FOOT and mouth disease is the result of intensive farming methods that need to change through review of the CAP. The live transport trade that spread this epidemic was unsuspected. MAFF assumed 20,000 stock movements in the first two weeks. It was later
Tony Eaves is 65 years old, married to Jean and they have two children. He lives at Martin Hussingtree. He is the managing director of a window, doors and blinds manufacturing business. I shall request adequate Government funding to cover the interim
THE 58-year-old is married to Barbara and they have a son. A re-insurance agent who lives at Broad Marston, near Evesham. Mr Browne fought for the Kensington and Chelsea seat against Alan Clark in 1997, then a by-election against Michael Portillo. The
A WORCESTER woman who caused an uproar in the casualty department of Ronkswood Hospital was released on bail - only to assault a police officer the following day. Erica Kelly was arrested for being drunk and disorderly at the hospital on Saturday, April
BIG-hearted Worcester people are being urged to put some fire into their fundraising when a six-foot dragon leads walkers around the city in aid of children's homes. The emerald green dragon, called Cedrick, will be leading the way during a sponsored
DARING volunteers will be dangling from the roof of a Worcester High Street store to mark the start of a week-long celebration of their hard work in the community. A sponsored charity abseil down Marks & Spencer tomorrow will be the first of a host
IT'S that time of year when we all get a little complacent about security and there have been a couple of suspect vehicles seen within the village recently. So the message from Neighbourhood Watch is - don't be complacent, don't leave articles lying around
TOMORROW, Saturday, a coffee morning in aid of St Richard's Hospice is being held at The Blue Bell Inn from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Donations of cakes, bric-a-brac etc would be welcome. Because of the General Election on Thursday, June 7, Callow End sWI will
THIS year the sum raised by collections for Christian Aid was £1,653.18, of this amount £859 was covenanted. Thank you to all those concerned. The Plant Sale & Coffee Morning held in the Village Hall in aid of the Flower Festival raised £484.28. Thank
THE prize winners at the village hall fortnightly whist drive were; Joan Palmer, Mary Russell, Mrs M Halling, Brenda Errington, Nancy Devereux, Olive Timme, Gill Ivin, Audrey Evans, Audrey Peters, Peter Bullock, Derrick Crook, Malcolm Harley, Philip Warner
A VERY big thank you to all those who donated plants for the plant sale on May 13 and also to the helpers who gave up their Sunday afternoon to run the sale and the tables. The splendid sum of £240 was raised. The plants were a really great selection
POWICK Parish Ramblers have, of course, been unable to walk the footpaths through the countryside while the foot and mouth outbreak still affects activities. However, a visit to the Royal Worcester Porcelain Factory and Museum in May was a welcome diversion
IT has been widely predicted that the turnout for next week's General Election will be the lowest ever in modern times. Not so long ago politicians were inspirational figures, their pictures hung on the walls of ordinary homes up and down the country;
1997 result: David Lock, Labour, 26,843; Anthony Coombs, Conservative, 19,897; David Cropp, Liberal Democrat, 4,377; William Till, Referendum, 1,956; Chris Harvey, Liberal, 1,670; James Millington, UK Independence Party, 312. Labour majority 6,946. Candidates
1997 result: Jacqui Smith, Labour, 22,280; Anthea McIntyre, Conservative, 16,155; Malcolm Hall, Liberal Democrat, 4,935, Richard Cox, Referendum, 1,151; Paul Davis, Natural Law Party, 227. Labour majority 6,125. Candidates 2001: Jacqui Smith, Labour,
1997 result: Nigel Jones, Liberal Democrat, 24,877, William Todman, Conservative, 18,232, Barry Leach, Labour, 5,100, Alison Powell, Referendum, 1,065, Kenneth Hanks, Dancing Ken Monster Raving Loony Party, 375, Gordon Cook, UK Independence Party, 302
AS the county council elections get closer, the Evening News continues its look at the issues which will be faced by the next council. Today, the environment comes under scrutiny and the challenges the Environmental Services Delivery Plan 2001 will create
1997 result: Paul Keetch, Liberal Democrat, 25,198; Sir Colin Shepherd, Conservative, 18,550; Chris Chappell, Labour, 6,596; Clive Easton, Referendum, 2,209. Liberal Democrat majority 6,648 Candidates 2001: Clive Easton, UK Independence Party, David Gillett
1997 result: Peter Temple-Morris, Conservative, 22,888, Terry James, Liberal Democrat, 14,053, Richard Westwood, Labour, 8,831, Anthony Parkin, Referendum, 2,815, Felicity Norman, Green Party, 1,086, Richard Chamings, UK Independence Party, 588, John
NO party currently has overall control of Worcestershire County Council. A Liberal Democrat and Labour coalition runs the authority although the Conservatives hold the highest number of seats by any one party. Turnout for the 1997 elections was good,
BROMYARD voters will be asked to do more than elect a new Leominster MP on June 7, there is also a by-election for a seat on the town council. Four candidates have come forward to contest the election. They are Peter Dauncey, Independent, Edward Harris
DON'T waste time. Go and buy tickets for Nobody's Perfect at Malvern Theatres. Written by Simon Williams and starring Simon Williams and Stephanie Beacham, it's about as perfect a romantic comedy as you're likely to see. The pace is very quick, so you
CLIFFEY House School has been placed on special measures after Ofsted inspectors found aspects of its teaching and accommodation unsatisfactory. The school, which is awaiting an overdue move from its Victorian building at The Rhydd, Hanley Castle, to
ENABLING worshippers to sit comfortably at Upton Parish Church is the aim of the chair appeal, launched at Easter. It is hoped to replace all of the 175 chairs in the nave and chancel, at a cost of £80 each. People are being invited to pay for one or
OPEN-air services will be held by the riverside on the first three Sundays of June as part of an ecumenical project led by Upton Baptist Church. The services will be held at 4pm on June 3, 10 and 17, to be followed by refreshments in the Baptist Rooms
I write referring to the recent front page story in the Ledbury Reporter of May 18 regarding the possibility to re-establish the canal in Ledbury, with the potential £1 million windfall money identified for rural towns. Some years ago, Ledbury Town Council
WORCESTERSHIRE'S rookie paceman Chris Liptrot kept Australia in check with three valuable wickets at New Road today. His victims included Ricky Ponting, skipper Steve Waugh and Adam Gilchrist as Australia reached 189-6 after 50 overs.
ARE you the person who stole and vandalised our newly-installed memorial lights at Malvern Baptist Church, or do you know who did? Mrs Joyce Coles gave us these lights in memory of her husband, an ex-Japanese Prisoner of War. This, perhaps, does not mean
FINE bowling by Depesh Patel failed to prevent Northamptonshire from a two-wicket win over Worcestershire in the Second Eleven Championship at Kidderminster. The teenage paceman claimed 4-57 as Northants reached a victory target of 258 with two balls
THROUGH the medium of your newspaper we would like to thank most sincerely all the good Samaritans who stopped to help four ladies involved in a car accident travelling from Ledbury to Ross on the Much Marcle road on Thursday May 17, at approximately
I WOULD like to put my views to the councillors as to what the £1 million cash injection recently promised by the Government to Ledbury and Bromyard should be spent on. As this is given for the purpose of easing the economic impact of fott and mouth,
WELL, we've really upset the town council now! They're so upset in fact that they've decided we have been too naughty to deserve any fairy lights this Christmas! And who can blame them? After all, on a miserly housekeeping rise of 48 per cent how can
I was incensed when I read Mrs Barrie's letter (Post Bag, May 8). I am one of the many people who walk and enjoy the splendour of our wonderful hills without the company of a dog. I would point out that reason dictates that a dog walker's attention cannot
NOT since the mercy killing of 'New Space' (a funny thing happened to it on the way to the Forum) have the pages of the Malvern Gazette carried so ridiculous a word as QintetiQ, the new name for DERA. May I suggest that your paper throws open the challenge
MORE than a decade after pleas to close a footpath over a railway line were turned down, a fresh tragedy has sparked calls for action. Dave Boycott died after being hit by a train as he was trying to pull his dog from a pedestrian crossing over the railway
IT would be of interest to know who was in charge of the party of walkers who used Chadds Lane, Berrow, on the morning of Sunday, May 20. We could then ask them to return, this time picking up the litter they left scattered around the countryside. M G
MALVERN man Dave Boycott, who died rescuing his wife's dog from the path of a train, was a man who would "do anything for anyone". His wife Pat and daughter Sue have paid tribute to the husband, father and grandfather who "didn't have a mean bone in his
LANGLAND SPORTS 7, PORTOBELLO 2 LANGLAND Sports became champions of the third division on Sunday at Dukes Meadow with an emphatic win over Portobello. Even without some of the usual side Sports gave a display of football that Portobello could not cope
Following Mr Boycott's death on Sunday, residents voiced their concerns and called for a safer crossing to be installed. Sedelle Henton, from Jamaica Crescent, whose son, Nathan, witnessed the latest accident said a bridge, a tunnel or pedestrian warning
UP to 70 jobs are being lost in Malvern with the closure of one of the town's longest-established businesses. And the site of Co-operative Cleaners Ltd, also known as Society Linen, in Yates Hay Road could be redeveloped with up to 42 houses. The company
AS usual during the close season their is a lot of activity in the Sterling Classic Malvern Football League in preparation for season 2001/02. The league welcomes interest from four new clubs joining the Senior Division played on Sunday mornings and in
WHATEVER happened to Whitsun? In keeping with present day secularisation, it is now mostly ignored by producers of calendars and diaries, having been replaced as a Bank Holiday by two others with no religious significance. Like Easter, it was a moveable
THE cost to Malvern Town Council of granting its clerk early retirement is likely to be more than £125,000. The money will be paid into the Worcestershire County Council superannuation fund over the next five years, but councillors were told on Tuesday
PLANS to build a Lidl superstore in Malvern Link look set to be refused next week. The scheme, for the former garage site in Worcester Road, has aroused bitter opposition from local residents. An 800-signature petition was handed to Malvern Hills District
PLANS for an office block on a trading estate in Malvern Link look set to be approved next week. Midland Commercial Estates Ltd wants permission for a two-storey building off Sandys Road in Enigma Park. The company has also applied for the lifting of
KIND pre-school children from villages near Droitwich Spa are taking care of two cute creatures. Hadzor and Oddingley Pre-School Group has adopted a baby bunny called Flick and tiny guinea pig named Frazzle. The pets were donated to the group, which meets
A LEDBURY firm has just completed its first major order for an above-ground petrol storage tank. Ledbury Welding and Engineering is hoping the revolutionary technology used in constructing the massive tank will transform the way petrol is stored across
A VINTAGE tractor was rescued from the deep and icy waters of Hollybush Quarry after vandals drove it in. Owner Denis Brandt, of Brewers Cottage, uses the 1954 Fordson Mayor Tractor to power a log-splitter to provide fuel for his home. But on Sunday,
MALVERN'S household waste site is set to double in size, in the biggest shake-up since it opened. And after its conversion, the former "tip" at Newland will be a top-class industry-standard facility, say operators Severn Waste Services. Worcestershire
A MALVERN therapist has returned from his visit to the war-torn land of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Tim Willcocks, who practices reflexology and the Bowen technique, was making his fourth trip to the Balkan nation under the aegis of the Healing Hands Network,
FINE bowling by Depesh Patel failed to prevent Northamptonshire from a two-wicket win over Worcestershire in the Second Eleven Championship at Kidderminster. The teenage paceman claimed 4-57 as Northants reached a victory target of 258 with two balls
MEMBERS of a leading Malvern sports club gathered to pay tribute to their retiring chairman. Dr Michael Vaughan is leaving the district after 23 years at the head of the Manor Park Club in Albert Road North. Although he is moving away from the district
MALVERN Hills dog owners are celebrating success at Crufts in Birmingham, which finished last Sunday. Carol Shouler, of Little Malvern, was showing her boxer, Ch Makeney's Magical Moments JW (Toby), and was staggered when he won best of breed as well
HEREFORD United have signed prolific striker Scott Voice from Bilston Town in a two-year deal. Boss Graham Turner has also secured the services of defender Scott Goodwin, aged 22, from Hednesford on a 12-month contract. Voice, 26, scored more than 100
Ledbury businessman Len Huff is helping to give disabled youngsters a new sense of freedom and achievement in a Malvern Link hydrotherapy pool. Mr Huff, owner of Toybox in the Homend Mews, said he began to understand the benefits of hydrotherapy when
England's Nick Knight ended yesterday with a dropped slip catch and started today with another when the Old Trafford Test resumed on a bleak Manchester morning. But the miss did not prove expensive when Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif was run out for
TWO Colwall mothers are aiming to set up a creche in the village for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Clare Wright and Debbie Herbert would like to hear from anyone who has ideas or who would like to help with the project. "It's still in the early
STOURPORT Swifts' historic victory in the Midland Football Alliance was a fitting triumph for the club who had to struggle so hard to gain entry to the league. In the mid-1990s the club was twice denied promotion to the Alliance due to the state of its
SUPPORTERS will be leaping to the aid of Malvern charities by taking part in a sponsored abseil. The event is one of the many activities be in held locally as part of UK Volunteers' Week. 2001 has been designated as United Nations International Year of
ROYAL Grammar School oarsmen Colin Scott and Dan Bond stormed to an impressive victory in the J16 Coxless Pairs at the National Schools Regatta in Nottingham. The win provided a fitting climax to a weekend of highs and lows, in which several crews exceeded
NIGHT Haven is clearly on good terms with herself and looks the pick to land the competitive Coral Europbet Sprint (Showcase Handicap) over six furlongs of the Rowley Mile at Newmarket tomorrow. Michael Bell's charge was an impressive winner at Leicester
JIM Jenner has snubbed Leicester and Leeds in a bid to guide Worcester Rugby Club into the Zurich Premiership. The 29-year-old signed for the Sixways club last night despite interest from the two top-flight outfits and is now more determined than ever
Morgan Freeman reprises his role as detective Alex Cross in a nightmare game of cat and mouse. Odeon, Worcester Fri-Mon, Wed & Thurs 6.20, 8.45. UCI Merry Hill, (9.30 Not Tue or Thurs). Fri/Sat Late 12.10
A man, a young boy and a dog in off-beat comedy staring David Arquette Odeon, Worcester (12.40, 5.15 Fri - Wed). UCI Merry Hill (11.45 Fri-Sun), 2.30, 4.45, 7.15. Warner Village (12.10
Romance blooms against the backdrop of World War II on an idyllic Greek Island. Odeon, Worcester (12.15, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30 Not Fri-Sun). UCI Merry Hill, 2.15, 5.15, 8.45 Fri/Sat Late 11.45. Warner
Spectacular sequel opens the summer blockbuster season. Odeon, Worcester. 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45. UCI Merry Hill, (12.00 Fri-Sun), 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. (11.45 Fri/Sat/
COMPLICATED misunderstandings and comic timings are what makes Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro so appealing. Sung in English, Opera Box is bringing it to The Roses in Tewkesbury on Saturday, June 9. For anyone not familiar with the story of Figaro, it
OPERA does not have the universal appeal of cinema and film but a young opera company is trying to change that trend by giving the art form fresh appeal. Opera della Luna, which sings all its productions in English, is making its first visit to Malvern
THE Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra will be opening its concert at Pershore Abbey tomorrow night (Saturday) with Mozart's Marriage of Figaro Overture. Solo violinist Professor Robin Stowell, head of music at Cardiff University, will perform the Beethoven
WE are informed that if the Conservatives win the election we shall be losing our £200 fuel allowance, our free TV licence and our £10 Christmas bonus, a total of £319 equating to £6.13 a week. We are also told that the Conservatives would increase our
HERE are some straightforward questions for Mike Foster at election time. The answers should be of interest and concern to everyone in Worcester and the rest of the country. Why should the electorate of Worcester believe your claims to represent a party
THE foot-and-mouth crisis may not be properly discussed during this election. But it has not vanished; the apparent drop-off in cases is due partly to decisions to "slaughter on suspicion", partly to open verdicts based on "insufficient evidence". Although
HAVING read We Say in this evening's edition of the Evening News (Friday, May 25) I feel that I must make a reply. Yes, I understand that bid for Mike Foster's pledge of gardening services was a lark and in fairness, no one could have seen it coming.
Malvern achieved a brief moment of fame in 1957 as "the town ruled by women" after an illustrated magazine published a feature about the ladies who ran the town, dominating its political, civic, cultural and business life. Now we find that the story spread
100 years ago Mr Wm. Manton, auctioneer and estate agent, will conduct a sale of freehold residences at the Imperial hotel on June 18th. The properties are situated on the St James' Estate, West Malvern, and were erected at great expense by the late Dowager
UNDER the Conservative Government in 1993, many hospitals faced closure, including Harfield, Highfield and many more. Labour claimed they would make improvements to the NHS. Four years on, is it any better? The Alexandra Hospital has had its problems
Malvern Cinema: Pearl Harbor (12) Fri-Sun 2pm &7pm, Mon-Thurs 7pm & Wed 2pm. Spy Kids (U) Fri & Sat 12pm. Odeon Worcester: Pearl Harbor (12) 12.30, 4.00, 7.45; The Magic Pudding (U) 12.30; Blow (18) 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; Bridget Jones's Diary
THE NHS suffered from under-investment for 18 years under previous Conservative governments. Labour has unnecessarily stuck to the Tory spending plans. Consequently, the NHS still lacks the capacity to give patients the first-class treatment they deserve
Mick Davies lives with his mother, Vera, in Wellesbourne. His family consists of Jeanne, his partner, and other members. In 1979 he joined the army, leaving in 1984. During the next five years he worked at the leisure centre in Stratford and as a landscape
RON Mole, 67, who lives in Exhall, has been married for 39 years and has two adult children, both married, and two grandchildren. He worked in the field of administration and publicity and is now retired. In 1963, Mr Mole was an agent for the Liberal
THE Courtyard arts centre, Hereford, starts off a star-studded week with an Oscar-winning examination of race and colour set in the 1960s. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner tells the story of the proud parents of a well-to-do young lady awaiting the return
A CHANCE to share the stage with stars of the hit West End musical Les Miserables is one of the highlights of the summer festival at Malvern Theatres. Beyond the Barricade, a concert tribute to the best of the songs from the shows, is coming back to Malvern
KINGS Heath defender Dean Donaghy is set to move from playing into coaching next season. The veteran stopper will join manager Sean Lawless' coaching staff but will sign forms as a player in case of emergencies. Lawless is hoping to recruit former Telford
MALVERN RAMBLERS beat EASTNOR by one wicket MALVERN Ramblers finally achieved their first league win of the season on Saturday and what an incredible win it was. Rob Francis, who had earlier taken five wickets, hit a century as Ramblers recovered from
COLWALL v KINGTON COLWAL continued their winning ways in the Sunday League with a five wicket win over Herefordshire rivals Kington. Kington's Exall top scored with 34 and a large total of 30 extras pushed the total to 185-9 after 40 overs. The efforts
BARNARDS GREEN 1ST XI v BROCKHAMPTON 1ST XI Green 1st XI are still looking for their first league win of the season after going down by five wickets at Brockhampton. Martin Heaton won the toss and decided to bat on a good looking batting wicket. Richard
BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY 2ND XI v QUINTON SUNDAY XI Kevin Golder (31) andJudd Doughty (42) had just started to get the runs flowing for the Green after a steady start when Golder misjudged a full toss and was bowled. Green reached a final total of 174-8
LEDBURY 2ND XI v SHOBDON 2ND XI SATURDAY saw Ledbury entertain Shobdon at home and they were soon in trouble as they were asked to bat on a green looking pitch. Early fears were confirmed as Tyler was out in the second over with the score on one. This
SATURDAY CRICKET WEST OF ENGLAND CLUBS - GLOS/WILTS Division One: Dumbleton v Colwall. Division One 2nd XIs: Colwall II v Dumbleton II. WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One: Netherton v Bromyard, Worcester Nomads v Lye. Division One 2nd XIs: Bromyard
CANON FROME 1ST XI v CRICKHOWELL 1ST XI CANON Frome travelled to Crickhowell for their first league match of the season due to the foot and mouth enforced closure of their ground. Batting first, they lost Rob Mence lbw for five with the score on 24. Opener
A MALVERN internet company has picked up a prestigious industry award for a worldwide shopping site it developed in partnership with Parcelforce Worldwide. Global eBusiness solutions specialist Retail Futures, based at Malvern Hills Science Park, picked
OVERGROWN road signs could be putting lives in danger on Redditch's roads. See Wednesday's Advertiser for details.
PAID minders are set to police Wythall playgrounds in a bid to improve safety and deter vandalism. Bromsgrove District Council will send Minders to a accredited training courses. The news comes after the Wythall Parish Council play area in Hollywood Lane
SUNSEEKERS enjoying the facilities at Redditch's Arrow Valley Countryside Centre did a double take on Tuesday afternoon when Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott rolled up for a whistle-stop visit. Mr Prescott, who was visiting his 75th destination on
Acupuncturist David Gillett has two sons. A. Agriculture needs help to change to the sustainable road. Instead of the CAP, I want to subsidise farming that ensures environmental and animal welfare standards. The Green Party will wholeheartedly support
Clive Easton, a former airline pilot, is married with one son. A. The priority has to be to assist farmers to stay in farming, that is their love and their life. The UKIP favours direct Government assistance for marketing all farm produce, the establishment
David Hallam is married with three children and is director of communications at Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust. A. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been a tremendous blow to parts of our rural community and a tragedy for those
AS the county council elections get closer, the Evening News continues its look at the issues which will be faced by the next council. Today, the environment comes under scrutiny and the challenges the Environmental Services Delivery Plan 2001 will create
The Evening News asked the West Worcestershire 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
THE owner of a bus firm under attack from missile-throwing yobs has accused Worcester police of failing him. In one attack, a brick was hurled through a side window, inches behind the driver's head as a Boomerang bus drove through Dines Green. Both the
FEARS have been voiced for the safety of a bird of prey believed to have been caught in strong winds and blown seven miles to Worcester. Nick Ross, worried owner of the Harris hawk, said Jess had been missing from her Malvern home since last Friday when
SAINSBURY'S has confirmed it will challenge Worcester City Council's refusal to allow a supermarket in St John's. A spokesman for the company said it would contact the Planning Inspectorate in Bristol today and was confident its proposals were in line
THREE oil paintings by one of Worcester's most famous artists are expected to total £90,000 when they go under the hammer at Christie's later this month. Benjamin Williams Leader's, A Hazy Morn, A Sunny Afternoon, North Wales and The Llugwy; Autumn, represent
MORE than a thousand people have backed a campaign opposing plans for a mini-mart on a busy Worcester road. Shopkeepers in London Road are concerned over road safety and fear proposals for a Tesco Express shop could affect their businesses. A 1,272-name
A FORMER British National Party Bromyard councillor has been forced to abandon his by-election campaign following a new legal precedent. Three Court of Appeal judges in London yesterday ruled John Haycock could not stand under the Countryside Alliance's
MORE than a decade after pleas to close a footpath over a railway line were turned down, a fresh tragedy has sparked calls for action. Dave Boycott died after being hit by a train as he was trying to pull his dog from a pedestrian crossing over the railway
A DEDICATED care-worker who lost her home and pet dog in a "shocking" year got in her car and drove while more than four times the limit so she would not let people down. But Dorothy Tratt lost control of the red Audi 80 and smashed through a metal chain
MEMBERS of a Worcestershire guild were quite literally dyeing to complete their latest venture after taking delivery of 146 miles of thread. The Worcestershire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers are getting ready to dye a delivery of thread which will
PLANS for a food store on a busy Malvern road would cause such an increase in traffic congestion that lives could be put at risk, claims a top fire officer. Ian Seward, station commander at Malvern Fire Station, is objecting to the proposal for a Lidl
A WOMAN accused of hitting a bouncer with a bottle in a nightclub told police her drink could have been spiked with the drug ecstasy, Worcester Crown Court was told. Stevie Lamb is alleged to have carried out the attack as she was being ejected from Redwoods
WORCESTER'S Carnival Queen, Kirsty Evans, has rounded off an "unforgettable" year with a guest appearance on Worcester Hospital Radio. The young ambassador has attended 46 events, visited the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters in Ireland, and even
Allsorts Dog Training Group: Mrs Dot Kyte, 58 Wolsey Close, Newtown, Worcester (01905 354207). Cats Protection League: Worcester & District (01905 454181). Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: (RSPCA), 12 Sansome Place, Worcester
A NUMBER of cars set off for Abergavenny, Monmouthshire on a lovely afternoon: it was Hartpury, Corse and Staunton Mothers Union summer trip, but with a purpose. Their destination was a small workshop deep in the country looking across the valley to spectacular
THERE will be two evening meetings for members of Staunton and District Women's Royal British Legion in June and July at 7pm, instead of the normal afternoon meeting. At the July meeting the speaker will be Dave Padley talking about his visit to Russia
Changes are on the way at the Brewers' Arms, where George and Vanessa are giving the old place a summer makeover. As well as some minor internal work, the exterior is already looking fresh and bright again after repainting. And landscaping work is expected
AN intriguing mix of cowboy boots, cabaret and light-sabres will come together under the Star-Spangled Banner and a sky of fireworks at Eastnor Castle this month. An American Dream is a celebration of the rich culture of the US, in the form of an outdoor
WITH the Ledbury Poetry Festival getting under way later this month, the town's Collection Gallery is mounting an exhibition called "Words Worth Waiting For". Billed as an exhibition where contemporary craft and poetry meet, the exhibition has its preview
1997 result: Julie Kirkbride, Conservative, 24,620; Peter McDonald, Labour, 19,775; Jennette Davy, Liberal Democrat, 6,200; Diana Winsor, Referendum, 1,411; Grace Wetton, UK Independence Party, 251. Conservative majority 4,845. Candidates 2001: Julie
1997 result: Mike Foster, Labour, 25,848; Nick Bourne, Conservative, 18,423; Paul Chandler, Liberal Democrat, 6,462; Pat Wood, UK Independence Party, 886. Labour majority 7,425. Candidates 2001: Richard Adams, Conservative, Richard Chamings, UK Independence
1997 result: Peter Luff, Conservative, 24,092; Diane Smith, Labour, 14,680; David Barwick, Liberal Democrat, 9,458; Terence Watson, Referendum, 1,780; Don Ingles, UK Independence Party, 646; Alan Dyer, Natural Law Party, 163. Conservative majority 9,412
1997 result: Laurence Robertson, Conservative, 23,859, John Sewell, Liberal Democrat, 14,625, Kelvin Tustin, Labour, 13,665. Conservative majority 9,234. Candidates 2001: Kier Dhillon, Labour, Stephen Martin, Liberal Democrat, Laurence Robertson, Conservative
1997 result: Tess Kingham, Labour, 28,943, Douglas French, Conservative, 20,684, Pitambarum Munisamy, Liberal Democrat, 6,069, Andrew Reid, Referendum, 1,482, Anthony Harris, UK Independence Party, 455, Moira Hamilton, Natural Law, 281. Labour majority
1997 result: Diana Organ, Labour, 24,203, Paul Marland, Conservative, 17,860, Anthony Lynch, Liberal Democrat, 6,165, Dominic Hopkins, Referendum, 1,624, Gerald Morgan, Independent, 218, Colin Palmer, 21st Century, 80, Stephen Porter, Independent, 34.
1997 result: Sir Michael Spicer, Conservative, 22,223, Mike Hadley, Liberal Democrat, 18,377, Neil Stone, Labour, 7,738, Sue Cameron, Green, 1,006. Conservative majority 3,846. Candidates 2001: Sir Michael Spicer, Conservative, Mike Hadley, Liberal Democrat
TODAY is the day English cricket lovers relish - the Aussies are here again. Every four years or so since the Golden Age, the land down under has sent its fiery fast bowlers, its wily spinners, its debonair batsmen - and its stonewallers - to put the
BAR steward Geoff Smith could not believe what was happening as his car ploughed through garage doors at Upton Social Club, dragging him for 50ft. Firemen had to cut Mr Smith free from his Ford Granada automatic after the accident last Sunday morning.
UPTON is gearing up to enter this year's Britain in Bloom competition with a splendid array of hanging baskets and floral displays. The hanging baskets went up last week, accompanied by an appeal for volunteers to keep them watered and dead-headed. "I
A PLAN to build a single-storey light industrial and storage unit on the site of two existing sheds at Backfields, Upton-upon-Severn, will be considered by Malvern District Council's southern area planning committee on Monday (June 4). Officers are recommending
A TEDDY bears' picnic will be held at Levant Lodge, Earls Croome, on Sunday, June 10. There will be competitions to name the teddy, choose the best-dressed teddy and tell your teddy's history, as well as a fete with tombola, skittle, ball pool, bouncy
VISITORS to Upton Tourist Information Centre tomorrow (Saturday) will be invited to taste wine from the Tiltridge Vineyard. The free tasting, from 2pm and to 4pm is part of English Wine Week. Owners Peter and Sandy Barker will give a free tour of the
THE Bishop of Worcester, the Right Reverend Dr Peter Selby, will visit Upton this weekend for a confirmation service at Upton Parish Church. The service will take place at 6.30pm on Sunday (June 3).
IT'S time for the hard facts behind the new Link Top traffic signals. Mr Horey's view from his house tells him that pedestrians at the crossing are scarce for long periods. No doubt they are. But I hope Mr Horey will appreciate that as responsible councillors
Yet again I read about arguments over the Malvern Xmas lights. Am I the only person in Malvern that feels that they are a complete waste of money anyway? They are tacky and ugly, and their style is reminiscent of the 50s, not the 21st century. I would
NONE of your readers can be unaware of the terrible threat that foot and mouth is to UK livestock farming. This threat has been shown to be even more acute in the area of rare breeds. The Rare Breed Survival Trust was established with the sole aim of
I WONDER if I am not alone in seeing the irony within your paper last week (May 11). There was an article about a home in Deblins Green for 15 stray dogs and one rabbit costing £50,00 a year to run. That's £64 a week for each dog! A few pages later we
Powick 6, New Inn, Pershore 2 POWICK have all but clinched the Worcester League Saturday Division One title after beating their main rivals. John Hodgetts was the star with four goals, the other strikes coming from Brian Craven and James Gommersall. New
I AM very disappointed that your headline article "Health Centre faces sell-off" (Malvern Gazette, May 25) presents such a negative view of the future health service developments in Malvern. I was present at the meeting on the previous Monday with Chris
ISN'T it wonderful all the ideas that come forward to spend money not yet secured for our town of Ledbury. Reading the several reports in the paper, why not put all the ideas or suggestions together as a collective lot, then divide the cash if we get
READING the letter from the ex-mayor and the best value summary reports April 2001, it is obvious what a shambles Malvern Town Council is in, with costs rocketing and planning etc out of control. The 'new' council must obviously considerably reduce the
Malvern Radar 2, F C Porto 2 AN extraordinary match to finish off Radar's season at Victoria Park last Sunday. The home side took to the field and played the whole match with just nine players after being badly let down by no less than five. Incredibly
AFTER writing to complain about the parking along Albert Road North and the difficulty I have in entering this road from Sling Lane, I now find not only are they planning to build houses on the old treasury site but also seven houses at the bottom of
SIR Paddy Ashdown became the highest profile election visitor to Malvern so far when he arrived to support the Liberal Democrat assault on the Conservative-held West Worcestershire seat. The former Lib Dem leader dropped in with party candidate Mike Hadley
COMPUTING in the community is the aim that has now been achieved at Langland's Community Centre, thanks to the work of residents. The development of a new computer room at the centre is increasing evidence that it is offering opportunities in an area
a family are doing without bricks and mortar for their new home in Putley - they are building it out of straw. For Kester Wilkinson, it is a chance to build a four-bedroom dream home for his wife and children cheaply. The construction technology was developed
A MALVERN jazz group made a presidential appearance at the Hay Festival last weekend in honour of a special visitor to the UK. Abbey Jazz were first on the menu at a gala banquet for former US President Bill Clinton, entertaining diners as they sat down
JIM Jenner has snubbed Leicester and Leeds in a bid to guide Worcester Rugby Club into the Zurich Premiership. The 29-year-old signed for the Sixways club last night despite interest from the two top-flight outfits and is now more determined than ever
A magnificent double was achieved on a beautiful afternoon at Madresfield Primary School which was hosting an invitation football and netball tournament for six small schools from around the county. After an extremely hot and hard fought contest the victors
IN their first away match of the season Manor Park men's D team played Droitwich D losing by four rubbers to two. Manor Park's top pairing Ian Elias and Colin Weldon won both their games. Their last match was a very tight affair decided by a closely contested
BUSINESSES that would like to enter a team in a Corporate Golf Day this summer and support the Springy Appeal can do so at two events. Both are being held at the Tewkesbury Park Golf & Country Club, Lincoln Green Lane, Tewkesbury. The Wooden Spoon
MEMBERS of Avon sailing Club at Chaceley Stock are celebrating having received a grant of nearly £5,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All programme. The grant will enable the group to purchase three more boats and train further instructors for
THE British RAC MSA Hillclimb Championship has got off to a late start this year, due to the foot and mouth epidemic. The first round should have been in April, but had to be postponed and eventually started at Gurston Down, near Salisbury last weekend
: Ben Affleck stars in Disney's $135m blockbuster as one corner of a wartime love triangle. Odeon, Worcester 12.30, 4.00, 7.45 UCI Merry Hill, 12.30, 4.30, 8.30 Warner Village (Thurs only 11.45, 12.45, 3.30, 4.30, 7.20, 8.30). Warner Village (11.45 Fri
Secret agents Gregori (Antonio Banderas) and Ingid Cortez (Carla Gugino) come out of retirement. Odeon, Worcester 12.00, 2.00, 4.10. UCI Merry Hill, (12.15 Not Thurs) (2.45, 5.00, 7.15 Not Tue or Thurs) Warner Village (11.15 Fri/Sat/Sun/Thurs). Malvern
Best-selling book following Bridget, a 30-year-something "singleton" turns into a screen comedy. Odeon, Worcester. 1.45, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00. UCI Merry Hill, 1.45, 4.15, 6.45, 9.45. Fri/Sat late 12.20. Warner Village (1.40, 3.55 Not Thu
THE Barbican Piano Trio returns to Cheltenham once again this week for recital six in the Pump Room Series. The trio of Gabrielle Lester on violin, Robert Max on cello and James Kirby on piano will perform Saint-Sans' Piano Trio No 1 in F, Martinu's Five
THE Cotswold Savoyards will present Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers at The Everyman in Cheltenham next week. Marco and Giuseppe, gallant gondoliers and keen Republicans, have just married their sweethearts when they are told that one of them is
HEREFORD United have signed prolific striker Scott Voice from Bilston Town in a two-year deal. Boss Graham Turner has also secured the services of defender Scott Goodwin, aged 22, from Hednesford on a 12-month contract. Voice, 26, scored more than 100
MR Margrett writes (You Say, May 18) "that a society which neglects its elderly is a society without merit". But what about the country's children? We old folk have had most of our lives already. Youngsters should take priority. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
LIKE most of your regular right-wing correspondents, H Klee of Pershore (You Say, May 28) is completely wrong with his "facts". There was no commitment to hold a referendum on capital punishment when temporary abolition was secured in 1965 for an experimental
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
OH dear. More snake-oil salesmanship from Mr Margrett as he vainly tries to put his usual euro-slant on the facts. Mr Margrett obviously would like people to think the economy begins and ends with manufacturing industry. Important though that is, it wouldn't
IN You Say on May 24, Mr Richards asks some very pertinent questions regarding the costs of providing the Perdiswell park-and-ride scheme. If I may, I would like to pose two further questions - although whether either of us will ever receive the answers
KABIR Ali marked his first appearance of the season with early wicket for Worcestershire in the Vodafone Challenge Series match against Australia which got under way at New Road today. The-up-and-coming paceman struck to remove Matthew Hayden for 20.
SOME Ledbury householders found themselves entangled in a minor bureaucratic nightmare a quarter-century ago. More than 50 residents of Elmsdale Road and Pound Meadow found themselves issued with orders from Malvern Hills District Council to change their
THE Health Service was founded in 1948. It was a wonderful achievement - free medical treatment for all our people, from all backgrounds, and has served our nation well. Then in the 1980s, the Tory Government started its policy to dismantle it. Hundreds
WE in the Conservative Party are committed to a comprehensive National Health Service which is free to all its users. Too many of us, unfortunately, experience a second-class system. Here in Redditch, we have a first-class hospital in the Alexandra and
SIX years ago, I remember a packed meeting at Redditch Town Hall where people expressed their frustration over growing waiting lists, closed wards and cancelled operations at the Alexandra Hospital. We feared the whole hospital could be closed. Today,
VOTERS in Alcester, Bidford and Studley have five candidates to choose from in the Stratford constituency. They are:
Mushtaq Hussain is married with four children and has been a Labour Party member since 1983, serving as an elected councillor on Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council since 1990. As a Labour Party member and as a councillor, he has actively participated
JOHN Maples is married to Jane and they have two children, Tom and Rose. They live in Brailes, Shipston-on-Stour. He qualified as a barrister and practised from 1965-6 before going abroad to gain international business and professional experience. He
SUSAN Juned is a biologist, gaining her MSc and PhD at the University of Birmingham, where she worked as a research scientist. She now works freelance as a consultant on environmental projects. She is married with three grown-up children, who all attended
ADULTS-only comedy comes to the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, later this month, complete with raunchy routines and plenty of bare-faced cheek. Ladies' Night tell the story of a group of men who decide to become strippers and bare all in an attempt to
MALVERN Theatre Players, the resident amateur company, is holding auditions for its latest production next week. The group is putting on The Philanthropist, a modern comedy from the pen of Christopher Hampton, who won an Oscar for his adaptation of the
Theatre June To June 2-Nobody's Perfect by Simon Williams at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £10-£18, concs £1. Box Office (01684) 892277. 1-The Courtyard Comedy Club at the Courtyard, Hereford. 8pm. £7, concs £5.50. Box Office
PLANS to use an old nursery as a store for an Evesham gas shop have been narrowly approved. Members of Wychavon District Council's planning committee voted nine to eight in favour of allowing a former plant greenhouse to be used for storage by Evesham's
HISTORY was brought to life for pupils at a Charford school with the visit of a mysterious stanger. Children's entertainer "Professor McGinty" came to Charford First School to take youngsters on a trip back in time to the Second World War. The professor
Malvern Town aim to be chasing the Banks's Brewery League title next season. Town's draw at Bromyard last Thursday meant they missed out on an equal best spot of sixth place, but Town assistant boss Richard Anson has bigger ambitions. "To me sixth or
Malvern Ramblers II v Eastnor II Eastnor lost by one wicket in the 52nd over of a very tight match at Ramblers. Eastnor opener Dave Jones (7) went in the sixth over to a sharp catch at slip, the first of M Cox's (7-61) seven wickets. Wickets continued
Worcester Nomads had at least two reasons to be proud about its activities over the weekend. First it achieved a close victory in Worcestershire Division One against Droitwich, and secondly it was able to celebrate the completion of the second stage of
WEST MALVERN v ALFRICK THE first meeting of these two clubs resulted in a win for West Malvern at Mathon Court on Bank Holiday Sunday. Being an unknown quantity, West put Alfrick into bat and with a wicket falling to Steve Daly in the first over it seemed
EASTNOR v ELMLEY CASTLE EASTNOR strolled into the group semi-final to face local rivals Colwall, in a fortnights time, in the Wadworths 6X round three group 15 match against Elmley Castle by an impressive ten wickets. The visiting batting struggled most
MALVERN RAMBLERS SUNDAY XI v CHELTENHAM SARACENS Ramblers got off to a good start with Dave Sharp and Dave Arnold putting on 60 for the first wicket. Sharp was the first to go for a patient 22. Opener Arnold was finally caught for 44 and Steve Walker
COLWALL v GOATACRE AN emphatic nine wicket win over Goatacre from Wiltshire saw Colwall collect their second league win of the season on Saturday with Dave Powell's unbeaten 69 the highlight of a good all round performance. Damien Berry dismissed both
This county league match between Barnards Green 2nd XI and Brockhampton 2nd X1 ended with a convincing victory for the Green over rivals who had finished in third place in the league last year. Expecting a close game, skipper Dick Brown, restored to fitness
BARNARDS GREEN 3RD XI v WORCESTER NOMADS PUT into bat, Nomads got off to a nervy start with Isaacs being dropped off the bowling of Jamie Longmore. However, the openers took the score to 69 before Oakley, with a solid 34 was bowled by Duncan Bell, A run
BELBROUGHTON v BARNARDS GREEN Facing an under-strength home side on a benign pitch, Green opening batsman Jez Clarke reached a sound half-century in the 16th over before Burrows clung on to a return catch. Paul Drinkwater and Phil Divito looked in little
NEWLAND v KIDDERMINSTER NEWLAND emerged easy victors thanks to two outstanding individual performances, Jabbar Riaz taking 7-52 and Chris Genever scoring an undefeated 114. On losing the toss Newland expected a long hot day in the field. Once again opening
BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, June 2 1ST XI v Cookley (Home). Meet Club 1.15pm. M Heaton, D Creese, G Glendenning, T Clarke, J Clarke, R Williams, T Williams, I Scullion, J Watson, K Golder, P Divito. Match Sponsor: S Harris Heating. 2ND XI v Cookley (Away
Hanley Castle and Upton convincingly defeated Vine CC to continue their 100 per cent start to the season. Batting first, Hanley Castle and Upton made a stuttering start, losing Andy Heath and Grant Mathews cheaply. Young came to the join Tuck at the wicket
A VITAL 24-hour helpline has been set up by British Gas to help small businesses in Worcester deal with on-site emergencies. The round-the-clock service is the first of its kind in the UK and it aims to aid businesses by getting an approved local contractor
A STOURPORT-on-Severn company has been celebrating achieving a prestigious industry standard. Helix Ltd was awarded the ISO14001 Environmental Management standard through top accreditation body SGS as a result of a new management system installed in the
Malvern Ramblers U14 v Worcester U14 A thrilling game saw Ramblers win by just two runs. Ramblers openers put on 13 until Mackichan fell to the bowling of Van Verin. Dovey was joined by Croad who scored 13, and finally Chappell who finished on 16 not
BORDESLEY residents battling against extended drinking hours at a nearby golf club have lost their battle. See Wednesday's Advertiser for details.
We asked the Hereford candidates the following questions about issues which affect the lives of everyone in the constituency. A. In light of the foot-and-mouth crisis, what action will you be taking to ensure support for the agriculture industry? B. What
Paul Keetch is a former businessman, who is married with one son. A. The Liberal Democrats produced a foot-and-mouth programme which called for £100m from the contingency fund to be made available, and called for a full inquiry into the handling of the
Virginia Taylor is a former magistrate and international business communications specialist who is married with a daughter. A. Farming is the soul of our county. If it is profitable and viable, tourism will benefit and new industry and business will invest
