Theatre November

Every Sat-Quackery Codswallop - A nonsense puppet show. The shortest show in the smallest theatre - five minutes of nonsense on demand. Tickets £1. 11am-4pm.

To Nov 2-Single Spies by Alan Bennett at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277.

To Nov 1-Outside Edge by the Pepperpot Players at Upton Memorial Hall. Tickets from PS Presents or on (01684) 594317.

1&2-Colwall Players perform The Farndale Avenue Hosing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society production of Macbeth at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 7.30pm. £6 from (01885) 488575.

1-Alma Flamenco with Ana Garcia at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.45pm. £15, concs £12.50. Box Office (01684) 892277.

2-The Skin Game by John Galsworthy at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £6, £4 students.Theatre

6-9-Dutch National Ballet at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £25, £23 (concs £1). Box office (01684) 892277.

9-Roy Orbison starring Larry Branson at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £15, £13. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts November

1-Musical heritage of Thomas Hardy by the Yetties at St Peter's Church, Bromyard. £7.50 from town clerk & Bromyard Town Council offices.

6-Chase Big Band in concert at the Chase School, Malvern. 7.30pm. £5 from reception or Karen Seymour 564592. In aid of NSPCC.

7-Music at Madresield, presented by St Mary's Convent School at The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Madresfield. Tickets at door £5 adults, £2.50 children inlcluding wine or drink. 7.30pm start.

7-Tuba Magna in concert at St Michael & All Angels Church, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Tickets (01531) 635699.

8-ESO conducted by Anthony Negus perform Mendelssohn, Strauss & Schubert at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £7-£23. Box Office (01684) 892277. Part of the Austro German Romanticism series.

9-Upton Arts Music Group concert featuring the Uren family at the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 3pm.

9-We will Remember Them with Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir at Malvern Priory. 7.30pm. £6, £15 incl supper from Lyttelton Well Bookshop.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: The Road to Perdition (15) Fri-Sun 7.30pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm; Lilo and Stitch (U) Nov 1, 2 & 3, 2pm & 4.30pm. Forum Film Special: Amen (PG), Nov 6 only, 8.15pm.

Odeon Worcester: 28 Days Later (18) 12.30, 3.00, 6.00, 8.25; Mr Deeds (12A) 12.30, 2.45, 5.45, 8.30; xXx (12A) 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, 8.15; K-19: The Widowmaker (12A) 12.00, 5.30; Highcrimes (12A) 3.00, 8.20; Lilo & Stitch (U) 12.15, 2.15, 4.15; Signs (12A) 6.15; Halloween Resurrection (18) 8.45; Red Dragon (15) 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, 8.15; Changing Lanes (15) 12.45, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed Only - Murder by Numbers (15) 10.30; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - 10.30am - Scoobydoo (PG), Crocodile Hunter (PG), Snow Dogs (PG).

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Changing Lanes (15) Fri, Sat, Sun 11.00, 1.15, 3.40, 6.10, 8.40, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1.15, 3.40, 6.10, 8.40; 28 Days Later (18) Fri, Sat, Sun 11.55, 3.20, 6.00, 8.45, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 3.20, 6.00, 8.45; Halloween: Resurrection (15) 6.45, 9.00; xXx (12A) Fri, Sat 11.40, 2.50, 5.50, 8.45, Sun 11.40, 2.20, 5.15, 8.15, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2.20, 5.15, 8.15; Powerpuff Girls (PG) Sat, Sun 11.10, 1.20; Red Dragon (15) Fri 11.45, 2.40, 5.30, 8.30, Sat, Sun 5.30, 8.20, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2.40, 5.30, 8.20; My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) 1.20, 3.40, 6.00, 8.20; Lilo & Stitch (U) Fri, Sat, Sun 12.10, 2.15, 4.20, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2.15, 4.20; UGC Kids - Sat Only - Spy Kids 2 (U) Doors 10am, starts 10.20am.

Pop and Rock November

2-Debbie Miles at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

2-Sijen at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.30pm.

2-Eclectic Halloween Special with Jimmy D, Eclectic Spin Thing, Rob Smoove & Mr Hegt's Herbal Cough Mixture at the Great Malvern Club, Church Street, Malvern. £3.

9-Debbie G, Tina Turner tribute at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm.

9-Clive John at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

Folk and Jazz November

2-Swing-Jive Dance, Ledbury RFUC, 8pm-midnight, with ATD Discotheque. Contact 01452 383584.

4-Abbey Jazz with Gordon Whitworth (trumpet), Norman Field (clarinet/ alto) & Brian Mellor (Guitar/banjo) at the Three Horseshoes, Malvern. 8.30-11pm. Admission Free.

Clubs & Societies November

1-Somers Trad Folk Club meet at the Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers Night with First Friday Choruses.

1-Worcester Film Society meet in Worcester City Art Gallery, Foregate Street, Worcester. 7.30pm. Braindead by Peter Jackson.

2-Ledbury Naturalists' Field club meet Bridge Street car park 9am for outing to Gigrin Farm, Rhayader. £4.50. Book by Oct 28.

4-Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society meet at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. Peter Hall - The Gardens at Powis Castle.

5-Embroiderers' Guild Worcester Branch meet at the Friends Meeting House, Sansome Walk, Worcester. 2pm. Jennie Parry - Finishing Touches.

5-Malvern Branch Worcester Wildlife Trust meet at the Chase 6th Form Annexe, Geraldine Close, Malvern. 7.30pm. Brian Draper - A Naturalists' View of Scotland.

6-Finishing Touches day school at Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club, Worcester with Jennie Parry. 10am-3.45pm. Organised by Embroiderers' Guild Worcester Branch.

6-Malvern Storytelling Club meet at Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. 8-11pm. £5/4. Pete Castle.

6-Alpine Garden Society Cotswold & Malvern Group meet at Redmarley Village Hall. 7.30pm. AGM followed by talks by members.

6-Malvern Family History Society meet at the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. Brenda Morris - Birmingham & Worcester Canals.

7-Worcester & District Philatelic & Postcard Society meet at Powick Parish Hall. 7.30pm. David Williams - Hungary.

7-Alfrick Dance Club meet at Alfrick Village Hall. 8-10pm. Details (01886) 832403.

7-Beacon Camera Club meet at Lower Wyche Institute, Old Wyche Road, Malvern. 7.45pm. Competition - Urban Landscape.

8-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at The Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Annual Social - 42nd anniversary (ticket only).

Sales & Bazaars October

Malvern WI Friday Market 9.00-11.00am.

Ledbury WI Friday Market 9.45-11.30am.

Every Thursday at Holy Trinity Parish Hall - Coffee & Stalls. 10-11.30am.

Every Friday at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road. 10-noon. Coffee, tea, refreshments, greetings cards.

Every Friday-Tea & coffee served at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 10-11.45am.

Every second Friday-Jumble Sale at Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, 7pm. Proceeds to church funds.

2-Grand Combined Charity Fair at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 10am-3.30pm. Adults 50p, children 25p, U5s free - lucky programme. Organised by Community Action Malvern & District.

2-Crafts in Action craft market at the Lyttelton Wells, Great Malvern. 10am-4.30pm. Admission Free. All crafts hand made by members.

2-Coffee morning & Christmas bazaar at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 10am. In aid of Red Cross International.

2-Frome Fair at Bishops Frome village centre. 11am-4pm.

2-Barbecue at the Old Bush, Callow End. 6.30pm. In aid of Royal British Legion.

3-Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair at the Three Counties Showground. £3.50 8.30-10am, £2.50 10am-5pm.

5-Bring & Buy Coffee Morning including Christmas goods at 5 Geneva Avenue, Malvern. 10am-noon.

9-Karaoke evening at the Blue Bell, Callow End. 9.30pm.

9-Autumn Fair at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall. 9.30-11.30am. In aid of hall funds.

9-Coffee Morning & Sale at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 10am-noon. In aid of Ledbury in Bloom.

Miscellaneous November

To Dec 18-Card for good Causes Multi-charity Christmas card shop at St Michael & All Angels Church, Ledbury. 10am-4pm.

1-Tea dance at Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. £1.50. Organised by Age Concern Malvern & District.

1-Ledbury in Bloom AGM in the Community Hall, Ledbury. 7.30pm.

2-Quiz at Malvern Wells Village Hall. 7.30pm. £3.50 incl supper. Tickets from (01684) 575682/569776.

7-Loads of Latin - absolute beginners Latin American dance class at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Malvern. 7.30-8.30pm. £3.

7-UptonYouth Band AGM at Upton Sports Pavilion. 7pm.

7-Disability Advice & Information at Citizens Advice Bureau, The Grange, Malvern. 10am-12pm.

8-Quiz night at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. £6 teams of four.

9-60s & 70s Disco at Powick Parish Hall. 8pm £5. In aid of Powick Playing Fields Association.

9&10-Daoist 8 Gate Chi Kung for health & Bagua Zhan internal martial arts with Raymond Towers. Contact \901684) 892023. www.universal-tao.co.uk

For Children November

Every Thursday-Parent and Toddler Group meet at the Salvation Army, Newtown Road, Malvern. 10am-noon. All children welcome for birth - 4 years incl. Contact Captain Melanie Smith (01684) 578078.

Every Mon & Fri-Welland Toddler Group meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. Birth to school age. £1 incl drinks, biscuits & activities for children & coffee for parents. Details: Louse (01684) 593838.

Every Thursday-Learn to dance like a pop star - Age 7-15 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 6.30-7.30pm. £3. Details (01386) 556665.

Until 1-Storytelling sessions at Amnesty International bookshop, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. 11am. Admission Free.

Talks November

7-Chernobyl talk by chairman of Chernobyl Children Lifeline, Victor Mizzi at the Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. Details: (01684) 561358.

7-Doug Scott lecture - Himalaya - Alpine climbing at Malvern College (Big School). 7.30pm. £8 from Malvern Outdoors, The Map Shop, Upton or (01684) 581500.

8-Tony Spicer - the 1651 Battle of Worcester at Christchurch Hall, Malvern. 7pm. £5 from Beacon Books & Just So. In aid of the League of Friends of Malvern Community Hospital.

Exhibitions November

Until Nov 23-Oils and pastels by Beverly Schofield at the Foal Yard Gallery. 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Until 31-Paintings by Malvern Art Club members at Lyttelton House Gallery, Malvern.

Until Nov 29-Paintings by Pam Foort & friends at The Gallery, 1 Worcester Road, Malvern. 9am-5pm Mon-Sat.

Until Nov 16-Wildlife images by Dr Jeremy Paul at On the Wildside Gallery, Church Street, Malvern. 10am-5pm Tues-Sat.

Until 22-Oil paintings by John Smythe at Lyttelton House Gallery. 10am-5pm.

Gardens November

Every Sat & Sun-Garden at Coddington Vineyard open. 2-5pm.

Daily-Garden at Moors Meadow, Collington, Bromyard open. 10am-5pm. £2, children free. Plants for sale. Tel (01885) 410318.

Walks November

1-Meet Langlands Community Centre, Sherrard's Green Road, Malvern 10am for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468. Solemates Walking Group.

2-All Witleys Great & Small. Meet Imperial Road 8.30am for 12.5 mile moderate/strenuous walk towards Little Witley. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Kevin. MHDFS.

3-Meet slip road by Hanley Swan green for 6 mile easy walk around Hanley Castle parish with optional lunch at the Swan, Hanley Swan. Leader: David Leadon Vale Group of Ramblers Assoc.

-Malvern Walk. Meet Halfway House, Bastonford 10am for 4 mile walk. Pub lunch available. Organised by Ageing Well (incorporating Keep Fit for Caring).

6-Meet Langlands Community Centre, Sherrard's Green Road, Malvern 2pm for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468. Solemates Walking Group.

6-North Cradley. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 6.5 mile moderate walk to explore footpaths north of Cradley. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Fred & Josephine. MHDFS.

7-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.35am for 5 mile walk in and around Much Marcle. Leader: Tom. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

8-Meet Langlands Community Centre, Sherrard's Green Road, Malvern 10am for anniversary walk. Easy gradient hill route. Booking essential. Details (01684) 567468. Solemates Walking Group.

9-Meet Upper Car Park by Brockhampton Park Church, near Bromyard 10am for guided tree walk by Les Rogers. Leaders: Ann & Hazel. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

9-Over the hill & back again. Meet Orchard Road, Malvern 9am for 9 mile hilly walk north of Malvern taking in Crumpton Hill, Whitman's Hill, Six Acre Wood, High Wood & part of the Worcestershire Way. Bring packed lunch but tea will be available. Leader: Joan. MHDFS.