Stories for 6 October 2006

Business

Use county’s venues plea to companies

CONFERENCE bosses in Worcestershire are calling on local firms to help celebrate National Meetings Week by keeping business tourism in the county.  more...

City solicitors’ in charity run

A TEAM from Harrison Clark Solicitors in Worcester will be putting their best feet forward in the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise money for children's charity Barnardo's.  more...

Cinema

The Devil Wears Prada

Meryl Streep Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt star in The Devil Wears Prada (PG), at Malvern Cinema until Thursday, October 19. Screenings are at 7.45pm, with 4.30pm matinees on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.  more...

Cricket

BGCC colts fix date for AGM

BARNARDS Green Cricket Club colts section's AGM will be held at the club on Sunday, October 15, at 7.15pm.  more...

Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley - Friday Feeling

HAVE you ever tried walking down a flight of stairs carrying a large axe with a hood over your head and two small eye-holes to see through?  more...

Education

£25m school project

A SCHOOL with some of the worst buildings in Here-fordshire is to be replaced with a new school thanks to receiving a £25m government grant.  more...

Christian teaching is top of the form

A CHURCH body has heaped praise on Abberley Parochial Primary School in a recent inspection.  more...

Fixtures

Bromsgrove Rovers Fixtures 2006/2007

HOME, away   more...

Bromsgrove Rovers Fixtures 2006/2007

HOME, away   more...

Bromsgrove Rovers Fixtures 2006/2007

HOME, away   more...

Bromsgrove Rovers Fixtures 2006/2007

HOME, away   more...

Football

Meeting changed

THE date of the next Soccer Site Malvern Football League meeting has had to be changed.  more...

Plumbers sink win record

POWICK RESERVES 0, PLUMBERS ARMS 2  more...

West take the honours

WEST MALVERN 3, HANLEY SWAN 1  more...

Spirited Radar display

MALVERN RADAR 2, RONKSWOOD SPORTS 3  more...

Oseman and Wilks star

TJs 2, VILLAGERS 6  more...

Cross Keys made to work hard

THE Soccersite Malvern Football League was reduced in the number of fixtures that were played last weekend due to external cup competitions.  more...

Latest

Bag robbery has left me terrified

A HOTEL manager has recalled her horror after being robbed of her handbag while walking through Worcester after a night out.  more...

Youth shelter may cost more money

ANOTHER £6,000 could be spent on a youth shelter in Warndon Villages, Worcester, because it isn't doing the job it was built for.  more...

Ex-shop boss passed on people’s details illegally

A FORMER mobile phone shop owner has been fined for illegally obtaining and disclosing personal data which was used to fraudulently set up contracts.  more...

Charity run couple put their feet up

Running duo Mark Harris and Harriet Soper show off their medals after completing the Great North Run and raising about £2,000 for cancer research.  more...

Latets

Armed robber arrested

A DANGEROUS convicted armed robber has been arrested just over a week after escaping a prison van in Redditch.  more...

Leisure General

Alan Francis Big Band

LEIGH and District Royal British Legion present dancing to the Alan Francis Big Band, at the Bank House Hotel, Bransford, on Friday, October 13, from 8pm to 11.30pm. Admission is £6.  more...

Hop Pocket Craft Centre

ARTISTS Paul Langford and Tony Houlden will be at the Hop Pocket Craft Centre, Bishop's Frome, on Sunday (October 8), from noon to 4pm, as part of a "meet the artists" event. Both are currently exhibiting at the centre's GreenStage Gallery.  more...

Sealed Knot Society

THE 1643 Battle of Ripple will be recreated by the Sealed Knot Society on Sunday (October 8). Ripple Field opens at 12.30pm, with admission costing £3 (under-15s free). Various demonstrations will take place before the 2pm battle.  more...

Iskra bags movie role

A FORMER Malvern Girls' College pupil looks set for the big time after bagging a role in a major new movie.  more...

Letters

Appeasing the cruel slaughter of animals

SIR - I wish there was more tolerance of non-Muslims' views on the halal slaughter of animals (Worcester News, September 27).  more...

This ill-informed member of the public

SIR - I refer to C Barltrop's letter published on September 20 and once again I find myself defending the RSPCA Worcester branch against an ill-informed member of the public. C Barltrop claims that a friend who was a member of an RSPCA Worcestershire branch resigned because a high proportion of branch funds was directed by RSPCA HQ to be used for political work. All branch members are entitled to a copy of the annual report and accounts from which they can clearly see that money donated is used entirely for the benefit and welfare of local animals. The only exception to this is that each year £1,000 from each branch is put into a branch regional fund which can be called upon by any branch within the region for specific animal welfare projects where extra funds are needed.  more...

Dedicated people run organisation

SIR - I am member, sponsor and ex-trustee of the Worcester branch RSPCA.  more...

Dedicated people run organisation

SIR - I am member, sponsor and ex-trustee of the Worcester branch RSPCA.  more...

Ofsted report on Dines Green School

SIR - Regarding Dines Green's July Ofsted inspection report in your edition of Monday, September 18, I am neither an Ofsted inspector nor a council adviser. I just visit Dines Green Primary School on a regular basis and work as a volunteer in one of the classes once a week. I see a strong and committed team who give far more than the average to their school.  more...

Selling calls soon a thing of the past

SIR - John Phillpott's page always interests me, but I would like to share the following information with him and other readers, following his telephone sales encounter.  more...

No real threat of pears doing harm

Worcester City Council to cordon off pear trees is political correctness gone mad. But the real issue is that the council is interpreting health and safety laws in a way that gives itself an easy life.  more...

Positive shout

I GET so frustrated regarding how many letters are printed on the negative side of the Three Counties Showground events held throughout the year.  more...

Good cause

I would like to thank everyone who attended my Coffee Morning on Friday, September 29. With your help we raised £65.00 towards the Macmillan Cancer fund. Many thanks for your support.  more...

Being Honest

IT was interesting to read the cautious comments of Bryan Smith, the chairman designate of the new combined Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (Malvern Gazette, September 22).  more...

Being Honest

IT was interesting to read the cautious comments of Bryan Smith, the chairman designate of the new combined Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (Malvern Gazette, September 22).  more...

Many thanks

MRS Betty Roberts wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to all the kind souls who sustained her with messages, cards etc after her accident on August 14.  more...

I'm bewildered

I too am a "bewildered resident" and find the lack of a cafe on the hill a great loss of amenity.  more...

Looks careless

TO gain one speeding ticket may be regarded as a misfortune; to gain two looks like carelessness. To gain three could be regarded as downright stupidity, particularly when the driver concerned is so dependent on her car for mobility (with apologies to Oscar Wilde).  more...

Speed kills

I read with interest the front page story of Suzette Birch (Malvern Gazette September 29), entitled Do I look like a boy racer?' Perhaps not, but it isn't just teenage boys who drive too fast, something demonstrated by the article.  more...

It's hardly fair

I JUST had to write with regard to your front page story concerning speeding.  more...

Dangerous obsession

IN your Opinion in last week's Gazette you mis-represented the facts relating to so-called safety cameras.  more...

Same rules apply to local

WITH reference to your front page Do I look like a boy racer? (Malvern Gazette, September 29), of course the lady in question doesn't.  more...

Lifestyle

Can’t decide what to wear? Call the experts

IT'S autumn, Trinny and Susannah have returned to our TV screens and once again I am wondering what not to wear. I may own more than 20 pairs of shoes, my wardrobe might be bursting with clothes but I never have anything to wear.  more...

Can’t decide what to wear? Call the experts

IT'S autumn, Trinny and Susannah have returned to our TV screens and once again I am wondering what not to wear. I may own more than 20 pairs of shoes, my wardrobe might be bursting with clothes but I never have anything to wear.  more...

Memory Lane

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago The Hills Conservators held a special meeting, Colonel Heywood presiding. The meeting was not open to press representatives, who were supplied with the following statement after the proceedings: "It was decided that this meeting is of the opinion that a substantial award be offered to any person or persons who will give to the Hills Conservators such information as will lead to the author or authors of the recent or future fires on the Malvern Hills." Malvern News, October 6, 1906.  more...

Dust nuisance caused by increase in cars

THE Dust Nuisance was the title of a report produced by the council's surveyor 100 years ago, dealing with the problems caused on Malvern's roads by the increasing volume of motor traffic.  more...

Town has plenty of entertainment

THERE was plenty to keep one entertained in Malvern 100 years ago, as a quick perusal of the Malvern News for October 6, 1906, will reveal.  more...

Music

Clare, the Da Vinci Code and Mr Bond

FROM singing at lavish film studios to scooping a prestigious BBC music award, 2006 has been an eventful year for jazz vocalist Clare Teal.  more...

Time to dance with Blind Lemon

POPULAR soul band Blind Lemon will be aiming to get people grooving on down on the dance floor when they play a gig at Stourport Boat Club tomorrow night.  more...

Eric’s been playing the best blues

WITH more than three decades behind him in the music business, Eric Bibb has built himself a solid reputation as one of the finest folk and blues balladeers of his generation.  more...

REVIEWS

CHRIS DE BURGH - THE STORYMAN Out on Monday, the long-standing musician's latest album contains 12 new tracks and, to tie in with the theme of The Storyman', Chris has written a short story to accompany each song.  more...

Midsummer Ensemble

THE Midsummer Ensemble will perform a concert of baroque and Latin American music at Bosbury Church, on Sunday, October 15, from 7pm.  more...

The Pax Singers

THE Pax Singers perform at Suckley Church on Friday, October 13, at 7.30pm. Admission is free but donations to Suckley Church Tower would be welcome.  more...

Jack the legend is back

HAVING made more than 50 albums, won two Grammy awards and travelled the world performing sell out shows, singer Jack Jones is one of the old school.  more...

Flute and harp concert

EASTNOR Castle will host a flute and harp concert on Friday, October 13, in support of the British Red Cross. Austrian Flautist Karen Leitner and harpist Thelma Owen, will perform works by Bach, Debussy and Faure. Tickets are £25, to include wine and canaps, available on 01531 633160.  more...

Musical tribute to teacher Lisa

LEDBURY Choral Society and Tarrington Brass will join forces for a concert in memory of much-loved music teacher Lisa Kent-Davies, who died in a car crash earlier this summer, aged just 38.  more...

Monaco call-up for ensemble

A Malvern musical ensemble left its own elegant stamp on the principality of Monaco.  more...

News

City can go back to top of the table

WORCESTER City could return to the top of the Nationwide North table tonight.  more...

US ace poised to make Wolves debut

MAJOR summer signing James Noel is set to make his Worcester Wolves debut against Chester Jets tomorrow (7pm tip-off).  more...

US ace poised to make Wolves debut

MAJOR summer signing James Noel is set to make his Worcester Wolves debut against Chester Jets tomorrow (7pm tip-off).  more...

US ace poised to make Wolves debut

MAJOR summer signing James Noel is set to make his Worcester Wolves debut against Chester Jets on Saturday (7pm tip-off).  more...

Youth have cup confidence

WORCESTER City are full of confidence as they prepare for their next test in the FA Youth Cup.  more...

Youth have cup confidence

WORCESTER City are full of confidence as they prepare for their next test in the FA Youth Cup.  more...

Warriors chief impressed by Collins display

WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain has heaped praise on young flanker James Collins after his impressive showing in last week's win over Northampton Saints in the EDF Energy Cup.  more...

06/10/06 - Brown to swoop for duo

Manager Rod Brown is set to talk to transfer targets today (Friday) in a bid to strengthen his squad at Bromsgrove Rovers.  more...

Opinion

It was a nice idea that just didn’t work

THE Warndon Villages youth shelter has been labelled both a "white elephant" and a "benchmark for future design projects", a "much wanted and contemporary meeting place" and a "misguided waste of resources".  more...

Opinion

IT would be very easy to write an editorial berating Worcestershire County Council for its decision to close the Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre.  more...

Reports

Revival arrives too late to rescue City

A THREE-GOAL head start proved just too much for Worcester City to overhaul as the were beaten 3-2 by Harrogate Town.  more...

Revival arrives too late to rescue City

A THREE-GOAL head start proved just too much for Worcester City to overhaul as the were beaten 3-2 by Harrogate Town.  more...

Reviews

Me and My Girl

ME and My Girl tells a ludicrous story of Cockney Bill (Richard Frame) when he discovers he is high-born. His new found posh relatives are mortified with his rhyming slang and general demeanour.  more...

Clare Morrall Malvern Writers’ Circle, The Foley Arms

ASPIRING authors in Malvern Writers' Circle could not have found a more inspiring example than Clare Morrall.  more...

Clare Morrall - Malvern Writers’ Circle, The Foley Arms

ASPIRING authors in Malvern Writers' Circle could not have found a more inspiring example than Clare Morrall.  more...

Royal Northern College of Music String Orchestra - Review: Autumn in Malvern Festival, Malvern Colle

A SELECT, international group of young musicians, all studying at the RNCM gave an impressive start to the Autumn in Malvern Festival.  more...

Round-Up

Geoff sees red after fund-raising stunt

BRAVE Geoffrey Chambers has dyed his flowing white locks bright red.  more...

I’ve been bought to be a warrior

A BOSS at Worcester energy supplier npower has been bought' by the Worcester Warriors rugby squad as part of a national fund-raising drive.  more...

Protesters voice fears on hospital cuts

CAMPAIGNERS battling to save maternity and childern's services at a county hospital crowded outside a meeting of health chiefs yesterday to voice their concern.  more...

Laurie loses more than eight stone to win slimming award

A WORCESTER mum who was morbidly obese two years ago decided to take a leaf out of her award-winning friend's book and is now in line for a national slimming accolade.  more...

Firefighters rescue donkey from river

FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue a donkey stuck in a river.  more...

Council is ‘ridiculed’ after pear tree farce

A FORMER Worcester mayor has said the council's decision to fence off two trees in a city park over fears of falling pears was "embarrassing".  more...

RONKSWOOD: Fury as yobs wreck fence round church

WORCESTER'S longest serving councillor says he is prepared to get his hands dirty in the battle to defeat vandalism at a Ronkswood Church.  more...

Memorial for men of HMS Worcester

THE crewmen who served on board the vessels bearing the name HMS Worcester, including a young Horatio Nelson, are to be remembered with a memorial.  more...

What a hoot! Owls make their mark on landscape

CONSERVATION chiefs are over the moon as barn owl sightings soar in and around Worcester.  more...

Gradi record to be a boost

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be hoping the experience of Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi can help them get back on track.  more...

Gradi record to be a boost

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be hoping the experience of Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi can help them get back on track.  more...

Horton sacking doesn’t surprise me says Turner

HEREFORD United's 1-0 victory against Coca-Cola League Two basement boys Macclesfield Town last Saturday brought the curtain down on manager Brian Horton's reign.  more...

Hopwood booking his way to stardom

A MARTIAL artist from Bromsgrove could be set to high-kick his way to international recognition after a book based on his extraordinary early life was released in America.  more...

Brown to swoop for duo

Manager Rod Brown is set to talk to transfer targets today (Friday) in a bid to strengthen his squad at Bromsgrove Rovers.  more...

Brown to swoop for duo

Manager Rod Brown is set to talk to transfer targets today (Friday) in a bid to strengthen his squad at Bromsgrove Rovers.  more...

Brown to swoop for duo

Manager Rod Brown is set to talk to transfer targets today (Friday) in a bid to strengthen his squad at Bromsgrove Rovers.  more...

Brown to swoop for duo

Manager Rod Brown is set to talk to transfer targets today (Friday) in a bid to strengthen his squad at Bromsgrove Rovers.  more...

Solid Boars can’t find killer touch

SOLID Bromsgrove men’s 1st XI could not turn chances into goals as they drew 0-0 with Old Silhilians on Saturday in the DTZ Hockey League West Midlands Division One.  more...

Solid Boars can’t find killer touch

SOLID Bromsgrove men’s 1st XI could not turn chances into goals as they drew 0-0 with Old Silhilians on Saturday in the DTZ Hockey League West Midlands Division One.  more...

Armed robber is back behind bars

A DANGEROUS armed robber has been recaptured by police, more than a week after he was sprung by two masked men in a dramatic hold up near Blakenhurst prison.  more...

Top author meets his Bromsgrove fans

HUNDREDS of fans flocked to Waterstones in Bromsgrove as top sci-fi and fantasy author Terry Pratchett was on hand to sign copies of his latest book 'Wintersmith'.  more...

Top author meets his Bromsgrove fans

HUNDREDS of fans flocked to Waterstones in Bromsgrove as top sci-fi and fantasy author Terry Pratchett was on hand to sign copies of his latest book 'Wintersmith'.  more...

Pratchett meets his Bromsgrove fans

HUNDREDS of fans flocked to Waterstones in Bromsgrove when top sci-fi and fantasy author Terry Pratchett was on hand to sign copies of his latest book 'Wintersmith'.   more...

Campbell in double

ARDEN Sailing Club (Defford) members gathered for more competitive racing on Sunday, commencing with the seventh in the Arden Burgee series.  more...

Priory bowlers collect prizes

MALVERN Priory Bowling Club held their annual luncheon at the Green Dragon, Gualford.  more...

Leigh and Bransford moving forward

A NEW venture at Leigh and Bransford Badgers is proving a big success.  more...

Unbeaten Jim on losing side

BROADHEATH Belters continued their good start to their Brewin Dolphin Malvern Table Tennis league season with a second victory, a close fought 6-4 win over YMCA Vulcans.  more...

Malvern duo retain British crowns

MALVERN martial art students Georgia and Haris Roussos retained their British championship sparring titles in Doncaster for the second year running.  more...

Jane lands top national hockey role

FORMER The Chase PE teacher Jane Powell has landed the key coaching job at England Hockey and will be take up her post on October 16.  more...

Miniature gem marks its 80th

THE miniature steam railway at the Downs School will be open to the public tomorrow (Saturday).  more...

Residents are full of beans for fundraiser

HUNDREDS of cups were raised when people in Malvern took part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning.  more...

US Scout is flying high

AMERICAN Simon Killam is flying high after becoming an Eagle Scout in the first ever presentation ceremony in a foreign country outside a US military base.  more...

Prisoners’ prize leeks are stolen

THERE was rough justice at the Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show when two giant leeks grown by Jersey prisoners were stolen hours after scooping a top award.  more...

D-Day for gas plant

OPPONENTS of a controversial gas installation south of the Malvern Hills will find out next week if their efforts have been successful.  more...

Pupils harvest own produce for service

BROAD beans, runner beans and damsons grown and picked by pupils were part of this year's harvest festival at Madresfield Early Years Centre.  more...

It’s time to stop clock

MP Sir Michael Spicer is calling for British Summer Time to be kept throughout the year as an energy-saving measure.  more...

Coping with trials of life

Eight-month-old Haley may not know it yet, but she is part of a very special family.  more...

Market move gets approval

MALVERN'S Friday market is moving from its current site in the Council House car park to the town centre car park on Grange Road next Friday, October 13.  more...

Fayre is something to crow about

A BAND of scarecrows were among the guests at a Michaelmas Fayre in Suckley.  more...

Action taken to solve issues

THINGS are looking up in the Pickersleigh area of Malvern thanks to a community initiative by police, Elgar Housing and local councils.  more...

It’s home green home for eco-friendly Ian

IT may sound good in theory, but creating a green home is no easy task Retired actuary and now a rugby coach for a local school, Ian Bowles made eco-friendly changes to his home primarily to save money in his retirement. Helping to save the environment is the icing on the cake.  more...

Roads closed for fayre

The annual hop fayre will take over Ledbury town centre for two days next week.  more...

Man dies in train tragedy

A MAN died after being hit by a train just outside Colwall.  more...

Science on move

PUPILS at Dyson Perrins High School had the chance to see science and engineering at first hand, thanks to QinetiQ's Lab in A Lorry.  more...

Science on move

PUPILS at Dyson Perrins High School had the chance to see science and engineering at first hand, thanks to QinetiQ's Lab in A Lorry.  more...

Science on move

PUPILS at Dyson Perrins High School had the chance to see science and engineering at first hand, thanks to QinetiQ's Lab in A Lorry.  more...

Cameras are working

MALVERN'S closed-circuit TV cameras should continue to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  more...

Kind locals greet team on Mongolia adventure

UPTON nurse Sarah Martin encountered every extreme as she travelled across Mongolia in a beaten up Ford Fiesta for charity.  more...

Driver is brought up to speed at safety meeting

YOU'VE got to slow down was the message to motorist Suzette Birch from the West Mercia Safety Camera Partnership this week.  more...

Scooby Doo, where are you?

SCOOBY Doo, where are you? is the cry from fancy-dress hire shop owner Susie Sefton.  more...

Malvern Hills hike for mini bus funds

THERE were plenty of smiles, despite the rain, when a thousand pupils from Dyson Perrins High School took part in a ten mile walk on the Malvern Hills.  more...

Is the fun over?

THE fun will be over for thousands of children if council cutbacks force Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre to close.  more...

Youngsters rise to industry challenge

ENTERPRISING children at a Redditch first school had designs on success when they made their own leak-proof containers.  more...

Kirsty lends a hand

A KIND-hearted A-Level student from Oakenshaw who gave up her summer holiday to teach children drama skills is now planning to carry on the course in autumn.  more...

Going the distance on trip of a lifetime

A RIGHT royal trip of a lifetime for a Redditch couple helped raise around £400,000 for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.  more...

Theatre

A dislocated shoulder won’t stop this Fagin

FOR Brian Gater the show must go on. Last Monday, while rehearsing for Oliver! at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich, Mr Gater fell and dislocated his shoulder - but he won't let that stop him getting on stage.  more...

Black Gang’s back in town for a show

ENGINEERS who met in Malvern are reuniting to enjoy amateur dramatics at the town's theatre.  more...

We’ll have all the cast

WE launched our pantomime this week, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I heard Bernie Clifton on the radio recently saying that he had been in a cut-price version a few years back when there were only two dwarfs, and five cardboard cut-outs. One of the classic lines from Snow White was, "you two come with me, the other five stay there". Rest assured that there will be the full complement of seven at the Swan Theatre.  more...

We’ll have all the cast

Chris Jaeger of worcester live WE launched our pantomime this week, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I heard Bernie Clifton on the radio recently saying that he had been in a cut-price version a few years back when there were only two dwarfs, and five cardboard cut-outs. One of the classic lines from Snow White was, "you two come with me, the other five stay there". Rest assured that there will be the full complement of seven at the Swan Theatre.  more...

If you like the musicals then this is the one show for you

SHOW stopping music from the West End will engage and amaze the audience at the Swan Theatre.  more...

Wise words on Worcestershire

SHORT plays about Worcestershire people and places have been written by local people.  more...

Concerts Guide

OCTOBER 6 Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra Aggborough Suite, Kidderminster Harriers Football Club, Hoo Road, Kidderminster at 8pm. Tickets available on door.  more...

Auditions

THE Roses theatre, Tewkesbury, is looking for child stars to be in this year's pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Auditions will be held tomorrow (Saturday), at 10am for youngsters aged 9 to 15.  more...

Nicholas Parsons

TV and radio presenter Nicholas Parsons will be at Ledbury Market Theatre on Friday, October 20, discussing the poetry of Edward Lear in How Pleasant to Know Mr Lear. Tickets are £8 on 01531632769.  more...

Ballet a cracker

THE magic of Christmas comes early to The Roses theatre, Tewkesbury, tonight (Friday) as European Ballet presents The Nutcracker. Tickets are £15.50 (children £9.50). The Mugenkyo Drummers will be at the venue on Thursday, October 12.  more...

Getting round to Ayckbourn

ALAN Ayckbourn's comedy Comic Potential is the first ever play to be performed in the round' at Malvern Theatres.  more...

Getting round to Ayckbourn

ALAN Ayckbourn's comedy Comic Potential is the first ever play to be performed in the round' at Malvern Theatres.  more...

Villages

West Malvern

A NEW top team took over at last week's AGM of West Malvern Village Hall Trust: Cedric Jackson (chairman), Mike Salter (vice-chairman) Lionel Butcher (secretary) and Peter Goodbury (treasurer). Ron Fisher (560989) will continue to handle hall bookings.  more...

Wellington Heath

IS there anyone who would like to take on the writing of the village news column for this paper each week? If you are the kind of person who hears everything that goes on in the village - the events, the local news, the personalities, and interesting happenings, please contact me on 634941 for more information.  more...

Staunton

Staunton parish church harvest festival is on Sunday, October 15, at 11am and there will be a simple ploughman's lunch to follow.  more...

Powick

ON Sunday, the family service at St Peter's Church is at 11am and includes a baptism.  more...

Malvern Wells

THE village hall committee has arranged a Great British Evening for Friday, October 20, at 7.30pm.The guest speaker is A T Mitchell, principal surveyor for Lloyds Register, who will talk about the restoration of Brunel's SS Great Britain. It will be followed by a selection of British puddings to tickle the taste buds.  more...

Colwall

THE harvest supper at the village hall tonight (Friday) is a bring and share supper. Lists are at the back of St James' Church for people to sign up for making either a savoury or sweet dish. Tickets available from Pauline Veale priced £1. The harvest festival service is on Sunday at 10.15am.  more...

Birtsmorton

Another year has flown by and our 100 Club is shouting out for members old and new to renew their numbers. It's only £12 per annum and we have several £100 and £50 pay outs each year. The more who join, the bigger the prize. Call me on (01684) 833287.  more...

Berrow

THE benefice harvest supper is open to all at Berrow Village Hall on Friday, October 13, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 which includes meats, cheese, bread and a glass of wine or juice.  more...

What'S On

Gig Guide

tonight The Reflections - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester.  more...

Theatre Guide

UNTIL OCTOBER 7 Romeo and Juliet The greatest love story every told. Birmingham Hippodrome. Tickets available from box office.  more...

Events Guide

OCTOBER 7-28 Ceramics Exhibition By Emma Rodgers and Tina Vlassopulos at The Gallery at Bevere, Bevere Lane, Worcester.  more...

Events Guide

OCTOBER 6 Practice Night Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments 8.30pm start.  more...

What's On

Cinemas Malvern Cinema: The Devil Wears Prada (PG) Daily 7.45pm, Sat & Sun mats 4.30pm.  more...

  
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