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  • Toposcope could be nature reserve

    SIR - Regarding recent correspondence about trees on the riverbank blocking views, as the toposcope and large car park at Carrington Bridge appears to be redundant, due to the foliage, perhaps it is time to find another use for this expensive unused site

  • Chicken George named after series

    SIR - With reference as to how the late George Webb acquired his unique nickname - Chicken George' was a crazy character who was featured in the hit 1970s series Roots. He sang and danced oblivious to his surroundings, and so that's how the name was picked

  • Closing toilets is not a good idea

    SIR - To close the toilets in All Hallows is not a good idea. There are many visitors who take a walk along the river and could end up needing a toilet. I think the idea of closing it because gay men frequent it is a cop-out not to spend money to refurbish

  • EVENTS GUIDE

    SEPTEMBER 29 Worcestershire Industrial and Archaeology Local History Society Talk by Dr Stephen Mills on the Stroud Valley Mills at the Royal Grammar School, Worcester. 7.30pm. Non-members welcome. SEPTEMBER 30 Morning jumble sale In aid of Himbleton

  • EXHIBITION GUIDE

    UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30 Ceramics Exhibition Featuring some of the country's leading ceramicists with an exhibition by Jitka Palmer and Roger Lewis, at The Gallery Bevere. Photographic Art Exhibition Woman's eye view of the Midlands' waterways by Womanseyeview

  • CONCERT GUIDE

    SEPTEMBER 29 The Avant-garde Society Concert A range of art forms including original music, performance art and an experimental short film at St George's Church, Barbourne. Tickets on door. SEPTEMBER 30 Dedication Festival Concert Featuring local

  • GIG GUIDE

    tonight Funky Skunk plus Blind Granny's Taxi Nightmare - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Dave Swarbrick and Martin Carthy - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Rule No 1 - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Darren Busby plus Dave Bryan - Royal

  • THEATRE GUIDE

    UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30 Entertaining Angels A very English comedy, starring Penelope Keith, at Malvern Theatres. The Russian Ice Stars Ice Dancing comes to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. A spectacular fairy tale on ice. Tickets from box office.

  • Two Sixties legends join to bring hits from the era

    TWO legends of the 60s will be joining forces to bring an evening of hits from the era to Worcester later this month. Mike Pender - the voice of the Searchers - will be performing all of the Searchers' hits with his band Mike Pender's Searchers at the

  • WIN : TICKETS FOR FLAMING LIPS

    ALTERNATIVE psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips will be entertaining the masses when they come to the region later this year as part of a UK tour. The band formed in Oklahoma more than 10 years ago and impressed audiences earlier this year with a memorable

  • Teen stars are set to go Dutch

    A TEEN rock band is proving age is no obstacle after being signed up by a Dutch promotional company to tour the Netherlands next month. Nomad 67 was formed in 2004 by 16-year-old Martley's Chantry High School pupils Jay Lawson Pearce on vocals and guitars

  • Love and loss

    A POIGNANT story of love, loss and deceit is being performed through puppetry. A Punjabi Tale is being performed at Hereford Courtyard on Tuesday, October 3, and Wednesday, October 4. The magical and evocative story, as powerful as Romeo and Juliet,

  • Pater Noster in Cathedral

    A CHORAL society will hold its annual concert in Worcester Cathedral for the fifth year running. The Midland Festival Chorus will perform on Saturday, October 14, singing Handel's Coronation Anthems, Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms, Ave Maria and Pater

  • Performers pushed to the limits by routines

    POWERFUL dance from an award-winning choreographer promises to amaze the audience at a Worcester theatre. The show deGeneration is being performed at the Swan Theatre for one night only. It features three works from Hofesh Shechter, a talent the Guardian

  • Teenagers taking over centre

    TEENAGERS are taking over the University of Worcester's Digital Arts Centre. The state of the art media centre is now home to C&T2 - sister group of the C&T Theatre Company, Worcestershire's largest professional children's theatre company. C&T2 students

  • Enjoy the dark side with a Gilbert and Sullivan classic

    GILBERT and Sullivan fans can enjoy the darker side of Savoy opera when The Yeoman of the Guard comes to the Swan Theatre next week. Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society are performing the show, which is sometimes called The Merryman and His Maid,

  • Sylvester is ready to do the Lambeth Walk

    HE openly admits that he has tried everything except ballet - and now he's doing the Lambeth Walk. Sylvester McCoy, much loved as the seventh Doctor Who, is heading to Malvern with a brand new production of the classic musical Me and My Girl. It is

  • Changes to the law covering fire safety

    HEREFORD and Worcester Fire and Rescue chiefs will be responsible for enforcing new changes to fire safety laws which come into force this weekend. The changes, which take effect on Sunday and are brought about by the regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)

  • A good year for Spa

    A HOUSING association that provides affordable homes in Worcestershire is celebrating one of its most successful years to date. Droitwich-based Spa Housing Association, which manages about 2,700 homes throughout the county, has just completed one of

  • Juliet to offer help in Japan

    A HEREFORDSHIRE businesswoman is jetting off to the other side of the world to expound the virtues of her homeland to Japanese tourism operators. Juliet Williams runs the award-winning Lowe Farm B&B, in Pembridge, near Leominster, which often hosts groups

  • Find the right place for your ideal wedding

    BOOKING a perfect venue for your wedding has to be at the top of the things to do' list when starting to plan your big day. And there will be plenty of inspiration at the Worcester News Three Counties Bridal Show, happening next month. Margaret and

  • Mobile-using drivers face police purge

    MOTORISTS in Worcestershire who continue to use their hand-held mobile phone while driving are to be targeted in a crackdown by police. West Mercia police are to take the tough stance after the latest statistics show that too many drivers are continuing

  • Rotting schools

    SIR - If Worcestershire received a fair slice of education funding we would not have to worry about rotting schools in the county. MARK BRUNNER, Redditch.

  • Help your man to the top of the style charts

    Marks & Spencer have raised the chic stakes by casting Bryan Ferry as their leading man - and with a cool collection of casual menswear on the high street there's no excuse for your man not to look his very best 1 Day to evening, grey flannel trousers

  • Fund-raise cash

    SIR - Warndon Villages Wildcats girls U15 football would like to thank Blackpole Sainsbury's and all who donated to their fund-raising event. CLAIRE TOMLINS, Warndon Villages Wildcats.

  • Stars in my eyes

    SIR - John Phillpott says (September 16) "Some things should never change". At least the stars and moon at night, John, are still just as they were during my youth. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.

  • Spray rubbish bags

    SIR - Tolladine residents are suffering with rubbish bags being torn by animals outside their flats. I would suggest that they spray the bags with fly spray. PETER ALCOCK, Upton Snodsbury.

  • Pound is prized more than ever

    SIR - To all those who claimed the pound was doomed, the latest statistics must be a slap in the face. The pound is now even more prized than before. In 1995, the pound accounted for only five per cent of foreign bank deposits held by the world's governments

  • Officers on parade before the camera

    SIR - Here is a correction to my earlier letter about the officers at Norton Barracks. In my earlier letter I identified more than one officer. The others beside Lt Michael Ratcliffe were, front row, left to right: Capt Jarratt, Major Moss (TRG Officer

  • We said reduce the swan sanctuary

    SIR - Your correspondent Marina Duffell should check her facts instead of writing spiteful letters. We anglers (not just me) have never asked that the Swan Sanctuary be rescinded, as she claims, but that it be reduced. The answer was no, which we accept

  • Search for long-term solution to mayhem

    SIR - As one of the "parents" of Kempsey and resident of more than 25 years I take some offence at the opinion of Dilip Sarkar (Letters, September 21) that the good residents of Kempsey should take responsibility for the deeds of our offspring. The

  • Parents’ job to give the moral lead

    VANDALISM blights our lives in so many ways. The sight of ugly, meaningless scribble daubed in a public place or that shattered fencing provides yet more depressing pointers that a small section of society - sadly, mainly young people - have lost their

  • Jobs safe as hotel is saved

    A POPULAR hotel and golf and country club has been saved from the brink of closure, safeguarding 70 jobs. As revealed in Wednesday's Worcester News, the Bank House Hotel in Bransford, near Worcester, found itself in trouble after its parent firm went

  • Vandals ruined my prize garden

    A DISABLED woman is devastated after vandals attacked her award-winning garden while she was on holiday. Vi Jakubek was distressed to hear heads had been cut off her beloved sunflowers, flowers ripped up, plants torn from their nets and pots knocked

  • City vice-chairman recalls giant-killing

    THURSDAY, January 15, 1959. The most famous day in Worcester City Football Club's history - bar none. It was, of course, the cold winter's day when, in front of a staggering 15,111 people at St George's Lane, City ousted Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup

  • Boost over Worcester fly-half’s injury scare

    FLY-half Shane Drahm is expected to be back in training next week after it emerged his hamstring injury is not as serious as first feared. The Warriors player came off in last weekend's defeat at Bath and will sit out today's trip to Northampton. "Shane

  • Hereford looking for fans of the future

    HEREFORD United believe they have found the answer to early season low attendances - letting under 10s in for free in a bid to find the fans of the future. The Edgar Street club has been at pains to explain lower than expected gates since the club regained

  • Barrier will save us from flooding

    A TEMPORARY flood defence system that could prevent a Worcestershire town from going under water was tested for the first time yesterday. About 380 yards of barrier, made out of aluminium, were put up along the waterfront in Dunns Lane and Lower High

  • Northwick starting new life as a furniture store

    A DISUSED theatre on the edge of Worcester city centre is set to open its doors for the first time in 10 years this weekend. The Northwick Theatre has been turned into a furniture store by its new owners, David and Helen Gray and Andrew and Amanda Hiseman

  • Dave Bradley - Friday Feeling

    The dog and I have several choices when we go for a stroll. Well, the dog doesn't really have a choice, he has to go where I go. One of our walks takes us through a small housing estate. Most evenings while strolling along we come across a group of

  • Cricketer Hick asks achievers to the ball

    CRICKET legend Graeme Hick is holding his charity ball tonight and honoured guests will include young success stories from the county. The 100 Club for Charity Benefit Ball takes place at New Road, Worcester, from 7.30pm. Proceeds from the black tie

  • Home-grown talent clinches starring role

    A WEST END actress raised in Worcestershire is returning to the city to play Snow White. Tamsin Stewart, originally from Pershore, has been chosen to replace actress Sarah Jane Bourne as the lead in this year's Swan Theatre panto. Miss Stewart attended

  • People power is helping to transform play areas

    DILAPIDATED and tired play areas in Worcester are set for a major revamp, thanks to the approval of an £85,000 scheme. At Worcester City Council's cabinet meeting on Tuesday, members approved a plan to refurbish the Great Oaty Gardens and Lyppard Grange

  • Come on girls, let’s hear it for the Wolves

    YOUNG women from Worcester are being invited to test their talents by trying out cheerleading. They could end up strutting their stuff, donning glamorous costumes and throwing pom-poms in the air in front of the hundreds of fans who support the Worcester

  • BISHOP

    BISHOP Jim The Wife and Sisters wish to express their sincere thanks to Relatives and Friends for cards and messages of sympathy received in their sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the Funeral and for Donations to County Air Ambulance. Special thanks

  • PARKINSON

    PARKINSON Audrey nee Yeates Peacefully at home following an illness borne with dignity and humour. Lovely and courageous wife of the late Brian, sister of Sheila and June, sister in law of Henry and Mike and auntie of Julie and Richard, Pam

  • HEMMING

    HEMMING Tony Passed away peacefully on September 22nd, aged 76. The funeral service will take place at Wichenford Church, on Tuesday October 3rd at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only, Donations if desired for the Macmillan Unit, Evesham

  • GRAYSON

    GRAYSON Betty Formerley Pratlett Passed peacefully away after a short illness, bravely borne at St Michaels Hospice, on September 19th, 2006, aged 76 years. Much loved wife of David, mother, nannie and great grandmother will be sadly missed. Funeral

  • AMOS

    AMOS Violet May Passed away peacefully after a long illness and much suffering at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on September 26th, aged 89 years. A dearly missed mother to Bill and Ken and mother in law to Shirley and Anne. Also a dearly missed grandmother

  • EVANS

    EVANS Keith Passed away on September 21st, 2006. Much loved husband of Christine, dad to Beckie and Jon. He will be sadly missed by all his Friends and loved ones. The funeral service will take place at St Nicholas Church, Warndon, on Thursday

  • WESTON

    WESTON Sheila Passed away five years today. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. John, Martin, Angie, Alice, Olivia, Sue, Colin, Lorna and Alex. Published in paper 29/09/2006

  • ROBBINS

    ROBBINS Pauline Time may pass and fade away, Silent thoughts and memories stay. Love from Pat. Published in paper 29/09/2006

  • WALTON

    WALTON Bill In loving memory of my brother. You are always in our thoughts. Rest in Peace, 'till we meet again. Jack, Ruby and Family. Published in paper 29/09/2006

  • WILLMONT

    WILLMONT Bessie May Passed away peacefully at Morton House Nursing Home, Fernhill Heath on September 23rd 2006, aged 92 years. Formerly of Springbank Bungalows. Dearly loved wife of the late Dennis. Devoted mother to Pat, Sue and Arthur, also a loving

  • FARTHING

    FARTHING Allan Aged 42 years, of Upton upon Severn. Passed away suddenly at his home on September 18th 2006. The beloved son of Sylvia and Neil and a much loved elder brother of Neil and Alison. The funeral service will take place at Upton Cemetery Chapel

  • KITE

    KITE Jean Elizabeth Formerly of Stonehall Common, Kempsey. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23rd, 2006, aged 78 years. Funeral service at St Marys Church, Kempsey on Wednesday, October 4th, at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Worcester

  • WALTON

    WALTON. Bill. Reunited with Eileen. Both remembered every day. Diana and Bob. Published in paper 29/09/2006

  • PLAYDON

    PLAYDON Reg In memory of a dear father and grandfather, who died September 29th, 1980. Your loving Children and Grandchildren. Published in paper 29/09/2006

  • Spencer facing late cup fitness test

    NORTHAMPTON'S former All Blacks fly-half Carlos Spencer will have a late fitness test to determine whether he takes part in the EDF Energy pool D' match with Worcester Warriors at Franklin's Gardens tomorrow (1.30 pm). If he doesn't make it, Spencer

  • Yellow peril for Smith during FA Cup battle

    CHRIS Smith will be walking a suspension tightrope in Worcester City's FA Cup second qualifying round clash with Romulus tomorrow (3pm). Smith, who has played in the centre of midfield since Des Lyttle returned to the back-three last month, is just one

  • Bickerton is one over par

    DROITWICH golfer John Bickerton was down the field after firing a one-over-par 72 in the first round of the WGC-American Express Championship at the Grove, Hertford-shire. Bickerton is one of 62 players competing in the event which carries a purse of

  • Wilband leaves Ledbury

    LEDBURY Town manager Paul Wilband has left the Herefordshire club. Wilband stepped down from his second stint as boss following a 3-0 away defeat by Bustleholme on Wednesday night. The result was Ledbury's seventh loss in eight West Midlands League

  • Cornes’ contract cancelled

    WOLVES have terminated Chris Cornes' contract by mutual consent in the aftermath of the striker testing positive for cocaine. The 19-year-old Worcester-born academy graduate was approaching the end of a six-month Football Association ban incurred for

  • Malvern move to strengthen up their squad

    AFTER suffering their heaviest ever league defeat on Saturday, Malvern have strengthened their squad with the return of half-back Dan Sparrey. Sparrey was at the Spring Lane club before playing university rugby at Cardiff and spending time with Worcester

  • Cup ambitions to take a back seat

    EVERYBODY at Sixways is talking it up but when it comes to priorities - the EDF Energy Cup is very much bottom of the list. Worcester would do well to qualify from pool D' with their strongest possible line-up but, with a team of fringe players and youngsters