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Stories for 15 February 2007

Alan'S Recipe

Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients that you will need For the Pizza Base more...

Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients that you will need For the Pizza Base more...

Alcester

Stone lions stolen

ORNAMENTAL stone lions have been stolen from gate posts at The Gables in Aston Cantlow. more...

Book Reviews

What is Robert? by Kevin Brooks

Sixteen-year old Robert lies anaesthetized.A routine operation has just gone wrong. more...

What is Robert? Being by Kevin Brooks

Sixteen-year old Robert lies anaesthetized. A routine operation has just gone wrong. more...

Spy Dog Unleashed by Andrew Cope

Super Spy Dog Lara aka GM451 is back for her third thrilling adventure in this book. more...

My Secret Unicorn : Moonlight Journey by Linda Chapman

Twilight is a rather ordinary little grey pony, but when Lauren whispers the magic words, he turns into a beautiful snow-white unicorn. Lauren and Twilight make an intrepid journey to the magical land of Arcadia in order to save their pony friend, Shadow, from a mystery virus. But will then make it back in time? more...

Business

Boom forecast in office space

BUSINESS is set to flourish in Worcestershire if commercial property grows in line with the predicted housing boom, according to county property experts. more...

Business News

Company's eco-friendly commitment

BARCLAYS has announced its Redditch office at Threadneedle House will be powered solely by renewable energy as part of its commitment to lessen its impact on the environment. more...

Did You Know?

Did you know?

King Henry VIII was once described as a slim, handsome and athletic man. more...

Exhibition Details 2007

Brides-to-be should head for the show

PREPARATIONS are well under way for the biggest wedding fair in the three counties of Worcester-shire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. more...

Brides-to-be should head for the show

PREPARATIONS are well under way for the biggest wedding fair in the three counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. more...

Food Facts

Tomato (plural Tomatoes)

What can you smell? more...

Football

Radar at Prinner

MALVERN Radar's Worcester League Division One game at Ronkswood was postponed last Sunday due to the inclement weather. more...

Fitness is the topic

THE next Malvern Referees Society meeting will take place on Sunday (February 18) at the Civil Service Sports Club, commencing at 7.30pm. more...

Clubs benefit from cashback

THE Mercian Festival Junior Football League has decided to allow existing clubs to register teams at a discounted fee next season. more...

Night matches required to complete season’s fixtures

LAST Sunday saw all the games called off in thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern Football due to a combination of snow covered pitches or water logging. more...

General

Tips on the best flirting techniques

Still got your learner's plates when it comes to flirting? 'Dating doctor' Sam van Rood, author of Teach Yourself Flirting, identifies the main flirty failings and explains how to improve your technique. more...

Idea on lingerie gifts for 'her'

By Shereen Low more...

Ideas on lingerie gifts for 'her'

By Shereen Low more...

Kidder News Latest

Step back in time

FAMILIES are being invited to travel back in time and learn about the Jurassic period by putting together their very own ancient time capsule at Wyre Forest Discovery Centre, near Callow Hill, tomorrow. more...

Generous residents rescue holiday plans

A KIDDERMINSTER father has spoken of his amazement and gratitude after generous Wyre Forest residents rallied round to help put his family's holiday plans back on track. more...

Snow joke for carer as bag is snatched

A GOOD Samaritan who braved the past week's snow and icy roads to help care for elderly people was left distraught when thieves smashed her car window and snatched her handbag. more...

Out of control dogs to be discussed

MEASURES to control dogs allowed to run out of control in Kidderminster parks will be discussed by councillors tonight. more...

Drivers warned on mobile phones

WYRE Forest drivers have been warned by police to ditch their mobile phones when making journeys or face the prospect of increased penalties. more...

Drivers warned on mobile phones

WYRE Forest drivers have been warned by police to ditch their mobile phones when making journeys or face the prospect of increased penalties. more...

Drivers warned about mobiles

WYRE Forest drivers have been warned by police to ditch their mobile phones when making journeys or face the prospect of increased penalties. more...

Drivers warned about mobiles

WYRE Forest drivers have been warned by police to ditch their mobile phones when making journeys or face the prospect of increased penalties. more...

Swinging 60s cars at stations

ALMOST 150 cars from the swinging 60s will be on show at Severn Valley Railway's stations on Saturday. more...

MP's travel expenses revealed

DR RICHARD Taylor has come out second lowest of all Worcestershire MPs according to latest travel expenses figures. more...

Zanzibar apartments plan delay

THE decision on turning former Kidderminster nightclub Zanzibar into an apartment complex has been delayed because of worries over accesiblity. more...

Zanzibar apartments plan delay

THE decision on turning former Kidderminster nightclub Zanzibar into an apartment complex has been delayed because of worries over accesiblity. more...

Zanzibar apartments plan delay

THE decision to turn former Kidderminster nightclub Zanzibar into an apartment complex has been delayed because of worries over accesiblity. more...

Zanzibar apartments plan delay

THE decision to turn former Kidderminster nightclub Zanzibar into an apartment complex has been delayed because of worries over accesiblity. more...

Zanzibar apartments plan delay

THE decision to turn former Kidderminster nightclub Zanzibar into an apartment complex has been delayed because of worries over accesiblity. more...

Latest

County elderly facing a bleak future

OLDER people's services in Worcestershire are a "ticking time bomb", says a county council committee. more...

Big rise in applications to University of Worcester

APPLICATIONS to the University of Worcester have shot up by 37 per cent. more...

Woman needs treatment after fire

A WOMAN was treated for smoke inhalation after firefighters were called to a house fire in Droitwich late last night. more...

Woman needs treatment after fire

A WOMAN was treated for smoke inhalation after firefighters were called to a house fire in Droitwich late last night. more...

M5 grinds to a halt

THE M5 ground to a halt this morning after a lorry caught fire during rush hour. more...

Woman told to pay BT money back

A WOMAN who was found guilty of making �1,300 of unpaid phone calls has been asked to pay BT money back. more...

Disabled woman's mobility scooter stolen

A MOBILITY scooter has been stolen from a disabled woman in a "despicable" crime. more...

Well-wisher gives home to brothers living in van

TWO brothers who have been living in a campervan for the past three months have finally got a roof over their head. more...

Well-wisher gives home to brothers living in van

TWO brothers who have been living in a campervan for the past three months have finally got a roof over their head. more...

Garland giveaway

AN Evesham supermarket has given away its Christmas decorations to five worthy causes in and around Evesham. more...

It’s a winter wonderland

EMERGENCY service workers throughout the counties endured their toughest 48 hours when the worst snow fall for more than 15 years blanketed towns and villages. more...

How we coped with the snow

LAST week's snowfall caused a headache for millions of people across Great Britain as they struggled to get to work with many roads impossible to pass. more...

Project to help wildflower sites

THIS year sees the culmination of a grazing project run by the Cotswolds Conservation Board and Natural England that will encourage wildflower grassland sites in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Beauty to flourish. more...

Top marks for sheltered housing scheme

SHELTERED housing schemes owned by Evesham-based Rooftop Housing Group have been awarded top marks in an independent quality inspection. more...

Top marks for sheltered housing scheme

SHELTERED housing schemes owned by Evesham-based Rooftop Housing Group have been awarded top marks in an independent quality inspection. more...

Care crisis is looming

URGENT action is needed to head off a crisis in services for older people in Worcestershire, according to a hard-hitting report issued this week. more...

Two pence per day increase towards policing costs

THE average householder will pay two pence a day more towards the cost of policing the West Mercia region this year. more...

Raiders escape with hundreds

HUNDREDS of pounds in cash has been stolen from a house in Broadway. more...

Recycling get off to a great start

Wychavon residents have kick-started their new year commitment to be green by recycling their Christmas trees. more...

Old buildings to get new life

A NEW scheme that aims to give ramshackle old buildings a new lease of life has been rolled out across Worcestershire. more...

Club works it animal magic

TOO much monkey business was no problem for holiday club organisers in Evesham. more...

MP joins protest over PO closures

RESIDENTS from the Vale of Evesham are invited to join a rally against the proposed closure of up to 2,500 post offices across the UK. more...

Services to face threat from homes

A VALENTINE'S Day card captioned I love Wychavon' from MP Peter Luff warned services could be massacred' if plans for thousands of new houses in Wychavon go ahead. more...

Warning over fire cover plan

people in Evesham could be put at risk if a proposal to extend fire service cover across the county boundary into Warwickshire is agreed, a union boss warned this week. more...

Needleworker Keni has a good yarn to tell her friends

Margaret Carrington has an exciting yarn to tell now she's featured in a national needlework magazine. more...

Hospital in homes plan

EVESHAM must have an improved or new community hospital before any more homes are built as part of a new regional spatial policy, it was claimed this week. more...

Family fits CCTV after arson attack

AN Evesham family has decided to install a CCTV system outside their home after two serious attacks in the past six months. more...

Stay of execution for couple fighting eviction

PENSIONERS from Middle Littleton facing eviction from their mobile home have won a stay of execution. more...

Lifesaving duo launch water safety campaign

TWO lifesavers from the Vale of Evesham are set to launch one of the most ambitious water safety campaigns ever staged. more...

Low ticket sales forces bus cuts

LOW passenger numbers and rising costs have been blamed for Evesham losing a number of bus services in new cuts announced by the county council in its latest Bus Bulletin. more...

Cinema owner may face threat of action

THE owner of the Regal Cinema in Evesham could be prosecuted for letting the building fall into disrepair. more...

Town flush with pride as loos appear on TV

EVESHAM's public toilets will be in the public eye next week when they feature prominently in a BBC documentary. more...

When’s opening time at our pub?

RESIDENTS took to the streets to call on one of the country's leading pub firms to give them back their local. more...

The 101-year-old OAP slapped at a Vale home

AN Evesham support worker has been found guilty of assaulting a 101-year-old woman at a nursing home. more...

£5m green power plant plan revealed

TENBURY will be well on the way to becoming a carbon neutral community if £5 million plans for a biomass plant revealed this week go ahead. more...

It’s victory for mum but safety battle goes on

CAMPAIGNING mum Polly Ward from Knighton-on-Teme, near Tenbury, has succeeded in having plans drawn up for eight new road signs to be placed near her children's school. more...

New regiment on parade

TENBURY soldiers who have served in the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters will see the name disappear when it merges with the Staffordshires and the 22nd (Cheshire) in September to become the Mercian Regiment. more...

Latets

Man choked to death

A WALKWOOD man found dead on his sofa by friends had choked to death while eating, an inquest heard. more...

Letters

Weighing pupils helps us to target resources

SIR - While I am pleased that you allowed the primary care trust to respond to the story Schools to weigh fatties' (Worcester News, February 13), I do have some serious issues I need to raise. more...

Reality of rape is more shocking

SIR - After the controversy over Big Brother and racism, another reality TV programme this week is stirring up debate. more...

Parents should want kids in class

SIR - In all the brouhaha about school closures due to snow, I have not read of one parent complaining that his/her child has missed two days of education. more...

We can’t control our poultry imports

SIR - People are wondering why imports of turkeys from Hungary continued even though bird flu had been identified there. more...

Drivers, please be more considerate

SIR - I felt compelled to write as I am so angry about what I witnessed the other evening. more...

Mum’s war memories

WHILE staying at my mother's I have read, with great interest, some readers letters, in some recent issues of the Evesham Journal, about the bombing of the city of Coventry, November 14/15, 1940. more...

Important work

The Evesham Branch of the RNLI would like to thank all those who supported us in 2006 in our various activities which raised over £7000. more...

Reverse the traffic flow

ONCE again the topic of the appaling High Street traffic chaos arises. more...

Viewing the devastation

IN November 1940, my husband came home off Special Constable duty where he had heard news of the Coventry air raid. We decided to walk up to Dovers Hill to watch and commiserate. We were joined by a young airman in uniform, from Honeybourne where he was stationed. His home and family were in Coventry! more...

The scale of the plans

AS a resident of Salters Lane, Lower Moor, I read your report last week about the plans to build a greenhouse development twice the size of the Millennium Stadium in the fields opposite my house. more...

Rewarding young sports stars

ONE of the most heartening features covered by your excellent paper has been the recent acknowledgement via the Ray Mercer Awards of the high standards achieved by 11 local young folk in physical and sporting activities. more...

No laughs over flood threats

IT was pleasing to hear that R Waddington (Letters, January 25) enjoyed the "circus", as he calls it, when it came to Bewdley for the flooded river. more...

Make-up of town council

FOLLOWING the increase in Bewdley's council tax, Conservative councillor Stephen Clee soon got out a leaflet condemning Health Concern for the massive 27 per cent increase and told us three times on one page that Health Concern runs Bewdley Town Council. He added: "Can we afford Health Concern any more?" more...

Bishop's Message

THE debate about the Equality Act regulations, and the intervention of the Archbishop of Westminster and then the Archbishops of Canterbury and York should concern us all, whatever the outcome on the particular issue, because it concerns something basic to our life in society. more...

Music

Rock legends will gig at Warriors ground

rock legends Status Quo will be performing at the home of Worcester Warriors rugby team in July. more...

Rocker may call it a day

AFTER a glittering and hit-strewn four decades in the business, Joe Brown's visit to Stratford Civic Hall could provide fans the last chance to see the rocker before he finally hangs up his guitar. more...

Celtic music and dance back for one-day festival

THE CELTS are back in the Cotswolds! more...

Village hosts shindig

ABBERLEY residents can look forward to a proper shindig with an evening of folk music and rural stories. more...

Spring concert

FANS of choral music are being invited to a Wolverley church for its spring concert. more...

Rock and soul revival

MUSIC lovers are being invited to a gig at Stourport Boat Club for a rock and soul revival. more...

News

City women consider league appeal

WORCESTER City Women may appeal to the West Midlands League after their opponents pulled out of a match. more...

City women consider league appeal

WORCESTER City Women may appeal to the West Midlands League after their opponents pulled out of a match. more...

Valdas ready for his Wolves return

INFLUENTIAL shooting gua-rd Valdas Urbonavicius is set to make a welcome return to the court for Worcester Wolves' British Basketball League trip to Milton Keynes Lions tonight (tip-off 7.30pm). more...

Valdas ready for his Wolves return

INFLUENTIAL shooting guard Valdas Urbonavicius is set to make a welcome return to the court for Worcester Wolves' British Basketball League trip to Milton Keynes Lions tomorrow (Friday tip-off 7.30pm). more...

City need to halt defensive errors

ANDY Preece wants his players to cut out the mistakes that cost them dearly against Vauxhall Motors. more...

Kervezee picked by Dutch for World Cup

NEW boy Alexei Kervezee has been included in the Netherlands' 15-man squad for next month's Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean. more...

Praise for fans from departing striker

EVESHAM United's top scorer Richard Ball has moved to Redditch United for a four-figure fee, writes Mervyn Collins. more...

Mullens admits Swifts are in a relegation battle

BOSS Phil Mullen admits his struggling Stourport side are on the brink of a Southern Football League Midlands relegation battle unless they get their act together - despite a creditable draw against high-flying Woodford United. more...

Teams

MALVERN RFC more...

Crunch time for Malvern

MALVERN Rugby Club are looking to break Newport's unbeaten home record tomorrow (Saturday) when the teams clash in Midlands Two West. more...

Opinion

Our MPs don’t pay too much

Commuting can be an expensive business, whatever your line of work. But when your workplace is the Palace or Westminster and you live in the heart of Worcestershire, it's inevitable you'll pay a high price for transport. more...

Past

From the archives - February 15, 2007

100 Years Ago February 16, 1907 "A step undoubtedly capable of important results has been taken by some representative fruit growers and market gardeners of the Evesham district in reviving the old Evesham Fruit Pests Committee. It seems that this body did much good work in the suppression of pests and diseases in this important fruit-growing district some years ago, introducing grease-binding to trap the winter moth, and encouraging the spraying of fruit trees; but it was allowed to lapse. It is thought that a new committee might carry out investigations which would be of immense value to the industry all over the country, and there is no doubt there is a wide field for the work." more...

Pershore

Children brush up on a club make-over

YOUNGSTERS at a Pershore nursery and out-of-school club have been busy carrying out a spot of re-decorating in their half- term holiday. more...

Ladies Guild

LADIES' Guild: Jean Lockhart, chairman, welcomed members to the annual general meeting and the third birthday of the Pershore Ladies' Guild. Members sang happy birthday as the large cake was cut. The minutes of the previous annual general meeting were read and signed. Pauline Beale, secretary, gave a report on the Guild's activities throughout the year. She reported that membership had increased, subscriptions had remained the same, and members had heard some very interesting speakers, several outings had taken place, the Guilded Lilies were in great demand, a small literary group met monthly and the skittles group was proving popular. The monthly sales table continued to raise money for the chosen charity. more...

Royal British Legion

The first meeting of the new year was held on Tuesday, February 6. Attendance was low, due to the very cold weather, but chairman Wendy wished all those present a belated Happy New Year. more...

Reports

Town miss out on cup hat-trick

MALVERN TOWN 2, REDDITCH UNITED 4 more...

Richard Taylor'S Weekly Column

February 15, 2007

THANKYOU to everyone who has sent me their views about the replacement of Trident. The vote will be sometime after the half-term recess so there is still time to let me have your views whether they are for or against the replacement. I shall report in this column how I voted after the division. more...

Round-Up

Dig deep to buy daffodil pin

A CHARITY fund-raiser turned into a daffodil diva to launch the Marie Curie Cancer Care's annual Great Daffodil Appeal in Worcester this week. more...

History on parade as redcoats, roundheads and GIs come to town

HISTORY will come alive at Worcester's Guildhall when hundreds of re-enactment fans dress up in their colourful uniforms. more...

History on parade as redcoats, roundheads and GIs come to town

HISTORY will come alive at Worcester's Guildhall when hundreds of re-enactment fans dress up in their colourful uniforms. more...

Eight green homes for village

EIGHT affordable homes with a range of eco-friendly design features can be built in Bransford, near Worcester. more...

Ill drivers warned

OLDER drivers with medical conditions have been warned they must ensure they are driving legally. more...

PERSHORE: Council fears for future of campus after merger

A DISTRICT council has raised concerns about the proposed break up of the Pershore Group of Colleges. more...

Balloon release symbolises love

BALLOONS filled the sky on Valentine's Day as people living at a Worcester care home remembered the loved ones they have lost. more...

Women cyclists warned to watch their handbags

WOMEN cyclists are being warned to be on their guard following a series of handbag thefts. more...

HEREFORD: Women cyclists warned to watch their handbags

WOMEN cyclists are being warned to be on their guard following a series of handbag thefts. more...

Purchase of a vital lifebelt is discussed

A NEW lifebelt could be bought for a village near Worcester. more...

Pub’s plan for ban on cigarettes

SMOKERS at a pub near Worcester need not be out in the cold when the new smoking ban is introduced later in the year. more...

Driving course for anniversary

AN advanced driving course will be held to mark the 30th anniversary of a motoring organisation. more...

Chinese new year will be a great chance for the city

FOR the many Chinese people who live and work in Worcester, this weekend is going to be a very special day for them as it will be the beginning of their new year. more...

Chinese new year will be a great chance for the city

FOR the many Chinese people who live and work in Worcester, this weekend is going to be a very special day for them as it will be the beginning of their new year. more...

DROITWICH: Campaigners to battle M5 noise

A MAJOR campaign has been launched to reduce the noise nuisance of the M5 motorway near Droitwich. more...

Tax for police will increase again

TAXPAYERS are facing an increase of just under five per cent in their police precept for the coming financial year - but force chiefs say they will still be strapped for cash. more...

Ian’s short wins Bafta

A FORMER Malvern College student is celebrating after winning a Bafta. more...

Care worker slapped the leg of woman, aged 101

A care worker has been found guilty of assaulting a 101-year-old woman at a nursing home in Worcestershire. more...

Two decades on, work on cathedral is nearing end

THE final phase of a 20-year restoration of Worcester Cathedral can start thanks to a £69,000 grant. more...

The day we made lanterns from clay

Children have been getting creative and exploring the theme of light and shade in Worcester over half-term this week. more...

Couple can stay on land – for now

PENSIONERS facing eviction from their mobile home have won a stay of execution. more...

Villagers to tackle anti-social youths

PEOPLE concerned about anti-social behaviour in a village near Worcester have called a meeting to discuss the problem. more...

Community order for drug-using mum-of-two

Police found cannabis valued at £500 hidden in the loft of a house after executing a search warrant. more...

Revealed: how much your MP spends on travelling

NEW figures have been obtained for the first time revealing how much money Worcestershire MPs spend on travelling. more...

River levels fall

RIVER levels in Worcestershire are dropping, reducing the risk of flooding following last week's heavy snowfall. more...

We’ll close if we can’t find help

A WORCESTER toddler group which has been described as a lifeline for parents will be forced to close unless someone can step in to save it, says the chairman. more...

Eight-race card at Whitwick Manor

THIS weekend sees the North Herfordshire Hunt point to point fixture at Whitwick Manor, Newtown near Hereford when an eight-race card is planed with a 12.30pm start on Saturday. more...

Bromyard gunning for strugglers

BROMYARD will be looking to continue their recent good form when bottom club Ludlow Town visit Delahay Meadow tomorrow (3pm). more...

Barwell challenge excites Morris

WESTFIELDS are looking to extend their impressive run when third-placed Barwell visit in the Midland Alliance tomorrow (3pm). more...

Brown confident of automatic promotion

BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown believes his side still has what it takes to win automatic promotion. more...

Brown confident of automatic promotion

BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown believes his side still has what it takes to win automatic promotion. more...

Mullen staying focused after win

STOURPORT Swifts boss Phil Mullen insists his team will not get carried away after recording a welcome moment of success. more...

Key trio close to Harriers return

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers could be boosted by the return of three keys players for their crunch match with fellow Conference play-off hopefuls Exeter City tomorrow. more...

Robins looking for their new Ball

EVESHAM United boss Paul West is waiting to see how his team copes without the services of Richard Ball. more...

Revenge not on the agenda for Barnet encounter

HEREFORD United are not out for revenge against Barnet, insists coach John Trewick. more...

Rallying round for our Andy

A FORMER South Bromsgrove High School pupil, left severely disabled after a road accident, has moved with his family into their newly refurbished home. more...

Writer needed

A WRITER is needed by a parish council to help put together its newsletter and website. more...

Sweating it out for heart nurse appeal

Men are about to invade a ladies only domain for a special fun and Valentine evening to raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation and the Birmingham Children's Hospital Heart Nurse Appeal and its going to happen in Bromsgrove tonight (Thursday). more...

Purse snatch

A WOMAN chased a would-be thief to recover her stolen purse moments after it was taken from a Bromsgrove doctor's surgery. more...

Sat nav gone

POLICE are reminding drivers to be on their guard after a satellite navigation system and accessories were stolen from vehicles in two incidents in Stoke Prior. more...

Concern over a dangerous road

CONCERNED parish councillors and residents want action taken on a busy stretch of a Stoke Prior road before someone is seriously hurt. more...

Hotel means business

A TOP Bromsgrove hotel is having a £2.5 million redevelopment to upgrade more than 100 rooms and its main business facilities. more...

Assistant

A NEW assistant clerk will be appointed by a parish council near Bromsgrove to help with the workload. more...

Equal

RESIDENTS in Stoke Prior and Stoke Heath are set to be represented by an equal number of parish councillors. more...

Enter the dragon

YOUNGSTERS at a Spa school enjoyed a taste of the orient when they celebrated Chinese New Year. more...

Adeline’s major milestone

ONE of Droitwich's oldest residents has died just days after celebrating her 100th birthday. more...

New cash for high school

MORE than a million pounds has been earmarked for a major upgrade of Droitwich Spa High School. more...

Vale Mayor's Diary - Thursday February 15

MONDAY, February 5: 10am, attended the weekly meeting with the town clerk and my secretary at the town clerk's office. more...

Praise for fans from departing striker

EVESHAM United's top scorer Richard Ball has moved to Redditch United for a four-figure fee, writes Mervyn Collins. more...

Commercial trade of river has drifted away with time

TRAFFIC on the River Avon today consists mainly of pleasure craft, but centuries ago the activities were all commercial, writes Gerry Barnett. more...

Heat on to get all hands to the hose

THE lot of a retained firefighter is an enjoyable one, if you ask those in the know. more...

Welford - Motorbike champ’s invitation

A SPEED-loving Welford man is extending a warm invitation to motoring enthusiasts to attend his classic bike show this weekend. more...

Talking Newspaper

TALKING NEWSPAPER: An edited edition of the Evesham Journal is available on audio tape for those who find newsprint difficult to read. The Vale of Evesham Talking Newspaper can be contacted on 01386 853602 or 01386 831319. more...

Offenham - grassroots

FLORAL Art Society: The society held its annual general meeting on January 24. It was well attended by members. New officers were chosen for the posts of secretary and treasurer, with the existing committee being voted in en bloc. The society was found to be in good condition financially, with a gradually increasing membership. The evening ended with a buffet provided by the committee and entertainment in the form of singing from The Isbourne Lady Singers from Winchcombe. This was greatly enjoyed by all present. more...

Honeybourne - Marathon effort to aid MS charity

TWO determined fitness fans are preparing to take part in the London Marathon to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society. more...

Honeybourne - Mum slams police for taking 24 hours to answer 999 call

A HONEYBOURNE mother has slammed police after it took officers more than 24 hours to respond to her 999 call after she alleges she was assaulted by a neighbour. more...

Harvington - Villagers split over future of their hall

RESIDENTS in a Vale village are locked in a furious battle over the future of their village hall. more...

Harvington - grassroots

ST JAMES' Church: A delightful special service focusing on love and marriage was taken by the Rev Fran Battin on Sunday morning, when all the married couples present renewed their marriage vows. One of the announcements made afterwards was a reminder that the annual Women's World Day of Prayer service is being held at St James' on Friday, March 2, at 6pm, the service preceded by tea at 5.30pm. This year, as is custom, the service has been prepared by the Christian women of one of the participating countries, Paraguay, and is entitled United Under God's Tent. The women of Harvington are most warmly invited to come and take part in this service, joining the three million women from all over the world who are expected to be linked in this unifying circle of prayer. more...

Hampton - Champ set for next challenge

EVESHAM'S very own world champion is ready to embark upon his next challenge as he aims to add to his already impressive medal haul. more...

Eckington - grassroots

ECKINGTON residents are being invited to take part in a barn dance on Saturday, February 17. The event, organised by members of the Defford Pathfinders is taking place at Eckington Village Hall, with music coming courtesy of the Dampiers Round. more...

Countryside - Gundog training

THE Gundog Club has launched a training course for beginners. Courses will run during the spring, culminating in the club's grade one test. Taught only by club accredited assessors, each course is accepting a maximum of six students for eight weekly, one hour sessions, covering basic obedience and simple retrieving. For further information, visit www.thegundogclub.co.uk/ Training/courses, e-mail admin@thegundogclub.co.uk or telephone 01428 717529. more...

Countryside - Nurturing interest

THE South Worcestershire Shooting Ground at Hanley Castle is the venue for the BASC Midland Region Young Shots' Day on Wednesday, May 30. The day is designed specifically for youngsters aged eight to 17 to provide education and training in shooting and country sports. The event will include a variety of different activities and is open to both BASC members and non-members, under the tuition and guidance of experienced coaches. For details, contact the BASC regional centre on 01889 565050. more...

Countryside - Great opportunity

THE Country Land and Business Association has appointed Tim Isaac to help rural businesses make the most of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that the London Olympics presents. more...

Countryside - Growers show their stock

PLANTSMEN from across the Midlands set out their wares in Pershore. more...

Countryside - Long way to come to show

WHEN he was made president elect of the Moreton Show Society, Richard Sipthorp was just about as far away as possible. more...

Countryside - Rolling on - cheese festival on move again

THE Great British Cheese Festival is moving home again. Previously held in Stow and Cheltenham, this year's event will be at Millets Farm Centre at Frilford in Oxfordshire. more...

Countryside - Classroom comes to the farmyard

EXPERT advice was passed on to a new generation of countryside workers when the classroom came to the farmyard. more...

Broadway - Car park wins police safety award

A BROADWAY car park has been given a Safe Parking Award by West Mercia police. more...

Broadway - Villagers to discuss areas of concern

THE next meeting of the Broadway PACT group will see a number of important village issues discussed. more...

Bredon - Ex-teachers help out with rock ballet

ABOUT 150 boys and girls at Bredon Hill Middle School are starring in a rock ballet to be performed at Evesham Arts Centre. more...

Bidford - Philip new charity manager

A national charity for people with learning difficulties has appointed a new assistant service manager for its Warwickshire services. more...

Badsey - grassroots

BADSEY Society: Chairman Will Dallimore was delighted by the response from the society members at the annual general meeting at Badsey Remembrance Hall last Friday. Mr Dallimore had posed the question regarding the society's future events. Many and varied suggestions were received from the 24 members who had braved the snow to attend the meeting. Mr Dallimore, secretary Maureen Spinks and treasurer Terry Sparrow were re-elected, with Aldington resident Jane Neill joining Ian Gibson, Tony Jerram, Mike Lovatt, Richard Phillips and Neil Thould on the committee. After the formal part of the meeting and a break for a cup of tea and a biscuit, members viewed a slide show of aerial photos of Badsey and Aldington. Mr Sparrow reminded members that subscriptions are now due. He said they would not be raised and remained the same as they were when the society started five years ago. more...

Amateur drama group quits Malvern Theatres

AN amateur drama group from Worcester will not be bringing its show to Malvern Theatres this year because of the cost. more...

Loads of trophies for Amery

VETERAN club rider Mike Amery collected a sack full of trophies at the Malvern cycling club VC Sevale's awards night held at Manor Park Sports Club. more...

Schofields win mixed

TWENTY-seven couples took part in a Mixed Greensome medal at the Worcestershire Golf Club on a bright if frosty winter morning. more...

Jenkins produces brilliant finish for first league win

TERRY Jenkins produced a brilliant finish to get his first victory in the Holsten Premier League against Roland Scholten, who had drawn with the league's undefeated Phil Taylor the previous week. more...

Former British number one gives wheelchair tennis demonstration

BROMYARD-based four-time Paralympian Janet McMorran is heading to Pershore on Sunday to promote and demonstrate wheelchair tennis. more...

Early exit for Terry Jenkins

TERRY Jenkins crashed out in the second round of the Blue Square UK Open south west regional final last weekend after losing 5-4 to Steve Maish at the Crab Apple pub in Clevedon. more...

White keen to stay champion

THE 2007 Malvern Table Tennis League championships will be held next Sunday (February 25), at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. more...

Meat theft

THIEVES stole £3,500 of meat during a raid at the Houndsfield Industrial Estate in Hollywood. more...

Appeal fundraiser

A CHALLENGE has been launched to raise more than �100,000 towards a charity's ambitious �1.9 million building appeal. more...

Half term fun with food

YOUNGSTERS were given some food for thought during half term fun at Forge Mill Museum. more...

Keys stolen through letterbox

THIEVES took a car from the drive of a property in Lodge Park after stealing house keys through a letterbox. more...

Roundup

Cricket: League honour KVCC stalwart

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria Cricket Club stalwart Tony Burkes has been made a Vice President of the Birmingham and District Premier Cricket League after clocking up more than half a century in the sport. more...

Cricket: League honour KVCC stalwart

Judo: Samurai storm to medals success

A STORMING performance from the Samurai boys earned them five gold medals at their Minimon Championships. more...

Schools News

Second chance to catch Joseph

DISAPPOINTED people who did not get a chance to see a Worcester school's musical production have a second chance to see the show. more...

DROITWICH: School to get a state-of-the-art science block

DROITWICH High School will benefit from a state-of-the-art science block and improved disabled access as part of a £1.3 million facelift. more...

Hooray! Happy school hailed by inspectors

A WORCESTER private school was commended by inspectors for achieving its aims and improving on its last inspection. more...

Nursery gets much-needed spring clean

YOUNGSTERS at a Pershore nursery and out-of-school club have been busy doing a spot of much-need re-decorating in their half-term holiday. more...

We’ll close if we can’t find help

A WORCESTER toddler group which has been described as a lifeline for parents will be forced to close unless someone can step in to save it, says the chairman. more...

Snow Scenes

Organic Snowman.

Sara Brotherston built this snowman on Saturday morning on the common behind Challenger Close, Malvern Link. The nose is an organic carrot (he wanted to be environmentally friendly!) and his eyes and mouth are pebbles from a beach in Devon! more...

Brewery Delivery.

Staff from Malvern Hills Brewery transport barrels of beer to the Brewers Arms in the snow after deliveries failed to get through. more...

Gritter at work.

A gritter clearing the road across Malvern Common, Poolbrook. Picture by Stuart Webb. more...

Skiing the Malverns!

James Sleigh 16, of Sandlin, King's School Worcester on his skis making the most of the snow at British Camp on Saturday. more...

Car Trouble.

Motorists clearing snow in Moorlands Road, Malvern. Picture by Phil Brown. more...

Fallen Branch.

Abbey Road was closed near the Abbey Hotel after a branch fell from a tree under the weight of the snow. Picture by Phil Brown. more...

Fallen Snowman.

A decapitated snowman in Abbey Road. Picture by Phil Brown. more...

Society

Kidderminster

KD8 (St John's) SCOUT GROUP - The annual spring fair is being held on Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 1pm. All welcome. more...

Theatre

Artistic director to leave

Sue Colverd, artistic director at The Everyman, in Cheltenham is stepping down from the job after eight years. more...

Drama in mix with music and comedy

THE Theatre at Chipping Norton has announced its latest line-up of shows with powerful drama and music mixed in with a touch of comedy. more...

Uncaging the best of Genesis

GENESIS fans will want to take advantage of an upcoming performance by a top tribute act next month at Huntingdon Hall. more...

Cast are key to a triumph

THE director of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, soon to be seen at the RSC, has revealed the trials and tribulations of getting the show on stage. more...

Sir David takes to the stage

Legendary broadcaster David Frost will be on stage in Cheltenham for one night only. more...

Roses goes one step beyond with line-up

THEATRE-goers have great shows to look forward to at The Roses theatre in Tewkesbury. more...

Roses goes one step beyond with line-up

THEATRE-goers have great shows to look forward to at The Roses theatre in Tewkesbury. more...

Nonentities stage tangled love story

THE stage performance of a tangled modern love story which was turned into a blockbuster film is coming to the Rose Theatre next week. more...

This Life - Special Reports

Why are we slipping up when snow falls?

IT only took a few inches of snow to paralyse parts of Worcestershire last week, making driving treacherous and gridlocking huge swathes of the county. more...

Why are we slipping up when snow falls?

IT only took a few inches of snow to paralyse parts of Worcestershire last week, making driving treacherous and gridlocking huge swathes of the county. more...

This Week...

Why we should eat healthy foods

We are always hearing so much by so many different people such as scientists, doctors, nutritionists and food experts about healthy eating and healthy diet that it can all get a bit confusing. With this in mind what I thought I would try and do is give you some straight forward information and facts that may help you look at food and ingredients in a different way and let you decide over the coming weeks and months if you need to change your own diet or eating patterns. more...

What'S Happening

The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust

Philippa Witton (Education and Information Officer) The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust Pump House Environment Centre Waterworks Road Barbourne Worcester WR1 3EZ Tel: 01905 734934 (General Enquiries) Tel: 01905 734980 (Education Officer) E-mail: education@dwt.org.uk website: www.dwt.org.uk The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to the enhancement and protection of Worcestershire's natural and built environments. more...