Theatre - October

To Oct 13-The Caretaker by Harold Pinter at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £8-£16. Box Office (01684) 892277.

16-20-The Sound of Music presented by Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £8-£11. Box Office (01684) 892277.

17-The Counterfeit Stones at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £10.50, £12.50. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts - October

12-ESO with John Lill perform Brahms at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £6-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277. Part of the Brahms Cycle.

13-Autumn Concert with the King's Scholars & Uren Family with David Newsholme (organist) at Upton Parish Church. 7.30pm. £4 in advance (Tel 01684 593480/593227), £4.50 on door, £1 students & children incl refreshments.

18-Noriko Ogawa (piano) performs Debussy, Takemitsu & Mussorgsky at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £12. Box Office (01684) 892277. Presented by Malvern Concert Club.

20-Worcester Guitar Duo perform in the Choir room, Lyttelton Well, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. £5. Details (01905) 422748.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: The Score (15) 7pm Fri, Sat & Sun, 8pm Mon - Thurs.

Odeon Worcester: American Sweethearts (12) Thurs only 6.00, 8.15; Atlantis (U) Sat & Sun only 12.00, 2.15, 4.30, 6.30; American Pie 2 (15) 12.00, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45; Moulin Rouge (12) 12.15, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; Enigma (15) 12.15, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; A Knights Tale (PG) 12.30, 6.00; The Fast & the Furious (15) 3.30, 8.45; Mike Bassett: England Manager (15) 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30, 8.30; A I (12) 2.00, 5.00, 8.00; Driven (PG) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.00, 3.30, *6.15, *8.40 (* Not Thurs); Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - Spykids (U) 10.30, Help I'm a fish (U) 10.30, Pokemon 3 (U)10.30, Recess (U) 10.30; Senior Screen Presents - Doors open 10am - Wed only - The Mexican (15) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: The first cinema subscription card 'Unlimited' is now on sale costing only £9.99 per month. This would allow you to see unlimited movies. (Terms & conditions apply - details available at cinema). Advance Screenings - Atlantis - The Lost Empire (U) Sat/Sun only 12.10, 2.20, 4.20, 6.20; Advance Screenings - America's Sweethearts (15) Thurs 18th only 6.30, 8.40; American Pie 2 (15) 12.30, 3.20, 6.30, 9.10; Amelie (15) 11.55, 2.40, 5.25, 8.10; Enigma (15) (12.10 Not Sat/Sun), 2.55, 6.00, 8.35; Mike Bassett (15) (12.00, 2.10, 4.30, 6.50 Not Sat/Sun), 9.10, Thurs 18th 12.00, 2.10, 4.30; AI (12) 2.00, 5.10, 8.20; Moulin Rouge (12) (12.00 Not Sat/Sun), 2.50, 6.00, 8.50; A Knight's Tale (PG) Sat/Sun Only 11.50; Cats & Dogs (PG) Sat/Sun only 12.00; Saturday Kid's Club - 10am - Help I'm a Fish (U).

Pop and Rock - October

12-Roger Fletcher at the Horseshoe Inn, Ledbury. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

12-Boogie Woogie/Jump Jive/R 'n' B Night at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-11pm. £6 incl supper.

12-Southern Streamline at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

12-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern.

12-Bleeding Hearts at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

13-Clive John at the Swan, Hanley Swan.

13-Hershey & the 12 Bars at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

14-Clive John at the Fleet Inn, Twyning.

14-Tim Rose at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

15-Debbie Gee at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern.

18-Wilko Johnson & Gorgeous at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5.

Folk and Jazz - October

Appleyard Traditional Folk Dancers meet every Thursday at Earls Croome Hall, near Upton. 8pm. New dancers (female) and musicians (male or female) welcome. (01905) 371268.

Music session at the Prince of Wales, Ledbury every Wednesday 8.30pm. Bring instruments.

Malvern Folk Dance Group meet Mondays 7.30-9.30pm, St Andrew's Hall, Poolbrook. Contact Malvern 572055. Classes in English Folk Dances.

Clubs & Societies - October

Malvern Link E Townswomens Guild meets every third Monday in the month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link at 7.30pm. Contact Sec. Mildred Pearce (01684) 560912.

Kawasaki Motorcycle Owners Club meets third Tuesday each month at Malvern Motorcycle & Light Car Club, Link Way (off Howsell Road), Malvern Link.

Ledbury Branch ARC, Whist Drive on third Wednesday of every month at St Michael's, Ledbury, 8pm.

Wyvern Swim & Sun Club naturist swims on 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Small club site near Ledbury. Enquiries (01452) 417004.

Malvern Motor Cycle & Light Car Club (off Howsell Road, Malvern Link meet every Monday & Friday, special interest nights 1st Wednesday & 3rd Tuesday. Members & non-members welcome. Details (01684) 893102.

12-Narrow Gauge Railway Society meet at the URC Church Hall, Malvern Link. 8pm. Graham Fairhurst - West Lancs NG Rly.

13-National Association of Widows Bring & Buy & 5th anniversary celebrations at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 2-4pm. Everyone Welcome.

14-Falconers Country Dance Club meet at Bromyard Leisure Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard. 7.45-10.30pm. Club callers.

16-Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust meet at the Verzons Hotel, Trumpet, near Ledbury. 7.30 for 8pm. Watercolour painting of the canals by Garth Allan. Contact (01432) 264366.

16-Worcester Locomotive Society Ltd meet at GWRSA Club, Barton Yard, Hereford. 8pm. Wayne Finch - Spotting with a Spotmatic.

17-Malvern Civic Society meet at the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. History of needle making in Redditch - Jo'ann Gloger.

17-South Worcestershire Archaeological Group meet at the Memorial hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 7.30pm. Church Decoration in South Worcestershire - Tim Bridges, Worcester City Museum.

17-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society meet at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Video night.

17-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Bank House, Bransford. The Club meet Wednesday and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 561874/562695.

18-Beacon Camera Club meet at the Wyche Institute, Malvern. 7.45pm. An Evening with Des Gardner FRPS.

Sales & Bazaars - October

12-Jumble Sale at Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7pm. Admission 10p. Proceeds to church funds.

13-Bring & Buy Sale at Cradley Church. 10.30am-12 noon. Usual stalls.

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

Miscellaneous - October

Every Tuesday evenings, Rising Dragon Tai Chi weekly classes at Ascension Hall, Malvern. Local instructor Daphne Robson (01886) 812571.

Every Wednesday, Extend, exercise for the retired (over 50s). Join our friendly weekly class, 9.15am in the Link Room, St Matthias' Church, or 11am in the Lyttelton Room, Church Street, Great Malvern. (01684) 562220.

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.

Worcester Divers/ BSAC 0562 meet every Thursday at Sansome Walk Pool, Worcester. 8-10pm. Come along and meet us.

Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) -Spiritualist Meetings at Earls Croome Village Hall, 7.30pm. Details on (01684) 594775.

Every Wednesday evening - The Comedy Zone at Gonzos, 57-59 Lowesmoor, Worcester. Tickets £4/£5.

Every Wednesday-Malvern MIND weekly Support Groups at Lyttelton Rooms. 10.30am-12 noon. Also Sundays 2.30-4.30pm at Social Education Centre, Off Geraldine Road. Details (01684) 574709.

Every Fri-Enjoy Painting with Glynis Wilsdon at Langlands Community Centre. 2-4pm. Bookings (01684) 574265.

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.

14-Prize Bingo at the New Inn, Lower Howsell, Malvern.

17-Alfrick Sequence Dance Club at Alfrick Village Hall. 8-10pm. With tuition. (01886) 832403.

19-Quiz Evening at Hanley Swan Village Hall. 7.30pm.

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

For Children - October

Every Saturday morning-Children's Ceramic Painting Classes. 10am-noon. Details fine Fettle Ceramics, Little Tarrington (01432) 890383. (Also adult classes).

Every Monday-Kung Fu & Yoga for Children at the Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 4.45pm. Details (01684) 572443.

Exhibitions - October

To Oct 27-'Still Lives' by Bev Schofield at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. 9am-5pm Mon-Sat. (01886) 833337.

Gardens - October

Every day until Oct 14-Picton Garden, Colwall open daily. 11am-5pm. In aid of National Gardens Scheme.

Walks - October

13-Walk on the Malvern Hills. Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for 10 mile moderate walk on the Malvern Hills. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Peter (01527) 69860. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

13-Gatekeeper Trust - On the Templar Trail. Meet Coffee Shop, Safeway, Malvern 10.30am for autumn pilgrimage through Kilpeck, Garway & Abbey Dore. £3. Contact: Fiona Hopes (01684) 892533.

16-Our Definitive Map Modification. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for a 9 mile moderate walk at the southern end of the hills. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Roy & Peggy (01684) 574461. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

18-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.15am for a 6 mile walk from Eckington beside the River Avon. Pub lunch available. Leaders: Graham & Heather. Ledbury Walkers' Club.