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Stories for 8 September 2005
Leisure
The Woman in Black, Everyman Cheltenham
TENSION is a peculiar thing. You just know, sitting in your comfy seat in the theatre, nothing bad is going to happen to you yet a bit of simple stagecraft can put you on the edge of that seat, making for a suspenseful two hours' viewing. more...
Drama, comedy and music at new season
A VARIED bill of drama, comedy, music and children's entertainment is lined up for the forthcoming season at The Rose in Kidderminster. more...
Film rentals chart
1 Sahara more...
Making better movies
ANYONE looking to improve their home movies or thinking about taking a first step into the video production industry have the chance in a new course beginning at Kidderminster College next week . more...
Quiet please...
THE Simon Deeley Trio make a return visit to Kidderminster Library for the next in the Gallery Jazz Nights series later this month. more...
Monday night jazz returns
ALL that jazz is set to return to the Aggborough Suite in Kidderminster with the resumption of what is thought to be the longest running trad jazz club in the town. more...
New voices needed for choral date
ANY singers wanting to add their voices to a rehearsal and performance of Handel's Messiah at Kidderminster Town Hall later this month are being given the opportunity. more...
Ambitious series of youth concerts
YOUTH will be given its head when junior members of Kidderminster Choral Society perform an ambitious series of concerts during their new season. more...
Play charts life of singing star
HIGHS and lows of the turbulent life of the French singer, Edith Piaf - affectionately known as the Little Sparrow - are to be portrayed on stage at Kidderminster. more...
Trevor set to start recitals
THE first in an autumn season of organ recitals at Kidderminster Town Hall takes place today. more...
Beverley jets in for church fund-raiser
A FORMER member of a Kidderminster church will be jetting in from her Swiss home to perform in a benefit concert. more...
Single launch
KIDDERMINSTER-based vocalist, Lynn Dawes, will be appearing at a special concert to launch a new CD. more...
Phinn shares his stories
POPULAR writer Gervase Phinn is famous for his tales of life as a Yorkshire Dales school inspector in his autobiographical novels. Hailed as one of the country's best and most entertaining speakers, he comes to share some stories at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on Tuesday, September 13. Box office: 01684 295074 (www.rosestheatre.org). more...
Stamps celebrate Olympic victory
AFTER last hosting the Olympic Games in 1948, London will once again stage the greatest sporting event on the planet. more...
Summer Holiday Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
WHAT better way for a troupe of talented teenagers to spend their summer holidays than rehearsing for and starring in, you guessed it, Summer Holiday. more...
Kidderminster Valentines Kidderminster Town Hall
FRESH from their successful visit to Holland, The Kidderminster Valentines were in fine voice on Saturday and gave us a super assortment of music. more...
A flavour of Tango
GET carried away in Latino dreams when the passionate strains of the tango slide onto the stage in Pershore. more...
Good times to roll in Tewkesbury
THE good times are set to roll in for boogie-woogie fans this weekend. more...
A tour through Dusty's career
THE famous sound of Dusty Springfield is being brought to The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on Sunday, September 11, in a concert by top soundalike Karen Noble. Backed by a live band and two singers, Karen will take audiences through Dusty's career and promises the likes of Wishin' and Hopin', Son of a Preacher Man and I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself. Box office: 01684 295074 (www.rosestheatre.org). more...
Hard work pays off when heather begins to bloom
THE beginning of September is an excellent time to visit the district's heathlands. more...
Poet Pam's 30 years of raising a smile
POETIC favourite Pam Ayres is staging some special shows in Cheltenham next week. more...
The Cossacks are coming!
THE sensational Moscow-based Russian Cossack State Dance Company are coming, direct from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, to the Everyman on Friday and Saturday September 16 and 17 when they embark on their UK concert tour. more...
Great movies given the RSC treatment
THE very appropriate eighth venue for a new show by the Reduced Shakespeare Company is the Number 8 arts centre in Pershore. more...
Florence the singer was no nightingale!
ONE major famous and talented star of the stage is playing another with fewer strings to her bow in a new show touring locallly. more...
Dance and drama at Hippodrome
STARLIGHT Express finishes its month-long run at The Birmingham Hippodrome this Saturday, after which some dance, drama and musical entertainment is lined up for September. more...
Sample joy of wine with Rev
A FAMILY show in the afternoon and an adult winefest in the evening is in store for Saturday theatregoers in Chipping Norton. more...
What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Town Hall - Trevor Tipple Organ Recital more...
News
The last words...
READING Thought for the Week - inscriptions on tombstones brings to mind that you can instruct your executor your preferred epitaph. I feel content with: So soon, so much to do. more...
Getting the grip
Public Toilets! Who is controlling Wychavon - drug takers or the council? Classical music? Get a grip! more...
No democratic example to us
SO Dr Randall has got his way after all with his expansion scheme, and the lives and rights of affected residents don't matter. A shabby exercise in bogus democracy this has been. I trust that other affected residents will take note of which way their elected local representatives voted on the planning committee and act accordingly in the next election. more...
Best wishes on Pat's retirement
Through your letters page, I would like to say a huge thank you to Pat Smith, the former news editor of the Journal, for all her superb help and support, regarding the Worcestershire schools fair funding campaign over the past few years. The first rate coverage that she provided of our campaign, has played a crucial role, in raising the awareness of the funding issues, both locally and nationally, and I am extremely grateful. Thank you Pat. Good luck and Very Best Wishes for a long and happy retirement Pat - we will all miss you! more...
Trying to trace Alice in history
Could I ask your readers if any of them have amongst their forebears, a lady by the name of Alice Davis; born on the 27th August, 1869 in Blockley. more...
Debate on park was genuine
So Pershore has a new children's pool in the Abbey Park. I wish it every success. more...
Better treatment at local hospital
RECENTLY I had cause to attend Evesham Hospital, and was treated with the utmost care by wonderful caring staff. more...
Safe travelling on a busy road
AS a person who lives around 100 miles from Chipping Norton I cannot believe what I am reading that the A44 between Chipping Norton and Moreton is a dangerous road and there have been many fatal accidents on it. more...
Now let's raise our glasses to toast the university
THEY came from far and wide to celebrate an event that had been dreamed about for a decade and had finally come to fruition. more...
Our fury at school merger bombshell
PARENTS, teachers and governors have reacted with anger to news that two Worcester schools are likely to merge. more...
Luff hits out over merger proposal
PLANS to merge Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service with other trusts serving the West Midlands would dramatically undermine local accountability, Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has said. more...
GIVE CRICKET HERO ASHLEY FREEDOM OF THE COUNTY
CRICKET fans across Worcestershire are backing plans to give one of England's heroes the freedom of the county as the final Ashes test gets underway today. more...
Hi-tech concerns come up trumps for cash
THE future is bright for two hi-tech companies which between them are almost £300,000 richer thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and Business Link. more...
Housing developer pins her hopes on lucky 10
A FEMALE housing developer has launched her own company with a £10m development portfolio in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. more...
Orange is warned over ad campaign
MOBILE phone operator Orange has been criticised for an advertising campaign which misled its customers. more...
Muslim bank service
LLOYDS TSB is increasing the number of branches that offer Islamic banking services to the UK's two million Muslims. more...
Brits favour cash over cards
NEARLY half of Britons are shunning cards in favour of cash for small purchases, research showed today. more...
- Slash the tax say firms hit by fuel at £1 a litre - Fun-packed learning ar countryside show - Failing school to shut after only one enrols - Fans sing their hymn for England - Hick slips again in Yorkshire - more...
BUSINESS BRIEF
Work injustices more...
Play days a big success
A SUMMER of fun has come to an end at Hanbury Hall in Droitwich with a nature-themed play day. more...
Wide variety is a big draw
THE show's huge variety of attractions brings in visitors from a wide area. more...
Locals shine as show basks in the sunlight
SUNSHINE and an early completion of the harvest combined to make Moreton Show a spectacular success. more...
Cleaning up
FIREFIGHTERS will be hoping to clean up for charity when they take part in a sponsored car wash. more...
£8,000 in donations aid doctor's election
DONATIONS totalling £8,000 were made to the Independent Health Concern Party over a three-month period, figures released by the Electoral Commission reveal. more...
Walk on the wild side
MORE than 150 cowboys and indians paraded through Kidderminster town centre to the beat of drums on Thursday. more...
Runners taking to the road to boost children
ENTRIES are flowing in for the Brambles Trust road races which take place on Sunday, September 25. more...
Gunner Reg dies aged 87
A KIDDERMINSTER-born man who helped set up an Australian factory for one of the town's carpet firms has died, aged 87. more...
Friends unite to wipe out graffiti
FOUR schoolfriends teamed up with Wyre Forest District Council rangers to help remove graffiti from a beauty spot bridge. more...
Target for Fairtrade
RETAILERS and caterers in Kidderminster are being asked to sign up to a scheme promoting products made by people in poorer countries. more...
Open day bid to recruit helpers
WYRE Forest Citizens Advice Bureau is holding an open day this week and is calling for volunteers to help boost numbers. more...
Centre's shy vultures are among best in show
TWO vultures who have yet to earn their wings will be among attractions during the two-day Kidderminster Horticultural Society Show. more...
Earlier opening
A NEW store is on course to open in Kidderminster a week earlier than previously announced. more...
Animal lover wanted
A CHARITY providing low-cost neutering for cats and dogs could be forced to end its Wyre Forest operations unless it finds a new organiser. more...
Bird injured in `shooting'
A BIRD believed to have been shot in Wolverley is recovering but will never be released back into the wild. more...
Witness appeal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a three-car pile up in Bewdley on Sunday. more...
Popular Maureen has civic send-off
A CIVIC funeral was due to be held this morning to celebrate the life of a popular and well-respected district councillor. more...
Brave burns victim Pat returns to home
A COURAGEOUS Kidderminster woman who suffered horrific burns after a freak accident while on holiday in France has returned to her home following three months of hospital treatment. more...
They're dialling death on their mobile phones
Drivers in South Worcestershire are sticking up two fingers - and a mobile - at the law by using a phone while driving. more...
Bidfest to fight quarry expansion is postponed
ORGANISERS of the music festival Bidfest '05 have postponed the event until the summer of 2006. more...
Unsightly wheelies won't help recycling of rubbish
AS the debate regarding wheelie bins hots up, I would like to place on record my long and historical opposition to the introduction of these unsightly bins. more...
People at mercy of the bankers
FURTHER to Alan Cure's letter (Worcester News, Saturday, August 30), may I remind him of the statement made by Lord Stamp, a former director of the Bank of "England" who said that "the modern banking system manufactures money out of nothing." more...
Bogus officers try to force residents to pay late `fines'
VALE residents are being warned to be on their guard after three people received calls allegedly from West Mercia police, demanding money for the late payment of speeding fines. more...
Vulnerable to events
DOESN'T the Chinese-made clothing incident show just how vulnerable this country is to the whims of the EU? more...
Bloom contest has a silver lining for Vale
WORCESTERSHIRE fought off competition from across the Heart of England to win a range of awards in the Heart of England in Bloom 2005 contest. more...
Go veggie, save animals
THROUGHOUT September, campaigners from across the UK will be participating in Britain Goes Veggie Month, organised by Viva! - Britain's leading veggie campaigns group. more...
Tributes to former Journal reporter held in `high regard'
A FORMER long-serving member of the Journal Series reporting team, Victor Davis, of Newbold-on-Stour, has died, aged 76. more...
Untold tales of atrocities
LIKE D E Margrett (Saturday, August 30), I was not impressed by the local or national celebrations of VJ Day. more...
Let the good time rolls
TALENTED jazz musicians took to the streets of Pershore to entertain the crowds as part of the annual festival. more...
Use your indicators
HOW many people who drive, do not use their indicators? more...
Man brandished loaded shotgun near homes after night drinking
AN alcohol-fuelled party could lead to a prison sentence for a man who borrowed his father's gun. more...
Enjoy your pregnancy say experts
TOO many mums-to-be want it all - career, kids and an eye-catching figure. more...
Hear all about it! News charity to mark 25th year
THE team that has spent the last two-and-a-half decades supplying audio tapes of the Journal and admag to visually impaired people in the Vale is celebrating its anniversary this month. more...
New styles prove that big really is beautiful
Finding an outfit on a budget can be a struggle at the best of times, let alone if you're a mum-to-be - so here are some autumn outfits that won't break the bank more...
Search on for unsung heroes
A villagers' group in Broadway is celebrating this week with the news that their proposals for changes in the village have been approved at a recent parish council meeting. more...
Councillor's anger as late licence given to village pub
A BROOM county councillor is furious after a late licence was granted to the village pub. more...
Glades surgery on top in new table
THERE has been cause for celebration in doctors' practices throughout Wyre Forest after they all achieved above the national average in a new scheme to let patients monitor their surgeries' performances. more...
Service quality is wake-up call
Hospital downgrade findings `significant' more...
Patients have say on service
THE time it takes for Wyre Forest patients to see their GPs needs to be improved, the district's primary care trust has admitted following a national survey. more...
Shoppers boosting centre
A UNIQUE marketing drive designed to attract more patients to the treatment centre in Kidderminster attracted hundreds of interested shoppers and will be repeated in the future, it has been announced this week. more...
September 8, 2005
HAVING been away or out of commission for most of August I am now back in harness refreshed and ready for work. more...
Brochure aims to attract funds
PHASE two of the bid to rebuild the Rhydd Covert Scout Centre is to be launched this week with an appeal for funding from a host of grant-making bodies. more...
Festival selling out
TICKETS for this year's Bewdley Festival have been selling like hot cakes, with several events already sold out. more...
Warnings over new country access law
THE new right of access needs to be put into context against the cost to the public purse and individual landowners and farmers, and the benefits it actually delivers, according to the Country Land and Business Association. more...
Auction raises £2,000 for young farmers
AN auction to raise funds towards the Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs new build project realised £2,077. more...
Worcestershire County Museum Society
THE society meets six times a year, including a Christmas celebration, in the salon at Hartlebury Castle. more...
Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder Family Support Group
THIS Worcestershire group will welcome Nicola Phipps, a nutritionalist, to the meeting at Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester, on Tuesday, starting at 7.30pm. more...
Stourbridge and Kidderminster Caged Bird Society
THE annual Nest Feather show was held at the Woodman Pub, Kingswinford. more...
Worcestershire ME Support Group
THE next meeting in Kidderminster, will be on Wednesday, September 21, from 1.30pm until 3.30pm at Kidderminster Library. more...
Cats Protection
THE Stourbridge and District branch has teamed up with Chicago Rock Café, High Street, Stourbridge, to hold a party night to raise money to look after local cats/kittens. more...
Wyre Forest Association of Retired and Persons Over 50
PAUL Betterton will give a talk entitled "Mystery of the Titanic", at Lickhill Community Centre, Stourport on Thursday, September 15, beginning at 11am. more...
Take Heart
THE Wyre Forest Heart Support Group, which is affiliated to the British Heart Foundation, will welcome Mike George, of BBC Hereford and Worcester, on Monday at 7.30pm. more...
Stourport Justice and Peace Group
THE next meeting will feature a talk by Mark Sargent, from St Paul's Hostel, Worcester, on "A Day in the Life of a Project Worker". more...
Stourport Floral Art Group
THE annual outing was to Oreleton House, Stanford Bridge where, following a conducted tour of the gardens, members watched a slide show which told how the gardens had developed during the last 10 years. more...
Kidderminster District Probus Club
ROGER Bennett, a director of Kidderminster Bowling Club, talked to members about fire prevention at the August meeting. more...
Kidderminster Horticultural Society
THE society's main show will be held on Saturday/Sunday. more...
Kidderminster Civic Society
TOMORROW at Kidderminster Town Hall, Dr Simon Thurley, chief executive of English Heritage, will give a talk entitled "The Eclipse of Majesty - Palaces and Country Houses in England from Henry VII to George IV". more...
Kidderminster Cycling Club
THE club is running its annual 200 kilometre Audax event, which will leave Astley village hall at 8am on Sunday. More than 50 entrants, from all over the country, are expected to take part. more...
Heightington WI
ON Monday, Sue Butler will give a talk entitled "A garden designer and her plants" at Heightington village hall, starting at 2.30pm. more...
Hartlebury History Society
JIM and Francis Page will give a talk on AE Housman at Hartlebury parish hall on Thursday, September 15, starting at 7.30pm. more...
Group's delight as changes are approved
A villagers' group in Broadway is celebrating this week with the news that their proposals for changes in the village have been approved at a recent parish council meeting. more...
Areley Kings Wives
MEMBERS went on a trip to Malvern to see a production of Stepping Out, and other trips have been made during the summer months - to Much Wenlock Pottery, Arley Arboretum, Hellen's, at Much Marcle, and Bantock House, Wolverhampton. more...
Years of dedication
LOYAL service to Girlguiding in Kidderminster and Blakedown has been recognised during an awards ceremony. more...
Sex offender changed name
A MAN who failed to notify the sex offenders' register when he changed his name, address and left the country, has avoided punishment. more...
Bell Tower to ring in Heritage Open Day
ST John's Church and Wickhamford Manor garden, Evesham's Bell Tower ringing chamber and the Unitarian Chapel in Oat Street are four of the Vale attractions which will be open to the public this weekend as part of Britain's Heritage Open Days. more...
Ex-MG Rover worker to set up his own business
AN ex-MG Rover worker from Evesham is looking to bounce back from redundancy by starting his own business. more...
Driver crippled in phone hunt crash
A BBC health and safety administrator who crashed into an oncoming car as he fumbled to find a ringing mobile phone has narrowly escaped jail after his dangerous driving left the other motorist crippled. more...
Lyndsey to trek over Andes
AN Evesham woman is all set to trek across the Andes to raise money for Cancer Research UK. more...
Alert after women try to distract shopper
EVESHAM police are warning shoppers in the town to be on their guard after an attempted distraction bag snatch. more...
Plant firm folds with £1m debts
FALLING plant sales and increasing costs have been blamed for the failure of Proculture at Knowle Hill, Evesham, which has gone into liquidation owing nearly £1million. more...
Bogus officers try to force residents to pay late `fines'
VALE residents are being warned to be on their guard after three people received calls allegedly from West Mercia police, demanding money for the late payment of speeding fines. more...
Try using the bus
THERE is an alternative available to Robert Thomson, who complains about paying £2 for parking at Kidderminster Hospital (Letters, August 25). more...
Veteran comedian Norman shares his wit and Wisdom
MEMBERS of two Fladbury barbershop choruses enjoyed the wit and the Wisdom at a private party in the village hall last week. more...
Bloom contest has a silver lining for Vale
WORCESTERSHIRE fought off competition from across the Heart of England to win a range of awards in the Heart of England in Bloom 2005 contest. more...
Biker escort for ducks and geese
DRIVING along the A451 towards Kidderminster, in a line of traffic, a motorbike overtook me, and all the cars in front. more...
Tributes to former Journal reporter held in `high regard'
A FORMER long-serving member of the Journal Series reporting team, Victor Davis, of Newbold-on-Stour, has died, aged 76. more...
Church saves wildlife centre
EVESHAM's Wildlife Centre was dramatically saved from closure this week - by a church minister and his congregation. more...
Great advert for our town
STOURPORT Carnival was once again a fabulous occasion for thousands of people who live in or visit our town. more...
Sue hears from brother amid the chaos of Hurricane Katrina
AN agonising wait ended for Sue Betteridge this week when she heard that her brother had survived Hurricane Katrina. more...
Curious about Lovatt Flints
AS a teenager I would often pass the store of Lovatt Flints Botanic Remedies in Mill Street, Kidderminster, close to the lock and above the canal tunnel. more...
Fairtrade status bid
AGENDA 21 is an international agreement aimed at protecting the planet for future generations. more...
Villages seeing plenty of action
I FELT I must respond to last week's letter in the Shuttle/Times and News from former district councillor Nigel Addison. more...
Remand in custody
A MAN accused of obstructing police and resisting arrest has been remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court. more...
Sex assault denied
A 26-year-old man denied sexual assault in a Christmas Eve incident in a pub when he appeared before a judge. more...
Man sent for trial
A 58-year-old man has been sent for trial on four sex offence charges involving a 12-year-old girl. more...
Sentence deferred
A MAN who admitted arson was remanded back into custody for a pre-sentence report to be completed. more...
Theft message is ringing out
BELLS are being given away in Kidderminster on Saturday in an attempt to combat the problem of purse snatching. more...
Jewellery snatched
JEWELLERY worth more than £1,700 was handed over to thieves by two men who were threatened with a knife. more...
Bouncer jailed for bar assault
A VIOLENT bouncer who broke a man's cheekbone and eye socket with a single punch has been jailed for nine months. more...
From the archives
100 Years Ago September 9, 1905 more...
Tools taken in unit raid
TOOLS worth a combined total of over £6,000 were taken in a raid on Stourport's Sandy Lane Industrial Estate. more...
Prison warning for ASBO breach
A DEAF criminal with172 previous convictions has been sent to a bail hostel for a month's assessment after being released from prison by a judge. more...
Vegas is calling...
ANDREW Healey hopes his number comes up when he challenges for the title of Midlands bingo caller of the year. more...
Judge's warning
A STOURPORT man has been warned that prison is "inevitable" for downloading child pornography from the internet. more...
Emotional farewell for popular snipper Linda
A POPULAR hair stylist has hung up her scissors after 25 years and said goodbye to clients at a Stourport salon. more...
Market to promote healthy eating
HEALTHY eating is the theme of this month's Stourport farmers' market where visitors will also have the chance to comment on plans for the town's regeneration. more...
Big isn't always the best
ABRAHAM Lincoln once famously talked of the impossibility of fooling all the people all the time. That is exactly how we feel about the proposed merger of Warndon Infants and Juniors. more...
Before and after story
I HAVE never been a person to join in any campaigns against closure of NHS services, as I was of the opinion that once the powers that be have decided, it never matters what the public want. That is, until my dear late mother was admitted to Worcester Hospital three weeks ago. more...
Moreton Show results
Sheep more...
Hopes are high for a successful show
THE final preparations were being made this week for what promises to be a first-class Vale of Evesham Show. more...
Binman hit by knife horror
A WYRE Forest binman has called for people to be more responsible after a knife fell from a bin and narrowly missed his face. more...
Taking plunge for 25 years
MEMBERS of a Stourport club have been marking 25 years of taking the plunge with a series of events. more...
Tributes paid at parade
KIDDERMINSTER concluded its programme of events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a parade through the town and a church service. more...
Your chance to have a say on travel schemes
BUS passengers who benefit from concessionary bus travel in the Wyre Forest district are being asked for their opinion on how the scheme should be developed. more...
80th carnival is an anniversary waltz
THIS year's Stourport Land and River Carnival has been hailed a "tremendous success" by delighted organisers. more...
This is beyond a joke, says dad
Scaffolding is up for 18 days for two hours' work... more...
School `car wars' fear
THE first day back at a Wyre Forest school saw several policemen standing outside the gates after problems broke out between parents and residents. more...
Thugs attack family's cats
A DISTRAUGHT cat owner has made an impassioned appeal for thugs to stop attacking her cats which, she claims, have been kicked, poisoned and almost choked. more...
Victim's family bid to help air ambulance
PARENTS who lost their teenage son in a motorbike accident a month ago are campaigning for a change in the rules governing lottery funding to help the County Air Ambulance. more...
Thanks for my new life
Transplant girl with another mountain to climb says... more...
They're dialling death on their mobile phones
Drivers in South Worcestershire are sticking up two fingers - and a mobile - at the law by using a phone while driving. more...
All the fun of the ferrets
racing ferrets, Chinese dancers and a mediaeval morality play are just some of the attractions on offer at this weekend's village produce show in Cradley, near Malvern. more...
Look at the top cops who are on the beat for us
A WHOLE host of top cops have been rewarded at a prestigious ceremony for their sterling efforts in the line of duty. more...
I want our youngsters to start playing netball
PRIMARY schools in Worcester are being targeted as part of a new sports initiative. more...
Healthy plan for medical centre
PLANS for a three-storey medical centre in Droitwich have taken a healthy step forward after it was revealed the Spa's former magistrates' court and health centre is to be demolished to make way for it. more...
Signing up to speed controls at schools
DRIVERS are being encouraged to take their foot off the gas and watch their speed outside Malvern Hills schools under a scheme being piloted by Worcestershire chiefs. more...
Pole planted to promote peace on earth
A PEACE Pole will be planted in the garden of a Worcester alternative therapy centre. more...
Festival slot for film
A FILM made by a Worcester director and starring a city dance company is to be shown at Birmingham's Artsfest starting this weekend. more...
Stations get new platform screens
NEW state-of-the-art technology costing £426,000 is to be installed at railway stations in Worcestershire and Herefordshire to give passengers up-to-the-minute, accurate train information. more...
SHOUT HIP-HIP-HOORAY WE'RE GOING TO SCHOOL TODAY!
THERE are no nervous first steps for these two eager pupils who started school this week. more...
Youngsters suffering because of wreckers
VANDALISM in a Warndon park resembles a `war zone' and it may mean money is not spent to help young people elsewhere in the area. more...
Sport
KVCC thirds Bag the title
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's county league thirds clinched the Division Six crown with a victory over Brintons. more...
Can both teams be Victoria-ous?
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's firsts and seconds are both bracing themselves for nerve-tingling tussles for Birmingham League glory as their respective seasons reach a dramatic conclusion. more...
Repeat victory
MICHELLE Parsons produced yet another excellent performance to win the Faringdon Triathlon for the successive year. more...
Loft times
Evesham and District FC more...
Edwards doubles up to win
LAST Sunday again witnessed a large turnout of members who took advantage of the continuing glorious sunshine and fine winds. more...
Ian tops listings
THE Arden club at Defford hosted an Open event for the Comet class of single-handed dinghies. more...
Hopkins on a high after triple triumph at finals
YVONNE Hopkins contested five finals last weekend when Broadway staged its Finals Weekend in gorgeous weather and reached all four ladies deciders - winning three of them. more...
Mixed marvels
LITTLETONS Tennis Club staged its annual Mixed Doubles Open tournament in glorious conditions last Sunday when 11 pairs from local clubs and one from Nottingham took to the courts for an event kindly sponsored by George Sangha, proprietor of Littleton and Badsey Spar stores. more...
Action matches weather
SUNDAY'S Prudden Road Surfacing League's annual Pairs tournament was staged in glorious weather at Stratford LTC. more...
Brothers a hit on court
JUNIOR members of Beckford Tennis Club performed exceptionally well at the County Closed tournament at the East Glos Club in Cheltenham. more...
Court chance
WIMBLEDON may be a distant memory but it's not too late to take to the courts at Chip-ping Campden Tennis Club. more...
Parish Games
THE Wychavon Parish Games cross country event took place at Pershore High School on Monday. more...
Touring car aces gearing up for Silverstone visit
THE countdown has begun! Less than two weeks remain before the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire greets Britain's biggest motor racing series - the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. more...
Sunday solace for O'Neill and McCoy
AFTER failing to make the winners' enclosure at Stratford on Sat-urday, Jonjo O'Neill and Tony McCoy teamed for a win at Worc-ester 24 hours later. more...
Sunday's six of best
STRATFORD Racecourse is staging BBC Coventry & War-wickshire Radio Day on Sunday when there will be six top-class National Hunt races starting at 2.20pm. more...
Cassey flies high to win!
A COUPLE of young Evesham kart drivers were in track action last weekend. more...
Prize night tonight
Evesham and District League more...
Ian tops listings
THE Arden club at Defford hosted an Open event for the Comet class of single-handed dinghies. more...
Honours shared
LAST Sunday saw the Shakespeare Ladies Avon Championship take place at Hampton Ferry. more...
Bench in driving seat to claim Pitcher top prize
Evesham and District Association more...
Turn on heat to win league opener
Pershore 35pts, Old Leamingtonians 17 more...
Back to old ways as batters blow it
HOPES were high of another victory in the fight to avoid relegation from Division Three of the Birmingham League only for Pershore's batsmen to revert to their old ways in a 70-run reverse against Beacon. more...
Broadway safe thanks to Beale's handy knock
BROADWAY and Bidford pulled off amazing escapes on an afternoon when Bretforton, Catherine-de-Barnes, Temple Grafton, Fladbury and Cookhill secured title triumphs. more...
Hall hire
THE Worcestershire Cricket Centre is setting up its own Indoor League which to run on Tuesday nights sta-rting early next month for two months. more...
Mercian meeting
THE next meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior League takes place on Sunday night starting at 8pm at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester. more...
Harvey peps up Peopleton
THERE were differing fortunes for division one's newly promoted clubs in the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League. more...
Loss is no worry
DESPITE losing 3-1 at higher league Droitwich last Satu-rday, Pershore's men took great heart from their display in the opening pre-season warm-up. more...
Parish Games
THE Wychavon Parish Games cross country event took place at Pershore High School on Monday. more...
United's late bid fails to earn point
Tenbury United 4 Hinton 5 more...
Broadway safe thanks to Beale's handy knock
BROADWAY and Bidford pulled off amazing escapes on an afternoon when Bretforton, Catherine-de-Barnes, Temple Grafton, Fladbury and Cookhill secured title triumphs. more...
Win should secure title
REVENGE will be in the air on Saturday as Evesham aim to hit back after last weekend's Birmingham League defeat at St Georges. more...
Ducks downed as ducks broken!
Evesham Utd 2, Aylesbury Utd 0 more...
Tim takes Memorial Cup
THE first annual Grant Davis Memorial Cup match was fished by 45 members and guests at the Jubilee Fishery last Saturday. more...
Honours shared
LAST Sunday saw the Shakespeare Ladies Avon Championship take place at Hampton Ferry. more...
Bench in driving seat to claim Pitcher top prize
Evesham and District Association more...
Sub Mike caps fine success
Evesham 32pts, Harborne 16 more...
8/9/05 - Graves boosts bid
SUMMER signing Wayne Graves is closer to a full debut after an injury-ravaged start to life with Kidderminster Harriers. more...
Turn on heat to win league opener
Pershore 35pts, Old Leamingtonians 17 more...
James' joy at Burford
MEMBERS of Harvington Golf Society returned to Burford for the 18th consecutive year to compete for the annual Cham-pionship. more...
Shaun's fourth title
SHAUN Thornhill was crowned men's club champion at Broad-way for a fourth time at the rearr-anged annual tournament. more...
8/9/05 - County bowlers pile on pressure
WORCESTERSHIRE stormed back in the Frizzell Championship Division Two game with Yorkshire today as seam bowling duo Kabir Ali and Nadeem Malik combined to snare five victims. more...
Adam's `grand' effort!
ADAM Westmacott reached 1,000 runs for the season in scintillating style last Sun-day when the Badsey batsmen scored an unbeaten 191 in a friendly against Ashton. more...
Back to old ways as batters blow it
HOPES were high of another victory in the fight to avoid relegation from Division Three of the Birmingham League only for Pershore's batsmen to revert to their old ways in a 70-run reverse against Beacon. more...
Hall hire
THE Worcestershire Cricket Centre is setting up its own Indoor League which to run on Tuesday nights sta-rting early next month for two months. more...
Six-hit smasher
FLADBURY opener James Felton perished in an attempt to smash six 6s in an over during Sunday's friendly two-wicket win at West Malvern. more...
Escape to Victory for heart-stopping Harriers
HARRIERS 3, Canvey Island 2 more...
Iyseden: Injuries won't change me
"IS this the way to Aggborough physio, asks lonely Christie." more...
Watkiss wants fringe benefits
HARRIERS travel to Conference pace-setters Grays Athletic on Saturday with several fringe players forcing their way into boss Stuart Watkiss's first team reckoning, writes Mat Kendrick. more...
Ducks downed as ducks broken!
Evesham Utd 2, Aylesbury Utd 0 more...
Droitwich are winners again
DROITWICH have won the Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Sunday Club League for the second successive season. more...
World Cup skipper rides his luck
NEW ZEALANDER Daniel Flynn made the most of his luck to compile the largest score of his career to date. more...
Four-time heart op Roberts hits form
A SPORTS mad Stourport man has battled back from four heart operations to stun team-mates with a seven-wicket haul. more...
I'd love to end my career at Sixways
PAT SANDERSON COLUMN more...
Warrior hit by RFU charge
WORCESTER number eight Drew Hickey and Saracens full-back Nicky Little have been ordered to appear in front of a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing next week. more...
Graves boosts bid
SUMMER signing Wayne Graves is closer to a full debut after an injury-ravaged start to life with Kidderminster Harriers. more...
City slam Harriers
WORCESTER City's youth team continued their stunning start to the season with a crushing 7-2 win over Kidderminster Harriers in the Midland Floodlit League Premier Division. more...
County bowlers pile on pressure
WORCESTERSHIRE stormed back in the Frizzell Championship Division Two game with Yorkshire today as seam bowling duo Kabir Ali and Nadeem Malik combined to snare five victims. more...
Mercian meeting
THE next meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior Football League will be at 8pm on Sunday at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester. more...
Women's football
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies burst out of the blocks with a goal in the opening minute of their Midlands Premier League season - but Stratford Town hit back to force a draw. more...
Six-a-side
WITH one week to go in the Kidderminster Six-a-side League season, Kidderminster Lions are two points clear of Ocean Designs, but the teams will meet in a title decider on Monday. more...
Stourport and District Youth Football League
Saturday results more...
Goal hungry
HENRY Woods was quickly back in the scoring routine as Evesham United Under-12s started the new season with an 8-0 defeat of FC Lakeside. more...
Kidderminster and District Football League
Saturday results more...
Banksiders AC
At Woodside, Cleobury Mortimer, on Bank Holiday Monday, 15 anglers took part in the open contest. more...
Chaddesley Corbett
CHADDESLEY Corbett picked up four points from their first two West Midlands League division two games with a draw against Wednesbury and a victory at Sedgley. more...
Bronx AC
River Stour: D Aston 6-12, D Cole 6-9, P Hatton 6-3. more...
Bewdley Town
BEWDLEY Town showed great determination to come from behind and pull off a 1-1 draw with Bromyard which extends their impressive start to life in West Midlands League Premier Division. more...
Mercian meeting
THE next meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior League takes place on Sunday night starting at 8pm at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester. more...
Old Bear AC
Juniors, Burleigh: C McPherson 24-14, T North 10-14, B Mills 10-6. more...
Goal hungry
HENRY Woods was quickly back in the scoring routine as Evesham United Under-12s started the new season with an 8-0 defeat of FC Lakeside. more...
Stourport Swifts
STOURPORT keeper Craig Ladek was again the star of the show as Swifts crashed to a 2-0 defeat at Hemel Hempstead Town. more...
Harvey peps up Peopleton
THERE were differing fortunes for division one's newly promoted clubs in the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League. more...
Dan star of goal feast
Stratford-upon-Avon Alliance more...
Franche Village AC
Franche Pool: John Williams 19-1, Chris Orr 8-10, Al Griffiths 7-11, Frank Barnett 6-13. more...
Glorious goals feature of Littleton's success
Littleton 4, Stockingford 1 more...
Keeper Dave back for tough test at Tiverton
AS ONE player left Common Road, another one is set to make a temporary return, writes Mervyn Collins. more...
Gilt Edge AC
Sion Farm: John Jackson 25-13, Frank Guest 18-9-8, John Gale 14-4, Graham Rosser 7-3. more...
Pete's birds eye view!
AN INTERESTED spectator at Common Road on Saturday was Pete Birdseye, a former Aylesbury player who now lives in Evesham. more...
Tomkinsons AC
A contest will be held at Woodside Fishery's top pool on Sunday. Anglers are asked to meet at Dog Lane car park, Bewdley, at 6.30am, or at the venue at 7am. Fishing will be from 7.30am until 12.30pm. more...
Cock & Magpie Rodmasters AC
Lyttelton, Stourport pegs 44-79: Brian Palmer 7-4, Brian Rushbrook 4-14, Paul Wilson 3-12, Steve Reynolds 3-10, Keith Bunce 2-8, Jerry Bartlett 2-3. more...
KDAA
Bewdley Opens, River Severn: August 27 - Phil Hoare (Storeys) 57-10, John Stocton (Heath Tackle) 32-12, B Cheese (Storeys) 31-4, D Williams (Storeys) 30-6; September 3 - Hoare (Storeys) 46-13, K Winn (Storeys) 12-4, P Edwards (Lanes Baits) 12-0, D Foxall (ARB4) 9-11. more...
Shatterford Lakes
Three trout to 2lb 8oz were landed on a hawthorn, and another angler caught two to 2lb on a daddy long legs. more...
Poole Hall
There has been good sport on all pools, with weights from 36lb to 87lb recorded. more...
Octoplus Boldings
Bank Holiday Monday: Jason Ward (Rod & Gun) 121-6 (Sycamore 30, corn and pellet 5m, carp 12lb), Mel Kitson (Rod & Gun) 92-10 (Sycamore 50, corn and pellet, 5m and close, carp 9lb), Jason Elwell (Wednesbury) 84-2 (Chestnut 7), Paul Evans (Storeys) 78-8 (Chestnut 10). more...
Willow Marsh
Wednesday, Telford Disabled AC, Dragonfly: S Stevens 28-13, G Holmer 28-7, Ron Mallett 16-11. more...
Moorlands Farm
Wyre Forest youngsters once again featured in the week's events. Richard Swann, of Stourport, won the Tuesday Junior Open, when Neil Wilson, of Kidderminster came third. more...
Furnace Mill
FURNACE Mill Fishery's match record was smashed by Stourport angler Paul Cook, who landed an outstanding catch of 214lb 13oz. This easily beat the record set by Chris Senter on July 18, of 205lb 8oz. more...
8/9/05 - Warrior hit by RFU charge
WORCESTER number eight Drew Hickey and Saracens full-back Nicky Little have been ordered to appear in front of a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing next week. more...
Cycle racing
PAUL Prince returned to racing in style for Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club when his time of one hour eight minutes 24 seconds helped him finish second overall in the Hereford and District Wheelers 30-mile time trial on the Raglan course on Sunday. more...
Running
AMAZING Feet Running Club's Sarah Armstrong achieved the qualifying time to represent her club in next year's Flora London Marathon, when she recorded three hours 43 minutes 45 seconds in the Wolverhampton Marathon on Sunday. more...
Chess
FRANK Pickett collected a hat-trick of awards at Kidderminster Chess Club's annual meeting and presentation evening. more...
Darts
RISING Sun A caused the biggest surprise of the night in the opening games of the Banks's Bewdley darts league with a 6-1 thumping of Cock & Magpie. more...
Judo
SAMURAI'S Kelly Edwards scooped another gold medal at the Lakeland Open Judo Championships in Kendal despite moving up a weight category for experience. more...
Hockey
A RECRUITMENT drive is being held by Kidderminster Hockey Club every Sunday with free coaching on offer for people interested in taking up the sport. more...
Fencing
MATTHEW Rowland is continuing to make a name for himself in the world of fencing after climbing the rankings and adding to his trophy collection. more...
Golf round-up
Kidderminster more...
Golden Maggot AC
Larford Lakes: Perry Mountain 36-3, Richard Billingham 27-12, Keith Clarke 24-3, Chris Hale 21-15, Stuart Tibbets 20-15, Steve Cleavely 9-14. more...
Rugby round-up
KIDDERMINSTER'S junior section are on the lookout for young rugby recruits ahead of the new season. more...
Bowls
ST JOHNS Old Boys have completed a remarkable Thursday League and Cup double for the second time in three years in the Kidderminster and District Mid-week Bowling League. more...
Southern League Premier Division clubs and where they play?
Keeper Dave back for tough test at Tiverton
AS ONE player left Common Road, another one is set to make a temporary return, writes Mervyn Collins. more...
8/9/05 - City slam Harriers
WORCESTER City's youth team continued their stunning start to the season with a crushing 7-2 win over Kidderminster Harriers in the Midland Floodlit League Premier Division. more...
Cricket tables
BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE more...
Sunday cricket
KIDDERMINSTER have been pipped to the Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League 1st XI Division title by Droitwich despite winning at Pershore in their final game. more...
Wilden league
WOLVERLEY Social fell at the last hurdle in the Wilden Industrial Estates Sunday Cup, when Waterfront won the final by 12 runs. more...
Honours board
THIS WEEK'S BATTING more...
Fantastic five-star starter
Stratford 0, Evesham 5 more...
Penalty sickener
CAMPDEN Ladies, sponsored by Pyments, had a great start to their season despite being pipped by Evesham at the annual tournament at Bloc-kley Sports. more...
Loss is no worry
DESPITE losing 3-1 at higher league Droitwich last Satu-rday, Pershore's men took great heart from their display in the opening pre-season warm-up. more...
Worcestershire County League Results
Results round-up more...
Stone
STONE ended their Division Five season in style with an eight-wicket victory over visiting Cleobury Mortimer. more...
Cutnall Green
CUTNALL Green were once again indebted to Neil Fletcher for their eight-wicket Division Four win over Claverley, as he recorded 165no. more...
Stourport
STOURPORT rounded off the season on a high note, with both first and second teams gaining maximum 24 points over Stourbridge in Division Three. more...
KVCC county league firsts
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria drew with Malvern in their Division Two match. more...
Bewdley v Chaddesley
BEWDLEY beat Chaddesley Corbett by five wickets in their latest Division One fixture, with 16 overs to space. more...
Cookley
COOKLEY are facing showdown talks about the club's future in the Crusader Worceste-rshire County League after their relegation from Division Two was confirmed on Saturday. more...
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