ONE lucky audience member at the Norbury Theatre's latest production will be able to enjoy a drink on the House of Commons. To support its latest play, the political farce Pardon Me Prime Minister, by Edward Taylor and John Graham, the company has been
TELEPHONE callers claiming to be testing security and fire safety in houses have targeted unsuspecting residents in Wyre Piddle and Malvern. The callers claimed they were from the European Environmental Commission (EEC) and tried to make appointments
A MOTORIST nearly hit a car head-on after driving at high speeds on the wrong side of the road as she attempted to escape from police. Thirty-six year old Paula Harrison of Droitwich had been seen behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Cavalier, without an excise
THE FAMILY of a dying teenager has been overwhelmed by the kind-hearted response after a dozen people offered to donate a video camera. Daniel Jarrold is suffering from cancer and desperately wants a video camera to record a lasting message for his friends
A MAN who broke into a chemist to steal painkillers for his back pain suffered a collapsed spine just days later. Jason Davis, aged 38, used a brick to smash a rear door window of Victoria Pharmacy before taking £137 worth of controlled drugs, Worcester
POLICE in Hereford have received a number of reports of people cycling without using lights. "Not only is it illegal not to use your lights when travelling in darkness, it is irresponsible and dangerous to other road users," said PC Colin Mears, traffic
THE sounds of Oasis, The Beatles and The Kinks will rock a Stoke Prior watering hole later this month. The Reflections will be putting on another mesmerising performance of classic covers at The Country Girl Inn in Hanbury Road on November 21. Rockers
THREE keen golfers drummed up funds for a charity in India when they played at three golf clubs in one day. Matthew Jones, Dan Coe and Matthew Wilkinson played golf at Gaudet Luce Golf Club, Droitwich, Ravenmeadow Golf Club, Fernhill Heath, Worcester,
DROITWICH Concert Club has invited the Guarneri Trio of Prague to play at the town Methodist Church later this month. The trio will perform pieces of music by Haydn, Beethoven and Shostakovich at the Worcester Road church on November 15. The concert has
A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has slammed proposed legislation which could allow more fluoride to be added to the county's water supply. Ministers will try to force the new Water Bill through the House of Commons this week before a crucial vote on the issue due
A-MOTHER-of-two claims she is finding shopping in Worcester city centre a struggle after being told she cannot take her double buggy on the bus. Vanessa Champken, who lives in Dines Green, Worcester uses the buggy to push around her children, Thomas,
A GRANDMOTHER has made a plea for an Upton-upon-Severn footpath to be widened, claiming that it would be impossible to negotiate with a double buggy. Mrs Jean Grogan regularly pushes her grandson in his buggy down Tunnel Hill, where the footpath is so
Tuesday, November 4, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed out of the FA Trophy after this home replay defeat against Weston-Super-Mare last night (Tuesday). George Rooney's side, who also miss out on a second round tie with Bognor Regis Town, battled for long
AN envelope containing cash and cheques went missing after two men called at an 85-year-old woman's Hollywood home. The pensioner invited the men into her hall when they called at about 2pm on October 27. After they left, she noticed the envelope was
DROITWICH Spa Hockey Club Ladies First XI lost their first game of the season, going down 4-1 at home to Tenbury last Saturday. Susan Williams' side were without Gwen Smith, on the scoresheet last week, and got their only goal through regular striker
ACCORDING to the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, two of the five elements that constitute perfect virtue are generosity and kindness. One story in today's Evening News highlights acts which embody just such virtues - while another shows quite the
A TRIO of super Studley skippers are off to the World Skipping Championships Down Under after being crowned the sport's queens of Britain in the village. The Blue & White Skipping Club's Rachael Dale, Beci Dale and Sorrel Bickley bagged the top three
REDDITCH town centre rota chemist is Carrington and Turner, Church Green West, open every day except Saturday and Sunday until 7pm. Knights Chemist, Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross, is open weekdays until 7pm and every Sunday between 6-7pm. Foxlydiate Chemist
MONEY talks, and nowhere louder than in football where at times it positively screams. In Worcester City's case it's the difference between muddying along in the Dr Martens Premier Division and hitting the heights of the ever-improving Nationwide Conference
REDDITCH'S Tory Parliamentary spokesman has called for the age at which adults can run for election to be lowered from 21 to 18. Karen Lumley says if an individual becomes an adult when they are 18, they should be entitled to full citizenship rights including
REDDITCH United boss Rod Brown hopes that the FA Trophy will be the spur to bring the crowds flocking to the Valley Stadium. The roaring Reds booked a first-round proper home tie against former Nationwide Conference outfit Stalybridge Celtic on November
ALVECHURCH'S joint boss Neil Bryan got just the response he wanted from his players with a much-improved performance giving Midland Alliance leaders Bridgnorth a double scare on Saturday. The visitors, who had been dogged by a terrible run of form, took
REDDITCH councillor and parliamentary Conservative candidate Karen Lumley said she was 'gutted' after hearing leader Iain Duncan Smith had been booted out. Mrs Lumley was one of six founder members of a website created to support Mr Duncan Smith as he
WYTHALL Theatre Company presents a feast of farcical fun at the Palace Theatre next week. The company has battled with rogue soda siphons, learning to tango and trying to keep up with the William Tell Overture to stage Don't Dress For Dinner. The Marc
Saturday, November 8 FOOTBALL Dr Martens Western - Bromsgrove Rovers v Yate Town (3pm). Midland Football Combination Reserve Division - Hinckley United v Bromsgrove Rovers. Smedley Crooke Cup Round One - Droitwich Spa v Malvern Town; Fairfield Villa v
Thursday, November 6 We Happy Few by Imogen Stubbs, Malvern Theatres. Until November 15. Tickets from 01684 892277. Welsh National Opera: The Marriage of Figaro, Birmingham Hippodrome.Tickets from 0870 730 1234. The Madness of George III by Alan Bennett
JOHN Snape is fit and gunning for a place in Worcester City's midfield for their crucial weekend trip to Chelmsford City. The veteran hard-man has missed the last two games against Chippenham and Newport with an ankle injury but trained on Monday night
ASHLEY Giles shrugged off his unproductive Test series to put down a marker for the forthcoming one-day internationals against Bangladesh with an impressive display in England's comprehensive warm-up victory today. Giles claimed three for 25 in 10 overs
HEREFORD United's hopes in the LDV Vans Trophy were nailed by Northampton Town at Edgar Street for the second year in succession in a thrilling penalty shoot-out. But, after the sides had finished 1-1 at the end of extra-time, the Bulls seemed to be cruising
Former Worcester City and West Brom defender Des Lyttle has agreed to join Northampton Town on non-contract terms. The 32-year-old was released by the Baggies at the end of last season and played two matches for Stourport Swifts in recent weeks while
THREE Worcester Triathlon Club members came away with medals from the European Duathlon Championships in Italy. Michelle Parsons struck gold while her husband Phil won a silver medal as did Les Bailey. The championships were held at Varallo Sesia, a picturesque
TWO stoppage time goals gave Worcester City Ladies a 4-1 win at Evesham United in a Kidderminster Wommen's League Wyvern Associates League Cup game. Worcester took the lead in the fifth minute after a defensive blunder left Laura Colley with time to hammer
CATSHILL Village Hall Cinema was showing The African Queen starring Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart on Saturday afternoon at 2pm and 6.45pm. A WELL-known Stoke Prior farmer was killed in an accident. Frank Crawford, aged 60, of Intall Fields Farm
BROMSGROVE RFC Colts returned to winning ways with a 10-5 win in a dull encounter at Bedworth last Saturday. The Colts, beaten 22-5 at Dudley last week, defended stoutly for much of the first half but Bedworth took the lead against the run of play when
THIRTEEN boys from Bromsgrove School have been selected for regional rugby squads. Tom Hupfield, Shane Feeley and Tim Sheasby, all aged 15, have been named in the North Midlands U16s squad. Michael Jones, Sam Robinson, James Lammas, James Fouracre, Matthew
Wolverhampton RFC U9s 10 Bromsgrove RFC U9s 0 Wolves scored the first try against the run of play. William Hunt, Callum O' Carroll and James Young all had positive runs in the second half but their efforts did not lead to scores. Wolves eventually won
REDDITCH United fell to an early goal but kept on fighting against Ross Town. Ross continued to be dangerous on the break and had several good chances before scoring a second goal before half time. The second half started with fresh enthusiasm from Redditch
LOUISE Ward scored twice as Fairfield Villa Ladies beat Leamington Lions 4-1. Anna Morgan opened the scoring last Sunday after ten minutes and Kaye Mason's saved shot rebounded off the goalkeeper for Ward to head the second. Mason made it 3-0 before half
LATEST results from the Advertiser/Messenger Football League. LMS Shield Second Round New Olympic 4 Wychbold RBL Res 0; Spring Meadow 0 Church Hill 9. Advertiser/Messenger Cup Quarter-Final Victoria Barnt Green 2 Inter Sports 1; Bromsgrove 2 Ringspanners
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby has confirmed that John Melligan has returned to Wolverhampton Wanderers after a one month loan spell at Aggborough. The midfielder made five appearances for Harriers during his second stint with the
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV and Malvern will lock horns at Finstall Park this Saturday for the first time since their epic encounter on the final day of last season. The two sides were both relegated from Midlands One last season despite Bromsgrove's amazing
Dear Editor - Through the columns of your paper may I remind your readers that Poppy Day is approaching? The valiant band of house-to-house collectors will be doing their rounds and of course, there will be the street collection this Saturday. We would
DEAR EDITOR - May I thank the kind people of Bromsgrove and Redditch for their generosity in contributing to the Royal Air Forces Association Wings Appeal for 2003. The grand total of £5,012.52 was collected over the year and added to the national funds
DEAR EDITOR - May I please thank all those of your readers who so kindly supported our Save the Children stall in Bromsgrove market on October 11, when we made more than £250. (Further supplies of Christmas cards etc are on sale at Jean Spain's Hairdressing
KINGS Norton were forced to make eight changes for this top of this top-of-the table clash with their unbeaten hosts - and even had to bring chairman Bill Hendon on as an emergency hooker. Hooker Phil Cooksey was bed-ridden with flu and hard-tackling
REDDITCH were out-powered in the pack by Bishops Castle on Saturday as they crashed to another disappointing North Midlands One defeat. The visitors trailed just 5-3 at half-time after Will Wilson kicked a penalty but the home side, clearly more comfortable
Saturday, November 1, 2003 BROMSGROVE RFC First XV recorded their sixth victory in seven league games with an emphatic defeat of Bedworth at Finstall Park. Dean Ball's side ran in seven tries as, despite tough physical opposition, their quality ensured
IN this top of the table Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division clash Malvern could have considered themselves a little unlucky not have secured all three points. MALVERN TOWN 1, NEWPORT 1 They dominated the first period and their undefeated
GLAMOUR pusses will not want to miss a night of beauty and fashion at the Hilton Hotel in Bromsgrove tomorrow. Putting on the Glitz is a night of fashion and fun being held in aid of Sunfield special school in Clent. Virgin Vie cosmetics will be demonstrating
Thursday October 29 Cinema: Kolya (12), Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry. Music: Fabulous Fats, Swan Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, 7.30pm. Music: Kirk Lightsey Trio, Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, 8pm. Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera, Birmingham
MAN'S greatest invention, the wheel, will be discussed at a meeting of the Waseley Hills Crafts Guild this Friday. Cedric Lewis will reveal The History and Mystery of the Wheel. This will be taking place at the Meeting Room at Waseley Hills Country Park
I AM writing about an issue which I feel is becoming increasingly important as each year passes. I am a young woman in my mid 20s. I have always been very fond of the city of Worcester for many reasons, one of which is the relaxing atmosphere that is
I RECENTLY visited a patient at the Worcestershire Royal hospital. She had been in the Day Care unit for several days as there was no other bed available. She had no complaints about her care - the staff were very attentive, but constantly busy. On my
THE annual general meeting of Lickey WI was held at the parish hall on October 7. The treasurer's report was adopted and Janet Coe gave the annual report, describing the many and varied activities which members had enjoyed. Sue Taylor thanked all the
Members of Bromsgrove Photographic Society are currently working hard organising their 21st annual national exhibition. They are expecting more than 2,500 entries from all corners of the UK, incorporating both monochrome and colour prints and colour slides
A BROMSGROVE entrepreneur has come up with a wheelie good idea he hopes will help clean up the town. Mick Brown has secured start-up cash of £25,000 for a new company he plans to call Bromsgrove Wheelie Bin Cleaners, mopping up any unhygienic mess left
LUCKY Lickey youngsters marked ten years of after school fun with a celebratory cake and party. Forty-eight children and six staff marked the milestone birthday of the Lickey Hills Primary School after hours' club on Monday. The club was set up, and continues
BONFIRE celebrations went with a bang in Bromsgrove. Around 15,000 people flocked to the annual extravaganza in Sanders Park last Sunday night. They were treated to live music, including performances from Bromsgrove rock bands Give Way and Treehouse Hostage
PUPILS at a Bromsgrove school proved they were little stars when they helped promote adoption. As part of National Adoption Week youngsters from Millfields First School, in Swift Close, cut out stars and wrote on them what they loved most about their
The DVD and video release of the second part in the Matrix trilogy has been designed nicely to coincide with the impending cinema release this week of the third part, Matrix Revolutions. And on the basis of Reloaded, fans are going to find it hard to
THERE was jungle fun for everyone when a group of youngsters took part in a half-term holiday club. More than 50 children from all over the town joined in the Jungle Jamboree activities at the Assemblies of God Church off Blake Road. The energetic children
KEEP-FIT fans are being urged to get on down for a sponsored aerobathon in aid of charity. The sponsored event, in aid of Children in Need, will be held at the Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre in Briar Mill on Friday, November 21. The fun will kick off at
A SEVERELY disabled child and his mum were left shivering on the platform of a railway station as they waited more than two hours for a train home to Bromsgrove. Diane Lesley, of Humphrey Avenue, has hit out at train services for making her journeys between
VOLUNTEERS who helped St Nicholas' church win a best kept churchyard competition were awarded for their efforts at a tree planting ceremony. The Ombersley Road church won the best-kept grounds of more than one acre award in a competition sponsored by
A GROUP of intrepid cyclists saddled up for a mammoth challenge and raised more than £13,000 for local charities. Twenty-seven energetic members of the Blackwell Social Club took part in an adventurous, one-day sponsored cycle along the line of the River
Fun-loving Spa youngsters have been left without one of their main play areas now the town's recently-defunct adventure playground has been demolished. The site, based at King George's playing fields, had been running since 1992. But after years of major
FRIENDS of the late Kevin McNamara are proposing to honour his name with a special memorial. Kevin died, aged 81, at his Charford home on October 22 after a two-year battle with cancer. A former Labour district and county councillor, he was a leading
Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble was the name of the game at a Hanbury school. Scores of youngsters attended a holiday club Halloween party at Hanbury CofE First School. The children dressed up in fancy dress costumes and enjoyed a host of spooky games
A WOMAN was dragged 15 feet along the ground of a Bromsgrove car park as thieves tried to snatch her handbag. Bromsgrove police are urging shoppers to think back to last Monday at around 8pm when a passenger in a car tried to grab the bag in the Recreation
BUDDING circus performers learnt a few new tricks at a Spa school. Lucky youngsters from St Peter's First took part in the circus skills workshop as part of a healthy schools' week. Under the watchful eye of circus skills expert Mark Bant, the children
A Well-known community figure has been rewarded for his hard work and dedication by being made an honorary freeman of Droitwich. The town council decided to offer former Spa councillor Harry Hipkiss the honour "to recognise in a formal way the eminent
PROUD members of a town organisation have received an award for providing five years training in emergency life support (ELS). The Droitwich branch of Heartstart UK picked up the bronze award from the British Heart Foundation for its outstanding service
THE inquest into the death of a Spa teenager, who fell through the floor of a disused River Severn pumping station, has taken a final twist. Aidan Botfield, aged 18, of Friar Street, plunged to his death at the Hylton Road site after drinking with friends
A MAN who made a "bumbled" attempt to flee police when they pulled over his vehicle has been advised to "keep out of cars". Dean Nightingale, aged 27, of Swallow Place, Droitwich, had borrowed a friend's car, on Wednesday, September 17, to pick his girlfriend
THE Sue Latham School of Dance has once again surpassed all expectations with a wonderful show based on the story of the Pied Piper. Throughout we were entertained by enthusiastic youngsters and adults in an array of colourful costumes performing dances
THE Government is being called on to rethink proposed parliamentary boundary changes which will affect Hanbury. The Boundary Commission for England wants to alter the parliamentary boundaries in Worcestershire by placing Inkberrow, Hanbury and the Lenches
THE Sugababes are three very talented young ladies and judging by their latest album they are just getting better and better. Three is an improvement on than their first album and I loved every track, especially the current smash hit Hole in the Head.
MEMBERS of Droitwich Spa Judo Club have excelled at a Midlands championship. Four competitors from the club came away with five gold medals and one bronze between them from the Midland Area Open Championships in Castle Vale on Sunday, October 12. The
BARNT Green golfer Joyce Byrne finished sixth out of 20 golfers in the final of the AEG British Ladies Amateur Tournament in Sun City. Joyce (pictured) won two qualifying rounds to reach the finals and played 36 holes across two courses in South Africa
IN a stunning start to the new indoor bowling season, Bromsgrove beat Gloucester in the Second Round of the Denny Cup, the Bowls equivalent of the FA Cup, 92-70. Rinks skipped by John Cracknell and Alan Evans won at home while John Reid and Neil Brereton
IT'S approaching my fourth year back at the club and this is proving to be the most frustrating spell since my return. We want to improve and move the team on to that next stage but for a number of reasons it's proving difficult to achieve not least because
REDDITCH fire crews are taking no part in the unofficial industrial action taking place in other parts of the country. Some firefighters are refusing to do anything else but answer 999 calls in protest at a delay in a pay increase agreed after the last
A COUNTY councillor wants police chiefs to do more to attract special constables and part-time officers to help win the fight against crime on Redditch streets. Councillor Tom Wareing told Crabbs Cross Neighbourhood Group Meeting he was becoming concerned
A POLICE dog handler has been drafted in to patrol the streets of Redditch at weekends as part of an operation to prevent disorder and booze-fuelled punch-ups. Operation Guinevere has been running for the last two weekends on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
THE latest artist impressions of a £100,000 town centre environmental improvement programme are now out for consultation. Phase one of a major landscaping project has been drawn up to revitalise the areas around Church Green and Alcester Street. Funding
THIS is a picture of Redditch Councillor Pat Wilson, standing proud in her Wren's uniform in Trafalgar Square at the end of the Second World War. It was an exciting time for the 17 year old, who joined the Women's Royal Navy Service as the war drew to
REMEMBRANCE Day this year falls on Sunday, November 9, with services in Redditch at St Stephen's Church in the town centre), St Matthias and St George in Astwood Bank and St Philip's in Webheath. May I take the opportunity, through the pages of your newspaper
FOR one woman born and bred in Redditch, the Second World War brings back memories of being on nightly firewatch at one of the town's still existing factories. Nancy Procter, 82, worked for Heath Spring from the age of 16 to 21 when it was based in Birchfield
HAVING read Councillor Diane Thomas' comments regarding how Redditch Council had suffered under the poor leadership skills of Gavin Smithers (Letters, October 29) is''t it time she took the initiative and grasped the nettle herself. I noticed neither
THE sister of a Mauritian man who died of a heroin overdose in Redditch tried in vain to get into the flat where he died after she became desperately concerned. On Monday, the inquest into the death of Linley David Noel, 24, was finally closed after more
Child-minders Child-minders, playgroups, parent and toddlers groups are registered by the Social Services Department, for up to date information contact Children's Information Service Officer. Helpline 01527 834770. Herefordshire Childcare Services, 01432
LOOKALIKES of Patsy and Edina from the hit TV comedy show Absolutely Fabulous dropped in to Debenhams to help celebrate the store's first birthday on Saturday. Staff at the Kingfisher Centre branch wore fancy dress and stilt walkers, unicyclists and clowns
LAST Saturday, my wife and I attended a moving Service of Remembrance in St Martin's Church, the Bull Ring, Birmingham. No less then 2,241 men, women and children lost their lives during the Birmingham Blitz, another 7,000 plus were injured or maimed
I HAVE always maintained party politics have no place in local government. We need councillors who will put the interests of the electorate first, hold regular surgeries so that problems can be discussed and given proper attention unaffected by party
A 70-year-old woman is in a critical condition after being involved in a serious collision on the A435 on Sunday. Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, which happened at about 8.30pm. It took place between the M42 motorway island and Wythall
I AM appalled Studley Parish council is supporting the planning application by McCarthy Homes to demolish the Duke of Marlborough pub and replace it with sheltered accommodation. This pub is a fine 18th century coaching inn, with the original stables
I WAS unable to attend the recent Astwood Bank Neighbourhood Group Meeting and so, as a member of the Astwood Bank Village Hall Committee, I read with interest and disbelief the comments reported in the Advertiser made by Paul Patten, the council's cultural
REGARDING the letter by John Longley (Advertiser, October 29). On Friday, August 1, at about 5pm I shouted to my family to come and look at my hanging basket as it had attracted what I thought was a humming bird. We were on a week's holiday and had been
IN reply to Councillor Michael Braley's letter (Advertiser, October 29) "Taxpayers have rights". I am a 75-year-old widow and from my point of view, parts of his letter are contradictory. One sixth of my pension is paid out in council tax. As he says,
CAN I , through your columns, plead with the owners of the large black dog roaming the streets in the Kingsley Avenue and Beoley Road area? Please get your dog off the streets. It is not only a danger to itself but could also cause an accident. I have
MALVERN avenged the earlier cup defeat at Stafford in some style at Spring Lane last Saturday with a victory that keeps them just two points behind Midlands Two West leaders Derby. MALVERN 60pts, STAFFORD 19pts Coming out with all guns blazing, the home
THE October meeting was held at the home of Mrs Margaret Johns, when members listened to a very interesting talk by Jenny Atkinson on her work as a Psychic and Astrological Consultant. Aileen Burton won the raffle. At the next meeting Janine Thomson will
RICHARD Tomkins was in hospital with heavy concussion last night following a horror collision in Bromsgrove Rovers' 3-0 FA Trophy replay defeat by Weston-Super-Mare, which caused the match to be delayed by 23 minutes. The Rovers midfielder was knocked
THE AGM was held at the October meeting with WI adviser Chris Marriott present. Brenda Dainty was re-elected President and the committee will remain the same for the coming year. The draw for the annual Denman College bursary was won by Joan Johnson.
A 32-year-old man in a gang which carried out the £25,000 robbery of a security van delivering cash to a bank in Wythall has pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court. Marco Hatfield, of All Saints Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, who admitted robbery and
AT the October meeting many members invited guests, swelling numbers considerably. Speaker Mary Homer, a milliner, gave a very interesting talk on how she learnt her trade and seemed to disappear beneath an ever growing mountain of huge hat boxes, each
TWO Redditch paramedics who rushed into a burning building and saved the lives of a mother and her child have been rewarded for their courage and determination. Paramedic Tracey Stevens, 29, and technician Sue Hill, 43, were called to a fire at Eunal
JOHN Bickerton (pictured) has saved the best until last with a superb fourth place at the Volvo Masters at Valderrama in Spain. The Droitwich Spa golf ace, playing his last event of the year, fired a final round three under par to finish six under for
MEMBERS of Droitwich Spa Judo Club have excelled at a Midlands championship. Four competitors from the club came away with five gold medals and one bronze between them from the Midland Area Open Championships in Castle Vale on Sunday, October 12. The
AN Inkberrow man has recently completed an officer's course at Sandhurst Military Academy. Peter Field attended Pershore High School before being accepted at the University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff to study dentistry. He graduated in June
A DROITWICH Spa racing driver has been put forward for the prestigious title of Midlander of the Year. Matt Neal (pictured), of Hanbury, has been nominated for his many achievements, both in and out of the car, spanning an 18-year career. The 36-year-old
MALVERN DISTRICT Chairman: Mr R E Becket, 01684 561424. District Commissioner: Mr Eddie Gover, 01886 832337. District Treasurer: Mr G Baker, 01684 567273. 1st Colwall: Mr K Lloyd, 01684 540623. 1st Cradley: The Old Rectory Room, GSL Mr C Roberts, 01886
A TOWN organisation formed following the closure of Redditch Community Transport (RCT) is celebrating after winning a 'lifeline' contract to provide a rural bus service. Responsive Accessible Transport, formerly Responsive Community Transport, was set
A hairdresser died from pneumonia after breaking his ribs in a fall down some steps. Mark Baron Bates, 44, who was unemployed and had alcohol problems, was living with his parents in Cedar Road, Batchley, after separating from his wife, Worcestershire
A STUDLEY priest has raised more than a £1,000 'on the hoof' for poverty stricken children in El Salvador. Father Alex Austin, of St Mary's Catholic Church, in Alcester Road, was keeping a promise he made to children he met in the central American country
THE Alcester Road through Studley is one of the most polluted roads in Warwickshire according to a report presented to Stratford Council. The report followed air quality analysis earlier this year by consultants Netcen for Stratford Council which showed
A FORMER mayor of Alcester is living in fear after a spate of attacks on her home. Sue Adams, who lives with her husband, Jim, at Springfield Nurseries, in Hertford Road, cannot sleep at night because she is worried about further acts of vandalism and
AN ageing population and lack of funds has led to Alcester Court Leet cutting the number of Christmas gifts it can hand out. The Leet has raised the age of those eligible for the annual packets of biscuits from 70 to 75 and in future if both partners
CHARITY fundraiser for the Primrose Hospice, Lyn Winters, is delighted with the way the Tree of Lights appeal is going so far. "We've raised way over £2,000 already," she said. There will be a fundraising gig by Soultrader on Saturday night at Studley
SHOPKEEPERS in Bidford have been asked to ban the sale of eggs to young people after a spate of incidents. Police have received a number of complaints about youths using eggs as missiles and Pc Peter Gateley told a meeting of the parish council last week
Bramble's Trust: support for 5-16 year olds and families, Clare Stallard (01299 402322). North Worcestershire Bereavement Support Group: Sue Dunn (01562 68899). SANDS Wyre Forest Branch (Stillbirth and Neo-Natal Death Society): Helen Hill (01562 820091
PEOPLE who want to have fun and keep fit are being urged to give Morris dancing a try. Nancy Butterfly Women's Morris are having a recruitment drive and are welcoming new members to come and meet them. Meeting are held at the Methodist Church Hall in
ALCESTER'S status as a market town will be revived with an event at St Benedict's RC High School. The school will host a Christmas market on November 28 and stallholders are invited to book a space to sell crafts and Christmas goodies and help raise funds
BROMSGROVE-based Central Financial Planning Ltd is the latest firm of financial planners to join Fee Based Advice. Fee Based Advice, based in Blackpole, Worcester is a national organisation set up to promote the UK's top advisers to people interested
COOKHILL and Studley Camera Club recently held its first competition of the new season with an abundance of superb entries in both the slide and print sections. In the slide section, first place went to Rosemary Morris with 'Pasque flower in morning sun
A REDDITCH youth worker was 'disappointed' with borough and county councillors after just six out of 36 turned up to an important youth democracy event. But Paul Bolton, a youth worker at YouthWorcs in Ipsley Street, also said the event was a huge success
THE Redditch branch of Iceland celebrated its recent re-opening following a £200,000 revamp by 'wearing it pink' to raise cash for charity. Staff at the Ipsley Street store wore pink in aid of its charity of the year, Breast Cancer Campaign. The store
November 6, 1953 Redditch Carnival Balloon Race was won this year by Miss Christine Holder of 'Sunnybank', Bidford-on-Avon, whose balloon was picked up in Arbroath, Scotland, by Mr W Rae. It travelled 400 miles. Miss E Chanter, of 29 Melen Street, Redditch
A PENSIONER died after accidentally drinking bubble bath from a replica bottle of beer. Ninety-year-old Ernie Brooks - who was not allowed alcohol due to his medication - found what looked like a bottle of beer hidden behind a sink at Cranham Drive residential
WORKMEN in Worcester were sworn at and verbally abused by furious drivers as repairs to underground pipes forced a busy city road to close. Work on sewerage pipes beneath Hylton Road began yesterday morning. The major route into the city is expected to
THE future of seven businesses in Whittington hangs in the balance as an inquiry has begun into plans to build almost 5,000sq metres of offices on open land which separates the village from Worcester. Investment company Pemberstone Partnership LLP owns
ONE lucky Evening News reader won £200 just by sitting at home and relaxing with his paper at the weekend. And Terry Drew could have won twice as much if he had had his favourite newspaper delivered to his home for free. Mr Drew, from Kempsey, was the
EVIDENCE of 1st Century buildings and masonry uncovered in Worcester have been hailed as the most important Roman finds ever made in the city. Mike Napthan, an archaeologist in Worcester for the past 15 years, discovered the haul as he was digging trenches
A DRUNK who repeatedly punched a man in a pub toilet, broke his victim's jaw and teeth, Worcester Magistrates heard. Forty-five-year-old Brian Rees left James McNee, "bleeding heavily" after assaulting him in the Glovers Needle in Warndon. Prosecuting
Territorial Army soldiers from Worcestershire and Herefordshire flew to Southern Iraq this morning to provide support to a British field hospital. Around 50 soldiers from The West Midlands Regiment will perform guard duties and provide protection to ambulances
A "FORGOTTEN" charity has issued a timely plea for volunteers to help provide local ex-servicemen with vital financial and emotional support. The Droitwich division of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) has announced that,
A BET by a group of women that they could thrash their boyfriends at football has sparked a crisis - because they've never played soccer in their life! Maureen O'Callaghan and her friends Ellen Jenkins, Kelly Hewlett and Esther Finch, have drafted in
A FORMER Mayoress of Worcester died this week at the age of 94. Dorothy Winifred Morris, known as "Win", was Mayoress from 1968 to 1969, and one of her proudest memories was of meeting the Queen, when she visited the Three Counties Show in 1968. A former
GOOD time townsfolk looking for a nostalgic night out need look no further than the Spadesbourne Suite this weekend. Sing-a-long spectacular Roll Out The Barrel, which features songs from the golden era, is returning to Bromsgrove this Saturday. The show
THE Stones will be rolling into town when a classic covers band put on a spectacular show this weekend. The Magnificent Fikwich will be raising the roof of The Victoria Inn in Barnt Green with some stylish renditions of tracks by The Rolling Stones and
A WOMAN, who together with her husband, adopted three siblings says she knew she had finally been accepted when her eldest daughter called her "mum" for the first time. The couple - who we have called Jenny and Mark to protect the identity of the children
TRUSTEES of the English Symphony Orchestra have regrettably announced their decision to cut two concerts from their 2003/4 season. The Remembrance Day concert this Sunday, November 9, and the Leipzig Years Series concert on Friday, November 28, both in
A LUNCHTIME supervisor has retired from a Pershore school to spend more time with her family after 18 years in the job. Angela Taylor bought skipping ropes, a basketball hoop and games for the children of Holy Redeemer RC Primary School as a leaving present
AS FIREWORKS are set to erupt across the county tonight, thousands of animals have already suffered fear and distress. There have many reports of animals that have been injured after being frightened by fireworks, including a dog caught by its collar,
A WELL-known artist will talk to villagers tomorrow ahead of an exhibition of his work next year. Roger Heaton's pictures of angels have already toured churches and religious institutions across the UK as part of the Host of Angels tour. Now he is bringing
HOSPITALS are facing a "time bomb" which could lead to a shortage of doctors and wreck improvements to the health service, Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor has warned. The former consultant claims the European Working Time Directive could lead to a shortage
RICHARD Tomkins was in hospital with heavy concussion last night following a horror collision in Bromsgrove Rovers' 3-0 FA Trophy replay defeat by Weston-Super-Mare, which caused the match to be delayed by 23 minutes. The Rovers midfielder was knocked
BROMSGROVE Rovers or Halesowen Town have been drawn at Cinderford Town in the Dr Martens League Cup second round - once they get their first round out of the way. The sides have tried on two Tuesdays to play the match at the Victoria Ground but Rovers
SAM Bowen scored for Rovers Reserves in a 3-2 home defeat of Ruby Unied last Saturday. The other goals came in the second half from a Steve Ruck free-kick and Sean Maynard penalty. Rugby also scored from the spot.
Theatre review - Humble Boy at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday. A SELL-OUT success in the West End, and on Broadway, and not difficult to see why. It has been acclaimed as one of the finest new plays of recent years, and in my 'humble' opinion
DROITWICH Spa Hockey Club Men's First XI captain Barry Williams is convinced his side will improve despite failing to record a victory this season. Spa, bottom but one of West Midlands division one with just two points from five games, drew 3-3 with Stafford
BROMSGROVE Hockey Club Men's First XI won their third game of the season despite having two players sent off. Nick Frizzell and Mark Robinson were both sent to the sidelines during Julian Court's side's 4-3 victory at home to Leamington, who also had
TALENTED schoolboy Luke Sugg has bowled over the cricketing community by being selected for England men's blind cricket team to take on the West Indies in Barbados. Winyates Green's Luke Sugg will make his Test debut next January as the England selectors
AN ALCESTER Grammar School pupil has been crowned England Youth Sabre Champion after defeating all comers - included his twin brother. Thomas Brenda, 17, defeated strong opposition, including sibling Richard, at the England Championships held at Wrekin
THE amount of shrubbery taken away across the town as part of a £2 million landscaping project has so far equalled the same area as 14 football pitches. A total of 65,000 square metres of shrubs have been ripped out, along with 1,880 trees as part of
REDDITCH United boss Rod Brown could be dubbed the new Guy Fawkes with Bonfire Night looming. For pointing a rocket in the direction of Richard Burgess seemingly sparked a glittering goal glut to illuminate The Valley Stadium on Saturday. The sharp-shooter
STUDLEY'S fine form rolled on with a high-tempo Midland Alliance showing against Biddulph Victoria on Saturday. The Bees led through Mark Crisp at half-time and went on to steam roller their opponents in the second half as Crisp grabbed his second with
IRREVERENT stand up comic Phil Cool stops off at the Palace Theatre as part of his nationwide tour on Saturday. Fresh from The Edinburgh Festival, Phil performs his critically acclaimed new show Phil Cool On Heat, described as 'funny, shocking and shockingly
NOW who said football is a funny, old game? Feckenham entertained an under-strength Rugby side in the Midland Combination Premier last week and get beaten 3-1. Just three days later, Feckenham travel to a rejuvenated Rugby, who had all their key players
SHAKESPEARE'S play about the battle of the sexes, The Taming of The Shrew, opens at Malvern Theatres on Monday. The Theatre Royal Plymouth production stars Ross Kemp as Petruchio, a flamboyant, brash adventurer in search of a wife with a dowry and Nichola
BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed out of the FA Trophy at the first round stage last night with a 3-0 home replay defeat to Weston-super-Mare. George Rooney's side were well beaten by their superior Dr Martens Premier opponents, who scored once in the first half
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby has confirmed that John Melligan has returned to Wolverhampton Wanderers after a one month loan spell at Aggborough. The midfielder made five appearances for Harriers during his second stint with the
STAGE two of a three-week project to improve sewers in Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, was well underway. Workmen had already laid two concrete pipes and an access tunnel in an effort to renew the brickwork, which was put down 200 years ago. Severn Trent
FIVE troublemaking boys were summoned before the courts for lighting up fireworks in a public place. Robert Troth, aged 12, William Pinfield, 11, Albert Stanton, 11, William Peplow, 12, and Frank Crawford, aged ten, all of Bewell Head, were accused of
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV recorded their sixth victory in seven league games with an emphatic 46-12 defeat of Bedworth at Finstall Park. Dean Ball's side ran in seven tries as, despite tough physical opposition, their quality ensured a comprehensive win
BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed out of the FA Trophy at the first round stage after a 3-0 home replay defeat against Weston-Super-Mare. George Rooney's side, who also miss out on a second round tie with Bognor Regis Town, battled for long periods but in the
FIVE first half goals ended Fairfield Villa's hopes of victory as they were crushed 7-1 at local rivals Barnt Green Spartak. The first chance went to Fairfield when Ian Brown headed wide when well placed but then Spartak took over. Jahziah Campbell gave
DROITWICH Spa still have major injury doubts hanging over the team as they go in search of cup success this Saturday. Kevin Blaber's side, crippled by injury of late, host Malvern Town in the Smedley Crooke Cup, currently second in the Banks' Premier,
JAMES Dyson earned Bromsgrove Rovers an FA Trophy replay at Weston-Super-Mare. The hosts took the lead on 26 minutes. Jonathan French was put clear by a long ball out of defence and he crafted his shot over the advancing Paul Wyatt. Wyatt produced a one-handed
SO, in the end it wasn't to be. Bromsgrove Rovers' FA Cup adventure ended on the A171 out of Whitby last Wednesday. George Rooney's side let a single goal lead slip in north Yorkshire and with it a first round proper meeting at Hartlepool United. Captain
SELECTED results from the Central Sports Redditch and South Warwickshire Combination. Sunday, November 2. Premier Division Mayfly 2 (Neath, Poutney) Bromsgrove General 2 (Brookes, Bird); Black Horse 1 (Keight) Wychbold RBL 1 (Tolbert); Westbury Celtic
Bromsgrove Town U7s 15 Coombeswood Colts U7s 0 Man of the match Calvin Williams scored five and there were also hat-tricks for Sam Bennett, Oliver Grace and Connor Wheatley. Ryan Back also scored. Bromsgrove Town U7s 5 Wharfeside Colts U7s A 2 Town were
FISH were at a premium on Tuesday at the Northfield Starlets Veterans event. The overnight frost put paid to any good weights and club secretary Mick Taylor (Northfield) resorted to pole fished pinkies at Moorlands Farm's Silver pool peg 42 to take a
Church of the Sacred Heart: Fr Tom Kelly SCJ (01905 773258). Our Lady Queen of Peace: Father Giles Goward (01905 423633) www.olqp-worcester.org.uk. Stanbrook Abbey, Callow End: Mother Abbess (01905 830209). St George's: 1 Sansome Place (01905 22574).
Dear Editor - I would like to know why Bromsgrove High Street has better Christmas decorations than Rubery? I have asked my mum and she does not know. I am seven-years-old, so please could the children of Rubery be treated the same as the children of
DEAR EDITOR - I find the article with comments by John Moody, published on October 22, most confusing. This article states that a lady driver had been warned NOT to park on a short stay car park and that she should only park on long stay car parks. Paragraph
DEAR EDITOR - As the manager of our Dixons store in Bromsgrove, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Bromsgrove and surrounding areas for their custom and loyalty. As you may be aware the store closed its door on October 18. It
Dear Editor - I recently had a cataract operation at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, and would like to express my thanks to Mr Das and his staff for the very professional way that things were done and the kindness I received. This was certainly a case
DEAR EDITOR - With regards Mr R Griffith's letter of October 15. I am fully aware that the anti-parish councillors give their time and services voluntarily. Hence the reason there is no precept for Lickey End on our annual rate bills. My remarks were
DEAR EDITOR - I am writing on behalf of John Caswell and the band and the manager of the New Inn, Bournheath, Bromsgrove, to thank everyone for their support of Bromsgrove and Redditch Mind at the Rock Extravaganza on October 10. We are very grateful
DEAR EDITOR - No, Councillor Dent, in my 13 years as a district councillor, council meetings are rarely 'very straight forward'. At the Conservative group meeting the night before council, the six items concerning the sale of the football ground were
AN alarming 40 per cent of trainee teachers leave the profession within just three years of qualifying, and a new survey has helped pinpoint the reasons for this worrying trend. Dan Kendrick takes a look at how teachers in Worcestershire are being gradually
Dear Editor - Having read your report on the proposal put to the full council meeting at Bromsgrove recently, advocating that council meetings should be broadcast on the internet, I write to express my opposition to such an innovation. The meeting at
Dear Editor - I have followed with interest the various letters concerning the Conservative group at Bromsgrove District Council and I am surprised at the different versions of the meaning of democracy. Political parties are the main system in British
DEAR EDITOR - I have today received a hand delivered letter reference the above. It says that there was a majority in favour but as usual, the local council fails to give the figures involved. It would be interesting to know how many houses are being
ALCESTER claimed a narrow win over their bogey side Rugby St Andrews who did the league double over them last year. In the end, the result was unnecessarily nervy as Alcester let a 17-5 lead slip and may have even had to settle for a draw, had the visiting
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GOALSCORERS 6 - Pope. 4 - Benbow. 3 - Atkinson. 3 - Banner. 3 - Frost. 3 - Jackson. 2 - Dyson. 2 - Jones. 1 - Bowen. 1 - Dawson. 1 - Scheppel. ADVERTISER/MESSENGER MAN OF THE MATCH 4 - Pope. 2 - Dyson. 2 - Frost. 2 - Jackson. 2 - Sutton. 1 - Atkinson.
ONE of Britain's most avidly followed contemporary dance companies returns to Malvern on later this month with an eagerly awaited autumn programme, including two newly created dances, Overdrive and Grey Allegro. The Richard Alston Dance Company is renowned
CREATIVE artists have been busy with paintbrushes in preparation for a milestone exhibition. The Lickey Hills Arts Society is holding its 21st exhibition of members' work this weekend. It will run at the Lickey Hills Parish Hall, in Old Birmingham Road
WE are all being discouraged from using our cars and to use public transport. In Drakes Broughton, one of the largest villages in the area, we have a situation that I would describe as shambolic when it comes to bus provision. I give you an example. On
MARY Fairbairn, our president, welcomed almost a full house of our 44 members to the October meeting. An especially warm welcome was extended to Greta Mitchell from WFWI who was joining us for the evening to preside over our institute's AGM. Sheila Morris
"IF you want to know the time ask a policeman", we used to sing as children. "Every bobby in the force has a watch and chain of course," the words went and one could well believe it apart from wondering why when all those public clocks were working well
A TINY tot was dropped from more than 20-feet into the arms of her terrified mum who had jumped from the blazing window of a town flat just seconds earlier. Paula Hill and her baby daughter Aliah, partner Mark Jackson, and his brother Ben, found themselves
SPANISH hot, Cumberland and pork and red onion. These are just three of the 30 different types of sausage available at a town butchers. Partridge Butchers, in Stourbridge Road, is staging its third annual sausage festival to coincide with national sausage
A DEDICATED Bromsgrove fundraiser has scooped the prestigious title of Citizen of the Month. Marjorie Foster, of Providence Road, was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers courtesy of The Fresh Flower Company and in conjunction with the Advertiser
THE great egg-scape will be a distant dream for three fundraisers who are taking part in a 24-hour hen pen lock in. The event is taking place at Blackwell's Hillfield Animal Sanctuary, in Greenhill, this weekend. Three volunteers are constructing a battery
A TALENTED Rubery man is looking forward to life on the water after building his own boat. Robert Thomas, of Kendal Rise Road, has spent the past three and a half years constructing the 21ft long work of art. He designed the boat himself and then made
TOTS at a Bromsgrove nursery are collecting pots of cash for a charity very close to their heart. Youngsters at Penny Cottage Nursery in Aston Fields have raised £1,800 for The Meningitis Trust following the death of a three-year-old boy at the nursery
by Pete Lammas FIVE disaffected Tory councillors on Bromsgrove District Council will today (Wednesday) take the unprecedented step of resigning the Conservative whip and declaring themselves Independent, the Advertiser/Messenger can exclusively reveal
BRAVE Steve Allen will be proving there ain't snow mountain high enough when he takes part in a charity challenge. Steve is preparing to travel to Austria next March, where he will ski 24 peaks in 48 hours as part of the White Peaks Ski Challenge in aid
FRIENDLY staff who provide refreshments to customers at Droitwich railway station are celebrating winning a Community Involvement award. The Centro/Central Trains Superstaff awards recognises the link between local stations and the communities they serve
BROMSGROVE'S MP Julie Kirkbride is expected to put her family before her career if she is offered a plum job in new leader Michael Howards' Shadow Cabinet. His apparently unchallenged bid to lead the Tory party was warmly welcomed this week by the MP
THOUSANDS of residents were left in the dark when electricity supplies were cut throughout Bromsgrove. Some villagers in Lickey End, Catshill and Fairfield were left without power for more than six hours last Saturday evening. Fairfield resident Ronald
YOUNG Nick Price is following in his mother's footsteps after winning a health and safety poster competition. The Westacre Middle School pupil is the regional winner of a contest organised by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Nick, aged
RADICAL-thinking residents are being urged to look into the future and help shape a town school. South Bromsgrove High School is inviting townsfolk to offer their ideas on how best to create a school, which will last at least 25 years. The Charford Road
LIKE the band itself, the best way to describe the South's latest offering is 'pleasant and inoffensive.' It's been a few years since The Beautiful South's last new album, which was followed by their second greatest hits compilation, and this one is more
THIS is the album I wanted to buy last March as soon as the Operatunity competition was over. Channel 4's compulsive series was a delight to watch, and a lesson in how a talent-spotting programme should be televised: no sleazy big-brother nonsense to
ALTHOUGH most men would find plenty to satisfy them in this sequel to the equally unimpressive The Fast and the Furious, such as fast cars and even faster women, there is very little else to hold the attention. There is a bucket load of speeding car action
A 14-YEAR-OLD rising tennis star from Bromsgrove looks certain to miss out on the latter stages of the biggest tournament of her young career after losing her three group matches. Victoria Moffett, of Stoke Prior, jetted out to south-east Spain last Saturday
A DROITWICH Spa racing driver has been put forward for the prestigious title of Midlander of the Year. Matt Neal (pictured), of Hanbury, has been nominated for his many achievements, both in and out of the car, spanning an 18-year career. The 36-year-old
A 15-YEAR-OLD boxer from Droitwich Spa has become a Midlands champion for the second successive year. Adam Mytton (pictured), of Droitwich Amateur Boxing Club, defeated Kettering's Delroy Rogers on points in the Midlands finals of the National Association
GOOD sports enjoyed the taste of success at a Special Olympics event, which was only possible thanks to a generous grant. Sporting folk from across the county took part in the Special Olympics Athletics Championships after receiving £2,500 from the Royal
TWO riders from Bromsgrove Olympique Cycling Club came within touching distance of victory in the last two rounds of the West Midlands Cyclo-Cross League. In round three at Dudley's Buffery Park, Alex Billington led for most of the race before being caught
JOHN Snape is fit and gunning for a place in Worcester City's midfield for their crucial weekend trip to Chelmsford City. The veteran hard-man has missed the last two games against Chippenham and Newport with an ankle injury but trained on Monday night
COMMUNITY leaders fear their hopes of seeing at least three Asian bobbies on the beat in Redditch have been dashed after a damning television programme highlighting racism in the police force. Redditch police have taken urgent steps to limit the potential
HAVING read Conservative Councillor Michael Braley's letter, Taxpayers have rights (Advertiser, October 29), we feel angry and insulted that he is implying we spoke only about the advantages the Redi Centre has for us. We would like him to explain how
A GROUNDBREAKING four-pronged project has been launched in Redditch to tackle antisocial behaviour on buses. Redditch Community Safety Partnership, which includes the council and police, has been given £13,000 by the Government to get the scheme off the
A SUCCESSFUL Redditch businessman jailed for downloading child porn after police raided his home and seized his computer had his sentence slashed at London's Appeal Court. Married Ashley Smith, of Rushock Close, Woodrow South, was jailed for three years
THERE will be many services in and around Redditch to mark Remembrance Sunday. All those organising the memorial services are hoping for a good turnout from the public. The biggest service in Redditch town centre will see members of the Royal British
FOR the first time, we don't have an overall majority on our council. You would think it would give councillors the chance to show the general public they can work together even though they are different parties. After all, the general public voted them
A CHURCH Hill South man was found guilty of benefit fraud after appearing before Redditch magistrates last week. Paul Thomas, aged 31, of Knowle Close, was found guilty of fraudulently claiming housing and council tax benefits after failing to report
AFTER reading Clive Cheetham's letter about housing (Advertiser, October 29) I totally agree with what he wrote. I think the building of new houses should stop. We will soon be part of Birmingham before we know it. I remember when Redditch was fairly
I SEE Jacqui Smith MP has announced new proposals "about how we manage those who come to Britain claiming asylum" (Letter from Westminster, October 29). I would like to remind Jacqui and her Euro-Labour colleagues that as Britain loses the power to govern
UNUSUAL items including four ornamental swords and a medieval pike were stolen in a burglary in Alvechurch. Raiders broke into a bungalow and took a number of items before being disturbed by a neighbour. A man wearing a cap was seen jumping into the back
THE President welcomed a good number of members with a special welcome to Mrs Pat Hoare and Joyce from Arrow and visitors Mrs Selby and Mrs Matthews. After singing Jerusalem the minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed. The newsletter
A HEALTH watchdog which has been running in Redditch since 1974 held its final meeting last night before finally being abolished on December 1. Redditch and Bromsgrove Community Health Council has been instrumental in highlighting problems within the
A FIFTY-year wait is over for an Alvechurch National Service veteran who has been campaigning for an official medal for a conflict which was almost forgotten. In September, the Advertiser told of Brian Swan's quest for a General Service Medal with clasp
AN Alcester man is also to be awarded a medal for his role in the Suez Canal conflict - nearly 50 years after it ended. Bob Weatherhead, of Blackthorn Close, served in the 1951-54 emergency in Egypt. Former trooper with the 1st Royal Dragoons Mr Weatherhead
A SCHOOL'S bid for specialist business and enterprise status has been given a helping hand thanks to an enterprising pupil and generous businessman. Spencer George, deputy head boy at Trinity High School, Easemore Road, emailed Steve Dodd, managing director
ILLEGAL fishing has prompted Redditch Council and the Environment Agency to open up Ipsley Pool for legitimate angling. The new fishery in Arrow Valley Park off Old Forge Drive has been refurbished after it was felt the only alternative to illegal fishing
Our October meeting started on a very sad note as one of our long serving members, Edith Stanton had passed away. She will be greatly missed. Our trip to Buckingham Palace had been a great success with absolutely beautiful weather. At our Group Meeting
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 19 WALSALL (Friendly) 5-1 (Sutton, Banner, Dyson, Bowen, Scheppel) Tue 22 WOODFORD UNITED (Friendly) 3-1 (Sutton, Stephenson, Scheppel) Sat 26 STOCKPORT COUNTY (Friendly) 0-0 Wed 30 ASTON
THE October meeting was well attended. After the business Ralph Richardson gave a very interesting talk on 'The Kilvert Diaries.' Mrs Jenkins gave the vote of thanks. The raffle was won by Mrs Hunt and the afternoon concluded with tea. Members were reminded
THE October 9 meeting began on a sad note when chairman Jenny Johnson announced that the planned speaker, Mrs Such, had passed away suddenly. A Beetle Drive was hastily arranged. Members enjoyed a lively skittles evening on October 16 and on October 23
SHEILA Briggs was invited to speak at Mendip House on October 13. She talked about her Journey Through Life, with its highs and lows, indicating how, in any journey, there are crossroads to be faced and many twists and turns to be negotiated along the
THE talk by Dr Marie Rowlands about Catholicism in Studley and district was very interesting. Members learned that following the dissolution of Studley Priory during the reformation there were very few Roman Catholics in the area. The majority of people
PLANS for a skate park in Morton Stanley Park have met with opposition from concerned Headless Cross residents. At a neighbourhood group meeting, residents said they believed they had not been properly consulted. They also said there was already too much
BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed out of the FA Trophy after this home replay defeat against Weston-Super-Mare last night (Tuesday). George Rooney's side, who also miss out on a second round tie with Bognor Regis Town, battled for long periods but in the end
BROMSGROVE RFC First XV and Malvern will lock horns at Finstall Park this Saturday for the first time since their epic encounter on the final day of last season. The two sides were both relegated from Midlands One last season despite Bromsgrove's amazing
JAMIE Faulkener went over for 20 points as Droitwich Spa RFC First XV turned on the style to thrash Southam 51-12 at the Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground. Faulkener accounted for four of Spa's seven tries, five converted, in last Saturday's match, which
A 14-YEAR-OLD rising tennis star from Bromsgrove looks certain to miss out on the latter stages of the biggest tournament of her young career after losing her three group matches. Victoria Moffett, of Stoke Prior, jetted out to south-east Spain last Saturday
Angling Malvern: Mr M Perks, 11 Lechmere Crescent, 01684 561777. Upton: G Shinn, 23 Old Street, 01684 592102. Aikido Malvern Aikido Club: Ian Hollman, Wyche Institute Malvern Wells, 01684 561575. Archery Bromyard Bowman: Gillian Ison, 01885 482575. Manor
REDDITCH youngsters flocked to the Kingfisher Centre when the Sugar Rimmel London Model Competition came to town. The teen girls' magazine and cosmetics giant teamed up with Storm Model Management in a nationwide search for a Sugar cover girl. The roadshow
HARRIERS 2, CAMBRIDGE UTD 2 THE man once dubbed the Flying Postie was certainly not on strike as he delivered a valuable Division Three point to Kidderminster Harriers. While thousands of postal workers refused to budge in an industry dispute, John Williams
THERE may be a ray of light for Studley villagers hoping to save an old pub threatened with demolition. A Studley councillor and member of the village history society has applied to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to try to get the Duke of
REDDITCH Skate Park was the focus of some welcome attention when the Extreme Sports TV channel dropped in. On Thursday, the channel was promoting its Legends of the Extreme series in which viewers vote for their favourite extreme sportsperson. Skate park
CAMPAIGNERS in Alcester fighting to stop a Tetra police communications mast being erected near the town have now collected 600 names for their petition. People signed up during a two-day information session outside Somerfield supermarket as the campaign
