Stories for 23 September 2005

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Theatre September   more...

Anniversary theme

Swan Theatre Amateur Company marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with the light-hearted farce, See How They Run.   more...

Chiller at the Conquest

Spine-chilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw, can be seen at the Conquest Theatre in Bromyard on Sunday.   more...

Revenge in the salon

Revenge at the beauty salon is the theme of a production at Ledbury's Market Theatre, tomorrow (Saturday).   more...

Pride retained

THE latest film version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (PG), starring Keira Knightley and Matthew McFadyen will be retained for another week at Malvern Cinema from today (Friday).   more...

Watch this space

MORE competitions coming soon.   more...

Country legends due at Roses

The three-piece Ric Sanders Group, brings its jazz, folk and blues repertoire to the Huntingdon Hall, Worcester on Friday, September 30. from 8pm.   more...

Singers at church

THE Pax Singers perform in Suckley Church on Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm, with a Schubert mass and solo items from flautist Vanessa Gunter. Admission is free but donations to the church and St Richard's Hospice are welcome.   more...

Harvest music

BOSBURY Church is celebrating harvest festival with several different events.   more...

Cause helped by top pianist

INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed pianist Ian Jones plays at the Downs School, Colwall on Friday, October 7.   more...

Lewis already set for a return visit

ONE of the stars of Last Night of the Proms is giving the opening recital in Malvern Concert Club's new season.   more...

Voices raised for fine cause

A CHOIR of over 40 singers will gather to perform in the 2005 Voices for Hospices concert at Malvern Priory on Saturday, October 8.   more...

Are you a winner?

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Poet recalled

Paul Vaughan and David Harrison present John Betjemen - an Evening of Words and Music tomorrow (Saturday) at St Edburga Church, Leigh at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8, including ploughman's supper, from 01886 832354 or 01886 832964. On Sunday, there will be a harvest service.   more...

Music hall

THE sounds of an old time music hall will be recreated in Leigh and Bransford Memorial Hall on Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm. Leigh and Bransford WI has organised the knees up and funds raised will go to Acorns Children's Hospice. Tickets are £5, including wine and nibbles from 01886 832878 or 01886 832650.   more...

Artist included in show exhibition

HANDCRAFTED lampshades by Malvern Wells artist Sarah Walker will be displayed at Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show.   more...

Reworking of classic

The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury is hosting a newly-commissioned version of The Trojan Women.   more...

Busy week at Courtyard

CHILDREN'S show The Enormous Turnip comes to Hereford's Courtyard Theatre tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.45pm.   more...

Season opens

A talk on celebrated Gloucestershire musician Herbert Howells kicks off the new season for the Elgar Society tomorrow (Saturday).   more...

Ideas evolved over 30 years

AN exhibition of work by Malvern artist Malcolm Victory opened this week at Worcester Arts Workshop.   more...

John's art will put smile on your face

THE paintings of retired policeman John Edwards are familiar to many people.   more...

News

Stop taking our spots to duck parking fees

ANGRY Droitwich residents are fed up with drivers using their parking spaces to avoid paying to park in the town centre.   more...

If my plucky little lad can do it, so can you!

THE mother of a seriously-ill Worcester boy has urged city residents to take up the last few places on a charity walk in aid of a hospice that helps children like her son.   more...

It could cost you 20p to spend a penny in the city

SPENDING a penny could cost 20p from next year, under Worcester City Council plans to replace its public toilets with five-star toilets to save cash.   more...

Thousands of fish are saved as Diglis Basin is drained for repairs

THOUSANDS of fish are being rescued in the heart of Worcester this week as a major operation to drain Diglis Basin takes place.   more...

H Samuel moves in to High Street

A JEWELLER'S shop is looking forward to a sparkling future with a move to a bigger store in Worcester.   more...

Part-time college job led on to big time for new manager

A WORKER who joined the supermarket Netto part-time while at college has been named as manager of the chain's latest store.   more...

Airport staff sacked in sleeping allegation

TWO airport workers have been sacked for allegedly sleeping on the job.   more...

New base ices the cake for local business body

ABOUT 100 guests enjoyed an alfresco sausage sizzle when they attended a Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire open day.   more...

CARING FOURSOME RAISE CASH TO AID ANIMALS

FOUR animal-mad friends got creative over the summer to raise money for the RSPCA.   more...

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago   more...

John heads for the hills

POPULAR TV personality John Noakes was filming on the Malvern Hills 25 years ago this week.   more...

Future queen first to use new road to well

THE zig-zag drive to St Ann's Well is called the Victoria Drive and was completed during the time the Duchess of Kent was in Malvern in 1830, said Gazette columnist Ariel 100 years ago.   more...

Lotus honour for firm

BROMYARD'S biggest employer has won an award from the famous sports-car maker Lotus.   more...

Loyalty to this country

HOME Secretary Charles Clarke says that he wants to expel any individual who preaches race hatred and is involved in terrorist activities. We read about some of them in our newspapers. Their rantings about our country are hard to believe, particularly after all the handouts that they are given. Perhaps these people who do not swear allegiance to this country should be booted out.   more...

Banks and the truth

IN reply to Mr Alan Cure's letter (Worcester News, Wednesday, September 14).   more...

Fighting the great killer

WORLD Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) would like to thank your readers for their generosity during our recent house-to-house collection in the Malvern Hills district.   more...

They should look on the bright side

THOSE people losing their jobs at Kays, Worcester Royal Porcelain, Cosworth, Carmichael and the other companies which have relocated or closed should look on the bright side.   more...

High time litter patrols fined people on the spot

I SHARE John Phillpott's concern about litter and would happily join him in a boat with two men, grappling hooks and a will to succeed to clean up the river bank (Worcester News, Saturday, September 9).   more...

FRIDAY FEELING

WELL, what a week to tell you about. On Saturday, as I mentioned last week, my daughter Lynsey got married to Adrian, a Saracens supporter, but he's a good lad really.   more...

Giving charity its caffeine hit

Coffee lovers in Malvern are being urged to get their mugs out for charity.   more...

Teacher dies, 80

A FORMER deputy head of The Chase high school in Malvern has died, aged 80.   more...

Anger at failure to fix broadband fault

CRADLEY residents are furious at BT's failure to fix a fault with broadband internet access.   more...

Awards hail best in building design

Excellence in building design was recognised by judges in this year's Malvern Civic Society Awards.   more...

Great day out is in store at show

THIS weekend's Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show is the perfect excuse for a family day out.   more...

It's all change at rugby club

NEW changing rooms at Malvern Rugby Club's Spring Lane pavilion were officially opened at the weekend.   more...

Opinion

WE were pleased to see councillors had `called-in' the decision taken by the executive board of Malvern Hills District Council to close four public toilets.   more...

Work start on garden restoration

WORK to enhance one of the most popular beauty spots on the Malvern Hills began this week.   more...

A tough challenge to overcome car culture

A vision for the future of public transport in Malvern was outlined this week.   more...

Shock at death in rally crash

RALLY star Michael Park is being mourned by race fans nationwide, as well as his family and friends around Ledbury, following his death on Sunday.   more...

Fans join family in tribute to Peter Morgan

Morgan enthusiasts from across the world gathered at Stoke Lacy Church for the unveiling of a unique stained-glass window.   more...

Street booze ban on way for town

DRINKING alcohol in the streets of Bromyard could soon be banned.   more...

Theft of flock a serious blow

A FLOCK of sheep was stolen from a field near Colwall this week.   more...

Mast fight pair face hefty bill

A couple from Upper Colwall are facing a legal bill for more than £500,000 after losing a battle against a mobile phone mast they claim has ruined their lives.   more...

Underestimated

I REFER to Tom Hayes' letter (Your Letters, September 9) which stated `As usual the locals were noticeable by their absence' when he referred to the last Saturday night of trading at the Hawthorn.   more...

Hazel was at the birth of ITV

Malvern's Hazel Sherlock was among the guests this week at a party marking the 50th birthday of ITV.   more...

Tickled pink

HOW positive to hear how the girls from Tickled Pink have done so well in their fundraising.   more...

Engineers win national prize

YOUNG engineers from Malvern won an award for their skills at a national gathering.   more...

Proud of Ledbury

I am looking forward to the opportunity to vote in the local referendum being organised for all Ledbury residents on the issues regarding the decision by the local authority to approve the five story redevelopment of Leadon Bank in the central area of Ledbury.   more...

Fire station move will face closest of scrutiny

PROPOSALS to relocate Malvern's fire station will come under close scrutiny.   more...

Happy memories

I am looking forward to the opportunity to vote in the local referendum being organised for all Ledbury residents on the issues regarding the decision by the local authority to approve the five story redevelopment of Leadon Bank in the central area of Ledbury.   more...

Girl assaulted near to school

A pupil from The Chase, in Malvern, needed hospital treatment after she was assaulted near the school.   more...

Driving legally

AS a public service announcement for those who have not looked at their Highway Code recently, could I point out that only half of Upper Chase Road, in Barnards Green, is one-way. I can well do without hassle outside my own home for driving completely legally.   more...

Cutting comment

CAN any of your readers explain why extensive flailing of hedgerows has started in August and is still continuing?   more...

Diamond days for fans of car

More than 200 Morgan three-wheelers are expected in Malvern this weekend for the diamond jubilee of the owners' club.   more...

Paying twice

REFERENCE the article by Gary Bills-Geddes (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, September 16) on green bags for garden waste, has the council any idea how much waste a large garden produces?   more...

Firm increase production space

A MALVERN firm has increased its production space by more than 50 per cent.   more...

Good Samaritans

I would like to express my grateful thanks to the kind people who stopped and helped my daughter and myself after a serious car accident in Graham Road on September 1.   more...

Don't flush away our vital facilities

A plan to close public toilets in Malvern, Upton and Tenbury has angered town councils and residents.   more...

Good Samaritans

I would like to express my grateful thanks to the kind people who stopped and helped my daughter and myself after a serious car accident in Graham Road on September 1.   more...

Dennis has plan for next Loo-vre!

THE man who created the world's smallest theatre in a former pubic toilet would like to see another toilet block turned into a work of art.   more...

Lidl wins after five-year battle

ANGRY Malvern Link residents heckled councillors who approved plans for a new supermarket this week.   more...

Glastonbury has new rival

WELL done Malvern, I can't think of another similarly sized town in the UK that would allow blaring rock music to boom across the centre of town practically all day long with little warning and general public awareness of the event, as happened at last Saturday's Party in the Park.   more...

School should be given time

I note with dismay that Worces-tershire County Council has decided to close Malvern Hills Primary School, despite local opposition.   more...

Safety first event

A TALKING car will promote road sense at a Together in Safety day at Upton Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 1. Residents can meet their community support officer, find out about Neighbourhood Watch, get a free property marking kit and have a go at solving a crime. Youngsters can meet Robbee the car and create artwork from recycled rubbish. There will also be skate ramps and the chance to get cycle helmets customised. Together in Safety, organised by Malvern Hills District Community Safety Partner-ship, runs from 10am to 3pm.   more...

Looking at past

TIM Bridges will be giving a talk entitled Upton's Churches Through Time at the Baptist Rooms, Old Street, on Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm. Entry is free but donations will be welcome. The event is organised by Churches Together In Upton.   more...

Crafts on show

JEWELLERY jams, crafts and cards will be on sale at a Craft Fayre at the Memorial hall in Upton tomorrow (Saturday). The fayre is open between 10am and 4pm and admission is free. Refreshments will be on sale and crafts include textiles, woodcrafts, stained glass, rosettes, art and preserves. The event has been organised by the Three Shires Craft Guild. Details: 01386 750475.   more...

Decision delayed

A decision on a planning application for the former chocolate shop in Upton's Church Street has been delayed. The plan, to convert it into a takeaway, was on the agenda for Wednesday's Malvern Hills District Council planning meeting, but it was deferred to a later date.   more...

Band on the march

THE first-ever Severn Vale Marching Band Competition, held at Upton on Saturday, was a great success.   more...

`Back to drawing board'

HIGHWAY safety improvements suggested for Upton are being reconsidered.   more...

`Rowdy' pub wins bid for extra hours

AN Upton pub is being allowed to open until midnight every day, despite vocal opposition from local residents.   more...

Fish and scales of justice

IN this world of misery, murder and mayhem, the rescuing of several thousand fish from the inner basin at Diglis might seem - and please forgive us the pun - like pretty small fry.   more...

West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

A village wedding, and the absence of some members on holiday, may have contributed to a slightly more modest display than usual at the Garden and Nature Club's flower show on Saturday, and perhaps also a reduced attendance.   more...

POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

POWICK Parish Ramblers next event is on Friday, September 30, meeting at the Red Lion, Holt Heath at 10am for a five-mile walk via Ockeridge Wood. The leaders are Jo Walker (01905) 357664 and Rita de Boer (01905) 830256.   more...

Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden

A Harvest supper and song will be held at Cradley Village Hall on Saturday, October 8, in aid of Cradley Church. Watch this space or call 01886 884682 for further details.   more...

CORSE AND STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

Severn Vale Library's next visit will be on Thursday, September 29, stopping at the Prince of Wales, Corse from 9.30am-10.20am, Boundary Place 10.30am-10.50am, Staunton Garden Centre 11am-11.25am and the Old Pyke 11.30am-11.50am. There is always a warm welcome from our librarians and we are so lucky to have such a good service in our villages.   more...

CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

ON Saturday, October 1, a Michaelmas fair is being held at the Playroom, Madresfield Court, by kind permission of Lady Morrison, from 10am-noon. Entrance is £1 to include coffee and biscuits. All the usual stalls, to help raise money for Worcester and District Cats Protection.   more...

Bosbury Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

On Sunday, Nicky Seabright will be ordained priest at St Michael and All Angels', Ledbury. You are warmly invited to the service at 10.30am and also to The Rev. Seabright's first eucharist, at 6.30pm at Holy Trinity, Bosbury. Nicky is a non-stipendary priest, combining her full-time job as health visitor with her mission in the church, serving the five Hop Parishes.   more...

I'm cycling across Ireland

THE owner of a city furniture store is set to swap the comfort of his contemporary furniture for a bike saddle.   more...

Clear out cupboards for church sale

A TABLE top sale is being held at St Martin's Parish Centre, Worcester, to help people clear out their cupboards and empty their attics.   more...

Grass roof for efficient new centre in city park

WORK on a new and improved countryside centre in Worcester has begun.   more...

Women get the keys to tractor and fire engine

WOMEN drivers grabbed their gearsticks and threw caution to the wind as they raised £26,000 for charity at the wheel of a variety of exotic vehicles.   more...

Come and solve a crime

BUDDING detectives will be putting on their Sherlock Holmes deerstalkers to investigate a `crime scene' in Upton.   more...

Church flock set for big litter pick

MORE than 250 members of the Church of Latter Day Saints will be carrying out a mass litter pick around Malvern tomorrow.   more...

Magical time for youngsters

YOUNG patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital have had a magical week this week.   more...

Dancer's delight at prestigious ballet

BUDDING Worcester dancer Nicola License has beaten off stiff competition to win a place performing a solo in a production with the prestigious English Youth Ballet.   more...

Hard work in the garden pays off

A STUNNING garden full of memories of family life has won the special award for all-round achievement at this year's Worcester In Bloom competition.   more...

Sport

23/9/05 - Owen nets a brace

MALVERN Town won their seventh Midland Alliance game out of eight on Wednesday evening when they visited Causeway United.   more...

23/9/05 - Malvern Pirates go overboard

MALVERN U17 Pirates claimed their first points in the North Midlands U17 League (South) with a comprehensive win over Ledbury U17s at Ross Road last Sunday.   more...

23/9/05 - Angels pick up league points

HISTORY was made at Spring Lane last Sunday afternoon when the Malvern Angels won their inaugural national league fixture.   more...

23/9/05 - Power pack ensures plenty of ball

HAVING narrowly lost a thrilling encounter with Luctonians' seconds the previous week, Malvern's seconds got back to winning ways at Spring Lane last Saturday.   more...

23/9/05 - Powells win Express TV pairs

Malvern Victoria Bowling Club was the venue for a very competitive and dramatic Express TV open pairs competition that saw the players forced to play an extra end.   more...

23/9/05 - New system is there to view

BOWLERS at Malvern Hills Indoor Bowling Club will be able to take advantage of a newly-installed system of viewing directly over the head from the mat end.   more...

23/9/05 - Andy in final with Wales

MALVERN pool ace Andy Jones represented Wales in the eight ball Home International competition in Aberdeen last weekend.   more...

23/9/05 - Town stroll to Vase progress

MALVERN Town continued their superb form to stroll through to the second round qualifying of the FA Carlsberg Vase on Saturday.   more...

23/9/05 - Owen nets a brace

MALVERN Town won their eighth Midland Alliance game out of nine on Wednesday evening when they visited Causeway United.   more...

23/9/05 - Cup victory gives vital boost

HAVING stuttered in the two opening league games, Malvern visited Ludlow's riverside HQ, where they had been previously unsuccessful in recent memory.   more...

23/9/05 - Town chasing FA Cup glory

MALVERN Town will be chasing FA Cup glory tomorrow (Saturday) when they entertain Nationwide South leaders Histon FC at Langland Stadium (3pm).   more...

23/9/05 - Don't panic says Harriers manager

STUART Watkiss insisted he is nowhere near pressing the panic button after Kidderminster Harriers' double home disaster incurred a supporter backlash.   more...

23/9/05 - Rain delays Moore and Smith run revival

WORCESTERSHIRE opener Ste-phen Moore was putting the finishing touches to his best season with an undefeated 124 in a Frizzell County Championship rearguard action against Essex at New Road.   more...

23/9/05 - Teams

MALVERN RFC   more...

23/9/05 - Fixtures ...

SATURDAY   more...

23/9/05 - Campbell and Smee take honours

DESPITE earlier rain, the weather was fine for the third race of the Arden Burgee series at Arden Sailing Club.   more...

23/9/05 - Marlbank double

MARLBANK Missfits picked up a league and cup double in the Malvern/Worcester Ladies Rounders League.   more...

23/9/05 - Medal winners

MALVERN martial art students won medals in a multi-club competition at Bromyard Leisure Centre on Sunday.   more...

23/9/05 - John back but chance has gone

THE end of September sees the drawing to a close of this year's sprint and hillclimb championship contention for John Bradshaw in the Three Counties Building-sponsored Sylvia Striker.   more...

23/9/05 - Nick Halligan wins men's championship

MANOR Park Bowls Club recently held their finals weekend which, despite the occasional drizzle, produced some excellent bowling watched by a good number of spectators.   more...

Derby test for Wanderers

WORCESTER Wanderers and Droitwich meet in a Midlands Four West (South) derby at Sixways tomorrow.   more...

Swifts physio hailed a hero

YOUNG physio Lee Rhodes was hailed a hero after saving the life of Stourport Swifts defender Andy Jones.   more...

Rovers are aiming to upset Hinckley

BROMSGROVE Rovers have more than one reason to crave victory in tomorrow's FA Cup second qualifying round clash with Hinckley United (3pm).   more...

Don't panic says Harriers manager

STUART Watkiss insisted he is nowhere near pressing the panic button after Kidderminster Harriers' double home disaster incurred a supporter backlash.   more...

Hereford target another away shut-out

HEREFORD United aim for their fourth consecutive clean sheet on the road at Halifax Town.   more...

FA Cup is breather from City struggles

ANDY Preece is hoping the FA Cup will take the pressure off his Worcester City players and kick-start the club's season.   more...

Rain delays Moore and Smith run revival

WORCESTERSHIRE opener Ste-phen Moore was putting the finishing touches to his best season with an undefeated 124 in a Frizzell County Championship rearguard action against Essex at New Road.   more...

Hickey out of Wasps match

KAI Horstmann will make his full debut for Worcester Warriors in Sunday's dust-up with Premiership champions Wasps.   more...

23/9/05 - Junior Soccer Scene ...

MALVERN Town U16s visited Droitwich Spa Lions U16s in this Mercian Festival Junior League fixture and came away with a double-figure goal score.   more...

23/9/05 - Villagers take control

THE Villagers travelled to Pitchcroft for the third time in seven days on Sunday and unfortunately, things did not start to well in this Worcester League division three fixture.   more...

23/9/05 - Hickey out of Wasps match

KAI Horstmann will make his full debut for Worcester Warriors in Sunday's dust-up with Premiership champions Wasps.   more...

23/9/05 - Falcons rooted to last spot

A FOURTH straight defeat leaves Anchor Falcons rooted at the bottom of Worcester Sunday League division two table as their poor start continued at Dyson Perrins on Sunday.   more...

23/9/05 - West sink Plumbers with16-goal burst

WEST Malvern entertained Plumbers Sports on Saturday in a Worcester League division one fixture and hit them with a 16-goal burst.   more...

23/9/05 - Championship wide open

AFTER only the third week in Thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern League only two teams have 100 per cent records, Bell Inn 98 and Fromes Hill, but both have played fewer games than their counterparts.   more...

23/9/05 - Rangers struggle

RANGERS opened this West Midlands division one fixture quite strongly and took the lead through captain Neil Bond.   more...

23/9/05 - Squad game pays off for Worcester

WITH three weeks of the season gone, fans throughout the land are debating their club's best fifteen -- and Worcester Warrior as supporters are no different.   more...

23/9/05 - Spragg is memorial winner

MALVERN United Angling Association members had their annual outing by coach to Somerset on Sunday.   more...

23/9/05 - Upton motor through in cup

THE game started late due to the delayed arrival of the Vauxhall Motors side, making their way from Luton in this first round of the national Junior Cup.   more...

Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 Season

FIXTURES   more...

Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 season

MIDLANDS TWO (WEST)   more...

23/9/05 - FA Cup is breather from City struggles

ANDY Preece is hoping the FA Cup will take the pressure off his Worcester City players and kick-start the club's season.   more...

23/9/05 - Fellows is dangerman

MALVERN Town Reserves finally got back to winning ways with a much improved performance, defeating Bewdley Town Reserves 3-0 on Tuesday evening in the WFA Junior Cup.   more...

  
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