Stories for 26 June 2007

Alcester

Bloom future under threat

THE future of Alcester in Bloom could be in jeopardy after the directors of the Heart of England Tourist Board decided to stop trading at the end of the financial year.  more...

Armed raiders in guard attack

A SECURITY guard was viciously attacked and injured by masked, armed raiders while delivering cash to an ATM in Oversley Green.  more...

Festival raises funds

VISITORS had a blooming treat when they visited a flower festival at St Nicholas Church in Alcester.  more...

Before The 1900'S

23 June to 30 June 2007

250 Years Ago:   more...

Business

We’re raising a glass to our prize adverts

WORCESTERSHIRE-based public relations company Severn Communications has achieved further success after its work for off-licence giant Threshers secured a second prestigious national award within two months.  more...

We’re raising a glass to our prize adverts

WORCESTERSHIRE-based public relations company Severn Communications has achieved further success after its work for off-licence giant Threshers secured a second prestigious national award within two months.  more...

Fast deliveries win a freight Oscar for TNT

A TOP performance from Worcestershire's business-to-business express delivery giant has been rewarded with a top honour at an international awards ceremony.  more...

Women builders' pioneer to speak

AN entrepreneur who started a women's building firm because she wanted to become a plasterer, is going to speak at the second Small Firms' Summit organised by the Forum of Private Business - FPB.  more...

Women builders' pioneer to speak

AN entrepreneur who started a women's building firm because she wanted to become a plasterer is going to speak at the second Small Firms' Summit organised by the Forum of Private Business - FPB.  more...

Women builders' pioneer to speak

AN entrepreneur who started a women's building firm because she wanted to become a plasterer is going to speak at the second Small Firms' Summit organised by the Forum of Private Business - FPB.  more...

Opportunity to reach African markets

SMALL and medium-sized businesses in the West Midlands are being invited to take advantage of an opportunity to reach two leading African markets.  more...

Victoria profits up

PROFITS of a Kidderminster carpet making firm have risen by more than a third over the past year, according to preliminary results.  more...

Award joy for flood-hit SVR

THERE was some good news during an otherwise dreadful week for Severn Valley Railway, as staff were coming to terms with damage along the line in the wake of floods.  more...

Role models for female entrepreneurs

WOMEN looking to start their own businesses now have a network of 1,000 established female entrepreneurs to show them how it is done.  more...

Community News

Sights and sounds on offer at Droitwich library

Members of Droitwich Spa Area Forum For Older People - Jill Edwards, Sheila Neary, visitor Peggy Chubb, Sheila Price and Diane Sambrooks, of Worcestershire Association For The Blind - with a range of aids for the blind at Sight & Sound in the Old Library Centre, Droitwich. The idea was for people to get help or advice from experts or just enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. The day was sponsored by Worcestershire Primary Care Trust. 24064401  more...

EARLS CROOME WI

President Shirley Miles welcomed members and three visitors to the June meeting.  more...

INKBERROW ROSE SHOW

Three days of torrential rain saw an inevitable fall in the number of exhibits at Inkberrow And District Horticultural Rose Show at the Village Hall on Saturday, June 16. However, there was still a beautiful display of blooms and visitors enjoyed the colours and scents of summer. Chairman Gareth Thomas thanked everyone for their support, especially those who had helped organise, set up and manned the event.  more...

INKBERROW ROSE SHOW

Three days of torrential rain saw an inevitable fall in the number of exhibits at Inkberrow And District Horticultural Rose Show at the Village Hall on Saturday, June 16. However, there was still a beautiful display of blooms and visitors enjoyed the colours and scents of summer. Chairman Gareth Thomas thanked everyone for their support, especially those who had helped organise, set up and manned the event.  more...

POWICK AND CALLOW END BRANCH ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

The Group 3 monthly meeting was hosted by our own branch on May 30 at Madresfield Club. The chairman thanked our president David Brickell, for hosting the meeting in his absence.  more...

HOLT WI

The June meeting was in Holt Village Hall. Jean Silver stood in as president for Margaret Peters who is recovering from an operation. Jean informed us of Margaret's progress and that Diane and Peter Field were away celebrating their golden wedding.  more...

WORCESTER ANGLO-HELLENIC CLUB

In the absence of Sue Oakley, who was on holiday, vice-president Val Hibbitt chaired the June meeting, beginning with a minute's silence for us to remember Amy Archer, a previous member of North Claines for nearly 50 years, who had recently passed away.  more...

Education

You don’t have to go far for a legal career

NESTLED in the heart of Worcester is a little-known school that is churning out some of the county's biggest players in the world of law.  more...

Elgar Technology College Prom

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Stephanie McDonough and Heather Furlong all dressed up ready for the Prom. Pic ref 26075105  more...

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Sam Roberts and Sandy Macpherson ready to party! Pic ref 26075106  more...

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Liam Andrews turned up in a Ferrari for the prom. Pic ref 26075107  more...

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Sam Yates and Heidi Ugarte are ready to go. Pic ref 26075108  more...

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Ella Kristie and Grace French looking their best. Pic ref 26075110  more...

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Boys about town - Rory Roberson and James Purchase. Pic ref 26075111  more...

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Never mind the weather - Rory Roberson and James Purchase came equipped with umbrellas. Pic ref 26075111  more...

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What a beautiful group Stevie Bunton, Kirsty Holmes, Kirsty Doyle and Kirsty Howard make. Pic ref 26075112  more...

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What a beautiful group Stevie Bunton, Kirsty Holmes, Kirsty Doyle and Kirsty Howard make. Pic ref 26075112  more...

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It's the pink ladies - Stevie Bunton, Kirsty Holmes, Kirsty Doyle and Kirsty Howard. Pic ref 26075112  more...

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Another group of beautiful girls. Pic ref 26075113  more...

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Claire Scott and Alex Ingram make a lovely couple. Pic ref 26075114  more...

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These girls are ready for a good party. Pic ref 26075115  more...

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Everyone was ready for a good night. Pic ref 26075116  more...

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Tom Powell and Ceylan Ozvatan arrived in a horse and carriage. Pic ref 26075117  more...

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I'm here to keep these young lads under control! Pic ref 26075118  more...

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We're all ready to party! Pic ref 26075119  more...

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Is it a bird? is it a plane? no it's Superman! Richard Meacham, Shaun Hewitt, Adam Went, Jack Corbett and Louie Turner ready to party. Pic ref 26075120  more...

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A group of beautiful young ladies ready for the Prom. Pic ref 26075121  more...

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Friends all dressed up and ready to party. Pic ref 26075122  more...

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What a handsome bunch of guys. Pic ref 26075124  more...

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This smart group of guys look ready to party. Pic ref 26075125  more...

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TJ Spencer and Emily Lloyd looking their best. Pic ref 26075126  more...

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Scott Drew and Kirsty Probert make a lovely couple. Pic ref 26075127  more...

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Good friends, Becky Hurley and Abbie Corbett. Pic ref 26075128  more...

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Briony Gaskew, Milli Hardiman and Vikki Grundy make a beautiful picture. Pic ref 26075129  more...

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Stacey O'Neill, Daniel Waman, Sian Pace and Scott Drew were set for some fun. Pic ref 26075130  more...

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All dressed up ready for the prom, Stacey O'Neill and Jack Corbett. Pic ref 26075131  more...

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What a lovely couple Stacey-Jo Moss and Ashley Saunders make. Pic ref 26075132  more...

Equestrian

If you think your pony can stand the pace – sign up for the games

GALLOPING like the wind, bending like cavalry tent peggers and leaping on and off ponies in the style of Mongolian tribesmen, the Mounted Games Association is confident it will be recruiting dozens more youngsters after its stunning display at this year's Three Counties Show.  more...

Evesham Race For Life

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Ladies from Evesham Running Club  more...

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Participants braved the weather to take part  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Zoe Skinner with her friends and family in 'Pirate dress'  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Naomi Sandalls and Chloe Golding with their mums and their friends  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Ann Pullin, Shelby Patterson, Jess Patterson and Della Patterson, 'Della's gang'  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Participants braved the weather to take part, daughter and mother - Amelia Roden and Theresa Roden  more...

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Participants braved the weather to take part  more...

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Back from left - Becky Haggitt, Sam Edwards and Kelly Atins. Front - Charlotte Sollis  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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Evesham Race For Life on Crown Meadow  more...

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The Journal team  more...

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The warm up  more...

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The warm up conducted by fitness instructor Rachel Culwick helped by Wyvern FM's Breakfast DJ Lee Stone  more...

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Deputy Mayor Roma Kirk joins in with the warm up  more...

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The Evesham Community Hospital Team  more...

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Sylvia Power and Lindsay Preedy  more...

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Shirley Stockdale and Janice Stirrup  more...

Gardening

You need to think about wind, weight and water in roof garden designs

IT'S a sign of the times that roof gardens made their debut at this year's Chelsea Flower Show, as increasingly people are searching for much-needed green space in urban areas.  more...

Good enough to eat: Protect plums with codlin moth traps

Codling moths are a common pest of apples and plums, producing the maggots that invade the fruit later in the summer. But if you hang codling moth traps in your trees now, you may stem the problem before it starts.  more...

BEST OF THE BUNCH : Delphiniums

For me, these are the ultimate cottage garden plants whose majestic spires look great towards the back of the border in a range of shades - but if you want to make a real impact go for the deep blues and violets.  more...

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK; 23 June

Sow fast-growing annuals to replace the early season plants which may pass their best earlier than you want.  more...

THREE WAYS TO ...

Boost alternative lawns  more...

Proud of your garden? Then tell us about it

We want to hear all about your garden - whether it is a couple of pretty pots on a patio or a prize-winning two acres. Our first readers' garden is Malcolm and Carol Skinner's Eastgrove Cottage, Little Witley.  more...

Proud of your garden? Then tell us about it

We want to hear all about your garden - whether it is a couple of pretty pots on a patio or a prize-winning two acres. Our first readers' garden is Malcolm and Carol Skinner's Eastgrove Cottage, Little Witley.  more...

New pests are on the prowl – and they will eat your plants

WE have all tackled common pests in our gardens such as aphids, slugs, snails and other creatures which can destroy plants if we don't take immediate action.  more...

Hanley Castle High School Prom

Hanley Castle High School Prom

It's party time! Pic 26074808  more...

Hanley Castle High School Prom

All smiles: Sophie Olson and Jimmy Woodgatt. Pic 26074805  more...

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Steve Humphreys in a tractor driven by his brother. Pic 26074809  more...

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Natalie Bayliss and Tom Barron outside Puckrup Hall. Pic 26074811  more...

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Kate Campbell and Edd Perks were ready to party. Pic 26074812  more...

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These friends all turned up at Puckrup Hall, near Upton,in style. Pic 26074801  more...

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Everyone had their best outfits on for the big night out at the hall. Pic 260748120  more...

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Everyone was ready for a good night out at the hotel. Pic 260748124  more...

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These Hanley Castle students were dressed to kill. Pic 26074819  more...

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Sebastian Robinson, Lucy Conway, James Slater and Bradley Knight arrived using some genuiine horse power. Pic 26074807  more...

Hanley Castle High School Prom

Sebastian Robinson, Lucy Conway, James Slater and Bradley Knight arrived using some genuine horse power. Pic 26074807  more...

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Jo Elliott and Guy Stephens arrived at the hotel, near Upton-upon-Severn, in style. Pic 26074814  more...

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All the colours of the rainbow were on display at Puckrup Hall. Pic 260748121  more...

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These school leavers were ready to party all night long. Pic 260748122  more...

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Joe Harvey and Stacey Mitchell looked their best. Pic 26074813  more...

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Ready for fun: Sam Butler and Charlotte Holmes. Pic 26074816  more...

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Big night out: Pat Blake and Lizzie Hargreaves. Pic 260748123  more...

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These youngsters arrived in the best possible style. Pic 26074818  more...

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Full of bounce: These lads made their grand entrance at the hall on pogo sticks. Pic 260748804  more...

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Beth Band, Charlotte Sheed, Leon Zadelkis, Stephanie Flynn and Amy Stanley were set for some fun. Pic 26074803  more...

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These students were ready to have a good time at their leavers' ball. Pic 26074802  more...

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These youngsters were all dressed to impress. Pic 26074817  more...

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Everyone was in the mood for a good night out. Pic 26074815  more...

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Another group ready to party. Pic 26074810  more...

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Even the horse came dressed up! Pic 26074806  more...

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Vicky Lacey, Felicity Sanderson and Charlotte Holmes enjoy a glass of champagne before the Prom.  more...

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Felicity Sanderson, Vicky Lacey and Charlotte Holmes.  more...

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Felicity Sanderson with her prom date Ed Haynes.   more...

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Ed Haynes and Felicity Sanderson ready for the Prom.  more...

In Brief

Car wash to raise charity cash

A CHARITY car wash will be held at Redditch Fire Station to raise money for firemen and children in Romania.  more...

Give blood

PEOPLE are being asked to give blood at St Luke's Memorial Hall on Evesham Road, Headless Cross.  more...

Number change

THE Mappleborough Green pre-school telephone number has changed.  more...

Smoking area set for refusal

A SMOKING area at the back of Shipleys in Redditch would be a blot on the landscape, according to planning officers.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Award delight for storm-hit railway

THERE was some good news during an otherwise dreadful week for Severn Valley Railway, as staff were coming to terms with damage along the line in the wake of floods.  more...

Firefighters tackle overflowing reservoir

A CREW from Kidderminster Fire Station has sprung into action to help pump water out of a reservoir in danger of bursting its banks in South Yorkshire.  more...

Flood barriers go up in Bewdley

FLOOD barriers have been erected along Severnside North and South in Bewdley following the latest heavy rainfall.  more...

Victoria profits up

PROFITS of a Kidderminster carpet making firm have risen by more than a third over the past year, according to preliminary results.  more...

Crowds flock to sunshine carnival

THE rainclouds were kept at bay as a crowd of 10,000 people flocked to Kidderminster Carnival on Saturday.  more...

Traffic warning for civic event

DRIVERS are being advised to avoid Kidderminster town centre when the Mayor's Parade takes place on Sunday.  more...

Vehicles seized in police clampdown

SEVEN vehicles have been seized in a police clampdown in Kidderminster.  more...

Vehicles seized in police clampdown

SEVEN vehicles have been seized in a police clampdown in Kidderminster.  more...

£500,000 appeal launched to get trains back on track

ONE of the district's most popular tourist attractions has launched an appeal for funds to help pay for vital repairs after it was battered by last week's storms.  more...

Meetings for flood-hit residents

HELP is at hand for flood-hit residents in Bewdley who are invited to a series of public meetings starting on Friday.  more...

New face for disability helpline

KIDDERMINSTER-based charity, North Worcestershire Disability Information and Advice Line - DIAL - has appointed a new face to work on developing its helpline.  more...

Town market shuts up shop

STOURPORT's weekly market is to cease trading for the second time in a year.  more...

Town market shuts up shop

STOURPORT's market is to cease trading for the second time in a year.  more...

Town market shuts up shop

STOURPORT's market is to cease trading for the second time in a year.  more...

Lecturer died in bike accident

A IT lecturer from Kidderminster who died in a quad bike accident in Greece suffered a ruptured liver and spleen, an inquest heard today.  more...

Lecturer died in bike accident

AN IT lecturer from Kidderminster who died in a quad bike accident in Greece suffered a ruptured liver and spleen, an inquest heard today.  more...

Supermarket helping shoppers kick the habit

A KIDDERMINSTER supermarket is offering advice to its customers aiming to kick the smoking habit this weekend as lighting up in public places becomes a thing of the past.  more...

Supermarket helping shoppers kick the habit

A KIDDERMINSTER supermarket is offering advice to its customers aiming to kick the smoking habit this weekend as lighting up in public places becomes a thing of the past.  more...

Kidz Competitions

CAN YOU DO BETTER THAN LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC DESIGN TEAM?

Eastnor Castle Throws Down Logo Gauntlet After the controversy surrounding the unveiling of the Olympic 2012 logo, top Herefordshire attraction, Eastnor Castle, is challenging the children of the West Midlands to prove they have more talent.  more...

Latest

Send in your flood pictures

Worcestershire is enduring the wettest June on record leading to some of the worst summer flooding the county has seen.  more...

Wychavon's health above national average

THE overall health of Wychavon residents compares well with the rest of England according to a new health profile of the district compiled by the Government.  more...

Ambulance Trust pushes ahead with plan to close Bransford

A THREE month consultation will start next week on plans to close Worcestershire's ambulance control room.  more...

Click here to save Worcestershire's ambulance control

A THREE month consultation will start next week on plans to close Worcestershire's ambulance control room.  more...

Another night of flood chaos

FLOODS have caused chaos across Worcestershire following another night of torrential rainfall.  more...

Another night of flood chaos

FLOODS have caused chaos across Worcestershire following another night of torrential rainfall.  more...

Divers called in to search submerged vehicle

DIVERS have been called in after a vehicle was found completely submerged in flood water - near where a man telephoned his wife to say his car was being swept away.  more...

Beer group to fight pub closures

THE Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on residents in Diglis to fight to save two pubs in the area.  more...

Schools closed as floods hit Tenbury

SCHOOLS were forced to close following floods in Tenbury Wells as the River Teme broke its banks.  more...

Young Farmers line up to show off their talents

THERE were competitions covering everything from line dancing to women's tug-of-war, boys' cookery to one rather expansively called Dressing Up, but when it was all over and the points counted up, it was Herefordshire Young Farmers who ended up top dogs at the Three Counties Show.  more...

Twin heifers a star attraction as farm opens doors for a day

TOFFEE and Fudge had a lot of people round their house last weekend for a smashing party.  more...

House gutted by fire

A WOMAN suffered breathing problems following a house fire which spread to the house next door.  more...

House gutted by fire

A WOMAN suffered breathing problems following a house fire which spread to the house next door.  more...

House gutted by fire

A WOMAN suffered breathing problems following a house fire which spread to the house next door.  more...

House gutted by fire

A WOMAN suffered breathing problems following a house fire which spread to the house next door.  more...

Swan injured in dog attack

A SWAN suffered a gaping, maggot-infested wound after being attacked by a dog.  more...

Tenbury residents evacuated as town floods

FLOODING caused chaos in Tenbury Wells when the banks of the river Teme burst in the early hours of the morning.  more...

Road closures in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

FLOODING has caused road chaos across the two counties.  more...

Safety warning as flood levels rise

PEOPLE risk being swept away in sewage-polluted flood water if they stray into high risk areas, police warn.  more...

Mum and daughter flown to hospital

A MOTHER and daughter were airlifted to hospital in separate helicopters last night after a road accident in Pershore.  more...

Bands in the Park

EVESHAM'S Bands in the Park series continues on Sunday (1) afternoon with five local groups performing as part of this week's music festival.  more...

Divers in hunt for man missing in flood

A TEAM of diving experts from Wales was on its way to the Vale of Evesham this afternoon as the hunt was stepped up for a man believed to have been washed away in his car during yesterday's heavy rains.  more...

Latets

Two guilty of benefit fraud

ONE Redditch man has been fined and another given a community rehabilitation order for benefit fraud.  more...

Bogus taxi warning

BOGUS cabbies could be taking Redditch people for a ride after signs from two taxis were stolen in the last two weeks.  more...

Town venues brace for smoke ban

ON Sunday, Redditch will follow the rest of the country with a ban on smoking in public spaces.  more...

‘Man’ alive!

Hi-tech dummy is star of Alex training centre  more...

Mystery over kidnap report

POLICE have scaled down their investigation into the reported abduction of a boy from the Woodrow area.  more...

Letters

Freedom is no use if you die from smoking

SIR - I was very interested in John Hinton's letter concerning smoking, (Letters, June 13).  more...

Hole in river bank not caused by bomb

SIR - John Phillpott's "bomb hole" in the river bank below the Northwick slip (Seven Days, June 16) was caused by a very large Willow Tree collapsing in the 1940 flood.  more...

Councillors have betrayed the city

SIR - Regarding the story Coffee shop given permission to trade' (Worcester News, June 15) about the granting of retrospective planning permission to Cafe Nero in the Shambles, Worcester.  more...

People and foxes both need homes

SIR - Diglis has been far from restful over the last year. The screech and crash of demolition on the Porcelain works site, the roar of lorries and heavy construction machinery, the thump and clang of pile drivers.  more...

Card will lift spirits of elected leader

SIR - I would like to thank all the people in Worcester city centre who signed a large birthday card for Aung San Suu Kyi, the lady who has been under house arrest in Myanmar (Burma) for nearly 12 years.  more...

Dartmoor Chellenge for Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care has launched its first ever Dartmoor Challenge due to take place on September 9.  more...

Thanks for making carnival a success

I WOULD like to express my thanks to all those who turned out on Saturday despite the weather forecast to make Kidderminster Carnival a terrific community event.  more...

Being old is no fun

SOME of us pensioners are lucky enough to have the concessionary TV licence fee of just £5 a year.  more...

Letter from Westminster

THIS week we witness the end of a political era as Tony Blair steps down as Prime Minister.  more...

Local News

Mango winners pick up prizes

THREE lucky winners collected some great prizes thanks to the Worcester News.  more...

Local Walks

Painswick's Valleys

Many people consider the hills and valleys round Painswick to be the loveliest part of the entire Cotswold region. Fortunately, exploring the area on foot is easy as there are lots of footpaths, as well as numerous nature reserves and commons with open access.  more...

Painswick's Valleys

Many people consider the hills and valleys round Painswick to be the loveliest part of the entire Cotswold region. Fortunately, exploring the area on foot is easy as there are lots of footpaths, as well as numerous nature reserves and commons with open access.  more...

Music

Tenor and pianist in perfect harmony

A PAIR of music maestros described as "among the most talented people in the district" are getting together to perform a varied programme.  more...

Raised cash for church organ

GENEROUS concert-goers raised £400 for a Wyre Forest church organ following a collaboration between two choirs.  more...

Organ recital

A SERIES of organ recitals continues with one of the programme's key organisers set to perform.  more...

New venue for Malvern music sessions

A SEASON of music sessions has had to find a new venue after a Malvern pub closed its doors.  more...

News

Flooding hits New Road yet again

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Twenty20 Cup clash with Warwickshire Bears tomorrow has been cancelled after New Road flooded.  more...

Flooding hits New Road yet again

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Twenty20 Cup clash with Warwickshire Bears tomorrow has been cancelled after New Road flooded.  more...

Double header with Irish kicks off

WORCESTER'S first appearance at Sixways under Mike Ruddock sees them take on London Irish in a double header on September 1.  more...

Clubs talking compensation over defender

RYAN Clarke will become the second player to join Worcester City from Alfreton Town if the two clubs can agree compensation.  more...

Flood pours cold water on County cup bonanza

WORCESTERSHIRE are facing a hefty financial loss after their Twenty20 Cup home games were scuppered by flooding.  more...

Flood pours cold water on County cup bonanza

WORCESTERSHIRE are facing a hefty financial loss after their Twenty20 Cup home games were scuppered by flooding.  more...

Flood pours cold water on County cup bonanza

WORCESTERSHIRE are facing a hefty financial loss after their Twenty20 Cup home games were scuppered by flooding.  more...

Opinion

One man can still make a big difference

WE all have our own troubles and burdens to cope with. It could be a leaking roof, stress at work, worries about your child's homework or fears for the health of a loved one.  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Pershore High School Prom

Maraina Bloomfield and Stephen Burman make a lovely couple. Pic ref 25074229  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Maraina Bloomfield and Stephen Burman make a lovely couple. Pic ref 25074229  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Harry Wyatt, Josh Taylor and Scott Matheson, all ready to party. Pic ref 25074228  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Scott Law, Ben Winfield, Ashley Garlic and David Ojalae dressed up in their best clothes, ready for the prom. Pic ref 25074227  more...

Pershore High School Prom

What a beautiful couple, Cleo Welsh and Hannah Dix. Pic ref 25074226  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Pretty in blue, Cleo Welsh and Hannah Dix. Pic ref 25074226  more...

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This bunch of lads are ready to party. Pic ref 25074225  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Phil Griffiths and Johnny Bryan are ready for the Prom. Pic ref 25074224  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Friends Emma Hunt and Jenny Cluett all dressed up ready to party. Pic ref 25074223  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Julia Buxton, Leon Williams, Emily Sailes and Emily Bowcott arrive together. Pic ref 25074222  more...

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Friends Hannah Corrigan, Carmen Benney and Tom Whittaker all dressed up ready for the fun. Pic ref 25074221  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Smile girls! Natasha Murphy, Charloote Steenson and Vicky Heeley. Pic ref 25074220  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Danielle New and Ben Punchard make a lovely couple. Pic ref 25074219  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Friends Michael Baldwin, Ollie Bettridge and Tom Haseley dressed up ready for some fun. Pic ref 25074217  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Tom Green, Callum McGillivray and Craig Johnson looking their best. Pic ref 25074218  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Looking lovely in lace, Beccie Davies and Emily Dawson. Pic ref 25074213  more...

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What a lovely couple Emily Young and Sam Wright make. Pic ref 25074215  more...

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Friends Victoria Barrett and Jennifer Ludlow make a lovely picture. Pic ref 25074214  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Lily Downing and Casey Sanders all dressed up ready to hit the dance floor. Pic ref 25074212  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Friends together, Chantal Edwards, Sian and Bethan Tucker. Pic ref 25074211  more...

Pershore High School Prom

This crowd look ready to party. James Williams, Sophie Jackson, Becci Edney, Jack Soans, Amy Jacks and Richard Sharp. Pic ref 25074210  more...

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Another lovely couple ready to party, James Carpenter and Emily Jones. Pic ref 25074209  more...

Pershore High School Prom

All smiles: Sam Peebles and Holly Reynolds. Pic ref 25074208  more...

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Nikki Spencer and Zara Lake. Pic ref 25074207  more...

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Friends, James Peters, Rhiannon Steele, Zoe Stock, George Courts, Jake Rainford and Lily Downing all dressed up in their prom outfits. Pic ref 25074206  more...

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Another bunch of lads ready to party: Maniel MacNaughton, Martin Bottomley, Ollie Sinfield and Matthew Smith. Pic ref 25074205  more...

Pershore High School Prom

Another bunch of lads ready to party: Maniel MacNaughton, Martin Bottomley, Ollie Sinfield and Matthew Smith. Pic ref 25074205  more...

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Colin Cotton brought Douglas Clarke and James Cotton on his tractor. Pic ref 25074203  more...

Pershore High School Prom

These friends make a lovely picture: Hannah Redgewell, Dale Jenkins, John Davies and Jenny Loxley. Pic ref 25074202  more...

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Bobbi Taylor, Ben Warren, Jeremy Burton and Emma Bache looking their best. Pic ref 25074201  more...

Philip Serrell

Why did he want to bid hiding in the wardrobe?

SOME people take secrecy to the levels of paranoia. The other day, a view day for one of my general sales, I was on my own in the office rather preoccupied with my head in some or other reference book when I got a gentle tap on the shoulder and a garlicy whisper in the ear.  more...

High prices for masonic treasures

Freemasonry is thought by many to be a highly secretive society. It is a movement that today is becoming a lot more open and its arts and artefacts are collected by many. When Flog It! came to Worcester recently, the Masonic pocket watch (right) was bought in for valuation and sold for £800. In my July sale, the 18th century Mason's apron (above) could well make more than £300.  more...

Mystery device used to cut out leather strips

YOU may recall the photograph that appeared in my last column of the hand tool that was found left behind in the local Fownes glove factory, and sent in by a reader.  more...

PHILIP’S TIPS: Don’t turn up your central heating

Central heating might be excellent at keeping off a winter chill but too much of a good thing can be counter-productive - and not only to the pocket.  more...

Screens were there to stop meltdowns

WHEN I started in the business I always thought pole screens were simply decorative items.  more...

A bidding war for Moorcroft produces gasps from the floor

THE market for good examples of early Moorcroft is as buoyant as ever as the crowds at Philip Serrell's May fine art auction were able to witness.  more...

Price closes on a pair of gates

TWO wrought iron gates made by the famous Arts and Crafts movement group that crafted the gates at Buckingham Palace sold for £3,100 at auction organised by Halls of Kidderminster and Shrewsbury.  more...

Results

Fletch guides Prior’s hot run

NEIL Fletcher was dominant with the bat as Stoke Prior defeated Himbleton in Worcester Evening League Division One.  more...

Reviews

Form is temporary - Class is permanent

A DISMAL Monday night in Wolverhampton is probably as far away as you can get from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas but a tribute to the Kings of Cool' managed to bring a touch of America's playground to the Black Country.  more...

Round-Up

BLACKOUT

Homes and shops left in darkness as more storms cause chaos across the two counties SHOPS in Worcester's High Street were forced to shut when a power cut hit 50,000 properties.  more...

Prison for ‘mafia’ man who terrified teenager

A GANG calling itself the "Dines Green Mafia" hijacked a man's car and forced him to drive around Worcester.  more...

Get down and groove with these breakdancers

PROFESSIONAL breakdancers, below and right, are in Worcester sharing their skills. Worcestershire dance organisation DanceFest is running a one-off summer school where local youngsters will be able to learn how to top rock, windmill, freeze and perfect their power moves.  more...

Men admit blackmail threat on day of trial

Two men charged after a shop assistant was put in fear by a violent threat pleaded guilty to blackmail on the day they were due to face trial by jury at Worcester Crown Court.  more...

Your applause please for the 33 youngsters named Good Citizens

OUTSTANDING young citizens of Worcestershire have been praised at an award ceremony.  more...

Global Warming? It was just the same back in June, 1924

THE old photograph above shows how Worcester was hit by floods in June 1924. Janet Hill, who provided the pictures, said her father Leonnard Cox helped out during the flooding at Pitchcroft, which at the time was the venue for the Three Counties Show.  more...

Global Warming? It was just the same back in June, 1924

THE old photograph above shows how Worcester was hit by floods in June 1924. Janet Hill, who provided the pictures, said her father Leonnard Cox helped out during the flooding at Pitchcroft, which at the time was the venue for the Three Counties Show.  more...

Global Warming? It was just the same back in June, 1924

THE old photograph above shows how Worcester was hit by floods in June 1924. Janet Hill, who provided the pictures, said her father Leonnard Cox helped out during the flooding at Pitchcroft, which at the time was the venue for the Three Counties Show.  more...

Home hit by floods for the second time in one week

A HOME has been ravaged by flood water for the second time in seven days.  more...

Charity auction is a hit

A CHARITY auction held by the father of a well-known Worcestershire golfer has raised more than £12,000.  more...

We want improved transport not more

BETTER public transport in the county will always be the preferred option to more road building, according to County Hall.  more...

We’ll help you to quit when the ban starts

A NEW service has been launched at 60 pharmacies in Worcestershire to help people stop smoking.  more...

MP raises dangerous road in the Commons

A NOTORIOUSLY Worcestershire road has been discussed in Parliament.  more...

Sign on to save post office

WORCESTER News readers have been asked to join the fight to stop the city post office being relocated to WH Smith's High Street shop by signing a city council petition.  more...

Five ambulances full of vital equipment are off to Kashmir

A FORMER Worcester mayor is helping to save lives in Kashmir - by sending out vital ambulance equipment.  more...

Bogus customer rams gates and drives off in car

A THIEF posing as a customer roared out of a car dealer's in a powerful BMW, ramming open the forecourt gates and narrowly missing a passing cyclist.  more...

Give views on library shake-up

BOOK lovers are being urged to speak out about a major shake-up of library services.  more...

Worcester races called off

TOMORROW'S meeting at Worcester has been abandoned due to waterlogging.  more...

Action-packed Allensmore

FORTUNE smiled on the Lions Charity meeting under British Harness Racing Club rules at Allensmore.  more...

Schools competition nears the end

A BRAND new schools' competition culminates for a whole host of mini-tennis players across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.  more...

Spa scoop community club award

DROITWICH Spa Boys and Girls Football Club has won Worcestershire FA's prestigious community club of the year prize.  more...

England call-up

TWO teenagers from Stourport Hockey Club have been handed the chance to represent their country.  more...

Bailey’s hat-trick of major medals

WORCESTER Triathlon Club's Les Bailey has proved his duathlon skills at British, European and world level over the past two months.  more...

Pershore tennis ace grabs Wimbledon singles victory

AISAM Qureshi, the Pershore Tennis Centre star, booked himself a place in the second round at Wimbledon with a fine three-set triumph over Briton Lee Childs.  more...

Good citizens

THREE young people from the Bromsgrove area have received good citizen awards for outstanding services to their communities.  more...

Spell it out

CHILDREN from St Peter's First were spelling out the school's name in coins in preparation for their summer fete this Friday, which actually is St Peter's Day.  more...

Smoking manhole

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to deal with a smoking manhole cover in Richmond Road, Rubery, at 8.36am last Thursday. The underground electrics had developed a fault, causing smoke to rise out of the manhole cover. Firefighters helped secure the area and electrical company E.on was able to switch the electrical current off, stopping the smoke.  more...

Fun for all

FUN for all the family is on the cards for townsfolk and visitors to Bromsgrove this weekend. The town's carnival committee is staging a whole host of activities and entertainment at Sanders Park from quad biking and rock climbing to fortune telling and craft stalls. There will also be a pig roast, Wilson's fair and music supplied by Dan Trigger. Organiser Gary Walmsley said: "We are hoping that as many people as possible will come along to have a great time and to raise money for local charities." The fun starts at 9am on Saturday and the events will run until 9.30pm. The fun will start all over again on Sunday when it will run from 9am to 4pm.  more...

Kneesy does it as kind-hearted walkers step out in style

KIND-HEARTED patients from Droitwich Knee Clinic joined surgeons, physiotherapists and family members for a sponsored walk.  more...

Trio power Littletons to win

THE ladies from Littletons BC won their Concorde League match at Bredon by the comfortable margin of 77-66.  more...

New venue for Malvern music sessions

A SEASON of music sessions has found a new venue after a Malvern pub closed its doors.  more...

Fixtures

SATURDAY  more...

Come and try it time-trial results

THE second of Velo Club Sevale's time trials open to all comers attracted 22 riders to the Chance Lane 10 mile course.  more...

Shelsley Walsh weekend

THE best in Speed Hill Climb action returns to the famous Worcestershire venue of Shelsley Walsh this weekend (June 30 and July 1st).  more...

Mum’s thanks to Alex staff

AS the future of the Alexandra Hospital's maternity unit hangs in the balance, a mother has told how staff saved her life and that of one of her babies.  more...

Race help needed

PEOPLE who want to play their part in Redditch's first Race for Life on Saturday for Cancer Research UK but don't fancy running the course can still volunteer to help out.  more...

Royal visitor hails village

A NEW state-of-the-art medical centre in Inkberrow has been given the royal seal of approval.  more...

A real treat is in store for ale fans

DRINKERS are in for a treat this summer as beer enthusiasts prepare for the fifth CAMRA Bromsgrove Beer Festival.  more...

Man fleed house fire

A MAN escaped injury after fleeing a fire at his property in Feckenham.  more...

Man escaped house fire

A MAN escaped injury after fleeing a fire at his property in Feckenham.  more...

Cinema hit by power cut

MORE than a thousand businesses and homes in Redditch were left without power on Friday evening, including the town's new cinema, which had to turn hundreds of people away for the second time in a matter of months.  more...

Scheme helps keep children safe

ORGANISATIONS across the borough joined forces to mark Child Safety Week.  more...

Second green fair staged

THE second annual Redditch Green Fair raised awareness of the protection of the environment.  more...

Waltzing through married life

A HEADLESS Cross couple have been waltzing through 65 years of happily married life.  more...

Computer stolen

A DISTINCTIVE hand-held computer worth £1,000 has been stolen from a house in Moons Moat.  more...

New group brings families together

THE mother of a child with Down's Syndrome is opening a new group for children with special needs in Redditch to help bring affected families together.  more...

Roundup

Juniors savour European tour

THE combined under-13 and 14s team from Kidderminster Victoria enjoyed a successful tour of Denmark and North Germany.  more...

Go batty for summer schools

CHILDREN can hone their crickets skills at summer coaching session at Cookley CC this summer.  more...

Bowlers have the edge

BOWLERS took the plaudits in the latest round of the Wilden Industrial Estates Cricket League this week.  more...

Classic cars in action

A FEAST of vintage sports cars will be on display and in action at Shelsley Walsh over the weekend.  more...

Schools

School praised in report

MOONS Moat First School is celebrating after achieving a good rating in a recent Ofsted inspection.  more...

Special place to learn and play

PUPILS from a Lodge Park school can now enjoy a new garden area that they designed themselves.  more...

Schools News

Our school has banned sweets and won award

A SCHOOL in Worcestershire has been rewarded for its commitment to encouraging a healthy lifestyle for pupils.  more...

All aboard the bus for a trip back to the 1970s

YOUNGSTERS at a Worcestershire school stepped back in time for a special 1970s extravaganza.  more...

DROITWICH: Chance to learn the history of waterway

children from across Worcestershire are learning about the history of Droitwich's waterways thanks to a special project.  more...

DROITWICH: Chance to learn the history of waterway

children from across Worcestershire are learning about the history of Droitwich's waterways thanks to a special project.  more...

PERSHORE: Zambian teachers over here to learn

SIX Zambian teachers have been visiting schools in Pershore to forge links as part of a special partnership.  more...

Banks are looking for children to help them

CHILDREN in Worcestershire are being encouraged to become involved in a research programme to gauge young people's understanding of finance.  more...

St Richard'S Hospice

Patricia pops into hospice while on stage in the county

PATRICIA Routledge has been Keeping Up Appearances at a Worcestershire charity.  more...

The Changing Environment

Measuring the wind

Many people need to know the wind speed and direction. Aircraft crews require the strength and direction, not only at ground level but the speed and direction through the atmosphere. The force of the wind is important for those on the sea, strong squally winds whip up the sea surface and can cause many problems.  more...

Measuring the wind

Many people need to know the wind speed and direction. Aircraft crews require the strength and direction, not only at ground level but the speed and direction through the atmosphere. The force of the wind is important for those on the sea, strong squally winds whip up the sea surface and can cause many problems.  more...

Measuring the wind

Many people need to know the wind speed and direction. Aircraft crews require the strength and direction, not only at ground level but the speed and direction through the atmosphere. The force of the wind is important for those on the sea, strong squally winds whip up the sea surface and can cause many problems.  more...

This Week In........

23 June to 30 June 2007

This week in 1992:   more...

Travel

Coastline and castles ensure Dorset rocks

IF you watched the second episode of the excellent BBC series Coast, you'd have learned that Sandbanks in Dorset has the fourth highest property prices in the world after London, New York and Tokyo.  more...

Weddings

Pritchard - Jordan

A COUPLE jetted off for their honeymoon in the Maldives after tying the knot in Birmingham in front of the groom's Redditch parents.  more...

Pritchard - Jordan

A COUPLE jetted off for their honeymoon in the Maldives after tying the knot in Birmingham in front of the groom's Redditch parents.  more...

What'S Happening

Thursday 5th July to Sunday 8th July - Tweenies - Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Hey, hey are you ready to play? It's almost time to come along and play with the Fab Four - Milo, Jake, Bella and Fizz and a host of favourite Tweenie characters at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham.  more...

Thursday 12 July 7.30pm - The No. 1's Show - Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury

The No. 1's Show All tickets £14 A nostalgic two-hour finger-snap through the early years of the British pop charts performed by a group of seven fantastic singers and musicians. Complete with a dizzying array of costume changes (feel free to do the same when you come), projected screen images and an imaginative light show, this is a dynamic journey back in time to the golden age of pop.  more...

Saturday 21 July 7.30pm - An Evening Of Flanders and Swann - At the Drop of a Hippopotamus - Roses T

£13 (£12), Friends£12 (£11.50) The Masters of 1950's and 1960's madness, mayhem and total silliness are paid affectionate tribute to in this evening of their words and music. As epitomised by Flanders and Swann afficionados, Tim FitzHigham and Duncan Walsh Atkins, the delightful musical mischief of these two masters of the English language is a joy to behold.  more...

Saturday 21 July 7.30pm - An Evening Of Flanders and Swann - At the Drop of a Hippopotamus - Roses T

The Masters of 1950's and 1960's madness, mayhem and total silliness are paid affectionate tribute to in this evening of their words and music. As epitomised by Flanders and Swann afficionados, Tim FitzHigham and Duncan Walsh Atkins, the delightful musical mischief of these two masters of the English language is a joy to behold.  more...

Sunday 22 July 7.30pm - Richard Thompson - Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury

Yes, THAT Richard Thompson. Really!  more...

Zoo'S And Other News

Artefacts from Borneo Arrive at Twycross Zoo

Recently Twycross Zoo was alive with excitement when a 24 foot container arrived from Borneo.  more...

  
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