Stories for 10 September 2004

Leisure

Swan play

THE Swan Theatre plays host to Agatha Christie's Dial M for Murder next week.   more...

Group stages real favourite

UPTON'S Pepperpot Youth Group will be taking to the stage this week with its latest production, the perennial favourite Annie.   more...

Recreation of a legend

THE compelling personality of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas will be brought alive in a one-man show coming to Malvern Theatres.   more...

Actor hits the heights with award

WARREN Mitchell comes to Malvern in Arthur Miller's The Price, following an acclaimed run in the West End.   more...

Hannah's choice for film series

A STRING of documentaries being screened in Malvern were hand picked by a box-office assistant.   more...

Theatre - What's on at your local theatre

Until Sept 11: Beyond a Joke, a riotous comedy by Derek Benfield at The Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, Droitwich Spa. Box office: 01905 770154 or 01905 795619   more...

Classy and easy listening, a guide to whats on near you

Sept 11: Last Night of the Proms, with the Magdalene Orchestra, at Saint George's Church. Tickets available from the Tourist Office, Guildhall; Music 47, Sidbury or Miss J Peplow on 01905 28045 and Mrs J Tovey 01905 26095. They will also be available on the door. Bring your flags!   more...

All the latest gigs and where to find them

Sept 11: B'Eagles, The Roses, Tewkesbury. Box office: 01684 295074; Soulmate, Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester.   more...

Events in and around Worcester

Sept 10: Food and Folk at Rushwick Village Hall, Rushwick. Enquiries to Eddie on 01905 425651.   more...

Watch this space

More competitions coming soon.   more...

Hall hosts top line-up

JAZZ concerts return to Cradley Village Hall on Friday, September 24, with Louis Lince's Irregulars.   more...

Dance gig

The Ballet Boyz, stars of Channel 4's Rough Guide to Choreography, are visiting the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury.   more...

Break into song

The Singing for Pleasure Choir, based at Malvern Hills College, wants closet singers to join it for its new season.   more...

This blonde's ambition is breaking the news

SHE'LL be forever remembered as the pouting blond teenage daughter in Married With Children, but Christina Applegate has grown up and moved onto the big screen.   more...

Blithe Spirit n Review: Malvern Theatres

AUDIENCES in Malvern clearly have a sixth sense about when a good show is coming to town.   more...

Widows n Review: Malvern Youth Theatre

What they lack in years they certainly make up for in talent. Malvern Youth Theatre group's performance of Ariel Dorfman's Widows was tense, dramatic and tear-jerkingly emotional from beginning to end.   more...

Poet is picked to edit collection

The Ledbury Reporter's Gary Bills has been asked to edit a national anthology of poetry to raise money for the Stroke Association.   more...

Love of art brings friends together

Two Ledbury artists, who both paint greeting cards professionally, are to have a joint exhibition in the Sir Barry Jackson Rooms in Malvern.   more...

Mike makes crafty use of green skills

A WOOD in Herefordshire is fast becoming a worldwide hub for green woodworking.   more...

Whole variety of fun at The Rose

A CELEBRATION of the life of Vera Lynn is among the highlights of the new season at the Rose Theatre, Kidderminster.   more...

Swan setting perfect for Shakespeare play

IT would be difficult to come across a better theatre for a performance of Shakespeare's The Tempest than the Swan.   more...

Seasonal entertainment in store

THE winter season promises six months of entertainment thanks to a season of concerts organised by the Warwick Arts Society.   more...

They're doing it again

THEY liked it so much, they're doing it again. Great Witley Operatic Society is to repeat the formula of its Golden Jubilee concert, which had audiences enthralled at Worcester's Swan Theatre two years ago.   more...

Janis is back with self-penned songs

MUSIC fans can be prepared to be blown away as a couple of stars, whose careers have spanned the decades ,take to the stage at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall.   more...

News

Tourism

TOURISM in the region will be firmly at the top of the agenda following a top-level appointment.   more...

`Weak' EU is global danger

WEAK growth in Europe is endangering the global economy, Chancellor Gordon Brown said today.   more...

Business leaders dub interest caution good news for counties

BUSINESSES, as well as homeowners, breathed a sigh of relief yesterday, when it was announced interest rates would remain the same.   more...

Parents prefer `pre-inheritance' to leaving legacy

THE majority of parents would rather help their children and grandchildren before they die, rather than leave them an inheritance, research showed.   more...

Computers merger's £2m turnover boost

A WORCESTER-BASED computer systems company is to increase its annual turnover by more than £2m a year after merging with another business.   more...

* Mystery of 17-year-old chef's suicide * Shelters will cut yobbish activity, says MP * 'Smelly' gru

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LEGIONNAIRE'S OUTBREAK HITS TOWN

A THIRD person has been diagnosed with the potentially fatal Legionnaire's disease prompting health officials to confirm there is an outbreak in Redditch.   more...

Cabbies in protest at plans for more taxis

PASSENGERS will be at greater risk from bogus taxi drivers if controversial plans to allow more cabs in Wyre Forest are pushed through by the Government, it has been claimed.   more...

Echoes from the Past

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Town welcomes stars of the stage

DRAMA was the theme in town 50 years ago when the British Drama League brought its annual Theatre Week to Malvern for the first time.   more...

Bishop lays first stone for church

THE laying of the foundation stone at a new Catholic church in Malvern was reported in the Gazette a century ago this week.   more...

Green sites did not bother them

I'VE just read the article that building could take place near Mabbs Orchard, Warndon Villages and that residents are very upset.   more...

No wonder the Tories kept quiet

HAVING safely negotiated the June elections without revealing their plans, we now see the Conservative council coming clean about the idea to build a multi-storey car-park in the shadow of our Cathedral (Evening News, Friday, September 3).   more...

Provide the facts or say sorry to readers

I WAS utterly astounded to read Margaret Harper's letter (You Say, Friday, September 3) regarding crime.   more...

Plan looking to the future

THE new management plan for the Malvern Hills Area of Outstand-ing Natural Beauty is being launched next month.   more...

Hills loos shut in 4x4 fall fear

POLICE, firefighters and a recovery firm were called out on Saturday after a four-wheel drive car became stuck on the Malvern Hills.   more...

Pledges given to improve service

MALVERN'S disgruntled rail users were again promised improved train services this week.   more...

New school still taking shape

Pupils at Cradley CE Primary will have to wait a little longer to move in to their new school building.   more...

Ofsted puts nursery top of the class

Staff at a Malvern Link nursery are celebrating after getting an excellent Ofsted report.   more...

Not too late to grab a share of £100,000

Businesses and organisations in Bromyard still have the chance to apply for a share of a substantial regeneration grant.   more...

Opinion

Hard choices, as Jeremy Webb's letter on this page says, are inescapable when it comes to the development of North Site. We think that now is the time to debate some of these, not after the Local Plan has been adopted.   more...

Yes, homes are needed

ABOUT six young people currently living in Suckley have declared an interest in part-buying affordable houses in the village.   more...

TV's Jemma to meet pop idols

MALVERN singing sensation Jemma Hixon will meet pop band The Sugababes after winning the final of a TV competition.   more...

`He didn't mean to kill my mum'

The daughter of a champion swimmer who died in a road accident in February says the outcome of an inquest was fair.   more...

Firm flies flag

A local cheese company will fly the flag for the area at a national cheese event in Oxfordshire.   more...

Link landmark is trashed by vandals

VANDALS have wrecked a Penny Farthing bicycle on the roof of a Malvern Link business leaving its owner heartbroken.   more...

Play area plan near cash target

CHILDREN on Colwall's Orlin Road should be using a new play area by next year thanks to hard work by local people.   more...

Tribute to stalwart soccer fan

A PLAQUE has been unveiled at Ledbury Town FC as a tribute to a leading supporter of local football.   more...

You are in our thoughts

BOOKS of condolence will be opened today (Friday) for residents in the Malvern area wishing to express support for the people of Beslan, in Russia, in the wake of last week's atrocity.   more...

Hunt plans last stand over ban

AT least three coachloads will leave Ledbury on Wednesday to protest outside Parliament before a debate which could spell the end of hunting with dogs.   more...

Roll on next year

What a wonderful carnival we had on Monday. Thanks to all those who worked so hard beforehand and on the day to provide such good entertainment and atmosphere. Great to see so many people out enjoying themselves.   more...

Terror talk by UK chief

A HIGH-profile visitor will speak to the Malvern Hills Amnesty group next week.   more...

The end of an era

MY late father once mentioned to me that when he lived in Worcester Road, Malvern Link, in the early 1920s he remembered Mr Morgan (that would be H.F.S. Morgan) tending his garden where he lived at Chestnut Villa, next to the Morgan garage.   more...

No place like home for Lily

Memories of a century in Malvern were an extra special present for a resident celebrating her 104th birthday.   more...

Credit where due

I FEEL I must write to you regarding the article in the Malvern Gazette last week about collection of bin bags in the Poolbrook Road.   more...

Recycling hit by confusion

CONFUSION is rife in parts of the Malvern area over which coloured bags for recycling should go out on which day.   more...

Are we all clear?

WE are all issued with MHDC rubbish collection calendars each week, being alternately designated a clear bag (cans and plastic) or a purple bag (paper and textiles) collection week.   more...

Vicar leaves to take up new career

A CHANGE of career is on the cards for a Malvern vicar who is about to take up a position in the Probation Service.   more...

Missing out again

Can any reader spot the odd one out in the following list. I'll give you a clue - it's to do with roads. Worcester, Droitwich, Hereford, Leominster, Pershore, Malvern, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Ledbury and Evesham.   more...

Ample chance to make comment

SADLY, there seems to be a misunderstanding about the breadth and purpose of the meeting of the overview and scrutiny commission on August 31.   more...

£1m grant will takes lorries off roads

A £1 million grant will dramatically reduced the number of heavy lorries rumbling through Upton and the surrounding area over the next decade.   more...

Thanks for another brilliant carnival

I AM writing to congratulate Ledbury Carnival Committee for organising yet another brilliant carnival.   more...

School trousers rule sexist, claim

A MOTHER has accused a Malvern school of being sexist after her daughter was sent home for wearing the wrong trousers.   more...

Small is best

MAYOR Giuliani of New York achieved a significant reduction in the level of crime in that city by cultivating a small town mentality.   more...

Mast snub over health fears

PLANS for a 15-metre mobile phone mast at Bowling Green, Powick, have been refused.   more...

We did something

YOUR correspondent N F Savage (Your Letters, September 3) is correct in suggesting that the Malvern Police Community Consultative Group should be an ideal forum for a useful two-way interchange of community needs and police policy.   more...

Council faces audit scrutiny

Services provided by Malvern Hills District Council came under scrutiny this week.   more...

Alison off on Sahara trek

A MALVERN mother is preparing for a daring trek across the Sahara.   more...

Still no accounts

While I fully agree with the Colin Davis (strategic director operational services, MHDC) that it is the officers' task to advise on fact and the options available, I am surprised by the third paragraph of his letter (Your Letters, September 3).   more...

Top chef plans move to town

A CHEF whose restaurant was rated among the top 20 in the world plans to move to Malvern.   more...

A contradiction?

AS a lifetime local resident, I read with astonishment the decision by Malvern Hills District Council to increase car parking charges for the next three years.   more...

Group faces axe decision

THE Malvern Police Community Consultative Group will hold what could be its final meeting on Wednesday (September 15).   more...

Face some facts

I completely understand Roger Hall-Jones' desire for a link road between Leigh Sinton Road and Townsend Way (Malvern Gazette, September 3).   more...

Concern grows over industry site bid

A MAJOR plan to redevelop the Blackmore Park Hanley Swan industrial estate will be discussed next week.   more...

Not another Townsend Way

AT Ryall, during his Rural Rides in 1826, William Cobbett wrote: "From Bredon Hill you see into nine or ten counties; and those curious bubblings-up, the Malvern Hills, are right before you... you certainly see from this Bredon Hill one of the very richest spots in England, and I am fully convinced a richer spot than is to be seen in any other country in the world".   more...

Waste depot move threatens firms

A SUCCESSFUL firm at Malvern's Enigma Business Park is threatening to move out if a new council waste depot opens next door.   more...

A totally unreasonable idea

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Safety fear prompts plan to demolish Seaford Court

A PLANNING application to demolish Seaford Court, the proposed site of Malvern's new hospital, has been submitted to the district council.   more...

Greek move is shared dream

Good neighbours from Malvern are planning to start a life living close together in Greece.   more...

Toposcope disappears

THE crowning glory of the Malvern Hills has once again fallen victim to crime.   more...

Colourful opportunity

CROOME Park will be the venue for an Autumn Colours Walk. Walks will take place on October 16 and 17 and each will last a few hours. All ages welcome, and well-behaved dogs on leads can also take part. The days begin at 11am. Tickets are £7 including refreshments. To book, call Wendy Carter 01905 371006.   more...

£2,600 charge to collect the mail

A MALVERN businessman who relies on getting his post first thing has been told he will have to pay more than £2,600 to collect it himself from the sorting office.   more...

Testing time ahead

A FUN quiz will be held at Cruisers Bar and Restaurant, at Upton Marina, at 7pm on Sunday, September 19. Entry is £5 per team with cash prizes up for grabs.   more...

Plug pulled on fountain

A FOUNTAIN will no longer grace Evesham's Riverside Shopping Centre following abuse by visitors.   more...

Sale at Beechwood

A PLANT sale and coffee morning will be held at Beechwood, Holly Green, on Saturday, September 18, in aid of residents and day care clients. There will be books, a cake stall, raffle, tombola and white elephant from 10.30am to noon.   more...

MP holds surgery

WEST Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer will be holding a public surgery at Upton Memorial Hall tomorrow (Saturday), from 10am.   more...

Long service honoured

TWO members of the Upton branch of the RNLI have been awarded long-service medals. Jim Reeves, of Baughton, and Julia Penfold, of Worcester, were presented with the awards. Mr Reeves is the branch box secretary, while Mrs Penfold in the branch press officer.   more...

A call to arms . . .

NEW recruits are being sought for the Upton Troop Army Cadet Force. Anyone aged between 12 and 18 can join. The troop, which used to meet in the Memorial Hall, is currently looking for a new base and will meet temporarily at the home of the Malvern troop in Clarence Road. Meetings will be from 7pm to 9.30pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Anyone interested in joining, or who can offer the troop a suitable venue, should call Sgt Pete Mcabe on 07986 771158.   more...

Bloom results awaited

MEMBERS of the Upton in Bloom committee will have their fingers crossed as they wait for the results of the Heart of England in Bloom competition to be announced today (Friday) at a ceremony in Leamington Spa. The town was awarded gold when it entered for the first time last year and the committee hopes to match this.   more...

Sweet songs

UPTON Parish Church will host a concert by choral group Meadowsweet on Friday, September 17, at 7.45pm. Tickets are £4.   more...

Firm bids for online award

AN Upton business has been short-listed for the 2004 E-Commerce Awards.   more...

Bishop at church celebration

AN anniversary celebration of the consecration of Upton Parish Church has been hailed as a great success by organisers.   more...

Chaos on the buses

MANY Upton residents have been left confused by a replacement bus service to Worcester.   more...

Garden club puts on a dazzling display

DAZZLING displays filled the Memorial Hall on Saturday at Upton Garden Club's annual show.   more...

Youth club plan to help improve local facilities

A YOUTH club and activity days are among a host of ideas suggested in a bid to improve facilities in the parish of Hanley Castle.   more...

Dr Lamb's the man in charge of Sixth Form

A WORCESTER college has began the school year by appointing a new head of Sixth Form.   more...

Is Vegas ready for Shipleys' full house Healey?

BINGO caller Andrew Healey hopes to end up as Kelly's Eye - number one - in a competition to find the top caller in the Midlands.   more...

n worcester: Firm's freight operations set to move from M5 to Severn From the roads to the river

THOUSANDS of lorries clogging up Worcestershire's roads could disappear over the next 10 years as freight haulage takes to the River Severn.   more...

A chance to follow in the footsteps of the legions

HISTORY enthusiasts will be "Roman" around Worcester this weekend for two special guided walks.   more...

Spa school is out on a limb over jumper rule

SCHOOLS across Worcestershire believe their pupils are responsible enough to decide for themselves when to wear their school jumpers following a row between at a Droitwich school.   more...

Trees felled behind Swan

A ROW of 15 poplar trees on the edge of Pitchcroft Racecourse has been felled this week for health and safety reasons.   more...

Only one black bag per house

RESIDENTS in Worcester are only entitled to one black plastic refuse bag each week and will not receive any more.   more...

Bishop backs law on assisted suicide

THE Bishop of Worcester has backed calls to Parliament not to change euthanasia laws, claiming allowing "assisted suicide" would undermine the protection of the vulnerable.   more...

Awards for blaze heroes

THREE neighbours from Worcester have been awarded commendations for courageously rescuing a man from his burning house.   more...

Police name shotgun couple

POLICE have named the couple found dead from shotgun wounds at Brooklea Farm, Broadway, near Evesham, as husband-and-wife, Frederick and Nancy Jobson.   more...

Map is taken by thieves

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a well-known Malvern Hills tourist attraction and landmark was stolen.   more...

`Smelly' grub moved to a Fayre place

BURGER vans and other "smelly" food stalls will be moved to the Cornmarket for next year's Worcester Christmas Fayre, to appease angry shopkeepers.   more...

Soccer centre on the horizon

GROUNDWORK for a £130,000 football centre hoping to nurture a crop of future Wayne Rooneys begins in earnest on Monday.   more...

Ban bars spirits from churchyard

A BAN on boozing outside a Worcester church has been put in place after drink-fuelled yobs caused an unholy commotion.   more...

Men of straw are having a field day

WOULD-be Wurzel Gummidges will have something to crow about when an unusual competition is judged this weekend.   more...

Why did he kill himself?

A PROMISING young Worcester chef who appeared "happier than he had ever been" shot himself with his father's gun.   more...

Cheers for the best show ever

ONE of the best carnivals ever was the verdict on Stourport Carnival, which was held on one of the hottest days of the year.   more...

At last...a positive plan for teenagers

THE unsavoury antics of some people - and the resultant Anti-Social Behaviour Orders imposed on them - have featured heavily in the columns of this paper since their introduction some years ago.   more...

West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

Main news in the village this week was undoubtedly the surprise decision of the vicar of St James's Church, the Reverend Richard Rosoman to leave full-time parish ministry to take up a post in the Probation Service at the beginning of next month.   more...

UPLEADON Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714

MEMBERS of Upleadon Over-60s Club held their bi-monthly bingo evening in Upleadon Village Hall on Monday, August 23. It was a well attended event and Hazel Berry, the club organiser, was the caller. A raffle was held and refreshments were served halfway through the evening. The club's bi-monthly whist drive will be held in Upleadon Village Hall on Monday, September 27 at 7.30pm. All welcome.   more...

`We are not little Hitlers', say pair

FORMER parking attendants from Bewdley who claimed to have been sacked for not handing out enough tickets said they have received overwhelming support from the public.   more...

REDMARLEY Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

THE sun had vanished when Redmarley WI held their garden meeting and it was quite chilly, but the garden of Sara and Mike Poyser was lovely. The entertainment was supplied by Sylvia Hale and supper was served by the committee, which was much enjoyed.   more...

POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746.

BANK Holiday Monday saw the first fun day held at The Three Nuns pub on Colletts Green since landlords Paul and Mandy Baker took over the licence. They were previously at the Langland Arms, Malvern and have run a number of charity quizzes at The Three Nuns.   more...

Cheers for the best show ever

ONE of the best carnivals ever was the verdict on Stourport Carnival, which was held on one of the hottest days of the year.   more...

HOLLYBUSH Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

IT seems to me, if you want a hot sunny afternoon consult Hollybush PCC for they certainly know how to pick a sizzling afternoon for their annual church fete. Once again they managed to beat last year's total by £40, amassing £2,240 from a very busy afternoon's trade at all the various well stocked stalls.   more...

Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden

A Quiz night will be held in aid of Cradley Church tonight (Friday). The event will take place in Cradley Village Hall at 8pm, with teams of four people and will cost £5 per head, including a fish and chip supper. Tickets are still available, please call 01886 880349 for further information.   more...

CORSE & STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273.

A LONG queue had formed outside Corse and Staunton Village Hall before the doors opened for the grand jumble sale. All the morning, the committee and friends had been hard put to find room for the mountain of things for sale and there was as much under the tables as on them!   more...

CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

The Little Duckling Pre-School meets at Callow End Village Hall every weekday from 9.30am-1pm for children aged two and a half years to school age. Places are available. Ring Linda McLean on (01905) 426949.   more...

BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

A SUNNY afternoon ensured a most enjoyable and profitable church fete at the vicarage. Over £400 was raised for church funds and the PCC are grateful for your support. Raising money for our churches is a continuing effort, our five hop churches need to raise £25,000-£30,000 between them each year just to survive.   more...

BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

ALL the tickets are now sold for our joint harvest supper with Hollybush at the Farmers Arms, Birtsmorton on Wednesday, September 29, 7pm for 7.30pm. We would still like you to attend the evening's events after the short service, when an auction of goods and promises will be held. This proved a laugh a minute with our two local auctioneers. Please come along, we would be grateful for any offers of plants, produce, cakes, jam etc. All proceeds to the churches of Birtsmorton and Hollybush.   more...

BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

THE service of collation and induction of the Reverend Michael Rogers on Sunday, September 26 at St Faith's Church, Berrow is fast approaching. We would appreciate help with refreshments in the church hall and would welcome a plate of sweet or savoury goodies to share after the service. With many thanks.   more...

Call for limit on sex shops

THE number of sex shops in Wyre Forest should be limited by a tough new code, councillors have urged.   more...

Charity sausages are pork of the town!

BUTCHERS have created a special charity fund-raising sausage after being inspired by Worcester's Atlantic rower Richard Wood.   more...

You can share £250,000 cash

VOLUNTARY groups working with youngsters in Worcestershire are being urged to bid for a slice of cash before time runs out.   more...

Drama games

DRAMA experts will be on hand to guide budding young thespians in the right direction as part of the award-winning theatre group's new season of work.   more...

Coppers take on best of brass

A POLICE brass band is hoping to silence the opposition at the national finals event this weekend.   more...

If you Havana the desire to cycle, get on your bike

FITNESS fanatics in Worcestershire are being offered a chance to do a sponsored bike ride from Havana to Trinidad to raise cash for Marie Curie Cancer Care, which provides nurses to care for cancer sufferers in Worcestershire. It has teamed-up with tour operator Charity Challenge to offer the unique fund-raising opportunity   more...

Susanne joins UCW team as a director

UNIVERSITY College Worcester has strengthened its business and international expertise with its latest senior appointment.   more...

Mechanic pinned under 13-ton trailer

EMERGENCY services were scrambled after receiving a call from a mechanic that he was pinned under a 13-ton trailer-load of lime.   more...

Spit kits success

A CAMPAIGN launched by Central Trains to stamp out spitting attacks on staff has led to six people being successfully identified from their saliva.   more...

Shelters `will cut yobbish activity' says MP

TWO youth shelters to be built in Worcester will boost the fight against anti-social behaviour, according to city MP Mike Foster.   more...

Sprucing up the park

THE makeover of the children's play park in Worcester's King George's Field is almost complete.   more...

Sport

10/9/04 - U9s match ends in a tie

WORCESTER Nomads batted first against Pershore and struggled against the bowlers who bowled a good line.   more...

10/9/04 - Ollie Butterworth and Steve Bowman win it

Worcester Nomads claimed a hard-fought victory by one wicket at Belbroughton after winning the the toss and elected to field.   more...

10/9/04 - Paul Smith hits a ton

WEST Malvern won the toss and elected to bat on a warm sunny September day.   more...

10/9/04 - Depleted team battle

MALVERN Seconds completed their WCL season against Kidderminster with a defeat, but an honourable one.   more...

10/9/04 - FA Vase opener for Town

MALVERN Town start their FA Vase campaign tomorrow (Saturday) with a visit to Midland Combination Premier Division side West Midlands Police (3pm).   more...

10/9/04 - Malvern Seconds in a positive opening

MALVERN'S second XV travelled to Kings Norton on a hot Saturday looking to start the new season positively with good pre-season preparation and improved strength in depth giving cause for optimism.   more...

10/9/04 - Law blast leaves Worcs on back foot

WORCESTERSHIRE found themselves on the wrong side of the law in their Frizzell County Championship Division One relegation tussle against Lancashire at New Road.   more...

10/9/04 - Wanderers' open day

MALVERN Town Wanderers Junior Football Club are holding an open day and sausage sizzle at the Langland Stadium, Langland Avenue, Malvern on Sunday (September 12).   more...

10/9/04 - Sleigh takes UK crown

THE final round of the 0800 All Terrain Boarding Championships were held at Court Farm, Tillington last weekend.   more...

10/9/04 - Neil Bond grabs a hat-trick for Rangers

RANGERS entertained old adversaries from Division One South, Chaddesley Corbett, on Saturday at Victoria Park.   more...

10/9/04 - Baugh sees side home

MALVERN ended their Worcestershire County League Division Two programme on Saturday against Kidderminster and emerged with a six-wicket victory.   more...

10/9/04 - Harry Solven at Youth World Championships

EIGHTEEN-year-old Harry Solven from Storridge has had an excellent 2004 season of windsurfing so far and is soon heading for the world championships.   more...

10/9/04 - Malvern open with away win

AS is often the case, the first league match of the season showed up some ring-rustiness in terms of fluidity of play, but Malvern were well worth the two away points on a hot, energy-sapping afternoon.   more...

10/9/04 - Town let lead slip

MALVERN Town made a great start on Saturday and after only four minutes Dean Roberts found the back of the net from a ball that was crossed in by Duncan Preedy and headed down by Scott Morris.   more...

10/9/04 - Town misfire in first league loss

MALVERN Town tasted their first Travel Factory Midland Alliance defeat of the season on Tuesday evening, but the scoreline flattered the home team as Malvern squandered several early chances.   more...

10/9/04 - Power display opens the way

MALVERN RFC began their Midlands Two (West) campaign on Saturday with two away points at Leamington thanks to a 15-23 victory.   more...

10/9/04 - World's No 1 at Manor Park

WORLD number one squash player Peter Nicol is to play an exhibition match against world number seven ranked John White at Manor Park Squash Club next month.   more...

Molby boosted as 10/9/04 - Brown stays on another month

SIMON Brown has given Kidderminster Harriers a lift before some of their men return to familiar territory tomorrow.   more...

10/9/04 - Hayes called up to face Sarries

BEN Hinshelwood has been ruled out of Worcester Warriors' trip to Saracens.   more...

10/9/04 - Teams

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10/9/04 - Winning the name of game for Barton

WORCESTER City manager John Barton has warned fans not to expect a goal feast tomorrow as his unbeaten side take on Lancaster City at St George's Lane.   more...

10/9/04 - Fixtures ...

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10/9/04 - Sailing report

IN light and flukey wind conditions Arden Sailing Club hosted an open meeting for the National Comet Association.   more...

10/9/04 - Edgell's trophy

KEITH Edgell won the Founder Members Trophy at Sapey Golf Club with an oustanding 42 stableford points.   more...

10/9/04 - Marks defeats clubmate

MANOR Park hosted the county finals for the tennis challenge circuit last weekend.   more...

10/9/04 - Players wanted

COLWALL Women's Hockey Club face a challenging year following their promotion to Severn Division One and they are looking for players to strengthen their squad following a series of injuries and departures from the club during the past year.   more...

10/9/04 - Barry Caswell runs away with medal

IN the September midweek medal competition at The Worcestershire Golf Club, Barry Caswell was in superb form to return a four under par score of 67 to win Division One.   more...

10/9/04 - Athens hero Law is fifth at Burghley

ATHENS Olympic hero Leslie Law performed superbly at the Burghley International Horse Trials, one of the world's top three-day events.   more...

Shelsley finale

THE penultimate Midland Hill Climb Championship round ends the season's action at Shelsley Walsh, near Martley, this weekend.   more...

Busst sets Robins target

EVESHAM United boss David Busst has called for more ruthlessness from his strikers ahead of tomorrow's trip to rock bottom Egham Town (3pm).   more...

Titterton hopes Cup win will lift Swifts

STOURPORT Swifts boss Dave Titterton hopes Tuesday's dramatic FA Cup Preliminary Round win over Buxton proves the catalyst for greater things.   more...

Pitman targets Gravesend win

HEREFORD United midfielder Jamie Pitman believes his side have `nothing to fear' as they take on in-form Gravesend and Northfleet tomorrow.   more...

Molby boosted as Brown stays on another month

SIMON Brown has given Kidderminster Harriers a lift before some of their men return to familiar territory tomorrow.   more...

Winning the name of game for Barton

WORCESTER City manager John Barton has warned fans not to expect a goal feast tomorrow as his unbeaten side take on Lancaster City at St George's Lane.   more...

Law blast leaves Worcs on back foot

WORCESTERSHIRE found themselves on the wrong side of the law in their Frizzell County Championship Division One relegation tussle against Lancashire at New Road.   more...

Hayes called up to face Sarries

BEN Hinshelwood has been ruled out of Worcester Warriors' trip to Saracens.   more...

10/9/04 - Mercian meeting

THE next meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior Football League will take place on Sunday (September 12), at the Bell Inn, St John's, Worcester, starting at 8pm.   more...

10/9/04 - Stroll for Falcons

ANCHOR Falcons hit the ground running on Sunday as their Worcester Division Three campaign got off to the best possible start with this demolition of AFC West Midlands at Northwick Lodge.   more...

10/9/04 - Dream on for young players

A TOP premiership club is set to give local youngsters a dream opportunity in their quest to become professional footballers.   more...

10/9/04 - Coaching kicks-off

NEWTOWN Sports Junior Football Club's accredited TOP Sport Football Programme restarts tomorrow (Saturday).   more...

10/9/04 - Welland Juniors

ALL Welland Juniors' team managers are asked to meet at the Recreation Field at 9.45am tomorrow (Saturday) to prepare for next season and attend a TOPS training session.   more...

10/9/04 - Stu Harvey hits hat-trick for Powick

POWICK began the season with a new manager, Andrew Brown and assistant Lee Henderson, a new kit sponsored by QED Quantum and all three points in their first league game after reforming within the first division of the Worcester League.   more...

10/9/04 - Three for Lee Hooper

A GREAT start to the new campaign for Radar with an excellent all-round display seeing off a spirited All Blacks side in this Worcester Sunday League Division Two fixture.   more...

10/9/04 - Six goals for Ladies in league opener

MALVERN Ladies FC travelled to Worcester for their first Kidderminster League Women's Division game of the season on Sunday.   more...

10/9/04 - Welland start well in the top flight

NEWLY promoted Welland Athletic, with four new signings turned on a sparkling display of attacking football in this Worcester Premier game.   more...

10/9/04 - Champions in ominous show

THE start of the new season in The Soccer Site Malvern Football League saw all the games being played in weather more suitable for cricket as brilliant sunshine and rising temperatures found all players glad to hear the final whistle.   more...

10/9/04 - No panic here says Sanderson

DON'T panic troops!   more...

10/9/04 - Hill lifts float only trophy

THERE was a good turnout to fish the Derek Evans Float Only Trophy last Sunday, with Malvern United Angling Association members relishing the challenge of catching fish by means of float fishing only.   more...

10/9/04 - Super 12s Challenge Series fixed

DETAILS of the Malvern Gazette-sponsored Super 12s Challenge Series have recently been released by Malvern Rugby Club.   more...

10/9/04 - Upton prepare for season with a good workout against Bredon

ON a summers day more similar to those experienced during the their tour to Treviso in the north of Italy, Upton's goal during this training game was to give their full squad a runout prior to next weeks important kick-off game away at Kings Norton.   more...

10/9/04 - Reserves under pressure

TOWN Reserves travelled the 90 miles to Ashbourne FC, who ground share with Rocester FC, and found a pitch in superb condition ideal for passing football.   more...

  
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