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Wyre Forest Foster Care Association: Mary Rollings, 3 Cavendish Drive, Kidderminster (01562 631560).

Kidderminster: Crown House, Bull Ring, Kidderminster (01562 620100).

SKIPPER Simon Smith's 69 not out helped Bewdley to a timely first Division Two win of the season at local rivals Cookley. As rain delays reduced the game to 38 overs each, Cookley were well beaten by seven wickets at Lea Lane. The home side were forced

Severn Waste: Hoobrook (01562 746643).

VICTORIA and Blakeley Hall climbed away from the Worcestershire League Division Three basement with a seven-wicket win over Highley after two narrow defeats. The visitors opted to bat but were all out for 80 as Victoria's Kevin Amos claimed 5-21. Amos

A DISABLED mum was left on the verge of collapse while having to walk to Worcester's new hospital after failing to find a parking space. Sharon Bennett had to park at a relative's house and push her three-year-old daughter, Alice, uphill in a pushchair

League of Friends of Kidderminster Hospitals: Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 67653).

WORK has begun on a £1m project to restore a fountain at Witley Court which almost became the property of one of the world's greatest entertainers. The Perseus and Andromeda fountain, one of Europe's largest fountain sculptures, fell into disrepair after

Kidderminster Hospital Radio: Wez Thompson, Kidderminster Hospital, Franchise Street, Kidderminster (01562 515698).

A HOSPITAL boss has agreed to look into the provision of a doctor-led accident and emergency service at Kidderminster hospital, a county MP claims. Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor has revealed Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust chairman Michael

CLEOBURY Mortimer are second in Worcestershire League Division Six after a winning draw at Teme Valley. They claimed 14 points after totalling 154-6 and then restricting the home side to 111-9 though the final wicket eluded them. Cleobury's D Griffiths

YOUNGSTERS in St Peter's were celebrating today after the owners of a disused warehouse were given the go-ahead to turn it into a skateboard facility. Worcester city councillors granted temporary permission for the facility in Orchard Street, off Bath

WRVS Kidderminster, Meals On Wheels: Mrs Wilkinson, Tulip Tree Day Centre, Castle Road, Kidderminster (01562 827010). Cleobury Mortimer Meals on Wheels: Mrs T. Chapman, Ragged Edge, Ludlow Road, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270575).

Twins Support Group: Sara Lavell, The Sladd, Wilden (01299 879646).

LIBYA may finally accept responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing when official discussions over the atrocity resume next week, a US lawyer representing victims' families said today. Expected wording of such a concession is expected to be drawn up when

GREEN-fingered folk are celebrating after the city council was cited as one of the best in the country for managing its allotments. Worcester was narrowly pipped to the post in the Local Authority Allotment Competition, organised by the National Society

WORTHS A held off a tremendous bowling spell from Trevor Moore to beat Spennells A by 63 runs in the Stainweld League Sunday Premier Division. Moore took 6-26 for Spennells, while Ian Delo hit 52 runs and claimed 4-18 for the eventual winners. Sean Williams

A ROOTIN' tootin' barn dance was the latest fund-raising idea for a Worcester hospice. More than 200 people moseyed on down to Top Barn Farm, in Holt Heath, for an evening of frantic dancing in aid of St Richard's Hospice. Party mood The bad weather failed

Kidderminster and District: Della (01562 863045 General inquiries). Kidderminster Ante-natal Classes: Jo Marshall (01299 404131).

PENSIONERS in Pershore and Evesham have been duped by bogus callers posing as water board officials. Police are now warning the elderly to be on their guard following the spate of distraction burglaries, which they believe are linked. In the first incident

A KIND-hearted grandmother who has dedicated 48 years to voluntary work has decided to brush up on her artistic skills by taking up painting. Doris Hunt said she has always had time to try her hand at anything, despite spending most of her life helping

GRADUATES considering moving into teaching can have a go at an initiative being mounted by University College Worcester (UCW). The college is running a taster course supported by the Teacher Training Agency to give potential teachers the chance to try

PREPARATIONS for the annual Bromyard Gala are picking up pace as organisers attempt to make up for the event's devastating last minute cancellation last year. The annual weekend of festivities was axed because of the foot-and-mouth crisis, but it is hoped

Bewdley: Centre Organiser Stella Keysell, Lax Lane, Bewdley (01299 404004). Kidderminster: Red Cross House, Park Street, Kidderminster (01562 823385) or Michael Gregg (01562 636084). Red Cross Home From Hospital: (01905 763935). Worcestershire Branch

A WORCESTER soldier has been experiencing conditions faced by troops who fought in the Falkland Islands. Private Scott Bourne, of Bromwich Road, St John's, is serving in the cold winds, rain and snow, just as soldiers did 20 years ago. The 20-year-old

A GROUP of women workers at a Worcester bank are preparing to don their trainers for a charity run. Ten staff at HSBC are gearing up for this year's Race for Life, and hope to raise £700 for Cancer Research UK. Bosses of HSBC branches throughout the country

Samaritans: (08457 909090). Worcestershire Samaritans: (01905 21121).

Kidderminster Dysphasic Support: Mrs J. Baldwin (01562 827511). Wyre Forest Stroke Club: Age Concern, Tulip Tree Centre, Castle Road, Kidderminster (01562 827788).

Air Training Corps 156 (Kidderminster) Squadron: Nigel Lockwood, TA Centre, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 745082).

Kidderminster and District Roadpeace Group: Rosemary Dalley (0208 838 5102). North West Worcestershire: 4 Broomfield Green, Kidderminster (01562 743900) fax 01562 66416.

Cleobury Voluntary Car Service: Rev William Elliott (01299 270993). Wyre Forest Volunteer Bureau: 47 Worcester Street, Kidderminster (01562 862757).

Wyre Forest Widows and Widowers: Gill Barth (01562 60501) or Ann Payton (01299 403078).

1st Kidderminster: Mrs Bentham, Milton Hall, Kidderminster (01562 630471). 2nd Kidderminster: Mrs Green, HQ Trinity Methodist, (01562 748186).

A WAVE of national and royal fervour is set to sweep Wyre Forest this Bank Holiday weekend with a host of street parties and events to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. A packed three-day programme of activities has been put together in Kidderminster,

UNDER-AGE drinking is "completely out of proportion" in Bewdley - and night-time strife is deterring visitors at weekends, new town leaders believe. Bewdley Town Council will meet police to press for a town centre alcohol ban and discuss how to tackle

A CHARITY based in Bewdley which helps bereaved children and their families has been given a £75,000 grant to appoint a family worker. Founder Steve Fitzgerald, who set up The Bramble's Trust with his wife Liz four years ago in memory of their daughter

Cleobury Youth Club: Irene Stelfox, Ludlow Youth Office (01584 874723). Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs: Shires Farm, Hawford (01905 620064). Wyre Forest Watch (Nature/Environment) for 8-13 year-olds: Chris Doncaster (01562 745550). Young

WORCESTER City's new midfielder John Snape re-vealed he had no hesitation in moving to St George's Lane despite interest from his former club Halesowen Town. The 32-year-old had been heavily linked with the Yeltz as well as several Conference clubs after

A CARER sacked from a Kidderminster residential home has spoken of her relief after winning her claim for unfair dismissal. Jackie Phillips, 43, said she went through months of heartache over her dismissal from the Nightingale Court home in Comberton.

ONE of Kidderminster Harriers' greatest ever players has died. Aubrey Haycox, 76, who played 17 years with the Aggborough club, passed away peacefully at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. The cultured defender, who captained the side for many years

OPTIONS for safeguarding the future of under-threat Bewdley Museum will be thrown open to the public, it has been revealed. And people have been urged to back the beleaguered Load Street attraction, which cash-strapped Wyre Forest District Council will

PARISH COUNCIL: Notes of the May meeting: Mrs Cilla Cameron and Mr Tom Bloomfield were re-elected unanimously as chair and vice chair respectively. Housing: The Wychavon District Council draft Local Plan will now be published in June. The plan will indicate

PARISH COUNCIL: The monthly parish council meeting was preceded by the yearly statutory meeting at which the structure of the council was established, according to custom, for the coming year. Coun Dennis McKenzie was unanimously re-elected a chairman

IN A lifetime that has just reached the Biblical three score years and ten, Tony Bomford has seen many changes on the Vale of Evesham farm where he was born. In that time, there have also been a great many incidents, covering everything from the comic

West Midland Arts: 82 Granville Street, Birmingham B1 2LH (0121 6313121). Wyre Forest Arts Forum: Ray Harrowing, 147 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 822476). Wyre Forest Arts Development: Green Street, Kidderminster (01562 732990 or 732978).

Bell Inn Brass Band: Iain Caldwell, Chairman, Bell Inn, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270305). Muller Cleobury Mortimer Band: Mrs S. Wilcox, 9 Simon Evans Close, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270560). Stourport Brass Band: H. Fishbourne, 5 Croome Close, Drakes

Dance: Mrs Jill Foster, Ballet and Tap, Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 752711). Foxs Morris Dancers: Martin de Vine, Lea Lane, Cookley (01562 850397). Modern Sequence and Old Time Dance Groups: Principals Margaret and

Bewdley Festival: Jenny Paddock, Festival Director, 30 Gardners Meadow, Bewdley (01299 402404). Cleobury Millennium Festival Committee: Secretary, Mrs C. Bills, Walford's Bridge, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270249).

A NEW project to promote a healthy lifestyle among Kidderminster children has been awarded £72,396 by the UK's largest sports charity, The Football Foundation. Kidderminster Harriers' Football in the Community Scheme will establish a healthy living programme

Bewdley String Ensemble: Mrs R. Greenwood, 8 Birch Tree Road, Bewdley (01299 402513). Classical Music Society: Vice Chairman, Von Stewart (01562 755990). Midland Gershwin-Mayerl Society: Terry Wilkinson, 191 Sutton Park Road, Kidderminster (01562 751527

Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra: Stella Baston (01562 863503). West Midland Light Orchestra: Colin Howard, 37 Hazelhurst Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham (0121 444 3282).

Hill Organ Promotion Society: Mr A. T. Morris, Little Oak, Comberton Road, Kidderminster (01562 744344).

Butterfly Puppet Theatre: Mary Baulk, 11 Broomfield Road, Kidderminster (01562 751101). Puppetlink: Mr G. Edwards, Punch's Oak, Cleobury Road, Far Forest, Kidderminster (01299 266634).

VOLUNTEERS hope to bring Gloucestershire's history alive when they begin touring with a theatre company's final production. Dr Foster's recruited 60 local actors last October for its last play Against The Grain, which will be toured across the county

LAST week we debated the Lords' amendments to the NHS Reform Bill. The most contentious point in this Bill is that it abolishes Community Health Councils (CHCs). In previous debates and in committee the Opposition, including myself on this occasion, has

ATHLETICS: Alan Jackson ran the fastest lap of the day to secure a gold medal in the Over-40 National Eight-stage Championships at Sutton Park, Birmingham. Jackson was part of the Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club team which finished 20th out

HORSERACING: Point-to-point enthusiasts will head to the popular roadside course at Chaddesley Corbett from all points of the compass on Jubilee Bank Holiday Monday for the Albrighton Woodland fixture. The traditional finale meeting winds up the season

MORE neighbourhood watch schemes are set to add to Stourport's fight against crime. Three new groups - in Britannia Gardens, Lickhill Road and the Lickhill Lodge Estate - are "90 per cent sure" to get off the ground, according to a Stourport neighbourhood

GOLF: The ladies beat the seniors 4.5-1.5 as Wharton Park raised £100 in aid of Kemp Hospice. Men's May Medal Div One: S Parker 78 gross 11 handicap 67 nett, J Bradbury 80-12-68; Div Two: D Elmes 81-20-61, T Bradley 81-15-66; Div Three: A Barton 88-22

BLOOD donors are being urged to roll up their sleeves and top up supplies over the Bank Holiday period. The Civic Centre, New Street, Stourport, will be open for donations of blood tomorrow from 1.30pm-3.15pm and 4.30pm-7.15pm. Further information is

ROWING: Smokie Hart recorded a double success over two days for Stourport Boat Club at Pengwern's annual regatta in Shrewsbury. With past wins at Leicester and Birmingham in the single scull, it was business as usual for Hart as he easily overcame his

TWO charities have been nominated by the new mayor of Stourport to benefit from his events during this civic year. Don Giles, who took over the reins from Mick Grinnall earlier this month, named Kidderminster's Kemp Hospice and the Citizens Advice Bureau

ROWING: Junior 15 sculler Richard Jackson raced superbly for Bewdley Rowing Club to beat strong opposition in the first regatta of the season at Birmingham. The town club took three wins for an impressive start to the season, including first-time regatta

AN ambitious plan for a new £570,000 village hall in Stourport is back on track after town councillors agreed a lease for the proposed site. The agreement will lease land off Areley Common Road to Areley Kings Parish Rooms trustees for the planned development

JUDO: Three of Samurai Judo Club's top juniors came away from the tough Peterborough Open Championships with five medals between them. Amy Darch, Ellen Ingram and Kate Walker were both successful in a competition which attracts many of the country's top

ONE of the Queen Mother's last acts was to donate a mystery prize to the annual Royal International Dog Show in Stourport. With this year's June 9 competition being held in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People she sent a gift for the winner of the best

GOLF: The seventh Mixed Hendry Three-club competition was again organised by George and Pat Hendry at Cleobury Mortimer. Stephen and Rachel Clifford took the honours with a combined score of 37 points, while Mike and Helen Watson ran them a close second

CHESS: Jim Friar won Kidderminster's handicap tournament, dropping only two points in 12 rounds. Ken Durnell devised a new format based on players' grades and the three-hour event was controlled by Tim Yates. Full results: Friar 10, John Varilone and

ARSONISTS set fire to and damaged two derelict trading units at Kidderminster's former market place at Comberton Place. Crews from Kidderminster attended the site twice in two days after firebugs torched units at the rear of the site on Sunday evening

SUNDAY Open, Heron: Simon Jacques (Marks Tackle) 41-5 (46), Carl Jones (Strettons) 29-90 (18), Colin Watkiss (Poole Hall) 28-13 (42). Gunmakers Arms, Kingfisher: T Rogers 26-0, S Dunn 15-0, C Beech 9-8. Hazelwell AC, Kingfisher: Alan Cooper 32-8, Barry

WE saw a superb show on Saturday, May 18 at the Civic Centre, Stourport. Splinters Dance Studio staged Fame with enthusiasm and talent, everyone playing their parts with "West End" professionalism. The musical numbers were stunning and poignant, and special

Vandals caused £600 worth of damage during a wrecking spree at public toilets in a Kidderminster park. Offenders forced entry into the toilet block at Brintons Park before attacking doors, roof tiles, a toilet and a cistern. The incident happened some

Bewdley Town Centre Forum: Betty Bridgewater, Chairman (01299 403123). Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Herefordshire and Worcestershire: Enterprise House, Castle Street, Worcester (01905 723200) or Crossgate House, Crossgate Road, Park Farm North

SATURDAY: Mark Brown 6-4, Trevor Wills 6-0, Mick Millinchip 4-8. The next match is on Saturday, draw 8am.

THIS morning I wrote out my cheque for this month's poll tax (I deliberately use the old name). While writing the amount "£89 only" (Only! That's a joke.) I decided to look through past records to see how much the cost had risen. This is what I found:

AN intruder at Kidderminster College was disturbed by a lecturer as he searched through her handbag in the staffroom. Beauty therapy co-ordinator Valerie Bentley told Brett Cope she was going to call the police, Worcester Crown Court heard. But he retorted

LARFORD Lake: P Davis 31-0, Laight 28-3, P Briscoe 24-7, I Benbow 24-6. Mount Pleasant AC, Larford: G Cheshire 44-15, B Kollett 44-4, D Tonks 35-4. The Champion of Champions will be contested on Tuesday on Larford Big Lake, draw 8.30am, fishing 9.45am

IT was good news to read in the Shuttle/Times and News that Wyre Forest is in line for an arts centre, although somewhat strange to see it is going to be in Stourport, as there is already a performing arts venue at the Civic Centre. It would have been

Raiders broke into a house under renovation in Stourport and a vehicle parked outside and made off with property worth about £800. Power tools were taken from the home on Chadwick Bank after thieves entered via a small window which had been left open

THE Arts Forum is delighted to learn from the Shuttle/Times & News that matters have progressed with Stourport High School arts facilities, to the stage of architect's drawings and fairly firm plans, and to hear that local community arts groups are

THERE are bank clearing duties on Saturday at Hallow Tip, near Worcester. Those helping, and a good turnout is required, should meet at 1pm at the venue. On Sunday a contest has been arranged at the Stackpool, Broadwaters - meet at the venue at 7am. Cobhouse

Damage worth £300 was caused to a caravan at a Bewdley holiday park by thieves who escaped with cash and electrical appliances. Raiders forced open the door of the static caravan at the park in Lye Head before ripping out the coin electric meter and its

DR Taylor and his Health Concern colleagues should not become too excited at their local election "victory" in Wyre Forest on May 2. After all, Health Concern only gained 5,832 votes. The Conservatives gained 4,847, Labour 4,843, the two Liberal parties

YOUTH won the day as Kidderminster College's football academy took the Jan Molby Five-a-side Trophy at Aggborough. The academy, a joint venture between the college and Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme, did not concede a goal in seven games. But

KDAA Pool: P Bruce 1-3, J Brown 0-14, K Green 0-11.5.

SEAN McCarthy's successful penalty brought St Gregory's the top prize in the Stratford District Six-a-Side final. After topping their group, the Saints faced Shipston in the final and, for the third time this season, the sides were forced into overtime

OUR country's pageantries are unique, not carbon copies, with a real castle and a real Queen, and a wonderland of cheering and marching which gives a message of unity to the four corners of the earth. So let the cynics moan. The revenue is immeasurable

THE Briars won both their Kidderminster Six-a-side League Division One games this week, beating Woodthorpe Wanderers 4-2 and Bridge Inn The Gap 6-2. There are no fixtures on Bank Holiday Monday. Division One: Mistermen 3, FC Magic 3; FC Harriers 4, Prawn

THE BRITISH Red Cross is supporting Vale residents' campaign to stop a huge asylum centre being built at Throckmorton near Pershore. The world-wide registered charity, with close links with refugees, is warning the government not to proceed with large

THIRTY teams from Kidderminster district scout groups exchanged their maps and compasses for a football at the annual five-a-side competition. Harriers players Dean Bennett and John Danby were on hand to present trophies at Habberley Playing Fields. KD11

GROUP 4, based in Broadway, is being taken to the High Court over a £1m bill for demolition work on the burned out Yarls Wood Immigration Detention Centre. Baldwins Industrial Services Limited of Slough filed a writ in the Queen's Bench Division of the

AN Evesham soldier is enjoying his posting to the Falkland Islands 20 years after the Falklands War. Lance Corporal Richard Hope, aged 23, is an ammunition technician serving with the Royal Logistics Corps. He is responsible for seeing that soldiers and

I WAS very disappointed at the attitude of the un-named gardener who dislikes cats. Cats who spray are normally un-neutered tom cats. This can be blamed on irresponsible owners. I have five great cats, all neutered, all different in their character and

THE Vale of Evesham is all geared up to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in style. From carnivals to street parties, Jubilee picnics and fetes, villages and towns across the area are doing Her Majesty proud. For many the fun has already started with

Park Attwood Clinic: Trimpley, Bewdley (01299 861444).

P. Holloway: 13 Delamere Road, Bewdley (01299 403309 or 0403 79445). Compli-Medicare: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055).

Kidderminster Back Care Association: Pat Mills, 15 Greenhill Close, Tenbury Wells (01584 811339). P Kitson: 84 New Road, Kidderminster (01562 861717).

Boots: 3-6 Coventry Street, Kidderminster (01562 754901) and 27 High Street, Stourport (01299 822468). Co-operative: Co-op Superstore, Lombard Street (01299 879097). Glade Pharmacy: 1 Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 742888). Lloyds: Medical Hall

Stephanie Ainsley and Kevin Boyle: 10 Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 746734). Mr and Mrs G Hamilton: Hardmans Dale, Milson (01299 271205). Jackson M. W: 4 Swiss Heights, Stourport (01299 878661). Jones P: 13 New Street, Stourport (01299 878058).

Kidderminster and District: Burgage Lodge, 184 Franche Road, Kidderminster (01562 60243).

Atkinson R. and Harding T. W: Mercian House, York Street, Stourport (01299 827437). Bradley D. G., Shorthouse R. M: 25 Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 822052). Clarke P. M. Masters R and Bard A. M.: 51-52 Load Street, Bewdley (01299 403000). Comberton

WORCESTER City's new midfielder John Snape re-vealed he had no hesitation in moving to St George's Lane despite interest from his former club Halesowen Town. The 32-year-old had been heavily linked with the Yeltz as well as several Conference clubs after

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are in line for a £500,000 cash windfall if Lee Hughes makes a summer move from First Division Coventry City. The former Aggborough hitman has been linked with a return to Premiership newcomers West Bromwich Albion and also Birmingham

FORMER Kidderminster Harriers and Worcester City manager Graham Allner has been appointed the new manager of Second Division Cheltenham Town. Allner succeeds Steve Cotterill who has taken over the helm at Stoke. It marks an incredible reverse in fortunes

Family Planning and Cytology Clinic: Kidderminster Health Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 820091).

OPTIMISM is high at Herefordshire as they embark on another Minor Counties Championship cricket campaign this weekend. They open their Western Division campaign with a three-day match against Wales at Colwall, starting on Sunday. And the mood in the camp

Health Promotion Services: Stourport Health Centre, Worcester Street, Stourport (01299 828778). Shropshire Health Authority: William Farr House, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury (01743 261300). Worcestershire Health Authority: Isaac Maddox House, Shrub Hill

THE English Hockey Association Girls' Under 15 Cup was on show at Worcester Norton Hockey Club's Annual General Meeting. This first national trophy for the club was the main item in the review of the season given by the women's section secretary, Mary

Micro Digital Hearing Limited: 35 Stanklyn Lane, Kidderminster (0800 0830379).

Wyre Forest Vegetarian Information Centre: Amanda Woodvine, PO Box 2980, Kidderminster.

Astley Hall: Church Lane, Astley, Stourport (01299 827020). Bryden House: Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster (01562 755888). Herons: Heronswood Road, Kidderminster (01562 825814). High Habberley House: Habberley Road, Kidderminster (01562 68422). Hollyfields

A POWERLIFTER once ranked among the world's 10 best amateurs in his class has clocked up half-a-century in the gym - and is still going strong. Colin Lock celebrated his 65th birthday on Friday, one of three days a week he has spent an hour training ever

Chapman and Myers: 9 Rowland Hill Centre, Kidderminster (01562 822276). Crawford P: 8 Oxford Street, Kidderminster (01562 822577). Dollond and Aitchison: 6 Carlton House, Worcester Street, Kidderminster (01562 824474). Perrigo Opticians: 71 Load Street

HELPING Kidderminster's young people is one of the main aims of the town's new first citizen. So much so that Mayor of Kidderminster Ken Stokes has taken the unusual step of setting up his own youth fund for proceeds from the coming year instead of adopting

Areley House: Mrs Hook, Areley Lane (01299 823751). Broome House Rest Home: Broome Village, Clent, (01562 700417). Cambrian House: Chester Road North, Kidderminster (01562 825537). Drakelow Manor Rest and Retirement Home: Sladd Lane, Off Drakelow Lane

Eatock J. A: 25 Silver Street, Kidderminster (01562 822117). Morley M: Mill Cottage, 7 Birmingham Road, Blakedown, Kidderminster (01562 700899). Strong Susan M (accredited): 94 Hurcott Road, Kidderminster (01562 751185). Watson, Rees and Dando: Physiotherapy

Age Concern Rural Links: Irene McFarland, Victory Hall, Clows Top (01562 827788). Association of Retired and Persons Over-50: Mrs G A Woolley (01562 822398). Civil Service Retirement Fellowship: Secretary Pam Hussey (01562 755632). NHS Retirement Fellowship

REPORTS historic Hartlebury Castle, home to the Bishop of Worcester, could be put on the market have been dismissed as premature. According to a Sunday broadsheet a clutch of bishops' palaces and houses in England are set to come on to the market under

Wyre Forest Primary Care Centre: Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 755022).

People wishing to attend the Mayor's Sunday parade and service for Kidderminster's new mayor, Councillor Ken Stokes, on Sunday are asked to note the times on posters around the town are incorrect. The parade will start at 10.30am, proceeding to St Mary's

Naomi Richardson: 2 Farfield, Kidderminster (01562 829297). Options Analysis: Dr Pauline Reeve, 6 The Avenue, Waresley (01299 250169 or 01905 726727).

PEOPLE are being urged to join in the Kidderminster Carnival fun this year and enter the street parade - or run a stall on the showground. Organisers hope the Queen's Jubilee Carnival will be one to remember and are hoping for a bigger parade than last

Bodyworks (Roger Grimes): 9 Bala Close, Stourport (01299 826551).

FREE fitness is the reward for giving up smoking for 20 Wyre Forest people as part of a scheme run by Wyre Forest District Council. A publicity campaign at Wyre Forest Glades and Stourport Sports Centre proved a success after residents were encourage

POLICE are urging publicans to play the game when they open early to show World Cup games on television. Many pubs in the district will be open from 10am on Sunday to show England's opening World Cup fixture against Sweden. But police fear some licensees

DIRECTOR Paul Byrne has left the Kidderminster Harriers board for family reasons. Byrne is managing director of OGL but the news will not affect Harriers' relationship with their main sponsors. The club are now looking to make a new appointment to the

BUDDING artists looking for an opportunity to work at degree level can enrol on a summer school this July at Malvern Hills College. The college has been running an art summer school in conjunction with University College Worcester since 1998 and the module

RICHIE Appleby is now set to complete his move to Hull City when his Harriers contract expires on June 30. Appleby admitted he had been offered a lucrative deal at Harriers but insisted his departure was more to do with ambition. Appleby said: "That's

ONE Kidderminster Harriers supporter was particularly delighted when left-back Scott Stamps confirmed his commitment to the club by signing a new two-year contract. Pat Footitt was constantly frustrated when Stamps missed out on the sponsors' man-of-the-match

Wyre Forest Group: Secretary Martin Meredith, 25 Avon Road, Kidderminster (01562 755320).

Polish Consulate: (01562 630523).

STRATFORD Music Live - the annual one-day event that showcases live music across the area - is promising to blow your socks off this year. The event, which takes place on Sunday, June 30 at seven venues across Stratford, will give people the opportunity

Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Association Kidderminster and District Branch: L. Billingsley, 3 Badland Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 741532). Polish Ex-servicemen's Club: Alpine House, 29A St George's Terrace, Kidderminster (01562 740048). RAF

EVESHAM Public Hall is hosting an evening of jazzjive swing dancing on Saturday, June 22, starting at 8pm. Tickets, costing £6, are available from 01452 720425.

FOLK singers The Houghton Weavers who have been entertaining for a quarter of a century are in concert at Huntingdon Hall, CrownGate, Worcester, on Thursday, June 6 at 8pm. Tickets cost £10 from the box office on 001905 611427.

Kidderminster and District Lions' Club: Mrs Linda Cross, Secretary, 25 Cleeve Close, Stourport (01299 825230).

Black Country Society: Pat Dunn, Wyre Forest Branch, Odell Centre, Kidderminster (01562 883748). Bridgnorth Vintage Machinery Club: Chairman John Parry (01299 400756). Cleobury Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes: D Purslow, Bell Inn, Lower Street,

ENVIRONMENT Agency fisheries officers are blitzing waterways to flush out rod licence evaders. Rivers, lakes and canals are being targeted in the latest in a series of national enforcement campaigns - one of which netted nearly 1,000 offenders in just

LONG Marston farmers G.C. Hodges & Son won two top prizes in this year's grassland competition run by the Stratford branch of the National Farmers Union. They took first place in the Short Term Ley/Mowing and Short Term Ley/Grazing category. NFU group

FORMER redditch physio Lee O'Neil has joined the Bromsgrove bandwagon. A hoped-for move to first division Coventry City's academy was held up after the decision of Sky Blues chairman Bryan Richardson's decision to step down. O'Neil is still hopeful of

BEWDLEY people are making history this evening in a vote on a controversial plan to install 53 traffic calming features in residential streets around Cleobury Road. Tony Hall, leader of the residents' group which demanded the town's first ever parish

Wyre Forest Model Railway Club: D. Rook, 28 Bromley Gardens, Codsall (01902 843760).

Ramblers' Association Wyre Forest: Hugh Buttress (01299 878181). Severnside Ramblers: Pauline Carroll, 20 Manor Close, Stourport (01299 822749).

Bewdley Rotary Club: Secretary, Eric Rowland (01299 401081). Kidderminster Rotary Club: Roger Dudfield, Five Ways, Shenstone, Kidderminster (01562 777711). Stourport Rotary Club: Pete Roberts (01299 826930).

Kidderminster and District Scottish Society: Mrs M. Roy, Secretary, 4 Munro Close, Kidderminster (01562 822189). Wyre Forest Scottish Country Dance Club: Secretary Mrs A. Hodgkins, 24 Lansdown Green, Kidderminster (01562 632076) or Mrs. G. Wire (01299

Brintons Ltd Sports and Social Club: Oldington, Kidderminster (01562 824900). Brintons Chainwire Social Club: Oldington, Kidderminster (01562 69392). Chester Road Sports and Social: Chester Road North, Kidderminster (01562 824175). Cleobury Mortimer Sports

ANGRY Cotswold villagers say that stringent district council planning restrictions could strangle the life out of their community. Long Compton residents claim that COM 1, a new guideline intended to keep new development within the urban areas of Stratford

Wyre Forest Welsh Society: President Jean Thomas (01562 755549).

Shropshire County Council: Shirehall, Shrewsbury (01743 251000). Worcestershire County Council: County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester (01905 763763).

Careers Service Kidderminster: Youth and Careers Centre Building, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 822511). Options Analysis: Dr Pauline Reeve, 6 The Avenue, Waresley, Hartlebury (01299 250169 or 01905 726727). Stourport and District Work Centre

South Shropshire Council: Stone House, Corve Street, Ludlow (01584 813000). Council Tax: (01584 813312). Housing Association Inquiries: (01584 877888). Wyre Forest District Council: Oxford House, Oxford Street, Kidderminster (01562 820505). Wychavon District

Bewdley Conservatives: Stephen Clee, Three Gables, Hop Pole Lane, Bewdley. (01299 402338). Conservative Association Wyre Forest: Wayne Lawley, Margaret Thatcher House, 35 Mill Street, Kidderminster (01562 823820). Independent Health Concern Group: Ken

Bewdley Town Council: Town Clerk's Office, 6 Load Street, Bewdley (01299 400157). Charter Trustees of the Town of Kidderminster: Martin Fellows, Associate Town Clerk and Clerk to the Charter Trustees, Administrative Office, Town Hall, Kidderminster (01562

First Midland Red: (01905 763888 - all inquiries). Travel Line West Midlands: Bus and train (0870 608 2608).

English Heritage: Witley Court, Worcester Road, Great Witley (01299 896636). Hartlebury Castle: Hartlebury (01299 250416). Harvington Hall: Mrs. S. Breeden, Harvington Hall Lane, Chaddesley Corbett (01562 777846).

Team Rikok (Really Interesting Kites Over Kidderminster): David Montague-Smith (01562 66102).

Stourport Steamer Co: Riverside Walk, Stourport (01299 871177).

A RUBERY man is at the helm of a new health watchdog serving residents. David McGrath, of Cleves Drive, is the new chairman of the Bromsgrove and Redditch Community Health Council (CHC) following the resignation of the Rev Andrew Smith. Mr McGrath already

100 years ago May 31 1902 THOMAS Oldham, a farmer of Lower Moor, was summoned under the by-laws for using indecent language at Fladbury on May 20. Defendant did not appear. PC Johnson proved service of summons and in stating the case, he said he saw the

The recent fund-raising fashion show raised £410. Forthcoming events include a jubilee tea party on June 6 at Kidderminster Town Hall, when members are invited to visit between 6pm and 8pm. A garden visit with flower arranging demonstration will be held

"Bugs" in a jam jar ended an evening with Michael Leech, the vine weevil coming high on his list of foes. He told stories and showed specimens of bugs, backed up with slides. On June 12, Christine Peers, a flower arranger who demonstrates and gives talks

Three teenage girls have been praised for their dedication to voluntary work with young adults with learning difficulties. Katie Graves, Katie Brandford and Yvonne Seamons, all 18, have been working with the Gateway Award Group, which is run by Worcestershire

As part of National Diabetes Week, a diabetes open evening will be held on Monday, June 10 in the Post Graduate Centre, Kidderminster Hospital, starting at 5pm. Members of the branch will attend, along with diabetes nurses, dieticians, chiropodists and

Zilpha Strupinski reported on the visit to Edinburgh Wool Shop, Kidderminster. Marion Fox stated that the sun-dial in Brinton Park's garden of remembrance had been vandalised and queries how to raise funds for its repair were in progress. Four officers

The floral art demonstrator for May was given by Diane Pritchard from Herefordshire. Here arrangements under the title Venetian Romance and Masquerade, each included a hand-made and decorated mask influenced by the carnivals of Venice, and many different

A special Golden Jubilee charity challenge event has been organised for Sunday, June 16. Those taking part are invited to walk or run 4.5, eight, 12 or 22 miles, starting and finishing at the Ramada Hotel, Bewdley. The 22-mile event will start at 9am,

The first meeting at the Quaker Religious Society of Friends meeting house, Lower Park, Bewdley, is on Tuesday, June 11, starting at 8pm. The main item on the agenda will be to discuss the proposal to become a group affiliated to the Vegetarian Society

Alan Shaw will talk about Influencing Skills on Wednesday. This will be followed by a brief annual meeting. The meeting, at the Ramada Hotel, Bewdley, will start at 7.45pm.

OUR unfortunate asylum seekers could go to no more suitable place for refuge than Hartlebury Castle as the guests of our good Bishop of Worcester. A sincere Christian like the Bishop has no doubt prayed for the day when he could be rescued from his comfortable

D E Margrett (You Say, May 16) refers to one of my earlier letters and says "that I know nothing whatsoever concerning economics." Having been a lecturer in economics, management and banking for more than 30 years, in Colleges of Higher Education and

MAY I, through your pages, thank Richard Davies, Music Librarian at Worcester Music Library for his untiring work on behalf of Bewdley Choral Society and Bewdley String Ensemble. These two groups could not function without his professional advice and

ANYONE who thinks the proposed asylum centre will only affect the people living around Throckmorton should think again. These people, predominantly young men will have nothing to do in a rural area. So where do you think they will end up? My guess is

Amazing Feet RC: Secretary Richard Baker, 9 Sycamore Road, Great Barr, Birmingham (0121 358 4483). Stourport Athletic Club: Secretary Sue Moreton, 38 kittiwake Drive, Kidderminster (01562 861431) or Ron Payne, 76 St John's Avenue, Kidderminster (01562

Badminton Sunday and Wednesday: Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 861431). Baxter Badminton Club: Mary Beresford, 9 Delphinium Close, Kidderminster (01562 515368). Bewdley Colts Badminton Club: Roy and Eunice Goodman,

The Fitness League Movement is Life: Mary Baulk, 11 Broomfield Road, Kidderminster (01562 751101). County Organiser (01905 770007). Beauty Therapy Compli-medicare: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055). Health and Nutrition: Mrs G Hamilton,

SALVATION Army members welcomed two new officers last week who replace the former leaders who have moved back to Canada. Simon and Linda Perkins joined the Ombersley Way church last Tuesday after majors Alan and Coleen Price said goodbye.

Stourport: Elizabeth Mills (01299 822920).

Bewdley Bowling Club: Severnside, Wribbenhall, Bewdley (01299 403781). Chainwire Bowling Club: Mrs Jeffrey (01299 825387). Chester Road Bowling Club Ltd: Chester Road North, Kidderminster (01562 822610). Cleobury Bowling Club: President David Jones, Cleobury

Kidderminster: Karen Baldwin, 3 Westhead Road, Cookley, Kidderminster (01562 851082).

A MAGICAL adaptation of an immensely popular children's book will be enchanting audiences at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, on Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, when members of the Youth Theatre are performing the stage version of CS Lewis' classic

Soroptimist Club: Stephanie Ainsley (01562 632889).

STOURPORT Swifts have added another date to their pre-season programme with a trip to Boldmere on Saturday, July 27. Popular keeper Rob Clarke has also given Swifts a boost by confirming he will stay at Walshes Meadow next season. Former midfielder Matt

Bewdley E: Pam Roberts (01299 403414). Kidderminster Central Morning: Secretary, Muriel Wanklin (01562 823184). Lickhill Evening: Secretary, Wendy Steadman (01299 825331). Stourport Burlish Park E: Mrs C. Wilday, 50 Buttermere Road, Stourport (01299 823286

Cleobury Tuesday Darts League: Secretary Mr C.J. Smith, 13 College Close, Cleobury (01299 270728) HQ, Bell Inn, Cleobury (01299 270305).. Cleobury Sunday Darts and Dominoes League: Secretary Mr M. Forrest, 10 Furlongs Close, Cleobury (01299 270459).

Abberley: Secretary Mrs H. Coglan (01299 896659). Areley Kings: President, Julia Rogers (01299 871854). Astley: Shirley Fieldhouse (01299 876122). Blakedown: Mrs C. Birt (01562 700281). Brockencote: Mrs J. Miller (01299 851589). Callow Hill, Rock: Della

Waves: Manager, Sharon Evans, Stourport Manor Hotel, Hartlebury Road, Stourport (01299 289956).

EVESHAM'S top flower arrangers showed off their skills last weekend. Evesham Floral Art Society staged an exhibition of members' work in the Town Hall and chairman Jane Gilks said: "We raised £260 for the Air Ambulance, which is the most important thing

Stourport Sports Centre: Stourport Sports Centre, Harold Davies Drive, Stourport (01299 822308). Wyre Forest Gym School: Ann Combes, Chief Coach, 10 Sandstone Road, Bewdley (01299 403318).

Stourport Marina: Sandy Lane, Stourport (01299 827082).

Harlequin Club: Peter Bylett (01562 631561).

Bewdley Rowing Club: Severnside North, Wribbenhall, Bewdley (01299 402899). Mrs Iona Pye, Vice-president, Trow Cottage, 30 Lax Lane, Bewdley (01299 402728). Stourport Boat Club: Gary Davies (01299 823352). Stourport Yacht Club: Club House, Clock Tower

Harriers Field Target Club (air rifles): Mustow Green. Gary Hingley (0121 557 5184). Kidderminster Rifle Club: John S. Bennett, 29 Oakhill Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 69708). Stourport Pistol and Rifle: Terry Jackson, Secretary, Stonewall, 260 Marlpool

Kidderminster Wednesday League: G Byworth (01562 630918). Libertys Snooker Club: 11-12 Foundry Street, Stourport (01299 826599). Pockets (Kidderminster) Ltd: Rear of 9 Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 740291). Snooks Snooker Club: 46A George Street

Chester Road Sports and Social Club: Chester Road, Kidderminster (01562 824175). Gareth Roberts (01562 69044). Cleobury Sports and Social Club:(01299 271448) Chairman Mr D.A. Morris, 4 Catherton Park, Cleobury (01299 270485). Cookley Sports and Social

PARADES, street parties, music and fireworks are planned to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in Kidderminster this weekend. A packed three-day programme of events has been put together by the Kidderminster Golden Jubilee Partnership, starting with a concert

Bewdley Tennis Club: 20 Stourport Road, Bewdley (01299 403419). Secretary Sally Orton (01562 747529). Blakedown Tennis Club: Secretary, Barbara Hawkins, 29 Wannerton Road, Blakedown (01562 700137). Coaching and Playing: R. Shuck, Kidderminster Youth Centre

THE Kidderminster Jubilee Fireworks Appeal rocketed past the £2,000 mark this week when West Midlands Co-op weighed in with a cheque for £500. James Sheldon, manager of the Stourport store, said: "We are pleased to support this community event. We think

Cleobury: Carl Brookes (01584 890053).

COMMUNITY organisations in Far Forest have joined forces to stage a varied programme of jubilee celebrations this weekend. Events get under way at the village hall tomorrow when photographs, memorabilia and other displays from various groups will show

A circus performer, balloon race and a tea party are among the events lined up at Abberley Parochial Primary School tomorrow. The school will be open all day to visitors, starting with a special assembly at 9.10am when past pupils are welcome. The tea

THE most colourful and patriotic window display in Stourport will raise money for a good cause - and win their creators some bubbly. A competition to dress up shop windows in the High Street, Lombard Street, York Street, New Street and Bridge Street will

A KIDDERMINSTER school is leading the way in cutting the number of cars being used for the school run. St John's CE First School is the first in the district to develop a School Travel Plan to cut the number of pupils being driven to school and improve

YOUNG Thomas the Tank Engine fans enjoyed educational activities with a difference, courtesy of Severn Valley Railway. The Kidderminster to Bridgnorth steam railway hosted Learn with Thomas sessions at its Arley goods yard for schools and playgroups within

A video on early education and childcare options in the county has been launched. Worcestershire County Council has produced the video which outlines the variety of options to parents and carers. Children's information service officer Carol Leeson said

AN increasingly successful brass band is hoping to say "'ello 'ello 'ello" to new members. The Band of West Mercia Constabulary has launched an appeal for new bb bass, bass trombone and cornet players. It was started in 1988 with the aim of enhancing

DON Estelle, of television's It Ain't Half Hot Mum, features in a production in Birmingham dedicated to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York. Ace of Arts Entertainments is performing Raymond Briggs' anti-nuclear parable When the

A PERENNIAL favourite brings the curtain down on The Rose Theatre's summer season this month. The Winslow Boy is the final production being staged by resident group The Nonentities from Monday, June 10 until the following Saturday. Terrence Rattigan's

A ONE-OFF slot on the airwaves awaits the winner of a competition to give Kidderminster Hospital Radio a new image. Artistic people of all ages are being sought to design a new logo for the charity station. And organisers hope Shuttle/Times & News

Early booking is advised for two weeks of sizzling arts activities being held in Worcester this summer. Registered charity Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, is staging the sessions which will be held from July 22-26 and from July 29 until August

AN era when royalty was not quite so popular is being recreated at Harvington Hall this Golden Jubilee Weekend. Parliamentary Roundheads will be storming the staunchly royalist hall on Sunday and Monday as costumed actors spirit visitors back to the 17th

ALL the fun and excitement of a Victorian fair comes to Witley Court next week. Costumed duo Hautbois will be recreating period music hall with favourites such as Oh, Mr Porter and Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow Wow, while Hogarth's Heroes will be recreating

A DATE has been set for the unveiling if this year's Bewdley Festival line-up. The popular festival, one of the main highlights of Wyre Forest's cultural and entertainment calendar, will be officially launched on Friday, July 5 at Spring Grove House in

"THIS is the time of year when there is a tinge of sadness in the hearts of old Asum market gardeners at what now would have been their busiest time of year," says Vale historian Michael Barnard. "Asum gras has over many years declined in acreage, a sad

AN elderly, disabled Stratford woman has spoken of the torment she went through after bogus callers robbed her five months ago. Mary Patrick, aged 78, of Waldron Court in Guild Street, fell victim to bogus callers last December. Mary, who can walk only

PROCEEDS from a Cheltenham Festival preview evening were distributed at Lygon Arms in Chipping Campden last week. David Nicholson was the man asked to hand over the cheque for £4,500 to the Injured Jockeys Fund. The event was sponsored by the spread betting

Wyre Forest Advocacy: Burgage Lodge, Franche Road, Kidderminster (01562 820078).

Arthritis Research Campaign: Regional Organising Secretary, John Taylor (01905 756503). Kidderminster Arthritis Care Self-Help Group: Mrs E. Metcalfe (01562 851517).

National Asthma Campaign: Sue Houghton, 6 Winchester Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 637566).

SAINSBURY'S has launched its biggest competition to date - on the day its annual results were unveiled. More than £3 million worth of prizes will be up for grabs at the supermarket chain, which has stores in Worcester's Lychgate shopping centre and in

EVERTONS of Ombersley, once Worcestershire's leading wholesale wine merchant, has downsized to concentrate on its retail and hotel operations. The company's 20,000sq ft freehold bonded warehouse at Berry Hill, Droitwich, is being sold, resulting in eight

Cancer Research Campaign Kidderminster and District: Peter Tomlinson or Margaret Griffin (01299 250205).

Helpline: (0808 800 3333).

British Heart Foundation Kidderminster and District Fund Raising Group: (01562 60069). Cards for Good Causes: Leystile Farm, Heightington, Bewdley (01299 827849). Cleobury Branch, Save the Children Fund: Secretary Mrs P. Marsh, 37 Lower Street, Cleobury

Benefits Agency and Child Support Agency: Crown House, Bull Ring, Kidderminster (01562 623600).

British Institute of Learning Disabilities: 9-10 The Crescent, Wolverhampton Road, Kidderminster (01562 850251).

River Severn Waterway: Lincomb Lock (01299 822887). Stourport Basin: Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (01299 877661).

Wyre Forest District Council Cemetery Office: Park Lane, Kidderminster (01562 822687).

Church House Day Nursery: Brook Street, Kidderminster (01562 829273). Cleobury Playgroup: Louise Francis (01299 271727). Cookley 1st School Nursery: Martin de Vine, Lea Lane, Cookley (01562 850397). Deerhurst Day Nursery: 182 Franche Road, Kidderminster

Abberley Hall Co-Ed: Boarding and day, Worcester (01299 896275). Pre-prep and Nursery (01299 896101). Hartlebury School: The Village, Hartlebury (01299 250258). Holy Trinity School: Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 822929). Knoll School: Manor Avenue

Kidderminster County Court: Comberton Place, Kidderminster (01562 822480). Severnminster Magistrates Court: Worcester Street, Kidderminster: 01562 514000.

Cleobury Pioneer Centre: Louise Gill, Bookings Administrator, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 271217). Good Neighbours Helpline: Manor House Nursing Home, High Street, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 271571). Horsefair Family Centre: 14 Derwent House, Hurcott Road,

Bishops Wood Centre: Crossway Green, Stourport (01299 250513) Environment Agency: 0800 807060.

Shropshire Rural Housing Assoc: 59 Lythwood Road,Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury (01743 874848). Waterloo Housing Association: 24 Oxford Street, Kidderminster (01562 755147).

Worcester District: Block A , Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester (01905 361500). District Valuer: (01905 687600).

I RESPECT Denis Falvey's erudition and I would never challenge him on facts but I would query whether his arguments or, indeed those of Robert Thould, against the proposed statue of Eof are in any way relevant. After more that 1,000 years it would be

Disabled Living: Lancaster Road, Shrewsbury (01743 444599). North Worcestershire Disablement Information Advice Line: 25 Comberton Road, Kidderminster (0800 970 7202). Independent Care Services: 35 Mill Street, Kidderminster (01562 829951). Shropshire

CAN it be mere coincidence that on the ancient Evesham Abbey seal Eof is shown with hockey stick and giving a victory V sign towards the ladies on the seal and that a shepherd, not a swineherd, was pointing the way ahead for Prince Henry's High School

Abberley: The Common, Abberley (01299 896213). Aggborough: 263 Hoo Road, Kidderminster (01562 751501). Areley Kings: 63 Areley Common, Stourport (01299 826888). Bewdley: Load Street, Bewdley (01299 400682). Bewdley Road (Kidderminster): 118 Bewdley Road

Community Health: Woodbury Centre (01562 748406). Social Services Department: (01562 822511). Domestic Violence Unit: (01527 583742). Victim Support: (0845 3030900 or 01562 743900). Women's Aids: (0800 980 3331).

The Farm Animal Sanctuary wishes to thank everyone who supported our recent street collections in Evesham and Pershore.The sum total raised was £309.46 the money raised will be used to pay for veterinary treatment for our animals. Janet Taylor, Farm Animal

A NATIONAL Knock-out Cup win on Sunday recovered Kidderminster's pride after Saturday's league defeat. KCC reached the fourth round of the competition with a seven-wicket win at Water Orton. It partly made up for a Birmingham League Division One beating

Kidderminster: Council Offices, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 820840).

Wyre Forest Parents Dyslexia Support Group: Mrs C. Farley, 87 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley (01299 402264).

Cleobury Tenants Association: Jean Basham, 2 Love Lane, Cleobury (01299 271107).

SIXTH-PLACED Stourport overcame bottom club Brockhampton in a low scoring Worcestershire League Division Two encounter at Walshes Meadow. The visitors were invited to bat first and were reduced at one stage to 30-3 with two wickets for Chris Young in

Headway House: 7-9 Galahad Way, Stourport (01299 878738).

Goods Vehicle Testing Station: Worcester Road, Summerfield, Kidderminster (01562 745857).

British Heart Foundation Kidderminster Branch: Mrs P. Davis, Secretary, 11 Lobelia Close, Kidderminster (01562 60069).

COOKLEY'S planned National Village Knock-Out third round game at home to Colwall turned into a frustrating affair. The visitors were unhappy with playing conditions and after a wait for an improvement the game was finally postponed. The teams will try

Homestart Wyre Forest: Senior Co-ordinator, Jane Jarman and Shirley Page, MCF Complex, 60 New Road, Kidderminster (01562 825896).