PRINCESS Grace of Monaco, the former film star Grace Kelly, paid a visit to Hagley Hall - home of Viscount Cobham to take part in a charity poetry recital. The money would benefit Newland Hurst, a charity for mentally handicapped youngsters in Droitwich Spa.

A PLAN to revitalise the Bromsgrove branch of the West Bromwich Albion Supporters' Club got off to a flying start with a beer and skittles evening at the Hill Tavern, Clent. Seven players turned up to enjoy the fun including new young signing Derek Monaghan, from Bromsgrove. The club had 60 members.