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  • 12/5/06 - Derbys wrestle control of clash

    VIKRAM Solanki yesterday cracked his first Championship century in almost two years. But a superb captain's knock of 110 -- in a one-day style with 96 runs from boundaries -- was not enough to put Worcestershire in command. After dismissing the County

  • 12/5/06 - Harkness agrees to Harriers deal

    JONNY Harkness has followed Michael McGrath in staying at Kidderminster Harriers for the next 12 months. The left-back, who scored a goal and provided a string of assists with deadly set-pieces, has signed a new Harriers deal. Harkness, 20, joined

  • 12/5/06 - Derbys wrestle control of clash

    VIKRAM Solanki yesterday cracked his first Championship century in almost two years. But a superb captain's knock of 110 -- in a one-day style with 96 runs from boundaries -- was not enough to put Worcestershire in command. After dismissing the County

  • EVENTS

    MAY 12 The Birmingham & Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry A talk entitled Well Fancy That: Coincidences in Family History, at the Baptist Church Hall, Sansome Walk, Worcester, starting at 7.30pm. International ME Awareness Day At City

  • 12/5/06 - Warriors heading in the right direction

    AS the dust settles on another season at Sixways, it is worth examining how far Worcester have come since last summer. The bare statistics are not especially flattering. The club had exactly the same amount of Premiership wins as they did in the last

  • EXHIBITIONS

    UNTIL MAY 20 New Exhibition of Works Featuring many paintings that have not been on show for a number of years, all based on a local theme. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester. UNTIL MAY 27 Ceramics Exhibition

  • THEATRE

    UNTIL MAY 13 Festen Rufus Norris's brilliant, shattering production at Malvern Theatres. MAY 15-20 Billy Liar The Comedy by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall at Malvern Theatres. The Safari Party Starring Christopher Timothy, Sara

  • 12/5/06 - Garvey wings in to pep Warriors

    WARRIORS have made a sensational swoop for Gloucester speedster Marcel Garvey. The highly-rated wing has agreed a two-year deal at Sixways and will link up again with John Brain -- the man who gave him his big break as a schoolboy. Garvey was frozen

  • 12/5/06 - Worcester Ladies on glory trail

    WORCESTER Ladies RFC are going for glory in three national cup finals at Broadstreet RFC on Sunday. Top of the agenda will be victory in the final of the Rugby World National Cup where they take on fellow Premiership side Richmond -- a team that can

  • CONCERTS

    MAY 12 James Galway and London Mozart Players The world's most famous flautist is appearing at the Forum Theatre, Malvern. Fairport Convention Huntingdon Hall. MAY 13 The Yardbirds Huntingdon Hall. MAY 18 The Fureys and

  • GIG GUIDE

    tonight Fairport Convention - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester Taxi with support from Shawn Jones - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester Blind Lemon - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester Highway 5 - The Paul Pry, The Butts, Worcester Torque -

  • ROUND-UP: SINGING CHEFS WILL TAKE YOU TO ANCIENT EGYPT

    l THE all-singing, all-dancing Singing Sous'Chefs will again be bringing their entertaining show to Worcestershire next month with a two-date gig in Malvern. The trio - Adrian Mealing from Colwall, Leominster-based stonemason Jim Howden and Bransford-based

  • He'll blow you away

    ONE of the country's top saxophonists and flautists is set to show off his talents in Worcester this month with a gig at the city's Huntingdon Hall. Snake Davis has worked with a wealth of musicians over the years including everyone from M People and

  • Big names at festival on town's racecourse

    MERCURY Music Prize nominees and World Music award winners are set to be among the line-up of this year's Wychwood Music Festival, taking place next month. The event, being held over the weekend of Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4, is now in its second

  • Manchester calling for every Clash fan

    OVER the years they have bashed out the hits of their idols The Clash - and now one band is set to take the stage at a major gig in memory of its lead singer Joe Strummer. Worcester-based Clash tribute act Take The Fifth are one of nearly 30 acts who

  • These pirates are heading this way

    PIRATES of the River Severn, a nautical adventure, is set to sail into the county. Gloucestershire-based Fabulous Old Spot Theatre Company is presenting the show at two village locations for Shindig - Worcestershire's Rural and Community Touring Scheme

  • A day for children at the sea

    IF you do like to be beside the seaside a children's theatre production in Droitwich could be just for you. The Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, is hosting I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, which tells the tale of two theatre cleaners who want a holiday

  • Arabian classic is told in French

    A FANCIFUL story of sorcerers, jewels and genies is set to be vividly performed for youngsters in simple French at The Courtyard, Hereford. The unique and educational performance by Théâtre Sans Frontières tells the tale of a young tearaway called

  • Laugh along with Paddy

    ANYONE who fancies clowning around at the Swan Theatre in Worcester is invited to join a very special visitor when he drops in. Guaranteeing hilarious, mad mayhem for all the family, Paddy The Clown's award-winning Laughter Show promises to be a hit

  • You can learn to be a star

    COUNTY youngsters are being given the chance to tread the same boards as hundreds of stars of both stage and screen. Malvern Theatres has a limited number of places on a special theatre performance course that aims to equip budding thespians with the

  • Eggs over candles

    SIR - In order to reduce pollution and conserve energy (Mr Reynolds, May 3), I now boil my eggs over a candle. It takes ages. GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive, Worcester

  • Parking charges

    SIR - Regarding George Cowley's letter about the council trying to balance the books with car parking charges, councillors have put the charges so high that it drives out shoppers. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.

  • This immoral war

    SIR - Are you not sickened when newly-appointed Defence Secretary Des Browne tells us he is "deeply saddened" by the deaths of at least four more British service personnel in Iraq? One hundred and eight have so far been killed in an open-ended and

  • What is happening to this country?

    SIR - Not so long ago this nation was told by the politicians of all three main parties that unless appropriate and substantial rewards were made for their services, people with the required abilities and of appropriate bearing would never be attracted

  • I will continue to work for my ward

    SIR - I would like to thank the people of St John's for re-electing me as their city councillor. To receive so many votes was a very humbling experience. I will continue to work hard for the community, ensuring their voice is heard. SAM ARNOLD, Worcester

  • Thanks to people of Bedwardine

    SIR - May I thank the people of Bedwardine for returning me to Worcester City Council. I am very grateful to have been given their trust to serve the ward for another four years. In return, I pledge to be available to listen to the concerns of the

  • This is a case of the wrong Liz

    SIR - Before the correspondence regarding the county council's recent report on public transport goes any further, I'd like to point out - for the sake of clarity - that the scrutiny task force that produced it was in fact chaired by Liz Tucker, the Lib

  • We will serve to best of our ability

    SIR - I am very grateful to everyone in Battenhall ward who voted for me in the city elections. There was a turnout of 43.1 per cent, 1,015 people voted for me and a majority of 631 was magnificent. My colleague Councillor Robert Rowden and I will

  • It was Conway, not Nye Bevan

    SIR - D E Margrett's letter (May 2) discussing current problems in the NHS comments that "up to 1979, NHS managers were expected to reflect the spirit of Aneurin Bevan's dream." The NHS is merely an extension on a national level of a medical scheme that

  • Worcester in need of a concert hall

    SIR - The announcement of the development in Lowesmoor means more shops for Worcester. No surprise there, then! This council is only capable of building shops and apartments. It has no vision - what we need is a concert hall that will attract top class

  • What about police and the tax office?

    SIR - Cars have been clamped while parked on former Courts car park in Lowesmoor, Worcester. I would ask if Rowencroft Immobilisers is legally clamping these people, or is it just making a fast buck at the expense of the parkers? What is happening

  • Clamping saga a case of passing the buck

    SIR - The whole episode of Courts car parking is a classic example of passing the buck. The owners don't appear to want to know, it seems. The people leasing it don't know who authorised the clamping. The police say it's not their problem and the planning

  • Record-breaking year for awards

    SIXTY entries have been received for the Chamber Awards 2006 to make it a record-breaking year for the prestigious annual awards scheme. The glitz-and-glamour black-tie awards dinner looks set to be a hotbed of excitement as the names of the winners

  • Stay vigilant but remain calm, too

    IT'S every parent's nightmare. Despite the vigilance, warnings and constant assessments of risk and probability, all mums and dads know in their hearts that there is no complete defence against the neighbourhood pervert. It is impossible to tell whether

  • New sight on the river

    AS its predecessor rusts in the Diglis Basin, the Earl sets sail on the Severn. The boat is the latest addition to the fleet operated by River Severn Cruises. Managing director Chris Winwood said that it had an interesting history. "Built in 1923

  • Plea for a home and wages link

    AFFORDABLE housing in rural areas should be linked to local wages, according to a report published this week. Parish councils should have a bigger say and local authority planning rules relaxed to allow greater flexibility to suit individual villages

  • We must stop louts spoiling our riverside

    DRUNKEN louts are jeopardising Stourport-on-Severn's reputation as a tourist destination by vandalising the town and daubing it in graffiti. Fed-up residents are organising a petition demanding action to tackle anti-social behaviour and a councillor

  • Why I'm telling of my drug torment

    TWO former drug addicts are using their experiences to help current users seek treatment and take a responsible approach to drug-taking. Gavin Warrington was addicted to heroin for 10 years and admits that during that time his main concern was where

  • Shake-up schools to get mobile buildings

    MOBILE classrooms are to be installed at 11 Wyre Forest schools if Worcestershire County Council chiefs get their way. Temporary permission will be sought for the buildings when the county council's planning and regulatory committee meets on Monday.

  • No one wanted to know about the Kestrel's death

    A WOMAN has hit out at authorities for refusing to take responsibility over the disposal and investigation into the death of a kestrel which fell into her garden while she was gardening. Sandra Birch, from Warndon Villages, Worcester, said the dead

  • We're bouncing to new world record

    THE University of Worcester trampoline squad will be taking part in a gruelling 24-hour charity `bounceathon', and aiming for a new world record in the process. The challenge, in aid of Leukaemia Care and the Dyspraxia Foundation, will involve the 11

  • Scrabble needs loving new home

    SCRABBLE is a very special ferret looking for someone to give him a loving new home. The male ferret is the 300th ferret to be rescued by Droitwich Ferret Welfare, the first UK charity to specialise in the animals. The charity was set up by Anne Robinson

  • Sunshine and palm trees as another Spring show begins

    GLORIOUS sunshine ensured the 21st Malvern Spring Gardening Show got off to a bright start yesterday. The Three Counties Showground event - which has been extended by half a day this year to cope with demand - is dubbed spring's most spectacular show

  • Dentist declined to treat our girl who was in agony

    ANGRY parents have spoken out after a dentist allegedly refused to treat their distressed six-year-old daughter. Jodi Murphy had complained of some pain in her top teeth, but when she woke in agony her parents Paul and Sue made an emergency appointment

  • I was in bed, then police stormed in

    AN animal rights campaigner has spoken of her shock after police smashed through her door and arrested her. Pauline Burgess, of Malvern Link, said she was lying in bed on Tuesday when she was startled by a loud bang. "I was in bed and heard a crash

  • JOGGER TRIED TO SNATCH MY KIDS

    A FATHER fears his children were in danger of being kidnapped and killed after a mystery jogger twice tried to snatch them. Robert Smith, of Spetchley Road, is distraught after a man tried to abduct his children while they were delivering newspapers

  • Big new Tesco will look like a factory, say critics

    PEOPLE living close to Tesco in Warndon Villages say designs for an expanded store look more like a factory and would be an eyesore. The supermarket's clock tower would be demolished to make way for a flat-roofed, glass-fronted building which critics

  • Hunt reveals his Robins aim

    NEIL Hunt is confident of guiding home-town club Evesham United back into the Southern League Premier Division. Hunt, 35, has taken over the assistant managerial reigns with the Robins, just two weeks after resigning as Malvern Town boss. Although

  • Malvern win promotion after league shake-up

    CHAIRMAN Paul Pallett spoke of his delight following Malvern Town's elevation to the new Southern League Division One Midlands. Managerless Town faced an anxious wait on their future after finishing third in the Midland Alliance last season. But they

  • Worcester Ladies on glory trail

    WORCESTER Ladies RFC are going for glory in three national cup finals at Broadstreet RFC on Sunday. Top of the agenda will be victory in the final of the Rugby World National Cup where they take on fellow Premiership side Richmond -- a team that can

  • Bulls take giant step in play-offs

    A WONDER strike by Guy Ipoua in the second period of extra-time last night sent ecstatic Hereford through to the Nationwide Conference play-off finals. Ipoua's goal settled a pulsating tie in which the Bulls had led twice through Tamika Mkandawire and

  • Harkness agrees to Harriers deal

    JONNY Harkness has followed Michael McGrath in staying at Kidderminster Harriers for the next 12 months. The left-back, who scored a goal and provided a string of assists with deadly set-pieces, has signed a new Harriers deal. Harkness, 20, joined

  • Garvey wings in to pep Warriors

    WARRIORS have made a sensational swoop for Gloucester speedster Marcel Garvey. The highly-rated wing has agreed a two-year deal at Sixways and will link up again with John Brain -- the man who gave him his big break as a schoolboy. Garvey was frozen

  • Derbys wrestle control of clash

    VIKRAM Solanki yesterday cracked his first Championship century in almost two years. But a superb captain's knock of 110 -- in a one-day style with 96 runs from boundaries -- was not enough to put Worcestershire in command. After dismissing the County

  • Bickerton at two over

    DROITWICH'S John Bickerton faces a battle to beat the cut today in the Quinn British Masters at The Belfry. His two-over-par 74 in yesterday's first round left him tied for 105th place along with Hereford's David Park. Bickerton started badly and

  • COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

    THE Wyche Free Church extend an invitation to join their Jubilee 150th anniversary celebrations tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday. At 3.30pm on Saturday, there will be a service with The Rev. Richard Underwood from Market Harborough (formerly from Soham)

  • Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden

    The 1st Cradley Scouts will be holding a fundraising flea market, raffle and tombola on Saturday May 20, 2pm-4pm. Donations are welcome, call 01886 880686 or 638. Tuesday will see an orchid walk with lunch in aid of Cradley WI. The walk will be at 10am

  • STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves Smith Tel: 01452 840273

    During the next two weeks, ladies of St James' Church will be preparing it for the flower festival, Floral Rhapsody, from May 27-29, starting with a preview evening with wine and cheese. All proceeds are for church funds. Staunton Parish Church was filled

  • Welland Correspondent: Stephen Try Tel: 01684 310068

    Gardeners' Question Time is being held in, and proceeds go to, St James' Church, Welland on Friday, May 19 at 7.30pm. It features BBC Hereford and Worcester's Mike George and gardening guru Reg Moule. Tickets are £6 each (£5 concs) and include light refreshments

  • West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

    Increased police cover is in prospect for West Malvern following recent changes announced by the Government, the parish council heard at its meeting on Monday. WPC Wendy Saunders, our popular and visible beat manager for the past three years, has been

  • We went under the razor to raise funds

    Three Worcester women have had their heads shaved for charity. Mother and daughter Jill Reynolds and Melanie Stocker went for the chop in aid of Worcestershire Royal Hospital's breast cancer unit after friend Carol Denslow was diagnosed with the condition

  • ROUND-UP: SINGING CHEFS WILL TAKE YOU TO ANCIENT EGYPT

    l THE all-singing, all-dancing Singing Sous'Chefs will again be bringing their entertaining show to Worcestershire next month with a two-date gig in Malvern. The trio - Adrian Mealing from Colwall, Leominster-based stonemason Jim Howden and Bransford-based

  • Big names at festival on town's racecourse

    MERCURY Music Prize nominees and World Music award winners are set to be among the line-up of this year's Wychwood Music Festival, taking place next month. The event, being held over the weekend of Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4, is now in its second

  • Manchester calling for every Clash fan

    OVER the years they have bashed out the hits of their idols The Clash - and now one band is set to take the stage at a major gig in memory of its lead singer Joe Strummer. Worcester-based Clash tribute act Take The Fifth are one of nearly 30 acts who

  • Your chance to pull on oars

    Upton Rowing Club is staging a special event for pubs, clubs and firms as part of this year's regatta. Teams will compete in a beginners' crew-of-four tournament on Sunday, July 30. The races will be on a 500-metre downstream course, finishing by the

  • Shake it up

    IT'S girls only for a fun evening of belly dancing on Thursday (May 18), organised by the Friends of Upton Primary School. Agarma Tan will lead the dance workshop at the school from 6.45pm to 8pm. Comfortable, loose clothing is advised. Entry is £5 for

  • Meal fundraiser

    A Bangladeshi meal at Pundits on Old Street, Upton, on Sunday (May 14) will raise funds for Upton Parish Church. Places can be booked for 12.30pm, 6pm or 8pm. The meal will cost £10 per person, with drinks and sundries extra. To book, call 01684 594017

  • Our future looks bleak

    With reference to the North Site development, it is inevitable there will be substantial additional traffic problems to those that already exist. I attended the MHDC planning meeting held on April 27 and heard one councillor express this issue as trying

  • Get a grip

    I WRITE with reference to the article (Malvern Gazette, April 28) about Mr McCarthy complaining about the jets. How pathetic of him to expect compensation from the MOD. Get a grip Mr McCarthy, they are doing a job which could one day save your life. Why

  • Generous gift

    I agree with everything that has been written in favour of continuing to use the existing Malvern Hospital building and site. This hospital was a very generous gift from C W Dyson Perrins to the citizens of Malvern in 1911. As such, surely that is what

  • Best option

    I have been following the ever-increasing emotive comments in the press regarding Malvern Hills District Council's decision to close some public toilets. In reality the great majority of public conveniences were built decades ago and are ill-equipped

  • Angels of mercy

    ON Thursday, April 27, outside the garage opposite the Co-op at Malvern Link, I had a very bad fall, straight on to my face, blood everywhere! Two schoolboys helped me to my feet and took me into the garage, waiting until I was seen by the cashier, then

  • Water firm's bird flu flap

    STARTLED hotel owners have been told that the flap over bird flu stopped their water meter being read. The rail network coined 'leaves on the line' but Severn Trent can claim credit for 'a bird on the box' in the distinguished list of excuses for not

  • Rewarding time

    The last 26 years of my life here in Malvern have been most rewarding and stimulating. Since founding the ESO in 1980 the people of the area have been incredibly supportive, for which I give my heartfelt thanks and appreciation - the venture would not

  • Jacqui made chief whip in Cabinet reshuffle

    THE father of Labour's new chief whip says he is "tremendously proud" of his daughter, who grew up in Malvern. Prime Minister Tony Blair appointed Redditch MP Jacqui Smith to the post in last week's cabinet reshuffle. Ms Smith is a former pupil at Malvern

  • French honour Luis for wartime exploits

    A VETERAN from Stoke Lacey has received a top medal for his service in Operation Chariot in the Second World War. L/Cpl Luis (Eric) de la Torre MBE was awarded the Chevalier de la Lgion d'Honneur, France's highest decoration, at the French Embassy in

  • Youth awards marred by dispute over prize

    A SPIRALLING row has marred the presentation of Ledbury's youth awards and already led to one resignation from the town council. Tony Bradford, a town councillor and father of one of the three award-winners, has handed his son's £100 cheque back. He said

  • Young writers find the winning words

    TALENTED young writers received awards from Malvern Writers' Circle this week for their entries in its annual competition. The event, hosted by St James's School on Friday, May 5, was a chance for students, parents, and sponsors to hear some of the award-winning

  • Derbys wrestle control of clash

    VIKRAM Solanki yesterday cracked his first Championship century in almost two years. But a superb captain's knock of 110 -- in a one-day style with 96 runs from boundaries -- was not enough to put Worcestershire in command. After dismissing the County

  • Speed fear in village

    CRADLEY Parish Council says Herefordshire Council should be held responsible if there is a fatality on the village's roads. The criticism came at a meeting on Tuesday when parish councillors discussed speeding in the village. Members heard that Herefordshire

  • Bickerton at two over

    DROITWICH'S John Bickerton faces a battle to beat the cut today in the Quinn British Masters at The Belfry. His two-over-par 74 in yesterday's first round left him tied for 105th place along with Hereford's David Park. Bickerton started badly and had

  • Double delight for lucky school

    THERE was a double celebration at Powick CE Primary this week after a pupil won £10,000 of sports equipment and Ofsted inspectors praised the school. Headteacher Richard Drewett and his staff are busy deciding how to spend the Sainsbury's Active Kids

  • Howard wins 'Oscar' with radio series

    A RADIO series about mental illness produced by a Malvern man has scooped gold at the Sony Radio Academy Awards. Howard Belgard also co-wrote a play for Hearing Voices, a weeklong BBC Hereford and Worcester series created to raise awareness of mental

  • New festival will bear fruit for hall fund

    ORGANISERS of a new event being held for the first time this weekend hope it will become an annual attraction. Bosbury's first cider and blossom festival will offer visitors the chance to taste a variety of ciders and stroll through the blossom-filled

  • Glamour pair in spotlight

    THE tables turned for two beauty therapy students from Malvern Hills College who made it through to the finals of this year's Miss Worcestershire competition. Laura Collins and Melissa Hay, who are more used to beautifying clients than being pampered

  • Worcester Ladies on glory trail

    WORCESTER Ladies RFC are going for glory in three national cup finals at Broadstreet RFC on Sunday. Top of the agenda will be victory in the final of the Rugby World National Cup where they take on fellow Premiership side Richmond -- a team that can boast

  • 12/5/06 - Nine under par at Sapey

    NINE players completed the Direct Lines Stableford competition at Sapey Golf Club in rounds of under-par on Saturday. The clear winner with 42 points was Jeremy Holt (18 handicap), in second place on countback was Gerald Bailey (14) with Tony Gibbon (

  • 12/5/06 - Fixtures

    SATURDAY FOOTBALL WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hanley Swan v Powick. MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR LEAGUE U10s: Oldbury Park Juniors v Newtown Sports Juniors. U14s girls: Ferndale Flyers v Newtown Sports. CRICKET CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE

  • 12/5/06 - Pirates offered chance to step up

    MALVERN U17 Pirates celebrated the end of the final season as youth rugby players with a special presentation dinner at the Fox and Hounds Inn at Lulsely. Joining the 25-strong playing squad for a meal were special guests Matt Sherratt (Worcester Warriors

  • 12/5/06 - Angels return with the silver

    MALVERN Angels began the wind- down of the 2006 season by competing in the Old Eds (Nuneaton) annual Tens tournament and brought home the Plate for the second year running. The loss of three players during the tournament with injury was unfortunate and

  • JOGGER TRIED TO SNATCH MY KIDS

    A FATHER fears his children were in danger of being kidnapped and killed after a mystery jogger twice tried to snatch them. Robert Smith, of Spetchley Road, is distraught after a man tried to abduct his children while they were delivering newspapers around

  • Dentist declined to treat our girl who was in agony

    ANGRY parents have spoken out after a dentist allegedly refused to treat their distressed six-year-old daughter. Jodi Murphy had complained of some pain in her top teeth, but when she woke in agony her parents Paul and Sue made an emergency appointment

  • Sunshine and palm trees as another Spring show begins

    GLORIOUS sunshine ensured the 21st Malvern Spring Gardening Show got off to a bright start yesterday. The Three Counties Showground event - which has been extended by half a day this year to cope with demand - is dubbed spring's most spectacular show

  • Plea for a home and wages link

    AFFORDABLE housing in rural areas should be linked to local wages, according to a report published this week. Parish councils should have a bigger say and local authority planning rules relaxed to allow greater flexibility to suit individual villages

  • New sight on the river

    AS its predecessor rusts in the Diglis Basin, the Earl sets sail on the Severn. The boat is the latest addition to the fleet operated by River Severn Cruises. Managing director Chris Winwood said that it had an interesting history. "Built in 1923 in Portland

  • 12/5/06 - Harkness agrees to Harriers deal

    JONNY Harkness has followed Michael McGrath in staying at Kidderminster Harriers for the next 12 months. The left-back, who scored a goal and provided a string of assists with deadly set-pieces, has signed a new Harriers deal. Harkness, 20, joined from

  • Finest music is offered for free

    AUDIENCES can see Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform at Ledbury's John Masefield High School for free on Sunday, May 28, at 7.30pm. The school is hosting the acclaimed group of musicians for the second year, in a touring performance which won

  • 12/5/06 - Cup final game before championship decider

    THE next two weeks see the soccersite.co.uk Malvern League sides Cross Keys and Oak Allstars meet twice in vital games. The first is the final of the inaugural Norman Simmons Senior Cup on Sunday and then the following Sunday at Victoria Park sees a game

  • 12/5/06 - Rangers on the brink

    MALVERN Rangers went to Wolverhampton on Saturday for their last West Midlands division one fixture and not for the first time travelled with just 11 players. WOLVERHAMPTON UTD 3, MALVERN RANGERS 2 Andy Fletcher, who was nursing an injury, was forced

  • 12/5/06 - Mercian League meeting cancelled

    THE Mercian Festival Junior Football League meeting scheduled for Sunday (May 14) has been cancelled. Registration forms for next season should be forwarded to the treasurer as soon as possible. New clubs are welcome for next season, which sees the league

  • 12/5/06 - Town retain Infirmary Cup

    MALVERN Town retained the Worcester Infirmary Senior Cup for a further season as they triumphed 3-1 against Pershore Town at Delehay Meadow on Tuesday. MALVERN TOWN 3, PERSHORE TOWN 1 Both teams took a little while to get into their stride but it was

  • 12/5/06 - Malvern end on a victory

    THE MRFC President's XV who played against local rivals from the University featured some of the 'Young Guns' who have emerged through the Malvern Youth Development set-up and are on the verge of the senior squad. MALVERN 19PTS, UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

  • 12/5/06 - Malvern race to highest total

    MALVERN CC first XI travelled to Harborne on Saturday and came away with a winning draw after registering their highest ever league score. HARBORNE v MALVERN Malvern skipper Luke Halion lost the toss and was invited to bat. David Cox looked in fine form

  • 12/5/06 - McCard smashes 172no

    BARNARDS Green's Australian fast bowler Rob McCard was also a big hit with the bat on Sunday and plundered a rapid 172no from just 88 balls. Starting their Sunday Club League campaign against Worcester CC, the North End Lane side took a mixture of youth

  • 12/5/06 - Nine-wicket haul for de Boer

    WORCESTER Nomads 1st XI entertained Lye in their second Worcestershire Cricket League division two fixture. After winning the toss and asking Lye to bat on another hard, flat Bransford wicket, Nomads were given a disappointing start with some wayward

  • 12/5/06 - Green march on in cup

    BARNARDS Green fourths visited Droitwich in this cup match and were put into bat on a damp, unpredictable wicket. DROITWICH SPA v BARNARDS GREEN IV Green posted a respectable score of 227-4 with veteran Dick Brown (93) top scoring and unlucky to fall

  • 12/5/06 - West edge out Enville

    WEST Malvern won the toss and elected to bat on an artificial wicket that proved to be quick and true. Steve Wright (22) and Tony Williams (11) both escaped early chances and put on 35 for the first wicket in ten overs. Mark Groves made a circumspect

  • 12/5/06 - Holland is destroyer

    COLWALL travelled to Knighton in Wales for their first Herefordshire League division three match of the season. Losing the toss and asked to bat on an uneven wicket, Colwall's openers, Adrian Berry and Nils Purser, compiled a patient 68 before Purser

  • Scientist ushered in the digital era

    THE life and work of one of the most brilliant - and unusual - scientists of the 20th Century was commemorated at a lecture this week. Alec Reeves worked at the Telecommunications Research Establishment, Malvern, during the Second World War, where he

  • Cinemas

    Malvern Cinema: Rent (PG) Fri-Sun 7.15pm, Mats Sat & Sun 4pm. The Squid & the Whale (15) Mon-Thurs 7.30pm. Odeon Worcester: Mission Impossible 3 (12A) 2.10, 3.10, 4.50, 5.50, 7.25, 8.35, Sat/Sun 12.30; Late night first screening - The Da Vinci

  • These pirates are heading this way

    PIRATES of the River Severn, a nautical adventure, is set to sail into the county. Gloucestershire-based Fabulous Old Spot Theatre Company is presenting the show at two village locations for Shindig - Worcestershire's Rural and Community Touring Scheme

  • A day for children at the sea

    IF you do like to be beside the seaside a children's theatre production in Droitwich could be just for you. The Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, is hosting I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, which tells the tale of two theatre cleaners who want a holiday

  • Arabian classic is told in French

    A FANCIFUL story of sorcerers, jewels and genies is set to be vividly performed for youngsters in simple French at The Courtyard, Hereford. The unique and educational performance by Thtre Sans Frontires tells the tale of a young tearaway called Aladin

  • You can learn to be a star

    COUNTY youngsters are being given the chance to tread the same boards as hundreds of stars of both stage and screen. Malvern Theatres has a limited number of places on a special theatre performance course that aims to equip budding thespians with the

  • Abbey Stadium scheme rejected

    REDDITCH Council's ambitious plans for the Abbey Stadium have been turned down. The proposed leisure complex, which was to include a multi-screen cinema and sports centre as well as cafes and restaurants, was hoped to make Redditch a focal point for the

  • Tragic tale packed full of intrigue

    THE court intrigues of one of Britain's most famous monarchs will be brought to the stage by Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society. Its latest production is Katherine Howard, by William Nicholson, one of the UK's most distinguished writers for stage and screen

  • 'Perfick' play just rolls along

    The Darling Buds of May will be bought to the stage at Conquest Theatre in Bromyard. The play, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, May 17-20, comes from the books by H E Bates about the irrepressible and amoral Larkin family. The stories also spawned

  • Comedy has serious side

    MALVERN Wells Players are staging a hilarious play set in the world of adult literacy classes. Groping For Words was written by Sue Townsend, creator of the classic Adrian Mole series and the highly-acclaimed The Queen and I. The play is set in the Thatcher

  • This is a case of the wrong Liz

    SIR - Before the correspondence regarding the county council's recent report on public transport goes any further, I'd like to point out - for the sake of clarity - that the scrutiny task force that produced it was in fact chaired by Liz Tucker, the Lib

  • Parking charges

    SIR - Regarding George Cowley's letter about the council trying to balance the books with car parking charges, councillors have put the charges so high that it drives out shoppers. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.

  • 12/5/06 - Malvern end on a victory

    THE MRFC President's XV who played against local rivals from the University featured some of the 'Young Guns' who have emerged through the Malvern Youth Development set-up and are on the verge of the senior squad. MALVERN 19PTS, UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

  • What is happening to this country?

    SIR - Not so long ago this nation was told by the politicians of all three main parties that unless appropriate and substantial rewards were made for their services, people with the required abilities and of appropriate bearing would never be attracted

  • Stay vigilant but remain calm, too

    IT'S every parent's nightmare. Despite the vigilance, warnings and constant assessments of risk and probability, all mums and dads know in their hearts that there is no complete defence against the neighbourhood pervert. It is impossible to tell whether

  • 12/5/06 - Worcester Ladies on glory trail

    WORCESTER Ladies RFC are going for glory in three national cup finals at Broadstreet RFC on Sunday. Top of the agenda will be victory in the final of the Rugby World National Cup where they take on fellow Premiership side Richmond -- a team that can boast

  • LEE

    LEE Olive Mary Treasured memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who passed away May 12th, 2005. In our thoughts everyday, in our hearts forever. Love John, Vannessa, Martin and Dennis, Austin, Gill and Jade. Published in paper 12/05/2006

  • HODGES

    HODGES David Thinking of my precious husband who passed away seven years today. A very loving Dad and Grandad, Helen, Tony, Pam, Graham, Gill, Alan and families. Published in paper 12/05/2006

  • WRIGHT

    WRIGHT Kathleen nee Warder Died in hospital on Tuesday, May 9th, 2006, aged 90 years. Funeral Service will take place at St Georges C of E Church Barbourne on Thursday, May 18th at 12 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please, donations

  • WESTON

    WESTON Ivor Ex Metal Box and Ronkswood Newsagent. Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday, May 8th at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 68 years surrounded by his family. Much loved father to Sally and Stuart, father in law to Wayne and Abi and

  • ROUND-UP: SINGING CHEFS WILL TAKE YOU TO ANCIENT EGYPT

    l THE all-singing, all-dancing Singing Sous'Chefs will again be bringing their entertaining show to Worcestershire next month with a two-date gig in Malvern. The trio - Adrian Mealing from Colwall, Leominster-based stonemason Jim Howden and Bransford-based

  • Big names at festival on town's racecourse

    MERCURY Music Prize nominees and World Music award winners are set to be among the line-up of this year's Wychwood Music Festival, taking place next month. The event, being held over the weekend of Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4, is now in its second

  • Manchester calling for every Clash fan

    OVER the years they have bashed out the hits of their idols The Clash - and now one band is set to take the stage at a major gig in memory of its lead singer Joe Strummer. Worcester-based Clash tribute act Take The Fifth are one of nearly 30 acts who

  • Festen n Review: Malvern Theatres

    THE darkest of black comedies, Festen is a risk that pays off for Malvern Theatres. Although it explores themes of incest, racism and suicide, the play is interesting and comic. The funniest moments come when dinner party airs and graces are contrasted

  • Nash Ensemble n Review: Malvern Concert Club

    MCC'S 103rd season ended with a splendid concert featuring Schubert's Octet in F and Beethoven's Septet in E flat. Schubert had used the earlier work as a model and similarities in format were apparent. The fine instrumental ensemble consisted of two

  • Cinemas

    Malvern Cinema: Rent (PG) Fri-Sun 7.15pm, Mats Sat & Sun 4pm. The Squid & the Whale (15) Mon-Thurs 7.30pm. Odeon Worcester: Mission Impossible 3 (12A) 2.10, 3.10, 4.50, 5.50, 7.25, 8.35, Sat/Sun 12.30; Late night first screening - The Da Vinci

  • A day for children at the sea

    IF you do like to be beside the seaside a children's theatre production in Droitwich could be just for you. The Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, is hosting I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, which tells the tale of two theatre cleaners who want a holiday

  • Arabian classic is told in French

    A FANCIFUL story of sorcerers, jewels and genies is set to be vividly performed for youngsters in simple French at The Courtyard, Hereford. The unique and educational performance by Thtre Sans Frontires tells the tale of a young tearaway called Aladin

  • GIG GUIDE

    tonight Fairport Convention - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester Taxi with support from Shawn Jones - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester Blind Lemon - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester Highway 5 - The Paul Pry, The Butts, Worcester Torque - Riverside

  • THEATRE

    UNTIL MAY 13 Festen Rufus Norris's brilliant, shattering production at Malvern Theatres. MAY 15-20 Billy Liar The Comedy by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall at Malvern Theatres. The Safari Party Starring Christopher Timothy, Sara Crowe and Jack Ryder

  • Comedy has serious side

    MALVERN Wells Players are staging a hilarious play set in the world of adult literacy classes. Groping For Words was written by Sue Townsend, creator of the classic Adrian Mole series and the highly-acclaimed The Queen and I. The play is set in the Thatcher

  • KINGS NASH

    KINGS - NASH Clare and Bobby Congratulations on the birth of your daughter, Keris May Jackie, born May 11th, 2006. Thank you for our lovely granddaughter and niece. Lots of love from Mum, Clive and Natalie. xxx Published in paper 12/05/2006

  • FOSTER

    FOSTER Annie Ken and Esme would like to thank Family and Friends for their floral tributes and kind messages of sympathy We would also like to thank Reverend J Musselwhite for a lovely Service and all who attended Also thanks to all who gave donation

  • WISE

    WISE Molly Passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2006,, aged 90 years. Loving mum of Barbara and Diane,. mother in law of Mark and Don. A dearly loved nan of Garry, Claire, Mark, Sharon, Maxine and James, also a dear great nan. Funeral Service will take

  • MOLE

    MOLE Cissie nee Chance Dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away April 30th 2006, aged 78 years. Always in our thoughts and hearts. The Funeral Service will take place on Friday May 19th at St Barnabas Church at 12 noon, followed by

  • VINE

    VINE Edna Doris Passed away in hospital on May 10th, 2006, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Arthur, dear mother of Michael and daughter in law Lesley, much loved grandmother of Julia and Nik, Adrian and Helen and great grandma to Rhys. Funeral Service

  • BUCKLAND

    BUCKLAND Dolfey In loving memory of our dad who passed away a year ago today. Forever loved and remembered. Becky and Dolfey. xxx Published in paper 12/05/2006

  • BRUFORD

    BRUFORD Eileen If memories keep us together, Then we are never far apart. Miss you Eileen. Grace and Gerald. Published in paper 12/05/2006

  • BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

    FINAL jumble sale until September 9 but this still didn't deter the faithful followers of Janet's efforts who once again supported wholeheartedly last Saturday's event, which netted £276 for village hall funds. Thank you to all contributors and helpers

  • BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

    AT the annual parish meeting, the new chairman of the parish council, Gerald Blandford, paid tribute to the hard work and excellent stewardship of his predecessor, David West. Councillors also paid tribute to the late Mike Martin whose local knowledge

  • CORSE Correspondent: Mrs U Groves Smith Tel: 01452 840273

    THE United Benefice of Hartpury, Corse, Staunton and Maisemore, together with Hartpury Methodist Church, held a service at St Margaret's Church, Corse. It was conducted by Canon John Evans and The Rev. Penny Hamer, with some members from all the churches

  • HOLLYBUSH Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

    A VERY happy and successful plant sale at Hollybush Church Rooms last Saturday, £347 being raised by the sale of plants and cakes. Thank you to our very loyal supporters for making this such a profitable occasion. Please remember to make a note in your

  • MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs V Greaves Tel: 01684 566860

    Groping for Words, by Sue Townsend, is presented by the Wells Players on May 18-20 at 7.30pm. The cast is Mandy Shrimpton as Joyce Chalmers, the teacher, Evan Peach as the caretaker and Paul Allsop and Helen Reade as pupils. This is a play about adults

  • 12/5/06 - Warriors heading in the right direction

    AS the dust settles on another season at Sixways, it is worth examining how far Worcester have come since last summer. The bare statistics are not especially flattering. The club had exactly the same amount of Premiership wins as they did in the last

  • He'll blow you away

    ONE of the country's top saxophonists and flautists is set to show off his talents in Worcester this month with a gig at the city's Huntingdon Hall. Snake Davis has worked with a wealth of musicians over the years including everyone from M People and

  • Festen n Review: Malvern Theatres

    THE darkest of black comedies, Festen is a risk that pays off for Malvern Theatres. Although it explores themes of incest, racism and suicide, the play is interesting and comic. The funniest moments come when dinner party airs and graces are contrasted

  • Nash Ensemble n Review: Malvern Concert Club

    MCC'S 103rd season ended with a splendid concert featuring Schubert's Octet in F and Beethoven's Septet in E flat. Schubert had used the earlier work as a model and similarities in format were apparent. The fine instrumental ensemble consisted of two

  • Traders out to beat crime

    CRIMINALS may think twice before targeting Upton businesses following the relaunch this week of the town's Shopwatch scheme. Staff at 57 businesses are now on the lookout for trouble and will alert each other through a pre-arranged system of telephone

  • 'Metropolis'welcomes new rector

    UPTON is a metropolis for its new rector, who comes to the town from rural Cumbria. The Rev. Jeff Radcliffe previously covered three parishes with a total area of 100 square miles and a population of just 1,500 adults. "That's really, really rural,"he

  • Bands in line for jazz event

    UPTON Jazz Festival has released details of its line-up this year. Bands visiting the festival for the first time next month include The Big Chris Barber Band, George Melly and Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen and the Bourbon Street Stompers from Germany

  • Charity walk

    MACMILLAN Cancer Relief's local fundraising committee is holding a six-mile circular walk around Upton on Saturday, May 20. The easy cross-country route will include a couple of pub stops. Walkers can make a donation to take part on the day. Meet in the

  • In the frame

    Another 'Faces of Upton' photograph session takes place at the Baptist Hall tomorrow (Saturday), from 9.30am to 1pm. It costs £1 to have your picture taken for the 2007 calendar to raise money the County Air Ambulance. Local business people can have their

  • Contact Chris

    UPTON Rugby Club president Chris Carkeek has changed his email address. Parents of prospective junior section players can now contact him at chris@c3-consulting. co.uk.

  • Club plays host

    Upton Garden Club will host a coffee morning and plant sale at the Memorial Hall tomorrow (Saturday), from 10am to 11.30am.

  • Is this the image we want?

    THE affair of the Bromyard golliwogs is, of course, hugely amusing and political correctness is an easy and popular target. In Bromyard, for some, the attitudes and symbols of a long-lost empire combine with a narrowness of vision and a determination

  • Double standard

    Residents asked that the toilets should remain open, but Malvern Hills District Council boarded them up anyway. So parts of our towns will look a mess throughout the tourist season. The council is giving £10,000 to the Elgar Festival. I am delighted the

  • Costly experiment

    I ATTENDED the meeting on April 28 at which the Environment Agency announced to some residents of Upton what flood defence system it intends to experiment with, and to which Malvern Hills District Council was reported to be contributing £10,000. The actual

  • It's a show to be proud of, says TV's Monty

    CELEBRITY gardener Monty Don officially opened Malvern Spring Gardening Show yesterday (Thursday). Mr Don said that, as a schoolboy, his trips to the Three Counties Showground were magical and he has been coming back ever since. "This is my local show

  • Police hail guilty verdict on rapist

    A police officer who led the investigation into a 34-year-old Malvern man found guilty of raping a girl of 15 said she was delighted by the verdict. Robert Stinton, of Elgar Avenue, denied carrying out the attack in a field near Malvern on September 23

  • Mast victory for phone firm

    A PLAN for a 40ft phone mast that was thrown out last year has been allowed on appeal. Residents at a Malvern Hills planning meeting last November applauded when councillors refused to allow the mast to be erected behind Bicknell's Garage, Pickersleigh

  • Book deal is signed after 120 rejections

    MALVERN writer David Bilsborough has been penning stories since he was a schoolboy, but has just signed a deal with top publisher for his first book. The 42-year-old's fantasy novel, currently titled The Wanderer: The Last Journey of Bolldh, is scheduled

  • Trust seeks partner for hospital project

    A NEW hospital for Malvern came a step closer to reality this week. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust was given permission to look for a partner for the project. The decision was taken by West Midland South Strategic Health Authority at its meeting

  • Switch to short day is likely

    Parents at The Chase are due to hear within days if the school is moving to new hours. Headteacher Kevin Peck wants the school day to end at 3pm instead of 3.50pm. He put the case for the alteration before school governors at a meeting on Tuesday. Afterwards

  • Opinion

    IT'S been a while since I was at school and I have no idea how today's teenagers like to spend their lunch hour, but I remember how important that time was to me. If I were a parent with a child at The Chase, I would be very concerned by the proposal

  • Garvey wings in to pep Warriors

    WARRIORS have made a sensational swoop for Gloucester speedster Marcel Garvey. The highly-rated wing has agreed a two-year deal at Sixways and will link up again with John Brain -- the man who gave him his big break as a schoolboy. Garvey was frozen out

  • Threat perceived to Chartist settlement

    COUNCILLORS are to visit the site of a controversial planning application in Staunton. Redcliffe Homes, of Chipping Sodbury, wants to put 24 houses on a one-hectare field off Chartist Way. The plan also includes a 3,000-square metre open space and playing

  • 12/5/06 - Samurai show class in sevens

    LEDBURY RFC's inaugural sevens tournament last Sunday exceeded all expectations, the standard of rugby was first class and the level of competitiveness for the £5,000 top prize was very much in evidence. Spectators basked in Mediterranean conditions whilst

  • Bulls take giant step in play-offs

    A WONDER strike by Guy Ipoua in the second period of extra-time last night sent ecstatic Hereford through to the Nationwide Conference play-off finals. Ipoua's goal settled a pulsating tie in which the Bulls had led twice through Tamika Mkandawire and

  • Harkness agrees to Harriers deal

    JONNY Harkness has followed Michael McGrath in staying at Kidderminster Harriers for the next 12 months. The left-back, who scored a goal and provided a string of assists with deadly set-pieces, has signed a new Harriers deal. Harkness, 20, joined from

  • Malvern win promotion after league shake-up

    CHAIRMAN Paul Pallett spoke of his delight following Malvern Town's elevation to the new Southern League Division One Midlands. Managerless Town faced an anxious wait on their future after finishing third in the Midland Alliance last season. But they

  • Hunt reveals his Robins aim

    NEIL Hunt is confident of guiding home-town club Evesham United back into the Southern League Premier Division. Hunt, 35, has taken over the assistant managerial reigns with the Robins, just two weeks after resigning as Malvern Town boss. Although the

  • 12/5/06 - Derbys wrestle control of clash

    VIKRAM Solanki yesterday cracked his first Championship century in almost two years. But a superb captain's knock of 110 -- in a one-day style with 96 runs from boundaries -- was not enough to put Worcestershire in command. After dismissing the County

  • 12/5/06 - Cathy Harris wins county title

    THE Worcestershire and Herefordshire Lady Veteran Golfers' Association (WHLVGA) held their spring meeting and championship qualifier at The Vale Golf Club. The Worcestershire Golf Club was well represented in the results. The best gross and best nett

  • 12/5/06 - Second century at Shelsley

    AUGUST 2005 produced the sensational and highly successful celebration of 100 years at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, the oldest racing track in the world. This weekend sees the first competitive meeting in 2006, the second century of racing at Shelsley Walsh

  • 12/5/06 - Wood wins

    TIM Wood, owner of the Echelon Cycle shop in Pershore, showed the rest of the field a clean pair of wheels in last week's Velo Club Sevale 10-mile time trial. His winning time of 22min 27secs was over a minute faster than club member Will Davies. The

  • 12/5/06 - Rose in glory bid

    THE Worcestershire Golf Club amateur James Rose and his club's PGA professional Richard Lewis are chasing golfing glory in Europe's biggest pro-am competition, the Lombard Trophy. The pair tee up in the regional final on June 28 at Frilford Heath Golf

  • I was in bed, then police stormed in

    AN animal rights campaigner has spoken of her shock after police smashed through her door and arrested her. Pauline Burgess, of Malvern Link, said she was lying in bed on Tuesday when she was startled by a loud bang. "I was in bed and heard a crash and

  • Big new Tesco will look like a factory, say critics

    PEOPLE living close to Tesco in Warndon Villages say designs for an expanded store look more like a factory and would be an eyesore. The supermarket's clock tower would be demolished to make way for a flat-roofed, glass-fronted building which critics

  • We're bouncing to new world record

    THE University of Worcester trampoline squad will be taking part in a gruelling 24-hour charity 'bounceathon', and aiming for a new world record in the process. The challenge, in aid of Leukaemia Care and the Dyspraxia Foundation, will involve the 11-

  • No one wanted to know about the Kestrel's death

    A WOMAN has hit out at authorities for refusing to take responsibility over the disposal and investigation into the death of a kestrel which fell into her garden while she was gardening. Sandra Birch, from Warndon Villages, Worcester, said the dead bird

  • Why I'm telling of my drug torment

    TWO former drug addicts are using their experiences to help current users seek treatment and take a responsible approach to drug-taking. Gavin Warrington was addicted to heroin for 10 years and admits that during that time his main concern was where to

  • Shake-up schools to get mobile buildings

    MOBILE classrooms are to be installed at 11 Wyre Forest schools if Worcestershire County Council chiefs get their way. Temporary permission will be sought for the buildings when the county council's planning and regulatory committee meets on Monday. The

  • We must stop louts spoiling our riverside

    DRUNKEN louts are jeopardising Stourport-on-Severn's reputation as a tourist destination by vandalising the town and daubing it in graffiti. Fed-up residents are organising a petition demanding action to tackle anti-social behaviour and a councillor is

  • Scrabble needs loving new home

    SCRABBLE is a very special ferret looking for someone to give him a loving new home. The male ferret is the 300th ferret to be rescued by Droitwich Ferret Welfare, the first UK charity to specialise in the animals. The charity was set up by Anne Robinson

  • Record-breaking year for awards

    SIXTY entries have been received for the Chamber Awards 2006 to make it a record-breaking year for the prestigious annual awards scheme. The glitz-and-glamour black-tie awards dinner looks set to be a hotbed of excitement as the names of the winners and

  • 12/5/06 - Norman Simmons trophy

    THIS Sunday sees the inaugural final of the Norman Simmons Senior Cup at New Street, Ledbury, courtesy of Ledbury Town FC, kick-off 6.30pm. The trophy is in honour of the late chairman of thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern Football League, Norman Simmons. It

  • 12/5/06 - Powick capture Worcester Sunday division one title

    FOLLOWING the Powick Saturday side winning the Martley Cup and finishing runners-up in the Worcester League premier division, the Sunday side completed the hat-trick of silverware. POWICK 4, CLAINES 2 Victory over an experienced Claines side saw Powick

  • 12/5/06 - Radar's run is ended

    RADAR'S eight game unbeaten run finally came to an end last Sunday against The Bridge, who deserved the three points. MALVERN RADAR 0, THE BRIDGE 1 The visitors defended well and their passing was a lot slicker than Radar's although the home side almost

  • 12/5/06 - West Malvern falter in second half

    WEST Malvern travelled to Worcester division one champions Inkberrow A on Saturday and gave a creditable performance. INKBERROW A 5, WEST MALVERN 2 In an evenly fought first-half, Inkberrow went in front with West Malvern claiming for offside. The linesman

  • 12/5/06 - Wanderers U14s are closing in

    MALVERN Town Wanderers U14s are chasing honours in the Mercian Festival Junior League and are just one point adrift of the leaders. Wanderers maintained the pressure following a 6-0 victory at Bromyard on Sunday. Defender Jack Bottomley opened the scoring

  • 12/5/06 - Winners for fourth time

    MALVERN Town Wanderers U11s won the Mercian League cup for the fourth time on Sunday with a 1-0 defeat of Oldbury Park Tigers at Langland Stadium. It was the team's third successive mini soccer league and cup double. In their first season, as an underage

  • 12/5/06 - Green spinners nearly grab win

    BARNARDS Green played their second match in division one of the Worcestershire County League at North End Lane against Chaddesley Corbett, who are a good yardstick to the strength of the clubs in this division. Chaddesley Corbett won the toss and invited

  • 12/5/06 - Malvern race to highest total

    MALVERN CC first XI travelled to Harborne on Saturday and came away with a winning draw after registering their highest ever league score. HARBORNE v MALVERN Malvern skipper Luke Halion lost the toss and was invited to bat. David Cox looked in fine form

  • 12/5/06 - McCard smashes 172no

    BARNARDS Green's Australian fast bowler Rob McCard was also a big hit with the bat on Sunday and plundered a rapid 172no from just 88 balls. Starting their Sunday Club League campaign against Worcester CC, the North End Lane side took a mixture of youth

  • 12/5/06 - Colwall cruise to easy victory

    ON a day when the threat of rain interruptions seemed all too likely, Colwall were keen to press on for league victory against struggling Birlingham. BIRLINGHAM v COLWALL The home team won the toss and batted on an excellent wicket, full of pace and bounce

  • 12/5/06 - Green II measure up

    BARNARDS Green seconds travelled to Chaddesley hoping to measure themselves against a seasoned WCL division one side on Saturday. CHADDESLEY CORBETT II v BARNARDS GREEN II On winning the toss again, Phil Spencer inserted the home side on humid day with

  • 12/5/06 - Visitors are too strong

    HANLEY Castle and Upton welcomed the strong Worcester Dominies last Saturday in this WCL division three south clash. Having played in a division above Hanley for the last five years, the Dominies team emphasised their superiority with a fine display of

  • 12/5/06 - Champions start defence

    DEFENDING champions Barnards Green thirds opened the 2006 campaign with a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Chainwire. Skipper Ratcliffe invited Chainwire to have first use of the Newland wicket and the early balls showed no signs of things to come

  • 12/5/06 - Cup hope is dashed

    COLWALL'S fourth team started their season with a league cup match against Harborne. COLWALL IV v HARBORNE V The Colwall team, which contained four father and child combinations, were pleased with their efforts in the field but disappointed with their

  • 12/5/06 - Teams

    BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, May 13 1st XI v Bewdley (Away). Meet 11.30am. C Smedley, A Binks, R Williams, K Golder, M Hooper, T Clarke, R McCard, P Drinkwater, T Williams, J Clarke, D Bell, scorer - I Shaw. 2nd XI v Bewdley (Home). Meet 12.30pm. L Paddock

  • Echoes from the Past

    100 years ago Mr W Crump, Madresfield Court Gardens, writes: "The great frost of April 25 and 26 is little short of a national calamity, and a most irreparable and vexatious loss to the fruit growers. All stone fruit, pears, etc, suffered enormously.

  • Laugh along with Paddy

    ANYONE who fancies clowning around at the Swan Theatre in Worcester is invited to join a very special visitor when he drops in. Guaranteeing hilarious, mad mayhem for all the family, Paddy The Clown's award-winning Laughter Show promises to be a hit.

  • EVENTS

    MAY 12 The Birmingham & Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry A talk entitled Well Fancy That: Coincidences in Family History, at the Baptist Church Hall, Sansome Walk, Worcester, starting at 7.30pm. International ME Awareness Day At City Centre

  • EXHIBITIONS

    UNTIL MAY 20 New Exhibition of Works Featuring many paintings that have not been on show for a number of years, all based on a local theme. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester. UNTIL MAY 27 Ceramics Exhibition An exhibition

  • GIG GUIDE

    tonight Fairport Convention - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester Taxi with support from Shawn Jones - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester Blind Lemon - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester Highway 5 - The Paul Pry, The Butts, Worcester Torque - Riverside

  • CONCERTS

    MAY 12 James Galway and London Mozart Players The world's most famous flautist is appearing at the Forum Theatre, Malvern. Fairport Convention Huntingdon Hall. MAY 13 The Yardbirds Huntingdon Hall. MAY 18 The Fureys and Davey Arthur Huntingdon Hall. MAY

  • THEATRE

    UNTIL MAY 13 Festen Rufus Norris's brilliant, shattering production at Malvern Theatres. MAY 15-20 Billy Liar The Comedy by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall at Malvern Theatres. The Safari Party Starring Christopher Timothy, Sara Crowe and Jack Ryder

  • Teen idol has new passion

    JACK Ryder, known to many as teen heart-throb Jamie Mitchell from EastEnders, is on stage in Malvern next week. Jack is appearing in The Safari Party, a comedy from the writer of Calendar Girls. It is a farce full of snobbish social pretensions and reveals

  • Eggs over candles

    SIR - In order to reduce pollution and conserve energy (Mr Reynolds, May 3), I now boil my eggs over a candle. It takes ages. GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive, Worcester

  • This immoral war

    SIR - Are you not sickened when newly-appointed Defence Secretary Des Browne tells us he is "deeply saddened" by the deaths of at least four more British service personnel in Iraq? One hundred and eight have so far been killed in an open-ended and immoral

  • I will continue to work for my ward

    SIR - I would like to thank the people of St John's for re-electing me as their city councillor. To receive so many votes was a very humbling experience. I will continue to work hard for the community, ensuring their voice is heard. SAM ARNOLD, Worcester

  • Thanks to people of Bedwardine

    SIR - May I thank the people of Bedwardine for returning me to Worcester City Council. I am very grateful to have been given their trust to serve the ward for another four years. In return, I pledge to be available to listen to the concerns of the ward

  • We will serve to best of our ability

    SIR - I am very grateful to everyone in Battenhall ward who voted for me in the city elections. There was a turnout of 43.1 per cent, 1,015 people voted for me and a majority of 631 was magnificent. My colleague Councillor Robert Rowden and I will continue

  • It was Conway, not Nye Bevan

    SIR - D E Margrett's letter (May 2) discussing current problems in the NHS comments that "up to 1979, NHS managers were expected to reflect the spirit of Aneurin Bevan's dream." The NHS is merely an extension on a national level of a medical scheme that

  • Worcester in need of a concert hall

    SIR - The announcement of the development in Lowesmoor means more shops for Worcester. No surprise there, then! This council is only capable of building shops and apartments. It has no vision - what we need is a concert hall that will attract top class

  • What about police and the tax office?

    SIR - Cars have been clamped while parked on former Courts car park in Lowesmoor, Worcester. I would ask if Rowencroft Immobilisers is legally clamping these people, or is it just making a fast buck at the expense of the parkers? What is happening to

  • Clamping saga a case of passing the buck

    SIR - The whole episode of Courts car parking is a classic example of passing the buck. The owners don't appear to want to know, it seems. The people leasing it don't know who authorised the clamping. The police say it's not their problem and the planning

  • What's on

    Theatre May Until 13 - Festen at Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £16-£24. Box office (01684) 892277. 15-20 - Billy Liar, Malvern Theatre Players, Coach House Theatre, Malvern. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £8.50 on (01684) 892277. 15-20 -

  • 12/5/06 - Garvey wings in to pep Warriors

    WARRIORS have made a sensational swoop for Gloucester speedster Marcel Garvey. The highly-rated wing has agreed a two-year deal at Sixways and will link up again with John Brain -- the man who gave him his big break as a schoolboy. Garvey was frozen out

  • 12/5/06 - The return is a different story

    ON Saturday, Malvern travelled to Stafford and despite playing some excellent football got thumped 5-0 by an in-form mid-table side. However, when Stafford Town had to make the return visit on Monday evening, it was a different story. MALVERN TOWN RES

  • He'll blow you away

    ONE of the country's top saxophonists and flautists is set to show off his talents in Worcester this month with a gig at the city's Huntingdon Hall. Snake Davis has worked with a wealth of musicians over the years including everyone from M People and

  • Finest music is offered for free

    AUDIENCES can see Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform at Ledbury's John Masefield High School for free on Sunday, May 28, at 7.30pm. The school is hosting the acclaimed group of musicians for the second year, in a touring performance which won

  • These pirates are heading this way

    PIRATES of the River Severn, a nautical adventure, is set to sail into the county. Gloucestershire-based Fabulous Old Spot Theatre Company is presenting the show at two village locations for Shindig - Worcestershire's Rural and Community Touring Scheme

  • Laugh along with Paddy

    ANYONE who fancies clowning around at the Swan Theatre in Worcester is invited to join a very special visitor when he drops in. Guaranteeing hilarious, mad mayhem for all the family, Paddy The Clown's award-winning Laughter Show promises to be a hit.

  • You can learn to be a star

    COUNTY youngsters are being given the chance to tread the same boards as hundreds of stars of both stage and screen. Malvern Theatres has a limited number of places on a special theatre performance course that aims to equip budding thespians with the

  • EVENTS

    MAY 12 The Birmingham & Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry A talk entitled Well Fancy That: Coincidences in Family History, at the Baptist Church Hall, Sansome Walk, Worcester, starting at 7.30pm. International ME Awareness Day At City Centre

  • EXHIBITIONS

    UNTIL MAY 20 New Exhibition of Works Featuring many paintings that have not been on show for a number of years, all based on a local theme. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester. UNTIL MAY 27 Ceramics Exhibition An exhibition

  • CONCERTS

    MAY 12 James Galway and London Mozart Players The world's most famous flautist is appearing at the Forum Theatre, Malvern. Fairport Convention Huntingdon Hall. MAY 13 The Yardbirds Huntingdon Hall. MAY 18 The Fureys and Davey Arthur Huntingdon Hall. MAY

  • Tragic tale packed full of intrigue

    THE court intrigues of one of Britain's most famous monarchs will be brought to the stage by Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society. Its latest production is Katherine Howard, by William Nicholson, one of the UK's most distinguished writers for stage and screen

  • 'Perfick' play just rolls along

    The Darling Buds of May will be bought to the stage at Conquest Theatre in Bromyard. The play, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, May 17-20, comes from the books by H E Bates about the irrepressible and amoral Larkin family. The stories also spawned

  • Teen idol has new passion

    JACK Ryder, known to many as teen heart-throb Jamie Mitchell from EastEnders, is on stage in Malvern next week. Jack is appearing in The Safari Party, a comedy from the writer of Calendar Girls. It is a farce full of snobbish social pretensions and reveals

  • What's on

    Theatre May Until 13 - Festen at Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £16-£24. Box office (01684) 892277. 15-20 - Billy Liar, Malvern Theatre Players, Coach House Theatre, Malvern. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £8.50 on (01684) 892277. 15-20 -