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Wyre Forest Foster Care Association: Mary Rollings, 3 Cavendish Drive, Kidderminster (01562 631560).

Kidderminster: Crown House, Bull Ring, Kidderminster (01562 620100).

Goods Vehicle Testing Station: Worcester Road, Summerfield, Kidderminster (01562 745857).

Severn Trent: Severn Trent plc Headquarters, 2297 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham (0121 722 4000); out of hours leakline (0800 783 4444), Customer contact centre (0845 750 0500).

League of Friends of Kidderminster Hospitals: Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 67653).

Kidderminster Hospital Radio: Kidderminster Hospital, Franchise Street, Kidderminster (01562 515698).

Stone 6, Evesham 1 DESPITE travelling to North Staffordshire full of confidence, Evesham were well beaten in Saturday's Coaching Solutions West Midlands Premier League clash. The game started badly after ten minutes when the visitors lost captain Martin

Bretforton 4, Cirencester 0 THE opening 20 minutes of Saturday's league match proved to be fairly even. Good work from Sophie Cor-bett, Lisa Workman, Julie Hall and Gilly Wright caused the Cirencester defence a number of problems. A short corner proved

Badsey Ladies 1, Camp Hill 1 BADSEY put together a much improved performance in their second Worcestershire League second division outing following the previous week's disappointing result at Worcester. Due to lack of available slots at Evesham, Badsey

DIRECTOR Peter Mimmack stated he wished to create a "fresh, visual, psychological, theatrical and dynamic perspective" with his version of this popular Shakespeare play. And he certainly achieved his aim in a thoroughly enjoyable version of the play that

Pershore III 5, Kidderminster III 4. PERSHORE took the lead with a goal for the scrapbooks as Tom Handley passed to youngest son Gra-ham who sent a glorious 40-yard pass to elder brother Anthony who finished with aplomb! Steve Mears made it 2-0 with a

IT was great to see the young folk of Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society's youth section (KODYS) so obviously enjoying themselves while entertaining us last week. This was a shortened version of the Gilbert and Sullivan favourite, but most of

IT is not every day a stately home opens its grounds to host a live music festival so I had to satisfy my curiosity when the wild child of jazz came a knockin'. I was not disappointed. We were treated to a host of timeless classic like I Get a Kick out

Multiple Sclerosis Society, Wyre Forest Branch: 14 Imperial Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 745736).

Muscular Dystrophy Kidderminster Branch: T. Chipp, Secretary, Myln Awelon, Titton, Stourport (01299 879676).

Kidderminster and District: Della (01562 863045 General inquiries). Kidderminster Ante-natal Classes: Jo Marshall (01299 404131).

POSTERS and videos highlighting issues facing mental health sufferers were due to be on display at a special open day in Worcester today. The event has been organised to mark today's National Occupational Therapy day and there was also chance to take

National Osteoporosis Society Kidderminster Supporters Group: Mrs Brenda Ford (01562 884138).

ONE hundred and fifty years ago, what could reasonably be argued to be the single most famous action by the British Army took place. On October 25, 1854, 673 officers and men of the Light Brigade, the cream of the British cavalry regiments, charged for

ANYONE who did not enjoy Saturday's concert must be very hard to please. We enjoyed a relaxed evening of music-making, featuring not only our Valentines, but the Blaenavon Male Choir, Russell Painter and Jonathan French. The men did well to get through

A NEW specialist eye unit has opened at a Worcestershire treatment centre - promising quicker and better treatment for patients. The unit at Kidderminster Treatment Centre, which is used by people across the county, brings together cataract surgery and

A GREAT, great grandmother with more than 40 grandchildren, is celebrating her 100th birthday with not one, but two parties. Winifred Oliver, who has lived in and around Worcester for more than 60 years was due to celebrate with friends at the Cranham

A CHARITABLE couple are putting on their running shoes to raise much-needed cash for the Breast Cancer Campaign. Jayne and Richard Redfern, from Hope Lane, Clifton upon Teme, will be heading south on Sunday to join thousands of other runners on the Great

THERE were so many twists and turns in this play I think the audience were almost as mentally tired as Dennis Beasley looked at the end of his marathon performance. Hats off to Mr Beasley, who rarely faltered, and was only prompted once, during his often

PEOPLE could soon know where to buy goods bought from the world's poorest farmers at a fair price. Since Malvern gained fair trade status last October, there has been a campaign to raise the profile of such goods. Now Malvern's Fair Trade Group is proposing

Samaritans: (08457 909090). Worcestershire Samaritans: (01905 21121).

THIS country pub near Telford was "the" place to be for any self-respecting indie fan last Thursday night when Babyshambles came to the Midlands for a hastily arranged and very secret gig. If you don't know, Babyshambles is the side-project of Libertines

JUDITH Standing forsook her usual position as musical director to take the title part in this happy musical, handing over her baton to Tim Hackett. Claire Worboys also stepped over the footlights, as director and choreographer. When I say Judith appeared

Kidderminster Dysphasic Support: Mrs J. Baldwin (01562 827511). Wyre Forest Stroke Club: Age Concern, Tulip Tree Centre, Castle Road, Kidderminster (01562 827788).

THE "men in red" are on top form in this, their centenary year, and made a super start to their concert season, the high spot of which will be their concert in Symphony Hall on June 19. We were treated to some popular items such as Cwm Rhonda, the gentle

THE end of the month of August is always a sad time of year. To me, it signifies the turning of the season and the end of summertime. Despite this year's more than average wet and windy summer, I will still miss the warmth of the sun, the vibrant summer

Adopting and Fostering information: Worcestershire County Council (0800 028 2158).

MONEY to fund innovative ideas is available for Tenbury and Teme Valley under 35 year-olds keen to start up a business. The cash can be used for start-up tools, equipment and plant, help with marketing and planning or buy computer equipment for a non-agricultural

Wyre Forest Branch: Vincent Taylor, 1 Rectory Lane, Rock (01299 832202).

TENBURY Agricultural Society - and the 145 year-old Tenbury Show - are to continue, despite the sale of the site where the group's offices are situated. Fears for the society's future arose following the sale of Brightwell's auction yard but, following

Kidderminster and District Roadpeace Group: Rosemary Dalley (0208 838 5102); Helpline (0845 4500 355). North West Worcestershire: 4 Broomfield Green, Kidderminster (01562 743900) fax 01562 66416.

AS two more candidates threw their hats into the ring this week, Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor has given the strongest indication yet that he will contest his seat at the next General Election. The retired hospital consultant has remained tight-lipped

By Jen Green A DEAL to end the ongoing wrangle between Tenbury Tennis Club and the town council is being brokered by the National Association of Local Council's (NALC). The long-running row kicked off over a 33% increase in rental charges for the tennis

By Jen Green A "LUDICROUS" idea to change Tenbury Wells's name in a move to attract visitors has been resoundingly rebuffed. The suggestion - to name the town Tenbury-on-Teme - came from town centre manager Anthony Collis and was discussed at a recent

Cleobury Voluntary Car Service: Janet Moss (01299 27135). Toc H Thumb a Lift: Janet Moss (01299 27135), Vincent Taylor, 1 Rectory Lane, Rock (01299 832202). Wyre Forest Volunteer Bureau: 84 Franche Road, Kidderminster (01562 862757).

KIDDERMINSTER Operatic and Dramatic Society have come up with another winner. Damon Runyan's story of gamblers, Sky Masterson who falls for Salvation Army Captain Sarah Brown, and Nathan Detroit who has been promising to marry Adelaide for 14 years, is

Blake Marsh in Kidderminster has had a troubled history. At one time, it was fondly remembered by many older residents as an extensive area of wetland. Unfortunately, a large area of this marshland habitat was lost when it was in filled in to create additional

Wyre Forest Widows and Widowers: Gill Barth (01562 60501) or Ann Payton (01299 403078).

THEY were dancing in the aisles (literally) as this new musical based on the hit 1980s film starring Kevin Bacon hit the stage at the Alexandra Theatre. The all-singing, all-dancing show - like a mixture of Fame and Grease - followed the story of Ren

1st Kidderminster: Stephen Bentham, Milton Hall, Kidderminster (01562 630471). 2nd Kidderminster: Stephen Howles, HQ Trinity Methodist (01562 748678).

TOP Gun becomes Shogun in this epic tale of honour and conflict between eastern and western cultures. Tom Cruise stars as American soldier Nathan Algreb who is headhunted by the Japanese Emperor to defeat the country's Samurai warriors so an arms treaty

ONE of Wyre Forest district's most impressive birds has to be the grey heron. When standing, this bird has a stature of nearly a metre and when in flight its wing span is nearly two metres which quite easily dwarfs our district's biggest bird of prey,

KERBSIDE recycling will not be expanded to cover nearly every home in Wyre Forest after councillors refused Government cash, claiming the scheme was unpopular enough already. About 4,900 homes will continue to be excluded from the controversial system

1st Kidderminster: Mrs Bentham, Milton Hall, Kidderminster (01562 630471). 2nd Kidderminster: Mrs J Jones, HQ Trinity Methodist, (01562 67819).

NEIL Simon's glorious dialogue is given a brilliant interpretation by the Nonentities this week. The story of the two lads who are left with their irascible grandma and child-like aunt while their father tries to make some money, is brought to life with

IN Britain we have six species of native reptiles. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss and needless persecution all of these species are in decline and are in desperate need of conservation help if they are going to continue to survive. In the Wyre Forest

District Commissioner For Stourport, Wilden and Hartlebury: Geraldine Sunderland (01562 631452). District Commissioner For Bewdley: Sheree Johnson (01299 400821). Division Commissioner for Kidderminster: Sue Clifton (01562 745870).

IT is little wonder this movie, which charts the effects of the American Civil War on a group of people whose lives are intertwined by love, desperation and sheer hopelessness, has been nominated for 13 BAFTAs and is expected to shine at the Oscars. Boasting

FORMER Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper Darren Steadman, due to be sentenced at Worcester Crown Court for fraud, is being investigated by two other police forces, it has been revealed. Steadman, who has admitted dishonestly retaining nearly £1 million

District Commissioner For Bewdley: Chris Reynolds (01299 824833). District Commissioner For Stourport, Tenbury and Witley: Chris Reynolds (01299 824833). Scouts, Air Scouts, Sea Scouts, Beavers & Venture Scouts Kidderminster: District Commisioner,

DIESEL trains took centre stage for a change at the Severn Valley Railway at the weekend. The 18-mile heritage line is best known for steam, but it also caters for all kinds of railway and transport afficionados and its annual three-day Diesel Gala is

LORRY drivers from Kidderminster were among a group of nine truckers to be awarded a total of more than £30,000 after losing their jobs following the controversial transfer of a contract to another haulage firm. The awards were approved at a Birmingham

IT must have been quite a few years ago when I first came across the remains of the old Second World War American army hospital's water tower on Burlish Top. At that time, it was just possible to make out the square outline of the foundations, the rest

Cleobury Youth Forum: Irene Stelfox, Ludlow Youth Office (01584 874723). Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs: Shires Farm, Hawford (01905 620064). Wyre Forest Watch for 8-13 year-olds: Chris Doncaster (01562 745550). Young Enterprise, Wyre

NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT Midland Concert Orchestra Town Hall, Kidderminster THIS super concert has certainly become part of my New Year celebrations, but I was surprised at the number of empty seats - perhaps the inclement weather put people off, but they

WHERE can you find foxes and tigers living in harmony together on just one nature reserve? Well, it is true there cannot be many places and even when you stretch this a bit, with tiger referring to tiger beetles and foxes referring to foxgloves, there

Kidderminster Youth House & Life Skills: Bromgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 752711). Youth Zone: Kidderminster Youth Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 829135 or 752711). Worcestershire Youth Service: Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove

I ALWAYS feel that the months of May and June are important times in the calendar of a Ranger looking after wetland areas. It is at this time of year that the results of the previous year's management can be most clearly seen as the spring and early summer

ALL of us in Wyre Forest district have a new way of getting rid of our waste this year. No longer is it just the few environment conscious individuals who regularly recycle their waste, for the district council's new curbside collection has brought this

A SECOND Wyre Forest animal lover has warned that horses and their riders are at risk of being killed by runaway cars crashing off roads and into fields. Tracey Smith said lives were in danger at land off Lickhill Stables in Lickhill Road, Stourport,

IT was all smiles for proud mums who collected their prizes in the highly successful Wyre Forest Baby of the Year competition. The contest, run by the Shuttle/Times and News in conjunction with Kidderminster's Swan shopping centre and Tippers picture

PART of my job as a ranger with Wyre Forest District Council is to share my knowledge, experience and enthusiasm of the natural world with others. Much of this work involves educating the district's children and even now, after 13 years, I still get a

FEARS that the solemnity of proceedings in a Kidderminster judges' chambers may be disturbed by the smell of curry wafting in have prompted complaints about a new Indian takeaway. Councillors have given the go-ahead for a Tandoori takeaway in former offices

A STOURPORT woman has come to the rescue of patients with cold feet at Kemp Hospice by socking it to them - in the nicest possible way. Mary Landon, of Great Western Way, has been knitting bed socks for Kemp patients who suffer from cold feet and has

HAVING spent most of the week at the end of March decorating I found myself with a free day. It was promising to be a gloriously warm spring day so I made the decision to indulge myself in a long walk to see what wildlife came my way. I have often done

Castle Farm Livery: Whitehouse Farm, Ismere, Kidderminster (01562 700003 or 07976 178039). Lea Castle Equestrian Centre: Wolverley Road, Kidderminster (01562 850088).

AS March blends into April spring slowly starts to unfold. The wetlands have been the first to respond to the sun's warming rays with new growth starting to come through. The first flowers have even started to open, with the most striking of these being

HARRIERS' Welsh dragon Lee Jenkins is convinced the atmosphere in the Aggb-orough dressing room is as positive as ever despite their precarious position in League Two. The Pontypool-born midfielder insists there is still plenty of banter flying around

DISABILITY ADVICE: DIAL South Worcestershire will have a member of staff at the Evesham Community Contact Centre, Abbey Road, on Monday from 10am to noon. They will be providing a free and confidential advice session for anyone who needs help dealing

PARISH COUNCIL: Appearance of Pavilion: It was agreed that coun Stephens would look into suitable shrubs to soften the exterior of the pavilion. Parish Plan: The chairman had approached nearly a dozen people in the village asking them to participate in

ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY: Shipston Arts and Crafts Society met at the Townsend Hall when Pat Sandford announced an art course at Stow entitled Art in Context. Members interested in demonstrating or taking part in workshops at Southam should see Pat for

THE Proculture Group based at Knowle Hill, Evesham, is heading for reorganisation and redirection. Proculture (Holdings) Ltd., the owner of the wholesale nurseries Proculture Plants Ltd, Knowle Hill, has sold the mail order plant and chrysanthemum business

VILLAGE VOICES: The team asked by the parish council to undertake a Village Appraisal in 2001, has continued its work by forwarding the information gathered and alerting those in authorities to the need for action, or working with them to find a solution

GARDENING CLUB: The September meeting was an entertaining talk by Wolff Wahle entitled My Garden. From having no idea about gardening at all, in a very short space of time, Wolff transformed his relatively small back garden in Evesham and opened it to

LAST week I was fortunate enough to spend some time working on Hurcott Pools and Wood nature reserve. My chief job there was to adjust the fish stocks in the main pool. Hurcott pool has very shallow water with high levels of nutrients and a very silty

ON seeing a black coloured bird it may be tempting to assume it is a crow, but there are at least five different common birds it could possibly be in the Wyre Forest district. Firstly, it could be a blackbird. These may have similar colouring and feed

THE first event after the holidays found the Young Rangers feeling heavy after eating too much, so it was time for some exercise. The walk started off on a cold day in Habberley Valley, with muddy conditions underfoot. After walking for 10 minutes, the

THE evening before I had gone for a stroll on Hartlebury Common, and once away from the glare of the worst of the street lights, I had taken a moment to stop and stare up into the clear skies. The sky was a mass of tiny stars, but the most striking sight

Areley Kings Players: Bev Haywood (01905 621417). Cleobury Players: Mrs M Cartwright, Secretary, 11 Lower Street, Cleobury (01299 270725). Cleobury Youth Drama: Mrs M Cartwright (01299 270725). Cookley Amateur Dramatic Society: Karen Baldwin (01562 851082

Bell Inn Brass Band: Iain Caldwell, Chairman, Bell Inn, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270305). Muller Cleobury Mortimer Band: Mrs S. Wilcox, 9 Simon Evans Close, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270560). Stourport Brass Band: H. Fishbourne, 5 Croome Close, Drakes

Severn Scribes: Pam Thew (01562 752570).

Wyre Forest Community Circus: Mr S. Grainger (07970 107845).

Frank Freeman: 5a Lower Mill Street, Kidderminster (01562 824118). Severnside School of Dancing: Mrs J. M. Campbell, Principal, Heathfield, Habberley Road, Wribbenhall, Bewdley (01299 400633). Splinters Dance Studio: Jane Bennett, Principal (01562 755592

I would like to respond to Eric Jones' letter in the Journal on September 30th. As a responsible dog owner I do take the points raised, however how does Mr Jones think licences will be policed as it is exactly the type of owner who would not bother to

Bewdley Festival: Jenny Paddock, Festival Director, 30 Gardners Meadow, Bewdley (01299 402404). Cleobury Millennium Festival Committee: Secretary, Mrs C. Bills, Walford's Bridge, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270249).

Bewdley String Ensemble: Mrs R. Greenwood, 8 Birch Tree Road, Bewdley (01299 402513). Classical Music Society: Vice Chairman, Von Stewart (01562 755990). Midland Gershwin-Mayerl Society: Terry Wilkinson, 191 Sutton Park Road, Kidderminster (01562 751527

MUCH is written about and made of the horrors contained in Titus Andronicus. Rape, mutilation, cannibalism and murder have deterred many - and indeed this reviewer until now. It was with genuine trepidation that I sat before the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Cranes School of Music: 27 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster (01562 825262). The Music Room: Top Floor, Paddington House, New Road, Kidderminster (01562 515060).

Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra: Stella Baston (01562 863503). West Midland Light Orchestra: Mary Le Breuilly (0121 449 3060).

FORMER professional dancer Denise Churchett was obviously in her element as Mavis, the dance teacher in Richard Harris's gentle comedy. A group of ladies, and one man, who each have problems in their lives, try to put their cares behind them for just

Meditations, Kidderminster Library, until September 20 VIBRANT colours and contrasting brush strokes allow Paul Langford's thought-provoking art exhibition Meditations to live up to its name. The Birmingham artist's collection of acrylics and oils on

SO there I was, sat slurping my bubble gum flavour slush puppie and donning my 3D glasses - yes, it was time to pretend to be a six-year-old again. The Cortez Family are at it again, saving the world, only this time they have to do it from inside a virtual

Wyre Forest Sugarcraft Guild: Secretary Mrs W. Carolan, 16 Bishop Street, Stourport (01299 826393).

THE visionary director of the first two Terminator films - who also struck gold with Aliens and Titanic - jumped ship (excuse the pun) for the third instalment of the series and his absence shows. Yet although James Cameron's skill for pace, action and

Cleobury Writers' Circle: Mrs M Cartwright, 11 Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270725). Kidderminster and District Writers' Circle: Secretary Wendy Williams, 71 Coniston Way, Bewdley (01299 402912).

CHARLIE and Jamie are two advertising gurus with major hang-ups: they are spending too much time at work and not enough at play (with their kids). So, when their latest campaign "Veggio's-the vegetable cereal kids love to eat!" falls flat, losing them

JOHN Alderton and Pauline Collins are starring in the next major production at Malvern, running next week And the popular husband and wife acting couple will be joined by their daughter Kate Alderton in a world premiere of a new Richard Harris play, Going

A COUPLE of new takes on some best-loved Shakespeare stories are appearing on stage locally this week. In Tewkesbury on Tuesday, international touring theatre company Volcano brings The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy (of Romeo and Juliet), into

FOR all you Jim Carey fans out there who, like me, have been disappointed with his films of late - your prayers have been answered. Bruce Almighty is his best work since Dumb and Dumber and Ace Ventura. Yes, the rubber-faced madman is on back top form

THE latest offering from Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Youth Section was packed with nostalgia for older members of the audience, but must have seemed strange to the youngsters on stage, as the songs were a far cry from today's music scene. In a

St Mary's Church, Kidderminster. DURING the first few items sung by the choir, I wondered why they didn't sound right. Then I realised - the acoustics in St Mary's Church are nowhere near as good as in Kidderminster Town Hall, where I usually hear our

MOVE over Skippy, there's a new marsupial in town - Kangaroo Jack. This is a fun movie with non-stop action and side-splitting laughs for little and big kids alike. The plot of this outback adventure sees two lifelong best friends (Charlie and Louis)

THE Wyre Forest Group of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust presented this concert in association with the Midland Gershwin Mayerl Society. The irrepressible Guy Rowland and popular pianists Janine Smith and Michael Jones are always welcome visitors and there

Miss Saigon Birmingham Hippodrome Until September 6 Cameron Mackintosh's critically acclaimed musical hit the Hippodrome on Tuesday night and proved it was well worth the hype. The ultimate tragic love story, with a breathtaking musical score, Miss Saigon

THIS Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece is packed with familiar songs, such as People Will Say We're In Love, and All er Nuthin', and from the opening notes of Oh What a Beautiful Morning I knew Darren Richards's production was going to be good. Despite

VANDALS who axed trees in a Stourport park have been branded as "despicable". Two trees, including an oak along with a large established bush lovingly pruned by parks staff for many years, were chopped down last weekend. Bill Jones, a Wyre Forest district

STOURPORT Choral and Operatic Society's spring concert comprised songs from musicals, such as The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Carousel and Oklahoma!. Knowing all these shows well, I could picture the characters when every song was performed

THE only prize that has, so far, eluded this talented group at Worcestershire Theatre Festival, is the one for an original play, so Vicky Bagnall and Jane Finch have written one. They not only wrote Home Front, but directed it as well, and if this doesn't

Flash Bang Wallop! what a show by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society. Half a Sixpence tells the story of HG Wells's eponymous hero, Arthur Kipps, who goes from rags to riches and almost back again, losing sight along the way of what is really

AFTER the decidedly ropey American accents in Glengarry Glen Ross, The Nonentities went from the ridiculous to the sublime in their latest production. But there is far more to recommend The Beauty Queen of Leenane than just the convincing Irish inflections

A DECISION to throw out plans for a mobile telephone mast in Stourport has been hailed as a "triumph of local opposition over big business". The plan for the mast by T-Mobile, which had provoked a storm of protest from local residents, was turned down

The story of Frank Abagnale Jr shows that teenagers really can make their dreams come true - as a Pan Am airline pilot, hospital doctor or qualified lawyer. The smooth-talking schoolboy just skips through the film, one step ahead of his FBI pursuers,

THE band made a shaky start to this concert in aid of the Kidderminster Mayor's charity fund, making an error at the end of the National Anthem, and they didn't appear to know how to end Olympic Fanfare and Theme by John Williams. However, they settled

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after receiving reports of fighting in the street in Stourport. Two 15-year-old males were arrested for affray and later released on police bail following an incident in Lombard Street at 4.45pm on September 18. PC Andrew

STOURPORT Hockey Club are joint bottom of the National Hockey League Premier Two table after their dismal start to the season continued with a second successive setback. Phil Lashford's men followed up their 3-2 opening day defeat to East Grinstead with

JIM's Gym A sta-rted the Kidder-minster Table Tennis League with a 6-4 loss to RB Iron. Results: Harriers A 10, Jims Gym C 0; Bewdley 8, Falcons 2; Baggeri-dge 6, Harriers B 4; Wordsley 0, Jims Gym B 10; Bewdley CC 5, Harriers 5; Harriers B 7, Falcons

STOURPORT'S Chris Morris set a new course record when he stormed to victory in the Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club's hill climb championships on the steep slopes of Shelsley Bea-uchamp on Sunday. The club rider was in a class of his own as he completed

STOURPORT kickboxer Shaun Bradley is set for a bright future in the sport after making it to the quarter-finals of his first ever world championships. Bradley, 15, trains at Stourport UK Kick-boxing Club and progressed to the last eight of the event near

TOM Kenderdine won the latest round of the Worcestershire Multi-Terrain series, the Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club racer completing the tough course with a margin of two minutes 40 seconds. Kenderdine powered through ploughed fields and hills

KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club B started the Wolverhampton League Second Division with a 3.5-2.5 win at Lichfield B. Individual results (Kidder-minster first): Mark Riley 0, B Homewood 1; Peter Kitchen 0.5, A Giles 0.5; John Varilone 0.5, D Short 0.5; Mike

STAFF at a Worcester store have been enjoying all things pink to raise cash for women with breast cancer. Boots, in the High Street, has been giving free mini makeovers and painting customers nails pink to show its support for Breast Cancer Awareness

THE "unacceptable" shortage of rehabilitation places for drug addicts in Worcestershire would end under a Conservative Government, the party said yesterday. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff welcomed shadow Home Secretary David Davis's announcement that

ENGINEERS are to cut back the High Street redevelopment to ensure it is finished by Remembrance Sunday. About 75 yards of the £1.3m scheme will be left untouched when workmen finish in mid-November. The rest of the project will have to be completed next

A DEATH threat on Worcester MP Michael Foster expired last night. The Evening News reported on Tuesday that the MP had been given three weeks to live by a pro-hunt demonstrator on Wednesday, September 15 - the day the Hunting Bill was voted on in the

POLICE say a missing Upton-upon-Severn man - nicknamed Spud - may have been spotted in Weston-Super-Mare. Richard Prothero , aged 51, went missing on Sunday, October 2, from his home in Holly Green, Upton. The possible sighting occurred on Tuesday in

FOLLOWING the euphoria of back-to-back wins in the Southern League Division One West, it was back to reality for Stourport Swifts as they collected just a solitary point from a tough Bank Holiday programme. An impressive Brackley Town were held to a 1

POLICE are hunting thieves who grabbed an angler's prized collection of fishing tackle from his car. The £1,700 haul was taken from a Ford Mondeo parked on the Walshes Estate, Stourport, when the back window was smashed sometime between 8pm on Monday

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving a motorbike and white Volkswagen Polo. The incident occurred on Tuesday at 4.55pm, in Hindlip Lane, near the junction with Blackpole Road, Blackpole, Worcester. The motorcyclist was taken to

I APPLAUD Councillor Marcus Hart for admitting that the Tories are not going to reintroduce weekly wheelie bin collections. (Letters, September 30) However, I cannot help feeling he has been set up as the "fall guy" in this issue. To merely announce such

ELDERLY Wyre Forest residents are being urged to keep their doors locked after a woman in her 80s had her purse stolen by a man pretending to repair burst pipes. The pensioner found the man in her Shrubbery Street home after hearing a noise last Wednesday

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of equestrian equipment have been recovered by police in Droitwich. The equipment was found after police went to a house in Church Lane, Droitwich on Sunday, to arrest a man and woman on suspicion of attempting to steal horse

RESIDENTS in Droitwich who have failed to return electoral registration forms are being accused of needlessly costing taxpayers thousands of pounds. Wychavon District Council has spent £7,500 sending out reminders to residents to return their forms, which

Friday Afternoon Open, Dragonly: Ricky Keenan 74-10, Lee Fox 48-4, John Nott 45-9. Sunday Morning, Queens Head AC, Dragonfly: Ray Collins 36-8, Dean Taylor 28-8, Tommy Taylor 28-4. To book for the Friday Afternoon Open, draw 1.30pm, telephone 01562 777406

Catches on the Masters Lake include a 6lb trout taken on a green buzzer and two trout to 4lb 8oz caught with a baby doll. A booby lured five trout to 2lb 8oz for an angler on the Stella, while a Worcester angler took five trout to 2lb 8oz on an imitation

IT is with disappointment that I read Jamie Shaw's letter (Shuttle/Times and News, September 23) regarding Stourport Relief Road. It infers that only he and a fellow colleague wrote to the county council over the matter and this is quite untrue. I am

A JUDGE adjourned a hearing at Worcester Crown Court so that the victim of a handbag snatch in Kidderminster could give evidence on a video link. Marc Griffiths, aged 21, of Walter Nash Road, Birchen Coppice, Kidderminster, had just pleaded guilty to

I AM writing to let readers know about a wonderful course which is starting very soon. It is called the Expert Patient Programme and it is free to anyone suffering long-term physical ill-health. The volunteer tutors are all fellow sufferers, and it is

AFTER missing out in one FA competition, Evesham United embark on another one on Saturday when they visit Ashford Town in the preliminary round. Again, there's plenty of cash up for grabs with this weekend's victors collecting £1,000 and earning a first

THIEVES made off with items ranging from alloy wheels to fog lights as they blitzed a Kidderminster car dealership forecourt. Phoenix Motors, on Worcester Road, was targeted by the thieves, overnight between Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19. The

EVESHAM United youth team player Darren Knurek has been sel-ected for the Worcestershire FA Under-18 squad. The teenager is in a squad of 18 youngsters that will travel to Lin-colnshire on Sunday for a Midland Youth Championships clash. The match, the

Rowley Coppice: P Walker 24-10, A Williams 11-7, B Hudson 6-2. On Sunday, October 17, a match will be held at Strawberry Pool, draw at 8am.

DIVISION Four newcomers Gate Inn came from behind to earn their first Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League points of the season. Playing fellow new boys Lenches Lions, the Gate trailed at the interval despite an Allen goal. Lions led through White and

I WOULD like to thank the two kind young ladies who picked me up off the floor in Mason Road, Kidderminster, on Sunday morning, September 25. Having fallen flat on my face, they took me to Primary Care, where my cuts and bruises were seen to. I am sorry

Littleton 1, Northfield Tn 0 LITTLETON maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a hard-fought victory over Saturday's visitors. The hosts had the advantage of a strong wind in the first half and almost took the lead in the first minute but a

A JAMIE Hart treble ensured Bewdley Town's 4-1 West Midlands Division One victory over Wyrley Rangers. Lewis Pountney, Sam Pountney, Ben McCloughlan, Ben Drewe, Tom Stewart and Neil Turford all returned to the squad, but manager Craig Payton kept the

PERSHORE Town recorded their best win of a troubled start to the Midland Combination Premier Division campaign when defeating Pilkington XXX 5-1 last Saturday. Town, who gave debuts to ex-Malvern Town pair goalkeeper Peter Nightingale and centre half

IT is nice to read that our councillors are to inspect the evening entertainment in the town (Shuttle/Times and News September 16). I do hope that the minibus, which was suggested, is paid for by Mrs Oborski, along with any beverages they may partake

A contest will be held on the BAA Staffordshire/Worcestershire canal, bridges 10-11 (Oldington-Falling Sands) on Sunday. The draw will be made at the venue at 8am.

LOCAL drivers have been prosecuted for ignoring the ban on traffic through Wyre Piddle village from the Evesham end. The police and county council officials are clamping down on offenders and putting clearer signs up for motorists committing the offence

GISPSIES have lost their appeal to the Secretary of State to stay on land off the Wyre Piddle bypass but the door has been left open for them to reapply if they get their sewerage system sorted out. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister says the gipsies

EVESHAM'S Christmas shoebox appeal could be in jeopardy if volunteers are unable to find a warehouse for storage. Organiser Bob James is appealing to local businessmen able to lend the charity a warehouse for the checking and sorting of shoeboxes. The

Elmbridge: H Sidebottom 50-10, B Edwards 48-4, P Harper 19-0. The next contest will be the C Dixon Memorial, fished at Poole Hall, draw at 8am.

A POPULAR play area in Evesham has been closed to allow contractors to give it a facelift. The play area on the town's Crown Meadow is to have a games theme design on the new surface including hopscotch, and a new roundabout and seating is to be installed

Leigh & Bransford Badgers 0, Evesham Utd Robins U-9 2 ROBINS made it three successive wins after Saturday's success on the road. United dominated possession in the first half and player of the match Jack Davis opened the scoring with a long-range

COUNCIL chiefs are using the latest technology in the battle against rats in Evesham. Environmental watchdogs are becoming increasingly concerned about a dramatic increase in the number of rats and have turned to computer technology to map hot spots.

Hereford Utd 4, Evesham Utd U-14 1 THE final result hinged on a ten-minute spell in the second half when Evesham switched off and a talented Hereford side took full advantage. In the first half it was a really close battle with the hosts shading possession

Littleton Jnrs U-14 4, Evesham Utd 3 LITTLETON recorded their third successive win after a hard-fought contest. David Greenaway opened the scoring but while Littleton were celebrating Evesham levelled. Littleton started the brighter of the two teams in

Cheltenham Saracens 0, Evesham Utd U-12 8 OLLY Davies was the hat-trick hero in this one-sided game. Michael Savidge opened the scoring before Davies added two more before half-time. There were five more goals after the interval with Karl Myers and Dean

Littleton U-13 5, Evesham Utd 1 JAMIE Banks and Daniel Middlehurst both scored twice as Littleton easily overcame their local rivals. Chris Handy completed Littleton's nap hand and it would have been even more had the United goalkeeper not produced a

DOG owners in Evesham, Pershore and Broadway who let their animals stray will be hit where it hurts - in the back pocket. Wychavon District Council is cracking down on stray dogs in an initiative intended to clean up streets and remove a road safety hazard

Evesham Utd A U-11 6, Evesham Utd B 1 HENRY Woods opened the scoring after Louis Brown's shot was parried into his path by keeper Krister Nobes. Brown then added a second before Leon Ballard was forced to make a fine save from Angus Steele. Woods extended

THIS week's top scorers in the Kidderm-inster Six-a-side League were St John's, who ran out comfortable 11-0 winners over Showboat. Other results: Trotters Reserves 4, Manor Boys 0; Ads Lads 2, Stourport Sports Club Reserves 1; Dreamers 4, Hi-tea not

Evesham Utd U-12 2, Worcester City 1 CITY took the lead in the first game of the new Midlands League but Evesham fought back to level through Karl Myers. Olly Davies struck what proved to be the winner ten minutes from time and Evesham hung on to take

A 23-year-old man Evesham man who beat up the mother of his young son after spending the night with her has been jailed for six months at Worcester Crown Court. An argument began after she received a text message and there was violence on both sides,

EVESHAM United youth team player Darren Knurek has been sel-ected for the Worcestershire FA Under-18 squad. The teenager is in a squad of 18 youngsters that will travel to Lin-colnshire on Sunday for a Midland Youth Championships clash. The match, the

THE Stanton look set to maintain their dominance of the Adult Five-a-side League at Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre after beating Lager Louts 3-1 and Team Elite 5-0 in their opening two games. Dynamo-Mortimer set the standard in Division Two, also winning

VALE MP Peter Luff has urged the parent company of Evesham Foods to reconsider their plans to close the factory. Northern Foods announced last week the proposed closure of the Four Pools site, with the loss of around 400 jobs. Mr Luff wants the firm to

Evesham Utd 1, Weston-super-Mare 3 IT NEEDED 24 hours to reflect on United's tame FA Cup exit - a defeat that owed more to Weston's strength rather than Evesham's weaknesses, writes Mervyn Collins. Having said that the Robins crashed out with something

P. Holloway: 13 Delamere Road, Bewdley (01299 403309 or 0403 79445). Purity: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055).

Ambulance, Fire, Police: Dial 999 DISTRICT COUNCILS Wyre Forest District Council: 01562 820505 Wychavon District Council: 01386 565000 South Shropshire District Council: 01584 813000 SOCIAL SERVICES Kidderminster area office: 01562 822511 Emergency duty

100 Years Ago October 8, 1904 The annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Gas Company was held at the Lygon Arms hotel, Broadway, Mr. J. T. Haines presiding. A very satisfactory report was presented showing an increase of 8 per cent in the consumption

P Kitson: 84 New Road, Kidderminster (01562 861717).

DIRECTOR of rugby Phil Knowles has told Kidder-minster Carolians to maintain the standards they set with their first win of the season. They travel to Telford on Saturday hoping for a repeat of last weekend's 25-18 success over Shrewsbury. KCs can draw

THE adage all good things come to those who wait rang true for Kidderminster Carolians as they hauled themselves off the bottom of Midlands Three West (North). KCs were good value for their first points of the season after bouncing back from four straight

MIDLANDS THREE WEST (NORTH) P W L F A P Newport 4 4 0 119 25 8 Camp Hill 4 4 0- 105 43 8 Wolverhampton 4 3 1 66 75 6 Lichfield 4 2 2 106 66 4 Telford 3 2 1 51 36 4 Bridgnorth 4 2 2 85 74 4 Wednesbury 4 2 2 76 77 4 Old Saltleians 3 1 2 80 54 2 Shrewsbury

IT was a windy day with gusts causing many of the lush greeny silver birch trees to bend back and shake their leaves furiously. The sky was a deep, rich blue, but all around stood tall ominous rain clouds. The tops of these clouds were billowing white

TWO games into the North Midlands (South) Two season and Stourport find themselves in the lower reaches of the table after back to back defeats. Selection problems caused by injuries led to an under-strength side losing 17-0 at home to Harborne. A re-shuffle

WEST Midland Safari Park is teeming with tots following an unprecedented baby boom. And keepers are bracing themselves for the imminent arrival of yet more newcomers. More than 10 different species have given birth in the last four weeks, including wolves

Arrowsmith R:110 Bewdley Road, Stourport (01299 826073). Atkinson R. and Harding T. W: Mercian House, York Street, Stourport (01299 827437). Bradley D. G., Shorthouse R. M: 25 Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 822052). Clarke P. M. Masters R and Bard

KIDDERMINSTER Car-olians under-13s enjoyed their first full-sided taste of competitive action by beating Luctonians 15-5. Tries from Will Short, Charlie Evans and Alex Parson sealed the win. Next they host Droit-wich. The under-eights have been split

HOT sunny days in May are always great to go out in search of some of the districts more interesting creepy crawlies. Finding a south facing slope with a patch of bare sandy soil, I sat down on an area of soft hair grass and enjoyed the warmth of the

Aylmer Lodge Surgery: Broomfield Road, Kidderminster (01562 824633). Chew, Hickman, Goodman, Kingston, Goodman, Rumley, Heath and Zilvetti: York House, York Street Medical Centre, Stourport (01299 - 827336 - appointments; 01299 827171 - general enquiries

Recently, the weather has been superb for enjoying a springtime walk in the countryside, with the early spring flowers putting on some wonderful shows of dazzling colour. The wetlands of Spennells Valley, Hurcott Pool and Blake Marsh have had some truly

AT various times during the year, the Ranger Service holds pond-dipping events around the district, where children can have a bit of fun playing at pools with nets, trays and jars, scooping out wriggling masses of pond life which they then examine with

MALVERN and Newport rugby clubs have been given permission to bring forward their North Midlands Cup first round tie at Spring Lane to Saturday, October 16. It was due to be played on the weekend of November 27 and 28 but has been switched as neither

PEGASUS Juniors' recent revival slipped when they fell 3-1 at home to Almondsbury Town last night. Right-back Daniel Sobocinski swooped for the Hereford side's goal in the GLS Hellenic League Premier Division defeat. Matt Berry put the visitors ahead

AS we come out of a mild winter and get ever closer to the joys of spring, we see wildlife beginning its new year. This is probably at its most visible on some of the wetland reserves in the district, such as Blakemarsh nature reserve, where frogs have

Kidderminster Holistic Therapists: Diane Allen, 14 Franche Road, Wolverley (01562 851223).

Kidderminster Hospital: Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 823424). Lea Castle Centre and North Warwickshire NHS Trust: Wolverley (01562 850461). Lea Castle Homes: Castle Road, Cookley, Kidderminster (01562 851968); Coombe House, Broomfield Road, Kidderminster

February had some wonderfully warm and sunny days, which after what had been a drab, but relatively mild winter were most welcome. It was on one of these days I chose to visit Hurcott pools and wood nature reserve. I rode my bicycle there, which meant

WORCESTER City's SOS goalkeeper Aaron Kerr said he is shocked to be back at St George's Lane following the second rib injury blow to Danny McDonnell. Northern Ireland U21 international Kerr made six appearances for City after McDonnell cracked his ribs

WHEN they think of heath birds, most people imagine skylarks soaring above the heather or a kestrel hovering with amazing skill, ready to pounce on a hapless mouse. However, during the past week I had two encounters with birds which are not exactly rare

ONE of the smallest village halls in the Cotswolds is hosting a West End show next week. Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams, is an award-winning portrayal of the comic genius by David Benson, which has toured Britain since its launch in

Astley Hall: Church Lane, Astley, Stourport (01299 827020). Bryden House: Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster (01562 755888). Coach House Nursing Home: Broome Village, near Clent (01562 700417). Herons: Heronswood Road, Kidderminster (01562 825814). High Habberley

Reading through the various publications which relate to my work, an article by English Nature caught my eye. It was a feature highlighting the importance of lowland heath and stated at present the lowland heath habitat which can be found on nature reserves

Adams House: Woodfield Street, Kidderminster (01562 740195). Age Concern: Tulip Tree Centre, Castle Road, Kidderminster (01562 827788). Age Concern: Helan Davies, Cleobury Day Centre, St Mary's Place, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270185). Arch Hill: Orchard

Chapman and Myers: 9 Rowland Hill Centre, Kidderminster (01562 822276). Crawford P: 8 Oxford Street, Kidderminster (01562 822577). Dollond and Aitchison: 6 Carlton House, Worcester Street, Kidderminster (01562 824474). Perrigo Opticians: 71 Load Street

Kavanagh N. V: 22 Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 822115) and 92 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 877774).

A "Punch and Pie" party was held at Sylvia Tudor-Hughes' home during August, raising money for the annual Denman bursary. Eight members helped with activities at Areley Kings Club, teaching crafts and cookery to children as part of the NFWI Community

Age Concern Rural Links: Irene McFarland, Victory Hall, Clows Top (01562 827788). Association of Retired and Persons Over-50: Mrs Ros Southam, 4 Oriole Grove, Kidderminster (01562 743512). Civil Service Retirement Fellowship: Secretary Pam Hussey (01562

Shropshire Primary Care Trust: William Farr House, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury (01743 261300). Wyre Forest Primary Care Centre: Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 755022).

Age Concern, Cleobury Mortimer: Helan Davies, Cleobury Day Centre, St Mary's Place, (01299 270185). Age Concern Kidderminster and Wyre Forest: Chief Officer, Pat Simmonds, Tulip Tree Centre, Castle Road, Kidderminster (01562 827788). Age Concern Shropshire

Holloway P: 13 Delamere Road, Bewdley (01299 403309 or 07703 794475). Miss S. Downton: 135 Linnet Rise, Kidderminster (01562 862835). Purity: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055). Watson J: Sion Barn, Hillpool, Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster

David Quigley made a return visit after two years, to give a recital in Kidderminster Library on Friday. The programme included music by Scarlatti, Haydn, Liszt, Brahms and Ravel, and Rachmaninov's Prelude in G sharp minor as an encore. Mr Quigley also

Bodyworks (Roger Grimes): 9 Bala Close, Stourport (01299 826551).

There were just four riders on the A ride last week, with the weather perfect for cycling. The quartet did over 90 miles, including three tea stops, and one puncture, returning soon after 6pm. On Sunday, there will be two rides, both leaving The Green

On Thursday, October, 14, a meeting will be held in the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport, starting at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will be Ron Whittle, talking about the history of Whittles Coaches. Non-members are welcome to attend. The admission

Kidderminster and District Amateur Radio Society: Secretary, Tony Saunders, Fir Trees, Wheatcroft Avenue, Bewdley (01299 400172). Packet Radio Support Group (WyrePak): Secretary, Phil Harris, G4SPZ, 22 Bramley Way, Bewdley (01299 403025). Wyre Forest

THE secret story of every individual is the focus of the first weekend of Cheltenham Festival of Literature. Novelist Helen Dunmore is guest director for the first weekend and she aims to bring together remarkable tales by extraordinary writers. "We're

A member, Carol Hardy, gave an account of the Olympic Games in Athens at the September 13 meeting, her daughter, Lucy, having reached the final of the sprint canoe event. The guest speaker was George Hook, talking about "World of Mother-of-Pearl". Members

On Tuesday, Girl with a Pearl Earring, directed by Peter Webber, will be shown at Kidderminster Library, starting at 7.30pm. Based on Tracy Chevalier's novel, this is the fictionalised background to one of Vermeer's most famous paintings. Colin Firth

Polish Consulate: (01562 630523).

ENJOY the hits from Shakespeare's day and learn more about the music of the time in a concert being staged in Broadway on Saturday. Professional harpsichordist Micaela Schmitz says she is giving a concert which parallels her life. She was born in the

The Blakedown and Hagley branch held the annual social evening at St Saviour's Church Hall, Hagley. During the evening long service awards were presented to poppy collectors from the area, two receiving the 30 years award.

Cleobury History Society: Dr Pat Treves, Old School House, Neen Savage (01299 270319). Kidderminster and District Archaeological and Historical Society: Secretary Miss C. Guest, 178 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 823530). Richard Baxter Society

COURSES looking at the treatment of football injuries are being offered at Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough stadium over the coming weeks. Harriers physio Jim Conway and the club's community officer Nick Griffiths will be running the classes. The FA

AN application has been submitted to build a skateboard park in Bewdley after a deadlock over where to site the facility was resolved. Wyre Forest Community Housing has submitted a planning application to Wyre Forest District Council for the scheme. It

A 55-year-old Bewdley man has elected trial at Worcester Crown Court on a charge of assaulting Julie Adams by beating her on May 21. Robin Pountney, of Lancaster Road, Bark Hill, also denied dangerous driving. He was remanded on bail for a trial date

A 70-YEAR-OLD Bewdley grandmother is getting in the swim to raise money for a cause which is dear to her heart. Jill Hawkes of Hilltop Avenue, is doing a sponsored swim next Thursday in aid of the charity The Medical Foundation for the Victims of Torture

PENSIONERS can still attend their treasured Bewdley luncheon club after a new venue was found in the nick of time. Friday was the last day for the WRVS club in Lax Lane but users found out 48 hours before the closure that it will continue at Riverside

Wyre Forest Model Railway Club: D. Rook, 28 Bromley Gardens, Codsall (01902 843760).

Bewdley Round Table:Peter Simpson (01299 402020). Kidderminster and Hagley Round Table: Chairman Wayne Nutter, 9 Avill Grove, Kiddderminster (01562 68165). Round Table membership: 00800 1845 1845.

Kidderminster and District Scottish Society: Mrs M. Roy, Secretary, 4 Munro Close, Kidderminster (01562 822189). Wyre Forest Scottish Country Dance Club: Secretary Mrs A. Hodgkins, 24 Lansdown Green, Kidderminster (01562 632076) or Mrs. G. Wire (01299

Brintons Ltd Sports and Social Club: Oldington, Kidderminster (01562 824900). Brintons Chainwire Social Club: Oldington, Kidderminster (01562 69392). Chester Road Sports and Social: Chester Road North, Kidderminster (01562 824175). Cleobury Mortimer Sports

Kidderminster: The Shrubbery, Kidderminster (01562 822506).

Bewdley Twinning Association: Kenneth Bell, Chairman (01299 402776). Stourport Twinning Association: Chairman Reg Knott, 95 Redstone Lane, Kidderminster (01299 826352). Kidderminster Twinning Association: Mr C. E. Talbot, Barratts Court, Rectory Lane,

ONE seasonal landmark for me is when I first hear the distinctive call of the cuckoo. It was April 16 this year when I heard the call which gives the cuckoo its name,ringing out across Hartlebury Common. This was, as with most things this year rather

AT THE annual general meeting of Evesham Cricket Club, former second team skipper and 2004 cricket manager David Higginson was the popular choice to become the new chairman. Barry Clements was re-elected first team captain, Andy Shorey will take charge

All numbers have an 01562 prefix unless otherwise indicated. Abandoned vehicles 732754 Air pollution 732798 Alarms for the elderly (Central Control 24 hours) 850053 Allotments 732934 Anti-social behaviour - 0800 169 4002 Area housing offices - Eastings

Shropshire County Council: Shirehall, Shrewsbury (01743 251000). Worcestershire County Council: County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester (01905 763763).

CHADDESLEY Stephen Clee (Con), Three Gables, Hop Pole Lane, Bewdley (01299 402338). COOKLEY, WOLVERLEY AND WRIBBENHALL Elizabeth Davies (Health Concern), Habberley Road, Bewdley (01299 403053). KIDDERMINSTER BRINTON PARK Peter G. Carter (Lib Dem), 49

Careers Service Kidderminster: Youth and Careers Centre Building, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 822511). Stourport and District Work Centre For The Retired: Julie Thomson, 5a Mitton Street, Stourport (01299 826957).

Broome: Clerk, Mr A. Attwood, Summerfold House, Belbroughton Road, Hackman's Gate (01562 700484). Chaddesley Corbett: Yvonne Scriven (01299 851654). Churchill and Blakedown: Clerk Roger Gurney, 56 Malvern Road, Powick, Worcester (01905 830756). Cleobury

Bewdley Conservatives: Stephen Clee, Three Gables, Hop Pole Lane, Bewdley. (01299 402338). Conservative Association Wyre Forest: Gill Onslow, Margaret Thatcher House, 35 Mill Street, Kidderminster (01562 823820). Independent Health Concern Group: Ken

First: (01905 763888 - inquiries and timetable). Travel Line West Midlands: Bus and train (0870 608 2608).

Bewdley Carnival Association: Angela Pitt, Secretary, 35 Shaw Hedge Road, Wribbenhall, Bewdley (01299 402723). Kidderminster Carnival: Colin Hill, Chairman, 31 Dunnington Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 751634). Stourport Carnival: Publicity Officer Pete

Little Lakes: Lye Head, Bewdley (01299 266400).

English Heritage: Witley Court, Worcester Road, Great Witley (01299 896636). Hartlebury Castle: Hartlebury (01299 250416). Harvington Hall: Mrs. S. Breeden, Harvington Hall Lane, Chaddesley Corbett (01562 777846).

Bodenham Arboretum: Earth Centre, Wolverley, Kidderminster (01562 852444). Cookley and Wolverley Footpaths and Countryside Conservation Society: Roy Hall, Chairman (01562 850869). Kidderminster Field Club: Anne Witte (01562 752929) or Secretary Gwen Jones

Club Redwoods: Dixon Street, Kidderminster (01562 862288). Elements: Blackwell Street, Kidderminster (01562 861266). Mirage: Dixon Street, Kidderminster (01562 863738).

Pre-season friendlies Sat July 24 Bromyard (a) 4-2 Shirley, Crisp, Godfrey, Mason Thurs July 29 Causeway (h) Sat July 31 Westfields (a) Mon Aug 2 Kidderminster (h) Tues Aug 3 Stourbridge (h) Tues Aug 10 Shrewsbury (h) Goal-scorers: 1 Crisp, Godfrey, Mason

Stourport Steamer Co: Riverside Walk, Stourport (01299 871177).

August 18 Shepshed (h) 2-0 Booth 2 21 RC Warwick (a) 1-0 (og) 25 Clevedon (a) 0-2 27 Evesham (h) 2-3 (og), Cowley September 1 Rugby Utd (h) (FA Cup preliminary round) 5-1 Marsh 2, Charlton, Booth 2 8 Gresley (h) 2-0 Booth 2 11 Redditch (a) 2-1 Langford

Rowland Hill Shopping Centre: Vicar Street, Kidderminster (01562 742779). Swan Centre: King Charles Square, Town Centre, Kidderminster (01562 753210).

Wyre Forest Tourist Information Centre: Bewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley (01299 404740).