CHAINWIRE found leaders Cape Hill Victoria too strong in Division Five, falling 93 runs short of a challenging total. However, the Kidderminster side's Steve Hyams (4-59) was in wicket-taking mood. Cape Hill Vic 213-6, Chainwire 120.
INSPIRED Brintons crashed 40 runs in their final three overs to help them to a shock victory over promotion-chasing Newland in Worcestershire Saturday League Division Five. The late dash guided them to 213-6 and Newland fell 36 runs short in reply with
UP to 100 Worcester schoolchildren will take up their paddles tomorrow to compete for certificates and trophies in the Worcester Bellboat Club Regatta. The club is organising races for children and teachers from local primary schools including Oldbury
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians Rugby Club triumphed over Black Boy in Bewdley Cricket Club's six-a-side tournament on Sunday. More than 10 hours after the first ball was bowled, winning captain Andy Halkon hit the winning runs to see his team take the trophy
A STRING of auction lots donated by celebrities have been secured for the Evening News-backed Acorns Summer Ball. Items up for grabs include a cricket shirt signed by Worcestershire County Cricket Club batsman Graeme Hick . Radio 4 commentator Henry Blofeld
BROADWATERS captain Phil Mullen led his Stainweld Wednesday Cricket League Division A bottom-of-the-table side to victory against previously unbeaten Netherton. Mullen hit 39 as Broadwaters beat the top side by four wickets. West Hagley moved top of the
WHEN a multi-million pound facelift was unveiled for Worcester's Lychgate centre, the general director of Russell & Dorrell never imagined it would mean the end of one of the city's most famous stores. Six new fashion outlets, a 356-space car park
A TEENAGER has died after being involved in a collision with a lorry on the Droitwich bypass near the Homebase store. Ambulance crews rushed to the accident at 1.15pm yesterday, but the teenage pedestrian was declared dead at the scene and taken to Worcestershire
A WORCESTER artist's colourful depiction of Bromsgrove High Street will feature on a sign to welcome visitors on a main road approach to the town. The five-foot high wooden framed sign, on top of a seven-foot tall single oak post, is a project that will
PUPILS at a Worcester primary school are showcasing their new musical venture with a summer concert. Musicians at Dines Green Primary School have produced a CD entitled Sun on the Green, involving a variety of tunes and musical genre. Last night the pupils
CHILDREN will be able to escape the boredom of the summer holidays and take part in subsidised activities, thanks to a play scheme at the YMCA in Worcester. The St John's centre has been given a grant by the Worcester Play Council to run a play scheme
CHILDREN at a Worcester primary school had a music lesson to remember when members of London's Philharmonia Orchestra paid them a visit. The Bozza Wind Trio took time out from the main orchestra to give Year Five pupils at Cherry Orchard Primary School
THE family of a nine-year-old girl who was indecently assaulted by a 16-year-old youth say they have had to move away from their home to "get her innocence back". The girl, now 10, suffered from nightmares for "many months" after the incidents, but her
A STOWAWAY Droitwich cat, which survived an amazing bid for freedom when he travelled from Israel to England by boat in a container, has gone missing again - this time from his home. The 18-month-old moggie hit the headlines last year when he got into
Kempsey's keen gardeners are celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee year in style. Pride of place in all of the 19 stunning gardens they are throwing open to the public will be a Jubilee rose. "We have all planted a Jubilee rose this year and are desperately
A WOMAN launched a glass attack in a nightclub after a row with a love rival, Worcester Crown Court has been told. Charlotte Owen allegedly pushed a pint glass into the face of Nicola Mosley, where it smashed and left her covered in blood. Miss Mosley
A GROUP of girls from a Worcester school proved to be too much for the boys when they beat them in a swimming contest. St Mary's Convent School girls trounced youngsters from other Catholic schools in Worcestershire during a competition organised by their
VANDALISM and wear and tear, is taking its toll on Alcester's much- used skate park. District leisure providers Avon Leisure recommended town councillors enlist the manufacturers of the park's equipment, Clever Curves, to inspect the park and provide
WORCESTERSHIRE'S bowling attack left Frizzell County Championship Division Two leaders Essex in serious trouble after the first day of their clash at Southend. Off-spinner Gareth Batty took 6-71, as the struggling hosts were all out for 197, with John
CONTAMINATION fears over foul-tasting water have forced villagers to turn off the taps and take to the bottle. Residents in Caunsall have reported a "burning" sensation from their water amid fears it has been contaminated. Chris Nicholls and Carole Lewis
A BRAVE teenager who fought back from cancer to help others has been honoured with a national award. Sixteen-year-old Vicky Garbett was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2000 and spent more than 18 months battling the disease. Vicky Garbett, who has helped
A GOVERNOR has vowed an under-achieving Kidderminster school will be "the best in town" when work has finished on a major revamp. From September Harry Cheshire High School will be known as Baxter College for Business and Enterprise as part of a £700,000
THE tourist season has got off to a disastrous start in Stourport, traders have said. Amid poor weather - and continuing gripes about a lack of toilet facilities - businesses have said the summer so far is worse than last year, when the town was still
DEFFORD and BESFORD PARISH COUNCIL: Report of meeting held on June 25: Following the imposition of the new Code of Conduct by default on June 5, Stuart Jefferies tendered his resignation as an act of protest. The chairman felt this was unfortunate but
1st (£1,000) 12653; 2nd (£100) 11284, Hanley Castle; 3rd (£50) 18264, Alfrick, Worcester.
FRIDAY, July 12: Morning, Mayor will be judging Evesham Schools in Bloom Competition. 1.30pm, Mayor and Consort to attend Prince Henry's High School Speech Day. SATURDAY, July 13: 4pm, Mayor will attend River Festival and will present Raft Race prize.
ART SOCIETY: At the June meeting Malcolm Brookes RBSA gave an appraisal of members work. The society were particularly pleased to welcome him and everyone enjoyed the evening and learned much from hearing his comments and suggestions on their paintings
THE countryside was being crippled by the demand for cheap food, according to Prince Charles who advocated the abandonment of the relentless pursuit of quantity to focus on quality when he opened the Royal Show this week. Courage, vision and determination
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the meeting held on June 24: Floodlighting of Church Tower: Awaiting a church faculty. HM The Queen's Golden Jubilee 2002: The chairman thanked councillors Dickenson and Southcott for all their hard work organising the picnic
TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD: There was a good attendance for the July meeting of the Townswomen's Guild and the chairman began by thanking Mrs Meller for deputising for her at the previous meeting. She reminded members of two forthcoming events - the Golden Jubilee
Yet again, the enjoyment of the majority of towns people & visitors has been spoilt by the minority element of mindless morons within our society. I refer of course, to the deliberate vandalism of the beautiful flower troughs along Workman Bridge.
COUGHTON Court is to provide the backdrop for a stately performance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night on Saturday, July 20. The ideal setting for the British Touring Shakespeare Company's presentation, Coughton's Tudor courtyard will become a stage for the
MARTIAL ARTS: A fitness instructor is aiming for European honours after retaining a British title in Nottingham. Drew Neal beat international stars Cory Cain and Peter Edwards to win the World Amateur Kickboxing Organisation senior adults U-79kgs trophy
THURSDAY: Birmingham: Ty's - Don Weller and Jim Mullen. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Three Blind Mice. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Blondie and Beyond. Lichfield: Beacon Park - Midnight Blue and Walsall Jazz Orchestra. RIDAY: Stourport: The Angel - Jazz
CYCLING: A Kidderminster worker blazed a trail in the West Midlands Track Championships. Richard Deeley, normally a road racer, scooped second in the individual 4,000m pursuit and third in the 20km points race. The 23-year-old, who works for Fixings and
GOLF: The Friends of the Harriers 13th annual golf day was won by FORK (Friends of Robbie Keane) led by Dr Kevin O'Connor. Derek McCluskey, Mike O'Shaughnessy and Jim Duffy were also in the four-man team against 15 other sides at Kidderminster Golf Club
Studley start their pre-season programme at Ledbury Town tomorrow, not Bromyard as stated in theis week's Advertiser.
STOURPORT angler K O'Shea used a montana to catch seven trout to 3lb at Shatterford Fishery. Another angler caught six trout to 2lb, also with a montana, while another chose a buzzer and caught six to 2.5lb. On the coarse scene, luncheonmeat was used
THERE has been good sport on all pools throughout the week with fine weights of roach, tench and individual carp to 16lb, taken on sweetcorn and meat baits. Friday Evening Open, Dragonfly Pool: Steve Pearce 50-2-8dr, Keith Parsons 45-6, Clive Munslow
A TEENAGE intruder at King Charles I High School, Kidderminster, who butted the headmaster in the face, has been sent to custody for four months by town magistrates. Paul Jennings was challenged on the school premises in May and headmaster Alan Brooks
A MAN arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of Kidderminster schoolgirl Stacey Dixon has been bailed to return to Kidderminster Police Station on Monday, July 29. The 15-year-old was missing from Tuesday, June 18 until Monday, July 1 when
A FATHER of twin babies who pleaded guilty to eight drug offences wept as he was remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court. Jason Dimmock, 31, of Fowler Place, Stourport, admitted supplying cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamine sulphate and cannabis. He also
ON WEDNESDAY there will be a contest at Brook End, draw at 9am. Members are reminded two keep nets are required at the fishery. Ron Russell was the winner at Huck's Farm with a weight of 15lb plus.
POLICE dogs were called out on a hunt for a driver who was spotted running away from the scene after crashing a stolen car. Firefighters were called to Sion Hill in Kidderminster at 6.20pm on Sunday to find a Volkswagen Golf being driven towards Wolverley
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, bridges 36-37, draw at 8am at the venue. A junior contest for club members and their families will be held on Saturday, August 17, on Wren's Nest's small pool. Names of those
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of cigarettes were stolen by ram-raiders who smashed their way into a cash and carry warehouse. Burglars targeted Booker Cash and Carry, on the Hoo Farm Industrial Estate, Kidderminster, at 12.30am on July 4. They drove a Land
THE jury trying the case of a computer engineer accused of child abuse failed to reach verdicts after deliberating for nearly five hours. Judge Michael Mott gave the prosecution at Worcester Crown Court 14 days to decide whether to stage a retrial. Geoffrey
I AM getting more and more concerned about the future of animals in this area. In my opinion a lot of people lack the proper respect for animals, most of them due to ignorance. Stories about dog attacks are being blown out of all proportion, which only
A WOMAN accused of driving her car at a former boyfriend has been cleared after reaching an agreement with police. Jenna Everley, 21, of Dunlin Drive, Kidderminster, was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. But prosecutor William Rickarby
MONKHALL, Lark Pool, Sunday: T Hyrons 30-15, D Saunders 25-7, P Cox 16-3, T Cooke 13-12, K Green 12-10. A contest has been arranged for Sunday at Larford Lakes. Meet at the venue at 6.30am, draw is at 7am, fishing 8am until 1pm.
SOME weeks ago I was admitted to the GP Unit at Kidderminster Hospital on the recommendation of my doctor . I would like to place on record my heart-felt admiration to every member of staff on this unit, who work so tirelessly with cheerfulness and great
STRAWBERRY Pool: A Andrews 6-14, M Carey 6-4, B Downing 5-2. There will be a contest on Sunday on the canal, bridges 11-12. Draw at the lock at 7.30am, park by the Watermill.
A KIDDERMINSTER man has been acting "bizarrely" since he attacked his wife, his barrister told Worcester Crown Court. On one occasion, Robert Waldron, 49, poured petrol over the living room carpet and threatened to set fire to their home. Judge Andrew
WALCOT Lake: C Orr 8-8, J Williams 2-13, N Williams 2-6, P Connolly 2-1. Triples: Orr, Williams, D Cox. The next contest is at Franche Pool on Sunday, draw 7am.
NEW players are being invited to join the ranks at Kidderminster Harriers Ladies. Last season proved successful for the team who won the West Midland Premier Division for the second successive year. They also collected the County Cup and the Hillcrest
WITH Consignia being consigned to the dustbin of history, perhaps there will be an end to the sackings and redundancies of thousands of Post Office employees? Alas, more job losses are planned, no doubt for Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley postal
WYRE Forest youngsters helped North Worcestershire Schools to record-breaking achievements at U-11s level. The team beat Walsall 3-2 to take the English Schools Football Association Regional Cup and were runners-up in the Bob Lord Trophy. They also finished
IT is fantastic news that the fountain at Witley Court will soon be flowing again (Shuttle/Times and News website, June 6). I am from Stourport and have been living in Melbourne. I was back visiting Wyre Forest last year and myself and my partner David
FC Harriers flew through to the Kidderminster Six-a-side League's cup final after beating Mistermen, Woodthorpe Wanderers and 3 Points Again. Harriers have to wait until Monday night to find out who they will play in the final which starts at 8pm. Roger
A FEW of the things you will need if you are planning to see this film are a two-litre supply of your favourite soft drink, 10 tonnes of popcorn and a strong bladder. At two hours and 20 minutes Steven Spielberg's latest creation Minority Report - apparently
A WORCESTERSHIRE FA junior team managers course for anyone aged over 16 is set for the Wyre Forest area. Brintons Chainwire is the venue for course one which takes in coaching from 9am until 5pm on Saturday, July 20, and then child protection and first
A 62 year-old Vale man charged with 17 offences of cruelty to children at a residential care home for boys made his first appearance at Gloucester Magistrates. Michael Quinlan is charged with cruelty to pupils of The Poplars, a former independent school
I RECENTLY visited the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens in Bewdley, hoping to see some additions for this Queen's Golden Jubilee year. Unfortunately, all I saw was utter desolation and neglect, with weed-infested and dying shrubs, lawn edges not trimmed, with
DETAILED plans for the relocation of Evesham Football Club from Common Road to Cheltenham Road received approval from town councillors on Monday. Councillor David Alesbury who seconded the proposal by councillor Maggie Stephenson said: "I hope they get
I WAS shocked and saddened to read in the July 4 issue of the Shuttle/Times and News the story of the blind man who was found guilty of distributing child porn. Because of his disability he was deemed vulnerable. But he had a choice. The children who
EVESHAM Marina could have a much-needed facelift after the town council approved revised plans for its redevelopment - but only just. Councillors were divided on whether to support the plans for the Kings Road site after a vote at Monday's (July 8) meeting
PETITIONS have been launched for a cinema to be built in Kidderminster, but do we really think it would prosper? I was a regular cinema-goer over the years and was not happy to see the Stourport and Kidderminster ones go. However, numbers visiting the
TV BUILDERS put a smile on the faces of two Harvington brothers when they turned their garage into a playroom. The team from DIY SOS moved in to finish off a job Jan Carne had started for her two boys, Christopher, 14, and 10-year-old Michael. The task
THE temporary supervision status imposed by the Housing Corporation on Evesham and Pershore Housing Association following an alleged fraud investigation has been lifted. Now, the EPHA has been given the all clear to apply for development grants for schemes
A PRISON officer has been treated in hospital for a suspected fractured jaw after being assaulted by a Long Lartin inmate. The Vale man was injured during an incident at the prison last Sunday evening when a number of prisoners refused to be locked into
ABOUT 300 asylum centre protestors gathered at the former RAF airfield at Throckmorton on Sunday to tie ribbons on the security perimeter fence. It was far short of the near 1,000 residents who arrived at the last demonstration, but organisers said the
FOUR members of one family are attempting to operate Hampton Ferry at Evesham for 48 hours non-stop to raise money for charity. The mayor, Councillor Diana Raphael, who has been associated with the ferry all her life, will make the first pull on Friday
A MENTAL health day centre to help prepare inmates for release is being planned as part of on going improvements to Long Lartin prison. The day centre will provide counselling and occupational therapy for inmates with mental health problems at the maximum
WORKERS had to be evacuated from a chemical store in Pershore after a drum of dilute nitric acid split. They were removed from the store for about two hours while firefighters from Pershore and Droitwich, including an environmental protection unit from
THE former KwikSave building in Port Street, Evesham, standing empty for the past six years, is set to get a face-lift. With the help of Wychavon District Council, the Market Towns Partnership and the private sector, the premises are set to open in September
MAGNIFICENT furniture from one of Worcestershire's most famous country houses has been auctioned in London. The furniture from Croome Court, near Pershore, netted a total of almost £170,000 at the auction at Christie's last Friday. The items which fetched
TWO pensioners from the Vale of Evesham may have died from asbestos poisoning, an inquest heard. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said at the hearings on Ivor Rennison and Wilfred Rollason at Worcester on July 3, that both deaths, which were unrelated
TWO Vale of Evesham parish councils are to take part in a pilot scheme set up by Worcestershire County Council enabling them to immediately rectify problems with blocked drains. Currently, parish councils have to go through the Highway Partnership Unit
RICHARD Smith has handed John Brain a major pre-season headache by expressing his desire to join Cardiff. Worcester Rugby Club's scrum-half, who enjoyed a superb debut campaign at Sixways last season, looks set to join the Arms Park club in a bid to re-ignite
WORCESTERSHIRE'S bowling attack left Frizzell County Championship Division Two leaders Essex in serious trouble after the first day of their clash at Southend. Off-spinner Gareth Batty took 6-71, as the struggling hosts were all out for 197, with John
WORCESTERSHIRE golfer John Bickerton made a dream start to the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond today. The 33-year-old Droitwich player shared the lead on three under after 11 holes, having birdied the fourth, seventh and ninth. Bickerton, who has
GEORGE Pearson has gained some consolation for just missing out on every bowler's dream by winning our Evening News/Duncan Fearnley Cricket Sales Ltd. Cricketer of the Week award. The 18-year-old seam bowler took 9-29 playing for Tenbury's second team
RICHARD Johnson brought up his half-century for the season with a comfortable victory at Worcester last night. Johnson, on Taming, won the two-and-a-half mile novice hurdle at Pitchcroft as Worcester punters enjoyed another top class evening of racing
WHILE Kidderminster Harriers first teamers have been enjoying a summer break the club has been busy with its community scheme. The Community Soccer Schools include a mini kickers for five and six-year-olds, a ground tour of the Manchester United's Old
FANS of the TV comedy Just Good Friends have the chance of seeing Vince, alias Paul Nicholas, on stage at the Malvern Theatres this week. He's starring in the comedy Snakes and Ladders with another charismatic TV actor - Ian Ogilvy - best known as the
A TEENAGER died after being in collision with a car in Crossway Green on Tuesday night. A Kidderminster Police spokesman said the 16-year-old boy, who had not been identified as the Shuttle Times and News went to press, was walking in the road at Bishops
A GLOBE-trotting biologist and Kidderminster College lecturer has received an award for his adventures across the world. Phil Seaton, who has spent more than 25 years studying orchids and their conservation, was awarded a silver medallion by the Winston
NEW players are being invited to join the ranks at Kidderminster Harriers Ladies. Last season proved successful for the team who won the West Midland Premier Division for the second successive year. They also collected the County Cup and the Hillcrest
A two-day flower, vegetable and floral art show will be held at St George's Hall, Bewdley. There will be cake and plant stalls, refreshments and a tombola. Anyone wishing to donate cans or bottles for the tombola, are asked to leave them at Bewdley Book
THERE was rush-hour chaos when a busy Kidderminster road was closed during a successful struggle to prevent a lorry shedding its load. A Volvo articulated lorry belonging to A and P Transport, based in Middleton Road, was travelling towards Worcester
Ann Griffiths from The Embroidery Shop, Tenbury Wells, showed members examples of different ways of painting on silk at the June meeting. Some members tried the art, producing pictures of flowers to take home. Members rode on the Severn Valley Railway
The highlight of the July meeting, in the village hall, was a demonstration of sugarcraft by Janet Morgan, who created a magnolia, and Annette Gulliver, who made a lifelike teddy. The ladies began their craft 14 years ago as a hobby, and after many college
Plans to create nine flats above a former Kidderminster nightclub have been re-submitted. An original application to build the flats above Time nightclub, Blackwell Street, was refused by Wyre Forest District Council last year because of noise fears.
At the meeting in June Christine Peers had brought flowers cut from her garden, which she showed to members while relating stories, ideas and advice. The flowers and greenery were then passed around the audience. Visitors are always welcome at meetings
At the June meeting Dr Barrie Davies told of his life in the medical profession. Arriving in Kidderminster in 1969, he joined a GP practice and realised the need for a service able to respond immediately to an emergency - either injury or illness - and
AN ambitious international project uniting two towns in virtual space can be explored at The Gallery, Stratford. Distance made Good explores the relationship between Stratford and its sister city Stratford in Ontario, Canada. Modelled on its English counterpart
Monday's meeting will be at a new venue - the Horsefair Community Centre - from 2pm until 4pm, when the speaker will be Adrian Orme on the subject of Reiki. New members will be welcome at the meeting. Anyone who would like to join the group's hydrotherapy
For the summer outing, members and friends visited Stokesay Castle and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. At the first of two June meetings, John Marshall described his visit to Iceland, illustrating his talk with slides. They included pictures from
RAIN or Shine Theatre Company, winners of the Buxton Festival Fringe Best Drama Award is playing three local venues with the 18th century comedy classic She Stoops to Conquer. It will be staged at Sudeley Castle on Sunday, July 7, Batsford Arboretum on
Jackie Gregory wrote "Albaraca, Albaraca", which is "thank you" in Mandinkan, the mother tongue of The Gambia. The Associated Country Women of the World received 1,475 jumpers, 130 shoeboxes and a typewriter, which are all being sent to the people of
ACTORS who can age convincingly are being sought for a new production of J. B. Priestley's classic time play Time and the Conways. The Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth is seeking actors who can be convincing at two stages in their lives, 19 years apart. The
To coincide with national Freemasonry in the Community week, freemasons from the Lodge of Hope and Charity, Kidderminster, presented a cheque for £2,001 to the Friends of St Mary's and All Saints, Kidderminster, at Evensong in the Whittall Chapel for
I HAVE just returned from a brief visit to Brussels as a part of the Health Committee's inquiry into sexual health. We met the European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Affairs, who explained the limited powers of the commission. It cannot become
COMPETITIONS organised by Gloucestershire Root Fruit and Grain Society - cancelled last year because of foot and mouth disease - have started again. Vice-chairman Robin Dale, of Manor Farm, Bourton-on-the-Hill, said entries after a year out were up, with
THE following gardens are opening in aid of the National Gardens Scheme: Sunday, July 14: St Egwins Cottage, Norton, teas and plants, 2pm to 5pm. 94, Fairfield Road, Evesham, teas, 2pm to 6pm. Holland House, Main Street, Cropthorne , teas, 2.30pm to 5pm
HOME, away (Midland Alliance fixtures unless stated) Sat Aug 11 Oldbury United 3-3 (McHugh, P Moore, M Moore pen) Tue Aug 14 STRATFORD TOWN 0-1 Sat Aug 18 KNYPERSLEY VICTORIA 3-2 (Ford pen, P Moore, Coppin) Tue Aug 21 Halesowen Harriers 1-3 (Bowen) Mon
100 years ago July 12 1902 AMY Phillips, of The Parkes, Evesham, was charged with riding a bicycle without a light at Bidford on June 24. She admitted the offence, stating that the candle she had in her lamp had burnt away. PC Sharpe gave the particulars
Harvington Hall - Round and Round the Garden Friday until Sunday. Alexandra, Birmingham - Wheels on the Bus until Saturday. Repertory, Birmingham - Wallop Mrs Cox until Saturday. Transmissions until Saturday. Crescent, Birmingham - Charley's Aunt until
CONGRATULATIONS all round for those celebrating various awards this term. It comes as no surprise that Worcestershire has an abundance of projects to celebrate. Whether they are individual awards or for the whole school, they are all something to be proud
A COUPLE are preparing to cycle the length of Britain for the future of Kemp Hospice. Mark and Sonia Hyrons, of James Road, Kidderminster, will set off on Saturday from Land's End on a 970-mile marathon that will take them to John O'Groats in just over
A BOOK chronicling a pre-war Herefordshire childhood has gone on sale to benefit Kemp Hospice. The 20-page publication, "Heaven and Earth: The Life of a Poor Country Boy", is available from the hospice's shops in Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley,
IS Peter Luff MP, recently seen protesting against the proposed asylum centre at Throckmorton, still a member of the Conservative Party which, when in government, introduced the Criminal Justice Act - an Act that was largely designed to stifle peaceful
n SO now we know in whose brilliant mind the great and wonderful Federal State of Europe - which Mr Margrett is always exhorting us to join - originated. None other than Adolf Hitler. It's disturbing to learn that Europhiles have never informed us the
THANK God the recent events of the Queen Mum's funeral, the Golden Jubilee, and England's football team have proved Great Britain - as a nation - is not yet dead. Since the days of those lies about merely trading with the European Common Market, the advent
I HAVE just read in the Evening News that Worcester City Council is about to receive a substantial grant amounting to thousands of pounds. It intends to blow the lot on improving High Street and the Deansway junction. Why? There's nothing wrong with High
WHILE Evesham Cricket Club is having an excellent season - currently topping the League by some distance - interest continues in the history of the club, with more coming to light following the recent article in the Journal. Back issues have enabled club
WORK by some leading British sculptors is on show in the gardens of Sudeley Castle until Sunday. The touring exhibition - Sculpture under English Skies - went on show at the castle from yesterday showcasing more than 80 contemporary and traditional sculptures
CHELTENHAM Library users are now able to experience wartime radio thanks to a new CD donated to the library. Listens will be able to hear digitally remastered broadcasts from the British Forces Network between 1944 and 1949. Colin Campbell, head of library
THE wartime spirit proved just the ticket for a record number of visitors to Severn Valley Railway's 1940s weekends. blitz victim Sally Harris with a caged bird. Thousands of folk donned wartime garb as the 16-mile Kidderminster to Bridgnorth line was
MOVES are under way to identify a site for a residential home for the elderly in Bidford after a report uncovered a shortage of care homes in south Warwickshire. Two sites in the village, which have not been disclosed, are under discussion by Warwickshire
I CAN safely say that I would die if I tried to become a vegetarian. The only vegetables I like are mushy peas and sweetcorn, and there are only so many satisfying meals you can make out of those. The main problem is that most greens are so tricky to
FANS of music from musicals and operas can-can enjoy a great night out at Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday at 7.30pm. Stourport Choral and Operatic Society's summer concert will feature both, as well as a performance of The Grisettes' Song, which will
ORGANISERS have declared themselves "delighted" with the roster of big names lined up for this year's Bewdley Festival. A diverse range of stars including magician Paul Daniels, feminist icon Germaine Greer, cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, Geordie band Lindisfarne
STOURPORT Brass Band provide the entertainment for the first of this summer's series of live events in Kidderminster's Brinton Park this weekend. The first of seven free "Bands in the Park" concerts is lined up for Sunday from 2.30pm until 4.30pm at the
A METAL band from Stourport are aiming at the next step on the ladder to national glory this weekend. Komanchi Tribe line up for the quarter finals of a battle of the bands competition in Wolverhampton on Sunday. The band, who are also gearing up for
Investment group 3i generated total realisations of £389m from its portfolio in the first quarter of its financial year. The group told shareholders at its annual general meeting that total investments were £240m.
The world's second biggest brewer, SABMiller, is to issue 120m shares to institutional investors in a bid to raise an estimated £600m. The move comes a day after South African Breweries completed its acquisition of Miller Brewing Company from Philip Morris
Telecoms firm Thus has stuck to its full-year targets despite forecasting that turnover for the three months to June 30 would be slightly below the £72.7m posted for the previous three months. The Glasgow-based group expects annual turnover will be up
ONE of the region's Euro MPs will be in the Faithful City tomorrow for an important fact-finding discussion with recruitment agency Manpower. Phillip Bushill-Matthews will meet bosses from recruitment agency Manpower at its St. Nicholas Street headquarters
SALFORD Priors Parish Council will be holding its monthly meeting at Salford Priors Memorial Hall next Tuesday, July 16, from 7.30pm.
A WIN may be hard to come by at the moment but Chaddesley Corbett skipper Matt Boden has been happy with the improvement shown at the Longmore club this season. Chaddesley played out their fifth draw of the campaign in Worcestershire Saturday League Division
As Mark Anderson correctly wrote in his letter last week, even in Wyre Piddle local residents were equally split over proposals to change to the road layout after the bypass. This was primarily a Wyre Piddle issue so whichever way I voted the decision
A SIX-WICKET win at on-song bottom club Lye ensured Cookley passed a firm test of character in Worcestershire Saturday League Division Two. The eighth-placed villagers had to bounce back from losing the previous week despite scoring more than 320 runs
MAY I through your paper thank all colleagues, clients and friends at Waterside Day Hospital for the lovely gifts, flowers and cards given to me on my retirement from the NHS. During my 20 years I have worked at Waterside Day Hospital I have been so proud
RESILIENT Victoria and Blakeley Hall continued their impressive turn in form with a good home win over high-flying Belbroughton in Worcestershire Saturday League Division Three. They romped home by six wickets with 11 overs to spare thanks to an unbroken
I CONGRATULATE you on including the Cracking The Code article in your letters to the editor, a very emotive subject for us golfers and I am sure you will have many replies, here is mine. 'When In Rome' For such a seasoned and respected world traveller
STONE were unable to fully recover from a terrible start as they were beaten by eight wickets at Worcester Corinthians in Worcestershire Saturday League Division Five. A probing opening spell from Abdul Kadoos (2-26) and Sajid Ali (2-24) on a poor wicket
BOTTOM side Bridewell slipped to a seven-wicket Division Five defeat at home to Hanley Castle. Bridewell 171-8, Hanley Castle 172-3.
LEADERS Cleobury Mortimer are still top of Worcestershire Saturday League Division Six despite a three-wicket loss to fellow promotion chasers Alvechurch. They were dismissed for just 118 but put up a great fight with J Griffiths claiming 6-19. Cleobury
FRIENDS of a teenager who died in a fishing accident near Worcester have told how pals desperately struggled to save him. Christopher Whitehead High School pupil Nathan Spiers is believed to have fallen into difficulties while fishing with friends in
KIDDERMINSTER'S Sunday struggle continued as they lost to Evesham by five wickets. David Hill (58), Paul Mitchell (52) and Richard Bradford (49) fired the Chester Road men to 234-7. But Evesham replied with an excellent effort to take the six points and
THE protest group opposing plans for an asylum centre at Throckmorton today launched an appeal for funds to fight the proposals. The Protest at the Asylum Centre at Throckmorton (PACT) said more than 1,000 people had already pledged financial support
A CITY centre eyesore that was seriously damaged by fire three years ago finally looks set to be redeveloped. The former Labour Club on New Street was hit by fire in July 1999 and was partly demolished after the blaze. The building had not been used as
A NEW £14m treatment centre at Kidderminster hospital has been given the blessing of health chiefs. The new Diagnostic and Treatment Centre has received the full support of West Midlands South Health Authority, which heard about the plans at a meeting
SATURDAY (2pm unless stated) BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Kidderminster v Shrewsbury (1pm) SECONDS PREMIER DIVISION Cannock v Kidderminster 2nds (1.30pm) WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Hagley v Chaddesley Corbett Chaddesley Corbett 2nds v Hagley
CASH-STRAPPED schools in Worcestershire are paying teachers higher salaries than counties which receive bigger Government grants, it emerged today. Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff said the "dynamite" figures reinforced the need for the county to be given
A WORCESTERSHIRE company is making sure schoolchildren are well-watered by donating a drinks machine. Tangerine Fish has responded to a Government call encouraging youngsters to drink more water, by handing over the vending machine. The company, based
A TEENAGE member of a Worcester gang, headed by "The Wildcat", has been locked up for the third time. The Tolladine girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, wept as magistrates sentenced her to six months' detention and training for breaching an order
Lartin LONG Lartin high-security prison is at bursting point, new Government figures have revealed. Figures show that on Tuesday night the Evesham jail had 441 inmates. The prison's official capacity is 441 - leaving no available room. The prison population
WORCESTER school pupils were taught the ins and outs of sixth form education when they attended a taster day at a city college. Pupils from high schools across the city and further afield were invited to the three-day event at Worcester Sixth Form College
MINISTERS have revealed there is still no date for the minor injuries unit at Pershore Hospital to re-open. Last week, West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer tabled a raft of Parliamentary questions about the closure of the unit on Saturday, June 1
A KIDDERMINSTER community safety worker went far beyond the call of duty when reuniting a Russian mother and her long-lost daughter. Paul Schubert, Community Safety Partnership co-ordinator for Wyre Forest, took action after receiving an e-mail from a
A GREEN man is taking up residency in Bromsgrove to encourage the town's people to use the new millennium's Royal Hunters Way walk. Known as Green Man Walking, the three-piece art work depicts a figure walking among trees, emphasising the countryside
SERVICE users at Worcestershire County Council's Three Springs day centre in Pershore are starring in a drama exhibition that helps them understand the importance of communication and how to handle everyday situations tomorrow (Friday). The centre provides
ALCESTER groups have applied for a total of more than £30,000 of district council cash. Welford Parish Council has applied for £4,000 towards a £15,090 project to replace and refurbish children's play equipment near Welford Primary School. Bidford Community
THE future may be looking brighter for Alcester's youth as volunteers continue to push for better facilities and support. Last year, town resident Bill Bailey, a former organiser of Alcester's youth club, became chairman of the Alcester Youth Project.
HARTLEBURY is in the midst of a week of employment gloom with the axe falling on nearly 60 jobs. Radiator manufacturing firm Rettig Heating, which has been on the village's trading estate for more than 12 years, finally closes its doors tomorrow after
THE wartime spirit proved just the ticket for a record number of visitors to Severn Valley Railway's 1940s weekends. blitz victim Sally Harris with a caged bird. Thousands of folk donned wartime garb as the 16-mile Kidderminster to Bridgnorth line was
A NATIONAL strike by public service workers is expected to have a big impact in Wyre Forest. The district council has warned rubbish collection and the availability of facilities at sports and leisure centres will be among the services hit. Picket lines
THOUSANDS of villagers marvelled at a royal parade and then lapped up the entertainment at Saturday's Wolverley Carnival. Brett Harrison, the licensee of the Lock Inn, on the pub float. Between 1,500 and 2,000 people turned out to watch the royal-themed
CAR parking chaos is set to hit Kidderminster trade by night and day, publicans have warned. Town licensees have joined traders in condemning the loss of 275 car parking spaces when work starts on the remainder of the £60 million Weavers' Wharf development
TWENTY eight members met for their regular meeting in the village hall. The president, Mrs Hazel Furneaux, welcomed members and gave apologies for a number who were on holiday. In the absence of the secretary, Anne Wilmot, the president read the minutes
mittee met on Monday evening under the first-time chairmanship of the new chairman David Clarke-Sykes of Hughes Close. Thanking members for their attendance (apologies had been received from the pre-school representatives and from Mr Reg Hudson) he asked
WEDNESDAY CLUB: The club met on July 3 when Mrs M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed. The trip to Forest of Dean was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the weather was ideal. Members now look forward to the river trip and cream tea on Tuesday,
Our ramble started in the picturesque village of Kemerton, where Cotswold stone buildings are complemented by thatched cottages. Conditions were ideal for walking although the grey edging to the blue sky caused some trepidation. Along our "steady" climb
A FEAST of theatrical delights from high energy musicals to serious drama has been unveiled for autumn by Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre. In a programme which lives up to the theatre's promise to offer something for everyone, the season includes a production
SUMMER events have been arranged for The Theatre, Chipping Norton, incorporating both creative and performing arts, as well as things to keep children entertained during the holidays. From Tuesday, July 30 until Friday, August 16, an exhibition of watercolours
BOWLING: Brintons bowls ace Craig Hall is to make his England debut in the U-25s Home International Bowls Championship on September 14 and 15. Kidderminster's Hall, 21, will line up at number two to Surrey star Chris Young. England are bidding to win
JUDO: Wesley Connor's run of good form continued as he won a gold medal at the Samurai Judo Club's Boys Minimon Championships along with new player Richard Baulk. Samurai star Connor battled his way through to the final of the lightest category at U-28kgs
JUDO: Two adult Samurai players made their mark at the Southern Area Senior Open at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London. Promising Paul Clarke won bronze in his category and could have done better but for illness. The more experienced Keith
SWIMMING: A below-strength Wyre Forest squad swam to fourth place in the Mercian League final on Saturday at Tamworth after a fifth-placed league finish. Forest have a record number of Midland district qualified swimmers this season and they were unable
ATHLETICS: Saturday's Stourbridge Stumble brought another success for Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club's prolific Tom Kenderdine. His victory in 34 minutes and 16 seconds was over two minutes faster than the rest of the field. Other times: Stuart
ATHLETICS: More than 300 athletes will take on Sunday's Runaround Half Marathon from Wyre Forest Visitor Centre. Hosts Amazing Feet have warned no entries will be accepted on the day.
GOLF: Alan Bishop and David Walters won the Seniors Pairs competition at Wharton Park with 32 points, eight ahead of runners-up Pat Haddon and Pauline Kimberley. Pro-Am professionals: Martin Poxon (Derby) 69 (-3), Garry Mercer (Sedgley), Ian Walley (Mickleover
GOLF: Cleobury Mortimer ladies celebrated successes both home and away recently in a busy June for their section. Kim Simm won the Straughton Salver on Captain's Weekend with team-mates Delia Kemp and Hannah Whibley successful the following weekend. Kemp
GOLF: The Churchill and Blakedown club has joined the competition for a place in the AEG Ladies' National Tournament final. The first round, a club competition, is today and the top three qualifiers earn a place at one of four divisional finals at top
PLANS to demolish a historic building to make room for new apartments got the thumbs down on Tuesday. Stourport town councillors voted by nine to four to recommend refusal for the scheme, submitted by John Martyn Construction, to take down the disused
ROWING: Tim Dorrell's Henley Royal Regatta quest did not last long with a first-round exit in the Silver Goblets and Nickalls' Challenge Cup first round. The Stourport Boat Club ace, joined by Upper Thames' M Partridge, lost in the coxswainless pairs
CHESS: Kidderminster's final results of the season included a 3.5-1.5 victory over Redditch in Worcestershire League Division Two. Individual results (Kidderminster names first): Mark Riley 0.5, G Stanton 0.5; Ken Durnell 1, G Jackson 0; Bill Pugh 1,
DOZENS of new jobs have been created by an ambitious pub refurbishment. The Brinton Arms in Bewdley Road, Stourport, opened on Tuesday with 32 staff following a two-month transformation, which cost £500,000. Previously the pub had just four workers. The
BIRMINGHAM City Ladies' debut in top flight football could be delayed for three weeks because of international call-ups. Premier League rules allow clubs to cancel fixtures if two or more players are called up for international duty. England under 19s
WEDNESDAY, Meadow: Ian Whitehouse 65-15 (peg 6), J Cooper 60-14, Adam Toal 57-5. Thursday, Meadow and Moors: Paul Foster 107-14, Whitehouse 88-8, Mark Tooze 76-1. Friday, Bank: Toal 75-15 (20), David James 53-5, Andy Newton 44-7. Summer League, 22 four-man
LARFORD Open: C Evans 69-13, S Juliff 66-3, P Briscoe 60-10, S Blunsom 50-2. Average 38.5lb per angler. The next Larford Open is on Sunday, July 21, draw 2.30pm. The first 30 names received will be able to compete. Call 01299 871735 to enter.
R CRUMPTON Memorial, fished at Stourport: Trevor Wills 6-12, Steve Oakes 5-11, Gary Owen 3-6.
ROUND three of the Summer League was fished at Hawford Pools. Stan James and Mick Scott, with 18-14 and 16-4 respectively, caught all perch. Result: Brian Dickinson 24-15 (carp), Brian Hill 22-1, Brian Rutland 19-8. Round four and the annual pairs contest
POLICE have launched an arson investigation following a fire in the hallway of a first- floor Kidderminster flat which left two women and a baby trapped. A ground-floor neighbour helped one of the women and the baby escape from the balcony by climbing
RIVER Severn, Winterdyne: K Haycock 11-5, R Evans 7-6, J Gale 5-9. On Sunday there will be a contest on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal at Stourton, Stewpony end of the Kinver Canal, Freeliners water. Anyone interested can call the secretary for
WREN'S Nest Pool: R Moule 8-6, I Perrins 5-7, A Williams 4-12. The next match will be on Sunday on the River Severn at Lickhill. Draw 8am on the BAA car park, Severn Bank caravan park.
JUNIORS, Three Crowns: W Coldrick 13-14, N Carter 12-0, S Buxton and J Hart 11-7. Seniors, Kingsnordley: L Coldrick 22-2, M Jones 17-6, S Rowe 10-1.
I WISH to report some positive feedback regarding Worcester's new hospital. My 11-month-old daughter was admitted to the Riverbank Ward and I have nothing but praise for what may have been a terrifying experience for us both. On our arrival, we easily
A MOTHER who left her 10-year-old son at home alone while she went on a trip to Liverpool has been bailed for a probation officer's report and warned she could face prison. The woman, who cannot be named, admitted two offences of child neglect. The boy
A red and white Specialize mountain bike worth more than £1,000 was stolen from a shed in Canterbury Road, Kidderminster, between June 30 and the following Wednesday.
I TOOK my dog for our usual daily walk over Springfield Park recently. This is a wonderful open area for everybody to enjoy. There is a wooden bridge over the stream for access to the park and Sion Hill estate. Some mindless vandals had cut through a
SO the traffic-calming scheme which would have provided safe routes for children to walk to St Anne's school has now been scrapped. Your lead article in the issue of June 27 says that measures targeted at key crossing points are now likely to be funded
JAM Factory: C Brown 15-15, D Mole 15-12, G Wilkes 11-14. Whitbourne is the venue for the contest on Sunday, July 21. Those taking part should meet at the Horsefair at 6.30am or 7.30am at the venue.
DESPITE being the entertainment reporter for the Shuttle/Times and News, I don't see as many of Kidderminster's bands in action as I would like. That's why I would hesitate before nominating The Amateurs as the best group in town - but suffice to say
SUNDAY'S contest: S Cleavley 29-10, D Bridgewater 28-6, R Skura 28-0. Heaviest fish: J Bellamy 10-4. The first round of the Evening points draw will be fished at Larford Lake on Sunday, 4pm.
THE recent call by the civic society for the re-use of Kidderminster's old industrial buildings was made in the knowledge that time is running out. The urgency has clearly escaped Christopher Page, who finds "amusement" in the debate (Shuttle/Times and
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Community Scheme will take to venues across the region this summer with soccer school courses for six to 14-year-olds. They include Mini Kickers sessions for five to six-year-olds, a ground tour of Manchester United's Old Trafford
A 31-YEAR-OLD Worcester man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a man's body in Bidford. The body of Michael James Kelly, aged 35, from Worcester, was discovered by a farmer in a copse off Grafton Lane, at just after noon last Thursday
SEVENTYFIVE boats from all over the country will be taking part in this weekend's Evesham's River Festival. "Our Festival has earned the reputation of being the best in the country and the programme of activities we have planned on the Avon this weekend
EVESHAM town councillors are so thrilled by the annual steam rally spectacle wending its way around the town each year that at a council meeting on Monday (8) members decided to top up their contribution to its costs from £450 to £500. Coun Andy Dyke
THE FATHER of Catrin Edwards from Honeybourne who is battling against leukaemia, is going to work in drag tomorrow to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital. It's all part of the hospital's Glad Rag Day and Alun Edwards will be doing his own thing
ENVIRONMENTAL messages to world leaders will be sent from Worcestershire following the successful Earth Summit at County Hall last Saturday (July 6). A special collage and mural was created by schoolchildren, and adult workshops drew up messages to be
SERVICE users at Worcestershire County Council's Three Springs day centre in Pershore are starring in a drama exhibition that helps them understand the importance of communication and how to handle everyday situations tomorrow (Friday). The centre provides
A 10ft high bronze statue of Eof found favour with Evesham town councillors. But at a meeting on Monday, they opposed a planning application for it to be installed in Market Square. The statue by Worcestershire-based artist, John McKenna is a project
SIXTY million pounds is to be invested by Worcestershire County Council and its partners over the next 10 years to improve access to public services by residents and businesses. E-Government Strategy approved by county Cabinet on Monday will allow access
THE DECISION by Worcestershire county councillors to close the road to all traffic through Wyre Piddle is being investigated. Today members of the Environment/Sustainability Panel were to meet to consider whether the Cabinet had departed from the principles
ANIMAL nurse Julie Irons, from Badsey, near Evesham, is ready to take on more of a starring role in a popular TV show. She has just been filmed on a trip to Egypt to try and help educate people there on how to treat animals more humanely. The week-long
DUNCAN Catterall and Nathan Round both hit half-centuries as Worcestershire's Second XI Championship clash with Glamorgan at New Road got under way a day late. Catterall hit a six and 12 fours in his 68, while Round's 59 included nine boundaries. The
CRICKET-mad youngsters are being offered the chance of summer coaching at Worcestershire's New Road ground. A Summer School for boys and girls aged 7-14 is being held at New Road, Worcester on Thurday, August 8 and Friday, August 9, and is now looking
AN exhibition running at Kidderminster Library until the end of the month aims to keep history buffs sweet. Robert Barber with one of the photographs from his exhibition at Kidderminster Library. Robert Barber, who has produced one Images of Kidderminster
A HOST of blooms will be on show when two gardens open for charity on Sunday. Arley Cottage in Upper Arley and Koi Cottage, Astley, are taking part in the National Gardens Scheme. Arley Cottage, which can be reached off the A442 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth
FIRST-TIMERS at the world's largest flower show have scooped a bronze medal. Kidderminster Horticultural Society wowed judges at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show last week with their hanging basket and window box. The society was up against 40 other
A HUSBAND and wife will be interviewed live on television tomorrow morning to share their expertise on cross-cultural marriages. Lawrence Lynch, 49, and his 33-year-old Thai wife Thapanee - who run a dating agency based in Kidderminster and Bangkok to
COME high summer, most of the wetland nature reserves are covered with tall, rank vegetation. However, on each of the reserves, tall reeds and rushes usually tower above this jungle-like tangle, where they grow together to form dense patches which sway
TWO caring children have been recognised for their kind-hearted community work. Lewis Thresh, nine, of Franche First School, and Madeleine Lown, 15, of King Charles I High School, both in Kidderminster, have received Good Citizen awards from West Mercia
THE new multi-million pound Sky Sports television deal is set to net Kidderminster Harriers a whopping six-figure cash bonanza over the next year. It is believed Harriers will make just short of £200,000 in a series of instalments before the start of
A SPIRITUALIST is giving down-to-earth help to two causes in need of salvation. Olwyn Griffiths, a clairsentience - someone who can sense "clear auras" - is donating cash to North-West Worcestershire branch of Victim Support and its witness service this
NEW signing Sean Parrish has been handed the number eight shirt in Kidderminster Harriers' squad numbers for the new season. Dean Bennett has reclaimed the number seven shirt and big defender Abdoul Sall starts at two. Full list: 1 Stuart Brock, 2 Abdou
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Community Scheme will take to venues across the region this summer with soccer school courses for six to 14-year-olds. They include Mini Kickers sessions for five to six-year-olds, a ground tour of Manchester United's Old Trafford
TWO friends who have been helping blind people for three-quarters-of-a-century have been honoured. Kath Cleeton and Edna Owen, both from Kidderminster, have clocked up 86 years between them with Kidderminster branch of Worcestershire Association for the
AN evening in aid of a Kidderminster band laid low by thieves is being staged on Tuesday. As the Shuttle/Times and News reported last month, Weak13 has had to put its first ever national tour on hold after the group had £1,000 of equipment stolen. Now
JOYRIDING on a public car park has ceased since offenders were warned they face prosecution - and risked killing someone. District councillor Brian Glass said dangerous driving on the grass overflow car park on Stourport's riverside has disappeared since
A BIRD of prey is to be given a helping hand to breed as part of a bid to reintroduce it into Britain. Sightings of ospreys at Trimpley Reservoir have prompted Severn Trent Water, electricity firm Aquila Networks and the Wildlife Trust into launching
BROADWAY parish councillors are digging their heels in over the Government's new Code of Conduct even though the deadline for signing passed last Friday. Councillors consider part of the new rules, which require them to reveal private information about
A KITTEN was rescued from a blaze which left a Kidderminster house heavily smoke-logged on Saturday. Firefighters were called to a home in Almond Avenue at 11.40am after fire broke out in the dining room area of the lounge next to the kitchen. The occupants
On June 18, Sheila Hodges described her experiences as an actor and producer with the Rose Theatre's Nonentities. Hazel Richards has left the group after more than 25 years of active membership. Sheila Ward won the competition, with an unusual commemorative
LINKS between babies being struck down with a tummy bug and repairs to a sewer pipe have been dismissed. Severn Trent Water is carrying out 15 weeks' emergency work on a collapsed sewer in Kidderminster's Marlpool Lane. Last month two tots less than a
Yoga for Eternal Youth was the subject of a talk by Rosalind Widdowson at a recent meeting. All former NHS staff are welcome to meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at the Health Centre, Bromsgrove Street, from 2pm until 4pm.
There are two rides on Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and visits Bredon Hill. The B ride will start at 9.30am and will go to Throckmorton, near Pershore. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will be welcome
Elaine Horton, from Tewkesbury, will give a talk on Aspects of Shade at Holy Innocents Community Centre at 7.30pm on Thursday, July 18. A nominal admission charge includes refreshments. Everyone will be welcome.
THIS weekend's free Sunday afternoon concert in Evesham Abbey Park features the Gloucester Excelsior Band. The concert starts at 2.30pm and finishes at around 4.30pm.
CLASSICAL music enthusiasts can enjoy a rare treat at the Shakespeare Institute, Church Street, Stratford. The masterclasses and recitals are open to the public and there is still time to enjoy the last few events. Tonight there is a students' recital
THE future of Stourport Swifts' talented winger Alex Cowley continues to be shrouded in mystery. Cowley failed to turn up for Swifts' first pre-season training session last week and is believed to want to join Redditch United. Swifts are entitled to a
Stratford Operatic Society's next big show is Crazy for You, which is scheduled for spring 2003. Auditions have been completed and SOS's press spokeswoman Maggie Scott promises there will be a wonderful line-up to support leading performers Terri Corkery
Alwyn Stanley was the demonstrator on June 24 and after the first arrangement, using a copper urn holding foliage, green chrysanthemums, arum lilies and philadelphus she demonstrated the art of Ikebana. Mrs Stanley has been learning the Japanese art for
THREE workers who have between them clocked up 141 years on one farm were honoured at the Royal Show last Thursday. The three were presented with Long Service Awards on the balcony of the Pavilion in the heart of the showground. All three are employed
THE NFU Food and Farming Roadshow will be in Stratford town centre this Friday to round off its tour of the West Midlands. The Roadshow is the spearhead of a national campaign by the NFU to close the growing information gap between the consumer and farming
THE storm over play area provision in Wyre Forest is rumbling on with Bewdley Town Council bidding to take over the running of two town sites. Wyre Forest District Council has proposed retaining four major play areas as part of an urgent drive to make
GARDENING CLUB: Last Wednesday the members of the Gardening Club enjoyed a gentle evening stroll around the garden of Mrs Jane Carr at Conderton Manor. Set on the edge of Bredon Hill the garden provided a beautiful and delightfully peaceful scene with
A COMMUNITY-SPIRITED Stoke Prior resident has donated a Union flag to replace one snatched from the village hall last month. Shaw Lane resident Max Harper decided to offer a replacement flag after his brother-in-law told him about the missing one which
PUPILS at Elgar Technology College are marking the end of what has been a transitional year for the school. It is 12 months since the school was awarded specialist status as a technology college. And what a year it has been! Walking through the building
KEMP Hospice is appealing for drivers. It is looking to recruit at least three more volunteers to ferry patients to and from the Sutton Park Road centre at about 10am and 3pm respectively. People can work days they can manage. Expenses of 35p-a-mile are
THE temporary supervision status imposed by the Housing Corporation on Evesham and Pershore Housing Association following an alleged fraud investigation has been lifted. Now, the EPHA has been given the all clear to apply for development grants for schemes
THE sky above Elmley Castle was filled with balloons when the village first school held its annual fete. The balloon race was just one of many events held at the fete, which took place last Saturday. Pupils at the school also showed what they could do
NO doubt, many will accuse President Bush of isolationism as a result of his refusal to accept the International Criminal Court. However, the people of Britain would do well to oppose this institution. The court is almost certainly one of the first steps
I HAVE to agree with Coun Paul Denham's reported comments in this paper on the shortage of NHS dentists, brought about by his Government's under-funding. This is a situation that has resulted in many fine dental practices facing a major decision in restructuring
I HAVE just read in the Evening News that Worcester City Council is about to receive a substantial grant amounting to thousands of pounds. It intends to blow the lot on improving High Street and the Deansway junction. Why? There's nothing wrong with High
