Theatre October

Until 4-Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2pm & 7.45pm. £10-£16. Box Office (01684) 892277.

4-Jim Davidson at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 6pm & 9pm. £19. Box Office (01684) 892277.

8-11-Once in a Blue Moon by Conquest Productions at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 8pm. £7, Concs £6 from (01885) 488575.

11-Back to Basie Orchestra at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £16, £14. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Until 25-Quackery Codswallop at The Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Malvern. Sat only 11am-4pm on demand. Admission £1.

Concerts October

4-Voices & Viols by Il Picolo Coro at Pauntley Church. 7.30pm. Collection in aid of Great Oaks Dean Forest Hospice and the church.

4-The Greenwood Voices in concert at All Saints Church, Coddington. 7.30pm. £5 on the door incl glass of wine. Proceeds to church funds.

4-Tarrington Brass in concert with A Touch of Wind & Ledbury Choral Society at St Michael's & All Angels Church, Ledbury. 7.30pm. £5 incl glass of wine from (01432) 890665.

4-Singers Showcase with Dr Bruce Herriot & Meg Marsham at St Martin's Church, London Road, Worcester. 7.30pm. £5 adults, £3 concs on the door. In aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.

5-Autumn in Malvern. Martinu String Quartet of Prague at the Downs School Hall, Colwall at 3pm.

5-Autumn in Malvern. Rupert Brooke - A Memoir. Poetry, prose and music. The Barn Theatre, Hellens House, Much Marcle, Ledbury at 7.30pm.

10-ESO perform Mendelssohn & Schumann at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £27-£16. Box Office (01684) 892277.

11-Nigel Shaw & Carolyn Grove in concert at The Grove, Avenue Road, Great Malvern. 7pm. £7 from (01822) 880301.

11-Concert by the Hills Singers in St Gregory's Church, Castlemorton. 7.30pm. £5 incl refreshments from (01684) 833869. In aid of church funds.

11-Autumn in Malvern. Under an October Moon at the Downs School, Colwall. 7.30pm.

11-Music for Autumn at Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £4, children £2 incl refreshments. In aid of church.

Cinemas October

Malvern Cinema: Le Divorce (12) Daily 8pm, Mats Sun & Thurs 3pm. Autumn in Malvern. Festival film - Alexander Nevsky (PG) at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 8.15pm.

Odeon Worcester: Bad Boys 2 (15) Free list suspended. Fri & Sat 11.05, 2.15, 5.25, 8.35, Sun-Thurs 1.05, 4.20, 7.35; Down with Love (12A) Fri & Sat 11.15, 1.45, 4.15, 6.50, 9.20, Sun-Thurs 12.45, 3.15, 5.50, 8.20 Free list suspended; The Lizzie McGuire Movie (U) Fri & Sat 12.25, Sun-Thurs 12.20; The Italian Job (12A) free list suspended Fri & Sat 2.30, 6.30, 9.10, Sun-Thurs 2.30, 5.30, 8.10; Once upon a Time in Mexico (15) free list suspended Fri & Sat 1.55, 7.05, Sun-Thurs 1.00, 6.05; American Pie: The Wedding (15) Fri & Sat 4.25, 9.30, Sun-Thurs 3.25, 8.30; Rugrats go Wild (U) Fri & Sat 1.25, Sun-Thurs 12.25; Matchstick Men (12A) free list suspended Fri & Sat 6.35, Sun-Thurs 5.35; Underworld (15) free list suspended Fri & Sat 3.40, 9.15, Sun-Thurs 2.30, 8.15; Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (12A) Fri & Sat 2.20, 5.30, 8.40, Sun-Thurs 1.20, 4.30, 7.40; Calendar Girls (12A) Fri & Sat 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30, Sun-Thurs 12.45, 3.15, 5.45, 8.15; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only - Kangaroo Jack (PG) 10.45, Johnny English (PG) 10.40, Sinbad: Legend of the Severn Seas (U) 10.35; Odeon Senior Screen - Weds only - 10.30am - Anita & Me (12A).

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Finding Nemo (U) Opens Friday, October 10 - book now. Fri 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30, Sat & Sun 10.30, 1.00, 3.30, 6.30, 8.30, Mon-Thurs 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30; Bad Boys 2 (15) Fri 2.00, 5.10, 8.20, Sat & Sun 10.50, 2.00, 5.10, 8.20, Mon-Thurs 2.00, 5.10, 8.20; Down with Love (12A) Fri 1.20, 3.40, 6.00, 8.30, Sat & Sun 11.00, 1.20, 3.40, 6.00, 8.30, Mon-Thurs 1.20, 3.40, 6.00, 8.30; Bright Young Things (15) Fri 1.20, 3.50, 6.15, 8.40, Sat & Sun 11.00, 1.20, 3.50, 6.15, 8.40, Mon-Thurs 1.20, 3.50, 6.15, 8.40; Calendar Girls (12A) 12.10, 2.40, 5.20, 8.00; The Italian Job (12A) Fri 12.50, 3.30, 6.00, 8.40, Sat & Sun 3.30, 6.00, 8.40, Mon-Weds 12.50, 3.30, 6.00, 8.40, Thurs 12.50, 3.30, 8.40; Underworld (15) 8.50; Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (12A) Fri 2.30, 5.40, Sat & Sun 11.20, 2.30, 5.40, Mon-Thurs 2.30, 5.40; The Lizzie McGuire Movie (U) Sat & Sun 12.20.

Pop and Rock October

3-Simon Grant at the Blue Bell Inn, Ryall. 9pm, admission free.

3-The Jackal & Discofever at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 7pm-late.

4-Debbie Miles at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

4-The High Five at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

10-D J Carlos at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 7-11pm.

11-Clive John at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Free.

11-Sam Hayes at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

Folk and Jazz October

4-Rob Saunder at the Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. 8pm.

5-English & American country dancing with live music from the Falconers Band at Bromyard Leisure Centre. 7.45-10.30pm. Details (01743) 872182.

6-JB Jazz & Blues Quartet at the Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook, Malvern. 8.30-11pm. Admission free.

11-Saxofonix at Christchurch Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £8 incl refreshments from (01684) 560563. In aid of Malvern Museum.

11-Claire Lucas, Irish music at the Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. 8pm.

Clubs & Societies October

3-Ledbury Floral Art Club meet at Ledbury Community Centre. 7.30pm. Non-members £2.50. Pam Bufton - Autumn Posies.

4-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Club annual fungus foray. Meet Bridge Street car park 2pm. Leaders: Peter & Stephanie Thomson.

4-The Knitting and Crochet Guild meet the first Saturday in the month 2-4pm at Somers Park Avenue Methodist Church Room. All levels welcome. Details (01684) 575983.

6-Probus Club of Ledbury meet at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 10.15am. Peter Stallard - Naval Battles.

6-Ledbury Monday Duplicate Bridge Cub meet at Ledbury Community Centre, Lawnside Road. 2-5pm.

7-Powick Guild meet at Powick Parish Hall 2.30pm. Quiz and seed swap shop.

8-Malvern Civic Society meet at the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. David Aldred - Hailes Abbey & the Mystery of the Blood.

8-RSPB Worcester & Malvern Group meet at Powick Parish Hall. 7.30pm. £1 adults, children free. Mike Smart - Wetland birds of the Severn Vale.

8-Malvern Antiques Club meet at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. 7.30pm. James & Sandra Hildreth-Brown - Late 18th Century furniture.

8-Worestershire ME Support Group meet at Unity House, Stanley Road, Worcester. 2pm. Irene Walker - DIAL. Details (01905) 455187.

9-Worcester & District Philatelic & Postcard Society meet at Powick Parish Hall. Australia.

10-Narrow Gauge Railway Society meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 8pm. R S Palmer - Archive NG.

10-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Brian Boskett - John Wilkins' Collection.

Sales & Bazaars October

4-Gardeners' market at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

4-Animal Charities Fair at The Lyttelton Well, Church Street, Malvern. 10am to 2pm. stalls, books, information, refreshments, raffle. Admission free. Keith Smith 901684) 575126.

4-Table top sale at Holt Village Hall. 2-4pm. In aid of Worcestershire Animal Rescue Centre.

11-Jumble sale at Berrow Village Hall. 2pm. In aid of village hall upkeep.

Miscellaneous October

3-Auction of goods & promises at the Travellers Rest, Malswick. 8pm. In aid of Sheppard House Day Centre.

3-Cruise with Slowburner on MV Conway Castle. 8pm. £7.50 from the Anchor. In aid of Upton Blues Festival.

4-DJ competition at Don Pedros, Link Top, Malvern. 8pm. Entry £2, DJs free. £200 cash prize. Details 07958 161086.

4-Harvest supper with music at Powick Parish Hall. 7.45pm. £7.50 incl buffet & glass of wine. In aid of car parking facilities.

4-Coffee morning at Rickstones, Walwyn Road, Colwall. 10am-noon. Oganised by Colwall Mothers' Union in aid of the Away from It All MU Fund.

4&5-Festival of fine food & drink at Eastnor Castle, Ledbury. Details (01531) 633160.

4&5-Friends of Dymock Poets anniversary festival. Details (01531) 634796.

4&5-The Sacred Garden, two day workshop with Fiona Hopes at The Grove, 8 Avenue Road, Great Malvern. £82. Details (01684) 892533.

5-Autumn in Malvern. Dr Sean Street on The Shadowed Garden, the Dymock Poets at The Barn Theatre, Hellens House, Much Marcle, at 11am.

7-Tai Chi beginners class. Friends Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road, 7.30pm. Details (01684) 562528.

7-Volleyball open sessions at the Royal Grammar School Worcester, Sports Hall, on Little London Road. 8-10pm. Details 07973 234816.

7-Bingo evening at Beechwood Care Home, Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn. 7pm. In aid of residents & day care patients.

8-Extend, exercises for the active retired at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link 9.15am & Lyttelton Rooms, Great Malvern 11am. Details (01684) 562220.

8-Malvern Special Families official launch into Worcester. Coffee morning at Worcester Guildhall. 10am-noon.

8-Malvern Joggers. Meet at the Barnards Green Cricket Club, North End Lane, Malvern 7pm for a five mile run. Details Chris (01684) 561753.

8-Ledbury & Stromstad Twinning Group meet at Ledbury Town Council offices. 8pm.

10-Malvern Cancer Self Help Group meet at the Enigma Suite, The Railway Inn, Malvern Wells. 2-4pm. Contact (01684) 891253. Part of Malvern Integrated Health Clinic.

10-Harvest festival and ceilidh with live music at Colwall Village Hall. 7pm. £5, £2.50 U12s from (01684) 564872.

10-Tea dance at Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.15-4.30pm. £1.50 incl tea & biscuits. Organised by Malvern & District Age Concern.

11-Sponsored walk across the Malvern Hills. 10am. In aid of Cancer Research UK. Details (01684) 573543/892772.

11-Harvest auction at the Fox & Hounds at Lulsley. 8pm. In aid of Acorns & local cricket club.

11-Circle dance evening at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall. 7.30-11pm. £6 adults, £4 children, £16 family incl ploughman's supper. Licensed bar.

11-12-The Big Apple. Details (01531) 635432.

For Children October

4-Tall Stories: Something Else at Malvern Cinema. 11am & 2pm. £5.50. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Talks October

6-Percy Picton Memorial Lecture - Creative Gardening with Bulbs by Lady Christine Skelmersdale at Colwall Village Hall. 7pm. £6 incl wine & nibbles from Old Court Nurseries, John Goodwin Estate Agents or on the door.

8-Tony Atkinson - The History of Maps at Upton Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. £1.50 visitors, 50p members. Organised by Upton Civic Society.

11-Autumn in Malvern. Alexander Waugh - Madresfield Revisited at the Cinema, Malvern Theatres. 11am.

Exhibitions October

Until 11-Harvest & the Fall at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Details (01886) 833337.

Until 19-An Alternative Elgar Route, photographs by Alex Pownall at Malvern Theatres.

Gardens October

Garden open at Moors Meadow, Collington, Bromyard (off B4214) open (not Weds & Thurs). Plants for sale. £2.50, children free. Details (01885) 410318.

Until 19-Picton Gardens, Colwall open. 11am-5pm. In aid of NGS.

Walks October

3-Solemates. Circular Walk. Meet Pickersleigh Community Centre, Sherrard's Green Road, Malvern. 10am. (01684) 567468.

4-An old canal, a sharp shooter & a hill of gold. Meet Imperial Road 9.15 for 9 mile mostly level walk via Swinmore Common, Munsley, Ashperton Park, Childer Wood & Gold Hill. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Jeff Pumfrey (01684) 772785. MHDFS.

8-Bushley Green. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 5 mile easy walk. Leader: Dorothy (01684) 593376. MHDFS.

9-Meet 10am at the Firs Inn, Dunhampstead for four mile walk by the Droitwich canal. Details (01905) 23853. Leaders: Peter & Isabel Brant. Powick Parish Ramblers.

11-A (lazy) walk for everyone. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for a 9.5 mile easy walk in empty Herefordshire. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Mike & Lyn (01684) 560927.

11-Meet Talbot Inn, Knightwick 10am for walk in the area by the River Teme. Leaders: Pam & Hazel. Friends of the Malvern Hills.