Theatre December

To Dec-16-A Family Affair by Agnes Jaoui & Jean-Pierre Bacri at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. Tickets £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

19-30-Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm , 7.30pm & 8pm. Tickets £14-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts December

15-Bromyard Wind Band present A Christmas Concert at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 7.45pm. Tickets £5 & £4 concs. Box Office (01885) 488575.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Until December 28 - Meet the Parents (12) Daily 7pm (except 24th & 26th) also 1.30pm 26th, 27th & 28th and 2pm 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd and 2.30pm 24th (Closed 25th).

Odeon Worcester: Meet the Parents (12) 12.50, 3.20, 5.45, 8.15; The 6th Day (15) 12.30, 3.15, 5.55, 8.40; 102 Dalmations (U) 12.20, 2.30, 4.40, 6.50, 9.00; Bring it On (12) Fri-Thurs 12.25, Fri, Mon-Thurs 4.45; Billy Elliott (15) Fri, Mon-Thurs 2.25, 6.45; Charlie's Angels (15) 12.30, 2.40, 4.50, 7.00, 9.10; What Lies Beneath (15) Fri, Mon-Wed 12.45, 3.25, 6.05, 8.45; The Grinch (PG) Fri-Thurs 1.15, 3.30, 5.50, 8.30, Sat-Tues & Thurs 11.00, 1.15, 3.30, 5.50, 8.30; Paid Previews - Sat & Sun Only - Family Man (12) 3.05, 5.45, 8.30; Pokemon 2000 (PG) Sat, Sun & Thurs 11.00, 1.00, 3.00, 5.00, 7.00, 9.00; Movie Mob - Saturday only - Doors open 10.30am - Stuart Little (U), Chicken Run (U), My Dog Skip (U); Movie Mob - Monday - Thursday) - Doors Open 10.30am - The Santa Clause (U) 10.40, Stuart Little (U) 10.40, Chicken Run (U) 10.40, My Dog Skip (U) 10.35; Senior Screen - Wed only - Chicken Run (U) - 10.30am.

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. (Minimum subscription of 12 months required). Meet the Parents (12) 12.40, 3.40, 6.40, 9.10; The 6th Day (15) 12.10, 3.10, 6.00, 8.50; 102 Dalmations (U) (10.15 Sat only), 12.50, 3.30, 6.10, 8.40; The Grinch (PG) 12.20, 3.00, 6.20, 9.00; Urban Legends - Final Cut (15) (1.20, 3.50, 6.40 Not Thurs), 9.20 Not showing at all Sat/Sun; Charlies Angels (15) 12.00, 2.20, 4.40, 7.00, 9.20; Paid Preview - Pokemon - The Movie 2000 (PG) Sat/Sun 12.00, 2.10, 4.20, Thurs previews 12.00, 2.10, 4.20, 6.30; Saturday Kids Club - 10.00am - Anastasia (U); Paid Previews - Family Man (12) Sat/Sun Only 6.30, 9.00.

Pop and Rock December

Every Friday-Jam sessions at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, near Malvern, 8.30pm. Free Admission. All musicians welcome.

Every Friday & Saturday-Over 30s Disco at Great Malvern Club, 8pm. Dress smart casual.

Every Wednesday-Ceroc French Jive at Coppertops, Worcester, 7.45pm. Details (01905) 567717.

15-Duke at the Anchor Inn, Welland. 9.30pm. Admission Free.

15-Hoi, Hoi, Henry at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

15-Splatt at the Malvern Hills Hotel. 9pm. Admission Free.

16-Clive John at the New Clubhouse, Malvern Rugby Football Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8.30pm. £2.

16-Liv at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

16-Gary Charman at the Green Dragon, Guarlford. 9pm. Admission Free.

18-Clive John at the Foley Arms, Malvern. 9-11pm. Admission Free.

19-Will Killeen at the Malvern Hills Hotel. 9pm. Admission Free.

Folk and Jazz December

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.

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.

17-Abbey Jazz with Ted Taylor (trumpet), Roger Heeley (piano), Roy Hubbard (clarinet) & Tony Caldicott (drums) at British Legion Club, Hanley Swan. 8-10.30pm. Admission £2.

Clubs & Societies December

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.

Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canals Trust meet every 3rd Tuesday of month at The Verzons Hotel, The Trumpet, Ledbury, 7.30pm for 8pm.

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

Malvern Writers Circle meet second Wednesday of the month at Church Meadow Court, Graham Road. 7.30pm. Contacts (01684) 563784, 561215 or 564318.

Circle Dance evenings at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Link Top, Malvern, 8-10pm, first and third Wednesdays each month. Contact Sunnara Vivian on (01684) 891261.

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

18-Malvern ARP/050 Centre meet Civil Service Club, Spring Lane. Christmas Lunch. 12 for 12.30pm.

19-Malvern Embroiderers meet at URC Church Hall, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Christmas Event.

19-Worcester Locomotive Society Ltd meet at GWR SA Club, Barton Yard, Hereford. 8pm. Members' & Guests' evening.

20-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults aged 45+ meet tonight and weekends at the Foley Arms, Malvern. All new members welcome. On your own? Need a social life? Phone (01684) 561874/562695.

Sales & Bazaars December

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.

Miscellaneous December

Every Wednesday evening Inner Dance School of Tai Chi and Qigong at Friends Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road. Details from Altair de Almeida 01684 562528.

Make beautiful quilts for your home! New classes starting in patchwork and quilting - beginners welcome. Well qualified and experienced teacher, small friendly groups. Interested? Call (01684) 575835 for details.

Every Thursday - Yoga in Pregnancy at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 10-noon.

Every Thursday afternoon-Post Natal Yoga at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 12.45-2.45pm.

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

Every 1st Wednesday-Tinnitus Self Help Group at Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern. 2-4pm. (01684) 567496.

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 Tuesday-Free pool at the Lamb Inn, West Malvern from 5.30pm onwards.

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

Every Monday-Spiritualist Meetings at Earls Croome Village Hall. Details: Dave or Hazel (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.

On-going Meditation Groups Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm. 10 week course. £60. Details: Helen Lees (01684) 560317.

Every Thursday-Taoist Meditation & Healing with Salvador March at the Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road. 8.30pm. Tel: (01684) 892023. Also Tai Chi & Qi Gong, 7pm.

First Sunday of every month, St Wulstans Nature Reserve, volunteers day, 10am till 3.30pm. Help create this new reserve and have some fun and exercise in the bargain. Contact Roger Marceau (01684) 893676 or Andy Lyon (01684) 577142.

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

Every Tuesday-Tai Chi. Let go of stress, strengthen your body - mind gently. 7.30pm. Inner Dance School of Tai Chi & Qigong. Enquiries - Altair (01684) 562528.

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

15-Tea Dance at RSRE/Civil Service Club, Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. Admission £1.50.

16-"Something Different" Ballroom & Sequence Charity Dance at Christopher Whitehead High School, St Johns, Worcester. 8-11.30pm. Admission £2.50. Table booking (01684) 574741/564823. In aid of National Assoc for Colitis & Crohn's Disease.

17-Nativity Play performed by 'Young Church Builders' during 11am service at Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern.

For Children December

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

Exhibitions December

To Jan 5-Mixed Exhibition at The Ian Fearnside Gallery, Church Street, Malvern. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Until Dec 23-3-D installations by Maureen Gamble, Landscapes by Ian Black & abstract enamels from Tina Cartledge & Patricia Schelper Jones at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Opening tomes call (01886) 833337.

To Dec 16-Malvern Arts Club Christmas Exhibition.

Walks December

16-Colwall & Coddington, meet Imperial road 9am for a 9 mile easy walk round Herefordshire countryside to Coddington & the Old Country. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Sue & Don Hood (01684) 572084. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

19-Around Hope End & Oyster Hill. Meet Imperial Road 9am or Car Park by Colwall Church 9.30am for a 5 mile moderate morning walk in this lovely area. Leader: Gill Holt (01684) 568055. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.