Theatre May

27-June 1-The Woman in Black at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

27-An Evening with Terry Waite CBE at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £10. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts May

24-Steve Marsden playing Yamaha EL 500 & PSR 9000 at Bartestree Village Hall. 8pm. £3.50, children £1 on door. Organised by Hereford Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club.

24-ESO with Judith Hall (flute) perform Mozart at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. Tickets £6-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277. Part of the Mozartfest.

25-Saxofonix, top Midlands sax quartet, at the Christchurch Hall, Malvern. 7.30pm. Tickets at door £4 & £2. Profits in aid of Home-Start Malvern Hills.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Panic Room (15) Fri 8.15pm, Sat 3pm & 8.15pm, Sun 3pm & 7.30pm, Mon-Thurs 7.30pm. In the Bedroom (15) Wed 29th only 8.15pm in the Forum.

Odeon Worcester: Book now! - Spiderman (12) 8th, 9th, 13th-20th June 12.00, 3.00, 6.00, 8.45 (free list suspended); Star Wars (PG) Fri, Sat & Sun 11.40, 2.40, 5.40, 8.40, Mon-Thurs 2.40, 5.40, 8.40 (free list suspended); Panic Room (15) 12.15, 3.00, 6.00, 8.30; The Majestic (PG) 12.15, 4.15, 7.45; Not another Teen Movie (15) 12.00, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00; I am Sam (12) 1.15, 6.15; Dog Soldiers (15) 4.00, 9.00; Ice Age (U) Sat & Sun only 11.40; About a Boy (12) 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 8.45; Thunderpants (PG) 12.40, 2.40, 4.45, 6.45; Bend it like Beckham (12) 8.45; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only - doors open 10am - The Princess Diaries (U) 10.30, Monsters Inc (U) 10.30, Harry Potter (PG) 10.30; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed only - doors open 10am - Autumn in New York (15) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: New early bird ticket - All prices before noon Sat & Sun only £2.95, Adult prices before 5pm Mon-Fri only £3.90 - Book your tickets now! - Spider-Man (12) Opens June 14th - Advance screenings Sat 8th, Sun 9th & Thurs, June 13th - 8th & 9th, 10.15, 11.55, 12.50, 2.35, 3.30, 5.15, 6.10, 8.15, 8.50, 13th 12.50, 2.35, 3.30, 5.15, 6.10, 8.15, 8.50, 14th 11.45, 1.30, 2.45, 4.30, 5.45, 8.15, 8.45, 15th 10.45, 11.45, 1.30, 2.45, 4.30, 5.45, 8.15, 8.45, 16th 10.45, 11.45, 1.30, 2.30, 4.30, 5.30, 8.00, 8.30, 17th-20th 1.30, 2.30, 4.30, 5.30, 8.00, 8.30 (Contains some scenes of strong fantasy violence); Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) Fri 1.00, 1.45, 4.15, 5.00, 7.45, 8.15, Sat, Sun 10.45, 1.00, 1.45, 4.15, 5.00, 7.45, 8.15, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1.00, 1.45, 4.15, 5.00, 7.45, 8.15; Thunderpants (PG) Fri 2.00, 4.20, 6.40, Sat, Sun 11.40, 2.00, 4.20, 6.40, Mon, Tues, Weds 2.00, 4.20, 6.40, Thurs 2.00, 4.00, 6.00; Panic Room (15) Fri 3.10, 5.50, 8.40, Sat, Sun 11.55, 3.10, 5.50, 8.40, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 3.10, 5.50, 8.40; About a Boy (12) Fri 2.10, 6.00, 8.30, Sat, Sun 11.40, 2.10, 6.00, 8.30, Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 2.10, 6.00, 8.30; Dog Soldiers (15) Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds 8.50, Not showing Thurs; Bend it like Beckham (12) Fri 2.15, 5.15, 8.15, Sat, Sun 5.15, 8.15, Mon. Tues, Weds, Thurs 2.15, 5.15, 8.15; Ice-Age (U) Sat, Sun 11.50, 2.00; UGC Kids - Black Beauty (U) Doors 10am, starts 10.30am - Children & adults £1.50 - Under 8's must be accomp by adult. ID may be required for 12, 15 & 18 Cert films.

Pop and Rock May

24-Intrigue at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall.

24-Dave Miles at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

24-Chase & Dyson Perrins 20 year school re-union at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8pm.

25-Swingjive dance at Larrapertz Centre, Ross on Wye. 8pm-midnight with Catfish & ATD disco. £7. Contact (01452) 383584.

25-Kate Ashby at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

25-Brian Jones at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8.45pm.

28-Mark Branelly at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

Folk and Jazz May

Every Friday, Somers Traditional Folk Club, The Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Contact Sam Simmons (01684) 575704.

Every Sunday-Free acoustic jam session at West Malvern Social Club (next to village hall). Friendly session for musicians of all levels. Bring your own instruments. 8.30pm-11pm.

Every Tuesday-Perdido Street Jazz Band at the Fox & Hounds, Lulsley. 9pm.

26-Abbey Jazz with Bill Bickerton (piano), Ted Taylor (cornet), Roy Hubbard (clarinet) & Tony Caldicott (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

Clubs & Societies May

Every Thursday Malvern Scottish Dancing Club at Poolbrook Primary School, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. Tel (01684) 561680/540047. (Sept to May only).

Malvern Retired Teachers' Association meets monthly for a varied programme of social activities. Details from J Rogers (01684) 573730.

Every Monday evening, Ledbury Sequence Dance Club, 8-10.30pm, Ledbury Community Centre.

Malvern Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings at St Andrews Church Hall, Poolbrook, Malvern, play starts 7.15pm. Tel: 01684 594379.

Every Tuesday, Old Meg (Northwest Morris Dancers and Band) at Malvern. 8-10pm. New dancers and musicians welcome. Liz (01684) 540279 or Jane (01684) 892725.

Malvern Chess Club meets every Friday at Davenham House, Graham Road, Malvern, from 7.30pm. Details 01886 880010 or (01684) 574874.

Malvern and District Branch of the Royal Engineers Association meets on the first Tuesday of each month at The Royal British Legion Club, Bosbury Road, Cradley. 8pm. Information Tom Jones, 5 Orchard Road, Malvern.

Malvern Recorded Music Society meets fortnightly on Mondays. Details (01684) 562779.

Every Wednesday-The Rotary Club of Ledbury meet at 7pm in The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury. Contact D J Houghton (01531) 890696.

Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) Over 60 Club at the Salvation Army, Newtown Road, Malvern. 2.45pm. Details 01684 574458.

Malvern National Woman's Register meet regularly offering informal discussion. Contact Ingrid Dalgliesh on (01886) 832017.

Malvern Special Needs Swimming Club, every Saturday at Splash 5.15 - 6.15pm. Tel. Evelyn Cunningham (01684) 560445.

Every Monday-Ledbury Badminton Club play at the Leisure Centre, John Masefield High School. 6.30-9.30pm. Social standard. Visitors & new members welcome. (01531) 631892.

Every Monday evening-Foley Arms Bridge Group play rubber or Chicago bridge at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. Details: Doreen Elliott (01684) 561525.

Malvern Northern Society, Summer programme. Details (01684) 566689.

Malvern Women's Singing Group meet most Tuesdays 8-10pm. Sunrise Centre. Tel: Mary (01684) 892482.

Every Saturday - Malvern Petanque Club (French boules) meet outside Great Malvern station (weather permitting). 2pm. Details (01684) 891999.

Chase & Upton Badminton Club club nights Monday & Friday. Home matches on Thursdays. Contact (01684) 574684 or (01684) 592125.

Every Wednesday-Ledbury Salsa Club meet at 8pm at the Royal Oak, The Southend, Ledbury. £4. Beginners very welcome. Contact (01531) 635187.

28-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the GWRSA Club, Tolladine Road, Worcester. 8pm. Graham Gardner - Steam in the 60s.

28-Friends Social Group for singles 26-48 weekly pub night at the Perdiswell, Droitwich Road, Worcester. 9pm. Contacts (01905) 350525/426474/ 723249/759415.

29-Take Two Social Cub for unattached adults meet at the Crown, Powick. The Club meet Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 573398/562695.

Sales & Bazaars May

Malvern WI Friday Market 9.30-11.30am.

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, Traidcraft.

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

24-Gardeners' Market at Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

25-Gardeners' Market at the Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Great Malvern. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

25&26-Sale of original paintings & unique designer furniture at Brook Farm, Longdon. 10am-5pm. In aid of St Mary's School, Longdon in association with School PTA.

Miscellaneous May

Every Sunday come & hear some Good News at the Gospel Hall, Cowleigh Road, North Malvern. 6.30pm. Transport available. Tel (01684) 569706.

Every Saturday, weather permitting - Come and play French boule at the Marlbank pub. From 2.15pm. No equipment needed. Contact Sarah Tindle (01531) 890978.

Every Sunday-Cash bingo at Willie Thornes Snooker club. Doors open 6.30pm. Eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance, alternating with Thornton House Disabled Children's School.

Every Friday--Cash bingo at Willie Thorne Snooker Club. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance Funds.

Every Wednesday-Healing clinic at the Therapy Centre, Runnings Park. 8pm. Tel (01684) 573868.

Modern Dance classes and tap at Cecilia Hall, Church Street, Great Malvern. £3.40. Contact (01684) 573663.

Every Thursday-Modern dance class at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £3.30. Contact (01684) 573663/563758.

Every Tuesday-On-going meditation groups. 7.30-9.30pm. £60 per ten weeks. Details: Helen Lees (01684) 560317.

Every Monday-Spiritual Awareness Meditation Group at the Sun Rise Centre. £3. Contact Jayne Frost (01684) 568647.

Every Wednesday-Quiz night at Malvern Hills Hotel. 8.30pm. £1 per person. Great cash prizes.

Every Wednesday-Angel meditation class at the Wheel of Life Centre. 8.30-9.30pm. Details Anthony Rushton (01684) 578315.

Every Monday-Meditation Group Longchen Bhuddist Foundation at 7 Clay Green, Alfrick. 7-9pm. Mary Spears (01886) 832090.

Every Wednesday-Yoga at the Wheel of Life Centre. 10am & 6pm.

Every Tuesday-Tai Chi at Friends' Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. Inner Dance School of Tai Chi & Chi Gong. Details (01684) 562528.

Every Tuesday-Coffee morning at St Matthias Hall, Malvern Link. 10am-12 noon. Organised by Age Concern, Malvern & District.

Every Wed-Sun & Bank Holiday-Lower Brockhampton House (National Trust) open noon - 5pm. 14th C moated manor house on A44 nr Bromyard. Details (01885) 482077.

Adult tap, jazz & ballet. Details (01684) 573663.

25-Free tennis coaching at Hanley Castle High School. 2-4pm. Bookings (01684) 593834. Organised by Hanley & Upton Tennis Club.

26-Hereford & Gloucester Canal Trust open day with treasure hunt for children at Over Basin, on A40 W of Gloucester. 10am-5pm. Teas & cakes available.

For Children May

Every Monday & Friday - Welland Teddy Bears meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. Details Louise (01684) 593838.

Every Monday & Thursday-After school 'Mental Maths' classes at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. £38 per month. Suitable for children four years & upwards. Details: Rachel Tobin (01905) 423724.

Borrowers Toy Library now open at Sixways Trading Estate, Barnards Green, Malvern. Tues 9.30am-4.30pm & Wed 2-7.30pm.

Exhibitions May

To May 31-Rhythms & Colours, an exhibition of oil paintings by Mike Storer at Upton-upon-Severn Library throughout May. Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat.

To June 1-Spring Awakening, oil paintings by Pat Handley at the Foal yard Gallery, Bransford. Info (01886) 833337.

To June 15-Spring Botanical & Floral Exhibition at On the Wild Side, Great Malvern. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Entrance free.

Until June 30-Exhibition of work by Lawrence McGowan, Adrienne Craddock & Jan Fryer at the Hay Makers Gallery, Hay-on-Wye. 10.30am-5pm.

26-Malvern Terrace Artists exhibition of paintings & cards by the bandstand, Priory Park, Malvern. 2-5pm.

Until July 13-Access All Areas exhibition by Dale Devereux Barker at the Museum of Worcester Porcelain & Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum. 1pm onwards.

Gardens May

Every Wed, Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday until end September-Garden at The Bannut, Bringsty, near Bromyard open 2-5pm. Home-made teas. Plants propagated from the garden. (01885) 482206.

Every Thursday until end September- Garden at Barnards' Green House, Malvern open 2-6pm. £2.50, children free. Teas, plants. No dogs. In aid of National Gardens Scheme.

Every Wed & Thurs-Garden open at Little Malvern Court, 5m S of Great Malvern on A4104. 2.15-5pm. Hall & garden £4.80, garden only £3.80.

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.

25-Garden open day at Davenham & Perrins House, Graham Road, Malvern. 2-4.30pm. Tombola, stalls, plants, refreshments. Organised by Friends of the Elderly.

26-Gardens open at Caves Folly & Longacre, Evendine Lane, Colwall. 2-6pm. £1.50 per garden, children free. Plants & teas. In aid of NGS.

26-Garden at Orchard Bungalow, Bishops Frome open. 2-6pm. Teas & plants. £2, children 50p. In aid of NGS.

Walks May

25-Tranquility by riverside & canal. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for moderate 8 mile walk. Possibility of pub lunch or bring packed lunch. Leaders: Tom & Ray. MHDFS.

25-Meet Colwall Church 10am for 4 mile walk from the village via Oyster Hill & Hope End. Leader: Joyce Ingledew. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

26-Meet Bridge Street 1.55pm for 4 mile easy walk from Callow End around Kents Green, Deblins Green & Bayswick. Leader: Tom. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

28-Around Powick parish. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 5 mile easy walk to Lord's Wood, Collett's Green & Bastonford based on Walk 57. Pub lunch available. Leaders: Jan & Bill. MHDFS.

29-Meet Crown Inn, Powick for 4 mile walk over hams & Bush Coppice. Leader: David Allen. Powick Parish Ramblers.