever and will include displays from the Hindlip and Holme

PARISH COUNCIL: All members were present, district councillor Noyes attended. Parish Councillors. Two people had applied to be co-opted onto the parish council, Adrian Bailey and Margaret Lewis. Councillors agreed unanimously these applicants should be

MORETON Show is set to go ahead on September 1 without foot and mouth disease susceptible livestock but with a new Farmers' Area, a Countryside Area and an Activities Area as well as a full horse schedule. The new Farmers' Area will include competitions

Lenches Golf Society A VERY successful four day tour around Torquay was enjoyed by 20 members of the society. Various competitions were held on some lovely courses. The main event was Ryder Cup format, 10 players from the Lenches played 10 players from

THE Vale Golf and Country Club made use of the recent break in the weather to host a successful Seniors Open. A field of 156 golfers from 30 visiting clubs took part in the Senior Section annual open. Mark Heath and his greenkeeping staff had worked wonders

"EXCEPTIONALLY wet weather" has been blamed by Baggeridge Brick for a sharp fall in half-yearly profits, the first in five years. The firm saw pre-tax profits up to March 31 tumble by more than a third, from £2.3 million to £1.5 million, as wet weather

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Jan Molby was the star attraction at the launch of new-look office buildings in Hartlebury. He was joined by staff from Wyre Forest and Wychavon district councils and office agents from Birmingham and Worcester to celebrate

Evesham is faced with the same choice as other areas the length and breadth of the country. We, the Labour Party are offering expanded investment in public services - hospitals, schools the police and many more - based on sound public finances (having

I am campaigning for Fair Funding for Worcestershire schools and for the scrapping of the disgraceful tuition fees as Lib Dems have done in Scotland. I support the retention of casualty facilities at Kidderminster as well as Worcester - the current NHS

I AM campaigning strongly on my party's national policies, but I am also emphasising the rotten deal Worcestershire has had from so-called New Labour in the last four years. The government refuses to give us a fair share of national spending for local

Carol Bradburn was the May speaker, on the Work and History of the WRVS. This movement was founded in 1938 as the WVS, and in 1944 "Meals on Wheels" was introduced, half of which is provided by the WRVS. Carol told how the service became "Meals on Boats

Labour has proved over the last four years that Britain can have both a strong economy and investment in public services. Tony Blair's government has brought us the lowest interest rates for 20 years, low inflation and the lowest employment for a generation

Health and pensions are the two key issues that come up most often, with people showing a concern and anger that new Labour hasn't lived up to its promises. Worcestershire voters are, of course, especially sensitive about the performance of the NHS because

New president Janet Ince chose Dr David Sargent, a retired doctor from Bewdley, as her first guest speaker. Like his father before him, Dr Sargent had a long career as a GP, and he recalled his own childhood in his father's practice and his own early

A spring luncheon was held at the Badgers Walk Hotel, near Clows Top. At the May meeting, Bill Aston talked about athletics. A keen athlete for over 50 years, he was a member of Lozells Harriers, and described the formation of the AAA in 1880, its organisation

The date for the 75th anniversary dinner will be Monday, October 22, at the Swan Hotel, Stourport. Mary-Lou Lockyer, from Leigh Sinton will be VCO for the annual meeting. Members have been invited to take part in a quiz night to support the Three Arts

On Saturday Stone House Cottage Gardens, Stone, will be open from 10am until 5.30pm under the scheme, where there will be plants for sale. Cedar Lodge, Blakeshall, Wolverley, four miles north of Kidderminster off the A449 (B4189) mid-way between the villages

The May meeting of the Wyre Forest and District Centre featured A Wildlife Photographer Abroad. Michael Leach, a professional photographer and writer of 15 books, made a return visit on May 15. Michael gained a degree in wildlife photography and started

SARAH Greenaway says (You Say, May 16), that Labour are as crafty as monkeys. Maybe, but are they as bright as our hairier relatives? GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive, Worcester

AUCTION or election, if given the choice, I too would follow Richard Adams' wife and bid for Michael Foster. Congratulations Mrs Adams - you know a real man when you see one. LYNN KENDALL, Kempsey,

IF we left the EU we would save about £25bn, which would save each household £1,000 a year in taxes. We could still trade with the EU as they need our trade even more than we need theirs. Both Switzerland and Norway remain independent yet continue to

Philharmonia Orchestra. May 18. 8.00pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham (0121 780 3333). City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - Matinee Series. May 23. 2.15pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham (0121 780 3333). City of Birmingham Symphony

I WOULD like to respond to the We Say column in the Evening News (Friday, May 25). It does appear that you seem to be favouring one particular candidate over all others in the Worcester Constituency. I understand that other candidates also joined in this

I NOTED from the front page of Saturday's Evening News (May 26) that Labour candidate David Lock believes Dr Taylor has misled people by claiming that he could bring emergency services back to Kidderminster. Having been heavily involved in managing Kidderminster

NEW Labour tries to suggest that Lady Thatcher dropped Mr Hague in it by insisting she would never agree to join the single currency. By contrast, one might speculate that, as someone still representing leadership qualities to many and in outside the

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Director of Cricket Tom Moody admits to having an "unusual feeling" during the build up to his side's three-day match against the Australian tourists which opens tomorrow. But one thing's for certain -- he can't wait for the action to

UP and coming television star Kate Taylor may look familiar to people in Wyre Forest. She is one of Kidderminster College's latest batch of bright prospects set for a career in performing arts. Kate, 17, who has previously appeared on BBC daytime drama

TWO disabled students from Kidderminster have been rewarded for developing skills as part of a charity course. Pat Hannah and Anna Faulkner are among 16 students from across the county to be given bronze certificates for completing Worcestershire Lifestyles

A SCHOOL has been praised for its excellent out-of-hours programme. Franche First School, Kidderminster, has been recognised by Education Extra - which supports such activities. The school caters for more than 600 children in its out-of-hours Franche

AN abandoned pottery kiln has found a new lease of life helping young people with learning disabilities in Kidderminster. Lecturer Lyn Tyler, centre, with students Louise Bissett and Suzanne Buckle. Jane Taylor, a co-ordinator of Leisure Link discovered

SPECULATION is well underway about the future of Kidderminster Harriers' player of the year Craig Hinton. The 23-year-old former Birmingham City defender has not surprisingly caught the eye of scouts from the higher divisions after a string of fine displays

NORMALLY unsung heroes who give up their time to help others will - for once - be under the spotlight in the next seven days. National Volunteers Week, beginning tomorrow, (Friday) is intended to highlight the dedication of people without whom many community-based

CHINA is famous for its great wall, but how many people know that India was once cut in two by a giant hedge built by the British? This startling fact was uncovered by Evesham-born author Roy Moxham when he found a book called Rambles and Recollections

A DISPUTE between members of the Bomford family and the Baptist Union Corporation has flared up over the future of the family burial ground in Atch Lench. The Bomfords fear their ancestors' burial ground will be turfed over and the grave stones removed

EVESHAM and Pershore Housing Association's chief executive has suggested staff run the tourist information centre subject to the board of management agreeing the share of the new town hall. During a recent meeting with councillors Richard Hampton, Ken

A DAY of celebration for Elmley Castle First school was tinged with sadness for headteacher Elizabeth Humphrey. This year's traditional Oak Apple Day festivities was her last, as she is due to retire in July. Last Friday's fun and games took place in

A PERSHORE antiques dealer subjected to a terrifying ordeal at the hands of knife-wielding raiders has offered a substantial reward for the return of clocks stolen during the robbery. Peter Ridler, aged, 59, who runs Hansen Chard Antiques in the High

A CRACKDOWN on the illegal use of Evesham's coat of arms may follow after a request to use it on a tourist mug was made to the town council last week. Managing director of Bunty's in the High Street, and town councillor John Stych, left the chamber when

A CALL has gone out to townsfolk to help ensure that the top Britain In Bloom trophy stays in Evesham. Last year, for the first time, Evesham won the title of Most Outstanding Medium Town in the Heart of England. It beat Stratford into second place, which

A VALE school has walked the tightrope by teaching its pupils the delicate art of balance. Nine-year-olds at St Nicholas CE middle school, Pinvin, near Pershore, enjoyed a visit from Splats Circus Skills last week. The juggling lessons may help the youngsters

MORE than 400 pupils of a Vale school hope they have set a World record after successfully building a human pyramid. Under the guidance of PE teacher Stuart Holby, children at Bredon Middle School, Ashton-under-Hill, took an hour to complete the achievement

CHILDREN'S author Allan Ahlberg met up with a former friend from his own school days when he visited Ashton-under-Hill First School last Thursday. The internationally-renowned author was at school with Anne Savage, head teacher at the village school,

LABOUR created the NHS, and is renewing it today with billions of pounds of new investment. There are 500,000 more operations a year today than in 1997, 16,000 more nurses working in the NHS and nearly 5,000 more doctors. After years of rising year on

HEALTH education and sickness prevention risk neglect in the fight for resources when competing with acute, community and mental health care. For the future, investment in education about the dangers from HIV, smoking, drugs, obesity and inactivity is

Evesham Wheelers Club members were active on the racing scene over the Bank Holiday weekend. Brian Lee rode well in the Ken Smith Memorial two day road race near Coventry, but succumbed to Sunrising Hill and the wet conditions on the second day. Rudi

AT Whilton Mill on Monday, Pershore's James Calado continued his flying form in round two of the Champions of the Future series. James strode to victory in his opening two heats from grid positions of 12th and second. In his third and final heat there

KIND-hearted Bidford folk can enjoy fund-raising and fun while helping farmers next month. The Bidford Big Bash will take place in St Laurence's Church on June 30, at 3pm. The event is being held in aid of official church farming charity, the Farming

We asked the Leominster candidates the following questions about issues which affect the lives of everyone in the constituency. A. What will you and your party do to support farming in the future and help it recover from the foot-and-mouth crisis? B.

Bill Wiggin works for Commerzbank as a manager in its foreign exchange department. He and his wife Milly are expecting their first child, which is due in August. A. A Conservative victory on June 7 will be a victory for all people living and working in

Christopher Kingsley works as a tour operator and lives with his wife and children. A. Sadly I fear the foot-and-mouth crisis will drive more of our local farmers to sell up and leave farming, knowing that a British government which claims to represent

BEWDLEY are still hunting a first victory in Worcestershire League Division One as visitors Pershore won by 96 runs. The home team took an early wicket but Coetsee joined Cooper at the crease and things began to go downhill for Bewdley. Vice-captain Mark

We asked West Worcestershire's candidates the following questions about issues which affect the lives of everyone in the constituency. - The constituency's rural economy has suffered from foot-and-mouth. How would you as an MP help to regenerate the tourist

STOURPORT returned to winning ways at Himbleton in Worcestershire League Division Three with a six-wicket victory. The home side posted a total of 259-7 with Andy Platt and Kevin Haycock capturing three wickets each. Neil Bailey (25) and Bevan Neill (

VICTORIA and Blakeley Hall's Worcestershire League Division Three fixture at Enville was marred by captain Kevin Amos being rushed to hospital with a broken collarbone after a fielding injury. Enville gained a winning draw, having put on 220-6 with John

Chainwire are second in Worcestershire League Division Six after a winning draw with Teme Valley. Chainwire 253-5 (C Smith 52) (14 points), Teme Valley 153-5 (6). Division Five: Hallow 270-8 (24), Bridewell 247 (7) (J McNab 87); Kidderminster 144 (2)

JIM Blakeley went on a scoring spree for Cookley of Stainweld Cricket League Wednesday Division A. Not content with hitting 85 not out to help the B team to a 14-run Senior Cup victory over Victoria, he scored 109 not out the next day to lead Cookley

A TERRIFIED schoolgirl has been shot in the head - for her mobile phone. Two gunmen pounced on the 15-year-old as she walked along the canal towpath at the back of Droitwich Sports and Leisure Centre. But the plucky teenager fought back and the pair fled

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council may be fined after failing to meet recycling targets. And if the council's record does not improve in the next couple of years the Government could send a team of troubleshooters to take over the waste management system.

We asked Wyre Forest's four candidates the following questions about issues which affect the lives of everyone in the constituency. - Lots of people are unhappy about the downgrading of Kidderminster hospital. If you were the MP, what would you do to

A HEREFORDSHIRE college of agriculture is set to become Europe's leading centre for the future of the farming industry. Holme Lacy College has joined forces with the Bulmer Foundation to lead the way in sustainable farming. The foundation, created by

Surgery could be expanded at Kidderminster General Hospital if Labour is re-elected, it was revealed today. Health Secretary Alan Milburn has contacted the Labour candidate for Wyre Forest, David Lock, pledging a review by the end of July assuming the

PEOPLE with a passion for poetry are being offered "10 sparkling days" of verse in Ledbury next month. This year's Ledbury Poetry Festival - the fifth annual event in the town - has attracted contributions from household names including Clive James, actress

FUND-raisers are planning to deliver a blow against cancer with a charity day near Worcester next month. Baynhall Farm, Kempsey, will host the event, organised to drum up money for the Cancer Research Campaign and Macmillan Cancer Relief. "We've been

CUSTOMERS of a Worcester fast food restaurant had fun in the sun on Bank Holiday Monday. Staff at McDonald's, Hylton Road, held a fund-raising day in aid of the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) and among the attractions were a car wash and

PLANS to erect a 10-metre high telecommunications mast at an Abberley beauty spot have been withdrawn after furious protests by villagers. More than 160 residents signed letters of objection to the plans by One 2 One to install a mast, antennae and equipment

MUSICIANS from all over the Stratford area are invited to get a taste of the morning after the night before - Proms night that is - at a special event at the end of next month. The organisers of the Stratford Music Live festival have organised a workshop

A SINGING workshop is promising to bring a little harmony to Eckington. Singers of all abilities are being offered a fun day out, learning and singing rounds and part-songs from England, Europe and Africa. The day is being led by Hilary Davies, from Eckington

County Council has been heavily involved in negotiations about a Worcester Parkway railway station. Rail operators such as Central Trains and Virgin Rail are involved in talks about the project, which is still in its fledging stages. At the moment the

THERE are times when a news story should provoke all of us to stop in our tracks and wonder what on earth the world is coming to. Today is just such a day. On Page 3 we report how thieves have stolen part of the memorial to the Hagley High School pupils

THURSDAY: Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Ballroom Glitz. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Fred Zeppelin. FRIDAY: Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - Stan & Clark Tracey's Ellingtonia. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Run To You. Stourbridge: Rock Cafe 2000 - The

MOTORBIKER James Crumpton has switched his attention to short-circuit racing - and admits maybe he should have done so sooner. The 31-year-old Stourport race ace is fourth in the MRO Championship after winning his latest meet at Castle Combe, Wiltshire

TWO Kidderminster Golf Club members were delighted to win their respective Worcestershire Championships - but for different reasons. Ann Hunter won the veterans competition for the fourth time but for Karen Greenfield in the ladies, it was a first title

TORTON tennis talent Lewis Barnes is to compete in the U-12 national tennis last 16 at Bisham Abbey. Barnes, the only West Midlands boy to qualify from one of three competitions, is still eligible for U-11 tournaments at the age of 11. He had a dilemma

THE Mixed A team were Stourport Tennis Club's only winners with their second victory of the season, 3-1 at Wall Heath in the Kidderminster League. At Hartlebury, the Men's B team included two promising newcomers, Oliver Tombe and Luke Davies. But it was

A TEAM from Wyre Forest Swimming Club took part in the second round of the Ross Diddy League at Bromsgrove. The competition involved swimmers aged from nine to 13 and most of the first places were scored by the youngest, who did not have time penalties

A day out at the seaside ended in two medals for Kidderminster's Samurai Judo Club at the Redcar Under 18 years Open. Emmy Kimberley won three contests comfortably against some useful players to take herself into the final of the girls under 70 kilos

WEDDING bells are in the air for a Kidderminster man who found love through the personal columns of the Shuttle/Times and News. David Rushforth, 51, a general sales manager with Bristol Babcock Ltd, Stourport, answered an ad in the 'Two's Company' section

SAILING: A youngster is sailing on the crest of a wave after shining at a national competition. Kidderminster's Andrew Hibberd, 12, put in a great performance to finish second at the Volvo Musto Optimist Inland Championships. Hibberd, who sails at Bowmoor

YOUNG members of the Stourport district Guide movement have raised almost £1,000 for children's charity ChildLine after a series of events. During the past 12 months Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from Stourport, Wilden and Hartlebury have held cricket

ATHLETICS: Kidderminster's Holy Trinity School pupils Helen Calvert, Rebecca Palfrey, Charlotte Cameron, Hannah Brown, Marie Woodruffe and Claire Baker will represent Wyre Forest at athletics on June 9.

A DOG expert will judge a prestigious international show in Stourport despite being hurt in a horrific car crash. Bob Brampton, who suffered broken ribs in the accident while judging in the Ukraine two weeks ago, will judge entries in next month's Royal

FRANK Holder's second place in the Seniors Dougie Day Trophy at Little Lakes Golf Club included a hole-in-one. Seniors Dougie Day Trophy: G Lewis 85 gross 24 handicap 61 nett, Frank Holder 79-15-64, 3 Ray Thompson. Ladies Bob Lang Trophy: Vi Bennett 33

AN hysterical three-year-old girl was taken on a five-mile terror ride after her mother had a row with an ex-boyfriend, Worcester Crown Court heard. Phillip Wright punched Samantha Lane before driving off from Bewdley with the girl in his car. He was

EXHIBITS stolen from the County Museum at Hartlebury Castle over the past year could be worth as much as £60,000, Kidderminster magistrates have been told. A volunteer worker at the museum was bailed for sentence at Worcester Crown Court on July 2. Reubeen

WOULD the gentleman who stopped his car at the Squires junction on the Worcester Road on Wednesday morning, May 23 to make sure I was OK, and stayed to direct the traffic for some considerable time, please accept my sincere thanks. I didn't see him leave

DURING National Volunteers Week (June 1-7), and in the United Nations' International Year of Volunteering, I would like to say a public thank you to the committed supporters and Macmillan Cancer Relief Committee in Worcestershire, who raise over £100,000

FIREFIGHTERS from Kiddermin-ster attended a blaze in Comberton which gutted a garden shed. Two pumps from the town's fire station fought the shed fire in Queen Elizabeth Road which happened at around 9.30pm on Monday.

A 21-YEAR-OLD woman said to have been on drugs for the past five years has been sent by Kidderminster magistrates on a nine-month residential cure. She was given a 15-month community rehabilitation order and told by magistrate Bob Steadman: "We want to

BEING attacked by both New Labour and tired Tories (Shuttle, May 17) is nothing unusual for the Liberal Democrats. It goes with the territory. As a long-serving party activist, I am proud of our decision to step aside from the Wyre Forest affray to allow

Kempsey 4 Littleton 0 LITTLETON lost their last Worcester Premier League game of the season when they went down at Kempsey. Kempsey needed to win to clinch second place and had strengthened their side accordingly. This, however, was a very good game in

IN the May 10 issue of the Kidderminster Times, John Thompson describes an area of Shatterford as "a blight on the countryside". I presume he is referring to my family's land. A working family farm, which is now on its third generation, is a rare breed

HAVE all the learned people of Stourport not noticed the incorrect and poor wording of the sign planted in the Villeneuve le Roi gardens? It is not correct to "call" the gardens the chosen name, but to "name" them. Also "the twinning of our two towns"

STOURPORT-BASED Richard Burgess has been handed another year to make an impact at Second Division Port Vale after impressing boss Brian Horton. The 22-year-old, who has played briefly on loan for Kidderminster Harriers as well as being on the books of

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Director of Cricket Tom Moody admits to having an "unusual feeling" during the build up to his side's three-day match against the Australian tourists which opens tomorrow. But one thing's for certain -- he can't wait for the action to

FERNDALE had a ball in the Stourport and District Youth League's first U-12 girls competition. While Ferndale Youth won the seven-a-side league and reached the semi-finals of the cup, the club's Flyers were third and lost in the final on penalties. Their

Wyre Forest females are invited to a football festival in the county on Saturday, June 23. A tournament, coaching and soccer stalls will be at the day to celebrate Women's Football Awareness Week. It will be held at Pershore High School from 10.30am through

A TALENTED teenage goalkeeper is continuing to pursue a professional football deal after being handed a prestigious county award. Adrian Hipkins, who plays for the Worcestershire FA U-18s side, was given the Jack Fox Memorial Trophy player of the year

MR Grimestopper's assault on litter and eyesores across Wyre Forest got off to a flying start in the first week of calls to his special "Grime Line". The mascot is spearheading Wyre Forest District Council's "Grime's A Crime" campaign to clean up the

WORCESTERSHIRE golf ace John Bickerton made a fine start to the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn today. The Droitwich player birdied the first, fifth and seventh holes to stand on three under par after 11 holes, giving him an early share of fourth

ALL-rounder Rob Fran-cis produced a match-winning display for Malvern Ramblers to win the Evening News/ Duncan Fearnley Cric-ket Sales Ltd. Cricketer of the Week award. The 24-year-old took 5-66 in 20 overs to help bowl out Eastnor for 202 in their Worcestershire

WORCESTER'S Royal Grammar School is hopeful of breeding several 'second generation' county cricketers. A host of sons and relatives of past and present Worcestershire county cricketers are beginning to make their mark in the school's teams. They include

NATIONAL networks are lining up to broadcast the Wyre Forest election count next Thursday. Unprecedented media interest will focus on the election count at the Glades Arena in what could be one of the stories of the election. The stand by Health Concern

BUSINESS was on the agenda as the four General Election candidates were put under the spotlight in a Question Time session. General Election candidates David Lock and Jim Millington taking part in Any Questions. Members of Wyre Forest Business Forum grilled

NATURE lovers fed-up with the continued closure of areas of Wyre Forest due to foot and mouth restrictions have been told by the district council: "Bear with us". Head of cultural, leisure and commercial services Andrew Dickens said the council had still

THE latest recruit at Kidderminster Police Station is relishing his return to work in the community he first served 24 years ago. Steve Pooler has returned as the Chief Inspector for Support 15 years after leaving the district. Mr Pooler, who says he

RURAL issues were top of the agenda when Tory agriculture spokesman Tim Yeo came to town. Tim Yeo (right) and Conservative candidate Mark Simpson are pictured talking to district farmers. Shadow agricultural minister Mr Yeo met Wyre Forest farmers to

PENSIONERS' lives are being put at risk by a leak which flooded a footpath on an estate in Kidderminster, forcing them to walk in the road, it has been claimed. Irate residents say Severn Trent Water has failed to act despite repeated calls to the company

DAVID Lock unveiled a "cunning plan" to woo voters in Kidderminster in the guise of television's Baldrick. Tony Robinson gives the thumbs up to David Lock's election quest. Blackadder's hapless dogsbody - alias actor Tony Robinson - came to the town to

CAPABLE canine Penny Black sent Kidderminster dog fans barking mad with delight when she scooped a top award at Crufts. Holly Davies celebrates with Penny Black after the champion hound secured a top award at Crufts. Judges at the nation's premier dog

A CYCLING charity fundraiser who staged her own version of the TV quiz, the Weakest Link, starring Anne Robinson, raised £350 towards the cost of her trip to Ecuador. Kim Calder, 30, needs £2,500 to take her to South America where she will take part in

SHOPPERS in Kidderminster could have been forgiven for thinking they had stepped back in time when they came across a special event to raise money for a mental health charity. Bonnie Clewlow and Ron Horne take a rest from the charleston to boost Kidderminster's

BRITISH Waterways has issued a warning to youngsters in Wyre Forest of the dangers of swimming in rivers, reservoirs and canals. With warm weather here and summer on the way, children and teenagers are being urged to think water safety around areas like

PREMIERSHIP star Chris Yates is the latest big-name star to be snapped up by Worcester Rugby Club. The 29-year-old centre, who was not offered a new contract by Gloucester coach Philippe Saint-Andre at the end of the season, moves to Sixways after two

BEWDLEY Carnival week begins on Sunday with organisers promising fun for all the family and a firework display on the eve of the big day. The best views of the display, which is set to begin at about 10.15pm on Friday, June 8, will be from opposite Bewdley

A man, a young boy and a dog in off-beat comedy staring David Arquette. Odeon, Worcester 12.40, 2.55, 5.10, 7.40. UCI Merry Hill 12.15, 2.30, 4.45, 7.15, 9.45. Fri/Sat Late 12.20. Warner Village (Not Fri 12.10), 2.45, 5.35 (Not Thurs 8.15)

Romance blooms against the backdrop of World War II on an idyllic Greek Island. Odeon, Worcester 12.15, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30. UCI Merry Hill, 2.15, 5.15, 8.30. Fri/Sat late 11.30Warner Village (Not Thurs 2.20, 5.20), 8.25. Sat late 11.30.

Odeon, Worcester 12.00, 2.00, 4.10. UCI Merry Hill, (11.30 Not Fri), 1.45, (4.15, 6.30 Not Tues). Warner Village (11.10 Not Fri), (1.10 Not Fri or Thurs), (3.30, 5.50 Not Thurs)

Bewdley v Pershore PERSHORE gained a maximum 24 points for the second week in a row when they comprehensively defeated Bewdley in a Worcestershire League division one game on Saturday. The Bewdley skipper invited Pershore to bat and after losing the early

Evesham v Feckenham EVESHAM gave their first convincing league performance of the season when they entertained Feckenham. The home side were almost at full strength with the return of players from injury and after winning the toss elected to bat on a

Elmley Castle v Earlswood ELMLEY Castle completed a big win against Earlswood in the Premier League on Saturday. Batting first Elmley scored 294-3. After losing Neil Cooper for a quickfire 13, Craig Sheward and Mike Granacki then put on 221 for the second

A BROADWAY pensioner is calling for emergency repair work to paving stones after she tripped and badly injured herself outside Barn Close Surgery. Sylvia Sharp, from Leamington Road, was walking along the pavement towards the surgery when she stepped

GORDON Russell's managing director says the company will be selling its prime multi-million pound site to the developer whose plans most closely match Broadway villagers' wishes. The bids are in and the sale should be completed in about two month's time

RESIDENTS in Mill Avenue, Broadway may be left without flood alleviation work now parish councillors have refused to stump up a 25% contribution. The estimated cost of a flood alleviation plan has soared from £77,000 to £139,000. At a parish council meeting

TOP comedian Roy Hudd teams up with top TV 'baddie' Leslie Grantham for a real steal of an evening. The pair headline in Theft, a rollercoaster of a comedy which steamrollers its way into Malvern Theatres for a week, beginning June 11. Also in the line-up

EVESHAM'S famous son, Alistair McGowan, will be returning to the Midlands when he performs at the Ledbury Poetry Festival. Famous for his TV work and impersonations, the festival will provide a chance to see a different side of 'the man of a thousand

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: In his chairman's report, Mr Derrick Grainger remarked that many of the subjects he would cover were also in his report last year. For example, numerous pot holes had been reported and filled, and road surfacing had been completed

PARISH COUNCIL: Open Forum: Two residents attended. Complaint was received about bird scarers to the rear of properties in Weston Road. Leaflets are available from the environmental health officer at Wychavon District Council. A minute's silence was observed

Douglas Bader Competition The first round of the 2001 Douglas Bader Competition was played at Broadway Golf Club on May 16 with an unusually small field of competitors. The competition is played as a greensomes stableford and the worthy winners were Sue

Broadway Golf Club Ladies Section Broadway Golf Club was the venue for the Gloucestershire County Coronation Medals on Thursday, attracting a huge entry of some 160 players from across the county in the combined silver and bronze medals. Mollie King-Smith

A CHADDESLEY Corbett dinghy sailor has navigated his way into the top 10 listings of a national web-guide following his revamp of his sailing club's website. Website designer Rod Fox. Rod Fox, who works as a pilot for Britannia Airways, was all at sea

Grand, Wolverhampton - Rent until Saturday. Defending The Caveman Monday until June 6. Malvern Theatres - Nobody's Perfect until Saturday. Town Hall, Stourbridge - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Friday. Rep, Birmingham - Morning Glory until June 16. Alexandra

IT'S been another successful season on the rugby field for Prince Henry's High School pupil Callum Black. The 15-year-old played in his second successive North Midlands Cup final, helping Worcester Under-15s to a 27-0 victory over Mose-ley. Callum, who

THE UK Independence party is the only party who will never abolish the pound and will never hand over our sovereignty to a centralised, bureaucratic, unaccountable and corrupt European superstate. In a recent poll, 71% of the people interviewed said they

Meriel Williams gave a synopsis of the National Federation annual report at the May meeting, with particular reference to the financial statement which had been affected by the triennial meeting and exhibition. Beryl Evans reported on her stay at Denman

There are four local matters about which I am especially concerned. I will go on giving my total support to the preservation and development of the wonderful service provided by the Pershore Community Hospital. I will continue to do what I can to ensure

I stand for the Greens to give the voter an alternative. I don't like the direction that the country, and county, are heading and would like to see positive change. This past winter we have seen the county afflicted by fuel, flood and foot and mouth disease

Charles Talbot gave a talk entitled The Talbot Family - 'Prest d'Accomplir', which showed the extent to which his family has served the town. Having farmed at Wolverley from 1600 until 1800, the Talbots moved to Kidderminster and began manufacturing cloth

In 1975 there was a vote on what we were told was a "common market". Political union was never discussed. But since then successive governments have been handing over control of our country to Brussels - never asking if that is what you want. Our democracy

Don Ray gave a talk on Gloster canaries at the May meeting, telling of the pitfalls of inbreeding, such as loss of size in the birds and eggs. Also, if an owner keeps pairing buff to buff, this can make the birds have lumps. In other words, coarse feather

Mike Denholm, an ex British Rail public affairs representative, gave a "photographic appreciation" of the last 20 years of steam on the main line and on heritage railways throughout the UK. On Wednesday, June 13, the guest speaker will be Chris Bryant

There will be two rides on Sunday. The A ride will start at 9 am and go to Church Stretton and the Long Mynd. The C ride will start at 1.30 pm and visit Witley Court. Both rides leave from the Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will

Sue Robinson gave a talk called Microwave Magic, during which she cooked a chicken, vegetable and tuna risotto and cakes. The next meeting will feature flower arranging with Avis Field. The sales table will be a plant and garden stall. Visitors and new

Members discused the resolutions for the forthcoming General Meeting in Cardiff. They were the need for qualifications for care/home assistants and access to a school nurse for all school age children. Donations of essential items for survival were received

HOW dare Tony Blair talk about patriotism? My family roots are proudly steeped in the military and I was moved this week listening to a member of the previous generation about the emotional memories of his father and uncles from a family of 10 who lost

Evesham and District Disabled Angling EIGHT members met at Broad Acres for the concluding match in the spring season. Despite the unseasonable weather everyone enjoyed a good day's fishing, with all members catching fish. Perpetual framer Roy Thompson

I HAVE been looking at Mike Foster's record since his election as an MP. He didn't object when our Lib-Lab county council gave itself the biggest salary rise ever known, then claimed it had overspent by £9m and the provision for old people would have

IT was interesting to see the photograph of the old Worcester Locomotive Works in Memory Lane (Saturday, May 26). In a book published in 1946 - History of the British Railways During the War,1939-45 by R Bell - it is stated that all the GWR locomotive

VEHICLES parked on pavements are understandably annoying and, as John Pedley (You Say, May 24) rightly points out, they are committing an offence. This week, Worcester division responded to more than 2,300 incidents requiring police resources including

YOUNGSTERS are being introduced to the wet and wild world of canoeing thanks to a special scheme. The Children's Kayak Fund was set up to give local youngsters the chance to try out canoeing in a safe environment. Chairman/founder David Shortell, who

A TUNEFUL husband and wife team who agreed to a charity singalong at a pub are now recording their second CD. Barry and Kristine McCarthy joined country and western singer Billy Farnsworth at Stourport's Rose and Crown pub last year to sing and raise

TICKETS are still available for "a summer concert of brass band music" which is set to bring Kidderminster Town Hall to life at the weekend. Stourport Rotary Club has organised the event which features West of England champions The Flowers Band. The Band

AN organist at Worcester Cathedral will be treating Kidderminster music fans to a lunchtime recital next week. Daniel Phillips, the cathedral's assistant organist, will be at Kidderminster Town Hall on Thursday, July 7, at 1.10pm. Mr Phillips has featured

TIME Nightclub should provide familiar surroundings for this weekend's celebrity visitor. Eastenders star Michael Greco, who plays former E20 club boss Beppe De Marco in the hit BBC1 soap, will be the star attraction at the Blackwell Street nightspot

Waugh zone... Australian skipper Steve Waugh in the nets at New Road. Pic ref 22229618

CUSTOMERS at Cookley's Bridge Road butchers know they can expect entertainment as well as fresh meat when they walk in. And when Kidderminster Harriers are enjoying a successful spell, they know they can also expect the shop to be bedecked in a sea of

On familiar territory... Glenn McGrath gets in some catching practice at New Road. Pic ref 22229635

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers youth team lifted yet another trophy on Tuesday night with another good performance. They claimed the Herefordshire U-18 Cup with a 4-1 victory over Hereford club Pegasus. Matt Reeves (two), Richard Hall and Richard Bailey were

DON'T worry if you can't get a seat in Worcester to see Barry Cryer on his farewell tour - you can guarantee he'll be back. It's typical of the man styled 'King of the One Liner', that he bills his outing The First Farewell Tour when we know - and he