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Worcestershire | Archive | 2006 | November

Stories for 10 November 2006

Business

Conference for county’s entrepreneurial women

MEN used to rule the boardrooms, but today women are recognised as entrepreneurs and leaders, with many succeeding in going all the way to the top. more...

Ian reaches finals of the PubChef contest

A WORCESTERSHIRE pub chef has made it to the finals of a prestigious culinary competition. more...

Cinema

Castle film showing

THE Market Theatre will screen the BBC film of John Masefield's fantasy adventure, The Box of Delights, which was filmed at Eastnor Castle in 1984. more...

Shared billing

KIRSTEN Dunst and Jason Schwartzmann star in Marie Antoinette (12a) at Malvern Cinema. more...

Film extra Nick finds himself behind lens

A MALVERN actor this week found himself working the projector that was showing a film he appeared in. more...

Crime

Woman pays £382 for parking tickets failure

A KIDDERMINSTER woman has been fined by magistrates for failing to display a car parking ticket on two occasions. more...

Hunt for trio after car raid

A WOMAN who stopped her car when she heard a bang in the vehicle had £260 stolen after being approached by three people claiming they needed directions to a train station. more...

Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley's Friday Feeling

When I was a lad we used to have Bonfire Night on November 5. more...

Dave Bradley's Friday Feeling

When I was a lad we used to have Bonfire Night on November 5. more...

Education

MP claims reforms are boosting pupils’ grades

GOVERNMENT reforms are responsible for boosting primary schools serving the less well-off areas of Worcester, city MP Mike Foster claims. more...

Common room gets fresh look

STUDENTS at Baxter College are benefiting from a £100,000 investment improving facilities for its record number of sixth formers hoping to make the grade. more...

Another gong for school staff

BAXTER College staff have been clearing space in the display cabinet after scooping the latest in a long line of awards recognising the giant improvement strides it has made. more...

Another gong for school staff

BAXTER College staff have been clearing space in the display cabinet after scooping the latest in a long line of awards recognising the giant improvement strides it has made. more...

Football

Latest fixtures

Saturday (3pm unless stated) FA Cup, round one: Morecambe v Harriers. more...

Women's football: Harriers lose at home

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies lost 4-2 at home to third-placed Rea Valley in the West Midlands Women's Football League Premier Division. more...

General

Panto with a fun twist

CHILDREN's favourite, Alice in Wonderland, will get the Summerfield Amateur Showstoppers treatment for their 10th charity pantomime. more...

Kidder News Latest

Lights will shine out for hospice

LIGHT up the memory of a loved one this Christmas or celebrate a special occasion and raise much-needed funds for Kemp Hospice by signing up to its annual Tree of Lights Appeal. more...

CROWBARS and pen-knives were virtually the only resources firefighters had to rescue seriously injured people trapped in mangled wreckage after road crashes when Mick Rowlands joined the fire service 30 years ago. more...

108 years of history come home to town

MORE than a century of Kidder-minster history has returned to the town. more...

Store fears increase as buildings listed

FEARS over the future of a £20 million new Kidderminster supermarket and carpet museum dream have increased after councillors recommended listing buildings on the proposed site. more...

Lifetime ban for parking mistake

HOME improver, Andrew Brown, made a costly mistake when he parked on Kidderminster's B & Q car park after closing time - not only did he land himself with a £95 parking fine but also a lifetime ban from the DIY store. more...

Theft adds to parents' grief

A GRIEVING Kidderminster couple mourning the sudden death of their 44-year-old son were distraught to find three alloy wheels had been stolen from their car - just 36 hours after his funeral. more...

Ballot seeking tenant views

TENANTS living in homes owned by The Community Housing Group are being balloted about whether they want an extended neighbourhood warden service. more...

Ballot seeking tenant views

TENANTS living in homes owned by The Community Housing Group are being balloted about whether they want an extended neighbourhood warden service. more...

Latest

Texaco plundered for drivers' bank details

DOZENS of motorists have been advised to cancel their credit and debit cards after till receipts with personal banking details were snatched from a Worcester petrol station. more...

Pupils’ tears of joy as teacher wakes

CHILDREN wept with joy at news that a Worcester teacher injured in a car crash last week has woken from his coma. more...

Delight as police drive out vandals

POLICE powers to stop gangs of youths gathering and causing trouble in the Warndon and St John's areas of Worcester have already made a difference. more...

County to fall silent to pay respects

PEOPLE are set to turn out in their thousands over the weekend across Worcestershire and Herefordshire to remember those who sacrificed their lives during wars. more...

Latets

Lucky escape in pole crash

THE driver of a car almost broken in half when it struck a telegraph pole miraculously escaped unhurt. more...

Leisure General

Learn how to

LEDBURY Artplace Ledbury, has organised a number of workshops for November. more...

Gallery puts on glass show

A RANGE of glasswork will be on display at the Cowdy Gallery in Newent from Saturday, November 18. more...

Poet lets pen range widely

LEDBURY poet Nick Alexander's new book of poetry, For Reasons of Space, is a well-produced volume from the venerable press of Tilly Printing, writes Gary Bills-Geddes. more...

High spirits on a night out in city!

HAVING donned my thermals - not to mention hat, gloves and scarf - I set out a ghost walk of Worcester this week, writes Candice Pearson. more...

Letters

Delight as police drive out vandals

POLICE powers to stop gangs of youths gathering and causing trouble in the Warndon and St John's areas of Worcester have already made a difference. more...

We want sports fields but this is just cheap

SIR - As a resident of Evendine Close, I wish to clarify some aspects of your front page report of November 7. more...

City council not to blame for Chrissies

SIR - I certainly agree with Bob Ross (Letters, November 3) that "a golden opportunity for Christopher Whitehead School was lost", but he can hardly accuse city councillors. more...

Don’t bother trying to turn back time

SIR - I have just completed a silly exercise in futility. The clocks in my modest little flat have been put back one hour. more...

City Monopoly is a bit too true to life

SIR - I have just purchased the new Worcester city Monopoly game. Unfortunately, I think I may have bought the city and county council strategic planning guidelines by mistake. more...

City Monopoly is a bit too true to life

SIR - I have just purchased the new Worcester city Monopoly game. Unfortunately, I think I may have bought the city and county council strategic planning guidelines by mistake. more...

City Monopoly is a bit too true to life

SIR - I have just purchased the new Worcester city Monopoly game. Unfortunately, I think I may have bought the city and county council strategic planning guidelines by mistake. more...

Closed post offices will cause pollution

SIR - The Government has been worrying us about global warming. If they close our local post office down, we would have to travel further, causing even more pollution. more...

Thank you to all for helping with bazaar

SIR - We would like to thank all who helped to make our charity bazaar a great success. I am pleased to say that with donations we raised a total of £445 for the County Air Ambulance. more...

Pipeline will keep pensioners warm

SIR - You cannot stop progress, Felicity Norman (October 5), for the sake of a pretty view. The gas pipeline from Milford Haven to Tirley will help to keep pensioners warm in the winters to come. more...

Such an inspirational place should not be lost to county

AS a former employee of Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre (MHOC), I whole-heartedly agree with all the comments made by Mr Falconer (Your Letters, October 13) and urge all current and former users to support a campaign to ensure a sustainable future for MHOC. more...

Good reasons to keep centre open

I believe Malvern Outdoor Centre should continue, partly because it is in the county electoral division which I represent, but mainly because of its value to the county's children. more...

They haven’t enjoyed it like us

I have read in your paper that the Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre is going to close. It's a dreadful idea! more...

A fantastic place

I read in your newspaper that Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre is going to close. I am disgusted that it will be closed by the county council. They should be ashamed of themselves! more...

Pubs to avoid!

IN response to Mr Bannister (Your Letters, October 3), I too would like the Gazette to print a list of dog friendly' pubs, hotels, etc. in the Malvern area. They would be the establishments I would avoid! more...

Rapid response

I NOTED with interest that firefighters dealing with the huge fire that so quickly devastated the warehouse storage facility of ESP were ably supported by a team of volunteers from Malvern Sea Cadets, a local charity, based in Spring Lane South. more...

Rapid response

Be considerate

WITH reference to your letters from Jeanne Evans and P J Mayne about the "pedestrian crossing" in Edith Walk, Malvern, I would like to clarify the Institute of Advanced Motorists' (IAM) considerate attitude to pedestrians and other road users. more...

Bold plan

Bravo, there are too few examples of imaginative modern architecture in the Malvern area. I hope this bold plan for Earth homes' in West Malvern receive every encouragement. more...

Gratitude dented

DURING my lifetime, and certainly during the last 15 years that my family and I have lived in Malvern, I have never had reason to be anything other than extremely grateful for the service given by the various local branches of the National Health Service and our own doctors at Link End Surgery. more...

Ideas need to be aired

THE Government's White Paper on Local Government has put paid to any hopes of having a Unitary Council for South Worcestershire. Inevitably, this means Malvern Hills District Council will now go ahead with its plans to build new council offices. more...

Homes fit for 21st Century

FANTASTIC! At last we have the prospect of an exciting innovative scheme for a housing development in Malvern. more...

Lifestyle

Do you know which tea is best with toast?

IT'S not unusual for people to browse the shelves of their local off-licence or the wine department in supermarkets for labels showing premier cru, gran reserva or special cuvee. more...

Do you know which tea is best with toast?

IT'S not unusual for people to browse the shelves of their local off-licence or the wine department in supermarkets for labels showing premier cru, gran reserva or special cuvee. more...

Do you know which tea is best with toast?

IT'S not unusual for people to browse the shelves of their local off-licence or the wine department in supermarkets for labels showing premier cru, gran reserva or special cuvee. more...

Memory Lane

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago Malvern Free Churchmen and the public generally will look forward to the visit on Tuesday next to Holly Mount Church of the Rev Silvester Horne. Mr Horne's wonderful gift of oratory and great activity in his support of all philanthropic, social and religious movements have won for him a world-wide fame. He has many interests, but his energies are chiefly concentrated at Whitefields, London, where he inaugurated and carries on an Institutional Church amongst a dense population. Malvern News, November 10, 1906 THE clerk read the following letter from Lord Biddulph: "I have had complaints from my tenants, whose land is situated on the banks of the Leadon, respecting the pollution of the water, caused by sewage, which is allowed to enter it. It is represented to me that this is very bad indeed and at all times amounts to a most serious nuisance." Ledbury Free Press, November 13, 1906 50 years ago The first meeting of the newly-formed South Midlands section of the British Institution of Radio Engineers was held on Thursday in the Winter Gardens restaurant. Dr Tomlinson, of the General Electric Company's Research Laboratories, presented a paper based on The Principles of the Light Amplifier and its applications, in which he dealt with some of the recent uses of solid-state electro-optical devices as well as the light amplifier itself. Malvern Gazette, November 9, 1956 BEFORE his sermon at Ledbury Parish Church's Remembrance Day service on Sunday, the Rector announced that the Christmas Day collection would go to the Hungarian Relief Fund. The plight of Hungarian refugees cannot fail to appeal to the sympathy of British people, who place freedom among their most cherished possessions. Ledbury Reporter, November 16, 1956 25 years ago A new refuse collection scheme is to be used as a lever to improve safety on the Worcester Road approach to Malvern at the bottom of the Link. Hereford-Worcester county council plans to transfer its household skip collection facilities from the Belmont Road tip to the Alexandra Road site at Malvern Link. And when Malvern Hills central area planning subcommittee received details of the scheme on Monday, members seized the opportunity to criticise traffic conditions in Worcester Road. Malvern Gazette, November 12, 1981. more...

Work is shifting

THE landmark old church tower in Upton was being refurbished, reported the Gazette 25 years ago. more...

Lord of the Manor against plan

A DEPUTATION of Malvern ratepayers visited Sir Henry Gray, lord of the manor, to find out his opinion on the proposed railway up the Beacon, noted the Malvern News 100 years ago. more...

Stern editorial is born out of crisis

IT'S not just today that people are concerned about Malvern's hospital, 50 years ago the Gazette was upset that the town was not getting a maternity unit. more...

Music

We’ll play in honour of our friend Adrian

ACOUNTY band is set to put on a concert in tribute to a great friend of theirs who died suddenly this summer. more...

An evening of jazz classics

CLASSIC jazz standards from the likes of Cole Porter and Gershwin are set to be heard in Malvern this month when two legends from the genre pay a visit to the town. more...

If you want a night with the Boss or Bolan, head to the hall

THERE will be lots of dancing in the dark and dreamy ladies in Worcester this month as a couple of tribute acts to two rock legends put concerts on in the city. more...

Swing into town for a big band bonanza

HEREFORD Big Band is hoping to get people grooving on the dance floor this month when they play a fund-raising gig in their home city. more...

Songs for Oxfam

A KIDDERMINSTER musician who followed in the footsteps of the Kaiser Chiefs and raised £400 for Oxfam. more...

Community concert

LEDBURY Community Choir and the children of Bosbury Primary School are to give a concert at Bosbury Church on Saturday, November 18, at 7.30pm. more...

Pewke Band at Lamb

THE Pewke Band continues its revived career with a gig at at the Lamb Inn, West Malvern, on Friday, November 17, at 8.30pm. more...

Trio kicks off series

THE Rosamunde Trio kicks off this year's Worcester International Piano Series on Saturday, November 1, at 8pm. more...

Aces to get you high

FOOT-TAPPING music is on the bill at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall on Thursday, November 16. more...

Group full of pomp

A SPECTACULAR evening of classical music is on the cards as one of Worcestershire's biggest music groups get set to raise the roof with a fantastic concert. more...

Look-alike is king of hill as ‘old blue eyes’

KING of the hills Phil Fryer is performing as everybody's favourite swing star Frank Sinatra at Malvern Theatres. more...

Swinging to sound

HEREFORD Big Band will swing into action at the the city's Courtyard art centre on Tuesday (November 14), at 7.30pm. more...

Elmley wins place in orchestra

A TALENTED young musician with strong Malvern connections has been selected for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. more...

News

Worcester aim to lift the gloom at Sixways

JOHN Brain has demanded a first Premiership win of the season from his Warriors side tomorrow to "lift the cloud" hanging over the club. more...

Worcester aim to lift the gloom at Sixways

JOHN Brain has demanded a first Premiership win of the season from his Warriors side tomorrow to "lift the cloud" hanging over the club. more...

Taumoepeau selection is surprise

WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby John Brain admits he had not anticipated Tevita Taumoepeau would be playing international rugby this season. more...

Coates has eyes on being City's new number one

JAMES Coates has only one aim at Worcester City - to wrestle the goalkeeper's jersey from the grasp of Danny McDonnell. more...

Admirable Creighton battles on

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers warhorse Mark Creighton has revealed he has been playing through the pain barrier to protect his proud ever-present record. more...

Penn pushes Harriers' hopes

MORECAMBE will face a more confident Kidderminster side than the one that won there in the league earlier this season. more...

Penn pushes Harriers' hopes

MORECAMBE will face a more confident Kidderminster side than the one that won there in the league earlier this season. more...

Opinion

Friday's Comment : Pleased that yob powers are working

The long-suffering shopkeepers of Warndon and St John's in Worcester are finally breathing easier behind their counters. more...

Opinion

IN August, 2003, the then new chief Constable of West Mercia Police, Paul West, described Upton-upon-Severn as the quietest place he had ever been to at pub turning out time in 25 years of policing. more...

Pictures

Barnt Green Spartak 2006/2007

Barnt Green Spartak made a strong start to their first season at Bromsgrove Rovers. more...

Barnt Green Spartak 2006/2007

Barnt Green Spartak made a strong start to their first season at Bromsgrove Rovers. more...

Barnt Green Spartak 2006/2007

Barnt Green Spartak made a strong start to their first season at Bromsgrove Rovers. more...

Droitwich Spa FC 2006/2007

Droitwich Spa FC have made a steady start to the season. more...

Droitwich Spa FC 2006/2007

Droitwich Spa FC have made a steady start to the season. more...

Reviews

Region’s scary tales brought to book

A GHOSTLY tale from Hartlebury features in a renowned Worcestershire author's new book about things that go in bump in the night. more...

Amy’s View Review: Malvern Theatres

EVERYBODY'S favourite British actress Felicity Kendal stars in another hit play at Malvern Theatres this week. more...

Round-Up

I’ll show you how ‘Capability’ Brown transformed Croome Park’s gardens

KEEN ramblers are being invited to discover the life and work of the revolutionary creator of a Worcestershire park on a guided tour of the grounds. more...

Hospital desk opens to help with travelling

A NEW desk at Worcestershire Royal Hospital has opened, giving staff, patients and visitors the chance to get more information on travelling to and from the site. more...

Please tell us if you’ve found our dog Sweet

A DISTRAUGHT Worcester couple are offering a reward for the return of their beloved dog which went missing after the garden gate of their home was left open. more...

Alex passes top diving exam

MALVERN schoolboy Alex Redman has braved the cold and deep waters at Stoney Cove to become one of the youngest people in the country to pass the PADI open water exam. more...

City’s new eco-estate where the loos will be flushed with rainwater

A MAJOR housing development on a derelict industrial site in Worcester is to be used as a pilot project for environmentally friendly homes, it has emerged. more...

Woman’s horror as dog was savaged

A WORCESTER woman has spoken out about the trauma she has suffered since her dog was savagely attacked. more...

Fran tops poll in I'm a celebrity..... for councillors

Forget I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here - schoolchildren have voted a Kidderminster local politician the winner of I'm A Councillor, Get Me Out Of Here! more...

Trust switches to green fuel made from cooking oil

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust will be using a greener fuel option made from recycled waste cooking oil in its diesel vehicles from this week. more...

Battle for best recycling raps

BUDDING young rappers across Worcestershire have been waxing lyrical in a bid to win a county-wide recycling rap competition. more...

New toys and games make all the difference at nursery

CHRISTMAS has come early for more than 40 children at a pre-school in Worcester after they received funding to replace old toys, games and outdoor play equipment. more...

Sign a giant card for the Red Cross

BUSINESSES, schools and community groups across Worcestershire are being invited to unwrap the gift of giving this Christmas by making a donation and writing their messages on one large Christmas card instead of giving individual ones. more...

MALVERN: Handouts make hills life better

COMMUNITY groups and charitable organisations in the Malvern Hills district have the chance to grab a slice of £15,000, which is being offered by the council in a bid to improve the quality of life. more...

Make it a green festive holiday

MANY people dream of a white Christmas but one Worcester group has its mind set on a green festive period as it invites residents to consider their habits over the holidays. more...

Fireworks sale ban

RESIDENTS of Worces-tershire are reminded that from today fireworks cannot be legally sold until Boxing Day. more...

Girls celebrate double gold at European cup

TWO Worcester golden girls returned triumphant when representing England Wado Kai Karate at the European Championships. more...

Fergie anniversary fires Trewick memories

THIS week marked a milestone in British foot-ball - the 20th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United. more...

Harriers loan star recalled by Crewe

PAUL Bignot's stop-start stint at Kidderminster Harriers ended ahead of today's FA Cup test. more...

Harriers loan star recalled by Crewe

PAUL Bignot's stop-start stint at Kidderminster Harriers ended ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup test. more...

Old science block to be demolished

A DISUSED school building is set to be demolished after a second chemical spillage alert within the space of a month. more...

Bank don’t have any balance

BARNT Green B edged out Astwood Bank 6-4 in the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League Division One. more...

Jenvey starts season with a bang in Walsall

LIGHT heavyweight Dave Jenvey carried on where he finished last season with devastating performance in Walsall. more...

Man stole mail

A MAN who had a Royal Mail post box key at his home said two items of mail found in his possession were discovered by a canal. more...

Wildlife gathering

Droitwich Spa's Wildlife Trust meets on Monday, November 13. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church Hall, Worcester Road, at 7.30pm and will feature a talk on wildlife in orchards by Helen Woodman, the trust's conservation manager. more...

£367 owed to sacked man

A MALVERN heating engineer sacked after allegedly drinking on the job has been awarded £367 for unfair dismissal. more...

Bonfires blaze as Cynthia turns 100

Birthday celebrations went with a bang for Malvern's Cynthia Havergale. more...

Ex-army man gives orders

A FORMER army chief has been appointed the new chief executive of the Central Technology Belt, including Malvern Hills Science Park. more...

Burglar looks at porn

A BURGLAR used his victims' computer to access porn while spending time in their empty caravan home Malvern, Wor-cester Crown Court was told. more...

In the pink with bazaar

A MALVERN woman who has been successfully treated for breast cancer is organising a Christmas bazaar to raise money for cancer charities. more...

Standing up for older people

OLDER people in the area are invited to come along and find out more about a group which promotes their interests. more...

Success means world’s his oyster

MALVERN schoolboy Alex Redman has braved the cold and deep waters at Stoney Cove to become one of the youngest people in the country to pass the PADI open water exam. more...

Event could cut housing waiting list

ALL private landlords in Malvern are being invited to a Landlords' Fayre next week as part of a campaign to prevent homelessness. more...

Family piano could be the key to success

DENISE and Ben Hobbs have donated their family piano to Malvern's efforts for next year's Heart of England in Bloom contest. more...

Public heeds call for safety

POLICE in south Worcestershire reported a significant reduction in the number of firework-related incidents they were called to this year. more...

Sale of silks helps hospice

RACING silks worn by jockey Jim Culloty as he rode Best Mate to his third Cheltenham Gold Cup victory have raised £4,000 at auction. more...

Appeal victory for mast

A MOBILE phone company should be allowed to erect a mast in the grounds of a garage in Malvern, a planning inspector has ruled. more...

New flats go on show

NEW flats at Moat Way, Malvern, will be on show at an open day next Thursday (November 16). more...

QinetiQ plans to sell plots

TWO QinetiQ-owned sites that were the subject of controversial planning applications are going on the market. more...

Going green given priority

GOING green has been identified as a top priority by Malvern Hills District Council. more...

Local groups target for £1,000 handout

THE chance to apply for an early Christmas present is on offer to community groups in the area. more...

New approach helps training firm win award

A training company in Welland has won the National Training Award, the highest accolade in its field. more...

Funding sought for clean-up

Ways of keeping towns and villagers cleaner are being considered by Malvern Hills District Council. more...

Change in procedure

CHANGES to Malvern Hills District Council's planning process should mean fewer applications being considered by committee. more...

Probing parish views

RESIDENTS of Little Malvern and Welland will have the chance to influence the future of their parish. more...

Crews halted spread of fire

THE fire which destroyed a warehouse on Malvern's Enigma Business Park last week could have been a lot worse, says a senior firefighter. more...

Society folds after 40 years

FORTY years of friendship and fond memories were celebrated at the last ever meeting of the Trinity Women's Society. more...

Society folds after 40 years

FORTY years of friendship and fond memories were celebrated at the last ever meeting of the Trinity Women's Society. more...

Hospital on track

PLANS for a new Malvern hospital appear to be back on schedule. more...

Care was needed

TRAFFIC lights at one of Malvern's busiest junctions were out of action for a day before anyone reported the fault. more...

Inquest opened

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a Malvern pensioner who died nearly a year after being found lying in a road with head injuries. more...

Shake-up plan new

A NEW idea for the future of Malvern Hills District Council's office accommodation could be revealed in the next couple of weeks. more...

Death crash driver banned

A DRIVER'S lapse in concentration and bad judgment caused the deaths of three elderly women, a court heard. more...

CCTV success to be reviewed

CCTV monitoring in Malvern will be reconsidered in 2008. more...

Council leads fight to save outdoor centre from closing

MALVERN Hills District Council will fight to save the Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre. more...

Royal reward for calm in crisis pair

TWO quick-thinking Malvern youngsters have received royal recognition for their calmness in a crisis. more...

School leads the way in podcast revolution

ONCE a blackboard was the height of technology for teachers, then came white boards, projectors and Power Point. more...

Pursued by violent yobs and beaten up

A YOUNG couple are calling for more to be done to make the streets safer after being viciously attacked during a night out in Upton-upton-Severn. more...

Doubts over farm scheme

NEW plans to develop an area of farm buildings in Astwood Lane, Redditch, could be in for a bumpy ride. more...

£50,000 footpath facelift

A MUDDY, potholed and unlit pathway in Redditch has been transformed thanks to a £50,000 investment. more...

Talent on show

FORMER NEW College student Tamsin Mae has showcased her art, photography and graphic design work in an exhibition at Solihull Church. more...

Lottery scam email alert

LOTTERY scam letters are continuing to circulate in Redditch. more...

Roundup

Safari residents greet VIP guest

MOOCHA, the South African fur seal, extended a flipper to a VIP guest at her enclosure at Bewdley's West Midland Safari Park as Father Christmas arrived early to finalise his Santa Safaris. more...

Fair will aid poor

PEOPLE doing their festive shopping can help fight world poverty at the same time. more...

Attwoods reunion

WORKERS from a former Kidderminster town centre department store have been invited to reminisce about their days on the shopfloor. more...

Gift boxes will light up child's life

PEOPLE who want to make the festive season a happier time for less well off children abroad can do so through this year's Operation Christmas Child. more...

Gift boxes will light up child's life

PEOPLE who want to make the festive season a happier time for less well off children abroad can do so through this year's Operation Christmas Child. more...

Treatments galore on ‘woman-free’ day

MALE patients at Kemp Hospice enjoyed a special pamper day with a selection of therapies and treatments plus a slap-up lunch as the building was turned into a "woman-free" zone for a day. more...

Wartime display

A DISPLAY of Second World War vehicles and memorabilia are rolling into Kidderm-inster on Saturday to help boost Poppy Appeal coffers. more...

Smart water takes splash

A STATE-of-the-art property coding system described as the "ultimate theft deterrent" is to be unveiled at a special meeting of Kidderminster businesses and retailers. more...

SmartWater takes splash

A STATE-of-the-art property coding system described as the "ultimate theft deterrent" is to be unveiled at a special meeting of Kidderminster businesses and retailers. more...

Drug teams top of league for treatment

DRUG addicts in Worcestershire have begun and stayed in treatment longer than users anywhere else in the country. more...

Schools

Show tackles a hot topic

A PLAY tackling the effects of arson was performed at a Studley School last week. more...

Pupils adopt French flair

CROWN Meadow First School pupils said "bonjour" to some French teachers hoping to forge partnerships with Worcestershire schools. more...

Students tour schools with anti-drugs drama

NEW College students have proved there's no smoke without fire during performances of a play about the dangerous consequences of cannabis use. more...

Studley High’s new status

AN exciting African day - with a touch of Maori magic from New Zealand - was staged at Studley High to celebrate the school's new Humanities and Music College status. more...

Studley High’s new status

AN exciting African day - with a touch of Maori magic from New Zealand - was staged at Studley High to celebrate the school's new Humanities and Music College status. more...

Studley High’s new status

AN exciting African day - with a touch of Maori magic from New Zealand - was staged at Studley High to celebrate the school's new Humanities and Music College status. more...

Children follow Anthony’s lead

LUNCHTIMES have got that bit more exciting at Tardebigge First School now a play leader has been called in. more...

Making their mark in the USA

CREATIVE pupils at a Redditch school exchanged homemade bookmarks with children from schools all over the world. more...

Theatre

Beware of the evil wall wolves

A fascinating picture book, by best-selling author Neil Gaiman, is being brought to life in Malvern. more...

Enjoy some folk songs from Kiev

THE internationally-renowned Boyan Ensemble of Kiev are bringing sacred chants and folk songs to Worcestershire. more...

Nathan will return with Beethoven

HEREFORD Choral Society starts its new season in just over a week. more...

ROUND UP

*AN adventure on the high seas is heading for Tolladine before sailing on to Hallow. more...

Musical a sell-out

Malvern College's latest production, West Side Story, is a sell-out, so people are advised not to turn up at the door hoping for tickets. more...

Swan stages Ayckbourn

ALAN Ayckbourn's Living Together comes to Worcester's Swan Theatre. The St John's Players will be performing from Tuesday to Saturday, November 14 to 18. The action starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 to £9 on 01905 611427 or 01905 640298. more...

Spend time with Charlie

BOSBURY Players present Charley's Aunt for three performances at Bosbury Parish Hall on Thursday to Saturday, November 30 to December 2, from 7.30pm each evening. Tickets are on sale now, from the Bell Inn and the Bosbury more...

Actor must be willing to bare all

A WORCESTER theatre group needs an actor willing to get down to the bare essentials for a daring performance. more...

Actor must be willing to bare all

A WORCESTER theatre group needs an actor willing to get down to the bare essentials for a daring performance. more...

Stage is set for sudden shock

A HOUSE infested with wolves is at the centre of the next family production at Malvern Theatres. more...

Baroque opera will explode on to stage

AN explosion of colour and music is promised when English Touring Opera brings its Autumn Baroque Festival to the Malvern Theatres. more...

Upton

Upton Arts Music Group

The Ntombi Oboe Quartet will perform pieces by Mozart, Haydn and Britten at an Upton Arts Music Group concert on Saturday, November 18. It is at 3pm at the Memorial Hall and tickets are £7.50 (members £5, students £2) from 01684 593465. more...

Upton Garden Club

THE gardens of Cotswold Wildlife Park are the subject of aN Upton Garden Club talk. Tim Miles will take the stage at Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday, November 23. Entry is free for all. Club membership costs £5 per year and for more information, call 01684 593821. more...

Upton in Bloom

VOLUNTEERS are invited to bring a spade or trowel and join an Upton in Bloom bulb planting session tomorrow (Saturday). The meeting place is outside Countrywide, Hanley Road, at noon. more...

Your move

THE chess club at Upton Library will be starting up again for the winter with a meeting on Monday, November 13, at 6.30pm. more...

Open day

BREDON School throws open its doors to visitors tomorrow (Saturday). Demonstrations of its working farm and tours around its sports facilities, workshops and classrooms run from from 10am to noon. Principal David Keyte said he was looking forward to meeting new families. For information about the open day, call Doug Sharp on 01684 293156 more...

Exploring landscape

THE life and work of landscape gardener Capability Brown is the subject of a guided tour of Croome Park on Sunday. more...

Peru in focus

A SLICE of South American life is coming to Upton Parish Church on Saturday, November 25. more...

Police launch probe into fire

POLICE believe a car fire near a Longdon pub was started deliberately. more...

Court action is threatened

UPTON town councillor Tim Perry, who had a garage built at his home without planning permission, will face legal action. more...

Rebels with a great cause

UPTON will soon have its very own answer to the Calendar Girls. more...

Villages

West Malvern

WEST Malvern's annual Carols By Candlelight service at St James's Church, usually held on the Sunday before Christmas, will be held on Saturday, December 23, at 6.30pm. The date having already been changed since the initial report, it was put in incorrectly in last week's column. more...

Wellington Heath

THERE is a vacancy on the parish council. Please think about whether you would like to join, with the opportunity to make a difference. Talk to Patrick Adams on 634793, Fanny Underhill on 640745 or Mary Barnet, parish clerk, on 635103 to find out more. The formal process is on noticeboards. more...