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Stories for 8 November 2006
Alcester
'Send troops home' – mum
THE mother of an Alcester soldier who has recently returned from service in Iraq has stepped up her campaign for troops to be brought home. more...
'Send troops home' – mum
THE mother of an Alcester soldier who has recently returned from service in Iraq has stepped up her campaign for troops to be brought home. more...
Rory rings the changes
BIDFORD'S new town crier is all set to prove he is in fine voice. more...
ASBOs online
IMAGES of offenders subject to antisocial behaviour orders throughout Warwickshire, including Alcester and Bidford, are being posted on the police website. more...
Actors drop in at school's opening
AN Alcester primary school welcomed some star guests when the curtain was raised on its official opening. more...
Get active!
ALCESTER residents over 50 are being invited to get physical. more...
Keep warm
LEAFLETS urging elderly people to keep warm this winter are being delivered around Alcester and Bidford. more...
Shops sign up to fight crime
SHOPKEEPERS in Bidford are helping to bust crime by signing up to scheme similar to Neighbourhood Watch. more...
Advice service for youngsters
YOUNG people with health concerns in Alcester and the surrounding areas can now make use of a free and confidential advice service. more...
Pot problem is overcome
A GARDENER from Kinwarton is hoping his "potty" invention bears fruit. more...
Pot problem is overcome
A GARDENER from Kinwarton is hoping his "potty" invention bears fruit. more...
Bishop'S Column
Bishop's Diary - The Right Rev Peter Selby
I am hugely relieved that the government abandoned its project of requiring a specific quota of pupils from outside the faith community sponsoring a new faith school. more...
Body And Soul
I saw my Bob taken by this cruel disease
THELMA remembers the day she was told her husband Bob had Alzheimer's. It was 1992 and he was just 54. more...
I saw my Bob taken by this cruel disease
THELMA remembers the day she was told her husband Bob had Alzheimer's. It was 1992 and he was just 54. more...
I saw my Bob taken by this cruel disease
THELMA remembers the day she was told her husband Bob had Alzheimer's. It was 1992 and he was just 54. more...
Business
Company wins another gold for conference
PRESENTATION and communication company DRP Group is celebrating after winning a gold award in a nationwide industry scheme. more...
County firm to create engine designer’s HQ
WORCESTERSHIRE construction group Weaver Plc has been awarded a £3m contract to create a world class engineering facility and office headquarters for a Formula One racing car engine designer. more...
Business News
Ups and downs at Tesco
MAY I, through your pages, send an open letter to the management of the Tesco store in Oakenshaw. more...
Clubs & Societies
Alcester Conservative Wives
THE October meeting was held at the home of Jackie Clark, when Elizabeth Davey gave a very inspiring and informative talk to members on her work with Traidcraft. more...
Cookhill Keyboard Club
ON Wednesday, November 1 a packed house at Cookhill Village Hall enjoyed the first annual Ernie Huggins Memorial Concert given by the superb Tony Stace, the 2005 British Organ and Keyboard Player Award winner. And what a wonderful performance it was! more...
Drakes Cross WI
THE AGM was held at the October meeting, presided over by vice-president Beryl Parsons with WI adviser Christine Hickman-Smith present. more...
Kingfisher WI
AT our October meeting we welcomed Muksoom Bukhafh from the Pakistani community, who gave a most interesting talk on the culture, food and dress in the Muslim world. She brought with her some snacks and juice drinks for us to try, and some beautifully embroidered costumes. more...
Macmillan Cancer Support
THE newly named Macmillan Cancer Support charity made its annual collection at Tesco in Redditch on October 13 and 14, raising £1,750. more...
Royal British Legion Women’s Section
THE October AGM started with silent tribute and exhortation. more...
Royal British Legion Women’s Section
THE October AGM started with silent tribute and exhortation. more...
Wythall History Society
"MANAGING the past for the future" was the theme chosen by Malcolm Atkin, Worcestershire's county archaeologist, at our October meeting. more...
Wythall & Hollywood Ladies Group
ON October 18 the group celebrated its 25th anniversary by inviting members past and present. more...
Wythall Photographic Society
THE first print competition took place and was judged by Peter Gennard. more...
Coach'S Column
England can shine against Argentina
IT has been extremely hard work with England this week after Sunday's defeat to the All Blacks. more...
Education
Cooking up healthy treats
AN Areley Kings store and school have got together to help cook up some interest in taking to the kitchen for some healthy eating. more...
Students on film
A GROUP of community-minded Stourport High School pupils are hoping a film they have made about vandalism in the town will strike a chord and stop the menace. more...
Students on film
A GROUP of community-minded Stourport High School pupils are hoping a film they have made about vandalism in the town will strike a chord and stop the menace. more...
Students on film
A GROUP of community-minded Stourport High School pupils are hoping a film they have made about vandalism in the town will strike a chord and stop the menace. more...
Students on film
A GROUP of community-minded Stourport High School pupils are hoping a film they have made about vandalism in the town will strike a chord and stop the menace. more...
Bid to tackle vandalism menace
A GROUP of community-minded Stourport High School pupils are hoping a film they have made about vandalism in the town will strike a chord and stop the menace. more...
Fixtures
County football fixture round-up
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Bedwardine v Upton Town (N Cannings); Hallow WMC v University of Worcester (B Nyatanga); Hanley Swan v Powick (R Fisher); Martley Spurs v VBL Sports (R Storr); West Malvern v The Talbot (C Hibbert). more...
Bromsgrove Rovers Fixtures 2006/2007
HOME, away more...
Bromsgrove Rovers Fixtures 2006/2007
HOME, away more...
Football
Junior football round up
Bromsgrove Town U7s 1 Kingfisher U7s 0 MAN of the match Max Colbrooke played well and Nathan Buckley bagged an impressive second half winner in the League Shield. more...
Junior football round up
JUnior scorers and results from Bromsgrove and Droitwich. more...
Spa ladies demolish Malvern
DROITWICH Spa Ladies FC rocketed to the top of the Kidderminster County League after beating former leaders Malvern Town 9-1 on Sunday. more...
Droitwich taste penalty defeat
MANAGER Tom Goss took the positives after watching his team miss out on a place in the next round of the Jack Mould Trophy, when they lost a penalty shoot out 4-2 on Saturday. more...
Beagan grabs lucky 13th goal
DEAN Beagan grabbed his 13th goal of the season as improving Fairfield Villa took a valuable three point haul on Saturday in the Midland Combination Division One. more...
Behind the scenes at the Greens
PLAYERS from Bromsgrove Town under-7s were treated to a tour of Bromsgrove Rovers on Saturday. more...
Chaddesley claim local bragging right
CHADDESLEY Corbett claimed the local bragging rights after beating Bewdley Reserves 3-1 in the Wyre Forest derby in West Midlands League Division Two. more...
Chaddesley claim local bragging right
CHADDESLEY Corbett claimed the local bragging rights after beating Bewdley Reserves 3-1 in the Wyre Forest derby in West Midlands League Division Two. more...
Chaddesley claim local bragging rights
CHADDESLEY Corbett claimed the local bragging rights after beating Bewdley Reserves 3-1 in the Wyre Forest derby in West Midlands League Division Two. more...
Health
Stressed, tired, no energy? It could be your adrenal glands
DO you feel continually tired, suffer from apathy, no energy to do anything, take longer than normal to recover from a cold or virus or have trouble handling stress? more...
Juniors
Ivan starts 18-goal rout
Evesham Utd U-13 18, Charlton Rvrs 0 IVAN Masica opened the scoring for the home team followed by a Sam Ford strike after an assist from Henry Woods. more...
Jack's joy after winner
Ombersley U-11 1, Evesham Utd Robins 2 MICHAEL Jennings was unlucky not to give Evesham an early lead but he did find the net later in the half with a half-volley from a Sol Sanchez cross. more...
Ella's rebound relief
Evesham Utd Girls U-12 2, Perdiswell & Worcester 1 THE visitors took a first half lead and it needed changes at the interval to pep up Evesham. more...
Carter cracks in winner
Evesham Utd U-16 1, Yate Town 0 EVESHAM'S players showed a new side to their game this season as they built on the previous week's success to defeat their old rivals by the only goal. more...
Kidder News Latest
Fran is pupils' web queen
STALWART Wyre Forest councillor, Fran Oborski, proved a big hit with schoolchildren who voted her the winner of a reality web game, I'm a councillor - Get me out of here! more...
Ballet theme for lights switch-on
FESTIVE celebrations are set to turn Kidderminster nuts with the most famous of fantasy ballets, The Nutcracker, being the theme for this year's Christmas lights switch-on. more...
Musical day at centre
FESTIVE entertainment on lights switch-on day will be provided at the Swan Centre by Shuttle/Times & News sale sexecutive singer Lisa-J, crooner Steve Diamond and the Kidderminster Male Choir. more...
Hakan needs a home
ARE you interested in different countries and cultures? Would you like to share the life-changing experiences of a young person? more...
Hakan needs a home
ARE you interested in different countries and cultures? Would you like to share the life-changing experiences of a young person? more...
Latest
Petrol Bomb Terror
ARSONISTS have petrol bombed a Worcester home in a late night attack while the people who live there were at home. more...
Petrol Bomb Terror
ARSONISTS have petrol bombed a Worcester home in a late night attack while the people who live there were at home. more...
Petrol Bomb Terror
ARSONISTS have petrol bombed a Worcester home in a late night attack while the people who live there were at home. more...
Hundreds facing blood tests over HIV-positive county health worker
MORE than 1,100 patients across Worcestershire and Birmingham have been warned they may be at risk of HIV or Hepatitis B after a healthcare worker was diagnosed with the infections. more...
Family escapes as fire rages through half-timbered home
A FAMILY of four escaped unscathed when their house in Berrow Green, near Martley, was gutted in a blaze. more...
Familiar foe for the Reds
GARY Whild's Redditch United face a tricky trip to Lancashire in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy following Monday's draw at Soho Square. more...
Woodrush stormer
Bredon Star 5 Woodrush 44 WOODRUSH skipper Mat Elwell is delighted to have been drawn at home to arch rivals Kings Norton in the EDF Energy Junior Vase - a third-round tie which matches up the unbeaten leaders of Midlands West Five North and South. more...
Woodrush stormer
Bredon Star 5 Woodrush 44 more...
Ladies' nets
REDDITCH Ladies Cricket Club are holding indoor nets at Studley Sports Centre from 7pm-8pm on Monday. more...
Latets
Alex patients called back for HIV tests
MORE than 400 patients treated at the Alexandra Hospital have been put at risk of being infected with HIV and Hepatitis B. more...
Mum saves tot in freak crash
A MOTHER probably saved her daughter's life when she pushed her away from a car as it ploughed into a telephone exchange box in Astwood Bank. more...
Pupils' support touches family
A REDDITCH teacher recovering from a car crash is beginning to come out of his coma. more...
Blind cleaner wins payout
A BLIND cleaner at the Kingfisher Centre has been awarded nearly £4,000 for unfair dismissal. more...
Police seek CCTV man
A MAN who may have important information connected with the murder of Redditch prison warden Naomi Phipps is being asked by police to come forward. more...
Letters
Europe and the US dimension
SIR - I am surprised that such an avid Europhile as Mr Margrett is unaware that the European Court of Justice is not only the final arbiter of EU law, but is also responsible for interpreting and applying EU treaties one of which is the European Convention of Human Rights. This was updated in 1998 and included in English Law and is one of the reasons our laws are more favourable to criminals than victims. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Few know existence of Civil War battle site
SIR - John Phillpott recently pointed out that the southern link road passes over the 1651 Battle of Worcester battlefield. more...
Anger as bosses given big pay rise
SIR - I wonder how many people must have felt a surge of anger as they read the headlines Pay rise for NHS Bosses' in Tuesday's paper. It might be a national decision, but in the face of all the job losses and cutback of services, would they not have earned tremendous respect if they had declined to accept the rise? How can they justify accepting the increase and feel comfortable with themselves? They already earn a pretty substantial salary in comparison with the hard working staff on the wards. more...
Devastating effect on council budget
SIR - Perhaps it would help New Labour Councillor John Buckley to reconcile the cuts being forced upon Worcestershire County Council's services by his government if he first acknowledged the white paper from the Deputy Prime Minister's Office. more...
Our health is in capable hands
SIR - I recently had an angina attack and called in the evening at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital to have it checked out. They kept me in overnight and I shall need to report shortly to the hospital for "treadmill" investigation. more...
Remember they died for freedom
SIR - May I appeal to all my fellow citizens to do their best to observe the two minutes' silence at 11am on Saturday, November 11. It is very distressing to see people walking about, chatting away on their mobiles while the majority of us are quietly standing still with our own thoughts. more...
Searching for my late grandfather
SIR - I am trying to discover what happened to my grandfather, Edward John Westall whom I have never met. He came from the Kidderminster area and was born in the first quarter of 1910. I know he married my grandmother Letitia Edna Garlick in 1929 and they had two daughters, one of whom is my mother. more...
Still waiting for action
IT is now almost a year since my original correspondence in relation to the poor standards on the Oakalls in Bromsgrove, and none of the issues has yet been addressed. more...
More demands
HAS anyone won their appeal for a parking fine with Bromsgrove District Council? more...
Heading for a tip disaster
READING recent articles regarding the amount of soil being tipped at the old gravel pit reminds me of when I used to live in Marlbook Lane, Bromsgrove. more...
More demands than money
I SEE our resident curmudgeon, Charles Bateman, has begun his 2007 election campaign early and now vents his spleen on Stoke Parish Council in yet another attempt to justify his anti-parish council phobia. more...
Educational standards low
I WILL not target the particular Bromsgrove school in question verbally, but they have had their fair share of publicity of late regarding educational standards, but I am not convinced anything has changed. more...
Elderly, mentally infirm - to elderly, marginalised, and now ignored...
FACT - We are all living longer and as a result more people are developing mental health problems that require an appropriate standard of professional treatment and care. The longer we live - the bigger the problem will become. more...
Elderly, mentally infirm - to elderly, marginalised, and now ignored...
FACT - We are all living longer and as a result more people are developing mental health problems that require an appropriate standard of professional treatment and care. The longer we live - the bigger the problem will become. more...
Elderly, mentally infirm - to elderly, marginalised, and now ignored...
FACT - We are all living longer and as a result more people are developing mental health problems that require an appropriate standard of professional treatment and care. The longer we live - the bigger the problem will become. more...
They think they own the pavement
MY wife, who is completely deaf in one ear, on several occasions has been nearly knocked down whilst walking on the pavement due to her not hearing cyclists passing her. more...
Tories share the responsibility
I AM appalled at the blatant attempt by the Conservatives to blame Labour councillors for the overspend on the AIR Festival and at their attempt to gag anyone from voicing their opinions. more...
Tories share the responsibility
I AM appalled at the blatant attempt by the Conservatives to blame Labour councillors for the overspend on the AIR Festival and at their attempt to gag anyone from voicing their opinions. more...
Doubts over ID card appeal
I NOTED in the Redditch Advertiser that Jacqui Smith MP says the majority of people in this area are in favour of identity cards. more...
Chips are down on recycling
I WOULD like to direct a question to all those councillors who keep harping on about how important it is that everyone recycles. Why is it we are being given chipped recycling bins? more...
Shame about the seats
MYSELF, my husband, sons and daughter-in-law recently went to the Palace Theatre to see our granddaughter in a showhow. more...
Pipe repairs are necessaary
THE work to replace pipes being done by Severn Trent contractors has to be carried out for the benefit of all who live in Watery Lane and Ravensmere Road. more...
No help in finding a job
I SUFFER with asthma and eczema. I am 47 and because of my asthma, my stature is not what you would expect it to be for a man of my age. more...
No help in finding a job
I SUFFER with asthma and eczema. I am 47 and because of my asthma, my stature is not what you would expect it to be for a man of my age. more...
Big Brother is watching
ARE your readers waking up to the surveillance society? more...
We can help planet
OUR civilisation is now colliding, rather violently, with the ecological system of the planet. more...
Ups and downs at Tesco
MAY I, through your pages, send an open letter to the management of the Tesco store in Oakenshaw. more...
Unfair to the blind
MANY blind people are being "cheated" by not being allowed to claim the same level of benefit as wheelchair users. more...
Listings
Where to go
Wednesday, November 8 MUSIC: Autumn Music Day Concert, Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove. more...
Memory
100 years ago - November 10, 1906
THE medical officer for the Redditch district, Dr Stevenson, read the following report for the area: The health of the district has been very satisfactory during the past month, the death rate being a low one, and the number of infectious diseases were under the average. more...
50 years ago - November 9, 1956
A SUGGESTION by Coughton Parish Council that there should be a 30mph speed limit through the village has been recommended for refusal by the roads committee of Warwickshire County Council. more...
25 years ago - November 6, 1981
THEATRE producers at the Hippodrome theatre in Birmingham have given an Alvechurch schoolgirl the chance of a lifetime. more...
Memory Lane
100 Years Ago, November 10, 1906
AT a meeting of Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch Hospital Committee there was a specially convened meeting on the requirement of Messrs Stockdale, Newbould and Key. As representatives of Bromsgrove Rural District Council they asked the group to consider providing additional accommodation for scarlet fever cases. Mr Stockdale said no more cases should be sent to hospital as it was now full. It was said further accommodation should be provided by purchase of tents and erecting them at Hill Top. He said a large tent would cost no more than £20 and another £50 for fittings. more...
50 Years Ago, November 10, 1956
AN aerial photo in the Messenger showed Stoney Hill to Churchfields. The piece said the roads of the Stoney Hill area stood out sharply, as did the new cul-de-sac into building land being cut from North Road. The Messenger said this was Bromsgrove's problem district and asked when roads would be widened and provided with a footpath and how it would be done at East Road with its steep hill between the road and houses. At the top of the photo there was a "big bite" made by the car park out of the old recreation ground and the stretch of parkland and playing fields from Sanders Park, to Crown Close, the Rec and High School and Stourbridge Road playing fields. more...
25 Years Ago, November 6, 1981
MONTHS of wrangling over a clubhouse site ended with the homeless Bromsgrove British Legion submitting a complaint to the Ombudsman against the district council. The battle began when the council offered the Legion land off Factory Lane for a £60,000 clubhouse. But it was later discovered that the land had serious defects and to build on it would be too expensive and impractical. The Royal British Legion accused the district council of keeping quiet about investigations which revealed pollution and buried foundations. It also claimed that council debates were held in secret, requests for meetings were refused and time was wasted - all denied by the council. The local authority had repeatedly denied withholding vital information and time wasting. Cllr Margaret Taylor, chairman of the district council, had said she wanted to dispel any idea that it had not been negotiating in good faith. more...
Music
Dance and jazz
DROITWICH'S Norbury Theatre welcomes dancers and British Jazz legend Digby Fairweather to its stage over the coming week. more...
News
City boss Preece tells defender Pearce he can go
DENNIS Pearce has been told he can leave Worcester City. more...
Saints ace clear for Worcester
NORTHAMPTON Saints prop Chris Budgen is available for Saturday's Guinness Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at Sixways after escaping punishment for a recent stamping offence. more...
Horsman takes on Islanders
WORCESTER prop Chris Horsman has been named in the starting line-up for for Wales' match with the Pacific Islands at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. more...
Shoaib appeals
PAKISTAN fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has filed an appeal against his two-year ban for doping. more...
Wolves setback as Zemaitis pulls out
WORCESTER Wolves have been left high and dry by Marius Zemaitis after the player turned his back on the club at the 11th hour. more...
City move in to sign teenager Findaly
WORCESTER City have poun-ced in the wake of the managerial merry-go-round at Stourport Swifts to sign teen-ager Shaun Findlay. more...
City move in to sign teenager Findlay
WORCESTER City have poun-ced in the wake of the managerial merry-go-round at Stourport Swifts to sign teenager Shaun Findlay. more...
City move in to sign teenager Findlay
WORCESTER City have poun-ced in the wake of the managerial merry-go-round at Stourport Swifts to sign teenager Shaun Findlay. more...
City move in to sign teenager Findlay
WORCESTER City have poun-ced in the wake of the managerial merry-go-round at Stourport Swifts to sign teenager Shaun Findlay. more...
Lola’s penalty prize
Evesham United Ladies 3 - 3 Worcester City Res 3 (aet) (Evesham won 4 - 2 on penalties) IN A game that was a credit to both sides, United progressed to the second round of the Soccersite Cup by virtue of Sunday's penalty shoot-out success. more...
Ball worry as bans click in
SUSPENSIONS will deprive Paul West of four players for Saturday's Southern League Division One Midlands visit of Rothwell Town, writes Mervyn Collins. more...
Getting off the Mark is Creighton's goal
KIDDERMINSTER colossus Mark Creighton has revealed his desire to be as dominant in the opposition box as he is in his own. more...
Familiar foe for the Reds
GARY Whild's Redditch United face a tricky trip to Lancashire in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy following Monday's draw at Soho Square. more...
Opinion
Wednesday's Comment : Things have gone too far in Tolladine
IF you were to conduct a quick survey anywhere in the country of what images people associate with Worcester, the answers would, we suspect, be fairly predictable. more...
Reports
Ladies on top
DROITWICH ladies romped to a 6-1 win over Cresconians and were powered along by top scorer Caroline Siddell on Saturday. more...
Spa leave Market with points in the bag
DROITWICH men's first XI came from a goal behind to beat Market Drayton 3-1 to maintain their promotion chase in the DTZ West Midlands Division One on Saturday. more...
10/10/06 - It’s Curtins for Rovers
TEN men Bromsgrove Rovers were rocked by an Abingdon United comeback on Tuesday night. more...
10/10/06 - It’s Curtins for Rovers
TEN men Bromsgrove Rovers were rocked by an Abingdon United comeback on Tuesday night. more...
10/10/06 - It’s Curtins for Rovers
TEN men Bromsgrove Rovers were rocked by an Abingdon United comeback on Tuesday night. more...
17/10/06 - Heeley heads way
TWO FIRST half goals made sure Bromsgrove Rovers won a hard fought Worcestershire derby to keep their place at the top of the Southern League Midlands Division One on Tuesday night. more...
14/10/06 - Gary’s glittering debut
NEW signing Gary Hay sparked a fight back as Bromsgrove battled back from 3-1 down to beat Barton Rovers in a game with more twists and turns than an Agatha Christie murder mystery at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. more...
Darts downed in top Trophy tonic
Dartford 0, Evesham United 1 AFTER one of the sorriest of Saturdays in Evesham's history, the players produced a fabulous display to book a place in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy. more...
Another disjointed display
BILBROOK 2, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 0 more...
Teenage kicks
Redditch United 2 Lancaster City 2 more...
Reviews
Felicity is still fabulous
Review - Amy's View at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday. more...
Felicity is still fabulous
Review - Amy's View at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday. more...
Amy's View, Malvern Theatres
FRACTURED relationships are a recurring theme running throughout David Hare's "Amy's View". more...
Amy's View, Malvern Theatres
FRACTURED relationships are a recurring theme running throughout David Hare's "Amy's View". more...
Amy's View, Malvern Theatres
Review Amy's View Malvern Theatres FRACTURED relationships are a recurring theme running throughout David Hare's "Amy's View". more...
Amy's View, Malvern Theatres, November 7
FRACTURED relationships are a recurring theme running throughout David Hare's "Amy's View". more...
Amy's View, Malvern Theatres
FRACTURED relationships are a recurring theme running throughout David Hare's "Amy's View". more...
Amy's View, Malvern Theatres
FRACTURED relationships are a recurring theme running throughout David Hare's "Amy's View". more...
Amy's View, Malvern Theatres, November 7
FRACTURED relationships are a recurring theme running throughout David Hare's "Amy's View". more...
Amy’s View, Malvern Theatres, November 7
FRACTURED relationships are a recurring theme running throughout David Hare's "Amy's View". more...
Fawlty Towers - Rowney Green Players
ROWNEY Green Players set Redditch Palace Theatre alight with a blockbusting performance. more...
DVD - Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (U)
THE follow-up to the smash hit film of 2002 sees the return of our heroes - Manny the mammoth, Diego the sabre-toothed tiger and Sid the sloth - battling a very topical case of global warming. more...
DVD – Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (15)
ENTER Garth Marenghi's Darkplace if you dare, a location where all manner of unusual, unexpected and generally bizarre things happen. more...
CD – Radio 1’s Live Lounge
WITH 40 unique cover versions of some of the hottest bands of the moment, this album is a must for anyone's music collection. more...
CD - How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted in Ten Easy Steps
AS much as I really tried to not like this album because of the hype surrounding The Ordinary Boys' frontman and his marriage to a non-celebrity-celebrity, I failed miserably in my task. more...
Round-Up
Jones at the double for reserves
JIMMI-Lee Jones scored twice as Worcester City reserves won 3-1 at Telford United in the Central Conference last night. more...
Police make arrests as they target boy racers
WORCESTER police have stepped up their campaign to clamp down on the city's boy racers. more...
Police make arrests as they target boy racers
WORCESTER police have stepped up their campaign to clamp down on the city's boy racers. more...
Police make arrests as they target boy racers
WORCESTER police have stepped up their campaign to clamp down on the city's boy racers. more...
Challenge us in city’s Christmas fun run
STAFF from estate agent Andrew Grant's offices are daring their rivals to race against them in the forthcoming Leukaemia CARE Christmas Fun Run, which starts and finishes at the St George's Lane home of Worcester City FC. more...
Woman dies after M-way lorry crash
A WOMAN was killed in a car crash on the M5 on Monday night. more...
The Archers celebrates 15,000 shows – but there won’t be any partying in county village
THE popular radio soap The Archers - which is inspired by the Worcestershire village of Inkberrow - broadcast its 15,000th episode last night. more...
MALVERN : Heating engineer unfairly dismissed
A Malvern heating engineer who was sacked after allegedly "drinking on the job" has been awarded £367 for unfair dismissal. more...
Warning as three pubs hit by thieves
PUBLICANS are being told to be on their guard after a spate of thefts over the weekend. more...
Travel desk should help to solve parking problems at city hospital
WORCESTERSHIRE Royal Hospital staff, patients and visitors will be able to get useful information on travelling to and from the site this week, thanks to the county council. more...
Fast decisions win praise for city’s planners
NEW figures reveal Worcester City Council is beating all its targets for dealing with planning applications, following a blockbuster set of results over the summer. more...
Four city boxers close to decisions
WORCESTER City Amateur Boxing Club were unlucky in all their four bouts at a Shrewsbury show. more...
Manager yates has faith in White
BIG striker Andy White has been given a vote of confidence by Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates despite the extended signing of Reu-ben Reid. more...
Manager Yates has faith in White
BIG striker Andy White has been given a vote of confidence by Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates despite the extended signing of Reu-ben Reid. more...
Bridgnorth bulldozed
Bromsgrove stormed back to winning ways at Finstall Park with a comprehensive win over Bridgnorth. more...
Thin Lizzy classic gets seal of approval from the fans
The winner for A Song for Rovers competition has been announced... more...
Thin Lizzy classic gets seal of approval from the fans
The winner for A Song for Rovers competition has been announced... more...
Firecrews in a lather
BROMSGROVE firefighters will swap their hoses for buckets and sponges when they hold a sponsored car wash. more...
Bridgnorth bulldozed
Bromsgrove stormed back to winning ways at Finstall Park with a comprehensive win over Bridgnorth. more...
Green waste
FORTNIGHTLY green waste collections in the Bromsgrove district will cease during the quiet' gardening months of January, February and March. more...
Kings win lifts spirits
Victory over Kingswinford gave Bromsgrove men's hockey firsts a lift. more...
Remembrance road closures
MOTORISTS can expect several roads in and around the Bromsgrove area to be closed to traffic this Sunday as Remembrance Day parades take place. more...
Roman adventure
ROMAN time-traveller and detective extraordinaire Professor McGinity landed at a Rubery school to help youngsters with their historical studies. more...
Councillor’s court shame
A BROMSGROVE district councillor grabbed a neighbour by the throat, shoved him against a wall and forced him into a headlock, a court heard. more...
Investment opportunity
A COMPANY based near Bromsgrove is battling it out to gain a share of £1million investment pot. 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...
New friends
CHARFORD First School welcomed visitors from Austria and Turkey last week as part of a new project linking schools from around Europe. more...
Torture gang
Four teenagers accused of carrying out a four-hour torture ordeal on a 17-year-old college student from Redditch will be sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on December 1. more...
Concern over quarry plans
PLANNING chiefs have voiced strong objections about proposals to extend a sand quarry in Wildmoor. more...
Steps to be open for Christmas?
WORK on repairing the impressive medieval stairway to heaven' flight of steps leading to St John's church, which have been closed for two years, is on target to be completed before Christmas The work involves removing and relaying the stone flag paving and replacing badly eroded Yorkstone treads with ones made from stone quarried in West Yorkshire. more...
Love in lights
FOR the ninth year running the Advertiser/Messenger is backing the Primrose Hospice's Lights of Love appeal. more...
Asbestos sparks £11,000 fine
A WASTE transfer station in Bromsgrove has been hit with an £11,000 fine. more...
Keeping it in the family
BROMSGROVE'S new Court Leet Bailiff is following in his father's footsteps. more...
Drugs operation nets 22 arrests
TWENTY-two people have been arrested in a drugs operation in Bromsgrove. more...
Harry Potter couple attacked by youths
A couple who went to a Bromsgrove store in the early hours to get the latest Harry Potter book were abused by a group of youths, Worcester Crown Court was told. more...
Lisa’s great China trek
A BROMSGROVE woman raised £6,000 for Breast Cancer Research after completing a gruelling ten day trek along the Great Wall of China. more...
Turning the clocks back
VISITORS to the town's All Saints Church will be able to experience a taste of Victorian Times on Friday, November 17. more...
Council chiefs red faced over extra play cash
RED faced council chiefs have been forced into an expensive and embarrassing corner after promising a parish council an unauthorised extra £40,000 grant to buy play equipment. more...
Lights countdown gets Christmas axe
BROMSGROVE'S ever popular Christmas lights switch-on celebrations have been cancelled this year due to a lack of council cash. more...
Let there be lots of light
ST Richard's Hospice will be lighting up Droitwich Spa with love as part of a special Christmas campaign. more...
Remembrance
DROITWICH Spa Royal British Legion holds its annual two minute silence in Victoria Square at 11am this Saturday. more...
Healthy award for Spa school
STAFF and pupils at Droitwich Spa High are celebrating after the school achieved full Healthy School Status in a recent inspection. more...
Taking learning outside
CHILDREN at a Spa school branched out when they used trees to restyle their playground. more...
Missing moggy
A CONCERNED Spa family is appealing for help to find their beloved pet cat. more...
Wildlife
Droitwich Spa's Wildlife Trust meets next Monday. 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...
Vandals target high school
A GANG of youths targeted Droitwich Spa's high school on Halloween using a large waste bin to smash windows. more...
The sweet taste of success
THERE is still time to enjoy a display by the Sugarcraft Guild in Droitwich's library. more...
Drug raids
FIVE people were arrested following drug raids in Droitwich Spa which were part of a major police operation. more...
Violence
A closed-circuit video showing a street fight was screened at Worcester Crown Court when a Droitwich Spa man was charged with violence. more...
Children are boxing clever
CHILDREN from a Spa school have been taking part in a scheme to help less fortunate youngsters. more...
Children are boxing clever
CHILDREN from a Spa school have been taking part in a scheme to help less fortunate youngsters. more...
Medal site plans get the go-ahead
MAJOR development plans for Droitwich Spa's former medals office have finally been approved after months of dispute about the scheme. more...
Editor Harrell makes the headlines
THE fourth round of the Match Fishing/ Shakespeare Avon League on a cold but improving River Avon at Evesham saw plenty of roach action for most of the competitors. more...
Perry bags a hat-trick as youngsters double up
Evesham U-10 20pts, Redditch 5 THE first half of an exciting match saw possession shared fairly equally between both teams with the visitors gaining the lead in the sixth minute. more...
Eights endure mixed fortunes
THERE were mixed fortunes for the young players in action for Evesham Under-8s against Redditch. more...
Easy win at home
Evesham II 43pts, Worcester Univ 7 EVESHAM main-tained their unbeaten Merit Table run with a convincing victory. more...
Cleobury crushed by in form visitors
Cleobury Mortimer 3pts, Evesham 42 EVESHAM made the long trip to Shropshire on Saturday looking to return to winning ways after a string of recent defeats. more...
Latest crib league news
Evesham and District League Results - Division One: Rowing Club 4, Hospital Club B 5; Bretforton RBL 5, Angel Vaults B 4; Swan Inn 2, Norton Grange 7; Wheatsheaf Inn 2, Hampton WMC 7. Division Two: Talbot Inn C 4, Golden Cross 5; Bulls Head 4, Talbot Inn B 5; Hospital Club C 4, Coach & Horses 5. Division Three: Sandys Arms 5, The Bear B 4; Badsey RBL 6, Hospital Club A 3; Offenham RBL 5, Ambassador Club 4. more...
Ladies receive season's spoils
THE ladies' section of Evesham Golf Club held their annual presentation evening and dinner when presentations were made to the season's winners. more...
Campbell at the double
AFTER the past two weekends of frustratingly little or no wind, it was a welcome relief to the contestants at Arden SC's first Autumn Series race to find a gentle westerly breeze blowing on the river. more...
Games prize night
THE final of the ladies' darts in this year's Wychavon Parish Games took place at Bretforton Sports Club between Broadway and Evesham North. more...
Skipper’s selection poser after drab display in draw
Yardley 1, Pershore 1 PERSHORE captain Russell Scudamore left the pitch on Saturday with a big selection dilemma. Who, if any, of his team deserved their place in the top side? more...
Return with a win
West Brom 2, Evesham 5 EVESHAM returned to winning ways last saturday despite a below par performance in their latest Coaching Solutions West Midlands Premier League game. more...
Winners in good shape after Sarah's brace
Bretforton 3, Gloucester II 0 AFTER a hesitant start, Bretforton recorded another league triumph thanks to two goals from Sarah Hall and one from Liz Murray-White. more...
Easy for Exhall
EXHALL and Wixford continue to set the pace at the top of the Worcestershire Cricket Centre Indoor League. more...
Schembri’s eight-goal haul leaves routed Rovers shellshocked
Leckhampton Rvrs A 1, Badsey Rgrs U-12 8 JAMES Schembri bagged all eight goals as Rangers moved into joint second place in their quest for a first C & G League title. more...
Robins remains hopeful
A THIRD successive single goal defeat hasn't dim-inished Andy Robins' opt- imism that he can lift Pershore Town off the bottom of the Midland Combination Premier Division table, writes Mervyn Collins. more...
Harris heads in a leveller
Newhall Utd 1, Littleton 1 SATURDAY'S long trek to Derbyshire saw Littleton return home with a deserved share of the spoils. more...
Cassey steps up in class
CASSEY Watson took a huge step up in class on Sunday when she moved from her Citroen Saxo VTR and entered the TCar Autumn Trophy at Snetterton. more...
Hurry on to the courts
THE closing date for entries to the inaugural National Leisure Centres Badminton Championships is getting close. more...
Ball worry as bans kick in
SUSPENSIONS will deprive Paul West of four players for Saturday's Southern League Division One Midlands visit of Rothwell Town, writes Mervyn Collins. more...
Firm lands £1m contract with Sweden
A MALVERN company has won a £1 million contract to supply equipment to Sweden's defence forces. more...
Firm lands £1m contract with Sweden
A MALVERN company has won a £1 million contract to supply equipment to Sweden's defence forces. more...
Local heroes remembered
THE sacrifice of British servicemen and women who laid down their lives for their country will be remembered at wreath-laying ceremonies and church services in towns and villages across the district this weekend. more...
Jailed over dad attack
A CHURCH Hill man who attacked his father and threatened his mother while in a drunken rage has been jailed for 21 months at Worcester Crown Court. more...
Flats scheme for old works
A FORMER needle and fishing tackle works in St Georges could be turned into 22 apartments. more...
Serving up a feast of Fair Trade food
FAIR Trade food was on the menu when students at New College cooked a meal for Redditch Trade Justice Network. more...
Fire HQ bonfire brings in £2,500
REDDITCH firefighters raised more than £2,500 at a bumper bonfire party on Sunday. more...
Bell fund boosted
THE bell restoration fund of St Laurence's Church, Alvechurch, is going like the clappers thanks to a concert by the Gemini Choir of Barnt Green. more...
Second trial for Radio Redditch
PEOPLE can tune in to Radio Redditch on 87.9FM until Sunday, November 26. more...
Craft fair to aid orphans in Thailand
KIND-hearted Redditch folk are being urged to support a Christmas craft fair to help orphans in Thailand. more...
No fireworks sold to youths
SIX shops in Redditch came up trumps during an undercover operation to catch shopkeepers flouting firework laws. more...
Theft from girl’s handbag
ITEMS were stolen from a girl's handbag in Church Green East. more...
Green waste service stops
GREEN waste collections in Alvechurch and Wythall are being stopped over the winter months. more...
Building will be demolished
A REDDITCH community venue will definitely be demolished after councillors raised no objections to the plans at a full council meeting. more...
Strip set to kick off fundraising
TWO Redditch men preparing to scale Mount Everest for a children's hospice are hoping a charity party night - including a Full Monty-style strip - will help get their fundraising started. more...
Lighter may have started house fire
FIVE people were in a house in Mordiford Close, Winyates, when a fire started in a first floor bedroom. more...
Campaigners calling for climate change targets
REDDITCH Friends of the Earth campaigners travelled down to London to join 30,000 others on the eve of international climate change talks in Nairobi, Kenya. more...
Future is bright for clairvoyant
A CLAIRVOYANT from Redditch who claims to have been in contact with Princess Diana has moved to Los Angeles to film a six-part television series called Life Among the Dead. more...
Helpers make a big difference
SCORES of people from various organisations spent the day volunteering at St Luke's School in Headless Cross. more...
It's dirty tricks on Halloween
HALLOWEEN turned sour when the windows of two Redditch homes were smashed by trick or treaters after the occupants refused to open their doors. more...
Fallen uncle remembered
A REDDITCH man whose uncle died in the First World War just two months after enlisting is commemorating his life. more...
Fallen uncle remembered
A REDDITCH man whose uncle died in the First World War just two months after enlisting is commemorating his life. more...
Their name liveth for evermore
SERVICEMEN and women who lost their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts will be remembered in Redditch at the weekend. more...
A new angle on life
PHOTOGRAPHER Gary Slim is inviting visitors to Redditch Library to look at Life From a Different Angle - his new exhibition. more...
Young have their say
REDDITCH youngsters took the chance to have their say during a competition organised by town MP Jacqui Smith during Local Democracy Week. more...
Waste scheme now under way
MATCHBOROUGH East and Holyoakes Close residents were the first to switch over to Redditch Council's alternate waste collection system as it got under way last Monday. more...
Councillors were a hit on speed dates
A MINI awards ceremony took place at a Redditch Council meeting which praised councillors who had proved popular with the youth of the town. more...
New stores set to open
SIX new stores will be welcomed into the Kingfisher Centre before Christmas. more...
Warning over scam letters
SCAM letters sent to Redditch and Bromsgrove residents have prompted police to issue a warning. more...
Young reader snaps up top prize
A DELIGHTED seven -year-old went one better when she took out and read six books from Woodrow Library. more...
Beating drum for fun fund
A DRUM and bass night held in aid of the Craig Evans appeal raised £130. more...
Beating drum for fun fund
A DRUM and bass night held in aid of the Craig Evans appeal raised £130. more...
Sports facilities receive a boost
PARENTS and Wythall villagers were assured this week that the sports facilities at Woodrush High School were not being taken away. more...
Sports facilities receive a boost
PARENTS and Wythall villagers were assured this week that the sports facilities at Woodrush High School were not being taken away. more...
Reward offered over metal theft
METAL costing several thousand pounds has been stolen from a Redditch company. more...
Scooby Doo will switch on lights
SCOOBY Doo will be switching on the Christmas lights in Redditch this year. more...
Centre to be named after cult radio soap
VILLAGERS in Inkberrow have decided to call their new health centre Grey Gable - in honour of cult radio soap The Archers. more...
Birthday treble for Coates
Solihull 52 Stafford 10 more...
Five fall again
St Leonards 26 Five Ways Old Edwardians 20 more...
Kings prepare with victory
Kings Norton 22 Stourport 3 more...
Home pain for Alcester
Alcester 3 Southam 21 more...
Redditch ease to another win
Redditch 43 Bromyard 7 more...
'Church winger snubs Glassboys
WINGER Lee Chilton has turned down a chance to join Southern League high-fliers Stourbridge, opting to stay with Alvechurch for the remainder of the season. more...
Millers boss is happy
MANAGEMENT seems to bring out the best in Lee Ross. more...
Redditch unbeaten
Redditch Ladies 4 Tenbury 0 more...
Bees hit form with two wins
STUDLEY head to basement club Biddulph Victoria on Saturday with manager Lee Adams looking for a third straight win. more...
Thorpe sets Studley on the way
Burlish Olympic 0 Studley 3 more...
Win or bust for Ladies
BLUES Ladies manager Michael Moore is preparing for what he describes as a make-or-break' week for the club. more...
Bank win tight one
ASTWOOD Bank edged out Barnt Green B 6-4 in Division One of the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League. more...
Fishing lines
LABEL Innovations AC held a match at Manor Farm Leisure on Saturday where Alan Dawson came first with a fine pole and maggot catch of carp for 105lb 12oz. more...
Diary of Events
Friday, November 10 Residents can donate blood as St Luke’s Memorial Hall, Evesham Road, Headless Cross from 2-3.45pm and 5pm-7.15pm. more...
Diary of Events
Friday, November 10 - Tuesday, November 14 more...
Work delayed on cinema
REDDITCH movie fans will have to wait longer than expected to see films in the Kingfisher Centre as work on the new cinema has been delayed by two months. more...
Roundup
Hockey: Home is where Stourport's heart is
STOURPORT Men took advantage of two home games with comprehensive victories over Formby (4-1) and Leek (7-0) to propel themselves to fourth in National League Division Two South. more...
Chess: Five-star firsts wallop Worcester
KIDDERMINSTER'S first team overwhelmed visiting Worcester 5-1 in their opening Worcestershire League Division One match. more...
Fashion parade
MODELS will wear clothes off the peg from a charity's shops during a fashion show with a difference. more...
Rovers Pen Pics
Joe Williams
Defender was named supporters' and players' player of the 2005/2006 season in May. Joined from Ludlow Town in 2005. more...
Paul Carty
The versatile defender rejoined Rovers after a 12 year break from Worcester City. He started out at Everton. more...
Chris Taylor
Goalkeeper who joined in summer from Evesham United. more...
Tim Clarke
Goalkeeper who joined from Evesham United in September 2005. Played for Huddersfield,Barry Town and Kidderminster. more...
Tim Clarke
Goalkeeper who joined from Evesham United in September 2005. Played for Huddersfield, Barry Town and Kidderminster. more...
Tim Clarke
Goalkeeper who joined from Evesham United in September 2005. Played for Huddersfield, Barry Town and Kidderminster. more...
Carl Heeley
The rock solid defender played 535 times for Worcester City with distinction. Joined Rovers in the summer from Hinckley United. more...
John Snape
Competitive defender/midfielder who joined Rovers as coach. Played for Worcester City, Hereford United and Moor Green and has won over fans with his whole hearted performances. more...
Chris McHale
Defender who joined Rovers from Kidderminster Harriers in January 2006. A product of Harriers' youth set up. Has been an unsung hero for the Greens this season. more...
James Smith
Joined as a striker from Worcester City in February, but has been converted to a right back and performed well. more...
Wayne Dyer
Silky skilled creative midfielder who joined in summer of 2005. Captained the national team of tiny Caribbean Island Montserrat. more...
Kevin Banner
Left winger in his sixth season at Rovers. Born and bred in Bromsgrove, was a trainee at Nottingham Forest. A favourite with fans because of his pace, habit of scoring spectacular goals and creative influence. more...
Mark Benbow
Industrious midfielder. Rovers'longest serving player with sevenseasons and more than 250 appearances. more...
Riad Erraji
Midfielder back for his second spell at Bromsgrove. Was Advertiser/Messenger player of the 2004/2005 season. more...
Neil Davis
The former Aston Villa hitman scored 12 goals last season after joining from Moor Green. Will be Rovers' main source of goals. more...
Nathan Lamey
Striker who joined in summer from Halesowen. Off the mark in preseason and has being at Aston Villa and Port Vale. more...
Liam McDonald
Young left sided midfielder who signed in the summer after successful loan spell from Worcester City. more...
Paul Lloyd
The right back's second spell at Rovers. more...
Mark Taylor
The new captain joined from Redditch United in summer. Crucial to United when they won promotion. The 40-year-old has proved to be a key player so far this season with his composed performances in midfield. more...
Rod Brown
After successful spells at Stourport Swifts and Redditch United Brown is hoping to work his promotion magic at Bromsgrove Rovers. more...
Tim Clarke
Goalkeeper joined from Evesham United in September 2005. Played for Hudderfield, Barry Town and Kidderminster. Currently on loan at Alvechurch. more...
Rugby
Junior rugby round up
Junior scores from around the area. more...
Junior rugby round up
Junior scores from around the area. more...
Junior rugby round up
Junior scores from around the area. more...
Six of the best for Spa
DROITWICH made it six wins in a row after coming from behind to keep their title challenge in the Midlands Division Four West (South) alive and kicking on Saturday. more...
Society
Bromsgrove U3A
AS a result of a talk given at a meeting by Peter Gould on deaf awareness, four new members joined the lip-reading group which meets at the Methodist Centre in Stratford Road between 10am and 12 noon on Friday mornings. Peter, himself deaf, talked of the three recognised types of deafness: born deaf, of which nationally there are 50,000; deafened, profoundly deaf after speech, of which there are 650,000; and hard of hearing 8.3 million of whom 6.5 are aged over 60. Members were given useful tips on how to talk to hearing impaired people including facing the person and not covering the mouth while speaking; using a moderate voice and not shouting; to always include the hearing impaired person in the conversation and to try and face the light so that there is no silhouette. more...
Sidemoor WI
speaker Alma Westwood gave an interesting account of her involvement with Actionaid sponsoring children. This lead to her raising funds for the charity by walking the Inca Way. She showed video clips of her trip to illustrate her talk. The group flew to Lima where they spent time acclimatising themselves and visiting places of interest. She stated that the local people were proud and gentle. Some of them sold brightly coloured knitted, leather and pottery goods for a living. The trek was hard work going up to 4,200 feet. Local people carried their camping equipment as they were sleeping under canvas. She stated that it was very cold, but fun with the sun rise at 6am and wonderful scenery to experience. While on the trip, they saw condors flying overhead which were spectacular. Overall, it was a special experience for all who took part. The group raised £60,000 for Actionaid work. more...
Bromsgrove Railway Club
For our November meeting we are being taken on a photographic journey from Mallaig in Scotland to Cape Town, South Africa. The journey has been created by top railway photographer Robin Boyle, from Cheltenham, who has spent many years travelling the world in search of steam. Robin has a vast collection of medium format slides to show us. These are always quality on the screen so we are all looking forward to an excellent evening's entertainment. These are two contrasting places to see steam in action: Scotland with its fantastic scenery and then South Africa, where the scenery is totally different. Do not miss this show. more...
Hanbury WI
We were welcomed by our president Marion to our open evening. This included local WI members and friends. more...
Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa
President June Bodger welcomed members to the October meeting which was held at the Raven Hotel. more...
Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners’ Club
Our October meeting was a very enjoyable and lively discussion about fungi. Our speaker, Diana Bateman, became interested in fungi while on countryside walks. more...
Witton WI
President Jenny Kerridge welcomed members including one new members and two visitors to our AGM. more...
Wychbold WI
AT our October meeting the guest speaker was Judy Berrow who transported us to New Zealand as she recounted her holiday experiences there and showed slides of the spectacular scenery of both north and south islands. Despite the fact that the weather generally during her time there was not at its usual best - it rained a lot - the warmest of welcomes was always offered wherever she and her husband were. Pat Tonks thanked Judy and recalled her own happy experiences in New Zealand a few years ago. more...
Bentley Pauncefoot WI
A MOST relaxing evening was had by all when Mr and Mrs R Betts showed slides on Autumn at Westonbirt followed by The Living Countryside - A Year in the life of Worcestershire. more...
Stourport
LICKHILL WI - A sum of £25 is being sent to Kemp Hospice, which has asked for donations. Kath Oakley won the Denman bursary. more...
St Richard'S Hospice
Remember your loved ones with a little light
LIGHTS of love will be shining across Worcester when the annual St Richard's Hospice Christmas tree lights are switched on next week. more...
Stats
Bromsgrove Rovers 2006/2007 season statistics
Scorers 9 - Lamey 8 - Davis 4 - Banner 3 - Dyer, Heeley, McDonald 2 - McHale, Doyle, Snape, 1 - Burgess, Hay, Butler Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger man of the match Nathan Lamey (19/08/06) Chris McHales (22/08/06) Paul Carty (26/08/06) Williams (29/08/06) Banner (02/09/06) Heeley (05/09/06) Heeley (09/09/06) C Taylor (16/09/06) Snape (19/09/06) Banner (23/09/06) McHale (26/09/06) C Taylor (03/10/06) Carty (07/10/06) Snape (10/10/06) Snape (12/10/06) Hay (14/10/06) Heeley (17/10/06) Lamey (21/10/06) Lamey (28/10/06) None (4/11/06) more...
Bromsgrove Rovers 2006/2007 season statistics
Scorers 9 - Lamey 8 - Davis 4 - Banner 3 - Dyer, Heeley, McDonald 2 - McHale, Doyle, Snape, 1 - Burgess, Hay, ButlerBromsgrove Rovers Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger man of the match Nathan Lamey (19/08/06) Chris McHales (22/08/06) Paul Carty (26/08/06) Williams (29/08/06) Banner (02/09/06) Heeley (05/09/06) Heeley (09/09/06) C Taylor (16/09/06) Snape (19/09/06) Banner (23/09/06) McHale (26/09/06) C Taylor (03/10/06) Carty (07/10/06) Snape (10/10/06) Snape (12/10/06) Hay (14/10/06) Heeley (17/10/06) Lamey (21/10/06) Lamey (28/10/06) None (4/11/06) more...
Bromsgrove Rovers 2006/2007 season statistics
Scorers 9 - Lamey 8 - Davis 4 - Banner 3 - Dyer, Heeley, McDonald 2 - McHale, Doyle, Snape, 1 - Burgess, Hay, Butler Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger man of the match Nathan Lamey (19/08/06) Chris McHales (22/08/06) Paul Carty (26/08/06) Williams (29/08/06) Banner (02/09/06) Heeley (05/09/06) Heeley (09/09/06) C Taylor (16/09/06) Snape (19/09/06) Banner (23/09/06) McHale (26/09/06) C Taylor (03/10/06) Carty (07/10/06) Snape (10/10/06) Snape (12/10/06) Hay (14/10/06) Heeley (17/10/06) Lamey (21/10/06) Lamey (28/10/06) None (4/11/06) more...
Theatre
Night time frights
WRITER and director Mark Murphy presents thriller The Night Shift at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) in Birmingham this Friday. more...
Get wild for Oscar
WYTHALL Theatre Company presents a comedic tale at Redditch's Palace Theatre from today (Wednesday) when they perform Oscar Wilde's Lord Arthur Savile's Crime until November 11. more...
Group performs chaotic comedy
AFFAIRS of the heart and in the office are shown in the new production by Redditch Amateur Theatre Society (RATS). more...
Weddings
Chandler - Mclynskey
A REDDITCH couple spent their honeymoon in Majorca with their children. more...
Wright - Harrison
MARRIED at Oakwell Hall, Birstall, in West Yorkshire, were Darren Harrison and Gina Wright, of Church Hill. more...
Jennings - Reynolds
CHURCH Hill couple Jan Jennings and Mike Reynolds were married at St Leonard's Church, Beoley. more...
Lindley - Little
A NAUTICAL reception followed the wedding of Valerie Lindley and Malcolm Little, of Matchborough West, Redditch. more...
What'S On
Big names on the way
FASTEN your seatbelts... more...
Students in charge
LOCAL students take over at Bromsgrove's Artrix arts centre this week with a series of shows to highlight their talents. more...
Parky’s one night stand
BRITAIN'S favourite talk show host Michael Parkinson is holding a charity fundraising show at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre this Sunday. more...
Wythall's welcome return to theatre
GET ready for a tale of murderous mayhem, dotty aunts and precarious poisons at Redditch's Palace Theatre. more...
Musical of love and war
REDDITCH Operatic Society is sailing through its new production of South Pacific at the newly refurbished Palace Theatre. more...
Group performs chaotic comedy
AFFAIRS of the heart and in the office are shown in the new production by Redditch Amateur Theatre Society (RATS). more...
Welcome return of musician
ONE of the UK's leading double bass players, Dominic Seldis, is making a welcome return to Redditch with his show, That's a Big Guitar. more...
Welcome return of musician
ONE of the UK's leading double bass players, Dominic Seldis, is making a welcome return to Redditch with his show, That's a Big Guitar. more...
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