n The Great Worcester Scarecrow Festival. August 30/September 1, at Worcester Garden Centre, Droitwich Road, Worcester.

n Country & Western Dance with Restless, at Christopher Whitehead School, on August 31. For further details telephone Gerry on 01905 21313.

n Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair, at the Three Counties Showground on September 1. For further information contact DMG Antiques Fairs on 01636 702326.

n Open Gardens at Birtsmorton Court, Birtsmorton, near Malvern, on Sunday, September 1 in aid of British Red Cross. For further information phone British Red Cross Worcester Office on 01905 351212.

n The Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday, September 3, at the United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For more information phone 01905 26966.

n Friends. Social Group, for the young-at-heart singles. Weekly meeting on September 3 at The Crown, Powick. For further details call Judie (publicity officer) on 01905 350471.

n Live Wires, Social Singles. A group of social single friends meet each week. Why not join us on September 4 at New Inn, Ombersley Road, Worcester.

n Coffee Mornings (proceeds towards refurbishment of Holy Trinity & St. Matthew's Church). September 4 and every Wednesday morning. Come along for coffee and home-made cakes.

n Starting September 4> New Beginners' Salsa. No partners required. Friday evenings at 8 High Street Pershore. For further information phone 01386 556 665

n Take Two social group for the unattached. Bank House, Bransford. September 5. For more information phone 427281/27415/428567.

n The following gardens will be opening in aid of The National Gardens Scheme on September 5: Barnard's Green House, 10 Poolbrook Road, Malvern; Dial Park, Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster; The Walled Garden, 6 Rose Terrace, off Fort Royal Hill, Worcester.

n Worcester Floral Arrangement Society meeting at Hallow Parish Hall on September 6. Ian Lloyd - Far Away Around the World. Phone 01905 423588 for further details.

n Upton-upon-Severn annual vegetable and flower show. September 7. Upton Memorial Hall. Cake & produce stall, raffle and refreshments. Call Liz Jones, 01684 593821.

n Friends. Social Group, for the young-at-heart singles. Weekly meeting on September 10 at The Perdiswell, Droitwich Road, Worcester. For further details call Judie (publicity officer) on 01905 350471.

n Worcester Camcorder Club. September 10. Open night with presentation of certificates and viewing winning films. Perdiswell Young People's Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Call 01905 25324, or 01386 792500.

n Take Two social group for the unattached on September 11 at The Portobello, Bransford Road. For further details phone 427281/27415/428567.

n Live Wires, Social Singles. A group of social single friends meet each week. Why not join us on September 11 at the Old Leaking Well, Dunhampton.

n Dance Time with Eric Kimberley. Ballroom and Sequence dancing. September 14, Oldbury Park School, Oldbury Road, Worcester. For further details ring Eric on 01905 428993.

n Friends of Beechwood invite you to a Barbecue and Cheese & Wine Evening. September 14. Beechwood Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn. Further information on 01684 594554.

n Dog Show at The Oaks, Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath, on Sunday Sept 15. For further information phone Mr & Mrs Fraser on 01905 640585.

n Learn to Jive. Beginners' class, 7.30pm. Starting September 15, then every Sunday. Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall. For further details call Vanessa on 01452 720425.

n Gentle Steps. Dance/Exercise for the over 50s, Tuesday evenings starting September 17, at Number 8, 8 High Street, Pershore. Phone 01386 556 665 for further details.

n Friends Social Group, for the young-at-heart singles. Weekly meeting on September 17 at The Portobello, St John's, Worcester. For details call Judie on 01905 350471.

n Take Two. Social group for the unattached, September 18, at Foley Arms, Malvern. For more information phone 427281/27415/428567.

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