Stories for 26 August 2005

Leisure

A shy star shines again and it doesn't disappoint

THE trouble with fashionable varietals is that they invariably let you down.   more...

Considered to have a big future

AFTER spending his summer holidays rehearsing for a classic musical, a young Malvern actor should `consider himself' dedicated.   more...

Shaw start for new production

EDWARD Fox stars in Sir Peter Hall's new production of Bernard Shaw's classic Edwardian comedy You Never Can Tell.   more...

All decked out in glory

FROM mixing tunes in their bedrooms and spinning tracks on a college radio show to playing their first UK festival, a DJ duo have come a long way in three years.   more...

OASIS CLAIM V FOR VICTORY IN A WONDERWALL OF SOUND

THE boys were back in town at Weston Park, Stafford, as Mancunian superband Oasis put on a polished performance at this year's V Festival.   more...

Whats on at your local theatre

Aug 26   more...

Classy and easy listening music at a venue near you

Aug 26   more...

GIG GUIDE

Friday   more...

Exhibitions in and around Worcester

Until Aug 30   more...

Events taking place in and around Worcester

Aug 26   more...

From Tesco to topping the bill

THE English Symphony Orchestra is presenting an outdoor concert with fireworks at the Three Coun-ties Showground.   more...

Beguiling evening promised

AN evening of haunting and beguiling music is promised in Malvern tonight (Friday).   more...

ELO's Bev kicking off

Electric Light Orchestra founder Bev Bevan kicks off a week's entertainment at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury.   more...

Swerrun's swinging back into town with new show

POPULAR musical star Richard Swerrun will be returning to his hometown of Malvern for a special one-off performance in aid of charity.   more...

Are you a winner?

* (I) indicates Internet entries.   more...

English Chamber Orchestra with Julian Lloyd Webber n Review: Malvern Theatres

Exaggerated, unnecessary gesticulation by conductor Joseph Wolfe did not enhance Elgar's Introduction and Allegro for String Orchestra at all.   more...

B-17 the big star of aero club show

The shadows of wartime aircraft will pass over Rye Meadows at Much Marcle as the Herefordshire Model Aero Club returns with its annual show.   more...

Opening window on watery world

Anita Sherwood has travelled thousands of miles and descended to more than 200 dive sites to open a window on an underwater world.   more...

News

Name county's main players for pride title

NOMINEES are being sought for a top award that recognises the contribution of business people to the area.   more...

Supermarkets scramble for 24-hour booze sale licences

ALCOHOL could be served round the clock at hundreds of supermarket outlets once new laws come into force, it emerged today.   more...

City partner leads firm in to Law Society's good books

BEST practice has put a law firm with Worcestershire offices in the top five per cent of UK law practices.   more...

BUSINESS BRIEF

The new Jaguar   more...

DOUBLE DELIGHT

Double delight: Alice Ottley pupils and twin sisters Katherine and Charlotte McKenna, who achieved 10 straight A*s in their GCSE results.   more...

The historian who discovered a hero

A KIND-HEARTED villager who works tirelessly for his community has been nominated for the Worcester News's Pride in Worcestershire Campaign.   more...

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago   more...

Workers are penalised by constant rise in park fees

I LIVE in Ledbury and have to travel in my car to work each day in Worcester City centre.   more...

Real losers are elderly citizens

WE'RE glad that the serious issues around the provision and funding of care are finally getting the attention they deserve following the Department of Trade and Industry's response to the Office of Fair Trading's damning report into care homes.   more...

Plight of a pensioner

I AM amazed that there are to be meetings to discuss the position of the buses in Worcester.   more...

Answerable to no one

ANSWERABLE to no one it seems, the police already have facilities and equipment far in comparable advancement and more easily acquired than most government and locally- funded services, except of course for the apparent lack of local beat officers.   more...

This is not the place

MUCH has been said   more...

DAVE BRADLEY FRIDAY FEELING

This week I have discovered how to become invisible.   more...

Painting escaped Nazi grip

Trapped behind enemy lines during the occupation of Paris in 1940, it seemed unlikely that one `prisoner of war' would ever return home.   more...

Helen, 17, swims the Channel

A TEENAGE Malvern swimmer has taken part in a successful team attempt to cross the English Channel.   more...

Decision due on Colwall phone mast

PLANNERS are being urged to approve a mobile phone mast at Chances Pitch, despite opposition from Colwall Parish Council.   more...

Health report ordered on historic trees

A plan for the long-term future of Colwall's historic avenue of lime trees is being considered by the parish council.   more...

Loss of pub `nail in coffin' for social life

VILLAGERS in Upper Welland fear they are about to lose their local pub, The Hawthorn Inn.   more...

Family slide down roof to escape fire

A Family from Bromyard had to escape from a first-floor window while flames engulfed their house.   more...

Opinion

THE brave new world of longer pub opening hours arrived in Malvern this week, when the Nag's Head won the right to sell alcohol until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays and midnight for the rest of the week.   more...

Hundreds enjoy the sunshine

HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the sunshine and music as Malvern Pride Week reached its climax last Saturday.   more...

Loos face closure in cost of cleaning row

MALVERN Hills District Council is threatening to close down public toilets in the centre of Upton.   more...

New dental surgery plan

A NEW plan to turn a Malvern house into a dental surgery has been lodged.   more...

Big push for mercy crew

REGULARS from a Malvern Link pub will be pushing a bed around town to raise money for the County Air Ambulance.   more...

Firm's idea has clubs lining up

KEEPERS of the hallowed turf of Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge could soon be looking to Malvern Rugby Club as an example of how to draw straight lines.   more...

Ruth's fighting fit after being impaled

BACK on her feet after cheating death, a military police corporal from Malvern says staying positive has helped her recovery.   more...

Victim still in hospital

HANLEY Swan Post Office owner Alan Davies remains in hospital more than two weeks after being seriously injured after disturbing burglars.   more...

Store hit by thieves

One Stop convenience store in Pickersleigh Road, Barnards Green, is the latest to be targeted by thieves.   more...

Nursery gets health award

A CHILDREN'S nursery is the first in Malvern to get an important health award.   more...

P.E.A.L. an appeal

P.E.A.L. is a Worcestershire wide bereavement support service offering help to brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers who have lost their child or sibling who is sixteen or over. Its Lottery support has recently been withdrawn.   more...

Museum buys gold find

A MEDIEVAL gold brooch found in Eldersfield has been bought by Worcestershire County Council.   more...

A wicked waste

I would be interested to know who authorised the recent, largely unnecessary, road resurfacing work in Malvern and why, while in the rural community we continue to dodge vintage potholes, some of suspension breaking proportions.   more...

Crash sparks safety worry

Concerns about road safety near the Three Counties Showground have been raised following an accident on Sunday.   more...

My life back

YET another success for Worcestershire Royal Hospital.   more...

Daredevil flying display will be a highlight of show

A daredevil aerobatic display is among highlights at Alfrick and Lulsley Horticultural Show and Fete, on Saturday, September 3.   more...

Lap of luxury

Hang on a second! Are we being asked to accept the local authority is limiting Council Tax rises to "5% or less". I have a business, where a 5% increase would be a luxury. Can I remind our council that inflation is running around 2.5% and I do not see why it should be allowed to have up to a 100% increase above this rate. How about aiming for no increase and going for efficiency savings?   more...

Public toilets to be flushed away by new policy on loos

LOOS in Great Malvern and West Malvern are facing closure.   more...

Apology owing

I read with interest the sparring between Clive Smith, of MHDC, and Alistair Macmillan, of Malvern Town Council, about our new MHDC Council Plan, (Your Letters, August 5/12) as I too am disturbed by the plan.   more...

About saving lives

Further to your article regarding the new fire and rescue regional control centre at Wolverhampton, I should like to make a few points clear.   more...

Cracking snack for big appetites

AN egg which took an hour and a half to boil was the centrepiece of a snack specially produced for a mighty appetite.   more...

Think again

I was very perturbed to hear of the Government's suggestion to open a new call centre for Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade in Wolverhampton.   more...

First pub to get extended hours

A POPULAR Malvern pub has become the first in the district to have its hours extended under new laws, despite objections from residents.   more...

Beginning of the end?

LEDBURY is a busy and active town but decisions are being taken that have the potential to start a decline. These concern the proposed changes in parking restrictions in the town centre.   more...

Something better than this

ON Sunday, August 14, I had arranged to visit Oxford and to catch the first train at 9.30am (starting from Great Malvern).   more...

Choral concert

EIGHT members of the Philomusica Choral Society will be singing at Upton Parish Church on Saturday, September 3, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 on the door.   more...

Chris says farewell

THE Rev Chris Hardwick has now left Upton to take up his new job at Dean of Truro Cathedral in Cornwall.   more...

Let's grin and beer it

THE real ale will be flowing at the White Lion in Upton's High Street this weekend.   more...

Girls meet Guides from across globe

A TEAM of Guides from Severn Stoke took part in a major international camp.   more...

Growers put on show

Upton Garden Club is gearing up for one of the high points on the calendar - the annual show.   more...

Sun shines as town says goodbye to bomb girl Hannah

RAIN clouds loomed threatening over St Peter's Church but as the hearse of a young victim of terror pulled up, the sun broke out to reveal its light and warmth.   more...

Commandery set to close for year

THIS bank holiday weekend will mark Worcester people's last chance to see a historic city landmark before it undergoes a £1m facelift.   more...

JUMP FOR JOY

THERE was a stunning identical success story for a set of identical twins who both scored 10 straight A*s in their GCSEs.   more...

Time to stop the carping

WHAT a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, the media was awash with gloomy stories about how exams were being dumbed-down.   more...

West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

Anyone out and about in West Malvern in the past week can hardly have failed to notice the prominent posters advertising the West Malvern Festival, to be held on the Playing Fields on Monday next, August Bank Holiday. But for anyone who has missed them, here are the main details. There will be a car boot sale on the upper field at the earlier time of 9am, finishing at noon, to make way for the festival proper, which will start on the lower field at 1pm. No fewer than 14 live bands will be providing different styles of music right through until 6pm, while in the evening a 16-piece swing band will play music of the wartime years for dancing, as a reminder of the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Food and drink will be available from noon, with teas in the marquee in the afternoon and a pig roast in the evening. There will be numerous fun activities for the children, including at 3.30pm a real Punch and Judy Show by Professor Guy Higgins. There will be stalls, a tombola and a raffle with excellent prizes. Admission to the event will be by purchase of a wristband for £1 per person and lucky programmes giving a chance of winning any of up to 250 prizes will be on sale at £2.50. Offers of help with stewarding would still be appreciated - contact Richard Penhaligon on 01584 819906.   more...

WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941

HE next meeting of the parish plan steering group is on Wednesday, August 31. The agenda and minutes of the July meeting are on the Memorial Hall notice board. We shall be discussing the final arrangements for the cream tea part - with bouncy castle and slide - on Saturday, September 17, when you will be able to see all the sheets of the questionnaire with all the ticks and all the written comments - and it's all FREE! At the meeting we'll also discuss who is going to start writing up the various topics in the questionnaire. Would you be interested in being involved in writing about wildlife and the environment, for instance or community safety? You'll be very welcome and you won't be alone. Give Fanny a ring on 640745 if you'd like to know more. The parish plan is supported by the Herefordshire Partnership via the Small Projects Fund.   more...

Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden

Budding gardeners, photographers, bakers and more still have time to enter classes at the Cradley Produce Show and Country Fair on September 10. There are a wide variety of classes to choose from, entry forms are available from Cradley PO and Stores and Cradley Butcher's. The deadline for entries is Thursday, September 8.   more...

COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

THE next children's activities morning will be held on Tuesday, August 30, from 10.30-11.30am at Colwall Library. Information and tickets for activities are available from Colwall Library on (01684) 540642.   more...

BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

FOLLOWING a summer break, Flicks in the Sticks returns to the parish hall on Saturday, September 17. Please note the changed date and come and support the first screening of the autumn programme, the popular Ladies in Lavender starting at 7.30pm.   more...

Hop on and learn how to bop and jive New York-style

BUDDING dancers were bopping and hopping themselves across a Worcester stage at a workshop teaching the skills of jiving.   more...

Marching for hospice

SOLDIERS from two Territorial Army units will tomorrow march almost 30 miles in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.   more...

Smash victim dies aged 71

AN elderly cyclist has died in hospital after he was in collision with a car in Worcester.   more...

Brave girl proves to be quite a draw, too

BRAVE five-year-old Danielle Hefti brought sunshine to a cloudy evening when she drew a prize raffle at a Worcester pub.   more...

Worcester festival diary

There's a wealth of entertainment on offer during the Worcester Festival, which runs until Monday, August 29. Here are some of the highlights.   more...

Fetes, fun and festive fireworks all for this weekend

FREE music and street entertainment will continue in Worcester as the Worcester Festival draws to a close, ending with a pig roast and fireworks at South Quay on Monday night.   more...

Top drivers offer their knowledge

AN introduction to advanced driving, with a talk, video and free driving assessment, is being offered by the volunteer Worcestershire Group of Adv-anced Motorists.   more...

£1,150 for scribbled note - but it is Elgar's

ORIGINAL letters written by Worcestershire composer Sir Edward Elgar raised high prices at a Ludlow auction.   more...

Bigger food factory `will kill village'

PROTESTERS who fought a fierce campaign to prevent a major expansion of a food factory finally acknowledged defeat this week, claiming the development would mark the death of their village.   more...

We'll help you not to cut through our cables

ELECTRICITY firm Central Networks has told contractors to ask before digging after workmen cut off hundreds of Worcester customers.   more...

Sport

Malvern Town Football Club - Club facts

Langland Stadium, Langland Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2EQ Tel: (01684) 574068.   more...

26/8/05 - Teams

MALVERN CC   more...

26/8/05 - Nomads U9s win

OMBERSLEY batted first and after some excellent bowling were restricted to 229-4.   more...

26/8/05 - Victory for Colwall IV

COLWALL fourths enjoyed only their third victory of the season with a convincing and comprehensive eight-wicket win over Pershore thirds.   more...

26/8/05 - World Cup holders warm up for test

WOMEN'S World Cup holders Australia were more than happy to have a practice session at Barnards Green's North End Lane ground on Saturday.   more...

26/8/05 - Longmores shine

A TEN-MAN Barnards Green seconds cruised to a six-wicket victory at Droitwich in a Sunday League fixture.   more...

26/8/05 - Green Singles look set for title

IN the latest round of WCL division five matches Barnards Green Singles hosted Knighton on Teme.   more...

26/8/05 - Wilkes sets up victory

AFTER a disappointing WCL division four season Hanley Castle and Upton seconds gained their second victory of the campaign with a fine win against a strong Old Halesonians team.   more...

26/8/05 - Dovey rescues Malvern

MALVERN Sunday captain Andy Croft was asked to bowl first.   more...

26/8/05 - Green seconds stay in touch with the leaders

SECOND-placed Barnards Green seconds travelled to third-placed Coombs Wood seconds hoping for another victory to keep in touch with local rivals and WCL division two league leaders Malvern seconds.   more...

26/8/05 - Mike King turns game for Colwall

COLWALL were asked to bat first by the Redmarley skipper and began well with David Powell asserting his authority over the left arm seam of Gwilliam.   more...

26/8/05 - Revenge for Malvern II

WITH Malvern's only defeat of the season earlier in the year against Netherton the league leaders were keen to exact their revenge in the return leg at Regency Road on Saturday.   more...

26/8/05 - Green set for six-a-side fun

COLOURED clothing, a black sight screen with white balls and 20/20 style disco music will all be part of Barnards Green's six-a-side tournament on Sunday (August 28) at North End Lane.   more...

26/8/05 - Fellows (2) and Lyons on target for Reserves

NEWLY-promoted Cresswell Wanderers came to Malvern on Saturday and found life in division one of the West Midlands (Regional) League tougher than they expected.   more...

26/8/05 - Late strike denies Rangers come-back

RANGERS travelled to Bloxwich for their opening Division One fixture of the season and for a variety of reasons didn't make the most auspicious of starts to the new campaign.   more...

26/8/05 - Bowlers fail to chop the Wood

BARNARDS Green welcomed Coombs Wood to North End Lane last Saturday with the WCL division two season coming to an end and the situation at the table top remaining tense.   more...

26/8/05 - Nightmare for Malvern

MALVERN travelled to Netherton on Saturday and suffered a humiliating eight-wicket WCL division two defeat after being bundled out for only 65.   more...

26/8/05 - Mark Owen hits Town hat-trick

MALVERN Town made up for their midweek Harvey World Travel Alliance 1-0 defeat at Stratford with a convincing win at newly-promoted Tipton Town thanks to a Mark Owen hat-trick.   more...

26/8/05 - World crown for Belinda

CASTLEMORTON mountain biker Belinda Tarling won gold in the World Masters mountain bike cross-country at Sun Peaks in Canada,   more...

26/8/05 - Home start in FA Cup

MALVERN Town begin their FA Cup campaign at Langland Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) with the preliminary round visit of Mickleover Sports (3pm).   more...

26/8/05 - Malvern entertain Coney Hill

MALVERN Rugby Club starts the season in earnest tomorrow (Saturday) with a pre-season training fixture against Coney Hill.   more...

26/8/05 - Five-goal spell is devastating

FIVE goals in a devastating 20-minute spell took Malvern Town to a win against previously unbeaten Stourbridge on Tuesday at Langland Stadium.   more...

26/8/05 - Christie may join Harriers quest

STUART Watkiss is pursuing a four-point haul over the Bank Holiday period after failing to pick up a win at Scarborough last weekend.   more...

26/8/05 - Law and Loye in seaside run glut

LANCASHIRE continued to pile on the runs today as the Frizzell Championship Division Two match with Worcestershire entered its second day at Blackpool.   more...

26/8/05 - Fixtures ...

SATURDAY   more...

26/8/05 - Six new records at Shelsley weekend

SIX new records were set in a British Hill Climb Championship meeting during a three-day extravaganza at Shelsley Walsh.   more...

Werner targets Premier title in testimonial year

SPEEDWAY stars Brent Werner and Chris Neath have been on the victory trail with great seasons in the British League.   more...

Keeper leaves Robins in row

GOALKEEPER Tim Clarke has decided to quit Evesham United after a fall-out with club directors.   more...

Christie may join Harriers quest

STUART Watkiss is pursuing a four-point haul over the Bank Holiday period after failing to pick up a win at Scarborough last weekend.   more...

Bulls aiming to spoil Grays' day

GRAHAM Turner will bank on his set-piece kings to cut Conference new boys Grays Athletic down to size.   more...

Colley is setting large City goals

NICK Colley is eyeing his first goal of the season at Workington tomorrow -- and the challenges don't stop there.   more...

Preece wants Justin

JUSTIN Thompson's Worcester City future is still hanging in the balance.   more...

Gomarsall fit for the Italian job

ANDY Gomarsall will make his Warriors debut tonight after recovering from an infected cut.   more...

Law and Loye in seaside run glut

LANCASHIRE continued to pile on the runs today as the Frizzell Championship Division Two match with Worcestershire entered its second day at Blackpool.   more...

26/8/05 - Charity football

CHARITY will be the winner when Malvern Town Ladies FC play Malvern Town Misfits at Langland Stadium on Sunday (August 28).   more...

26/8/05 - Auction of promises

ANCHOR Falcons FC are holding an auction of promises at the Anchor Inn on Sunday night (August 28) to raise funds for the MacMillan Nurses Appeal and the club.   more...

26/8/05 - Gomarsall fit for the Italian job

ANDY Gomarsall will make his Warriors debut tonight after recovering from an infected cut.   more...

26/8/05 - Shaw lifts first cup for 15 years

DESPITE conditions being less than perfect, there was a very good turnout once again on Malvern United Angling Association's new stretch of the Severn at Holdfast for the Chairman's Cup.   more...

26/8/05 - Colley is setting large City goals

NICK Colley is eyeing his first goal of the season at Workington tomorrow -- and the challenges don't stop there.   more...

26/8/05 - Preece wants Justin

JUSTIN Thompson's Worcester City future is still hanging in the balance.   more...

  
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