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Stories for 15 June 2007

Alan'S Recipe

Fresh Warm Strawberry Salad with Mint and Pepper syrup

Fresh, clear and healthy more...

Alcester

Don’t miss out on free school meals

FAMILIES across Warwickshire are being urged to make sure they aren't missing out on free school meals for their children. more...

Charity cash

GENEROUS Alcester residents have raised nearly £8,000 over the last year for Cancer Research UK. more...

It all adds up for students

A YOUNG mathematician studying in Alcester has proved himself to be one of the best in the country after competing in the Mathematical Olympiad. more...

Business

ENVIRONMENT: Go greener and you can save money

BUSINESS people in Worcestershire are not recognising the impact that environmental behaviour could have on the competitiveness of their businesses, according to a recently published report. more...

New menu means you can pop in for lunch

MALVERN'S Cottage In The Wood hotel has launched a new restaurant. more...

Cinema

One unlikely friendship

WHITE Afrikaner James Gregory regarded black people as sub-human but having grown up on a farm in the Transkei, he learned to speak Xhosa at an early age. more...

Clubs & Societies

THE club donated £25 for a floral arrangement made in its traditional yellow and blue colours by Meryl Peach for its entry to the St Nicholas Church floral display, held on the Bank Holiday weekend and well attended. more...

Alcester U3A

THE U3A movement will be 25 years old in July and Alcester U3A will celebrate this milestone with an afternoon of entertainment provided by their members followed by strawberries and a celebratory cake. more...

Everywomans Circle

AT the beginning of the meeting on May 10, the sad news of the death of Bernice Grey was announced. Bernice has been a loyal member of the circle since its formation and was a tireless worker in her church, she will be sadly missed. more...

Hollywood WI

MEMBERS at the June meeting were entertained by Sheila Kelly with a demonstration of easy sweets and starters. These were later enthusiastically tasted by the members and declared delicious. more...

Inner Wheel Club of Redditch

THE club held its AGM recently at the Quality Hotel, Redditch. more...

Merry Wives of Alcester

ON May 5 at the Methodist Hall, Alcester, Alan Godfrey, spoke about the history of the postal service with many references to the history locally - although he has no connection with the Post Office service himself. more...

Probus Club of Alcester

THE 236th meeting took place on May 23 at the Holly Bush Hotel, Alcester. more...

Wythall Gardening Club

WE welcomed Howard Drury to our meeting once again. more...

Wythall Gardening Club

WE welcomed Howard Drury to our meeting once again. more...

Food Facts

Strawberries

Its that time of year where we should be diving in to seasonal fresh local fruits , have you ever been to visit a pick your own farm ?,There are loads around the area. more...

Strawberries

Its that time of year where we should be diving in to seasonal fresh local fruits , have you ever been to visit a pick your own farm ?,There are loads around the area. more...

In Brief

Best-kept contest

GREEN-fingered residents from Wythall are being asked to enter the parish council's Best Kept Frontage Competition. more...

Best-kept contest

GREEN-fingered residents from Wythall are being asked to enter the parish council's Best Kept Frontage Competition. more...

Best-kept contest

GREEN-fingered residents from Wythall are being asked to enter the parish council's Best Kept Frontage Competition. more...

Summer courses

LEARNDIRECT courses at Redditch YMCA have been so successful that they will be running throughout the summer. more...

Kidder News Latest

Stourport past in spotlight

RESIDENTS keen to dig a little deeper into Stourport's history are being invited to a presentation and exhibition. more...

Young evacuees travel back in time

YOUNGSTERS from Bayton CE Primary School stepped back in time to experience life as an evacuee during the Second World War. more...

Spiritual healing session

SPIRITUAL healers will be offering their services at Wribbenhall Community Centre on Monday, June 25. more...

Firefighters check flood-hit homes

FIREFIGHTERS carried out safety checks at several homes affected by flooding following the bad weather yesterday. more...

Firefighters check flood-hit homes

FIREFIGHTERS carried out safety checks at several homes affected by flooding following the bad weather yesterday. more...

Unusual visitor makes railway history

A VISITOR boasting a million miles of history called at a country estate to celebrate an unusual connection. more...

"Stranger danger" warning

PARENTS are being urged to speak to their children about "stranger danger" after a string of suspicious incidents in Cookley. more...

Free business workshops for women

WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) is continuing its free programme of workshops, training, support and information to help women set up their own business with their Day 1' Workshop at the Vale Golf and Country Club, Pershore. more...

Disruptions as bad weather strikes

RESIDENTS were "lucky" to avoid more serious bad weather disruptions according to firefighters. more...

Disruptions as bad weather strikes

RESIDENTS were "lucky" to avoid more serious bad weather disruptions according to firefighters. more...

Disruptions as bad weather strikes

RESIDENTS were "lucky" to avoid more serious bad weather disruptions according to firefighters. more...

Missing shotgun appeal

POLICE are appealing for anyone who finds a shotgun which was lost in a Wyre Forest field to hand it in. more...

Sarah's swimming challenge

A SUPERMARKET worker is set to make a splash this Fathers Day when she takes to the water to raise funds for charity. more...

Kidderminster jobs at risk

ALMOST 250 jobs at a Kidderminster firm could be lost after bosses confirmed they are considering transferring production to Eastern Europe. more...

Kidderminster jobs blow

ALMOST 250 jobs at a Kidderminster firm could be lost after bosses confirmed they are considering transferring production to Eastern Europe. more...

Hospital smoking ban in the pipeline

KIDDERMINSTER Hospital could become a smoke-free zone if health bosses decide to introduce a blanket ban on lighting up. more...

Hospital smoking ban in the pipeline

KIDDERMINSTER Hospital could become a smoke-free zone if health bosses decide to introduce a blanket ban on lighting up. more...

Latest

Supermarket re-opens after roof collapses

A WORCESTER supermarket has reopened after torrential rain caused its ceiling to collapse. more...

Road safety scheme launched at Three Counties

AN ambitious road safety scheme was launched at the Three Counties Show today. more...

Paramedics inundated with flood-related calls

THE ambulance service has been inundated with calls to flood related incidents this morning. more...

Three Counties: country landowners voice election fears

EVEN if the Conservatives are returned to power at the next general election, it may not necessarily be good news for the countryside. more...

Three Counties: Farmers wrapped in up in red tape

FARMERS are so wrapped up in red tape these days, they have no time to sit on decision-making bodies that affect their livlihood, an industry leader warned at the Three Counties Show. more...

Man airlifted to hospital

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital with serious leg injuries following an accident with a loader. more...

Three Counties: Climate change on the agenda

VISITORS to the Three Counties Show are being given the chance to change the world. more...

Three Counties: Drug smuggling sheep on show

NOT all the sheep at the Three Counties Show are running around on four legs and making a noise. more...

More than 200 jobs could go at manufacturing plant.

ALMOST 250 jobs could go at a Kidderminster firm under plans to transfer manufacturing to Poland. more...

More than 200 jobs under threat at manufacturing plant.

ALMOST 250 jobs could go at a Kidderminster firm under plans to transfer manufacturing to Poland. more...

Three Counties: Dog's success story

SNOOZING in the sun at the Three Counties Show, life a year ago must seem only a bad dream for Mya the white Saluki. more...

Appeal over Battenhall homes rejected

CELEBRATIONS are in store after an appeal to demolish and alter homes in the Battenhall conservation area was rejected by the Government. more...

Pensioner's telly anger at hospital

A WORCESTER pensioner claims he has been "ripped off" after Worcestershire Royal Hospital told him he could not have a refund on a card to watch the TV. more...

Giant bunny Amy is star of Asda

A BIG bunny from Worcestershire is being used to promote healthy eating at a giant supermarket. more...

Charles and Camilla in lucky lightning escape

PRINCE Charles and his wife Camilla had a lucky escape when lightning struck only yards from where they were presenting awards at the Three Counties Show. more...

Weather Causes Chaos in Worcester

TORRENTIAL rain and storms caused chaos across Worcestershire, forcing a supermarket to close and causing disruption to trains. more...

Weather causes chaos in Worcester

TORRENTIAL rain and storms caused chaos across Worcestershire, forcing a supermarket to close and causing disruption to trains. more...

Weater causes chaos across Worcestershire

TORRENTIAL rain and storms caused chaos across Worcestershire, forcing a supermarket to close and causing disruption to trains. more...

Torrential rain causes chaos

TORRENTIAL rain and storms caused chaos across Worcestershire, forcing a supermarket to close and causing disruption to trains. more...

Beware of dodgy cleaners

EVESHAM police are investigating the theft of 24 Dyson cleaners, valued at £7,200, were stolen from a lorry parked just outside the town. more...

Budding stars of the big screen

A GROUP of budding Hollywood stars from a Pershore school are looking forward to seeing themselves on the big-screen at a film premiere next week. more...

Leisure General

Sabrina awarded dance scholarship

A TALENTED Malvern girl is hoping to become the next Connie Fisher after being awarded a scholarship to the same dance school as the Sound of Music star. more...

Work shown in London

A MALVERN artist and teacher is showing one of his works at the Royal Academy's summer show, which opened this week in London. more...

Nature's power inspires work

PIECES inspired by a powerful earthquake will be on show as a popular Bransford-based sculptor opens her studio to the public. more...

Nature's power inspires work

PIECES inspired by a powerful earthquake will be on show as a popular Bransford-based sculptor opens her studio to the public. more...

Nature's power inspires work

PIECES inspired by a powerful earthquake will be on show as a popular Bransford-based sculptor opens her studio to the public. more...

Musical art

THE Music of Elgar on Canvas is the title of the current exhibition at Malvern Hills Gallery. Local artist Peter Wale displays his work at the Worcester Road venue, until Saturday, July 7. Gallery opening times are Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. more...

Perfect chance to get dancing

GET out your dancing shoes and have a go at the Milonga, the forerunner of the Argentine Tango, or the Foxtrot at classes at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top. more...

Letters

I backed the bid – but wish I hadn’t bothered

SIR - When the Olympic games was first being planned and our bid went in we were all asked to back the bid' get involved and support us' - these will be your games,' we were told. more...

Our success is due to belief in pupils

SIR - I refer to the letter Rich pupils are behind faith schools' success' (June 6). more...

Thanks for helping us raise £20,000

SIR - I would like to say a huge thank you to you and your kind-hearted readers for supporting the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) Hearts First Bike Ride, which took place in Worcester on Sunday, June 3. more...

Honesty was greatly appreciated by me

SIR - May I please take this opportunity to thank the unknown honest gentleman who returned our property to Tesco in St Peter's, Worcester, on Wednesday lunchtime last week. He unfortunately did not leave his name at customer services. more...

Discipline might not come in service

SIR - I am not at all sure that re-introduction of National Service would prove the panacea Stanley Parr recommends (Letters, June 5). more...

Nowhere else for us to play

I HAVE just read in the Ledbury Reporter that the youth centre is going to be demolished. I was aware that there was talk of the library being put on this site but was totally unaware that a decision had already been made to demolish the centre. more...

Finding out in the paper

THANK you for the information you have reported about allotments in Ledbury. We are grateful, for it allows the association to know what is happening. Would it not be better for Ledbury Town Council to communicate and consult with us directly, rather than by leaks, rumour and innuendo? more...

We have been sold a pup by politicians

HOW sad to read the letter of your correspondent N Price of Malvern Link Yobs in Schools' (Your Letters, June 8). more...

We are owed an apology for expensive cameras which don't work

I WAS disappointed to hear once again about the anti-social vandalism in Priory Park in last week's Malvern Gazette, spoiling the excellent work of the MHDC team and the beautiful community heart of Malvern. more...

Does sign mean nothing?

AS a parent of baby twins, could I appeal to drivers not to misuse the parent and toddler parking facilities at Malvern's supermarkets? more...

Out of sight

I entirely support the views of Ann Somers (Your Letters, June 1) concerning the disappearance of the notice board in the refurbished library. I have made this known to the library earlier this year and I urge all users to let the library know what they think. The old notice board was a wonderful source of information which is now out of site and out of mind. more...

Come and talk to us

I HAVE lived here all my life and have a business in the town centre. I'm 29 and feel my district council does not accurately reflect the views, hopes or fears of my generation. more...

Fringe so good

Can I say thank you to all those involved in the Malvern Fringe events. We found something of interest for everybody this year, from physics lectures to bicycle races and donkey rides! more...

Wonderful time

Hanley Swan Pre-School Playgroup would like to thank all the crew at Upton Fire Station for sparing their time last Wednesday morning to show us their fire station. This was part of the "People who help us" topic for this term and 18 children had a wonderful time pretending to be Firefighters. They thoroughly enjoyed squirting water and being shown all the equipment on and inside the fire engine. more...

Not reassured

IN response to Coun Chris Cheeseman (Your Letters, June 8), we are happy for those and "their real world thinking" who do not feel vulnerable or insecure about the location of a non-secure Mental Health Unit for 17 men within the village of Malvern Wells opening in September 2007. However, we would like to reply on behalf of those at the meeting who do not share Mr Cheeseman's point of view. more...

Given a chance

I WAS glad to read Chris Cheeseman's even-handed comment (Your Letters, June 8) on the development of Sherborne Tower for re-hab mental patients. more...

That explains it

I would like to thank Eirikur M. Petursson (Your Letters, June 1) for the information regarding the planning of mobile phone mast sites. more...

What about our play area?

SO Dukes Meadow playing fields are going to get a £50,000 revamp. All new play equipment, an exciting place for the young of the area. Well, this isn't the first time this area has benefited from Malvern Town Council. more...

Lifestyle

Yellow fever

With the weather heating up, yellow is the hottest shade to be seen in this season. From canary brights to mute mustard shades, it's time to take a rain check on dull colours and give your summer some zing more...

Yellow fever

Memory

100 years ago - June 22, 1907

ON Tuesday, dealers from all parts of the country visited the Hopwood Stud, near Alvechurch, where Henry Masley and Sons conducted an unreserved sale of pedigree hackneys and burness horses belonging to Mr Woodrow Wilson, of Batchley, and Mr Alfred Benson, from Surrey. more...

50 years ago - June 20, 1957

SINCE certain "Teddy boys" have been banned from the New Palace dance hall and cafe in the town it has been "very peaceful", a member of the staff said this week. more...

25 years ago - June 18, 1982

ONE of the oldest residents' associations in Redditch - in Arrow East Ward - will live or die as a result of a meeting called for next Monday. more...

Memory Lane

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago Whilst playing with his schoolmates on Tuesday, close to the railings at the top of Trinity Bank, Sidney Brewer, the nine-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Brewer, Lygon Arms, met with a mishap. He fell under the railings into the slope below, a distance of several feet, and dislocated his elbow. He was conveyed to the hospital and was attended by Dr Joshua. He still remains there and we are pleased to learn he is progressing satisfactorily. Malvern Gazette, June 14, 1907. more...

Plenty of entertainment for Bank Holiday

IT was a quieter than usual Bank Holiday for Malvern, the Gazette reported 50 years ago this week. more...

Venerable citizen recalls village life

AN exploration of Malvern's past was given by the Gazette 100 years ago, which carried an interview with one of the town's oldest inhabitants, Mr J Severn Burrow. more...

Music

Three-sy does it for Knight and his band

DETERMINATION goes a long way in the music business.Fortunately, well-known Worcester singer-songwriter Jamie Knight has got bags of it. And talent to boot. more...

Friday, June 22, Huntingdon Hall - Stackridge

THE only band that can boast both opening and closing the first ever Glastonbury festival are on their way to Worcester. more...

Blackout boys ready to grab spot in top contest

MELODIC rock band Blackout are flying the flag for Worcestershire. more...

Spotlight

PETE Adams profiles the stars of the Worcestershire music scene. This week: PLOT AGAINST PARIS WHO: John Layton (bass/vocals), Chris Minton (guitar), Jim Arnold (drums). more...

Spotlight - Jully 15, Our City's Not Dead, Marr's Bar, Worcester

PETE Adams profiles the stars of the Worcestershire music scene. This week: PLOT AGAINST PARIS WHO: John Layton (bass/vocals), Chris Minton (guitar), Jim Arnold (drums). more...

Spotlight - July 15, Our City's Not Dead, Marr's Bar, Worcester

PETE Adams profiles the stars of the Worcestershire music scene. This week: PLOT AGAINST PARIS WHO: John Layton (bass/vocals), Chris Minton (guitar), Jim Arnold (drums). more...

Teal parades new material

CLARE Teal wowed the crowds in Worcester last weekend. more...

Top Ten - 15 June 2007

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Select a song for forthcoming concert

RESIDENTS with an ear for good music could have a song of their choice performed for a concert in aid of a Wyre Forest church. more...

Acoustic folk night helps cause

TOE-tapping folk music will fill Malvern's Coach House Theatre at a charity concert. more...

Going on safari

A classical music extravaganza takes place at the West Midlands Safari Park. more...

A fitting tribute to Elgar

MUSIC lovers will have a rare chance to see letters written by Sir Edward Elgar and to hear a piano he once played. more...

A journey back to the 1970s

SOUNDS of the 1970s will fill Cheltenham Town Hall tomorrow night (Saturday, June 16). more...

Elgar piece in spotlight

ELGAR enthusiasts can enjoy his Sea Pictures sung by mezzo-soprano Alexandra Sherman at a recital at Witley Church on Saturday, July 21, at 7pm. more...

Sixth album the best by far, says John fans

MALVERN-based musician Clive John is launching his sixth solo album Time next week with a special evening at one of Worcester's leading music venues. more...

Jazz at Farmers Arms

LOCAL musician Andy Masefield will be playing jazz at the Farmers Arms, Wellington Heath, on Wednesday (June 21). Admission is free and the music starts at 8.30pm. more...

Stones tribute rolls in

ROLLING Stones tribute act the Counterfeit Stones will rock the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Monday, June 25 at 8pm. Tickets cost from £11 to £19. more...

Reggae music

THE youth centre in Albert Road North, Malvern is the venue for a reggae night tonight (Friday), featuring Caleb Clarke and friends, including Ray Stroud (guitar) and Vo Fletcher (bass), Along with Caleb and his friends will be Memphis, a six-piece reggae band from Birmingham, described as "a band destined to take this musical genre to new heights if given the opportunity". more...

Elgar is in the spotlight

WORCESTER Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the 150th anniversary of Edward Elgar's birth tomorrow (Saturday). more...

News

England leave out Sanderson

WORCESTER captain Pat Sanderson has been left out of England's preliminary training squad for the World Cup. more...

City hoping to cash in on pre-season

ANDY Preece is hoping Wor-cester City's pre-season friendlies can attract bumper gates to St George's Lane. more...

Bookmakers not convinced by the Sixways optimism

THE arrival of Mike Rud-dock as director of rugby and a host of new signings may have brought the feel-good factor to Sixways but bookies still believe Worcester will struggle to avoid relegation from the Guinness Premiership next season. more...

Worcs players in call-up for Lions

WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Vikram Solanki has been picked to captain the England A' team in the one-day game against the touring West Indian side at New Road on Thursday. more...

Opinion

It can only get better for our city

THERE are certain periods in the history of a city such as ours when events seem to be trying to tell us something... a kind of significant positioning of the planets, if you like. Such a situation could well exist at the moment. more...

Opinion

THE decision to close Colwall Post Office has obviously been a difficult one. more...

Reader'S Pictures

REFLECTIVE GLORY

Reader Andy Brown took this picture of Hereford Cathedral reflected in the river under the bridge. . more...

Recipes

Lamb and Vegetable Brochettes with min Gremolata

There's nothing quite like eating out of doors - it can be spontaneous, creative, casual and fun all at the same time. more...

Lamb and Vegetable Brochettes with min Gremolata

There's nothing quite like eating out of doors - it can be spontaneous, creative, casual and fun all at the same time. more...

Lamb and Vegetable Brochettes with min Gremolata

There's nothing quite like eating out of doors - it can be spontaneous, creative, casual and fun all at the same time. more...

Restaurant Reviews

Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern

WHAT could be more relaxing than an evening meal at Malvern Theatres restaurant before enjoying a top show? more...

Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern

WHAT could be more relaxing than an evening meal at Malvern Theatres restaurant before enjoying a top show? more...

Reviews

The Last Confession - Review: Malvern Theatres

THE Last Confession is a disconcerting play in many ways. more...

CD - Real Girl - Mutya Buena

MUTYA Buena was the talented member of the Sugababes and her first solo album has been met with great anticipation The question is, was it worth the wait? Well, yes and no. The album is very similar to the kind of thing the Sugababes would produce, as you would imagine, and I think Mutya has played it safe by sticking to what she knows. more...

CD - Eat Me Drink Me - Marilyn Manson

THIS is Marilyn Manson's sixth studio album and the long-awaited follow-up to 2005's The Golden Age Of Grotesque. more...

CD - Good Girl Gone Bad - Rihanna

WRITING a review for Rihanna's latest album is going to be a very difficult process for me. more...

CD - Puzzle - Biffy Clyro

PUZZLE is the fourth album and major label debut from hairy Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro. more...

DVD - Hot Fuzz (15)

POLICE Constable Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is one of the Metropolitan Police's shining lights. He is so good at his job, he makes the rest of the force seem sluggish. more...

Round-Up

Michael close to winning top title

TALENTED Michael Siket came within one point of winning the English National Under 11s Championships. more...

Tavern feel harshly treated

BANISHED Worcester and District Football League Divi-sion Three champions The Tavern claim their exclusion from the competition is unfair. more...

WORCESTER: Holiday club faces axe over poor membership

A HOLIDAY club for children in Worcester is in danger of closing because of falling membership. more...

Man free after using cheque to buy pizza

A 21-YEAR-OLD Droitwich man who used a stolen cheque to buy pizza has been sentenced to 12 months in prison but has walked free. more...

THE BAN: It’s smoke-free joy at two county pubs

TWO pubs in Worcestershire have revealed how going smoke-free ahead of the ban has boosted business. more...

Check out support for people with disabilities

WORCESTERSHIRE people will have the opportunity to discover what support is available to people with a learning disability during three events next week. more...

Trio shouted racial abuse and threats

THREE Malvern men chased a man, shouting racial abuse, as he made his way home, a court was told. more...

WORCESTER: Coffee shop given permission to trade

A COFFEE shop has been given permission to legally trade in the Worcester, despite dismay from inside the Guildhall. more...

Here’s some help for a career with kids

MORE than 300 people were given advice and information on careers with children, young people and their families at a huge fair in Worcester. more...

Here’s some help for a career with kids

MORE than 300 people were given advice and information on careers with children, young people and their families at a huge fair in Worcester. more...

We are doing all we can for dad in Dubai

THE Worcester dad trapped in Dubai after a friend crashed his car has spoken to British Embassy staff about securing his release. more...

Let’s find out how we can tame killer road, says MP

A ROAD that has claimed a number of lives in recent years should be urgently investigated, says a local MP. more...

Lavatories to reopen in time for festival

PEOPLE in a Worcest-ershire town have been told that their public lavatories are set to reopen. more...

Residents are warned about the cold callers

PEOPLE are being warned to be aware of tradesman calling at their door unannounced. more...

Man butted another dad after their

A WORCESTER father headbutted another man after their two daughters were involved in a fight, a court heard. more...

Man butted another dad after their girls fought

A WORCESTER father headbutted another man after their two daughters were involved in a fight, a court heard. more...

Loner who blew up flat ‘has voices

A LONER who put the lives of Worcester people in grave danger by causing a huge explosion is reported to be having odd thoughts and also hearing voices in his head. more...

Man faces a charge of race abuse

A man has appeared in court charged with a racially aggravated public order offence and criminal damage after an alleged incident outside a nightclub. more...

Eat your weeds!

People can find out how to identify edible weeds at a workshop taking place in Worcester this Sunday. more...

Drunken brawl like a Wild West scene

TWO men started to fight after getting into a drunken argument in a pub, Worcester magistrates heard. more...

Eight more days paid holiday for employees

MANY workers in Worces-tershire are celebrating news that are to get eight extra days a year paid holidays. more...

Mum kicked unconscious in Malvern beer garden

TWO men and a woman from Malvern who attacked a couple in front of their five-year-old son have been sentenced at crown court. more...

Artist backs Al Gore’s message

ACCORDING to artist Malcolm Victory, Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth should be made compulsory viewing. more...

Artist backs Al Gore’s message

ACCORDING to artist Malcolm Victory, Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth should be made compulsory viewing. more...

What do you think of 62,000 new homes?

THE people of Worcestershire are being urged to have an input about major housing plans that will change the county. more...

Animal lovers in for a double treat

Animal lovers are in for a double treat this weekend. more...

WORCESTER: Your children will be bowled over by Army cricket coaching fun

MORE than 1,200 children from across the West Midlands will descend on Worcester to take part in two-day cricket coaching sessions. more...

Mk One staff team up with celebrities to beat bullying

STAFF at a Worcester clothes store are joining forces with celebrities in a massive anti-bullying campaign. more...

Stab victim failed to do work in the community

A DROITWICH woman failed to carry out her community work because she had been stabbed four times in the head. more...

Politicians make way as art takes over at Guildhall

MUSIC, dance, drama and art will fill Worcester's Guildhall next weekend. more...

Blackmailed newsagents manager took

THE manager of a newsagents in Stourport-on-Severn stole £5,500 from his employer because he was being blackmailed, a court heard. more...

Student falsely claimed child benefits

A MATURE student claimed more than £3,300 in child care benefits to pay his way through his college course. more...

Revamp of county cricket ground to go ahead

A £10 million redevelopment of Worcestershire County Cricket ground - including a hotel and a new members' pavilion - has leapt the final planning hurdle and is set to go ahead. more...

Revamp of county cricket ground to go ahead

A £10 million redevelopment of Worcestershire County Cricket ground - including a hotel and a new members' pavilion - has leapt the final planning hurdle and is set to go ahead. more...

First we played outdoors, next we are off to enjoy a bacon sandwich

BACON sandwiches are going to be served at a Worcestershire children's centre to help celebrate Father's Day. more...

Lucky couple win patio set

THIS happy couple can make the most of the summer sun after winning patio furniture in a Worcester News competition. more...

First we played outdoors, next we are off to enjoy a bacon sandwich

BACON sandwiches are going to be served at a Worcestershire children's centre to help celebrate Father's Day. more...

Health check for the city centre shoppers

Worcester shoppers can find out how to protect themselves against common health complaints as CrownGate shopping centre plays host to Age Concern as part of National Men's Health Awareness Week. more...

Cleaners stolen

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of vacuum cleaners have been stolen from a lorry. more...

WORCESTERSHIRE: Biker who died at TT was the nicest guy I’ve ever met

THE neighbour of a motorbike enthusiast who died after being involved in an accident while watching a race has said "he was the loveliest guy I ever met." more...

Cocktail of tablets and drink killed ex-teacher

A RETIRED engineering teacher died more than two weeks after he went out on a heavy drinking session and swallowed six packets of paracetamol in a "moment of madness", an inquest heard. more...

WORCESTER: Knits net money for over 50s

AN annual knitting project has netted nearly £900 for a Worcester-based charity. more...

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Medal haul for county stars

FLEET-footed Charlotte Birch from Droitwich Spa High School put in an impressive performance at the npower regional athletics competition for disabled athletes at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium. more...

Michael close to winning top title

TALENTED Michael Siket came within one point of winning the English National Under 11s Championships. more...

Howarth praises brave Constable

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers assistant manager Neil How-arth has hailed striker James Constable for playing through the pain barrier. more...

Bulls’ budget must rise says Turner

HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner insists the club's bud-get needs to increase if they are to become a serious force in League Two. more...

Rain Causes Chaos in Worcestershire

TORRENTIAL rain and storms caused chaos across Worcestershire, forcing a supermarket to close and causing disruption to trains. more...

Reining in the cowboys

A NEW online tool is being launched to help people counter cowboy traders. more...

Scoop the poop

A CAMPAIGN has been launched encouraging more dog owners to clear up after man's best friend. more...

Fake goods warning

ONLINE auction users in Bromsgrove are being warned of fake goods being offered for sale. more...

Reach for the skies

A DARING duo are taking to the skies to raise money for St Richard's Hospice. more...

CCTV

A MEETING could be called in Stoke Prior over the possibility of using CCTV at a village recreation area. more...

Tree appeal quashed

A BROMSGROVE man, who appealed against conviction by Redditch magistrates for felling protected trees, had his appeal quashed at Hereford Crown Court. more...

Go to the top of the class

A FINSTALL-based playgroup has come top of the class in a report by an education watchdog. more...

Live broadcast

A POPULAR mid-morning local radio show will be broadcast live from a shop in Bromsgrove next week. more...

Driving home the message

WINNERS from a poster competition, held by Belbroughton Primary encouraging children to walk to school, were chosen by Bromsgrove District Council chairman Janice Boswell. more...

Bacon butty

A BACON butty event is being held in the Spa to celebrate Father's Day. more...

Soap box challenge

A TEAM from the town is revving up for Worcester's first Soap Box Cart Challenge event this Sunday. There are now 11 teams taking part, including Droitwich Youth Club. Event co-ordinator Roger Blackburn said: "All the teams have been hard at work since the spring designing and building their carts. Now they are all gearing up to push the cart as fast as they can around a 500m course on the footpaths around County Hall all timed to the second! It's set to be a great day." The free event takes place between 12noon and 4pm at the County Hall Campus in Spetchley, Worcester. more...

Gardens wanted

SPA Rotarians are appealing for people to come forward and display their gardens for charity. more...

Andy’s marathon effort

MARATHON runner Andrew Neale can take a well earned rest after raising an amazing £6,350 for St Richard's Hospice. more...

German visitors

SPA rotarians entertained a host of visitors during a visit from overseas. Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Spa Saltway along with Redditch and Redditch Kingfisher rotary clubs were visited by Emden Rotary Club.Nineteen Germans came over as part of the twinning, which has been going on for 45 years.During their three-day stay the German visitors enjoyed a gala dinner and formal rotary evening at the Chateau Impney and visited Warwick Castle. more...

Reach for the skies

A DARING duo are taking to the skies to raise money for St Richard's Hospice. more...

Reach for the skies

A DARING duo are taking to the skies to raise money for St Richard's Hospice. more...

Sevens tournament at High School

EVESHAM United FC is staging an Under-10s seven-a-side tournament on Saturday, August 25 at Evesham High School. more...

Bredon girls looking to recruit

BREDON Colts Girls are already preparing for next season. more...

Treble haul of bronze medals

TWO members of the Evesham School of Tae Kwondo claimed third place finishes at the TAGB Welsh National Championships in Cardiff. more...

Church cafe

The SONshine Cafe is opening in a Malvern Link church next week. The cafe', run by the Malvern Link United Reformed Church, opens on Sunday, June 24, and people are invited to go along and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, refreshments and chat along with activities for children and music. The cafe will be open from 10.15am until 11.30am. more...

Award nomination

THE Court Road Spout has been nominated to receive the Friends of Malvern Springs and Wells' prestigious St Werstan Award. more...

Winner collects a trove of treasure

THIS lucky winner walked away with £300 worth of treasure' after entering a competition organised by Belle Vue Terrace traders. more...

Fill a book bag

A BOOK sale takes place at Malvern Library, on Saturday, June 30. Visitors can fill a carrier bag for £2 at the event, which runs from 9am to 5.30pm in the library's Malvern Room more...

Playing their part

Leigh and Bransford Primary School are playing a major role in making it more eco-friendly. more...

Fair's star is a real villan!

A DALEK, the terrifying enemy of Dr Who, was one of the special features at Northleigh CE Primary School's fair. more...

It all adds up!

MALVERN firm Kendall Wadley has been appointed by Colwall Park Hotel as its new accountants, winning the contract over a big national company. more...

Better access to village hall

THE Malvern Hills Conservators has given permission to tarmacadam over a stone accessway to Poolbrook Village Hall. more...

Firm nominated for major awards

THREE Malvern firms have been shortlisted for prestigious awards. more...

Explore gardens

EXPLORE some of Alfrick's most beautiful gardens on Sunday, June 24. Combined admission to 10 gardens, between 11am-6pm, is just £5 (children free). Ploughman's lunches and afternoon teas will be served at Alfrick Village Hall. Proceeds will go to the hall refurbishment fund and tickets are available at the hall. more...

Calls over disturbances

POLICE were called out several times to disturbances around Malvern Link last Friday evening (June 8). more...

Open gardens aid organ fund

GLORIOUS sunshine ensured that gardens in West Malvern that were opened to the public last Sunday looked their very best. more...

Hundreds walk in hills festival

THIS year's Malvern Hills Walking Festival has been labelled a "wonderful success," with hundreds of walkers from all over the country taking part. more...

Challenging trek finishes at pub

WALKERS tackled a challenging 31-mile trek across the Worcestershire countryside to raise more than £30,000 for St Richard's Hospice. more...

Visits inspire grazing

INSPIRATION for running grazing projects on the Malvern Hills will be drawn from the National Trust. more...

Local produce on sale

LOCAL produce will be on sale at Welland Village Hall, during a monthly farmers market, on Sunday (June 17). more...

Back pain initiative

A MALVERN therapist is taking part in a national project to gauge the effects of complementary therapy on back pain. more...

Show tribute to pupil's life

STUDENTS, staff and parents at The Chase school will take to the stage during a variety show in memory of year-ten pupil Tammatari Tammy' Holmes. more...

Hobbits take over school

CHILDREN at The Grove Junior School proved learning really is an adventure as they took part in a Lord of the Rings day. more...

Brewing up in aid of charity

FUNERAL directors Co-operative Funeralcare is inviting people to join staff for coffee as part of a national fundraising drive. more...

Village wins place in final

BEAUTIFUL scenery and a friendly community are reasons why Hanley Swan is among the finalists of a national villages competition, according to residents. more...

Anniversary reunion after 20 years

AN Alfrick couple are celebrating their Golden Wedding anniversary today (Friday) by meeting up with family and friends, including their bridesmaids, who they haven't seen in 20 years. more...

Staff reunion

TWO former employees of a Malvern porcelain studio are inviting former colleagues to join them for a reunion drink. more...

Fully fledged

A ROYAL Navy recruit from Malvern has just completed his transformation from a civilian into a sailor during an eight-week intensive training course at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall. more...

Pubs warned over security

PUB landlords have been warned to ensure that their living quarters are secure after money was taken in a burglary. more...

Tributes paid to popular teacher

TRIBUTES have ben pouring in for popular teacher and Malvern Hills Conservator Richard Witcomb, who died earlier this month aged 60. more...

Extra time to enter triple run event

ORGANISERS of the Acorns Great Malvern Triple Run have extended deadlines for race entries. more...

Teacher happy to become student

MONTHS of hard work have paid off for a Malvern teacher who has successfully completed an Open University degree. more...

Money for op

A SERIOUSLY-ill Malvern man has won his battle to secure a potentially life-saving operation. more...

New proposal still opposed

RESIDENTS in Malvern's conservation area are opposing plans to build eight houses on the site of Priory Corner, at the top of Woodshears Road. more...

Changes to shop unit

A FASHION chain planning to open in the town centre has applied for permission to alter the front of the shop unit. more...

Court hears of fracas

A FATHER and son from Malvern smashed a man's car and kitchen windows with a golf club and a brick. more...

Competition winners

A4 Windows & Conservatories: Jenny Ross, Malvern; Air Hairdressing: Harry Bradbear, Malvern; Appliance Solutions: Paul Dallimore, Kempsey; Arthur Evans: J Killam, Malvern; Attiva: Sally Stimson, Malvern; Beau Thai Restaurant: Mr R J Harpur, Storridge; Bennetts of Malvern: Tony Kelly, Malvern; Birtsmorton Court: Mrs Ralph, Malvern; Camnic Motors: M E Taylor, Malvern; Clover: R A Bloomfield, Malvern; Colemans: Alan Torbet, Malvern; Computers in Town: Mr J B Allsopp, Powick; Crystal Carpets & Furniture: Mrs Ann Thompson of Ledbury; The Dog at Baughton: Margaret Collins, Malvern Wells; Dolland & Aitchison: Mrs B Morgan, Upton-upon-Severn; Escape: Steve and Ursula Ashworth, Coddington; European Car Services: Karen Waller, Upper Colwall; Foley Arms: Jayne Weale, Malvern Wells; Francis of Malvern: Susan Jaroszweski, Malvern; Gas Appliance Showroom & Fireplace Centre: Mrs A Grimes, Ledbury; Grange Farm Nursery: Mr J Lock, Leigh Sinton; Great Malvern Hotel: Miss Rita Lee, Malvern; Hazelfield Garden World: Mrs Conaboy, Newland; Just So: Janet Rausch, Malvern; The Knitting Parlour: Mrs B Holliday, Malvern; La Maison de Malvern: A Rainbow, Malvern; Ledbury Kitchens & Bathrooms: Mrs Barbara Tandy, Malvern; Leigh Sinton Garden Centre: L Montandon, Malvern; Malvern Theatres: Sally Taylor, Malvern; Mews Barber Shop: Mr G A Lewis, Colwall; M Leach Jewellers: Mrs B Collings, Malvern; New Four Seasons: Mrs Patsy Mitchell, Defford; Parrys of Malvern: Mrs M Jeynes, Malvern; Parsons Dental Care: J Adams, Malvern; Pepper & Oz: Debbie Fenwick, Malvern; Pizza Fiesta: David Head, Malvern; Premier Pizza: Mrs M Bray, Malvern; Railway Inn: Mrs Karen Scobbie, Malvern Wells; Robin Elt Shoes: Joy Rycroft, Malvern; Rodways Hardware: Sue Southwick, Callow End; RSM Ltd: Lisa Downes, Malvern; Spice Cottage: Mr J Oates, Malvern Link; Swan Hotel: Mrs Ann Henderson, Malvern Wells; Teleradio: Rose Baker, Malvern; Three Counties Services: Mrs S M Caffull, Malvern; Tinsmiths: S J Kennedy, Colwall; TLC: Mrs T Cooper, Malvern; Top Banana: Mrs L McCrae, Ledbury; White Lion Hotel: B Williams, Bosbury; WR15: Mrs P Dinezos Golightly, Malvern. more...

Pregnant pause for mum's visit to gym

AN expectant mum could see the funny side after winning a free gym membership in a competition run by the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter. more...

Racist chanting outside man's home

THREE Malvern men chased another male and shouted racial abuse at him as he made his way home, a court heard. more...

Awaiting decision

AN application for six new homes in Malvern Link goes before district council planners on Wednesday evening. more...

Retail park fire

A FIRE damaged the former Focus DIY building, due to be converted to a new Marks and Spencer. more...

Damages claim lodged by pupil

AN 11-year-old girl from Malvern has launched a unique High Court case Jade Fildes, of Five Oaks Close, is claiming her human rights were violated after she was denied a reasonable education for more than a year. more...

Council serves up humble pie over restaurant plan

THE owners of a Malvern restaurant did not need permission from the district council to remove an awning outside their premises, it has finally been decided. more...

Tented centre hits opposition

RESIDENTS and the parish council in Bransford are objecting to plans for a tented conference centre in the village. more...

Flock to join royals at anniversary show

TO celebrate the 50th anniversary event at its permanent home in Malvern, this weekend's Three Counties Show is harking back to 1958. more...

Passion and energy

A GROUP of residents from Elgar Avenue took a step closer to their dream of a community garden. more...

Order not enough on its own

A DRUNK was discovered slumped against a window with his trousers around his ankles. more...

Praise for action team

Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Richard Burt praised the work of Malvern and District Community Action after attending a lunch to celebrate its 35th anniversary, held at Holy Trinity Church. more...

Free disabled parking

MALVERN Hills Conservators' car parks could soon be free to disabled users. more...

Helping to fill the gap

STRUGGLING families have eight new Home-Start volunteers to support and befriend them thanks to the Gazette. more...

Car parts shop will close after 30 years

A BUSINESS which has been trading in Malvern Link for more than 30 years will close for the last time next month. more...

Working life was full of changes

A WELL-known Malvern business lost its longest-serving employee this week when Raymond Walker retired. more...

Selfish crime beggars belief

A SPATE of plant thefts has left schoolchildren heartbroken and provided a headache for local In Bloom organisers. more...

Selfish crime beggars belief

A SPATE of plant thefts has left schoolchildren heartbroken and provided a headache for local In Bloom organisers. more...

Royal visit delights at the Three Counties Show

WARM sunshine and warm smiles marked Charles and Camilla's visit to this year's Three Counties Show in Malvern. more...

Royal visit delights at the Three Counties Show

WARM sunshine and warm smiles marked Charles and Camilla's visit to this year's Three Counties Show in Malvern. more...

Royal visit delights at the Three Counties Show

WARM sunshine and warm smiles marked Charles and Camilla's visit to this year's Three Counties Show in Malvern. more...

Car boot sale court victory

A REDDITCH businessman who was taken to court accused of breaching planning regulations has claimed victory over Stratford District Council. more...

Council tax discount review

REDDITCH Council will be issuing forms to customers who receive the single person discount on their council tax. more...

Tasty treat to reward carers

A MEAL at an Astwood Bank restaurant recently took place to reward many of Redditch carers. more...

Chance to have a say on policing

REDDITCH residents are to have their say on how local policing is carried out in their communities. more...

New systems for rail users

NEW customer information systems have been installed at Alvechurch and Barnt Green train stations, operated by Central Trains, to give rail passengers "real time" information about train arrivals and departures. more...

Helpers sought for playscheme

REDDITCH YMCA in Church Hill is looking for volunteers to help with its holiday playscheme. more...

Patrols near ruins

POLICE patrols near the Abbey ruins took place after residents reported that injured animals had been found there. more...

Roundup

Top of the parishes

CHURCHILL/Blakedown are leading the way in the Wyre Forest Parish Games after six events. more...

Sisters among the medals

A PAIR of high-kicking sisters from Kidderminster have won medals in one of the biggest martial arts events in the country. more...

Sisters among the medals

A PAIR of high-kicking sisters from Kidderminster have won medals in one of the biggest martial arts events in the country. more...

MOTORSPORT: Rallying call for Hawthorn

A KIDDERMINSTER driver is hoping age is no barrier as he takes part as one of the youngest competitors in the Historic Rally Championship. more...

MOTORSPORT: Waiting game for Nathan

NATHAN Freke has been hired by one-seater race car manufacturer Van Dieman International to help develop its Formula Ford Car. more...

Schools News

We’ve had a Bolly-good time trying Indian food

AS Bollywood stars turned out for the latest Oscars-style festival, children at a Worcester school joined them and got in the Indian spirit. more...

When youngsters had a green day

A Worcester school enjoyed a day of activities to promote a green message. more...

Theatre

Midsummer Night's Dream, Commandery until Saturday, June 23.

As the sun goes down over the beautiful Commandery Gardens, families sit on blankets and couples settle down with glasses of wine. more...

Tuesday, June 26 to Sunday, July 1 - Le Grand Cirque, Malvern Theatre

BREATHTAKING, sumptuous, spellbinding, magical - the adulation goes on. more...

Monday, June 18 to Saturday, June 23 - Office Suite, Malvern Theatre

PATRICIA Routledge is starring in a sparkling Alan Bennett comedy in Malvern next week. more...

Wednesday, July 4 to Saturday, July 7 - Little Shop of Horrors, Norbury Theatre, Droitwich

IT'S mean, it's green, it comes from outer space and it's on the way to Worcestershire. more...

WIN: a pair of tickets to see The Producers

THE ultimate theatrical scam will unfold at Birmingham Hippodrome next month. more...

Potted Potter

COMIC story-telling duo Dan and Jeff attempt to recreate the hugely successful series of six Harry Potter books in 60 minutes, at Hereford's Courtyard Theatre. more...

Pub comedy

THE next show by Much Marcle Amateur Dramatic Society will be a public house comedy Free and Easy, based in Manchester in the 1960s. The show will run for three nights at the Much Marcle Memorial Hall, starting on Thursday, June 21, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Much Marcle Stores. more...

Picnic with the bard

SHAKESPEARE'S A Midsummer Night's Dream is being performed in the Commandery Gardens, Worcester. more...

Big Apple's mean streets

A GRITTY and poignant play brings the rough streets of 1950s New York City to the Swan Theatre, in Worcester. more...

Edge to comedy

DARK comedy The Gin Game is the next play at the Conquest Theatre, in Bromyard. more...

Open air Shakespeare

SHAKESPEARE'S Comedy of Errors will be performed in the open air at this year's Ludlow Festival. more...

Lining up to entertain with international cast

A mixture of breath-taking acrobatics, complex choreography and amazing feats of strength is set to wow audiences at Malvern Theatres. more...

Theatre Reviews

Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Hippodrome

BY their very nature, triple bills tend to be rather like the proverbial curate's egg - good in parts. more...

Three Counties Show

Clean cows and a human cannonball await royal couple

The cows have been been washed and the human cannon is in place as Malvern's Three Counties Show prepares for the arrival of Charles and Camilla today. more...

Charles & Camilla.

HRH The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall sample a glass from the Severn Cider company. more...

Meeting the locals.

Mike Selby, Chairman of Malvern Town Council meets HRH The Prince of Wales. more...

Touring the stalls.

HRH The Prince of Wales talks to Neil Wood from SJ Goodwin butchers of Malvern. more...

Enjoying a joke.

HRH The Prince of Wales jokes with Sarah Freeman from the Spotty Sausage Company based in Inkberrow, Worcestershire. more...

Prize Bull.

(l-r), Jack Bowen, George Bowen & Richard Bowen from Abbey Farm, Leominster with Reserve Male Champion Herefordshire, Albert. more...

Working Timber Horse.

Doug Joiner from near Ledbury gives a working timber horse demonstration with Ella. more...

School Day Out.

Pupils from Welland Primary School look at a Texel sheep during their day out at the show. more...

Upton

Police on trail of stolen £35,000 JCB

POLICE want to hear from anyone who can help after a £35,000 JCB was stolen from a field at Ryall, near Upton. more...

Great mileston

Great milestone UPTON marathon runner Paul Price has broken a personal milestone after raising £2,100 running this year's London Marathon. more...

Work at library

THE promise of a new customer service centre at Upton Library is closer to being realised after it won planning permission. more...

Anger at dumping

ANYONE found dumping rubbish at Upton cemetery will be prosecuted. more...

Open day at school

A NEW library, kitchen and ICT suite will be on show during an open day at Longdon St Mary's CE Primary School from 2.30pm-6.30pm on Thursday, June 28. more...

Hunt open day

MEET Boss the golden eagle and the hounds of the Croome and West Warwickshire hunt during an open day on Sunday, June 24, from noon-5pm at the Croome and West Warwickshire Kennels in Kinnersley. more...

Thanks

AN Upton mum has thanked the people who tried to help her son after he choked on a grape at a car boot sale. Two-year-old Joseph Thompson choked on the grape in Welland on Sunday afternoon, before his dad managed to remove it. His mother Debbie said a paramedic was called but Joseph was now fine. "Various members of the public came to his aid, and the organisers were great," she said. more...

Jazz festival just days away

THIS time next week festival-goers will be rolling into Upton for one of the town's major summer events. more...

Back to nature

GET back to nature with two guided walks at Croome Park this month. more...

Fun with banners and numbers

CHILDREN from Upton Primary School have created giant banners for the forthcoming Upton Blues Festival. more...

Villages

West Malvern

THE cricket club's Jazz Night with Trevor Emeny's Crescendo Big Band at Mathon Court Gardens will take place from 7.30pm tomorrow night (Saturday) and not on July 16, as misprinted in last week's advertisement in the Gazette. Bar, barbecue or bring your own picnic. Tickets £10 from Bob and Val Blackbourn, telephone 01684 564893. more...

Wellington Heath

ON Sunday in the Farmers Arms, the Talbot on Tour team won the quiz by five points. Everyone said what an enjoyable evening they had and requested that the Talbot on Tour team join them again when they have their next quiz on Sunday, June 24. more...

Longdon

ON Saturday, the annual village fete took place on the village green. There were the usual attractions, together with a dog show and maypole dancing by St Mary's CE School. more...

Leigh

ONCE again, Sheila and Geoff Wright are preparing to share their enormous reservoir of local knowledge with the wider community of Leigh, Leigh Sinton and Bransford and possibly with those who now come from further afield but have their roots in this area. more...

Colwall

HEREFORDSHIRE Learning Champions will be available at Colwall Library on Tuesday, July 3, between 2-4pm. Please contact Jeremy Bevan on 07792 881072 or e-mail jbeavan@ herefordshire.gov.uk The Greenwood Voices will be giving a concert at All Saints Church, Coddington, tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 at church door to include a glass of wine and nibbles. This is in aid of church funds. more...

Castlemorton

CASTLEMORTON Gardening Club will visit Croome Landscape Park on Thursday (June 21). Please meet in the Croome Park car park at 7pm. The tour of the gardens starts at 7.30pm and costs £7 per person. more...

Bosbury

FRIENDS and neighbours gathered at the parish hall last Saturday to thank Rachel and Robert Hood-Wright for all that they have done for the community over the years. more...

Alfrick

THE villagers of Alfrick are hoping for an invasion of gardening enthusiasts on Sunday, June 24, when the whole village will be at its very best for the Aspects of Alfrick weekend. more...

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