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Worcestershire | Archive | 2007 | September

Stories for 6 September 2007

Am Dram

Youngsters to be put through their pacesatauditions

MORE than 100 youngsters with stars in their eyes have put their names down to compete for fewer than 20 places at a Worcester audition. more...

Youngsters to be put through their paces at auditions

MORE than 100 youngsters with stars in their eyes have put their names down to compete for fewer than 20 places at a Worcester audition. more...

Business

Student proves his skills at consultants

WORCESTER student David Nicholson has been spending his summer gaining valuable business experience thanks to Graduate Advantage, the Government scheme that aims to help university students further their careers. more...

Cricket

Malvern win high-scoring game

MALVERN v ELDERSFIELD more...

Perrins takes a career best 7-53

WORMELOW II v MALVERN II more...

Andy Wheeler hits out

STUDLEY v BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY II more...

Green II fall just short

BARNARDS GREEN II v ALVECHURCH II more...

Malvern’s victory eases the pressure

MALVERN v WORMELOW more...

Nomads edge closer to title

DROITWICH SPA v WORCESTER NOMADS more...

Features

Fancy popping out for a pint?

THEY come in all shapes, sizes and architectural styles and are a reassuringly familiar part of the British townscape or countryside and Bromsgrove and Droitwich are fortunate in having some of Worcestershire's finest. more...

Fixtures

County weekend football fixture list

SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hanley Swan v VBL Sports (N Jeynes); Upton Town v Grosvenor Sports (D Starkey); West Malvern v Hallow WMC (P Fowler); Worcester YMCA v FC Tything (M Francois). more...

Rugby kick-off

MALVERN host Bromsgrove in a derby to open the Midlands Two West campaign tomorrow (3pm). more...

Football

Nine-goal thriller

CALLOW END 4, COLWALL ST JAMES 5 more...

Seven Allstars sink Predators

THE Malvern Sunday Football League, sponsored by AAA Printing, saw the season's opening fixtures played on Sunday. more...

Unbeaten records intact

POWICK FC 2, BENTLEY YOUTH FC 2 more...

Villagers look solid

NORTHWICK SPORTS 0, VILLAGERS 2 more...

Town Ladies win opener

MALVERN TOWN LADIES 3, DROITWICH SPA LADIES 1 more...

West away

AFTER losing 6-1 away at VBL Sports on Saturday, West Malvern travel again tomorrow (Saturday) to Hallow. more...

Kidder News Latest

Readers rally round for Senses Garden

GENEROUS Shuttle/Times & News readers have given £225 in cash towards the cost of repairing and replanting a memorial garden damaged by vandals. more...

Raising profile of tireless group

WYRE Forest Talking Newspaper members hope to celebrate National Talking Newspaper Week by raising awareness of the group. more...

Raising profile of tireless group

WYRE Forest Talking Newspaper members hope to celebrate National Talking Newspaper Week by raising awareness of the group. more...

Thieves hit home after evacuation

MEAN-spirited burglars broke into a house after it had been evacuated because of the threat of a collapsing wall. more...

Charity seeks more helpers

A VICTIM support charity is seeking volunteers from Wyre Forest to help people overcome their experiences of crime. more...

Wheelchair cash pours in for Danny

MORE than �600 has been pledged in just a week towards a fund to buy a special motorised wheelchair that could transform the life of a 10-year-old Kidderminster boy with a severe muscle wasting disease. more...

Alert after mum hands in live bomb

ARMY bomb disposal experts were called in and a police station evacuated after a Second World War mortar posing a "substantial threat" was handed in at the front counter. more...

All change at district schools

STAFF and pupils across Wyre Forest have been walking through their school gates for the first time since the district education shake-up which has seen schools change from a three-tier to two-tier system. more...

Blood donor sessions

THE National Blood Service is holding blood donor sessions next Thursday at the Civic Centre, New Street, Stourport. more...

Blood donor sessions

THE National Blood Service is holding blood donor sessions next Thursday at the Civic Centre, New Street, Stourport. more...

Motorcyclist flown to hospital

A MOTORCYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital after being involved in a collision at Cookley this morning. more...

Motorcyclist flown to hospital

A MOTORCYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital after being involved in a collision at Cookley this morning. more...

Latest

Orchestra finds new home

THE English Symphony Orchestra has forged new links with Worcester by forming a partnership with the Elgar School of Music. more...

Hero headteacher welcomes children back to school

A HEADTEACHER who carried children to safety in a dramatic flood rescue on the last day of term has welcomed them back to school. more...

Drummer wanted: must have own kit and love the Sixties

A SIXTIES rock and roller from Worcestershire is determined to get his band back up and running - but is in desperate need of a drummer. more...

Allan wins a new scooter

WORCESTER News competition winner Allan Rushton is beaming with pride after picking up the keys to his new scooter. more...

Travellers move on after eviction notice served

A GROUP of travellers which moved on to a Worcester retail park have moved on after the site�s owners obtained an eviction order. more...

Traffic lights back on

Lights on a pedestrian crossing which have not worked since the July floods are back on. more...

Five arrested after series of car crimes

FIVE people from the West Midlands have been arrested in connection with car crime in Droitwich. more...

Charity boxes stolen in Upton

TWO charity boxes and cash have been stolen during a burglary at a garden centre in Upton Upon Severn. more...

Popular Worcester salon celebrates 50 years in High Street

A POPULAR Worcester salon has celebrated its 50th anniversary in the city�s High Street. more...

Bromyard PACT meeting set to go ahead

RESIDENTS have the chance to have their say on community issues at a meeting held in Herefordshire. more...

A fun day thanks to Co-op

YOUNG people from Worcester have been enjoying the last of the summer holidays with a fun day thanks to a �1,000 donation from the Co-op. more...

Armed robber pictures released

IMAGES of a man holding up a petrol station in Worcestershire have been released by police. more...

Canal path littered with drug needles

A FOOTPATH used by schoolchildren and dog walkers is being littered with syringes after becoming a haven for drug users. more...

Wedding bells for couple who met on a bus

A COUPLE who met and became engaged on a Worcester bus have finally tied the knot. more...

Canoe trip to help disabled boy

A MOTHER and son who paddled down the river Wye to raise money for a boy who suffers from a rare disease have raised �200. more...

Council watchdog to visit threatened outdoor centre

A TRIP to an outdoor centre in Wales is being planned by a council watchdog in a last ditch attempt to work out a way to save it. more...

Council watchdog to visit threatened outdoor centre

A TRIP to an outdoor centre in Wales is being planned by a council watchdog in a last ditch attempt to work out a way to save it. more...

Huge demand for places at Worcester Uni

THE University of Worcester has seen a 41 per cent increase in applications this year - the second highest in the UK. more...

Charity cyclists stop off in Worcester

A 1,000 MILE bike ride has passed through Worcester en route to raising £50,000 for The Meningitis Trust . more...

Pupils start term at new high school

A NEW high school in Worcester catering for young people with special needs has welcomed its first students at the start of term. more...

School bus breaks down leaving pupils stranded

PUPILS were left stranded in Powick when their school bus broke down. more...

Moreton show results

Stock is missing from line-up THERE was a strange atmosphere at the Batsford Road showground early on Saturday, writes Gerry Barnett. more...

Family in escalator accident thank helpers

AN Evesham family is appealing for two people who came to their rescue following a harrowing accident at the Regent Arcade in Cheltenham last Friday. more...

School bounces back after floods

PUPILS at Bengeworth First School returned for the start of term today despite the devastation the July floods brought to the school. more...

Anti-flooding measures are delayed - by flooding

WORK to prevent flooding along Worcester Road, Evesham, was due to begin as schools broke up in July but had to be postponed - due to floods. more...

Progress made in prison crisis talks

CRISIS talks following last week's prison officer's strike have been called "a step in the right direction", but the matter appears far from resolved. more...

Top parks celebrated

WYCHAVON will be flying the flag tomorrow to celebrate Evesham's excellent parks. more...

Mother-of-two set to be evicted from her home

AN Evesham mother-of-two is set to be made homeless tomorrow after Wychavon District Council's housing system failed to find her suitable accomodation. more...

Floods recovery - Rules about the disposal of waste are ‘crazy’

TRADERS in Evesham have struggled to remove the mountains of debris left on their premises after flood waters receded. more...

Floods recovery - £6.7m shortfall may hit council tax payers

FEARS have been expressed that Worcestershire could miss out on Government cash for the post-flood clean up operation. more...

Floods recovery - Flooded firms are still working hard

SINCE the floods, many businesses have been struggling to get back on their feet. more...

Hospital restaurant is open to customers

A NEWLY refurbished restaurant has opened at Evesham Community Hospital. more...

Hospital restaurant is open to customers

A NEWLY refurbished restaurant has opened at Evesham Community Hospital. more...

Rafters gear up for charity race

MEMBERS of the Vale Triffids super raft team are gearing themselves up to take part in the 23-mile Thames Great River Race. more...

Football fan joins stars at the Emirates

ONE lucky Evesham boy enjoyed the best day of his life on Sunday when he met the Arsenal football team as the club's mascot at their Premiership match against Portsmouth. more...

Police shadow for custom car event

HUNDREDS of custom cars rolled into town to take part in the Evesham Krooz, a chance for modified car enthusiasts to meet up. more...

Disputed phone mast goes up

ENGINEERS have moved in to put up a phone mast on top of a barn at Nightingale Farm, Bishampton. more...

School bounces back after floods

PUPILS at Bengeworth First School returned for the start of term today despite the devastation the July floods brought to the school. more...

Back in business

A GROUP of Brownies from Evesham will get together on Monday for the first time since their home was flooded out in July. more...

Get your claim in for flood help

WYCHAVON District Council is urging residents to return their claim forms in order to receive their £200 flood recovery grant. more...

Latets

Fun at festival

ALVECHURCH Baptist Church will be celebrating next weekend as it holds its Harvest Festival. more...

Fun at festival

ALVECHURCH Baptist Church will be celebrating next weekend as it holds its Harvest Festival. more...

Crime risk fears over housing

APPROVAL was last night due to be given to a new groundbreaking housing development in Winyates, despite major concerns expressed by Redditch's crime risk manager. more...

Oh no, not again!

YET another lorry became trapped in the underpass on Prospect Hill in Redditch town centre because the vehicle was too large to fit underneath. more...

Anger at plans for old school site

PLANS for a huge retirement village on the site of a former Redditch school have stirred up anger among nearby residents. more...

Anger at plans for old school site

PLANS for a huge retirement village on the site of a former Redditch school have stirred up anger among nearby residents. more...

Letters

Help is at hand for first-time students

SIR - Many proud parents in Worcestershire will soon anxiously watch their sons and daughters head off to colleges and universities all over the country. more...

Disgusted at view of OTs and physios

SIR - I am disgusted with Ben Nock's view that occupational therapists and physiotherapists are just "a department which issues bedpans and metal frames and tells people how to climb stairs". (Worcester News, August 22). I have just completed three years training to become an occupational therapist and can assure you that this is not the case. I do not work for the NHS but as therapists we are a service put in place to ensure everyone is safe when they return home from hospital, and we allow them to maintain their independence. more...

Festival offered something for all

SIR - George Cowley implies that the Swan Theatre caters for only "posh middle class people" (Worcester News, August 23). My perusal of the Worcester Live brochure indicates that a broad range of live theatre was on offer sufficient to cater for patrons from all strands of society. Get out more, George! There's an Old Time Musical at the Swan later in September. Buy a ticket and go. more...

Festival offered something for all

Event was much more than a fete

SIR - To compare Worcester's recent festival with a village fete (Letters, September 4) seems a bit harsh. Few fetes that I have attended have featured Julian Lloyd Webber or outdoor performances of A Winter's Tale. more...

Congratulations to the armed forces

SIR - Congratulations to the Army recruiting staff on attaining "the biggest single enlistment in living memory of Army recruits in Worcestershire" (Worcester News, September 1). more...

Clever-clogs Cowley

SIR - If you or I, John Phillpott, (Worcester News, August 25) had the same background and upbringing as "hoodies" we might not be such complacent clever-clogs ourselves. more...

Where’s fighting spirit

WHEN the PO was closing in the High Street there was an uproar, petition and now its back where it belongs and yet when the market after some 30 years is threatened with closure effecting some 20 plus businesses, and no I am not one of them, closed, and left derelict with no future plans - nothing appears to be being done. more...

Plagued by speeding

As a resident of Cropthorne plagued by speeding vehicles diverted from the B4084 Pershore/Evesham road, can I say to drivers please don't ignore the Road Closed signs at Pershore and Haselor? But if you must drive through a village, any village, drop your speed. more...

Protest supporters

WE the undersigned, of Evesham and District Trade Justice Group, write to express our support for the aims of the recent protest at Heathrow airport. more...

Does punishment fit crime?

It was with incredulity that I read a Wychavon resident has actually been sent to prison for non-payment of council tax. more...

Faith in human nature restored

MY faith in human nature has recently been restored. more...

Fruits of our policy

DAVID Lord, Lib Dem MP, stated that since the governments plan two years ago to improve school dinners with the aid of Jamie Oliver, numbers of children now taking meals, have decreased by 400 odd thousand. more...

Send in the Army...

ON July 18 the Evesham - Pershore Road (A4084) was breached as a calvert collapsed under sudden floodwater at Cropthorne. more...

Lifestyle

Eight buildings, four days and nothing to pay to step inside

HISTORIC properties across Worcestershire are opening their doors from today for free as part of England's biggest heritage celebration. more...

Eight buildings, four days and nothing to pay to step inside

HISTORIC properties across Worcestershire are opening their doors from today for free as part of England's biggest heritage celebration. more...

Eight buildings, four days and nothing to pay to step inside

HISTORIC properties across Worcestershire are opening their doors from today for free as part of England's biggest heritage celebration. more...

Eight buildings, four days and nothing to pay to step inside

HISTORIC properties across Worcestershire are opening their doors from today for free as part of England's biggest heritage celebration. more...

Music

Sax star at bar

A LEGENDARY saxophone player takes to the stage at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham tomorrow night in a special late night jazz session. more...

Band vocalist

A INDIE/ROCK band from Evesham is looking for a new vocalist aged 18 or over. Glass House Wizard play mostly original material and practice on Mondays. Contact James Cope on 07946 354972. more...

Music to light up a lunchtime

SOME of the UK's most talented young musicians can be seen at Cheltenham Town Hall's Lunchtime Recitals throughout the autumn. more...

Party to aid flood relief

COVERS band Lost In Music has confirmed it will play at the University of Gloucestershire students' union Party @ The Park event on Saturday at 7.30pm. more...

Dancers perform celebrated ballet

ONE of the world's most celebrated ballets will be performed by the European Ballet touring company at the Palace Theatre in Redditch on Sunday, September 16. more...

Staying alive at the Roses

AN intriguing mix of drama, politics and music awaits visitors to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury over three nights during September. more...

News

Read live text coverage from the County cricket

Catch Michael Reeves' coverage of Worcestershire v Hampshire at Kidderminster today by clicking the link below. more...

County hit by Smith finger break

WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Ben Smith is unlikely to play again this season after breaking a finger. more...

Injury troubles continue to pursue hapless City

THE on-going injury saga of Shabir Khan has taken another twist with the defender doubtful for Saturday's match at Tamworth. more...

Injury troubles continue to pursue hapless City

THE on-going injury saga of Shabir Khan has taken another twist with the defender doubtful for Saturday's match at Tamworth. more...

Horsman left out of Wales team

CHRIS Horsman has been left out of the Wales side completely for Sunday's World Cup opener against Canada in Nantes. more...

Home start for Malvern

MALVERN Rugby Club start their Midlands Two West campaign tomorrow (Saturday) and welcome county rivals Bromsgrove (3.00) to Spring Lane. more...

Opinion

We still have concerns at call centre

THE decision by the West Midlands Ambulance Trust to delay a decision on the future of the Bransford ambulance control room is to be welcomed. more...

Past

From the archives - September 6, 2007

100 Years Ago September 7, 1907 THE annual census taken of the traffic in High Street, Evesham, proves that this year is far busier than any of its predecessors, since the census has been taken. On Friday week, between the hours of 6am and 9pm, no less than 1,174 vehicles passed down High Street and 1,156 up the street, or a gross total of 2,330. The average for the last seven years is 1,808, so that this year is more than 500 more than the average. The number of motor cars passing during the same time was 46, compared with 35 last year. No doubt the heavy plum crop has something to do with the increased amount of traffic, and when it is considered that nearly the whole of the vehicles are narrow-wheeled carts or drays with heavy loads thereon, it is not surprising that the surface of the road soon wears out and becomes "holey" to the great discomfort of cyclists and motorists. more...

From the archives - September 6, 2007

Pershore

Crossing is top of list of public concerns

ABOUT 50 Pershore residents turned up to a public meeting on Tuesday. more...

2,000 in call to halt work

AROUND 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for work on a £400,000 enhance-ment scheme in the heart of Pershore to be put back. more...

Thieves strike at floods allotments

PERSHORE allotment holders struggling to recover from the devastation of July's floods are now finding themselves battling against thieves. more...

Hundreds attend official unveiling of sculpture for hospital

MORE than 100 members of the Pershore Hospital League of Friends gathered outside the building as a new sculpture was officially unveiled. more...

‘No cycling’ signs still being ignored

CYCLISTS in Pershore are continuing to ride through a town centre walkway in spite of signs clearly telling them not to do so. more...

Recycling that leads to little bundles of joy

PERSHORE shoppers are taking advantage of a brand new idea which uses recycling to produce little bundles of joy. more...

Property News

Property of the week - September 6, 2007

PIKE Cottage is a Grade II Listed period house on Broadway's Upper High Street. more...

Reports

County facing heavy defeat

WORCESTERSHIRE were staring down the barrel of defeat as Hampshire look set to romp home to victory at Kidderminster. more...

Mixed fortunes for Reserves

DUDLEY UNITED 0, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 3 more...

Round-Up

Promising rider Kirsty wins at national championships

RIDERS Kirsty Imm and Amy Blount both made a successful trip to Sheepgate Equestrian Centre in Lincolnshire, where they joined the best young dressage riders in the country. more...

Les’ belief is rewarded as he lifts trophy aloft

WHEN Worcester matchman Les Sanders drew permanent 182 on the Arboretum section of the canal, he was convinced he would catch bream after winning with the species in a previous match. more...

Morris aiming to wipe cup woe

WESTFIELDS chief executive Andy Morris says the team need to put their FA Cup disappointment behind them and focus on victory this weekend. more...

Mullen is battling defensive dilemma

STOURPORT Swifts are looking to put their defensive problems behind them when they visit Leighton Town on Saturday (3pm). more...

Malvern lifted by morale booster

MALVERN Town are aiming to turn the confidence gained from their FA Cup victory into vital league points. more...

Rushall will be challengers: West

EVESHAM United manager Paul West believes his team needs to beat the likes of Rushall Olympic if they are to be a Southern League Division One Midlands force. more...

Brown looking to cut out the silly goals

ROD Brown believes his Bromsgrove Rovers team will have nothing to worry about if they stop giving away silly goals. more...

Harriers sweating on skipper’s injury

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are facing up to the possibility of being without captain Stuart Whitehead for the visit of York City on Saturday (3pm). more...

Bulls boss keen to create fortress

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has challenged the players to make Edgar Street a fortress. more...

Austria race triumph for Worcester ace Parsons

WORCESTER Tri Club athlete Michelle Parsons crowned a great week by winning her first international powerman event in Weyer, Austria, only a week after finishing fifth in the long distance duathlon world championship race in Switzerland. more...

Classic bikes to race at Hanbury

CLASSIC motorcycle scrambling comes to Middle Hill, Park Farm, Hanbury, near Droitwich on Sunday. more...

Summer league glory for Boylan

THE sixth round of Worcester's Perdiswell Park Golf Club Summer League was won by Mick Boylan with a fine 47 points to consolidate his position as overall leader. more...

Time to get on your bike

CYCLISTS from around the area are gearing up for a charity bike ride this Sunday (September 9). more...

Waste permits

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is once again enforcing its commercial vehicle and trailer permit scheme at household waste sites. more...

Fun day

AN annual family fun day is being held this Sunday (September 9). Bromsgrove and District Farmers Club is staging the event at Upper Bentley Farm, near Elcocks Brook, Redditch, from 12noon.Attractions include a farmers' market, honey show, gymkhana, ploughing match, dog show, craft stalls and stands. Admission is £1 per car. For more details contact chairman Stuart Jennings on 07976585640. more...

Tidy up

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help tidy the roads in Rubery. Every year Rubery Area Neighbourhood Watch organises two litter pick days, the second of which takes place on Saturday, September 22. Watch chairman Dave McGrath said: "Anyone who has an hour or so to spare will be very welcome to come along. We will supply them with gloves, bags and litter sticks."Volunteers should report to Dave, who will be manning a stall outside the Costcutter store in New Road, at 9.30am.On Wednesday, September 12, Neighbourhood Watch is holding its quarterly meeting in the Beacon Centre in Whetty Lane, Rubery, starting at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome to go along. more...

Car fire

A BROMSGROVE fire crew were called to a car fire in Forest Lane, Hanbury, on Tuesday, September 4, at around 3.30am. The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no reported injuries. more...

Quad bike theft

A QUAD bike was stolen between 10.30pm on Monday and 11am on Tuesday. The cream-coloured Yamaha, believed to be worth £2,500, was stolen from Moorgate Road, in Stoke Prior. Anyone with information is asked to phone 08457 444888, or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. more...

Record recruitment

A RECORD breaking 32 recruits from around the county, including several local ones, have pledged their allegiance to the Queen and country at an enlistment ceremony at the Guild Hall in Worcester. more...

Quarry extension plan protest

ANGRY residents opposed to the extension of a quarry are planning a protest when Worcestershire county councillors visit the site next Monday, (September 10). more...

A right carry on

LIFE after the fall of MG Rover is the subject of a book which was published last Friday. more...

Sheds warning

POLICE have warned Stoke Heath householders to keep sheds locked after break-ins in the area. At a meeting of Stoke Parish Council, police reported on crime in the area between July 2 and September 3. These included a theft of a handbag and a laptop and two shed break-ins. more...

Raiders set fire to lorry with driver inside

THIEVES have stolen a large quantity of vacuum cleaners from a lorry and then set the vehichle on fire with the driver asleep inside. more...

Raiders set fire to lorry with driver inside

THIEVES have stolen a large quantity of vacuum cleaners from a lorry and then set the vehichle on fire with the driver asleep inside. more...

Allotment eviction letters spark anger

SPA allotment holders, who have already seen months of hard work ruined by the floods, are now facing the threat of eviction. more...

Cars targeted

DROITWICH police are urging car owners to ensure their cars are locked and secure and that no valuables are left in them at any time. more...

Pacers sign off with a loss

MISSING several key players and facing a stiff challenge from Tarkett, Evesham Pacers wound up their league season with a 46-21 defeat. more...

Latest golfing news and scores

THE Kathleen Stockdale Trophy, the last major strokeplay Trophy Competition of the season at Broadway, attracted a good field of 57 ladies. more...

Evesham rowers reel in regatta prizes

ROWERS of all ages from Evesham competed in Gloucester, Ross Seniors and Juniors and Veterans Regattas. more...

Racegoers ready for Stratford double-header

STRATFORD Racecourse is preparing for a double-header this weekend. more...

Willersey - grassroots

BANK HOLIDAY FETE: A large crowd attended the fete held on the village green. As well as the usual stalls of cakes, bric-a-brac, tombola, teas, raffles, a bouncy castle, and a scarecrow competition, there were displays by the Cotswold Wardens and U3A. In the village hall there was a flower and vegetable show. The Celebration brass band played throughout the afternoon. more...

Talking newspaper

AN edited edition of the Evesham Journal is available on audio tape for those who find newsprint difficult to read. more...

South Littleton - It’s all relative for pair of potential pop stars

A FATHER and daughter from South Littleton are calling on their friends and neighbours to vote for them on-line in their bid for stardom. more...

Sedgeberrow - Flood-hit villagers plan party to thank rescuers

VILLAGERS in Sedgeberrow are so grateful for the heroic efforts of their rescuers during the recent floods that they are planning a party for them this Saturday. more...

Salford Priors - Success for young dancers

A GROUP of Irish dancers based in Salford Priors are celebrating after winning nearly 50 first prizes in a national competition. more...

Salford Priors - Jane quits her seat on council

A SALFORD PRIORS parish councillor has resigned, saying she was frustrated by how she was treated by colleagues. more...

Mickleton - grassroots

Mickleton PARISH COUNCIL: The monthly meeting was held in King George's Hall. Cllr M Gittens chaired the meeting. Apologies were received from Cllr J Franklin. Both District Councillors were present, S Jepson and L Stowe. more...

Inkberrow - grassroots

INKBERROW SHOW: Despite a very difficult season and a non-existent summer, Gareth Edwards, chairman of Inkberrow and District Horticultural Society, congratulated members on rising to the occasion and producing a superb display of exhibits for the annual show at Inkberrow Village Hall on September 1. more...

Ilmington - grassroots

ILMINGTON SHOW: On Bank Holiday Monday Ilmington Show was held on the playing field, together with the Ilmington Horticultural Society's Flower and Produce Show. After all the appalling weather we have had this summer, it was thankfully a beautiful day and not too hot. The playing field as usual looked wonderful at 8am, with hardly anyone about. It was a very enjoyable day, and one 11 year old girl wrote in the Flower Show suggestion box "This is a wonderful place to be every year. Thank you." more...

Eckington - Slippery customers removed from site

WORK has started on 12 new properties in Eckington but new homes had to be found for the existing residents'. more...

Broadway - Flood-hit residents ‘may sue’

A GROUP of homeowners affected by the flooding in Broadway have formed a residents association and are considering taking legal action against Wychavon District Council for their lack of accountability over the ongoing problems in the village. more...

Broadway - Flood-hit residents ‘may sue’

Broadway - Get a taste of what estate has to offer

FARNCOMBE Estate in Broadway is opening its doors to visitors in a free open day to celebrate the launch of its new programme. more...

Broadway - Clerk search

BROADWAY Parish Council is looking for a new clerk to take over from Eddie Vickers when he leaves the post at the end of the year. more...

Broadway - Diamonds are forever at the Lygon Hotel

THE Lygon Arms is holding a glamorous charity event in October and one person could take away a precious gift. more...

Bidford - Fire station talks continue

THE future of Bidford fire station will be discussed at a meeting of the county council's cabinet today. more...

Countryside - Dairy show royal visit

THE Princess Royal is to open the Dairy Event on Wednesday, September 19 and afterwards tour the Stoneleigh Park showground. more...

Countryside - growers go national

THE prestigious Midland Regional Growers and Buyers Fair held at Rick White in Pershore is go national. From next year, the event will be known as the British Plant Buying Fair, following interest from national companies. Organiser Geoff Caesar said that this year's show was the largest yet in terms of visitors and exhibitors. Next year's fairs are on February 7, June 12 and August 14. more...

Countryside - Buy organic produce is fortnight’s message

THE Soil Association's Organic Food Fortnight gives everyone an opportunity to learn about the benefits of organic produce. more...

Countryside - Buy organic produce is fortnight’s message

THE Soil Association's Organic Food Fortnight gives everyone an opportunity to learn about the benefits of organic produce. more...

Countryside - Orchards plan welcomed

CONSERVATIONISTS have welcomed a Government announcement that will protect traditional orchards. more...

Countryside - Fields to become rare plant reserve

TWO arable fields at Naunton Beauchamp are set to become an important wildlife reserve for rare arable plants under new ownership by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. more...

Bengeworth - Saying cheers over the years

BENGEWORTH in the 16th Century was a village apart from Evesham, with a reputation for lawlessness and debauchery. more...

Archive - Late rains improved village show entries

RAIN and overcast conditions did not prevent the preparations for the Comberton Flower Show at Brailes Meadow fifty years ago. more...

rchive - Railways getting ‘fat’ at growers’ expense

GROWERS held a meeting at Badsey 100 years ago to consider the question of railway rates and over-charging affecting market gardeners. more...

Archive - Victories pile up for ‘famous four’

SIXTY years ago Evesham Rowing Club was celebrating the completion of one of the most successful seasons in its long history. more...

Golf course protest victory

PROTEST action by furious neighbours at a Bransford golf course has been deemed a success by organisers. more...

Schools mountain board challenge

AFTER the resounding success of last year's Mountain Board Schools Challenge, 0800 Reverse have once again agreed to sponsor the event for 2007, which will be held at Out to Grass Mountain Board Centre in Cradley next Saturday (September 15). more...

Graham is first home

-TWENTY riders turned out for Velo Club Sevale's last 10 mile time trial held on the Severn Stoke/A38 course. more...

Ben Marks and Richard Tuck star in county closed

MORE than 200 entries from Herefordshire and Worcestershire, which included 40 players from Manor Park players, took part in the Grade Three Knight Frank Junior County Closed Tennis Tournament, held at Manor Park Tennis Club. more...

Third ladies title in succession

CATHY Harris, playing off a handicap of nine, won the 36- hole scratch competition to win the Worcestershire Golf Club's Championship Salver for the third successive year. more...

Natalie Cull celebrates GB gold medal

A TEENAGE rider from Madresfield is celebrating winning a gold medal at the Showjumping Championships of Great Britain. more...

Search for future star

AUDITIONS are taking place at a Redditch venue for a national talent search competition that could make the winner a star. more...

Charity shop marks decade of caring

STAFF and volunteers have been celebrating as the Primrose Hospice Shop in Redditch reaches its 10th anniversary. more...

Double delight

A MOTHER of twin boys is starting a monthly group for people with pre-school, multiple birth children at the YMCA's Willow Trees Children's Centre. more...

Roundup

Ladies' team looking for new players

CLEOBURY Mortimer Ladies are in need of some new recruits to help them compete in the National Challenge League West Midlands Division Two this season. more...

Society

Astley

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - The September meeting of the society will be on Wednesday when the speaker will be the well- known broadcaster, Howard Drury, talking about his holiday trip to Switzerland. more...

Areley Kings

FRIENDSHIP CLUB - Members met on August 20 at Pauline and Graham Baldwin's home when they hosted a garden party. There were refreshments and a quiz. more...

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