Stories for 4 August 2005

Leisure

Violinists to wow festival

TOP virtuoso violinists will be wowing audiences in Stratford and perfecting their own craft throughout the next week.   more...

The 39 Steps, Malvern Theatres

ANYONE expecting the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of The 39 Steps to be quite as dramatic as any of the three film versions is in for a shock - or pleasant surprise.   more...

Just Desserts, Everyman, Cheltenham

THE farce, like pantomime, has an enduring place in the hearts of British theatre audiences.   more...

Crafty fun at museum

SUMMER activities for crafty youngsters will take place at a Bewdley tourist attraction from today.   more...

Plugging in to puppet power

POPULAR children's story, Pinocchio, will be brought to life with the help of puppets at Kidderminster Library.   more...

Exhibitions

MAC, Birmingham - Analysis of Beauty, until August 21. By Example,   more...

Theatre

Hippodrome, Birmingham - Starlight Express, until September 10.   more...

What's On

TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 -   more...

Time to go fishing

YOUNG fishermen have been invited to take part in a contest in Broadwaters Park on Sunday. It is open anyone aged under14, who lives in the Broadwaters area.   more...

Watercolours on display at library

AN exhibition of paintings featuring landscapes and cityscapes opens at Kidderminster Library on Saturday.   more...

Festival proves fun for all ages

Head over heels -   more...

Film rentals chart

1 Hide and Seek   more...

Quilter Liz hopes to gain top marks

A KIDDERMINSTER teacher will be competing alongside hundreds of quilting enthusiasts at an event in Birmingham.   more...

Wealth of fun activities for youngsters

l The summer programme of activities at the County Museum is:   more...

Museum open to visitors after major revamp

A BUMPER programme of family activities has been planned at a newly reopened tourist attraction in Hartlebury.   more...

Bands line up for festival

THIS year's Kidderminster Rock Festival will be headlined by Wyre Forest "industrial metal" band, Oak.   more...

Stars of 60s help charity

MUSIC stars of the 1960s will be performing at Kidderminster Harriers Social Club to raise money for a children's charity.   more...

Dance night at Glades

FANS of Northern soul are invited to dance the night away at Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre on Saturday.   more...

Free summer concerts

A SUMMER concert series offering a variety of different styles of music will be launched in Bewdley this Sunday.   more...

Band Onan set to rock at Foxstock

A WYRE Forest rock band will be previewing new material when it plays at an annual music festival this weekend.   more...

Park debut features sounds of big bands

VISITORS will be treated to big band music from the 1930s to the present day at a Kidderminster park on Sunday.   more...

Murmur just miss out on radio win

A KIDDERMINSTER band has missed out on a chance to hear their song played in full on national radio.   more...

Get in groove at dance show

THE Dance, Drama and Music Extravaganza takes place at The NEC in Birmingham over the weekend of August 20 and 21.   more...

Rain offers reprieve for our reserves' wildlife

AS would seem to always be the case, the school holidays start and so does the bad weather.   more...

Feast of exhibitions at county libraries

LOCAL libraries are not just offering books for loan this summer, they are all housing interesting events and exhibitions waiting to be discovered by residents and visitors in towns all over Worcestershire.   more...

Variety is spice of life at Roses

THERE'S not much time for resting during the holidays at Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre.   more...

Actor returns to aid hospice

Musical star Richard Swerrun will be returning to his home ground in August to perform a concert in aid of the St Richard's New Hospice Appeal.   more...

News

Vale Mayor's week

Monday, July 25: Evesham Town Council Planning meeting.   more...

Question time

THE Coronation Street Club for the Disabled would like, through your paper, to thank all those who supported their recent quiz, when a grand total of £240 was raised for club funds.   more...

A case of our real priorities

ABOUT what should I write? The closure of the hospital - a decision already taken no matter how much you jump up and down.   more...

Wasting time in recycling plans

IT seems very ironic, that the very council that issues, at no doubt great expense, a leaflet entitled Mission Impossible Target 75 in an effort to encourage householders to recycle waste still closes it's eyes (or whatever councils do) to the obvious.   more...

Oil is the reason for our stability

MIKE Parker in his letter rather misses the point when he complains about the resources allocated to defence when the health service still could do with a bob or two.   more...

Through the proper Channel

Following your Bidford article "Bid to change law after Crash" in the 28th July Edition I am writing to update you on what I have been doing for Cllr Barnes.   more...

'Life is only limited if you allow it to be'

A BRAVE Redditch mum inspired more than 2,000 women to take part in the Race for Life in Sanders Park in Bromsgrove, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK.   more...

Redditch, the RAF and the Rover's Return...

THE changing face of Redditch, a near-death experience in the war and the creation of TV classic Coronation Street are just some of the memories captured in a new book by a Redditch-born graphic designer.   more...

Business support veteran to retire

A VETERAN of business and workforce development in the two counties is to retire after 40 years service.   more...

People first, says Chamber's chief executive

PUT people first... That was the message to come out loud and clear when the chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire spoke to a select audience of business managers.   more...

Female dominance pays off

A PHARMACEUTICAL wholesalers run by an all-women management team has launched a £600,000-plus expansion plan after more than doubling its turnover in the past five years.   more...

Munitions factory meeting

WORKING in a munitions factory during wartime drew a Webheath man to the pretty bombshell who later became his wife.   more...

BUSINESS BRIEF

Dental bites   more...

Gutted by blaze

A MASSIVE blaze ripped through a Lodge Park social club and left about £500,000 worth of damage.   more...

'I thought I was going to die' - Astwood Bank man caught in Mumbai monsoon floods

AN Astwood Bank man feared he was going to die when he got caught up in some of India's worst ever monsoon flooding.   more...

There's an art to beating boredom

CREATIVE youngsters have been banishing the summer holiday boredom by taking part in arts and crafts workshops.   more...

Think yourself slim for holiday

THE summer's here again and holidays are on the horizon which means shape-up time for women.   more...

Wildlife trust welcomes visitors

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is opening its garden to the public this Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.   more...

Donor sessions

BLOOD donors are being invited to sessions due to be held in Kidderminster on Friday, August 12.   more...

Toasting pub prize

DRINKERS at a Chaddesley Corbett pub can raise a glass to toast an accolade for their local.   more...

Memorial parade planned

THE completion of the first stage of restoration work on the Kidderminster War Memorial and the end of World War Two will be commemorated later this year with an event featuring a parade through the town centre.   more...

Garden glories

GENEROUS Hartlebury gardeners who opened their gates to visitors raised more than £1,000.   more...

Villagers urged to make a point

VIEWS of Wolverley residents on a range of issues affecting the village are being analysed following a pilot survey that will pave the way for a major questionnaire to be distributed next month.   more...

Youngsters team up to fight `yellow peril'

TWO Wyre Forest youngsters have been helping park rangers to clear fields of a toxic weed as part of a community project.   more...

Wheel thing

STUDENTS have been given more of an incentive to get on their bikes after their school was given a £1,000 grant.   more...

Park makeover is team effort

A GROUP of volunteers hoping to breathe new life into a landmark Kidderminster park has set up specialist sub-groups to tackle concerns ranging from security to gardening.   more...

Name change and background music on the cards for school

A NEW headteacher has ambitious plans for Hartlebury School which, it is hoped, could go back to the future by changing its name.   more...

Deaths in crash were accidental

VERDICTS of accidental death were recorded on two men killed when their van collided with a gas tanker.   more...

Ex-head wins £30,000 claim

A PART-time music teacher who was elevated to head of a private school at Hartlebury has been awarded nearly £30,000 after "parents' pressure" forced him to resign.   more...

French twist set to raise cash on Charlie's birthday

STAFF at a Kidderminster sandwich shop will be dressing up as French maids to help raise money for charity.   more...

Garage drama

A MAN in his 20s suffered burns to his face and arms after a fire started in his garage.   more...

Rare horses are star attraction

A COLLECTION of rare heavy horses and vintage vehicles will be on show to the public during an open day in a Wyre Forest village.   more...

Family battle to keep shop

A TRADITIONAL family-run shop in Kidderminster that has traded for 40 years could be demolished to make way for a housing scheme.   more...

Event bids to boost health

LINE dancing and Tai Chi are among activities being promoted during an event aimed at keeping people who will not see 50 again fit and healthy.   more...

Weekend train yobs targeted

UNDERCOVER police are targeting gangs of yobs travelling on trains on weekend evenings.   more...

Roundabout work will thwart speeders

THE brakes are being applied to motorists who speed through a major Kidderminster town centre roundabout.   more...

Fun weekend aids charity cause

STAFF at a Kidderminster shop are holding a family fun weekend to help boost funds for a cancer charity.   more...

Protestors make their voices heard

SO many people crowded into the Civic Centre at Pershore to support the Save Our Hospital Campaign at yesterday's meeting of the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust that overflow rooms alongside the council chamber had to be opened up to accommodate them.   more...

Bidford man jailed for sex abuse of girl

A Bidford man who sexually abused a 14-year-old girl after agreeing with her father to give her a lift home has been jailed for 18 months.   more...

Music festival to aid planning objections

BIDFEST '05, a music event in Bidford, will be launched to help fund a legal team representing residents objections against a planning application.   more...

Why don't they test the wheelies outside No10?

EACH time I read a letter denouncing the wheelie bin scheme, I feel I should write again to second the arguments put forward by your correspondents.   more...

Friends raising funds and awareness

A FRIENDLY bunch of Kemp supporters battle to keep the rallying cry for funds alive.   more...

A worthy cause to champion

SOME of your readers will have places in this year's BUPA Great North Run on September 18. I would like to ask those runners who do already have places but have not yet decided which charity they wish to run for, to consider running for Diabetes UK.   more...

Pupils bid farewell to stalwarts

TWO members of staff at a school in Pershore said a fond farewell to pupils at the end of term.   more...

Motorways full of tales

THE M5 holds many memories for me, for it was here that I worked for most of my last years in the local police force.   more...

Vital support of the community

IT costs more than £500,000 a year to run Kemp Hospice - and the vast majority of that comes from the generous people of Wyre Forest.   more...

Ken takes charge of district Rotary

A MAN from Pershore has been named as the district governor to lead the Rotary Club into the next century.   more...

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AS an old girl of Chrissies I sympathise with the headmaster when he says the thought of having to wait another 10 years fills him with dismay. He has waited long enough and has the right of a decision now. The ones most affected by this long running saga are the pupils themselves and their education. Uncertainty is always a bad thing for a school.   more...

New robe for Town Mayor

THE mayor of Pershore, Councillor Chris Parsons has been presented with a robe of office.   more...

Fourth shop set to open on town estate

KEMP is set to open its fourth charity shop, 12 years after first launching itself into the market place.   more...

Vale RAF floral display: lest we forget

A GIANT floral display to pay tribute to RAF heroes has burst into bloom and the best view is from the air.   more...

Plans for park bollards rejected

BOLLARDS planned to protect Abbey Park in Pershore have been rejected by town and district councillors.   more...

Chaplains maintaining ethos

THE Christian ethos of Kemp can be traced to its beginnings and the chaplaincy team is an integral part of the hospice's work.   more...

Steering the way to new horizons...

STEERING the development of the hospice is a board of seven trustees with former nurse and hospital manager, Isobel Dale, at the helm since 2004 when she became chairman.   more...

New base for nurses with special role

THE district's Macmillan Nurses are to be based at the new hospice enabling them to work closely with the health care professionals within Kemp.   more...

Service at home

KEMP'S work extends beyond the hospice walls, with a range of home care services provided to patients.   more...

Specialists for lymphoedema

A SPECIALIST service is offered to cancer patients who suffer from lymphoedema.   more...

Dame's vision of care

THE founder of the modern hospice movement, Dame Cicely Saunders, died just a few weeks ago in the London hospice she set up in the 1960s.   more...

Seeds sown at prayer meeting

THE idea of a hospice is said to have been born out of an ecumenical prayer meeting at Wolverley Church towards the end of the 1960s.   more...

Caring for the whole person

STAFF and volunteers are committed to caring for the whole person when they come to need the services provided by the hospice.   more...

Hospice dream becomes reality

THE fulfilment of a dream to create a state-of-the-art day hospice providing top quality care and support to Wyre Forest people with life-threatening illnesses and their families, will be celebrated on Saturday.   more...

Pilot scheme sets children on path to healthy eating

PUPILS at Bredon Hill   more...

Fancy a fun evening in, girls?Then break out the fabrics

Today's young women are all alcopop-swilling, sex-addicts - or so we're told. However, a new craze is taking over which might come as a bit of a surprise   more...

£20,000 raid on village gift shop

POLICE were this week hunting a gang of thieves who broke into a shop in Broadway and stole porcelain worth more than £20,000.   more...

Putting a brake on speed

VEHICLES are slowing down after speed reductions have been introduced throughout Warwickshire.   more...

Ease disorder nature's way

MS (Multiple Sclerosis) - a disease which affects the central nervous system - is the most common disabling neurological disorder.   more...

Raffling up prizes

IT is hoped a Christmas raffle will generate £5,000 for Operation Covert.   more...

Budding racers driving up total

IT IS not every day that you get the chance to race around the famous Silverstone track in a Formula One   more...

Badsey

BADSEY SOCIETY: Around 60 people attended the society's Aldington walk last Friday evening. Maureen Spinks led the group which followed the route of the 1901 census enumerator. During the tour Maureen explained who was living in the cottages at that time, while local historian Terry Sparrow amused the crowd with anecdotal tales of the village. The highlight of the walk was a visit to the ancient barns in Mill Lane where a talk on mediaeval architecture was given by Tony Jerram. The evening, which was filmed by Evesham Movie Makers Club members ended with refreshments in Clive and Gill Stewart's secret garden.   more...

Phone mast bid rejected

BEWDLEY residents are celebrating after a proposal to erect a phone mast on green belt land close to their homes was refused.   more...

Car trouble sparks fury

RESIDENTS and visitors are being urged to be more considerate when parking in Bewdley following a series of complaints.   more...

Crews fired up for fund-raiser

BEWDLEY Fire Station is opening its doors to the public to boost funds for a firefighters' charity.   more...

Hay fire alert

BEWDLEY police have warned young people not to be tempted to start fires during the school holidays.   more...

Crowds flock to view rare birds

ONLY the fourth pair of bee-eaters to nest in the UK will have thousands of visitors flocking to a Herefordshire village over the next month.   more...

Food chain in spotlight

REGIONAL food producers were the people who held the key to the future, according to River Cottage hero and rural champion, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, who has thrown his weight behind a new campaign to reconnect the food chain.   more...

UK people vote to keep angling

THE overwhelming majority of British people say that angling should not be banned, with only 12 per cent saying that it should be, according to a new poll.   more...

Severnside Ramblers

NEW walkers will be made welcome to events, so anyone who would like a walk in the English countryside is invited to call 01562 631448 for further details.   more...

Friends of Acorns Hospice

SYLVIA Price held her fourth strawberry tea on July 16, which raised more than £500, bringing a total of more than £4,000 over the four years.   more...

Stourport Divers

AT the monthly meeting, the dive officer congratulated Dave Steadman, Lee Platt, Dan Locke-Wheaton and Lee Mott on passing their RYA tidal power boat handling course.   more...

Kidderminster Cycling Club

THE A riders are away for a weekend in Aberystwyth, so on Sunday there is just a C ride, which is a half-day visit to Witley Court, leaving The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster at 9.30am.   more...

Classical Music Society

PETER Slater of Quinborne Recorded Music Society made a return visit with Opera to Die For - deaths including poison, hanging, the guillotine and a vat of boiling oil.   more...

Far Forest WI

A VISIT to Spetchley Park was organised for July 19.   more...

Cookley WI

GEORGE Hook, managing director of George Hook and Co, Smethwick, talked about mother-of-pearl and the company begun by his grandfather.   more...

Cleobury Mortimer Bridge Club

A MITCHELL movement was played at the Lion Inn on July 19, when north-south winners were Tony Wilson and Pat Smith with 57.92 per cent, and second were John and Barbara Northfield with 57.5 per cent. The east-west winners were Charles and Vera Smith with 60.36 per cent while Gerry and Glenys Payman came second with 56.795 per cent.   more...

Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners Club

ADRIAN Stagg and Eddie Campbell gave a talk on "Allotments in Birmingham", at the July meeting.   more...

Bewdley and District Horticultural Society

THE two-day flower, vegetable and floral art show is being held on August 13 and 14 at St George's Hall, Bewdley.   more...

Bewdley TG

MILLENNIUM +5 will be held at Bewdley Museum on August 17, when Margaret Brookes, chairman of West Midland Federation, will unveil the sundial purchased from funds raised by the millennium group in 2000.   more...

Friends of Areley Kings Village Hall

A GARDEN ramble was held on July 3, when four friends opened their gardens to the public.   more...

Supermarket under way

THE building of a new supermarket in Broadway is well under way and the final parts of the planning procedure are now under consideration.   more...

Protesters make their voices heard

SO many people crowded into the Civic Centre at Pershore to support the Save Our Hospital Campaign at yesterday's meeting of the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust that overflow rooms alongside the council chamber had to be opened up to accommodate them.   more...

Decision date

The decision not to make a decision at yesterday's meeting of the PCT was revealed by chief executive Mike Ridley on their official website last Friday.   more...

Binmen set to collect bottles

REFUSE collection services in the Vale are about to change, according to plans unveiled by the district council   more...

Families object to licence bids

AN Evesham hotel and a railway social club were this week set to become the first two licensed premises in the Wychavon area to have their applications for new licences opposed by neighbours.   more...

Howard is rewarded for community work

IN recognition of a lifetime of service to the Vale of Evesham community, Howard James, of Fountain Close, Evesham, has been awarded the inaugural Mayor's Civic Award by last year's mayor Councillor Andrew Dyke.   more...

How you can help save lives

Residents of Evesham and the surrounding villages are being invited to become life-saving volunteers.   more...

Food for thought as shop pioneer retires

ONE of the pioneers of the health food business in the Vale of Evesham, Jennifer Creese has retired after 34 years.   more...

Move for town's new health centre

PLANS to redevelop Evesham health centre have been warmly welcomed by doctors and patients.   more...

Knock knock: don't let them in your door

VALE folk will be able to obtain information about crime prevention with a Knock Knock campaign going online.   more...

`I bailed out of stricken plane'

WAR time memories of baling out of a stricken aircraft which crashed near Shipston have been revived for a man living in Devon.   more...

Endangered great crested newt is returned to the wild

AN endangered newt, which was first thought to be a frog, has been cared for by a Vale family.   more...

Piano building

IT is good to see the renovation of the Piano Building taking place.   more...

Campaigners vow to take hunt ban to appeal court

A COTSWOLD woman and Vale man who were at the centre of a legal bid to overturn the government's ban on hunting have vowed to fight on after their latest attempt was thrown out by top judges at London's High Court.   more...

Historians unearth the Vale past

A Vale village could be on the verge of discovering a secret history it didn't know it had.   more...

Licensing moves

I READ the public notices pages in your July 28 issue, and urge readers who live near licensed premises to look at these pages.   more...

Vale schoolgirl is fighting for life

An Evesham schoolgirl critically injured in a terrorist bomb attack on the Egyptian resort hotel where she was staying was still fighting for her life in hospital this week.   more...

Bridge needs TLC

A LOT has been said about the need for a second bridge at Stourport, but I would like to make a plea for something to be done about the bridge we have.   more...

Mayor invites PM to see our hospital

THE mayor of Evesham, Councillor Frances Smith has invited Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Secretary of State for Health, Patricia Hewitt to visit Evesham Community Hospital.   more...

Problems blight residents' lives

WITH reference to the recent letter from county councillor Nigel Knowles, regarding the wonderful job the Environment Agency has done with Puxton Marsh, although mentioned, we believe scant regard was given to the problems we have in Beaulieu Close, Kidderminster, and the surrounding areas.   more...

Dismay over bandstand

WHY have we not had any brass bands performing on Stourport's new bandstand?   more...

Council reputation has been tarnished

AS my late wife's grave has been affected by the recent headstone controversy, I would like to make the following observations.   more...

`Big brother' at town cemetery

I READ with interest the letter from Verity Worthington (Letters, July 28) about her distress and that of other visitors over their loved ones' graves following the district council's action in identifying gravestones deemed "unsafe" in their recent £16,000 safety check.   more...

Figures show crime is at five-year low

CRIME in the police force area that includes Wyre Forest is at a five-year low, according to latest statistics.   more...

Bogus officer targets tenants

A MAN posing as a police officer attempted to steal money from a Kidderminster club.   more...

Fowl play suspected

FIVE fowl were taken during a theft carried out on an aviary at a house near Stourport.   more...

Director's anger at spate of thefts puts firm in balance

REPEATED thefts and vandalism are jeopardising the future of a long-standing Kidderminster business, its furious director has warned - after the latest incident this week landed his father with a bill of £10,000.   more...

From the archives

100 Years Ago   more...

Last orders looms for pubs without a licence

TIME could be called on pubs across Worcestershire who have failed to renew their licences under new regulations that come into force on Monday.   more...

Child watched assault in car

A CHILD sitting in the back seat of a car saw an attack on two adults inside.   more...

Hospital campaigners have knuckles rapped

CAMPAIGNERS battling to save Evesham Community Hospital were told at a stormy meeting their efforts are `somewhat inappropriate'.   more...

STABBING VICTIM'S TORMENT

A MAN who was stabbed in a city centre chip shop has told of the terrifying ordeal which left his stomach ripped wide open `like a bag of sausages'.   more...

Gemma snaps up award for photo

GEMMA Bagnall was a happy snapper after she captured a photography award.   more...

Park parties will showcase bands

TWO events for young people featuring live music will be held in Bewdley and Stourport to help raise money for a children's charity.   more...

Basins project sets sail

WORK is due to start this month on a project to restore the historic Stourport canal basins that could pump £1.7 million a year into the town through an increase in tourism.   more...

Fill those forms in or suffer

NO one likes filling in forms or wading through miles of red tape. Whether it is your annual tax return or an application for child tax credit, these things are a chore and a bore.   more...

The good Samaritan

I HOPE the motorist in a dark coloured car who tried to get my attention and make me stop reads this. I owe him a huge thank you. At the roundabout from Wyre Piddle where the road joins the by-pass he did all he could to attract my attention and I am ashamed to say my first reaction was one of fear and apprehension.   more...

Helping Hands

DO you have an hour or two to spare each week? The Vale of Evesham Volunteer Centre is seeking to recruit volunteers willing to befriend elderly and isolated individuals living in Evesham and outlying villages. All that is required is the willingness to make a regular commitment and a patient, sensitive and caring manner. If you think you could help, contact Helen Gray on 01386 40165.   more...

Chemists

ALCESTER: Lloyds Pharmacy, 51-53 High Street, except Weds and Sats, until 6.30pm. 01789 400122. Hopkins Pharmacy, 4 Hopkins Precinct, Mon-Fri to 6.30pm. 01789 762634. No rota Sunday and public holidays.   more...

Willersey

VILLAGE FETE: Arrangements for the fete to be held in the village on Saturday, August 20 are nearing completion and a full programme of events will shortly be available. Any inquiries regarding bookings for stalls, events, etc, should be made to either Gemma Plumb, Cotswold Life Magazine 01242 216050 or John Mills 01386 853094.   more...

Wick

PARISH COUNCIL: At the meeting on July 12, Ray Day was elected vice-chairman. There had been a meeting with the highways department to discuss the state of the roads in the village, and the fact that there are no plans to do any general repair work on them. The parish council would be examining the potential advantages of appointing a lengthsman. All the significant risks in the playground identified in the recent ROSPA report had been dealt with.   more...

Walks

SUNDAY: Evesham Ramblers - Blockley, meet at 10am, park on lower road in Blockley B4479, below church for a nine and a half mile hilly walk, bring packed lunch, but walker friendly pub in Longborough. Details: Pat and Bryn 01386 870430.   more...

Stratford

ART SOCIETY: The Stratford Art Society will hold its 46th annual exhibition of members' work at King Edward VI School, Chapel Lane, Stratford. Over 200 original works in various media will be on show and most of them will be for sale.The exhibition opens on Thursday, August 11 and will close on Monday, August 29. It will be open from 10.30am till 5pm daily. Admission is free.   more...

Shipston Arts and Crafts Society

THE society met on Tuesday, July 19 when a packed room, including many artist visitors, watched Andrea Bates create an autumn woodland with pastels.   more...

Pershore

GARDEN CLUB: The July meeting took place on Thursday, July 28 at 7.30pm at Wulstan Hall.   more...

Mickleton

GARDENING CLUB: July has been a busy month for the club, which saw the garden party transform at the very last moment due to rain into a supper party in the hall, members manned the plant stall at the church fete and had a lovely evening outing to Upton Wold to marvel at this garden created by its owners overlooking wonderful views. Everyone received their schedules ready for the annual show on August 27 and at the end of the month four members are acting as volunteer stewards for Hill Close Gardens in Warwick.   more...

Hospices Lottery

1st (£1,000) 129248, Middle Littleton; 2nd (£100) 142722, Broomhall; 3rd (£50) 129611, Offenham.   more...

Helping Hands

ARE you worried your child is using drugs? Do you feel isolated? Do you need to talk to parents in a similar position? If so, PAST (Parent and Addicts Support Team) may be able to help. Either ring the PAST support line on 01386 40404, or alternatively, parents support meetings are held on the first floor of 42, High Street, Evesham, every Wednesday between 10am to noon.   more...

Great Comberton

FLOWER SHOW: The Great Comberton Flower Show will take place in Brailes Orchard in Great Comberton on Saturday, August 27 starting at 2pm. Apart from amazing flower and produce displays, there will be home-made teas, produce and plants stalls, a licensed bar, brass band, and classic cars. Competitions such as a tug of war, novelty dog show and egg throwing will keep you amused. This is a real traditional flower show in a wonderful setting at the foot of Bredon Hill. Entry is £1.50, parking and children free. Further information from 01386 710788 or 710375.   more...

High fives for Vale championship cow

FIVE breed championships from five appearances in this year's summer shows is the proud record of Foxhole Martha, who has proved to be the star of the South Devon breed.   more...

Evesham Mayor's Diary

SATURDAY: 10.30am, mayor and consort to attend the 740th anniversary of the Battle of Evesham wreath-laying ceremony at the Simon de Montfort Memorial in Abbey Park. 11.30am, mayor and consort to join the Civic Procession to the Festival Service to open the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester Cathedral.   more...

2005 Droitwich Spa High

To order, telephone 01905 742269 and ask for Photographic Administration or e-mail wenphotoadmin@midlands.newsquest.co.uk. QUOTE THE SCHOOL NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH NUMBER   more...

Gardens

THE following garden is open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme:   more...

2005 St James Girls

To order, telephone 01905 742269 and ask for Photographic Administration or e-mail wenphotoadmin@midlands.newsquest.co.uk. QUOTE THE SCHOOL NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH NUMBER   more...

Fladbury

PARISH COUNCIL: Meeting held on July 18:   more...

2005 Nunnery Wood

To order, telephone 01905 742269 and ask for Photographic Administration or e-mail wenphotoadmin@midlands.newsquest.co.uk. QUOTE THE SCHOOL NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH NUMBER   more...

Evesham

SMILE (Supporting Mums in Local Environments): The Evesham based SMILE mums' and toddlers' group are holding their summer fete on Saturday, August 6 at Bengeworth School. There will be lots of activities for all ages, face painting, bouncy castle, make and take with Honeybourne Potteries and the traditional stalls for everyone else, such as pick the plonk and a tombola. Homemade cakes and refreshments are available so why not come and join in the fun. The fete opens at 2pm. If wet the event will take place in the school hall.   more...

Bourton Vale

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Members and friends of the society enjoyed two very different outings this summer. Forty-two members went on June 29 to the Old Rectory at Quenington, home of Mr and Mrs Abel-Smith. Along with opening their garden for charity they had invited a selection of sculptors to display their diverse works in an exhibition called Fresh Air.   more...

Bowled over at lifeline launch

A FORMER international cricketer who is now paralysed, has helped launch a new agency to boost elderly and disabled home owners' quality of life.   more...

Litter menace sparks ex-councillor's return

A FORMER councillor who opted out of public life after defeat in the last Wyre Forest District Council elections says he has been "stirred back into action" by a letter in the Shuttle/-Times & News highlighting litter problems in Wolverley.   more...

Budding racers driving up total

IT IS not every day that you get the chance to race around the famous Silverstone track in a Formula One   more...

Jake's story will spearhead campaign

SHOCKING cases of animal cruelty, including one of a Kidderminster whippet that could barely stand because it was starved, are being used to persuade the Government to bring in an Animal Welfare Bill.   more...

Family support police praised

SEVEN police officers involved in the investigation into or providing support services following the death of a woman when a pleasure boat sank at Stourport have earned commendations.   more...

Youth groups to gain cash boost

GROUPS providing services to young people throughout Wyre Forest are to get shares of a cash allocation for the district of £17,860.   more...

Family walk in John's memory

THE grieving mother of a 19-year-old fatal crash victim says the inquest into his death has opened old wounds for her family, who plan to walk the length of the country as part of the healing process.   more...

Plans for `haven' at home

Pilot scheme hope for abuse victims   more...

Getting Apollo back on his feet

IN 20 years of treating horses and ponies, vet Mike Devoy thought he had seen the worst cruel owners could do - but last Christmas brought a new low.   more...

Vandals are blamed for Vale school arson attack

PERSHORE Police are on the hunt for a group of mindless vandals following a fire at a Vale school that threatened to get out of control.   more...

Jack and Nellie found field of dreams down on farm

TWO Martley stalwarts are marking their diamond wedding anniversary by holding an `open house' to celebrate with villagers.   more...

Tale of the author and her young cover star

A ROMANTIC novel written by a first-time author from Worcester has hit the shelves of city bookstores.   more...

DJ Nick will be pulling your pints in the pub

WYVERN FM DJ Nick Jordan will be on the pull in a Worcester pub next week   more...

Pilot Mark all set to glide for his country

AN RAF pilot and former Worcester schoolboy will be competing at speeds up to 250kph in the fourth World Junior Gliding Championships.   more...

Wanted: Single woman to waltz

A 61-YEAR-old dancer has appealed for a female partner to waltz with.   more...

Bean grower to appeal over fishing pool's refusal

A MARKET gardener wanting to use one of his irrigation ponds for fishing is appealing against the decision to refuse him permission to do so.   more...

a large mug of coffee, please...

Cathy Richards, of the Worcester branch of Macmillan Cancer Relief, drinks from an oversized coffee cup as the charity gears up for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning, on Friday, September 30.   more...

Snappers in contest for the top shot

HUNDREDS of photographers have been hoping to snap their way to success, competing for a spot in a new charity calendar.   more...

Angler sparks alert

AN angler who left expensive equipment on the bank of the River Severn near Kempsey sparked an emergency alert.   more...

Go organic to get the wildlife

BIRDS, bats, butterflies and other of wildlife are thriving on organic farms compared to those using chemical pesticides and fertilisers.   more...

Sport

Harriers friendlies

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers travel to Hinckley on Saturday hoping for a final friendly fillip before the big Conference kick-off on August 13.   more...

Steve Burton interview

STEVE Burton is relishing his battle with Wayne Hatswell for the left back berth after being given a chance to revive his Kidderminster career.   more...

New striker for Harriers

By Mat Kendrick   more...

Ross's battling 41 fails to save Firsts

Ludlow 101 Wem 104-8   more...

Swimming

A KIDDERMINSTER swimmer is hoping to conquer the continent after storming to success at the National Summer Games 2005 Special Olympics.   more...

4/8/05 - We will thrive on pressure at the bottom: Rhodes

WORCESTERSHIRE will rediscover their one-day touch with the pressure on to fight relegation, according to expectant head coach Steve Rhodes.   more...

4/8/05 - Leatherdale agrees new deal

DAVID Leatherdale has agreed to extend his one-day playing contract with Worcestershire until the end of the 2006 season while continuing his role as the club's commercial manager.   more...

4/8/05 - Coach backs off-form star

STEVE Rhodes has backed overseas star Zander de Bruyn to rectify his suffering season in the Frizzell County Championship.   more...

4/8/05 - McPhee must shine in Harriers friendly

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will hand trialist striker Gary McPhee a big opportunity to win a future with the club tonight (7.30pm).   more...

Zimbabwe star leads Worcester to victory

ZIMBABWEAN international Waddington Mwayenga compiled his highest total on these shores to lead Worcester to victory.   more...

Merson scores a stunner

EX-England international Paul Merson provided a highlight with a superb goal as Walsall won 3-1 at Bromsgrove Rovers last night.   more...

City rower is golden girl at major regatta

TALENTED Worcester student Zoë Johnson experienced the highs and lows of rowing as she took home gold from a junior international regatta.   more...

McPhee must shine in Harriers friendly

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will hand trialist striker Gary McPhee a big opportunity to win a future with the club tonight (7.30pm).   more...

Gloucester opener draws record crowd

A RECORD Sixways crowd will watch Worcester Warriors' opening game of the season against Gloucester after tickets for the match sold out in less than three days.   more...

We will thrive on pressure at the bottom: Rhodes

WORCESTERSHIRE will rediscover their one-day touch with the pressure on to fight relegation, according to expectant head coach Steve Rhodes.   more...

Leatherdale agrees new deal

DAVID Leatherdale has agreed to extend his one-day playing contract with Worcestershire until the end of the 2006 season while continuing his role as the club's commercial manager.   more...

Coach backs off-form star

STEVE Rhodes has backed overseas star Zander de Bruyn to rectify his suffering season in the Frizzell County Championship.   more...

Junior football

YOUNGSTERS from a Wyre Forest soccer school got to show off their skills to Brazilian football hero Careca.   more...

Six-a-side

KIDDERMINSTER Lions went top of the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League table, after a hard-fought 2-2 draw with St John's last week, and endorsed their position with a 5-2 victory over Dreamers on Monday.   more...

Brazilian soccer schools

YOUNGSTERS from a Wyre Forest soccer school got to show off their skills to Brazilian football hero Careca.   more...

Chaddesley Corbett FC

CHADDESLEY Corbett boss Martin Westcott has set his sights on winning the West Midlands League Division Two title -- providing his players turn up week in, week out.   more...

Park Inn AC

Haye Farm: Barry Chesson 56-14, Rob Cox 46-12, Mark Pearce 42-2, Carl Carter 38-8.   more...

Bewdley Town FC

BEWDLEY Town insist home is where the heart with nine sides continuing to play at their Ribbesford Meadows ground despite the first team's ground share with Stourport Swifts.   more...

Willis Bund AC

Elmbridge: Harold Willey 101-2, Roy Griffiths 58-4, Bill Hipkiss 46-2, Ron Price 38-8.   more...

Stourport Swifts FC

STOURPORT Swifts host new tenants Bewdley Town in a friendly on Saturday as both clubs put the finishing touches to their pre-season preparations.   more...

Old Bear AC

Stackpool (the weights are approximate, as the scales failed): C Price 55-0, S Boulter 25-0, M Jones 18-0.   more...

Wrens Nest AC

Wrens Pools: morning - K Woodhead 51-7, M Morris 28-8, P Knowles; afternoon - Woodhead 83-7, P Butler 73-10, B Downing 41-12.   more...

Gilt Edge AC

Chairman's Cup, KDAA: Frank Guest 9-5, Pete White 7-0, Richard Broadhurst 4-2.   more...

Black Boy AC

Rowley Coppice: B Hudson 9-2, P Beard 5-8, B Yapp 4-14.   more...

Tomkinsons AC

BAA Nordley, pool four: J Baylie 9-5 (bonus peg), T Wills 6-7, G Owen 3-14, M Carey 3-5.   more...

HETA AC

Extra match: P Hardiman 30-10, D Ravenall 27-4, K Moss 13-5.   more...

Regent AC

A contest will be held on Sunday at Reaside. Anglers should meet at the Running Horse at 7am.   more...

Lyttelton AA Veterans

Round four, Woodlands View: Ian Tetsall 34-8, Len Evans 29-0, Stan James 28-8, Pete Knowles 25-12.   more...

Lyttelton AA

A junior contest wil be held at Wren's Nest Pool on Saturday, August 13, the draw at noon, fishing 1pm until 4pm   more...

Shatterford Lakes

The trout lakes have provided good sport this week, one angler landing eight trout to 2lb on a blood worm, another six trout to 3lb 8oz on a mayfly nymph, and the biggest catch of the week was a 6lb 8oz rainbow, caught on a daddy long legs.   more...

4/8/05 - Gloucester opener draws record crowd

A RECORD Sixways crowd will watch Worcester Warriors' opening game of the season against Gloucester after tickets for the match sold out in less than three days.   more...

Poole Hall, Alveley

Weights this week have varied from 28lb to 84lb, with corn, luncheonmeat, cat meat and maggots the most popular baits.   more...

Willow Marsh, Shenstone

Doug Greenow, winner of the Friday Afternoon Open, fished at 10 metres, cupping corn with corn on the hook, steadily weighing in mirror and common carp to 14lb, for his 88lb catch.   more...

Octoplus Boldings

Wednesday: Mick Williams (Telford) 65-4 (Ash 16), Paul Evans (Storeys) 63-14 (Ash 3), Andy Williams (Telford) 57-11 (Ash 12).   more...

Moorlands Farm

TEENAGER Dean Puplett was crowned as the Ultimate League champion at Moorlands Farm as the fishery's youth section goes from strength to strength.   more...

Fixtures

July 2005 (friendlies)   more...

Midweek bowling

RAIN affected the Kidderminster & District Mid-week Bowling League this week with a number of fixtures falling foul of the inclement weather.   more...

Chess

A VISITOR from Bulgaria was the special guest of Kidderminster Chess Club.   more...

Karate

MEMBERS of Tsunami Karate Club hope to add to their impressive list of achievements at the KSI European Championships.   more...

Judo

SAMURAI Judo Club duo Ben Newbury and Tom Walker were good as gold when they took the top prizes at the Leicestershire Open.   more...

Golf

KIDDERMINSTER: There was a tie between Sue Mobberley and Gail Miles for the Mrs George Law Bowl competition, a two-day event.   more...

Cycling

JOE ROWE produced one of the best performances of his 30-years racing career when he won the League of Veteran Racing Cyclists' Newbury road race on Sunday.   more...

Five-goal blast stuns Robins

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers banged in four goals in 21 first half minutes on Thursdy night to bring an end EVesham's ggod run of form in warm-up matches.   more...

Cricket tables

BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE   more...

Sunday cricket

KIDDERMINSTER were in devastating form in the Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League 1st XI Division as they swept aside Redditch.   more...

Wilden cricket

ALL Wilden Industrial Estates League Wednesday fixtures were abandoned because of the rain, without a ball being played.   more...

Honours Board

BEWDLEY'S Simon Smith and Robbie Coombes were this week's top performer with the bat both scoring 107.   more...

Worcestershire County League

Cookley   more...

KVCC seconds

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's Birmingham League seconds maintained their grip on the Premier Division top spot with a winning draw against Halesowen.   more...

KVCC firsts

ONE of the most thrilling finales Kidderminster Vict-oria have been involved in for some time helped to keep them in the hunt for the Birmingham League division one title.   more...

Kidderminster Victoria

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria Cricket Club chairman Norman Broadfield is hoping the Chester Road outfit can keep their recent success story rolling - both on and off the pitch.   more...

  
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