Stories for 21 September 2007

Business

Store sets sights on rural award

HARTLEBURY Village Store has been nominated in a nationwide competition.  more...

Boost for budding entrepeneurs

BUDDING entrepreneurs could get a boost with the unveiling of a support provider group tasked with creating new jobs.  more...

Lorraine clinches county prize

A 61-year-old grandmother who has succeeded in a traditionally male-dominated industry has earned a top county business award.  more...

Cinema

The Hoax

The film The Hoax, starring Richard Gere and Hope Davis, is on at Malvern Theatres from tonight (Friday) to next Thursday at 7.45pm, with Saturday, Sunday and Thursday matinees at 4.30pm.  more...

Clubs & Societies

Solihull & District Orchid Society

WE held our AGM on September 1.  more...

Redditch Ramblers

THE fortnightly Saturday morning local walks of between four and five miles for the end of September and October are: September 29, led by Valerie, who can be contacted on 545010; October 13 with Rod on 459152 and October 27 with Jean on 584301.  more...

Redditch Art Circle

AFTER making some announcements in connection with our exhibition on October, our president introduced the speaker and demonstrator, Geoff Kersey, whose subject was Watercolour Landscapes.  more...

Kingfisher WI

AT our first meeting after our summer break, we had a busy schedule.  more...

Hollywood WI

SEPTEMBER is Hollywood WI's birthday month and at our meeting we were admirably entertained by Tony Caldwell and his friend Davidwith - as they called it - "A Bit of Fun".  more...

Feckenham Forest History Society

OUR new season's programme began with a talk by Spencer Trickett, of English Heritage, about Witley Court.  more...

Cymdeithas Gymraeg

AFTER the business part of our AGM, Elizabeth Dave fascinated us with the hats she has won to various functions - including royal ones. Then we had a most enjoyable wine tasting. Our function next month will be an annual concert - October 13. This will be at the Palace Theatre - box office telephone number 65203. The choir will be winners of both the national and international eisteddfods - the Brythoniaid. We look forward to an enjoyable evening. Everyone welcome!  more...

Cymdeithas Gymraeg

AFTER the business part of our AGM, Elizabeth Dave fascinated us with the hats she has won to various functions - including royal ones.  more...

Beoley WI

GEORGIA Jacobs, our president, opened the September meeting.  more...

Alvechurch WI

ALVECHURCH WI had another successful informal summer evening in August at the cricket club when we were able to relax, have a chat with friends, and enjoy a light supper and drink.  more...

Alcester WI

DUE to the extensive flood damage to Malt Mill Lane Community Centre, the first meeting after the summer break was held in the Baptist Church Hall.  more...

In Brief

Give blood

REDDITCH people are being asked to do something amazing and give blood.  more...

Bag, case and camera stolen

A SUITCASE, Nikon camera and bag were stolen from a vehicle parked outside the Green Dragon in Sambourne.  more...

Cash funds drum class

A WEEKLY African drum and percussion workshop will be starting with a bang at St Luke's Memorial Hall in Headless Cross.  more...

Cash funds drum class

A WEEKLY African drum and percussion workshop will be starting with a bang at St Luke's Memorial Hall in Headless Cross.  more...

House broken into

OFFENDERS prised open a window and began searching a house in Redditch while the elderly owner was asleep on his sofa.  more...

Juniors

Hat-trick for Henry in romp

Evesham Utd U-14 8, Broadway Utd 1 IVAN Masica opened the scoring in what proved a highly entertaining game in which Broadway's tenacity gave Evesham problems.  more...

Four-goal salvo boosts Under-11s

Bidford 1, Evesham Utd U-11 9 UNITED recorded a second successive win in emphatic style scoring four goals in seven first half minutes.  more...

Fourteens retain 100 per cent record

Evesham Utd U-14 5, Newtown Spts Jnrs 0 THREE goals before half-time effectively killed off the game as United maintained their 100 per cent Mercian League record.  more...

Girls find scoring touch

Evesham Utd U-13 Girls 6, Stourport Royals 0 GOALKEEPER Shannon Taylor prevented United falling behind before the hosts took control after Sophie Griffiths opened the scoring after 12 minutes.  more...

Kidder News Latest

SVR auction to be sweet success

RAIL chiefs got a Cadbury boost when the chocolate maker donated cash plus auction prizes to the Severn Valley Railway Flood Relief effort.  more...

Road repair cash plan mooted

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council chiefs are to consider borrowing £15million to repair residential roads.  more...

Road repair cash plan mooted

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council chiefs are to consider borrowing £15million to repair residential roads.  more...

Charity cyclists saddle up

A CIVILIAN police worker is saddling up for a gruelling 520-mile sponsored bicycle ride, today, to raise money for good causes.  more...

Charity cyclists saddle up

A CIVILIAN police worker is saddling up for a gruelling 520-mile sponsored bicycle ride, today, to raise money for good causes.  more...

Charity cyclists saddle up

A CIVILIAN police worker is saddling up for a gruelling 520-mile sponsored bicycle ride, today, to raise money for good causes.  more...

Charity cyclists saddle up

A CIVILIAN police worker is saddling up for a gruelling 520-mile sponsored bicycle ride, today, to raise money for good causes.  more...

Latest

Millions set to be spent on pot holes

FIFTEEN million pounds is set to be spent on pot-holed residential roads - but Worcestershire County Council will have to borrow the money.  more...

Lorry and mini-bus in collision in Evesham

FOUR people were injured when a lorry and minibus collided this morning.  more...

Head kick drunk avoids prison

A 20-year-old who kicked a man in the head after knocking him down in Worcester city centre was warned he had come very close to going to prison.  more...

Councillor throws gauntlet down over travel

A POWICK councillor has challenged a transport boss to travel on a crammed school bus where children "fall over" in the aisle because they have no seats.  more...

County's famous ladies up for award

TWO of Worcestershire's most famous women are being praised for their outstanding achievments.  more...

Spetchley ready for Battle of Worcester

SOLDIERS from history will set up camp in Worcestershire next month.  more...

Glowing report for pupil referral unit

A PUPIL referral unit in Worcester has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a new report.  more...

Nature reserve hisitory detailed in new leaflet

THE history and wildlife of a Worcester nature reserve has been brought to life in a new leaflet.  more...

Nature reserve history detailed in new leaflet

THE history and wildlife of a Worcester nature reserve has been brought to life in a new leaflet.  more...

Deli owner fights unfair milk deal

THE owner of a delicatessen in Worcestershire has joined forces with a farmer to offer fair deal' milk.  more...

£10k needed for CCTV cameras at crime spot

A FURTHER £10,000 is needed to install CCTV cameras at a crime "hotspot" in Worcester.  more...

Beaten Tory keeps a low profile amid scandal

A Tory by-election candidate refused to comment today on claims that links to an erotic fiction website contributed to her humiliating defeat at the polls.  more...

Beaten Tory keeps a low profile

A Tory by-election candidate refused to comment today on claims that links to an erotic fiction website contributed to her humiliating defeat at the polls.  more...

Farmer stops hay blaze spreading

A QUICK-thinking farmer jumped into the cab of a burning lorry and diverted disaster.  more...

Ben off to Australia on the bus

A KEEN traveller from Worcester is setting off on a unique trip on Sunday from London to Sydney - by bus.  more...

Ben off to Australia on the bus

A KEEN traveller from Worcester is setting off on a unique trip on Sunday from London to Sydney - by bus.  more...

Post strike set for next month

POSTAL services in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are set to be plunged into more chaos when 1,200 workers go on strike.  more...

Lorry driver saved from injury by his protective boots

A LORRY driver had a lucky escape when his protective boots saved him from injury after a collision.  more...

Celebrating a Golden landmark

A COUPLE from Badsey were celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today commemorating 50 years of married life.  more...

Didicar is put through its paces

A DIDICAR was put through its paces by women from the Hereford & Worcester Ambulance Service at a driving event at Throckmorton Airfield on Sunday.  more...

Birlingham show more popular than ever

BIRLINGHAM Flower and Produce Annual Show proved more popular than ever last Saturday with hundreds of gardening gurus taking part.  more...

Coffee for Paul

JOURNAL weatherman Paul Damari is taking part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.  more...

Ella on TV shortlist

A PERSHORE schoolgirl could be going on the trip of a lifetime after being shortlisted to appear on a childrens television programme.  more...

Fire death probe completed

FIRE investigators have completed a probe into the death of an Evesham woman in a house fire earlier this week and are now preparing a report for the county coroner, it was announced today.  more...

Four hurt in bypass crash

FOUR men were hurt - two of them seriously - when a minibus and a lorry were involved in a collision on the Evesham bypass this morning.  more...

Four hurt in bypass crash

FOUR men were hurt - two of them seriously - when a minibus and a lorry were involved in a collision on the Evesham bypass this morning.  more...

Addict jailed for three years

AN addict ran up debts of £20,000 to buy his drugs after taking out loans - rather than steal.  more...

Attacker jailed for five years

A MAN released from prison beat up his girlfriend after an argument over another lover.  more...

Five years for beating up girlfriend

A MAN released from prison beat up his girlfriend after an argument over another lover, a court was told today.  more...

Latets

Mother sexually assaulted in front of children

A MOTHER was sexually assaulted several times by a man in broad daylight as she walked in Redditch with her two young children.  more...

Leisure General

Feeling good at Upton's festival

MOST festivals take months, even years, of planning but Upton's Feelgood Festival has been put together in a matter of weeks.  more...

Circle dance

THE autumn equinox will be marked by circle dancing and singing on the Malvern Hills on Sunday (September 23). The dancing will be from 2pm to 4.30pm and the singing from 5pm and 6pm on the flat area next to the West of England Quarry. For further details, call Jonathan Penley on 01684 573406.   more...

A medieval experience

MEDIEVAL music and poetry in quaint and ancient languages will be brought to life by the Medieval Baebes at Tewkesbury Abbey on Friday, September 28, at 7.30pm. The Medieval Baebes, the band behind five top-selling classical albums, is performing in aid of the Gloucestershire Flood Relief Fund. Members sing in an array of languages, from Cornish to Medieval Welsh. Tickets are £15-£30 from Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre on 01684 295027.  more...

Rally goes on in David's memory

STEAM engine enthusiasts the Prout family have pulled together in memory of their late father to put on a country rally that would have made him proud.  more...

Letters

Just ask us motorists what needs to be done

SIR - Why can't the Highways Agency see what is blatantly obvious to ordinary motorists? Let's take the couple of miles from Bewdley to Kidderminster.  more...

Action is futile and downright disgrace

SIR - An article (Worcester News, August 20) refers to Worcester Community Housing hosting an open day at Chelmsford Court, Ronkswood, inviting retirement age people in Worcester to take a look at being accommodated in sheltered housing.  more...

Your story was a terrible reminder

SIR - We were very sorry to hear about the tragic death of 27-day-old baby Zach Hartshorne (Worcester News, August 31). This is a terrible reminder that a family suffers the tragedy of a cot death nearly every day in the UK. It remains the leading cause of death for babies over one month old and there is a desperate need for more research and support for bereaved families. For a free copy of our BabyZone booklet, giving details of our research-based infant care advice, or for support of other information, readers may call our helpline on 020 7233 2090 or visit our website at www.fsid.org.uk STACEY KERR Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths.  more...

Call centre idea is strategically inept

SIR - I write regarding the proposal for the re-configuration of ambulance call centres in this region.  more...

Why all the fuss about Be-eco bag?

SIR - Why all the fuss about Be-eco bag (Worcester News, September 18) The Chieffo's are not the first to think of a carrier dispenser. My friend and I who are both pensioners in our late 70s have been making this type of bag for 14 years and giving them to charities and Scout groups to sell at their fetes and Christmas fairs.  more...

Helpful friends

I would like to thank everyone who supported my three small coffee mornings. With all your support and generous donations, I raised £492.  more...

Worse footprint

I HAVE recently returned to Malvern to find that both the bus services that serve our area have been severely reduced. The "town" service has been reduced to a derisory two hour frequency, which is a disgraceful level of service for a large section of a town of close to 30,000 inhabitants. In addition the once high quality 44 service to Worcester, which for most of the day had a 15 minute interval, has been split into alternating loops, that in effect only offer a 30 minute service for a large portion of the town.  more...

Dump the phone

IN response to Dr N Hamilton's comments (Your Letters, September 14) regarding the mobile phone mast in Colwall, I totally support his view regarding the numerous directives from central government to local authorities in respect of planning applications.  more...

Good riddance

LIKE Martin Read (Your Letters, September 14), I am normally very much in favour of hedges. However, I am extremely pleased that the hedge at the front of the library is to go.  more...

On your bikes

Well done to Malvern Hills District Council for taking advantage of the Tour of Britain going through the centre of Malvern to put on a Get Cycling' event at the weekend. We can't all be, or want to be, professional racing cyclists, but many of us could get on a bike to pop along to the local shops or go a mile or two to work or school. OK, it's not the flattest area and some roads are unpleasant at peak times, so a bit of extra help would be useful.  more...

Not responsible

I do not wish to engage in a tedious contest of recrimination with The Rev. Peter Furber about the campaign to save the Country Outdoor Education Centre in Snowdonia, but his outburst (Your Letters, September 7) cannot be allowed to be the last word.  more...

Being talked up

WITH reference to CSOs having an impact on crime (Malvern Gazette, September 7), I note most of their time is spent "on foot and talking to people in the community".  more...

Effects felt long term

With reference to the comments made by Stephen Crisp, of Shaw Healthcare, (Ledbury Reporter, September 7) about the future of the elderly residents at Leadon Bank Residential Home, a number of people in 2004/05 formed a group to the campaign against the new development.  more...

Thanks for supporting Ernie

I would like to thank everyone who supported the Malvern Chase Brass Band for Ernie's Concert' last week. We had an extremely successful evening and raised a fantastic £524.60 for Support Dogs.  more...

Memory

100 years ago - September 28, 1907

AMONG the passengers on board the Isle of Man Steamship Company's "Tynwald" which got lost in the fog a few days ago when making the journey from Douglas to Fleetwood were Mr and Mrs E Cassell, Evesham Street, Redditch, and another native of the town, and they, with the others on board, had a very anxious twenty-four hours.  more...

50 years ago - September 27, 1957

AFTER their wedding at Studley Parish Church on Saturday, a couple travelled by airliner to their honeymoon destination in Newcastle, near Belfast, Northern Ireland.  more...

50 years ago - September 27, 1957

AFTER their wedding at Studley Parish Church on Saturday, a couple travelled by airliner to their honeymoon destination in Newcastle, near Belfast, Northern Ireland.  more...

25 years ago - September 24, 1982

BATCHLEY residents have won their fight to secure the future of the Hawthorn Road playing fields.  more...

Memory Lane

100 Years Ago, September 28, 1907

A REPORT into domestic sanitary conditions in the rural Bromsgrove villages of Fairfield and Bournheath made disturbing reading. The report, compiled by the rural district council, found that there were 70 house in the two parishes and of these 53 had privvies, 45 cesspits and three ashpits. The majority of privvies were dilapidated and the cesspit, in some cases simply open holes in the ground or roughly covered by boards, were little better. Dumbwells too were found to be inadequate and several homes had no drainage whatsoever, while leaking sewage was widespread. The chief water supply was from shallow wells which collected only surface water, which was often contaminated by effluent.  more...

50 Years Ago, September 28, 1957

BROMSGROVE Market Hall was a sea of colour when the town's chrysanthemum society staged its early show. Entries were up by 50 to 220, testimony to the organisers and the skill and dedication of growers. The event was opened by the principal of Pershore Institute of Horticulture, Mr Martyr, who declared it to be the best local exhibition he had seen.  more...

25 Years Ago, September 24, 1982

BROMSGROVE had added another 200 people to the nation's total number of 3.3 million unemployed who were on the dole. The number in Bromsgrove last month was 2,250, which was made up of 1,716 men, 743 women and 264 who were school leavers.  more...

They’re full of fizz

IN Memory Lane last week we featured a small group of staff at Spencers pop works in Bromsgrove.  more...

Echoes from the past

100 years ago The inspection of the members of the Malvern Fire Brigade will take place on Saturday, September 28, by Sir Henry Foley Grey, Bart, chairman of the district council, to be followed by sports, in which the firemen will take part. The time and place are not yet fixed, but they will be announced in next week's issue. It is to be hoped that the event will be favoured with fine weather, and there will be a large turn-out of spectators as a compliment, not only to Sir Henry Grey, but to the Chief Officer and men of the brigade, who render such excellent and valuable services on behalf of the public. Malvern Gazette, September 20, 1907.  more...

School is plagues by Teddy Boy hooligans

THE headmistress of a Malvern school was demanding a reduction in her rates bill because of the hooliganism of Teddy Boys' outside her premises, reported the Gazette 50 years ago.  more...

Town is gripped by burglar mania

LAST week, Malvern Memories reproduced the Gazette's coverage 100 years ago of two sensational burglaries in the town.  more...

Music

Panic over – Kevin’s now happy to play

SINGER-songwriter Kevin Jon once suffered from such severe panic attacks he found it hard to leave his home.  more...

HEAD TO THE HALL TO HEAR THE HAMSTERS

ONE of the UK's most established blues rock bands is preparing to return to Worcester. Every year The Hamsters, also known as Slim, Rev Otis and Zsa Zsa, have been touring the country and building a fan base for 20 years. They recently performed their 3,750th concert and have a well-earned reputation as an incredibly hard working group. They will play at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall on Thursday, October 4. For tickets call the Worcester Live box office on 01905 611427.   more...

Listen to the sounds of Blodwyn Pig

MICK Abrahams, one of the many guitarists who burst on to the music scene during the British blues rock explosion of the late 1960s, is in Worcester this weekend.  more...

Irish band

IRISH band Elysium perform at the Royal Oak Hotel, Ledbury, tonight (Friday) at 8pm. Local band Bob's Full House plays at the hotel on Friday, September 28.  more...

Tribute band

TRIBUTE Band Al's Surfin' Beach Boys perform at Ledbury's Market Theatre on Friday, September 28, at 8pm. Tickets are £10 from Ledbury TIC.  more...

Saturday Night Fever

THIRTY years of Saturday Night Fever is being celebrated at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury tomorrow (Saturday). It features tribute band Bee Gees Magic and is at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £16.50 from 01684 295074.   more...

Curtain raiser is set to be a treat

MALVERN Concert Club kicks off its 105th season with a piano recital by Yevgeny Sudbin.  more...

Recruiting new voices

VITAL Spark, a Malvern-based choir which performs church music from the 18th and early 19th Century, is looking to recruit new members in the run up to its popular Christmas season. Vital Spark is a four-part mixed voices choir with instruments such as the fiddle and concertina. It performs what is known as West Gallery' music, which is the vibrant and traditional music once performed in village churches. The choir is looking for enthusiastic singers of both sexes and rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 8pm in West Malvern Village Hall. Contact Sean Ronan on 01531 630005 for more information or simply turn up at a rehearsal.  more...

News

Ruddock rings the changes

Fly-half James Brown and centre Mark Tucker are both handed starts as Warriors boss Mike Ruddock makes three changes for the visit of European champions London Wasps to Sixways Stadium tomorrow (5pm).  more...

Duo hope to make Impact at old club

EMEKA Nwadike and Ryan Clarke both have fond memories of their time at Alfreton Town.  more...

Greg ready for a bite of the action

GREG Rawlinson is hoping to play a leadership role alongside Worcester Warriors captain Pat Sanderson when he arrives at Sixways in November.  more...

Mallon is proving a worry for Wolves

WORCESTER Wolves are sweating on a delay over big new signing Dave Mallon's arrival.  more...

Injuries rule out Fitter and Givans

EVESHAM United will be forced into several changes for Saturday's visit of Leamington after a bruising FA Cup tie.  more...

Nathan in nets tomorrow

Goalkeeper Nathan Vaughan will be between the sticks when Evesham United play host to Leamington tomorrow.  more...

Harriers aiming for awesone foursome

Harriers v Torquay match preview.  more...

Opinion

Let’s hope compromise is reached

JENNA Hewlett has become something of a local celebrity during the last 48 hours. Since the Worcester News first revealed how the 15-year-old was told she was not welcome at her city school until she changed her hair colour, Jenna has appeared on television and radio.  more...

Opinion

OVER the next few weeks campaigners fighting to keep open the Ambulance Emergency Control Centre, at Bransford, will drop a health survey through 37,000 letterboxes in the district.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

Shepherd's Warning

Dramatic picture of a sunrise over Malvern picture sent in by Judith Hawthorn.  more...

Shepherd's Warning

Dramatic picture of a sunrise over Malvern picture sent in by Judith Hawthorn.  more...

Recipes

Spaghetti with Vodka and chilli

After the relaxation of the summer holidays, going back to university coupled with exam stress, spots and - gasp! - cooking for yourself, can all seem a bit too much like hard work.  more...

Spaghetti with Vodka and chilli

After the relaxation of the summer holidays, going back to university coupled with exam stress, spots and - gasp! - cooking for yourself, can all seem a bit too much like hard work.  more...

Tuna Fish Cakes

WHAT DO I NEED?  more...

Tuna Fish Cakes

WHAT DO I NEED?  more...

Reports

Mushtaq spin has County on brink of defeat

MUSHTAQ Ahmed was yet again the driving force as Sussex put themselves on the brink of retaining their County Championship title.  more...

Reserves struggling during tough start

MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, BLACKHEATH TOWN 3  more...

Reserves struggling during tough start

MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, BLACKHEATH TOWN 3  more...

Reserves struggling during tough start

MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, BLACKHEATH TOWN 3  more...

Reserves struggling during tough start

MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, BLACKHEATH TOWN 3 IT HAS been quite a tough start for Town Reserves this season and judging by Saturday's performance, does not look like getting better in the short term.  more...

Restaurant Reviews

The Hundred House, Great Witley

WALKING in to the Hundred House Hotel is a little bit like stepping back in time. There's no doubt that this grand old hotel is looking dated, but with a long-standing reputation for good quality food, we were still looking forward to our Saturday evening out.  more...

Reviews

Shadowlands - Review: Malvern Theatres

SHADOWLANDS is a stage dramatisation of the remarkable but true love story of writer CS Lewis and American divorcee Joy Gresham.  more...

Round-Up

Sharks star Jack rules over Lions

JACK Rule bagged four goals as Warndon Villages Sharks Under 10s romped to a 12-0 win over Kidderminster Lions Cubs in the Stourport Youth League.  more...

Pumas race away with 10-goal win

NUNNERY Wood Pumas Under 14s raced to a 10-0 triumph over Areley Kings Youth in Stourport Youth League Division One.  more...

Toby treble as City take thriller

WORCESTER City Wanderers Under 15s edged AFC Malvern 7-5 in a nail-biting Mercian Festival Junior League clash.  more...

Foster: Simon’s put the work in

HAS he had a summer to forget, but now Simon Russell is back in action.  more...

Competition has Bulls on the rampage

ONE of the main reasons for Hereford United's success this season is the competition for places in the squad, according to manager Graham Turner.  more...

Survey to reveal Cathedral burial pit

AN archaeological survey is set to reveal whether there is a mass Civil War burial pit in the grounds of Worcester Cathedral.  more...

Knight dives over for Spa solitary try

DROITWICH Spa and Moseley Under 15s fielded two committed sides in a friendly based on three 20-minute periods.  more...

Harvey retains his title

TYLER Harvey became the 0800 Reverse Mountain Board Schools Champion for the second year running.  more...

Runaways marching in top two

RUNAWAYS cruised into second spot in Heenans Worcester Friendly League Division One by blitzing Cardents.  more...

Jess delight at snooker history

WHEN Jess Wells turned up to watch her dad's snooker team at Heenans Social Club, she had no idea she would be about to make history.  more...

Scott tackling the best of Europe in Polish trip

WORLD under 23 rowing medallist Colin Scott is paddling in Poland this weekend at the first European Championships for 40 years.  more...

MacKenzie joins Harriers ranks

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have eased worries over their goalkeeping situation by signing experienced Shrewsbury Town keeper Chris MacKenzie on a one-month loan deal.  more...

Weston’s aiming for trophy

A WORCESTER footballer is aiming to go one better with the England Women's Under 19s at the European Championships.  more...

James wins place in the Wolves academy

JAMES Jones has the chance to take a big step up the football ladder after winning a place on the Wolverhampton Wanderers football academy.  more...

In the footsteps of D-Day heroes

A TEAM of police officers are retracing the steps of the heroes of D-Day.  more...

Taking dental care to Africa

TWO Bromsgrove dentists are appealing to generous townsfolk to support their charity work in Africa.  more...

Best foot forward

STAFF from a Bromsgrove-based marketing and communications agency will join approximately 1,000 people from across the West Midlands in a sponsored walk to raise funds and awareness of type one diabetes.  more...

They’re swinging into action

ONE hundred and sixteen golfers teed off in the St Richard's Hospice annual golf tournament, which was held at Droitwich Golf and Country Club.  more...

Go straight to the top of the class

EARLY years education at an independent school near Droitwich Spa has been praised by government inspectors who have given the service a glowing report.  more...

Testing time on water

A WIND gusting straight over the weir meant a testing afternoon for Evesham members competing in two races last Sunday.  more...

Junior players needed

BREDON Colts Under-14s are in urgent need of a goalkeeper top bolster their Mercian League squad.  more...

Injuries rule out United pair

EVESHAM United will be forced into several changes for Saturday's visit of Leamington after a bruising FA Cup tie.  more...

Nathan in nets tomorrow

Goalkeeper Nathan Vaughan will be between the sticks when Evesham United play host to Leamington tomorrow.  more...

'Their finest hour' is remembered at service

A MOVING remembrance service for the Battle of Britain took place at Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church.  more...

Search for treasurer

A CHARITY that offers support to families with special-needs children is searching for a part-time treasurer.  more...

Staff make the grade

STAFF at Malvern-based Worcestershire TeleCare are celebrating after achieving compliance with Part 2 of the Telecare Alarms Services Code of Practice.  more...

Cutting carbs

A CARBON-zero Worcestershire by 2050 is the target for Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Richard Burt.  more...

A tree for Wesley

THE planting of an oak tree at Eastnor Castle Deer Park to mark the tercentenary of hymn writer Charles Wesley's birth has been rescheduled for 11am on Wednesday, October 3.  more...

Care home open day

A WEST Malvern care home will open its doors tomorrow (Saturday) to give local people a chance to view its transformation.  more...

Wear jeans for genes

AN after-school education programme in Malvern is to raise funds for the Jeans for Genes campaign for children with genetic disorders.  more...

Fair way to find a Christmas job

A SEASONAL event will be just the job for people looking to make extra money this Christmas.  more...

Getting with the African beat

PUPILS at a Malvern school have been getting to know about Africa this week.  more...

Caravan familes delay garden plan

THE arrival of another caravan on a site designated for a community garden has infuriated neighbours.  more...

New members vital for choir

A CHOIR is looking to recruit new members in the run up to its Christmas season.  more...

Metal thieves changed pleas

TWO men, one from Hanley Swan, and a woman caught trying to steal from a scrap yard have been fined by a Judge at Warwick Crown Court.  more...

National debate for young politician

A BUDDING politician from Malvern will take on Britain's best during a national school competition this weekend.  more...

Quilt celebrates new life for side

A MORRIS dancing side is searching for old members to join anniversary celebrations, while at the same time celebrating the arrival of its youngest member.  more...

Doors open at physician's house

A SHOW home previously lived in by famous physician Sir Charles Hastings will be opening its doors to the public this month.  more...

Housing group praise

A HOUSING organisation has been praised for its high standard of employee relations.  more...

Summer camp success

A SUMMER camp at Malvern St James school was so successful that organisers are already taking bookings for next year.  more...

Dealer sentenced

A COVERT operation to trap a drug dealer came to an end when a hidden surveillance camera "mysteriously disappeared", Worcester Crown Court was told.  more...

Course helps young mums

A FEEL-good course for young parents and parents-to-be offers the opportunity for a bit of pampering and the chance to meet new people and learn new skills.  more...

Tails wag in workplace

KENDALL Wadley Accountants in Graham Road was one local businesses which took part in National Take Your Dog to Work Day on Friday.  more...

Trader jailed

A MARKET trader convicted of receiving a caravan stolen from Malvern has been jailed for nine months.  more...

Forced to stand on bus to school

PUPILS are being forced to stand on a bus taking them to school because there are not enough seats.  more...

Ambassador speaks

THE Malvern Hills Amnesty International Group has invited Craig Murray, the former UK ambassador to Uzbekistan, to speak on the topics of truth, torture, and the war on terror.  more...

'Police were slow to help'

A TOWN councillor is furious after police took three hours to turn up at his home during a "campaign of terror" against his family.  more...

Bar hosts quiz

PRIORS Croft bar, in Grange Road, Malvern, is the venue for a new weekly quiz night, which starts on Tuesday, October 2.  more...

House to open

THE Malvern Quakers are planning to break with tradition to tell people about the 350-year-old faith.  more...

Buddhist meditation

AN EXPERIENCED Buddhist teacher will be holding a series of meditation classes in Malvern this Autumn.  more...

Trial is put back

MALVERN Town Football Club manager Paul Molly's trial for racially aggravated assault, damaging property and making off without payment has been moved back to November.  more...

Elgar relative's love of Hills

A DESCENDANT of Malvern's favourite son, Edward Elgar, has written of her love for the hills in a national newspaper.  more...

Venture for younsters is successful

AN educational venture aimed at youngsters who might not be at home in a conventional classroom is proving a great success, six months after it started.  more...

Venture for younsters is successful

AN educational venture aimed at youngsters who might not be at home in a conventional classroom is proving a great success, six months after it started.  more...

Venture for youngsters is successful

AN educational venture aimed at youngsters who might not be at home in a conventional classroom is proving a great success, six months after it started.  more...

Lamps may need funding

MALVERN Town Council could seek lottery funding to help pay for the restoration of historic streetlamps.  more...

Alert over labourers who fly-tip the waste

NON-CASUAL labourers offering autumn hedge-cutting and tree-lopping services could well be fly-tipping waste material - leaving the local authority to pay for cleaning up, say South Worcestershire police.  more...

Estate agent plan for shop

THE town centre shop currently occupied by Malvern Sports is to become an estate agents.  more...

Huge survey planned on ambulance centre

A COMPREHENSIVE health survey is to be conducted in Malvern and surrounding areas to allow people to have their say on the proposed closure of the Bransford emergency operations centre.  more...

Reg rewarded

TIRELESS fundraiser Reg Box, of Malvern, has been nominated for the County Air Ambulance fundraiser of the year award.  more...

New housing report

MALVERN could be one of the main focuses for house-building over the next 20 years, says a new report.  more...

Pub has lot of bottle

A VILLAGE pub has emptied two gallon-bottles of whiskey and raised £1,500 for local good causes.  more...

Tim pockets greatest birthday present ever

A YOUNG snooker fanatic had an 18th birthday to remember when four of the world's top players surprised him with an autographed cue.  more...

Pupils help to solve case of murdered headteacher

STUDENTS at Dyson Perrins in Malvern will arrive at school next month to find that their head teacher is dead.  more...

Cemetery gate plans

CLOSING the gates of Malvern's cemetery at night came a step closer this week, when Malvern Town Council's operations committee approved the move on Tuesday, Septem-ber 18.  more...

Spa chairman resigns post

ARTIST Rose Garrard has resigned from her chairmanship and membership of Malvern Spa Association, the organisation that she helped found in 1998.  more...

Questions about use of land

PEOPLE living in Greenfield Road, Malvern Link, will be asked what they want done with a piece of open land.  more...

Filling a hole

MALVERN will benefit from a £15m scheme to repair pot holes and deteriorating roads in town estates.  more...

Bridge's closure hits village hard

COLWALL railway bridge could be opened to light traffic, but not until mid-October at the very earliest.  more...

Unusual pear tree is given preservation order

A PEAR tree, thought to be the rare Worcester Black variety, growing up against a Hanley Swan house has been made the subject of a tree preservation order.  more...

Unusual pear tree is given preservation order

A PEAR tree, thought to be the rare Worcester Black variety, growing up against a Hanley Swan house has been made the subject of a tree preservation order.  more...

Fair has star and free water

MALVERN Friends of ChildLine will be giving away free bottles of Malvern water to the first 20 people who visit their stand at Malvern Charity Fair next weekend.  more...

Driver is fined

A DRIVER caused £1,800 damage to a window after the 18-tonne lorry he was driving clipped the roof of a home in Malvern.  more...

'Where did our support go to?'

ORGANISERS of Malvern in Bloom have hit out at Worcestershire County Council and the Mount Pleasant Hotel for damaging their chance of success in this year's competition.  more...

Tasty treats at Country Market

THERE will be an array of freshly based foods to taste at the Malvern Country Market on Friday, September 28.  more...

Craig appeal branches out

New playground fund is launched  more...

Craig appeal branches out

New playground fund is launched  more...

Concert cash will aid school rebuild

A CHARITY set up by a former Redditch surgeon to help schoolchildren in Sierra Leone, will be holding a fundraising evening featuring a concert.  more...

Thieves used wheelie bin to get into house

MORE then £1,000 worth of computer equipment has been stolen from a house in Batchley.  more...

Firm boosts charity ride

CYCLISTS taking part in a 1,000-mile charity ride between John O'Groats and Lands End have been given a £500 boost by a Redditch business.  more...

Nigel feeling good about song remix

ALMOST 10 years after its original release, the single Good Enough, by Britpop band Dodgy, is making a comeback.  more...

Library options discussed

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has met with residents and Redditch MP Jacqui Smith to discuss the options for the delivery of the library service in the town.  more...

Collision appeal

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision on Redditch Ringway which happened on Thursday, September 20 at about 1.10pm.  more...

Children have say at PACT meeting

CHILDREN will get their say at a Youth PACT meeting at a Redditch first school next week.  more...

Grant helps group stage taster event

PEOPLE who lack the confidence to speak in public can receive some help thanks to a grant given to a Redditch group by the Lottery Awards for All scheme.  more...

Roundup

Defiant flames bitten by Cobras

WYRE Forest Flames were given a good work out in a pre-season friendly against local rivals Kidderminster Cobras.  more...

Verve taste success

MEMBERS of Verve taekwondo team excelled at the ITS Fight Nights event in Highley.  more...

Harriers sign keeper

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have eased worries over their goalkeeping situation by today agreeing a deal to bring in experienced Chris MacKenzie from League Two side Shrewsbury Town.  more...

Schools News

Top author gives talk about her new work

THE author of a novel that was turned into an Oscar-nominated film has visited a Worcester school to sign copies of her new book.  more...

JUST HANGIN’ AROUND

JEMMA Warrington, aged 10, and Joe Davies, 10, are now hanging around in style thanks to a lottery boost. The Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All scheme granted Broadheath CE Primary School £9,850 to build a trim trail assault course-style playground and sandpit. Headteacher Jenny Taylor said: "The children think it's absolutely wonderful. They've been queuing up to get on the trim trail."   more...

WORCESTER: My girl’s not done anything wrong, says dad

A FATHER has hit back after his 15-year-old daughter, banned from school for putting blonde streaks in her hair, was criticised online.  more...

Society

Kidderminster

POLISH EX-SERVICEMENS ASSOCIATION - On September 1, a group member organised a social evening and buffet in aid of cancer charities which raised £1,240. Mrs G Szczpanik wishes to thank everyone who helped in any way. On October 6 there will be the traditional harvest celebration and dance, Dzinki, when music will be provided by Jurek.  more...

Bewdley

ALL SAINTS' AND WRIBBENHALL TOGETHER - September 10 was an ideal opportunity to meet two key people in their chosen professions. Anne, from Life Long Learning, advised on the opportunities available for people wishing to extend or improve their education by joining courses run at Kidderminster College specifically for them. In the afternoon county councillor and member for Wribbenhall Gordon Yarranton addressed residents' concerns.  more...

Theatre

You will laugh as well as cry at the story of this lady

A MAD, sad, magic play about what is left when someone inspirational dies is being performed in Worcester.  more...

You will laugh as well as cry at the story of this lady

A MAD, sad, magic play about what is left when someone inspirational dies is being performed in Worcester.  more...

You will laugh as well as cry at the story of this lady

A MAD, sad, magic play about what is left when someone inspirational dies is being performed in Worcester.  more...

Hal and his pals are here to make you have a laugh

THE autumn comedy season at Evesham Arts Centre is upon us. And kicking off the evening of mirth on Friday, September 28, is comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster Hal Cruttenden.  more...

We can contact the dead

THE promise of contacting lost loved ones will draw people to the Norbury Theatre in Droitwich next weekend.  more...

Will the real Edna stand up

TWO women who met while at college in Worcester have joined forces to create a comic character study.  more...

CENTRE STAGE with Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live

LAST Friday was a really interesting day and it just shows how far ahead we have to plan. It started with a meeting at the Commandery, a de-brief with their staff of Shakespeare at the Commandery in June.  more...

Musical twist for comedy classic

PG Wodehouse's satirical take on the relationship between high-society Wooster and his valet Jeeves is coming to Malvern Theatres.  more...

Dance-Theatre

FROM Here to Maturity dance company brings a triple bill of lively new dance-theatre to Malvern Theatres on Wednesday (September 26), at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10-£12. or £8 for under 25s. Call 01684 892277.   more...

Audition as a Dalmation

MALVERN Theatre Players is holding open auditions for parts in One Hundred and One Dalmatians on Sunday (September 23), at the Coach House Theatre, Grange Road, Malvern.  more...

Players celebrate a birthday

MALVERN Theatre Players celebrate 30 years in residency at Malvern Theatres next weekend.  more...

Market Theatre

THE reality of life in the modern countryside is the basis of White Open Spaces at Ledbury's Market Theatre tomorrow (Saturday) at 8pm. Pentabus Theatre Company's production will take the form of a series of one-person plays. Tickets are available on 01531 636147.  more...

Little magic for children

A MUSICAL featuring classical works performed by local schoolchildren is coming to Malvern Theatres.  more...

This Life - Special Reports

To kiss or not to kiss? That is the question

Picture the scene. You're male, in your mid-20s and have been asked to attend an interview for your dream job. Suited and booted, you certainly look the part, anxiously waiting outside the office to be called in.  more...

To kiss or not to kiss? That is the question

Picture the scene. You're male, in your mid-20s and have been asked to attend an interview for your dream job. Suited and booted, you certainly look the part, anxiously waiting outside the office to be called in.  more...

Upton

Festival is off

A HARVEST festival concert featuring the Malvern Singers at St Mary's Church, Ripple, tomorrow (Saturday) has been cancelled.  more...

Coffee morning

EVERYONE is welcome to attend a coffee morning and plant sale at Beechwood residential home in Holly Green from 10.30am-12.30pm tomorrow (Saturday).  more...

Garden talk

THE next meeting of Upton Garden Club features a talk on Plant Propagation by Hilary Twig.  more...

Water winners

THE winners of several competitions held over the Upton Water Festival weekend have been announced by the town's Tourism and Trade Association.  more...

Walk in park

HISTORIC Croome Park is offering visitors the chance to increase their knowledge of plants during a special walk this Sunday.  more...

Venue is a winner

CROWDS flocked to cheer on the Upton Youth Bands as they hosted the third annual Severn Vale Marching Bands Competition last Saturday.  more...

Concert

THE Upton Arts Music Group concert taking place tomorrow (Saturday) night has been moved to the Baptist Church Hall, in Old Street.  more...

Cricket contest

A SIX-a-side cricket tournament and barbecue raised more than £200 for the Hanley and Upton Cricket Club.  more...

Town given £80,000 to help floods recovery

UPTON has been given £80,000 to help with its recovery from the floods.  more...

Three languages taught at primary school

STUDENTS at Upton Primary School can broaden their European horizons after Spanish classes were introduced to their timetable.  more...

Villages

Storridge

WORCESTERSHIRE Society of Botanical Artists meets monthly at Storridge Village Hall on Mondays from 1-4pm.  more...

Leigh

NEARLY 50 enthusiastic singers gathered on Saturday in Leigh Church and paid £10 for the privilege of spending the afternoon rehearsing a scratch performance of the Mikado.  more...

West Malvern

THERE will be an open public meeting at the village hall on Tuesday from 7-9pm when the WestFest committee will announce the financial outcome of last month's event, and how the proceeds will be distributed.  more...

Wellington Heath

FOUNDATION rowing racing takes place in Upton on Sunday around midday and watch out for those Monkey Island Dippers from Wellington Heath, who will be taking part again.  more...

Suckley

WELL over 80 people attended the evening with Philip Serrell at the village hall on Friday and Tom Talbot is delighted to announce that the proceeds of the evening exceeded £600.  more...

Powick and Callow End

PRIZES for winning scarecrows were awarded last Wednesday in Powick Church. In total, 17 prizes were donated by various businesses in the community.  more...

Longdon

TOMORROW (Saturday), there will be a coffee morning for Age Concern from 10am-noon at Longdon Vicarage.  more...

Colwall

EVER wondered why Colwall has never had a festival? If you are interested in making this happen, come along to a meeting at Colwall Village Hall tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome, whether you come along just as yourself or representing a village group or society. Further details from Steve Hockett on 01684 564872.  more...

Castlemorton

AUTUMN dates for the diary with regard to St Gregory's Church. On Sunday, October 7, there will be choral evensong from 6.30pm. On this occasion, we are delighted to welcome Malvern St James Choir. Sunday, October 14, is our harvest festival thanksgiving from 11.15am. Following the family service, there will be a bring and share lunch with arrangements as in previous years. If you are able to stay for lunch, please give Christina Leake a ring about catering on 833339.  more...

Weddings

Colin Carlisle ~ Joanne Thomson

COLIN Carlisle and Joanne Thomson were married in a delightful ceremony at Leez Priory.  more...

William Davies ~ Claire Parish

WILLIAM Davies and Claire Parish were married at St Michael's church, Stoke Prior.  more...

What'S On

Gig Guide

TONIGHT  more...

Theatre

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22  more...

Concerts

SEPTEMBER 21 The Tim Kliphuis Quartet Appearing at Hanley Castle High School. 8pm start.  more...

Concerts

SEPTEMBER 21  more...

Exhibitions

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 29  more...

Events

SEPTEMBER 21  more...

What's on

Cinemas Malvern Cinema: The Hoax (15) 7.45pm daily, 4.30pm Sat, Sun & Thurs.  more...

Blues-rock band

BLUES-rock band The Hamsters is playing at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Thursday, October 4, at 8pm. The band will play Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top songs. Tickets are £14 from 01905 611427.  more...

Wyre Forest Weddings

COOPER-SEDGELEY

A HONEYMOON in Cuba followed the wedding at St Paul's Church, Ellesmere Port, of Laura Cooper and Robert Sedgeley.  more...

COOPER-SEDGELEY

A HONEYMOON in Cuba followed the wedding at St Paul's Church, Ellesmere Port, of Laura Cooper and Robert Sedgeley.  more...

COOPER-SEDGELEY

A HONEYMOON in Cuba followed the wedding at St Paul's Church, Ellesmere Port, of Laura Cooper and Robert Sedgeley. The bride is the second daughter of Dave and Yvonne Cooper of Ellesmere Port, Merseyside. The bridegroom is the second son of Ian and Pat Sedgeley of Lingfield Road, Bewdley. Given away by her father, the bride was attended by her sisters Amy, Hannah and Emma Cooper, her nephew Mason Littler and niece Maisy. Best man was Ian Sedgeley. A reception was held at The Village Hotel. The bride is a dental nurse and the bridegroom is a machine operative. Photo: John Barker Photography.  more...

COOPER-SEDGELEY

A HONEYMOON in Cuba followed the wedding at St Paul's Church, Ellesmere Port, of Laura Cooper and Robert Sedgeley. The bride is the second daughter of Dave and Yvonne Cooper of Ellesmere Port, Merseyside. The bridegroom is the second son of Ian and Pat Sedgeley of Lingfield Road, Bewdley. Given away by her father, the bride was attended by her sisters Amy, Hannah and Emma Cooper, her nephew Mason Littler and niece Maisy. Best man was Ian Sedgeley. A reception was held at The Village Hotel. The bride is a dental nurse and the bridegroom is a machine operative. Photo: John Barker Photography.  more...

COOPER-SEDGELEY

A HONEYMOON in Cuba followed the wedding at St Paul's Church, Ellesmere Port, of Laura Cooper and Robert Sedgeley. The bride is the second daughter of Dave and Yvonne Cooper of Ellesmere Port, Merseyside. The bridegroom is the second son of Ian and Pat Sedgeley of Lingfield Road, Bewdley. Given away by her father, the bride was attended by her sisters Amy, Hannah and Emma Cooper, her nephew Mason Littler and niece Maisy. Best man was Ian Sedgeley. A reception was held at The Village Hotel. The bride is a dental nurse and the bridegroom is a machine operative. Photo: John Barker Photography.  more...

TURNER-STAMP

ST George's Church, Kidderminster, was the location for the wedding of Kayleigh May Turner and James McIntyre Stamp. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs Dawn Cross of Sedgley and the bridegroom is the only son of Margaret and David Stamp of Ashdene Close, Kidderminster. Given away by her brother, Luke Cross, the bride was attended by Caroline Stamp, sister of the bridegroom, and friends and cousins Lizzie Cross, Faye Kitchen, Helen Ingenthron and Sophie Hamer. Best man was Gary Moore, a friend of the bridegroom, and a reception was held at the Gainsborough House Hotel, Kidderminster. The couple honeymooned in Torquay.  more...

TURNER-STAMP

ST George's Church, Kidderminster, was the location for the wedding of Kayleigh May Turner and James McIntyre Stamp. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs Dawn Cross of Sedgley and the bridegroom is the only son of Margaret and David Stamp of Ashdene Close, Kidderminster. Given away by her brother, Luke Cross, the bride was attended by Caroline Stamp, sister of the bridegroom, and friends and cousins Lizzie Cross, Faye Kitchen, Helen Ingenthron and Sophie Hamer. Best man was Gary Moore, a friend of the bridegroom, and a reception was held at the Gainsborough House Hotel, Kidderminster. The couple honeymooned in Torquay.  more...

DEIGNAN-DRAPER

ST Giles's Church, Farlow, near Cleobury Mortimer, was the setting for the wedding of Amanda Deignan and Steve Draper. The bride is the only daughter of Hazel Deignan and the late John Deignan and Hazel Deignan of Oreton, near Cleobury, and the bridegroom is the youngest son of the late Margaret Draper of Bark Hill, Bewdley. Given away by her brother Anthony Deignan, the bride was attended by her daughter Libby-Lou Draper, sister-in-laws Marie Deignan and Samantha Draper and pageboys Connor Deignan, Tom Smith, Evan Deignan and Finnley Draper, all nephews. A reception was held at Ludlow Racecourse and the couple honeymooned in Dubai. The bride is a housewife and the bridegroom a construction engineer. Photo: Studio Pix 106.  more...

  
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